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years 2003 through 2010. Such sums shall remain available until expended.".

SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

(a) SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS.-Section 4(a)(2)(D) of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C 76j(a)(2)(D)) is amended to read as follows:

"(D) SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS.-In carrying out the duties of the Board under this Act, the Board may negotiate any contract

"(i) for planning, design, engineering, or construction of buildings to be erected on the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza under section 12 and for landscaping and other improvements to the Plaza; or

"(ii) for an environmental system for, a protection. system for, or a repair to, maintenance of, or restoration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,

with selected contractors and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price.".

(b) DEFINITIONS.-Section 14 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (as redesignated by section 2 of this Act) is amended by adding at the end the following: "Upon completion of the project for establishment of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza authorized by section 12, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall amend the map that is on file and available for public inspection under the preceding sentence.”.

Approved September 18, 2002.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-H.R. 5012 (S. 2771):

HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–622 (Comm. on Transporation and Infrastructure).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Sept. 5, considered and passed Senate.

WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):
Sept. 18, Presidential statement.

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Sept. 24, 2002 (H.R. 3287]

Public Law 107-225

107th Congress

An Act

To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900
Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C., as the "Joseph Curseen, Jr. and
Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION.

The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C., and known as the Brentwood Processing and Distribution Center, shall be known and designated as the "Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center".

SEC. 2. REFERENCES.

Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center".

Approved September 24, 2002.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-H.R. 3287:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):
Sept. 4, considered and passed House.
Sept. 5, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 107-226

107th Congress

An Act

To authorize a national memorial to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Flight 93 National Memorial Act".

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) FINDINGS.-Congress finds the following:

(1) Passengers and crewmembers of United Airlines Flight 93 of September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives, thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital.

(2) In the months since the historic events of September 11, thousands of people have visited the Flight 93 site, drawn by the heroic action and sacrifice of the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93.

(3) Many are profoundly concerned about the future disposition of the crash site, including grieving families of the passengers and crew, the people of the region who are the current stewards of the site, and a broad spectrum of citizens across the United States. Many of these people are forming the Flight 93 Task Force as a broad, inclusive organization to provide a voice for all interested and concerned parties.

(4) The crash site commemorates Flight 93 and is a profound symbol of American patriotism and spontaneous leadership of citizen-heroes. The determination of appropriate recognition at the crash site of Flight 93 will be a slowly unfolding process in order to address the interests and concerns of all interested parties. Appropriate national assistance and recognition must give ample opportunity for those involved to voice these broad concerns.

(5) It is appropriate that the crash site of Flight 93 be designated a unit of the National Park System.

(b) PURPOSES.-The purposes of this Act are as follows:

(1) To establish a national memorial to honor the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 of September 11, 2001.

(2) To establish the Flight 93 Advisory Commission to assist with consideration and formulation of plans for a permanent memorial to the passengers and crew of Flight 93, including its nature, design, and construction.

Sept. 24, 2002 [H.R. 3917]

Flight 93
National
Memorial Act.

16 USC 431 note.

Pennsylvania.

Notice.

Newspapers. Federal Register, publication.

Deadline.
Reports.

(3) To authorize the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") to coordinate and facilitate the activities of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission, provide technical and financial assistance to the Flight 93 Task Force, and to administer a Flight 93 memorial.

SEC. 3. MEMORIAL TO HONOR THE PASSENGERS AND CREWMEMBERS
OF FLIGHT 93.

There is established a memorial at the September 11, 2001, crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in the Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93.

SEC. 4. FLIGHT 93 ADVISORY COMMISSION.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is established a commission to be known as the "Flight 93 Advisory Commission" (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Commission").

(b) MEMBERSHIP.-The Commission shall consist of 15 members, including the Director of the National Park Service, or the Director's designee, and 14 members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations of the Flight 93 Task Force.

(c) TERM.-The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the life of the Commission.

(d) CHAIR.-The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission.

(e) VACANCIES.-Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(f) MEETINGS.-The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings).

(g) QUORUM.-A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business.

(h) NO COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission.

(i) DUTIES.-The duties of the Commission shall be as follow: (1) Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial at the crash site.

(2) The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the boundaries of the memorial site.

(3) The Commission shall advise the Secretary in the development of a management plan for the memorial site.

(4) The Commission shall consult and coordinate closely with the Flight 93 Task Force, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and other interested parties, as appropriate, to support and not supplant the efforts of the Flight 93 Task Force on and before the date of the enactment of this Act to commemorate Flight 93.

(5) The Commission shall provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial.

(j) POWERS.-The Commission may

(1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose;

(2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial;

(3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise;

(4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and

(5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service.

(k) TERMINATION.-The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial.

SEC. 5. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

The Secretary is authorized to

(1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives;

(2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission;

(4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities;

(5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities;

(6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission and the Flight 93 Task Force;

(7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial;

(8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and

(9) to administer the Flight 93 memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System such as the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 585).

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