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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5139 
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme study to identify 
sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2008 
Ms. BERKLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme 
study to identify sites and resources to commemorate 
and interpret the Cold War. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. 
(1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Advi-
sory Committee’’ means the Cold War Advisory 
Committee established under section 3. 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
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(3) THEME STUDY.—The term ‘‘theme study’’ 
means the national historic landmark theme study 
conducted under section 2(a). 
SEC. 2. COLD WAR THEME STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a na-
tional historic landmark theme study to identify sites and 
resources in the United States that are significant to the 
Cold War. 
(b) RESOURCES.—In conducting the theme study, the 
Secretary shall consider— 
(1) the inventory of sites and resources associ-
ated with the Cold War completed by the Secretary 
of Defense under section 8120(b)(9) of the Depart-
ment of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public 
Law 101–511; 104 Stat. 1906); and 
(2) historical studies and research of Cold War 
sites and resources, including— 
(A) intercontinental ballistic missiles; 
(B) flight training centers; 
(C) manufacturing facilities; 
(D) communications and command centers 
(such as Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado); 
(E) defensive radar networks (such as the 
Distant Early Warning Line); 
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(F) nuclear weapons test sites (such as the 
Nevada test site); and 
(G) strategic and tactical aircraft. 
(c) CONTENTS.—The theme study shall include— 
(1) recommendations for commemorating and 
interpreting sites and resources identified by the 
theme study, including— 
(A) sites for which studies for potential in-
clusion in the National Park System should be 
authorized; 
(B) sites for which new national historic 
landmarks should be nominated; and 
(C) other appropriate designations; 
(2) recommendations for cooperative agree-
ments with— 
(A) State and local governments; 
(B) local historical organizations; and 
(C) other appropriate entities; and 
(3) an estimate of the amount required to carry 
out the recommendations under paragraphs (1) and 
(2). 
(d) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the theme study, 
the Secretary shall consult with— 
(1) the Secretary of the Air Force; 
(2) State and local officials; 
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(3) State historic preservation offices; and 
(4) other interested organizations and individ-
uals. 
(e) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, 
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural 
Resources of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate 
a report that describes the findings, conclusions, and rec-
ommendations of the theme study. 
SEC. 3. COLD WAR ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—As soon as practicable after 
funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Sec-
retary shall establish an advisory committee, to be known 
as the ‘‘Cold War Advisory Committee’’, to assist the Sec-
retary in carrying out this Act. 
(b) COMPOSITION.—The Advisory Committee shall be 
composed of 9 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, 
of whom— 
(1) 3 shall have expertise in Cold War history; 
(2) 2 shall have expertise in historic preserva-
tion; 
(3) 1 shall have expertise in the history of the 
United States; and 
(4) 3 shall represent the general public. 
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(c) CHAIRPERSON.—The Advisory Committee shall 
select a chairperson from among the members of the Advi-
sory Committee. 
(d) COMPENSATION.—A member of the Advisory 
Committee shall serve without compensation but may be 
reimbursed by the Secretary for expenses reasonably in-
curred in the performance of the duties of the Advisory 
Committee. 
(e) MEETINGS.—On at least 3 occasions, the Sec-
retary (or a designee) shall meet and consult with the Ad-
visory Committee on matters relating to the theme study. 
SEC. 4. INTERPRETIVE HANDBOOK ON THE COLD WAR. 
Not later than 4 years after the date on which funds 
are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary 
shall— 
(1) prepare and publish an interpretive hand-
book on the Cold War; and 
(2) disseminate information in the theme study 
by other appropriate means. 
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this Act $500,000. 
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