article: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1998''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile (hereinafter referred to as ``ICBM'') launch control facility and launch facility known as ``Delta 1'' and ``Delta 9'', respectively, have national significance as the best preserved examples of the operational character of American history during the Cold War; (2) the facilities are symbolic of the dedication and preparedness exhibited by the missileers of the Air Force stationed throughout the upper Great Plains in remote and forbidding locations during the Cold War; (3) the facilities provide a unique opportunity to illustrate the history and significance of the Cold War, the arms race, and ICBM development; and (4) the National Park System does not contain a unit that specifically commemorates or interprets the Cold War. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the structures associated with the Minuteman II missile defense system; (2) to interpret the historical role of the Minuteman II missile defense system in the broader context of the Cold War and the role of the system as a key component of America's strategic commitment to preserve world peace; and (3) to complement the interpretive programs relating to the Minuteman II missile defense system offered by the South Dakota Air and Space Museum at Ellsworth Air Force Base. SEC. 3. MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. (a) Establishment.--(1) The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in the State of South Dakota (hereinafter referred to as the ``historic site'') is hereby established as a unit of the National Park System. The historic site shall consist of lands and interests therein comprising the following Minuteman II ICBM launch control facilities, as generally depicted on the map referred to as ``Minuteman Missile National Historic Site'', numbered 406/80,008 and dated September, 1998: (A) An area surrounding the Minuteman II ICBM launch control facility depicted as ``Delta 1 Launch Control Facility''. (B) An area surrounding the Minuteman II ICBM launch control facility depicted as ``Delta 9 Launch Facility''. (2) The map described in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') is authorized to make minor adjustments to the boundary of the historic site. (b) Administration of Historic Site.--The Secretary shall administer the historic site in accordance with this Act and laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1, 2-4) and the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461-467). (c) Coordination With Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, to ensure that administration of the historic site is in compliance with applicable treaties. (d) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public and private entities and individuals in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. (e) Land Acquisition.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the historic site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange or transfer from another Federal agency: Provided, That lands or interests therein owned by the State of South Dakota may only be acquired by donation or exchange. (2) The Secretary shall not acquire any lands pursuant to this Act if the Secretary determines that such lands, or any portion thereof, are contaminated with hazardous substances (as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601)), unless all remedial action necessary to protect human health and the environment has been taken pursuant to such Act. (f) General Management Plan.--(1) Within three years after the date funds are made available, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the historic site. (2) The plan shall include an evaluation of an appropriate location for a visitor facility and administrative site within the areas depicted as ``Support Facility Study Area--Alternative A'' or ``Support Facility Study Area--Alternative B'' on the map referred to in subsection (a). Upon a determination by the Secretary of the appropriate location for such facilities, the boundaries of the historic site shall be modified to include the selected site. (3) In developing the plan, the Secretary shall consider coordinating or consolidating appropriate administrative, management, and personnel functions with Badlands National Park. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. (b) Air Force Funds.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer to the Secretary any funds specifically appropriated to the Air Force for the maintenance, protection, or preservation of the facilities described in section 3. Such funds shall be used by the Secretary for establishing, operating, and maintaining the historic site. (c) Legacy Resource Management Program.--Nothing in this Act affects the use of any funds available for the Legacy Resource Management Program being carried out by the Air Force that, before the date of enactment of this Act, were directed to be used for resource preservation and treaty compliance. Passed the Senate October 7 (legislative day, October 2), 1998. Attest: GARY SISCO, Secretary.
summary: Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1998 - Establishes the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota as a unit of the National Park System consisting of lands and interests comprising the areas surrounding the Minuteman II ICBM launch control facilities known as Delta 1 and Delta 9. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the historic site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange or transfer from another Federal agency. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring any lands contaminated with hazardous substances, unless all remedial action necessary to protect human health and the environment has been taken. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prepare a general management plan for the historic site, including an evaluation of a location for a visitor facility and administrative site; and (2) in developing the plan, to consider coordinating and consolidating administrative, management, and personnel function with Badlands National Park. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to transfer to the Secretary any funds specifically appropriated to the Air Force for the maintenance, protection, or preservation of the facilities.