[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 4, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S3103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       DETERMINING THE NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MIAMI CIRCLE

  The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 111) which had been 
reported from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to direct 
the Secretary of Interior to conduct a special resource study to 
determine the national significance of the Miami Circle site in the 
State of Florida as well as the suitability and feasibility of its 
inclusion in the National Park System as part of Biscayne National 
Park, and for other purposes, with an amendment to strike all after the 
enacting clause.
  The bill (S. 111), as amended, was read the third time and passed as 
follows:

                                 S.111

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.

       (a) Study.--Not later than 3 years after the date funds are 
     made available, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter 
     referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall conduct a special 
     resource study to determine the national significance of the 
     Miami Circle archaeological site in Miami-Dade County, 
     Florida (hereinafter referred to as ``Miami Circle''), as 
     well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in 
     the National Park System as part of the Biscayne National 
     Park. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult 
     with the appropriate American Indian tribes and other 
     interested groups and organizations.
       (b) Content of Study.--In addition to determining national 
     significance, feasibility, and suitability, the study shall 
     include the analysis and recommendations of the Secretary 
     on--
       (1) any areas in or surrounding the Miami Circle that 
     should be included in Biscayne National Park;
       (2) whether additional staff, facilities, or other 
     resources would be necessary to administer the Miami Circle 
     as a unit of Biscayne National Park; and
       (3) any effect on the local area from the inclusion of 
     Miami Circle in Biscayne National Park.
       (c) Submission of Report.--Not later than 30 days after 
     completion of the study, the Secretary shall submit a report 
     on the findings and recommendations of the study to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Resources of the United States House of 
     Representatives.

     SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are 
     necessary to carry out this Act.

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