Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023

This bill designates two river segments in Vermont - approximately 22 miles of the Nulhegan River (including its tributaries) and 18 miles of Paul Stream - for a study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The study, to be completed within three years of funding, will assess these rivers' eligibility for formal Wild and Scenic River protection. The Secretary of the Interior must then submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings. This procedural bill does not immediately protect the rivers but sets the stage for future decisions about their conservation. It directly affects these specific river segments in Vermont and the federal process for evaluating their status.