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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · May 25, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Cane River National Historical Park Title II: Cane River National Heritage Area Cane River Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act - Title I: Cane River National Historical Park - Establishes the Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Park in a manner that will preserve resources and cultural landscapes relating to the Creole culture of the Cane River and enhance public understanding of the important cultural heritage of the Cane River region. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) construct, operate, and maintain an interpretative center on lands within the Park to provide for the general information and orientation needs of the Park and the National Heritage Area established by this Act; and (2) acquire lands within Park boundaries. Requires the National Park Service to prepare a general management plan for the Park. Title II: Cane River National Heritage Area - Establishes: (1) the Cane River National Heritage Area to complement the Park and to provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the heritage of the Cane River region; and (2) the Cane River National Heritage Area Commission to assist in implementing the purposes of this Act and to provide guidance for the management of the Area. Requires: (1) the Commission to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area to the Governor of Louisiana; and (2) any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the National Heritage Area to consult with the Secretary and the Commission with respect to implementation of their proposed actions and to coordinate such activities with the Commission to minimize potential impacts on the resources of such Area. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D–LA
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Provisions of Measure Included in H.R.1348.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7088-7090)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7088-7090)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-276.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-276.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-720.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from 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 S3725-3726)
Introduced in Senate
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