White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013

Bill: 113-s-393
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2013-02-27
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Delaware

Pennsylvania

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Latest action: action_date: 2013-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-02-27
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p> White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate additional segments and tributaries of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p>

action_date: 2013-04-22
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p> White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate additional segments and tributaries of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p> <p>Applies the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act to such additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek. </p>

action_date: 2013-06-19
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p> White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate additional segments and tributaries of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p> <p>Applies the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act to such additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek. </p>

tv_txt: II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 393 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2013 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Carper ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S. C. 1274(a)(163)) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles and inserting 199 miles ; and (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) and inserting the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’ ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 ( 16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of the White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by section 2.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 62 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 393 [Report No. 113–31] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2013 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Carper , and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 22, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , without amendment A BILL To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S. C. 1274(a)(163)) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles and inserting 199 miles ; and (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) and inserting the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’ ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 ( 16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of the White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by section 2.

April 22, 2013 Reported without amendment

tv_txt: IC 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources AN ACT To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S. C. 1274(a)(163)) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles and inserting 199 miles ; and (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) and inserting the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’ ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 ( 16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of the White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by section 2.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary

tv_txt: 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 393 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2013 . 2. Designation of segments of White Clay Creek, as scenic and recreational rivers Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S. C. 1274(a)(163)) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking 190 miles and inserting 199 miles ; and (B) by striking the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000) and inserting the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’ ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river. ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following: (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river. . 3. Administration of White Clay Creek Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 ( 16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of the White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by section 2.

Passed the Senate June 19, 2013. Secretary