Title I: - Establishes the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area along the Mississippi River in St. Paul-Minneapolis Metropolitan Area, Minnesota.
Establishes the Mississippi River Coordinating Commission to assist Government authorities in developing and implementing a management plans for such lands and waters. Requires the Commission to submit a plan, within three years, to the Secretary of the Interior for review and approval. Requires the Secretary to monitor such Area in the interim. Terminates the Commission after ten years.
Transfers Federal property within the Area to the Secretary, except for Army Engineer facilities for navigation and other buildings or structures currently in use.
Requires Federal entities to notify and receive the approval of the Secretary before engaging in any activities in or affecting such Area.
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land and interests in such Area, as specified.
Requires the Secretary to review local plans and ordinances and their enforcement to assure conformance to the plan.
Permits the Secretary to acquire lands without the owner's consent after appropriate notice and opportunity to cure a nonconforming plan or ordinance.
Permits owners of acquired improved residential property to retain the right to residential use for 25 years or the owner's death. Sets forth other terms and conditions for such use.
Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for land acquisition.
Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Tri-River Management - Directs the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior to establish and appoint a Tri-Rivers Management Board to coordinate development of the Mississippi, St.-Croix, and Minnesota Rivers within the St. Paul-Minneapolis Metropolitan Area, Minnesota. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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