Functions of Commission

(a) In general The Commission shall study and make findings and recommendations relating to the question of how the Government of the United States may provide, in a balanced manner, for both security in and public access to Federal buildings and other Federal property and sites. (b) Matters To be examined In carrying out this Act, the Commission shall specifically examine matters that relate to the security of, and open access to, public facilities and spaces, including— (1) Federal, other governmental, and private security practices and proposals, building design, public space management, counterterrorism needs, and refurbishment of existing Federal facilities; (2) the effect of access to public facilities and spaces on— (A) maintenance of security and safety; (B) free speech, the right to petition the Government, and other constitutional rights and civil liberties; (C) economies of affected jurisdictions or parts thereof; (D) physical changes and architectural aesthetics of affected areas; (E) traffic and congestion; and (F) job performance of employees within the affected facilities; (3) current and potential uses of technology to augment or replace traditional modes of security; (4) practices of and comparisons with other entities and nations; and (5) current and potential analytical methods of assessing the risks posed by the various forms of terrorism, balanced against the specific needs and values of open access. (c) Coordination of activities The Commission shall take appropriate measures to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts previously or currently being undertaken by any other person or entity.