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111TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. R. 4081 

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability 

and feasibility of establishing the Willamette Falls National Heritage 

Area in Oregon, and for other purposes. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 16, 2009 

Mr. SCHRADER 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 study 

of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Willamette Falls National Heritage Area in Oregon, and 

for other purposes. 

1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 

3 SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT OF PROPOSED WILLAM4 ETTE FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. 

5 (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the 

6 ‘‘Willamette Falls National Heritage Area’’. 

7 (b) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter 

8 referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in consultation with apVerDate Nov 24 2008 03:22 Nov 17, 2009 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\H4081.IH H4081

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1 propriate State historic preservation officers, State histor2 ical societies, and other appropriate organizations, shall 

3 conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of desig4 nating the study area at the Willamette Falls National 

5 Heritage Area in the State of Oregon. 

6 (c) CRITERIA.—In conducting the study, the Sec7 retary shall apply the following criteria to determine the 

8 suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as 

9 a National Heritage Area: 

10 (1) The area— 

11 (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, 

12 cultural, education, scenic, or recreational re13 sources that together are nationally important 

14 to the heritage of the United States; 

15 (B) represents distinctive aspects of the 

16 heritage of the United States worthy of recogni17 tion, conservation, interpretation, and con18 tinuing use; 

19 (C) is best managed as such an assemblage 

20 through partnerships among public and private 

21 entities at the local regional level; 

22 (D) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, 

23 and folklife that are a valuable part of the her24 itage of the United States; 


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1 (E) provides outstanding opportunities to 

2 conserve natural, historical, cultural, or scenic 

3 features; 

4 (F) provides outstanding recreational or 

5 education opportunities; and 

6 (G) has resources and traditional uses that 

7 have national importance. 

8 (2) Residents, business interests, nonprofit or 

9 organizations, and governments (including relevant 

10 Federal land management agencies) within the pro11 posed area are involved in the planning and have 

12 demonstrated significant support through letters and 

13 other means for National Heritage Area designation 

14 and management. 

15 (3) The local coordinating entity responsible for 

16 preparing and implementing the management plan is 

17 identified. 

18 (4) The proposed local coordinating entity and 

19 units of government supporting the designation have 

20 documented their commitment to work in partner21 ship to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, 

22 and develop resources within the National Heritage 

23 Area. 

24 (5) The proposed local coordinating entity has 

25 developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines 


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1 the roles of all participants (including the Federal 

2 Government) in the management of the National 

3 Heritage Area. 

4 (6) The proposal is consistent with continued 

5 economic activity within the area. 

6 (7) A conceptual boundary map has been devel7 oped and is supported by the public and partici8 pating Federal agencies. 

9 (d) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the study, the 

10 Secretary shall consult with the managers of any Federal 

11 land within the proposed National Heritage Area and se12 cure the concurrence of the managers with the findings 

13 of the study before making a determination for designa14 tion. 

15 (e) BOUNDARIES OF THE STUDY AREA.—The study 

16 areas shall consist of the following: 

17 (1) The area between the Tualatin River and 

18 the Clackamas River. 

19 (2) The cities of West Linn and Oregon City, 

20 Oregon, and the surrounding areas. 

21 (3) The McLoughlin House in Oregon City, Or22 egon. 

23 (f) REPORT.—The Secretary shall— 


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1 (1) review, comment on, and determine if the 

2 study area meets the criteria specified in this section 

3 for designation as a National Heritage Area; 

4 (2) consult with the Governor of Oregon; and 

5 (3) not later than 3 fiscal years after the date 

6 on which funds are first made available for this sec7 tion, submit to the Committee on Natural Resources 

8 of the House of Representatives and the Committee 

9 on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a 

10 report on the findings, conclusions, and rec11 ommendations of the study, including— 

12 (A) any comments received from the Gov13 ernor of Oregon; and 

14 (B) a finding as to whether the proposed 

15 National Heritage Area meets the criteria for 

16 designation. 

17 (g) DISAPPROVAL.—If the Secretary determines that 

18 the proposed National Heritage Area does not meet the 

19 criteria for designation, the Secretary shall include within 

20 the study submitted under subsection (f)(3) a description 

21 of the reasons for the determination. 

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