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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 Wil-
lamette Falls National Heritage Area in Oregon, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT OF PROPOSED WILLAM-
ETTE FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the 
‘‘Willamette Falls National Heritage Area’’. 
(b) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter 
referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in consultation with ap-
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propriate State historic preservation officers, State histor-
ical societies, and other appropriate organizations, shall 
conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of desig-
nating the study area at the Willamette Falls National 
Heritage Area in the State of Oregon. 
(c) CRITERIA.—In conducting the study, the Sec-
retary shall apply the following criteria to determine the 
suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as 
a National Heritage Area: 
(1) The area— 
(A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, 
cultural, education, scenic, or recreational re-
sources that together are nationally important 
to the heritage of the United States; 
(B) represents distinctive aspects of the 
heritage of the United States worthy of recogni-
tion, conservation, interpretation, and con-
tinuing use; 
(C) is best managed as such an assemblage 
through partnerships among public and private 
entities at the local regional level; 
(D) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, 
and folklife that are a valuable part of the her-
itage of the United States; 
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(E) provides outstanding opportunities to 
conserve natural, historical, cultural, or scenic 
features; 
(F) provides outstanding recreational or 
education opportunities; and 
(G) has resources and traditional uses that 
have national importance. 
(2) Residents, business interests, nonprofit or 
organizations, and governments (including relevant 
Federal land management agencies) within the pro-
posed area are involved in the planning and have 
demonstrated significant support through letters and 
other means for National Heritage Area designation 
and management. 
(3) The local coordinating entity responsible for 
preparing and implementing the management plan is 
identified. 
(4) The proposed local coordinating entity and 
units of government supporting the designation have 
documented their commitment to work in partner-
ship to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, 
and develop resources within the National Heritage 
Area. 
(5) The proposed local coordinating entity has 
developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines 
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the roles of all participants (including the Federal 
Government) in the management of the National 
Heritage Area. 
(6) The proposal is consistent with continued 
economic activity within the area. 
(7) A conceptual boundary map has been devel-
oped and is supported by the public and partici-
pating Federal agencies. 
(d) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the study, the 
Secretary shall consult with the managers of any Federal 
land within the proposed National Heritage Area and se-
cure the concurrence of the managers with the findings 
of the study before making a determination for designa-
tion. 
(e) BOUNDARIES OF THE STUDY AREA.—The study 
areas shall consist of the following: 
(1) The area between the Tualatin River and 
the Clackamas River. 
(2) The cities of West Linn and Oregon City, 
Oregon, and the surrounding areas. 
(3) The McLoughlin House in Oregon City, Or-
egon. 
(f) REPORT.—The Secretary shall— 
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(1) review, comment on, and determine if the 
study area meets the criteria specified in this section 
for designation as a National Heritage Area; 
(2) consult with the Governor of Oregon; and 
(3) not later than 3 fiscal years after the date 
on which funds are first made available for this sec-
tion, 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 on the findings, conclusions, and rec-
ommendations of the study, including— 
(A) any comments received from the Gov-
ernor of Oregon; and 
(B) a finding as to whether the proposed 
National Heritage Area meets the criteria for 
designation. 
(g) DISAPPROVAL.—If the Secretary determines that 
the proposed National Heritage Area does not meet the 
criteria for designation, the Secretary shall include within 
the study submitted under subsection (f)(3) a description 
of the reasons for the determination. 
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