[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 111 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8610]
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 49--AUTHORIZING USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS

  Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. Jeffords) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Governmental Affairs:

                            S. Con. Res. 49

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring),

     SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 
                   NATIONAL KICK-OFF CAMPAIGN.

       The ``America Recycles Day'' campaign and its agents may 
     sponsor a public event on the Capitol Grounds on September 
     30, 1997, or on such date as the Speaker of the House of 
     Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate 
     may jointly designate.

     SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

       (a) In General.--The event authorized under section 1 shall 
     be free to the public and arranged so as not to interfere 
     with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be prescribed 
     by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police.
       (b) Expenses and Liabilities.--``America Recycles Day'' and 
     its agents shall assume full responsibility for all expenses 
     and liabilities incident to all activities associated with 
     the event.

     SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.

       (a) Structures and Equipment.--Subject to the approval of 
     the Architect of the Capitol, ``America Recycles Day'' and 
     its agents are authorized to erect on the Capitol Grounds any 
     stage, tent, sound amplification devices, and other related 
     structures and equipment required for the event authorized 
     under section 1.
       (b) Additional Arrangements.--The Architect of the Capitol 
     and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any other 
     reasonable arrangements as may be required to plan for or 
     administer the event.

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