Part A—Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
§410ww. Establishment
(a) In general
There is established, as a unit of the National Park System in the State of Ohio, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "park").
(b) Areas included
The park shall consist of the following sites, as generally depicted on a map entitled "Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park", numbered 362–80,010 and dated September 1, 2000:
(1) A core parcel in Dayton, Ohio, which shall consist of the Wright Cycle Company building, Hoover Block, and lands between.
(2) The Setzer building property (also known as the Aviation Trail building property), Dayton, Ohio.
(3) The residential properties at 26 South Williams Street and at 30 South Williams Street, Dayton, Ohio.
(4) Huffman Prairie Flying Field, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
(5) The Wright 1905 Flyer III and Wright Hall, including constructed additions and attached structures, known collectively as the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum, Dayton, Ohio.
(6) The Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial, Dayton, Ohio.
(c) Additional sites
In addition to the sites described in subsection (b), the park shall consist of the following sites, as generally depicted on a map titled "Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park", numbered 362/80,013 and dated May 2008:
(1) Hawthorn Hill, Oakwood, Ohio.
(2) The Wright Company factory and associated land and buildings, Dayton, Ohio.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—Subsec. (b)(5).
2009—Subsec. (c).
2000—Subsec. (b).
"(1) A core parcel in Dayton, Ohio, which shall consist of the Wright Cycle Company Building, Hoover Block, and lands between.
"(2) Huffman Prairie Flying Field, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
"(3) The Wright 1905 Flyer and Wright Hall, Dayton, Ohio.
"(4) The Paul Laurence Dunbar home, Dayton, Ohio."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title of 2000 Amendment
Short Title
Purposes
"(1) to establish a unit of the National Park System in Dayton, Ohio, consisting of certain lands and structures associated with Wilbur and Orville Wright and the early development of aviation; and
"(2) to create partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector to preserve, enhance, and interpret for present and future generations the historic and cultural structures, districts, and artifacts in Dayton and the Miami Valley in the State of Ohio, which are associated with the Wright brothers, the invention and development of aviation, or the life and works of Paul Laurence Dunbar, and which, as a whole, represent a nationally significant resource."
§410ww–1. Protection of historic properties
(a) Acquisition of properties within park
Within the boundaries of the park the Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, acquire Hawthorn Hill, the Wright Company factory, the Wright Cycle Company Building and Hoover Block, and may acquire other properties, or interests therein, referred to in
(b) Cooperative agreements
The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State and local public bodies, and private interests and organizations relating to the preservation, development, use, and interpretation of properties within the boundaries of the park in order to contribute to the appropriate use and management of such properties consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(c) Cooperative agreements
The Secretary is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with a partner or partners, including the Wright Family Foundation, to operate and provide programming for Hawthorn Hill and charge reasonable fees notwithstanding any other provision of law, which may be used to defray the costs of park operation and programming.
(d) Conditions
Cooperative agreements under this section shall provide, whenever appropriate, that—
(1) the public may have access to any such property at specified reasonable times for purposes of viewing such property or the exhibits or attending programs established by the Secretary under this subsection; and
(2) the Secretary may make such improvements to any such property as the Secretary deems necessary after consultation with the Aviation Heritage Foundation to enhance the public use and enjoyment of such property and programs.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2009—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d).
Subsec. (d)(2).
§410ww–2. Park general management plan
(a) In general
Not later than 3 complete fiscal years after October 16, 1992, the Secretary, with the advice of the Commission, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a general management plan for the park which includes but is not limited to the information described in
(b) Park partnerships
The management plan shall identify partnership opportunities between the Secretary and other Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector for the development, use, and interpretation of properties within the park.
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Codification
In subsec. (a), "
§410ww–3. Studies
The Secretary shall study the following properties to determine the feasibility and suitability of including them within the park:
(1) Properties within the Wright-Dunbar Historic District.
(2) Wright Company Factory, Dayton, Ohio. A report of the study of such properties shall be submitted as part of the general management plan required by
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§410ww–4. Administration
(a) In general
The park shall be administered in accordance with this subchapter and with the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including, but not limited to, the Act entitled "An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes", approved August 25, 1916 (
(b) Donations
The Secretary may accept donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private entities, and from public entities, for the purposes of managing the park.
(c) Programs
The Secretary may sponsor, coordinate, or enter into cooperative agreements for educational or cultural programs related to the park as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(d) Identification and marking of significant historical sites
The Secretary may identify other significant sites related to the Wright brothers, the history of aviation, or Paul Laurence Dunbar in the Miami Valley which are related to the park, and, with the consent of the owner or owners thereof, may mark the sites appropriately and make reference to them in any interpretive literature. The Secretary may provide interpretive markers along transportation routes leading to units of the park.
(e) Interpretation of Huffman Prairie Flying Field
The Secretary may provide interpretation of Huffman Prairie Flying Field on Wright Brothers Hill, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Act entitled "An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes", approved August 25, 1916 (
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§410ww–5. Cooperation of Federal agencies
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the park shall—
(1) consult with, cooperate with, and to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate its activities with the Secretary; and
(2) conduct or support such activities in a manner which—
(A) to the maximum extent practicable is consistent with the standards and criteria established pursuant to
(B) to the maximum extent practicable will not have an adverse effect on the historic resources of the park.
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§410ww–6. Coordination between Secretary and Secretary of Defense
The decisions concerning the execution of this subchapter as it applies to properties under control of the Secretary of Defense shall be made by such Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2000—
§410ww–7. Assistance
(a) Technical and preservation assistance
The Secretary may provide to any owner of property within the park, and to any organization having an agreement with the Secretary under
(b) Grant assistance
The Secretary is authorized to make grants to the parks' partners, including the Aviation Trail, Inc., the Ohio Historical Society, and Dayton History, for projects not requiring Federal involvement other than providing financial assistance, subject to the availability of appropriations in advance identifying the specific partner grantee and the specific project. Projects funded through these grants shall be limited to construction and development on non-Federal property within the boundaries of the park. Any project funded by such a grant shall support the purposes of the park, shall be consistent with the park's general management plan, and shall enhance public use and enjoyment of the park.
(c) Interpretative materials
The Secretary is authorized to publish interpretative materials for historic aviation resources in the Miami Valley.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2009—Subsecs. (b), (c).
§410ww–8. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this part.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2000—