Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River segments in Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River Study Committee to advise him in conducting the study and concerning management alternatives should some or all of such river segments be included in the system. Terminates the Committee upon the submission of the study report to the President. Authorizes appropriations.
Union Calendar No. 470 101st CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4227 [Report No. 101-745] A BILL To designate segments of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers as a study area for inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system. September 24, 1990 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed HR 4227 RH Union Calendar No. 470 101st CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4227 [Report No. 101-745] To designate segments of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers as a study area for inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 1990 Mr. ATKINS (for himself and Mr. MARKEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs September 24, 1990 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed (Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in Italic) [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 8, 1990] A BILL To designate segments of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers as a study area for inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the `Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Study Act'. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts possess resource values of national significance, including outstanding wildlife and ecological values, historic sites, and a cultural past important to America's literary heritage. (2) Portions of this study segment have been listed on the Nationwide Rivers Inventory by the National Park Service; (3) There is strong support among State and local officials and area residents and river users for a cooperative wild and scenic river study of the area. (4) In view of the longstanding Federal practice of assisting States and local governments in protecting, conserving, and enhancing rivers of national significance, the United States has an interest in assisting the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the appropriate local governments in studying and developing a resource conservation and management plan for the river, consistent with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. SEC. 3. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER STUDY. (a) LISTING FOR STUDY- Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding the following new paragraph at the end thereof: `( ) SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS- The segment of the Sudbury from the Danforth Street Bridge in the town of Framingham, to its confluence with the Assabet, the Assabet from 1,000 feet downstream of the Damon Mill Dam in Concord to its confluence with the Sudbury and the Concord from the confluence of the Sudbury and Assabet downstream to the Route 3 Bridge in the town of Billerica. The study of such river segments shall be completed and the report submitted thereon not later than at the end of the third fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this paragraph.'. SEC. 4. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) APPOINTMENT- At the earliest practicable date following the enactment of this Act, but not later than forth-five days after enactment, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the `Secretary') shall establish the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Study Committee (hereinafter referred to as the `Committee'). The Secretary shall consult with the Committee on a regular basis during the conduct of the study required by section 3 of this Act (hereafter `the study') and the preparation and submission, pursuant to section 4 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, of a report with respect to the river segments covered by the study. (b) MEMBERSHIP AND PROCEDURES- (1) Membership on the Committee shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) One member shall be appointed by the Secretary from the Fish and Wildlife Service. (B) Two members shall be appointed by the Secretary from a list of candidates supplied to the Secretary by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (C) One member shall be appointed by the Secretary from a list of candidates supplied to the Secretary by the Sudbury Valley Trustees. (D) One member shall be appointed by the Secretary from a list of candidates supplied to the Secretary by the Organization for the Assabet River. (E) One member each shall be appointed by the Secretary from lists of candidates supplied to the Secretary by the Board of Selectmen or equivalent local governing body of each of the eight towns located within the area covered by the study. (2) The members of the Comittee shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and recording secretary from the membership at the first official meeting of the Committee. Official minutes shall be kept of each regular and special meeting of the Committee and shall be open for public inspection. (3) Any vacancy on the Committee shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Vacancies in the membership of the Committee shall not affect its power to function if there remain sufficient members to constitute a quorum under paragraph (4) of this subsection. (4) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for all meetings. (5) The Committee shall advise the Secretary in conducting the study and concerning management alternatives should some or all of the river segments studied be included in the national wild and scenic rivers system. (6) Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by the Secretary for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the Committee. (7) The Committee may accept and utilize the services of voluntary, uncompensated personnel. (8) The Committee shall terminate upon the submission to the President, pursuant to section 4 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, of the report with respect to the river segments covered by the study. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-745.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-745.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 470.
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 959.
Provisions Included In H.R.2570.