Pub. L. 94-518, tit. V, sec. 502

Sec. 502. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to study the Shawnee Hills in Saline, Pope, Gallatin, and Hardin Counties, Illinois, as depicted on the map entitled, “Shawnee Hills Study Area,” dated June 1976, which shall be on file and available for inspection in the Office of the Chief. Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Within three years from the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress, including his recommendation as to the desirability and feasibility of establishing a national recreation area within the Shawnee Hills Study Area. Such report shall include the estimated costs of such establishment and proposed legislation to implement any recommendation for the establishment of such area.