S5136-118

2. Plum Island preservation study In this section: The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. The term study area means the consolidated Federal asset commonly known as Plum Island in the State of New York and all improvements on and to the Federal asset, including— the Orient Point facility; and all real and personal property, all transportation assets, and all associated infrastructure that support— Plum Island operations; and access to Plum Island. The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the appropriateness of— designating all or a portion of the study area as a unit of the National Park System or a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; or providing protection for the resources of the study area by other means. In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— evaluate the national significance of the study area; consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives considered. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under paragraph (1), 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— the findings and conclusions of the study; and any recommendations of the Secretary.