I 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5883 
To establish a commission to assist in commemoration of the sesquicentennial 
of the discovery of oil at Drake Well near Titusville, Pennsylvania, 
on August 27, 1859, and the resulting development of the American 
petroleum industry. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2006 
Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
FATTAH, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Ms. HART, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. 
WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania, Mr. SHU-
STER, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. MURTHA, Ms. SCHWARTZ of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. DENT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. 
MURPHY, and Mr. PLATTS) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Government Reform 
A BILL 
To establish a commission to assist in commemoration of 
the sesquicentennial of the discovery of oil at Drake 
Well near Titusville, Pennsylvania, on August 27, 1859, 
and the resulting development of the American petroleum 
industry. 
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 ‘‘Drake Well Sesqui-
centennial Commemoration Act’’. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds that— 
(1) August 27, 2009, is the 150th anniversary 
of the first successful commercially drilled oil well 
leading directly to the development of the petroleum 
industry; 
(2) the Drake Well near Titusville, Pennsyl-
vania, represents the start of the life-changing 
events that would not be possible without petroleum; 
from plastics to medicines, from kerosene to jet-fuel, 
from mascara to Vaseline, from the oils that lubri-
cate our machines to the asphalt we drive on, most 
aspects of our lives are impacted by the petroleum 
industry; 
(3) the refining of kerosene from petroleum 
dramatically changed the course of everyday life by 
providing an economical, safe, and widely available 
fuel to light up the night throughout the world; 
(4) the refining of gasoline from petroleum has 
dramatically changed the course of transportation, 
commerce, and warfare throughout the world; 
(5) the search for oil lead to concurrent devel-
opment and use of natural gas for engines, illumina-
tion, and heat; 
(6) the achievement by the Pennsylvania Rock 
Oil Company, the Seneca Oil Company, and ‘‘Colo-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
nel’’ Edwin L. Drake at Drake Well ignited a tri-
umph of American ingenuity, inventiveness, and dili-
gence in developing new technologies, new business 
models, and new industries which remains an inspi-
ration for all Americans; 
(7) the early petroleum industry’s ability to 
overcome failures and turn them into successes dra-
matically impacted our Nation and are deserving of 
being remembered and celebrated as great American 
achievements; 
(8) it is appropriate to remember and renew the 
legacy of the Drake Well at a time when the values 
of creativity, ingenuity, and the quest for the Amer-
ican dream demonstrated by the petroleum industry 
pioneers are critical to the foundation for the future 
of the Nation; and 
(9) as the Nation approaches the 150th anni-
versary of the Drake Well and the petroleum indus-
try, it is appropriate to celebrate and commemorate 
the sesquicentennial period through local, national, 
and international observances and activities. 
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established a commission to be known as the 
Drake Well Sesquicentennial Commission. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission 
shall be composed of 9 members, as follows: 
(1) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion or the designee of that Secretary. 
(2) The Secretary of Energy or the designee of 
that Secretary. 
(3) The Secretary of the Interior or the des-
ignee of that Secretary. 
(4) The Secretary of Education or the designee 
of that Secretary. 
(5) The chair of the Oil 150 Steering Com-
mittee of Pennsylvania or the designee of that chair. 
(6) The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Indus-
try & Tourism Vice President of Heritage Develop-
ment for the Oil Region National Heritage Area, or 
the designee of that Vice President. 
(7) The Executive Director of Pennsylvania 
Historical and Museum Commission or designee of 
that Executive Director. 
(8) As chosen by the other members of the 
Commission, the president or head of a United 
States petroleum society, foundation, or organization 
of national stature or prominence who is from a pe-
troleum producing State other than Pennsylvania. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(9) As chosen by the other members of the 
Commission, the president or head of a United 
States petroleum society, foundation, or organization 
of national stature or prominence who is from the 
State of Pennsylvania. 
(b) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the Commission 
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original 
designation was made. 
(c) COMPENSATION.— 
(1) PROHIBITION OF PAY.—Except as provided 
in paragraph (2), members of the Commission shall 
serve without pay or compensation. 
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The Commission may 
adopt a policy, only by unanimous vote, for members 
of the Commission and related advisory panels to re-
ceive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence. The policy may not exceed the levels es-
tablished under sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, 
United States Code. Members who are Federal em-
ployees shall not receive travel expenses if otherwise 
reimbursed by the Federal Government. 
(d) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commission 
shall constitute a quorum. 
(e) CHAIRPERSON.—The Commission shall select a 
Chairperson of the Commission by a vote of a majority 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
of the members designated under subsection (a). The 
Chairperson may be removed by a vote of a majority of 
the Commission’s members. 
(f) VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The Commission shall se-
lect a Vice-Chairperson of the Commission by a vote of 
a majority of the members designated under subsection 
(a). The Vice-Chairperson may be removed by a vote of 
a majority of the Commission’s members. 
(g) ORGANIZATION.—(1) Not later than 90 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall 
meet and select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. 
(2) Not later than 90 days after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Commission shall meet and select 
an Executive Director as described in section 7(a). 
SEC. 5. DUTIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— 
(1) represent the United States and take a 
leadership role with other nations in recognizing the 
importance of petroleum industry history in general 
and the Drake Well discovery in particular, and pro-
mote participation by the United States in such ac-
tivities; 
(2) encourage and promote national and inter-
national participation and sponsorships in com-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
memoration of the Drake Well sesquicentennial by 
persons and entities such as— 
(A) petrochemical manufacturing compa-
nies; 
(B) automotive manufacturing companies; 
(C) farm and construction equipment man-
ufacturing companies with products fueled by 
petroleum; 
(D) petroleum dependent military organi-
zations operating aerospace-related vehicles and 
diesel powered naval ship fleets and ground 
transport vehicles; 
(E) workers employed in petrochemical re-
lated industries; 
(F) workers employed in automotive manu-
facturing companies; 
(G) commercial aviation and trucking com-
panies; 
(H) gas-powered vehicle owners; 
(I) petroleum researchers, instructors, and 
enthusiasts; 
(J) elementary, secondary, and higher edu-
cational institutions; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(K) civil, patriotic, educational, sporting, 
arts, cultural, and historical organizations and 
technical societies; 
(L) automotive-related museums, societies, 
and enthusiasts; 
(M) petroleum-related museums; 
(N) State and local governments; and 
(O) publications and journals related to 
history, petroleum, automotive, transportation, 
and plastics and other petrochemicals; 
(3) plan and develop, in coordination with the 
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tour-
ism, the Oil 150 Steering Committee, and the Drake 
Well Museum, programs and activities that are ap-
propriate to commemorate the 150th anniversary of 
the Drake Well; 
(4) maintain, publish, and distribute a calendar 
or register of national and international programs 
and projects concerning, and provide a central clear-
inghouse for, information and coordination regard-
ing, dates, events, and places of historical and com-
memorative significance regarding petroleum history 
in general and the sesquicentennial of Drake Well in 
particular; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(5) provide national coordination for celebration 
dates to take place throughout the United States 
during the sesquicentennial period; 
(6) assist in conducting educational, civic, and 
commemorative activities relating to the Drake Well 
sesquicentennial throughout the United States, espe-
cially activities that occur in the State of Pennsyl-
vania and that highlight the activities of the early 
petroleum industry history, development, and indus-
try pioneers in the State; and 
(7) encourage the publication of popular and 
scholarly works related to the history of petroleum 
or the Drake Well sesquicentennial. 
(b) NONDUPLICATION
OF ACTIVITIES.—The Com-
mission shall attempt to plan and conduct its activities 
in such a manner that activities conducted pursuant to 
this Act enhance, but do not duplicate, traditional and es-
tablished activities of Pennsylvania’s Oil Region Alliance 
of Business, Industry & Tourism, the Oil 150 Steering 
Committee, the Drake Well Museum, the Pennsylvania 
History and Museum Commission, or any other organiza-
tion of national stature or prominence. 
SEC. 6. POWERS. 
(a) ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES.— 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Commission may ap-
point any advisory committee or task force from 
among the membership of the Advisory Board as es-
tablished in section 12. 
(2) FEDERAL
COOPERATION.—To ensure the 
overall success of the Commission’s efforts, the Com-
mission may call upon various Federal departments 
and agencies to assist in and give support to the 
programs of the Commission. The head of the Fed-
eral department or agency, where appropriate, shall 
furnish the information or assistance requested by 
the Commission, unless prohibited by law. 
(3) PROHIBITION OF PAY OTHER THAN TRAVEL 
EXPENSES.—Members of an advisory committee or 
task force authorized under paragraph (1) shall not 
receive pay, but may receive travel expenses pursu-
ant to the policy adopted by the Commission under 
section 4(c)(2). 
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action that the Commission is au-
thorized to take under this Act. 
(c) AUTHORITY TO PROCURE AND TO MAKE LEGAL 
AGREEMENTS.— 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other 
provision in this Act, only the Commission may pro-
cure supplies, services, and property, and make or 
enter into leases and other legal agreements, in 
order to carry out this Act. 
(2) RESTRICTION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—A contract, lease, or 
other legal agreement made or entered into by 
the Commission may not extend beyond the 
date of the termination of the Commission. 
(B) FEDERAL SUPPORT.—The Commission 
shall obtain property, equipment, and office 
space from the General Services Administration 
or the Smithsonian Institution, unless other of-
fice space, property, or equipment is less costly. 
(3) SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY POSSESSED BY 
COMMISSION AT TERMINATION.—Any supplies and 
property, except historically significant items and ex-
cess publications and merchandise, that are acquired 
by the Commission under this Act and remain in the 
possession of the Commission on the date of the ter-
mination of the Commission shall become the prop-
erty of the General Services Administration upon the 
date of termination. Excess publications and mer-
chandise shall become the property of the Oil Region 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00011
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism upon such 
date. 
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United 
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as any other Federal agency. 
SEC. 7. STAFF AND SUPPORT SERVICES. 
(a) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.—There shall be an Exec-
utive Director appointed by a majority vote of the Com-
mission and chosen from among detailees from the agen-
cies and organizations represented on the Commission. 
The Executive Director may be paid at a rate not to ex-
ceed the maximum rate of basic pay payable for the Senior 
Executive Service. 
(b) STAFF.—The Commission may appoint and fix 
the pay of any additional personnel that it considers ap-
propriate, except that an individual appointed under this 
subsection may not receive pay in excess of the maximum 
rate of basic pay payable for GS–14 of the General Sched-
ule. 
(c) INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE 
LAWS.—The Executive Director and staff of the Commis-
sion may be appointed without regard to the provisions 
of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in 
the competitive service, and may be paid without regard 
to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chap-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
ter 53 of such title, relating to classification and General 
Schedule pay rates, except as provided under subsections 
(a) and (b) of this section. 
(d) MERIT SYSTEM PRINCIPLES.—The appointment 
of the Executive Director or any personnel of the Commis-
sion under subsection (a) or (b) shall be made consistent 
with the merit system principles under section 2301 of 
title 5, United States Code. 
(e) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Upon request 
by the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of any 
Federal department or agency may detail, on either a non-
reimbursable or reimbursable basis, any of the personnel 
of the department or agency to the Commission to assist 
the Commission to carry out its duties under this Act. 
(f) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.— 
(1) REIMBURSABLE SERVICES.—The Secretary 
of the Smithsonian Institution may provide to the 
Commission on a reimbursable basis any administra-
tive support services that are necessary to enable the 
Commission to carry out this Act. 
(2) NONREIMBURSABLE
SERVICES.—The Sec-
retary of the Smithsonian Institution may provide 
administrative support services to the Commission 
on a nonreimbursable basis when, in the opinion of 
the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
value of such services is insignificant or not practical 
to determine. 
(g) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Commission 
may enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal 
agencies, State and local governments, and private inter-
ests and organizations that will contribute to public aware-
ness of and interest in the Drake Well sesquicentennial 
and toward furthering the goals and purposes of this Act. 
(h) PROGRAM SUPPORT.—The Commission may re-
ceive program support from the nonprofit sector. 
SEC. 8. CONTRIBUTIONS. 
(a) DONATIONS.—The Commission may accept dona-
tions of personal services and historic materials relating 
to the implementation of its responsibilities under the pro-
visions of this Act. 
(b) VOLUNTEER SERVICES.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Commission 
may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services 
as the Commission determines necessary. 
(c) REMAINING FUNDS.—Any funds (including funds 
received from licensing royalties) remaining with the Com-
mission on the date of the termination of the Commission 
may be used to ensure proper disposition, as specified in 
the final report required under section 10(b), of histori-
cally significant property which was donated to or ac-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00014
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
quired by the Commission. Any funds remaining after 
such disposition shall be transferred to the Oil Region Alli-
ance of Business, Industry & Tourism for deposit into the 
general fund of the Oil Region National Heritage Area 
to be used for continuation and development of projects 
emphasizing petroleum history or furthering capital en-
hancements to the Oil Region National Heritage Area his-
torical venues. 
SEC. 9. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NAME, LOGOS, EMBLEMS, 
SEALS, AND MARKS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may devise any 
logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or designating mark that 
is required to carry out its duties or that it determines 
is appropriate for use in connection with the commemora-
tion of the Drake Well sesquicentennial. 
(b) LICENSING.—The Commission shall have the sole 
and exclusive right to use, or to allow or refuse the use 
of, the name ‘‘Drake Well Sesquicentennial Commission’’ 
on any logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or designating 
mark that the Commission lawfully adopts. 
(c) EFFECT ON OTHER RIGHTS.—No provision of 
this section may be construed to conflict or interfere with 
established or vested rights. 
(d) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds from licensing royalties 
received pursuant to this section shall be used by the Com-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00015
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
mission to carry out the duties of the Commission speci-
fied by this Act. 
(e) LICENSING
RIGHTS.—All exclusive licensing 
rights, unless otherwise specified, shall be conveyed to the 
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism upon 
termination of the Commission. 
SEC. 10. REPORTS. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—In each fiscal year in which 
the Commission is in existence, the Commission shall pre-
pare and submit to Congress a report describing the ac-
tivities of the Commission during the fiscal year. Each an-
nual report shall also include— 
(1) recommendations regarding appropriate ac-
tivities to commemorate the Drake Well sesqui-
centennial, including— 
(A) the production, publication, and dis-
tribution of books, pamphlets, films, and other 
educational materials; 
(B) 
bibliographical 
and 
documentary 
projects and publications; 
(C) conferences, convocations, lectures, 
seminars, and other similar programs; 
(D) the development of exhibits for librar-
ies, museums, and other appropriate institu-
tions; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00016
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(E) ceremonies and celebrations commemo-
rating specific events that relate to the history 
of petroleum; 
(F) programs focusing on the history of 
petroleum and its benefits to the United States 
and humankind; and 
(G) competitions, commissions, and awards 
regarding historical, scholarly, artistic, literary, 
musical, and other works, programs, and 
projects related to the Drake Well sesquicenten-
nial; 
(2) recommendations to appropriate agencies or 
advisory bodies regarding the issuance of commemo-
rative coins, medals, and stamps by the United 
States relating to Drake Well, petroleum, or the 
Drake Well sesquicentennial; 
(3) recommendations for any legislation or ad-
ministrative action that the Commission determines 
to be appropriate regarding the commemoration of 
the Drake Well sesquicentennial; 
(4) an accounting of funds received and ex-
pended by the Commission in the fiscal year that the 
report concerns, including a detailed description of 
the source and amount of any funds donated to the 
Commission in the fiscal year; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00017
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(5) an accounting of any cooperative agree-
ments and contract agreements entered into by the 
Commission. 
(b) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 
2010, the Commission shall submit to the President and 
Congress a final report. The final report shall contain— 
(1) a summary of the activities of the Commis-
sion; 
(2) a final accounting of funds received and ex-
pended by the Commission; 
(3) any findings and conclusions of the Com-
mission; and 
(4) specific recommendations concerning the 
final disposition of any historically significant items 
acquired by the Commission, including items do-
nated to the Commission under section 8(a). 
SEC. 11. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) AUDIT.—The Comptroller General of the 
United States shall audit on an annual basis the fi-
nancial transactions of the Commission, including fi-
nancial transactions involving donated funds, in ac-
cordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 
(2) ACCESS.—In conducting an audit under 
this section, the Comptroller General— 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00018
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(A) shall have access to all books, ac-
counts, financial records, reports, files, and 
other papers, items, or property in use by the 
Commission, as necessary to facilitate the audit; 
and 
(B) shall be afforded full facilities for 
verifying the financial transactions of the Com-
mission, including access to any financial 
records or securities held for the Commission by 
depositories, fiscal agents, or custodians. 
(b) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than December 30, 
2010, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
submit to the President and to Congress a report detailing 
the results of any audit of the financial transactions of 
the Commission conducted by the Comptroller General. 
SEC. 12. ADVISORY BOARD. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Drake 
Well Sesquicentennial Federal Advisory Board. 
(b) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Board shall be 
composed of 20 members as follows: 
(A) The Secretary of the Interior or the 
designee of that Secretary. 
(B) The Secretary of Energy or the des-
ignee of that Secretary. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(C) The Librarian of Congress or the des-
ignee of that Librarian. 
(D) The Secretary of the Air Force or the 
designee of that Secretary. 
(E) The Secretary of the Navy or the des-
ignee of that Secretary. 
(F) The Secretary of Transportation or the 
designee of that Secretary. 
(G) The Secretary of Education or the des-
ignee of that Secretary. 
(H) Five citizens of the United States, ap-
pointed by the President, who— 
(i) are not officers or employees of 
any government (except membership on 
the Board shall not be construed to apply 
to the limitation under this clause); and 
(ii) shall be selected based on their ex-
perience in the fields of petroleum history, 
science, or education, or their ability to 
represent the entities enumerated under 
section 5(a)(2). 
(I) Four citizens of the United States, ap-
pointed by the majority leader of the Senate in 
consultation with the minority leader of the 
Senate. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(J) Four citizens of the United States, ap-
pointed by the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives in consultation with the minority 
leader of the House of Representatives. Of the 
individuals appointed under this subpara-
graph— 
(i) one shall be selected from among 
individuals recommended by the represent-
ative whose district encompasses the Drake 
Well Museum; and 
(ii) another one shall be selected from 
among individuals recommended by the 
representatives whose districts encompass 
any part of the Oil Region National Herit-
age Area. 
(c) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the Advisory Board 
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original 
designation was made. 
(d) MEETINGS.—Nine members of the Advisory 
Board shall constitute a quorum for a meeting. All meet-
ings shall be open to the public. 
(e) CHAIRPERSON.—The President shall designate 
one member appointed under subsection (b)(1) as chair-
person of the Advisory Board. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(f) MAILS.—The Advisory Board may use the United 
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as a Federal agency. 
(g) DUTIES.—The Advisory Board shall advise the 
Commission on matters related to this Act. 
(h) PROHIBITION OF COMPENSATION OTHER THAN 
TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members of the Advisory Board 
shall not receive pay, but may receive travel expenses pur-
suant to the policy adopted by the Commission under sec-
tion 4(c)(2). 
(i) TERMINATION.—The Advisory Board shall termi-
nate upon the termination of the Commission. 
SEC. 13. DEFINITIONS. 
For purposes of this Act: 
(1) The term ‘‘Advisory Board’’ means the 
Drake Well Sesquicentennial Federal Advisory 
Board established by section 12. 
(2) The term ‘‘Drake Well sesquicentennial’’ 
means the anniversary period, from August 1, 2008, 
to December 31, 2009, commemorating the 150-year 
history of the petroleum industry beginning with the 
Drake Well discovery of petroleum and highlighting 
the achievements of the petroleum pioneers in devel-
oping the technologies which have led to the develop-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00022
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
ment of the petroleum and natural gas industries as 
they are known today. 
(3) The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Drake 
Well Sesquicentennial Commission established by 
this Act. 
(4) The term ‘‘designee’’ means a person from 
the respective entity of each entity represented on 
the Commission or Advisory Board. 
(5) The term ‘‘Drake Well’’ means the first 
successful oil well drilled on Pennsylvania Rock Oil 
Company property by the Seneca Oil Company 
under the auspices of Col. Edwin L. Drake, that 
began production on August 27, 1859, in Venango 
County, Pennsylvania. 
SEC. 14. TERMINATION. 
The Commission shall terminate not later than 60 
days after the submission of the final report required by 
section 10(b) and shall transfer all report documents and 
supporting material to the National Archives or other ap-
propriate Federal entity. 
SEC. 15. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act $900,000 for fiscal year 
2007; $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; $1,000,000 for fis-
cal year 2009; and $700,000 for fiscal year 2010. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00023
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS
(b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—Financial assistance pro-
vided under this Act may not be used to pay more than 
50 percent of the total cost of activity carried out with 
that assistance. 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:52 Jul 26, 2006
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00024
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H5883.IH
H5883
hmoore on PROD1PC68 with HMBILLS