York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014

Bill: 113-hr-2197
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2013-05-23
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission

Government studies and investigations

Hunting and fishing

Land use and conservation

Maine

Outdoor recreation

Property rights

Roads and highways

State and local government operations

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Latest action: action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-05-23
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act. </p>

action_date: 2013-09-20
action_desc: Reported to House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p>  <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act. </p>

action_date: 2014-03-04
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)</b></p> <p> York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. </p> <p>Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act. </p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2013 Ms. Pingree of Maine (for herself and Mr. Michaud ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 . 2. Designation for study Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine (A) The York River that flows 11.25 miles from its headwaters at York Pond to the mouth of the river at York Harbor, and all associated tributaries. (B) The study conducted under this paragraph shall— (i) determine the effect of the designation on— (I) existing commercial and recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting, motor boat use, bridge construction; (II) the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (III) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities; and (ii) identify— (I) all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if designated under this Act; (II) all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property; and (III) all private property located in the area studied under this paragraph. . 3. Study and report Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine The study of the York River, Maine, named in paragraph (_) of subsection (a) shall be completed by the Secretary of the Interior and the report thereon submitted to Congress not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph. .

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 163 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2197 [Report No. 113–223] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2013 Ms. Pingree of Maine (for herself and Mr. Michaud ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 . 2. Designation for study Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine (A) The York River that flows 11.25 miles from its headwaters at York Pond to the mouth of the river at York Harbor, and all associated tributaries. (B) The study conducted under this paragraph shall— (i) determine the effect of the designation on— (I) existing commercial and recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting, motor boat use, bridge construction; (II) the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (III) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities; and (ii) identify— (I) all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if designated under this Act; (II) all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property; and (III) all private property located in the area studied under this paragraph. . 3. Study and report Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine The study of the York River, Maine, named in paragraph (_) of subsection (a) shall be completed by the Secretary of the Interior and the report thereon submitted to Congress not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph. .

September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 . 2. Designation for study Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine (A) The York River that flows 11.25 miles from its headwaters at York Pond to the mouth of the river at York Harbor, and all associated tributaries. (B) The study conducted under this paragraph shall— (i) determine the effect of the designation on— (I) existing commercial and recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting, motor boat use, bridge construction; (II) the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (III) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities; and (ii) identify— (I) all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if designated under this Act; (II) all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property; and (III) all private property located in the area studied under this paragraph. . 3. Study and report Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine The study of the York River, Maine, named in paragraph (_) of subsection (a) shall be completed by the Secretary of the Interior and the report thereon submitted to Congress not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 4, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2197 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 . 2. Designation for study Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine (A) The York River that flows 11.25 miles from its headwaters at York Pond to the mouth of the river at York Harbor, and all associated tributaries. (B) The study conducted under this paragraph shall— (i) determine the effect of the designation on— (I) existing commercial and recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting, motor boat use, bridge construction; (II) the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure; and (III) the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities; and (ii) identify— (I) all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if designated under this Act; (II) all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property; and (III) all private property located in the area studied under this paragraph. . 3. Study and report Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (_) York River, Maine The study of the York River, Maine, named in paragraph (_) of subsection (a) shall be completed by the Secretary of the Interior and the report thereon submitted to Congress not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 4, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk