110 HR 1545 IH: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System as part of the San Juan National Historic Site, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2007-03-15 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.

I 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2007 Mr. Fortuño introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System as part of the San Juan National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

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Boundary adjustment study

(a)

Definitions

For the purposes of this Act: (1)

Fort San geronimo

The term Fort San Geronimo (also known as Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón) means the fort and grounds listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located near Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. (2)

Related resources

The term related resources means other parts of the fortification system of Old San Juan that are not currently included within the boundary of San Juan National Historic Site, such as sections of the City Wall or other fortifications. (3)

Secretary

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

Study

Not later than 1 year after the date that funds are made available, the Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System as part of San Juan National Historic Site. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, coordinate with the Commonwealth and local governments and other interested parties, and shall provide opportunities for public involvement and public comment. (c)

Content of study

The study shall include an analysis of— (1)the significance of San Geronimo and related resources in relation to the occupation and defense of Old San Juan; (2)opportunities for public enjoyment of the site(s) as part of the San Juan National Historic Site; (3)any operational and management issues that need to be considered if San Geronimo and related resources were added to the San Juan National Historic Site; (4)a determination of the feasibility of administering San Geronimo and related resources considering their size, configuration, ownership, costs, and other factors, as part of San Juan National Historic Site; and (5)an evaluation of the adequacy of other alternatives for management and resource protection of San Geronimo and related resources. (d)

Submission of report

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

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Appropriation authority

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