Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Bill: 116-s-129
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-01-15
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California

Congressional oversight

Dams and canals

Floods and storm protection

Forests, forestry, trees

Historical and cultural resources

Monuments and memorials

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-380.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-01-15
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument and authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial to honor the victims of the dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The monument comprises approximately 353 acres of National Forest System land in Los Angeles County, California. The memorial must be established at the dam site and be managed by the Forest Service.</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 129 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 15, 2019 Ms. Harris (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the establishment of a national memorial and national monument to commemorate those killed by the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam on March 12, 1928, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Memorial The term Memorial means the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial authorized under section 3(a). (2) Monument The term Monument means the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument established by section 5(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) State The term State means the State of California. 3. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial (a) Establishment The Secretary may establish a memorial at the Saint Francis Dam site in the county of Los Angeles, California, for the purpose of honoring the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. (b) Requirements The Memorial shall be— (1) known as the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial ; and (2) managed by the Forest Service. (c) Donations The Secretary may accept, hold, administer, invest, and spend any gift, devise, or bequest of real or personal property made to the Secretary for purposes of developing, designing, constructing, and managing the Memorial. 4. Recommendations for Memorial (a) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress recommendations regarding— (1) the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial; (2) the proposed boundaries of the Memorial; (3) a visitor center and educational facilities at the Memorial; and (4) ensuring public access to the Memorial. (b) Consultation In preparing the recommendations required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) appropriate Federal agencies; (2) State, Tribal, and local governments, including the Santa Clarita City Council; and (3) the public. 5. Establishment of Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument (a) Establishment There is established as a national monument in the State certain National Forest System land administered by the Secretary in the county of Los Angeles, California, comprising approximately 353 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument and dated September 12, 2018, to be known as the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument . (b) Purpose The purpose of the Monument is to conserve and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of the public the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument. 6. Duties of the Secretary with respect to Monument (a) Management plan (1) In general Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a management plan for the Monument. (2) Consultation The management plan shall be developed in consultation with— (A) appropriate Federal agencies; (B) State, Tribal, and local governments; and (C) the public. (3) Considerations In developing and implementing the management plan, the Secretary shall, with respect to methods of protecting and providing access to the Monument, consider the recommendations of the Saint Francis Disaster National Memorial Foundation, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, and the Community Hiking Club of Santa Clarita. (b) Management The Secretary shall manage the Monument— (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances the cultural and historic resources of the Monument; and (2) in accordance with— (A) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); (B) the laws generally applicable to the National Forest System; (C) this Act; and (D) any other applicable laws. (c) Uses (1) Use of motorized vehicles The use of motorized vehicles within the Monument may be permitted only— (A) on roads designated for use by motorized vehicles in the management plan required under subsection (a); (B) for administrative purposes; or (C) for emergency responses. (2) Grazing The Secretary shall permit grazing within the Monument, where established before the date of enactment of this Act— (A) subject to all applicable laws (including regulations and Executive orders); and (B) consistent with the purpose described in section 5(b). 7. Clarification on funding (a) Use of existing funds This Act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the Secretary. (b) No additional funds No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.