This bill lets the Secretary of the Interior make an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings. "Park buildings" include the Arch Visitor Center, the Old Courthouse, and other public park buildings. The agreement must include measures to protect park resources, such as dates and times for exclusive use by the Foundation, a maximum number of events per week, required National Park Service staffing, and liability insurance that lists the United States as additionally insured. The agreement may state that the Federal Government and its employees are not liable for claims arising from the Foundation's use of park buildings. Private events must be consistent with the park's purposes, compatible with National Park Service programs, must not degrade the park, and must not prevent or disrupt public use or access. The Secretary must charge fees to cover wear and tear and may recover all costs (including administrative and personnel costs) from these events. The National Park Service may still host its own events or issue permits to others.
If you visit Gateway Arch National Park, private events organized by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation could take place in visitor buildings. The bill requires that such events not block public access or damage park resources. The Foundation may be allowed exclusive use of specified buildings at certain times, but the National Park Service can continue to host events and issue permits to others. The Foundation must carry liability insurance and the government may recover costs from event fees.
The Secretary must charge a fee to cover maintenance and wear and tear from private events and may recover all costs caused by the events, including administrative and personnel costs. No publicly available information on estimated total costs or projected revenues is included in the bill text.
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