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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3265
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 31, 2007
Mr. Skelton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, in Lamar, Missouri, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Harry S Truman Birthplace Study
Act
.
Special resource study
Study
The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, Missouri.
Contents
In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
evaluate the national significance of the site and surrounding area;
determine the suitability and feasibility of adding the birthplace site as part of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site or of designating the site as a separate unit of the National Park System;
consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations;
consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and
identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives.
Applicable law
The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5).
Report
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior 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 containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.