Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site

(a)

Establishment

Subject to subsection (b), there is established the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site in the State of Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. (b)

Conditions of establishment

(1)

In general

The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that an agreement entered into between the Secretary and the Roberts Temple providing for public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, the National Historic Site that is sufficient to constitute a manageable park unit. (2)

Notice

Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of establishment of the National Historic Site. (c)

Purpose

The purpose of the National Historic Site is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with— (1)the Great Migration; (2)the memorial service and funeral of Emmett Till; (3)the story of the courage and activism of Mamie Till-Mobley that was demonstrated as Mamie Till-Mobley transformed the murder of her son into a powerful symbol of racial injustice; and (4)the civil rights movement. (d)

Map; Boundaries

(1)

Map

As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map of the National Historic Site. (2)

Availability of map

The map prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3)

Boundaries

The boundaries of the National Historic Site shall be the boundaries generally depicted on the map prepared under paragraph (1). (e)

Acquisition authority

The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the National Historic Site by— (1)donation; (2)purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds; or (3)exchange. (f)

Administration

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall administer the National Historic Site in accordance with— (A)this Act; and (B)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. (2)

Agreements

The Secretary may— (A)enter into an agreement with the Roberts Temple for the purpose of providing public access to, and interpretation, operation, and maintenance of, the National Historic Site; and (B)enter into cooperative agreements, leases, or other agreements, as appropriate, with public and private entities to provide and facilitate interpretive and educational services, administrative support, and technical assistance relating to the National Historic Site, within or outside the boundaries of the National Historic Site. (3)

Management plan

(A)

Deadline for completion

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Historic Site, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Historic Site in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. (B)

Inclusion

The general management plan prepared under subparagraph (A) shall identify, as appropriate, the roles and responsibilities of the National Park Service and any applicable management entity in administering and interpreting the National Historic Site and areas affiliated with the National Historic Site in a manner that does not interfere with existing operations and the continued use of existing facilities at the National Historic Site, unless agreed to by the Roberts Temple and in accordance with the agreements described in paragraph (2) and subsection (b). (C)

Submission to Congress

On completion of the general management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the general management plan prepared under that subparagraph.