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NPT Calls for Stringent Standards for September 11 Memorial NPT has been working with key members of Congress and other policy makers and the media to educate them about the standards that should be in legislation to establish a National Monument to honor and remember the victims and heroes of September 11 tragedy. |
We
at the National Park Trust extend our thoughts and
prayers to all those who have been affected by the
tragic events of September 11, 2001. We salute the
individuals working to aid victims and to protect our
nation.
What the American public should know about national parks and monuments:How are national monuments and memorials established? What are the standards for establishing National Park System units? What is the National Park Trust? What would National Park Trust’s role be in establishing a national memorial? Your Vote of Support for the September 11 Memorial What is a national monument?According to the National Park Index, “A national monument is intended to preserve at least one nationally significant resource. It is usually smaller than a national park and lacks its diversity of attractions.” Currently, there are over 84 million acres of parkland in the National Park System. Of those, just over two million acres are national monuments. What is a national memorial?According to the National Park Index, “The title 'national memorial' is most often used for areas that are primarily commemorative. They need not be sites or structures historically associated with their subjects.” There are 8,057 acres classified as national memorials in our system of national parks. How are national monuments and memorials established?Both Congress and the President can take the initiative in establishing units of the National Park Service. Congress can enact a bill establishing the unit. The President has authority under the Antiquities Act of 1907 to establish monuments. What are the standards for establishing National Park System units?Establishing a national monument is a scrupulous process. It is important that the full process be followed to avoid problems and delays. So how does Congress and the President determine that a prospective area is suitable for a monument or a memorial? The National Park System details the three criteria to examine when studying a particular issue. Does it have National Significance?
Suitability and Feasibility
Management Options
What is the National Park Trust?Founded
in 1983, National Park Trust (NPT) is the only land
conservancy uniquely dedicated to preserving America's
national system of parks, wildlife refuges, and
historic monuments. The National Park Trust stands
ready to protect America's parklands and wildlife. NPT
is a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and
contributions are tax-deductible. The
National Park Trust publishes the Parkland News to
help you and other members of the public stay
informed about challenges and developments facing our
parks and our environment. The National Park Trust is the only private organization specifically authorized by Congress to own and administer a unit of the National Park System, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, in Kansas. What would National Park Trust’s role be in establishing a national memorial?The National Park Trust will use the funds for the Memorial to do the following:
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