I
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1500
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 12, 2011
Mr. Tierney (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Olver, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Keating, and Ms. Tsongas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study of the lands and waters in the greater Salem Sound and the city of Salem to determine the suitability and feasibility for inclusion within the boundary of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Boundary Study Act of 2011
.
Special Resource Study
In general
The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this
section as the Secretary
) shall conduct a boundary study of the
lands and waters in the greater Salem Sound including the City of Salem and its
environs (referred to in this section as Salem Sound
) to
determine—
the suitability and feasibility of including portions of Salem Sound within the boundary of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site; and
the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of Salem Sound by the National Park Service in cooperation as appropriate with other Federal, State, or local government entities, or private or nonprofit organizations.
Consultation
In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with the City of Salem, the Essex National Heritage Commission, and other interested organizations, or individuals.
Report
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under 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 containing—
the results of the study; and
any finding, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.