Bill > HR4656

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive special resource study of approximately 2,800 square miles in Central and North Florida to evaluate the potential establishment of Florida Springs National Park. The study area encompasses a diverse range of natural landscapes, including Ocala National Forest, multiple wilderness and conservation management areas, state forests, state parks, and preserves. The Secretary is required to assess the national significance of the study area, determine whether it is suitable and feasible to designate it as a national park, and explore alternative methods of preservation and protection involving federal, state, local, and private entities. The bill mandates consultation with various interested parties and requires a detailed report to be submitted to congressional committees within three years of funding, which will include the study's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. By conducting this study, the legislation aims to thoroughly examine the potential for creating a new national park that would preserve and protect the unique ecological and environmental characteristics of this region of Florida.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4656/all-info