S. 1629 · 111th Congress
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Roland Burris
- Introduced
- 2009-08-06
- Latest action
- 2010-08-05 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-258.
Summary
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the New Philadelphia archaeological site and the land surrounding it in Illinois (the study area).
Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area and identify the costs associated with such alternatives; and (4) consult with specified public and private entities.
Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the study's results, as well as any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.