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York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2197

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

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.

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2197

Bill HR 2197 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2013. Bill HR 2197 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2013.  Bill HR 2197's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of July 23, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2197

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2197

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2197

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014
York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013
York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013
York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014
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.

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