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1996 SESSION
HJ 103 Study; water recreation and tourism in coalfield region.
Introduced by: Clarence E. Phillips | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Study; water recreation and tourism in the coalfield region. Establishes a Commission to propose recommendations to improve and enhance the role of water recreation in the coalfield region's tourism industry. Outcomes of the study are to include: (i) a determination of flow rates which best meet the needs outlined in the study; (ii) a determination of the level of regulation the Commonwealth should place on outfitters; (iii) a determination of whether the Department of Conservation and Recreation or the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries should be required to place signage on rivers and streams in the study area and identify potential hazards; (iv) a determination of which state agencies have responsibility for emergency response personnel and equipment; and (v) a determination of potential economic impacts on the region of developing rafting, tourism, fishing and other associated water industries.
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HISTORY
- 01/22/96 House: Presented & ordered printed 965525400
- 01/22/96 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/25/96 House: Assigned to Rules sub-committee: 3
- 02/06/96 House: Continued to 1997 in Rules (10-Y 0-N)