Ste. Genevieve County National Historic Site Study Act of 2005
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-319.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 28, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Ste. Genevieve County National Historic Site Study Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of designating an area comprising Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, which includes the Bequette-Ribault, St. Gemme-Amoureaux, and Wilhauk homes and the related and supporting historical assets located in the County, as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the study to include the potential impact that designation of such Area as a national heritage area is likely to have on land within the proposed area or bordering the proposed area that is privately owned at the time that such study is conducted.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Ste. Genevieve County National Historic Site Study Act of 2005 directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study and report to Congress on the feasibility and suitability of designating Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, including specific historic homes and related assets, as a unit of the National Park System. The study must also assess the potential impact of such designation on privately owned land within or bordering the proposed area. This measure was passed by the House in 2006 and subsequently became law on October 11, 2006.
This law mandates a federal study to evaluate whether Ste. Genevieve County in Missouri should be designated as a National Park System unit, including consideration of effects on private landowners.
- Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Ste. Genevieve County as a National Park System unit.
- Includes specific historic properties such as the Bequette-Ribault, St. Gemme-Amoureaux, and Wilhauk homes in the study area.
- Mandates assessment of potential impacts on privately owned land within or adjacent to the proposed designation area.
['U.S. Department of the Interior', 'Congressional committees overseeing public lands', 'Residents and property owners in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri', 'Historical preservation organizations', 'Tourism and local economic development sectors in Ste. Genevieve County']
['The study may require allocation of federal resources and funding for research and reporting.', 'Potential impacts on private landowners could raise concerns about property rights and land use restrictions.', 'Implementation depends on the findings and subsequent legislative or administrative actions, which are not guaranteed.', 'Oversight of the study and its conclusions will be necessary to ensure transparency and accountability.']
The bill was introduced and passed by the House during the 109th Congress and was signed into law in 2006. It reflects ongoing federal efforts to evaluate and potentially expand the National Park System by identifying areas of historical significance. The measure focuses on a specific geographic area in Missouri and involves coordination between the Department of the Interior and Congress.
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['Potential increased tourism and economic activity in Ste. Genevieve County if designation proceeds.', 'Possible changes in land use planning and local development policies influenced by study findings.', 'Increased federal involvement in local historic preservation efforts.']
The bill mandates a study and report to Congress, which provides a formal mechanism for transparency and oversight. However, the full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of study parameters and reporting requirements. Monitoring the study's conduct, findings, and any subsequent legislative or administrative actions will be important to ensure accountability and address any impacts on private landowners.
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