KALOKO-HONOKOHAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ADDITION ACT OF 2003

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KALOKO-HONOKOHAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ADDITION ACT OF 2003

February 11, 2003.--Ordered to be printed

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Mr. Domenici, from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,

submitted the following

R E P O R T

[To accompany S. 254]

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to which was referred the bill (S. 254) to revise the boundary of Kaloko- Honokohau National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the bill do pass.

Purpose of the Measure

The purpose of S. 254 is to expand the boundaries of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and other purposes.

Background and Need

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park was established in 1978 for the preservation, protection and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture. The park is located on the west side of the island of Hawaii, near Kona.

For more than two decades, the National Park Service has been leasing building space in the nearby Kaloko Industrial Park for the Park's operations and administrative offices. A 2.14-acre property is located within the industrial park and is adjacent to the existing national historical park boundary, separated by a State highway. The property contains a two- story, 6,000 square foot building that is currently for sale.

The property is large enough to accommodate additional buildings as well as space for storage and staff and visitor parking. The property has the capability to house Kaloko- Honokohau's park operations, the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail staff, plus the administrative operations for Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park and Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historical Site.

Including the 2.14-acre property within Kaloko-Honokohau's boundary would permit consolidation of the administrative functions of the three Kona area parks, which will contribute to more cost-effective and efficient operations. It will also eliminate the need for constructing new operationalfacilities within the park and allow the removal of existing administrative facilities within Pu'ukohola Heiau, an historically significant area.

Legislative History

S. 254 was introduced by Senator Akaka on January 30, 2003. Similar legislation, S. 3005, was introduced by Senators Akaka and Inouye in the 107th Congress. A similar legislative proposal was also submitted by the Administration. The Committee ordered S. 3005 favorably reported on October 4, 2002, and the text of the bill was adopted as part of amendment 4971 to S. 941, which passed the Senate by unanimous consent on November 19, 2002.

At its business meeting on February 5, 2003, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered S. 254, favorably reported.

Committee Recommendation

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, in open business session on February 5, 2003, by a unanimous vote of a quorum present, recommends that the Senate pass S. 254.

Section-by-Section Analysis

Section 1 entitles the bill the ``Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2003.''

Section 2 amends section 505(a) of Public Law 95-625 (16 U.S.C. 396d(a)), the Park's enabling legislation, to include the 2.14-acre parcel within the boundaries of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.

Section 3 authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act.

Cost and Budgetary Considerations

The following estimate of costs of this measure has been provided by the Congressional Budget Office.

U.S. Congress,

Congressional Budget Office,

Washington, DC, February 7, 2003. Hon. Pete V. Domenici, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.

Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for S. 254, the Kaloko- Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2003.

If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis.

Sincerely,

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director.

Enclosure. S. 254--Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2003

S. 254 would modify the boundary of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Hawaii to include an additional two acres. Once added to the existing park boundary, the property (which includes a two-story building) could be acquired by the National Park Service (NPS) by donation, purchase, or exchange. The bill would authorize the appropriation of whatever amounts are necessary for this purpose.

Assuming appropriation of the necessary amount, CBO estimates that the NPS would spend about $3 million to implement S. 254 over the next year or two. Most of this amount would be used to purchase the property added to the park. We estimate that acquiring this property would not significantly increase annual park operating costs. Enacting S. 254 would not affect revenues or direct spending. This estimate is based on information provided by the NPS and the existing property owner, a Japanese company.

S. 254 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no significant costs on state, local, or tribal governments.

The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Deborah Reis. This estimate was approved by Paul R. Cullinan, Chief for Human Resources Cost Estimates Unit of the Budget Analysis Division.

Regulatory Impact Evaluation

In compliance with paragraph 11(b) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee makes the following evaluation of the regulatory impact which would be incurred in carrying out S. 254. The bill is not a regulatory measure in the sense of imposing Government-established standards or significant economic responsibilities on private individuals and businesses.

No personal information would be collected in administering the program. Therefore, there would be no impact on personal privacy.

Little, if any, additional paperwork would result from the enactment of S. 254, as ordered reported.

Executive Communications

On February 6, 2003, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested legislative reports from the Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget setting forth Executive agency recommendations on S. 254. These reports had not been received at the time the report on S. 254 was filed. When the reports become available, the Chairman will request that they be printed in the Congressional Record for the advice of the Senate.

Changes in Existing Law

In compliance with paragraph 12 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, changes in existing law made by the bill S. 254, as ordered reported, are shown as follows:

PUBLIC LAW 95-625--NOV. 10, 1978 AN ACT To authorize additional appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands within the Sawtooth National Recreation

Area in Idaho

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

SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. This Act may be cited as the ``National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978''.

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KALOKO-HONOKOHAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Sec. 505. [(a) In order] (a)(1) In order to provide a center for the preservation, interpretation, and perpetuation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture, and to demonstrate historic land use patterns as well as to provide a needed resource for the education, enjoyment, and appreciation of such traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture by local residents and visitors, there is established the Kaloko- Honokohau National Historical Park (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ``park'') in Hawaii comprising approximately one thousand three hundred acres as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,'' numbered KHN-80,000, and dated May [1978, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.] 1978.

(2) The boundaries of the park are modified to include lands and interests therein comprised of Parcels 1 and 2 totaling 2.14 acres, identified as ``Tract A'' on the map entitled ``Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Adjustment'', numbered PWR (PISO) 466/82,043 and dated April 2002.

(3) The maps referred to in this subsection shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.