Sec. 3051. Special resource studies

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The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall conduct a special resource study regarding each area, site, and issue identified in subsection

(b)to evaluate— the national significance of the area, site, or issue; and the suitability and feasibility of designating such an area or site as a unit of the National Park System. The areas, sites, and issues referred to in subsection

(a)are the following: Sites along the lower Mississippi River in the State of Louisiana, including Fort St. Philip, Fort Jackson, the Head of Passes, and any related and supporting historical, cultural, or recreational resource located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Park System, including an evaluation of appropriate ways to enhance historical research, education, interpretation, and public awareness of the story of the stewardship role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks, including ways to link the story to the development of National Parks and the story of African-American military service following the Civil War. Prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on the island of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, New York. The John Bowne House, located at 3701 Bowne Street, Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House located at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, New York, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing, New York, relating to the history of religious freedom during the era of the signing of the Flushing Remonstrance. The historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, located at 775 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia, and the block on which the church is located. The area encompassed by the National Historic Landmark designations relating to the 1862 Battle of Mill Springs located in Pulaski and Wayne Counties in the State of Kentucky. The New Philadelphia archeological site and surrounding land in the State of Illinois. In conducting a study under this section, the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System described in section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the National Park System General Authorities Act ) ( 16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c) ). Each study authorized by this section shall— determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the applicable area or site as a unit of the National Park System; include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the applicable area or site; include an analysis of the effect of the applicable area or site on— existing commercial and recreational activities; the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission or other infrastructure in the area; and the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities; include an identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the applicable area or site is designated as a unit of the National Park System; and identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the applicable area or site. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out a study authorized by this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report the describes— the findings and recommendations of the study; and any applicable recommendations of the Secretary.

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Pub. L. 91-383
16 USC 1a–5(c)

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Sec. 3051

Special resource studies

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91-383

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