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Coltsville National Historical Park Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 4 sections amended and 1 removed between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

(1)
City— The term city means the city of Hartford, Connecticut.
(2)
removed Commission— The term Commission means the Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission established by section 6(a).
(2)
renumbered was (5) Historic District— The term Historic District means the Coltsville Historic District.
(3)
renumbered was (6) Map— The term map means the map titled “Coltsville National Historical Park—Proposed Boundary”, numbered T25/102087, and dated May 11, 2010.
(4)
renumbered was (7) Park— The term park means the Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of Connecticut.
(5)
renumbered was (8) Secretary— The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
(6)
renumbered was (9) State— The term State means the State of Connecticut.

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 System 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)
changed the State, city, or private 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; andservices;
(C)
changed the Secretary has entered into a written agreement with the State, city, or other public entity, as appropriate, providing that—that and owned by the State, city, or other public entity within the Coltsville Historic District shall be managed consistent with this section; and
(D)
added prior to accepting the donation referred to in subparagraph (B), the Secretary has reviewed the plans and financial resources of the developer of the East Armory to ensure the viability of the park based on those resources.
(i)
removed land owned by the State, city, or other public entity within the Coltsville Historic District shall be managed consistent with this section; and
(ii)
removed future uses of land within the historic district shall be compatible with the designation of the park and the city’s preservation ordinance.
(b)
changed Boundaries— The park shall may 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)
changed Collections—Written consent of the owner— 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 No non-Federal property may be included in the East Armory or within the park as determined by without the Secretary as a major function written consent of the visitor experience.owner.
(d)
added Availability of map— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(e)
added Notice— No later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination under section 3(a)(2), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the park.

4. Administration

(a)
In general— The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with—
(1)
this Act; 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 Act 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)
changed In general— As the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this Act, the 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.to carry out this Act.
(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, fairly valued.
(d)
changed Acquisition of land—Collections— The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land by donation, purchase may enter into a written agreement with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange, except that land the State of Connecticut State Library, Wadsworth Atheneum, the Colt Trust, or interests other public entities, as appropriate, to gain appropriate access to Colt-related artifacts for routine display in land owned by the State East Armory or any political subdivision within other areas of the State may be acquired only by donation.park to enhance the visitor experience.
(e)
added Acquisition of land— The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land by donation, purchase with donated funds, or exchange, except that land or interests in land owned by the State or any political subdivision of the State may be acquired only by donation.
(f)
renumbered was (6) 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.
(g)
added No use of condemnation— The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land under this Act or for the purposes of this Act.
(h)
added No buffer zone created— Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the park, or the management plan for the park shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That activities or uses can be seen, heard, or detected from areas within the park shall not preclude, limit, control, regulate or determine the conduct or management of activities or uses outside of the park.

5. Management plan

(a)
changed In general— Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, Secretary shall complete a management plan for the park in accordance with—
(1)
changed 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)); Act; 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 Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
(2)
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

6. Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission

removed
(a)
removed Establishment— There is established a Commission to be known as the Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission.
(b)
removed Duty— The Commission shall advise the Secretary in the development and implementation of the management plan.
(c)
removed Membership—
(1)
removed Composition— The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
(A)
removed 2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;
(B)
removed 1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the State Senate President;
(C)
removed 1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Speaker of the State House of Representatives;
(D)
removed 2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut;
(E)
removed 2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by Connecticut’s 2 United States Senators;
(F)
removed 1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by Connecticut's First Congressional District Representative;
(G)
removed 2 members shall have experience with national parks and historic preservation;
(H)
removed all appointments must have significant experience with and knowledge of the Coltsville Historic District; and
(I)
removed 1 member of the Commission must live in the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood within the Coltsville Historic District.
(2)
removed Initial appointments— The Secretary shall appoint the initial members of the Commission not later than the earlier of—
(A)
removed 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)
removed the date that is 30 days after the park is established.
(d)
removed Term; vacancies—
(1)
removed Term—
(A)
removed In general— A member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(B)
removed Reappointment— A member may be reappointed for not more than 1 additional term.
(2)
removed Vacancies— A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(e)
removed Meetings— The Commission shall meet at the call of—
(1)
removed the Chairperson; or
(2)
removed a majority of the members of the Commission.
(f)
removed Quorum— A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
(g)
removed Chairperson and vice chairperson—
(1)
removed In general— The Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission.
(2)
removed Vice chairperson— The Vice Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
(3)
removed Term— A member may serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson for not more than 1 year in each office.
(h)
removed Commission personnel matters—
(1)
removed Compensation of members—
(A)
removed In general— Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B)
removed 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 duty of the Commission.
(2)
removed Staff—
(A)
removed 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 duty of the Commission.
(B)
removed Detail of employees— The Secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from the State or any political subdivision of the State.
(i)
removed FACA nonapplicability— Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(j)
removed Termination—
(1)
removed 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)
removed Extension— Eight years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall make a recommendation to the Secretary if a body of its nature is still necessary to advise on the 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 the Commission for not more than 10 years.