HERE'S THE NATIONAL PARK PARAGRAPH FROM THE LAW THAT GOVERNOR KAINE SIGNED ON MARCH 23, 2007. It's a charge to the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority that the law reconstituted:

 

In formulating a reuse plan for Fort Monroe, the Authority shall give due regard to (i) the site’s 400 years of public ownership, (ii) its status as a National Historic Landmark, and (iii) its unique natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities located at the confluence of Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay. The Authority shall request the U.S. Congressional Representative in whose district Fort Monroe is located to seek a reconnaissance survey from the U.S. Department of Interior to help the Authority evaluate whether Fort Monroe should become affiliated with the National Park System to help manage and preserve the historic and natural resources at Old Point Comfort.

 

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