Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 4.djvu/142

 114 STAT. 2204 PUBLIC LAW 106-487—NOV. 9, 2000 (ii) disburse Federal funds to other units of government or other nonprofit organizations for use in managing the Civil War battlefields; (iii) enter into agreements with the Federal Government, State governments, or other units of government and nonprofit organizations; and (iv) acquire land or interests in land by gift or devise, by purchase from a willing seller using donated or appropriated funds, or by donation; (3) make recommendations to the Campaign Trail States for the management, preservation, and interpretation of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Civil War battlefields; (4) identify appropriate partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector, including nonprofit organizations and the organization known as "Friends of the Vicksburg Campaign and Historic Trail", in furtherance of the purposes of this Act; and (5) recommend methods of ensuring continued local involvement and participation in the management, protection, and development of the Civil War battlefields. Deadline. (c) REPORT. —Not later than 60 days after the date of completion of the study under this section, the Secretary shall submit a report describing the findings of the study to— (1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives. (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $1,500,000. Approved November 9, 2000. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 710: SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-184 (Comm. on Enei^ and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 145 (1999): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 146 (2000): Oct. 23, considered and passed House.

�