§ 2201.33 - Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Projects.

(a) A project which is presented to the Commission or originated by the Commission, its members or staff, and which the Commission, after careful review and consultation with appropriate entities, determines that such project furthers the mandate of the law in accordance with section 4(b), and the criteria set forth in this section, shall be designated as an “Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Project.”

(b) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Projects shall be those which, upon the determination of the Commission,

(1) Will make an exceptional contribution to the commemoration of the voyages of Columbus,

(2) Will have substantial educational, historical and cultural value in relation to the Quincentenary,

(3) Will substantially increase public awareness of the Quincentenary,

(4) Will be adequately financed and directed, and

(5) Will be accomplished without unreasonable cost to the Commission.

(c) The Commission reserves the right to participate in the development and implementation of Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Projects although primary responsibility for the project shall rest with the project's sponsor or sponsors.

(d) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Projects shall receive a Certificate stating that the project has been designated as such and a letter of agreement stating the extent of Commission participation in the project.