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Bill111th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2009Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 349

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 27, 2010)

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Requires the inclusion of Lancaster and York Counties within the boundaries of the Area.

Designates the Susquehanna Heritage Corporation as the local coordinating entity for the Area.

Prohibits the Corporation from using federal funds under this Act for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

Requires the Corporation to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area and sets forth procedures for its approval or disapproval.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the federal cost share for any activity carried out using funds under this Act to half of that activity's cost.

Terminates the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance under this Act 15 years after its enactment.

What just happenedSep 27, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 27, 201001

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Requires the inclusion of Lancaster and York Counties within the boundaries of the Area.

Designates the Susquehanna Heritage Corporation as the local coordinating entity for the Area.

Prohibits the Corporation from using federal funds under this Act for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

Requires the Corporation to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area and sets forth procedures for its approval or disapproval.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the federal cost share for any activity carried out using funds under this Act to half of that activity's cost.

Terminates the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance under this Act 15 years after its enactment.

Introduced in SenateJan 29, 200900

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Designates the Lancaster-York Heritage Region as the management entity for the Area. Requires the Lancaster-York Heritage Region to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area.

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act — Informed