[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1549-1551]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

  SA 3295. 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 
     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

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     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.--
       ``(1) National park service emblem or uniform.--No person 
     shall, without the written permission of the Secretary--
       ``(A) 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;
       ``(B) 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;
       ``(C) 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
       ``(D) knowingly make any false statement for the purpose of 
     obtaining permission to use any Service emblem or Service 
     uniform.
       ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates the provisions of 
     paragraph (1), shall--
       ``(A) in the case of a first violation by an individual, be 
     fined not more than $5,000 per use, imprisoned not more than 
     180 days, or both;
       ``(B) in the case of a subsequent violation by an 
     individual, be fined not more than $100,000 per use, 
     imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both;
       ``(C) in the case of a first violation by a person or 
     entity other than an individual, be fined not more than 
     $10,000 per use; or
       ``(D) in the case of a subsequent violation by a person or 
     entity other than an individual, be fined not more than 
     $200,000 per use.
       ``(c) Civil Cause of Action.--The Attorney General may, on 
     request of the Secretary, bring a civil action in a court of 
     competent jurisdiction, to obtain injunctive or other
     equitable relief and to recover damages, against a person who 
     manufactures, reproduces, or uses the Service emblem or 
     Service uniform, without the written permission of the 
     Secretary.
       ``(d) Retention of Funds.--Any fines collected under 
     section (b)(2) and any damages collected under subsection (c) 
     shall be retained by the National Park Service, until 
     expended and without further appropriation, for use by System 
     units and programs administered by the Service.''.
       (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.

     ``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:


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``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.''.
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  SA 3296. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Johnson) proposed an amendment to the 
bill S. 2109, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency to develop an integrated plan to reduce 
administrative costs under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes; as follows:

       On page 10, line 5, insert ``for 7 years beginning on the 
     date of enactment of this Act'' after ``each year''.

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