16 U.S.C. § 1445 - U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials

16 USC 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 Mariners Museum, located at Newport News, Virginia, as the principal museum for coordination of activities referred to in paragraph (1).

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