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Bill106th CongressFiled Apr 28, 1999Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 905

An act to establish the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 19, 1999)

Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1999 - Establishes the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, composed of all or parts of four coal-producing counties in northeast Pennsylvania, to be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a management compact with the Authority to determine Area goals and objectives.

Directs the Authority to develop an Area management plan that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Requires the plan to be submitted to the Secretary for approval within three years after the enactment of this Act. Outlines related management duties. Prohibits the Authority from using Federal funds to acquire real property under this Act. Provides for: (1) technical and financial assistance from the Secretary to the Authority to develop and implement the plan; and (2) approval or disapproval of management plans.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal funding for the Area to 50 percent of total costs.

What just happenedNov 22, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 22, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Nov 22, 1999FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  3. Nov 22, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Nov 19, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15168-15171)

  5. Nov 19, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15168-15171)

  6. Oct 14, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

  7. Oct 14, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-185.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Oct 14, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-185.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 22, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 29, 1999Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-301.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  11. Jul 22, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Apr 29, 1999Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  13. Apr 28, 1999IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Apr 28, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4366)

  15. Apr 28, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedNov 19, 199935
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1999 - Establishes the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, composed of all or parts of four coal-producing counties in northeast Pennsylvania, to be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a management compact with the Authority to determine Area goals and objectives.

Directs the Authority to develop an Area management plan that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Requires the plan to be submitted to the Secretary for approval within three years after the enactment of this Act. Outlines related management duties. Prohibits the Authority from using Federal funds to acquire real property under this Act. Provides for: (1) technical and financial assistance from the Secretary to the Authority to develop and implement the plan; and (2) approval or disapproval of management plans.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal funding for the Area to 50 percent of total costs.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 14, 199901
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1999 - Establishes the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, composed of all or parts of four coal-producing counties in northeast Pennsylvania, to be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a management compact with the Authority to determine Area goals and objectives.

Directs the Authority to develop an Area management plan that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Requires the plan to be submitted to the Secretary for approval within three years after the enactment of this Act. Outlines related management duties. Prohibits the Authority from using Federal funds to acquire real property under this Act. Provides for: (1) technical and financial assistance from the Secretary to the Authority to develop and implement the plan; and (2) approval or disapproval of management plans.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal funding for the Area to 50 percent of total costs.

Introduced in SenateApr 28, 199900
Lackawanna Valley American Heritage Area Act of 1999 - Establishes the Lackawanna Valley American Heritage Area, composed of all or parts of four coal-producing counties in northeast Pennsylvania, to be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a management compact with the Authority to determine Area goals and objectives.

Directs the Authority to develop an Area management plan that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Requires the plan to be submitted to the Secretary for approval within three years after the enactment of this Act. Outlines related management duties. Prohibits the Authority from using Federal funds to acquire real property under this Act. Provides for: (1) technical and financial assistance from the Secretary to the Authority to develop and implement the plan; and (2) approval or disapproval of management plans.

Requires the Historic American Buildings Survey-Historic American Engineering Record to conduct studies to document the industrial, engineering, building, and architectural history of the Heritage Area.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal funding for the Area to 50 percent of total costs.