Section 1 The Guam National Heritage Area Study
Study—
In general— The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas.
Requirements— The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas—
has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that—
represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States;
are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and
would be best managed—
through partnerships among public and private entities; and
by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage;
reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States;
provides—
outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and
outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities;
contains resources that—
are important to any identified themes of the study area; and
retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation;
includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that—
are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area;
have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and
have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area;
has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and
has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.
Private property considerations— In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam.
Report— Not later than the end of the third fiscal year after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, 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—
the findings of the study; and
any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
Definitions— In this section:
Area— The term Area means a National Heritage Area located in Guam.
Secretary— The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
Study area— The term study area means the island of Guam.