Study Authorized for Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Designation
This bill mandates a federal study to determine if the 287-mile Benton MacKaye Trail, spanning Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. If the designation occurs, it could lead to enhanced federal protection, improved maintenance, and increased tourism, boosting local rural economies. The immediate effect is the initiation of the study within one year.
Key points
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study for designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
The trail, which runs through national forests and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, supports economic opportunities for rural communities.
The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
Status:
Expired
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