S. 608 would direct the Department of the Interior (DOI) to study the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. The study would encompass the entire river, including its major tributaries and the North, South, East, and West Branches. Under the bill, DOI would be required to complete the study and report to the Congress on its findings within three years of enactment.
Based on the costs of similar studies, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost less than $500,000 over the 2024-2028 period; any spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
