forestation, ground water contamination and other environmental problems transcend national boundaries. Many of our so-called native songbirds are in danger of extinction because their winter habitats in Central and South America are rapidly being destroyed. The United States also benefits from international programs that provide us with access to foreign technology and resource management practices that may improve our own. These programs are also a mechanism for the implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Before closing I would like to note that today is a particularly appropriate day for this hearing. This has been designated World Heritage Day, which celebrates a global effort to save some of our most important natural and cultural treasures on earth. Our committee handled the legislation to provide for the U.S. implementation of its responsibilities under the World Heritage Convention. This was included in title 4 of the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980. H.R. 4568 in a modest but significant way would aid this program as well as others that contribute to the protection of the quality of life on Earth. Before proceeding to our first witness, and without objection, let us have printed at this point in the hearing record, a copy of the bill, H.R. 4568. [The bill, H.R. 4568, follows:] To clarify certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior and of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and for other purposes. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 10, 1986 Mr. SEIBERLING (for himself, Mr. UDALL, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. WEAVER, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. VENTO, Mr. McCAIN, Mr. BLAZ, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. Kostmayer, Mr. MOODY, Mr. LEHMAN of California, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. SUNIA, Mr. LEVINE of California, Mr. SCHEUER, Mrs. SCHNEIDER, Mr. BonKER, and Mr. LELAND) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs A BILL To clarify certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior and of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. 4 5 6 7 The Congress makes the following findings: (1) It is in the interest of the United States to encourage and promote programs within domestic Feder al agencies such as those administered by the Secre 2 tary of the Interior or by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, which assist in the wise use and conservation of natural and cultural resources within the United States and throughout the world and which provide such assistance in a coordinated and cost-effec tive way, consistent with implementation of United States statutory and treaty obligations and Executive agreements. (2) Many public and private institutions and international organizations, often in cooperation with domestic Federal agencies, have developed, conducted, and supported activities which assist in the wise use and conservation of natural and cultural resources in other countries. (3) The Secretary of the Interior and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation have expertise needed by other countries and by other governmental agencies, public and private institutions, and international organizations, but they do not have sufficient authority to provide assistance to such countries using funds available to them. As a result, such assistance often can only be provided on an ad hoc, unpredictable basis without established priorities. HR 4568 IH 3 1 SEC. 2. PURPOSE. 2 It is the purpose of this Act to clarify and strengthen 3 the authorities of the Secretary of the Interior and the Advi4 sory Council on Historic Preservation in order to assist in the 5 wise use and conservation of natural and cultural resources 6 throughout the world. 7 SEC. 3. AUTHORITIES OF INTERIOR AND COUNCIL. 14 15 16 17 8 In order to carry out the purpose of this Act, the Secre9 tary and the Council, in consultation with the Secretary of 10 State and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies 11 and consistent with implementation of United States statuto12 ry and treaty obligations and Executive agreements, are au13 thorized and directed to take each of the following actions: (1) Expand the operational coordination of their agencies with governmental agencies and international organizations, public and private institutions, and other persons in the United States and throughout the world. performing programs analogous to the programs of their respective agencies. Such coordination may be achieved through joint or coordinated technical assistance, research, financial assistance, provision of equipment or facilities, exchange of information, cooperative agreements relating to the exchange of experts, symposia and conferences, and other appropriate activities relating to the wise use and conservation of natural and cultural resources throughout the world. 18 19 20 222 21 22 2 2 2 23 24 25 26 HR 4568 IH 1 4 (2) Work with other nations to stimulate and pro 2 mote the wise use and conservation of natural and cul 3 tural resources, including the provision of technical as 4 sistance and the stationing of appropriate and experienced federally employed professionals, scientists, and technicians at appropriate governmental agencies and international organizations and public and private institutions. Such employees may be so stationed without regard to any numerical limitation on personnel otherwise applicable and such employees shall not be taken 5 6 7 8 9 10 into account in applying any such personnel limitation. (3) Assist the Agency for International Development and other governmental agencies and international organizations and public and private institutions with advice and appropriate programs and activities for the wise use and conservation of natural and cultural re sources in developing countries. (4) Identify, maintain, and further develop within their respective agencies highly qualified and experienced professionals, scientists, and technicians, including those who specialize in international programs, to be available for the activities described in this Act. Each agency shall maintain a register of such personnel which may be made available to other governmen HR 4568 IH |