1.Study and report of proposed
Willamette Falls National Heritage Area
(a)This section may be cited as the Willamette Falls National Heritage
Area
.
(b)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)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)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 AreaThe 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)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)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.