S.Amdt. 5275

1. Adds SEC. __. THEME STUDY FOR COMMEMORATING AND INTERPRETING THE COLD WAR wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: SEC. __. THEME STUDY FOR COMMEMORATING AND INTERPRETING THE COLD WAR.

   Inserted: (a) Definitions.--In this section:

   Inserted: (1) Advisory committee.--The term "Advisory Committee" means the Cold War Advisory Committee established under subsection (c).

   Inserted: (2) Theme study.--The term "theme study" means the national historic landmark theme study conducted under subsection (b)(1).

   Inserted: (b) Cold War Theme Study.--

   Inserted: (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a national historic landmark theme study to identify sites and resources in the United States that are significant to the Cold War.

   Inserted: (2) Resources.--In conducting the theme study, the Secretary of the Interior shall consider--

   Inserted: (A) the inventory of sites and resources associated with the Cold War completed by the Secretary of Defense under section 8120(b)(9) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public Law 101-511; 104 Stat. 1906); and

   Inserted: (B) historical studies and research of Cold War sites and resources, including--

   Inserted: (i) intercontinental ballistic missiles;

   Inserted: (ii) flight training centers;

   Inserted: (iii) manufacturing facilities;

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   Inserted: (iv) communications and command centers (such as Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado);

   Inserted: (v) defensive radar networks (such as the Distant Early Warning Line);

   Inserted: (vi) nuclear weapons test sites (such as the Nevada test site); and

   Inserted: (vii) strategic and tactical aircraft.

   Inserted: (3) Contents.--The theme study shall include--

   Inserted: (A) recommendations for commemorating and interpreting sites and resources identified by the theme study, including--

   Inserted: (i) sites for which studies for potential inclusion in the National Park System should be authorized;

   Inserted: (ii) sites for which new national historic landmarks should be nominated; and

   Inserted: (iii) other appropriate designations;

   Inserted: (B) recommendations for cooperative agreements with--

   Inserted: (i) State and local governments;

   Inserted: (ii) local historical organizations; and

   Inserted: (iii) other appropriate entities; and

   Inserted: (C) an estimate of the amount required to carry out the recommendations under subparagraphs (A) and (B).

   Inserted: (4) Consultation.--In conducting the theme study, the Secretary of the Interior shall consult with--

   Inserted: (A) the Secretary of the Air Force;

   Inserted: (B) State and local officials;

   Inserted: (C) State historic preservation offices; and

   Inserted: (D) other interested organizations and individuals.

   Inserted: (5) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the theme study.

   Inserted: (c) Cold War Advisory Committee.--

   Inserted: (1) Establishment.--As soon as practicable after funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the "Cold War Advisory Committee", to assist the Secretary of the Interior in carrying out this section.

   Inserted: (2) Composition.--The Advisory Committee shall be composed of 9 members, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, of whom--

   Inserted: (A) 3 shall have expertise in Cold War history;

   Inserted: (B) 2 shall have expertise in historic preservation;

   Inserted: (C) 1 shall have expertise in the history of the United States; and

   Inserted: (D) 3 shall represent the general public.

   Inserted: (3) Chairperson.--The Advisory Committee shall select a chairperson from among the members of the Advisory Committee.

   Inserted: (4) Compensation.--A member of the Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by the Secretary of the Interior for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of the duties of the Advisory Committee.

   Inserted: (5) Meetings.--On at least 3 occasions, the Secretary of the Interior (or a designee) shall meet and consult with the Advisory Committee on matters relating to the theme study.

   Inserted: (d) Interpretive Handbook on the Cold War.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall--

   Inserted: (1) prepare and publish an interpretive handbook on the Cold War; and

   Inserted: (2) disseminate information in the theme study by other appropriate means.

   Inserted: (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000.

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