A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CoNDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE CONSTRuCTION OF A WHITE-WATER TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES CENTER ON THE NANTAHALA RIVER.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the 2007‑2008 fiscal year to conduct various environmental assessments of potential impacts of the construction of a white-water paddle sports training and activity center on the Nantahala River. These funds shall be used to assess the impact of the center on fish and wildlife habitats, soil erosion and sedimentation, turbidity, and other environmental considerations as determined by the Department.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2007.