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HR 2815 IH

To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to include Barrett's Farm, and for other purposes.

June 21, 2007

Mr. MEEHAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to include Barrett's Farm, and for other purposes.

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 `Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act'.

SEC. 2. MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK BOUNDARY REVISION.

(a) In General- The boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park is modified to include the area as generally depicted on the map entitled `------------------------', numbered XXXXXX and dated XXXXX. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

(b) Acquisition of Lands- The Secretary of the Interior may acquire land or interest in land as described in subsection (a), by purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, by donation, or by exchange.

(c) Administration of Lands- Lands added to the boundary under this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.