III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 9, 2007 Mr. Reid (for himself and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for Live Earth Concert.

1.

Authorization of use of Capitol grounds for Live Earth Concert

(a)

In general

The Live Earth organization and the Alliance for Climate Protection (in this resolution referred to as the sponsors), may sponsor the Live Earth Concert (in this resolution referred to as the event) on the Capitol Grounds. (b)

Date of event

The event shall be held on July 7, 2007, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

2.

Terms and conditions

(a)

In general

Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b)

Expenses and liabilities

The sponsors shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.

3.

Event preparations

(a)

Structures and equipment

Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors may cause to be placed on the Capitol grounds such stage, seating, booths, sound amplification and video devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event, including equipment for the broadcast of the event over radio, television, and other media outlets. (b)

Additional arrangements

The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make any additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event.

4.

Enforcement of restrictions

The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, displays, advertisements, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds in connection with the event.