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Public Law93th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 7077Became Law

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 27, 1974)

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Establishes the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area to preserve the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the area, as well as to provide for the maintenance and use of the lands for recreational purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make the recreation area available for public uses in such a way that its natural and historic qualities will be preserved.

Requires the Secretary, within one year of the date of enactment, to submit a plan to the House and Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committees which details the acquisition for the recreation area.

Establishes the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Advisory Commission for a period of ten years from the establishment of the area, unless extended by Congress, to meet at least semiannually to consult with the Secretary or his designee on matters relating to the recreation area.

Authorizes not more than $34,500,000 to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands within the recreation area, and authorizes not more than $500,000 for the development of essential public facilities within the area.

What just happenedDec 27, 1974

Public law 93-555.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14](D-OH)Sponsor
22 cosponsors18 D4 R
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  • Public LawDec 28, 1974
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  1. Dec 27, 1974PresidentE40000

    Public law 93-555.

  2. Dec 27, 1974BecameLaw36000

    Public law 93-555.

  3. Dec 27, 1974PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 27, 1974BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 1974FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 1974President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 1974Floor

    Measure passed Senate.

  8. Dec 12, 1974Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

  9. Dec 11, 1974Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, S. Rept. 93-1328.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Dec 11, 1974Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, S. Rept. 93-1328.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 10, 1974IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Dec 9, 1974FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended.

  13. Dec 9, 1974Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

  14. Dec 3, 1974CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-1511.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Dec 3, 1974Committee5000

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-1511.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 16, 1973IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Apr 16, 1973IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 16, 1973IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 27, 197449
(LATEST SUMMARY)

Establishes the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area to preserve the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the area, as well as to provide for the maintenance and use of the lands for recreational purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make the recreation area available for public uses in such a way that its natural and historic qualities will be preserved.

Requires the Secretary, within one year of the date of enactment, to submit a plan to the House and Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committees which details the acquisition for the recreation area.

Establishes the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Advisory Commission for a period of ten years from the establishment of the area, unless extended by Congress, to meet at least semiannually to consult with the Secretary or his designee on matters relating to the recreation area.

Authorizes not more than $34,500,000 to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands within the recreation area, and authorizes not more than $500,000 for the development of essential public facilities within the area.

Introduced in HouseApr 16, 197300

Provides for the establishment of the Cuyahoga Valley National Historical Park and Recreation Area between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire necessary land, and to administer the park. Establishes the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Recreation Commission to assist the Secretary in his responsibilities under this Act.

Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out this Act.

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. — Informed