[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

117 STAT. 1161

Public Law 108-93
108th Congress

An Act


 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource
study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle site in
the State of Florida as well as the suitability and feasibility of its
inclusion in the National Park System as part of Biscayne National Park,
and for other purposes. [NOTE: Oct. 3, 2003 -  [S. 111]]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. [NOTE: Deadlines.] SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.

(a) Study.--Not later than 3 years after the date funds are made
available, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the
``Secretary'') shall conduct a special resource study to determine the
national significance of the Miami Circle archaeological site in Miami-
Dade County, Florida (hereinafter referred to as ``Miami Circle''), as
well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National
Park System as part of the Biscayne National Park. [NOTE: Native
Americans.] In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with
the appropriate American Indian tribes and other interested groups and
organizations.

(b) Content of Study.--In addition to determining national
significance, feasibility, and suitability, the study shall include the
analysis and recommendations of the Secretary on--
(1) any areas in or surrounding the Miami Circle that should
be included in Biscayne National Park;
(2) whether additional staff, facilities, or other resources
would be necessary to administer the Miami Circle as a unit of
Biscayne National Park; and
(3) any effect on the local area from the inclusion of Miami
Circle in Biscayne National Park.

(c) Submission of Report.--Not later than 30 days after completion
of the study, the Secretary shall submit a report on the findings and
recommendations of the study to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the United
States House of Representatives.

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117 STAT. 1162

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this Act.

Approved October 3, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 111:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108-268 (Comm. on Resources).
SENATE REPORTS: No. 108-4 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate.
Sept. 23, considered and passed House.