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S. 491

Introduced

York River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2021

Introduced 3/1/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.

12/16/2021 • Senate

Summary

York River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2021

This bill designates specified segments of the main stem and the tributaries of the York River in Maine as a recreational river.

The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments.

No land or interest in land within the watersheds of the river segments may be acquired by condemnation.

Reported to Senate • 12/16/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Lakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMaineWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Independent • ME

Sponsored 3/1/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 1, 2021

Committee Review

June 23, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-440.

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Reported to Senate12/16/2021
Introduced in Senate3/1/2021

Committee Reports (1)

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1