Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 120.djvu/3295

 120 STAT. 3264

PUBLIC LAW 109–436—DEC. 20, 2006

Public Law 109–436 109th Congress An Act Dec. 20, 2006 [S. 1346] Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act’’. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act: (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State of Michigan. SEC. 3. STUDY.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consultation with the State, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and other appropriate State and local public agencies and private organizations, shall conduct a special resource study of resources related to the maritime heritage of the State. (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the study is to determine— (1) suitable and feasible options for the long-term protection of significant maritime heritage resources in the State; and (2) the manner in which the public can best learn about and experience the resources. (c) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) review Federal, State, and local maritime resource inventories and studies to establish the potential for interpretation and preservation of maritime heritage resources in the State; (2) recommend management alternatives that would be most effective for long-term resource protection and providing for public enjoyment of maritime heritage resources; (3) address how to assist regional, State, and local partners in increasing public awareness of and access to maritime heritage resources; (4) identify sources of financial and technical assistance available to communities for the preservation and interpretation of maritime heritage resources; and (5) identify opportunities for the National Park Service and the State to coordinate the activities of appropriate units

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