I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2009 Ms. Tsongas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to include Barrett’s Farm, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act.

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Minute man national historical park boundary revision

(a)

In General

The boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park is modified to include the area as generally depicted on the map titled Minute Man National Historical Park Proposed Boundary, numbered 406/81001, and dated July 2007. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. (b)

Acquisition of Lands

The Secretary of the Interior may acquire land or interest in land with the area described in subsection (a), by purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, by donation, or by exchange. (c)

Administration of Lands

Lands added to the park under this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.