[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
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[H.R. 4680 Introduced in House (IH)]
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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4680
To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for
a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and
cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present
and future generations, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2016
Mr. Bishop of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees
on Agriculture and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
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A BILL
To prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for
a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and
cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present
and future generations, 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; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National Park
Service Centennial Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Purpose.
Sec. 3. Definitions.
TITLE I--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND
Sec. 101. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.
Sec. 102. Comparable pass cost for seniors.
Sec. 103. Signature projects and programs.
Sec. 104. Donations.
Sec. 105. Summary to Congress.
TITLE II--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service.
TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS
Sec. 301. National Park Service interpretation and education.
Sec. 302. Public Land Corps amendments.
Sec. 303. Volunteers in the parks.
TITLE IV--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES
Sec. 401. Board of directors.
Sec. 402. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 501. National Historic Preservation Act.
Sec. 502. National Park Service concession management advisory board.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to establish a fund in the Treasury
to finance signature projects and programs to enhance the National Park
System as it approaches its centennial in 2016 and to prepare the parks
for another century of conservation, preservation, and enjoyment.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Challenge fund.--The term ``Challenge Fund'' means the
National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I.
(2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of
the National Park Service.
(3) Endowment.--The term ``Endowment'' means the Second
Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by
title II.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(5) Signature project or program.--The term ``signature
project or program'' means any project or program identified by
the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks
for another century of conservation, preservation, and
enjoyment.
(6) Qualified donation.--The term ``qualified donation''
means a cash donation, or the binding pledge of a cash donation
that is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit, to the
National Park Service that the Director certifies shall be used
for a signature project or program.
TITLE I--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND
SEC. 101. NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a
fund to be known as the ``National Park Centennial Challenge Fund''.
The Challenge Fund shall consist of--
(1) qualified donations that are transferred from the
National Park Service donation account in accordance with
section 104(a); and
(2) hereafter, an amount equal to the qualified donations
received under section 104(a), not to exceed amounts
accumulated under section 102, including any carryover from
previous fiscal years.
(b) Availability.--All amounts transferred or appropriated to the
Challenge Fund shall be available to the Secretary for signature
projects and programs, without further appropriation, until expended.
SEC. 102. COMPARABLE PASS COST FOR SENIORS.
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801,
Public Law 108-447, division J, title VIII) is amended in section
805(b)(1)--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(A) The
Secretary'';
(2) by striking ``, at a cost of $10.00,'';
(3) by striking ``shall be valid for the lifetime of the
pass holder.'' and inserting the following: ``shall be
available--
``(i) for a period of 12 months from the
date of the issuance, at a cost of $20; and
``(ii) for the lifetime of the passholder,
at a cost equal to the cost of the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
purchased under subsection (a).''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Amounts in excess of $10 that are charged by
the National Park Service for a pass under subparagraph
(A)(i) shall be deposited in the National Park
Centennial Challenge Fund established under section
101(a) of the National Park Service Centennial Act.''.
SEC. 103. SIGNATURE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
(a) List.--The Secretary shall--
(1) develop a list of signature projects and programs
eligible for funding from the Challenge Fund; and
(2) submit the list developed under paragraph (1) (and
updated under subsection (b)) to the Committees on
Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(b) Updates.--The Secretary may, from time to time as the Secretary
finds appropriate, add any signature project or program to the list and
provide notice of such addition as required by subsection (a).
SEC. 104. DONATIONS.
(a) Qualified Donations.--The Secretary may transfer to the
Challenge Fund any qualified donation received by the National Park
Service.
(b) Solicitation.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to
expand the authority of the National Park Service and its employees to
receive or solicit donations.
SEC. 105. SUMMARY TO CONGRESS.
The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the President's
budget a summary of the status and funding of the signature projects
and programs.
TITLE II--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``National Park Foundation Endowment
Act''.
SEC. 202. SECOND CENTURY ENDOWMENT FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
(a) Second Century Endowment.--Chapter 1011 of title 54, United
States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following:
``Sec. 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service
``(a) Second Century Endowment.--To further the mission of the
Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account
to be known as the `Second Century Endowment for the National Park
Service'.
``(1) Funds for the endowment.--
``(A) The Endowment shall consist of any gifts,
devises, or bequests that are provided to the National
Park Foundation for such purpose.
``(B) The National Park Foundation shall deposit
any funds received for the Endowment in a federally
insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in
appropriate security obligations, as directed by the
Board of Directors.
``(C)(i) The Secretary may, either directly or
through a concessions contract, lease, or similar
instrument, impose a fee in a System unit in addition
to the daily cost of lodging in facilities in that
System unit. Amounts collected under this clause shall
be deposited into the Endowment.
``(ii) The Secretary shall ensure that a fee
imposed under this subparagraph in a System unit does
not raise the aggregate amount of fees imposed by
local, State, and Federal governments to more than 5
percent of the base daily cost of lodging in facilities
in that System unit.
``(iii) No fees may be charged under this
subparagraph within a unit of the National Park System
for--
``(I) employees of the National Park
System, including seasonal employees or
employees of concessioners, who live in housing
provided in a national park due to their
employment and house guests of such employees;
``(II) persons engaged in residential
educational and interpretive programs who are
lodged in national park facilities while
participating in these programs; and
``(III) lodging on private property within
a unit of the National Park System.
``(D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on
funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the
principal and form a part of the Endowment.
``(2) Use of funds.--
``(A) The National Park Foundation shall use funds
deposited in the Endowment for projects and activities
approved by the Secretary that further the mission and
purposes of the Service.
``(B) In administering the Endowment each fiscal
year, the National Park Foundation shall be guided by
the District of Columbia Uniform Prudent Management of
Institutional Funds Act of 2007 (D.C. Code Sec. 44-
1631 et seq.), including section 44-1633 on
expenditures.
``(C) No funds received for the Endowment shall be
used by the National Park Foundation for administrative
expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries,
travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead
expenses.
``(b) Summary.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment
of this section, the National Park Foundation shall include with its
annual report a summary of the status of the Endowment. The summary
shall include--
``(1) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Endowment
during the fiscal year;
``(2) the amount of the balance remaining in the Endowment
at the end of the fiscal year; and
``(3) a description of the sums and purposes of the
expenditures made from the Endowment for the fiscal year.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 1011
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the
following:
``101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service.''.
TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS
SEC. 301. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION.
Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter
1007 the following:
``CHAPTER 1008--EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
``100801. Purposes.
``100802. Definitions.
``100803. Interpretation and education authority.
``100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality
improvement.
``100805. Improved utilization of partners and volunteers in
interpretation and education.
``Sec. 100801. Purposes
``The purposes of this chapter are--
``(1) to more effectively achieve the mission of the
Service by providing clear authority and direction for
interpretation and education programs that are carried out by
the Service under separate authorities;
``(2) to ensure that the public encounters a variety of
interpretive and educational opportunities and services during
their visits to our System units;
``(3) to recognize that the Service provides lifelong
learning opportunities and contributes to interdisciplinary
learning in traditional and non-traditional educational
settings; and
``(4) to provide opportunities for all people to find
relevance in the System and to strengthen public understanding
of our natural and cultural heritage.
``Sec. 100802. Definitions
``As used in this chapter:
``(1) Interpretation.--The term `interpretation'--
``(A) means providing opportunities for people to
form intellectual and emotional connections to gain
awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the
resources of the System; and
``(B) may refer to the professional career field of
Service employees, volunteers, and partners who
interpret the resources of the System.
``(2) Education.--The term `education' means enhancing
public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the
resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based
materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific
learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.
``(3) Related areas.--The term `related areas' means--
``(A) national wild and scenic rivers and national
trails;
``(B) national heritage areas; and
``(C) affiliated areas administered in connection
with the System.
``Sec. 100803. Interpretation and education authority
``The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and
related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad
program of the highest quality interpretation and education.
``Sec. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality
improvement
``The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of
interpretation and education programs to ensure that they--
``(1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the
natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System;
``(2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages,
education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;
``(3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and
appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications
technology; and
``(4) reflect current scientific and academic research,
content, methods, and audience analysis.
``Sec. 100805. Improved use of partners and volunteers in
interpretation and education
``The Secretary may--
``(1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the
delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those
provided by the Service as part of a park's Long Range
Interpretive Plan;
``(2) support interpretive partners by providing
opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and
``(3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public
or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the
purposes of developing, promoting, and making available
educational opportunities related to resources of the System
and programs.''.
SEC. 302. PUBLIC LAND CORPS AMENDMENTS.
The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-82; 16 U.S.C.
1721) is amended--
(1) in section 203(10)(A), by striking ``25'' and inserting
``30'';
(2) in section 204(b), by striking ``25'' and inserting
``30''; and
(3) in section 207(c)(2), by striking ``120 days'' and
inserting ``2 years''.
SEC. 303. VOLUNTEERS IN THE PARKS.
Section 102301(d) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``not more than $7,000,000'' and inserting ``not more than
10,000,000''.
TITLE IV--NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES
SEC. 401. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Chapter 1011 of title 54, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 101112--
(A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Membership.--The National Park Foundation shall consist of a
Board having as members no fewer than 6 private citizens of the United
States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall
be members of the Board, ex officio.''; and
(B) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c) Chairman.--The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from
its members for a two-year term.''; and
(2) in section 101113(a)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Coordination with service.--Activities of the
National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be
undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that
those activities are consistent with the programs and policies
of the Service.''.
SEC. 402. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Chapter 1011 of title 54,
United States Code, is further amended by adding after section 101121
the following:
``SEC. 101122. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this subchapter $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through
2023.
``(b) Requirement of Advance Payment.--The amount made available
for a fiscal year under subsection (a) shall be provided to the
National Park Foundation in an advance payment of the entire amount on
October 1 of the fiscal year, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
``(c) Use of Appropriated Funds.--Amounts made available under
subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for
use for matching, on a 1-to-1 basis, contributions (whether in
currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation.
``(d) Prohibition Use for Administrative Expenses.--No Federal
funds made available under subsection (a) shall be used by the National
Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation,
including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other
overhead expenses.
``(e) Prohibition Use for Investment.--The National Park Foundation
shall not place Federal funds made available under subsection (a) into
any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 1011
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the
following:
``101122. Authorization of appropriations.''.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 501. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
(a) Additional Member.--Section 304101(a) of title 54, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11) as
paragraphs (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) the General Chairman of the National Association of
Tribal Historic Preservation Officers;''.
(b) Full-Time Chairman.--Section 304101 of title 54, United States
Code, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e)(1) After January 1, 2016, the Chairman shall--
``(A) be appointed by the President;
``(B) serve full time; and
``(C) be compensated at the rate provided for Level III of
the Executive Schedule Pay Rates (5 U.S.C. 5314).
``(2) The Chairmen before the first appointment of a Chairman in
accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive $100 per
diem when engaged in the performance of the duties of the Council, and
shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and subsistence
expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the
Council.''; and
(3) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by striking ``may
act in place'' and inserting ``shall perform the functions''.
(c) Conforming Changes.--
(1) Section 304101 of title 54, United States Code, is
further amended--
(A) in subsection (b), by striking ``, (7) and
(8)'' and inserting ``and (7) through (9)'';
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) by striking ``under paragraphs (1) and
(9) to (11)'' and inserting ``under paragraphs
(10) through (12)''; and
(ii) by striking ``An appointed member may
not serve more than 2 terms'' and inserting
``An appointed member, other than the Chairman
of the Council, may not serve more than 2
terms'';
(C) in subsection (f) (as redesignated), by
striking ``paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (5), (6), (10), or (11).''; and
(D) in subsection (g) (as redesignated), by
striking ``Twelve members'' and inserting ``Thirteen
members''.
(2) Section 304104 of title 54, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after the first sentence the following:
``The Chairman of the Council shall be compensated as provided
in subsection (e) of section 304101.''.
(3) Section 304105(a) of title 54, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) by striking ``report directly to the Council''
and inserting ``report directly to the Chairman''; and
(B) by striking ``duties as the Council may
prescribe'' and inserting ``duties as the Chairman may
prescribe''.
(4) Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new item: ``Chairman of the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.''.
(d) Clarification.--Section 7302(d) of the Omnibus Public Land
Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11; 16 U.S.C. 469n(d)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Council'' in each place
it appears and inserting ``Chairman of the Council''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Council'' and inserting
``Chairman of the Council''.
SEC. 502. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONCESSION MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD.
Section 101919(e) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``2009'' and inserting ``2019''.
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