A bill to establish the Congaree Swamp National Park in the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
Congaree National Park Act of 2003 - Establishes Congaree National Park, which shall be composed of the Congaree Swamp National Monument and approximately 4,576 acres of adjacent land in South Carolina.
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for inclusion in the Park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, transfer, or exchange. Limits the Park's total area to 30,000 acres.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit a general management plan for the Park to specified congressional committees; and (2) permit sport fishing within the Park.
Designates the Congaree Swamp National Monument Wilderness as the Congaree National Park Wilderness.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8360-8362)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-225.
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