H.R. 3651 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2019Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes. 1. Use of conveyed land Section 342(c) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 is amended— (1) by striking The conveyance and inserting the following: (1) Primary use The conveyance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Additional use The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. may use, or enter into a lease or agreement to use, not more than 40 acres of the land conveyed under subsection (a) for public outdoor recreation under the following conditions: (A) The land shall continue to be maintained in a manner that is compatible with the use authorized in paragraph (1), conditions stated in the deed for the land, and the memorandum of understanding with the National Park Service dated June 2009. (B) The nature trail around the perimeter of the land shall remain in place and may be enhanced with educational signage about the flora and fauna that are native to the land and planting of native flora. (C) Revenue from any use (including any lease or agreement entered into) under this paragraph shall be used to offset maintenance and operating costs of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. .