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 120 STAT. 1856

PUBLIC LAW 109–338—OCT. 12, 2006

coast, including Fort Christina, as a unit of the National Park System that relates to the themes described in section 603. (c) STUDY GUIDELINES.—In conducting the study authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System contained in section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5). (d) CONSULTATION.—In preparing and conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) the State of Delaware; (2) the coastal region communities; (3) owners of private property that would likely be impacted by a National Park Service designation; and (4) the general public. SEC. 603. THEMES.

The study authorized under section 602 shall evaluate sites along the coastal region of the State of Delaware that relate to— (1) the history of indigenous peoples, which would explore the history of Native American tribes of Delaware, such as the Nanticoke and Lenni Lenape; (2) the colonization and establishment of the frontier, which would chronicle the first European settlers in the Delaware Valley who built fortifications for the protection of settlers, such as Fort Christina; (3) the founding of a nation, which would document the contributions of Delaware to the development of our constitutional republic; (4) industrial development, which would investigate the exploitation of water power in Delaware with the mill development on the Brandywine River; (5) transportation, which would explore how water served as the main transportation link, connecting Colonial Delaware with England, Europe, and other colonies; (6) coastal defense, which would document the collection of fortifications spaced along the river and bay from Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island to Fort Miles near Lewes; (7) the last stop to freedom, which would detail the role Delaware has played in the history of the Underground Railroad network; and (8) the coastal environment, which would examine natural resources of Delaware that provide resource-based recreational opportunities such as crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. SEC. 604. REPORT.

Not later than 2 years after funds are made available to carry out this title under section 605, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study conducted under section 602.

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