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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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Battle of Matewan Study
Act
.
Special resource study
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—
the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas of Matewan, West Virginia, as a unit of the National Park System; and
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.
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).
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—
the results of the study; and
any recommendations of the Secretary.