To provide for the preservation and interpretation of certain lands and structures relating to the coal mining heritage of the State of West Virginia and the Nation, and for other purposes.
West Virginia National Coal Heritage Act of 1994 - Establishes the West Virginia National Coal Heritage Area. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to contract with the Governor of West Virginia to provide assistance in preserving, restoring, maintaining, operating, and promoting the coal-related facilities of the Area for cultural and historical purposes. Directs the Governor to submit to the Secretary for approval a coal heritage management plan for the Area. Authorizes appropriations.
Amends the National Trails System Act to designate as a study trail the route traveled by coal miners from Lens Creek near Marmet to Blair Mountain in West Virginia.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E388-389)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
For Further Action See H.R.5044.
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