Kaena Point National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 117-s-4464
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2022-06-23
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Hawaii

Historic sites and heritage areas

Historical and cultural resources

Land use and conservation

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-06-23
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Kaena Point National Heritage Area Act</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Honolulu County, Hawaii, as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the Kaena Point National Heritage Area.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4464 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Kaena Point National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kaena Point National Heritage Area Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Heritage area The term Heritage Area means the Kaena Point National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State The term State means the State of Hawaii. (4) Study area The term study area means Honolulu County on the island of Oahu. 3. Study (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the Kaena Point National Heritage Area . (b) Requirements The study under subsection (a) shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area— (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that— (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed— (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities— (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that— (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that— (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. 4. Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the findings of the study under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.