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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1432
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 1, 2013
Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating portions of the Ka’u Coast in the State of Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Ka'u Coast Preservation
Act
.
Ka'u Coast study and report
Study
In general
The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall complete a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating land along the Ka’u Coast in the State of Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System.
Study area
The area to be studied under paragraph (1) shall consist of—
the area extending from Kapaoo Point to Kahuku Point, Hawaii;
the Kahuku Coastal Property (TMK (3) 9–2–001:075); and
the Nani Kahuku Aina Property, including Pohue Bay (TMK (3) 9–2–001:072).
Applicable law
The study under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 8(c) of the National Park System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)).
Report
On completion of the study under subsection (a), 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.