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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