90 STAT. 1238
PUBLIC LAW 94-407—SEPT. 11, 1976
Public Law 94-407 94th Congress An Act Sept. 11, 1976 [H.R. 13372]
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, amendment. 82 Stat. 906. 16 USC 1273.
16 USC 1278.
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (82 Stat. 906; 16 U.S.C. 1271), and for other purposes.
Be it eTMcted by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Wild and Scenic Eivers Act (82 Stat. 905), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) is amended as follows: (1) In section 2 delete "Maine, and that segment of the Wolf River, Wisconsin, which flows through Langlade County," and insert in lieu thereof "Maine; that segment of the Wolf River, Wisconsin, which flows through Langlade County; and that segment of the New River in North Carolina extending from its confluence with Dog Creek downstream approximately 26.5 miles to the Virginia State line.". (2) In section 7(a), after the third sentence, insert the following: "Any license heretofore or hereafter issued by the Federal Power Commission affecting the New River of North Carolina shall continue to be effective only ror that portion of the river which is not included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System pursuant to section 2 of this Act and no project or undertaking so licensed shall be permitted to invade, inundate or otherwise adversely affect such river segment.". Approved September 11, 1976.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-1264 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 94-952 accompanying S. 158 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): Aug. 9, 10, considered and passed House. Aug. 30, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 12, No. 38: Sept. 11, Presidential statement.
�
