2 U.S.C. § 2167 - Congressional Award Youth Park

2 USC 2167 - Congressional Award Youth Park

(a) Designation 
The parcel of approximately 5 acres of land located on the Capitol Grounds and described in subsection (b) of this section shall be known and designated as the Congressional Award Youth Park.
(b) Area included 

(1) In general 
The parcel of land described in subsection (a) of this section is
(A) bounded on the north by Constitution Avenue, N.W.;
(B) bounded on the east by First Street, N.W.;
(C) bounded on the south by Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; and
(D) bounded on the west by Third Street N.W.
(2) Extension 
The park shall extend to the curbs of the streets described in paragraph (1).
(c) Design 

(1) Competition 
The Architect of the Capitol shall sponsor a competition for the design of the park, based on specifications developed by the Architect.
(2) Specifications 

(A) In general 
Not later than June 30, 2002, the Architect, in consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, shall develop the specifications for the park.
(B) Requirements 

(i) In general The specifications shall require an outdoor design that is accessible to the public.
(ii) Inclusions To the maximum extent practicable, the specifications shall include requirements for
(I) a fountain;
(II) extensive use of trees and flowering plants from each of the 50 States;
(III) large-scale replicas of the medals awarded under the Congressional Award Program; and
(IV) the inscription of the names of all Congressional Award recipients.
(3) Selection 

(A) In general 
As soon as practicable after the competition is completed, the Architect shall forward at least 3 designs, with recommendations, to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission.
(B) Final selection 
The United States Capitol Preservation Commission shall select and approve the final design from among the 3 designs submitted under subparagraph (A).
(d) Funding 
Funds otherwise made available to the Architect of the Capitol under this Act shall be available to carry out this section.

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