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Read. Follow. Verify.1968 Senate Hearing on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1968 U.S. Senate hearing regarding S. 27, a bill focused on the establishment and management of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The hearing served as a formal record for testimony concerning the legislative proposal for the area.
The hearing established the legislative record for the creation of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which dictates federal land management, public access, and environmental protections for the region.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public land users
The legislation discussed in the hearing determines the rules for public access and recreational use of the Glen Canyon area.
Federal government
The bill establishes federal management responsibilities and oversight for the recreation area.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 24, 1968, by the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
- The primary subject of the hearing was S. 27, a bill concerning the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
- The hearing was conducted during the second session of the 90th United States Congress.
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Expansion of Federal Recreation Areas
The hearing reflects the 1960s legislative trend of formalizing federal management over large-scale recreation areas.
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