S. 961 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 304 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 961 [Report No. 118–152] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2023Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources January 9, 2024Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment A BILL To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. 2. Salem Maritime National Historical Park (a) Redesignation The Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, shall be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the national historic site referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. 3. Boundary study (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area (A) In general The term study area means the city of Salem, Massachusetts, and the vicinity of that city. (B) Inclusions The term study area includes— (i) the Salem Armory Visitor Center building; and (ii) the park located adjacent to that building, known as Salem Armory Park. (b) Study The Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), any sites and resources located in the study area that are associated with— (1) the maritime history of the study area; (2) coastal defenses of the study area; or (3) military history of the study area, including National Guard and militia activity. (c) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are initially made available to conduct the study under subsection (b), 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 describing— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary. January 9, 2024Reported without amendment