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16 U.S.C. § 410ddd — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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**(a) Findings and purposes**
(1) **Findings** — The Congress finds that—
(A) the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District and associated historic sites as described in subsection (c)(2), including the Schooner Ernestina, are National Historic Landmarks and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic sites associated with the history of whaling in the United States;
(B) the city of New Bedford was the 19th century capital of the world’s whaling industry and retains significant architectural features, archival materials, and museum collections illustrative of this period;
(C) New Bedford’s historic resources provide unique opportunities for illustrating and interpreting the whaling industry’s contribution to the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States and provide opportunities for public use and enjoyment; and 11 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.
(D) during the nineteenth century, over two thousand whaling voyages sailed out of New Bedford to the Arctic region of Alaska, and joined Alaska Natives from Barrow, Alaska and other areas in the Arctic region in subsistence whaling activities; and
(E) the National Park System presently contains no sites commemorating whaling and its contribution to American history.
(2) **Purposes** — The purposes of this section are—
(A) to help preserve, protect, and interpret the resources within the areas described in subsection (c)(2), including architecture, setting, and associated archival and museum collections;
(B) to collaborate with the city of New Bedford and with associated historical, cultural, and preservation organizations to further the purposes of the park established under this section; and
(C) to provide opportunities fo
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**(a) Findings and purposes**
(1) **Findings** — The Congress finds that—
(A) the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District and associated historic sites as described in subsection (c)(2), including the Schooner Ernestina, are National Historic Landmarks and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic sites associated with the history of whaling in the United States;
(B) the city of New Bedford was the 19th century capital of the world’s whaling industry and retains significant architectural features, archival materials, and museum collections illustrative of this period;
(C) New Bedford’s historic resources provide unique opportunities for illustrating and interpreting the whaling industry’s contribution to the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States and provide opportunities for public use and enjoyment; and 11 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.
(D) during the nineteenth century, over two thousand whaling voyages sailed out of New Bedford to the Arctic region of Alaska, and joined Alaska Natives from Barrow, Alaska and other areas in the Arctic region in subsistence whaling activities; and
(E) the National Park System presently contains no sites commemorating whaling and its contribution to American history.
(2) **Purposes** — The purposes of this section are—
(A) to help preserve, protect, and interpret the resources within the areas described in subsection (c)(2), including architecture, setting, and associated archival and museum collections;
(B) to collaborate with the city of New Bedford and with associated historical, cultural, and preservation organizations to further the purposes of the park established under this section; and
(C) to provide opportunities for the inspirational benefit and education of the American people.
**(b) Definitions** For the purposes of this section—
(1) the term “park” means the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park established by subsection (c); and
(2) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
**(c) New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park**
(1) **Establishment** — In order to preserve for the benefit and inspiration of the people of the United States as a national historical park certain districts, structures, and relics located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and associated with the history of whaling and related social and economic themes in America, there is established the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
(2) **Boundaries**
(A) The boundaries of the park shall be those generally depicted on the map numbered NAR–P49–80,000–4 and dated June 1994. Such map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. In case of any conflict between the descriptions set forth in clauses (i) through (iv) and such map, such map shall govern. The park shall include the following:
(i) The area included within the New Bedford Historic District (a National Landmark District), also known as the Bedford Landing Waterfront Historic District, as listed within the National Register of Historic Places and in the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.
(ii) The National Historic Landmark Schooner Ernestina, with its home port in New Bedford.
(iii) The land along the eastern boundary of the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District over the east side of MacArthur Drive from the Route 6 overpass on the north to an extension of School Street on the south.
(iv) The land north of Elm Street in New Bedford, bounded by Acushnet Avenue on the west, Route 6 (ramps) on the north, MacArthur Drive on the east, and Elm Street on the south.
(B) In addition to the sites, areas, and relics referred to in subparagraph (A), the Secretary may assist in the interpretation and preservation of each of the following:
(i) The southwest corner of the State Pier.
(ii) Waterfront Park, immediately south of land adjacent to the State Pier.
(iii) The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, located at 396 County Street.
(iv) The Wharfinger Building, located on Piers 3 and 4.
(v) The Bourne Counting House, located on Merrill’s Wharf.
**(d) Related facilities** To ensure that the contribution of Alaska Natives to the history of whaling in the United States is fully recognized, the Secretary shall provide—
(1) financial and other assistance to establish links between the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the North Slope Borough Cultural Center, located in Barrow, Alaska; and
(2) appropriate assistance and funding for the North Slope Borough Cultural Center.
**(e) Administration of park**
(1) **In general** — The park shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this section and the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; [16 U.S.C. 1](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1&num=0&edition=prelim), 2, 3, and 4) 22 See References in Text note below. and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; [16 U.S.C. 461–467](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section461–467&num=0&edition=prelim)).2
(2) **Cooperative agreements**
(A) The Secretary may consult and enter into cooperative agreements with interested entities and individuals to provide for the preservation, development, interpretation, and use of the park.
(B) Any payment made by the Secretary pursuant to a cooperative agreement under this paragraph shall be subject to an agreement that conversion, use, or disposal of the project so assisted for purposes contrary to the purposes of this section, as determined by the Secretary, shall result in a right of the United States to reimbursement of all funds made available to such project or the proportion of the increased value of the project attributable to such funds as determined at the time of such conversion, use, or disposal, whichever is greater.
(3) **Non-Federal matching requirements**
(A) Funds authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of—
(i) cooperative agreements under paragraph (2) shall be expended in the ratio of one dollar of Federal funds for each four dollars of funds contributed by non-Federal sources; and
(ii) construction, restoration, and rehabilitation of visitors and interpretive facilities (other than annual operation and maintenance costs) shall be expended in the ratio of one dollar of Federal funds for each one dollar of funds contributed by non-Federal sources.
(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the Secretary is authorized to accept from non-Federal sources, and to utilize for purposes of this section, any money so contributed. With the approval of the Secretary, any donation of property, services, or goods from a non-Federal source may be considered as a contribution of funds from a non-Federal source for the purposes of this paragraph.
(4) **Acquisition of real property** — For the purposes of the park, the Secretary may acquire only by donation such lands, interests in lands, and improvements thereon within the park as are needed for essential visitor contact and interpretive facilities.
(5) **Other property, funds, and services** — The Secretary may accept donated funds, property, and services to carry out this section.
**(f) General management plan** Not later than the end of the second fiscal year beginning after November 12, 1996, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a general management plan for the park and shall implement such plan as soon as practically possible. The plan shall be prepared in accordance with [section 100502 of title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section100502&num=0&edition=prelim) and other applicable law.
**(g) Authorization of appropriations**
(1) **In general** — Except as provided in paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out annual operations and maintenance with respect to the park and to carry out the activities under subsection (d).
(2) **Exceptions** — In carrying out this section—
(A) not more than $5,000,000 may be appropriated for construction, restoration, and rehabilitation of visitor and interpretive facilities, and directional and visitor orientation signage;
(B) none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this section may be used for the operation or maintenance of the Schooner Ernestina; and
(C) not more than $50,000 annually of Federal funds may be used for interpretive and education programs for the Schooner Ernestina pursuant to cooperative agreements under subsection (e)(2).
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**(a) In General.—** The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall promote and regulate the use of the National Park System by means and measures that conform to the fundamental purpose of the System units, which purpose is to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in the System units and to provide for the enjoyment of the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
**(b) Declarations.—**
(1) **1970 declarations.—** — Congress declares that—
(A) the National Park System, which began with establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872, has since grown to include superlative natural, historic, and recreation areas in every major region of the United States and its territories and possessions;
(B) these areas, though distinct in character, are united through their interrelated purposes and resources into one National Park System as cumulative expressions of a single national heritage;
(C) individually and collectively, these areas derive increased national dignity and recognition of their superb environmental quality through their inclusion jointly with each other in one System preserved and managed for the benefit and inspiration of all the people of the United States; and
(D) it is the purpose of this division to include all these areas in the System and to clarify the authorities applicable to the System.
(2) **1978 reaffirmation.—** — Congress reaffirms, declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the various System units shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose established by subsection (a), to the common benefit of all the people of the United States.
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General management plans for the preservation and use of each System unit, including areas within the national capital area, shall be prepared and revised in a timely manner by the Director. On January 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a list indicating the current status of completion or revision of general management plans for each System unit. General management plans for each System unit shall include—
(1) measures for the preservation of the area’s resources;
(2) indications of types and general intensities of development (including visitor circulation and transportation patterns, systems, and modes) associated with public enjoyment and use of the area, including general locations, timing of implementation, and anticipated costs;
(3) identification of and implementation commitments for visitor carrying capacities for all areas of the System unit; and
(4) indications of potential modifications to the external boundaries of the System unit, and the reasons for the modifications.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 1, 39 Stat. 535; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 814(e)(1), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196, related to creation of National Park Service. See sections 100101(a), 100301, and 100302(a)(1), (2), (b), (c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
#### Short Title of 2019 Amendment
Pub. L. 116–9, § 1(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 580, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act’.”
#### Short Title of 2008 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–229, § 1(a), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 754, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008’.”
#### Short Title of 2004 Amendment
Pub. L. 108–352, § 1, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1395, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Park System Laws Technical Amendments Act of 2004’.”
#### Short Title of 2002 Amendment
Pub. L. 107–236, § 1, Oct. 9, 2002, 116 Stat. 1483, provided that: “This Act [amending [section 460kk of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section460kk&num=0&edition=prelim)] may be cited as the ‘Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act’.”
#### Short Title of 2000 Amendment
Pub. L. 106–510, § 1, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2363, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adjustment Act of 2000’.”
#### Short Title of 1983 Amendment
Pub. L. 98–141, § 1, Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 1a–1
Sec.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXIV—RED CLIFFS NATIONAL
CONSERVATION AREA
460www.
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXV—BEAVER DAM WASH
NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
460xxx.
Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation
Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXVI—FORT STANTON-SNOWY
RIVER CAVE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
460yyy.
Definitions.
460yyy–1.
Establishment of the Fort Stanton-
Snowy River Cave National Conserva-
tion Area.
460yyy–2.
Management of the Conservation Area.
460yyy–3.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXVII—DOMINGUEZ-ESCALANTE
NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
460zzz.
Definitions.
460zzz–1.
Dominguez-Escalante
National
Con-
servation Area.
460zzz–2.
Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area.
460zzz–3.
Maps and legal descriptions.
460zzz–4.
Management of Conservation Area and
Wilderness.
460zzz–5.
Management plan.
460zzz–6.
Advisory Council.
460zzz–7.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXVIII—NELLIS DUNES OFF-
HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREA
460aaaa.
Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recre-
ation Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXXXIX—ASHLEY KARST
NATIONAL RECREATION AND GEOLOGIC AREA
460bbbb.
Ashley Karst National Recreation and
Geologic Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXL—JOHN WESLEY POWELL
NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
460cccc.
John Wesley Powell National Conserva-
tion Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXLI—SAN RAFAEL SWELL
RECREATION AREA
460dddd.
Establishment of Recreation Area.
460dddd–1.
Management of Recreation Area.
460dddd–2.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advi-
sory Council.
SUBCHAPTER CXLII—VINAGRE WASH SPECIAL
MANAGEMENT AREA
460eeee.
Vinagre Wash Special Management Area.
SUBCHAPTER CXLIII—ALABAMA HILLS
NATIONAL SCENIC AREA
460ffff.
Definitions.
460ffff–1.
Alabama Hills National Scenic Area,
Califor
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 410ddd
1 So in original. The word ‘‘and’’ probably should not appear.
(b) Extension
The Commission may petition to be extended
for a period of not more than 5 years beginning
on the day referred to in subsection (a), provided
the Commission determines a critical need to
fulfill the purposes of this subchapter; and the
Commission obtains approval from the Sec-
retary, in consultation with the Governor of
Louisiana.
(c) Heritage area management following termi-
nation of Commission
The national heritage area status for the Cane
River region shall continue following the termi-
nation of the Commission. The management
plan, and partnerships and agreements subject
to the plan shall guide the future management
of the heritage area. The Commission, prior to
its termination, shall recommend to the Gov-
ernor of the State of Louisiana and the Sec-
retary, appropriate entities, including the po-
tential for a nonprofit corporation, to assume
the responsibilities of the Commission.
(Pub. L. 103–449, title IV, § 404, Nov. 2, 1994, 108
Stat. 4764.)
§ 410ccc–25. Duties of other Federal agencies
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting
activities directly affecting the heritage area
shall—
(1) consult with the Secretary and the Com-
mission with respect to implementation of
their proposed actions; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, co-
ordinate such activities with the Commission
to minimize potential impacts on the re-
sources of the heritage area.
(Pub. L. 103–449, title IV, § 405, Nov. 2, 1994, 108
Stat. 4764.)
§ 410ccc–26. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this sub-
chapter.
(Pub. L. 103–449, title IV, § 406, Nov. 2, 1994, 108
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### Statutory Notes
Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 1, 49 Stat. 666, declared national policy with respect to historic sites, buildings, and objects of national significance. See [section 320101 of Title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section320101&num=0&edition=prelim), National Park Service and Related Programs.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 461
Sec.
469h.
Comprehensive plan for Reserve Develop-
ment.
469i to 469k. Repealed.
469k–1.
Transferred or Repealed.
469l.
Omitted or Transferred.
469l–1 to 469l–3. Repealed.
469m.
Repealed or Omitted.
469n.
Preserve America Program.
469o.
Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
470, 470–1. Transferred, Omitted, or Repealed.
PART A—PROGRAMS
470a to 470h–5. Repealed.
PART B—ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
470i to 470v–2. Repealed.
PART C—GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
470w to 470w–8. Repealed.
PART D—NATIONAL CENTER FOR PRESERVATION
TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING
470x to 470x–6. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 461. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014,
128 Stat. 3272
Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 1, 49 Stat. 666, de-
clared national policy with respect to historic sites,
buildings, and objects of national significance. See sec-
tion 320101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Re-
lated Programs.
§ 462. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014,
128 Stat. 3272
Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 2, 49 Stat. 666; Pub.
L. 89–249, § 8, Oct. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 971, related to admin-
istration by Secretary of the Interior. See section
1866(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and
section 320102 of Title 54, National Park Service and
Related Programs.
§ 463. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014,
128 Stat. 3272
Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 3, 49 Stat. 667; Pub.
L. 91–383, § 9, Aug. 18, 1970, as added Pub. L. 94–458, § 2,
Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1940; amended Pub. L. 95–625, title
VI, § 604(2), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3518; Pub. L. 101–628,
title XII, §§ 1211, 1212, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4507; Pub.
L. 104–333, div. I, title
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