16 USC 544 - Establishment of scenic area

1 So in original. Probably should be “Willamette”.

Meridian, Clark County, Washington, that consists of—

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B)(i), is Puspan. L. 98–396, Aug. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 1369. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

2000—Subsec. (span)(2). Puspan. L. 106–291, § 346(d)(1), substituted “by paragraph (1)” for “in this section” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (span)(3). Puspan. L. 106–291, § 346(d)(2), which directed amendment of subsec. (span)(2) by adding at the end a par. (3), was executed by adding par. (3) after subsec. (span)(2), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

1999—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 106–31 made technical correction to directory language of Puspan. L. 105–277. See 1998 Amendment note below.

1998—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 105–277, as amended by Puspan. L. 106–31, inserted par. (2) heading, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and substituted “Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the boundaries” for “The boundaries”, and added subpar. (B).

1994—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committees on Agriculture and”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

Puspan. L. 106–31, title V, § 5004(4), May 21, 1999, 113 Stat. 110, provided that: “The amendments made by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this section [amending this section and section 1374 of this title], shall take effect as if included in Public Law 105–277 on the date of its enactment [Oct. 21, 1998].”

Congressional Intent of 1998 Amendment

Puspan. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title III, § 354(span)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–303, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section]—

“(1) is intended to achieve the intent of Congress set forth in Public Law 98–396 [see Tables for classification]; and

“(2) is not intended to set a precedent regarding adjustment or amendment of any boundaries of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area or any other provisions of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act [see Short Title note set out under section 544 of this title].”