Amache National Historic Site Act

Bill: 117-hr-2497
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-14
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Asia

Colorado

Conflicts and wars

Detention of persons

Historic sites and heritage areas

Japan

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history

Water use and supply
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-18
text: Became Public Law No: 117-106.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-04-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The NPS may acquire by donation or purchase any land or interests in land located within the exterior boundary of the National Historic Site, except that the NPS may acquire personal property associated with the purposes of the historic site only by donation. </p> <p>The site shall not be established until the date on which the NPS acquires sufficient land within the exterior boundary of the site to constitute a manageable unit.</p> <p>The NPS must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p>The NPS may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill.</li> </ul>

action_date: 2021-07-22
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site. </p> <p>Interior may acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site. </p> <p> Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p> Interior may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill. </li></ul>

action_date: 2021-07-29
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site. </p> <p>Interior may acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site. </p> <p> Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p> Interior may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill. </li></ul>

action_date: 2022-01-19
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site. </p> <p>Interior may acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site. </p> <p> Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p> Interior may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the historic site determined necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may permit the town of Granada to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances limited to the areas determined to be necessary. </p> <p>Finally, Interior may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the historic site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the site (including associated water rights) if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada. </p>

action_date: 2022-02-18
action_desc: House agreed to Senate amendment
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site.</p> <p>Interior may acquire only by donation any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site. </p> <p> Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p> Interior may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the historic site determined necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may permit the town of Granada to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances limited to the areas determined to be necessary. </p> <p>Finally, Interior may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the historic site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the site (including associated water rights) if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada. </p>

action_date: 2022-03-18
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>Amache National Historic Site Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.</p> <p>The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.</p> <p>After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site.</p> <p>Interior may acquire only by donation any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site. </p> <p> Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site. </p> <p> Interior may enter into agreements with </p> <ul> <li>public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and</li> <li>other public or private entities to carry out this bill. </li> </ul> <p>Interior shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the historic site determined necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may permit the town of Granada to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances limited to the areas determined to be necessary. </p> <p>Finally, Interior may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the historic site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the site (including associated water rights) if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada. </p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment There is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Map; boundaries (1) Map As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map, in consultation with the town of Granada, of the National Historic Site. (2) Availability of map The map prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Boundaries The boundaries of the National Historic Site shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the map prepared under paragraph (1). (d) Property acquisition authority (1) Real property The Secretary may acquire any land or interests in land located within the exterior boundary of the National Historic Site by— (A) donation; or (B) purchase with donated or appropriated funds. (2) Personal property The Secretary may acquire personal property associated with the purposes of the site only by donation. (e) Conditions The site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary acquires sufficient land within the exterior boundary of the site to constitute a manageable unit. (f) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Inclusion The general management plan prepared under subparagraph (A) shall identify, as appropriate, the roles and responsibilities of the National Park Service and any applicable management entity in administering and interpreting the National Historic Site and areas affiliated with the National Historic Site in a manner that does not interfere with existing operations and the continued use of existing facilities at the National Historic Site. (C) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (g) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the exterior boundaries of, and in the vicinity of, the site. (h) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (i) Effect on water rights Nothing in this Act affects— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law.

tv_txt: IB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map means the map entitled Amache National Historical Site Proposed Boundary , numbered 100/175348 and dated July 2021. (2) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment Subject to subsection (c), there is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Determination by the Secretary The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit. (d) Notice Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Historic Site. (e) Boundary; map (1) Boundary The boundary of the National Historic Site shall be as generally depicted on the Map. (2) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, by— (1) donation; (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated Funds; or (3) exchange. (g) Addition to boundary Any lands or interests in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the National Historic Site. (h) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (i) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the boundary of, and in the vicinity of, the National Historic Site. (j) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the boundary of the National Historic Site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (k) Effect on water rights Except as provided for in subsection (l), nothing in this Act shall affect— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law. (l) Operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including but not limited to wells, pumps, tanks, water lines, valves, and water treatment facilities. (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the National Historic Site determined as necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances. (3) The Secretary may permit the city of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances consistent with applicable laws, limited only to those areas determined in subsection (i)(2), and in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) At such time that all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site are no longer utilized by the city of Granada, Colorado, associated improvements and associated water rights may be acquired through donation to and made part of the National Historic Site in a condition satisfactory to the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2497 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map means the map entitled Amache National Historical Site Proposed Boundary , numbered 100/175348 and dated July 2021. (2) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment Subject to subsection (c), there is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Determination by the Secretary The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit. (d) Notice Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Historic Site. (e) Boundary; map (1) Boundary The boundary of the National Historic Site shall be as generally depicted on the Map. (2) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, by— (1) donation; (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated Funds; or (3) exchange. (g) Addition to boundary Any lands or interests in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the National Historic Site. (h) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (i) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the boundary of, and in the vicinity of, the National Historic Site. (j) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the boundary of the National Historic Site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (k) Effect on water rights Except as provided for in subsection (l), nothing in this Act shall affect— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law. (l) Operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including but not limited to wells, pumps, tanks, water lines, valves, and water treatment facilities. (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the National Historic Site determined as necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances. (3) The Secretary may permit the city of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances consistent with applicable laws, limited only to those areas determined in subsection (i)(2), and in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) At such time that all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site are no longer utilized by the city of Granada, Colorado, associated improvements and associated water rights may be acquired through donation to and made part of the National Historic Site in a condition satisfactory to the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 73 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2497 [Report No. 117–100] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 22, 2021 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Case , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Crow , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Perlmutter July 22, 2021 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 14, 2021 A BILL To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map means the map entitled Amache National Historical Site Proposed Boundary , numbered 100/175348 and dated July 2021. (2) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment Subject to subsection (c), there is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Determination by the Secretary The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit. (d) Notice Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Historic Site. (e) Boundary; map (1) Boundary The boundary of the National Historic Site shall be as generally depicted on the Map. (2) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, by— (1) donation; (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated Funds; or (3) exchange. (g) Addition to boundary Any lands or interests in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be included within the boundary of the National Historic Site. (h) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (i) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the boundary of, and in the vicinity of, the National Historic Site. (j) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the boundary of the National Historic Site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (k) Effect on water rights Except as provided for in subsection (l), nothing in this Act shall affect— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law. (l) Operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including but not limited to wells, pumps, tanks, water lines, valves, and water treatment facilities. (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the National Historic Site determined as necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances. (3) The Secretary may permit the city of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances consistent with applicable laws, limited only to those areas determined in subsection (i)(2), and in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) At such time that all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site are no longer utilized by the city of Granada, Colorado, associated improvements and associated water rights may be acquired through donation to and made part of the National Historic Site in a condition satisfactory to the Secretary.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. .

July 22, 2021 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 255 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2497 [Report No. 117–58] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources January 19 (legislative day, January 18), 2022 Reported by Mr. Manchin , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic AN ACT To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map means the map entitled Amache National Historical Site Proposed Boundary , numbered 100/175348 and dated July 2021. (2) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment Subject to subsection (c), there is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Determination by the Secretary The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit. (d) Notice Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Historic Site. (e) Boundary; map (1) Boundary The boundary of the National Historic Site shall be as generally depicted on the Map. (2) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, by— (1) donation; (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated Funds; or (3) exchange. (g) Addition to boundary Any lands or interests in land acquired under paragraph (1) subsection (f) shall be included within the boundary of the National Historic Site. (h) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (i) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the boundary of, and in the vicinity of, the National Historic Site. (j) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the boundary of the National Historic Site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (k) Effect on water rights Except as provided for in subsection (l), nothing in this Act shall affect— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law. (l) Operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance (1) Effect Nothing in this Act affects the authority of the town of Granada, Colorado, with respect to the operation and maintenance of all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including but not limited to wells, pumps, tanks, water lines, valves, and water treatment facilities. (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of (2) Determination The Secretary shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the National Historic Site determined as necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances. (3) The Secretary may permit the city of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances consistent with applicable laws, limited only to those areas determined in subsection (i)(2), and in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) At such time that all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site are no longer utilized by the city of Granada, Colorado, associated improvements and associated water rights may be acquired through donation to and made part of the National Historic Site in a condition satisfactory to the Secretary. (3) New water infrastructure The Secretary may permit the town of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances— (A) consistent with applicable laws; (B) limited to the areas determined to be necessary under paragraph (2); and (C) in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) Acceptance of donated water infrastructure The Secretary may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the National Historic Site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the National Historic Site, including associated water rights, if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada, Colorado.

January 19 (legislative day, January 18), 2022 Reported with amendments

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 2497 In the Senate of the United States, February 14, 2022. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 2497) entitled An Act to establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following (1) In section 3, strike subsection (f) and insert the following: (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, only by donation. (2) On page 4, line 13, strike paragraph (1) and insert subsection (f) . (3) On page 6, line 17, strike (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance and insert. (1) Effect Nothing in this Act affects the authority of the town of Granada, Colorado, with respect to the operation and maintenance (4) On page 7, line 1, strike (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of and insert: (2) Determination The Secretary shall provide the town of (5) On page 7, line 6, strike (3) to end of line 20 and insert: (3) New water infrastructure The Secretary may permit the town of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances— (A) consistent with applicable laws; (B) limited to the areas determined to be necessary under paragraph (2); and (C) in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) Acceptance of donated water infrastructure The Secretary may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the National Historic Site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the National Historic Site, including associated water rights, if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada, Colorado.

Secretary

tv_txt: IB One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 2497 AN ACT To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache National Historic Site Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map means the map entitled Amache National Historical Site Proposed Boundary , numbered 100/175348 and dated July 2021. (2) National historic site The term National Historic Site means the Amache National Historic Site established by section 3(a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Amache national historic site (a) Establishment Subject to subsection (c), there is established the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purpose The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1) the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of center incarcerees; (2) public reaction in the State of Colorado to the incarceration of Japanese Americans, including the position of Governor Ralph Carr and the local community; and (3) the transition of the incarcerees and their descendants following the closure of the center and resettlement in the State of Colorado and other States. (c) Determination by the Secretary The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit. (d) Notice Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Historic Site. (e) Boundary; map (1) Boundary The boundary of the National Historic Site shall be as generally depicted on the Map. (2) Availability of map The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, only by donation. (g) Addition to boundary Any lands or interests in land acquired under subsection (f) shall be included within the boundary of the National Historic Site. (h) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A) this Act; and (B) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2) Management plan (A) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B) Submission to congress On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph. (i) Administrative facilities For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, and proper management of the site and associated resources, the Secretary may establish facilities for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property, outside the boundary of, and in the vicinity of, the National Historic Site. (j) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into agreements with— (1) the public or private entities for the purpose of establishing and operating facilities outside of the boundary of the National Historic Site for administration, visitor services and curation of personal property; and (2) other public or private entities for the purposes of carrying out this Act. (k) Effect on water rights Except as provided for in subsection (l), nothing in this Act shall affect— (1) the use, allocation, ownership, or control, in existence on the date of the enactment of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right; (2) any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment; (3) any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment; or (4) State jurisdiction over any water law. (l) Operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances (1) Effect Nothing in this Act affect the authority of the town of Granada, Colorado, with respect to the operation and maintenance of all water infrastructure, systems and appurtenances located within the boundary of the National Historic Site in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including but not limited to wells, pumps, tanks, water lines, valves, and water treatment facilities. (2) Determination The Secretary shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the National Historic Site determined as necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances. (3) New water infrastructure The Secretary may permit the town of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances— (A) consistent with applicable laws; (B) limited to the areas determined to be necessary under paragraph (2); and (C) in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) Acceptance of donated water infrastructure The Secretary may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the National Historic Site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the National Historic Site, including associated water rights, if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada, Colorado.

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