To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study assessing whether Lahaina, a historic town in Maui County, Hawaii, should be designated as a National Heritage Area. The study will evaluate the suitability and feasibility of such a designation to help preserve and promote Lahaina's cultural and historical heritage.
Who Benefits and How
The local community in Lahaina and Maui County benefits through potential federal recognition and support for heritage preservation. Hawaii's tourism industry could benefit from enhanced visibility and heritage tourism promotion. Local historical societies and preservation organizations may gain access to new resources and recognition.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of the Interior bears the administrative burden of conducting the feasibility study. No significant costs or regulatory burdens are imposed on private parties by this study bill.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a National Heritage Area feasibility study for Lahaina
- Mandates coordination with Maui County and consultation with state/local preservation officers, historical societies, and tourism offices
- Study must follow the criteria established in 54 U.S.C. 120103(a) for National Heritage Areas
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Lahaina, Hawaii should be designated as a National Heritage Area to recognize and preserve its historical and cultural significance.
Key Policy Areas
Historic Preservation, Tourism, Public Lands
Primary Purpose
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Lahaina, Hawaii should be designated as a National Heritage Area to recognize and preserve its historical and cultural significance.
Policy Domains
Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Lahaina community and residents
- Hawaii tourism industry
- Historic preservation organizations
- Maui County government
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Department of the Interior
- National Park Service
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with amendments
Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Secretary of the Interior
The State of Hawaii
The census-designated place of Lahaina in Maui County in the State of Hawaii
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