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Colombia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act (P.L. 99-663).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Public Law 99-663, November 17, 1986, pp. 4274-4302.
Long title
An Act to protect and provide for the the enhancement of the resources of the Columbia River Gorge, and for other purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Protected area Land-use planning Environmental planning Non-governmental entity Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

A National Scenic Area is established and certain areas of the Area are designated as special management areas under section 4. A Columbia River Gorge Commission, which is a regional agency, shall be established by way of an interstate agreement between the States of Oregon and Washington. The Commission shall prepare a scenic area management plan under section 6. The Commission shall also develop land use designations within 2 years of its establishment. Sections 7 and 8 provide for the administration of the Scenic Area and the special management areas. (18 sections)

Full text
English