I'm sure that each site will have a statue of Ronald Reagan, after all he won the cold war. This is another insult to those of us that served. How in hell can you put up memorials without recognizing the participants?

Jon

Thanks for the info, Scott.

Final Bill that is passed both House and Senate at the end of March 2009. The bill approves section 7210 that provides for the study of Cold War interpretive assets and commemoration initiatives and call for Cold War Advisory Committee to be appointed. Good News!


H.R.146 ER
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate)


SEC. 7210. COLD WAR SITES THEME STUDY.

      (a) Definitions-

            (1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE- The term `Advisory Committee' means the Cold War Advisory Committee established under subsection (c).

            (2) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.

            (3) THEME STUDY- The term `theme study' means the national historic landmark theme study conducted under subsection (b)(1).

      (b) Cold War Theme Study-

            (1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall conduct a national historic landmark theme study to identify sites and resources in the United States that are significant to the Cold War.

            (2) RESOURCES- In conducting the theme study, the Secretary shall consider--

                  (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

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

                        (i) intercontinental ballistic missiles;

                        (ii) flight training centers;

                        (iii) manufacturing facilities;

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

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

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

                        (vii) strategic and tactical aircraft.

            (3) CONTENTS- The theme study shall include--

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

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

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

                        (iii) other appropriate designations;

                  (B) recommendations for cooperative agreements with--

                        (i) State and local governments;

                        (ii) local historical organizations; and

                        (iii) other appropriate entities; and

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

            (4) CONSULTATION- In conducting the theme study, the Secretary shall consult with--

                  (A) the Secretary of the Air Force;

                  (B) State and local officials;

                  (C) State historic preservation offices; and

                  (D) other interested organizations and individuals.

            (5) REPORT- Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural 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.

      (c) Cold War Advisory Committee-

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

            (2) COMPOSITION- The Advisory Committee shall be composed of 9 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom--

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

                  (B) 2 shall have expertise in historic preservation;

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

                  (D) 3 shall represent the general public.

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

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

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

      (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 shall--

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

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

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



Scott L'Ecuyer


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