San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Act of 1988
PL 100-348 (H.R.1044), enacted 06/27/1988

102 STAT. 654 
PUBLIC LAW 100-348—JUNE 27, 1988 
Public Law 100-348 
100th Congress 
An Act 
June 27, 1988 
[H.R. 1044] 
San Francisco 
Maritime 
National 
Historical Park 
Act of 1988. 
Conservation. 
National paries, 
monuments, etc. 
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note. 
Public 
information. 
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Real property. 
Real property. 
Gifts and 
property. 
Public buildings 
and grounds. 
To establish the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in the State of 
California, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "San Francisco Maritime National 
Historical Park Act of 1988". 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to preserve and interpret the history 
and achievements of seafaring Americans and of the Nation's man-
time heritage, especially on the Pacific coast, there is herebv 
established the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park 
Giereinafter in this Act referred to as the "park"). 
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) AREA INCLUDED.—The park shall consist of the lands and 
interests therein within the area generally depicted on the map 
entitled "Boundary Map, San Francisco Maritime National Histori-
cal Park", numbered 641/80,053 and dated April 7, 1987. The map 
shall be on file and available for public inspection in the ofRces of 
the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and in the 
ofHce of the Superintendent of the park. If the Secretary of the 
Interior (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") 
determines, upon completion of the General Management Plan for 
the park, that the inclusion of the property at Jefferson and Hyde 
Streets, San Francisco, known as the Haslett Warehouse, would 
promote the purposes of the park, the Secretary may adjust the 
boundaries of the park to include that property after notification to 
the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natu-
ral Resources of the United States Senate. The Secretary may make 
other minor revisions of the boundary of the park in accordance 
with section 7(c) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 
1965. 
(c) GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA.—The Secretary 
shall revise the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation 
Area to exclude from the National Recreation Area the area within 
the park (as depicted on the boundary map referred to in subsection 
(b)). The Secretary shall transfer to the jurisdiction of the park all 
real and personal property of the United States administered by the 
Secretary as part of the National Recreation Area located within 
the boundaries of the park (including the museum building), 
together with all vessels, marine collections, libraries, historic 
documents, equipment and other marine artifacts which are 
administered by the Secretary as part of the National Recreation 
Area and which relate to maritime history. 
(d) MUSEUM BUILDING.—The building housing and displaying the 
marine collections, libraries, historic documents, equipment, and 
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Gifts and 
property. 
Real property. 
Gifts and 
property. 
marine artifacts shall be named the "Sala Burton Building" and an 
appropriate plaque with this designation shall be prominently dis-
played as part of the structure. 
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION. 
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(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall administer the park in 
accordance with this Act and with the provisions of law generally 
applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act 
entitled "An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other 
purposes", approved August 25,1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1-4), the 
Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461-467), and the 
National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470-470t). The Sec-
retary shall manage the park in such manner as will preserve and 
perpetuate knowledge and understanding of American maritime 
history and to provide for public understanding and enjoyment of 
maritime history. 
(b) DONATIONS.—The Secretary may accept and retain donations 
of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, cor-
porations, or public entities for the purpose of providing services and 
facilities which he deems consistent with the purposes of this Act. 
(c) LEASING.—The Secretary may lease any real or personal prop-
erty, including vessels and heavy marine equipment such as floating 
drydocks, which is administered as part of the park. The net receipts 
from any such lease shall be credited in accordance with subsection 
4(f) of the Act of October 27,1972 (86 Stat. 1299). 
(d) FEES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sec-
retary may impose entrance fees for admission to the ships in such 
amounts as he deems appropriate and may impose fees for the use 
by groups or organizations of the ships. All receipts from such fees 
shall be credited in accordance with subsection 4(f) of the Act of 
October 27,1972 (86 Stat. 1299). 
(e) GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Within 2 years after establish-
ment of the park, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the 
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natu-
ral Resources of the United States Senate a general management 
plan for the park. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: 
(1) a description of the resources of the park including, but not 
limited to, maritime and associated artifacts, documents, the 
following historic vessels: the sailing ship Balclutha; the steam 
schooner Wapama; the steamship SS Jeremiah O'Brien; the 
ferry Eureka; the schooner C.A. Thayer; the tug EUpleton Hall; 
the tug Hercules; and the scow schooner Alma, and other real 
and personal property comprising the park collections such as 
written and illustrative material, objects, wrecks, small 
watercraft, and vessels; 
(2) plans for the preservation of each historic vessel, including 
docking facilities, maintenance and ship repair facilities, and 
estimates for the costs thereof; a determination of the need for 
permanent docking facilities in a location best suited to the 
preservation of the historic vessels and for visitor access to the 
historic vessels; methods of accommodating visitors while 
protecting the historic vessels; and methods for providing for the 
proper care, exhibition, and storage of the park collections; 
(3) plans for the location, preliminary design, and estimated 
Public buildings 
cost of public facilities to be developed for the park, including a 
and grounds. 
museum building, visitor parking, and public transit access; and 
Real property. 
Gifts and 
property. 
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(4) Plans for the interpretation of the historic vessels and 
park collections. 
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SEC. 4. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. 
(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary may acquire land and 
interests in land within the boundaries of the park by donation, 
purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. 
(b) TRANSFERS FROM OTHER AGENCIES.—The Secretary of Com-
merce may transfer the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien to the 
Secretary for inclusion in the historic fleet of the park. Any other 
Federal property located within the boundaries of the park which is 
under the administrative jurisdiction of another department or 
agency of the United States may, with the concurrence of the head 
of the administering department or agency, be transferred without 
consideration to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary for 
the purposes of the park. 
(c) STATE AND LOCAL LANDS.—Lands, and interests in lands, within 
the boundaries of the park which are owned by the State of Califor-
nia or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by 
Contracts. 
donation. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary 
is authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of California 
or any political subdivision thereof under which the Secretary may 
improve and may use appropriated funds for the improvement of 
berthing facilities if the State or any political subdivision thereof 
makes available to the Secretary, in accordance with terms and 
conditions acceptable to the Secretary, lands and interests in land 
for the purpose of berthing the ships and providing visitor access to 
the historic ships. 
(d)(1) HISTORIC VESSEM AND OTHER PROPERTY.—In furtherance of 
the administration of the park, the Secretary is authorized to ac-
quire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or 
exchange such property as may be appropriate to carry out the 
purposes of this Act, including vessels, heavy marine equipment, 
and drydock facilities. The Secretary shall notify the Committee on 
Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
of the United States Senate in writing not less than 90 days before 
acquisition of any large historic vessel. Such notification shall in-
dicate the estimated cost of preservation, restoration if appropriate, 
and maintenance of the vessel concerned. 
(2) ACQUISITION LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not acquire any 
historic vessel pursuant to this subsection until the Secretary has 
notified the Committees in writing that sufficient funds have been 
made available to preserve and maintain those vessels listed in 
paragraph 3(eXl) of this Act. 
16 use 410nn-3. SEC. 5. ADVISORY COMMISSION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established the Advisory 
Commission of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical 
Park (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). The 
Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed by the 
Secretary as follows: 
(1) 3 members appointed for terms of 4 years from rec-
ommendations submitted by the National Maritime Museum 
Association. 
(2) 2 members appointed for terms of 4 years from rec-
ommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of 
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California, at least one of whom shall have professional exper-
tise in maritime historic preservation. 
(3) 4 members appointed for terms of 5 years from rec-
ommendations submitted by the Mayor of San Francisco with 
special consideration given to individuals with knowledge of 
museum and/or maritime issues and who represent the local 
fishing industry, recreational users, the business community, 
and neighborhood groups. 
(4) 1 member appointed for a term of 5 years from rec-
ommendations from the Secretary of Commerce, who shall have 
professional expertise in the maritime industry. 
(5) 2 members appointed for terms of 5 years, who shall have 
professional 
expertise 
in 
maritime 
history or 
historic 
preservation. 
Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may 
serve sifter the expiration of his term until his successor is ap-
pointed. A vacancy in the Commission shgdl be filled in the manner 
in which the original appointment was made. 
(b) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall serve with-
out pay. While away from their homes or regular places of business 
in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the 
Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in 
lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed inter-
mittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 
5703 of title 5 of the United States Code. 
(c) OFFICERS.—The Chair and other officers of the Commission 
shall be elected by a majority of the members of the Commission to 
serve for terms established by the Commission. 
(d) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair 
or a majority of its members, but not less than twice annually. 
Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. 
Consistent with the public meeting requirements of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, the Commission shall, from time to time, 
meet with persons concerned with maritime preservation. 
(e) BYLAWS AND CHARTER.—The Commission may make such 
bylaws, rules, and regulations as it considers necessary to carry out 
its functions under this Act. The provisions of section 140)) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 
776), are hereby waived with respect to this Commission. 
(f) FUNCTIONS.—The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the 
management and development of the park. The Secretary, or his 
designee, shall from time to time, but at least semiannually, meet 
and consult with the Commission on matters relating to the 
management and development of the park. 
(g) TERMINATION.—The Commission shall cease to exist 10 years 
after the date on which the first meeting of the Commission is held. 
SEC. 6. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. 
Section 4(f) of the Act of October 27, 1972 (16 U.S.C. 460bb-3(f)), is 
amended by striking out "National Maritime Museum" and insert-
ing "San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park". 
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SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, but not to exceed 
$200,000 for planning. 
Approved June 27, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1044: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-73 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-373 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): May 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 134 (1988): June 6, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
June 14, House concurred in Senate amendments.