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[S. 1942 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 499
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1942
[Report No. 117-156]
To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 27, 2021
Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. Capito, Mr.
Markey, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Booker, Mr.
Murphy, Ms. Warren, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Peters, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Rosen,
and Mrs. Hyde-Smith) introduced the following bill; which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
September 21, 2022
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``National Heritage Area
Act''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this Act:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Local coordinating entity.--The term ``local
coordinating entity'' means the entity designated by Congress--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to carry out, in partnership with
other individuals and entities, the management plan for
a National Heritage Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to operate the National Heritage Area,
including through the implementation of projects and
programs among diverse partners in the National
Heritage Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) National heritage area.--The term ``National
Heritage Area'' means a component of the National Heritage Area
System described in section 3(b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) National heritage area system.--The term
``National Heritage Area System'' means the system established
by section 3(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Proposed national heritage area.--The term
``proposed National Heritage Area'' means an area that is
proposed to be designated as a National Heritage
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal
government'' means the governing body of an Indian Tribe
included on the most recent list published by the Secretary
pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian
Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--To recognize certain areas of the United
States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve,
enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the
natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that
illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States,
there is established a National Heritage Area System through the
administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and
financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the
establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage
Areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) National Heritage Area System.--The National Heritage
Area System shall be composed of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage
Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage
Corridor, and National Heritage Partnership designated by
Congress before or on the date of enactment of this Act;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) each National Heritage Area designated by
Congress after the date of enactment of this Act, unless the
law designating the area exempts that area from the National
Heritage Area System by specific reference to this
Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Relationship to the National Park System.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Relationship to national park units.--The
Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, participation and assistance by any
administrator of a unit of the National Park System
that is located near or encompassed by a National
Heritage Area in local initiatives for the National
Heritage Area to conserve and interpret resources
consistent with the applicable management plan for the
National Heritage Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) work with local coordinating entities
to promote public enjoyment of units of the National
Park System and National Park-related
resources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Treatment.--A National Heritage Area shall not
be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) considered to be a unit of the
National Park System; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) subject to the authorities applicable
to units of the National Park System.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Duties.--Under the National Heritage Area System, the
Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) review and approve or disapprove the
management plan for a National Heritage Area in accordance with
section 4(c); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives reports describing the
activities conducted with respect to National Heritage Areas in
accordance with this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Authorities.--In carrying out this Act, the Secretary
may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility
studies in accordance with section 4(a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments
of, and submit to Congress a report that includes
recommendations regarding the role of National Park Service
with respect to, each National Heritage Area, in accordance
with section 5;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) use amounts made available under section 7 to
provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable
or nonreimbursable basis, as determined by the Secretary, for--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the development and implementation of
management plans for National Heritage Areas;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the administration of National
Heritage Areas;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) enter into cooperative agreements with other
Federal agencies, States, Tribal governments, local
governments, local coordinating entities, and other interested
individuals and entities to achieve the purposes of the
National Heritage Area System;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) provide information, promote understanding,
and encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in
partnership with local coordinating entities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) provide national oversight, analysis,
coordination, technical and financial assistance, and support
to ensure consistency and accountability of the National
Heritage Area System.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 4. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Studies.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary may carry out or review a study
to assess the suitability and feasibility of each proposed
National Heritage Area for designation as a National Heritage
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Preparation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--A study under paragraph
(1) may be carried out--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by the Secretary, in
consultation with State and local historic
preservation officers, State and local
historical societies, State and local tourism
offices, and other appropriate organizations
and governmental agencies; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by interested individuals or
entities, if the Secretary certifies that the
completed study meets the requirements of
paragraph (3).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Certification.--Not later than 1 year
after receiving a study carried out by interested
individuals or entities under subparagraph (A)(ii), the
Secretary shall review and certify whether the study
meets the requirements of paragraph (3).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Requirements.--A study under paragraph (1)
shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on
whether the proposed National Heritage Area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) has an assemblage of natural,
historic, and cultural resources that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) represent distinctive aspects
of the heritage of the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) are worthy of recognition,
conservation, interpretation, and continuing
use; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) would be best managed--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) through partnerships
among public and private entities;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) by linking diverse
and sometimes noncontiguous resources
and active communities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs,
and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of
the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) provides outstanding opportunities--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to conserve natural, historic,
cultural, or scenic features; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) for recreation and
education;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) contains resources that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) are important to any
identified themes of the proposed National
Heritage Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) retain a degree of integrity
capable of supporting interpretation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) includes residents, business
interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local
governments that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) are involved in the planning
of the proposed National Heritage
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) have developed a conceptual
financial plan that outlines the roles of all
participants in the proposed National Heritage
Area, including the Federal Government;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) have demonstrated support
for the designation of the proposed National
Heritage Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) has a potential management entity to
work in partnership with the individuals and entities
described in subparagraph (E) to develop the proposed
National Heritage Area while encouraging State and
local economic activity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is
supported by the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--For each study carried
out under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives a report that describes--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the findings of the study;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) any conclusions and
recommendations of the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Timing.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Studies carried out by the
secretary.--With respect to a study carried out
by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph
(2)(A)(i), the Secretary shall submit a report
under subparagraph (A) not later than 3 years
after the date on which funds are first made
available to carry out the study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Studies carried out by other
interested parties.--With respect to a study
carried out by interested individuals or
entities in accordance with paragraph
(2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit a report
under subparagraph (A) not later than 180 days
after the date on which the Secretary certifies
under paragraph (2)(B) that the study meets the
requirements of paragraph (3).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--An area shall be designated as a
National Heritage Area only by an Act of Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Designation.--On receipt of a report under
subsection (a)(4) recommending the designation of a proposed
National Heritage Area as a National Heritage Area, Congress
may designate--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) as a National Heritage Area the
proposed National Heritage Area that is the subject of
the relevant feasibility study; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a local coordinating entity to operate
the National Heritage Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Treatment as component of national heritage
area system.--A National Heritage Area designated under
paragraph (2)(A) shall be a component of the National Heritage
Area System, unless the law designating the National Heritage
Area exempts the National Heritage Area from the National
Heritage Area System through a specific reference to this
Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management Plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The applicable local coordinating
entity shall develop a management plan for a National Heritage
Area in accordance with paragraph (2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirements.--The management plan for a
National Heritage Area shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) be developed using a comprehensive
planning approach that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) opportunities for stakeholders
(such as community members, local and regional
governments, Tribal governments, businesses,
nonprofit organizations, and others)--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) to be involved in the
planning process; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) to review and comment
on the draft plan; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) documentation of the planning
and public participation processes, including a
description of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) the means by which the
management plan was prepared;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) the stakeholders
involved in the process; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) the timing and
method of stakeholder
involvement;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) include an inventory of the natural,
historic, cultural, and scenic resources of the
National Heritage Area relating to the nationally
significant themes and events of the region that should
be protected, enhanced, interpreted, managed, or
developed;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) identify comprehensive goals,
strategies, policies, and recommendations for--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) demonstrating the heritage
represented by the National Heritage Area;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) encouraging long-term
resource protection, enhancement,
interpretation, and development;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) include recommendations for ways in
which Federal, State, Tribal government, and local
entities may best be coordinated, including the role of
the National Park Service and other Federal agencies
associated with the National Heritage Area, to advance
the purposes of this Act;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) describe a strategy by which the local
coordinating entity will achieve financial
sustainability;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) include an implementation program that
identifies, with respect to the National Heritage
Area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) prioritized actions and
criteria for selecting future
projects;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) existing and potential
sources of funding;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) performance goals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) the means by which
stakeholders will be involved; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) the manner in which the
management plan will be evaluated and
updated;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) include a business plan for the local
coordinating entity that, at a minimum, addresses
management and operation, products or services offered,
the target market for those products and services, and
revenue streams; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (H) be submitted to the Secretary for
approval by not later than 3 years after the date on
which the National Heritage Area is designated by
Congress under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Applicability.--The requirements described in
paragraph (2) shall not apply to any management plan or other
similar plan in effect on the date of enactment of this Act
with respect to a National Heritage Area described in section
3(b)(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 5. EVALUATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--At reasonable and appropriate intervals,
as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments
of a National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that
includes recommendations for the continued role of the National
Park Service with respect to each National Heritage Area in
accordance with subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Components.--An evaluation under subsection (a)(1)
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) assess the progress of the applicable local
coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area with respect
to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) accomplishing the purposes of the
applicable National Heritage Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) achieving the goals and objectives of
the management plan;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) analyze Federal, State, local, Tribal
government, and private investments in the National Heritage
Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) review the management structure, partnership
relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for
purposes of identifying the critical components for
sustainability of the National Heritage Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Recommendations.--Each report under subsection (a)(2)
shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) if the report contains a recommendation of the
Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National
Heritage Area should be continued, an analysis of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) any means by which that Federal
funding may be reduced or eliminated over time;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the appropriate time period necessary
to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of
Federal funding; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) if the report contains a recommendation of the
Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National
Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential
impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in
the applicable National Heritage Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3052(a) of Public Law
113-291 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note) is amended by striking paragraph
(2).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 6. PROPERTY OWNERS AND REGULATORY PROTECTIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Nothing in this Act--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) abridges any right of a public or private
property owner, including the right to refrain from
participating in any plan, project, program, or activity
conducted within a National Heritage Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) requires any property owner to permit public
access (including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local
government access) to a property;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) modifies any provision of Federal, State,
Tribal, or local law with respect to public access or use of
private land;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4)(A) alters any applicable land use regulation,
land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal,
State, or local agency or Tribal government; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) conveys to any local coordinating entity any
land use or other regulatory authority;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) authorizes or implies the reservation or
appropriation of water or water rights;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) diminishes the authority of a State to manage
fish and wildlife, including through the regulation of fishing
and hunting within a National Heritage Area in the State;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) creates or affects any liability--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) under any other provision of law;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) of any private property owner with
respect to any person injured on private
property.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each
fiscal year not more than $1,000,000 for each National Heritage
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Cost-Sharing Requirement.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Federal share.--Except as otherwise provided
in applicable law, including any law designating a National
Heritage Area, the Federal share of the total cost of any
activity funded with appropriations authorized by subsection
(a) shall be not more than 50 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Form of non-federal share.--The non-Federal
share of the total cost of any activity funded with
appropriations authorized by subsection (a) may be in the form
of in-kind contributions of goods or services fairly
valued.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Authority To Provide Assistance.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the Secretary may provide assistance to a
National Heritage Area during any fiscal year for which appropriations
are authorized under subsection (a).</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Heritage Area Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) National heritage area.--The term ``National Heritage
Area'' means a component of the National Heritage Area System
described in section 3(b)(1).
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--To recognize certain areas of the United States
that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and
interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural,
historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate
significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is
established a National Heritage Area System through the administration
of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance
to local coordinating entities to support the establishment,
development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.
(b) National Heritage Area System.--The National Heritage Area
System shall be composed of--
(1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage
Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage
Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage
Partnership designated by Congress before or on the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(2) each National Heritage Area designated by Congress
after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Relationship to the National Park System.--
(1) Relationship to national park units.--The Secretary
shall--
(A) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable,
participation and assistance by any administrator of a
unit of the National Park System that is located near
or encompassed by a National Heritage Area in local
initiatives for the National Heritage Area to conserve
and interpret resources consistent with the applicable
management plan for the National Heritage Area; and
(B) work with local coordinating entities to
promote public enjoyment of units of the National Park
System and National Park-related resources.
(2) Treatment.--
(A) In general.--A National Heritage Area shall not
be--
(i) considered to be a unit of the National
Park System; or
(ii) subject to the authorities applicable
to units of the National Park System.
(B) Effect.--Nothing in this paragraph affects the
administration of a unit of the National Park System
located within the boundaries of a National Heritage
Area.
(d) Authorities.--In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may--
(1) conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility studies
in accordance with section 4(a);
(2) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of, and
submit to Congress a report that includes recommendations
regarding the role of National Park Service with respect to,
each National Heritage Area, in accordance with section 5;
(3) enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal
agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, local
coordinating entities, and other interested individuals and
entities to achieve the purposes of the National Heritage Area
System;
(4) provide information, promote understanding, and
encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in
partnership with local coordinating entities; and
(5) provide national oversight, analysis, coordination,
technical and financial assistance, and support to ensure
consistency and accountability of the National Heritage Area
System.
SEC. 4. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES AND DESIGNATION.
(a) Studies.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary may carry out or review a study
to assess the suitability and feasibility of each proposed
National Heritage Area for designation as a National Heritage
Area.
(2) Preparation.--
(A) In general.--A study under paragraph (1) may be
carried out--
(i) by the Secretary, in consultation with
State and local historic preservation officers,
State and local historical societies, State and
local tourism offices, and other appropriate
organizations and governmental agencies; or
(ii) by interested individuals or entities,
if the Secretary certifies that the completed
study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).
(B) Certification.--Not later than 1 year after
receiving a study carried out by interested individuals
or entities under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary
shall review and certify whether the study meets the
requirements of paragraph (3).
(3) Requirements.--A study under paragraph (1) shall
include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether
the proposed National Heritage Area--
(A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and
cultural resources that--
(i) represent distinctive aspects of the
heritage of the United States;
(ii) are worthy of recognition,
conservation, interpretation, and continuing
use; and
(iii) would be best managed--
(I) through partnerships among
public and private entities; and
(II) by linking diverse and
sometimes noncontiguous resources and
active communities;
(B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and
folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the
United States;
(C) provides outstanding opportunities--
(i) to conserve natural, historic,
cultural, or scenic features; and
(ii) for recreation and education;
(D) contains resources that--
(i) are important to any identified themes
of the proposed National Heritage Area; and
(ii) retain a degree of integrity capable
of supporting interpretation;
(E) includes a diverse group of residents, business
interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local
governments that--
(i) are involved in the planning of the
proposed National Heritage Area;
(ii) have developed a conceptual financial
plan that outlines the roles of all
participants in the proposed National Heritage
Area, including the Federal Government; and
(iii) have demonstrated significant support
for the designation of the proposed National
Heritage Area;
(F) has a potential management entity to work in
partnership with the individuals and entities described
in subparagraph (E) to develop the proposed National
Heritage Area while encouraging State and local
economic activity; and
(G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported
by the public.
(4) Report.--
(A) In general.--For each study carried out under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report that describes--
(i) any correspondence received by the
Secretary demonstrating support for, or
opposition to, the establishment of the
National Heritage Area;
(ii) the findings of the study; and
(iii) any conclusions and recommendations
of the Secretary.
(B) Timing.--
(i) Studies carried out by the secretary.--
With respect to a study carried out by the
Secretary in accordance with paragraph
(2)(A)(i), the Secretary shall submit a report
under subparagraph (A) not later than 3 years
after the date on which funds are first made
available to carry out the study.
(ii) Studies carried out by other
interested parties.--With respect to a study
carried out by interested individuals or
entities in accordance with paragraph
(2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit a report
under subparagraph (A) not later than 180 days
after the date on which the Secretary certifies
under paragraph (2)(B) that the study meets the
requirements of paragraph (3).
(b) Designation.--An area shall be designated as a National
Heritage Area only by an Act of Congress.
SEC. 5. EVALUATION.
(a) In General.--At reasonable and appropriate intervals, as
determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may--
(1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of a
National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b); and
(2) prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of Representatives a report that
includes recommendations for the continued role of the National
Park Service with respect to each National Heritage Area in
accordance with subsection (c).
(b) Components.--An evaluation under subsection (a)(1) shall--
(1) assess the progress of the applicable local
coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area with respect
to--
(A) accomplishing the purposes of the applicable
National Heritage Area; and
(B) achieving the goals and objectives of the
management plan;
(2) analyze Federal, State, local, Tribal government, and
private investments in the National Heritage Area to determine
the leverage and impact of the investments; and
(3) review the management structure, partnership
relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for
purposes of identifying the critical components for
sustainability of the National Heritage Area.
(c) Recommendations.--Each report under subsection (a)(2) shall
include--
(1) if the report contains a recommendation of the
Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National
Heritage Area should be continued, an analysis of--
(A) any means by which that Federal funding may be
reduced or eliminated over time; and
(B) the appropriate time period necessary to
achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of
Federal funding; or
(2) if the report contains a recommendation of the
Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National
Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential
impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in
the applicable National Heritage Area.
(d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3052(a) of Public Law 113-291
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note) is amended by striking paragraph (2).
SEC. 6. PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REGULATORY PROTECTIONS.
(a) In General.--Nothing in this Act (including an amendment made
by this Act)--
(1) abridges any right of a public or private property
owner, including the right to refrain from participating in any
plan, project, program, or activity conducted within a National
Heritage Area;
(2) requires any property owner to permit public access
(including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local
government access) to a property;
(3) modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or
local law with respect to public access or use of private land;
(4)(A) alters any applicable land use regulation, land use
plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or
local agency or Tribal government; or
(B) conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use
or other regulatory authority;
(5) authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation
of water or water rights;
(6) diminishes the authority of a State to manage fish and
wildlife, including through the regulation of fishing and
hunting within a National Heritage Area in the State; or
(7) creates or affects any liability--
(A) under any other provision of law; or
(B) of any private property owner with respect to
any person injured on private property.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 8004(f) of the Omnibus Public
Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11;
123 Stat. 1245) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) through (4) and
inserting the following:
``(2) requires any property owner to permit public access
(including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local
government access) to a property;
``(3) modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or
local law with respect to public access or use of private land;
``(4)(A) alters any applicable land use regulation, land
use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State,
or local agency or Tribal government; or
``(B) conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use
or other regulatory authority;''.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES.
(a) Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Study.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with State
and local organizations and governmental agencies, Tribal
governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate
entities and in accordance with section 4(a), shall conduct a
study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating
the areas described in paragraph (2) in the States of Virginia
and North Carolina as a national heritage area, to be known as
the ``Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area''.
(2) Description of study area.--The areas to be studied
under paragraph (1) include--
(A) the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth,
and Suffolk in the State of Virginia;
(B) Isle of Wight County in the State of Virginia;
(C) Camden, Currituck, Gates, and Pasquotank
Counties in the State of North Carolina; and
(D) any other area in the State of Virginia or
North Carolina that--
(i) has heritage aspects that are similar
to the heritage aspects of an area described in
subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); and
(ii) is adjacent to, or in the vicinity of,
an area described in subparagraph (A), (B), or
(C).
(b) Guam National Heritage Area Study.--The Secretary, in
consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or
agencies, and in accordance with section 4(a), shall conduct a study to
assess the suitability and feasibility of designating sites in Guam as
a National Heritage Area.
SEC. 8. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
(a) Designations.--Section 6001(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133
Stat. 768) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Alabama black belt national heritage area.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the Alabama
Black Belt National Heritage Area in the State of
Alabama, as depicted on the map entitled `Alabama Black
Belt Proposed National Heritage Area', numbered 258/
177,272, and dated September 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Center for
the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West
Alabama shall be the local coordinating entity for the
National Heritage Area designated by subparagraph (A).
``(8) Downeast maine national heritage area.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the
Downeast Maine National Heritage Area in the State of
Maine, consisting of Hancock and Washington Counties,
Maine.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Sunrise
County Economic Council shall be the local coordinating
entity for the National Heritage Area designated by
subparagraph (A).
``(9) Northern neck national heritage area, virginia.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the
Northern Neck National Heritage Area in the State of
Virginia, as depicted on the map entitled `Northern
Neck National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary',
numbered 671/177,224, and dated August 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Northern Neck
Tourism Commission, a working committee of the Northern
Neck Planning District Commission, shall serve as the
local coordinating entity for the National Heritage
Area designated by subparagraph (A).
``(10) Southern campaign of the revolution national
heritage corridor, north carolina and south carolina.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the
Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage
Corridor in the States of North Carolina and South
Carolina, as depicted on the map entitled `Southern
Campaign of the Revolution Proposed National Heritage
Corridor', numbered 257/177,271, and dated September
2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The University of
South Carolina shall be the local coordinating entity
for the National Heritage Area designated by
subparagraph (A).
``(11) Southern maryland national heritage area.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in the State
of Maryland, as depicted on the map entitled `Southern
Maryland National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary',
numbered 672/177,225B, and dated November 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Tri-County
Council for Southern Maryland shall be the local
coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area
designated by subparagraph (A).''.
(b) Management Plans.--For the purposes of section 6001(c) of the
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
(Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 772), the local coordinating entity for
each of the National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made
by subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed
management plan for the applicable National Heritage Area not later
than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Termination of Authority.--For the purposes of section
6001(g)(4) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 776), the authority of the
Secretary to provide assistance under that section for each of the
National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by
subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 9. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AUTHORITIES.
(a) Extensions.--
(1) Illinois and michigan canal national heritage
corridor.--Section 126 of the Illinois and Michigan Canal
National Heritage Corridor Act of 1984 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 98-398; 98 Stat. 1456; 120 Stat. 1853), as amended
by section 119(a) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(2) John h. chafee blackstone river valley national
heritage corridor.--Section 10(a) of Public Law 99-647 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; 100 Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat.
3804), as amended by section 119(b) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(3) Delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor.--
Section 12 of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National
Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public
Law 100-692; 102 Stat. 4558; 112 Stat. 3260; 123 Stat. 1293;
127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by
section 119(c) of the Department of the Interior, Environment,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-
103), is amended--
(A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''; and
(B) in subsection (d), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(4) The last green valley national heritage corridor.--
Section 106(b) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley
National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 103-449; 108 Stat. 4755; 113 Stat. 1728; 123 Stat.
1291; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(d) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(5) National coal heritage area.--Section 107 of the
National Coal Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat.
314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(1) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(6) Tennessee civil war heritage area.--Section 208 of
division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management
Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110
Stat. 4248; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132
Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(9) of
the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is
amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(7) Augusta canal national heritage corridor.--Section 310
of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management
Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110
Stat. 4252; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132
Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(7) of
the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is
amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(8) Rivers of steel national heritage area.--Section 408 of
the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4256; 127
Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by
section 119(e)(2) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(9) Essex national heritage area.--Section 507 of division
II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 127
Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by
section 119(e)(3) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(10) South carolina national heritage corridor.--Section
607 of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of
1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat.
4264; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat.
661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(8) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(11) America's agricultural heritage partnership.--Section
707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands
Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-
333; 110 Stat. 4267; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat.
3801), as amended by section 119(e)(4) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(12) Ohio & erie national heritage canalway.--Section 809
of the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4275; 122
Stat. 826; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as
amended by section 119(e)(5) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(13) Maurice d. hinchey hudson river valley national
heritage area.--Section 910 of division II of Public Law 104-
333 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4281; 127 Stat. 420; 128
Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(6) of
the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is
amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(14) Motorcities national heritage area.--Section 109 of
the Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 105-355; 112 Stat. 3252; 128 Stat. 3802), as
amended by section 119(f) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(15) Lackawanna valley national heritage area.--Section 108
of the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 818; 127
Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by
section 119(g)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(16) Schuylkill river valley national heritage area.--
Section 209 of the Schuylkill River Valley Heritage Area Act
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 824; 128
Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(g)(2) of the Department
of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(17) Wheeling national heritage area.--Subsection (i) of
the Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-291; 114 Stat. 967; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(h) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(18) Yuma crossing national heritage area.--Section 7 of
the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-319; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(i) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(19) Erie canalway national heritage corridor.--Section 811
of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-554; 114 Stat. 2763A-295; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(j) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(20) Blue ridge national heritage area.--Subsection (j) of
the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 108-108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat.
778), as amended by section 119(k) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(21) National aviation heritage area.--Section 512 of the
National Aviation Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3367; 133 Stat. 2713) is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(22) Oil region national heritage area.--Section 608 of the
Oil Region National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3372; 133 Stat. 2713) is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(23) Northern rio grande national heritage area.--Section
208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1790), as
amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(24) Atchafalaya national heritage area.--Section 221 of
the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1795), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(25) Arabia mountain national heritage area.--Section 240
of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1799), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(26) Mormon pioneer national heritage area.--Section 260 of
the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1807), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(27) Freedom's frontier national heritage area.--Section
269 of the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Act (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1813), as
amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(28) Upper housatonic valley national heritage area.--
Section 280B of the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage
Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat.
1819), as amended by section 119(l)(2) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September
30, 2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(29) Champlain valley national heritage partnership.--
Section 289 of the Champlain Valley National Heritage
Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-
338; 120 Stat. 1824), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(30) Great basin national heritage route.--Section 291J of
the Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1831), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(31) Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage corridor.--Section
295L of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1837), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(32) Crossroads of the american revolution national
heritage area.--Section 297H of the Crossroads of the American
Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1844), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(33) Abraham lincoln national heritage area.--Section 451
of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 824) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of the
enactment of this subtitle'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(34) Journey through hallowed ground national heritage
area.--Section 411 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of
2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 809)
is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this subtitle'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(35) Niagara falls national heritage area.--Section 432 of
the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 818) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(36) Sangre de cristo national heritage area.--Section
8001(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1229) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(37) Cache la poudre river national heritage area.--Section
8002(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1234) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(38) South park national heritage area.--Section 8003(i) of
the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1240) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(39) Northern plains national heritage area.--Section
8004(j) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1247; 123
Stat. 2929) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years
after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(40) Baltimore national heritage area.--Section 8005(i) of
the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1253) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(41) Freedom's way national heritage area.--Section 8006(i)
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1260) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(42) Mississippi hills national heritage area.--Section
8007(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1267) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(43) Mississippi delta national heritage area.--Section
8008(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1275) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(44) Muscle shoals national heritage area.--Section 8009(j)
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1282) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(45) Kenai mountains-turnagain arm national heritage
area.--Section 8010(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management
Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123
Stat. 1288) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years
after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated for each National Heritage Area extended under an
amendment made by paragraphs (1) through (45) of subsection (a) not
more than $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2037,
subject to any other applicable provisions of, but notwithstanding any
limitation on total appropriations for the applicable National Heritage
Area established by, a law amended by that subsection.
SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE
AREAS.
(a) Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.--Section 409(a) of the
Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4256; 129 Stat. 2551; 133 Stat.
778) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``$20,000,000''
and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(b) Essex National Heritage Area.--Section 508(a) of division II of
the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 129 Stat. 2551; 133
Stat. 778) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(c) South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.--Section 608(a) of
the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4264; 122 Stat. 824; 133
Stat. 2714) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$17,000,000'' and inserting ``$19,000,000''.
(d) America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership.--Section 708(a) of
division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of
1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4267; 122
Stat. 824; 134 Stat. 1505) is amended, in the second sentence, by
striking ``$17,000,000'' and inserting ``$19,000,000''.
(e) Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway.--Section 812(a) of the
Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4275; 133 Stat. 778) is
amended by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(f) Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage
Area.--Section 909(c) of division II of Public Law 104-333 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; 110 Stat. 4280; 122 Stat. 824) is amended, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting
``$17,000,000''.
(g) MotorCities National Heritage Area.--Section 110(a) of the
Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public
Law 105-355; 112 Stat. 3252; 133 Stat. 778) is amended, in the second
sentence, by striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting ``$14,000,000''.
(h) Wheeling National Heritage Area.--Subsection (h)(1) of the
Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 106-291; 114 Stat. 967; 133 Stat. 778) is amended by
striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$17,000,000''.
(i) The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.--Section
109(a) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage
Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 103-449; 108
Stat. 4756; 113 Stat. 1729; 123 Stat. 1292; 133 Stat. 2714) is amended,
in the first sentence, by striking ``$17,000,000'' and inserting
``$19,000,000''.
(j) Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area.--Section 109(a) of
the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 818; 134 Stat. 1505) is
amended by striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting ``$14,000,000''.
(k) Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.--Subsection (i)(1) of the
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat. 778) is amended by
striking ``$14,000,000'' and inserting ``$16,000,000''.
SEC. 11. REDESIGNATIONS.
(a) Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area.--
(1) Redesignation.--The America's Agricultural Heritage
Partnership established by section 703(a) of division II of the
Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public
Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4266) shall be known and designated as
the ``Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area''.
(2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
partnership referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be
a reference to the ``Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage
Area''.
(b) Great Basin National Heritage Area.--
(1) Designation of the great basin national heritage
area.--The Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended--
(A) by striking ``the Heritage Route'' each place
it appears and inserting ``the Heritage Area'';
(B) by striking ``along'' each place it appears and
inserting ``in'';
(C) in the subtitle heading, by striking ``Route''
and inserting ``Area'';
(D) in section 291, by striking ``Route'' and
inserting ``Area'';
(E) in section 291A(a)--
(i) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking
``the Great Basin Heritage Route'' each place
it appears and inserting ``the Great Basin
National Heritage Area''; and
(ii) in paragraph (13), by striking ``a
Heritage Route'' and inserting ``a Heritage
Area'';
(F) in section 291B, by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following:
``(2) Heritage area.--The term `Heritage Area' means the
Great Basin National Heritage Area established by section
291C(a).'';
(G) in section 291C--
(i) in the section heading, by striking
``route'' and inserting ``area''; and
(ii) in subsection (a), by striking
``Heritage Route'' and inserting ``Heritage
Area''; and
(H) in section 291L(d), in the subsection heading,
by striking ``in Heritage Route'' and inserting ``in
Heritage Area''.
(2) Designation of great basin heritage area partnership.--
The Great Basin National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended by
striking ``Great Basin Heritage Route Partnership'' each place
it appears and inserting ``Great Basin Heritage Area
Partnership''.
SEC. 12. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN MANAGEMENT PLANS.
Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation,
Management, and Recreation Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 116-
9; 133 Stat. 772) is amended by striking ``3'' and inserting ``5''.
Calendar No. 499
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1942
[Report No. 117-156]
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A BILL
To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for
other purposes.
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September 21, 2022
Reported with an amendment