Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the ‘Rim of the Valley Corridor,’ a significant area of natural beauty and potential conservation value. It updates the legal definition of the recreation area’s boundaries using specific maps. The bill also outlines how land acquired within this expanded area will be managed and ensures existing utilities and water facilities can continue operating while minimizing environmental impact.
Key provisions
- Defines the boundaries of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor.
- Uses two maps – one from 2001 and one from 2023 – to establish the new boundaries.
- Allows for minor revisions to the boundary description through publication in the Federal Register.
- States that land acquired within the Rim of the Valley Unit will be administered as part of the National Recreation Area.
- Preserves the operation of existing water resource facilities and public utilities within the corridor.
Who is affected
- National Park Service
- Federal Government
- Local Communities within the Rim of the Valley Corridor
- Landowners within the expanded area
- Conservation Organizations
Notable changes
- Expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area significantly.
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