II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2034 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2005 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Kerry) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and assess the suitability and feasibility of including the farm in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Colonel James Barrett Farm Study Act of 2005.

2.

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Barrett’s Farm

The term Barrett’s Farm means the Colonel James Barrett Farm listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the house and buildings on the approximately 6 acres of land in Concord, Massachusetts. (2)

Park

The term Park means the Minute Man National Historical Park. (3)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.

3.

Study

(a)

In general

Not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to— (1)evaluate the significance of Barrett’s Farm; and (2)assess the suitability and feasibility of including Barrett's Farm in the National Park System as part of the Park. (b)

Contents

The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include— (1)an analysis of— (A)the significance of Barrett’s Farm with respect to the Revolutionary War; (B)opportunities for public enjoyment of Barrett's Farm as part of the Park; and (C)any operational, management, and private property issues that need to be considered if Barrett’s Farm is added to the Park; (2)a determination by the Secretary of the feasibility of administering Barrett’s Farm as part of the Park, taking into account the size, configuration, and costs of the expanded Park and any other factors that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and (3)an evaluation of the adequacy of other alternatives for management and resource protection of Barrett’s Farm.

4.

Report

On completion of the study under section 3, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study.