To adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Southern California to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor. It adds new protected lands while ensuring existing utility infrastructure can continue operating.
Who Benefits and How
Conservation groups and outdoor recreation advocates benefit from expanded public lands protection. Local residents and visitors gain access to more protected natural areas for hiking, wildlife viewing, and recreation. The National Park Service gains jurisdiction over the expanded area.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Utility companies and water agencies must conduct operations in a manner that minimizes impact on natural resources, though their existing facilities are protected. The federal government takes on responsibility for administering the expanded recreation area.
Key Provisions
- Expands Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area boundaries to include the Rim of the Valley Unit
- Protects existing utility and water resource facility operations within the expanded area
- Allows the Secretary of the Interior to make minor boundary revisions after notifying Congress
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, adding protected land in Southern California
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Conservation, Parks and Recreation
Primary Purpose
Expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, adding protected land in Southern California
Policy Domains
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
Identified Gains
- Conservation groups
- Outdoor recreation users
- National Park Service
- Local communities
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Utility companies
- Water agencies
- Federal government
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. Padilla (for Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla)) …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Outdoor recreation users and tourism industry
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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