[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 1994)]
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 REPORT ON GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY--MESSAGE 
                FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Murtha) laid before the House the 
following message from the President of the United States; which was 
read and, together with the accompanying papers, without objection, 
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources:

To the Congress of the United States:
  I take pleasure in transmitting the enclosed report on the Great Egg 
Harbor River in the State of New Jersey. The report is in response to 
the provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Public Law 90-542, as 
amended. The Great Egg Harbor Study was authorized by Public Law 99-
590, approved on October 30, 1986.
  The study of the Great Egg Harbor River was conducted by a task force 
made up of representatives of affected municipalities, State and 
Federal agencies, organizations with river-related interests, and local 
residents under the leadership of the National Park Service. The 
National Park Service, together with the task force, identified the 
outstandingly remarkable resources within the study area, analyzed 
existing levels of protection for these values, investigated major 
issues and public concerns, assessed the attitude of riparian 
landowners, reviewed and analyzed the impact of existing and potential 
development, and developed alternative plans and management strategies.
  The National Park Service determined that 129 miles of the Great Egg 
Harbor River and its tributaries are eligible for inclusion in the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This is based upon their free-
flowing condition and fish, wildlife, botanic, and recreational values.
  Eleven of the 12 affected local governing bodies endorsed designation 
of the eligible river segments. The lone exception, Upper Township on 
the Tuckahoe River tributary, did not take a position nor did the State 
of New Jersey.
  Perhaps due to this overwhelming support, the 102d Congress proceeded 
to designation without waiting for submittal of the required report and 
Presidential recommendation. While a Presidential recommendation is now 
moot, I am submitting the report to fulfill the requirements of 
sections 4(a) and 5(a)(93) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, February 3, 1994.

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