[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
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120 STAT. 2884

Public Law 109-419
109th Congress

An Act


 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to
evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the suitability and feasibility of its
inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National
Historical Park, and for other purposes.  NOTE: Dec. 20, 2006 -  [H.R.
394]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT STUDY.

(a) Definitions.--For the purposes of this Act:
(1) Barrett's farm.--The term ``Barrett's Farm'' means the
Colonel James Barrett Farm listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, including the house and buildings on the
approximately 6 acres of land in Concord, Massachusetts.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.

(b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date that funds are
made available for this section, the Secretary shall conduct a boundary
study to evaluate the significance of Barrett's Farm in Concord,
Massachusetts, as well as the suitability and feasibility of its
inclusion in the National Park System as part of Minute Man National
Historical Park.
(c) Content of Study.--The study shall include an analysis of the
following:
(1) The significance of Barrett's Farm in relation to the
Revolutionary War.
(2) Opportunities for public enjoyment of the site as part
of the Minute Man National Historical Park.
(3) Any operational, management, and private property issues
that need to be considered if Barrett's Farm were added to the
Minute Man National Historical Park.
(4) A determination of the feasibility of administering
Barrett's Farm considering its size, configuration, ownership,
costs, and other factors, as part of Minute Man National
Historical Park.
(5) An evaluation of the adequacy of other alternatives for
management and resource protection of Barrett's Farm.

(d) Submission of Report.--Upon completion of the study, the
Secretary shall submit a report on the findings of the study

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to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the
Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.

Approved December 20, 2006.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 394:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 109-135 (Comm. on Resources).
SENATE REPORTS: No. 109-311 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol. 151 (2005):
Sept. 20, considered and passed
House.
Vol. 152 (2006):
Dec. 7, considered and passed
Senate.