SENATE 401115th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act
- Last Action
- 2/15/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2017-02-15Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2017-02-15 (00)
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act
This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia.The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area.
The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
Cosponsors (3)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
- Ben Cardin (D-MD)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Subjects
- Coal
- Economic development
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Land use and conservation
- Mining
- West Virginia
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