RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR STUDY.

SEC. 327. RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR STUDY.(a) In General.—The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall complete a special resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor, generally including the mountains encircling the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Santa Clarita, Simi, and Conejo Valleys in California, to determine—(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating all or a portion of the corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; and(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of this corridor by the National Park Service, other Federal, State, or local government entities or private or non-profit organizations.(b) Documentation.—In conducting the study authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall document—(1) the process used to develop the existing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Fire Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (September 2005); and(2) all activity conducted pursuant to the plan referred to in paragraph (1) designed to protect lives and property from wildfire.(c) Study Requirements.—The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5).(d) Report.—Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this title, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing—(1) the results of the study; and(2) any recommendations of the Secretary.122 STAT. 781