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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 7, 2016Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 3027

Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula Land Ratification and Approval Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 6, 2016)

Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula Land Ratification and Approval Act

(Sec. 2) This bill confirms that the boundary of Acadia National Park in Maine includes approximately 1,441 acres of land and interests in the Schoodic Peninsula.

(Sec. 3) The Department of the Interior may only acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the park in accordance with specified law.

The bill repeals certain provisions authorizing Interior to accept property for the extension of Acadia National Park (formerly named Lafayette National Park).

(Sec. 4) Interior shall reestablish and appoint members to the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission.

(Sec. 5) Certain land in the park that was conveyed by Interior to the town of Tremont, Maine, shall no longer be used exclusively for school purposes, but for public purposes, subject to the conditions that: (1) use of the property (on such land) shall not degrade or adversely impact the park's resources or values; and (2) such land shall remain in public ownership for recreational, educational, or similar public purposes.

What just happenedSep 6, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.

Who’s behind it

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME](I-ME)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 6, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.

  2. Sep 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-334.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 6, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-334.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Jun 7, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 7, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 6, 20161

Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula Land Ratification and Approval Act

(Sec. 2) This bill confirms that the boundary of Acadia National Park in Maine includes approximately 1,441 acres of land and interests in the Schoodic Peninsula.

(Sec. 3) The Department of the Interior may only acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the park in accordance with specified law.

The bill repeals certain provisions authorizing Interior to accept property for the extension of Acadia National Park (formerly named Lafayette National Park).

(Sec. 4) Interior shall reestablish and appoint members to the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission.

(Sec. 5) Certain land in the park that was conveyed by Interior to the town of Tremont, Maine, shall no longer be used exclusively for school purposes, but for public purposes, subject to the conditions that: (1) use of the property (on such land) shall not degrade or adversely impact the park's resources or values; and (2) such land shall remain in public ownership for recreational, educational, or similar public purposes.

Introduced in SenateJun 7, 2016

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act

This bill modifies the boundary of Acadia National Park in Maine to include approximately 1,441 acres of land and interests in the Schoodic Peninsula.

The Department of the Interior may only acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the Park in accordance with specified law.

No land or interest in land outside the Park's boundaries may be acquired except as already allowed by that law.

Interior shall reestablish and appoint members to the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission.

Certain land in the Park, known as NPS Tract 06-126, that was conveyed by the National Park Service to the town of Tremont, Maine, shall no longer be required to be used exclusively and perpetually for school purposes so long as it is being used for public purposes.

Acadia National Park Schoodic Peninsula Land Ratification and Approval Act — Informed