    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    117 STAT. 1161

    Public Law 108-93
    108th Congress

    An Act

    To direct the Secretary of the 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. [NOTE: Oct. 3, 2003 -  [S. 111]]

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

    SECTION 1. [NOTE: Deadlines.] 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. [NOTE: Native
    Americans.] 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.

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    117 STAT. 1162

    SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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

    Approved October 3, 2003.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 111:
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    HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108-268 (Comm. on Resources).
    SENATE REPORTS: No. 108-4 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).
    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
    Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate.
    Sept. 23, considered and passed House.