Public Law 117-339 | Public Law 117–339: To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes.

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PUBLIC LAW 117–339—JAN. 5, 2023

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

136 STAT. 6158

Public Law

117–339

117th Congress

An Act

To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes.

Jan. 5, 2023

[S. 1942]

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

National Heritage Area Act.

Historic preservation.

State listings.

SECTION 1.

54 USC 100101 note.

SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “

National Heritage Area Act

”.

SEC. 2.

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM.

(a)

In General.—

Subtitle I of title 54, United States Code,

is amended

adding

at the end the following:

“DIVISION C—

54 USC

prec. 120101.

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS

“CHAPTER 1201—

54 USC

prec. 120101.

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM

“Sec.

“120101.

Definition of National Heritage Area.

“120102.

Establishment of National Heritage Area System.

“120103.

National Heritage Area studies and designation.

“120104.

Evaluation.

“§ 120101.

54 USC 120101.
Definition of National Heritage Area

“In this chapter, the term ‘

National Heritage Area

’ means a component of the National Heritage Area System described in section 120102(b).

“§ 120102.

54 USC 120102.
Establishment of National Heritage Area System

“(a)

In General.—

To recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is established a National Heritage Area System through the administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.

“(b)

National Heritage Area System Components.—

The National Heritage Area System shall be composed of—

“(1)

each National Heritage Area, National Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage Partnership 136 STAT. 6159 designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this chapter; and

“(2)

each National Heritage Area designated by Congress after the date of enactment of this chapter.

“(c)

Relationship to the System.—

“(1)

Relationship to system units.—

The Secretary shall—

“(A)

ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, participation and assistance by any administrator of the System unit that is located near or encompassed by a National Heritage Area in local initiatives for the National Heritage Area to conserve and interpret resources consistent with the applicable management plan for the National Heritage Area; and

“(B)

work with local coordinating entities to promote public enjoyment of System units and System-related resources.

“(2)

Treatment.—

“(A)

In general.—

A National Heritage Area shall not be—

“(i)

considered to be a System unit; or

“(ii)

subject to the authorities applicable to System units.

“(B)

Effect.—

Nothing in this paragraph affects the administration of a System unit located within the boundaries of a National Heritage Area.

“(d)

Authorities.—

In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may—

“(1)

conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility studies in accordance with section 120103(a);

“(2)

Reports.

Recommenda-

tions.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of, and submit to Congress a report that includes recommendations regarding the role of the Service with respect to, each National Heritage Area, in accordance with section 120104;

“(3)

enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, local coordinating entities, and other interested individuals and entities to achieve the purposes of the National Heritage Area System;

“(4)

provide information, promote understanding, and encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in partnership with local coordinating entities; and

“(5)

provide national oversight, analysis, coordination, technical and financial assistance, and support to ensure consistency and accountability of the National Heritage Area System.

“§ 120103.

54 USC 120103.
National Heritage Area studies and designation

“(a)

Studies.—

“(1)

Assessments.

In general.—

Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may carry out or review a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of each proposed National Heritage Area for designation as a National Heritage Area.

“(2)

Preparation.—

“(A)

In general.—

A study under paragraph (1) may be carried out—

“(i)

by the Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local 136 STAT. 6160 historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies; or

“(ii)

Certification.

by interested individuals or entities, if the Secretary certifies that the completed study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).

“(B)

Deadline.

Review.

Certification.—

Not later than 1 year after receiving a study carried out by interested individuals or entities under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall review and certify whether the study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).

“(3)

Analysis.

Determinations.

Requirements.—

A study under paragraph (1) shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the proposed National Heritage Area—

“(A)

has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that—

“(i)

represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States;

“(ii)

are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and

“(iii)

would be best managed—

“(I)

through partnerships among public and private entities; and

“(II)

by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities;

“(B)

reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States;

“(C)

provides outstanding opportunities—

“(i)

to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and

“(ii)

for recreation and education;

“(D)

contains resources that—

“(i)

are important to any identified themes of the proposed National Heritage Area; and

“(ii)

retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation;

“(E)

includes a diverse group of residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that—

“(i)

are involved in the planning of the proposed National Heritage Area;

“(ii)

have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the proposed National Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and

“(iii)

have demonstrated significant support for the designation of the proposed National Heritage Area;

“(F)

has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the proposed National Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and

“(G)

has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.

“(4)

Report.—

“(A)

In general.—

For each study carried out under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 136 STAT. 6161 on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes—

“(i)

any correspondence received by the Secretary demonstrating support for, or opposition to, the establishment of the National Heritage Area;

“(ii)

the findings of the study; and

“(iii)

any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

“(B)

Timing.—

“(i)

Studies carried out by the secretary.—

With respect to a study carried out by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i), the Secretary shall submit a report under subparagraph (A) not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study.

“(ii)

Studies carried out by other interested parties.
Certification.
—

With respect to a study carried out by interested individuals or entities in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit a report under subparagraph (A) not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies under paragraph (2)(B) that the study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).

“(b)

Designation.—

An area shall be designated as a National Heritage Area only by an Act of Congress.

“§ 120104.

54 USC 120104.
Evaluation

“(a)

Determination.

In General.—

At reasonable and appropriate intervals, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may—

“(1)

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of a National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b); and

“(2)

Reports.

Recommenda-

tions.

prepare and 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 includes recommendations for the continued role of the Service with respect to each National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (c).

“(b)

Components.—

An evaluation under subsection (a)(1) shall—

“(1)

Assessment.

assess the progress of the applicable local coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area with respect to—

“(A)

accomplishing the purposes of the applicable National Heritage Area; and

“(B)

achieving the goals and objectives of the management plan;

“(2)

Analysis.

Determination.

analyze Federal, State, local, Tribal government, and private investments in the National Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

“(3)

Review.

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the National Heritage Area.

“(c)

Recommendations.—

Each report under subsection (a)(2) shall include—136 STAT. 6162

“(1)

Analyses.

if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be continued, an analysis of—

“(A)

any means by which that Federal funding may be reduced or eliminated over time; and

“(B)

the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of Federal funding; or

“(2)

if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in the applicable National Heritage Area.”

(b)

Private Property and Regulatory Protections.—

(1)

54 USC 120101 note.

In general.—

Nothing in this section (including an amendment made by this section)—

(A)

abridges any right of a public or private property owner, including the right to refrain from participating in any plan, project, program, or activity conducted within a National Heritage Area;

(B)

requires any property owner to permit public access (including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local government access) to a property;

(C)

modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or local law with respect to public access or use of private land;

(D)

(i)

alters any applicable land use regulation, land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or local agency or Tribal government; or

(ii)

conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use or other regulatory authority;

(E)

authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights;

(F)

diminishes the authority of a State to manage fish and wildlife, including through the regulation of fishing and hunting within a National Heritage Area in the State; or

(G)

creates or affects any liability—

(i)

under any other provision of law; or

(ii)

of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on private property.

(2)

Conforming amendment.—

Section 8004(f) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1245)

is amended

striking

paragraphs (2) through (4) and

inserting

the following:

“(2)

requires any property owner to permit public access (including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local government access) to a property;

“(3)

modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or local law with respect to public access or use of private land;

“(4)

(A)

alters any applicable land use regulation, land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or local agency or Tribal government; or

“(B)

conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use or other regulatory authority;”

.136 STAT. 6163

(c)

Conforming Amendment.—

Section 3052(a) of Public Law 113–291 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note)

is amended

striking

paragraph (2).

(d)

Clerical Amendment.—

The analysis for subtitle I of title 54, United States Code,

54 USC

prec. 100101.

is amended

adding

at the end the following:

“DIVISION C—

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS”

“1201.

National Heritage Area System.............................................120101”.

SEC. 3.

Assessments.

AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES.

(a)

Kaena Point National Heritage Area Study.—

The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), in consultation with State of Hawaii and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating all or a portion of Honolulu County on the island of Oahu as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the “Kaena Point National Heritage Area”.

(b)

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Study.—

(1)

In general.—

The Secretary, in consultation with State and local organizations and governmental agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the areas described in paragraph (2) in the States of Virginia and North Carolina as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the “Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area”.

(2)

Description of study area.—

The areas to be studied under paragraph (1) include—

(A)

the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk in the State of Virginia;

(B)

Isle of Wight County in the State of Virginia;

(C)

Camden, Currituck, Gates, and Pasquotank Counties in the State of North Carolina; and

(D)

any other area in the State of Virginia or North Carolina that—

(i)

has heritage aspects that are similar to the heritage aspects of an area described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); and

(ii)

is adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, an area described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).

(c)

Guam National Heritage Area Study.—

The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating sites in Guam as a National Heritage Area.

SEC. 4.

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATIONS.

(a)

Designations.—

Section 6001(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 768)

is amended

adding

at the end the following:

“(7)

54 USC 320101 note.

Alabama black belt national heritage area.—

136 STAT. 6164

“(A)

In general.—

There is established the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area in the State of Alabama, as depicted on the map entitled ‘Alabama Black Belt Proposed National Heritage Area’, numbered 258/177,272, and dated September 2021.

“(B)

Local coordinating entity.—

The Center for the Study of the Black Belt at the University of West Alabama shall be the local coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area designated by subparagraph (A).

“(8)

54 USC 320101 note.

Bronzeville-black metropolis national heritage area, illinois.—

“(A)

In general.—

There is established the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois.

“(B)

Boundaries.—

The National Heritage Area shall consist of the region in the city of Chicago, Illinois, bounded as follows:

“(i)

18th Street on the north to 22nd Street on the south, from Lake Michigan on the east to Wentworth Avenue on the west.

“(ii)

22nd Street on the north to 35th Street on the south, from Lake Michigan on the east to the Dan Ryan Expressway on the west.

“(iii)

35th Street on the north to 47th Street on the south, from Lake Michigan on the east to the B&O Railroad (Stewart Avenue) on the west.

“(iv)

47th Street on the north to 55th Street on the south, from Cottage Grove Avenue on the east to the Dan Ryan Expressway on the west.

“(v)

“(A)

In general.—

There is established the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, as depicted on the map entitled ‘Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary’, numbered 672/177,225B, and dated November 2021.

“(B)

Local coordinating entity.—

The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall be the local coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area designated by subparagraph (A).”

(b)

Deadline.

54 USC 320101 note.

Management Plans.—

For the purposes of section 6001(c) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 772), the local coordinating entity for each of the National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the applicable National Heritage Area not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

(c)

Termination of Authority.—

For the purposes of section 6001(g)(4) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 776), the authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under that section for each of the National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 5.

EXTENSION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AUTHORITIES.

in subsection (c)(1), by

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”; and

(B)

in subsection (d), by

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(4)

The last green valley national heritage corridor.—

Section 106(b) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 103–449; 108 Stat. 4755; 113 Stat. 1728; 123 Stat. 1291; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(d) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(5)

National coal heritage area.—

Section 107 of the National Coal Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(6)

Tennessee civil war heritage area.—

Section 208 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4248; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(9) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(7)

Augusta canal national heritage corridor.—

Section 310 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4252; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(7) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(8)

Rivers of steel national heritage area.—

Section 408 of the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4256; 136 STAT. 6167 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(2) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(9)

Essex national heritage area.—

Section 507 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4260; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(3) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(10)

South carolina national heritage corridor.—

Section 607 of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4264; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(8) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(11)

America’s agricultural heritage partnership.—

Section 707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4267; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(4) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(12)

Ohio & erie national heritage canalway.—

Section 809 of the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4275; 122 Stat. 826; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(5) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(13)

Maurice d. hinchey hudson river valley national heritage area.—

Section 910 of division II of Public Law 104–333 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4281; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(6) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(14)

Motorcities national heritage area.—

Section 109 of the Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–355; 112 Stat. 3252; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(f) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(15)

Lackawanna valley national heritage area.—

Section 108 of the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–278; 114 Stat. 818; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(g)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 136 STAT. 6168 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(16)

Schuylkill river valley national heritage area.—

Section 209 of the Schuylkill River Valley Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–278; 114 Stat. 824; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(g)(2) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(17)

Wheeling national heritage area.—

Subsection (i) of the Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–291; 114 Stat. 967; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(h) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(18)

Yuma crossing national heritage area.—

Section 7 of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–319; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(i) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(19)

Erie canalway national heritage corridor.—

Section 811 of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–554; 114 Stat. 2763A–295; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(j) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(20)

Blue ridge national heritage area.—

Subsection (j) of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 108–108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(k) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“2023” and

inserting

“2037”.

(21)

National aviation heritage area.—

Section 512 of the National Aviation Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 108–447; 118 Stat. 3367; 133 Stat. 2713)

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2022” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(22)

Oil region national heritage area.—

Section 608 of the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 108–447; 118 Stat. 3372; 133 Stat. 2713)

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2022” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(23)

Northern rio grande national heritage area.—

Section 208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1790), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(24)

Atchafalaya national heritage area.—

Section 221 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1795), as amended 136 STAT. 6169 by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(25)

Arabia mountain national heritage area.—

Section 240 of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1799), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(26)

Mormon pioneer national heritage area.—

Section 260 of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1807), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(27)

Freedom’s frontier national heritage area.—

Section 269 of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1813), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(28)

Upper housatonic valley national heritage area.—

Section 280B of the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1819), as amended by section 119(l)(2) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(29)

Champlain valley national heritage partnership.—

Section 289 of the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1824), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(30)

Great basin national heritage route.—

Section 291J of the Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1831), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(31)

Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage corridor.—

Section 295L of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1837), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.136 STAT. 6170

(32)

Crossroads of the american revolution national heritage area.—

Section 297H of the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1844), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117–103),

is amended

striking

“September 30, 2023” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(33)

Abraham lincoln national heritage area.—

Section 451 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110–229; 122 Stat. 824)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of this subtitle” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(34)

Journey through hallowed ground national heritage area.—

Section 411 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110–229; 122 Stat. 809)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this subtitle” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(35)

Niagara falls national heritage area.—

Section 432 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110–229; 122 Stat. 818)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(36)

Sangre de cristo national heritage area.—

Section 8001(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1229)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(37)

Cache la poudre river national heritage area.—

Section 8002(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1234)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(38)

South park national heritage area.—

Section 8003(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1240)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(39)

Northern plains national heritage area.—

Section 8004(j) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1247; 123 Stat. 2929)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(40)

Baltimore national heritage area.—

(A)

Extension.—

Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1253)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(B)

Boundary modification.—

136 STAT. 6171

(i)

Map.—

Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1247)

is amended

striking

“entitled” and all that follows through the period at the end and

inserting

“entitled ‘Baltimore National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary’, numbered T10/179,623, and dated February 2022.”.

(ii)

Boundaries.—

Section 8005(b)(2) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1247)

is amended

striking

subparagraph (A) and

inserting

the following:

“(A)

The area encompassing the Baltimore City Heritage Area certified by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority in July 2020.”

(41)

Freedom’s way national heritage area.—

Section 8006(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1260)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(42)

Mississippi hills national heritage area.—

Section 8007(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1267)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(43)

Mississippi delta national heritage area.—

Section 8008(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1275)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(44)

Muscle shoals national heritage area.—

Section 8009(j) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1282)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(45)

Kenai mountains-turnagain arm national heritage area.—

Section 8010(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1288)

is amended

striking

“the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and

inserting

“September 30, 2037”.

(b)

Time period.

Authorization of Appropriations.—

inserting

“$22,000,000”.

(f)

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.—

Section 909(c) of division II of Public Law 104–333 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4280; 122 Stat. 824)

is amended

, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by

striking

“$15,000,000” and

inserting

“$17,000,000”.

(g)

MotorCities National Heritage Area.—

Section 110(a) of the Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–355; 112 Stat. 3252; 133 Stat. 778)

is amended

, in the second sentence, by

striking

“$12,000,000” and

inserting

“$14,000,000”.

(h)

Wheeling National Heritage Area.—

Subsection (h)(1) of the Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–291; 114 Stat. 967; 133 Stat. 778)

is amended

striking

“$15,000,000” and

inserting

“$17,000,000”.

(i)

The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.—

Section 109(a) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 103–449; 108 Stat. 4756; 113 Stat. 1729; 123 Stat. 1292; 133 Stat. 2714)

is amended

, in the first sentence, by

striking

“$17,000,000” and

inserting

“$19,000,000”.

(j)

Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area.—

Section 109(a) of the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–278; 114 Stat. 818; 134 Stat. 1505)

is amended

striking

“$12,000,000” and

inserting

“$14,000,000”.

(k)

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.—

Subsection (i)(1) of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 108–108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat. 778)

is amended

striking

“$14,000,000” and

inserting

“$16,000,000”.136 STAT. 6173

SEC. 7.

REDESIGNATIONS.

(a)

54 USC 320101 note.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area.—

(1)

Redesignation.—

The America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership established by section 703(a) of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4266) shall be known and designated as the “Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area”.

(2)

References.—

Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the partnership referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area”.

(b)

54 USC 320101 note.

Great Basin National Heritage Area.—

(1)

Designation of the great basin national heritage area.—

The Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1824)

is amended

—

(A)

striking

“the Heritage Route” each place it appears and

inserting

“the Heritage Area”;

(B)

striking

“along” each place it appears and

inserting

“in”;

(C)

in the subtitle heading, by

striking

“Route” and

inserting

“Area”;

(D)

in section 291, by

striking

“Route” and

inserting

“Area”;

(E)

in section 291A(a)—

(i)

in paragraphs (2) and (3), by

striking

“the Great Basin Heritage Route” each place it appears and

inserting

“the Great Basin National Heritage Area”; and

(ii)

in paragraph (13), by

striking

“a Heritage Route” and

inserting

“a Heritage Area”;

(F)

in section 291B, by

striking

paragraph (2) and

inserting

the following:

“(2)

Definition.

Heritage area.—

The term ‘

Heritage Area

’ means the Great Basin National Heritage Area established by section 291C(a).”

;

(G)

in section 291C—

(i)

in the section heading, by

striking

“route” and

inserting

“area”; and

(ii)

in subsection (a), by

striking

“Heritage Route” and

inserting

“Heritage Area”; and

(H)

in section 291L(d), in the subsection heading, by

striking

“in Heritage Route” and

inserting

“in Heritage Area”.

(2)

Designation of great basin heritage area partnership.—

The Great Basin National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1824)

is amended

striking

“Great Basin Heritage Route Partnership” each place it appears and

inserting

“Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership”.

SEC. 8.

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN MANAGEMENT PLANS.

Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public 136 STAT. 6174 Law 116–9; 133 Stat. 772)

is amended

striking

“3” and

inserting

“5”.

Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1942:

SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–156 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):

Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.

Dec. 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–339: To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes.

SHORT TITLE.

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM.

In General.—

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM

54 USC 120101. Definition of National Heritage Area

54 USC 120102. Establishment of National Heritage Area System

In General.—

National Heritage Area System Components.—

Relationship to the System.—

Relationship to system units.—

Treatment.—

In general.—

Effect.—

Authorities.—

54 USC 120103. National Heritage Area studies and designation

Studies.—

In general.—

Preparation.—

In general.—

Certification.—

Requirements.—

Report.—

In general.—

Timing.—

Studies carried out by the secretary.—

Studies carried out by other interested parties.Certification.—

Designation.—

54 USC 120104. Evaluation

In General.—

Components.—

Recommendations.—

Private Property and Regulatory Protections.—

In general.—

Conforming amendment.—

Conforming Amendment.—

Clerical Amendment.—

AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES.

Kaena Point National Heritage Area Study.—

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Study.—

In general.—

Description of study area.—

Guam National Heritage Area Study.—

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATIONS.

Designations.—

Alabama black belt national heritage area.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Bronzeville-black metropolis national heritage area, illinois.—

In general.—

Boundaries.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Downeast maine national heritage area.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Northern neck national heritage area, virginia.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

St. croix national heritage area, u.s. virgin islands.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Southern campaign of the revolution national heritage corridor, north carolina and south carolina.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Southern maryland national heritage area.—

In general.—

Local coordinating entity.—

Management Plans.—

Termination of Authority.—

EXTENSION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AUTHORITIES.

Extensions.—

Illinois and michigan canal national heritage corridor.—

John h. chafee blackstone river valley national heritage corridor.—

Delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor.—

The last green valley national heritage corridor.—

National coal heritage area.—

Tennessee civil war heritage area.—

Augusta canal national heritage corridor.—

Rivers of steel national heritage area.—

54 USC 120101.
Definition of National Heritage Area

54 USC 120102.
Establishment of National Heritage Area System

54 USC 120103.
National Heritage Area studies and designation

Studies carried out by other interested parties.
Certification.
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54 USC 120104.
Evaluation