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cessfully completed jobs for which previously it was
believed they were incapable.
(b) STUDY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte-
rior shall conduct a feasibility study to determine
whether—
(A) the Rosie the Riveter Park located in
Richmond, California, is suitable for designa-
tion as an affiliated site to the National Park
Service; and
(B) the Rosie the Riveter Memorial Com-
mittee established by the City of Richmond,
California, with respect to that park is eligible
for technical assistance for interpretative func-
tions relating to the park, including preserva-
tion of oral histories from former works at the
Richmond Kaiser Shipyards.
(2) REPORTS.—Not later than 6 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall complete the study under paragraph (1) and
submit a report containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations from the study to the Committee
on Resources of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Energy and Environment of the
Senate.
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SEC. 506. FORT DAVIS HISTORIC SITE, FORT DAVIS, TEXAS.
The Act entitled ‘‘An Act Authorizing the establish-
ment of a national historic site at Fort Davis, Jeff Davis
County, Texas’’, approved September 8, 1961 (75 Stat.
488; 16 U.S.C. 461 note), is amended in the first section
by striking ‘‘not to exceed four hundred and sixty acres’’
and inserting ‘‘not to exceed 476 acres’’.
SEC. 507. REAUTHORIZATION OF DELAWARE WATER GAP
NATIONAL RECREATION AREA CITIZEN ADVI-
SORY COMMISSION.
Section 5 of Public Law 101–573 (16 U.S.C. 460o
note) is amended by striking ‘‘10’’ and inserting ‘‘20’’.
SEC. 508. ACQUISITION OF WARREN PROPERTY FOR MOR-
RISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
The Act entitled ‘‘An Act to provide for the establish-
ment of the Morristown National Historical Park in the
State of New Jersey, and for other purposes’’, approved
March 2, 1933 (chapter 182; 16 U.S.C. 409 et seq.), is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 8. (a) In addition to any other lands or interest
authorized to be acquired for inclusion in Morristown Na-
tional Historical Park, and notwithstanding the first pro-
viso of the first section of this Act, the Secretary of the
Interior may acquire by purchase, donation, purchase with
appropriated funds, or otherwise, not to exceed 15 acres
of land and interests therein comprising the property
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known as the Warren Property or Mount Kimble. The
Secretary may expend such sums as may be necessary for
such acquisition.
‘‘(b) Any lands or interests acquired under this sec-
tion shall be included in and administered as part of the
Morristown National Historical Park.’’.
SEC. 509. GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL
MONUMENT, VIRGINIA.
(a) ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT.—The Secretary of
the Interior may acquire no more than a less than fee in-
terest in the property generally known as George Wash-
ington’s Boyhood Home, Ferry Farm, located in Stafford
County, Virginia, across the Rappahannock River from
Fredericksburg, Virginia, comprising approximately 85
acres as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘George
Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary
Map’’, numbered 322/80,020, and dated April 1998, to
ensure the preservation of the important cultural and nat-
ural resources associated with Ferry Farm. The Secretary
of the Interior shall keep the map on file and available
for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National
Park Service.
(b) MANAGEMENT OF EASEMENT.—The Secretary
shall enter into a cooperative agreement with Kenmore As-
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sociation, Inc., for the management of Ferry Farm pend-
ing completion of the study referred to in subsection (c).
(c) RESOURCE STUDY.—Not later than 18 months
after the date on which funds are made available to carry
out this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of
the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House
of Representatives a resource study of the property de-
scribed in subsection (a). The study shall—
(1) identify the full range of resources and his-
toric themes associated with Ferry Farm, including
those associated with George Washington’s tenure at
the property and those associated with the Civil War
period;
(2) identify alternatives for further National
Park Service involvement at the property beyond
those that may be provided for in the acquisition au-
thorized unedr subsection (a); and
(3) include cost estimates for any necessary ac-
quisition, development, interpretation, operation, and
maintenance associated with the alternatives identi-
fied.
(d) AGREEMENTS.—Upon completion of the resource
study under subsection (c), the Secretary of the Interior
may enter into an agreement with the owner of the prop-
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erty described in subsection (a) or other entities for the
purpose of providing programs, services, facilities, or tech-
nical assistance that further the preservation and public
use of the property.
SEC. 510. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL HIS-
TORIC SITE, KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Upon acquisition of the land
known as Knob Creek Farm pursuant to subsection (b),
the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National
Historic Site, established by the Act of July 17, 1916 (39
Stat. 385, chapter 247; 16 U.S.C. 211 et seq.), is revised
to include such land. Lands acquired pursuant to this sec-
tion shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
as part of the historic site.
(b) ACQUISITION OF KNOB CREEK FARM.—The Sec-
retary of the Interior may acquire, by donation only, the
approximately 228 acres of land known as Knob Creek
Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, as generally depicted
on a map entitled ‘‘Knob Creek Farm Unit, Abraham Lin-
coln National Historic Site’’, numbered 338/80,077, and
dated October 1998. Such map shall be on file and avail-
able for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the
National Park Service.
(c) STUDY AND REPORT.—The Secretary of the Inte-
rior shall study the Knob Creek Farm in Larue County,
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Kentucky, and not later than 1 year after the date of en-
actment of this Act, submit a report to the Congress con-
taining the results of the study. The purpose of the study
shall be to:
(1) Identify significant resources associated
with the Knob Creek Farm and the early boyhood
of Abraham Lincoln.
(2) Evaluate the threats to the long-term pro-
tection of the Knob Creek Farm’s cultural, rec-
reational, and natural resources.
(3) Examine the incorporation of the Knob
Creek Farm into the operations of the Abraham
Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and estab-
lish a strategic management plan for implementing
such incorporation. In developing the plan, the Sec-
retary shall—
(A) determine infrastructure requirements
and property improvements needed at Knob
Creek Farm to meet National Park Service
standards;
(B) identify current and potential uses of
Knob Creek Farm for recreational, interpretive,
and educational opportunities; and
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(C) project costs and potential revenues as-
sociated with acquisition, development, and op-
eration of Knob Creek Farm.
(d) AUTHORIZATION.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out
subsection (c).
SEC. 511. STUDIES OF POTENTIAL NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
UNITS IN HAWAII.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior, act-
ing through the Director of the National Park Service,
shall undertake feasibility studies regarding the establish-
ment of National Park System units in the following areas
in the State of Hawaii:
(1) Island of Maui: The shoreline area known
as ‘‘North Beach’’, immediately north of the present
resort hotels at Kaanapali Beach, in the Lahaina
district in the area extending from the beach inland
to the main highway.
(2) Island of Lanai: The mountaintop area
known as ‘‘Hale’’ in the central part of the island.
(3) Island of Kauai: The shoreline area from
‘‘Anini Beach’’ to ‘‘Makua Tunnels’’ on the north
coast of this island.
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(4) Island of Molokai: The ‘‘Halawa Valley’’ on
the eastern end of the island, including its shoreline,
cove and lookout/access roadway.
(b) KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT BOUNDARIES.—The
studies conducted under this section shall include a study
of the feasibility of extending the present National His-
toric Park boundaries at Kalaupapa Settlement eastward
to Halawa Valley along the island’s north shore.
(c) REPORT.—A report containing the results of the
studies under this section shall be submitted to the Con-
gress promptly upon completion.
SEC. 512. MEMORIAL TO MR. BENJAMIN BANNEKER IN THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
(a) MEMORIAL
AUTHORIZED.—The Washington
Interdependence Council of the District of Columbia is au-
thorized to establish a memorial in the District of Colum-
bia to honor and commemorate the accomplishments of
Mr. Benjamin Banneker.
(b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMO-
RATIVE WORKS.—The establishment of the memorial shall
be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act (40
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
(c) PAYMENT
OF
EXPENSES.—The Washington
Interdependence Council shall be solely responsible for ac-
ceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses
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of, the establishment of the memorial. No Federal funds
may be used to pay any expense of the establishment of
the memorial.
(d) DEPOSIT OF EXCESS FUNDS.—If, upon payment
of all expenses of the establishment of the memorial (in-
cluding the maintenance and preservation amount re-
quired under section 8(b) of the Commemorative Works
Act (40 U.S.C. 1008(b))), or upon expiration of the au-
thority for the memorial under section 10(b) of such Act
(40 U.S.C. 1010(b)), there remains a balance of funds re-
ceived for the establishment of the memorial, the Washing-
ton Interdependence Council shall transmit the amount of
the balance to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit
in the account provided for in section 8(b)(1) of such Act
(40 U.S.C. 1008(b)(1)).
SEC. 513. LAND ACQUISITION, BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS
RECREATION AREA.
Section 1029(c) of division I of the Omnibus Parks
and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law
104–333; 110 Stat. 4233; 16 U.S.C. 460kkk(c)) is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
‘‘(3) 
LAND
ACQUISITION.—Notwithstanding
subsection (h), the Secretary is authorized to ac-
quire, in partnership with other entities, a less than
fee interest in lands at Thompson Island within the
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recreation area. The Secretary may acquire the
lands only by donation, purchase with donated or
appropriated funds, or by exchange.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 10,
1998.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.