113 S311 RS: Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act U.S. Senate 2013-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II Calendar No. 57 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 311 [Report No. 113–26] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Ms. Landrieu introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 22, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden, with an amendment Omit the part struck through A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating sites in the Lower Mississippi River Area in the State of Louisiana as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act.

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Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2)

Study area

The term study area includes Fort St. Philip, Fort Jackson, the Head of Passes, and any related and supporting historical, cultural, and recreational resources located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

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Study

(a)

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State of Louisiana and other interested organizations, shall complete a special resource study that evaluates— (1)the national significance of the study area; and (2)the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System. (b)

Criteria

In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System in section 8(c) of National Park System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)). (c)

Content

The study described in subsection (a) shall— (1)include cost estimates for the potential acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the study area; and (2)identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the study area.

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Donations

The Secretary may accept the donation of funds to carry out this Act.

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Authorization of appropriation

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.

April 22, 2013 Reported with an amendment