The Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate whether certain California coastal areas should be officially designated as a National Heritage Area. The study would examine land in Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, plus any adjacent areas with similar historical or cultural significance. The Secretary must consult with California state and local governments, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and regional organizations like the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to assess both the suitability and feasibility of such a designation. This is a study authorization only—it does not create a Heritage Area itself, but rather investigates whether one should be established in the future. The analysis will follow standard federal procedures for National Heritage Area studies.
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