I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2011 Mr. Tierney (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Olver, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Keating, and Ms. Tsongas) 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 of the lands and waters in the greater Salem Sound and the city of Salem to determine the suitability and feasibility for inclusion within the boundary of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historic Site Boundary Study Act of 2011.

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Special Resource Study

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall conduct a boundary study of the lands and waters in the greater Salem Sound including the City of Salem and its environs (referred to in this section as Salem Sound) to determine— (1)the suitability and feasibility of including portions of Salem Sound within the boundary of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site; and (2)the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of Salem Sound by the National Park Service in cooperation as appropriate with other Federal, State, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations. (b)

Consultation

In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with the City of Salem, the Essex National Heritage Commission, and other interested organizations, or individuals. (c)

Report

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under this section, the Secretary shall 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 containing— (1)the results of the study; and (2)any finding, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.