An amendment to limit the authority of the Federal government to acquire private land along the Niobrara River through the condemnation process unless the Interior Department finds that the use of the land has substantially changed and acquisition is necessary to assure compliance with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

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Amendment Number
56
Description
An amendment to limit the authority of the Federal government to acquire private land along the Niobrara River through the condemnation process unless the Interior Department finds that the use of the land has substantially changed and acquisition is necessary to assure compliance with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Purpose
Amendment sought to prohibit the acquisition of any land, scenic easement, or other interests from being acquired within the designated river corridors through condemnation, unless the Department of the Interior finds that it is used for purposes consistent with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 14, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 124 - 283 (Roll no. 88).
Latest Action Time
17:13:31
Submitted Date
May 14, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 56 — Informed