A bill to authorize the establishment of the Congaree Swamp National Preserve in the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to designate all or any portion of specified lands in South Carolina for establishment as the Congaree Swamp National Preserve. Authorizes the acquisition of any lands so designated or interests therein.
Empowers the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with an appropriate agency of the State of South Carolina pursuant to which such agency may develop, operate, and maintain the preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to defray in whole or in part the costs of such development, operation, and maintenance.
Permits hunting and fishing within the preserve in accordance with Federal and local law, except in such zones and during such periods as the Secretary may designate.
Directs the Secretary to review specified lands within the preserve for suitability for preservation as wilderness.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
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