113 S2873 RS: National Park System Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2014 U.S. Senate 2014-09-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
IICalendar No. 641113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2873[Report No. 113–301]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 18, 2014Mr. Coburn (for himself, Mr. Warner, and Mr. Enzi) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesDecember 10, 2014Reported by Ms. Landrieu, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acknowledge contributions at units of the National Park System.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the National Park System Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2014.
2.
Definitions
In this Act:(1)
Donor acknowledgment
(A)
In general
The term donor acknowledgment means a statement, logo, trademark, proper legal name, or other reasonable form of credit acknowledging a contribution by a donor.(B)
Exclusions
The term donor acknowledgment does not include—(i)a sign or other fixture that would block or obstruct a natural or historic site or view; or(ii)a statement or credit that promotes a political candidate or issue.(2)
Eligible structure
(A)
In general
The term eligible structure means a structure at a unit of the National Park System.(B)
Inclusions
The term eligible structure includes—(i)a visitor center;(ii)an administrative structure; and(iii)a specific room or section of a visitor center or an administrative structure.(C)
Exclusion
The term eligible structure does not include a commemorative work (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).(3)
Landscape feature
(A)
In general
The term landscape feature means a component that contributes to the character significance of a landscape.(B)
Inclusions
The term landscape feature includes land, water, vegetation, walls, pathways, stairways, and plazas.(4)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
3.
Donor acknowledgments at structures in units of the national park system
(a)
In general
Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may authorize donor acknowledgments at an eligible structure to recognize contributions for a museum collection or landscape feature at a unit of the National Park System.(b)
Requirements
Donor acknowledgments under subsection (a) shall be displayed—(1)in a manner that is approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Superintendent at the unit of the National Park System in which the eligible structure, museum collection, or landscape feature is located, after taking into account any input from the donating entity; and(2)for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Superintendent at the unit of the National Park System in which the eligible structure, museum collection, or landscape feature is located, that is commensurate with the amount of the contribution and the life of the eligible structure.(c)
Placement
(1)
In general
Donor acknowledgments under subsection (a) may be affixed to benches, furnishings, bricks, vehicles, walls, pathways, plazas, and staircases.(2)
Limitation
Any donor acknowledgment under subsection (a) associated with land, water, vegetation, an item in a museum collection, or a historic structure shall be freestanding.(d)
Expansion of donor acknowledgments
The Secretary may authorize the use of donor acknowledgments under this section to include acknowledgments on digital and media platforms, including online applications and web-based product downloads relating to a specific unit of the National Park System.(e)
Implementation
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement this section.(f)
Effect of section
Nothing in this section requires the Secretary to accept a donation.
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Donor acknowledgments to be displayed at commemorative works and landscape features
Section 8905 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (7); and(2)by adding at the end the following:(c)
Donor contributions
(1)
Definition of landscape feature
(A)
In general
The term landscape feature means a component that contributes to the character or significance of a landscape.(B)
Inclusions
The term landscape feature includes walls, pathways, stairways, plazas, and other features that are considered to be components of a landscape in accordance with applicable National Park Service regulations.(2)
Acknowledgment of donor contribution
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as applicable, may acknowledge or permit a sponsor to acknowledge, donor contributions at the commemorative work.(3)
Requirements
An acknowledgment under paragraph (2) shall—(A)be displayed—(i)inside an ancillary structure associated with the commemorative work; or(ii)as part of a landscape feature; and(B)conform to applicable National Park Service or General Services Administration guidelines for donor recognition, as applicable.(4)
Limitations
An acknowledgment under paragraph (2) shall—(A)be limited to an appropriate statement or credit recognizing the contribution;(B)be displayed in a form approved by—(i)the National Mall and Memorial Parks Donor Recognition Plan or other applicable National Park Service guidelines for donor recognition; and(ii)General Services Administration guidelines;(C)be displayed for a period of up to 10 years, with the display period to be commensurate with the level of the contribution, as determined in accordance with the plan and guidelines described in subparagraph (B); and(D)be freestanding.(5)
Cost
The sponsor shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments under paragraph (2).(6)
Applicability
This subsection shall apply to any commemorative work dedicated after January 1, 2010..
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the National Park System Donor Acknowledgment Act.
2.
Definitions
In this Act:(1)
Donor acknowledgment
The term donor acknowledgment means an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging a donation.(2)
National Park System
The term National Park System includes each program and individual unit of the National Park System.(3)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
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Donor acknowledgments in units of National Park System
(a)
In general
The Secretary may authorize a donor acknowledgment to recognize a donation to—(1)the National Park Service; or(2)the National Park System.(b)
Restrictions
A donor acknowledgment shall not be used to state or imply—(1)recognition of the donor or any product or service of the donor as an official sponsor, or any similar form of recognition, of the National Park Service or the National Park System;(2)a National Park Service endorsement of the donor or any product or service of the donor; or(3)naming rights to any unit of the National Park System or a National Park System facility, including a visitor center.(c)
Requirements
(1)
Display
A donor acknowledgment shall be displayed—(A)in a manner that is approved by the Secretary; and(B)for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary, that is commensurate with the amount of the contribution and the life of the structure.(2)
Guidelines
The Secretary shall establish donor acknowledgment guidelines that take into account the unique requirements of individual units and programs of the National Park System.(3)
Use of slogans prohibited
A donor acknowledgment shall not permit the use of—(A)an advertising slogan; or(B)a statement or credit promoting or opposing a political candidate or issue.(d)
Placement
(1)
Visitor and administrative facilities
A donor acknowledgment may be located on or inside a visitor center or administrative facility of the National Park System (including in a specific room or section) or any other appropriate location, such as on a donor recognition wall or plaque.(2)
Outside
A donor acknowledgment may be located in an area outside of a visitor or administrative facility described in paragraph (1), including a bench, brick, pathway, area of landscaping, or plaza.(3)
Projects
A donor acknowledgment may be located near a park construction or restoration project, if the donation directly relates to the project.(4)
Vehicles
A donor acknowledgment may be placed on a National Park Service vehicle, if the donation directly relates to the vehicle.(5)
Limitation
Any donor acknowledgment associated with a historic structure or placed outside a park restoration project—(A)shall be freestanding; and(B)shall not obstruct a natural or historical site or view.(e)
Printed, digital, and media platforms
The Secretary may authorize the use of donor acknowledgments under this section to include donor acknowledgments on printed, digital, and media platforms, including brochures or Internet websites relating to a specific unit of the National Park System.
4.
Commemorative works act amendments
Section 8905 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (7); and(2)by adding at the end the following:(c)
Donor contributions
(1)
Acknowledgment of donor contribution
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as applicable, may permit a sponsor to acknowledge donor contributions at the commemorative work.(2)
Requirements
An acknowledgment under paragraph (1) shall—(A)be displayed—(i)inside an ancillary structure associated with the commemorative work; or(ii)as part of a manmade landscape feature at the commemorative work; and(B)conform to applicable National Park Service or General Services Administration guidelines for donor recognition, as applicable.(3)
Limitations
An acknowledgment under paragraph (1) shall—(A)be limited to an appropriate statement or credit recognizing the contribution;(B)be displayed in a form in accordance with National Park Service and General Services Administration guidelines;(C)be displayed for a period of up to 10 years, with the display period to be commensurate with the level of the contribution, as determined in accordance with the plan and guidelines described in subparagraph (B);(D)be freestanding; and(E)not be affixed to—(i)any landscape feature at the commemorative work; or(ii)any object in a museum collection.(4)
Cost
The sponsor shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments under paragraph (1).(5)
Applicability
This subsection shall apply to any commemorative work dedicated after January 1, 2010..
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Effect of act
Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act—(1)requires the Secretary to accept a donation; or(2)modifies section 145 of Public Law 108–108 (16 U.S.C. 1a–1 note; 117 Stat. 1280).
December 10, 2014Reported with an amendment