Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7952 Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise 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.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7952

Bill 117 HR 7952, also known as the Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to realign a portion of the boundary of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania.

The bill aims to allow for the realignment of the park boundary in order to accommodate the construction of a new highway or road. This realignment would require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a permit for the construction of the new road, as well as to make a promise to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the realignment will not adversely affect the park's resources or values.

The bill includes provisions for public consultation and input in the realignment process, as well as requirements for the Secretary of the Interior to monitor and report on the impacts of the realignment on the park. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the protection of the park's resources and values during and after the construction of the new road. Overall, the Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act seeks to balance the need for infrastructure development with the preservation of the historical and natural resources of Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Congressional Summary of HR 7952

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for a specified main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such pipeline) within Valley Forge National Historical Park if such pipeline main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park.

The authority to grant a right-of-way permit for such pipeline shall apply only to the main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the park.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7952

Bill HR 7952 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 13, 2022. Bill HR 7952 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2022. Bill HR 7952's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7952

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7952

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Oil and gas

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Pennsylvania

- Pipelines

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7952

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes.