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Read. Follow. Verify.Plum Island Preservation Act (S. 5099)
Record date · December 16, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill mandates the permanent protection of Plum Island, New York, for ecological and historical conservation purposes. It requires the to develop a long-term management plan and provide regular progress reports to Congress.
The bill establishes a permanent federal mandate to prioritize conservation over potential commercial or private development of Plum Island, impacting how the 840-acre site is managed and accessed in the future.
- Plum Island has historically been the site of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, and its future use has been a subject of debate for years. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Administrator of General Services
The agency is legally required to initiate a management planning process and submit recurring reports to Congress.
Federal and State agencies
These entities are required to be consulted by the Administrator during the development of the management plan.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Permanent Preservation Mandate
The bill explicitly moves the status of Plum Island from a potential asset for disposal to a permanently protected ecological and historical site.
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