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H.R. 2845House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by David B. McKinleyRep. David B. McKinley (R-WV)
Introduced April 26, 2021

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The bill extends the federal authorizations for the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia from 2021 to 2036. It also lengthens the deadline for completing certain management plans from three to four years. These changes affect the heritage areas’ continued operation and the federal agencies that manage them.

Key Provisions

  • Extends the authorization of the National Coal Heritage Area to 2036 (previously set to expire in 2021).
  • Extends the authorization of the Wheeling National Heritage Area to 2036 (previously set to expire in 2021).
  • Increases the time allowed to complete certain management plans from three years to four years.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

June 16, 2021

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Introduced in House

April 26, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

April 26, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

June 16, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 26, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2845

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 26, 2021

Mr. McKinley (for himself and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.

1.

Extension of National Heritage Area authorizations

(a)

National Coal Heritage Area

Section 107 of Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036.

(b)

Wheeling National Heritage Area

Section 157(i) of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–291; 114 Stat. 967; 128 Stat. 3802), is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036.

(c)

Extension of deadline To complete certain management plans

Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 772) is amended by striking 3 and inserting 4.