Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act

Bill: 111-hr-4003
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Lakes and rivers
New York State
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: 
Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Hudson River Valley in the state of New York to evaluate: (1) the national significance of the part of the Hudson River that flows from Rodgers Island at Fort Edward to the southern-most boundary of Westchester County, New York, including any relevant sites and landscapes within counties in New York that abut that part of the River (the study area); and (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System. 

action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the Hudson River Valley in the state of New York to evaluate: (1) the national significance of the part of the Hudson River that flows from Rodgers Island at Fort Edward to the southern-most boundary of Westchester County, New York, including any relevant sites and landscapes within counties in New York that abut that part of the River (the study area); and (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS). 
 
Instructs the Secretary, in conducting the study, to: (1) determine the effect of designation of the study area as a unit of the System on specified existing commercial and recreational activities and the effect on the authority of state and local governments to manage these activities; (2) identify any authorities that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated as a System unit; and (3) closely examine park unit models that encompass large areas of non-federal lands within their designated boundaries, foster public and private collaborative arrangements for achieving NPS objectives, and protect and respect private landowners' rights. 
 
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of such study.

action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 11, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the Hudson River Valley in the state of New York to evaluate: (1) the national significance of the part of the Hudson River that flows from Rodgers Island at Fort Edward to the southern-most boundary of Westchester County, New York, including any relevant sites and landscapes within counties in New York that abut that part of the River (the study area); and (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS). 
 
Instructs the Secretary, in conducting the study, to: (1) determine the effect of designation of the study area as a unit of the System on specified existing commercial and recreational activities and the effect on the authority of state and local governments to manage these activities; (2) identify any authorities that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated as a System unit; and (3) closely examine park unit models that encompass large areas of non-federal lands within their designated boundaries, foster public and private collaborative arrangements for achieving NPS objectives, and protect and respect private landowners' rights. 
 
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of such study.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 293 - 115 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR 3/18/2010 H1616)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 293 - 115 (Roll no. 143).(text: CR 3/18/2010 H1616)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1686-1687)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4003.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1616-1617)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-436.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-436.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Introduced in House