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Study Mandated for Benton MacKaye Trail National Scenic Designation.

This law requires a federal study to determine if the 287-mile Benton MacKaye Trail (Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina) should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. If the status is granted, it could enhance the trail's protection, boost tourism, and provide economic benefits to the rural communities along the route. The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year.
Key points
Orders a federal feasibility study to assess the future status of a popular 287-mile hiking trail in the Appalachian region.
Potential designation as a National Scenic Trail could increase tourism and support local economies in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8403
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2024-05-15