Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

United States115th CongressHR-538House of Representatives
Updated: May 9, 2017

Summary

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act (Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The boundary of the park is adjusted to include approximately 2,100 acres. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, but not by condemnation. Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park. (Sec. 4) Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to : evaluate the national significance of the study area; determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; and consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the federal government, state or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations.

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

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  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Senate

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

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  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-50.

    Senate