H.R. 1584 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 707 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1584 [Report No. 118–866] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. LaLota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 12, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Courtney, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Himes, Mr. D'Esposito, Mr. Lawler, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. Suozzi, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Carson, and Ms. Malliotakis December 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 14, 2023 A BILL To establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument. 1. Plum Island special resource study (a) In general 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 administered by the Department of the Interior; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local governmental 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 considered. (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 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), 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 and conclusions of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island in the State of New York, including— (A) the Orient Point facility; and (B) all real and personal property and transportation assets that support— (i) Plum Island operations; and (ii) access to Plum Island. December 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed