[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4680 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.R.4680
One Hundred Fourteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen
An Act
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,

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(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:

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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 visitor
enjoyment.

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TITLE VIII

-NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AMENDMENTS ACT

(a) In General.--Title 54, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after chapter 1033 the following:
``CHAPTER 1035--NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND
``103501. Establishment.
``103502. Signature projects and programs.
``103503. Summary to Congress.
``Sec. 103501. Establishment
``(a) In General.--There is established in the Treasury an account
to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.
``(b) Deposits.--All amounts received by the United States each
fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of National Parks
and Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that are in excess of
$10,000,000 shall be deposited into the National Park Centennial
Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available to
the Secretary until expended.
``(c) Use of Funds.--Funds collected and deposited into the
National Park Centennial Challenge Fund--
``(1) shall be used for projects or programs approved by the
Secretary to further the mission of the Service and to enhance the
visitor experience in System units;
``(2) may not be used to acquire lands or interest in lands;
and
``(3) may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis,
by non-Federal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable
goods and materials) to the Service for signature projects or
programs.
``(d) Limitation on Source of Funds for Matching.--Amounts derived
from the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service shall
not be treated as non-Federal donations for purposes of subsection
(c)(3).
``Sec. 103502. Signature projects and programs
``(a) List.--The Secretary shall--
``(1) develop a list of signature projects and programs
eligible for funding from the National Park Centennial Challenge
Fund;
``(2) submit the list developed pursuant to paragraph (1) to
the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources
in the United States Senate, and to the Committees on
Appropriations and Natural Resources in the House of
Representatives; and
``(3) prioritize deferred maintenance projects, physical
improvements to visitor services facilities and trail maintenance.
``(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. 103503. Summary to Congress
``The Secretary shall provide with the submission of the
President's annual budget a summary of the status and funding of
signature projects and programs.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections of title 54,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1033 the
following:
``1035. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund................103501''.

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TITLE I

-NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE FUND

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) The Secretary shall issue a pass under subparagraph
(A)(ii), for no additional cost, to any individual who provides
evidence, under policies and guidelines determined by the
Secretary, that the individual has purchased a pass under
subparagraph (A)(i) for each of the 4 years prior to being
issued a pass under this subparagraph.''.

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This title may be cited as the ``National Park Foundation Endowment
Act''.

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TITLE II

-NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT

(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.--The following shall apply to
the Endowment:
``(A) From amounts received by the United States each
fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of Federal
Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the
Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act, $10,000,000 shall
be deposited into the Endowment.
``(B) In addition to deposits otherwise authorized, the
Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that
are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose.
``(C) 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.
``(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) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds in the
Endowment shall be available to the National Park Foundation as
offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by
the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the
Service.
``(B) Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment under
paragraph (1)(A), and any accrued interest or dividends earned
thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for
projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further
the mission and purposes of the Service.
``(C) 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.
``(D) No Federal funds received for the Endowment may 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.''.

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(a) In General.--Title 54, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after chapter 1007 the following:
``CHAPTER 1008--EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
``100801. Definitions.
``100802. Interpretation and education authority.
``100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality
improvement.
``100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and
education.
``Sec. 100801. 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. 100802. 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. 100803. 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. 100804. 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.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters at the beginning
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
relating to chapter 1007 the following new item:
``1008. Education and Interpretation...........................100801''.

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TITLE III

-NATIONAL PARK NEXT GENERATION STEWARDS

The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (Public Law 91-378, as amended;
16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 203(10)(A) (16 U.S.C. 1722(10)(A)), by striking
``25'' and inserting ``30'';
(2) in section 204(b) (16 U.S.C. 1723(b)), by striking ``25''
and inserting ``30''; and
(3) in section 207(c)(2) (16 U.S.C. 1726(c)(2)), by striking
``120 days'' and inserting ``2 years''.

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Subject to the availability of appropriations, section 102301(d) of
title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than
$7,000,000'' and inserting ``not more than $9,000,000''.

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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 six private citizens of the
United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the
Director shall be non-voting 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 2-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.''.

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TITLE IV

-NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AUTHORITIES

(a) Authorization of Appropriations; Use of Funds.--Chapter 1011 of
title 54, United States Code, is further amended by adding after
section 101121 the following:
``Sec. 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds
``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this subchapter $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2017 through 2023.
``(b) Use of Funds.--Funds made available under subsection (a)--
``(1) may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park
Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are
incurred;
``(2) shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use
to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property)
made to the Foundation;
``(3) may not be used by the National Park Foundation for
administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries,
travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses;
and
``(4) may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation 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; use of funds.''.

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(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) Chairman.--(1) After January 20, 2017, the Chairman shall--
``(A) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate;
``(B) serve at the will of the President;
``(C) serve full time; and
``(D) be compensated at the rate provided for Level V of the
Executive Schedule Pay Rates under section 5316 of title 5.
``(2) The Chairman shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be
reappointed once, for a total of not more than 8 years of service as
Chairman, except that a Chairman whose appointment has expired under
this paragraph shall serve until his or her successor has been
appointed. The term of a Chairman shall start (regardless of actual
appointment date) on January 20 after each general Presidential
election. The first Chairman appointed after the date of enactment of
this paragraph shall have a first term commencing on January 20, 2017,
and ending on January 19, 2021.
``(3) 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 so 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 so redesignated), by striking
``paragraph (5), (6), (9), or (10)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(5), (6), (10), or (11)''; and
(D) in subsection (g) (as so 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 5316 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.--Subsection (b) and subsection (d) of section
311103 of title 54, United States Code, are amended by striking
``Council'' each place it appears and inserting ``Chairman of the
Council''.

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TITLE V

-MISCELLANEOUS

Section 101913(9) of title 54, United States Code, is amended to
read as follows:
``(9) New or additional services.--The Secretary may propose to
amend the applicable terms of an existing concessions contract to
provide new and additional services where the Secretary determines
the services are necessary and appropriate for public use and
enjoyment of the unit of the National Park System in which they are
located and are consistent to the highest practicable degree with
the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of
the unit. Such new and additional services shall not represent a
material change to the required and authorized services as set
forth in the applicable prospectus or contract.''.

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(a) Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.--Section 3030 of title XXX
of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat.
3766) is amended in the section heading by striking ``national
seashore.'' and inserting ``national lakeshore.''.
(b) Baltimore National Heritage Area.--Title VIII of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11, 16 U.S.C. 461
note) is amended--
(1) in sections 8005(b)(3) and 8005(b)(4) by striking
``Baltimore Heritage Area Association'' and inserting ``Baltimore
City Heritage Area Association''; and
(2) in section 8005(i) by striking ``Effectiveness'' and
inserting ``Financial Assistance''.
(c) Cumberland Island National Seashore.--Section 6(b) of the Act
entitled ``An Act to establish the Cumberland Island National Seashore
in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes'' (Public Law 92-536;
16 U.S.C. 459i-5) is amended by striking ``physiographic conditions not
prevailing'' and inserting ``physiographic conditions now prevailing''.
(d) Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, New York.--Section
3036(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck''
McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking ``section 2(b)(1)''
and inserting ``section 3035''.
(e) Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park,
Maryland.--Section 3035(d)(4)(B) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3778) is amended by striking
``section 3(b)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``section 3036''.
(f) Historic Preservation Standards and Guidelines.--Section
306131(a)(3) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking
``Office of Management and Budget'' and inserting ``Office of Personnel
Management''.
(g) Lava Beds National Monument.--The first section of the Act of
October 13, 1972 (Public Law 92-493; 86 Stat. 811) is amended in the
first sentence--
(1) by striking ``That, in'' and inserting ``Section 1. In'';
and
(2) by striking ``ten thousand acres'' and all that follows
through the remainder of the sentence and inserting ``10,431 acres,
as depicted within the proposed wilderness boundary on the map
entitled `Lava Beds National Monument, Proposed Wilderness Boundary
Adjustment', numbered 147/80,015, and dated September 2005, and
those lands within the area generally known as the Schonchin Lava
Flow comprising about 18,029 acres, as depicted within the proposed
wilderness boundary on the map, are designated as wilderness.''.
(h) Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area.--Section 8009(j) of title
VIII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-
11, 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking ``Effectiveness'' and
inserting ``Financial Assistance''.
(i) Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.--Section
3037(a)(1)(c) of title XXX of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck''
McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3780) is amended by striking ``numbered T03/
120,155, and dated April 2014'' and insert ``numbered T03/120,155A, and
dated August 2015''.
(j) Snake River Headwaters.--Section 5002(c)(1) of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11, 123 Stat. 1148,
1149) is amended by striking ``paragraph (205) of section 3(a)'' each
place it appears and inserting ``paragraph (206) of section 3(a)''.
(k) Taunton River.--Section 5003(b) of the Omnibus Public Land
Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11, 123 Stat. 1152, 1153) is
amended by striking ``section 3(a)(206)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``section 3(a)(207)''.
(l) World War I Centennial Commission Act.--Section 4(e)(3)(c) of
the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112-272; 126
Stat. 2449) is amended by striking ``National Parks Service.'' and
inserting ``National Park Service.''.

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TITLE VI

-TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK AND PROGRAM LAWS

Chapter 1019 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by
inserting at the end the following:
``SUBCHAPTER III--COMMERCIAL SERVICES AUTHORIZATION
``101931. Contract authority.
``101932. Award of commercial services contracts.
``101933. Term of commercial services contracts.
``101934. Capital improvements.
``101935. Financial management.
``101936. Regulations.
``101937. Savings provision.
``101938. Sunset.
``Sec. 101931. Contract authority
``(a) General Authority.--Notwithstanding subchapter II, the
Secretary may award and administer commercial services contracts (and
related professional services contracts) for the operation and
expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services
programs in System units. The commercial services contracts that may be
awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate
for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the System in which they
are located, and, that are consistent with the preservation and
conservation of the resources and values of the unit.
``(b) Additional Authority.--Contracts may be awarded under
subsection (a) without regard to Federal laws and regulations governing
procurement by Federal agencies, with the exception of laws and
regulations related to Federal government contracts governing working
conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands
Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), sections 3141-3144, 3146,
and 3147 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the `Davis-
Bacon Act'), and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable
thereto.
``(c) Use of Commercial Services Contracts.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may issue a commercial
services contract under this subchapter when the Secretary
determines that the contract meets the objectives of expanding,
modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor
facilities and the services provided to visitors.
``(2) Exceptions.--No contracts may be awarded under this
subchapter--
``(A) for the provision of outfitter and guide services
described in section 101913(8); or
``(B) to authorize the provision of facilities or services
for which the Secretary has granted to an existing concessioner
a preferential right of renewal as defined in sections 101911
and 101913.
``Sec. 101932. Award of commercial services contracts
``(a) Competitive Selection Process.--Except as provided in
subsection (c), commercial services contracts shall be awarded by the
Secretary through a competitive selection process.
``(b) Solicitation of Proposals.--Before awarding a new commercial
services contract, the Secretary shall publicly solicit proposals for
the contract, except as provided in subsection (c). In connection with
such solicitation, the Secretary shall prepare a request for proposals
and shall publish notice of its availability.
``Sec. 101933. Term of commercial services contracts
``A commercial services contract entered into pursuant to this
title shall be awarded for a term not to exceed 10 years.
``Sec. 101934. Capital improvements
``A person or entity awarded a contract under this subchapter shall
receive no leasehold surrender interest, as defined in section 101915,
in capital improvements constructed under the terms of the contract.
``Sec. 101935. Financial management
``(a) Revolving Fund.--There is established a revolving fund that
shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation
for--
``(1) expenses necessary for the management, improvement,
enhancement, operation, construction, and maintenance of commercial
visitor services and facilities; and
``(2) payment of possessory interest and leasehold surrender
interest.
``(b) Collection of Funds.--
``(1) Funds collected by the Secretary pursuant to the
contracts awarded under this subchapter shall be credited to the
revolving fund.
``(2) The Secretary is authorized to transfer to the revolving
fund, without reimbursement, any additional funds or revenue in
connection with the functions to be carried out under this
subchapter.
``(c) Use of Funds.--Amounts in the revolving fund shall be used by
the Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of this title. No funds
from this account may be used to decrease the availability of services
and programs to the public.
``Sec. 101936. Regulations
``As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
subchapter, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations appropriate for
its implementation.
``Sec. 101937. Savings provision
``Nothing in this subchapter shall modify the terms or conditions
of any concessions contracts awarded under subchapter II or the ability
of the National Park Service to enter into concessions contracts under
the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of
1998 (title IV of Public Law 105-391) including the use of leaseholder
surrender interest.
``Sec. 101938. Sunset
``The authority given to the Secretary under this subchapter shall
expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter.''.

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TITLE VII

-VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY

This title may be cited as the ``National Historic Preservation
Amendments Act''.

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(a) In General.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2023''.
(b) Federal Nominations.--Section 302104 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking ``subsection (c)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)'';
(2) by inserting after subsection (b), the following new
subsection:
``(c) Nomination by Federal Agency.--Subject to the requirements of
section 302107 of this title, the regulations promulgated under section
302103 of this title, and appeal under subsection (d) of this section,
the Secretary may accept a nomination directly by a Federal agency for
inclusion of property on the National Register only if--
``(1) completed nominations are sent to the State Historic
Preservation Officer for review and comment regarding the adequacy
of the nomination, the significance of the property and its
eligibility for the National Register;
``(2) within 45 days of receiving the completed nomination, the
State Historic Preservation Officer has made a recommendation
regarding the nomination to the Federal Preservation Officer,
except that failure to meet this deadline shall constitute a
recommendation to not support the nomination;
``(3) the chief elected officials of the county (or equivalent
governmental unit) and municipal political jurisdiction in which
the property is located are notified and given 45 days in which to
comment;
``(4) the Federal Preservation Officer forwards it to the
Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places after
determining that all procedural requirements have been met,
including those in paragraphs (1) through (3) above; the nomination
is adequately documented; the nomination is technically and
professionally correct and sufficient; and may include an opinion
as to whether the property meets the National Register criteria for
evaluation;
``(5) notice is provided in the Federal Register that the
nominated property is being considered for listing on the National
Register that includes any comments and the recommendation of the
State Historic Preservation Officer and a declaration whether the
State Historic Preservation Officer has responded within the 45
day-period of review provided in paragraph (2); and
``(6) the Secretary addresses in the Federal Register any
comments from the State Historic Preservation Officer that do not
support the nomination of the property on the National Register
before the property is included in the National Register.''; and
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d).
(c) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Section 303102 of such title is amended by striking
``CONTENTS'' in the heading thereof and inserting ``FUNDING''.
(2) The table of sections for chapter 3031 of such title is
amended by striking the item relating to section 303102 and
inserting the following new item:
``303102. Funding.''.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.

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