S. 1876: Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
S. 1876 status: Introduced.
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OfficialStratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Forest Service to relocate a memorial in North Carolina honoring the nine Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982, if the owner of the priva...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Relocation site subject to Secretary of Agriculture approval.
- Potential for environmental analysis during authorization process.
Risks
- No specific environmental protections mandated beyond standard review.
- Potential for minor disturbance during relocation and installation.
Economy
Benefits
- No federal funds used for relocation, installation, or maintenance.
- Costs borne by the requesting individual or entity.
Risks
- No direct economic stimulus or impact identified.
Society
Benefits
- Authorizes relocation of a memorial honoring fallen Air Force crew.
- Recognizes a significant event in the local community's history.
Risks
- Memorial relocation is subject to private land owner consent and specific approvals.
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No federal funds are authorized for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial.
Bill text does not specify the exact nature or extent of the memorial.
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