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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6190
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 27, 2016Ms. McSally introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To establish Chiricahua National Park in Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Chiricahua National Park Act.
2.
Establishment of Chiricahua national park
(a)
Establishment and purpose
There is hereby established Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona.
(b)
Boundaries
The boundaries of Chiricahua National Park are as generally depicted on the map entitled ________, numbered _______, and dated _____. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c)
Abolishment of Chiricahua national monument
(1)
In general
The Chiricahua National Monument is hereby abolished and the lands and interests therein are incorporated within and made part of Chiricahua National Park. Any funds available for purposes of the monument shall be available for purposes of the park.
(2)
References
Any references in law (other than in this Act), regulation, document, record, map or other paper of the United States to Chiricahua National Monument shall be considered a reference to Chiricahua National Park.
(d)
Administration
The Secretary of the Interior shall administer Chiricahua National Park in accordance with this Act and laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.