S. 2644: Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act

The Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study regarding the Camden Battlefield area in South Carolina. This area is historically significant due to the Battle of Camden, which occurred on August 16, 1780, during the Revolutionary War. The study's objectives are to:

Objectives of the Study

• Evaluate the national significance of the Camden Battlefield area.
• Determine the suitability and feasibility of officially designating the area as a unit of the National Park System, to be known as the Camden National Battlefield Park.
• Identify methods and means for protecting and interpreting the area, which may involve the National Park Service, other federal agencies, state or local governments, or private and nonprofit organizations.
• Assess the potential for a local partnership model for managing the area, as well as the transferability of existing management strategies.
• Estimate the costs associated with federal development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance of the site.

Consultation Process

During the study, the Secretary of the Interior is required to consult with various stakeholders, which include:

• Federal agencies
• State and local government representatives
• Private organizations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Other interested individuals or groups

Timeline for Report

Within three years of funding being allocated for the study, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress. This report will include:

• The findings of the study regarding the Camden Battlefield area.
• Any recommendations made by the Secretary based on these findings.

Applicable Law

The study is mandated to adhere to specific laws set forth in section 100507 of title 54 of the United States Code, which governs the processes involved in such evaluations for potential national park designations.

Relevant Companies

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