United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5319 — Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 476.

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Summary

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments concerning the Nashua River and its tributaries in Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Nashua River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and to report to Congress. Instructs that the report: (1) include a discussion on the effect of the designation of the area to be studied on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction, operation, or improvement of energy production and transmission, and the authority of state and local governments to manage all such activities; and (2) identify authorities that will influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated, identify authorities that may be used to condemn property if the study area is designated, and identify all private property located in the study area.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 476.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-658.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

  6. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5319 do?
Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments concerning the Nashua River and its tributaries in Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Nashua River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and to report to Congress. Instructs that the report: (1) include a discussion on the effect of the designation of the area to be studied on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction, operation, or improvement of energy production and transmission, and the authority of state and local governments to manage all such activities; and (2) identify authorities that will influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated, identify authorities that may be used to condemn property if the study area is designated, and identify all private property located in the study area.
Who sponsors HR 5319?
HR 5319 is sponsored by Niki Tsongas (D).
What is the current status of HR 5319?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5319?
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