Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 1445


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1445. U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials

    (a) Congressional policy
      In recognition of the historical significance of the wreck of the
    United States ship Monitor to coastal North Carolina and to the
    area off the coast of North Carolina known as the Graveyard of the
    Atlantic, the Congress directs that a suitable display of artifacts
    and materials from the United States ship Monitor be maintained
    permanently at an appropriate site in coastal North Carolina.
    (b) Disclaimer
      This section shall not affect the following:
      (1) Responsibilities of Secretary
        The responsibilities of the Secretary to provide for the
      protection, conservation, and display of artifacts and materials
      from the United States ship Monitor.
      (2) Authority of Secretary
        The authority of the Secretary to designate the Mariner's
      Museum, located at Newport News, Virginia, as the principal
      museum for coordination of activities referred to in paragraph
      (1).



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