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necessary for the administration of its functions under this chapter, includ-
ing among other matters, bylaws and regulations governing visitation to his-
toric properties, administration of corporate funds, and the organization and 
procedure of the Board. 
(f) PERSONAL PROPERTY—The National Trust may accept, hold, and ad-
minister gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other personal property 
of any character, absolutely or in trust, for the purposes for which the Na-
tional Trust is created. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of a gift 
or bequest, the National Trust may sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of, 
and invest or reinvest in investments as it may determine from time to time, 
the moneys, securities, or other property given or bequeathed to it. The 
principal of corporate funds and the income from those funds and all other 
revenues received by the National Trust from any source shall be placed in 
such depositories as the National Trust shall determine and shall be subject 
to expenditure by the National Trust for its corporate purposes. 
(g) REAL PROPERTY.—The National Trust may acquire by gift, devise, 
purchase, or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and hold and, unless other-
wise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, encumber, convey, or oth-
erwise dispose of, any real property, or any estate or interest in real prop-
erty (except property within the exterior boundaries of a System unit), as 
may be necessary and proper in carrying into effect the purposes of the Na-
tional Trust. 
(h) CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS RESPECTING PROTEC-
TION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, OR
OPERATION.—The National 
Trust may contract and make cooperative agreements with Federal, State, 
or local agencies, corporations, associations, or individuals, under terms and 
conditions that the National Trust considers advisable, respecting the pro-
tection, preservation, maintenance, or operation of any historic site, build-
ing, object, or property used in connection with the site, building, object, 
or property for public use, regardless of whether the National Trust has ac-
quired title to the property, or any interest in the property. 
(i) ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS.—The Na-
tional Trust may enter into contracts generally and execute all instruments 
necessary or appropriate to carry out its corporate purposes, including con-
cession contracts, leases, or permits for the use of land, buildings, or other 
property considered desirable either to accommodate the public or to facili-
tate administration. 
(j) OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.—The National Trust may ap-
point and prescribe the duties of officers, agents, and employees as may be 
necessary to carry out its functions, and fix and pay compensation to them 
for their services as the National Trust may determine. 
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(k) LAWFUL ACTS.—The National Trust may generally do any and all 
lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes for which the 
National Trust is created. 
§ 312106. Consultation with National Park System Advisory 
Board 
In carrying out its functions under this chapter, the National Trust may 
consult with the National Park System Advisory Board on matters relating 
to the selection of sites, buildings, and objects to be preserved and protected 
pursuant to this chapter. 
Chapter 3123—Commission for the 
Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad 
Sec. 
312301.
Definition. 
312302.
Declaration of national interest. 
312303.
Establishment. 
312304.
Duties and powers; administrative support. 
312305.
Reports. 
§ 312301. Definition 
In this chapter, the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Commission for the 
Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad established under section 
312303 of this title. 
§ 312302. Declaration of national interest 
Because the fabric of a society is strengthened by visible reminders of the 
historical roots of the society, it is in the national interest to encourage the 
preservation and protection of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic 
buildings associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens. 
§ 312303. Establishment 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a commission to be known as 
the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall consist of 21 members ap-
pointed by the President, 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation 
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 7 of whom shall be 
appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate. 
(c) TERM.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member 
of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. 
(2) VACANCY.—A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Com-
mission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the mem-
ber’s predecessor was appointed. 
(3) MEMBER UNTIL SUCCESSOR APPOINTED.—A member may retain 
membership on the Commission until the member’s successor has been 
appointed. 
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(d) CHAIRMAN.—The President shall designate the Chairman of the Com-
mission from among its members. 
(e) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at least once every 6 
months. 
(f) COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.— 
(1) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall receive no 
pay on account of their service on the Commission. 
(2) EXPENSES.—While away from their homes or regular places of 
business in the performance of services for the Commission, members 
of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem 
in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as individuals employed 
intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under 
section 5703 of title 5. 
§ 312304.
Duties and powers; administrative support 
(a) DUTIES.—The Commission shall— 
(1) identify and publish a list of cemeteries, monuments, and historic 
buildings located abroad that are associated with the foreign heritage 
of United States citizens from eastern and central Europe, particularly 
cemeteries, monuments, and buildings that are in danger of deteriora-
tion or destruction; 
(2) encourage the preservation and protection of those cemeteries, 
monuments, and historic buildings by obtaining, in cooperation with the 
Secretary of State, assurances from foreign governments that the ceme-
teries, monuments, and buildings will be preserved and protected; and 
(3) prepare and disseminate reports on the condition of, and the 
progress toward preserving and protecting, those cemeteries, monu-
ments, and historic buildings. 
(b) POWERS.— 
(1) HOLD
HEARINGS, REQUEST
ATTENDANCE, TAKE
TESTIMONY, 
AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE.—The Commission or any member it author-
izes may, for the purposes of carrying out this chapter, hold such hear-
ings, sit and act at such times and places, request such attendance, 
take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission con-
siders appropriate. 
(2) APPOINT PERSONNEL AND FIX PAY.—The Commission may ap-
point such personnel (subject to the provisions of title 5 governing ap-
pointments in the competitive service) and may fix the pay of such per-
sonnel (subject to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of 
chapter 53 of title 5), as the Commission considers desirable. 
(3) PROCURE
TEMPORARY
AND
INTERMITTENT
SERVICES.—The 
Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services to the 
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same extent as is authorized by section 3109(b) of title 5, but at rates 
for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum an-
nual rate of basic pay then in effect under section 5376 of title 5. 
(4) DETAIL PERSONNEL TO COMMISISON.—On request of the Com-
mission, the head of any Federal department or agency, including the 
Secretary of State, may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the per-
sonnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in 
carrying out its duties under this chapter. 
(5) SECURE INFORMATION.—The Commission may secure directly 
from any department or agency of the United States, including the De-
partment of State, any information necessary to enable it to carry out 
this chapter. On the request of the Chairman of the Commission, the 
head of the department or agency shall furnish the information to the 
Commission. 
(6) GIFTS OR DONATIONS.—The Commission may accept, use, and 
dispose of gifts or donations of money or property. 
(7) USE OF MAILS.—The Commission may use the United States 
mails in the same manner and on the same conditions as other depart-
ments and agencies of the United States. 
(c) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Administrator of General Services 
shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative sup-
port services as the Commission may request. 
§ 312305. Reports 
As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Commission 
shall transmit to the President a report that includes— 
(1) a detailed statement of the activities and accomplishments of the 
Commission during the fiscal year; and 
(2) any recommendations of the Commission for legislation and ad-
ministrative actions. 
Chapter 3125—Preservation of Historical 
and Archeological Data 
Sec. 
312501.
Definition. 
312502.
Threat of irreparable loss or destruction of significant scientific, prehistorical, histor-
ical, or archeological data by Federal construction projects. 
312503.
Survey and recovery by Secretary. 
312504.
Progress reports by Secretary on surveys and work undertaken as result of surveys. 
312505.
Notice of dam construction. 
312506.
Administration. 
312507.
Assistance to Secretary by Federal agencies responsible for construction projects. 
312508.
Costs for identification, surveys, evaluation, and data recovery with respect to his-
toric property. 
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