II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3805 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2006 Mr. Levin (for himself, Mr. Bunning, and Ms. Stabenow) 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 special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System certain sites in Monroe County, Michigan, relating to the Battles of the River Raisin during the War of 1812.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the River Raisin National Battlefield Study Act.

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Special resource study, Monroe County, Michigan, sites relating to Battles of the River Raisin

(a)

Study required

The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of sites in Monroe County, Michigan, relating to the Battles of the River Raisin on January 18 and 22, 1813, and their aftermath 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 Monroe County, Michigan, 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. (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.). (e)

Report

Not later than three years after the date on which funds are first 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 containing— (1)the findings of the study; and (2)any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. (f)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to conduct the study.