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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1561
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to formulate a program for the
research, interpretation, and preservation of various aspects of colonial
New Mexico history, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 31, 1993
Mr. RICHARDSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to formulate a
program for the research, interpretation, and preserva-
tion of various aspects of colonial New Mexico history,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Colonial New Mexico
Commemorative Act’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
(1) in 1598, almost a decade before the first
permanent English settlement was established at
Jamestown, Spanish colonists entered New Mexico,
beginning more than 2 centuries of colonization that
would indelibly mark the character of the American
Southwest;
(2) because of the flow of history, New Mexico
has remained a unique area of the Spanish border-
lands;
(3) as a result of its remoteness, New Mexico
changed more slowly than other settlements and has
retained many significant remnants of colonial cus-
toms, language, and attitudes; and
(4) the interaction of the American Indian and
Hispanic colonial heritages resulted in customs, ar-
chitecture, and many other manifestations that are
unique to today’s American culture.
(b) PURPOSE.—In order to enhance the preservation,
interpretation, and public understanding of various as-
pects of colonial New Mexico, the purpose of this Act is
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to formulate a
program for the research, interpretation, and preservation
of various aspects of colonial New Mexico history.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act:
lines and standards for projects, as identified in
the plan, that will further public understanding
of colonial New Mexico history.
(b) GRANTS.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—From funds appropriated,
donated, or otherwise made available to the Sec-
retary, the Secretary shall award grants to tribal,
governmental, and nongovernmental entities to con-
serve and protect structures, objects, and sites, and
help support cultural events, that have outstanding
significance in the commemoration of colonial New
Mexico, except that the Federal share shall not ex-
ceed 50 percent of the cost of each project.
(2) NON-FEDERAL
SHARE.—The non-Federal
share may be in the form of cash or services, includ-
ing donation of labor for project implementation.
(c) SURVEYS
AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGA-
TIONS.—The Secretary shall contract for surveys and ar-
chaeological and historical investigations of sites relating
to colonial New Mexico, including the preparation of re-
ports and maps, and the curation of artifacts.
(d) PUBLICATIONS.—The Secretary shall publish
study reports and educational materials.
(e) NOMINATIONS TO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HIS-
TORIC PLACES.—The Secretary shall prepare thematic
nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
of colonial sites and resources in New Mexico.
(f) STAFF OF OTHER AGENCIES.—On a reimbursable
basis, the Secretary may procure the services of personnel
detailed from the State of New Mexico or other Federal
agencies.
(g) DONATIONS.—The Secretary may seek and ac-
cept donations of funds or services from public and private
entities to carry out this Act.
SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after funds
are made available for purposes of this Act, the Secretary,
in consultation with the Committee, the State of New
Mexico, units of local government, and private groups,
shall prepare a comprehensive management plan to pro-
vide direction for commemorative actions and projects.
(b) CONTENTS.—The plan shall—
(1) establish a process and procedures for un-
dertaking research relating to colonial New Mexico
and a program for regular publication of research
materials and findings;
(2) develop a survey program to further evalu-
ate known resources and identify sites and features
that require additional study;
(3) identify a core system of interpretive sites
and features that would provide a comprehensive
overview of the colonial New Mexico story;
(4) prepare interpretive materials to address
the colonial New Mexico story and identify locations
where this material will be available to the public;
(5) evaluate and recommend high priority sites
and resources that need protection and assistance;
(6) with the assistance of site owners, prepare
options for the protection and management of high
priority colonial New Mexico resources;
(7) evaluate and recommend highway routes, in
existence on the date of the plan, that could be des-
ignated by the State of New Mexico as colonial New
Mexico tour routes; and
(8) evaluate the feasibility of and need for de-
veloping commemorative centers in New Mexico in
accordance with section 7(a).
SEC. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the De-
partment of the Interior the Colonial New Mexico Preser-
vation Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary with
respect to the administration of this Act.
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—
(1) COMPOSITION.—The Committee shall be
composed of 15 members who have knowledge of
New Mexico colonial history and culture and who
shall be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
(A) three members shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the Governor of
New Mexico, of whom one member shall rep-
resent the Office of Cultural Affairs of the
State of New Mexico;
(B) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the All Indian
Pueblo Council;
(C) one member—
(i) shall be from the general public;
and
(ii) shall have knowledge of colonial
history in New Mexico;
(D) four members—
(i) shall be appointed from rec-
ommendations submitted by local govern-
ments in New Mexico; and
(ii) shall represent Hispanic commu-
nities;
(E) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the President of
the University of New Mexico;
(F) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the President of
New Mexico State University;
(G) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations jointly submitted by the Nav-
ajo and Apache tribal governments;
(H) one member shall have professional ex-
pertise in the colonial history of New Mexico;
(I) one member shall have professional ex-
pertise in architectural history; and
(J) one member shall be the Secretary or
the Secretary’s designee and shall serve in an
ex-officio capacity.
(2) CHAIRPERSON.—
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Committee shall
elect a chairperson from among its members.
(B) TERM.—The chairperson shall serve
for a term of 2 years.
(3) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Committee
shall be filled in the manner in which the original
appointment was made.
(4) TERMS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the
Committee shall be appointed for a term of 5
years.
(B) MEMBERS
FILLING
VACANCIES.—A
member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve
for the remainder of the term for which the
member’s predecessor was appointed.
(C) EXTENDED
SERVICE.—A member of
the Committee may serve after the expiration of
the member’s term until a successor is ap-
pointed.
(5) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commit-
tee shall serve without compensation.
(6) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—While away from
their homes or regular places of business in the per-
formance of services for the Committee, members of
the Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, in-
cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same
manner as persons employed intermittently in the
Government service are allowed expenses under sec-
tion 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
(c) MEETINGS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall meet
at least twice annually or at the call of the chair-
person or a majority of the members of the Commit-
tee.
(2) QUORUM.—A simple majority of members
of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
(d) HEARINGS.—To carry out this section, the Com-
mittee may hold public hearings, take testimony, and
record the views of the public regarding the plan and im-
plementation of the plan.
(e) TERMINATION.—The Committee shall terminate
10 years after completion of the appointment of the first
group of members.
SEC. 7. COMMEMORATIVE CENTERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may develop
commemorative centers, operate educational pro-
grams, provide technical assistance, conduct cultural
events, and prepare media materials, except that the
Federal share of a project shall not exceed 50 per-
cent of the total cost of development.
(2) NON-FEDERAL
SHARE.—The non-Federal
share may be in the form of cash or services.
(b) ESPAN˜OLA PLAZA CENTER.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In consultation with the
Committee, the Secretary may pay to the city of
Espan˜ola, New Mexico, the Federal share of plan-
ning, developing, and operating a commemorative
center as an element of the Spanish Commemorative
Plaza.
(2) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share may
not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the
Espan˜ola Plaza project.
(3) NON-FEDERAL
SHARE.—The non-Federal
share may be in the form of cash or services.
SEC. 8. GALISTEO BASIN STUDY.
In accordance with the National Park Service docu-
ment entitled ‘‘Alternative Concepts for Commemorating
Spanish Colonization’’ and dated February 1991, the Sec-
retary shall undertake a special resource study of the
major prehistoric and historic sites in the Galisteo Basin
relating to colonial New Mexico. The study shall include
evaluations of significance, site integrity, threats, and pro-
tection and management options.
SEC. 9. PUEBLO TRAIL.
(a) REDESIGNATION.—The Masau Trail, as des-
ignated by title II of Public Law 100–225 (16 U.S.C.
460uu–11 et seq.), is redesignated as the Pueblo Trail.
(b) LEGAL REFERENCES.—Any reference in any
record, map, or other document of the United States to
the Masau Trail is deemed to be a reference to the Pueblo
Trail.
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) The title heading of title II of Public Law
100–225 (16 U.S.C. 460uu–11 et seq.) is amended
by striking ‘‘MASAU’’ and inserting ‘‘PUEBLO’’.
(2) Public Law 100–225 (16 U.S.C. 460uu et
seq.) is amended by striking ‘‘Masau’’ each place it
appears in sections 201, 204, and 510 and inserting
‘‘Pueblo’’.
SEC. 10. ANNUAL REPORTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall submit an an-
nual report to Congress that lists with respect to this
Act—
(1) actions taken by the Secretary;
(2) entities to which any grants were made dur-
ing the fiscal year and any recipients of technical
assistance; and
(3) actions taken to protect and interpret sig-
nificant sites, structures, and objects relating to
colonial New Mexico.
(b) COST ESTIMATES.—The report shall include de-
tailed cost estimates of projects that are proposed to be
funded under this Act during the next fiscal year.
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the De-
partment of the Interior $5,000,000 to carry out this Act,
to remain available until expended.
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