Sec. 117. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations
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The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary ), in consultation with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities and private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks on— Federal land that is— at the northern boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; or on land within 20 miles of the northern boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; and Federal land that is— at the southern boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; or on land within 20 miles of the southern boundary of Redwood National and State Parks.
If the Secretary determines, based on the study conducted under subsection (a), that establishing the accommodations described in that subsection is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance with applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development, operation, and maintenance of the accommodations. Any agreement entered into under paragraph
(1)shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization entering into the agreement. Nothing in this subsection— reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or amends or modifies the application of any law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.