16 U.S.C. § 1445 : US Code - Section 1445: U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials

Search 16 U.S.C. § 1445 : US Code - 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).