Farmington Wild and Scenic River Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add the West Branch of the Farmington River in Connecticut and Massachusetts to the list of rivers designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Requires a study of the river and a report by the end of the third fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) cooperate with the Farmington River Study Committee established by this Act; and (2) encourage public participation in the conduct of the river study.
Establishes the Farmington River Study Committee.
Directs the Committee to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to develop resource and other information needed to determine the eligibility of such river for inclusion in the wild and scenic rivers system. Requires management alternatives to be included as part of the study.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Favorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.
For Further Action See H.R.4350.
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