Extends, under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, to 10 years (now 5 years) the period for which the Federal Power Commission may not license the construction of any dam or water works project nor may any Federal agency assist, by loan or otherwise, any such construction.
Revises the definition of "scenic easement" to include scenic and natural qualities of a designated wild, scenic, or recreational river area.
Increases the appropriations authorized for acquisition of lands and interests under the Act to $37,600,000. Provides that the authority to make appropriations authorized in this Act shall expire on June 30, 1978.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-621.
Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-621.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Measure passed House, amended.
Measure laid on table in House, S. 921 passed in lieu.
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