[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 280 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 280
To establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 7, 2009
Mr. Pascrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and for
other purposes.
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 ``Paterson Great Falls National
Historical Park Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the City of Paterson,
New Jersey.
(2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Paterson
Great Falls National Historical Park Advisory Commission
established by section 6(a).
(3) Historic district.--The term ``Historic District''
means the Great Falls Historic District in the State.
(4) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the management plan for the Park developed under section 5.
(5) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled
``Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park-Proposed
Boundary'', numbered T03/80,001, and dated May 2008.
(6) Park.--The term ``Park'' means the Paterson Great Falls
National Historical Park established by section 3(a).
(7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(8) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of New
Jersey.
SEC. 3. PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is
established in the State a unit of the National Park System to
be known as the ``Paterson Great Falls National Historical
Park''.
(2) Conditions for establishment.--The Park shall not be
established until the date on which the Secretary determines
that--
(A)(i) the Secretary has acquired sufficient land
or an interest in land within the boundary of the Park
to constitute a manageable unit; or
(ii) the State or City, as appropriate, has entered
into a written agreement with the Secretary to donate--
(I) the Great Falls State Park, including
facilities for Park administration and visitor
services; or
(II) any portion of the Great Falls State
Park agreed to between the Secretary and the
State or City; and
(B) the Secretary has entered into a written
agreement with the State, City, or other public entity,
as appropriate, providing that--
(i) land owned by the State, City, or other
public entity within the Historic District will
be managed consistent with this Act; and
(ii) future uses of land within the
Historic District will be compatible with the
designation of the Park.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Park is to preserve and interpret
for the benefit of present and future generations certain historical,
cultural, and natural resources associated with the Historic District.
(c) Boundaries.--The Park shall include the following sites, as
generally depicted on the Map:
(1) The upper, middle, and lower raceways.
(2) Mary Ellen Kramer (Great Falls) Park and adjacent land
owned by the City.
(3) A portion of Upper Raceway Park, including the Ivanhoe
Wheelhouse and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures
Gatehouse.
(4) Overlook Park and adjacent land, including the Society
for Establishing Useful Manufactures Hydroelectric Plant and
Administration Building.
(5) The Allied Textile Printing site, including the Colt
Gun Mill ruins, Mallory Mill ruins, Waverly Mill ruins, and
Todd Mill ruins.
(6) The Rogers Locomotive Company Erecting Shop, including
the Paterson Museum.
(7) The Great Falls Visitor Center.
(d) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be on file and available
for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park
Service.
(e) Publication of Notice.--Not later than 60 days after the date
on which the conditions in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection
(a)(2) are satisfied, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register notice of the establishment of the Park, including an official
boundary map for the Park.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the Park in
accordance with--
(1) this Act; and
(2) the laws generally applicable to units of the National
Park System, including--
(A) the National Park Service Organic Act (16
U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
(B) the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et
seq.).
(b) State and Local Jurisdiction.--Nothing in this Act enlarges,
diminishes, or modifies any authority of the State, or any political
subdivision of the State (including the City)--
(1) to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction; or
(2) to carry out State laws (including regulations) and
rules on non-Federal land located within the boundary of the
Park.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--
(1) In general.--As the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to carry out this Act, the Secretary may enter into
cooperative agreements with the owner of the Great Falls
Visitor Center or any nationally significant properties within
the boundary of the Park under which the Secretary may
identify, interpret, restore, and provide technical assistance
for the preservation of the properties.
(2) Right of access.--A cooperative agreement entered into
under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary, acting
through the Director of the National Park Service, shall have
the right of access at all reasonable times to all public
portions of the property covered by the agreement for the
purposes of--
(A) conducting visitors through the properties; and
(B) interpreting the properties for the public.
(3) Changes or alterations.--No changes or alterations
shall be made to any properties covered by a cooperative
agreement entered into under paragraph (1) unless the Secretary
and the other party to the agreement agree to the changes or
alterations.
(4) Conversion, use, or disposal.--Any payment made by the
Secretary under this subsection shall be subject to an
agreement that the conversion, use, or disposal of a project
for purposes contrary to the purposes of this Act, as
determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United States to
reimbursement in amount equal to the greater of--
(A) the amounts made available to the project by
the United States; or
(B) the portion of the increased value of the
project attributable to the amounts made available
under this subsection, as determined at the time of the
conversion, use, or, disposal.
(5) Matching funds.--
(A) In general.--As a condition of the receipt of
funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall
require that any Federal funds made available under a
cooperative agreement shall be matched on a 1-to-1
basis by non-Federal funds.
(B) Form.--With the approval of the Secretary, the
non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may
be in the form of donated property, goods, or services
from a non-Federal source.
(d) Acquisition of Land.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire land or
interests in land within the boundary of the Park by donation,
purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated
funds, or exchange.
(2) Donation of state owned land.--Land or interests in
land owned by the State or any political subdivision of the
State may only be acquired by donation.
(e) Technical Assistance and Public Interpretation.--The Secretary
may provide technical assistance and public interpretation of related
historic and cultural resources within the boundary of the Historic
District.
SEC. 5. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall complete a
management plan for the Park in accordance with--
(1) section 12(b) of Public Law 91-383 (commonly known as
the ``National Park Service General Authorities Act'') (16
U.S.C. 1a-7(b)); and
(2) other applicable laws.
(b) Cost Share.--The management plan shall include provisions that
identify costs to be shared by the Federal Government, the State, and
the City, and other public or private entities or individuals for
necessary capital improvements to, and maintenance and operations of,
the Park.
(c) Submission to Congress.--On completion of the management plan,
the Secretary shall submit the management plan to--
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 6. PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ADVISORY
COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established a commission to be known
as the ``Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Advisory
Commission''.
(b) Duties.--The duties of the Commission shall be to advise the
Secretary in the development and implementation of the management plan.
(c) Membership.--
(1) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of 9
members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
(A) 4 members shall be appointed after
consideration of recommendations submitted by the
Governor of the State;
(B) 2 members shall be after consideration of
recommendations submitted by the City Council of
Paterson, New Jersey;
(C) 1 member shall be after consideration of
recommendations submitted by the Board of Chosen
Freeholders of Passaic County, New Jersey; and
(D) 2 members shall have experience with national
parks and historic preservation.
(2) Initial appointments.--The Secretary shall appoint the
initial members of the Commission not later than the earlier
of--
(A) the date that is 30 days after the date on
which the Secretary has received all of the
recommendations for appointments under paragraph (1);
or
(B) the date that is 30 days after the Park is
established in accordance with section 3.
(d) Term; Vacancies.--
(1) Term.--
(A) In general.--A member shall be appointed for a
term of 3 years.
(B) Reappointment.--A member may be reappointed for
not more than 1 additional term.
(2) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(e) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of--
(1) the Chairperson; or
(2) a majority of the members of the Commission.
(f) Quorum.--A majority of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum.
(g) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall select a Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission.
(2) Vice chairperson.--The Vice Chairperson shall serve as
Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
(3) Term.--A member may serve as Chairperson or Vice
Chairman for not more than 1 year in each office.
(h) Commission Personnel Matters.--
(1) Compensation of members.--
(A) In general.--Members of the Commission shall
serve without compensation.
(B) Travel expenses.--Members of the Commission
shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in
lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an
employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57
of title 5, United States Code, while away from the
home or regular place of business of the member in the
performance of the duties of the Commission.
(2) Staff.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall provide the
Commission with any staff members and technical
assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with
the Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable
the Commission to carry out the duties of the
Commission.
(B) Detail of employees.--The Secretary may accept
the services of personnel detailed from--
(i) the State;
(ii) any political subdivision of the
State; or
(iii) any entity represented on the
Commission.
(i) FACA Nonapplicability.--Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(j) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate 10 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 7. STUDY OF HINCHLIFFE STADIUM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary
shall complete a study regarding the preservation and interpretation of
Hinchliffe Stadium, which is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
(b) Inclusions.--The study shall include an assessment of--
(1) the potential for listing the stadium as a National
Historic Landmark; and
(2) options for maintaining the historic integrity of
Hinchliffe Stadium.
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this Act.
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