11. Eleanor Roosevelt

An Act to authorize the establishment of the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in the State of New York, and for other purposes. (91 Stat. 171) (P.L. 95–32)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in order to commemorate for the education, inspiration, and benefit of present and future generations the life and work of an outstanding woman in American history, Eleanor Roosevelt, to provide, in a manner compatible with preservation, interpretation, and use thereof by and for the general public, a site for continuing studies, lectures, seminars, and other endeavors relating to the issues to which she devoted her considerable intellect and humanitarian concerns, and to conserve for public use and enjoyment in a manner compatible with the foregoing purposes an area of natural open space in an expanding urbanized environment, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") is authorized to establish the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, including the former home of Eleanor Roosevelt, Val-Kill, as depicted on the map entitled "Boundary Map, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site", numbered ELRO-90,000-NHS and dated May 1977. Said map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Secretary of the Interior, Washington, District of Columbia. The Secretary is authorized to acquire such land and improvements thereon by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.

SEC. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the site shall be renovated, maintained, and administered by the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), as amended and supplemented, and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666), as amended.

(b) The acquisition, renovation, administration, and management of the site and its conservation for public use and enjoyment shall be carried out by the Secretary and the studies, lectures, seminars, and other endeavors relating to the issues to which Eleanor Roosevelt devoted her intellect and concern may be carried out under cooperative agreements between the Secretary and qualified public or private entities. Such agreements shall contain provisions authorizing the Secretary or his designated representatives to enter upon the site at all reasonable times for purposes of renovation, maintenance, administration, interpretation, and visitor conduct, assuring that no changes or alterations are made to the site inconsistent with its historic significance, and may include such other provisions assuring the conduct of studies, lectures, seminars, and other endeavors as are mutually agreeable to the Secretary and the public or

private entities responsible for conducting the same under such agreements.

SEC. 3. The Secretary shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained an appropriate monument or memorial to Eleanor Roosevelt within the boundaries of the site.

SEC. 4 (a) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act, not to exceed $575,000 for acquisition of land and interests in lands, and not to exceed $420,000 for development, not more than $50,000 of which may be made available for the purposes of section 3 of this Act.

(b) Within three years from the effective date of this Act the Secretary shall develop and transmit to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a general management plan for the use and development of the site consistent with the purposes of this Act, indicating

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(1) the lands and interests in lands adjacent or related to the site which are deemed necessary or desirable for the purposes of resource protection, scenic integrity, or management and administration of the area in furtherance of the purposes of this Act and the estimated cost thereof;

(2) the number of visitors and types of public use within the site which can be accommodated in accordance with the protection of its resources; and

(3) the location and estimated cost of facilities deemed necessary to accommodate such visitors and

uses.

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Approved May 26, 1977.

Legislative History:

House Report No. 95-264 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs).

Senate Report No. 95-148 accompanying S. 1125 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).

Congressional Record, Vol. 123 (1977):

May 9, considered and passed House.

May 17, considered and passed Senate.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Vol. 13, No. 22:

May 26, Presidential statement.

12. Eugene O'Neill

To Act to authorize the establishment of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, to provide for a cooperative agreement in the operation of the Cherokee Strip Living Museum and for other purposes. (90 Stat. 2501) (P.L. 94-539)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to accept the donation of, or purchase with funds donated for the acquisition of, all or any part of the property (comprising approximately fourteen acres) and improvements thereon at Danville, California, formerly owned by Eugene O'Neill. Such property is hereby designated as the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in commemoration of the contribution of Eugene O'Neill to American literature and drama.

SEC. 2. The National historic site established pursuant to this Act if acquired by the Secretary of the Interior shall be administered by him in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), as amended and supplemented, and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666), as amended, as a memorial to Eugene O'Neill and a park for the performing arts and related educational programs. Whether acquired or not, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized directly or by means of cooperative agreements with the Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House, to preserve, interpret, restore, program, adapt for public use and/or provide technical assistance for the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided, That prior to entering into any cooperative agreement the Secretary shall transmit a copy of the proposed agreement together with a report explaining the reasons for the agreement to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives.

TITLE II

SEC. 201. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept, subject to the consummation of the cooperative agreement referred to in Section 202, the donation of the Cherokee Strip Living Museum in Arkansas City, Kansas, and may administer such museum in accordance with such authorities as are available to him.

SEC. 202. The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with any responsible and competent organization satisfactory to him for the management and operation of the museum, and is authorized to render such technical advice and operating assistance as he may deem appropriate, the conditions of which are to be provided for in the cooperative agreement. Approved October 18, 1976.

Legislative History:

House Report No. 94-1681 accompanying H.R. 9126 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). Senate Report No. 94-809 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs).

Congressional Record, Vol. 122 (1976);

May 13, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 27, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 9126,

Oct. 1, Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment; House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment; Senate concurred in House amendment.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Vol. 12, No. 43:

Oct. 19, Presidential statement.

13. Fort Bowie

An Act to authorize additional appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands within the Sawtooth Ñational Recreation Area in Idaho. (92 Stat. 3467) (P.L. 95-625)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

TITLE I-DEVELOPMENT CEILING INCREASES

SEC. 101. The limitations on funds for development within certain units of the National Park System and affiliated areas are amended as follows:

(9) Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Arizona: Section 4 of the Act of August 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 681), is amended by deleting "$550,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.", and inserting in lieu thereof: "$85,000 for land acquisition and $1,043,000 for development".

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Approved November 10, 1978.