National Park Service Centennial Act

Bill: 114-hr-4680
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2016-03-03
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies

Aging

Appropriations

Commemorative events and holidays

Department of the Interior

Executive agency funding and structure

Federal officials

Government trust funds

Indian lands and resources rights

Infrastructure development

Land use and conservation

Outdoor recreation

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

User charges and fees
Latest action: action_date: 2016-12-16
text: Became Public Law No: 114-289.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-03-03
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>National Park Service Centennial Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund in the Treasury to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System (NPS) as it approaches its centennial in 2016. </p> <p><i>National Park Foundation Endowment Act</i></p> <p>The National Park Foundation shall establish the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. </p> <p>Interior shall undertake a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education.</p> <p>The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 is amended to increase from 25 to 30 the age limit for participants in the Public Lands Corps.</p>

action_date: 2016-05-19
action_desc: Reported to House amended, Part I
text: <p><b>National Park Service Centennial Act</b> </p> <p>TITLE I--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND</p> <p>(Sec. 101) This bill establishes the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund in the Treasury to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System.</p> <p>(Sec. 102) The Department of the Interior (for a federal land management agency) and the Department of Agriculture (for the Forest Service) shall make the National Parks and Federal Lands Pass available to any U.S. citizen or person residing in the United States who is 62 years of age or older for:</p> <ul> <li>a period of 12 months from the date of issuance at a cost of $20; and </li> <li> the lifetime of the passholder at a cost (currently $10) equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. </li> </ul> <p>Any amounts charged by the National Park Service (NPS) in excess of $10 for such age-discounted National Parks and Federal Lands Passes shall be deposited in the Challenge Fund. </p> <p>(Sec. 103) Interior shall develop for Congress a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund. </p> <p>(Sec. 104) Interior may transfer to the Challenge Fund any qualified donations the NPS receives. </p> <p>(Sec. 105) Interior shall provide, with the President's annual budget submission, a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. </p> <p>TITLE II--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT</p> <p><i>National Park Foundation Endowment Act</i></p> <p>(Sec. 202) The National Park Foundation shall establish a Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service consisting of any gifts, devises, or bequests. </p> <p>Interior shall impose in an NPS unit, and collect for deposit in the endowment, a fee in addition to the daily cost of lodging in unit facilities, but ensure that any such fee does not raise the aggregate amount of government fees to more than 5% of the base daily cost of lodging. </p> <p>Such additional fees may not be charged within a system unit for:</p> <ul> <li>system employees, including seasonal employees or employees of concessioners, housed in a national park because of their employment, or for their house guests; </li> <li>persons engaged in residential educational and interpretive programs who are lodged in national park facilities while participating in such programs; and </li> <li>lodging on private property within a system unit. </li> </ul> <p>The National Park Foundation shall use endowment funds for projects and activities approved by Interior that further the NPS mission and purposes. </p> <p>No funds received for the endowment shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. </p> <p>TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS</p> <p>(Sec. 301) Interior shall ensure that management of system units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. </p> <p>Interior may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they: </p> <ul> <li>adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the NPS; </li> <li>reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;</li> <li>demonstrate innovative approaches to management and incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and </li> <li>reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. </li> </ul> <p>Interior may: </p> <ul> <li>coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the NPS as part of a park's Long Range Interpretive Plan;</li> <li>support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training, and</li> <li>collaborate with other organizations to develop, promote, and make available educational opportunities related to resources of the system and programs. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 302) The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 is amended to: (1) increase from 25 to 30 the age limit for Public Lands Corps participants, and (2) extend from 120 days to 2 years the period during which noncompetitive hiring status may be given to a former corps participant.</p> <p>(Sec. 303) The bill increases funding for the Volunteers-In-Parks Program. </p> <p>TITLE IV--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES</p> <p>(Sec. 401) The Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Foundation shall be non-voting, ex officio members of the Foundation Board (currently, the Secretary and the Director are voting members). </p> <p>The Chairman of the board shall be elected by the board from among its members for a two-year term. (Currently, the Secretary shall be the Board Chairman and the Director shall be Board Secretary.)</p> <p>Activities of the National Park Foundation to solicit, accept, administer, and use any gifts, devises, or bequests for the benefit of, or in connection with, the NPS, shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that these activities are consistent with NPS programs and policies. </p> <p>(Sec. 402) The bill reauthorizes the National Park Foundation through FY2023.</p> <p>Amounts made available under such reauthorization shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use for 1-to-1 matching contributions to the foundation. </p> <p>No federal funds made available under such reauthorization shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. Nor shall the foundation place such funds into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. </p> <p>TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS</p> <p>(Sec. 501) The bill adds the General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers to the membership of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. </p> <p>After January 20, 2017, the council Chairman shall be appointed by the President (as under current law), serve at the President's will, serve full time, and be compensated at the rate for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates. </p> <p>The Chairman shall serve for a four-year term and may be reappointed once, for a total of up to eight years of service. The term of a Chairman shall start on January 20 after each general presidential election. </p> <p>The council Chairmen, before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with this bill, shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of council duties, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in their performance. </p>

action_date: 2016-12-10
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>National Park Service Centennial Act</b></p> <p>TITLE I--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND</p> <p>(Sec. 101) This bill establishes the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System. </p> <p>All amounts received from sales by the National Park Service (NPS) of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes that exceed $10 million shall be deposited into the Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available until expended. </p> <p>Funds collected and deposited into the Challenge Fund:</p> <ul> <li>shall be used for projects or programs approved by Interior to further the mission of the NPS and to enhance visitor experience in system units;</li> <li>may not be used for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands; and</li> <li>may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by nonfederal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the NPS for signature projects or programs. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall:</p> <ul> <li>develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund;</li> <li>submit such list to Congress; and</li> <li>prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical improvements to visitor services facilities, and trail maintenance. </li> </ul> <p>Interior may periodically add any signature project or program to the list and notify Congress of such addition.</p> <p> Interior shall provide, with the President's annual budget submission, a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. </p> <p>(Sec. 102) Interior (for a federal land management agency) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) (for the Forest Service) shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available to any U.S. citizen or person residing in the United States who is 62 years of age or older for:</p> <ul> <li>a period of 12 months from the date of issuance at a cost of $20; and </li> <li> the lifetime of the passholder at a cost (currently $10) equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. </li> </ul> <p>The bill requires Interior and USDA to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available for no additional cost, if the individual provides evidence that he or she has purchased a 12-month pass for each of the four previous years. </p> <p>TITLE II--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT</p> <p><i>National Park Foundation Endowment Act</i></p> <p>(Sec. 202) The National Park Foundation shall establish the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service as a special account.</p> <p>With respect to the endowment:</p> <ul> <li>$10 million shall be deposited into it from amounts received from the sales of Federal Recreational Lands Passes, and</li> <li>in addition to deposits otherwise authorized, it shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests provided to the National Park Foundation. </li> </ul> <p>Funds in the endowment shall be made available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by Interior that further the NPS mission and purposes. </p> <p>Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for such projects and activities.</p> <p>No federal funds received for the endowment may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. </p> <p>TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS</p> <p>(Sec. 301) Interior shall ensure that management of system units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. </p> <p>Interior may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they: </p> <ul> <li>adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the NPS; </li> <li>reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;</li> <li>demonstrate innovative approaches to management and incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and </li> <li>reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. </li> </ul> <p>Interior may: </p> <ul> <li>coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the NPS as part of a park's Long Range Interpretive Plan;</li> <li>support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and</li> <li>collaborate with other organizations to develop, promote, and make available educational opportunities related to resources of the system and programs. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 302) The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 is amended to: (1) increase from 25 to 30 the age limit for Public Lands Corps participants, and (2) extend from 120 days to 2 years the period during which noncompetitive hiring status may be given to a former corps participant.</p> <p>(Sec. 303) The bill increases funding for the Volunteers-In-Parks Program. </p> <p>TITLE IV--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES</p> <p>(Sec. 401) The Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Foundation shall be non-voting, ex officio members of the Foundation Board (currently, the Secretary and the Director are voting members). </p> <p>The Chairman of the board shall be elected by the board from among its members for a two-year term. (Currently, the Secretary shall be the Board Chairman and the Director shall be Board Secretary.)</p> <p>Activities of the National Park Foundation to solicit, accept, administer, and use any gifts, devises, or bequests for the benefit of, or in connection with, the NPS, shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that these activities are consistent with NPS programs and policies. </p> <p>(Sec. 402) The bill reauthorizes the National Park Foundation through FY2023.</p> <p>Amounts made available under such reauthorization:</p> <ul> <li>may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard as to when expenses are incurred, and </li> <li> shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions made to the Foundation. </li> </ul> <p>No funds made available under such reauthorization may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. Nor may the foundation deposit such funds into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. </p> <p>TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS</p> <p>(Sec. 501) The bill adds the General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers to the membership of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. </p> <p>After January 20, 2017, the council chairman shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, serve at the President's will, serve full time, and be compensated at the rate for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates. </p> <p>The chairman shall serve for a four-year term and may be reappointed once, for a total of up to eight years of service. The term of a chairman shall start on January 20 after each general presidential election. </p> <p>The council chairmen, before the first appointment of a chairman in accordance with this bill, shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of council duties, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in their performance. </p> <p>(Sec. 502) Interior may propose to amend the terms of an existing concessions contract to provide new and additional services where they are determined necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the system unit in which they are located and are highly consistent with the preservation and conservation of the unit's resources and values. These new and additional services shall not represent a material change to the required and authorized services as set forth in the applicable prospectus or contract.</p> <p>TITLE VI--TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS</p> <p>(Sec. 601) The bill adjusts the amounts of acreage for those lands within the Lava Beds National Monument in California known as the Black Lava and Schonchin Lava Flows.</p> <p>TITLE VII--VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY</p> <p>(Sec. 701) Interior may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in system units. </p> <p>The contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the system unit in which they are located, and that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the unit's resources and values.</p> <p>Such contracts may be awarded without regard to federal laws and regulations governing procurement by federal agencies, except for those related to federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), specified sections of the Davis-Bacon Act, and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable to the ANILCA and such sections of the Davis-Bacon Act.</p> <p>Interior may issue a commercial services contract under this section when the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors.</p> <p>No contract may be awarded under this section:</p> <ul> <li>for providing outfitter and guide services as described in specified federal law, or </li> <li>to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which Interior has granted a preferential right of renewal to an existing concessioner. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall award commercial services contracts through a competitive selection process.</p> <p>Before awarding a new contract, Interior shall publicly solicit proposals for such contract, and in connection with such solicitation, Interior shall prepare a request for proposals and publish a notice of its availability.</p> <p>A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this title shall be awarded for a term not exceeding 10 years.</p> <p>The bill states that a person or entity awarded a contract under this section shall not receive any leasehold surrender interest in capital improvements constructed under the terms of that contract.</p> <p>The bill establishes a revolving fund which shall be available to Interior for:</p> <ul> <li>expenses necessary for the management, improvement, enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial visitor services and facilities; and </li> <li>payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender interest. </li> </ul> <p>Funds collected by Interior pursuant to contracts awarded under this section shall be credited to the revolving fund.</p> <p>Interior is authorized to transfer to the revolving fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue generated in connection with the functions to be carried out under this section.</p> <p>Interior shall use amounts in the revolving fund to further this title's purposes. Nor may funds from such fund be used to decrease the availability of services and programs to the public.</p> <p>The bill states that the authority given to Interior under this section shall expire seven years after enactment of this section.</p> <p>TITLE VIII--NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT</p> <p><i>National Historic Preservation Amendments Act</i></p> <p>(Sec. 802) The bill extends the Historic Preservation Fund through FY2023. </p> <p> Interior may accept nominations by federal agencies for the inclusion of properties on the National Register of Historic Places only in accordance with the nomination requirements described by this bill.</p>

action_date: 2016-12-16
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p><b>National Park Service Centennial Act</b></p> <p>TITLE I--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND</p> <p>(Sec. 101) This bill establishes the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System. </p> <p>All amounts received from sales by the National Park Service (NPS) of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes that exceed $10 million shall be deposited into the Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available until expended. </p> <p>Funds collected and deposited into the Challenge Fund:</p> <ul> <li>shall be used for projects or programs approved by Interior to further the mission of the NPS and to enhance visitor experience in system units;</li> <li>may not be used for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands; and</li> <li>may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by nonfederal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the NPS for signature projects or programs. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall:</p> <ul> <li>develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund;</li> <li>submit such list to Congress; and</li> <li>prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical improvements to visitor services facilities, and trail maintenance. </li> </ul> <p>Interior may periodically add any signature project or program to the list and notify Congress of such addition.</p> <p> Interior shall provide, with the President's annual budget submission, a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. </p> <p>(Sec. 102) Interior (for a federal land management agency) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) (for the Forest Service) shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available to any U.S. citizen or person residing in the United States who is 62 years of age or older for:</p> <ul> <li>a period of 12 months from the date of issuance at a cost of $20; and </li> <li> the lifetime of the passholder at a cost (currently $10) equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. </li> </ul> <p>The bill requires Interior and USDA to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available for no additional cost, if the individual provides evidence that he or she has purchased a 12-month pass for each of the four previous years. </p> <p>TITLE II--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT</p> <p><i>National Park Foundation Endowment Act</i></p> <p>(Sec. 202) The National Park Foundation shall establish the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service as a special account.</p> <p>With respect to the endowment:</p> <ul> <li>$10 million shall be deposited into it from amounts received from the sales of Federal Recreational Lands Passes, and</li> <li>in addition to deposits otherwise authorized, it shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests provided to the National Park Foundation. </li> </ul> <p>Funds in the endowment shall be made available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by Interior that further the NPS mission and purposes. </p> <p>Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for such projects and activities.</p> <p>No federal funds received for the endowment may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. </p> <p>TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS</p> <p>(Sec. 301) Interior shall ensure that management of system units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. </p> <p>Interior may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they: </p> <ul> <li>adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the NPS; </li> <li>reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;</li> <li>demonstrate innovative approaches to management and incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and </li> <li>reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. </li> </ul> <p>Interior may: </p> <ul> <li>coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the NPS as part of a park's Long Range Interpretive Plan;</li> <li>support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and</li> <li>collaborate with other organizations to develop, promote, and make available educational opportunities related to resources of the system and programs. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 302) The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 is amended to: (1) increase from 25 to 30 the age limit for Public Lands Corps participants, and (2) extend from 120 days to 2 years the period during which noncompetitive hiring status may be given to a former corps participant.</p> <p>(Sec. 303) The bill increases funding for the Volunteers-In-Parks Program. </p> <p>TITLE IV--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES</p> <p>(Sec. 401) The Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Foundation shall be non-voting, ex officio members of the Foundation Board (currently, the Secretary and the Director are voting members). </p> <p>The Chairman of the board shall be elected by the board from among its members for a two-year term. (Currently, the Secretary shall be the Board Chairman and the Director shall be Board Secretary.)</p> <p>Activities of the National Park Foundation to solicit, accept, administer, and use any gifts, devises, or bequests for the benefit of, or in connection with, the NPS, shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that these activities are consistent with NPS programs and policies. </p> <p>(Sec. 402) The bill reauthorizes the National Park Foundation through FY2023.</p> <p>Amounts made available under such reauthorization:</p> <ul> <li>may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard as to when expenses are incurred, and </li> <li> shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions made to the Foundation. </li> </ul> <p>No funds made available under such reauthorization may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses. Nor may the foundation deposit such funds into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. </p> <p>TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS</p> <p>(Sec. 501) The bill adds the General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers to the membership of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. </p> <p>After January 20, 2017, the council chairman shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, serve at the President's will, serve full time, and be compensated at the rate for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates. </p> <p>The chairman shall serve for a four-year term and may be reappointed once, for a total of up to eight years of service. The term of a chairman shall start on January 20 after each general presidential election. </p> <p>The council chairmen, before the first appointment of a chairman in accordance with this bill, shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of council duties, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in their performance. </p> <p>(Sec. 502) Interior may propose to amend the terms of an existing concessions contract to provide new and additional services where they are determined necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the system unit in which they are located and are highly consistent with the preservation and conservation of the unit's resources and values. These new and additional services shall not represent a material change to the required and authorized services as set forth in the applicable prospectus or contract.</p> <p>TITLE VI--TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS</p> <p>(Sec. 601) The bill adjusts the amounts of acreage for those lands within the Lava Beds National Monument in California known as the Black Lava and Schonchin Lava Flows.</p> <p>TITLE VII--VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY</p> <p>(Sec. 701) Interior may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in system units. </p> <p>The contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the system unit in which they are located, and that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the unit's resources and values.</p> <p>Such contracts may be awarded without regard to federal laws and regulations governing procurement by federal agencies, except for those related to federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), specified sections of the Davis-Bacon Act, and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable to the ANILCA and such sections of the Davis-Bacon Act.</p> <p>Interior may issue a commercial services contract under this section when the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors.</p> <p>No contract may be awarded under this section:</p> <ul> <li>for providing outfitter and guide services as described in specified federal law, or </li> <li>to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which Interior has granted a preferential right of renewal to an existing concessioner. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall award commercial services contracts through a competitive selection process.</p> <p>Before awarding a new contract, Interior shall publicly solicit proposals for such contract, and in connection with such solicitation, Interior shall prepare a request for proposals and publish a notice of its availability.</p> <p>A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this title shall be awarded for a term not exceeding 10 years.</p> <p>The bill states that a person or entity awarded a contract under this section shall not receive any leasehold surrender interest in capital improvements constructed under the terms of that contract.</p> <p>The bill establishes a revolving fund which shall be available to Interior for:</p> <ul> <li>expenses necessary for the management, improvement, enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial visitor services and facilities; and </li> <li>payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender interest. </li> </ul> <p>Funds collected by Interior pursuant to contracts awarded under this section shall be credited to the revolving fund.</p> <p>Interior is authorized to transfer to the revolving fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue generated in connection with the functions to be carried out under this section.</p> <p>Interior shall use amounts in the revolving fund to further this title's purposes. Nor may funds from such fund be used to decrease the availability of services and programs to the public.</p> <p>The bill states that the authority given to Interior under this section shall expire seven years after enactment of this section.</p> <p>TITLE VIII--NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT</p> <p><i>National Historic Preservation Amendments Act</i></p> <p>(Sec. 802) The bill extends the Historic Preservation Fund through FY2023. </p> <p> Interior may accept nominations by federal agencies for the inclusion of properties on the National Register of Historic Places only in accordance with the nomination requirements described by this bill.</p>

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4680 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2016 Mr. Bishop of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Centennial Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Purpose. Sec. 3. Definitions. Title I—NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors. Sec. 103. Signature projects and programs. Sec. 104. Donations. Sec. 105. Summary to Congress. Title II—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. Title III—NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education. Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments. Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks. Title IV—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES Sec. 401. Board of directors. Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations. Title V—Miscellaneous Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act. Sec. 502. National Park Service concession management advisory board. 2. Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to establish a fund in the Treasury to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System as it approaches its centennial in 2016 and to prepare the parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and enjoyment. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Challenge fund The term Challenge Fund means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Park Service. (3) Endowment The term Endowment means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Signature project or program The term signature project or program means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and enjoyment. (6) Qualified donation The term qualified donation means a cash donation, or the binding pledge of a cash donation that is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit, to the National Park Service that the Director certifies shall be used for a signature project or program. I NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund (a) Establishment There is hereby established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund . The Challenge Fund shall consist of— (1) qualified donations that are transferred from the National Park Service donation account in accordance with section 104(a); and (2) hereafter, an amount equal to the qualified donations received under section 104(a), not to exceed amounts accumulated under section 102, including any carryover from previous fiscal years. (b) Availability All amounts transferred or appropriated to the Challenge Fund shall be available to the Secretary for signature projects and programs, without further appropriation, until expended. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 , Public Law 108–447 , division J, title VIII) is amended in section 805(b)(1)— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting (A) The Secretary ; (2) by striking , at a cost of $10.00, ; (3) by striking shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. and inserting the following: shall be available— (i) for a period of 12 months from the date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and (ii) for the lifetime of the passholder, at a cost equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass purchased under subsection (a). ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) Amounts in excess of $10 that are charged by the National Park Service for a pass under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be deposited in the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established under section 101(a) of the National Park Service Centennial Act. . 103. Signature projects and programs (a) List The Secretary shall— (1) develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund; and (2) submit the list developed under paragraph (1) (and updated under subsection (b)) to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (b) Updates The Secretary may, from time to time as the Secretary finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a). 104. Donations (a) Qualified donations The Secretary may transfer to the Challenge Fund any qualified donation received by the National Park Service. (b) Solicitation Nothing in this title shall be construed to expand the authority of the National Park Service and its employees to receive or solicit donations. 105. Summary to Congress The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President’s budget a summary of the status and funding of the signature projects and programs. II NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 201. Short title This title may be cited as the National Park Foundation Endowment Act . 202. Second century endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service . (1) Funds for the endowment (A) The Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (B) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (C) (i) The Secretary may, either directly or through a concessions contract, lease, or similar instrument, impose a fee in a System unit in addition to the daily cost of lodging in facilities in that System unit. Amounts collected under this clause shall be deposited into the Endowment. (ii) The Secretary shall ensure that a fee imposed under this subparagraph in a System unit does not raise the aggregate amount of fees imposed by local, State, and Federal governments to more than 5 percent of the base daily cost of lodging in facilities in that System unit. (iii) No fees may be charged under this subparagraph within a unit of the National Park System for— (I) employees of the National Park System, including seasonal employees or employees of concessioners, who live in housing provided in a national park due to their employment and house guests of such employees; (II) persons engaged in residential educational and interpretive programs who are lodged in national park facilities while participating in these programs; and (III) lodging on private property within a unit of the National Park System. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) Use of funds (A) The National Park Foundation shall use funds deposited in the Endowment for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code § 44–1631 et seq.), including section 44–1633 on expenditures. (C) No funds received for the Endowment shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (b) Summary Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary shall include— (1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment during the fiscal year; (2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment at the end of the fiscal year; and (3) a description of the sums and purposes of the expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. . III NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS 301. National Park Service interpretation and education Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: 1008 Education and Interpretation 100801. Purposes. 100802. Definitions. 100803. Interpretation and education authority. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement. 100805. Improved utilization of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education. 100801. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to more effectively achieve the mission of the Service by providing clear authority and direction for interpretation and education programs that are carried out by the Service under separate authorities; (2) to ensure that the public encounters a variety of interpretive and educational opportunities and services during their visits to our System units; (3) to recognize that the Service provides lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to interdisciplinary learning in traditional and non-traditional educational settings; and (4) to provide opportunities for all people to find relevance in the System and to strengthen public understanding of our natural and cultural heritage. 100802. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) Interpretation The term interpretation — (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and (B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. (2) Education The term education means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. (3) Related areas The term related areas means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. 100803. Interpretation and education authority The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— (1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; (2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; (3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and (4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. 100805. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education The Secretary may— (1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; (2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and (3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs. . 302. Public Land Corps amendments The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( Public Law 103–82 ; 16 U.S.C. 1721 ) is amended— (1) in section 203(10)(A), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; (2) in section 204(b), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; and (3) in section 207(c)(2), by striking 120 days and inserting 2 years . 303. Volunteers in the parks Section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking not more than $7,000,000 and inserting not more than 10,000,000 . IV NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES 401. Board of directors Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 101112— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Membership The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than 6 private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be members of the Board, ex officio. ; and (B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Chairman The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a two-year term. ; and (2) in section 101113(a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Coordination with service Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service. . 402. Authorization of appropriations (a) Authorization of appropriations Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121 the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Requirement of advance payment The amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation in an advance payment of the entire amount on October 1 of the fiscal year, or as soon as practicable thereafter. (c) Use of appropriated funds Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use for matching, on a 1-to-1 basis, contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation. (d) Prohibition use for administrative expenses No Federal funds made available under subsection (a) shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (e) Prohibition use for investment The National Park Foundation shall not place Federal funds made available under subsection (a) into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations. . V Miscellaneous 501. National Historic Preservation Act (a) Additional member Section 304101(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) the General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers; . (b) Full-Time chairman Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) (1) After January 1, 2016, the Chairman shall— (A) be appointed by the President; (B) serve full time; and (C) be compensated at the rate provided for Level III of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates ( 5 U.S.C. 5314 ). (2) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the Council. ; and (3) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by striking may act in place and inserting shall perform the functions . (c) Conforming changes (1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking , (7) and (8) and inserting and (7) through (9) ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking under paragraphs (1) and (9) to (11) and inserting under paragraphs (10) through (12) ; and (ii) by striking An appointed member may not serve more than 2 terms and inserting An appointed member, other than the Chairman of the Council, may not serve more than 2 terms ; (C) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by striking paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10) and inserting paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11). ; and (D) in subsection (g) (as redesignated), by striking Twelve members and inserting Thirteen members . (2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided in subsection (e) of section 304101. . (3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking report directly to the Council and inserting report directly to the Chairman ; and (B) by striking duties as the Council may prescribe and inserting duties as the Chairman may prescribe . (4) Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. . (d) Clarification Section 7302(d) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 16 U.S.C. 469n(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking Council in each place it appears and inserting Chairman of the Council ; and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking Council and inserting Chairman of the Council . 502. National Park Service concession management advisory board Section 101919(e) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2009 and inserting 2019 .

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 446 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4680 [Report No. 114–576, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2016 Mr. Bishop of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned May 19, 2016 Additional sponsor: Mr. Smith of Texas May 19, 2016 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic May 19, 2016 The Committees on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 3, 2016 A BILL To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Centennial Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Purpose. Sec. 3. Definitions. Title I—NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors. Sec. 103. Signature projects and programs. Sec. 104. Donations. Sec. 105. Summary to Congress. Title II—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Second century endowment for the National Park Service. Title III—NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education. Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments. Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks. Title IV—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES Sec. 401. Board of directors. Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations. Title V—Miscellaneous Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act. 2. Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to establish a fund in the Treasury to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park System as it approaches its centennial in 2016 and to prepare the parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and enjoyment. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Challenge fund The term Challenge Fund means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Park Service. (3) Endowment The term Endowment means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Signature project or program The term signature project or program means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and enjoyment. (6) Qualified donation The term qualified donation means a cash donation, or the binding pledge of a cash donation that is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit, to the National Park Service that the Director certifies shall be used for a signature project or program. I NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund (a) Establishment There is hereby established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund . The Challenge Fund shall consist of— (1) qualified donations that are transferred from the National Park Service donation account in accordance with section 104(a); and (2) hereafter, an amount equal to the qualified donations received under section 104(a), not to exceed amounts accumulated under section 102, including any carryover from previous fiscal years. (b) Availability All amounts transferred or appropriated to the Challenge Fund shall be available to the Secretary for signature projects and programs, without further appropriation, until expended. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 , Public Law 108–447 , division J, title VIII) is amended in section 805(b)(1)— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting (A) The Secretary ; (2) by striking , at a cost of $10.00, ; (3) by striking shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. and inserting the following: shall be available— (i) for a period of 12 months from the date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and (ii) for the lifetime of the passholder, at a cost equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass purchased under subsection (a). ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) Amounts in excess of $10 that are charged by the National Park Service for a pass under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be deposited in the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established under section 101(a) of the National Park Service Centennial Act. . 103. Signature projects and programs (a) List The Secretary shall— (1) develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund; and (2) submit the list developed under paragraph (1) (and updated under subsection (b)) to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (b) Updates The Secretary may, from time to time as the Secretary finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a). 104. Donations (a) Qualified donations The Secretary may transfer to the Challenge Fund any qualified donation received by the National Park Service. (b) Solicitation Nothing in this title shall be construed to expand the authority of the National Park Service and its employees to receive or solicit donations. 105. Summary to Congress The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President’s budget a summary of the status and funding of the signature projects and programs. II NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 201. Short title This title may be cited as the National Park Foundation Endowment Act . 202. Second century endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service . (1) Funds for the endowment (A) The Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (B) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (C) (i) The Secretary shall, either directly or through a concessions contract, lease, or similar instrument, impose a fee in a System unit in addition to the daily cost of lodging in facilities in that System unit. Amounts collected under this clause shall be deposited into the Endowment. (ii) The Secretary shall ensure that a fee imposed under this subparagraph in a System unit does not raise the aggregate amount of fees imposed by local, State, and Federal governments to more than 5 percent of the base daily cost of lodging in facilities in that System unit. (iii) No fees may be charged under this subparagraph within a unit of the National Park System for— (I) employees of the National Park System, including seasonal employees or employees of concessioners, who live in housing provided in a national park due to their employment and house guests of such employees; (II) persons engaged in residential educational and interpretive programs who are lodged in national park facilities while participating in these programs; and (III) lodging on private property within a unit of the National Park System. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) Use of funds (A) The National Park Foundation shall use funds deposited in the Endowment for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code § 44–1631 et seq.), including section 44–1633 on expenditures. (C) No funds received for the Endowment shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (b) Summary Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary shall include— (1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment during the fiscal year; (2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment at the end of the fiscal year; and (3) a description of the sums and purposes of the expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. . III NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS 301. National Park Service interpretation and education (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: 1008 Education and Interpretation Sec. 100801. Purposes. 100802. Definitions. 100803. Interpretation and education authority. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement. 100805. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education. 100801. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to more effectively achieve the mission of the Service by providing clear authority and direction for interpretation and education programs that are carried out by the Service under separate authorities; (2) to ensure that the public encounters a variety of interpretive and educational opportunities and services during their visits to our System units; (3) to recognize that the Service provides lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to interdisciplinary learning in traditional and non-traditional educational settings; and (4) to provide opportunities for all people to find relevance in the System and to strengthen public understanding of our natural and cultural heritage. 100802. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) Interpretation The term interpretation — (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and (B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. (2) Education The term education means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. (3) Related areas The term related areas means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. 100803. Interpretation and education authority The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— (1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; (2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; (3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and (4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. 100805. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education The Secretary may— (1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; (2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and (3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of chapters at the beginning of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the following new item: 1008. Education and Interpretation 100801 . 302. Public Land Corps amendments The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( Public Law 103–82 ; 16 U.S.C. 1721 ) is amended— (1) in section 203(10)(A), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; (2) in section 204(b), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; and (3) in section 207(c)(2), by striking 120 days and inserting 2 years . 303. Volunteers in the parks Section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking not more than $7,000,000 and inserting not more than $10,000,000 . IV NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES 401. Board of directors Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 101112— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Membership The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than 6 private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio. ; and (B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Chairman The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a two-year term. ; and (2) in section 101113(a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Coordination with service Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service. . 402. Authorization of appropriations (a) Authorization of appropriations Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121 the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Requirement of advance payment The amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation in an advance payment of the entire amount on October 1 of the fiscal year, or as soon as practicable thereafter. (c) Use of appropriated funds Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use for matching, on a 1-to-1 basis, contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation. (d) Prohibition use for administrative expenses No Federal funds made available under subsection (a) shall be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (e) Prohibition use for investment The National Park Foundation shall not place Federal funds made available under subsection (a) into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations. . V Miscellaneous 501. National Historic Preservation Act (a) Additional member Section 304101(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) The General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. . (b) Full-Time chairman Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Chairman (1) After January 20, 2017, the Chairman shall— (A) be appointed by the President; (B) serve at the will of the President; (C) serve full time; and (D) be compensated at the rate provided for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates ( 5 U.S.C. 5316 ). (2) The Chairman shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed once, for a total of not more than 8 years of service as Chairman, except that a Chairman whose appointment has expired under this paragraph shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed. The term of a Chairman shall start (regardless of actual appointment date) on January 20 after each general Presidential election. The first Chairman appointed after the date of enactment of this paragraph shall have a first term commencing on January 20, 2017, and ending on January 19, 2021. (3) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the Council. ; and (3) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by striking may act in place and inserting shall perform the functions . (c) Conforming changes (1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking , (7), and (8) and inserting and (7) through (9) ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking under paragraphs (1) and (9) to (11) and inserting under paragraphs (10) through (12) ; and (ii) by striking An appointed member may not serve more than 2 terms and inserting An appointed member, other than the Chairman of the Council, may not serve more than 2 terms ; (C) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by striking paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10) and inserting paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11) ; and (D) in subsection (g) (as redesignated), by striking Twelve members and inserting Thirteen members . (2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided in subsection (e) of section 304101. . (3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking report directly to the Council and inserting report directly to the Chairman ; and (B) by striking duties as the Council may prescribe and inserting duties as the Chairman may prescribe . (4) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. . (d) Clarification Subsection (b) and subsection (d) of section 311103 of title 54, United States Code, are amended by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Chairman of the Council .

May 19, 2016 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment May 19, 2016 The Committees on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4680 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Centennial Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Title I—NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors. Title II—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. Title III—NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education. Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments. Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks. Title IV—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES Sec. 401. Board of directors. Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. Title V—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act. Sec. 502. Award of concession contracts. Title VI—TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS Sec. 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws. Title VII—VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY Sec. 701. Visitor experience improvements authority. Title VIII—NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT Sec. 801. Short title. Sec. 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Challenge fund The term Challenge Fund means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Park Service. (3) Endowment The term Endowment means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Signature project or program The term signature project or program means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and visitor enjoyment. I NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035 National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501. Establishment. 103502. Signature projects and programs. 103503. Summary to Congress. 103501. Establishment (a) In general There is established in the Treasury an account to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. (b) Deposits All amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that are in excess of $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available to the Secretary until expended. (c) Use of funds Funds collected and deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund— (1) shall be used for projects or programs approved by the Secretary to further the mission of the Service and to enhance the visitor experience in System units; (2) may not be used to acquire lands or interest in lands; and (3) may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by non-Federal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the Service for signature projects or programs. (d) Limitation on source of funds for matching Amounts derived from the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service shall not be treated as non-Federal donations for purposes of subsection (c)(3). 103502. Signature projects and programs (a) List The Secretary shall— (1) develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund; (2) submit the list developed pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources in the United States Senate, and to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources in the House of Representatives; and (3) prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical improvements to visitor services facilities and trail maintenance. (b) Updates The Secretary may, from time to time, as the Secretary finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a). 103503. Summary to Congress The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President’s annual budget a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501 . 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 , Public Law 108–447 , division J, title VIII) is amended in section 805(b)(1)— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting: (A) The Secretary ; (2) by striking , at a cost of $10.00, ; (3) by striking shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. and inserting the following: shall be available— (i) for a period of 12 months from the date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and (ii) for the lifetime of the passholder, at a cost equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass purchased under subsection (a). ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) The Secretary shall issue a pass under subparagraph (A)(ii), for no additional cost, to any individual who provides evidence, under policies and guidelines determined by the Secretary, that the individual has purchased a pass under subparagraph (A)(i) for each of the 4 years prior to being issued a pass under this subparagraph. . II NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 201. Short title This title may be cited as the National Park Foundation Endowment Act . 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service . (1) Funds for the endowment The following shall apply to the Endowment: (A) From amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act, $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the Endowment. (B) In addition to deposits otherwise authorized, the Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (C) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) Use of funds (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds in the Endowment shall be available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment under paragraph (1)(A), and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (C) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code § 44–1631 et seq.), including section 44–1633 on expenditures. (D) No Federal funds received for the Endowment may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (b) Summary Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary shall include— (1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment during the fiscal year; (2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment at the end of the fiscal year; and (3) a description of the sums and purposes of the expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. . III NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS 301. National Park Service interpretation and education (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: 1008 Education and Interpretation 100801. Definitions. 100802. Interpretation and education authority. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education. 100801. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) Interpretation The term interpretation — (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and (B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. (2) Education The term education means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. (3) Related areas The term related areas means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. 100802. Interpretation and education authority The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— (1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; (2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; (3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and (4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education The Secretary may— (1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; (2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and (3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of chapters at the beginning of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the following new item: 1008. Education and Interpretation 100801 . 302. Public Land Corps amendments The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( Public Law 91–378 , as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 203(10)(A) ( 16 U.S.C. 1722(10)(A) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; (2) in section 204(b) ( 16 U.S.C. 1723(b) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; and (3) in section 207(c)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 1726(c)(2) ), by striking 120 days and inserting 2 years . 303. Volunteers in the parks Subject to the availability of appropriations, section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking not more than $7,000,000 and inserting not more than $9,000,000 . IV NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES 401. Board of directors Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 101112— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Membership The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than six private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio. ; and (B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Chairman The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term. ; and (2) in section 101113(a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Coordination with service Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service. . 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations; use of funds Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121 the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Use of funds Funds made available under subsection (a)— (1) may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are incurred; (2) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation; (3) may not be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses; and (4) may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. . V MISCELLANEOUS 501. National Historic Preservation Act (a) Additional member Section 304101(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) The General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. . (b) Full-Time chairman Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Chairman (1) After January 20, 2017, the Chairman shall— (A) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) serve at the will of the President; (C) serve full time; and (D) be compensated at the rate provided for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates under section 5316 of title 5. (2) The Chairman shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed once, for a total of not more than 8 years of service as Chairman, except that a Chairman whose appointment has expired under this paragraph shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed. The term of a Chairman shall start (regardless of actual appointment date) on January 20 after each general Presidential election. The first Chairman appointed after the date of enactment of this paragraph shall have a first term commencing on January 20, 2017, and ending on January 19, 2021. (3) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the Council. ; and (3) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking may act in place and inserting shall perform the functions . (c) Conforming changes (1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking , (7), and (8) and inserting and (7) through (9) ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking under paragraphs (1) and (9) to (11) and inserting under paragraphs (10) through (12) ; and (ii) by striking An appointed member may not serve more than 2 terms. and inserting An appointed member, other than the Chairman of the Council, may not serve more than 2 terms. ; (C) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10) and inserting paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11) ; and (D) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking Twelve members and inserting Thirteen members . (2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided in subsection (e) of section 304101. . (3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking report directly to the Council and inserting report directly to the Chairman ; and (B) by striking duties as the Council may prescribe and inserting duties as the Chairman may prescribe . (4) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. . (d) Clarification Subsection (b) and subsection (d) of section 311103 of title 54, United States Code, are amended by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Chairman of the Council . 502. Award of concession contracts Section 101913(9) of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (9) New or additional services The Secretary may propose to amend the applicable terms of an existing concessions contract to provide new and additional services where the Secretary determines the services are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the National Park System in which they are located and are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. Such new and additional services shall not represent a material change to the required and authorized services as set forth in the applicable prospectus or contract. . VI TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws (a) Apostle islands national lakeshore Section 3030 of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3766) is amended in the section heading by striking National Seashore. and inserting National Lakeshore. . (b) Baltimore national heritage area Title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended— (1) in sections 8005(b)(3) and 8005(b)(4) by striking Baltimore Heritage Area Association and inserting Baltimore City Heritage Area Association ; and (2) in section 8005(i) by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (c) Cumberland island national seashore Section 6(b) of the Act entitled An Act to establish the Cumberland Island National Seashore in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 92–536 ; 16 U.S.C. 459i–5 ) is amended by striking physiographic conditions not prevailing and inserting physiographic conditions now prevailing . (d) Harriet Tubman national historical park, new york Section 3036(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking section 2(b)(1) and inserting section 3035 . (e) Harriet Tubman underground railroad national historical park, maryland Section 3035(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3778) is amended by striking section 3(b)(1)(A) and inserting section 3036 . (f) Historic preservation standards and guidelines Section 306131(a)(3) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking Office of Management and Budget and inserting Office of Personnel Management . (g) Lava beds national monument The first section of the Act of October 13, 1972 ( Public Law 92–493 ; 86 Stat. 811) is amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking That, in and inserting Section 1. In ; and (2) by striking ten thousand acres and all that follows through the remainder of the sentence and inserting 10,431 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map entitled Lava Beds National Monument, Proposed Wilderness Boundary Adjustment , numbered 147/80,015, and dated September 2005, and those lands within the area generally known as the Schonchin Lava Flow comprising about 18,029 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map, are designated as wilderness. . (h) Muscle shoals national heritage area Section 8009(j) of title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (i) Paterson great falls national historical park Section 3037(a)(1)(c) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014 and insert numbered T03/120,155A, and dated August 2015 . (j) Snake river headwaters Section 5002(c)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1148, 1149) is amended by striking paragraph (205) of section 3(a) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (206) of section 3(a) . (k) Taunton river Section 5003(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1152, 1153) is amended by striking section 3(a)(206) each place it appears and inserting section 3(a)(207) . (l) World War I Centennial Commission Act Section 4(e)(3)(c) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act ( Public Law 112–272 ; 126 Stat. 2449) is amended by striking National Parks Service. and inserting National Park Service. . VII VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY 701. Visitor experience improvements authority Chapter 1019 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: III Commercial Services Authorization 101931. Contract authority. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts. 101934. Capital improvements. 101935. Financial management. 101936. Regulations. 101937. Savings provision. 101938. Sunset. 101931. Contract authority (a) General authority Notwithstanding subchapter II, the Secretary may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in System units. The commercial services contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the System in which they are located, and, that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. (b) Additional authority Contracts may be awarded under subsection (a) without regard to Federal laws and regulations governing procurement by Federal agencies, with the exception of laws and regulations related to Federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act ), and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable thereto. (c) Use of commercial services contracts (1) In general The Secretary may issue a commercial services contract under this subchapter when the Secretary determines that the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors. (2) Exceptions No contracts may be awarded under this subchapter— (A) for the provision of outfitter and guide services described in section 101913(8); or (B) to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which the Secretary has granted to an existing concessioner a preferential right of renewal as defined in sections 101911 and 101913. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts (a) Competitive selection process Except as provided in subsection (c), commercial services contracts shall be awarded by the Secretary through a competitive selection process. (b) Solicitation of proposals Before awarding a new commercial services contract, the Secretary shall publicly solicit proposals for the contract, except as provided in subsection (c). In connection with such solicitation, the Secretary shall prepare a request for proposals and shall publish notice of its availability. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this title shall be awarded for a term not to exceed 10 years. 101934. Capital improvements A person or entity awarded a contract under this subchapter shall receive no leasehold surrender interest, as defined in section 101915, in capital improvements constructed under the terms of the contract. 101935. Financial management (a) Revolving fund There is established a revolving fund that shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation for— (1) expenses necessary for the management, improvement, enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial visitor services and facilities; and (2) payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender interest. (b) Collection of funds (1) Funds collected by the Secretary pursuant to the contracts awarded under this subchapter shall be credited to the revolving fund. (2) The Secretary is authorized to transfer to the revolving fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue in connection with the functions to be carried out under this subchapter. (c) Use of funds Amounts in the revolving fund shall be used by the Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of this title. No funds from this account may be used to decrease the availability of services and programs to the public. 101936. Regulations As soon as practicable after the effective date of this subchapter, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations appropriate for its implementation. 101937. Savings provision Nothing in this subchapter shall modify the terms or conditions of any concessions contracts awarded under subchapter II or the ability of the National Park Service to enter into concessions contracts under the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 (title IV of Public Law 105–391 ) including the use of leaseholder surrender interest. 101938. Sunset The authority given to the Secretary under this subchapter shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter. . VIII NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT 801. Short title This title may be cited as the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act . 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund (a) In general Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2023 . (b) Federal nominations Section 302104 of such title is amended— (1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d) ; (2) by inserting after subsection (b), the following new subsection: (c) Nomination by Federal agency Subject to the requirements of section 302107 of this title, the regulations promulgated under section 302103 of this title, and appeal under subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary may accept a nomination directly by a Federal agency for inclusion of property on the National Register only if— (1) completed nominations are sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer for review and comment regarding the adequacy of the nomination, the significance of the property and its eligibility for the National Register; (2) within 45 days of receiving the completed nomination, the State Historic Preservation Officer has made a recommendation regarding the nomination to the Federal Preservation Officer, except that failure to meet this deadline shall constitute a recommendation to not support the nomination; (3) the chief elected officials of the county (or equivalent governmental unit) and municipal political jurisdiction in which the property is located are notified and given 45 days in which to comment; (4) the Federal Preservation Officer forwards it to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places after determining that all procedural requirements have been met, including those in paragraphs (1) through (3) above; the nomination is adequately documented; the nomination is technically and professionally correct and sufficient; and may include an opinion as to whether the property meets the National Register criteria for evaluation; (5) notice is provided in the Federal Register that the nominated property is being considered for listing on the National Register that includes any comments and the recommendation of the State Historic Preservation Officer and a declaration whether the State Historic Preservation Officer has responded within the 45 day-period of review provided in paragraph (2); and (6) the Secretary addresses in the Federal Register any comments from the State Historic Preservation Officer that do not support the nomination of the property on the National Register before the property is included in the National Register. ; and (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d). (c) Technical amendments (1) Section 303102 of such title is amended by striking Contents in the heading thereof and inserting Funding . (2) The table of sections for chapter 3031 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 303102 and inserting the following new item: 303102. Funding. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 4680 AN ACT To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Centennial Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Title I—NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors. Title II—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. Title III—NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education. Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments. Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks. Title IV—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES Sec. 401. Board of directors. Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. Title V—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act. Sec. 502. Award of concession contracts. Title VI—TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS Sec. 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws. Title VII—VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY Sec. 701. Visitor experience improvements authority. Title VIII—NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT Sec. 801. Short title. Sec. 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Challenge fund The term Challenge Fund means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Park Service. (3) Endowment The term Endowment means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Signature project or program The term signature project or program means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and visitor enjoyment. I NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035 National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501. Establishment. 103502. Signature projects and programs. 103503. Summary to Congress. 103501. Establishment (a) In general There is established in the Treasury an account to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. (b) Deposits All amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that are in excess of $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available to the Secretary until expended. (c) Use of funds Funds collected and deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund— (1) shall be used for projects or programs approved by the Secretary to further the mission of the Service and to enhance the visitor experience in System units; (2) may not be used to acquire lands or interest in lands; and (3) may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by non-Federal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the Service for signature projects or programs. (d) Limitation on source of funds for matching Amounts derived from the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service shall not be treated as non-Federal donations for purposes of subsection (c)(3). 103502. Signature projects and programs (a) List The Secretary shall— (1) develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund; (2) submit the list developed pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources in the United States Senate, and to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources in the House of Representatives; and (3) prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical improvements to visitor services facilities and trail maintenance. (b) Updates The Secretary may, from time to time, as the Secretary finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a). 103503. Summary to Congress The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President’s annual budget a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501 . 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 , Public Law 108–447 , division J, title VIII) is amended in section 805(b)(1)— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting: (A) The Secretary ; (2) by striking , at a cost of $10.00, ; (3) by striking shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. and inserting the following: shall be available— (i) for a period of 12 months from the date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and (ii) for the lifetime of the passholder, at a cost equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass purchased under subsection (a). ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) The Secretary shall issue a pass under subparagraph (A)(ii), for no additional cost, to any individual who provides evidence, under policies and guidelines determined by the Secretary, that the individual has purchased a pass under subparagraph (A)(i) for each of the 4 years prior to being issued a pass under this subparagraph. . II NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 201. Short title This title may be cited as the National Park Foundation Endowment Act . 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service . (1) Funds for the endowment The following shall apply to the Endowment: (A) From amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act, $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the Endowment. (B) In addition to deposits otherwise authorized, the Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (C) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) Use of funds (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds in the Endowment shall be available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment under paragraph (1)(A), and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (C) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code § 44–1631 et seq.), including section 44–1633 on expenditures. (D) No Federal funds received for the Endowment may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (b) Summary Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary shall include— (1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment during the fiscal year; (2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment at the end of the fiscal year; and (3) a description of the sums and purposes of the expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. . III NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS 301. National Park Service interpretation and education (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: 1008 Education and Interpretation 100801. Definitions. 100802. Interpretation and education authority. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education. 100801. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) Interpretation The term interpretation — (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and (B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. (2) Education The term education means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. (3) Related areas The term related areas means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. 100802. Interpretation and education authority The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— (1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; (2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; (3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and (4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education The Secretary may— (1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; (2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and (3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of chapters at the beginning of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the following new item: 1008. Education and Interpretation 100801 . 302. Public Land Corps amendments The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( Public Law 91–378 , as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 203(10)(A) ( 16 U.S.C. 1722(10)(A) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; (2) in section 204(b) ( 16 U.S.C. 1723(b) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; and (3) in section 207(c)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 1726(c)(2) ), by striking 120 days and inserting 2 years . 303. Volunteers in the parks Subject to the availability of appropriations, section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking not more than $7,000,000 and inserting not more than $9,000,000 . IV NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES 401. Board of directors Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 101112— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Membership The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than six private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio. ; and (B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Chairman The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term. ; and (2) in section 101113(a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Coordination with service Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service. . 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations; use of funds Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121 the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Use of funds Funds made available under subsection (a)— (1) may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are incurred; (2) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation; (3) may not be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses; and (4) may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. . V MISCELLANEOUS 501. National Historic Preservation Act (a) Additional member Section 304101(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) The General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. . (b) Full-Time chairman Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Chairman (1) After January 20, 2017, the Chairman shall— (A) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) serve at the will of the President; (C) serve full time; and (D) be compensated at the rate provided for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates under section 5316 of title 5. (2) The Chairman shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed once, for a total of not more than 8 years of service as Chairman, except that a Chairman whose appointment has expired under this paragraph shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed. The term of a Chairman shall start (regardless of actual appointment date) on January 20 after each general Presidential election. The first Chairman appointed after the date of enactment of this paragraph shall have a first term commencing on January 20, 2017, and ending on January 19, 2021. (3) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the Council. ; and (3) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking may act in place and inserting shall perform the functions . (c) Conforming changes (1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking , (7), and (8) and inserting and (7) through (9) ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking under paragraphs (1) and (9) to (11) and inserting under paragraphs (10) through (12) ; and (ii) by striking An appointed member may not serve more than 2 terms. and inserting An appointed member, other than the Chairman of the Council, may not serve more than 2 terms. ; (C) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10) and inserting paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11) ; and (D) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking Twelve members and inserting Thirteen members . (2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided in subsection (e) of section 304101. . (3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking report directly to the Council and inserting report directly to the Chairman ; and (B) by striking duties as the Council may prescribe and inserting duties as the Chairman may prescribe . (4) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. . (d) Clarification Subsection (b) and subsection (d) of section 311103 of title 54, United States Code, are amended by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Chairman of the Council . 502. Award of concession contracts Section 101913(9) of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (9) New or additional services The Secretary may propose to amend the applicable terms of an existing concessions contract to provide new and additional services where the Secretary determines the services are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the National Park System in which they are located and are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. Such new and additional services shall not represent a material change to the required and authorized services as set forth in the applicable prospectus or contract. . VI TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws (a) Apostle islands national lakeshore Section 3030 of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3766) is amended in the section heading by striking National Seashore. and inserting National Lakeshore. . (b) Baltimore national heritage area Title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended— (1) in sections 8005(b)(3) and 8005(b)(4) by striking Baltimore Heritage Area Association and inserting Baltimore City Heritage Area Association ; and (2) in section 8005(i) by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (c) Cumberland island national seashore Section 6(b) of the Act entitled An Act to establish the Cumberland Island National Seashore in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 92–536 ; 16 U.S.C. 459i–5 ) is amended by striking physiographic conditions not prevailing and inserting physiographic conditions now prevailing . (d) Harriet Tubman national historical park, new york Section 3036(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking section 2(b)(1) and inserting section 3035 . (e) Harriet Tubman underground railroad national historical park, maryland Section 3035(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3778) is amended by striking section 3(b)(1)(A) and inserting section 3036 . (f) Historic preservation standards and guidelines Section 306131(a)(3) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking Office of Management and Budget and inserting Office of Personnel Management . (g) Lava beds national monument The first section of the Act of October 13, 1972 ( Public Law 92–493 ; 86 Stat. 811) is amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking That, in and inserting Section 1. In ; and (2) by striking ten thousand acres and all that follows through the remainder of the sentence and inserting 10,431 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map entitled Lava Beds National Monument, Proposed Wilderness Boundary Adjustment , numbered 147/80,015, and dated September 2005, and those lands within the area generally known as the Schonchin Lava Flow comprising about 18,029 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map, are designated as wilderness. . (h) Muscle shoals national heritage area Section 8009(j) of title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (i) Paterson great falls national historical park Section 3037(a)(1)(c) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014 and insert numbered T03/120,155A, and dated August 2015 . (j) Snake river headwaters Section 5002(c)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1148, 1149) is amended by striking paragraph (205) of section 3(a) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (206) of section 3(a) . (k) Taunton river Section 5003(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1152, 1153) is amended by striking section 3(a)(206) each place it appears and inserting section 3(a)(207) . (l) World War I Centennial Commission Act Section 4(e)(3)(c) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act ( Public Law 112–272 ; 126 Stat. 2449) is amended by striking National Parks Service. and inserting National Park Service. . VII VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY 701. Visitor experience improvements authority Chapter 1019 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: III Commercial Services Authorization 101931. Contract authority. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts. 101934. Capital improvements. 101935. Financial management. 101936. Regulations. 101937. Savings provision. 101938. Sunset. 101931. Contract authority (a) General authority Notwithstanding subchapter II, the Secretary may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in System units. The commercial services contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the System in which they are located, and, that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. (b) Additional authority Contracts may be awarded under subsection (a) without regard to Federal laws and regulations governing procurement by Federal agencies, with the exception of laws and regulations related to Federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act ), and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable thereto. (c) Use of commercial services contracts (1) In general The Secretary may issue a commercial services contract under this subchapter when the Secretary determines that the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors. (2) Exceptions No contracts may be awarded under this subchapter— (A) for the provision of outfitter and guide services described in section 101913(8); or (B) to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which the Secretary has granted to an existing concessioner a preferential right of renewal as defined in sections 101911 and 101913. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts (a) Competitive selection process Except as provided in subsection (c), commercial services contracts shall be awarded by the Secretary through a competitive selection process. (b) Solicitation of proposals Before awarding a new commercial services contract, the Secretary shall publicly solicit proposals for the contract, except as provided in subsection (c). In connection with such solicitation, the Secretary shall prepare a request for proposals and shall publish notice of its availability. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this title shall be awarded for a term not to exceed 10 years. 101934. Capital improvements A person or entity awarded a contract under this subchapter shall receive no leasehold surrender interest, as defined in section 101915, in capital improvements constructed under the terms of the contract. 101935. Financial management (a) Revolving fund There is established a revolving fund that shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation for— (1) expenses necessary for the management, improvement, enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial visitor services and facilities; and (2) payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender interest. (b) Collection of funds (1) Funds collected by the Secretary pursuant to the contracts awarded under this subchapter shall be credited to the revolving fund. (2) The Secretary is authorized to transfer to the revolving fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue in connection with the functions to be carried out under this subchapter. (c) Use of funds Amounts in the revolving fund shall be used by the Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of this title. No funds from this account may be used to decrease the availability of services and programs to the public. 101936. Regulations As soon as practicable after the effective date of this subchapter, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations appropriate for its implementation. 101937. Savings provision Nothing in this subchapter shall modify the terms or conditions of any concessions contracts awarded under subchapter II or the ability of the National Park Service to enter into concessions contracts under the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 (title IV of Public Law 105–391 ) including the use of leaseholder surrender interest. 101938. Sunset The authority given to the Secretary under this subchapter shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter. . VIII NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT 801. Short title This title may be cited as the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act . 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund (a) In general Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2023 . (b) Federal nominations Section 302104 of such title is amended— (1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d) ; (2) by inserting after subsection (b), the following new subsection: (c) Nomination by Federal agency Subject to the requirements of section 302107 of this title, the regulations promulgated under section 302103 of this title, and appeal under subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary may accept a nomination directly by a Federal agency for inclusion of property on the National Register only if— (1) completed nominations are sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer for review and comment regarding the adequacy of the nomination, the significance of the property and its eligibility for the National Register; (2) within 45 days of receiving the completed nomination, the State Historic Preservation Officer has made a recommendation regarding the nomination to the Federal Preservation Officer, except that failure to meet this deadline shall constitute a recommendation to not support the nomination; (3) the chief elected officials of the county (or equivalent governmental unit) and municipal political jurisdiction in which the property is located are notified and given 45 days in which to comment; (4) the Federal Preservation Officer forwards it to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places after determining that all procedural requirements have been met, including those in paragraphs (1) through (3) above; the nomination is adequately documented; the nomination is technically and professionally correct and sufficient; and may include an opinion as to whether the property meets the National Register criteria for evaluation; (5) notice is provided in the Federal Register that the nominated property is being considered for listing on the National Register that includes any comments and the recommendation of the State Historic Preservation Officer and a declaration whether the State Historic Preservation Officer has responded within the 45 day-period of review provided in paragraph (2); and (6) the Secretary addresses in the Federal Register any comments from the State Historic Preservation Officer that do not support the nomination of the property on the National Register before the property is included in the National Register. ; and (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d). (c) Technical amendments (1) Section 303102 of such title is amended by striking Contents in the heading thereof and inserting Funding . (2) The table of sections for chapter 3031 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 303102 and inserting the following new item: 303102. Funding. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4680 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2016 Received AN ACT To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Centennial Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Title I—NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors. Title II—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. Title III—NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education. Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments. Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks. Title IV—NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES Sec. 401. Board of directors. Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. Title V—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act. Sec. 502. Award of concession contracts. Title VI—TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS Sec. 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws. Title VII—VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY Sec. 701. Visitor experience improvements authority. Title VIII—NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT Sec. 801. Short title. Sec. 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Challenge fund The term Challenge Fund means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Park Service. (3) Endowment The term Endowment means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Signature project or program The term signature project or program means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and visitor enjoyment. I NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035 National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501. Establishment. 103502. Signature projects and programs. 103503. Summary to Congress. 103501. Establishment (a) In general There is established in the Treasury an account to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund. (b) Deposits All amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that are in excess of $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available to the Secretary until expended. (c) Use of funds Funds collected and deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund— (1) shall be used for projects or programs approved by the Secretary to further the mission of the Service and to enhance the visitor experience in System units; (2) may not be used to acquire lands or interest in lands; and (3) may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by non-Federal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the Service for signature projects or programs. (d) Limitation on source of funds for matching Amounts derived from the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service shall not be treated as non-Federal donations for purposes of subsection (c)(3). 103502. Signature projects and programs (a) List The Secretary shall— (1) develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible for funding from the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund; (2) submit the list developed pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources in the United States Senate, and to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources in the House of Representatives; and (3) prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical improvements to visitor services facilities and trail maintenance. (b) Updates The Secretary may, from time to time, as the Secretary finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a). 103503. Summary to Congress The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President’s annual budget a summary of the status and funding of signature projects and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the following: 1035. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund 103501 . 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 , Public Law 108–447 , division J, title VIII) is amended in section 805(b)(1)— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting: (A) The Secretary ; (2) by striking , at a cost of $10.00, ; (3) by striking shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. and inserting the following: shall be available— (i) for a period of 12 months from the date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and (ii) for the lifetime of the passholder, at a cost equal to the cost of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass purchased under subsection (a). ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (B) The Secretary shall issue a pass under subparagraph (A)(ii), for no additional cost, to any individual who provides evidence, under policies and guidelines determined by the Secretary, that the individual has purchased a pass under subparagraph (A)(i) for each of the 4 years prior to being issued a pass under this subparagraph. . II NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 201. Short title This title may be cited as the National Park Foundation Endowment Act . 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service (a) Second century endowment To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service . (1) Funds for the endowment The following shall apply to the Endowment: (A) From amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act, $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the Endowment. (B) In addition to deposits otherwise authorized, the Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (C) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) Use of funds (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds in the Endowment shall be available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment under paragraph (1)(A), and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (C) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code § 44–1631 et seq.), including section 44–1633 on expenditures. (D) No Federal funds received for the Endowment may be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses. (b) Summary Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary shall include— (1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment during the fiscal year; (2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment at the end of the fiscal year; and (3) a description of the sums and purposes of the expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service. . III NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS 301. National Park Service interpretation and education (a) In general Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: 1008 Education and Interpretation 100801. Definitions. 100802. Interpretation and education authority. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education. 100801. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) Interpretation The term interpretation — (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and (B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. (2) Education The term education means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. (3) Related areas The term related areas means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. 100802. Interpretation and education authority The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— (1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; (2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; (3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and (4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education The Secretary may— (1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; (2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and (3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of chapters at the beginning of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the following new item: 1008. Education and Interpretation 100801 . 302. Public Land Corps amendments The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( Public Law 91–378 , as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 203(10)(A) ( 16 U.S.C. 1722(10)(A) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; (2) in section 204(b) ( 16 U.S.C. 1723(b) ), by striking 25 and inserting 30 ; and (3) in section 207(c)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 1726(c)(2) ), by striking 120 days and inserting 2 years . 303. Volunteers in the parks Subject to the availability of appropriations, section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking not more than $7,000,000 and inserting not more than $9,000,000 . IV NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES 401. Board of directors Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 101112— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Membership The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than six private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio. ; and (B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Chairman The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term. ; and (2) in section 101113(a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Coordination with service Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service. . 402. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations; use of funds Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121 the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Use of funds Funds made available under subsection (a)— (1) may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are incurred; (2) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation; (3) may not be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses; and (4) may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds. . V MISCELLANEOUS 501. National Historic Preservation Act (a) Additional member Section 304101(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) The General Chairman of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. . (b) Full-Time chairman Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Chairman (1) After January 20, 2017, the Chairman shall— (A) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) serve at the will of the President; (C) serve full time; and (D) be compensated at the rate provided for Level V of the Executive Schedule Pay Rates under section 5316 of title 5. (2) The Chairman shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed once, for a total of not more than 8 years of service as Chairman, except that a Chairman whose appointment has expired under this paragraph shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed. The term of a Chairman shall start (regardless of actual appointment date) on January 20 after each general Presidential election. The first Chairman appointed after the date of enactment of this paragraph shall have a first term commencing on January 20, 2017, and ending on January 19, 2021. (3) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the Council. ; and (3) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking may act in place and inserting shall perform the functions . (c) Conforming changes (1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is further amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking , (7), and (8) and inserting and (7) through (9) ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking under paragraphs (1) and (9) to (11) and inserting under paragraphs (10) through (12) ; and (ii) by striking An appointed member may not serve more than 2 terms. and inserting An appointed member, other than the Chairman of the Council, may not serve more than 2 terms. ; (C) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10) and inserting paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11) ; and (D) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking Twelve members and inserting Thirteen members . (2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided in subsection (e) of section 304101. . (3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking report directly to the Council and inserting report directly to the Chairman ; and (B) by striking duties as the Council may prescribe and inserting duties as the Chairman may prescribe . (4) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. . (d) Clarification Subsection (b) and subsection (d) of section 311103 of title 54, United States Code, are amended by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Chairman of the Council . 502. Award of concession contracts Section 101913(9) of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (9) New or additional services The Secretary may propose to amend the applicable terms of an existing concessions contract to provide new and additional services where the Secretary determines the services are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the National Park System in which they are located and are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. Such new and additional services shall not represent a material change to the required and authorized services as set forth in the applicable prospectus or contract. . VI TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS 601. Technical corrections to national park and program laws (a) Apostle islands national lakeshore Section 3030 of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3766) is amended in the section heading by striking National Seashore. and inserting National Lakeshore. . (b) Baltimore national heritage area Title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended— (1) in sections 8005(b)(3) and 8005(b)(4) by striking Baltimore Heritage Area Association and inserting Baltimore City Heritage Area Association ; and (2) in section 8005(i) by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (c) Cumberland island national seashore Section 6(b) of the Act entitled An Act to establish the Cumberland Island National Seashore in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 92–536 ; 16 U.S.C. 459i–5 ) is amended by striking physiographic conditions not prevailing and inserting physiographic conditions now prevailing . (d) Harriet Tubman national historical park, new york Section 3036(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking section 2(b)(1) and inserting section 3035 . (e) Harriet Tubman underground railroad national historical park, maryland Section 3035(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3778) is amended by striking section 3(b)(1)(A) and inserting section 3036 . (f) Historic preservation standards and guidelines Section 306131(a)(3) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking Office of Management and Budget and inserting Office of Personnel Management . (g) Lava beds national monument The first section of the Act of October 13, 1972 ( Public Law 92–493 ; 86 Stat. 811) is amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking That, in and inserting Section 1. In ; and (2) by striking ten thousand acres and all that follows through the remainder of the sentence and inserting 10,431 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map entitled Lava Beds National Monument, Proposed Wilderness Boundary Adjustment , numbered 147/80,015, and dated September 2005, and those lands within the area generally known as the Schonchin Lava Flow comprising about 18,029 acres, as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map, are designated as wilderness. . (h) Muscle shoals national heritage area Section 8009(j) of title VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking Effectiveness and inserting Financial assistance . (i) Paterson great falls national historical park Section 3037(a)(1)(c) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014 and insert numbered T03/120,155A, and dated August 2015 . (j) Snake river headwaters Section 5002(c)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1148, 1149) is amended by striking paragraph (205) of section 3(a) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (206) of section 3(a) . (k) Taunton river Section 5003(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 , 123 Stat. 1152, 1153) is amended by striking section 3(a)(206) each place it appears and inserting section 3(a)(207) . (l) World War I Centennial Commission Act Section 4(e)(3)(c) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act ( Public Law 112–272 ; 126 Stat. 2449) is amended by striking National Parks Service. and inserting National Park Service. . VII VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY 701. Visitor experience improvements authority Chapter 1019 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: III Commercial Services Authorization 101931. Contract authority. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts. 101934. Capital improvements. 101935. Financial management. 101936. Regulations. 101937. Savings provision. 101938. Sunset. 101931. Contract authority (a) General authority Notwithstanding subchapter II, the Secretary may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in System units. The commercial services contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the System in which they are located, and, that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit. (b) Additional authority Contracts may be awarded under subsection (a) without regard to Federal laws and regulations governing procurement by Federal agencies, with the exception of laws and regulations related to Federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act ), and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable thereto. (c) Use of commercial services contracts (1) In general The Secretary may issue a commercial services contract under this subchapter when the Secretary determines that the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors. (2) Exceptions No contracts may be awarded under this subchapter— (A) for the provision of outfitter and guide services described in section 101913(8); or (B) to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which the Secretary has granted to an existing concessioner a preferential right of renewal as defined in sections 101911 and 101913. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts (a) Competitive selection process Except as provided in subsection (c), commercial services contracts shall be awarded by the Secretary through a competitive selection process. (b) Solicitation of proposals Before awarding a new commercial services contract, the Secretary shall publicly solicit proposals for the contract, except as provided in subsection (c). In connection with such solicitation, the Secretary shall prepare a request for proposals and shall publish notice of its availability. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this title shall be awarded for a term not to exceed 10 years. 101934. Capital improvements A person or entity awarded a contract under this subchapter shall receive no leasehold surrender interest, as defined in section 101915, in capital improvements constructed under the terms of the contract. 101935. Financial management (a) Revolving fund There is established a revolving fund that shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation for— (1) expenses necessary for the management, improvement, enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial visitor services and facilities; and (2) payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender interest. (b) Collection of funds (1) Funds collected by the Secretary pursuant to the contracts awarded under this subchapter shall be credited to the revolving fund. (2) The Secretary is authorized to transfer to the revolving fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue in connection with the functions to be carried out under this subchapter. (c) Use of funds Amounts in the revolving fund shall be used by the Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of this title. No funds from this account may be used to decrease the availability of services and programs to the public. 101936. Regulations As soon as practicable after the effective date of this subchapter, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations appropriate for its implementation. 101937. Savings provision Nothing in this subchapter shall modify the terms or conditions of any concessions contracts awarded under subchapter II or the ability of the National Park Service to enter into concessions contracts under the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 (title IV of Public Law 105–391 ) including the use of leaseholder surrender interest. 101938. Sunset The authority given to the Secretary under this subchapter shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter. . VIII NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT 801. Short title This title may be cited as the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act . 802. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund (a) In general Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 and inserting 2023 . (b) Federal nominations Section 302104 of such title is amended— (1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d) ; (2) by inserting after subsection (b), the following new subsection: (c) Nomination by Federal agency Subject to the requirements of section 302107 of this title, the regulations promulgated under section 302103 of this title, and appeal under subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary may accept a nomination directly by a Federal agency for inclusion of property on the National Register only if— (1) completed nominations are sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer for review and comment regarding the adequacy of the nomination, the significance of the property and its eligibility for the National Register; (2) within 45 days of receiving the completed nomination, the State Historic Preservation Officer has made a recommendation regarding the nomination to the Federal Preservation Officer, except that failure to meet this deadline shall constitute a recommendation to not support the nomination; (3) the chief elected officials of the county (or equivalent governmental unit) and municipal political jurisdiction in which the property is located are notified and given 45 days in which to comment; (4) the Federal Preservation Officer forwards it to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places after determining that all procedural requirements have been met, including those in paragraphs (1) through (3) above; the nomination is adequately documented; the nomination is technically and professionally correct and sufficient; and may include an opinion as to whether the property meets the National Register criteria for evaluation; (5) notice is provided in the Federal Register that the nominated property is being considered for listing on the National Register that includes any comments and the recommendation of the State Historic Preservation Officer and a declaration whether the State Historic Preservation Officer has responded within the 45 day-period of review provided in paragraph (2); and (6) the Secretary addresses in the Federal Register any comments from the State Historic Preservation Officer that do not support the nomination of the property on the National Register before the property is included in the National Register. ; and (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d). (c) Technical amendments (1) Section 303102 of such title is amended by striking Contents in the heading thereof and inserting Funding . (2) The table of sections for chapter 3031 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 303102 and inserting the following new item: 303102. Funding. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk