[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4081 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4081

   To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the 
   suitability and feasibility of establishing the Willamette Falls 
       National Heritage Area in Oregon, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 16, 2009

 Mr. Schrader introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
   To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the 
   suitability and feasibility of establishing the Willamette Falls 
       National Heritage Area in Oregon, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT OF PROPOSED WILLAMETTE FALLS NATIONAL 
              HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Willamette 
Falls National Heritage Area''.
    (b) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter referred to as 
the ``Secretary''), in consultation with appropriate State historic 
preservation officers, State historical societies, and other 
appropriate organizations, shall conduct a study of the suitability and 
feasibility of designating the study area at the Willamette Falls 
National Heritage Area in the State of Oregon.
    (c) Criteria.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall apply 
the following criteria to determine the suitability and feasibility of 
designating the study area as a National Heritage Area:
            (1) The area--
                    (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, 
                cultural, education, scenic, or recreational resources 
                that together are nationally important to the heritage 
                of the United States;
                    (B) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage 
                of the United States worthy of recognition, 
                conservation, interpretation, and continuing use;
                    (C) is best managed as such an assemblage through 
                partnerships among public and private entities at the 
                local regional level;
                    (D) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and 
                folklife that are a valuable part of the heritage of 
                the United States;
                    (E) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve 
                natural, historical, cultural, or scenic features;
                    (F) provides outstanding recreational or education 
                opportunities; and
                    (G) has resources and traditional uses that have 
                national importance.
            (2) Residents, business interests, nonprofit or 
        organizations, and governments (including relevant Federal land 
        management agencies) within the proposed area are involved in 
        the planning and have demonstrated significant support through 
        letters and other means for National Heritage Area designation 
        and management.
            (3) The local coordinating entity responsible for preparing 
        and implementing the management plan is identified.
            (4) The proposed local coordinating entity and units of 
        government supporting the designation have documented their 
        commitment to work in partnership to protect, enhance, 
        interpret, fund, manage, and develop resources within the 
        National Heritage Area.
            (5) The proposed local coordinating entity has developed a 
        conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all 
        participants (including the Federal Government) in the 
        management of the National Heritage Area.
            (6) The proposal is consistent with continued economic 
        activity within the area.
            (7) A conceptual boundary map has been developed and is 
        supported by the public and participating Federal agencies.
    (d) Consultation.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall 
consult with the managers of any Federal land within the proposed 
National Heritage Area and secure the concurrence of the managers with 
the findings of the study before making a determination for 
designation.
    (e) Boundaries of the Study Area.--The study areas shall consist of 
the following:
            (1) The area between the Tualatin River and the Clackamas 
        River.
            (2) The cities of West Linn and Oregon City, Oregon, and 
        the surrounding areas.
            (3) The McLoughlin House in Oregon City, Oregon.
    (f) Report.--The Secretary shall--
            (1) review, comment on, and determine if the study area 
        meets the criteria specified in this section for designation as 
        a National Heritage Area;
            (2) consult with the Governor of Oregon; and
            (3) not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which 
        funds are first made available for this section, submit to the 
        Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives 
        and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate 
        a report on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of 
        the study, including--
                    (A) any comments received from the Governor of 
                Oregon; and
                    (B) a finding as to whether the proposed National 
                Heritage Area meets the criteria for designation.
    (g) Disapproval.--If the Secretary determines that the proposed 
National Heritage Area does not meet the criteria for designation, the 
Secretary shall include within the study submitted under subsection 
(f)(3) a description of the reasons for the determination.
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