To establish the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in the State of Connecticut, and for other purposes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National
Heritage Corridor
Title II: Weir Farm National Historic Site Additions
Title III: Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Title IV: Cane River National Heritage Area
Title I: Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor - Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 - Establishes the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in Connecticut.
(Sec. 104) Sets forth the boundaries of the Corridor.
(Sec. 105) Encourages the Governor of Connecticut to develop a Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan, based on existing Federal, State, and local plans but coordinating such plans and presenting a comprehensive historic preservation, interpretation and recreational plan for the Corridor.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) plan preparation; (2) public involvement in plan development; (3) plan implementation; and (4) duties of the Secretary of the Interior and other Federal entities.
(Sec. 109) Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Weir Farm National Historic Site Additions - Weir Farm National Historic Site Expansion Act of 1994 - Amends the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to expand the boundary of the Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut to include specified lands.
Title III: Cane River Creole National Historical Park - Cane River Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana.
(Sec. 304) Directs the Secretary to: (1) manage the Park in a manner that will preserve resources and cultural landscapes relating to the Creole culture of the Cane River and enhance public understanding of the important cultural heritage of the Cane River region; and (2) coordinate a comprehensive research program on the history of the Cane River region.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) construct, operate, and maintain an interpretive center on lands within the Park to provide for the general information and orientation needs of the Park and the National Heritage Area established by this Act; and (2) acquire lands within Park boundaries.
(Sec. 306) Requires the National Park Service to prepare a general management plan for the Park.
Title IV: Cane River National Heritage Area - Establishes: (1) the Cane River National Heritage Area to complement the Park and to provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the heritage of the Cane River region; and (2) the Cane River National Heritage Area Commission to assist in implementing the purposes of this Act and to provide guidance for the management of the Area.
(Sec. 403) Requires the Commission to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area to the Governor of Louisiana for approval or disapproval.
(Sec. 404) Provides for termination of the Commission and continuation of national heritage area status for the Cane River region.
(Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 27, 94 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-305. Minority views filed.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 27, 94 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-305. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14409)
Amendment SP 2630 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Wallop.
Amendment SP 2630 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 575 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1348. The Senate amendment and the motion to concur shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motion.
Enacted as Public Law 103-449
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Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H11272)
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H11272)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 103-449.
Became Public Law No: 103-449.