H.R. 3142 · 115th Congress

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2017

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-06-29
Latest action
2017-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Summary

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2017

This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the management and conservation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.