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H.R. 3821House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

Battle of Matewan Study Act

Sponsored by Nick J. Rahall IIRep. Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV)
Introduced October 12, 2007

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Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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October 12, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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October 15, 2007

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October 30, 2007

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 12, 2007

I

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3821

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 12, 2007

Mr. Rahall 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 sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with the Battle of Matewan to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas as a unit of the National Park System.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Battle of Matewan Study Act.

2.

Special resource study

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall complete a special resource study of the sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with the Battle of Matewan (also known as the Matewan Massacre) of May 19, 1920, to determine—

(1)

the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas of Matewan, West Virginia, as a unit of the National Park System; and

(2)

the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of such historic areas by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government entities, or private or non-profit organizations.

(b)

Study requirements

The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5).

(c)

Report

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, 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 containing—

(1)

the results of the study; and

(2)

any recommendations of the Secretary.