[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 793 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 793

To provide for the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the 
historical, cultural, and architectural values of the Town of Bramwell, 
West Virginia, for the educational and inspirational benefit of present 
                        and future generations.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 3, 1993

  Mr. Rahall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
To provide for the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the 
historical, cultural, and architectural values of the Town of Bramwell, 
West Virginia, for the educational and inspirational benefit of present 
                        and future generations.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Bramwell National Historical Park 
Act of 1993''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

    (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that:
            (1) The coal mining heritage of southern West Virginia is 
        of national historical and cultural significance.
            (2) The Town of Bramwell, West Virginia, possesses 
        remarkable and outstanding historical, cultural, and 
        architectural values relating to the coal mining heritage of 
        southern West Virginia.
            (3) It is in the national interest to preserve the unique 
        character of the Town of Bramwell, West Virginia, and to 
        enhance the historical, cultural, and architectural values 
        associated with its coal mining heritage.
    (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to provide for the 
preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the historical, 
cultural, and architectural values of the Town of Bramwell, West 
Virginia, for the educational and inspirational benefit of present and 
future generations.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.

    (a) In General.--In order to preserve, restore, and interpret the 
unique historical, cultural, and architectural values of Bramwell, West 
Virginia, there is hereby established the Bramwell National Historical 
Park (hereinafter referred to as the ``Park'').
    (b) Area Included.--The Park shall consist of the lands and 
interests in lands within the corporate boundary of the Town of 
Bramwell.

SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the Park in 
accordance with this Act and with the provisions of law generally 
applicable to units of the national park system, including the Act 
entitled ``An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other 
purposes'', approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 461-467).
    (b) Donations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary may accept and retain donations of funds, property, or 
services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public 
entities for the purpose of providing services and facilities which he 
deems consistent with the purposes of the Act.
    (c) Cooperative Agreements.--In administering the Park, the 
Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the 
State of West Virginia, or any political subdivision thereof, for 
carrying out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 5. ACQUISITION OF LAND.

    (a) General Authority.--The Secretary may acquire land or interests 
in land within the boundaries of the Park only by donation, exchange, 
or purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds.
    (b) State Lands.--Lands or interest in lands, within the boundaries 
of the Park which are owned by the State of West Virginia or any 
political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by donation.

SEC. 6. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.

    The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements 
with the owners of properties of historical or cultural significance 
within the Park pursuant to which the Secretary may mark, interpret, 
restore, and provide technical assistance for the preservation and 
interpretation of such properties.

SEC. 7. PROPERTY OWNER RIGHTS.

    Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the Secretary 
to have access to private residential property within the Park for the 
purpose of conducting visitors through such property, or for any other 
purpose, without the advice and consent of the owner of such property.

SEC. 8. MANAGEMENT PLAN.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the committee 
referred to in section 9, shall prepare a plan for the restoration, 
preservation, interpretation, and development of the historical, 
cultural, and architectural resources of the Park.
    (b) Restoration Measures.--The plan referred to in this section 
shall provide for such measures as may be deemed appropriate for the 
restoration of public areas within the Park, including but not limited 
to each of the following:
            (1) The restoration of a brick surface to such segments of 
        North River Street, Main Street, Rose Street, South River 
        Street, and Bloch Street as deemed necessary to restore the 
        historical and architectural character of the Park.
            (2) Measures to mitigate the visual impact of public 
        utility facilities such as phone and electrical lines on the 
        historical and architectural character of the Park.
    (c) Development Measures.--The plan referred to in this section 
shall provide for such measures as may be deemed appropriate for the 
development of public areas within the Park, including but not limited 
to each of the following:
            (1) The reconstruction of the Bramwell Railroad Depot.
            (2) The restoration of an edifice or edifices suitable to 
        provide for the interpretation and visitor appreciation of the 
        historical, cultural, and architectural features of the Park.

SEC. 9. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

    (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established the Bramwell 
National Historical Park Advisory Committee (hereinafter in this Act 
referred to as ``Advisory Committee''). The Advisory Committee shall be 
composed of thirteen members appointed by the Secretary to serve for 
terms of two years, except for the Governor of the State of West 
Virginia and the Mayor of the Town of Bramwell who shall serve without 
limitation of terms. Any member of the Advisory Committee may serve 
after the expiration of his term until a successor is appointed. Any 
member of the Advisory Committee may be appointed to serve more than 
one term. The Secretary or his designee shall serve as Chairman.
    (b) Management and Development Issues.--The Secretary, or his 
designees, shall meet on a regular basis and consult with the Advisory 
Committee on matters relating to the development of a management plan 
for the Park and on the implementation of such plan.
    (c) Expenses.--Members of the Advisory Committee shall serve 
without compensation as such, but the Secretary may pay expenses 
reasonably incurred in carrying out their responsibilities under this 
Act on vouchers signed by the Chairman.
    (d) Membership.--The Secretary shall appoint members to the 
Advisory Committee as follows:
            (1) the Governor of the State of West Virginia or his 
        delegate;
            (2) one member to represent the West Virginia Division of 
        Culture and History to be appointed from among persons 
        nominated by the Governor of the State of West Virginia;
            (3) the Mayor of the Town of Bramwell;
            (4) one member to represent the Mercer County Commission;
            (5) one member to represent the Mercer County Historical 
        Society;
            (6) two members to represent the Bramwell Historic Landmark 
        Commission;
            (7) two members to represent the Bramwell Millionaire 
        Garden Club;
            (8) one member to represent the West Virginia Preservation 
        Alliance, Inc.;
            (9) one member to represent Coalways, Inc.;
            (10) one member to represent the West Virginia Association 
        of Museums; and
            (11) one member to represent the Pinnacle Rock State Park 
        Foundation, Inc.
    (e) Termination; Charter.--The Advisory Committee shall terminate 
on the date ten years after the enactment of this Act notwithstanding 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 
776). The provisions of section 14(b) of such Act (relating to the 
charter of the Committee) are hereby waived with respect to this 
Advisory Committee.

SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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