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16 U.S.C. § 410yy–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410yy–6. Cooperative agreements
The Secretary, after consultation with the Commission, may enter into cooperative agreements with owners of property within the park of nationally significant historic or other cultural resources in order to provide for interpretive exhibits or programs. Such agreements shall provide, whenever appropriate, that—
(1) the public may have access to such property at specified, reasonable times for purposes of viewing such property or exhibits, or attending the programs established by the Secretary under this subsection; 1 and
(2) the Secretary, with the agreement of the property owner, may make such minor improvements to such property as the Secretary deems necessary to enhance the public use and enjoyment of such property, exhibits, and programs.
(Pub. L. 102–543, § 7, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3571.)
16 U.S.C. § 410yy–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410yy–7. Financial and technical assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary may provide to any owner of property within the park containing nationally significant historic or cultural resources, in accordance with cooperative agreements or grant agreements, as appropriate, such financial and technical assistance to mark, interpret, and restore non-Federal properties within the park as the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, provided that—
(1) the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, shall have right of access at reasonable times to public portions of the property covered by such agreement for the purpose of conducting visitors through such properties and interpreting them to the public; and
(2) no changes or alterations shall be made in such properties except by mutual agreement between the Secretary and the other parties to the agreements.
(b) Matching funds
Funds authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the purposes of this section shall be expended in the ratio of $1 of Federal funds for each $1 of funds contributed by non-Federal sources. For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to accept from non-Federal sources, and to utilize for purposes of this subchapter, any money so contributed. Donations of land, or interests in land, by the State of Michigan may be considered as a contribution from non-Federal sources for the purposes of this subsection.
(Pub. L. 102–543, § 8, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3571; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7101(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1190.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11 substituted “each $1 of funds” for “each $4 of funds”.
16 U.S.C. § 410yy–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410yy–9. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter, but not to exceed $5,000,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests therein, $50,000,000 for development, and $25,000,000 for financial and technical assistance to owners of non-Federal property as provided in section 410yy–7 of this title.
(b) There are authorized to be appropriated annually to the Commission to carry out its duties under this subchapter, $250,000.
(Pub. L. 102–543, § 10, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3574; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7101(c), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1190.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 7101(c)(1), substituted “$50,000,000 for development, and $25,000,000” for “$25,000,000 for development, and $3,000,000”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11, § 7101(c)(2), substituted “$250,000” for “$100,000 except that the Federal contribution to the Commission shall not exceed 50 percent of the annual costs to the Commission in carrying out those duties”.
16 U.S.C. § 410zz (CONSERVATION)
§ 410zz. Findings and purpose
The Congress finds that—
(1) the Saguaro National Monument was established by Presidential Proclamation in 1933;
(2) the Tucson Mountain unit was established by Presidential Proclamation in 1961;
(3) in recognition of the need to provide increased protection for the monument, the boundaries of Tucson Mountain unit were expanded in 1976, and the boundaries of Rincon unit were expanded in 1991;
(4) the Tucson Mountain unit continues to face threats to the integrity of its natural resources, scenic beauty, and habitat protection for which the unit was established;
(5) these threats impede opportunities for public enjoyment, education, and safety within the monument, as well as opportunities for solitude within the wilderness areas of the monument designated by Congress in 1976;
(6) the residential and commercial growth of the greater Tucson, Arizona metropolitan area is causing increasing threats to the monument’s resources; and
(7) the Tucson Mountain unit should be enlarged by the addition of adjacent lands of National Park caliber and Saguaro National Monument should be afforded full recognition and statutory protection as a National Park.
(Pub. L. 103–364, § 2, Oct. 14, 1994, 108 Stat. 3467.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2020 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title II, § 201(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3088, provided that: “This section [amending section 410zz–2 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Saguaro National Park Boundary Expansion Act’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 103–364, § 1, Oct. 14, 1994, 108 Stat. 3467, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter and amending provisions listed in a table of National Monuments Established Under Presidential Proclamation set out under section 431 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Saguaro National Park Establishment Act of 1994’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410zz–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410zz–1. Establishment
There is hereby established the Saguaro National Park (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “park”) in the State of Arizona. The Saguaro National Monument is abolished as such, and all lands and interests therein are hereby incorporated within and made part of Saguaro National Park. Any reference to Saguaro National Monument shall be deemed a reference to Saguaro National Park, and any funds available for the purposes of the monument shall be available for purposes of the park.
(Pub. L. 103–364, § 3, Oct. 14, 1994, 108 Stat. 3467.)
16 U.S.C. § 410zz–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410zz–2. Expansion of boundaries
(a) In general
(1) The boundaries of the park are hereby modified to reflect the addition of approximately 3,460 acres of land and interests therein as generally depicted on the map entitled “Saguaro National Monument Additions” and dated April, 1994.
(2)
(A) The boundaries of the park are further modified to include approximately 1,152 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled “Saguaro National Park Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 151/80,045G, and dated December 2020.
(B) The map referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(b) Land acquisition
(1) Within the lands added to the park pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and interests therein by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer, or exchange: Provided, That no such lands or interests therein may be acquired without the consent of the owner thereof unless the Secretary determines that the land is being developed, or is proposed to be developed in a manner which is determental 1 to the integrity of the park.
(2) The Secretary may, with the consent of the State of Arizona and in accordance with Federal and State law, acquire land or interests therein owned by the State of Arizona within the boundary of the park.
(3) If the Secretary is unable to acquire the State land under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State that would allow the National Park Service to manage State land within the boundary of the park.
(c) Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the park are hereby withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, from location, entry, or patent under the United States mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing, and mineral materials, and all amendments thereto.
(Pub. L. 103–364, § 4, Oct. 14, 1994, 108 Stat. 3468; Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title II, § 201(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3088.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260, § 201(b)(1), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 116–260, § 201(b)(2), added pars. (2) and (3) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “Lands or interests therein owned by the State of Arizona or a political subdivision thereof may only be acquired by donation or exchange.”
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–1. Establishment
There is hereby established the Death Valley National Park (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “park”) as generally depicted on twenty-three maps entitled “Death Valley National Park Boundary and Wilderness—Proposed”, numbered in the title one through twenty-three, and dated July 1993 or prior, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Superintendent of the park and the Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The Death Valley National Monument is hereby abolished as such, the lands and interests therein are hereby incorporated within and made part of the new Death Valley National Park, and any funds available for purposes of the monument shall be available for purposes of the park.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 302, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4485.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–2. Transfer and administration of lands
On October 31, 1994, the Secretary shall transfer the lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management depicted in the maps described in section 410aaa–1 of this title, without consideration, to the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service for administration as part of the National Park System, and the boundary of the park shall be adjusted accordingly. The Secretary shall administer the areas added to the park by this part in accordance with the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2–4).1
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 303, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4486.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2–4), referred to in text, is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535, known as the National Park Service Organic Act, which enacted sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Sections 1 to 4 of the Act were repealed and restated as section 1865(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of Title 54 by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–3. Maps and legal description
Within six months after October 31, 1994, the Secretary shall file maps and a legal description of the park designated under this part with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives. Such maps and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this part, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such legal description and in the maps referred to in section 410aaa–1 of this title. The maps and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Superintendent of the park and the Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 304, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4486.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–4. Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the park are hereby withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; from location, entry, and patent under the United States mining laws; and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing, and mineral materials, and all amendments thereto.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 305, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4486.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–5. Grazing
(a) In general
The privilege of grazing domestic livestock on lands within the park shall continue to be exercised at no more than the current level, subject to applicable laws and National Park Service regulations.
(b) Sale of property
If a person holding a grazing permit referred to in subsection (a) informs the Secretary that such permittee is willing to convey to the United States any base property with respect to which such permit was issued and to which such permittee holds title, the Secretary shall make the acquisition of such base property a priority as compared with the acquisition of other lands within the park, provided agreement can be reached concerning the terms and conditions of such acquisition. Any such base property which is located outside the park and acquired as a priority pursuant to this section shall be managed by the Federal agency responsible for the majority of the adjacent lands in accordance with the laws applicable to such adjacent lands.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 306, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4486.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–6. Death Valley National Park Advisory Commission
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an Advisory Commission of no more than fifteen members, to advise the Secretary concerning the development and implementation of a new or revised comprehensive management plan for Death Valley National Park.
(b) Membership
(1) The advisory commission shall include an elected official for each County within which any part of the park is located, a representative of the owners of private properties located within or immediately adjacent to the park, and other members representing persons actively engaged in grazing and range management, mineral exploration and development, and persons with expertise in relevant fields, including geology, biology, ecology, law enforcement, and the protection and management of National Park resources and values.
(2) Vacancies in the advisory commission shall be filled by the Secretary so as to maintain the full diversity of views required to be represented on the advisory commission.
(c) Applicability of chapter 10 of title 5
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the procedures and activities of the advisory commission.
(d) Termination
The advisory commission shall cease to exist ten years after the date of its establishment.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title III, § 307, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4487; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(84), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4315.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”.
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–21 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–21. Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) a proclamation by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 established Joshua Tree National Monument to protect various objects of historical and scientific interest;
(2) Joshua Tree National Monument today is recognized as a major unit of the National Park System, having extraordinary values enjoyed by millions of visitors;
(3) the monument boundaries as modified in 1950 and 1961 exclude and thereby expose to incompatible development and inconsistent management, contiguous Federal lands of essential and superlative natural, ecological, archeological, paleontological, cultural, historical, and wilderness values;
(4) Joshua Tree National Monument should be enlarged by the addition of contiguous Federal lands of national park caliber, and afforded full recognition and statutory protection as a National Park; and
(5) the nondesignated wilderness within Joshua Tree should receive statutory protection by designation pursuant to the Wilderness Act [16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 401, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4487.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in par. (5), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–23 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–23. Transfer and administration of lands
On October 31, 1994, the Secretary shall transfer the lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management depicted on the maps described in section 410aaa–22 of this title, without consideration, to the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service for administration as part of the National Park System. The boundaries of the park shall be adjusted accordingly. The Secretary shall administer the areas added to the park by this part in accordance with the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2–4).1
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 403, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4488.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2–4), referred to in text, is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535, known as the National Park Service Organic Act, which enacted sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Sections 1 to 4 of the Act were repealed and restated as section 1865(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of Title 54 by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–24 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–24. Maps and legal description
Within six months after October 31, 1994, the Secretary shall file maps and legal 1 description of the park with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives. Such maps and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this part, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such legal description and maps. The maps and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 404, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4488.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–25 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–25. Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the park are hereby withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; from location, entry, and patent under the United States mining laws; and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing, and mineral materials, and all amendments thereto.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 405, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4488.)
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–26 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–26. Utility rights-of-way
Nothing in this part shall have the effect of terminating any validly issued right-of-way or customary operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement activities in such right-of-way, issued, granted, or permitted to the Metropolitan Water District pursuant to the Boulder Canyon Project Act (43 U.S.C. 617–619b), which is located on lands included in the Joshua Tree National Park, but outside lands designated as wilderness under section 601(a)(2). Such activities shall be conducted in a manner which will minimize the impact on park resources. Nothing in this part shall have the effect of terminating the fee title to lands or customary operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement activities on or under such lands granted to the Metropolitan Water District pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1932 (47 Stat. 324), which are located on lands included in the Joshua Tree National Park, but outside lands designated as wilderness under section 601(a)(2). Such activities shall be conducted in a manner which will minimize the impact on park resources. The Secretary shall prepare within one hundred and eighty days after October 31, 1994, in consultation with the Metropolitan Water District, plans for emergency access by the Metropolitan Water District to its lands and rights-of-way.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 406, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4488.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Boulder Canyon Project Act, referred to in text, is act Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, 45 Stat. 1057, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 617 et seq.) of chapter 12A of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 617t of Title 43 and Tables.
Section 601(a)(2), referred to in text, is section 601(a)(2) of Pub. L. 103–433, which enacted provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title.
Act of June 18, 1932 (47 Stat. 324), referred to in text, is not classified to the Code.
16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–27 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410aaa–27. Joshua Tree National Park Advisory Commission
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an Advisory Commission of no more than fifteen members, to advise the Secretary concerning the development and implementation of a new or revised comprehensive management plan for Joshua Tree National Park.
(b) Membership
(1) The advisory commission shall include an elected official for each County within which any part of the park is located, a representative of the owners of private properties located within or immediately adjacent to the park, and other members representing persons actively engaged in grazing and range management, mineral exploration and development, and persons with expertise in relevant fields, including geology, biology, ecology, law enforcement, and the protection and management of National Park resources and values.
(2) Vacancies in the advisory commission shall be filled by the Secretary so as to maintain the full diversity of views required to be represented on the advisory commission.
(c) Applicability of chapter 10 of title 5
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the procedures and activities of the advisory commission.
(d) Termination
The advisory commission shall cease to exist ten years after the date of its establishment.
(Pub. L. 103–433, title IV, § 407, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4489; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(85), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4315.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”.