Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

HR 10460, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, directs the U.S. Department of the Interior to study whether to designate specific coastal areas in California as a National Heritage Area. The study focuses on Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, plus adjacent areas with similar heritage features. This study, conducted with local input, will assess the suitability and feasibility of the designation but does not create the heritage area or change existing laws. The bill is procedural and does not impose new requirements or funding.