To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 109-419.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 16, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in Concord, Massachusetts, as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Minute Man National Historical Park. Includes in such study analysis of: (1) the Farm's Revolutionary War significance; and (2) public enjoyment of the site as part of the Park.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to assess the historical significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in Concord, Massachusetts. The study will evaluate the farm's Revolutionary War importance and the feasibility of including it in the Minute Man National Historical Park. The goal is to determine if the site should be added to the National Park System for public enjoyment and preservation.
The bill mandates a study to evaluate adding the Colonel James Barrett Farm to a national historical park, which could impact preservation and public access to the site.
- Requires a boundary study by the Secretary of the Interior focused on the Colonel James Barrett Farm.
- Study to assess the farm's significance during the Revolutionary War.
- Evaluates the suitability and feasibility of including the farm in the Minute Man National Historical Park.
Potential beneficiaries include historians, educators, visitors to the Minute Man National Historical Park, local communities in Concord, Massachusetts, and the National Park Service if the site is incorporated.
The bill does not specify funding or timelines for the study, which could affect implementation. There may be costs associated with conducting the study and potential future management if the site is added to the park. The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis.
This bill, originating in the House during the 109th Congress and categorized under Public Lands and Natural Resources, has passed and become law as of December 20, 2006. It reflects legislative interest in historic preservation and national park system expansion.
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If the study results in including the farm in the National Park System, there may be increased tourism, preservation efforts, and resource allocation for site management. This could also influence local land use and community engagement with historical education.
The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed review of provisions. The bill mandates a study but does not specify funding or deadlines, which are important for assessing implementation feasibility. Citizens may want to monitor subsequent actions following the study's completion.
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