Automobile National Heritage Area Act
PL 105-355 (H.R.3910), enacted 11/06/1998

PUBLIC LAW 105-355—NOV. 6, 1998 
112 STAT. 3247 
Public Law 105-355 
105th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Automobile National Heritage Area in the State of Michigan, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
TITLE I—AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL 
HERITAGE AREA OF MICHIGAN 
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the "Automobile National Heritage 
Area Act". 
SEC. 102. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 
(a) FINDINGS.—^The Congress finds that— 
(1) the industrial, cultural, and natural heritage legacies 
of Michigan's automobile industry are nationally significant; 
(2) in the areas of Michigan including and in proximity 
to Detroit, Dearborn, Pontiac, Flint, and Lansing, the design 
and manufacture of the automobile helped establish and expand 
the United States industrial power; 
(3) the industrial strength of automobile manufacturing 
was vital to defending freedom and democracy in 2 world wars 
and played a defining role in American victories; 
(4) the economic strength of our Nation is connected 
integrally to the vitality of the automobile industry, which 
employs millions of workers and upon which 1 out of 7 United 
States jobs depends; 
(5) the industrial and cultural heritage of the automobile 
industry in Michigan includes the social history and living 
cultural traditions of several generations; 
(6) the United Auto Workers and other unions played a 
significant role in the history and progress of the labor move-
ment and the automobile industry; 
(7) the Department of the Interior is responsible for protect-
ing and interpreting the Nation's cultural and 
historic 
resources, and there are significant examples of these resources 
within Michigan to merit the involvement of the Federal 
Government to develop programs and projects in cooperation 
with the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership, Incor-
porated, the State of Michigan, and other local and govern-
mental bodies, to adequately conserve, protect, and interpret 
Nov. 6, 1998 
IH.R. 3910] 
Automobile 
National 
Heritage Area 
Act 
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this heritage for the educational and recreational benefit of 
this and future generations of Americans; 
(8) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership, 
Incorporated would be an appropriate entity to oversee the 
development of the Automobile National Heritage Area; and 
(9) 2 local studies, "A Shared Vision for Metropolitan 
Detroit" and "The Machine That Changed the World", and 
a National Park Service study, "Labor History Theme Study: 
Phase III; Suitability-Feasibility", demonstrated that sufficient 
historical resources exist to establish the Automobile National 
Heritage Area. 
(b) PURPOSE.—^The purpose of this title is to establish the 
Automobile National Heritage Area to— 
(1) foster a close working relationship with all levels of 
government, the private sector, and the local communities in 
Michigan and empower communities in Michigan to conserve 
their automotive heritage while strengthening future economic 
opportunities; and 
(2) conserve, interpret, and develop the historical, cultural, 
natural, and recreational resources related to the industrial 
and cultural heritage of the Automobile National Heritage Area. 
SEC. 103. DEFINITIONS. 
For purposes of this title: 
(1) BOARD.—^The term "Board" means the Board of Direc-
tors of the Partnership. 
(2) HERITAGE AREA.—The term "Heritage Area" means the 
Automobile National Heritage Area established by section 104. 
(3) PARTNERSHIP.—The term "Partnership" means the Auto-
mobile National Heritage Area Partnership, Incorporated (a 
nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the State 
of Michigan). 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term "Secretary" means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
SEC. 104. AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—^There is established in the State of Michi-
gan the Automobile National Heritage Area. 
(b) BOUNDARIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the boundaries 
of the Heritage Area shall include lands in Michigan that 
are related to the following corridors: 
(A) The Rouge River Corridor. 
(B) The Detroit River Corridor. 
(C) The Woodward Avenue Corridor. 
(D) The Lansing Corridor. 
(E) The Flint Corridor. 
(F) The Sauk Trail/Chicago Road Corridor. 
(2) SPECIFIC BOUNDARIES.—^The specific boundaries of the 
Heritage Area shall be those specified in the management 
plan approved under section 106. 
(3) MAP.—The Secretary shall prepare a map of the Herit-
age Area which shall be on file and available for public inspec-
tion in the office of the Director of the National Park Service. 
(4) NOTICE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.—The Partnership 
shall provide to the government of each city, village, and town-
ship that has jurisdiction over property proposed to be included 
in the Heritage Area written notice of that proposal. 
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(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The Heritage Area shall be administered 
in accordance with this title. 
SEC, 105. DESIGNATION OF PARTNERSHIP AS MANAGEMENT ENTITY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Partnership shall be the management 
entity for the Heritage Area. 
(b) FEDERAL FUNDING.— 
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS.—^The Partnership 
may receive amounts appropriated to carry out this title. 
(2) DISQUALIFICATION.—If a management plan for the 
Heritage Area is not submitted to the Secretary as required 
under section 106 within the time specified in that section, 
the Partnership shall cease to be authorized to receive Federal 
funding under this title until such a plan is submitted to 
the Secretary. 
(c) AUTHORITIES OF PARTNERSHIP.—The Partnership may, for 
purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan 
for the Heritage Area, use Federal funds made available under 
this title— 
(1) to make grants to the State of Michigan, its political 
subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and other persons; 
(2) to enter into cooperative agreements with or provide 
technical assistance to the State of Michigan, its political sub-
divisions, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations; 
(3) to hire and compensate staff; 
, 
(4) to obtain money from any source under any program 
or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribu-
tion in order to receive such money; and 
(5) to contract for goods and services. 
(d) PROHIBITION OF ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.—^The Part-
nership may not use Federal funds received under this title to 
acquire real property or any interest in real property. 
SEC. 106. MANAGEMENT DUTIES OF THE AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL 
HERITAGE AREA PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN.— 
(1) SUBMISSION FOR REVIEW BY SECRETARY.—The Board 
of Directors of the Partnership shall, within 3 years after the 
date of the enactment of this title, develop and submit for 
review to the Secretary a management plan for the Heritage 
Area. 
(2) PLAN REQUIREMENTS, GENERALLY.—^A management plan 
submitted under this section shall— 
(A) present comprehensive recommendations for the 
conservation, funding, management, and development of 
the Heritage Area; 
(B) be prepared with public participation; 
(C) take into consideration existing Federal, State, 
county, and local plans and involve residents, public agen-
cies, and private organizations in the Heritage Area; 
(D) include a description of actions that units of govern-
ment and private organizations are recommended to take 
to protect the resources of the Heritage Area; and 
(E) specify existing and potential sources of Federal 
and non-Federal funding for the conservation, manage-
ment, and development of the Heritage Area. 
(3) ADDITIONAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—The management 
plan also shall include the following, as appropriate: 
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Records. 
(A) An inventory of resources contained in the Heritage 
Area, including a list of property in the Heritage Area 
that should be conserved, restored, managed, developed, 
or maintained because of the natural, cultural, or historic 
significance of the property as it relates to the themes 
of the Heritage Area. The inventory may not include any 
property that is privately owned unless the owner of the 
property consents in writing to that inclusion. 
(B) A recommendation of policies for resource manage-
ment that consider and detail the application of appropriate 
land and water management techniques, including (but 
not limited to) the development of intergovernmental 
cooperative agreements to manage the historical, cultural, 
and natural resources and recreational opportunities of 
the Heritage Area in a manner consistent with the support 
of appropriate and compatible economic viability. 
(C) A program for implementation of the management 
plan, including plans for restoration and construction and 
a description of any commitments that have been made 
by persons interested in management of the Heritage Area. 
(D) An analysis of means by which Federal, State, 
and local programs may best be coordinated to promote 
the purposes of this title. 
(E) An interpretive plan for the Heritage Area. 
Deadlines. 
(4) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT 
PLAN.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—^Not later than 180 days after submis-
sion of the Heritage Area management plan by the Board, 
the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the plan. If the 
Secretary has taken no action after 180 days, the plan 
shall be considered approved. 
(B) DISAPPROVAL AND REVISIONS.—If the Secretary dis-
approves the management plan, the Secretary shall advise 
the Board, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval 
and shall make recommendations for revision of the plan. 
The Secretary shall approve or disapprove proposed revi-
sions to the plan not later than 60 days after receipt 
of such revisions from the Board. If the Secretary has 
taken no action for 60 days after receipt, the plan and 
revisions shall be considered approved. 
(b) PRIORITIES.—^The Partnership shall give priority to the 
implementation of actions, goals, and policies set forth in the 
management plan for the Heritage Area, including— 
(1) assisting units of government, regional 
planning 
organizations, and nonprofit organizations— 
(A) in conserving the natural and cultural resources 
in the Heritage Area; 
(B) in establishing and maintaining interpretive exhib-
its in the Heritage Area; 
(C) in developing recreational opportunities in the 
Heritage Area; 
(D) in increasing public awareness of and appreciation 
for the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the 
Heritage Area; 
(E) in the restoration of historic buildings that are 
located within the boundaries of the Heritage Area and 
related to the theme of the Heritage Area; and 
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(F) in ensuring that clear, consistent, and environ-
mentally appropriate signs identifying access points and 
sites of interest are put in place throughout the Heritage 
Area; and 
(2) consistent with the goals of the management plan, 
encouraging economic viability in the affected communities by 
appropriate means. 
(c) CONSIDERATION OF INTERESTS OF LOCAL GROUPS.—^The Part-. 
nership shall, in preparing and implementing the management 
plan for the Heritage Area, consider the interest of diverse units 
of government, businesses, private property owners, and nonprofit 
groups within the Heritage Area. 
(d) PUBLIC MEETINGS.—^The Partnership shall conduct public 
meetings at least annually regarding the implementation of the 
Heritage Area management plan. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORTS.—^The Partnership shall, for any fiscal 
year in which it receives Federal funds under this title or in 
which a loan made by the Partnership with Federal funds under 
section 105(c)(1) is outstanding, submit an annual report to the 
Secretary setting forth its accomplishments, its expenses and 
income, and the entities to which it made any loans and grants 
during the year for which the report is made. 
(0 COOPERATION WITH AUDITS.—The Partnership shall, for any 
fiscal year in which it receives Federal funds under this title or 
in which a loan made by the Partnership with Federal funds under 
section 105(c)(1) is outstanding, make available for audit by the 
Congress, the Secretary, and appropriate units of government all 
records and other information pertaining to the expenditure of 
such funds and any matching funds, and require, for all agreements 
authorizing expenditure of Federal funds by other organizations, 
that the receiving organizations make available for such audit all 
records and other information pertaining to the expenditure of 
such funds. 
(g) DELEGATION.—The Partnership may delegate the respon-
sibilities and actions under this section for each corridor identified 
in section 104(b)(1). All delegated actions are subject to review 
and approval by the Partnership. 
SEC. 107. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES. 
(a) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary may provide technical 
assistance and, subject to the availability of appropriations, 
grants to units of government, nonprofit organizations, and 
other persons upon request of the Partnership, and to the 
Partnership, 
regarding the management 
plan 
and its 
implementation. 
(2) PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.—^The Sec-
retary may not, as a condition of the award of technical assist-
ance or grants under this section, require any recipient of 
such technical assistance or a grant to enact or modify land 
use restrictions. 
(3) DETERMINATIONS REGARDING ASSISTANCE.—^The Sec-
retary shall decide if a unit of government, nonprofit organiza-
tion, or other person shall be awarded technical assistance 
or grants and the amount of that assistance. Such decisions 
shall be based on the relative degree to which the assistance 
effectively fulfills the objectives contained in the Heritage Area 
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management plan and achieves the purposes of this title. Such 
decisions shall give consideration to projects which provide 
a greater leverage of Federal funds. 
(b) PROVISION OF INFORMATION.—In cooperation with other Fed-
eral agencies, the Secretary shall provide the general public with 
information regarding the location and character of the Heritage 
Area. 
(c) OTHER ASSISTANCE.—^The Secretary may enter into coopera-
tive agreements with public and private organizations for the pur-
poses of implementing this subsection. 
(d) DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.—^Any Federal entity 
conducting any activity directly affecting the Heritage Area shall 
consider the potential effect of the activity on the Heritage Area 
management plan and shall consult with the Partnership with 
respect to the activity to minimize the adverse effects of the activity 
on the Heritage Area. 
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LACK 
OF 
EFFECT 
ON 
LAND 
USE 
REGULATION 
AND 
PRIVATE 
PROPERTY. 
(a) LACK OF EFFECT ON AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— 
Nothing in this title shall be construed to modify, enlarge, or 
diminish any authority of Federal, State, or local governments 
to regulate any use of land under any other law or regulation. 
(b) LACK OF ZONING OR LAND USE POWERS.—^Nothing in this 
title shall be construed to grant powers of zoning or land use 
control to the Partnership. 
(c) LOCAL AUTHORITY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY NOT AFFECTED.— 
Nothing in this title shall be construed to affect or to authorize 
the Partnership to interfere with— 
(1) the rights of any person with respect to private property; 
or 
(2) any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the 
State of Michigan or a political subdivision thereof. 
SEC. 109. SUNSET. 
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any assist-
ance under this title after September 30, 2014. 
SEC. 110. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^There are authorized to be appropriated 
under this title not more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal year. Not 
more than a total of $10,000,000 may be appropriated for the 
Heritage Area under this title. 
(b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—^Federal funding provided under this 
title, after the designation of the Heritage Area, may not exceed 
50 percent of the total cost of any activity carried out with any 
financial assistance or grant provided under this title. 
TITLE II—GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT 
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SEC. 201. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS AND CONVEYANCES, GRAND 
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STAIRCASE-ESCAIANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT, UTAH. 
(a) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN LANDS.—^The boundaries of the 
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in the State of Utah 
are hereby modified to exclude the following lands: 
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(1) The parcel known as Henrieville Town, Utah, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled "Henrieville Town Exclu-
sion, Garfield County, Utah", dated March 25, 1998. 
(2) The parcel known as Cannonville Town, Utah, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled "Cannonville Town Exclu-
sion, Garfield County, Utah", dated March 25, 1998. 
(3) The parcel known as Tropic Town, Utah, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled "Tropic Town Parcel", dated July 
21, 1998. 
(4) The parcel known as Boulder Town, Utah, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled "Boulder Town Exclusion, Garfield 
County, Utah", dated March 25, 1998. 
(b) INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LANDS.—^The boundaries 
of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are hereby 
modified to include the parcel known as East Clark Bench, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled "East Clark Bench Inclusion, 
Kane County, Utah", dated March 25, 1998. 
(c) MAPS.—^The maps referred to in subsections (a) and (b) 
shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office 
of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in the State 
of Utah and in the office of the Director of the Bureau of Land 
Management. 
(d) LAND CONVEYANCE, TROPIC TOWN, UTAH.—^The Secretary 
of the Interior shall convey to Garfield County School District, 
Utah, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and 
to the lands shown on the map entitled "Tropic Town Parcel" 
and dated July 21, 1998, in accordance with section 1 of the Act 
of June 14, 1926 (43 U.S.C. 869; commonly known as the Recreation 
and Public Purposes Act), for use as the location for a school 
and for other education purposes. 
(e) 
LAND 
CONVEYANCE, 
KODACHROME 
BASIN 
STATE 
PARK, 
UTAH.—The Secretary shall transfer to the State of Utah all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands shown 
on the map entitled "Kodachrome Basin Conveyance No. 1 and 
No. 2" and dated July 21, 1998, in accordance with section 1 
of the Act of June 14, 1926 (43 U.S.C. 869; commonly known 
as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act), for inclusion of the 
lands in Kodachrome Basin State Park. 
SEC. 202. UTILITY CORRIDOR DESIGNATION, U.S. ROUTE 89, KANE 
COUNTY, UTAH. 
There is hereby designated a utility corridor with regard to 
U.S. Route 89, in Kane County, Utah. The utility corridor shall 
run from the boundary of Glen Canyon Recreation Area westerly 
to Mount Carmel Jet. and shall consist of the following: 
(1) Bureau of Land Management lands located on the north 
side of U.S. Route 89 within 240 feet of the center line of 
the highway. 
(2) Bureau of Land Management lands located on the south 
side of U.S. Route 89 within 500 feet of the center line of 
the highway. 
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TITLE III—TUSKEGEE AIRMEN 
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, ALABAMA 
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this title: 
(1) HISTORIC SITE.—The term "historic site" means the 
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site as established by sec-
tion 303. 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term "Secretary" means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
(3) TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.—The term "Tuskegee Airmen" 
means the thousands of men and women who were trained 
at Tuskegee University's Moton Field to serve in America's 
African-American Air Force units during World War II and 
those men and women who participate in the Tuskegee Experi-
ence today, who are represented by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 
(4) TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY.—^The term "Tuskegee Univer-
sity" means the institution of higher education by that name 
located in the State of Alabama and founded by Booker T. 
Washington in 1881, formerly named Tuskegee Institute. 
SEC. 302. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 
(a) FINDINGS.—^The Congress finds the following: 
(1) The struggle of African-Americans for greater roles 
in North American military conflicts spans the 17th, 18th, 
19th, and 20th centuries. Opportunities for African-American 
participation in the United States military were always very 
limited and controversial. Quotas, exclusion, and 
racial 
discrimination were based on the prevailing attitude in the 
United States, particularly on the part of the United States 
military, that African-Americans did not possess the intellectual 
capacity, aptitude, and skills to be successful fighters. 
(2) As late as the 1940's these perceptions continued within 
the United States military. Key leaders within the United 
States Army Air Corps did not believe that African-Americans 
possessed the capacity to become successful military pilots. 
After succumbing to pressure exerted by civil rights groups 
and the black press, the Army decided to train a small number 
of African-American pilot cadets under special conditions. 
Although prejudice and discrimination against African-Ameri-
cans was a national phenomenon, not just a southern trait, 
it was more intense in the South where it had hardened into 
rigidly enforced patterns of segregation. Such was the environ-
ment where the military chose to locate the training of the 
Tuskegee Airmen. 
(3) The military selected Tuskegee Institute (now known 
as Tuskegee University) as a civilian contractor for a variety 
of reasons. These included the school's existing facilities, 
engineering and technical instructors, and a climate with ideal 
flying conditions year round. Tuskegee Institute's strong 
interest in providing aeronautical training for African-American 
youths was also an important factor. Students from the school's 
civilian pilot training program had some of the best test scores 
when compared to other students from programs across the 
Southeast. 
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(4) In 1941 the United States Army Air Corps awarded 
a contract to Tuskegee Institute to operate a primary flight 
school at Moton Field. Tuskegee Institute (now known as 
Tuskegee University) chose an African-American contractor 
who designed and constructed Moton Field, with the assistance 
of its faculty and students, as the site for its military pilot 
training program. The field was named for the school's second 
president, 
Robert 
Russa 
Moton. Consequently, 
Tuskegee 
Institute was one of a very few American institutions (and 
the only African-American institution) to own, develop, and 
control facilities for military flight instruction. 
(5) Moton Field, also known as the Primary Flying Field 
or Airport Number 2, was the only primary flight training 
facility for African-American pilot candidates in the United 
States Army Air Corps during World War II. The facility 
symbolizes the entrance of African-American pilots into the 
United States Army Air Corps, although on the basis of a 
policy of segregation that was mandated by the military and 
institutionalized in the South. The facility also symbolizes the 
singular role of Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University) in 
providing leadership as well as economic and educational 
resources to make that entry possible. 
(6) The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American 
soldiers to complete their training successfully and to enter 
the United States Army Air Corps. Almost 1,000 aviators were 
trained as America's first African-American military pilots. In 
addition, more than 10,000 military and civilian African-Amer-
ican men and women served as flight instructors, officers, 
bombardiers, navigators, radio technicians, mechanics, air traf-
fic controllers, parachute riggers, electrical and communications 
specialists, medical professionals, laboratory assistants, cooks, 
musicians, supply, firefighting, and transportation personnel. 
(7) Although military leaders were hesitant to use the 
Tuskegee Airmen in combat, the Airmen eventually saw consid-
erable action in North Africa and Europe. Acceptance from 
United States Army Air Corps units came slowly, but their 
courageous and, in many cases, heroic performance earned 
them increased combat opportunities and respect. 
(8) The successes of the Tuskegee Airmen proved to the 
American public that African-Americans, when given the oppor-
tunity, could become effective military leaders and pilots. This 
helped pave the way for desegregation of the military, beginning 
with President Harry S. Truman's Executive Order 9981 in 
1948. The Tuskegee Airmen's success also helped set the stage 
for civil rights advocates to continue the struggle to end racial 
discrimination during the civil rights movement of the 1950's 
and 1960's. 
(9) The story of the Tuskegee Airmen also reflects the 
struggle of African-Americans to achieve equal rights, not only 
through legal attacks on the system of segregation, but also 
through the techniques of nonviolent direct action. The mem-
bers of the 477th Bombardment Group, who staged a nonviolent 
demonstration to desegregate the officer's club at Freeman 
Field, Indiana, helped set the pattern for direct action protests 
popularized by civil rights activists in later decades. 
(b) PURPOSES.—^The purposes of this title are the following: 
Robert Russa 
Moton. 
Harry S. 
Truman. 
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(1) To inspire present and future generations to strive 
for excellence by understanding and appreciating the heroic 
legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, through interpretation and 
education, and the preservation of cultural resources at Moton 
Field, which was the site of primary flight training. 
(2) To commemorate and interpret— 
(A) the impact of the Tuskegee Airmen during World 
War II; 
(B) the training process for the Tuskegee Airmen, 
including the roles played by Moton Field, other training 
facilities, and related sites; 
(C) the African-American struggle for greater participa-
tion in the United States Armed Forces and more signifi-
cant roles in defending their country; 
(D) the significance of successes of the Tuskegee Air-
men in leading to desegregation of the United States Armed 
Forces shortly after World War II; and 
(E) the impacts of Tuskegee Airmen accomplishments 
on subsequent civil rights advances of the 1950's and 
1960's. 
(3) To recognize the strategic role of Tuskegee Institute 
(now Tuskegee University) in training the airmen 
and 
commemorating them at this historic site. 
SEC. 303. ESTABLISHMENT OF TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HIS-
TORIC SITE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—In order to commemorate and interpret, 
in association with Tuskegee University, the heroic actions of the 
Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, there is hereby established 
as a unit of the National Park System the Tuskegee Airmen 
National Historic Site in the State of Alabama. 
(b) DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC SITE.— 
(1) INITIAL PARCEL.—^The historic site shall consist of 
approximately 44 acres, including approximately 35 acres 
owned by Tuskegee University and approximately 9 acres 
owned by the City of Tuskegee, known as Moton Field, in 
Macon County, Alabama, as generally depicted on a map enti-
tled "Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Boundary Map", 
numbered NHS-TA-80,000, and dated September 1998. Such 
map shall be on file and available for public inspection in 
the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 
(2) SUBSEQUENT EXPANSION.—Upon completion of agree-
ments regarding the development and operation of the Tuskegee 
Airmen National Center as described in subsection 304, the 
Secretary is authorized to acquire approximately 46 additional 
acres owned by Tuskegee University as generally depicted on 
the map referenced in paragraph (1). Lands acquired by the 
Secretary pursuant to this paragraph shall be administered 
by the Secretary as part of the historic site. 
(c) PROPERTY ACQUISITION.—^The Secretary may acquire by 
donation, exchange, or purchase with donated or appropriated funds 
the real property described in subsection (b), except that any prop-
erty owned by the State of Alabama, any political subdivision 
thereof, or Tuskegee University may be acquired only by donation. 
Property donated by Tuskegee University shall be used only for 
purposes consistent with the purposes of this title. The Secretary 
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may also acquire by the same methods personal property associated 
with, and appropriate for, the interpretation of the historic site. 
(d) ADMINISTRATION OF HISTORIC SITE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary shall administer the his-
toric site in accordance with this title and the laws generally 
applicable to units of the National Park System, including 
the Act of August 25, 1916 (commonly known as the National 
Park Service Organic Act; 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), and the Act 
of August 21, 1935 (commonly known as the Historic Sites, 
Buildings, and Antiquities Act; 16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.). 
(2) ROLE OF TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY.—The Secretary shall 
consult with Tuskegee University as its principal partner in 
determining the organizational 
structure, developing 
the 
ongoing interpretive themes, and establishing policies for the 
wise management, use and development of the historic site. 
With the agreement of Tuskegee University, the Secretary shall 
engage appropriate departments, and individual members of 
the University's staff, faculty, and students in the continuing 
work of helping to identify, research, explicate, interpret, and 
format materials for the historic site. Through the President 
of the University, or with the approval of the President of 
the University, the Secretary shall seek to engage Tuskegee 
alumni in the task of providing artifacts and historical informa-
tion for the historic site. 
(3) ROLE OF TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.—^The Secretary, in coopera-
tion with Tuskegee University, shall work with the Tuskegee 
Airmen to facilitate the acquisition of artifacts, memorabilia, 
and historical research for interpretive exhibits, and to support 
their efforts to raise funds for the development of visitor facili-
ties and programs at the historic site. 
(4) DEVELOPMENT.—Operation and development of the his-
toric site shall reflect Alternative C, Living History: The 
Tuskegee Airmen Experience, as expressed in the final special 
resource study entitled "Moton Field/Tuskegee Airmen Special 
Resource Study", dated September 1998. Subsequent develop-
ment of the historic site shall reflect Alternative D after an 
agreement is reached with Tuskegee University on the develop-
ment of the Tuskegee Airmen National Center as described 
in section 304. 
(e) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS GENERALLY.—^The Secretary may 
enter into cooperative agreements with Tuskegee University, other 
educational institutions, the Tuskegee Airmen, individuals, private 
and public organizations, and other Federal agencies in furtherance 
of the purposes of this title. The Secretary shall consult with 
Tuskegee University in the formulation of any major cooperative 
agreements with other universities or Federal agencies that may 
affect Tuskegee University's interests in the historic site. To every 
extent possible, the Secretary shall seek to complete cooperative 
agreements requiring the use of higher educational institutions 
with and through Tuskegee University. 
SEC. 304. TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL CENTER 
(a) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT.—^The Sec-
retary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with Tuskegee 
University to define the partnership needed to develop the Tuskegee 
Airmen National Center on the grounds of the historic site. 
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(b) PURPOSE OF CENTER.—The purpose of the Tuskegee Airmen 
National Center shall be to extend the ability to relate more fully 
the story of the Tuskegee Airmen at Moton Field. The center 
shall provide for a Tuskegee Airmen Memorial, shall provide large 
exhibit space for the display of period aircraft and equipment used 
by the Tuskegee Airmen, and shall house a Tuskegee University 
Department of Aviation Science. The Secretary shall insure that 
interpretive programs for visitors benefit from the University's 
active pilot training instruction program, and the historical contin-
uum of flight training in the tradition of the Tuskegee Airmen. 
The Secretary is authorized to permit the Tuskegee University 
Department of Aviation Science to occupy historic buildings within 
the Moton Field complex until the Tuskegee Airmen National Cen-
ter has been completed. 
Deadline. 
(c) REPORT.—^Within 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with Tuskegee University 
and the Tuskegee Airmen, shall prepare a report on the partnership 
needed to develop the Tuskegee Airmen National Center, and sub-
mit the report to the Committee on Resources of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate. 
(d) TIME FOR AGREEMENT.—Sixty days after the report required 
by subsection (c) is submitted to Congress, the Secretary may enter 
into the cooperative agreement under this section with Tuskegee 
University, and other interested partners, to implement the develop-
ment and operation of the Tuskegee Airmen National Center. 
Deadline. 
SEC. 305. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. 
Within 2 complete fiscal years after funds are first made avail-
able to carry out this title, the Secretary shall prepare, in consulta-
tion with Tuskegee University, a general management plan for 
the historic site and shall submit the plan to the Committee on 
Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. 
SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to 
carry out this title, $29,114,000. 
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SEC. 401. CHANGE IN NAME OF HERITAGE CORRIDOR. 
The Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage 
Corridor Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-692; 102 Stat. 4552; 16 
U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking "Delaware and Lehigh 
Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor" each place it appears 
(except section 4(a)) and inserting "Delaware and Lehigh National 
Heritage Corridor". 
SEC. 402. PURPOSE. 
Section 3(b) of such Act (102 Stat. 4552) is amended as follows: 
(1) By inserting after "subdivisions" the following: "in 
enhancing economic development 
within 
the 
context 
of 
preservation and". 
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112 STAT. 3259 
(2) By striking "and surrounding the Delaware and Lehigh 
Navigation Canal in the Commonwealth" and inserting "the 
Corridor". 
SEC. 403. CORRIDOR COMMISSION. 
(a) MEMBERSHIP.—Section 5(b) of such Act (102 Stat. 4553) 
is amended as follows: 
(1) In the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
"appointed not later than 6 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act". 
(2) By striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 
"(2) three individuals appointed by the Secretary upon 
consideration of individuals recommended by the Governor, 
of whom— 
"(A) one shall represent the Pennsylvania Department 
of Conservation and Natural Resources; 
"(B) one shall represent the Pennsylvania Department 
of Community and Economic Development; and 
"(C) one shall represent the Pennsylvania Historical 
and Museum Commission.". 
(3) In paragraph (3), by striking "the Secretary, after receiv-
ing recommendations from the Governor, of whom" and all 
that follows through "Delaware Canal region" and inserting 
the following: "the Secretary upon consideration of individuals 
recommended by the Governor, of whom— 
"(A) one shall represent a city, one shall represent 
a borough, and one shall represent a township; and 
"(B) one shall represent each of the 5 counties of 
Luzerne, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Bucks in 
Pennsylvania". 
(4) In paragraph (4)— 
(A) By striking "8 individuals" and inserting "nine 
individuals". 
(B) By striking "the Secretary, after receiving rec-
ommendations from the Governor, who shall have" and 
all that follows through "Canal region. A vacancy" and 
inserting the following: "the Secretary upon consideration 
of individuals recommended by the Governor, of whom— 
"(A) three shall represent the northern region of the 
Corridor; 
"(B) three shall represent the middle region of the 
Corridor; and 
"(C) three shall represent the southern region of the 
Corridor. 
A vacancy". 
(b) TERMS.—Section 5 of such Act (102 Stat. 4553) is amended 
by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: 
"(c) TERMS.—^The following provisions shall apply to a member 
of the Commission appointed under paragraph (3) or (4) of sub-
section (b): 
"(1) LENGTH OF TERM.—^The member shall be appointed 
for a term of 3 years. 
"(2) CARRYOVER.—^The member shall serve until a successor 
is appointed by the Secretary. 
"(3) REPLACEMENT.—If the member resigns or is unable Deadline, 
to serve due to incapacity or death, the Secretary shall appoint, 
not later than 60 days after receiving a nomination of the 
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appointment from the Governor, a new member to serve for 
the remainder of the term. 
"(4) TERM LIMITS.—^A member may serve for not more than 
6 years.". 
SEC. 404. POWERS OF CORRIDOR COMMISSION. 
(a) CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE.—Section 7(g)(3) of such Act 
(102 Stat. 4555) is amended in the first sentence by inserting 
"or nonprofit organization" after "appropriate pubhc agency". 
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—Section 7(h) of such Act (102 
Stat. 4555) is amended as follows: 
(1) In the first sentence, by inserting "any nonprofit 
organization," after "subdivision of the Commonwealth,". 
(2) In the second sentence, by inserting "such nonprofit 
organization," after "such political subdivision,". 
SEC. 405. DUTIES OF CORRIDOR COMMISSION. 
Section 8(b) of such Act (102 Stat. 4556) is amended in the 
matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ", cultural, natural, 
recreational, and scenic" after "interpret the historic". 
SEC. 406. TERMINATION OF CORRIDOR COMMISSION. 
^ 
Section 9(a) of such Act (102 Stat. 4556) is amended by striking 
"on the day occurring 5 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act" and inserting "on November 18, 2003". 
SEC. 407. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES. 
Section 11 of such Act (102 Stat. 4557) is amended in the 
matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "the flow of the Canal 
or the natural" and inserting "directly affecting the purposes of 
the Corridor". 
SEC. 408. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) COMMISSION.—Section 12(a) of such Act (102 Stat. 4558) 
is amended by striking "$350,000" and inserting "$1,000,000". 
(b) MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN.—Section 12 of such Act (102 
Stat. 4558) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
"(c) MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN.— 
"(1) IN GENERAL.—^To implement the management action 
plan created by the Commission, there is authorized to be 
appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2000 through 
2007. 
"(2) LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES.—^Amounts made avail-
able under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 50 percent of the 
costs of implementing the management action plan.". 
SEC. 409. LOCAL AUTHORITY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY. 
Such Act is further amended— 
(1) by redesignating section 13 (102 Stat. 4558) as section 
14; and 
(2) by inserting after section 12 the following: 
"SEC. 13. LOCAL AUTHORITY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY. 
"The Commission shall not interfere with— 
"(1) the private property rights of any person; or 
"(2) any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any political subdivision 
of Pennsylvania.". 
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SEC. 410. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. 
Section 10 of such Act (102 Stat. 4557) is amended by striking 
subsection (d) and inserting the following: 
"(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS.—The Secretary, upon 
request of the Commission, is authorized to provide grants and 
technical assistance to the Commission or units of government, 
nonprofit organizations, and other persons, for development and 
implementation of the Plan.". 
TITLE V—OTHER MATTERS 
SEC. 501. B L A C K S T O N E RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE COR-
RIDOR, MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. 
Section 10(b) of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Black-
stone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts 
£ind Rhode Island", approved November 10, 1986 (Public Law 99-
647; 16 U.S.C. 461 note), is amended by striking "For fiscal year 
1996, 1997, and 1998," and inserting "For fiscal years 1998, 1999, 
and 2000,". 
SEC. 502. ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE COR-
RIDOR, ILLINOIS. 
(a) EXTENSION OF COMMISSION.—Section 111(a) of the Illinois 
£ind Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1984 (Public 
Law 98-398; 98 Stat. 1456; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by 
striking "ten" and inserting "20". 
(b) REPEAL OF EXTENSION AUTHORITY.—Section 111 of such 
Act (16 U.S.C. 461 note) is further amended— 
(1) by striking "(a) TERMINATION.—"; and 
(2) by striking subsection (b). 
SEC. 503. WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST AND MOUNT NAOMI 
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note [table]. 
(a) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—To correct a faulty land survey, 
the boundaries of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in the State 
of Utah and the boundaries of the Mount Naomi Wilderness, which 
is located within the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and was estab-
lished as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation 
System in section 102(a)(1) of the Ut£ih Wilderness Act of 1984 
(PubHc Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1657), are hereby modified to exclude 
the parcel of land known as the D. Hyde property, which encom-
passes an area of cultivation and private use, as generally depicted 
on the map entitled "D. Hyde Property Section 7 Township 12 
North Range 2 East SLB & M", dated July 23, 1998. 
(b) LAND CONVEYANCE.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall con- Darreii Edward 
vey to Darrell Edward Hyde of Cache County, Utah, all right, Hyde. 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of 
land identified in subsection (a). As part of the conveyance, the 
Secretary shall release, on behalf of the United States, any claims 
of the United States against Darrell Edward Hyde for trespass 
or unauthorized use of the parcel before its conveyance. 
(c) WILDERNESS ADDITION.—To prevent any net loss of wilder-
ness within the State of Utah, the boundaries of the Mount Naomi 
Wilderness are hereby modified to include a parcel of land compris-
ing approximately 7.25 acres, identified as the "Mount Naomi 
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Wilderness Boundary Realignment Consideration" on the map enti-
tled "Mount Naomi Wilderness Addition", dated September 25, 
1998. 
SEC. 
504. AUTHORIZATION TO USE LAND IN MERCED COUNTY, 
CALIFORNIA, FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 
(a) REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS.—Notwithstanding the restric-
tions otherwise applicable under the terms of conveyance by the 
United States of any of the land described in subsection (b) to 
Merced County, California, or under any agreement concerning 
any part of such land between such county and the Secretary 
of the Interior or any other officer or agent of the United States, 
the land described in subsection (b) may be used for the purpose 
specified in subsection (c). 
(b) LAND AFFECTED.—The land referred to in subsection (a) 
is the north 25 acres of the 40 acres located in the northwest 
quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20, township 7 south, 
range 13 east, Mount Diablo base line and Meridian in Merced 
County, California, conveyed to such county by deed recorded in 
volume 1941 at page 441 of the official records in Merced County, 
California. 
(c) AUTHORIZED USES.—^Merced County, California, may author-
ize the use of the land described in subsection (b) for an elementary 
school serving children without regard to their race, creed, color, 
national origin, physical or mental disability, or sex, operated by 
a nonsectarian organization on a nonprofit basis and in compliance 
with all applicable requirements of the laws of the United States 
and the State of California. If Merced County permits such lands 
to be used for such purposes, the county shall include information 
concerning such use in the periodic reports to the Secretary of 
the Interior required under the terms of the conveyance of such 
lands to the county by the United States. Any violation of the 
provisions of this subsection shall be deemed to be a breach of 
the conditions and covenants under which such lands were conveyed 
to Merced County by the United States, and shall have the same 
effect as provided by deed whereby the United States conveyed 
the lands to the county. Except as specified in this subsection, 
nothing in this section shall increase or diminish the authority 
or responsibility of the county with respect to the land. 
California. 
SEC. 505. ROSIE THE RIVETER NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AFFILIATED 
SITE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—^The Congress finds the following: 
(1) The City of Richmond, California, is located on the 
northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay and consists of several 
miles of waterfront which have been used for shipping and 
industry since the beginning of the 20th century. During the 
years of World War II, the population of Richmond grew from 
220 to over 100,000. 
(2) An area of Richmond, California, now known as Marina 
Park and Marina Green, was the location in the 1940's of 
the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards, which produced Liberty and 
Victory ships during World War II. 
(3) Thousands of women of all ages and ethnicities moved 
from across the United States to Richmond, California, in 
search of high paying jobs and skills never before available 
to women in the shipyards. 
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112 STAT. 3263 
(4) Kaiser Corporation supported women workers by install-
ing child care centers at the shipyards so mothers could work 
while their children were well cared for nearby. 
(5) These women, referred to as "Rosie the Riveter" and 
"Wendy the Welder", built hundreds of Liberty and Victory 
ships in record time for use by the United States Navy. Their 
labor played a crucial role in increasing American productivity 
during the war years and in meeting the demand for naval 
ships. 
(6) In part the Japanese plan to defeat the United States 
Navy was predicated on victory occurring before United States 
shipyards could build up its fleet of ships. 
(7) The City of Richmond, California, has dedicated the 
former site of Kaiser Shipyard #2 as Rosie the Riveter Memorial 
Park and will construct a memorial honoring American women's 
labor during World War II. The memorial will be representative 
of one of the Liberty ships built on the site during the war 
effort. 
(8) The City of Richmond, California, is committed to collec-
tive interpretative oral histories for the public to learn of the 
stories of the "Rosies" and "Wendys" who worked in the ship-
yards. 
(9) The Rosie the Riveter Park is a nationally significant 
site because there tens of thousands of women entered the 
workforce for the first time, working in heavy industry to 
support their families and the War effort. This was a turning 
point for the Richmond, California, area and the Nation as 
a whole, when women joined the workforce and successfully 
completed jobs for which previously it was believed they were 
incapable. 
(b) STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary of the Interior shall con-
duct a feasibility study to determine whether— 
(A) the Rosie the Riveter Park located in Richmond, 
California, is suitable for designation as an affiliated site 
to the National Park Service; and 
(B) the Rosie the Riveter Memorial Committee estab-
lished by the City of Richmond, California, with respect 
to that park is eligible for technical assistance for 
interpretative functions relating to the park, including 
preservation of oral histories from former works at the 
Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. 
(2) REPORTS.—^Not later than 6 months after the date of Deadlne. 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the 
study under paragraph (1) and submit a report containing 
findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the study to 
the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Energy and Environment of the Senate. 
SEC. 506. FORT DAVIS HISTORIC SITE, FORT DAVIS, TEXAS. 
The Act entitled "An Act Authorizing the establishment of 
a national historic site at Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas", 
approved September 8, 1961 (75 Stat. 488; 16 U.S.C. 461 note), 
is amended in the first section by striking "not to exceed four 
hundred and sixty acres" and inserting "not to exceed 476 acres". 
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SEC. 507. REAUTHORIZATION OF DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL 
RECREATION AREA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION. 
Section 5 of Public Law 101-573 (16 U.S.C. 460o note) is 
amended by striking "10" and inserting "20". 
New Jersey. 
SEC. 508. ACQUISITION OF WARREN PROPERTY FOR MORRISTOWN 
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. 
The Act entitled "An Act to provide for the establishment 
of the Morristown National Historical Park in the State of New 
Jersey, and for other purposes", approved March 2, 1933 (chapter 
182; 16 U.S.C. 409 et seq.), is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section: 
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"SEC. 8. (a) In addition to any other lands or interest authorized 
to be acquired for inclusion in Morristown National Historical Park, 
and notwithstanding the first proviso of the first section of this 
Act, the Secretary of the Interior may acquire by purchase, donation, 
purchase with appropriated funds, or otherwise, not to exceed 15 
acres of land and interests therein comprising the property known 
as the Warren Property or Mount Kimble. The Secretary may 
expend such sums as may be necessary for such acquisition. 
"(b) Any lands or interests acquired under this section shall 
be included in and administered as part of the Morristown National 
Historical Park.". 
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SEC. 509. GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL MONUMENT, 
VIRGINIA. 
(a) ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT.—^The Secretary of the Interior 
may acquire no more than a less than fee interest in the property 
generally known as George Washington's Boyhood Home, Ferry 
Farm, located in Stafford County, Virginia, across the Rappahan-
nock River from Fredericksburg, Virginia, comprising approximately 
85 acres as generally depicted on the map entitled "George Washing-
ton Birthplace National Monument Boundary Map", numbered 
322/80,020, and dated April 1998, to ensure the preservation of 
the important cultural and natural resources associated with Ferry 
Farm. The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the map on file 
and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the 
National Park Service. 
Contracts. 
(b) MANAGEMENT OF EASEMENT.—The Secretary shall enter 
into a cooperative agreement with Kenmore Association, Inc., for 
the management of Ferry Farm pending completion of the study 
referred to in subsection (c). 
Deadline. 
(c) RESOURCE STUDY.—^Not later than 18 months after the 
date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, 
the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on 
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee 
on Resources of the House of Representatives a resource study 
of the property described in subsection (a). The study shall— 
(1) identify the full range of resources and historic themes 
associated with Ferry Farm, including those associated with 
George Washington's tenure at the property and those associ-
ated with the Civil War period; 
(2) identify alternatives for further National Park Service 
involvement at the property beyond those that may be provided 
for in the acquisition authorized under subsection (a); and 
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112 STAT. 3265 
(3) include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, 
development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance asso-
ciated with the alternatives identified. 
(d) AGREEMENTS.—Upon completion of the resource study under 
subsection (c), the Secretary of the Interior may enter into an 
agreement with the owner of the property described in subsection 
(a) or other entities for the purpose of providing programs, services, 
facilities, or technical assistance that further the preservation and 
public use of the property. 
SEC. 510. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 
16 USC 218a. 
KENTUCKY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Upon acquisition of the land known as Knob 
Creek Farm pursuant to subsection (b), the boundary of the 
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, established by 
the Act of July 17, 1916 (39 Stat. 385, chapter 247; 16 U.S.C. 
211 et seq.), is revised to include such land. Lands acquired pursu-
ant to this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as part of the historic site. 
(b) ACQUISITION OF KNOB CREEK FARM.—The Secretary of the 
Interior may acquire, by donation only, the approximately 228 
acres of land known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Ken-
tucky, as generally depicted on a map entitled "Knob Creek Farm 
Unit, Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site", numbered 338/ 
80,077, and dated October 1998. Such map shall be on file and 
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the 
National Park Service. 
(c) STUDY AND REPORT.—The Secretary of the Interior shall Deadline, 
study the Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, and not 
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
submit a report to the Congress containing the results of the study. 
The purpose of the study shall be to: 
(1) Identify significant resources associated with the Knob 
Creek Farm and the early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln. 
(2) Evaluate the threats to the long-term protection of 
the Knob Creek Farm's cultural, recreational, and natural 
resources. 
(3) Examine the incorporation of the Knob Creek Farm 
into the operations of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National 
Historic Site and establish a strategic management plan for 
implementing such incorporation. In developing the plan, the 
Secretary shall— 
(A) determine infrastructure requirements and prop-
erty improvements needed at Knob Creek Farm to meet 
National Park Service standards; 
(B) identify current and potential uses of Knob Creek 
Farm 
for 
recreational, 
interpretive, 
and 
educational 
opportunities; and 
(C) project costs and potential revenues associated with 
acquisition, development, and operation of Knob Creek 
Farm. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION.—^There are authorized to be appropriated 
such sums as may be necessary to carry out subsection (c). 
SEC. 511. STUDIES OF POTENTIAL NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS 
IN HAWAII. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary of the Interior, acting through 
the Director of the National Park Service, shall undertake feasibility 
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studies regarding the establishment of National Park System units 
in the following areas in the State of Hawaii: 
(1) Island of Maui: The shoreline area known as "North 
Beach", immediately north of the present resort hotels at 
Kaanapali Beach, in the Lahaina district in the area extending 
from the beach inland to the main highway. 
(2) Island of Lanai: The mountaintop area known as "Hale" 
a the central part of the island. 
(3) Island of Kauai: The shoreline area from "Anini Beach" 
to "Makua Tunnels" on the north coast of this island. 
(4) Island of Molokai: The "Halawa Valley" on the eastern 
end of the island, including its shoreline, cove and lookout/ 
access roadway. 
(b) KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT BOUNDARIES.—The studies con-
ducted under this section shall include a study of the feasibility 
of extending the present National Historic Park boundaries at 
Kalaupapa Settlement eastward to Halawa Valley along the island's 
north shore. 
(c) REPORT.—^A report containing the results of the studies 
under this section shall be submitted to the Congress promptly 
upon completion. 
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SEC. 512. MEMORIAL TO MR. BENJAMIN BANNEKER IN THE DISTRICT 
note [table]. 
OF COLUMBIA. 
(a) MEMORIAL AUTHORIZED.—The Washington Interdependence 
Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish a 
memorial in the District of Columbia to honor and commemorate 
the accomplishments of Mr. Benjamin Banneker. 
(b) 
COMPLIANCE 
WITH 
STANDARDS 
FOR 
COMMEMORATIVE 
WORKS.—The establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance 
with the Commemorative Works Act (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). 
(c) PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.—The Washington Interdependence 
Council shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions 
for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the 
memorial. No Federal funds may be used to pay any expense 
of the establishment of the memorial. 
(d) DEPOSIT OF EXCESS FUNDS.—If, upon payment of all 
expenses of the establishment of the memorial (including the 
maintenance and preservation amount required under section 8(b) 
of the Commemorative Works Act (40 U.S.C. 1008(b))), or upon 
expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 10(b) 
of such Act (40 U.S.C. 1010(b)), there remains a balance of fimds 
received for the establishment of the memorial, the Washington 
Interdependence Council shall transmit the amount of the balance 
to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit in the account provided 
for in section 8(b)(1) of such Act (40 U.S.C. 1008(b)(1)). 
SEC. 513. LAND ACQUISITION, BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS RECREATION 
AREA. 
Section 1029(c) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public 
Lands Management Act of 1996 (PubHc Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 
4233; 16 U.S.C. 460kkk(c)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
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112 STAT. 3267 
"(3) LAND ACQUISITION.—Notwithstanding subsection (h), 
the Secretary is authorized to acquire, in partnership with 
other entities, a less than fee interest in lands at Thompson 
Island within the recreation area. The Secretary may acquire 
the lands only by donation, purchase with donated or appro-
priated funds, or by exchange.". 
Approved November 6, 1998. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3910: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 144 (1998): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 14, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 34 (1998): 
Nov. 6, Presidential statement.