[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
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[S. 312 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 312

   To revise the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National 
    Historic Site in Larue County, Kentucky, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 12, 1997

   Mr. Ford introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
       referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
   To revise the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National 
    Historic Site in Larue County, Kentucky, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REVISION OF BOUNDARY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL 
              HISTORIC SITE.

    (a) In General.--On acquisition of the land known as Knob Creek 
Farm pursuant to subsection (b), the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln 
Birthplace National Historic Site, established by the Act of July 17, 
1916 (39 Stat. 385, chapter 247; 16 U.S.C. 211 et seq.), is revised to 
include the land.
    (b) Acquisition of Knob Creek Farm.--The Secretary of the Interior 
may acquire, by donation only, the approximately 228 acres of land 
known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky.

SEC. 2. STUDY OF SURROUNDING RESOURCES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall study the area between and surrounding 
the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and the Knob 
Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky.
    (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the study shall be to--
            (1) protect the resources of the Knob Creek Farm from 
        incompatible adjacent land uses; and
            (2) identify significant resources associated with the 
        early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln.
    (c) Considerations of Area Studied.--In examining the area under 
study, the Secretary shall consider--
            (1) whether the area--
                    (A) possesses nationally significant natural, 
                cultural, or recreational resources;
                    (B) represents an important examples of a 
                particular resource type in the country;
                    (C) is a suitable and feasible addition to the 
                National Park System; and
                    (D) is appropriate to ensure long-term resource 
                protection and visitor use;
            (2) the public use potential of the area;
            (3) the potential outdoor recreational opportunity provided 
        by the area;
            (4) the interpretive and educational potential of the area;
            (5) costs associated with the acquisition, development, and 
        operation of the area;
            (6) the socioeconomic impacts of a designation of the area 
        as part of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic 
        Site; and
            (7) the level of local and general public support for 
        designating the area as part of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace 
        National Historic Site.
    (d) Resources of Area Studied.--In examining a resource of the area 
under study, the Secretary shall consider--
            (1) the rarity and integrity of the resource;
            (2) the threats to the resource; and
            (3) whether similar resources are already protected in the 
        National Park System or in other Federal, State, or private 
        ownership.
    (e) Management.--
            (1) In general.--The study shall consider whether direct 
        National Park Service management or alternative protection by 
        other agencies or the private sector is appropriate for the 
        area under study.
            (2) Identification of alternatives.--The study shall 
        identify which alternative or combination of alternatives would 
        be most effective and efficient in protecting significant 
        resources and providing for public enjoyment.
    (f) Submission.--The Secretary shall submit the study to the 
Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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