123STA T . 12 90PUBLIC LA W 111 – 11 —M A R .30 , 2009 (b)STUDY.— ( 1 ) INGE NE RAL .—I nac c ord anc ewithp ara g raph s ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) , the Secretar y , in cons ul tation with appropriate State his - toric preser v ation o f ficers, State historical societies, and other appropriate organi z ations, shall conduct a study to deter m ine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as the N orthern Nec k National H eritage A rea. (2) R E Q U I RE M ENT S .— T he study shall include analysis, docu- mentation, and determinations on whether the study area— (A) has an assemblage of natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, or recreational resources that together are nationally important to the heritage of the U nited States
( B ) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; ( C ) is best managed as such an assemblage through partnerships among public and private entities at the local or regional level; ( D ) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the heritage of the United States; ( E ) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve nat- ural, historical, cultural, or scenic features; ( F ) provides outstanding recreational or educational opportunities; ( G ) contains resources and has traditional uses that have national importance; (H) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and appropriate Federal agencies and State and local governments that are involved in the planning of, and have demonstrated significant support for, the des- ignation and management of the proposed Heritage Area; (I) has a proposed local coordinating entity that is responsible for preparing and implementing the manage- ment plan developed for the proposed Heritage Area; ( J ) with respect to the designation of the study area, has the support of the proposed local coordinating entity and appropriate Federal agencies and State and local governments, each of which has documented the commit- ment of the entity to work in partnership with each other entity to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop the resources located in the study area; ( K ) through the proposed local coordinating entity, has developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants (including the Federal Government) in the management of the proposed Heritage Area; ( L ) has a proposal that is consistent with continued economic activity within the area; and ( M ) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public and appropriate Federal agencies. (3) ADDITI O NAL C ONSULTATION REQUIREMENT.—In con- ducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) consult with the managers of any Federal land located within the study area; and
