[CHAPTER 973-2D SESSION]

[H. R. 7709]

AN ACT

To provide for the acquisition, Investigation, and preservation of lands to commemorate the historic Fort Caroline settlement, Saint Johns Bluff, Florida.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by purchase, donation, or otherwise, the following described lands (together with any improvements thereon), to commemorate the historic settlement of Fort Caroline:

Lots 21 and 22 and Lots 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, and 11A, of Saint Johns Bluff Estates, a subdivision of land described in plat book 18, page 50, of the current public records of Duval County, Florida.

All Z. Kingsley Grant, section 44, township 1 south, range 28 east, and Shipyard Island, also known as Island Numbered 12 (excepting therefrom that part of Z. Kingsley Grant, section 44, township 1 south, range 28 east, as described in deed recorded in deed book 4, page 3, of the current public records of Duval County, Florida).

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct such historical, archeological, and other investigations of the lands acquired pursuant to section 1 of this Act as may be necessary to prepare an appropriate plan for the permanent preservation and exhibition of their historical features to the public. In the event that the Secretary shall determine it to be in the national interest, the acquired lands, upon the publication in the Federal Register of an appropriate order of the Secretary of the Interior, shall constitute the Fort Caroline National Historical Park, set apart as a memorial to the founders of the sixteenth century colony of Fort Caroline.

Such historical park, if established, shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666).

SEC. 3. In the event that the Secretary of the Interior shall determine that the area would be more suitably administered as a State historical park, the Secretary is hereby authorized to transfer title to the land and improvements thereon to the State of Florida: Provided, That the State shall perpetually maintain the area for State historical park use generally in accordance with the plan formulated by the Secretary. In the event that the State shall cease to use the land for historical park purposes, or attempt to alienate the lands, title thereto shall revert to the United States; and if, following any such reversion, the Secretary of the Interior shall determine that such lands would not be suitable for a national historical park and recommend that the United States sell or otherwise dispose of such lands, the former owners (other than the State) from

whom such lands shall have been acquired by the United States under the provisions of this Act, or their heirs, shall have an option to repurchase the lands at the price received therefor under this Act. Before acquiring any lands as provided in section 1 hereof, the Secretary shall secure from the State of Florida a statement of its willingness to accept and administer the lands in accordance herewith in the event that the Secretary shall determine that the lands should be administered by the State.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept gifts of lands, interest in lands, funds, and other property from individuals, associations, and groups and public bodies to be used in carrying out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 5. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, not to exceed $40,000, to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Approved September 21, 1950.

[CHAPTER 984-2D SESSION]

[H. R. 7670]

AN ACT

To regulate the height, exterior design, and construction of private and semipublic buildings in the Georgetown area of the National Capital.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there is hereby created in the District of Columbia a district known as "Old Georgetown" which is bounded on the east by Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway from the Potomac River to the north boundary of Dumbarton Oaks Park, on the north by the north boundary of Dumbarton Oaks Park, Whitehaven Street and Whitehaven Parkway to Thirtyfifth Street, south along the middle of Thirty-fifth Street to Reservoir Road, west along the middle of Reservoir Road to Archbold Parkway, on the west by Archbold Parkway from Reservoir Road to the Potomac River, on the south by the Potomac River to the Rock Creek Parkway. SEC. 2. In order to promote the general welfare and to preserve and protect the places and areas of historic interest, exterior architectural features and examples of the type of architecture used in the National Capital in its initial years, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, before issuing any permit for the construction, alteration, reconstruction, or razing of any building within said Georgetown district described in section 1 shall refer the plans to the National Commission of Fine Arts for a report as to the exterior architectural features, height, appearance, color, and texture of the materials of exterior construction which is subject to public view from a public highway. The National Commission of Fine Arts shall report promptly to said Commissioners of the District of Columbia its recommendations, including such changes, if any, as in the judgment of the Commission are necessary and desirable to preserve the historic value of said Georgetown district. The said Commissioners shall take such actions as in their judgment are right and proper in the circumstances: Provided, That, if the said Commission of Fine Arts fails to submit a report on such plans within forty-five days, its approval thereof shall be assumed and a permit may be issued.

SEC. 3. In carrying out the purpose of this Act, the Commission of Fine Arts is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of three architects, who shall serve as a board of review without expense to the United States and who shall advise the Commission of Fine Arts, in writing, regarding designs and plans referred to it.

SEC. 4. Said Commissioners of the District of Columbia, with the aid of the National Park Service and of the National Park and Planning Commission, shall make a survey of the "Old Georgetown" area for the use of the Commission of Fine Arts and of the building permit office of the District of Columbia, such survey to be made at a cost not exceeding $8,000, which amount is hereby authorized.

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SEC. 5. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as superseding or affecting in any manner any Act of Congress heretofore enacted relating to the alteration, repair, or demolition of insanitary or unsafe dwellings or other structures.

Approved September 22, 1950.

[PUBLIC LAW 836-81ST CONGRESS]

[CHAPTER 1029-2D SESSION]

[H. R. 7722]

AN ACT

To provide for the acquisition and preservation, as a part of the National Capital Parks system, of the Old Stone House in the District of Columbia.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by gift or purchase, a historic building of great preRevolutionary architectural merit known as the Old Stone House, located at 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, together with the site on which it stands, more particularly described as lot 859, square 1209, containing approximately twenty thousand and forty-eight square feet. In the event the Secretary of the Interior is unable to acquire the property at a price deemed by him to be reasonable, he is authorized and directed to acquire such property by condemnation under the provisions of the Act of March 1, 1929 (45 Stat. 1415).

SEC. 2. The property acquired under the provision of section 1 of this Act shall be renovated, stabilized, maintained, and preserved as one of the outstanding remaining examples in the city of Washington of eighteenth century architecture, by the Secretary of the Interior, as a part of the National Capital Parks system, subject to the provisions of the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666). The Secretary is authorized to establish a museum on the premises for relics and records pertaining to the early history of Georgetown and the city of Washington and he may accept, on behalf of the United States, for installation such museum articles which may be offered as additions to the museum.

SEO. 3. All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

SEC. 4. There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Approved September 25, 1950.

[CHAPTER 1054-2D SESSION]

[S. 2801]

AN ACT

To give effect to the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, signed at Washington under date of February 8, 1949, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Act of 1950.

SEC. 2. When used in this Act

(a) Convention: The word "convention" means the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries signed at Washington under date of February 8, 1949.

(b) Commission: The word "Commission" means the International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries provided for by article II of the convention.

(c) Person: The word "person" denotes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and associations, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(d) Convention area: The term "convention area" means that portion of the northwest Atlantic Ocean defined in article I of the convention.

(e) Vessel: The word "vessel" denotes every kind, type, or description of watercraft, aircraft, or other contrivance, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.

(f) Fishing gear: The term "fishing gear" means any apparatus or appliance of whatever kind or description used or capable of being used for fishing.

(g) Fishing: The word "fishing" means the catching, taking, or fishing for, or the attempted catching, taking, or fishing for any species of fish protected under regulations adopted pursuant to this Act.

SEC. 3. (a) The United States shall be represented, on the Commission and on any panel in which the United States participates, by three Commissioners to be appointed by the President and to serve at his pleasure. The Commissioners shall be entitled to adopt such rules of procedure as they find necessary.

(b) The United States Commissioners, although officers of the United States Government while so serving, shall receive no compensation for their services as such Commissioners.

SEC. 4. (a) The United States Commissioners shall appoint an advisory committee composed of not less than five nor more than twenty persons who shall fairly represent the various interests in the fisheries of the convention area, including fishermen and vessel owners, and who shall be well informed concerning the fisheries of the convention area. The members of the advisory committee shall serve for a term of two years, and shall be eligible for reappointment. The