---
kind: "section"
citation: "16 U.S.C. § 284c"
title: "16"
title_heading: "Conservation"
number: "284c"
heading: "Financial assistance for reconstruction of Center"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/16/284c"
units:
  - "Chapter 1 — National Parks, Military Parks, Monuments, and Seashores"
  - "Subchapter XXXV — Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts"
---

# §284c. Financial assistance for reconstruction of Center

- (a) **Grants to Foundation; amount; non-Federal contributions—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) is authorized to make available to the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4), in the form of a grant, $9,000,000 to be used for the reconstruction of the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3), subject to the provisions of this section. Such grant shall be made available in increments as needed for such purpose and only if the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) has agreed under terms and conditions satisfactory to the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) to provide, from non-Federal sources, sufficient contributions on a timely basis to complete the reconstruction of the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3).
- (b) **Loans to Foundation; amount; limitation; repayment; interest; service costs; term—**
  - (1) The [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) may make loans to the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) to the extent needed to complete the reconstruction of the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3) and to provide for noise mitigation measures, including those on adjacent public property, in an amount equal to twice the amount of non-Federal contributions received, and provided, by the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) for such reconstruction work. The total amount of such loans may not exceed $8,000,000. Loans made under this subsection shall be repaid in full, with interest on any unpaid obligation at a rate determined by the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) of the Treasury, [taking](/usc/16/3102.md?p=18) into consideration current market yields on outstanding marketing obligations of the United States with remaining periods to maturity comparable to the maturity of the loan, plus such additional charge, if any, as the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) may determine, for the purpose of covering other costs of servicing the loan. In determining the terms and conditions governing any loan, the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) shall fix a term of not more than five years from the date the loan agreement is executed.
  - (2)
    - (A) The term of the loans made pursuant to [paragraph (1)](#b-1) which are outstanding on the effective date of this paragraph may not exceed the 25-year period beginning on such date. The remaining obligation of such loans shall be paid in equal annual installments, commencing June 1, 1991, except that for the first 3 payments, the payment shall be $215,000 each year. In [addition](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-2), such payments (including the first 3 payments) may be reduced in any year by a credit not to exceed $60,000 annually. Such credit shall equal 100 percent of the market value of public service tickets determined at prevailing [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) box office prices. Such credit shall be allowed only for tickets contributed to entities holding a status referred to in [section 501(c)(3) of title 26](/usc/26/501.md?p=c-3).
    - (B)
      - (i) Unpaid interest on such amount which accrued before the effective date of this paragraph is hereby forgiven.
      - (ii) Notwithstanding [paragraph (1)](#b-1), there shall be no interest on the loan referred to in [subparagraph (A)](#b-2-A) after the effective date of this paragraph if, within 120 days after such date, the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) modifies its agreement with the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) to implement this paragraph, [paragraph (3)](#b-3), and [section 284d(c)(4) of this title](/usc/16/284d.md?p=c-4). If such agreement is not modified within the 120-day period, interest shall accrue from the effective date of this paragraph in accordance with [paragraph (1)](#b-1).
    - (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts paid to the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) pursuant to this paragraph may be retained until expended by the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1), in consultation with the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4), for the maintenance of structures, facilities, and equipment of the [Park](/usc/16/284j.md?p=2).
    - (D) The [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) shall, within 120 days after the effective date of this paragraph, submit a payment schedule to the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) specifying the amount of each annual payment to be made by the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) pursuant to this paragraph.
  - (3) If the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) is in default on its obligations under this subsection for more than 60 consecutive days, the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1), acting in the public interest, shall terminate the cooperative agreement described in [section 284d of this title](/usc/16/284d.md). In the event of a major catastrophe or severe economic situation, the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) may submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate a recommendation that this paragraph be temporarily suspended. In submitting such a request, the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) shall submit clear evidence of the financial status of the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4).
- (c) **Written agreement—** No grants or loans may be made under this section unless the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) has entered into a written agreement with the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) under which the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) agrees—
  - (1) to expend all funds for the reconstruction of the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3) (and for construction or reconstruction of any related structures or fixtures) only in accordance with circulars published by the Office of Management and Budget applicable to Federal grants to nonprofit organizations, and in accordance with the provisions of sections 3141–3144, [3146](/usc/40/3146.md), and [3147](/usc/40/3147.md) of title 40;
  - (2) to comply with such other terms and conditions as the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) deems appropriate; and
  - (3) to maintain, during the term of the cooperative agreement described in [section 284d of this title](/usc/16/284d.md), and at the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4)’s expense, insurance on the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3) respecting such risks, in such amounts, and containing such terms and conditions, as are satisfactory to the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1).

  Any repairs or reconstruction carried out with funds obtained from the receipt of the proceeds of any such insurance shall be subject to the approval of the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1).

- (d) **Oversight and approval duties of Secretary; construction management duties of Foundation—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) shall be responsible for overseeing the reconstruction and shall have final approval over the plans for, and location and design of, the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3), and the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4) shall be responsible for managing the construction activities, including the selection (in accordance with the requirements referred to in paragraphs [(1)](#c-1) and [(2)](#c-2) of subsection (c)) of [persons](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) to perform architectural, engineering, construction, and related services.
- (e) **Easement noise and other standards; enforcement measures—** No grants or loans may be made under this section unless the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) has received what the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) deems to be adequate written assurance from the [Administrator](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=a) of the Federal Aviation Administration that any easement granted to the Commonwealth of Virginia by the [Administrator](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=a) for construction of the Dulles Toll Road will contain noise standards (“A” weighted energy average sound level of 52 to 54 dB) and other standards set forth in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Dulles Airport Access Road Outer Parallel Toll Roads, prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration and issued in May of 1982, legally enforceable by the [Administrator](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=a) and by the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) which are adequate to protect the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3) from undue noise pollution and other environmental degradation attributable to such toll road both during and after its construction, and will also contain legally enforceable assurances that the Commonwealth of Virginia will promptly [take](/usc/16/3102.md?p=18) measures to achieve the noise levels specified in the easement. Such measures may include a partial or total ban on truck traffic on the toll road or other mitigation recommended by the [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) and the [Administrator](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=a).
- (f) **Support services on reimbursable basis—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/284j.md?p=1) may also provide support services, as requested by the [Foundation](/usc/16/284j.md?p=4), on a reimbursable basis, for purposes of reconstruction of the [Center](/usc/16/284j.md?p=3).

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 89–671, § 4, as added Pub. L. 97–310, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1455; amended Pub. L. 101–636, § 1, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4586; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(8), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4583; Pub. L. 107–219, § 2, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1330.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

For effective date of this paragraph, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), (B), and (D), see Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note below.

### Codification

“Sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted in subsec. (c)(1) for “the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a–a7)” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

### Amendments

2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–219 realigned margin of last sentence of par. (3) so as to appear as concluding provisions, and in concluding provisions, substituted “funds” for “Funds”.

1994—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committee on”.

1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–636 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3).

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Section 4 of Pub. L. 101–636, as amended by Pub. L. 89–671, § 14(c), as added Pub. L. 107–219, § 1(a)(3), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1330, provided that: The amendments made by sections 1 and 2 [amending this section and section 284d of this title] shall take effect on the date on which the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts modifies its agreements entered into pursuant to the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Act [this subchapter] in a manner which is consistent with and takes into account the amendments made by this Act [amending this section and section 284d of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 284 of this title], as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. The amendment made by section 3 [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 284 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 28, 1990].”

### Increase in Loan Ceiling; Funds Reimbursed to Foundation To Be Repaid to Secretary

Pub. L. 99–190, § 101(d) [title I], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1224, 1231, as amended by Pub. L. 89–671, § 14(c), as added Pub. L. 107–219, § 1(a)(3), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1330, provided: “That the loan ceiling established under section 4(b) of Public Law 97–310 [probably means Public Law 89–671], the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Act, as amended [16 U.S.C. 284c(b)], is increased to $9,500,000. Notwithstanding the loan repayment provisions of Public Law 97–310 [enacting 16 U.S.C. 284c to 284j], the dollar amount of items paid for by the Wolf Trap Foundation from funds provided by the additional loan authority in this section that is subsequently reimbursed to the Foundation by a court award or insurance settlement shall be repaid to the Secretary of the Interior by the Wolf Trap Foundation within 90 days of the date of the court award or insurance settlement.”