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PUBLIC LAW 93-179-DEC. 11, 1973
[87 STAT.
Master calendar QEC. 4. (a) I n Order to Rssure a balanced program for the bicentenof events. ^^^^ commemoration, encompassing the themes of "Heritage '76", "Festival USA", and "Horizons '76", and in furtherance of the purposes outlined in section 2(a) of this Act, the Administration as a primary function shall prepare the master calendar of events of local. State, National, and international significance which will take place Duties. between March 1975 and December 31, 1976. I n carrying out the purposes of this subsection, the Administrator shall— (1) provide for the bicentennial master calendar or register of programs and projects, and in other ways provide a central clearinghouse for information and coordination regarding dates, events, places, documents, artifacts, and personalities of bicentennial historical and commemorative significance; (2) coordinate, facilitate, and aid in the scheduling of events, programs, and projects of States and private citizens, and national and international programs, which commemorate the bicentennial; and (3) develop standards for, and evaluate the feasibility, relevance, status, and desirability of various programs and projects associated with the bicentennial commemoration, acting in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget in cases where Federal department or agency activities are involved. (b) In addition the Administrator shall— (1) provide for the coordination of non-Federal bicentennial programs and projects with appropriate Federal programs and projects; (2) provide recognition as deemed appropriate in connection with bicentennial related programs or projects; (3) provide for competitions and similar projects relating to the bicentennial; (4) provide for the preparation, distribution, dissemination, exhibition, and sale of commemorative medals and other historical, commemorative, and informational materials and objects which will contribute to public information, awareness, and interest in the bicentennial. I n preparing the Administration's plans and programs, the Administrator shall give due consideration to any related plans and programs developed by State, local, and private groups, and he may designate special committees with representatives from such bodies to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities. (c) In performing the duties set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Administrator shall not operate any programs unless specifically authorized by law, but shall limit his functions to stimulating and encouraging appropriate public and private authorities and organizations to assume operational responsibility for particular programs. (d) In the Administration's planning activities, the Administrator shall give special emphasis to the ideas associated with the Revolution which have been so important in the development of the United States in world affairs and in mankind's quest for freedom. SEC. 5. (a) I n fulfilling his responsibilities, the Administrator is authorized to consult, cooperate with, and seek advice and assistance from (1) the American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Council and the American Revolution Bicentennial Board, (2) appropriate Federal departments and agencies. State and local public bodies, learned societies, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, professional, and related organizations, and (3) bicentennial commissions
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