(1) section 12(b) of Public Law 91–383 (com-
monly known as the National Park Service General 
Authorities Act) (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)); and 
(2) other applicable laws. 
(b) COST SHARE.—The management plan shall in-
clude provisions that identify costs to be shared by the 
Federal Government, the State, and the city, and other 
public or private entities or individuals for necessary cap-
ital improvements to, and maintenance and operations of, 
the park. 
(c) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—On completion of 
the management plan, the Secretary shall submit the man-
agement plan to— 
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate; and 
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 
House of Representatives. 
SEC. 6. COLTSVILLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ADVI-
SORY COMMISSION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Com-
mission to be known as the Coltsville National Historical 
Park Advisory Commission. 
(b) DUTIES.—The duties of the Commission shall be 
to advise the Secretary in the development and implemen-
tation of the management plan. 
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(c) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) COMPOSITION.—The Commission shall be 
composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the 
Secretary, of whom— 
(A) 2 members shall be appointed after 
consideration of recommendations submitted by 
the Governor of the State; 
(B) 1 member shall be appointed after con-
sideration of recommendations submitted by the 
State Senate President; 
(C) 1 member shall be appointed after con-
sideration of recommendations submitted by the 
Speaker of the State House of Representatives; 
(D) 2 members shall be appointed after 
consideration of recommendations submitted by 
the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut; 
(E) 2 members shall be appointed after 
consideration of recommendations submitted by 
Connecticut’s 2 United States Senators; 
(F) 1 member shall be appointed after con-
sideration of recommendations submitted by 
Connecticut’s First Congressional District Rep-
resentative; 
(G) 2 members shall have experience with 
national parks and historic preservation; 
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(H) all appointments must have significant 
experience with and knowledge of the Coltsville 
Historic District; and 
(I) 1 member of the Commission must live 
in the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood with-
in the Coltsville Historic District. 
(2) INITIAL
APPOINTMENTS.—The Secretary 
shall appoint the initial members of the Commission 
not later than the earlier of— 
(A) the date that is 30 days after the date 
on which the Secretary has received all of the 
recommendations for appointments under para-
graph (1); or 
(B) the date that is 30 days after the park 
is established. 
(d) TERM; VACANCIES.— 
(1) TERM.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A member shall be ap-
pointed for a term of 3 years. 
(B) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be 
reappointed for not more than 1 additional 
term. 
(2) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Commission 
shall be filled in the same manner as the original ap-
pointment was made. 
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(e) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the 
call of— 
(1) the Chairperson; or 
(2) a majority of the members of the Commis-
sion. 
(f) QUORUM.—A majority of the Commission shall 
constitute a quorum. 
(g) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall select 
a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the 
members of the Commission. 
(2) VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The Vice Chairperson 
shall serve as Chairperson in the absence of the 
Chairperson. 
(3) TERM.—A member may serve as Chair-
person or Vice Chairperson for not more than 1 year 
in each office. 
(h) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— 
(1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Members of the Com-
mission shall serve without compensation. 
(B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the 
Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, in-
cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates 
authorized for an employee of an agency under 
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subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United 
States Code, while away from the home or reg-
ular place of business of the member in the per-
formance of the duties of the Commission. 
(2) STAFF.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
provide the Commission with any staff members 
and technical assistance that the Secretary, 
after consultation with the Commission, deter-
mines to be appropriate to enable the Commis-
sion to carry out the duties of the Commission. 
(B) DETAIL
OF
EMPLOYEES.—The Sec-
retary may accept the services of personnel de-
tailed from the State or any political subdivi-
sion of the State. 
(i) FACA NONAPPLICABILITY.—Section 14(b) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not 
apply to the Commission. 
(j) TERMINATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Unless extended under para-
graph (2), the Commission shall terminate on the 
date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(2) EXTENSION.—Eight years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commission shall make a 
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recommendation to the Secretary if a governing body 
of its nature is still necessary to oversee the creation 
and development of the park. If, based on a rec-
ommendation under this paragraph, the Secretary 
determines that the Commission is still necessary, 
the Secretary may extend the life of this Commission 
for a time not to exceed 10 years. 
Æ 
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