New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002
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Became Public Law No: 107-356.
Official Summary
New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 - Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a land exchange in the vicinity of Beauty Mountain in Fayette County to acquire specified land that lies adjacent to the River's boundary (to be included in the boundaries and administered as part of the River) in exchange for specified land located within such boundary (to be excluded from the River).
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AI Government Intelligence™The New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 modifies the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia by directing a land exchange near Beauty Mountain in Fayette County. This exchange involves acquiring land adjacent to the river boundary to be included within the park and removing specified land within the current boundary. The bill amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to effect these changes.
This bill adjusts the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River through a land exchange to better define and manage the park area.
- Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to change the New River Gorge National River boundaries.
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a land exchange near Beauty Mountain in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- Includes newly acquired land within the park boundary and excludes certain land currently within the boundary.
Federal land management agencies, such as the National Park Service, may benefit from clearer and potentially more manageable park boundaries. Local communities and visitors could experience changes in land use or access depending on the land exchange outcomes.
The bill does not provide details on the environmental, economic, or social impacts of the land exchange. Implementation may involve logistical challenges in land management and coordination with local stakeholders. Costs associated with the land exchange are not specified.
The bill was introduced in the House during the 107th Congress, falls under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area, and has passed into law as Public Law No: 107-356 as of December 17, 2002.
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Adjusting park boundaries may affect land management practices, local land use, and conservation efforts. It could influence visitor access and resource allocation within the park.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review the specific land parcels involved and any environmental assessments related to the land exchange. Monitoring implementation outcomes could be important for understanding local impacts.
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