To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Plum Island.
Sponsors
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Passed SenateMr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
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Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Plum Island, New York (currently a federal facility) to determine if it should become a National Park unit, National Wildlife Refuge, or receive other federal protection. The study must evaluate national significance, consult stakeholders, and estimate costs.
Who Benefits and How
Conservation groups and local communities benefit from potential permanent protection of Plum Island natural and historic resources. The public benefits from a thorough evaluation before any disposition of federal property. Wildlife could benefit from refuge designation.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Interior bears the cost of conducting the 3-year study. The study must include cost estimates for any federal acquisition, development, and operation under various alternatives.
Key Provisions
- Study must evaluate appropriateness of National Park or Wildlife Refuge designation
- Must assess national significance of the study area
- Requires consultation with federal, state, local, and private stakeholders
- Must include cost estimates for federal acquisition, development, and operations
- Report to Congress within 3 years of funding availability
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Plum Island (NY) should be designated as a National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, or receive other federal protection.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Study requirement before disposition of federal property to evaluate conservation options"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Plum Island in New York and all improvements including Orient Point facility, real/personal property, transportation assets, and associated infrastructure
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