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H.R. 1945IntroducedHouseSenatePresident · nowLawPassed both chambers
Sec. 4 · H.R. 1945

Special resource study

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Received in the Senate · Sec. 4

(a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Landmark. (b) Contents In conducting the study under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the Landmark; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Landmark as a unit of the National Park System; (3) (A) consider alternatives to that designation for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Landmark by the Federal Government, the State, the City and other affected units of local government, or private and nonprofit organizations (including the College); and (B) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives described in subparagraph (A); and (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, the State, the City and other affected units of local government, private and nonprofit entities (including the College), and other interested individuals. (c) Requirement The Secretary shall conduct the study under this section in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

•HR 1945 RDSSEC. 4
Final version sent to the President · Sec. 4

(a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Landmark. (b) Contents In conducting the study under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the Landmark; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Landmark as a unit of the National Park System; (3) (A) consider alternatives to that designation for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Landmark by the Federal Government, the State, the City and other affected units of local government, or private and nonprofit organizations (including the College); and (B) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives described in subparagraph (A); and (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, the State, the City and other affected units of local government, private and nonprofit entities (including the College), and other interested individuals. (c) Requirement The Secretary shall conduct the study under this section in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

•HR 1945 ENRSEC. 4

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