[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S962-S964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

  SA 3307. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to 
provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United 
States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; 
as follows:

       At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following:

     SEC. 31__. NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION, TREATMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND 
                   USE, FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 449 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end of the following:

     ``Sec. 4781. Natural gas production, treatment, management, 
       and use, Fort Knox, Kentucky

       ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Army (referred to in 
     this section as the `Secretary') may provide, by contract or 
     otherwise, for the production, treatment, management, and use 
     of natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky, without 
     regard to section 3 of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired 
     Lands (30 U.S.C. 352).
       ``(b) Limitation on Uses.--Any natural gas produced 
     pursuant to subsection (a)--
       ``(1) may only be used to support activities and operations 
     at Fort Knox; and
       ``(2) may not be sold for use elsewhere.
       ``(c) Ownership of Facilities.--The Secretary may take 
     ownership of any gas production and treatment equipment and 
     facilities and associated infrastructure from a contractor in 
     accordance with the terms of a contract or other agreement 
     entered into pursuant to subsection (a).
       ``(d) No Application Elsewhere.--
       ``(1) In general.--The authority provided by this section 
     applies only with respect to Fort Knox, Kentucky.
       ``(2) Effect of section.--Nothing in this section 
     authorizes the production, treatment, management, or use of 
     natural gas resources underlying any Department of Defense 
     installation other than Fort Knox.
       ``(e) Applicability.--The authority of the Secretary under 
     this section is effective beginning on August 2, 2007.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections of chapter 
     449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
     the end the following:

``4781. Natural gas production, treatment, management, and use, Fort 
              Knox, Kentucky.''.

                                 ______
                                 
  SA 3308. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to 
provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United 
States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; 
as follows:

       At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following:

     SEC. 31___. DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE NATURAL GAS 
                   PIPELINE.

       (a) Permit.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Denali National Park 
     Improvement Act (Public Law 113-33; 127 Stat. 516) is amended 
     by striking ``within, along, or near the approximately 7-mile 
     segment of the George Parks Highway that runs through the 
     Park''.
       (b) Terms and Conditions.--Section 3(c)(1) of the Denali 
     National Park Improvement Act (Public Law 113-33; 127 Stat. 
     516) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (2) by striking subparagraph (B); and
       (3) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).
       (c) Applicable Law.--Section 3 of the Denali National Park 
     Improvement Act (Public Law 113-33; 127 Stat. 515) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(d) Applicable Law.--A high pressure gas transmission 
     pipeline (including appurtenances) in a nonwilderness area 
     within the boundary of the Park, shall not be subject to 
     title XI of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.).''.
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 3309. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Ms. Cantwell, and Ms. Murkowski) 
submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2953 
proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to provide for the 
modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other 
purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of title IV, add the following:

     SEC. 44___. NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL.

       (a) National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 1049 of title 54, United States 
     Code (as amended by section 5001(a)), is amended by adding at 
     the end the following:

     ``Sec. 104909. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund

       ``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to establish 
     a fund in the Treasury--
       ``(1) to finance signature projects and programs to enhance 
     the National Park System as the centennial of the National 
     Park System approaches in 2016; and
       ``(2) to prepare the System for another century of 
     conservation, preservation, and enjoyment.
       ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Challenge fund.--The term `Challenge Fund' means the 
     National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established by 
     subsection (c)(1).
       ``(2) Qualified donation.--The term `qualified donation' 
     means a cash donation or the pledge of a cash donation 
     guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit to the Service

[[Page S963]]

     that the Secretary certifies is to be used for a signature 
     project or program.
       ``(3) Signature project or program.--The term `signature 
     project or program' means any project or program identified 
     by the Secretary as a project or program that would further 
     the purposes of the System or any System unit.
       ``(c) National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.--
       ``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury 
     of the United States a fund, to be known as the `National 
     Park Centennial Challenge Fund'.
       ``(2) Deposits.--The Challenge Fund shall consist of--
       ``(A) qualified donations that are transferred from the 
     Service donation account, in accordance with subsection 
     (e)(1); and
       ``(B) such amounts as are appropriated from the general 
     fund of the Treasury, in accordance with subsection (e)(2).
       ``(3) Availability.--Amounts in the Challenge Fund shall--
       ``(A) be available to the Secretary for signature projects 
     and programs under this title, without further appropriation; 
     and
       ``(B) remain available until expended.
       ``(d) Signature Projects and Programs.--
       ``(1) Development of list.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall 
     develop a list of signature projects and programs eligible 
     for funding from the Challenge Fund.
       ``(2) Submission to congress.--The Secretary shall submit 
     to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural 
     Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations 
     and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the 
     list developed under paragraph (1).
       ``(3) Updates.--Subject to the notice requirements under 
     paragraph (2), the Secretary may add any signature project or 
     program to the list developed under paragraph (1).
       ``(e) Donations and Matching Federal Funds.--
       ``(1) Qualified donations.--The Secretary may transfer any 
     qualified donations to the Challenge Fund.
       ``(2) Matching amount.--There is authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Challenge Fund for each fiscal year 
     through fiscal year 2020 an amount equal to the amount of 
     qualified donations received for the fiscal year.
       ``(3) Solicitation.--Nothing in this section expands any 
     authority of the Secretary, the Service, or any employee of 
     the Service to receive or solicit donations.
       ``(f) Report to Congress.--The Secretary shall provide with 
     the submission of the budget of the President to Congress for 
     each fiscal year a report on the status and funding of the 
     signature projects and programs.''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections affected for 
     title 54, United States Code (as amended by section 5001(b)), 
     is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
     104908 the following:

``Sec. 104909. National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.''.

       (b) Second Century Endowment for the National Park 
     System.--
       (1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 1011 of title 54, 
     United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:

     ``Sec. 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park 
       System

       ``(a) In General.--The National Park Foundation shall 
     establish an endowment, to be known as the `Second Century 
     Endowment for the National Park System' (referred to in this 
     section as the `Endowment').
       ``(b) Campaign.--To further the mission of the Service, the 
     National Park Foundation may undertake a campaign to fund the 
     Endowment through gifts, devises, or bequests, in accordance 
     with section 101113.
       ``(c) Use of Proceeds.--
       ``(1) In general.--On request of the Secretary, the 
     National Park Foundation shall expend proceeds from the 
     Endowment in accordance with projects and programs in 
     furtherance of the mission of the Service, as identified by 
     the Secretary.
       ``(2) Management.--The National Park Foundation shall 
     manage the Endowment in a manner that ensures that annual 
     expenditures as a percentage of the principal are consistent 
     with Internal Revenue Service guidelines for endowments 
     maintained for charitable purposes.
       ``(d) Investments.--The National Park Foundation shall--
       ``(1) maintain the Endowment in an interest-bearing 
     account; and
       ``(2) invest Endowment proceeds with the purpose of 
     supporting and enriching the System in perpetuity.
       ``(e) Report.--Each year, the National Park Foundation 
     shall make publicly available information on the amounts 
     deposited into, and expended from, the Endowment.''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections affected for 
     title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
     the item relating to section 101120 the following:

``Sec. 101121. Second Century Endowment for the National Park 
              System.''.

       (c) National Park Service Intellectual Property 
     Protection.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 1049 of title 54, United States 
     Code (as amended by subsection (a)(1)), is amended by adding 
     at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 104910. Intellectual property

       ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Service emblem.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `Service emblem' means any 
     word, phrase, insignia, logo, logotype, trademark, service 
     mark, symbol, design, graphic, image, color, badge, uniform, 
     or any combination of emblems used to identify the Service or 
     a component of the System.
       ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `Service emblem' includes--
       ``(i) the Service name;
       ``(ii) an official System unit name;
       ``(iii) any other name used to identify a Service component 
     or program; and
       ``(iv) the Arrowhead symbol.
       ``(2) Service uniform.--The term `Service uniform' means 
     any combination of apparel, accessories, or emblems, any 
     distinctive clothing or other items of dress, or a 
     representation of dress--
       ``(A) that is worn during the performance of official 
     duties; and
       ``(B) that identifies the wearer as a Service employee.
       ``(b) Prohibited Acts.--No person shall, without the 
     written permission of the Secretary--
       ``(1) use any Service emblem or uniform, or any word, term, 
     name, symbol or device or any combination of emblems to 
     suggest any colorable likeness of the Service emblem or 
     Service uniform in connection with goods or services in 
     commerce if the use is likely to cause confusion, or to 
     deceive the public into believing that the emblem or uniform 
     is from or connected with the Service;
       ``(2) use any Service emblem or Service uniform or any 
     word, term, name, symbol, device, or any combination of 
     emblems or uniforms to suggest any likeness of the Service 
     emblem or Service uniform in connection with goods or 
     services in commerce in a manner reasonably calculated to 
     convey the impression to the public that the goods or 
     services are approved, endorsed, or authorized by the 
     Service;
       ``(3) use in commerce any word, term, name, symbol, device 
     or any combination of words, terms, names, symbols, or 
     devices to suggest any likeness of the Service emblem or 
     Service uniform in a manner that is reasonably calculated to 
     convey the impression that the wearer of the item of apparel 
     is acting pursuant to the legal authority of the Service; or
       ``(4) knowingly make any false statement for the purpose of 
     obtaining permission to use any Service emblem or Service 
     uniform.''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections affected for 
     title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
     the item relating to section 104908 (as added by subsection 
     (a)(2)) the following:

``Sec. 104910. Intellectual property.''.

       (d) National Park Service Education and Interpretation.--
       (1) In general.--Division A of subtitle I of title 54, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 
     1007 the following:

              ``CHAPTER 1008--EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION

              ``CHAPTER 1008--Education and Interpretation

``Sec.
``100801. Purposes.
``100802. Definitions.
``100803. Interpretation and education authority.
``100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality 
              improvement.
``100805. Improved utilization of partners and volunteers in 
              interpretation and education.

     ``Sec. 100801. Purposes

       ``The purposes of this chapter are--
       ``(1) to more effectively achieve the mission of the 
     Service by providing clear authority and direction for 
     interpretation and education programs that are carried out by 
     the Service under separate authorities;
       ``(2) to ensure that the public encounters a variety of 
     interpretive and educational opportunities and services 
     during visits to System units;
       ``(3) to recognize that the Service provides lifelong 
     learning opportunities and contributes to interdisciplinary 
     learning in traditional and nontraditional educational 
     settings;
       ``(4) to provide opportunities for all people to find 
     relevance in the System; and
       ``(5) to strengthen public understanding of the natural and 
     cultural heritage and the United States.

     ``Sec. 100802. Definitions

       ``In this chapter:
       ``(1) Education.--The term `education' means enhancing 
     public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the 
     resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based 
     materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific 
     learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.
       ``(2) Interpretation.--The term `interpretation' means--
       ``(A) providing opportunities for people to form 
     intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, 
     appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the 
     System; and
       ``(B) the professional career field of Service employees, 
     volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the 
     System.
       ``(3) Related area.--The term `related area' means--
       ``(A) a component of the National Trails System;
       ``(B) a National Heritage Area; and
       ``(C) an affiliated area administered in connection with 
     the System.

[[Page S964]]

  


     ``Sec. 100803. Interpretation and education authority

       ``The Secretary shall ensure that management of System 
     units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and 
     utilization of a broad program of the highest quality 
     interpretation and education.

     ``Sec. 100804. Interpretation and education evaluation and 
       quality improvement

       ``The Secretary may undertake a program of regular 
     evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure 
     that the programs--
       ``(1) adjust to the ways in which people learn and engage 
     with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the 
     System;
       ``(2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, 
     education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;
       ``(3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and 
     appropriately incorporate emerging learning and 
     communications technology; and
       ``(4) reflect current scientific and academic research, 
     content, methods, and audience analysis.

     ``Sec. 100805. Improved utilization of partners and 
       volunteers in interpretation and education

       ``The Secretary may--
       ``(1) coordinate with System unit partners and volunteers 
     in the delivery of quality programs and services to 
     supplement the programs and services provided by the Service 
     as part of a Long-Range Interpretive Plan for a System unit;
       ``(2) support interpretive partners by providing 
     opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and
       ``(3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public 
     or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the 
     purposes of developing, promoting, and making available 
     educational opportunities related to resources of the System 
     and programs.''.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of chapters for division 
     A of subtitle I of title 54, United States Code, is amended 
     by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the 
     following:

``1008.  Education and Interpretation.....................100801''.....

       (e) Public Land Corps Amendments.--
       (1) Definitions.--Section 203(10)(A) of the Public Lands 
     Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1722(10)(A)) is amended by 
     striking ``25'' and inserting ``30''.
       (2) Participants.--Section 204(b) of the Public Lands Corps 
     Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1723(b)) is amended in the first 
     sentence by striking ``25'' and inserting ``30''.
       (3) Hiring.--Section 207(c)(2) of the Public Lands Corps 
     Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C., 1726(c)(2)) is amended by striking 
     ``120 days'' and inserting ``2 years''.
       (f) Volunteers in Parks Program.--Section 102301(d) of 
     title 54, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``is'' and inserting ``are''; and
       (2) by striking ``not more than $3,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``such sums as are necessary''.
       (g) National Park Foundation.--
       (1) Board of directors.--Subchapter II of chapter 1011 of 
     title 54, United States Code, is amended--
       (A) in section 101112--
       (i) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
       ``(a) Membership.--The National Park Foundation shall 
     consist of a Board having as members at least 6 private 
     citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary, 
     with the Secretary and the Director serving as ex officio 
     members of the Board.''; and
       (ii) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(c) Chairman.--
       ``(1) Selection.--The Board shall select a Chairman of the 
     Board from among the members of the Board.
       ``(2) Term.--The Chairman of the Board shall serve for a 2-
     year term.''; and
       (iii) in section 101113(a)--

       (I) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
       (II) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

       ``(2)  Coordination with service.--Activities of the 
     National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be 
     undertaken after consultation with the Secretary to ensure 
     the activities are consistent with the programs and policies 
     of the Service.''.
       (2) Authorization of appropriations.--
       (A) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 1011 of title 54, 
     United States Code (as amended by subsection (b)(1)), is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 101122. Authorization of appropriations

       ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     to carry out this subchapter $25,000,000 for each of fiscal 
     years 2016 through 2026.
       ``(b) Use of Appropriated Funds.--Amounts made available 
     under subsection (a) shall be provided to the National Park 
     Foundation for use for matching, on a 1-to-1 basis, 
     contributions (including money, services, or property) made 
     to the National Park Foundation.
       ``(c) Prohibition of Use for Administrative Expenses.--No 
     Federal funds made available under subsection (a) shall be 
     used by the National Park Foundation for administrative 
     expenses of the National Park Foundation, including for 
     salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other 
     overhead expenses.''.
       (B) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections affected for 
     title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
     the item relating to section 101121 (as amended by subsection 
     (b)(2)) the following:

``Sec. 101122. Authorization of appropriations.''.

                                 ______
                                 
  SA 3310. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to 
provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United 
States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; 
as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of title IV, add the following:

     SEC. 44___. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND WITHIN THE SWAN LAKE 
                   HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT BOUNDARY.

       Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation 
     with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall--
       (1) survey the exterior boundaries of the tract of Federal 
     land within the project boundary of the Swan Lake 
     Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) as generally depicted 
     and labeled ``Lost Creek'' on the map entitled ``Swan Lake 
     Project Boundary--Lot 2'' and dated February 1, 2016; and
       (2) issue a patent to the State of Alaska for the tract 
     described in paragraph (1) in accordance with--
       (A) the survey authorized under paragraph (1);
       (B) section 6(a) of the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known 
     as the ``Alaska Statehood Act'') (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; 
     Public Law 85-508); and
       (C) section 24 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 818).
                                 ______
                                 
  SA 3311. Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Blunt, and Mr. 
Cotton) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 
2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill S. 2012, to provide for the 
modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other 
purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the following:

     SEC. 23___. REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSION 
                   INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.

       Section 1222 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
     16421) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Reporting Requirement.--Before carrying out a Project 
     under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall submit to 
     Congress a report that--
       ``(1) describes the impact that the proposed Project would 
     have on electricity rates;
       ``(2) demonstrates that the proposed Project meets the 
     requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and 
     paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b); and
       ``(3) includes a list of utilities that have entered into 
     contracts for the purchase of power from the proposed 
     Project.
       ``(i) Decision.--The Secretary may not issue a decision on 
     whether to carry out a Project under subsection (a) or (b) 
     before the date that is 90 days after the date of submission 
     of a report required under subsection (h).''.

                          ____________________