HR 3998
12-4-07, Bill Passed House 326-79
Referred to Senate Committee
on Energy & Natural Resources
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3998
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 5, 2007
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special
resources studies of certain lands and structures to determine the appropriate
means for preservation, use, and management of the resources associated
with such lands and structures.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as `America's Historical and Natural Legacy Study
Act'.
SEC. 2. SECRETARY.
For the purposes of this Act, the term `Secretary' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
SEC. 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents is as follows:
Sec. 3. Table of contents.
TITLE I--HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE STUDY ACT
Sec. 102. Special resource study.
TITLE II--LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL EXTENSION STUDY ACT
Sec. 203. Special resource study.
TITLE III--BATTLE OF MATEWAN STUDY ACT
Sec. 302. Special resource study.
TITLE IV--BATTLE OF CAMDEN STUDY ACT
Sec. 402. Special resource study.
TITLE V--MISSISSIPPI RIVER STUDY ACT
Sec. 502. Special resource study.
TITLE VI--FORT SAN GERONIMO STUDY ACT
Sec. 603. Special resource study.
TITLE VII--WOLF HOUSE STUDY ACT
Sec. 702. Special resource study.
TITLE VIII--RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR STUDY ACT
Sec. 802. Special resource study.
TITLE IX--BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL STUDY ACT
Sec. 902. Special resource study.
TITLE X--HUNTING AND FISHING
Sec. 1001. Hunting and fishing.
TITLE XI--SENSE OF CONGRESS
Sec. 1101. Sense of congress.
TITLE I--HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE STUDY ACT
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act'.
SEC. 102. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, Missouri
to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of adding the birthplace site to
the Harry S Truman National Historic Site or designating the site as
a separate unit of the National Park System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site by the National Park Service,
other Federal, State, or local government entities or private or non-profit
organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE II--LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL EXTENSION STUDY ACT
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Extension Study Act'.
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.
(1) EASTERN LEGACY SITES- The term `Eastern Legacy sites' means the
sites associated with the preparation or return phases of the Lewis
and Clark expedition, commonly known as the `Eastern Legacy', including
sites in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois.
This includes the routes followed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark,
whether independently or together.
(2) TRAIL- The term `Trail' means the Lewis and Clark National Historic
Trail designated by section 5(a)(6) of the National Trails System Act
(16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(6)).
SEC. 203. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the Eastern Legacy sites to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of adding these sites to the Trail;
and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of these
sites by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government
entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 5(b) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE III--BATTLE OF MATEWAN STUDY ACT
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Battle of Matewan Study Act'.
SEC. 302. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with
the Battle of Matewan (also known as the Matewan Massacre) of May 19,
1920 to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic
areas of Matewan, West Virginia as a unit of the National Park System;
and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of these
sites by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government
entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE IV--BATTLE OF CAMDEN STUDY ACT
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Battle of Camden Study Act'.
SEC. 402. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the site of the Battle of Camden fought in South Carolina on August
16, 1780, and the site of Historic Camden, which is currently a National
Park System Affiliated Area, to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating these sites as a
unit or units of the National Park System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of these
sites by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government
entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE V--MISSISSIPPI RIVER STUDY ACT
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Mississippi River Study Act'.
SEC. 502. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
along the route of the Mississippi River in the counties contiguous to
the river from its headwaters in the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of
Mexico to evaluate--
(1) a range of alternatives for protecting and interpreting the resources
along the route of the Mississippi River, including alternatives for
potential addition of all or portions of the route to the National Trails
System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the
route by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government
entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8 (c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5) or section 5(b)
of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)) as appropriate.
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE VI--FORT SAN GERONIMO STUDY ACT
SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Fort San Geronimo Study Act'.
SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this title:
(1) FORT SAN GERONIMO- The term `Fort San Geronimo' (also known as `Fortin
de San Geronimo del Boqueron') means the fort and grounds listed on
the National Register of Historic Places and located near Old San Juan,
Puerto Rico.
(2) RELATED RESOURCES- The term `related resources' means other parts
of the fortification system of old San Juan that are not currently included
within the boundary of San Juan National Historic Site, such as sections
of the City Wall or other fortifications.
SEC. 603. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources, to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of including Fort San Geronimo and
other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as part of
San Juan National Historic Site; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of Fort
San Geronimo and other related resources by the National Park Service,
other Federal, State, or local government entities or private or non-profit
organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE VII--WOLF HOUSE STUDY ACT
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Wolf House Study Act'.
SEC. 702. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the Wolf House located on Highway 5 in Norfork, Arkansas, to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House as
a unit of the National Park System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the
Wolf House by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local
government entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE VIII--RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR STUDY ACT
SEC. 801. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act'.
SEC. 802. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor, generally including
the mountains encircling the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Santa Clarita,
Simi, and Conejo Valleys in California, to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating all or a portion
of the corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation
Area; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of this
corridor by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local
government entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Documentation- In conducting the study authorized under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall document--
(1) the process used to develop the existing Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area Fire Management Plan and Environmental Impact
Statement (September 2005); and
(2) all activity conducted pursuant to the plan referred to in paragraph
(1) designed to protect lives and property from wildfire.
(c) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5).
(d) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE IX--BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL STUDY ACT
SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the `Butterfield Overland Trail Study Act'.
SEC. 902. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General- The Secretary shall complete a special resource study
along the `Ox-Bow Route' of the Butterfield Overland Trail in the States
of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona,
and California to evaluate--
(1) a range of alternatives for protecting and interpreting the resources
of the trail area, including alternatives for potential addition of
the trail area to the National Trails System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of this
trail by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government
entities or private or non-profit organizations.
(b) Study Requirements- The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance
with section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-5) or section 5(b)
of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)) as appropriate.
(c) Report- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing--
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
TITLE X--HUNTING AND FISHING
SEC. 1001. HUNTING AND FISHING.
Each study authorized by this Act shall document the State and local laws
governing hunting and fishing within the study area.
TITLE XI--SENSE OF CONGRESS
SEC. 1101. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that any subsequent legislation affecting
the status of the areas subject to the special resources studies authorized
under this Act shall be supported by the results of the relevant studies
authorized by this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2007.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.
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