text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
  
      This Act may be cited as the ``Bramwell National Historical Park 
  Act of 1993''.
  
  SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
  
      (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that:
              (1) The coal mining heritage of southern West Virginia is 
          of national historical and cultural significance.
              (2) The Town of Bramwell, West Virginia, possesses 
          remarkable and outstanding historical, cultural, and 
          architectural values relating to the coal mining heritage of 
          southern West Virginia.
              (3) It is in the national interest to preserve the unique 
          character of the Town of Bramwell, West Virginia, and to 
          enhance the historical, cultural, and architectural values 
          associated with its coal mining heritage.
      (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to provide for the 
  preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the historical, 
  cultural, and architectural values of the Town of Bramwell, West 
  Virginia, for the educational and inspirational benefit of present and 
  future generations.
  
  SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
  
      (a) In General.--In order to preserve, restore, and interpret the 
  unique historical, cultural, and architectural values of Bramwell, West 
  Virginia, there is hereby established the Bramwell National Historical 
  Park (hereinafter referred to as the ``Park'').
      (b) Area Included.--The Park shall consist of the lands and 
  interests in lands within the corporate boundary of the Town of 
  Bramwell.
  
  SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.
  
      (a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the Park in 
  accordance with this Act and with 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. 461-467).
      (b) Donations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
  Secretary may accept and retain donations of funds, property, or 
  services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public 
  entities for the purpose of providing services and facilities which he 
  deems consistent with the purposes of the Act.
      (c) Cooperative Agreements.--In administering the Park, the 
  Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the 
  State of West Virginia, or any political subdivision thereof, for 
  carrying out the purposes of this Act.
  
  SEC. 5. ACQUISITION OF LAND.
  
      (a) General Authority.--The Secretary may acquire land or interests 
  in land within the boundaries of the Park only by donation, exchange, 
  or purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds.
      (b) State Lands.--Lands or interest in lands, within the boundaries 
  of the Park which are owned by the State of West Virginia or any 
  political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by donation.
  
  SEC. 6. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.
  
      The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements 
  with the owners of properties of historical or cultural significance 
  within the Park pursuant to which the Secretary may mark, interpret, 
  restore, and provide technical assistance for the preservation and 
  interpretation of such properties.
  
  SEC. 7. PROPERTY OWNER RIGHTS.
  
      Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the Secretary 
  to have access to private residential property within the Park for the 
  purpose of conducting visitors through such property, or for any other 
  purpose, without the advice and consent of the owner of such property.
  
  SEC. 8. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
  
      (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the committee 
  referred to in section 9, shall prepare a plan for the restoration, 
  preservation, interpretation, and development of the historical, 
  cultural, and architectural resources of the Park.
      (b) Restoration Measures.--The plan referred to in this section 
  shall provide for such measures as may be deemed appropriate for the 
  restoration of public areas within the Park, including but not limited 
  to each of the following:
              (1) The restoration of a brick surface to such segments of 
          North River Street, Main Street, Rose Street, South River 
          Street, and Bloch Street as deemed necessary to restore the 
          historical and architectural character of the Park.
              (2) Measures to mitigate the visual impact of public 
          utility facilities such as phone and electrical lines on the 
          historical and architectural character of the Park.
      (c) Development Measures.--The plan referred to in this section 
  shall provide for such measures as may be deemed appropriate for the 
  development of public areas within the Park, including but not limited 
  to each of the following:
              (1) The reconstruction of the Bramwell Railroad Depot.
              (2) The restoration of an edifice or edifices suitable to 
          provide for the interpretation and visitor appreciation of the 
          historical, cultural, and architectural features of the Park.
  
  SEC. 9. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
  
      (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established the Bramwell 
  National Historical Park Advisory Committee (hereinafter in this Act 
  referred to as ``Advisory Committee''). The Advisory Committee shall be 
  composed of thirteen members appointed by the Secretary to serve for 
  terms of two years, except for the Governor of the State of West 
  Virginia and the Mayor of the Town of Bramwell who shall serve without 
  limitation of terms. Any member of the Advisory Committee may serve 
  after the expiration of his term until a successor is appointed. Any 
  member of the Advisory Committee may be appointed to serve more than 
  one term. The Secretary or his designee shall serve as Chairman.
      (b) Management and Development Issues.--The Secretary, or his 
  designees, shall meet on a regular basis and consult with the Advisory 
  Committee on matters relating to the development of a management plan 
  for the Park and on the implementation of such plan.
      (c) Expenses.--Members of the Advisory Committee shall serve 
  without compensation as such, but the Secretary may pay expenses 
  reasonably incurred in carrying out their responsibilities under this 
  Act on vouchers signed by the Chairman.
      (d) Membership.--The Secretary shall appoint members to the 
  Advisory Committee as follows:
              (1) the Governor of the State of West Virginia or his 
          delegate;
              (2) one member to represent the West Virginia Division of 
          Culture and History to be appointed from among persons 
          nominated by the Governor of the State of West Virginia;
              (3) the Mayor of the Town of Bramwell;
              (4) one member to represent the Mercer County Commission;
              (5) one member to represent the Mercer County Historical 
          Society;
              (6) two members to represent the Bramwell Historic Landmark 
          Commission;
              (7) two members to represent the Bramwell Millionaire 
          Garden Club;
              (8) one member to represent the West Virginia Preservation 
          Alliance, Inc.;
              (9) one member to represent Coalways, Inc.;
              (10) one member to represent the West Virginia Association 
          of Museums; and
              (11) one member to represent the Pinnacle Rock State Park 
          Foundation, Inc.
      (e) Termination; Charter.--The Advisory Committee shall terminate 
  on the date ten years after the enactment of this Act notwithstanding 
  the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 
  776). The provisions of section 14(b) of such Act (relating to the 
  charter of the Committee) are hereby waived with respect to this 
  Advisory Committee.
  
  SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
  
      There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
  necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
target: Bramwell National Historical Park Act of 1993 - Establishes the Bramwell National Historical Park, West Virginia, to preserve, restore, and interpret the unique historical, cultural, and architectural values of the town. 
  Establishes the Bramwell National Historical Park Advisory Committee. 
  Authorizes appropriations.
feat_title: Bramwell National Historical Park Act of 1993