Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act

House Bill 3388 - Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T12:36:30Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3388 Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:36 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3388

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 17, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Requires the study of such rivers' designation to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.

Current Status of Bill HR 3388

Bill HR 3388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2011. Bill HR 3388 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the House on November 4, 2011. Bill HR 3388's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 24, 2012

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3388

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3388

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Connecticut

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Government studies and investigations

- Lakes and rivers

- Land use and conservation

- Rhode Island

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3388

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act