World Heritage Convention and U.S. National Parks
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During the 105th Congress, the House considered H.R. 901, legislation which would give Congress a role in designating any new U.S. national parks and monuments of world significance added to the World Heritage List, a UNESCO administered list established by the 1972 World Heritage Convention. Sponsors of the bill are concerned that designation of a U.S. site to the U.N. list, which is currently done under Executive Branch authority, does not protect the rights of private property owners or the …
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Date:
September 19, 1997
Creator:
McHugh, Lois B.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department