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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2949
To establish the Augusta Canal National Heritage Corridor in the State
of Georgia, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1993
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To establish the Augusta Canal National Heritage Corridor
in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that:
(1) The Augusta Canal National Historic Land-
mark in the State of Georgia, listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, is one of the last un-
spoiled and undeveloped areas in the State of Geor-
gia and has remained largely intact, including excel-
lent water quality, beautiful rural landscapes,
architecturally significant mill structures and mill
villages, and large acreage of parks and other per-
manent open space.
(2) The beautiful rural landscapes, scenic vistas
and excellent water quality of the Augusta Canal
contain significant undeveloped recreational opportu-
nities for people throughout the United States.
(3) The existing mill sites and other structures
throughout the Augusta Canal were instrumental in
the development of the cotton textile industry in the
south.
(4) Several significant sites associated with Na-
tive Americans, the American Revolution, and Afri-
can Americans are located within the area.
(5) Many local, regional and State agencies,
businesses, and private citizens have expressed an
overwhelming desire to combine forces to work coop-
eratively to preserve and enhance resources region-
wide and better plan for the future.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to provide a management
framework to assist the State of Georgia, its units of local
and regional government, and citizens in the development
and implementation of integrated cultural, historical, and
recreational land resource management programs in order
to retain, enhance, and interpret the significant features
of the lands, water, and structures of the Augusta Canal
in the State of Georgia.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF AUGUSTA CANAL NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDOR; PURPOSE.
There is hereby established in the State of Georgia
the Augusta Canal National Heritage Corridor (hereafter
in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Corridor’’). The Corridor
shall consist of that area in the State of Georgia known
as the Augusta Canal, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ‘‘The Augusta Canal Master Plan’’ and dated
March 5, 1993, which shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Na-
tional Park Service.
SEC. 4. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) PREPARATION OF PLAN.—Within 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Augusta Canal Author-
ity shall submit a management plan to the Secretary of
the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) for his review and concurrence. The Plan shall
be based on existing Federal, State, and local plans, and
shall coordinate those plans and present an integrated
plan for the protection, enhancement and interpretation
of the Corridor’s cultural, natural, scenic and recreational
resources. The Secretary is authorized to provide technical
assistance in the preparation of the Plan.
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Upon concurrence with the
Plan, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative
agreements with the State of Georgia, the Augusta Canal
Authority or other political subdivisions thereof, or with
any person or organization to provide technical assistance
in the protection, enhancement and interpretation of the
resources identified in the Plan.
SEC. 5. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activi-
ties directly affecting the Corridor shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary and the Augusta
Canal Authority with respect to such activities;
(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the Au-
gusta Canal Authority with respect to such activities
and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate
such activities; and
(3) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct
or support such activities in a manner which the
Secretary and Augusta Canal Authority determines
will not have an adverse effect on the Corridor.
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