America's Historical and Natural Legacy Study Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct 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 (NPS), other federal, state, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations. Requires submission of a report on the results of such study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the birthplace site.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to conduct a special resource study of the sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with the Battle of Matewan (the Matewan Massacre) of May 19, 1920, to determine: (1) the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas of Matewan as a unit of the National Park System; and (2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the historic areas by the NPS, other federal, state, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations. Requires submission of a report on the results of such study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the historic areas.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to conduct a special resource study along the Ox-Bow Route of the Butterfield Overland Trail in 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 route, including alternatives for potential addition of the Trail to the National Trails System; and (2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the route by the NPS, other federal, state, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations. Requires submission of a report on the results of such study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the route.
[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3998 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3998
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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 30, 2007
Mr. Grijalva introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
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. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Secretary.
Sec. 3. Table of contents.
TITLE I--HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE STUDY ACT
Sec. 101. Short title.
Sec. 102. Special resource study.
TITLE II--LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL EXTENSION STUDY ACT
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Definitions.
Sec. 203. Special resource study.
TITLE III--BATTLE OF MATEWAN STUDY ACT
Sec. 301. Short title.
Sec. 302. Special resource study.
TITLE IV--BATTLE OF CAMDEN STUDY ACT
Sec. 401. Short title.
Sec. 402. Special resource study.
TITLE V--MISSISSIPPI RIVER STUDY ACT
Sec. 501. Short title.
Sec. 502. Special resource study.
TITLE VI--FORT SAN GERONIMO STUDY ACT
Sec. 601. Short title.
Sec. 602. Definitions.
Sec. 603. Special resource study.
TITLE VII--WOLF HOUSE STUDY ACT
Sec. 701. Short title.
Sec. 702. Special resource study.
TITLE VIII--RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR STUDY ACT
Sec. 801. Short title.
Sec. 802. Special resource study.
TITLE IX--STRANAHAN HOUSE, TRADING POST AND CAMPSITE STUDY ACT
Sec. 901. Short title.
Sec. 902. Special resource study.
TITLE X--BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL STUDY ACT
Sec. 1001. Short title.
Sec. 1002. Special resource study.
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.
In this title:
(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) 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 IX--STRANAHAN HOUSE, TRADING POST AND CAMPSITE STUDY ACT
SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Stranahan House, Trading Post and
Campsite Study Act''.
SEC. 902. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall complete a special resource
study of the Stranahan House, located at 335 S.E. 6th Avenue, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, as well as the adjacent property at 500 East Las
Olas Boulevard, where portions of the trading post and the campsite
were located, to determine--
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating these
sites 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 X--BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL STUDY ACT
SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Butterfield Overland Trail Study
Act''.
SEC. 1002. 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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-462.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-462.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14091-14095)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3998.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14128-14129)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 79 (Roll no. 1123).(text: CR H14091-14092)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 79 (Roll no. 1123). (text: CR H14091-14092)
Roll Call #1123 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-390.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-390.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 822.