John P. Parker House Study Act
Bill: H.R.6799 | Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
John P. Parker House Study Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, which was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
In conducting the study of the house, Interior must (1) evaluate the national significance of the house, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the house as a unit of the National Park System.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource 
study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the 
 John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park 
                                System.


 


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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``John P. Parker House Study Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Interior.
            (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the John P. 
        Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, which was recognized as a 
        National Historic Landmark in 1997.

SEC. 3. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY OF THE JOHN P. PARKER HOUSE.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of 
the study area.
    (b) Contents.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall--
            (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area;
            (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of 
        designating the study area as a unit of the National Park 
        System;
            (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, 
        protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal 
        Government, State or local government entities, or private and 
        nonprofit organizations;
            (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or 
        local governmental entities, private and nonprofit 
        organizations, or any other interested individuals; and
            (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, 
        development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance 
        associated with the alternatives.
    (c) Applicable Law.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United 
States Code.
    (d) Report.--Not later than 18 months 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 
that describes--
            (1) the results of the study; and
            (2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
                                                 Union Calendar No. 436

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 6799

                          [Report No. 117-603]

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