Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act
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Overview
This bill designates Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, preserving its historical significance and promoting its study and enjoyment. It outlines how the trail will be administered, emphasizing respect for its unique character and requiring consultation with affected Native American tribes. The legislation also establishes limitations on land acquisition and prohibits the use of eminent domain, while maintaining existing rights for energy development and easements.
Key provisions
- Designates Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, spanning approximately 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
- Specifies the trail’s boundaries based on the 1926-1985 alignments of U.S. Highway 66.
- Establishes the National Park Service as the administering body, prioritizing preservation of the trail’s historical nature.
- Requires consultation with affected Native American tribes before any trail-related activities.
- Limits land acquisition for the trail to areas outside federally managed areas and restricts expansion beyond one-quarter mile on either side.
- Prohibits the use of eminent domain or condemnation for trail-related land acquisition.
- Ensures that existing rights for energy development and easements are maintained.
- Clarifies that the designation does not create buffer zones or designate the trail as part of the National Park System.
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