Glacier National Park Rehabilitation and Enhancement Act of 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 26, 2000
Glacier National Park Rehabilitation and Enhancement Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a feasibility study for the rehabilitation of Going-to-the-Sun Road located in Glacier National Park, Montana. Authorizes appropriations.Instructs the Secretary to prepare an impact mitigation plan in connection with any adverse economic impact to local communities resulting from rehabilitation of the Road. Authorizes appropriations.Directs the Secretary to complete a Commercial Services Plan for the Park to assess the provision of commercial services in the Park.Authorizes the Secretary to competitively lease to any person a lodging facility in the Park that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, subject to specified conditions.Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide necessary assistance to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and other entities seeking to restore tour buses used in the Park; (2) enter into partnerships with local educational institutions to facilitate the development of skills needed for employment opportunities in and around the Park; (3) evaluate the use of designated training programs; and (4) conduct an assessment to determine Glacier National Park Resources and needs; (5) construct a new visitor center; and (6) continue to maintain and improve Park utility systems.Authorizes appropriations.
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