[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5131 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5131
To establish Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of
Connecticut, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 22, 2010
Mr. Larson of Connecticut introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To establish Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of
Connecticut, 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 ``Coltsville National Historical Park
Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Act:
(1) City.--The term ``city'' means the city of Hartford,
Connecticut.
(2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the
Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission
established by subsection 6(a).
(3) Historic district.--The term ``Historic District''
means the Coltsville Historic District.
(4) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map titled
``Coltsville National Historical Park--Proposed Boundary'',
numbered ____, and dated ____.
(5) Park.--The term ``park'' means the Coltsville National
Historical Park in the State of Connecticut.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
Connecticut.
SEC. 3. COLTSVILLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is
established in the State a unit of the National Park Service to
be known as the ``Coltsville National Historical Park''.
(2) Conditions for establishment.--The park shall not be
established until the date on which the Secretary determines
that--
(A) the Secretary has acquired by donation
sufficient land or an interest in land within the
boundary of the park to constitute a manageable unit;
(B) the State, city, or property owner, as
appropriate, has entered into a written agreement with
the Secretary to donate at least 10,000 square feet of
space in the East Armory which would include facilities
for park administration and visitor services; or
(C) the Secretary has entered into a written
agreement with the State, city, or other public entity,
as appropriate, providing that--
(i) land owned by the State, city, or other
public entity within the Coltsville Historic
District will be managed consistent with this
section; and
(ii) future uses of land within the
historic district will be compatible with the
designation of the park and the city's
preservation ordinance.
(b) Boundaries.--The park shall include and provide appropriate
interpretation and viewing of the following sites, as generally
depicted on the map:
(1) The East Armory.
(2) The Church of the Good Shepherd.
(3) The Caldwell/Colt Memorial Parish House.
(4) Colt Park.
(5) The Potsdam Cottages.
(6) Armsmear.
(7) The James Colt House.
(c) Collections.--The Secretary shall enter into a written
agreement with the State of Connecticut State Library, Wadsworth
Atheneum, and the Colt Trust, or other public entities, as appropriate,
to gain appropriate access to Colt-related artifacts for the purposes
of having items routinely on display in the East Armory or within the
park as determined by the Secretary as a major function of the visitor
experience.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the park in
accordance with--
(1) this section; and
(2) the laws generally applicable to units of the National
Park System, including--
(A) the National Park Service Organic Act (16
U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
(B) the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et
seq.).
(b) State and Local Jurisdiction.--Nothing in this section
enlarges, diminishes, or modifies any authority of the State, or any
political subdivision of the State (including the city)--
(1) to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction; or
(2) to carry out State laws (including regulations) and
rules on non-Federal land located within the boundary of the
park.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--
(1) In general.--As the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to carry out this section, the Secretary may enter
into cooperative agreements with the owner of any property
within the Coltsville Historic District or any nationally
significant properties within the boundary of the park, under
which the Secretary may identify, interpret, restore,
rehabilitate, and provide technical assistance for the
preservation of the properties.
(2) Right of access.--A cooperative agreement entered into
under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary, acting
through the Director of the National Park Service, shall have
the right of access at all reasonable times to all public
portions of the property covered by the agreement for the
purposes of--
(A) conducting visitors through the properties; and
(B) interpreting the properties for the public.
(3) Changes or alterations.--No changes or alterations
shall be made to any properties covered by a cooperative
agreement entered into under paragraph (1) unless the Secretary
and the other party to the agreement agree to the changes or
alterations.
(4) Conversion, use, or disposal.--Any payment by the
Secretary under this subsection shall be subject to an
agreement that the conversion, use, or disposal of a project
for purposes contrary to the purposes of this section, as
determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United States to
reimbursement in an amount equal to the greater of--
(A) the amounts made available to the project by
the United States; or
(B) the portion of the increased value of the
project attributable to the amounts made available
under this subsection, as determined at the time of the
conversion, use, or disposal.
(5) Matching funds.--
(A) In general.--As a condition of the receipt of
funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall
require that any Federal funds made available under a
cooperative agreement shall be matched on a 1-to-1
basis by non-Federal funds.
(B) Form.--With the approval of the Secretary, the
non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may
be in the form of donated property, goods, or services
from a non-Federal source.
(d) Acquisition of Land.--Land or interests in land owned by the
State or any political subdivision of the State may be acquired only by
donation.
(e) Technical Assistance and Public Interpretation.--The Secretary
may provide technical assistance and public interpretation of related
historic and cultural resources within the boundary of the historic
district.
SEC. 5. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall complete a
management plan for the park in accordance with--
(1) section 12(b) of Public Law 91-383 (commonly known as
the National Park Service General Authorities Act) (16 U.S.C.
1a-7(b)); and
(2) other applicable laws.
(b) Cost Share.--The management plan shall include provisions that
identify costs to be shared by the Federal Government, the State, and
the city, and other public or private entities or individuals for
necessary capital improvements to, and maintenance and operations of,
the park.
(c) Submission to Congress.--On completion of the management plan,
the Secretary shall submit the management plan to--
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 6. COLTSVILLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established a Commission to be known
as the Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission.
(b) Duties.--The duties of the Commission shall be to advise the
Secretary in the development and implementation of the management plan.
(c) Membership.--
(1) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of 11
members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
(A) 2 members shall be appointed after
consideration of recommendations submitted by the
Governor of the State;
(B) 1 member shall be appointed after consideration
of recommendations submitted by the State Senate
President;
(C) 1 member shall be appointed after consideration
of recommendations submitted by the Speaker of the
State House of Representatives;
(D) 2 members shall be appointed after
consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor
of Hartford, Connecticut;
(E) 2 members shall be appointed after
consideration of recommendations submitted by
Connecticut's 2 United States Senators;
(F) 1 member shall be appointed after consideration
of recommendations submitted by Connecticut's First
Congressional District Representative;
(G) 2 members shall have experience with national
parks and historic preservation;
(H) all appointments must have significant
experience with and knowledge of the Coltsville
Historic District; and
(I) 1 member of the Commission must live in the
Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood within the Coltsville
Historic District.
(2) Initial appointments.--The Secretary shall appoint the
initial members of the Commission not later than the earlier
of--
(A) the date that is 30 days after the date on
which the Secretary has received all of the
recommendations for appointments under paragraph (1);
or
(B) the date that is 30 days after the park is
established.
(d) Term; Vacancies.--
(1) Term.--
(A) In general.--A member shall be appointed for a
term of 3 years.
(B) Reappointment.--A member may be reappointed for
not more than 1 additional term.
(2) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(e) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of--
(1) the Chairperson; or
(2) a majority of the members of the Commission.
(f) Quorum.--A majority of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum.
(g) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall select a Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission.
(2) Vice chairperson.--The Vice Chairperson shall serve as
Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
(3) Term.--A member may serve as Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson for not more than 1 year in each office.
(h) Commission Personnel Matters.--
(1) Compensation of members.--
(A) In general.--Members of the Commission shall
serve without compensation.
(B) Travel expenses.--Members of the Commission
shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in
lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an
employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57
of title 5, United States Code, while away from the
home or regular place of business of the member in the
performance of the duties of the Commission.
(2) Staff.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall provide the
Commission with any staff members and technical
assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with
the Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable
the Commission to carry out the duties of the
Commission.
(B) Detail of employees.--The Secretary may accept
the services of personnel detailed from the State or
any political subdivision of the State.
(i) FACA Nonapplicability.--Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(j) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Unless extended under paragraph (2), the
Commission shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--Eight years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Commission shall make a recommendation to the
Secretary if a governing body of its nature is still necessary
to oversee the creation and development of the park. If, based
on a recommendation under this paragraph, the Secretary
determines that the Commission is still necessary, the
Secretary may extend the life of this Commission for a time not
to exceed 10 years.
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