[House Report 107-690]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
107th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 107-690
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND JAPANESE-AMERICAN MEMORIAL STUDY ACT OF 2002
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September 25, 2002.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Hansen, from the Committee on Resources, submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 3747]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Resources, to whom was referred the bill
(H.R. 3747) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct
a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at
Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential
inclusion in the National Park System, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend
that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of H.R. 3747 is to direct the Secretary of the
Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as
Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of
Washington for potential inclusion in the National Parks
System.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
On March 30, 1942, a little over one month after Executive
Order 9066 was signed, 277 Bainbridge Island men, women and
children were sent to internment camps. These were the first
Japanese-Americans in the United States to be sent to
internment camps. Only allowed to bring what they could carry
or wear, they boarded the ferry ``Kehloken'' while their peers
watched and left Bainbridge Island.
The proposed legislation directs the Secretary of the
Interior to conduct a suitability and feasibility study of the
former Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue on Bainbridge
Island. The study would be required to be completed within one
year. Dependant upon the outcome of the suitability study, the
National Park Service could enter into an easement agreement or
a co-operative agreement with the owner of the land. There are
two other sites related to the Japanese-Americans during World
War II. However, these sites are not readily accessible because
they are located in remote areas. Bainbridge Island is a short
ferry ride from Seattle, Washington, and would be accessible to
more individuals.
The Bainbridge Island City Council has passed a resolution
encouraging the Washington Delegation to designate this land as
a National Memorial. State Representative Rockfeller and State
Senator Sheldon have each introduced a memorial resolution to
encourage Congress to designate this land as a National
Memorial.
COMMITTEE ACTION
H.R. 3747 was introduced on February 13, 2002, by
Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA). The bill was referred to the
Committee on Resources, and within the Committee to the
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands.
On September 5, 2002, the Subcommittee on National Parks,
Recreation and Public Lands held a hearing on the bill. On
September 12, 2002, the Full Resources Committee met to
consider the bill. The Subcommittee on National Parks,
Recreation and Public Lands was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3747 by unanimous consent. No amendments
were offered and the bill was ordered favorably reported to the
House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Resources' oversight findings and recommendations
are reflected in the body of this report.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B)
of that rule provides that this requirement does not apply when
the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted
cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the
Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
bill does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goal or
objective of this bill is to direct the Secretary of the
Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as
Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of
Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause
3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives and section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate
for this bill from the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office:
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, September 23, 2002.
Hon. James V. Hansen,
Chairman, Committee on Resources,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 3747, the
Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact for this
estimate is Deborah Reis.
Sincerely,
Barry B. Anderson,
(For Dan L. Crippen, Director).
Enclosure.
H.R. 3747--Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of
2002
H.R. 3747 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to
conduct a special resources study of the Eagledale Ferry Dock
on Bainbridge Island in the state of Washington. The study
would determine the national significance of the site and the
feasibility and suitability of establishing it as a unit of the
National Park System. The bill would require the Secretary to
report on its findings and recommendations within one year of
receiving funds.
Assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO
estimates that implementing H.R. 3747 would cost the federal
government about $200,000 over the next year to complete the
required study and report. The bill would not affect direct
spending or receipts; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures would
not apply.
H.R. 3747 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and
would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments.
The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Deborah Reis.
The estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy
Assistant Director for Budget Analysis.
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 104-4
This bill contains no unfunded mandates.
PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL LAW
This bill is not intended to preempt any State, local or
tribal law.
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW
If enacted, this bill would make no changes in existing
law.