[117th Congress Public Law 339]
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NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT
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Public Law 117-339
117th Congress
An Act
To standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other
purposes. <<NOTE: Jan. 5, 2023 - [S. 1942]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: National
Heritage Area Act. Historic preservation. State listings.>>
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 54 USC 100101 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Heritage Area Act''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--Subtitle I of title 54, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``DIVISION C <<NOTE: 54 USC prec. 120101.>> --NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS
``CHAPTER 1201 <<NOTE: 54 USC prec. 120101.>> --NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
SYSTEM
``Sec.
``120101. Definition of National Heritage Area.
``120102. Establishment of National Heritage Area System.
``120103. National Heritage Area studies and designation.
``120104. Evaluation.
``Sec. 120101. <<NOTE: 54 USC 120101.>> Definition of National
Heritage Area
``In this chapter, the term `National Heritage Area' means a
component of the National Heritage Area System described in section
120102(b).
``Sec. 120102. <<NOTE: 54 USC 120102.>> Establishment of National
Heritage Area System
``(a) In General.--To recognize certain areas of the United States
that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and
interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural,
historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate
significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is
established a National Heritage Area System through the administration
of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to
local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development,
and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.
``(b) National Heritage Area System Components.--The National
Heritage Area System shall be composed of--
``(1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage
Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage
Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage
Partnership
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designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of
this chapter; and
``(2) each National Heritage Area designated by Congress
after the date of enactment of this chapter.
``(c) Relationship to the System.--
``(1) Relationship to system units.--The Secretary shall--
``(A) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable,
participation and assistance by any administrator of the
System unit that is located near or encompassed by a
National Heritage Area in local initiatives for the
National Heritage Area to conserve and interpret
resources consistent with the applicable management plan
for the National Heritage Area; and
``(B) work with local coordinating entities to
promote public enjoyment of System units and System-
related resources.
``(2) Treatment.--
``(A) In general.--A National Heritage Area shall
not be--
``(i) considered to be a System unit; or
``(ii) subject to the authorities applicable
to System units.
``(B) Effect.--Nothing in this paragraph affects the
administration of a System unit located within the
boundaries of a National Heritage Area.
``(d) Authorities.--In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary
may--
``(1) conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility studies
in accordance with section 120103(a);
``(2) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> conduct an
evaluation of the accomplishments of, and submit to Congress a
report that includes recommendations regarding the role of the
Service with respect to, each National Heritage Area, in
accordance with section 120104;
``(3) enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal
agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, local
coordinating entities, and other interested individuals and
entities to achieve the purposes of the National Heritage Area
System;
``(4) provide information, promote understanding, and
encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in
partnership with local coordinating entities; and
``(5) provide national oversight, analysis, coordination,
technical and financial assistance, and support to ensure
consistency and accountability of the National Heritage Area
System.
``Sec. 120103. <<NOTE: 54 USC 120103.>> National Heritage Area
studies and designation
``(a) Studies.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> In general.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Secretary may carry out or
review a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of each
proposed National Heritage Area for designation as a National
Heritage Area.
``(2) Preparation.--
``(A) In general.--A study under paragraph (1) may
be carried out--
``(i) by the Secretary, in consultation with
State and local historic preservation officers,
State and local
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historical societies, State and local tourism
offices, and other appropriate organizations and
governmental agencies; or
``(ii) <<NOTE: Certification.>> by interested
individuals or entities, if the Secretary
certifies that the completed study meets the
requirements of paragraph (3).
``(B) <<NOTE: Deadline. Review.>> Certification.--
Not later than 1 year after receiving a study carried
out by interested individuals or entities under
subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall review and
certify whether the study meets the requirements of
paragraph (3).
``(3) <<NOTE: Analysis. Determinations.>> Requirements.--A
study under paragraph (1) shall include analysis, documentation,
and determinations on whether the proposed National Heritage
Area--
``(A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and
cultural resources that--
``(i) represent distinctive aspects of the
heritage of the United States;
``(ii) are worthy of recognition,
conservation, interpretation, and continuing use;
and
``(iii) would be best managed--
``(I) through partnerships among
public and private entities; and
``(II) by linking diverse and
sometimes noncontiguous resources and
active communities;
``(B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and
folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the
United States;
``(C) provides outstanding opportunities--
``(i) to conserve natural, historic, cultural,
or scenic features; and
``(ii) for recreation and education;
``(D) contains resources that--
``(i) are important to any identified themes
of the proposed National Heritage Area; and
``(ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of
supporting interpretation;
``(E) includes a diverse group of residents,
business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State
and local governments that--
``(i) are involved in the planning of the
proposed National Heritage Area;
``(ii) have developed a conceptual financial
plan that outlines the roles of all participants
in the proposed National Heritage Area, including
the Federal Government; and
``(iii) have demonstrated significant support
for the designation of the proposed National
Heritage Area;
``(F) has a potential management entity to work in
partnership with the individuals and entities described
in subparagraph (E) to develop the proposed National
Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic
activity; and
``(G) has a conceptual boundary map that is
supported by the public.
``(4) Report.--
``(A) In general.--For each study carried out under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee
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on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report that describes--
``(i) any correspondence received by the
Secretary demonstrating support for, or opposition
to, the establishment of the National Heritage
Area;
``(ii) the findings of the study; and
``(iii) any conclusions and recommendations of
the Secretary.
``(B) Timing.--
``(i) Studies carried out by the secretary.--
With respect to a study carried out by the
Secretary in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i),
the Secretary shall submit a report under
subparagraph (A) not later than 3 years after the
date on which funds are first made available to
carry out the study.
``(ii) Studies carried out by other interested
parties. <<NOTE: Certification.>> --With respect
to a study carried out by interested individuals
or entities in accordance with paragraph
(2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit a report
under subparagraph (A) not later than 180 days
after the date on which the Secretary certifies
under paragraph (2)(B) that the study meets the
requirements of paragraph (3).
``(b) Designation.--An area shall be designated as a National
Heritage Area only by an Act of Congress.
``Sec. 120104. <<NOTE: 54 USC 120104.>> Evaluation
``(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--At reasonable and
appropriate intervals, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary
may--
``(1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of a
National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b); and
``(2) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> prepare and
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 includes recommendations for the
continued role of the Service with respect to each National
Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (c).
``(b) Components.--An evaluation under subsection (a)(1) shall--
``(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the progress of the
applicable local coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area
with respect to--
``(A) accomplishing the purposes of the applicable
National Heritage Area; and
``(B) achieving the goals and objectives of the
management plan;
``(2) <<NOTE: Analysis. Determination.>> analyze Federal,
State, local, Tribal government, and private investments in the
National Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of
the investments; and
``(3) <<NOTE: Review.>> review the management structure,
partnership relationships, and funding of the National Heritage
Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for
sustainability of the National Heritage Area.
``(c) Recommendations.--Each report under subsection (a)(2) shall
include--
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``(1) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> if the report contains a
recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the
applicable National Heritage Area should be continued, an
analysis of--
``(A) any means by which that Federal funding may be
reduced or eliminated over time; and
``(B) the appropriate time period necessary to
achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of
Federal funding; or
``(2) if the report contains a recommendation of the
Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National
Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential
impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in
the applicable National Heritage Area.''.
(b) Private Property and Regulatory Protections.--
(1) <<NOTE: 54 USC 120101 note.>> In general.--Nothing in
this section (including an amendment made by this section)--
(A) abridges any right of a public or private
property owner, including the right to refrain from
participating in any plan, project, program, or activity
conducted within a National Heritage Area;
(B) requires any property owner to permit public
access (including Federal, State, Tribal government, or
local government access) to a property;
(C) modifies any provision of Federal, State,
Tribal, or local law with respect to public access or
use of private land;
(D)(i) alters any applicable land use regulation,
land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any
Federal, State, or local agency or Tribal government; or
(ii) conveys to any local coordinating entity any
land use or other regulatory authority;
(E) authorizes or implies the reservation or
appropriation of water or water rights;
(F) diminishes the authority of a State to manage
fish and wildlife, including through the regulation of
fishing and hunting within a National Heritage Area in
the State; or
(G) creates or affects any liability--
(i) under any other provision of law; or
(ii) of any private property owner with
respect to any person injured on private property.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8004(f) of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1245) is amended by striking
paragraphs (2) through (4) and inserting the following:
``(2) requires any property owner to permit public access
(including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local
government access) to a property;
``(3) modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or
local law with respect to public access or use of private land;
``(4)(A) alters any applicable land use regulation, land use
plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or
local agency or Tribal government; or
``(B) conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use
or other regulatory authority;''.
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(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3052(a) of Public Law 113-291 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note) is amended by striking paragraph (2).
(d) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for subtitle I of title 54,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 54 USC prec. 100101.>> is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``DIVISION C--NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS''
``1201. National Heritage Area
System.............................................120101''.
SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Assessments.>> AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL
HERITAGE AREA STUDIES.
(a) Kaena Point National Heritage Area Study.--The Secretary of the
Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), in
consultation with State of Hawaii and local historic preservation
officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism
offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies
and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United States
Code, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of
designating all or a portion of Honolulu County on the island of Oahu as
a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Kaena Point National
Heritage Area''.
(b) Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Study.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with State
and local organizations and governmental agencies, Tribal
governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate
entities and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54,
United States Code, shall conduct a study to assess the
suitability and feasibility of designating the areas described
in paragraph (2) in the States of Virginia and North Carolina as
a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Great Dismal
Swamp National Heritage Area''.
(2) Description of study area.--The areas to be studied
under paragraph (1) include--
(A) the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth,
and Suffolk in the State of Virginia;
(B) Isle of Wight County in the State of Virginia;
(C) Camden, Currituck, Gates, and Pasquotank
Counties in the State of North Carolina; and
(D) any other area in the State of Virginia or North
Carolina that--
(i) has heritage aspects that are similar to
the heritage aspects of an area described in
subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); and
(ii) is adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, an
area described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).
(c) Guam National Heritage Area Study.--The Secretary, in
consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or
agencies, and in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United
States Code, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and
feasibility of designating sites in Guam as a National Heritage Area.
SEC. 4. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
(a) Designations.--Section 6001(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133
Stat. 768) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(7) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Alabama black belt
national heritage area.--
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``(A) In general.--There is established the Alabama
Black Belt National Heritage Area in the State of
Alabama, as depicted on the map entitled `Alabama Black
Belt Proposed National Heritage Area', numbered 258/
177,272, and dated September 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Center for the
Study of the Black Belt at the University of West
Alabama shall be the local coordinating entity for the
National Heritage Area designated by subparagraph (A).
``(8) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Bronzeville-black
metropolis national heritage area, illinois.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the
Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in
the State of Illinois.
``(B) Boundaries.--The National Heritage Area shall
consist of the region in the city of Chicago, Illinois,
bounded as follows:
``(i) 18th Street on the north to 22nd Street
on the south, from Lake Michigan on the east to
Wentworth Avenue on the west.
``(ii) 22nd Street on the north to 35th Street
on the south, from Lake Michigan on the east to
the Dan Ryan Expressway on the west.
``(iii) 35th Street on the north to 47th
Street on the south, from Lake Michigan on the
east to the B&O Railroad (Stewart Avenue) on the
west.
``(iv) 47th Street on the north to 55th Street
on the south, from Cottage Grove Avenue on the
east to the Dan Ryan Expressway on the west.
``(v) 55th Street on the north to 67th Street
on the south, from State Street on the west to
Cottage Grove Avenue/ South Chicago Avenue on the
east.
``(vi) 67th Street on the North to 71st Street
on the South, from Cottage Grove Avenue/ South
Chicago Avenue on the west to the Metra Railroad
tracks on the east.
``(C) Local coordinating entity.--The Black
Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission shall be
the local coordinating entity for the National Heritage
Area designated by subparagraph (A).
``(9) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Downeast maine national
heritage area.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the Downeast
Maine National Heritage Area in the State of Maine,
consisting of Hancock and Washington Counties, Maine.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Sunrise County
Economic Council shall be the local coordinating entity
for the National Heritage Area designated by
subparagraph (A).
``(10) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Northern neck national
heritage area, virginia.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the Northern
Neck National Heritage Area in the State of Virginia, as
depicted on the map entitled `Northern Neck National
Heritage Area Proposed Boundary', numbered 671/177,224,
and dated August 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Northern Neck
Tourism Commission, a working committee of the Northern
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Neck Planning District Commission, shall serve as the
local coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area
designated by subparagraph (A).
``(11) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> St. croix national
heritage area, u.s. virgin islands.--
``(A) In general.--There is established on the
island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, the St. Croix
National Heritage Area, consisting of the entire island
of St. Croix.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Virgin Islands
State Historic Preservation Office shall be the local
coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area
designated by subparagraph (A).
``(12) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Southern campaign of
the revolution national heritage corridor, north carolina and
south carolina.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the Southern
Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor in
the States of North Carolina and South Carolina, as
depicted on the map entitled `Southern Campaign of the
Revolution Proposed National Heritage Corridor',
numbered 257/177,271, and dated September 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The University of
South Carolina shall be the local coordinating entity
for the National Heritage Area designated by
subparagraph (A).
``(13) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Southern maryland
national heritage area.--
``(A) In general.--There is established the Southern
Maryland National Heritage Area in the State of
Maryland, as depicted on the map entitled `Southern
Maryland National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary',
numbered 672/177,225B, and dated November 2021.
``(B) Local coordinating entity.--The Tri-County
Council for Southern Maryland shall be the local
coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area
designated by subparagraph (A).''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 54 USC 320101 note.>> Management Plans.--For
the purposes of section 6001(c) of the John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133
Stat. 772), the local coordinating entity for each of the National
Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by subsection (a)
shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed management plan
for the applicable National Heritage Area not later than 3 years after
the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Termination of Authority.--For the purposes of section
6001(g)(4) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 776), the authority of the
Secretary to provide assistance under that section for each of the
National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by
subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AUTHORITIES.
(a) Extensions.--
(1) Illinois and michigan canal national heritage
corridor.--Section 126 of the Illinois and Michigan Canal
National Heritage Corridor Act of 1984 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 98-398; 98 Stat. 1456; 120 Stat. 1853), as amended by
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section 119(a) of the Department of the Interior, Environment,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-
103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(2) John h. chafee blackstone river valley national heritage
corridor.--Section 10(a) of Public Law 99-647 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; 100 Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat. 3804), as
amended by section 119(b) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(3) Delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor.--Section
12 of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage
Corridor Act of 1988 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 100-692;
102 Stat. 4558; 112 Stat. 3260; 123 Stat. 1293; 127 Stat. 420;
128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(c) of
the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is
amended--
(A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''; and
(B) in subsection (d), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(4) The last green valley national heritage corridor.--
Section 106(b) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley
National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 103-449; 108 Stat. 4755; 113 Stat. 1728; 123 Stat.
1291; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section 119(d) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(5) National coal heritage area.--Section 107 of the
National Coal Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat.
314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(1) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(6) Tennessee civil war heritage area.--Section 208 of
division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act
of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat.
4248; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat.
661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(9) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(7) Augusta canal national heritage corridor.--Section 310
of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management
Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110
Stat. 4252; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132
Stat. 661; 133 Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(7) of
the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is
amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(8) Rivers of steel national heritage area.--Section 408 of
the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4256;
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127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by
section 119(e)(2) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(9) Essex national heritage area.--Section 507 of division
II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 127
Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section
119(e)(3) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103),
is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(10) South carolina national heritage corridor.--Section 607
of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4264; 127
Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 129 Stat. 2551; 132 Stat. 661; 133
Stat. 778), as amended by section 119(e)(8) of the Department of
the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023''
and inserting ``2037''.
(11) America's agricultural heritage partnership.--Section
707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands
Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-
333; 110 Stat. 4267; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat.
3801), as amended by section 119(e)(4) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(12) Ohio & erie national heritage canalway.--Section 809 of
the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4275; 122
Stat. 826; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801), as
amended by section 119(e)(5) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(13) Maurice d. hinchey hudson river valley national
heritage area.--Section 910 of division II of Public Law 104-333
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4281; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat.
314; 128 Stat. 3801), as amended by section 119(e)(6) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
(14) Motorcities national heritage area.--Section 109 of the
Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 105-355; 112 Stat. 3252; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended
by section 119(f) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(15) Lackawanna valley national heritage area.--Section 108
of the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 818; 127 Stat.
420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3802), as amended by section
119(g)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
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(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(16) Schuylkill river valley national heritage area.--
Section 209 of the Schuylkill River Valley Heritage Area Act (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 824; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(g)(2) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(17) Wheeling national heritage area.--Subsection (i) of the
Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 106-291; 114 Stat. 967; 128 Stat. 3802), as
amended by section 119(h) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(18) Yuma crossing national heritage area.--Section 7 of the
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-319; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(i) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(19) Erie canalway national heritage corridor.--Section 811
of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 106-554; 114 Stat. 2763A-295; 128 Stat.
3802), as amended by section 119(j) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(20) Blue ridge national heritage area.--Subsection (j) of
the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 108-108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat. 778),
as amended by section 119(k) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2037''.
(21) National aviation heritage area.--Section 512 of the
National Aviation Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3367; 133 Stat. 2713) is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(22) Oil region national heritage area.--Section 608 of the
Oil Region National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3372; 133 Stat. 2713) is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(23) Northern rio grande national heritage area.--Section
208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1790), as
amended by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(24) Atchafalaya national heritage area.--Section 221 of the
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1795), as amended
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by section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(25) Arabia mountain national heritage area.--Section 240 of
the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1799), as amended by section
119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103),
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(26) Mormon pioneer national heritage area.--Section 260 of
the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1807), as amended by section
119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103),
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(27) Freedom's frontier national heritage area.--Section 269
of the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1813), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(28) Upper housatonic valley national heritage area.--
Section 280B of the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage
Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat.
1819), as amended by section 119(l)(2) of the Department of the
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September
30, 2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(29) Champlain valley national heritage partnership.--
Section 289 of the Champlain Valley National Heritage
Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-
338; 120 Stat. 1824), as amended by section 119(l)(1) of the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(30) Great basin national heritage route.--Section 291J of
the Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1831), as amended by section
119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103),
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(31) Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage corridor.--Section
295L of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1837), as amended by
section 119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
(Public Law 117-103), is amended by striking ``September 30,
2023'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
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(32) Crossroads of the american revolution national heritage
area.--Section 297H of the Crossroads of the American Revolution
National Heritage Area Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1844), as amended by section
119(l)(1) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103),
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2023'' and inserting
``September 30, 2037''.
(33) Abraham lincoln national heritage area.--Section 451 of
the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 824) is amended by striking
``the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of
this subtitle'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(34) Journey through hallowed ground national heritage
area.--Section 411 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of
2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 809)
is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this subtitle'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(35) Niagara falls national heritage area.--Section 432 of
the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 818) is amended by striking
``the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this
Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(36) Sangre de cristo national heritage area.--Section
8001(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1229) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(37) Cache la poudre river national heritage area.--Section
8002(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1234) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(38) South park national heritage area.--Section 8003(i) of
the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1240) is amended by striking
``the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this
Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(39) Northern plains national heritage area.--Section
8004(j) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1247; 123 Stat.
2929) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September
30, 2037''.
(40) Baltimore national heritage area.--
(A) Extension.--Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1253) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(B) Boundary modification.--
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(i) Map.--Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1247) is
amended by striking ``entitled'' and all that
follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``entitled `Baltimore National Heritage
Area Proposed Boundary', numbered T10/179,623, and
dated February 2022.''.
(ii) Boundaries.--Section 8005(b)(2) of the
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat.
1247) is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and
inserting the following:
``(A) The area encompassing the Baltimore City
Heritage Area certified by the Maryland Heritage Areas
Authority in July 2020.''.
(41) Freedom's way national heritage area.--Section 8006(i)
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1260) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment
of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(42) Mississippi hills national heritage area.--Section
8007(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1267) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(43) Mississippi delta national heritage area.--Section
8008(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1275) is
amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date
of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(44) Muscle shoals national heritage area.--Section 8009(j)
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1282) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment
of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2037''.
(45) Kenai mountains-turnagain arm national heritage area.--
Section 8010(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of
2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1288)
is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``September 30,
2037''.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--There
is authorized to be appropriated for each National Heritage Area
extended under an amendment made by paragraphs (1) through (45) of
subsection (a) not more than $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023
through 2037, subject to any other applicable provisions of, but
notwithstanding any limitation on total appropriations for the
applicable National Heritage Area established by, a law amended by that
subsection.
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SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN NATIONAL
HERITAGE AREAS.
(a) Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.--Section 409(a) of the
Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4256; 129 Stat. 2551; 133 Stat. 778)
is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``$20,000,000'' and
inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(b) Essex National Heritage Area.--Section 508(a) of division II of
the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 129 Stat. 2551; 133
Stat. 778) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(c) South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.--Section 608(a) of
the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4264; 122 Stat. 824; 133
Stat. 2714) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$17,000,000'' and inserting ``$19,000,000''.
(d) America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership.--Section 708(a) of
division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4267; 122 Stat.
824; 134 Stat. 1505) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$17,000,000'' and inserting ``$19,000,000''.
(e) Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway.--Section 810(a) of the
Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C.
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4275; 122 Stat. 826; 133
Stat. 778) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$22,000,000''.
(f) Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.--
Section 909(c) of division II of Public Law 104-333 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; 110 Stat. 4280; 122 Stat. 824) is amended, in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting
``$17,000,000''.
(g) MotorCities National Heritage Area.--Section 110(a) of the
Automobile National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law
105-355; 112 Stat. 3252; 133 Stat. 778) is amended, in the second
sentence, by striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting ``$14,000,000''.
(h) Wheeling National Heritage Area.--Subsection (h)(1) of the
Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 106-291; 114 Stat. 967; 133 Stat. 778) is amended by striking
``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$17,000,000''.
(i) The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.--Section
109(a) of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage
Corridor Act of 1994 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 103-449; 108
Stat. 4756; 113 Stat. 1729; 123 Stat. 1292; 133 Stat. 2714) is amended,
in the first sentence, by striking ``$17,000,000'' and inserting
``$19,000,000''.
(j) Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area.--Section 109(a) of the
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area Act of 2000 (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 106-278; 114 Stat. 818; 134 Stat. 1505) is amended by
striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting ``$14,000,000''.
(k) Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.--Subsection (i)(1) of the
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note;
Public Law 108-108; 117 Stat. 1280; 133 Stat. 778) is amended by
striking ``$14,000,000'' and inserting ``$16,000,000''.
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SEC. 7. REDESIGNATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area.--
(1) Redesignation.--The America's Agricultural Heritage
Partnership established by section 703(a) of division II of the
Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public
Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4266) shall be known and designated as
the ``Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area''.
(2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
partnership referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a
reference to the ``Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area''.
(b) <<NOTE: 54 USC 320101 note.>> Great Basin National Heritage
Area.--
(1) Designation of the great basin national heritage area.--
The Great Basin National Heritage Route Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended--
(A) by striking ``the Heritage Route'' each place it
appears and inserting ``the Heritage Area'';
(B) by striking ``along'' each place it appears and
inserting ``in'';
(C) in the subtitle heading, by striking ``Route''
and inserting ``Area'';
(D) in section 291, by striking ``Route'' and
inserting ``Area'';
(E) in section 291A(a)--
(i) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking
``the Great Basin Heritage Route'' each place it
appears and inserting ``the Great Basin National
Heritage Area''; and
(ii) in paragraph (13), by striking ``a
Heritage Route'' and inserting ``a Heritage
Area'';
(F) in section 291B, by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following:
``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Heritage area.--The term
`Heritage Area' means the Great Basin National Heritage Area
established by section 291C(a).'';
(G) in section 291C--
(i) in the section heading, by striking
``route'' and inserting ``area''; and
(ii) in subsection (a), by striking ``Heritage
Route'' and inserting ``Heritage Area''; and
(H) in section 291L(d), in the subsection heading,
by striking ``in Heritage Route'' and inserting ``in
Heritage Area''.
(2) Designation of great basin heritage area partnership.--
The Great Basin National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101
note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended by striking
``Great Basin Heritage Route Partnership'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership''.
SEC. 8. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN MANAGEMENT
PLANS.
Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation,
Management, and Recreation Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public
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Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 772) is amended by striking ``3'' and inserting
``5''.
Approved January 5, 2023.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1942:
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SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-156 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.
Dec. 22, considered and passed House.
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