Manhattan Project National Historical Park Overview
Managed in partnership by the Department of Energy and the National Park Service, the Manhattan Project National Historical Park preserves and interprets the historic sites, stories, and legacies related to the development of the atomic weapon during World War II. The park's purpose aligns with the mission of the Department of Energy and showcases significant events from the past. Learn about the establishment, management, and accomplishments of this unique park.
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Making of a National Park Manhattan Project National Historical Park Tracy D. Atkins Principal Representative 2017 FIMS/Real Estate Annual Comprehensive Training
Overview Park Purpose and Establishment Office of Legacy Management NPS Planning Process Division of Responsibilities Organizational Structure 2016 Accomplishments 2017 Priorities What does this mean for DOE? 2
Park Purpose Managed in partnership by the Department of Energy and the National Park Service, Manhattan Project National Historical Park preserves and interprets the nationally significant historic sites, stories, and legacies associated with the top-secret race to develop an atomic weapon during World War II, and provides access to these sites consistent with the mission of the Department of Energy. 3
Park Establishment 2015 NDAA passed December 2014 authorizing the park in three locations with joint management by DOE and DOI Joint DOE and DOI/NPS team created to develop Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on how to manage the park MOA team held site visits and open houses in each community 6
Park Establishment Scholars Forum held in November 2015 to provide input to park interpretation MOA between DOE and DOI signed November 2015 which established the park and how it would be jointly managed Boundaries established for properties included in the park Ceremonies held in each community to celebrate the establishment of the park 7
Office of Legacy Management (LM) Ensures the long-term protection of human health and the environment after site cleanup is completed. LM High Level Goals Protect human health and the environment Preserve, protect, and share records and information Meet commitments to the contractor workforce Optimize the use of land and assets Sustain management excellence Engage the public, governments, and interested parties Includes implementation of Manhattan Project NHP 8
Office of Legacy Management (LM) LM Manages Visitor Centers at some closed sites Provide a cost-effective strategy to engage communities, serve as an institutional control, and support the LM Public Education & Outreach mission. Responsibility for Manhattan Project National Historical Park delegated to LM in December 2016 Tracy Atkins hired as Principal Representative 9
NPS Planning Program Overview Overview Background on General Management Plans Planning Framework MPNHP Planning 10
Overview National Park System is made up of 417 units 84 million acres There are over 20 different designations Examples include national parks, monuments, memorials, wild and scenic rivers, battlefields, historical parks/sites, recreation areas, parkways and seashores. Wrangell's-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is13.2 million acres 11
Overview NPS is divided into seven regions Alaska Region Intermountain Region Mid-west Region National Capital Region Northeast Region Pacific West Region Southeast Region Manhattan Project NHP reports to Intermountain Region but also has sites in Southeast and Pacific West Regions 12
Governing Legislation The 1978 Parks and Recreation Act directs that general management plans for the preservation and use of each unit of the National Park System be prepared and revised in a timely manner and address these factors: Measures for the preservation of resources Types and general intensities of development Visitor carrying capacities Potential boundary modifications MAPR legislation requires a general management plan in three years (after funding) 13
Framework for Park Planning Park Purpose Park Significance Fundamental Resources and Values Interpretive Themes Park Atlas Maps Assessment of Planning and Data Needs Foundation Document Dynamic Portfolio Implementation Plans Comprehensive Plans Strategic Plans Studies/ Inventories Monitor 14
Visitor Access and Use Plans Provides comprehensive evaluation of opportunities and strategies to provide access, connect visitors to key experiences, and manage use to protect resources Can include collaboration and integration with other program areas (e.g., transportation, commercial services) For MPNHP, anticipate developing access priorities and target timelines for facility access Strategies may include virtual access for some facilities 15
Manhattan Project NHP Planning Foundation Document completed 2016 Visitor Access Plan anticipated 2018 start Collections Management Plan anticipated 2019 start Comprehensive Interpretive Plan anticipated 2019 start General Management Plan anticipated 2022 start DOE will be working on cultural landscape reports and facility assessments to provide needed information for these plans 16
Division of Responsibilities for MPNHP DOE Protect public safety, national security and support ongoing mission Perform historic preservation and maintenance to ensure safe access to park resources Retain responsibility for environmental remediation and structural safety for DOE facilities or lands in the park Provide historical information to NPS Accept donations for the park DOI/NPS Historic interpretation Develop a general management plan Accept donations for the park Advisory role for historic preservation related to the park 17
Organizational Chart Executive Management Committee (DOE & NPS Management) NPS Superintendent Kris Kirby DOE Principal Representative Tracy Atkins (LM) NPS Hanford Site Representative Becky Burghart (Future) DOE Hanford Site Representative Colleen French (EM/RL) NPS Los Alamos Site Representative Charlie Strickfaden (Acting) DOE Los Alamos Site Representative Vicki Loucks (NNSA) NPS Oak Ridge Site Representative Niki Nicholas (Acting) DOE Oak Ridge Site Representative Johnathan Sitzlar (SC/ORO) Joint Park Management Team 18
Joint Park Management Team Responsibilities: Manage and operate the National Park Implement strategic direction of EMC Fulfill all MOA commitments Develop partnerships Develop Park Foundation Document, Joint Operating Plans, and other management plans and policies for the Park Preserve assets, including sites, structures, and landscapes included in the Park and associated historic elements located outside of the Park Ensure that every effort is made to avoid adverse impacts to the Park s resources, values, and associated elements Other functions in accordance with the authorizing legislation and MOA i.e. preservation of artifacts, communication, interagency agreements 19
DOE Operations & Communications EM-1 LM-1 EM-2 LM-2 Legacy Management EM-3 PSO LM-20 OSO Field Operations EM Richland Site Manager Principal Representative Oak Ridge Site Representative Los Alamos Site Representative Hanford Site Representative Example for Hanford Site, other sites similar 20
FY 2016 Accomplishments Visitor contact stations in each community, website and brochures all in place opening day DOE staffing in place, NPS has permanent superintendent and acting site representatives Overall visitation of over 90,000 in 2016 including: Oak Ridge site tours, AMSE visitation and NPS programs Los Alamos visitor contact station Hanford B Reactor and pre-Manhattan tours Foundation Document underway Site visits and open houses Strategic Plan workshop 21
Strategic Plan Goals 2017-2022 Protect the Heritage Interpret Science and Engineering Collaborate with Partners and Volunteers Enhance Visitor Experience and Access and Inspire Personal Connections Develop the Organization 22
FY 2017 Goals Complete Foundation Document and Strategic Plan Expand understanding of resources and budget needs for facilities and park-related mission Collaborate with NPS on historic preservation priorities and efforts including assessments Continue existing tour programs with contractors and partners and explore opportunities to expand access Leverage existing DOE public education and outreach efforts to include the park Develop vision for philanthropic giving Volunteer development Fund raising 23
2017 Oak Ridge Site Priorities Public Education and Outreach (AMSE) Transition ADA assessments at X-10 Graphite Reactor and 9731 Pilot Plant Beta-3 Assessment with EM Atomic Integration exhibit of Ed Westcott photos with NPS and Chamber of Commerce Continued review and input on design of K-25 History Center separate effort funded by EM Ongoing NPS Ranger programs at historic gate houses and other DOE facilities 24
2017 Hanford Site Priorities Continue B Reactor and pre-Manhattan Sites tours Update of B Reactor Tour Headquarters by Port of Benton White Bluffs Bank restoration Legacy of the Manhattan Project Conference with WSU and Hanford History Project Develop transition plan to separate park operations from future clean up contract 25
2017 Los Alamos Site Priorities Historic preservation work through Interagency Agreement with NPS Work being done by historic preservation staff at Bandelier NM Begin concrete assessment and restoration for bunker buildings through Interagency Agreement with NPS Trails and overlook waysides with Los Alamos County Bradbury Museum collaboration with NM Highlands University on updating exhibits, virtual reality access and engaging diverse youth 26
So What Does This All Mean for DOE? DOE will continue to have responsibility for facility safety, access, maintenance, clean up and historic preservation. No transfer of facilities to NPS is envisioned. Additional sites considered eligible could be added to the park in the future if both secretaries agree. Congress could make other sites eligible through legislation. DOE and NPS will jointly develop timelines for public access, which will be dependent on funding and DOE mission. Changes are expected to be slow and deliberate and follow NPS planning framework. 27
Questions? 28
Executive Management Committee* Members: DOE Deputy Under Secretary for Management and Performance (co-chair) DOE Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Energy DOE Principal Deputy Administrator, NNSA DOE Director, Office of Legacy Management NPS Intermountain Regional Director (co-chair) NPS Pacific West Regional Director NPS Southeast Regional Director NPS Associate Director, Interpretation, Education and Volunteers NPS Associate Director, Partnerships and Civil Engagement Responsibilities: Joint oversight and administration Strategic direction, priorities and outcomes for operations and programs Coordination of agency budget requests Assist park management in creating One Park, Three Locations Support problem solving by the Park management team 29
