A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the North Country National Scenic Trail.

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Bill Number

S 3979

Introduced

Sep 28, 2006

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Land transfers Landowners Michigan Minnesota New York State North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Public Lands and Natural Resources Right of property Sports and Recreation Trails Wisconsin

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Summary

Amends the National Trails System Act to prohibit federal acquisition of lands outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area for the North Country National Scenic Trail except with the owner's consent.

Actions

Sep 28, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 28, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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