S. 1329 would extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, and it would provide improved visitor services at the park.
Detailed Summary
Acadia National Park Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends Public Law 99-420 (relating to the establishment of a permanent boundary for the Acadia National Park in Maine) to prohibit any town in which there is federally owned property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior which lies outside the boundary of the Park from being eligible to receive such lands unless lands within the Park boundary and owned by such town have been conveyed to the Secretary.
Extends the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. Makes such extension take effect on September 25, 2006.
Increases the ceiling on the amount of appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests with respect to the Acadia National Park.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in the planning, construction, and operation of an intermodal transportation center located outside the Park's boundary, in the town of Trenton, Maine, to improve the management, interpretation, and visitor enjoyment of the Park.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
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