Expands the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Revises provisions regarding retention of the right of use and occupancy by owners of improved property after such property has been acquired by the Secretary.
Increases the membership of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Advisory Commission. Authorizes the Commission to assist with the identification of acceptable disposal sites for certain industrial wastes.
Raises the monetary ceiling for the acquisition of lands for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for its development. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a general management plan detailing the development of such lakeshore.
Details guidelines regarding rights-of-way and easements added by this Act.
Eliminates the present waiver of the power of the Secretary to condemn specified lands subject to approved zoning ordinances.