S. 3045 would establish the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Forest Heritage Area in the State of Alaska.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Area National Forest Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Forest Heritage Area in Alaska. Designates the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Forest Heritage Corridor Communities Association as the Area's local coordinating entity. Requires the Association to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the accomplishments of the Area and to prepare and submit a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service (NPS), if any, respecting the Area.

Authorizes Appropriations. Sets a limit on the total amounts that may be made available to carry out this Act.

Limits the federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under this Act to 50%.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 9/16/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 995.
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