1.Secretary of Veterans Affairs
study on the acquisition of land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery,
Beaufort, South Carolina
(a)The Secretary of
Veterans Affairs shall carry out a study on the acquisition, in accordance with
chapter 24 of title 38, United States Code, of the parcel of land described in
subsection (b) to be used for the expansion of the Beaufort National Cemetery
in Beaufort, South Carolina.
(b)The parcel of land
described in this subsection is a parcel of land consisting of approximately
4.9 acres located on 17th Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, as depicted on
tax map number 120–1–238 dated May 4, 1998.
(c)In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall examine each of the following:
(1)Any issues associated with the purchase of
the parcel of land described in subsection (b) by the Department of Veterans
Affairs, and the viable scenarios to support such a purchase.
(2)The opportunities
for the acquisition of such parcel of land for the cemetery through a
public-private partnership.
(3)The feasibility of
expanding the grant program under section 2408 of title 38, United States Code,
to include aid to municipalities like Beaufort, South Carolina, for
establishing, expanding, and improving veterans’ cemeteries.
(4)The issues
associated with expanding an existing veterans’ cemetery under the state grant
program under such section 2408.
(5)The costs,
feasibility, and benefits of a niche wall separating Beaufort National Cemetery
and the parcel described in subsection (b).
(d)Not later than 30
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).