Short title

This Act may be cited as the

Franklin National Battlefield Study Act

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Secretary

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

Study area

The term study area means the cities of Brentwood, Franklin, Triune, Thompson's Station, and Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Special resource study

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of sites in the study area relating to the Battle of Franklin to determine— (1)the national significance of the sites; and (2)the suitability and feasibility of including the sites in the National Park System. (b)

Requirements

The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the analysis and recommendations of the Secretary on— (1)the effect on the study area of including the sites in the National Park System; and (2)whether the sites could be included in an existing unit of the National Park System or other federally designated unit in the State of Tennessee. (c)

Consultation

In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1)appropriate Federal agencies and State and local government entities; and (2)interested groups and organizations. (d)

Applicable law

The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–1 et seq.).

Report

Not later than 3 years after the date funds are made available for the study, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1)the findings of the study; and (2)any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Authorization of appropriations

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