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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachussets and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire up to 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the development of administrative, curatorial, or visitor facilities for the Park.

Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park.

Dedicates the Park to former U.S. Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of: (1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and (2) the decades of his service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States.

Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States.

Adjusts the boundary of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Designates the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Corridor.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-06-27CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.Senate
2013-06-27CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden without amendment. With written report No. 113-62.Senate
2013-05-16CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2013-04-23CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-27.Senate
2013-02-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2013-02-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Dams and canals
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Industrial facilities
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Massachusetts
  • Members of Congress
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Rhode Island
  • Senate

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