National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act

Bill: 114-hr-2453
Sponsor: full_name: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-05-19
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Congressional oversight

District of Columbia

Monuments and memorials

National Capital Planning Commission

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Travel and tourism
Latest action: action_date: 2015-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-05-19
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act</b></p> <p> Authorizes the National Capital Planning Commission (the Commission) to modify the boundaries of Areas I and II of the National Mall in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. Prohibits any review of such a decision. Requires the Commission to notify the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services (GSA), the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission, and certain congressional committees of any boundary modification made under such authority. </p> <p>Allows the Secretary or the Administrator to submit a recommendation to Congress that the legislative authority for a commemorative work be terminated before its expiration date, if the person authorized to establish the work does not possess the capacity or resources to complete successfully the project for the establishment of the work before that expiration date. </p> <p>Directs: (1) the Commission to prepare recommendations for improving upon the process required for the selection, design, and subject matter of commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs; and (2) the Secretary to submit a plan to enhance cultural experiences in, and visitor enjoyment, amenities, and the vitality of, the National Mall. </p>

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2453 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2015 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act . 2. Establishment of commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs (a) Modification of Area I and Area II boundaries Section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) Modification of Area I and Area II boundaries (1) Modification authority The National Capital Planning Commission, in the sole exercise of its discretion, may modify the boundaries of Area I and Area II, as depicted on the map referred to in subsection (a). A decision of the National Capital Planning Commission under this paragraph is not subject to review. (2) Notification The National Capital Planning Commission shall notify the Secretary and Administrator, the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission, and the congressional committees specified in subsection (b) of any boundary modification made under the authority of this subsection. (3) Conforming changes to map The Secretary shall revise the map referred to in subsection (a) to reflect any boundary modification made under the authority of this subsection. . (b) Recommendations regarding termination of authority To establish commemorative work Section 8903 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Recommendations regarding termination of legislative authority The Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services may submit a recommendation to Congress that the legislative authority for a commemorative work be terminated before the expiration date applicable to the work under subsection (e) if the Secretary or the Administrator determines the person authorized to establish the work does not possess the capacity or resources to successfully complete the project before that expiration date. . (c) Recommendations for changes to commemorative works process (1) Preparation of recommendations The National Capital Planning Commission shall prepare recommendations to improve upon the process required by chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, for the selection, design, and subject matter of commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs. (2) Special considerations In the preparation of recommendations under paragraph (1), the National Capital Planning Commission shall— (A) consult with the National Park Service and other appropriate Federal and local agencies, recognized national leaders in culture and development, and other interested persons; and (B) take into account the Memorials and Museums Master Plan prepared by National Capital Planning Commission in 2001 and the Legacy Plan prepared by National Capital Planning Commission in 1997. (3) Submission of recommendations Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Capital Planning Commission shall submit the recommendations prepared under paragraph (1) to the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission, the Committee on House Administration, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (d) Plan for National Mall visitor enhancement Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit a plan to enhance visitor enjoyment, amenities, cultural experiences in, and the vitality of the National Mall, as defined in section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, to the Committee on House Administration, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.