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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 3, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Essex Heritage District Title II: Essex Heritage District Commission Title I: Essex Heritage District - Establishes within Essex County, Massachusetts, the Essex Heritage District for preserving and interpreting the educational and historical significance to the national heritage of certain historic and cultural lands, natural waterways, and structures within such County. Title II: Essex Heritage District Commission - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the Essex Heritage District Commission to coordinate activities and establish cooperative agreements between government and private businesses and organizations, to establish guidelines for projects and prepare programs and exhibits, to provide advice and assistance, to make loans and grants, and to prepare and implement a study, all with respect to the historic preservation, cultural conservation, natural area protection, and revitalization of the areas encompassed by the District. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Secretary of the Interior concerning Commission expenses and income. Terminates the Commission ten years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10234-10235)
Introduced in Senate
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