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legal/us/code/title-54/chapter-1201/section-120101.md

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+title: "54 U.S.C. § 120101"
+description: "Definition of National Heritage Area"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 54
+title_name: "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS"
+chapter_number: "1201"
+chapter_name: "NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM"
+section: "120101"
+citation: "54 U.S.C. § 120101"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc54@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t54/s120101"
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+---
+
+# 54 U.S.C. § 120101 - Definition of National Heritage Area
+
+## Text
+
+In this chapter, the term “National Heritage Area” means a component of the National Heritage Area System described in section 120102(b).
+
+(Added Pub. L. 117–339, § 2(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6158.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Private Property and Regulatory ProtectionsPub. L. 117–339, § 2(b)(1), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6162, provided that: “(1) In general.—Nothing in this section [enacting this chapter, amending provisions listed in a table of National Heritage and River Corridors, a table of National Heritage Areas, and a table of National Heritage Canalways set out under section 120102 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 120102 of this title] (including an amendment made by this section)—“(A) abridges any right of a public or private property owner, including the right to refrain from participating in any plan, project, program, or activity conducted within a National Heritage Area; “(B) requires any property owner to permit public access (including Federal, State, Tribal government, or local government access) to a property; “(C) modifies any provision of Federal, State, Tribal, or local law with respect to public access or use of private land; “(D)(i) alters any applicable land use regulation, land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State, or local agency or Tribal government; or “(ii) conveys to any local coordinating entity any land use or other regulatory authority; “(E) authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights; “(F) diminishes the authority of a State to manage fish and wildlife, including through the regulation of fishing and hunting within a National Heritage Area in the State; or “(G) creates or affects any liability—“(i) under any other provision of law; or “(ii) of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on private property.”

legal/us/code/title-54/chapter-1201/section-120103.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "54 U.S.C. § 120103"
+description: "National Heritage Area studies and designation"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 54
+title_name: "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS"
+chapter_number: "1201"
+chapter_name: "NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM"
+section: "120103"
+citation: "54 U.S.C. § 120103"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc54@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t54/s120103"
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+---
+
+# 54 U.S.C. § 120103 - National Heritage Area studies and designation
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Studies.— (1) In general.— Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may carry out or review a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of each proposed National Heritage Area for designation as a National Heritage Area.
+
+(2) Preparation.— (A) In general.— A study under paragraph (1) may be carried out—
+
+(i) by the Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies; or
+
+(ii) by interested individuals or entities, if the Secretary certifies that the completed study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).
+
+(B) Certification.— Not later than 1 year after receiving a study carried out by interested individuals or entities under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall review and certify whether the study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).
+
+(3) Requirements.— A study under paragraph (1) shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the proposed National Heritage Area—
+
+(A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that—
+
+(i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States;
+
+(ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and
+
+(iii) would be best managed—
+
+(I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and
+
+(II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities;
+
+(B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States;
+
+(C) provides outstanding opportunities—
+
+(i) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and
+
+(ii) for recreation and education;
+
+(D) contains resources that—
+
+(i) are important to any identified themes of the proposed National Heritage Area; and
+
+(ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation;
+
+(E) includes a diverse group of residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that—
+
+(i) are involved in the planning of the proposed National Heritage Area;
+
+(ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the proposed National Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and
+
+(iii) have demonstrated significant support for the designation of the proposed National Heritage Area;
+
+(F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the proposed National Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and
+
+(G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.
+
+(4) Report.— (A) In general.— For each study carried out under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes—
+
+(i) any correspondence received by the Secretary demonstrating support for, or opposition to, the establishment of the National Heritage Area;
+
+(ii) the findings of the study; and
+
+(iii) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
+
+(B) Timing.— (i) Studies carried out by the secretary.— With respect to a study carried out by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i), the Secretary shall submit a report under subparagraph (A) not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study.
+
+(ii) Studies carried out by other interested parties.— With respect to a study carried out by interested individuals or entities in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall submit a report under subparagraph (A) not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies under paragraph (2)(B) that the study meets the requirements of paragraph (3).
+
+(b) Designation.— An area shall be designated as a National Heritage Area only by an Act of Congress.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 117–339, § 2(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6159.)

legal/us/code/title-54/chapter-1201/section-120104.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "54 U.S.C. § 120104"
+description: "Evaluation"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 54
+title_name: "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS"
+chapter_number: "1201"
+chapter_name: "NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA SYSTEM"
+section: "120104"
+citation: "54 U.S.C. § 120104"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc54@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t54/s120104"
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+---
+
+# 54 U.S.C. § 120104 - Evaluation
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In General.— At reasonable and appropriate intervals, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may—
+
+(1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of a National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (b); and
+
+(2) prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes recommendations for the continued role of the Service with respect to each National Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (c).
+
+(b) Components.— An evaluation under subsection (a)(1) shall—
+
+(1) assess the progress of the applicable local coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area with respect to—
+
+(A) accomplishing the purposes of the applicable National Heritage Area; and
+
+(B) achieving the goals and objectives of the management plan;
+
+(2) analyze Federal, State, local, Tribal government, and private investments in the National Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and
+
+(3) review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the National Heritage Area.
+
+(c) Recommendations.— Each report under subsection (a)(2) shall include—
+
+(1) if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be continued, an analysis of—
+
+(A) any means by which that Federal funding may be reduced or eliminated over time; and
+
+(B) the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination of Federal funding; or
+
+(2) if the report contains a recommendation of the Secretary that Federal funding for the applicable National Heritage Area should be eliminated, a description of potential impacts on conservation, interpretation, and sustainability in the applicable National Heritage Area.
+
+(Added Pub. L. 117–339, § 2(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6161.)