AUTHORIZATION OF STUDY.

SEC 402. AUTHORIZATION OF STUDY. (a) Authorization.— The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to conduct a study of the Spanish Frontier culture and Spanish Border–lands story to determine their significance in illustrating and commemorating the Spanish colonization of the Southwest, the 102 STAT. 2799Spanish colonial frontier culture, and Spanish colonialism in New Mexico. The study shall include an analysis of the significance of the San Gabriel Historic Landmark and the Loe Luceros Hacienda as they relate to the Spanish Borderlands story of the Southwest. (b) Recommendations.— The study shall include recommendations with respect to— (1) measures for the preservation and interpretation of resources associated with the Spanish colonization of the South-west; and (2) indications of types and general intensities of development, including the feasibility of visitor facilities, that would be associated with public enjoyment and use of the sites, including general location and anticipated costs. (c) Completion of Study.— The study shall be completed and transmitted to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than two years after the date on which funds are appropriated for the study.