Establishes the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Provides that the Federal Power Commission shall not license the future construction of any dam or other specified water project within the recreation area. Deauthorizes construction of the Asotin Dam. Provides for the preservation of the upstream waters of the Snake River and its tributaries.
Sets forth the objectives to be accomplished in the administration of the recreation area, including the protection of the salmon and other fisheries and of paleontologic sites. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the management of the recreation area. Enumerates the details to be included in such plan and the Secretary's authorities in acquiring property for the recreation area.
Authorizes appropriation of (1) $60,000,000 for improvement of specified roads; (2) $10,000,000 for the acquisition of lands; (3) $10,000,000 for recreation facilities; and (4) $1,500,000 for the inventory, development and protection of historic and archeological sites.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 93-1165.
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 93-1165.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Measure passed Senate, amended.
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
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