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(A) IN GENERAL.—Not more than 15 percent or $500,000, 
whichever is less, of the amount available for the Program 
under subsection (a)(1)(C) for a fiscal year may be used 
for expenses of administering the Program. 
(B) ALLOCATION.—Of the amount available under 
subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year— 
(i) one half shall be allocated to the National Trust 
for expenses incurred in administering grants under 
section 308703(b) of this title; and 
(ii) one half shall be allocated as appropriate by 
the Secretary to the Service and participating State 
Historic Preservation Officers. 
(c) DISPOSAL OF VESSELS.— 
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary of Transportation shall dis-
pose (by sale or by purchase of disposal services) of all vessels 
described in paragraph (2)— 
(A) in accordance with a priority system for disposing 
of vessels, as determined by the Secretary, that shall 
include provisions requiring the Maritime Administration 
to— 
(i) dispose of all deteriorated high priority ships that 
are available for disposal within 12 months of their 
designation as available for disposal; and 
(ii) give priority to the disposition of those vessels 
that pose the most significant danger to the environ-
ment or cost the most to maintain; 
(B) in the manner that provides the best value to the 
Federal Government, except in any case in which obtaining 
the best value would require towing a vessel and the towing 
poses a serious threat to the environment; and 
(C) in accordance with the plan of the Department of 
Transportation for disposal of those vessels and require-
ments under sections 57102 to 57104 of title 46. 
(2) DESCRIPTION OF VESSELS.—The vessels referred to in para-
graph (1) are the vessels in the National Defense Reserve 
Fleet after July 1, 1994, that— 
(A) are not assigned to the Ready Reserve Force compo-
nent of the National Defense Reserve Fleet; and 
(B) are not specifically authorized or required by statute 
to be used for a particular purpose. 
(d) TREATMENT
OF AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.—Amounts available 
under this section shall not be considered in any determination 
of the amounts available to the Department of the Interior. 
§ 308705. Designation 
of 
America’s 
National 
Maritime 
Museum 
(a) IN GENERAL.—America’s National Maritime Museum shall 
be composed of the museums designated by law to be museums 
of America’s National Maritime Museum on the basis that the 
museums— 
(1) house a collection of maritime artifacts clearly rep-
resenting the Nation’s maritime heritage; and 
(2) provide outreach programs to educate the public about 
the Nation’s maritime heritage. 
(b) INITIAL DESIGNATION.—The following museums (meeting the 
criteria specified in subsection (a)) are designated as museums 
of America’s National Maritime Museum:
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(1) The Mariners’ Museum, located at 100 Museum Drive, 
Newport News, Virginia. 
(2) The South Street Seaport Museum, located at 207 Front 
Street, New York, New York. 
(c) FUTURE DESIGNATION OF OTHER MUSEUMS NOT PRECLUDED.— 
The designation of the museums referred to in subsection (b) as 
museums of America’s National Maritime Museum does not pre-
clude the designation by law of any other museum that meets 
the criteria specified in subsection (a) as a museum of America’s 
National Maritime Museum. 
(d) REFERENCE TO MUSEUMS.—Any reference in any law, map, 
regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States 
to a museum designated by law to be a museum of America’s 
National Maritime Museum shall be deemed to be a reference 
to that museum as a museum of America’s National Maritime 
Museum. 
§ 308706. Regulations 
The Secretary, after consultation with the National Trust, the 
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and 
appropriate members of the maritime heritage community, shall 
prescribe appropriate guidelines, procedures, and regulations to 
carry out the chapter, including direct grant and subgrant priorities, 
the method of solicitation and review of direct grant and subgrant 
proposals, criteria for review of direct grant and subgrant proposals, 
administrative requirements, reporting and recordkeeping require-
ments, and any other requirements the Secretary considers appro-
priate. 
§ 308707. Applicability of other authorities 
The authorities contained in this chapter shall be in addition 
to, and shall not be construed to supersede or modify those con-
tained in division A of this subtitle. 
Chapter 3089—Save America’s Treasures 
Program 
Sec. 
308901.
Definitions. 
308902.
Establishment. 
308903.
Grants. 
308904.
Guidelines and regulations. 
308905.
Authorization of appropriations. 
§ 308901. Definitions 
In this chapter: 
(1) COLLECTION.—The term ‘‘collection’’ means a collection 
of intellectual and cultural artifacts, including documents, 
sculpture, and works of art. 
(2) ELIGIBLE
ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means a 
Federal entity, State, local, or tribal government, educational 
institution, or nonprofit organization. 
(3) HISTORIC PROPERTY.—The term ‘‘historic property’’ has 
the meaning given the term in section 300308 of this title. 
(4) NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT.—The term ‘‘nationally signifi-
cant’’, in reference to a collection or historic property, means 
a collection or historic property that meets the applicable cri-
teria for national significance, in accordance with regulations
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promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 302103 of 
this title. 
(5) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means the Save Amer-
ica’s Treasures Program established under section 308902(a) 
of this title. 
(6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary, 
acting through the Director. 
§ 308902.
Establishment 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the Department of the 
Interior the Save America’s Treasures Program. 
(b) PARTICIPANTS.—In consultation and partnership with the 
National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for 
the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States, 
the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, 
the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, 
and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, 
the Secretary shall use the amounts made available under section 
308905 of this title to provide grants to eligible entities for projects 
to preserve nationally significant collections and historic property. 
§ 308903.
Grants 
(a) DETERMINATION OF GRANTS.—Of the amounts made available 
for grants under section 308905 of this title, not less than 50 
percent shall be made available for grants for projects to preserve 
collections and historic property, to be distributed through a 
competitive grant process administered by the Secretary, subject 
to the selection criteria established under subsection (d). 
(b) APPLICATION FOR GRANTS.—To be considered for a grant under 
the program an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an 
application containing such information as the Secretary may 
require. 
(c) 
COLLECTIONS
AND
HISTORIC
PROPERTY
ELIGIBLE
FOR 
GRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—A collection or historic property shall be 
provided a grant under the program only if the Secretary deter-
mines that the collection or historic property is— 
(A) nationally significant; and 
(B) threatened or endangered. 
(2) ELIGIBLE COLLECTIONS.—A determination by the Secretary 
regarding the national significance of a collection under para-
graph (1)(A) shall be made in consultation with the organiza-
tions described in section 308902(b) of this title, as appropriate. 
(3) ELIGIBLE HISTORIC PROPERTY.—To be eligible for a grant 
under the program, a historic property shall, as of the date 
of the grant application— 
(A) be listed on the National Register of Historic Places 
at the national level of significance; or 
(B) be designated as a National Historic Landmark. 
(d) SELECTION CRITERIA.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall not provide a grant 
under this chapter to a project for a collection or historic 
property unless the project— 
(A) eliminates or substantially mitigates the threat of 
destruction or deterioration of the collection or historic 
property;
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(B) has a clear public benefit; and 
(C) is able to be completed on schedule and within the 
budget described in the grant application. 
(2) PREFERENCE.—In providing grants under this chapter, 
the Secretary may give preference to projects that carry out 
the purposes of both the program and the Preserve America 
Program. 
(3) LIMITATION.—In providing grants under this chapter, the 
Secretary shall provide only one grant to each project selected 
for a grant. 
(e) CONSULTATION AND NOTIFICATION BY SECRETARY.— 
(1) CONSULTATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (B), the Sec-
retary shall consult with the organizations described in 
section 308902(b) of this title in preparing the list of 
projects to be provided grants for a fiscal year under the 
program. 
(B) LIMITATION.—If an organization described in section 
308902(b) of this title has submitted an application for 
a grant under the program, the organization shall be 
recused by the Secretary from the consultation require-
ments under subparagraph (A) and section 308902(b) of 
this title. 
(2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 30 days before the date 
on which the Secretary provides grants for a fiscal year under 
the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
on Energy and Natural Resources and Committee on Appropria-
tions of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources 
and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representa-
tives a list of any eligible projects that are to be provided 
grants under the program for the fiscal year. 
(f) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The non-Federal share of the cost of car-
rying out a project provided a grant under this chapter shall 
be not less than 50 percent of the total cost of the project. 
(2) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal share 
required under paragraph (1) shall be in the form of— 
(A) cash; or 
(B) donated supplies or related services, the value of 
which shall be determined by the Secretary. 
(3) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall ensure that each 
applicant for a grant has the capacity and a feasible plan 
for securing the non-Federal share for an eligible project 
required under paragraph (1) before a grant is provided to 
the eligible project under the program. 
§ 308904. Guidelines and regulations 
The Secretary shall develop any guidelines and prescribe any 
regulations that the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry 
out this chapter. 
§ 308905. Authorization of appropriations 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter 
$50,000,000 for each fiscal year, to remain available until expended.
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Chapter 3091—Commemoration of Former 
Presidents 
Sec. 
309101.
Sites and structures that commemorate former Presidents. 
§ 309101. Sites and structures that commemorate former 
Presidents 
(a) SURVEY.—The Secretary may conduct a survey of sites that 
the Secretary considers exhibit qualities most appropriate for the 
commemoration of each former President. The survey may— 
(1) include sites associated with the deeds, leadership, or 
lifework of a former President; and 
(2) identify sites or structures historically unrelated to a 
former President but that may be suitable as a memorial to 
honor that President. 
(b) REPORTS.—The Secretary shall, from time to time, prepare 
and transmit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate reports on individual sites and structures 
identified in a survey under subsection (a), together with the Sec-
retary’s recommendation as to whether the site or structure is 
suitable for establishment as a national historic site or national 
memorial to commemorate a former President. Each report shall 
include pertinent information with respect to the need for acquisi-
tion of land and interests in land, the development of facilities, 
and the operation and maintenance of the site or structure and 
the estimated cost of the operation and maintenance. 
(c) ESTABLISHMENT AS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.—If during the 
6-month period following the transmittal of a report pursuant to 
subsection (b) neither Committee has by vote of a majority of 
its members disapproved a recommendation of the Secretary that 
a site or structure is suitable for establishment as a national 
historic site, the Secretary may by appropriate order establish the 
site or structure as a national historic site, including the land 
and interests in land identified in the report accompanying the 
recommendation of the Secretary. 
(d) ACQUISTION OF LAND AND INTERESTS IN LAND.—The Secretary 
may acquire the land and interests in land by donation, purchase 
with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any other Federal 
agency, or exchange. 
(e) EFFECT OF SECTION.—Nothing in this section shall be con-
strued as diminishing the authority of the Secretary under chapter 
3201 of this title or as authorizing the Secretary to establish any 
national memorial, creation of which is expressly reserved to Con-
gress. 
Subdivision 2—Administered Jointly With 
National Park Service 
Chapter 3111—Preserve America Program 
Sec. 
311101.
Definitions. 
311102.
Establishment.
H. R. 1068—154 
311103.
Designation of Preserve America Communities. 
311104.
Regulations. 
311105.
Authorization of appropriations. 
§ 311101. Definitions 
In this chapter: 
(1) COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Council’’ means the Advisory 
Council on Historic Preservation. 
(2) HERITAGE TOURISM.—The term ‘‘heritage tourism’’ means 
the conduct of activities to attract and accommodate visitors 
to a site or area based on the unique or special aspects of 
the history, landscape (including trail systems), and culture 
of the site or area. 
(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means the Preserve 
America Program established under section 311102(a). 
§ 311102. Establishment 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the Department of the 
Interior the Preserve America Program, under which the Secretary, 
in partnership with the Council, may provide competitive grants 
to States, local governments (including local governments in the 
process of applying for designation as Preserve America Commu-
nities under section 311103 of this title, Indian tribes, communities 
designated as Preserve America Communities under section 311103 
of this title, State historic preservation offices, and tribal historic 
preservation offices to support preservation efforts through heritage 
tourism, education, and historic preservation planning activities. 
(b) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The following projects shall be eligible for 
a grant under this chapter: 
(A) A project for the conduct of— 
(i) research on, and documentation of, the history 
of a community; and 
(ii) surveys of the historic resources of a community. 
(B) An education and interpretation project that conveys 
the history of a community or site. 
(C) A planning project (other than building rehabilitation) 
that advances economic development using heritage 
tourism and historic preservation. 
(D) A training project that provides opportunities for 
professional development in areas that would aid a commu-
nity in using and promoting its historic resources. 
(E) A project to support heritage tourism in a Preserve 
America Community designated under section 311103 of 
this title. 
(F) Other nonconstruction projects that identify or pro-
mote historic properties or provide for the education of 
the public about historic properties that are consistent 
with the purposes of this chapter. 
(2) LIMITATION.—In providing grants under this chapter, the 
Secretary shall provide only one grant to each eligible project 
selected for a grant. 
(c) PREFERENCE.—In providing grants under this chapter, the 
Secretary may give preference to projects that carry out the pur-
poses of both the program and the Save America’s Treasures Pro-
gram. 
(d) CONSULTATION AND NOTIFICATION.—
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(1) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall consult with the 
Council in preparing the list of projects to be provided grants 
for a fiscal year under the program. 
(2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 30 days before the date 
on which the Secretary provides grants for a fiscal year under 
the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
on Energy and Natural Resources and Committee on Appropria-
tions of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources 
and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representa-
tives a list of any eligible projects that are to be provided 
grants under the program for the fiscal year. 
(e) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The non-Federal share of the cost of car-
rying out a project provided a grant under this chapter shall 
be not less than 50 percent of the total cost of the project. 
(2) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal share 
required under paragraph (1) shall be in the form of— 
(A) cash; or 
(B) donated supplies and related services, the value of 
which shall be determined by the Secretary. 
(3) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall ensure that each 
applicant for a grant has the capacity to secure, and a feasible 
plan for securing, the non-Federal share for an eligible project 
required under paragraph (1) before a grant is provided to 
the eligible project under the program. 
§ 311103. Designation of Preserve America Communities 
(a) APPLICATION.—To be considered for designation as a Preserve 
America Community, a community, tribal area, or neighborhood 
shall submit to the Council an application containing such informa-
tion as the Council may require. 
(b) CRITERIA.—To be designated as a Preserve America Commu-
nity under the program, a community, tribal area, or neighborhood 
that submits an application under subsection (a) shall, as deter-
mined by the Council, in consultation with the Secretary, meet 
criteria required by the Council and, in addition, consider— 
(1) protection and celebration of the heritage of the commu-
nity, tribal area, or neighborhood; 
(2) use of the historic assets of the community, tribal area, 
or neighborhood for economic development and community 
revitalization; and 
(3) encouragement of people to experience and appreciate 
local historic resources through education and heritage tourism 
programs. 
(c) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED FOR HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES.—The Council shall establish an expe-
dited process for Preserve America Community designation for local 
governments previously certified for historic preservation activities 
under section 302502 of this title. 
(d) GUIDELINES.—The Council, in consultation with the Secretary, 
shall establish any guidelines that are necessary to carry out this 
section. 
§ 311104.
Regulations 
The Secretary shall develop any guidelines and issue any regula-
tions that the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out 
this chapter.
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§ 311105. Authorization of appropriations 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter 
$25,000,000 for each fiscal year, to remain available until expended. 
Subdivision 3—Administered by Other 
Than National Park Service 
Chapter 3121—National Trust for Historic 
Preservation in the United States 
Sec. 
312101.
Definitions. 
312102.
Establishment and purposes. 
312103.
Principal office. 
312104.
Board of trustees. 
312105.
Powers. 
312106.
Consultation with National Park System Advisory Board. 
§ 312101. Definitions 
In this chapter: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the board of trustees 
of the National Trust. 
(2) NATIONAL TRUST.—The term ‘‘National Trust’’ means the 
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States 
established under section 312102 of this title. 
§ 312102. Establishment and purposes 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—To further the policy enunciated in chapter 
3201 of this title, and to facilitate public participation in the 
preservation of sites, buildings, and objects of national significance 
or interest, there is established a charitable, educational, and non-
profit corporation to be known as the National Trust for Historic 
Preservation in the United States. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the National Trust shall be to— 
(1) receive donations of sites, buildings, and objects significant 
in American history and culture; 
(2) preserve and administer the sites, buildings, and objects 
for public benefit; 
(3) accept, hold, and administer gifts of money, securities, 
or other property of any character for the purpose of carrying 
out the preservation program; and 
(4) execute other functions vested in the National Trust by 
this chapter. 
§ 312103. Principal office 
The National Trust shall have its principal office in the District 
of Columbia and shall be deemed, for purposes of venue in civil 
actions, to be a resident of the District of Columbia. The National 
Trust may establish offices in other places as it may consider 
necessary or appropriate in the conduct of its business. 
§ 312104. Board of trustees 
(a) MEMBERSHIP.—The affairs of the National Trust shall be 
under the general direction of a board of trustees composed as 
follows: 
(1) The Attorney General, the Secretary, and the Director 
of the National Gallery of Art, ex officio.
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(2) Not fewer than 6 general trustees who shall be citizens 
of the United States. 
(b) DESIGNATION OF ANOTHER OFFICER.—The Attorney General 
and the Secretary, when it appears desirable in the interest of 
the conduct of the business of the Board and to such extent as 
they consider it advisable, may, by written notice to the National 
Trust, designate any officer of their respective departments to act 
for them in the discharge of their duties as a member of the 
Board. 
(c) GENERAL TRUSTEES.— 
(1) NUMBER AND SELECTION.—The number of general trustees 
shall be fixed by the Board and shall be chosen by the members 
of the National Trust from its members at any regular meeting 
of the National Trust. 
(2) TERM OF OFFICE.—The respective terms of office of the 
general trustees shall be as prescribed by the Board but in 
no case shall exceed a period of 5 years from the date of 
election. 
(3) SUCCESSOR.—A successor to a general trustee shall be 
chosen in the same manner and shall have a term expiring 
5 years from the date of the expiration of the term for which 
the predecessor was chosen, except that a successor chosen 
to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term 
shall be chosen only for the remainder of that term. 
(d) CHAIRMAN.—The chairman of the Board shall be elected by 
a majority vote of the members of the Board. 
(e) COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.—No compensation shall 
be paid to the members of the Board for their services as such 
members, but they shall be reimbursed for travel and actual 
expenses necessarily incurred by them in attending board meetings 
and performing other official duties on behalf of the National Trust 
at the direction of the Board. 
§ 312105. Powers 
(a) IN GENERAL.—To the extent necessary to enable it to carry 
out the functions vested in it by this chapter, the National Trust 
has the general powers described in this section. 
(b) SUCCESSION.—The National Trust has succession until dis-
solved by Act of Congress, in which event title to the property 
of the National Trust, both real and personal, shall, insofar as 
consistent with existing contractual obligations and subject to all 
other legally enforceable claims or demands by or against the 
National Trust, pass to and become vested in the United States. 
(c) SUE AND BE SUED.—The National Trust may sue and be 
sued in its corporate name. 
(d) CORPORATE SEAL.—The National Trust may adopt, alter, and 
use a corporate seal that shall be judicially noticed. 
(e) CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, AND REGULATIONS.—The National 
Trust may adopt a constitution and prescribe such bylaws and 
regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States 
or of any State, as it considers necessary for the administration 
of its functions under this chapter, including among other matters, 
bylaws and regulations governing visitation to historic properties, 
administration of corporate funds, and the organization and proce-
dure of the Board. 
(f) PERSONAL PROPERTY.—The National Trust may accept, hold, 
and administer gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other
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personal property of any character, absolutely or in trust, for the 
purposes for which the National 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 otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, 
encumber, convey, or otherwise dispose of, any real property, or 
any estate or interest in real property (except property within 
the exterior boundaries of a System unit), as may be necessary 
and proper in carrying into effect the purposes of the National 
Trust. 
(h) CONTRACTS
AND
COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS
RESPECTING 
PROTECTION, 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 protection, preservation, mainte-
nance, or operation of any historic site, building, object, or property 
used in connection with the site, building, object, or property for 
public use, regardless of whether the National Trust has acquired 
title to the property, or any interest in the property. 
(i) ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
AND EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS.—The 
National Trust may enter into contracts generally and execute 
all instruments necessary or appropriate to carry out its corporate 
purposes, including concession contracts, leases, or permits for the 
use of land, buildings, or other property considered desirable either 
to accommodate the public or to facilitate administration. 
(j) OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.—The National Trust may 
appoint 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. 
(k) LAWFUL ACTS.—The National Trust may generally do any 
and all lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses 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.
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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 ceme-
teries, monuments, and historic buildings associated with the for-
eign 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 Herit-
age Abroad. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall consist of 21 members 
appointed 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 
Commission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which 
the member’s predecessor was appointed. 
(3) MEMBER UNTIL SUCCESSOR APPOINTED.—A member may 
retain membership on the Commission until the member’s suc-
cessor has been appointed. 
(d) CHAIRMAN.—The President shall designate the Chairman of 
the Commission 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 deterioration or destruction;
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(2) encourage the preservation and protection of those ceme-
teries, monuments, and historic buildings by obtaining, in 
cooperation with the Secretary of State, assurances from foreign 
governments that the cemeteries, 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 ceme-
teries, monuments, and historic buildings. 
(b) POWERS.— 
(1) HOLD HEARINGS, REQUEST ATTENDANCE, TAKE TESTIMONY, 
AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE.—The Commission or any member it 
authorizes may, for the purposes of carrying out this chapter, 
hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, 
request such attendance, take such testimony, and receive such 
evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate. 
(2) APPOINT PERSONNEL AND FIX PAY.—The Commission may 
appoint such personnel (subject to the provisions of title 5 
governing appointments in the competitive service) and may 
fix the pay of such personnel (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 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 annual rate of basic pay then in effect under 
section 5376 of title 5. 
(4) DETAIL PERSONNEL TO COMMISISON.—On request of the 
Commission, the head of any Federal department or agency, 
including the Secretary of State, may detail, on a reimbursable 
basis, any of the personnel 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 Department 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 departments and agencies of the United States. 
(c) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Administrator of General 
Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis 
administrative support 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 administrative actions.
H. R. 1068—161 
Chapter 3125—Preservation of Historical 
and Archeological Data 
Sec. 
312501.
Definition. 
312502.
Threat of irreparable loss or destruction of significant scientific, pre-
historical, historical, 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 re-
spect to historic property. 
§ 312501. Definition 
In this chapter, the term ‘‘State’’ includes a State, the District 
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin 
Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 
§ 312502. Threat of irreparable loss or destruction of signifi-
cant 
scientific, 
prehistorical, 
historical, 
or 
archeological 
data 
by 
Federal 
construction 
projects 
(a) ACTIVITY OF FEDERAL AGENCY.— 
(1) NOTIFICATION OF SECRETARY.—When any Federal agency 
finds, or is notified, in writing, by an appropriate historical 
or archeological authority, that its activities in connection with 
any Federal construction project or federally licensed project, 
activity, or program may cause irreparable loss or destruction 
of significant scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archeological 
data, the agency shall notify the Secretary, in writing, and 
shall provide the Secretary with appropriate information con-
cerning the project, program, or activity. 
(2) RECOVERY, PROTECTION, AND PRESERVATION OF DATA.— 
The agency— 
(A) may request the Secretary to undertake the recovery, 
protection, and preservation of the data (including prelimi-
nary survey, or other investigation as needed, and analysis 
and publication of the reports resulting from the investiga-
tion); or 
(B) may, with funds appropriated for the project, pro-
gram, or activity, undertake those activities. 
(3) AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS.—Copies of reports of any inves-
tigations made pursuant to this section shall be submitted 
to the Secretary, who shall make them available to the public 
for inspection and review. 
(b) ACTIVITY
OF
PRIVATE
PERSON, ASSOCIATION, OR
PUBLIC 
ENTITY.— 
(1) RECOVERY BY SECRETARY.—When any Federal agency pro-
vides financial assistance by loan, grant, or otherwise to any 
private person, association, or public entity, the Secretary, if 
the Secretary determines that significant scientific, pre-
historical, historical, or archeological data might be irrevocably 
lost or destroyed, may, with funds appropriated expressly for 
this purpose—
H. R. 1068—162 
(A) conduct, with the consent of all persons, associations, 
or public entities having a legal interest in the property, 
a survey of the affected site; and 
(B) undertake the recovery, protection, and preservation 
of the data (including analysis and publication). 
(2) COMPENSATION.—The Secretary shall, unless otherwise 
agreed to in writing, compensate any person, association, or 
public entity damaged as a result of delays in construction 
or as a result of the temporary loss of the use of private 
or any nonfederally owned land. 
§ 312503. Survey and recovery by Secretary 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, on notification, in writing, by 
any Federal or State agency or appropriate historical or archeo-
logical authority that scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archeo-
logical data are being or may be irrevocably lost or destroyed 
by any Federal or federally assisted or licensed project, activity, 
or program, shall, if the Secretary determines that the data are 
significant and are being or may be irrevocably lost or destroyed 
and after reasonable notice to the agency responsible for funding 
or licensing the project, activity, or program— 
(1) conduct or cause to be conducted a survey and other 
investigation of the areas that are or may be affected; and 
(2) recover and preserve the data (including analysis and 
publication) that, in the opinion of the Secretary, are not being, 
but should be, recovered and preserved in the public interest. 
(b) WHEN SURVEY OR RECOVERY NOT REQUIRED.—No survey or 
recovery work shall be required pursuant to this section that, in 
the determination of the head of the responsible agency, would 
impede Federal or federally assisted or licensed projects or activities 
undertaken in connection with any emergency, including projects 
or activities undertaken in anticipation of, or as a result of, a 
natural disaster. 
(c) INITIATION OF SURVEY.—The Secretary shall initiate the survey 
or recovery effort within— 
(1) 60 days after notification pursuant to subsection (a); or 
(2) such time as may be agreed on with the head of the 
agency responsible for funding or licensing the project, activity, 
or program in all other cases. 
(d) COMPENSATION BY SECRETARY.—The Secretary shall, unless 
otherwise agreed to in writing, compensate any person, association, 
or public entity damaged as a result of delays in construction 
or as a result of the temporary loss of the use of private or nonfeder-
ally owned land. 
§ 312504. Progress reports by Secretary on surveys and work 
undertaken as result of surveys 
(a) PROGRESS REPORTS
TO FUNDING
OR LICENSING AGENCY.— 
The Secretary shall keep the agency responsible for funding or 
licensing the project notified at all times of the progress of any 
survey made under this chapter or of any work undertaken as 
a result of a survey, in order that there will be as little disruption 
or delay as possible in the carrying out of the functions of the 
agency. The survey and recovery programs shall terminate at a 
time agreed on by the Secretary and the head of the agency unless 
extended by agreement.