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CONGRESSIONM3 AL RECORD -HOUSE
(IEEPA.. I hereby report that
1
have
issued
an
Executive
Order
(the
order-, that terminates the national
emergency declared in Executive Order
12543 of January 7.
1986. and revokes
that Executive ()Diet
Executive Order
12544
of January
8.
1966.
Executive
Order 12801 or April 15. 1992. and Exec.
tive Older 12533 of November 15. 1985
have determined that
the situation
that gave rise to this national emer-
gent': has been significantly altered by
Libya's commitments and actions to
eliminate its weapons of mass destruc-
tion programs and its
Missile Tech-
nology Control Regime (MTCH ...lass
missilss. and by ot
level( pments
Executive Order 1212 of January 7.
1985. imposed sanctions or. Libya in re-
sponse to policies and actions of the
Government of Libya that constittted
an unusual and extra. Mos. threat to
the national security and foreign pol-
icy of the United States. Those sanc-
tions were modified in Executive Order
12544
of January
8.
1986.
Executive
Order 12801 of April 15. 1992. and supple-
mented Executive Order 12538 of No-
vember 15. 1985.
Based on
Libya's
recent
commit-
ments and actions to in.. «merit its De-
cember 19. 2003. commitment to elimi-
nate its weapons of mass destruction
programs and its MTCRclass
and other developments. I have deter-
mined that the situation that gave rise
to the national emergency declared In
Executive Order 12543 has been signifi-
cantly
altered
My order.
therefore.
terminates that
national emergency
with ,expect to Libya and revokes Ex-
ecutive Orders 12543. 12544. and 12801.
and lifts the trade. commercial.
and
travel sanctions imposed against Libya
based on that national emergency The
order, also revokes Executive Order
12538. which blocked the import of pe-
troleum products refined in Libya Into
the United States
While the order formally lifts sanc-
oohs
under the national emergency
with respect to Libya. it will not lift a
wide variety of other sanctions im-
posed on Libya due to its designation
as a state sponsor of terrorism under
sec thin 640A of the Foreign Assistance
Act (restriction on foreign assistance,.
section 40 of the Arms Export Control
Act (restriction on arms exports,. and
tion aril of the Export Administra-
tion Act of 1979 (restriction on exports
of
on the Commodity
Control List as well as other statu-
restrictions applicable to Libya,
I
a copy of the order.
which
effective at
01 a.m. eastern
time on September 21
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W H -1.
THE. W I
H.
September 2e, S.VMH
APPOINTMENT
AS
MEMBER TO
HOUSE LIBRARY OF CONORESS
TRUST FUND BOARD
The SPEAKER pro tempore Pursu-
ant to section
1 of th- Library of Con-
gress Trust Fund Board Act 12 It S C
154 note,. the order
- the House of De-
ember
8.
2O
i3,
and
upon
the
rec-
ommendation
of the minority leader.
the Chair atincassouncee the Speaker's ap-
pointment of the following member on
the lent of the-
House to the Library of
Congress Trust7.1t Fund Board for a repeat
term to fill (hewer existing FS( Mice there-
on.
Mr
I /tit haw rd Fredericks. San Fran-
cisco. ('Alit,.) Ill 1a
ANNOCNCEML=JENT BY THE SPEAKER
PRowe-0 TEMPORE
The SPEAKER pro template
Pursu-
ant to clause c
8 of rule XX. the Chair
will
postpone'
further
proceedings
today on motto=wee-m to suspend the rules
on which a reworded vote or the yeas
and nays are ossg=ordered. or on which the
vote is Object tiiEti to under clause 6 of
rule XX
Record votes
- on postponed Questions
will be taken ant_ /ter 6:33 P.m today
LLAGAS RECLAMATION GROUND-
WATER
lif=t1W:MEDIATION
INITIA-
TIVE
Mr PEARCE
Mr. Speaker.
I move to
suspend the rims tales and
pass the bill
(RR 44591 to .=-authorise the Secretary
of the Interior.
acting through the Bu-
roan of Reclarr-waation and in t ()ordina-
tion with otheewweer Federal. State
and
local governme-essnt agencies, to Dartict
pate in the fume_ lading and implenitnta
tion of a balarrmced. long -term ground
water remedial.- - thin program
in Cali
fornia, and for other purposes
The Clerk rest -4 as follows
HR 409
H. If enacted by ;mt.
.mute and Hou,e of flep
aura
the
(enured States
lit Ammon to
Compress ihswerseied Z.
sait'TION i. SNORT morirrn.r..
This Act may bow-ort cited as the
Wags. see
lunation Ground...a- seater Remediatloo Mitts
tire
tank. a DILIINITIONewassna.
For the purpose
of time Act
Gel
ATV_
aiyaidy re.s
The term
groundwater ruswr-.-netbation
means actions
that are necesaar
Ty to prevent, minimize. or
mitigate damage t
o groundwatei
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The term
local water .oft= Jimmy
means the Santa
Clara Valley wets= eer Dtrtriet
.3
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v,
it,tne
elation Fund" m...-e--Ana the C'aitu wale basins
Groundwater Setrimengaiediatten Fund established
pursuant to 'wetly.=
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Svciir:TstaN
The term .Secretary
means the Greta ---one ulnae Interior
SEC. a ("SLOVENIA
SLUM sl. MI) !NATION
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1itMF. to. 1,,,s
.1, Es'i"intisdatitnaciscr u, heal&loisnitS VI NI'
There shall he eaten, aablished wit hie the Tree,
cry of the United
States an gamma bearing
account to be Itnronmsgn as the California Rasing
Groundwater Menem...0414ms Fund.
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hiPILIWATtobl
The fiemediation
dell be administered
by the Secretary
of the
laitorter.
Actin,
through the Burewmoseu of Reclanation The
Secretaryshall witullaintinister the Remediation
FILM In cooperaticcen with the local water an-
!Waite
itrialna rlr F-MFt kinInIATION MALL,.
At IN clliNititAt. --Subject to subparagraph
it
the amount Main the ltemaaillati,m Fund
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Including Interest accrued. shall tie used by
the Secretary to provide grants to the local
water authority' to reimburse the local water
am:minty tor the Federal share of the costs
asst' -rated with designing and eodstrikting
grounuwoter remedietioa projects to be ad-
ministered by the Weal water authority
Cosi sit A arm; Li MIN vines
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IN
Fir.
secretary may not
obligate any funds appropriated to the Re-
mediation Fund In a fiscal Year until th
Secretary has deposited into the Reined,
ation Fund an amount Provided by non -Fed
oral Interests stiftkitint to ensure that at
least 35 percent of any funds obligated by the
Secretary for a project are from hone pro -
lotted to the Secretary
for that project by
the non Federal interest*.
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N.tI. cc' 'KRAL
Inausarostatur..-gash
local water authority shat be responsible for
providine the nistrederai amount required
by clause .1, tor projects under that Wahl
water authority. The State of California.
local government agencies, abut private untie
ties may Provide all or any Portion of the
non- Federal amount.
is Citalorrs 'Salon/
*BAWL--
For pt.rpaises
of claws. !W. the Secretary
shall erettit the appropriate local water an
thorny with the value of all Plot *speech.
tures by non Federal interests made after
January 1. 200. that are compatible with the
purposes of this section. including-
11. all expenditures made by non -Federal
interests to design and construct ground
water remedlat 10h projects,
including es
Pc114111urell emaciated
with
environmental
analyses and public involvement activities
that leer required to implement the ground-
water remadiatiou /moppets
.0 compliance
with applicable Federal and State laws; and
11 expenditure. made by non Federal
interests to acquire ninths. easMental. risnts
.4 May
relocations,
&anneal
areas.
and
water rights that were required to
mint a around. at, I rcinetilattOU propel
b, COMPLIANCE
W111-1 APPLICABLE LS'a --in
carrying out the anettles described in this
section the Secretary shall comply with any
Amin( stile Federal and State laws
,e,
Onus *WM illaS
Nothing In this section 'ball be construed to
Affect other Federal
or State authorities
that are being used or may be used to facili-
tate
reMedletlot1 and
protection
of
the
Limas groundwater subisann
he carrying
Out the activities described in this section.
the Secretary shall Integrate such activities
with mamma Federal and State projects red
activities. None 01 the funds made available
for such activities pursuant to this section
shall be counted against Any Federal author
established for ant- previously
authorised l'edral peewee. .r activities
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There Is author tied to be appropriated to the
Items Ration Fund 125.000.000
Such funds
shall remain available until expended.
The SPEAKER pro temPore. Purim-
ant to the rule, the gentleman from
New Mexico ilidr PEARCE) and the gen-
tlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs.
Chin:- 74.14'S  each will control 20 min-
uted
The Chair recognise. the gentleman
from New Mexico 4 W. PKAISCS: 1.
ciaskao. leave
Mr. PEARCE. Mr.
Speaker,
I
ask
unanimous consent that all Members
may have
5
legislative days within
which to revise and
extend their re-
marks and Include extraneous material
on H R 1459.
tthe bill under consider-
ation.
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September 21. 2004
The SPEAKER pro t,mpore. Is there
objection to the request of the gen-
tleman from New Meek( ?
There was no objection.
Mr PEARCE. Mr. Speaker.
I
yield
such time as he may consume to the
gentleman
from
California
Mr.
P rNI HI
n, the distinguished. wise and
principled chairman of the Committee
on Resources.
Mr. PGMHO Mr Speaker
I
thank
gentleman for yielding me this time.
Mr Speaker in California's Eleventh
District, the City of Morgan Hill and
surrounding communities. face a seri
ous problem due to groundwater con-
tamination with perchlorate. Hundreds
of private and city -owned wells have
been closed, and many residents are
forced to rely on bottled water
To help remedy this situation. I in-
troduce H.R. 4459. the Lieges Reclama-
tion Groundwater Remediation Initia-
tive. This bill will provide $25 million
in Federal funding to
the Santa
Clara Valley Water District's efforts to
identify the scope of the contamination
and begin a comprehensive. long-term
program to once again provide high-
quality drinking water to the area's
resident:. This funding mechanism is
based on a practical working model
currently underway in the San Gabriel
Basin in Southern California.
Everyure agrees on the need for safe
inking water for our communities
Th:s bill reflects this consensus and
puts words into action. It is my hope
that this bill will act as a successful
model for other areas of the country as
well.
Mr. Speaker. I urge my colleagues to
support this important bill.
Mrs CHRISTENSEN. Mr. :awake'. I
yield myself such time as I may con-
sume.
Mrs CHRISTENSEN asked and was
given ?emission to revise and extend
her remarks.
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr
Speaker.
before I speak to H.R 4459. I Just want
to also take this opportunity to recog-
nize the opening of the Smithsonian
National Museum of the American In-
dian which will
honor. memorialize.
and teach the history and culture of
the first people of this country and to
welcome their representatives here to
the Nation's Capitol
Mr. Speaker on H S 4459. many com-
munities in California. and,
in
fact.
throughout the Nation. are faced with
the prospect of shutting down their
drinking water supply wells because
water has been contaminated with per-
chlorate or other chemicals. It is criti-
cally Important we provide assistance
to these (immunities so they can clean
up their drinking water supplies.
H.R. 4459 will specifically provide as-
sistance to communities in the Santa
Clara Valley area of California
The
Committee on Resources has also ap-
proved similar
legislation. H.R.
4606.
for Southern California, introduced by
our colleague on the Committee on Re-
so:Imes. the gentleman from California
'Mr. B.ac.ar I support both bills and I
appreciate the support and leadership
demonstrated by the gentleman from
California IMr. P1 MM ii on this impor-
tant problem.
Mr. Speaker. I reserve the balance of
my time.
tier
HONDA
Mr
Speaker.
I
commend
Chairman peame for introducing the Liege's
Declamation Groundwater Remediatior. India,
eve.
On January 16 2003. residents of San Mar-
tin. Morgan
hell. and Gilroy
in south Santa
Clara County were shocked to learn the, per-
Chlorate had been detected in more then 900
area wells. The approximately 90 0(0 rest
dents of the Lieges Groundwatei it basin
rely solely on groundwater for thew mama
water supply
but Me perchk) rate concontra-
tion in more than 200 wells exceeds the Cali-
forma Public Health Goal of 6 mkrograrns per
leer
From 1956 to 1996. the Olin Corporation
owned and, along with Standard Fusee. oper-
ated a flare manufacturing facility on Tennant
Avenue in Morgan Hill
During feat lime waste
water containing perchlorate was discharged
to evaporation ponds on the
site
which ai.
lowed pert Borate to enter the subsurface and
contaminate
groundwater
The
perchlorate
was first detected in a public water supply well
across the street from the Olin
facility
in
Spring 2002. Subsequent orounewater testing
by OM and the Santa Clara Valley Water Dis
eke revealed a 10 5 mile long perchlorate
plume contaminating the groundwater in
the
area
As a result bottled water is being provides
to approrarnately 800 households and thou-
sands of other residents are receiving treated
groundwater from the city of Morgan Hill
the
West San Marlin Water Works. or San Martin
County Water District. The level of community
interest in the situation and participation in ef-
forts to solve rt, has been unprecedented. The
Santa Cara Valley Water District has real two
pubic meetings to respond to community con
Cams and approximately BOO people attended
the first meeting, with 450 attending the sec-
ond meeting. Water District staff continues to
receive dozens of inquiries from the public
every week.
The Water Dist act has spent more than
$2. 000.000 addressing the perch brats issue
to date. In addition, the City of Morgan tort has'
incurred costs for wellhead treatment and the
city of Gilroy has incurred costs for paean-
gency planning. The county of Santa Clara
has incurred costs related to analyzing health
data and commune:sang health risks to the
community
Residents
in the affected area
have devoted thew own time and resources to-
ward finding solutions. The entire comma,
has men affected and is working together to
find solutions, and the Federal Government
Maid help in any way 0 can
While much work has been dune on this
contamination mite. significant unknowns re-
main and many of Me necessary remediation
efforts. nolo*. codetermine of the 10.5 tile
king per vibrate plume. have not yet been
staled Residents still wonder when the con-
tamination
reach their wells. whetter I is
sate to eel produce from tick pardons or the
store, and wheeler health problems of people
may Mow are relied le the perollOrge con-
tamination The community has the nght to
have its groundwater restored to the condition
it was in before it was polkaed That cleanup
should begin now. before the plume affects
any more areas
H.R. 4459 establishes a program that can
address the community's perchkaale needs
and interests. The $25 million specified in the
bill provides a means of implementing overdue
solutions for the community. The funding in
the tall provides a means for local agencies to
implement timely. necessary solutions lc pro-
tect the community, for which they can be re-
imbursed by the respensiole party at a later
date
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is not meant to excuse responsible
parties from their duties to remediate contami-
nation
In the past. :flagman
Pepresenta-
tive LoitifiEN. and I have been fortunate to se-
cure appropnatious
for
perchlorate
ground-
water remedy:limn and cleanup m this area
*neat our Congressional districts come to-
ge!her but the implementing regulations have
prevented the use iii this turning to move
many protects of interest to the community for-
rd
The broad parameters of H R 4459.
which ninon.. the Secretary of the Interior
to participate in the tuning and implementa-
tion of a balanced. 'ding -term ternediation pro
gram for California. will provide for solutions
the community ,s asking for
Once again.
I thank chairman mini. for tams
hard work on this bill and for twinging it te, the
House floor quickly
I look forward to con-
tinuing to work with hen in the tutu,
to solve
the perchlorate problem in south Sa ita Clara
County
Mr. PEARCE. Mt Speaker. I have no
further requests lot lime, and I
back the balance of my tune
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker. I
yield back the balance of niy time.
The SPEAKER pro
tempore. The
question is on the motion offered by
the gentleman from New Mexico iMr
Pe :Awe.: that the House suspend the
rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1459.
The question was taken. and (two-
thirds having voted in favor thereof)
the rules were suspended and the bill
was passed.
A cation
the table
t.
reconsider was laid on
STLE
NUGENT
FARMS
ST.
CROIX.
VIRGIN
IS...ANDS.
NA-
TIONAL.
PARK
FEASIBILITY
STUDY
Mr. PEARCE. Mr Speaker. I move to
uspend the relax and pass
the
bill
H.R 261151 to --Aerie: the Secretary
of the Interior to study the suitability
and feasibility of designating Castle
Nugent Farms. located on St. Croix.
Virgin islands. as a unit of the Na-
tional Park System. and for other pur-
poses.
The Clerk read as follows:
H.R. Mb
Re if new led NI the Senate and HULLO' of Rep-
reuenitunes ',I the
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Congress womblei:
INICTION I. NATIONAL Pure *ante t KTUDY Iii
GAMING (-sang %tearer /ANNA
tail
FINNING,. -- Congress
mute
the
lot
lowing
11, Castle. Nugent Farms. located on the
southeastern shore of St
Croix. I.'S
Virgin
Islands. is the largest parcel of privately-
held land in the Virgin Islands and has been
an operating cattle ranch tor 30 tears
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Mr. Chairman, I would like to summarize the views of the Department of the
Interior on H.R. 2663 and ask that my entire written statement be entered into
the record.
H.R. 2663 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability
and feasibility of designating Castle Nugent Farms on St. Croix, Virgin
Islands, as a unit of the National Park System.
The Department does not oppose H.R. 2663, if amended to specify that the
study explore all options for preservation and interpretation, including what
role, if any, might best be played by the NPS or other partners.
The NPS is in various stages ofprogress on 34 studies previously authorized
by Congress. We completed five studies in FY 2003, and we expect to
complete about nine in FY 2004. Our highest priority is to complete pending
studies. We expect to :tart newly authorized studies as soon as funds are
made available. We estimate the costs of completing this study will be
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approximately $275,000 to $300,000 and will take three years to complete
once funds are made available.
Castle Nugent Farms consists of approximately 1,400-acres located oldie
southeastern shore of St. Croix. The property has a long and diverse history
of farming dating back to the 1730's when it was first established as a cotton
and sugar plantation. Today, the farm is known for its production of Senepol
beef, which is consumed locally and exported to world markets.
In addition to determining the suitability and feasibility of recommendingthe
site as an addition to the National Park System, the study would also make
recommendations about whether direct NPS management or protection by
other agencies or groups is appropriate and the most effective and efficient
way to protect resources and allow for public enjoyment of the site.
That concludes my testimony. I would be happy to answer any questions)out
or other members of the subcommittee may have.
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S. 2663
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amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the
Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the State of Connecticut for
study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 15, 2004
Mr. DODD (for himself and Mr. LIEBERMAN) introduced the following hill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate
a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook
in the State of Connecticut for study for potential addi-
tion to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers *stern,
and for other purposes.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
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This Act may he cited as the "Lower Farmington
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River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Study Act
6 of 2004".
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SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL SEGMENT OF FARM-
INGTON RIVER AND SALMON BROOK IN CON-
NECTICUT FOR STUDY FOR POTENTIAL ADDI-
TION TO NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIV-
ERS SYSTEM.
(a) DESIGNATION.-Section 5(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by add-
ing at the end the following:
"(
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LOWER FARMINGTON RIVER AND SALMON
BROOK, CONNECTICUT.-The segment of the Farmington
River downstream from the segment designated as a rec-
reational river by section 3(a)(156) to its confluence with
the Connecticut River, and the segment of the Salmon
Brook including its mainstream and east and west
branches.".
(b) TIME FOR SUBMISSION.-Not later than 3 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the Interior shall submit to Congress a report containing
the results of the study required by the amendment made
by subsection (a).
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There
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108TH CONGRESS
LirH. R. 2663
2u SESSION
[Report No. 108-6401
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasi-
bility of designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin
Islands, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 8, 2003
Mrs. CHRIsTENsEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
Committed to the Committee of the Whole !louse on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suit-
ability
and
feasibility of designating Castle
Nugent
Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as a unit
of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
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2 tires of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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SECTION 1. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STUDY REGARDING
CASTLE NUGENT FARMS.
(a)
Congress
FINDINGS.-
finds the following:
(1) Castle Nugent Farms, located on the south-
eastern shore of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is
the largest parcel of privately-held land in the Virgin
Islands and has been an operating cattle ranch for
50 years.
(2) This land has the largest and healthiest
fringing coral reef anywhere in the Virgin Islands.
(3)
It consists of Caribbean dry forest and
pasturelands with considerable cultural resources in-
eluding both pre-Columbian and post-European set-
dement.
(4) Castle Nugent Farms contains a large his-
tone 17th century Danish estate house that sits on
over 4 miles of pristine Caribbean oceanfront prop-
erty
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(5) In addition to being an area for turtle nest-
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ing and night heron nesting, it is the home for the
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Senepol cattle breed, a unique breed of cattle that
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was developed on St. Croix in the early 1900's to
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adapt to the island's climate.
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ignating Castle Nugent Farms as a unit of the National
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H. R. 2663
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[Report Ns. 1M1-1140)
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study
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tle Nugent Farms lorded on at. Croix. Virgin
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SEPTEMBER 7. 2004
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To Authorize the Seeretary of the Interior
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of designating CaNtle Nugent I Farm hwahvi on St. Croix. Virgin
Islands, All a unit of the National l'aam'ark System, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF HWEI)RESENTATIVES
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Mrs CHRISTENsEN introduced the folhmminving a9. whirls was referred to the
Committee on Cat.--cesouro.s
A BI =LL
To authorize the Secretary of
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Farms located on St. Croix, _
Virgin Islands, as a unit
of the National Park Systerz-zi, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the &tug:mite and House of Representa-
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(a) FINOINt1S.-1.titigres.
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(1) Castle Nugent I.
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Islands and has been an operating cattle ranch for
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(2) This land has the largest and healthiest
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fringing coral reef anywhere in the Virgin Islands.
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(3) It consists of Caribbean dry forest and
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pasturelands with considerable cultural resources in-
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eluding both pre-Columbian and post-European set-
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(4) Castle Nugent Farms contains a large his-
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toric 17th century Danish estate house that sits on
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over 4 miles of pristine Caribbean oceanfront prop-
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(5) In addition to being an area for turtle nest-
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ing and night heron nesting, it is the home for the
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Senepol cattle breed, a unique breed of cattle that
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was developed on St. Croix in the early 1900's to
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adapt to the island's climate.
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(b) STUDY.-The Secretary of the Interior shall carry
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Park System.
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(c) STUDY PROCESS AND COMPLETION.-Section
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Recreation, and Public Lands on Thursday. March 25, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in 1334 Longwort
House Office Building. The Subcommittee will conduct a legislative hearing on H.R. 1517, to
amend the I and and Water Conservation Fund to limit the use of funds available from the land
and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to use for maintenance; H.R. 2663, to authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Castle Nugent
Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other
purposes; and H.R. 3874, to convey for public purposes certain Federal lands in Riverside
County, California, that have been identified for disposal.
Please read this letter carefully to ensure that yo
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and that you understand your rights as a witness.
Under Committee Rule 4(b). each witness who is to appear before the Subcommittee on
National Parks. Recreation and Public Lands must file with the clerk of the subcommittee a
written statement of proposed testimony. This must he filed alkyl two working days before
your appearance. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the exclusion of
your written testimony from the hearing record and/or the barring of your oral
presentation of the testimony. Your oral testimony should not exceed five minutes and should
summarize your written remarks. You may introduce into the record any other supporting
documentation you wish to present in accordance with the enclosed guidelines.
Pursuant to Rule 4(b) of the Committee on Resources and clause g(4) of Rule XI of the
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relevant to the subject matter of the hearing and a witness' representational capacity at the
hearing Witnesses arc not required to disclose federal entitlement payments such as Social
Security. Medicare. or other income support payments (such as crop or commodity support
payments) To assist you in complying with these rules. I have enclosed a form which you may
complete and attach to the hack of your testimcny. You can also fulfill the disclosure
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To fully prepare for this hearing, 65 copies of your testimony must he submitted to
Casey Hammond. Clerk, Subcommittee on NAtional Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
H2 -1S7 Ford House Office Building. Washington, D.C., 20515, no later than noon on
larch 23,2004. Due to the limitation of mail services to the Capitol ( ,imples please send
electronic copies of all testimony and attachments to Casey.Hammont14 mail.house.gos.
Please contact Casey Hammond at 202-226-7736 for further details on testimony hard copy
delivery, The electronic copy of your testimony may be in any major tile format. including PDF,
WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, or ASCII text for either Windows. You may also submit
testimony in electronic form on a disk or CD-ROM.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilit
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interpreters and materials in alternate formats, may he arranged by contacting Casey Hammond,
Clerk, in advance of the hearing (four business days notice is recommended) at the address above
or at 202-226-7736 or TTY 202-225-1904.
Should ,ou have any questions or need additional information, please contact Rob
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You are hereby notified that the Subcommittee on National Parks. Recreation and Public Lands will hold a Markup
on the following bills
H.R. 646, to expand the boundaries of the Fort Oonelson National Battlefield to authorize the acquisition and
interpretation of lands associated with the campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort in 1/162. and for other
purposes.
H.R. 2201. to authorize the establishment of a national database for purposes of identifying, locating, and catalogin
the many memorials and permanent tributes to Americas veterans
H.R. 2463. to authorize the Secretary' of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Castle
Nugent Farms located on St Croix. Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
H.R. 2166. to preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on public lands, including wilderness
areas, national
anuments. and other specifically designated areas, administered by the National Park Service, the
Bureau of Lane. Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. or the Forest Service where there is a
historical tradition of such use and for other purp sties
H.R. 3768. to expand the Tunucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Florida
H.R. 3819, to redesignate Fort Clatsop National Memorial as the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, to
include in the park sites in the State of Washington as well as the State of Oregon, and for other purposes
H.R. 3874, to convey for public purposes certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, that have been
identified for disposal
The Markup is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 22. 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in 1334 Longworth House Office
Building.
For further information please contact Rob Howarth, Frank Vitello. or Casey Hammond at 202-226-7736
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1324 Lou worth House Office Molding (The Morris K. Udall 111. Oise Room) The following bills
will be :narked up
H.R. 142 (GLey Mider), To amend the Reclamation Waswwater ai
Act to authorize the Secret-". of the Interior to parttcrpatr;
recycling project, to authorize the Secretary to carry out
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to construct regional horse 'Ines in California, and tc act''
Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration 4,r1 ;
rink 1014 (Radanovtch), To require Federal land managers to Su,
and cooperate with, designated gateway communities, to i
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and agencies of the Department of the Interior. and to nee
the Federal lands :administered by these agencies.,
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Cooperation Act
2010 (Faleecoovaege), To protect the voting rights of mere-- Of the Armed Services in elections
or the Delegate, representing gmenean Samoa in the Unite
tates House of Representatives,
and for other purposes.
2261 (Mark Udall), To authorize the establishment of a radon data) tae for purposes of
identifying, locating, And cataloging the many Memorials ,
`permanent tributes to America's
veterans. National War Permanent Tribute
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260 (Christensen), To authorize the Secrete, of the Intenot tit-Sgudy the suitability and feasibility
of designating Castle Nugent Farm; located on St. Croix,'
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administered by the National Park Service the Blues.
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Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service where 0:
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and for other purposes. Right-to-Rao Livestock on Feder4 ands Act of 2003.
H.R. 2991 (Drcier),1 o amend the Reclamation Wastewater and fir
Study and Facilities Act to
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the li
d Elliptic regional recycling
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,,,,41.R. 3247 (Tancredo), To provide consistent enforcement anthems 'p the Bureau of Land Management.
the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildl i e Service, and the Forest Service to
respond to violations of regulations regarding the roacagem(30., use, and protection of public
lands under the jurisdiction of these agencies, to clarity the purposes for which collected fines
may be used, and for other purposes. Trail Responsibility arq Accountabilityfor the
Improvement of Lands Act of 2003
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H.R. 3378 (Gilchrest), To assist in the conservation of marine turt?iti and the nesting habitats of manic
turtles in foreign countries Marine Turtle Conservation .' i of 200 t
H.R. 3504 (Ratan), To amend the Indian Self-Determination and
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the American Indian Education Foundation as the Nation ill I
for Excellence in American
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IT R. .450S (Walden), To amend the Bend Pine Nursery Land r ,) *Wince Act to specify the recipients
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arid consideration for conveyance of the Rend Pine NursiA
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,,, H.R. 3706 (George Miller). To adjustthe boundary of the John A National Historic Site and for other
purposes. John Muir National Historic Sac Boundary Adler,
ent Act
,Mktg. 3768 (Crenshaw), To expand the Ttrnucuan Ecological and
loric Preserve Florida. Lawman
Ecological and Historic Preserve Boundary Rein,'
Act o f004.
ii.n. 3819 (Baird), To redesignate Fort Clatsop National Memoii
,jury Lewis and Clark National
Historical Park, to include in the park sites in the State of
.hington as Well as the State of
Oregon, and for other purposes. 'Anvil and Clark National
;tomcat Park .Designation Act of
2004.
H.R. 3846 (Pond.), To authorize the Secretary ofAgriculture and tit Secretary of the Interior to enter
into an agreement or contract with Indian tribes meeting certain criteria to carry out projects to
protect Indian forest land. Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2r 4
H R. 3874 (Bono), To convey for public purposes certain Federal l^
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in Riverside County, California,
that have been identified for disposal.
3- H.R. 3932 (Nunes), To amend Public Law 99-338 to authorize the
tinned use of certain lands within
the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing brim.
true project.
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H.R. 4114 (Gilcluest), To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ,t
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,ode non -native migratory bird
species from the application of that Act, and for other --., i
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Act of 2004.
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H.R. 2663
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to studs the suitability and feasibility of
designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as a unit of the
National Park System.
Summary of Bill: H.R.2663, introduced by Congresswoman Donna Christensen (DN.!) on July
8. 2003, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a suitability and feasibility study
for designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix. Virgin Islands. as a unit of the
National Park System.
Background and Need for Legislation: Located on the island of Si. Croix. Castle Nugent
Farms, is one of 264 cotton and sugar plantations that were formed on the island of St. Croix
after 1733 when the Danish West Indies Company purchased the island from France. Historians
believe Castle Nugent Farms, which includes a 17' century Danish estate house and
number of
structures, is one of the oldest ongoing cattle ranches in the West Indies specializing in Senepol
breed of cattle. Today. Castle Nugent. the largest parcel of privately-held land in the U.S. Virgin
Islands. is a genetic bank for the Senepol breed.
The farm also includes large cord reefs and
turtle and heron nesting sites.
The National Park Service Study would determine the suitability, feasibility and tutional
significance of establishing the Castle Nugent Farm Estate as a unit of the Park Sy item.
It would
also determine the designation it would he afforded should the study conclude in the affirmative
Subcommittee Action: On March 25. 2004. the Subcommittee on National Parks. Recitation
and Public Lands held a hearing on the bill. On April 22 2004. the Suocomm.ttet held a
on the bill. No amendments were offered and the bill
is forwarded to the Committee on
Resources by unanimous consent.
Expected Amendments: None.
.Administration Position: The Administration supports the legislation. however, it would prefer
the bill he amended to require that the study explore all options of designation.
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SECRETARY OF POLICY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET,
DEPARTMENT 01 THE INTERIOR, BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE: ON
NATIONAL PARKS, RECREATION, 1N1) PI BIM' LANDS, OF THE 1101 sE
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, CONCERNING H.R. 2663, -1'0 .At
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR .1.0 Sit DV THE Still Miff, V' AND
FEASIBILITY OF DESIGNATING THE CASTLE NUGENT FARMS I.0(
ON ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, AS A UNIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK
SYSTEM.
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Mr. Chairman. thank you for the opportunity to present the views of the Department of the
Interior on 11.R. 2663, a bill to authorize the S -eta of the Interior (Secretary t to study
the suitability and feasibility of designating Castle Nugent farms i
St. Croix. Virgin
Islands. as a unit of the National Park Sy stern.
The Department does not oppose H.R. 2663. if awendcd as described in this testimony.
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turfy would pros ide an opportunity to determine the appropriate way to preserve and
interpret resources associated with the plantation period in the Virgin Islands. Although
the National Park Service (NPS) currently manages three units on the island of St. Croix -
Christiansted National Historic Site. Buck Island Reef National Monument. and Salt Riser
Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve - none of these sites focus on this
aspect of Virgin Islands history.
In light of the President's commitment to devote more resources to maintaining existing
units of the National Park System, we hale made an effort to curtail taking on new
responsibilities. For this reason. we believe any study should evaluate all alternatives for
preservation and interpretation. including what role. if any, might best be played by the
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We recommend that I FR. 266.3 he amended to specify that the
study explore all option Ass. and we would he happy to work with the committee to develop
an amendment for that =purpose.
The NPS is in various s gages of progress on 34 studies ;minions') authorized fw Congress.
23 of which are being guided through the special resource study budget. We completed
free studies in FY 2003
. and we expect to complete ahem nine in FY 2004. Our highest
priority is to complete t
hex pending studies. though we expect to start newly authorized
studies as soon as fund
are made available. We estimate that the costs of completing this
study will be approxim...---a- tely 5275,000 to $300.000.
II.R. 2663 would directs the Secretary to carry out a study of the Castle Nugent Farms.
which consists of apprtiorvximately 1.400-acres located on the arid southeastern shore of St.
Croix. The property is
helloed to be the largest parcel of privately held land in the
S.
Virgin Islands.
The farm's rolling terrakAain consists of a mixture of dry forest, native vegetation. cncl
rangeland that slopes dcalown from an elevation of 750 feet to the sea. fronting on a coastline
that includes cobble beeches. One of the largest and healthiest fringing coral reef systems
in the Virgin Islands ex. ...;..tends only a few hundred feet offshore.
I he property also provides
nesting areas for sea turimiles. hlackcrow tied night herons. and a host of other migrating and
resident birds.
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Castle Nugent Farms has a long and diverse history of farming dating hack to the I 730's
w hen the property was first established as a cotton and sugar plantation after the Danish
West Indies Company purchased St. Croix from France. For many years, sugar cane.
indigo, and cotton were the main crops.
After Emancipation in 1848. the plantation began breeding N'Dama cattle. which had
earlier been brought to St. Croix from Africa. this breed was a prominent part of the
farm's operations until the 1960s when attention shifted towards raising an N'Dama cross
breed of cattle known as Senepol.
Introduced to t, astle Nugent Farms in 1957 the Senepol
breed has been able to flourish due to its tolerance to tropical. dry climates and its ability to
survive in near-desert conditions. thus making the cattle an ideal match for St Croix'
climate. Today, the farm is well-known for its production of high quality Senepol beef.
which is both consumed locally and exported to world markets.
Castle Nugent Farms contains a cluster of buildings from the colonial plantation era
including a great house that dates from the plantation's establishment, a converted chapel.
the remains of a sugar mill. slave quartets. and a converted cotton storage shed. The
buildings are situated in close proximity to each other on a hill with views towards the
Caribbean Sea. the current owner lives on-site and also operates the buildings and
grounds as a bed and breakfast. According to the owner. other cultural resources on the
grounds include recent discoveries of pottery shards and other artifacts left over from
either slave shanties or Arawak Indian campsites.
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If authorized by Congress. and it funds are made available. a study would he able to
determine if the resources present at Castle Nugent Farms are nationally significant. it the
site would he a suitable and feasible addition to the National Park System. %%holler direct
NPS management or alternative protection by other public agencies or the private sector is
appropriate for the site, and what management alternative would he most effective and
efficient in protecting the resources and allowing for public enjoyment of the site
That concludes my testimony. I would be happy to answer any questions you or other
members of the subcommittee may have.
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H.R. 2663
Castle Nugent Farms Study Act
Delegate Donna Christensen (D-VI) introduced H.R. 2663 on July 8. 2003. There are no
co-sponsors.
H.R. 2663 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to complete a suitability and feasibility
study to determine if Castle Nugent Farms, located on St. Croix. U.S. Virgin Islands.
should be designated as a unit of the National Park System. The bill includes standard
study language and directs the Secretary to complete the study in accordance with
Section 8(c) of Public Law 91-383 which states that as part of the study the Secretary
would be required to determine suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit
as well as identifying a management alternative that will be the most effective and
efficient way to protect resources and allow for public enjoyment. The study would be
completed within three complete fiscal years after funds are appropriated.
Currently the approximately 1400-acre farm is thought to be one of the oldest ongoing
cattle ranches in the West Indies with ranching taking place on at least a portion of the
site for more than 100 years. Since 1957 the farm has bred Senepol cattle, an African
breed, and now exports these cattle throughout the world.
Originally the land was one of many plantations established in the 1730's by the Danish
West Indies Company. The main house for the farm is thought to chat from the early
plantation period.
St. Croix, the largest of the three islands that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, is about 40
miles south of St. T..omas. There are currently three NPS units on St. Croix,
Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument, and Salt
River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
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Potential Questions
Castle Nugent Farms Study
ILK. 2663
(2: Ilk is a studs required to designate Castle Nugent Farms as a unit of the
ational Park S stein?
Title III of Public I a 103-391. the National Park Service Omnibus \ lanagement Act
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11 1998, requires congressional authorisation for areas to be studied as potential news
La. slits of the National Park System. The lass also designates the criteria to he used by the
'.rational Park Service to determine whether an area should be recommended as a new
of the National Park System. Since P 1.. 105-391 was enacted the only new units of
t11.--soe National Park System that were created without a studs were the Ronald Reagan
1111.4ay hood Home National Historic Site and the Flight 91 National Memorial.
Do all studies result in the recommendation of a new unit of the National Park
Sis N stem?
No. Since the law was enacted only about one out of every four or live studies
recommends establishment as some type of unit administered by the National Park
ice, and not all recommendations for establishment are as units of the National Park
stem. Some recommendation, are for establishment of National Heritage Areas.
ational .[rails. or National Rivers. The main things that a study looks at are the
s.mcritabilits of the area to become a unit of the System and the feasibility of management
01. f the area by the National Park Service. Often the study will determine that one. but not
bo-cith of these criteria can be met.
How long will the study take?
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We anticipate that the study will take three years to complete. once funding is made
as  salable. [his is in keeping with the requirements specified in P.L. 105-391. which
=trended P.L. 9 1 -383. the study legislation cited in the bill.
how much will the study cost?
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\11 a \crag e special resource studs costs approximately 5250,000. We anticipate that
tf-a is study will cost between $2 75.000 and 53011.000, the slightly higher than average
c oncestsrellctine the slightly higher cost of doing business in the Virgin Islands.
What is the funding level for the National Park tiers ice for Special Resource
audio? What is proposed in the President's budget for F
05?
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the I b 04 budget includes 5493.000 for Special Resource Studies. The FY 05
r.i__:.-quest is about the same. $502.000.
How large an area will be studied?
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We understand that the area envisioned by the bill is approximately 1400 acres.
Mimics. %1C typically look at lands within or adjacent to the study area and make a
recommendation on what might be a manageable unit. I 'skull. several different
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much will it cost to acquire the land and to manage it?
A: The study will indicate potential costs of acquiring any land that might be included
within the boundaries of any potential new unit that would he managed by the National
Park Service. Costs zir.: determined by recent comparable land sales and are limited to
fair market value. Operational costs %%mild also he determined as a part of the study and
would vary depending upon the degree of National Park Service involvement.
Q: Aren't there already three National Park lets ice units on St. Croix? Witt do
ou need another?
A:
I here are presently three NPS units on the Island of St. Croix
Christiansted
National I listoric Site. Buck Island Reef National Monument. and Salt River Has
National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. None of these existing sites focus on
the plantation history of the Virgin Islands. Remains of a plantation exist on the Castle
Nugent Farms property. That plus the fact that this land consists of a large amount of
open land. which is rare on St. Croix. helps make it a good candidate for study.
Q: Isn't Castle Nugent Farms a cattle ranch? Doesn't the National Park System
already contain units relating to cattle ranching?
A:
I he current use of Castle Nugent Farms is for the ranching of Senepol cattle. We
understand that ranching has been a primary use of this land for more than a century. The
property was also at one time a plantation. a theme that is very important to the
development of the Virgin Islands. and one that is not told within the existing National
Park S stem units on St. Croix. While many, primarily western. parks include ranching
as one of their themes. Grant -Kuhn National Historic Site in Montana represents more
than 125 years of cattle ranching in the western U.S. That site is still a working cattle
ranch.
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With the current Senepol ranch operating here since
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other cattle ranches preceding us. Castle Nugent is thought lis
historians to be one of the oldest ongoing cattle ranches in the
West Indies. However, Castle Nugent was not always strictly
cattle ranch.
A watercolor painting by Caroline's nephew snows the
sweeping views of the ranch lands and the sea bmond with
four of the five remaining estate buildings visible
The main house was built on a land grant registered in the
Danish archives in 1,30 and is thought to date from that period
Cattle. cotton. and indigo were eultivated here. The Estate's five
remaining buildings include a cotton shed (now converted into a
small house), and a tiny chapel. now my home. Ms old
documents regarding the estate include letters from the
plantation owner in the t-Sos. He was running a cotton
plantation with a Less cattle The farm was later converted
sugar cane plantation. complete with a cane mill visible along the
shoreline from the gaiters at the front of the house
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cattle pulling a sugar
cane cart in thelettOs
on St. Croix.
Probably ten to twenty
slaves lived here on the
plantation in its heyday.
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shards and other
artifacts when were
working cattle in the
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We don't know how Castle Nugent got its name - Castle Nugent
is both a castle and a county, in Ireland.
Denmark sold the island of St. Croix to the United States in int".
Estate Castle Nugent changed hands between old Danish island
families several times before its purchase by the Wall family (not
parents) in the early 19505, who also had purchased the
historical Paladian house at Cane Garden Estate. My husband
Mario and I. newly married, saw great potential in the Senepol
cattle which thrived in the not. arid landscape of St Croix's south
shore.
Dams cattle being worked at Estate Longford (Part yit the
Castle Nugent ranching operation) in the 1950`
N'Dama cattle were brought from Africa to St. Croix with the first
slave ships. The last to arrive from Africa were purchased in the
iltoos by the owner of Longford Estate (now a part of Castle
Nugent Farms operations) and were part of the operation until
the late 1960s. The first Senepol cattle were added to the Castle
Nugent herd in 195". The herd still shows its African influence
today. It was from this ranch that the Senepol Association was
managed for its first fifteen years, by my late husband. Dr Mario
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left. Enrico Gasperi (mario's younger brother) -,rs. Caroline
and Dr. Mario Gasper', Henry Nelthrupp Sr , Oscar Henry,
Hans Lawaetz, Dr. D. Padda and Or. Ike Eller. Today, Mario
brother Enrico Gasper'. Caroline. and Mario s son Mauro
Gasper', are still working cattle at Castle Nugent Firm..
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An aerial photo of Castle Nugent taken in 1988 shows the
unpaved Soutn Shore Road in the foreground, the estate
buildings in the center of the photo and to the north, the sea
on the north shore of the island.
Much of the beef produced here at Castle Nugent from non-
breeding stock is sold locally. Popularity of Senepol beef
continues to rise as health conciousness does: more people are
demanding grass-fed. hormone-free low-fat beef that is naturally
rich in flavor and nutrients.
Castle Nugent Farms began exporting cattle from St. Croix in
Kr,. Today there are four generations of the Gasper' family at
Castle Nugent Farms!
Traffic stops as a herd of Castle Nugent cows
with young calves crosses South Shore Road
Castle Nugent Farms has been breeding Senepol since 1957 on
our ranch on St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, a
territory if the U.S. At Castle Nugent. genetics and free range
have kept the breed's qualities at their highest level through the
years. Selection and improvement are a constant active goal on
our ranch on the East end of St. Croix, (where climatic conditions
are harsher than on the West end of the island) to always reach
for the top in fertility. performance and conformation CN cattle
are sold world wide and can be found in South Africa. Mexico.
Venezuela. Australia and the U.S. southeast and as far west as
Oregon.
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Castle Nugent is one of the 264 cotton and sugar plantations that were formed on the island of St Croix
after 1733 when the Danish West Indies Company purchased the island from France
The guest house on the farm is an historical -overseers' house built early in the 18th century
It is now
listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Its white stuccoed walls tin roof and sturdy green
wooden shutters with wrought iron hinges are all signatures of 18th and 19th century Colonial
architecture when fortunes were made on this island from sugar Castle Nugent today is a cattle farm
but the old buildings have remained virtually the same
Other buildings on the site include the remains of a cotton storage house a small chapel and slave
quarters for the 15 - 20 slaves who lived there in the 18th and early 19th century
The estate was first farmed as early as 1738 Over the centuries the farm had many owners or.a of
them being Christopher Nugent who bought the farm in 1774 and gave the estate its name Caroline
Gasper'. who is the present owner of the Eco-Farm likes to say proudly that many historians believe her
farm is one of the oldest cattle farms in the entire West Indies
Mario Gasper' Caroline's husband managed the farm for many years until his death Today besides
raising animals the farm is also used as a bed and breakfast
Caroline is an historian in her own right
The ranch - farm has been in the family for four generations
Sho has uncovered historical letters and papers from the original owners of the property
They indicate
the slaves he had and the problems he was having with his cotton crop due to a long drought in the early
1800's
Castle Nugent Eco-Farrr affords one the opportunity to experience some of St Croix's Colonial legacy
firsthand For more information visit their website at www rnsenepol corn
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Preserving a chunk of V.I. history
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Thursday, August lath 2003
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Recently, I was interviewed on one of St Croix's popular relit)
station about Castle Nugent Farm becoming i national park. The
farm, with some 2,300 acres, is managed by the Gaspers family
on St. Croix's southeastern shore. Late last year the
superintendent of the National Park Service on St Croix asked
me my professional opinion about the Gasper property becoming
part of the National Park System in the Virgin Islands.
My hope is that the land becomes part of the National Park
system so that this part of the v I natural and cultural history is
persevered - including the historical buildings and runs on the
property
Last month V I Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen
introduced a bill in the House which was referred to the
Committee on Resources The bill states, "To authorize the
secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of
designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin
Islands, as a unit of the National Park system, and for other
purposes
The U S Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill next month,
according a member of Delegate Christensen's St. Croix office. If
it clears the Senate, a group of park researchers in different
fields of expertise will conduct a study of the property before the
final decision is made
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Quarters from tie 18th and early 19th centuries still exist at
Castle Nugent farm It has the remains of a cotton storage
house, a small chapel, sugar mills, and other historic ruins The
estate was first farmed as early as 1738.
The farm had many owners, one of them being Christopher
Nugent, who brought the farm in 1774 and gave the estate its
name
Caroline Gasper', the present owner of the farm, says many
historians believe her farm is one of the oldest cattle farms in the
entire West Inches Secondly, the property, with its
hills
and valleys. preserve part of St. Croix's past This 's know, today
as historic landscape in the eco-tourism industry
Driving along the southeastern chore, where the property
located, you're taken back in time
The Virgin Islands, especially St
Croix, had more historical
structures than any other place in the Caribbean, except for
Cuba. Therefore, it makes sense economically to sell St Croix
a historical tourism des'nation. We have the history and
historical structures to help move forward the St. Croix economy
This can only be done with vision and good leadership
Castle Nugent Farm is one of three farms on the island that
maintain pure bred Senepol cattle. The animals were bred up by
Bromley Netthropp in the early 1900s. Today, they are one of the
best breed animals on the world However, I considered the
Senepol cattle an endangered species in the Virgin !stands
because there are very few farmers maintaining the bred
As part of the National Park system, the farm, with its open
rangeland, would be protected. Also protected would be wildlife
such as deer, aril wildflowers and various species of birds; as
well as nesting sad turtles, which are an endangered species. The
way of life for loci! fishermen will be preserved along with bays
inlets and beaches on the property The area is one of the best
fishing spots in the Virgin Islands
It is one of the few areas on St. Croix that is left where you can
walk out for miles of foot and fish. The seagrass beds and barrier
coral reef system ad Is to the uniqueness of the property It is an
excellent place for ce roping, hiking, horse backing riding, scuba
diving snorkeling, and kayaking, all of which adds to the tourist
product on St. Croix Also, environmental research projects in the
area can be a major asset to the island's economy as well as
Capturing its beauty on film
Please support the move to make Castle Nugent Farm an
extension of the National Park system in the Virgin Islands
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The Secretary shall complete the study for each area for potential
inclusion in the National Park System within 3 complete fiscal years
following the date on which funds are first made available for such
purposes. Each study under this section shall be prepared with
appropriate opportunity for public involvement, including at least one
public meeting in the vicinity of the area under study, and after
reasonable efforts to notify potentially affected landowners and State
and local governments.
In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider whether the
area under study -
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possesses nationally significant natural or cultural . sources
and represents one of the most important examples of a particular
resource type in the country; and
is a suitable and feasible addition to the system
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shall consider the following factors with regard to the area
being studied
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the threats to those -esources;
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the public use potential;
the interpretive and educational potential,
costs associated with acquisition, development and
operation;
the socioeconomic impacts of any designation;
the level of local and general public support; and
whether the area is of appropriate configuration to ensure
long-term resource protection and visitor use
shall consider whether direct National Park Service
management or alternative p.otection by other public agencies or
the private sector is appropriate for tne area;
shall identify what alternative or combination of alternatives
would in the professional judgment of the Director of the National
Park Service be most effective and efficient in protecting significant
resources and providing for public enjoyment; and
may include any other information which the Secretary deems
to be relevant
Each study shall be completed in compliance with the National
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Criteria for Parklands
Throughout the Nation people are working to conserve natural resources protect historic sites and to
provide recreational opportunities for a growing population Many communities also are looking for
ways to combine conservation with efforts to attract visitors who will help support the local economy
The National Park Service is responsible for carefully screening proposals for new park units to assure
that only the most outstanding resources are addeC to the National Parr System Regardless of
economic considerations or other factors a new national park area must meet criteria for national
significance. suitability and feasibility Various other management options are also weighed Forthose
with proposals for consideration this page explains the criteria applied by the National Park Service in
evaluating new park proposals outlines the study process and lists some of the other ways to
recognize and protect important resources outside of the National Park System
Qualifications
How are national parks created' What qualities make an area eligible to be a national monument
historic site recreation area or other units of the National Park System- These questions are
frequently asked by people throughout the country Some people think a scenic part of their community
deserves to be a national park Others want national recognition for their favorite historic houseor
geological formation These sites may deserve to be protected but how do we decide if action should
be taken at the state or local level instead of by the federal government and if federal action is
appropriate what agency should take the lead'
The National Park Service has established criteria for national significance suitability feasibility and
management alternatives that help answer these questions This page presents the criteria and the
study process established by Congress and in the National Park Service s Management Policies
People with suggestions for new parks can use these criteria as a yardstick to see if their proposals are
likely to merit further consideration
Units of the National Park System are managed under mandates differing from those guiding many
other Federal State and local agencies The National Park Service is responsible for managing areas
to provide for public enjoyment in such a way that will leave resources "unimpaired for the enjoyment
of future generations
Since 1872 the National Park System has grown to include almost 430 areas
However the areas managed by the National Park Service are a small part of the broader system for
protecting important places Addition to the National Park Service is only one of many alternatives and
the National Park Service also operates several programs that help others preserve natural cultural
and recreational areas outside of the System
The System continues to evolve reflecting the progression of history new understandings of natural
systems and changes in patterns of recreation Proposals for additions to the National Park System
may come from the public state and local officials Indian tribes members of Congress or the
National Park Service To be eligible for favorable consideration as a unit of the National Park System
an area must possess nationally significant natural cultural or recreational resources be a suitable
and feasible addition to the system and require direct NPS management instead of protection by some
othe- governmental agency or by the private sector
National Significance
A proposed unit will be considered nationally significant if it meets all four of the following standards
it is an outstanding example of a particular type of resource
it possesses exceptional value or quality illustrating or interpreting the natural or cultural themes of
our Nation s heritage
it offers superlative opportunities for recreation for public use and enjoyment or for scientific study
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it retains a high degrees of integrity as a true accurate and relatively unspoiled example of the
resource
Resource Evaluatico-s_ Con
The following examples
of natural and cultural resources are considered in evaluating the significance
of a proposal for additior-in to the National Park System
Natural Area examples r- may Include
 an outstanding site the- et illustrates the characteristics of a landform or biotic area that is still
widespread
 a rare remnant natural
landscape or biotic area of a type that was once widespread but is now
vanishing due to human
settlement and development
 a landform or biotic aroma that has always been extremely uncommon in the region or Nation
 a site that possesses
xceptional diversity of ecological components (species communities or
habitats) or geological fatures (landforms, observable manifestations of geologic processes);
 a site that contains biotic species or communities whose natural distribution at that location makes
them unusual (for example a relatively large population at the limit of its range or an isolated
population);
 a site that harbors a cc sztncentrated population of a rare plant or animal species particularly one
officially recognized as 911 hreatened or endangered
 a critical refuge that is re necessary for the continued survival of a species
 a site that contains fart
 or unusually abundant fossil deposits
 an area that has outstay -danding scenic dualities such as dramatic topographic features unusual
contrasts in landforms or-+q vegetation spectacular vistas or Other special landscape features
 a site that is an invalua amble ecological or geological benchmark due to an extensive and long-term
record of research and s scientific discovery
Cultural Areas may be d 
'stricts sites structures or objects that possess exceptional value or quality in
illustrating or interpretinggigi our heritage and that possess a high degree of integrity of location design
setting materials workrr---tanship feeling and association
Specific examples inclucal=le
 a resource that is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to and are
identified with or that ou
otstandingly represent the broad national patterns of United States history and
from which an understarer.-idrng and appreciation of those patterns may be gained
 a resource that is impost rtanty associated with the lives of persons nationally significant in the history
of the United States
 a resource Mat embody- es astingui:hing characteristics of an architectural type specimen
exceptionally valuable fo *kr study of a period style or metnod of construction or represents
a
significant. distinctive anew d exceptional entity whose components may lack individual distinction
 a resource that is composed of integral parts of the environment not sufficiently significant try reason
of historical association or artistic merit to warrant individual recognition but collectively composes an
entity of exceptional histc==Drical or artistic significance. or outstandingly commemorates or illustrates a
way or life or culture
 a resource that has pet tided or may be likely to yield infcrinatior of major scientific importance by
revealing new cultures tour by shedding lignt upon perious of occupation over large areas of the United
States
Ordinarily cemeteries blew rthplaces graves of historical figures properties owned by religious institutions
or used for religious purr
ores, structures that have been moved from their original locations and
reconstructed historic bu
oldingS and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years
are not considered to be
appropriate as additions to the National Park System unless they have
transcendent importance-_-_ unless they possess inherent architectural or artistic significance or unless
no other site associated
with that theme remains
Many units of the nation
park system have been established to recognize their important role in
providing recreational op
xporturities The potential for public use and enjoyment is an important
consideration in evaluatir-vng potential new additions to the National Park System However recreational
values are not evaluated
independently from the natural and cultural resources that provide the
settings for recreational ,
ctivties
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An area that is nationally significant also must meet criteria for suitability and feasibility to qualify as a
potential addition to the National Park System To be suitable for inclusion in the System an area must
represent a natural or cultural theme or type of recreational resource that is not already adequately
represented in the National Park System or is not comparably represented and protected for public
enjoyment by another land-managing entity Adequacy of representation is determined on a case-by-
case basis by comparing the proposed area to other units in the National Park System for differences
or similarities in the character quality quantity or combination of resources and opportunities for
public enjoyment
To be feasible as a r. w unit r,f the National Park System an area's natural systems and/or historic
settings must be of sufficient size and appropriate configuration to ensure long-term protection of the
resources and to accommodate public use
It must have potential for efficient administration at a
reasonable cost Important feasibility factors include landownership acquisition costs access threats
to the resource and staff or development requirements
Management Options
Alternatives to National Park Service management might adequately protect resources even if they are
significant suitable and feasible additions to the System Studies of potential new park units evaluate
management alternatives that may include continued management by state or local governments
Indian tribes the private sector or other federal agencies technical or financial assistance from
established programs or special projects management by others as a designated national natural
landmark a national historic landmark a national wild and scenic river. a national trail. a biosphere
reserve a state or local park or some other specially designated and protected area Alternatives
involving other federal agencies include designation of federal lands as wilderness, areas of critical
environmental concern national conservation areas national recreation areas marine or estuarine
sanctuaries and national wildlife refuges Some areas have been recognized by Congress as being
affiliated with the National Park System and are managed by others wider terms of a cooperative
agreement with the National Park Service. but are not units of the system Aciaitions to the National
Park System will not usually be recommended if another arrangement can provide adequate protection
and opportunity fnr public enjoyment
Procedures
Areas are usually added to the National Park System uy an at-i UI Curves*. However oetore
Congress de-ides about creating a new park it needs information about the quality of the resource and
whether it meets established criteria The National Park Service answers such questions by conducting
studies that gather basic data about an area to determine its level of significance If an area meets the
standards of national significance additional information is gathered about its suitability and fFas hcht,
as a park unit and alternatives for management and protection
If an area does not meet the standards
of national sign ",canoe the National Park Service will suggest other appropriate sta e local or private
actions The following summary outlines basic steps in the study process including opportunities for
public involvement the role of Congress in setting park boundaries and deciding v,nat uses vile be
allowed in a new park and ether special designations that may be available for resources of state
local or national significance,
Study Process
Criteria tor parklands are applied by the professional staff of the National Park Service The fir
usually a reconnaissance survey to collect basic information about a proposal and assess th'
resource's significance If the area appears to have some potential as a trait of the National P.
System Congress will be asked to authorize a detatlec study of management options
ip is
The 1998 National Parks Omnibus Management Act established a new process for identifying and
authorizing studies of new units The National Park Service periodically sends a
of study candidates
to Congress Individual members of Congress propose study author-Qat:0,-s and Congress decides
which studies should be conducted The National Park Service can collect some basic information to
determine if an area is a good candidate tor study before a complete study for inclusion in the National
Park System is initiated it must be authorized by a specific act of Congress
Studies are conducted in consultation with other interested federal state and local agencies Indian
tribes and the public The format for public involvement is determined by the study team considering
the type of resource and level of interest in the proposal The public may be invited to participate
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through informal contacts workshops meetings and opportunities to review draft documents At least
one public meeting in the vicinity of the study area is required
Boundaries
Studies of potential new park units discuss various boundary configurations
Selection of a park
boundary is often a compromise between the ideal and what is practical considering costs and other
factors The National Park Service also considers the need for boundary adjustments as part of the
planning process for existing units of the National Park System The National Park Service has broad
authority to study potential adjustments in the boundaries cf existing parks and does not need specific
authority from Congress to evaluate boundary adiustmelits
Boundary studies are often similar to studies cf potential new parks but apply somewhat different
criteria Boundary revisions may be recommended to include significant features or opportunities for
public enjoyment related to the purposes of the park to address operztional and management issues
such as access and boundary identification along topographic or natural features or roads or to protect
park resources critical to the parks purposes Boundary studies discuss management options and
whether lands will be feasible to administer considering size configuration ownership costs and other
factors
A boundary study is usually appropriate only when the resources being considered are directly related
to the purposes of an existing unit of the National Park System Even if a resource is adjacent to an
existing unit it might be considered as a new area study if it is not directly related to the purpose and
significance cf the existing unit For exam: le evaluating a prehistoric archeological site next to a civil
war battlefield would most likely involve the new area criteria railer than the boundary adjustment
study Process
Authorizations
Congress decides if an area should be added to the National Park System or if some other action
might be appropriate Congressional committees usually hold hearings on proposed additions to the
System and ask the Secretary of the Interior for recommendations Studies by the National Park
Service provide information to help the Secretary develop a position and to help Congress decide what
action to take Study reports prepared by the National Park Service however present information
about the resources and what management alternatives are most efficient or effective
Recommendations are usually provided in the letter transmitting the study to Congress
Legislation
authorizing a new area will explain the purpose of the area and outline any specific directions for
additional planning land acquisition management and operations
Congress has used more than 20 different designations in adding areas to the National Park System
These titles are usually descriptive seashore lakeshore historic site battlefield and recreation area
for example The designations have not always been used consistently but they reflect certain
precedents that have beer, followed by Congress The title of national park has traditionally been
reserved for the most spectacular natural areas with a wide variety of features Hunting mining and
other consumptive uses such as grazing are generally prohibited in National Parks
National
Monuments are usually smaller areas established primarily to protect historic scientific, or natural
features containing fewer diverse resources or attractions than national parks
Legislation authorizing
National Preserves Recreation Areas Seashores and Lakeshores sometimes allows for a wider
range of activities such 35 oil and gas development grazing and hunting subject to certain limits
Despite these differences all units of the National Park System are managed so as to "leave them
unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations"
Assistance and Evaluation
Besides runnino the National Park System the National Park Service also manages or participates in
several programs that offer recognition or assistance for areas that do not become units of the System
Resources that are nationally significant may be eligible for special titles or designations while they
continue to be managed by states 'coal governments other federal agencies or private owners
Resources of state or local significance also may benefit from technical
financial assistance
programs Some titles distinctions and funding sources require action by Congress while others can
be provided without site-specific legislation
Cultural resources of State local or national significance may be listed by the National Park Service in
the National Register of Historic Places as being worthy of preservation and special consideration in
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planning for Federal protects Nationally significant places may tr.: designated National Natural
Landmarks or National Historic Landmarks by the Secretary of the Interior Congress may also
authorize financial or technical assistance for nationally significant areas that are affiliated with the
National Park System but remain under private state or local jurisdiction subject to Nptional Park
Service oversight Resources with international Importance may be designated as a world heritage site
or biosphere reserve
Rivers may be designated by Congress or the Secretary .;f the Interior as
components cf the wild and scenic rivers system Trails on Federal State local or private lands may
be designated as national recreation trails by the Secretary of the Interior Trails meeting standards for
scenic and historic quality may be designated by Congress as National Scenic Trails or National
Historic Trails
State and local governments may apply for grants through the National Park Service to support historic
preservation and acquisition or development of recreational facilities when funds are available
The Nation al Park Service can provide technical assistance to State and local governments in
conservation of rivers
trails, natural areas and cultural resources Other partnerships may be
established involving recognition technic .1 assistance and coordination with the National Park Service
for special resources and programs that are not necessarily of national significance National Heritage
Areasrnd Corridors are other examples of Congressional recognition that does not involve creating a
new unit of the National Park System, and where the role of the National Park Service is primarily to
assist State and local initiatives to preserve resources
Further Information
Questions about the criteria and the study process not answered by this information should be directed
to
Division of Park Planning and Special Studies
National Park Service -2510
S Department of the Interior
1849 C Street
Washington . DC 20240
Inquiries about specific sites or proposals should be directed to the appropriate National Park Service
regional office
Alaska Reg ion
National Park Service
2525 Gam bell Street
Room '07
Anchorage
AK 99503-2892
Intermountain Region
National Park Service
12795 West Alameda Parkway
Denver CO 80225
COLORADO MONTANA UTAH and WYOMING ARIZONA NEW MEXICO OKLAHnMA
TEXAS
Midwest Region
National Park Service
1709 Jackson Street
Omaha NE 6P102
ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS. MICHIGAN. MINNESOTA MISSOURI. NEBRASK. OHIO
and
WISCONSIN NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA ARKANSAS
National Capital Region
National Park Service
1100 Ohio L`rive SW
Washington
DC 20242
METROPOLITAN AREA OF WASHINGTON, D C
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WEST VIRGINIA
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
CONNECTICUT MAINE MASSACHUSETTS
NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW YORK
RHODE ISLAND and VERMONT MARYLAND VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA. DELAWARE
Pacific West Region
National Park Service
1111 Jackson Street
Oakland CA 94607
IDAHO OREGON and WASHINGTON CALIFORNIA NEVADA HAWAII and PACIFIC
TERRITORIES
Southeast Region
National Park Service
100 Alabama Street. SE Atlanta GA 30303
ALABAMA FLORIDA GEORGIA, KENTUCKY MISSISSIPF
JORTH CAROLINA PUERTO RICO
SOUTH CAROLINA. TENNESSEE and the VIRGIN ISLANDS
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Potential National Park System Units
Original
Current
Target to
Target
Target Actual
Congress
Oct-04
Sept
Sep-03
Aug-03
Jul .,4
Nov-04
Mar-.
Jun-04
Sep-04
Jan-05
Apr-04
Sep-04
Nov 04
Nov -0405
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Apr-04
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Dec-04
Mar-05
Sep-03
Sep 04
Dec-04
Authorized
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Angel Island, CA
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Bainbridge islandiJapanese-American
2003
NE
Battle of Homestead & Carrie Furnace. PA
1998'
2000
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Memorial WA
2002
NE
Chesapeake Bay Sites MD & VA
1997'
1999
NE
Colt... CT
2003
1999
2000
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Fort Hunter Liggett CA
1999
NE
Great Falls Historic District, NJ
2003
Feb 06
SE
Fort King FL
2000
NE
Kate Mullany House. NY
2001
NE
Harriet Tubman Sites NY. MD
2001
SE
Miami Circle. FL
2000
2003
1997
Dec-04
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Revolutionary War & War of 1812
NE
1996
Robert Moton High School, VA
1996'
1997
PW
San Gabriel River Watershed
2003
2004
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Virginia Key Beach, FL
2002
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Waco Mammoth Site TX
2002
WASO WW II Home Front
2000
2001
Sub-Total 17
Potential National heritage Areas
Authorized
Begun
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Buffalc Bayou, TX
2002
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Golden Spike Heritage. UT
2000
Lincoln Highway
2000
1001
Low Country Gullah Culture, SC. FL. GA
1999
2001
SE
Muscle Shoals. AL
2002
2004
NE
Niagara Falls NY
2002
2003
Sub Total
6
Potential Additions to the National Trails System
Authorized
Begun
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Long Walk
2002
2003
NE
Metacomet Monadnock- Mattabesett
2002
2003
NE
Star Spangled Banner Tail NJ and MD
1999
2001
SE
Vicksburg Campaign Trail, Multi Stale
2000
2001
NE
Washington & Rochambeau
2000
2001
NE
Revolutionary Route
Sub -Total
5
Potential Additions to the National
Wild and Scenic River System
Authorized
Begun
NE
Eightmile River MA
2001
2002
NE
Musconetcong River NJ
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New River VA and WV
1992
1993
NE
Taunton River. MA
2000
2001
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4
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Aug-03
Aug-04
Nov-04
Feb-04
Mar-04_
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Current
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Target Actual
Target /Actual
Congress
Jan-05
Apr 05
Dec-03
May-04
Aug-04
Feb-05
May-05
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Original
Current
Target to
Target/Actual
Target /Actual
Congress
May 05
Aug-05
Jul-05
Oct-05
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Jul-04
Oct-04
Jan-05
May-05
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NE
Walden Pond and Woods. MA
NE
Ferry Farm. VA
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Anderson Cottage. DC
NE
Northern Frontier, NY
MW
Hot Springs High School. AR
NE
Crossroads of the American Revolution
PW
WWli Sites in Palau
NE
Upper Housatonic Rover Valley CT
NE
Women's Rights Trail, NY
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Androscoggin Valley. NH
SE
Bioluminescent Bay PR
Eaker Air Force Base AR
PW
Ice Age Floods MT WA, OR
Loess Hills IA
New Jersey Shore of Delaware Bay. NJ
Old Spanish ',rail NM to CA
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Briefing Paper
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public lands
Legislative Markup
April 22, 2004
10:00 pm 1334 LHOB
H.R 2661
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to studs the suitability and feasibility of
designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. as a unit of the
National Park System.
Summary of Bill: H.R.2663, introduced by Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-V.1.) or. July
8, 2003, would authorize the Secreta-y of the Interior to conduct a suitability and feasibility study
for designating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as a unit of the
National Park System.
Background and Need for Legislation: Located on the island of St. Croix, Castle Nugent
Farms, is one of 264 cotton and sugar plantations that were formed on the island of St. Croix
after 1733 when the Danish West Indies Company purchased the island from France. Historians
believe Castle Nugent Farms. which includes a 17'" century Danish estate house and a number of
structures, is one of the oldest ongoing cattle ranches in the West Indies specializing in Senepol
breed of cattle. Today, Castle Nugent, the largest parcel of privately-held land in the U.S. Virgin
Islands. is a genetic bank for the Senepol breed. The farm also includes large coral reefs and
turtle and heron nesting sites.
The National Park Service Study would determine the suitability, feasibility and national
significance of establishing the Castle Nugent Farm Estate as a unit of the Park System. It would
also determine the designation it would be afforded should the study conclude in the affirmative.
Subcommittee Action: On March 25, 2004, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation
and Public Lands held a hearing on the bill.
Expected Amendments: No amendments anticipated..
Administration Position: The Administration supports the legislation: however, it would prefer
the bill he amended to require that the study explore all options of designation.
Contact Information: Robert Howarth at 6-7736
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 22. 2004
lienivri!: n.1)1 twin and referred to the 1.4aninitt
Energy and Natural
Itt.sonn,s
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suit-
ability
and
feasibility of designating Castle Nugent
Farms located on St. Croix. Virgin Islands, as a unit
of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
1
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2
lives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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SECTION 1. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STUDY REGARDING
CASTLE NUGENT FARMS.
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FIN1)1Ni;S.-( 'ongress finds the following:
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11) Castle Nugent Farms. located on the south-
5
eastern shore of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is
6
the largest parcel of privately-held land in the Virgin
7
Islands and has been an operating cattle ranch for
8
50 years.
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121 This land has the largest and healthiest
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fringing coral reef anywhere in the Virgin Islands.
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(3)
It consists of Caribbean dry forest
and
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pasturelands with considerable cultural resources in-
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eluding both pre-Columbian and post-European set-
14
dement.
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(4) Castle Nugent Farms contains a large his-
16
toric 17th century Danish estate house that sits on
17
over 4 miles of pristine Caribbean oceanfront prop-
18
erty.
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(5) In addition to being an area for turtle nest-
20
ing and night heron nesting, it is the home for the
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Senepol cattle breed, a unique breed of rattle that
22
was developed on St. Croix in the early 1900's to
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adapt to the island's climate.
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(b) STUN. -The Secretary of the Interior shall carry
25 out a study regarding the suitability and feasibility of des-
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(e) STUDY PROCESS AND ( )NIPLETIoN.-Sectioli
4 ti(e) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. la -5(c)) shall
5 apply to the conduct and completion of the study required
6 by this section.
Passed the House of Representatives September 21,
2004.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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ergy and Commerce.
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Protection
Avery, transmittieg the Agency's final rule
Approval and Promulgation of State Plans
for
Designated
lee tittles
and
Pollutants.
State of Iowa IIA lee mllaa. FilL 7523.41 re-
ceived July
1.
2003.
pursuant to
5
U.S C
901(a it 1 m At to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce
1043 A letter from the Deputy Aisenciate
Administrator.
Environmental
Protection
Agency. trinamittirg the Agency's final rule
-- Revisions to the Regional Hose Rule to
Correct Mobile Source Provisions
in Op
Lionel Program for Nine Western States and
Eligible
Indian
Tribe.
Within
that
Deorgraphic Area ITRL-75112-71 received July
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.e Committee on merry and Commerce.
3064. A letter from the Amiatant Secretary
for Legislative Affairs. Department of State.
transmitting notification that Iraq's dec-
arias to the United Nations of December
7 3002 has been transmitted to the House St
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lect Committee on Intelligence. to the Com-
mittee on International Ft:flattens.
3065. A letter from the Chairman. Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation. transmitting
the seaniarnual report on activities of the In-
spector General of the Pension Benefit Guar-
anty Corporation for the period October 1.
2002 through March 31. AWL pursuant to S
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to the Committee on Government Reform
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Columbia. transmitting a copy of a report
entitled. "Audit o' Advisory S,,irtiborhood
Commission TE for Fiscal Years MOO Through
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Code section 47- 117(d). to the t'e.nmittae on
Government Reform.
3047 A letter diem the Inspector General.
Corporation
for
National and Community
Service, tea useattine the semiannual report
the Office of the Inspector General for the
.1 October 1. 2002 through March 31.3003.
,ant to 5 U S.C. app. (Map Gen. Act)
oration 505). to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform
.1040
A letter from the Chief Executive Of-
ficer. Corporation for National and Comma
may Service, transmitting the Corporation
Report on Final Action as A result of Audit.
in respect to the semiannual report of the
Office of the Inspector General for the period
October 1. 2002 through Marsh 11. 200S. pursu-
ant to S U.S.0 app. Gasp Gen. Ant section
54te. to the Committee on Government Re-
form.
3040. A letter from the Secretary. Depart
meat of Defames. transmitting a correction
letter on the approved retirement of General
Tommy R. Franks. United dialed Army. and
his advancement to the grade of general on
the retired list to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform.
3060. A letter from the Hunan Resources
Specialiet. Department of Leber. transmit-
ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan
..lee Reform Act of Mist to the Committee on
Government Reform,
'Slot
A letter
Gen
.. Ai
fitment Accounting Office, transmit-
ting the Month in
.Mitt
and Other
Pule. at ions
to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform.
NIA! A letter from the Administrator Na
cons] Aeronautic* .and Spare Atiministra
tion, 'rat -mitring the semiannual report of
the inspector
of the
Aero-
ester, and Space
n)
car. for the pe
clod ending March il
INS. Aeneas% to 5
Gen. Anti
Sing to
,,t, G. tvr resent
form
tail A letter from the SI
IV,
Depart-
inert of the Interior. transmitting the 1102
Annual Report for the Office of Surface Min-
ing 10SM). pursuant
to 30 U S C
11, lift
1287ig1. and 1296: to the Committee on Re
sources
3064 A letter from the Director, Office of
Science and Technology Policy. Executive
Office of the President. transmitting  report
on how the provisions of Section FM of the
Homeland Security Act.
will
affect proce-
dures for the truant. of student view: to the
Committee on the Judiciary
1055 A letter from the Secretary, Depart-
ment ofliomeland Security, transmitting a
report on the Feasibility of Accelerating the
Integrate.' Deepwater System, pursuant to
Public Law 1(17 294. section Mile to the
Committee on Transportation and Infra
structure.
3054. A letter from the Deputy Associate
Administrator.
Environmental
Protection
Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule
- Water Quality Standard' for Kansas (IPRL-
7522-5) IOW'.
IOW WWW received July 1. 2003.
pursuant to S U.S.0 9011a it 1 At to the Com-
mittee on Traraportation and Infrastruc-
ture.
306?. A letter from the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs. Department of Veterans Af
fairs, transmitting  draft of proposed legis
letion to amend tide St United Staten Code.
to improve benefits for Filipino veterans of
World War II and survivors of such veterans
and extend health can benefits to certain
Filipino
veterans residing
legally
in
the
United States: :o the Committee on Vet
crane Affairs
9068. A letter from the Under Secretary.
Department of Defense, transmitting the bi-
ennial report on the Montgomery 01 Bill for
Memo.-._
Selected Reserve. jointly to
the Committees on Armed Services and Vet
eras_.' Affairs
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PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
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committees were delivered to the Clerk
for printing and reference to the proper
calendar, as follows:
Mr. COX. Select Committee on Homeland
Security. H.R. 2172. A bill to enhance re
search, development. procurement. and use
of biomedical countermeasures to respond to
public health threats affecting national se,
curtly, and
for
other
purposes. with an
amendment 'Kept 108 147 Pt 3). Referred to
the CornmL.tee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union
Mr. REGULA committee on Wow.
twin H R. JAIL A bill making appmproa
Cons for the Departments of Labor. Health
and Human Services. and Education. and re-
lated agencies for the flea year ending Sep-
tember 30, 3004. and for other purposes 'Rept.
lea
Referred to the down. of the
Whole House on the State of the Lain
Mr
SESSIONS
Committee
on
Rules
House Resolution line. Resolution providing
for consideration el the bill 11.R -GM to In
he amount rI student loam that may
forgiven
for
,...'hers
tYathemsties.
science. and special education
rtept log lee"
deterrent I 1 the House
Mt, XIV11.1('K Committed
tit Rules House
Resolution 310 Resolution providing for con-
sideration d the hill ,11 H 2t II- to rea,thot-
t,,. tole II of the Higher Education Act
itees (Rept.
itei 190 L
Referred to the House
Mr. 1.1NDElt Committee on Rules House
ResolutIon 'II
Revolution providing for con-
sideration of the bill H.R. ei.'1 making ap
propositions for the Ictstsy.. Breach for
the fiscal year
tvelet titer
155 and
for other purposes .Kota
log Ill,
Referred
to the House Calendar.
.1;1'
H6347
Ms PRYCE of Ohio. Committee on Rules,
House Resolution 312 Resolution providing
for consideration of the bill IH.R. Mind mak
log appropriations for the Departments of
Leber. Health and Human Services, and Edu
cation. and related agencies for the fiscal
year ending September 90. 2004. and for other
purposes
.kept
100 192)
Referred
to
the
House Calendar
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Under clause 2 of rule XII, publk
bills and resolut.ons were Introduced
and severally referred. as follows:
By Mr REGULA:
H.R. 3060 A bill making appropriations for
the
Departments
of
Labor.
Health
and
Human Services, and Education. and related
agencies for the fiscal
year ending seP-
career 30. 3004. and for other purposes.
By Mr. BARRETT of South Cantina
H
3681. A bill to name the Capitol Vis-
itor Center after J Strom Thurmond; to the
Committee on Transportation and
Infra-
structure.
By Mr. CAMP (for himself. Mr Surer
Mr. ISAICSON. Mr. WWI. Mr. AN-
sages. Mr Rooms of Michigan. Mr.
COLLINS, and Mr. Pain
H.R. leal A bill to amend the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1416 to provide that certain lim-
ousines are not subject to the gas gutsier
tau." the Committee on Ways and Means.
Bat Mn. CHRIWIMNSIAN'
W.I. Nu. A Mr to authorise the Secretary
of the Interior to study the suitability and
feasibility
of
&alienating
Castle
Nugent
Farms located on St. Croix. Virgin Islands.
as  unit of the National Park System. ants
for other purposes. to the Committee on Re
sources.
By Mrs. KELLY
H R MOO A bill to provide for Medicare re-
imbursement for health care services pro-
to Medicare-eligible veterans In facie-
ties of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
to the Committee on Wave and Means, and in
addition to the Committees on Energy and
Commerce. and Veterans' Affairs. for  pe-
nod to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker. in each cam for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the plrIsdic-
tion of the committee concerned
By Mr. KING of New York ,for himself.
Mr. OSOGIGIL NULL= of California, Mr
MCHUGH. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey.
Mr LaToustxrru, Mr. ANORZVis. Mr.
Gages. and Mr. Suits
ILL. JIM A bill to amend the Fair Labor
Standards Act of INS to protect the terrine
employees
to receive overtime wow -
tiara; to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
By Mr LATCH. RIrrrl
H.R. e Jew
A bill
authorize funds fur (la
cal year 30194 for research. development. test
and evaluation for
prototype multi role
long range sniper system to the Committee
on Armed Services.
Rv Mrs. MA LUNEN' (for
and
H.R. 2457
A re: i to intend the Federal Eft,
tion Campaign Act of 1971 to require the die
closure of certain information by peraens
conducting phone banks
amPaigns
tor election for Federal office, and for other
purpose.: to the Committee on Howe l imin
titration,
By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan
210861
A bill to amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act to direct the
Great Lakes National Program Office of the
Environmental Protection
Agency
to
itv
velop. implement. monitor. and report on 
series of indicators of water duality and re
lamed environmental facture
In the Great
r
-
of
from the Comptroller
Review. April
Re
ports. Testimony. Correspondesice.
General
National
app (Map
section
the Committee
t.,
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>
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c.f Usea.
name
he
in
Calendar.
of
Calendar.
ending
.10,
a
vided
tO
herself
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Lakes: t., the Committee en Transportation
and Infrastructure.
By Ms. NORTON.
H R. Mr A bill to provide a model for
school districts in the United States using
and building on the experience of the Ins
Dort of Columbia In establishing fully ac-
countable public alternatives to traditional
pubic schools: to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform.
Ely Ms WATSON
H.R. 2879
A toll to limit the reimburse-
ment of travel expenses of the member% and
employees of the
Federal Communications
Commission, to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform. And ,n Addition to the Com-
runlet. to Energy and Commerce. for a pe-
riod to le subsequently determined by the
Speaker. in each ..arse for consideration of
such provisions as fall within
, he Juristic.
tion of the committee concerned
By
Mr.
LEACH
(for
himself.
MI
poem°. Mr
RAI1AL.L. Mr HIDE. Mr
LANTON. and Mr. FA! Sou
ALUM tall
by request..
H.J. lies. 63. A joint revolution to approve
he 'Compact of Free Association. as amend-
,
I between the Government of the United
Staten of America and the Government
of
the Federated States of Micronesia.
and the
Compact of Free Association. as amended
between
the
resvernment
oi
the
Unit. d
States of America and the Government id
the Republic of the Marshall Islands." and
otherwise to amend Public Law ts
stE and to
appropriate
for
the purposes ui Amended
Public Law 9P 419 for fiscal years ending on
or before September 30. AM. and for other
purposes to the Committee on International
R. !Mime, and in Addition to the Committee
on Resources. for
period to he subsequently
determined by the Speaker. in seen sass: for
consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the Jurisdiction of the committee
cerned
By Mr PAYNE for bloused. Ms. Lair.
Mr. MEAL, of New York, Mr ',swiss..
Ms. CoititiNit Bitola% of Florida. MI
HAM MI.. and Ms. WATNSIN,
H. Con. Res. 240. Concurrent resolution ex -
preassing the sense of Congress, with respect
to the urgency of providcng support for the
"Agreement on Ceasefire and Cessation of
Hostilities Between the Government of the
Republic of Liberia and Liberians United for
Reconciliation
and
Democracy and
the
Mocement for Democracy of Liner's-. and
for other purposes. to the Committee on
International Relations.
Hy Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico
11
Con. Res 141 Concurrent 118Ditit ion ex
promos the sense of Congress with respect
t..
rain' rig two-cc.,* and eniourardnt Pre-
vent. n
stalking in the United States and
* importing the goals And ideals of National
Stalking Awareness Month,
to the Corn
totttes. or the Judiciary
Hy Mr.
1NTYRK.
H
Hes
se A resolution expressing the
senor-
it the House of Representatives that
the Federal °monument should actively pur-
sue a unified approach to strengthen and
promote the national policy on
tar.
to the Committee on Resources and
addi
tion
the Committee
Agriculture. for a
period to he subsequenl,y determined by the
Speaker
,n each case for consideration of
such prs.is.nne AA fall within the jurisdic
t ion of the committee
r  In1 r-rned
By Mrs LOWEY (for herself. Mr.
AN
:Wens. Mr. EMIL. Mr. lin.LMir. Ms
KAKR.
Mr
MuINTYRK
Mr
GR1JAL:A.
Mrs. /S.:CA=1n' of New
York. Mr BALLANCI. Mr
WILT. and
Mr. lectILESTr
H.
Res. 313 A resolution commemorating
the With anniversary of the establishment of
the United States Cadet Nurse .'tarps and
INGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE
voicing the appreciation of the House of Rep
resenca flys, regarding
the
service of the
members of the United States Cadet Nurse
Cords during World Vtar II, to 'he Committee
on Energy am, Commerce
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Udder clause 7 of rule XII. sponsors
were added to public bills and resolu-
tions as follows:
Wit 7' Mr WILSON of South Carolina. Mr
()!TER.
Mr. Bishop of Georgia. and Mr.
BURN.,
H R. 36 Mr. FoLEY and Mr. WEAL=
H.R
119:
Mr.
NoliWooD. Mr. BRADY of
Texas. Mr
VITINR. Mr. larutalt.
Mr.
Con-
LITTIA. Mr.
PITNEY. Mr. CAVELL Mr. CAN-
ters. Mr. DKUT$CH. Mr. Scsilbeic. Mt
ISEN-
Area. and Mr CASE
14.E 110: Mr MINER of North Carolina.
H H 173 Mr. GARRETr of New Jersey
H.R. 218: Mr. Colt
H K AM' Me HARMAN and Ms KILP.A. RICK.
H.R. On Mr. KIT1NIcH. Mr
ALLEN, Mr.
MARSHALL. Mr. DUN, AN. Mr DIcKS. and Mr.
litNCHEY
H.R. At. Mt
IlliNAARLIN
Mr. POrtsiLLLA.
and Mr. LEND; of Georgia.
H.R. 160
Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr !OLD-E.
and Mr. KNoLLENHER0
H R. 384
Mr. HARTLE= of Maryland and
Mr. BuitoEss
H H 461 Mr COOPER
H R itis Mr. CARDIN, Ms. R.:THAL-ALLARD
Mr. ERIKA.. and Mr. CAN..
H.R. 516. Mrs MUSGRAVS.
H R
570-
Irv. Mc-Can-MY of New York and
Mr. McHUDS
H.R. 071' Mr. Furious. Mr. Ginimuci. Mr
PICTItafroal 01 Pennsylvania, Mr HICIFLEY. Ms.
HARM,. Mr. SIORCONS, Mr. LATOURICPTS, Mr.
Coll. Mr. COOLS. and Mr. DIAL PRIM
H.R. 676
Mr. NADLER.
Hit
687' Mr WICKER and Mr. WKLIJdN of
Florida
H R. 713 Mr SicINTYRE, Mr. CALVES'. Mr.
WILSON
of South Carolina. and Mr. DOO-
Lti t Lit.
H.R. 726' Mrs NAPOLITANO.
H.R. 742: Mr DooLiTri.E. Mr J .NLow. Mr.
Lase of Kentucky. Mr. McCorriut. and Mr.
Cadge.
H.R. 745 Mr. ALLEN
H R. 756. Mr. Latillotnio.
H.R. 715. Mr. Dusk, Mr. MANZLIaAl. and Mr.
ENIANUIEL
H.R 762' Ms. Fangio. Mr. ALLAN. Mr. KEN-
Mitre of Rhode Inland Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. INS-
Lae. Mr. °crises/A. Mr DICES. and Mr.
Davis of Illinois
H
806: Mr. Suing, and Mr PaLLoNE.
H.R. 811 Mr. HALL
H.R 8/6: Mr. SANDliks
H.R 817 Mrs. NAPOLITANo
H.R.
121.
Mr.
At ID'inestilLA
and
Md.
McCoLLuis
Hat. 8518: Mr RANG et.
Hat. 11131 Mr. BILL and Mr tensor of New
York
H.R 967
Ms USDA T SANCHEZ of Cali
tomb. Mr
H.R. 888 Mr. Moues
H.R. 879 Mr. MANZI:LI i an.
-Jr . Komi&
H.R 8191 Mn KSHOrf
H.R
dliti
Mr. LYNCH
H.R. 910 Mr CARTER Mr
Wage. and Mr
H.R. 934 Nit KMANUILL
H.R. 971 Mr. Dovish( Illinois.
H.R. NO. Mr Goarmow and Mr. PALLAINK.
Hat 1079 Mr OSIPORNS
H.R. 1078- Mr. SOWS.
H.R. 1003 Mr CAMP MI SULLD AN. and Mr
H.% Vat ,R1'1!
Josses of North Carolina and Mr
July 8, 2003
H H lir Mr Pre's and Mr 07-ndi.
Hat
II57
MI'
IhNut.I.t.
Sin. MA lsrrrt. Sir.
MARK no
Mr. I:Wok:RNA and Mr. faster:
H.R. 1167 Mr GREEK of Wis.otustn
H.R. 1173 Mr WYSS
H.R
1196-
Mr
Bt. tteENAUER.
Me.
ScHAitowsKY. and Mr. DEFAzhi
H.R ins
Ms. CARSoN of Indiana and Mr
PORTER
H.R. 1259: Mr SIMMONS and Mr Crrrrais.
H.R 1266' Mr HoNDA
Hat
1268 Mrs NAPoLITANic
H.R. Lae
Mr
MORAN of Kansas and Sir.
DICK'.
LIS: Mrs. CHRISiEssEN and Mr. DAVIS
of Illinois
H.R. 1301. Mr Titans
and Mr. GIUJALVA
H.R.
1310.
Mr
Davis of Alabama. Mr.
ALI
-. and Mr. Rural.
1355: Mr. McDiatarrr. Mrs MALONEY.
and Mr. OluntaVAR.
H.R.
Me DKLAL so and Mr. I.AltSoN of
Connecticut..
H.F.. 1418: Mr. FOLLY
H.R. 1421: Mr. FALKot1
and Mr MA r
AUL
H.R. 1430 Mr. ANDREas. Mrs CHHISTILNIsith.
Ma. JACKSON-I.KK of Texas. Ms I'LLA7QL-RZ.
and Mr MICHAUD.
H R. 1435: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts.
H.R. 1464 Mr. FALEDHAVAYA:A. Mr. WEINER.
and Mr. FARR
H K
1472*
Mr. KITIMICH, Mr HYDE.
Mr.
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