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administering the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, the
Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements under appropriate terms
and conditions with other Federal agencies, State and local agencies
and nonprofit organizations--
(1) to provide exhibits, interpretive services (including
employing individuals to provide such services), and technical
assistance;
(2) to conduct activities that facilitate the dissemination
of information relating to the Saint Croix Island International
Historic Site;
(3) to provide financial assistance for the construction of
the regional heritage center in exchange for space in the
center that is sufficient to interpret the Saint Croix Island
International Historic Site; and
(4) to assist with the operation and maintenance of the
regional heritage center.
SEC. 405. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Design and Construction.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this title (including the design and construction of
the regional heritage center) $2,000,000.
(2) Expenditure.--Paragraph (1) authorizes funds to be
appropriated on the condition that any expenditure of those
funds shall be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by funds
from non-Federal sources.
(b) Operation and Maintenance.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as are necessary to maintain and operate
interpretive exhibits in the regional heritage center.
TITLE V--PARK AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
SEC. 501. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK-.
The first section of the Act entitled ``An Act to add certain lands
on the island of Hawaii to the Hawaii National Park, and for other
purposes'', approved June 20, 1938 (16 U.S.C. 391b), is amended by
striking ``park: Provided,'' and all that follows and inserting ``park.
Land (including the land depicted on the map entitled `NPS-PAC 1997HW')
may be acquired by the Secretary through donation, exchange, or
purchase with donated or appropriated funds.''.
SEC. 502. CORRECTIONS IN DESIGNATIONS OF HAWAIIAN NATIONAL PARKS.
(a) Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.--
(1) In general.--Public Law 87-278 (75 Stat. 577) is
amended by striking ``Hawaii Volcanoes National Park'' each
place it appears and inserting ``Hawai`i Volcanoes National
Park''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law (other than this
section), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of
the United States to ``Hawaii Volcanoes National Park'' shall
be considered a reference to ``Hawai`i Volcanoes National
Park''.
(b) Haleakala National Park.--
(1) In general.--Public Law 86-744 (74 Stat. 881) is
amended by striking ``Haleakala National Park'' and inserting
``Haleakala National Park''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law (other than this
section), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of
the United States to ``Haleakala National Park'' shall be
considered a reference to ``Haleakala National Park''.
(c) Kaloko-Honokohau.--
(1) In general.--Section 505 of the National Parks and
Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 396d) is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``Kaloko-
Honokohau'' and inserting ``Kaloko-honokohau''; and
(B) by striking ``Kaloko-Honokohau'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Kaloko-Honokohau''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law (other than this
section), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of
the United States to ``Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical
Park'' shall be considered a reference to ``Kaloko-Honokohau
National Historical Park''.
(d) Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.--
(1) In general.--The Act of July 21, 1955 (chapter 385; 69
Stat. 376), as amended by section 305 of the National Parks and
Recreation Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 3477), is amended by striking
``Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National
Historical Park''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law (other than this
section), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of
the United States to ``Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical
Park shall be considered a reference to ``Pu`uhonua o Honaunau
National Historical Park''.
(e) Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site.--
(1) In general.--Public Law 92-388 (86 Stat. 562) is
amended by striking ``Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site''
each place it appears and inserting ``Pu`ukohola Heiau National
Historic Site''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law (other than this
section), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of
the United States to ``Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site''
shall be considered a reference to ``Pu`ukohola Heiau National
Historic Site''.
(f) Conforming Amendments.--(1) Section 401(8) of the National
Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-625; 92 Stat. 3489) is
amended by striking ``Hawaii Volcanoes'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Hawai`i Volcanoes''.
(2) The first section of Public Law 94-567 (90 Stat. 2692) is
amended in subsection (e) by striking ``Haleakala'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Haleakala''.
SEC. 503. HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL MEMORIAL.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of November 19, 1988
(16 U.S.C. 431 note), the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to
accept by donation not to exceed one acre of land or interests in land
from the City of New York for the purpose of relocating Hamilton
Grange. Such land to be donated shall be within close proximity to the
existing location of Hamilton Grange.
(b) Lands and interests in land acquired pursuant to section (a)
shall be added to and administered as part of Hamilton Grange National
Memorial.
SEC. 504. SAINT-GAUDENS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
Public Law 88-543 (16 U.S.C. 461 (note)), which established Saint-
Gaudens National Historic Site, is amended--
(1) in section 3 by striking ``not to exceed sixty-four
acres of lands and interests therein'' and inserting ``279
acres of lands and buildings, or interests therein'';
(2) in section 6 by striking ``$2,677,000'' from the first
sentence and inserting ``$10,632,000''; and
(3) in section 6 by striking ``$80,000'' from the last
sentence and inserting ``$2,000,000''.
SEC. 505. FORT MATANZAS NATIONAL MONUMENT
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Fort
Matanzas National Monument'', numbered 347/80,004 and dated
February, 1991.
(2) Monument.--The term ``Monument'' means the Fort
Matanzas National Monument in Florida.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(b) Revision of Boundary.--
(1) In general.--The boundary of the Monument is revised to
include an area totaling approximately 70 acres, as generally
depicted on the Map.
(2) Availability of map.--The Map shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the office of the Director
of the National Park Service.
(c) Acquisition of Additional Land.--The Secretary may acquire any
land, water, or interests in land that are located within the revised
boundary of the Monument by--
(1) donation;
(2) purchase with donated or appropriated funds;
(3) transfer from any other Federal agency; or
(4) exchange.
(d) Administration.--Subject to applicable laws, all land and
interests in land held by the United States that are included in the
revised boundary under section 2 shall be administered by the Secretary
as part of the Monument.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
TITLE VI--ALASKA NATIONAL PARK UNIT REPORTS
SEC. 601. MT. MCKINLEY HIGH ALTITUDE RESCUE FEE STUDY.
No later than nine months after the enactment of this section, the
Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the
``Secretary'') shall complete a report on the suitability and
feasibility of recovering the costs of high altitude rescues on Mt.
McKinley, within Denali National Park and Preserve. The Secretary shall
also report on the suitability and feasibility of requiring climbers to
provide proof of medical insurance prior to the issuance of a climbing
permit by the National Park Service. The report shall also review the
amount of fees charged for a climbing permit and make such
recommendations for changing the fee structure as the Secretary deems
appropriate. Upon completion, the report shall be submitted to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the
Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 602. ALASKA NATIVE HIRING REPORT.
(a) Within six months after the enactment of this section the
Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary''
shall submit a report detailing the progress the Department has made in
the implementation of the provisions of sections 1307 and 1308 of the
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and provisions of the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The report
shall include a detailed action plan on the future implementation of
the provisions of sections 1307 and 1308 of the Alaska National
Interest Lands Conservation Act and provisions of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act. The report shall describe,
in detail, the measures and actions that will be taken, along with a
description of the anticipated results to be achieved during the next
three fiscal years. The report shall focus on lands under the
jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior in Alaska and shall also
address any laws, rules, regulations and policies which act as a
deterrent to hiring Native Alaskans or contracting with Native Alaskans
to perform and conduct activities and programs of those agencies and
bureaus under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior.
(b) The report shall be completed within existing appropriations
and shall be transmitted to the Committee on Resources of the United
States Senate; and the Committee on Resources of the United States
House of Representatives.
SEC. 603. PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In furtherance of the goals of sections 1307 and 1308 of the
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and the provisions of
the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, the
Secretary shall--
(1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local
communities at the following units of the National Park System
located in northwest Alaska:
(A) Bering Land Bridge National Preserve,
(B) Cape Krusenstern National Monument,
(C) Kobuk Valley National Park, and
(D) Noatak National Preserve; and
(2) report on the results of the programs within one year
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United
States and the Committee on Resources of the House of
Representatives.
(b) In implementing the programs, the Secretary shall consult with
the Native Corporations, non-profit organizations, and Tribal entities
in the immediate vicinity of such units and shall also, to the extent
practicable, involve such groups in the development of interpretive
materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.
TITLE VII--GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Glacier Bay National Park Resource
Management Act of 2000''.
SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this title--
(1) the term ``local residents'' means those persons living
within the vicinity of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve,
including but not limited to the residents of Hoonah, Alaska,
who are descendants of those who had an historic and cultural
tradition of sea gull egg gathering within the boundary of what
is now Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve;
(2) the term ``outer waters'' means all of the marine
waters within the park outside of Glacier Bay proper;
(3) the term ``park'' means Glacier Bay National Park;
(4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Interior; and
(5) the term ``State'' means the State of Alaska.
SEC. 703. COMMERCIAL FISHING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall allow for commercial fishing
in the outer waters of the park in accordance with the management plan
referred to in subsection (b) in a manner that provides for the
protection of park resources and values.
(b) Management Plan.--The Secretary and the State shall cooperate
in the development of a management plan for the regulation of
commercial fisheries in the outer waters of the park in accordance with
existing Federal and State laws and any applicable international
conservation and management treaties.
(c) Savings.--(1) Nothing in this title shall alter or affect the
provisions of section 123 of the Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-277),
as amended by section 501 of the 1999 Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31).
(2) Nothing in this title shall enlarge or diminish Federal or
State title, jurisdiction, or authority with respect to the waters of
the State of Alaska, the waters within Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve, or tidal or submerged lands.
(d) Study.--(1) Not later than one year after the date funds are
made available, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, the
National Marine Fisheries Service, the International Pacific Halibut
Commission, and other affected agencies shall develop a plan for a
comprehensive multi-agency research and monitoring program to evaluate
the health of fisheries resources in the park's marine waters, to
determine the effect, if any, of commercial fishing on--
(A) the productivity, diversity, and sustainability of
fishery resources in such waters; and
(B) park resources and values.
(2) The Secretary shall promptly notify the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the United States Senate and the Committee on
Resources of the United States House of Representatives upon the
completion of the plan.
(3) The Secretary shall complete the program set forth in the plan
not later than seven years after the date the Congressional Committees
are notified pursuant to paragraph (2), and shall transmit the results
of the program to such Committees on a biennial basis.
SEC. 704. SEA GULL EGG COLLECTION STUDY.
(a) Study.--The Secretary, in consultation with local residents,
shall undertake a study of sea gulls living within the park to assess
whether sea gull eggs can be collected on a limited basis without
impairing the biological sustainability of the sea gull population in
the park. The study shall be completed no later than two years after
the date funds are made available.
(b) Recommendations.--If the study referred to in subsection (a)
determines that the limited collection of sea gull eggs can occur
without impairing the biological sustainability of the sea gull
population in the park, the Secretary shall submit recommendations for
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