AOC Supreme Court Building and Grounds
AOC Supreme Court Building and Grounds operates and maintains the Supreme Court Building and the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (TMFJB). AOC’s Supreme Court staff provides a variety of trades and skills including electronics, plumbing, sheet metal work, landscaping design and mechanical work. The funding to care for the Supreme Court Building and the TMFJB is appropriated by Congress to the Judicial Branch, which reimburses AOC for its operating costs. The duties required for the operation and care of the Supreme Court Building are performed under the direction of both the Marshal of the Supreme Court and AOC’s Facility Manager’s Office. More information on AOC Supreme Court Building and Grounds is available at
www.aoc.gov/capitol-buildings/us-supreme-court.
AOC Utilities and Capitol Power Plant
AOC Utilities and Capitol Power Plant (CPP) manages the year round operation of the Power Plant providing steam and chilled water to heat and cool the U.S. Capitol and 22 other facilities on or around Capitol Hill. In addition to the central steam and refrigeration plants, the jurisdiction also maintains an administration building and the utility tunnel distribution and metering system. The CPP is dedicated to implementing new ways to improve energy efficiency and finding cost savings through operational enhancements. The Power Plant operates on a reimbursable basis to non-congressional facilities and procures electricity from commercial suppliers. More information on AOC Utilities and Capitol Power Plant is available at
www.aoc.gov/capitol-buildings/capitol-power-plant.
U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) is responsible for the maintenance, operations and construction improvements for the USBG facilities. The USBG’s public areas include the Conservatory and approximately eight acres of surrounding gardens encompassing the National Garden and the two acre Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Park. The USBG is also responsible for the administration building and an off-site plant production and support facility with 36 greenhouse bays, several outdoor nursery areas, storage areas and maintenance shops. The USBG is the steward of a diverse plant collection and provides educational programs, tours, exhibits and consultations, as well as expertise in botany, illustration, horticulture and plant-based education for youth. The USBG is a leader in plant conservation efforts and has founded programs such as the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) to encourage sustainable practices regard- ing the construction and operation of manmade landscapes. Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers serves as the Acting Director of the USBG and reports on its operations to Congress. More information on the USBG is available at
www.usbg.gov.
The Behind the Scenes section of this PAR includes photographs that showcase the work throughout the U.S. Botanic Garden.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The CVC is the main entrance for visitors to the U.S. Capitol and provides informational exhibits, a restaurant, two orientation theaters, a large auditorium and two gift shops to enhance the visitor experience. The CVC has greatly increased public access to the U.S. Capitol, welcoming more than 12 million visitors since opening in December 2008. The CVC informs and inspires guests even before they arrive at the U.S. Capitol through partnerships, outreach and a vibrant and interactive Web presence at
www.visitthecapitol.gov. The Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services reports directly to the Architect of the Capitol.
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