To reform the process for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System, and for other purposes.
National Park System New Area Study Reform Act - Requires the Director of the National Park Service to submit to specified congressional committees, at the beginning of each calendar year, a list of areas recommended by the Director for study for potential inclusion in the National Park System (NPS).
Prohibits a study of the potential of an area for inclusion in the NPS from being carried out without specific authorization of an Act of the Congress.
Requires the Director to report to specified congressional committees a study of the potential of an area for inclusion in the NPS within three years following the date of enactment of specific legislation providing for such study, including recommendations regarding the preferred management option for the area.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
For Further Action See H.R.4476.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3121-3123)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
For Further Action See H.R.4476.
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