[House Report 106-584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
106th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 106-584
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GOLDEN SPIKE/CROSSROADS OF THE WEST
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April 13, 2000.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Young of Alaska, from the Committee on Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 2932]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Resources, to whom was referred the bill
(H.R. 2932) to authorize the Golden Spike/Crossroads of the
West National Heritage Area, having considered the same, report
favorably thereon with amendments and recommend that the bill
as amended do pass.
The amendments are as follows:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu
thereof the following:
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF STUDY.
(a) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
(1) Golden spike rail study.--The term ``Golden Spike Rail
Study'' means the Golden Spike Rail Feasibility Study,
Reconnaissance Survey, Ogden, Utah to Golden Spike National
Historic Site'', National Park Service, 1993.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
(3) Study area.--The term ``Study Area'' means the Golden
Spike/Crossroads of the West National Heritage Area Study Area,
the boundaries of which are described in subsection (d).
(b) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the Study
Area which includes analysis and documentation necessary to determine
whether the Study Area--
(1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural
resources that together represent distinctive aspects of
American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation,
interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed
through partnerships among public and private entities;
(2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folk-life that
are a valuable part of the national story;
(3) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural,
historic, cultural, or scenic features;
(4) provides outstanding recreational and educational
opportunities;
(5) contains resources important to the identified theme or
themes of the Study Area that retain a degree of integrity
capable of supporting interpretation;
(6) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit
organizations, and local and State governments who have
demonstrated support for the concept of a National Heritage
Area; and
(7) has a potential management entity to work in partnership
with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations,
and local and State governments to develop a National Heritage
Area consistent with continued local and State economic
activity.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall--
(1) consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer,
State Historical Society, and other appropriate organizations;
and
(2) use previously completed materials, including the Golden
Spike Rail Study.
(d) Boundaries of Study Area.--The Study Area shall be comprised of
sites relating to completion of the first transcontinental railroad in
the State of Utah, concentrating on those areas identified on the map
included in the Golden Spike Rail Study.
(e) Report.--Not later than 3 fiscal years after funds are first made
available to carry out this section, 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 report on the
findings and conclusions of the study and recommendations based upon
those findings and conclusions.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry
out the provisions of this section.
SEC. 2. CROSSROADS OF THE WEST HISTORIC DISTRICT.
(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
(1) to preserve and interpret, for the educational and
inspirational benefit of the public, the contribution to our
national heritage of certain historic and cultural lands and
edifices of the Crossroads of the West Historic District; and
(2) to enhance cultural and compatible economic redevelopment
within the District.
(b) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
(1) District.--The term ``District'' means the Crossroads of
the West Historic District established by subsection (c).
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
(3) Historic infrastructure.--The term ``historic
infrastructure'' means the District's historic buildings and
any other structure that the Secretary determines to be
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Places.
(c) Crossroads of the West Historic District.--
(1) Establishment.--There is established the Crossroads of
the West Historic District in the city of Ogden, Utah.
(2) Boundaries.--The boundaries of the District shall be the
boundaries depicted on the map entitled ``Crossroads of the
West Historic District'', numbered OGGO-20,000, and dated March
22, 2000. The map shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the
Interior.
(d) Development Plan.--The Secretary may make grants and enter into
cooperative agreements with the State of Utah, local governments, and
nonprofit entities under which the Secretary agrees to pay not more
than 50 percent of the costs of--
(1) preparation of a plan for the development of historic,
architectural, natural, cultural, and interpretive resources
within the District;
(2) implementation of projects approved by the Secretary
under the development plan described in paragraph (1); and
(3) an analysis assessing measures that could be taken to
encourage economic development and revitalization within the
District in a manner consistent with the District's historic
character.
(e) Restoration, Preservation, and Interpretation of Properties.--
(1) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary may enter into
cooperative agreements with the State of Utah, local
governments, and nonprofit entities owning property within the
District under which the Secretary may--
(A) pay not more than 50 percent of the cost of
restoring, repairing, rehabilitating, and improving
historic infrastructure within the District;
(B) provide technical assistance with respect to the
preservation and interpretation of properties within
the District; and
(C) mark and provide interpretation of properties
within the District.
(2) Non-federal contributions.--When determining the cost of
restoring, repairing, rehabilitating, and improving historic
infrastructure within the District for the purposes of
paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary may consider any donation of
property, services, or goods from a non-Federal source as a
contribution of funds from a non-Federal source.
(3) Provisions.--A cooperative agreement under paragraph (1)
shall provide that--
(A) the Secretary shall have the right of access at
reasonable times to public portions of the property for
interpretive and other purposes;
(B) no change or alteration may be made in the
property except with the agreement of the property
owner, the Secretary, and any Federal agency that may
have regulatory jurisdiction over the property; and
(C) any construction grant made under this section
shall be subject to an agreement that provides--
(I) that conversion, use, or disposal of the
project so assisted for purposes contrary to
the purposes of this section shall result in a
right of the United States to compensation from
the beneficiary of the grant; and
(II) for a schedule for such compensation
based on the level of Federal investment and
the anticipated useful life of the project.
(4) Applications.--
(A) In general.--A property owner that desires to
enter into a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1)
shall submit to the Secretary an application describing
how the project proposed to be funded will further the
purposes of the management plan developed for the
District.
(B) Consideration.--In making such funds available
under this subsection, the Secretary shall give
consideration to projects that provide a greater
leverage of Federal funds.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section not more than
$1,000,000 for any fiscal year and not more than $5,000,000 total.
Amend the title so as to read:
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
study of the Golden Spike/Crossroads of the West National
Heritage Area Study Area and to establish the Crossroads of the
West Historic District in the State of Utah.
purpose of the bill
The purpose of H.R. 2932, as ordered reported, it to direct
the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the Gold
Spike/Crossroads of the West National Heritage Area Study Area
and to establish the Crossroads of the West Historic District
in the State of Utah.
background and need for legislation
H.R. 2932, as ordered reported, would direct the Secretary
of the Interior to conduct a study in northern Utah concerning
the national significance of the intercontinental railway as a
integral part of American history and the designation of this
area as a National Heritage Area. The culture of Utah's railway
industry is of national interest and its industrial strength
has been a primary part of America's expansion into the West.
The study would focus on these cultural and historical
resources. The Secretary shall submit the findings and
recommendations of the study in a report no later than three
fiscal years after funds are made available for the study.
H.R. 2932, as ordered reported, also establishes the
Crossroads of the West Historic District in the City of Ogden,
Utah. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make
grants and enter into cooperative agreements with State, local,
and non-profit entities for the development of a plan for the
historic district. The Secretary is also authorized to provide
financial assistance to restore and improve this historic
infrastructure, technical assistance, and mark and provide
interpretation of properties within the District. The bill
stipulates that no more than $1 million for any fiscal year and
$5 million dollars total may be appropriated to carry out the
activities identified in this bill. Furthermore, federal
funding may not exceed 50 per cent of the total cost of any
activity carried our with these funds.
committee action
H.R. 2932 was introduced on September 23, 1999, by
Congressman James V. Hansen (R-UT). The bill was referred to
the Committee on Resources, and within the Committee to the
Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. On October 5,
1999, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the bill. On March 23,
2000 the Subcommittee met to consider the bill. An amendment in
the nature of a substitute was offered by Congressman Hansen
which changed the bill from one establishing the Golden Spike/
Crossroads of the West National Heritage Area to one
authorizing a study of the heritage area and establishing a
historic district. The amendment was adopted by voice vote. The
bill, as amended, was then ordered favorably reported to the
Full Committee by voice vote. On April 5, 2000, the Full
Resources Committee met to consider the bill. No further
amendments were offered and the bill, as amended, was ordered
favorably reported to the House of Representatives by voice
vote.
committee oversight findings and recommendations
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Resources' oversight findings and recommendations
are reflected in the body of this report.
constitutional authority statement
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.
compliance with house rule XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the cost which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B)
of that rule provides that this requirement does not apply with
the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted
cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the
Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
bill does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. Government Reform Oversight Findings. Under clause
3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, the Committee has received no repot of
oversight findings and recommendations from the Committee on
Government Reform on this bill.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause
3(a)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives and section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate
for this bill from the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office.
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, April 12, 2000.
Hon. Don Young,
Chairman, Committee on Resources,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2932, a bill to
direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the
Gold Spike/Crossroads of the West National Heritage Area Study
Area and to establish the Crossroads of the West Historic
District in the state of Utah.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis.
Sincerely,
Steven Lieberman
(For Dan L. Crippen, Director).
Enclosure.
H.R. 2932--A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
study of the Golden Spike/Crossroads of the West National
Heritage Area Study Area and to establish the Crossroads of the
West Historic District in the state of Utah
Assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO
estimates that implementing H.R. 2932 would cost the federal
government $5.25 million over the 2001-2005 period. The bill
would not affect direct spending or receipts; therefore, pay-
as-you-go procedures would not apply. H.R. 2932 contains no
private-sector or intergovernmental mandates as defined in the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no significant
costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Any costs to the
state of Utah or local jurisdictions in that state would be
incurred voluntarily.
H.R. 2932 would establish the Crossroads of the West
Historic District in the city of Ogden, Utah. The bill would
authorize the National Park Service (NPS) to make grants to or
execute cooperative agreements with the state, local
governments, or nonprofit groups under which the federal
government would pay one-half of the cost of developing a plan
for the district and implementing interpretive projects. The
NPS also would be authorized to enter into cooperative
agreements with these parties to finance one-half of the cost
of restoring or repairing historic properties and to provide
technical assistance and interpretive materials. For these
purposes, the bill would authorize the appropriation of $1
million annually, up to a total of $5 million.
The bill also would direct the NPS to conduct a study of
the Gold Spike/Crossroads area of the new historic district.
The three-year study would establish the suitability of this
site for interpretation by the agency. Based on information
from the NPS, we estimate this study would cost $250,000 over
the 2001-2003 period.
The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Deborah Reis
(for federal costs) and Marjorie Miller (for the state and
local impact). This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine,
Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis.
compliance with public law 104-4
This bill contains no unfunded mandates.
preemption of state, local, or tribal law
This bill is not intended to preempt State, local, or
tribal law.
changes in existing law
If enacted, this bill would make no changes in existing
law.