A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating certain segments of the Allegheny River in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
PL 102-271 (S.606), enacted 04/20/1992

106 STAT. 108 
PUBLIC LAW 102-271—APR. 20, 1992 
Public Law 102-271 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Aor 20 1992 
"^^ amend the Wild suid Scenic Rivers Act by designating certain segments of 
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the Alle^eny River in the Commonwealth of Ptennsylvania as a component of 
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tjjg National Wild and Scenic Rivers l^stem, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
conservation. 
the United States cf America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF ALLEGHENY BIVER. 
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In order to preserve and protect for present and future genera-
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tions the outstanding scenic, natural, recreational, scientific, his-
toric, and ecological values of the Allegheny River in the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania, and to assist in the protection, preservation,. 
and enhancement of the fisheries resources associated with such 
river, section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
1274(a)) is amended by adding the following new paragraph at 
the end: 
"( ) ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA.—The segment from Kinzua 
Dam downstream approximately 7 miles to the United States Route 
6 Bridge, and the segment from Buckaloons Recreation Area at 
Irvine, Pennsylvania, downstream approximately 47 miles to the 
southern end of Alcorn Island at Oil City, to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river through 
a cooperative agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
and the counties of Warren, Forest, and Venango, as provided 
under section l(Ke) of this Act; and the segment from the sewage 
treatment plant at Franklin downstream approximately 31 miles 
to the refinery at Emlenton, Pennsylvania, to be administered by 
the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river through a 
cooperative agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
and Venango County, as provided under section 10(e) of this Act.". 
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SEC. 2. ADVISORY COUNCILS FOR THE ALLEGHENY NATIONAL REC-
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REATIONAL RIVER. 
(a) EJSTABUSHMENT.—The Secretary of Agriculture (hereafter in 
this Act referred to as the "Secretary") shall establish within 120 
days after the date of enactment of this Act 2 advisory councils 
to advise him on the establishment of final boundaries and the 
management of the river s^^ments designated by section 1 of this 
Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Allegheny National Wild and 
Scenic River"), as follows: 
(1) The Northern Advisory Council, to provide advice for 
the management of the segments of the Allegheny National 
Wild and Scenic River between Kinzua Dam and Alcorn Island. 
(2) The Southern Advisory Council, to provide advice for 
the management of the segment of the Allegheny National 
Wild and Scenic River between Franklin and Emlenton. 
(b) NORTHERN ADVISORY COUNCIL.^1) The Northern Advisory 
Council shall be composed of 9 members appointed by the Secretary 
as follows: 
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(A) The Forest Supervisor of the Allegheny National Forest, 
or his designee, who shall serve as chair of the Council and 
be a nonvoting member. 
(B) The Secretary of the Department of Environmental 
Resources of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or his des-
ignee, 
(C) 6 members, 2 from each county from recommendations 
submitted by the County Commissioners of Warren, Forest, 
and Venango Counties, of which no fewer than 2 such members 
shall be riparian property owners along the Allegheny National 
Wild and Scenic River. 
(D) One member from a nonprofit conservation organization 
concerned with the protection of natural resources from rec-
ommendations submitted by the Governor of the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania. 
(2) Members appointed under subparagraphs (C) and (D) of para-
graph (1) shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. A vacancy in 
the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original 
appointment was made. 
(3) Members of the Northern Advisory Council shall serve without 
pay as such and members who are full-time officers or employees 
of the United States shall receive no additional pay by reason 
of their service on the Commission. Each member shall be entitled 
to reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in carrying 
out their responsibilities under this Act. 
(4) The Northern Advisory Council shall cease to exist 10 years Termination 
after the date on which the Secretary approves the management <
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plan for the Allegheny National Recreation River. 
(c) SOUTHERN ADVISORY COUNCIL.—(1) The Southern Advisory 
Council shall be composed of 7 members appointed by the Secretary 
as follows: 
(A) The Forest Supervisor of the Allegheny National Forest, 
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or his designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member. 
(B) The Secretary of the Department of Environmental 
Resources of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or his des-
ignee, who shall serve as chairman. 
(C) 4 members from recommendations submitted by the 
County Commissioners of Venango County, of which at least 
one shall be a riparian property owner along the Allegheny 
National Wild and Scenic River. 
(D) One member from a nonprofit conservation organization 
concerned with the protection of natural resources, from rec-
ommendations submitted by the Governor of the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania. 
(2) Members appointed under subparagraphs (C) and (D) of para-
graph (1) shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. A vacancy of 
the county representatives on the Council shall be filled in the 
manner in which the original appointment was made. 
(3) Members of the Southern Advisory Council shall serve without 
pay as such and members who are full-time officers or employees 
of the United States shall receive no additional pay by reason 
of their service on the Commission. Each member shall be entitled 
to reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in carrying 
out their responsibilities under this Act. 
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Public lands. 
Minerals and 
mining. 
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(4) The Southern Advisory Council shall ceeuse to exist 10 years 
after the date on which the Secretary approves the management 
plan for the Allegheny National Recreation Kiver. 
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF ALLEGHENY NATIONAL WILD AND SCE-
NIC RIVER. 
(a) BOUNDARIES.—^After consultation with the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, advisory coimcils, local governments, and the public, 
and within 18 months after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall take such action with respect to the segments of the Allegheny 
River designated under section 1 of this Act as is required under 
section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. 
(b) INTERIM MEASURES.—As soon as practicable after enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary, shall issue guidelines specifying standards 
for local zoning ordinances, pursu£int to section 6(c) of the Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act, with the objective of protecting the out-
standingly remarkable values of the Allegheny Wild and Scenic 
River, as defined by the Secretary. Once issued, such guidelines 
shall have the force and effect provided in section 6rc) of the 
Wild and Scenic lUvers Act. 
(c) ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN SEGMENTS.—(1) Land and min-
eral rights acquired by the Secreta^ for the purpose of managing 
the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River segments located 
between Kinzua Dam and Alcorn Island shall be added to and 
become part of the Allegheny National Forest. 
(2) Land and mineral rights acquired by the Secretary for the 
purpose of managing the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River 
segment located between Franklin and Emlenton may be managed 
under a cooperative agreement with the Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania. 
SEC. 5. STUDY RIVERS. 
(a) STUDY.—Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
U.S.C. 1271-1287) is amended by adding the following new para-
graphs at the end thereof: 
"( ) CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA.—The segment of the main stem 
of the river from Ridgway to its confluence with the Allegheny 
River. The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct the study of 
such segment. 
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"( 
) MILL CREEK, JEFFERSON AND CLARION COUNTIES, PENN-
SYLVANIA.—^The segment of the main stem of the creek from its 
headwaters near Gumbert Hill in Jefferson County, downstream 
to the confluence with the Clarion River.". 
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary to carry out this Act. 
Approved April 20,1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 606 (H.R. 1323): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-87 accompanying H.R. 1323 (Coram, on Interior and 
Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-232 (Coram, on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 137 (1991): June 3, H.R. 1323 considered and passed House. 
Nov. 26, S. 606 considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 138 (1992): Feb. 18,19, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 8, Senate concurred in House amendment.