PUBLIC LAW 102-307—JUNE 26, 1992 106 STAT. 267 TITLE n—NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION National Film Preservation Act of 1992. Arts and This title may be cited as the "National Film Preservation Act 2 USC'iTrnote SEC. aoi. SHORT TITLE. Establishment. 2 USC 179. 2 USC 179a. of 1992' SEC. 202. NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. The Librarian of Congress (hereinafter in this title referred to as the "Librarian") shall establish a National Film Registry pursuant to the provisions of this title, for the purpose of maintaining and preserving films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. SEC. 203. DUTIES OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS. (a) STUDY OP FILM PRESERVATION.— (1) The Librarian shall, afler consultation with the Board established pursuant to section 204, conduct a study on the current state of film preservation and restoration activities, including the activities of the Library of Congress and the other mtgor film archives in the United States. The Librarian shall, in conducting the study— (A) take into account the objectives of the national film preservation program set forth in clauses (i) through (iii) of subsection G))(1)(A); and (B) consult with film archivists, educators and historians, copyright owners, film industry representatives, including those involved in the preservation of film, and others involved in activities related to film preservation. The study shall include an examination of the concerns of private organizations and individuals involved in the collection and use of abfmdoned films such as training, educational, and other historically important films. (2) Not later than 1 year afler the date of the enactment of Reports, this Act, the Librarian shall submit to the Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). (b) POWERS. —(1) The Librarian shall, after consultation with the Board, do the following: (A) After completion of the study required by subsection (a), the Librarian shall, taking into account the results of the study, establish a comprehensive national film preservation program for motion pictures, in conjunction with other film archivists and copyright owners. The objectives of such a program shall include— (i) coordinating activities to assure that efforts of archivists and copyright owners, and others in the public and private sector, are effective and complementary; (ii) generating public awareness of and support for those activities; and (iii) increasing accessibility of films for educational purpNOses, and improving nationwide activities in the preservation of works in other media such as videotape. (B) The Librarian shall establish guidelines and procedures under which films may be included in the National Film R^- istry, except that no film shall be eligible for inclusion in the National Film Registry until 10 years after such film's first publication.
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