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16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–3. Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Colorado
(a) Establishment of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
(1) There is hereby established the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve in the State of Colorado, as generally depicted on the map, as a unit of the National Park System.
(2) Administrative jurisdiction of lands and interests therein administered by the Secretary of Agriculture within the boundaries of the preserve is transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, to be administered as part of the preserve. The Secretary of Agriculture shall modify the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest to exclude the transferred lands from the forest boundaries.
(3) Any lands within the preserve boundaries which were designated as wilderness prior to November 22, 2000, shall remain subject to the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–767; 16 U.S.C. 539i note).
(b) Map and legal description
(1) As soon as practicable after the establishment of the national park and the preserve, the Secretary shall file maps and a legal description of the national park and the preserve with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the legal description and maps.
(3) The map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Boundary survey
As soon as practicable after the establishment of the national park and preserve and subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary shall complete an official boundary survey.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 5, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2529.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, as amended, 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.
The Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is Pub. L. 103–77, Aug. 13, 1993, 107 Stat. 756. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 539i of this title and Tables.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–6. Acquisition of property and boundary adjustments
(a) Acquisition authority
(1) Within the area depicted on the map as the “Acquisition Area” or the national monument, the Secretary may acquire lands and interests therein by purchase, donation, transfer from another Federal agency, or exchange: Provided, That lands or interests therein may only be acquired with the consent of the owner thereof.
(2) Lands or interests therein owned by the State of Colorado, or a political subdivision thereof, may only be acquired by donation or exchange.
(b) Boundary adjustment
As soon as practicable after the acquisition of any land or interest under this section, the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the unit to which the land is transferred pursuant to subsection (b) 1 of this section to include any land or interest acquired.
(c) Administration of acquired lands
(1) General authority
Upon acquisition of lands under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall, as appropriate—
(A) transfer administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the National Park Service—
(i) for addition to and management as part of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, or
(ii) for addition to and management as part of the Great Sand Dunes National Park (after designation of the Park) or the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve; or
(B) transfer administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for addition to and administration as part of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge.
(2) Forest service administration
(A) Any lands acquired within the area depicted on the map as being located within Zone B shall be transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture and shall be added to and managed as part of the Rio Grande National Forest.
(B) For the purposes of section 460l–9 of this title, the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest, as revised by the transfer of land under paragraph (A), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the national forest.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 8, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2532.)
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–8. Advisory Council
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the “Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council”.
(b) Duties
The Advisory Council shall advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of a management plan for the national park and the preserve.
(c) Members
The Advisory Council shall consist of 10 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, as follows:
(1) One member of, or nominated by, the Alamosa County Commission.
(2) One member of, or nominated by, the Saguache County Commission.
(3) One member of, or nominated by, the Friends of the Dunes Organization.
(4) Four members residing in, or within reasonable proximity to, the San Luis Valley and 3 of the general public, all of whom have recognized backgrounds reflecting—
(A) the purposes for which the national park and the preserve are established; and
(B) the interests of persons that will be affected by the planning and management of the national park and the preserve.
(d) Applicable law
The Advisory Council shall function in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and other applicable laws.
(e) Vacancy
A vacancy on the Advisory Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(f) Chairperson
The Advisory Council shall elect a chairperson and shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(g) No compensation
Members of the Advisory Council shall serve without compensation.
(h) Termination
The Advisory Council shall terminate upon the completion of the management plan for the national park and preserve.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 10, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2535.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 410iii (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in order to—
(1) help preserve, protect, and interpret a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation for the education, inspiration, and benefit of present and future generations;
(2) tell the rich story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond, and the Battle of Cedar Creek and its significance in the conduct of the war in the Shenandoah Valley;
(3) preserve the significant historic, natural, cultural, military, and scenic resources found in the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation areas through partnerships with local landowners and the community; and
(4) serve as a focal point to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations within the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District representing key Civil War battles in the Shenandoah Valley, including those battlefields associated with the Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson campaign of 1862 and the decisive campaigns of 1864.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 2, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3104.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 107–373, § 1, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3104, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–5. Administration
The Secretary shall administer the Park in accordance with this subchapter and the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
(1) sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title; and
(2) sections 461 to 467 of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 7, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–6. Management of Park
(a) Management plan
The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall prepare a management plan for the Park. In particular, the management plan shall contain provisions to address the needs of owners of non-Federal land, including independent nonprofit organizations within the boundaries of the Park.
(b) Submission of plan to Congress
Not later than 3 years after December 19, 2002, the Secretary shall submit the management plan for the Park to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 8, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–9. Endowment
(a) In general
In accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from an endowment to be established with the National Park Foundation, or its successors and assigns.
(b) Conditions
Funds from the endowment referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be expended exclusively as the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, may designate for the interpretation, preservation, and maintenance of the Park resources and public access areas. No expenditure shall be made pursuant to this section unless the Secretary determines that such expenditure is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 11, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3108.)
16 U.S.C. § 410jjj–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410jjj–1. Acquisition of lands
(a) Within the park the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Any lands or interests therein owned by the State of South Carolina or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation.
(b) With respect to any lands acquired under the provisions of this subchapter which at the time of acquisition are leased for hunting purposes, such acquisition shall permit the continued exercise of such lease in accordance with its provisions for its unexpired term, or for a period of five years, whichever is less: Provided, That no provision of such lease may be exercised which, in the opinion of the Secretary, is incompatible with the preservation objectives of this subchapter, or which is inconsistent with applicable Federal and State game laws, whichever is more restrictive.
(Pub. L. 94–545, § 2, Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2517; Pub. L. 108–108, title I, § 135, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1270.)
heading: Change of Name
text: In subsec. (a), “park” substituted for “monument” pursuant to Pub. L. 108–108, § 135, which is set out as a note under section 410jjj of this title and which redesignated the Congaree Swamp National Monument as the Congaree National Park.
16 U.S.C. § 410jjj–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410jjj–2. Administration
(a) The Secretary shall administer property acquired for the park in accordance with sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, as amended and supplemented, and the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) The Secretary shall permit sport fishing on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the park in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, except that he may designate zones where and establish periods when no fishing shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, fish or wildlife management, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations promulgated under this subsection shall be placed in effect only after consultation with the appropriate fish and game agency of the State of South Carolina.
(Pub. L. 94–545, § 3, Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2517; Pub. L. 108–108, title I, § 135, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1270.)
heading: Change of Name
text: In text, “park” substituted for “monument” pursuant to Pub. L. 108–108, § 135, which is set out as a note under section 410jjj of this title and which redesignated the Congaree Swamp National Monument as the Congaree National Park.
16 U.S.C. § 410jjj–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410jjj–3. Report
Within three years from the effective date of this subchapter, the Secretary shall review the area within the park and shall report to the President, in accordance with subsections 1132(c) and (d) of this title, his recommendation as to the suitability or nonsuitability of any area within the park for preservation as wilderness, and any designation of any such area as wilderness shall be accomplished in accordance with said subsections.
(Pub. L. 94–545, § 4, Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2518; Pub. L. 108–108, title I, § 135, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1270.)
heading: References in Text
text: The effective date of this subchapter, referred to in text, probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 94–545, which was approved on Oct. 18, 1976.
heading: Change of Name
text: In text, “park” substituted for “monument” pursuant to Pub. L. 108–108, § 135, which is set out as a note under section 410jjj of this title and which redesignated the Congaree Swamp National Monument as the Congaree National Park.
16 U.S.C. § 410jjj–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410jjj–4. Authorization of appropriations; general management plan
(a) In general
The Secretary may not expend more than $35,500,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for land acquisition nor more than $500,000 for the development of essential facilities. The Secretary may expend such additional sums as are necessary from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for acquisition of lands described in section 410jjj(b) of this title.
(b) General management plan
Within three years from the effective date of this subchapter the Secretary shall, after consulting with the Governor of the State of South Carolina, develop and transmit to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States Congress a general management plan for the use and development of the park consistent with the purposes of this subchapter, indicating:
(1) the lands and interests in lands adjacent or related to the park which are deemed necessary or desirable for the purposes of resource protection, scenic integrity, or management and administration of the area in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter, and the estimated cost thereof;
(2) the number of visitors and types of public use within the park which can be accommodated in accordance with the protection of its resources;
(3) the location and estimated cost of facilities deemed necessary to accommodate such visitors and uses.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
Notwithstanding subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for construction and development within the park.
(Pub. L. 94–545, § 5, Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2518; Pub. L. 100–524, § 6, Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2607; Pub. L. 108–108, title I, § 135, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1270.)
heading: References in Text
text: The effective date of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 94–545, which was approved on Oct. 18, 1976.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–524, § 6(a), inserted sentence at end relating to expenditure of additional sums for acquisition of lands.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–524, § 6(b), added subsec. (c).
heading: Change of Name
text: In subsecs. (b) and (c), “park” substituted for “monument” pursuant to Pub. L. 108–108, § 135, which is set out as a note under section 410jjj of this title and which redesignated the Congaree Swamp National Monument as the Congaree National Park.
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the Senate abolished and replaced by Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, effective Feb. 11, 1977. See Rule XXV of Standing Rules of the Senate, as amended by Senate Resolution No. 4 (popularly cited as the “Committee System Reorganization Amendments of 1977”), approved Feb. 4, 1977.
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 410kkk (CONSERVATION)
§ 410kkk. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Park
The term “park” means the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park designated in section 410kkk–1 of this title.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 102, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 108–387, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 101, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter and repealing sections 450mm to 450mm–3 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Designation Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410kkk–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410kkk–2. Administration
(a) In general
The park shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subchapter and with laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and sections 461 to 467 of this title.
(b) Management plan
Not later than 3 years after funds are made available for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare an amendment to the General Management Plan for Fort Clatsop National Memorial to guide the management of the park.
(c) Cooperative management
In order to facilitate the presentation of a comprehensive picture of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s experiences in the lower Columbia River area and to promote more efficient administration of the sites associated with those experiences, the Secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements with appropriate officials in the States of Washington and Oregon in accordance with the authority provided under section 1a–2(l) of this title.
(Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 104, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2236.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 108–387, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 410kkk of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 410kkk–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410kkk–3. References
Any reference in any law (other than this subchapter), regulation, document, record, map or other paper of the United States to “Fort Clatsop National Memorial” shall be considered a reference to the “Lewis and Clark National Historical Park”.
(Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 105(b), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2236.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 108–387, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 410kkk of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 410kkk–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410kkk–4. Private property protection
(a) Access to private property
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to—
(1) require any private property owner to permit public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to such private property; or
(2) modify any provision of Federal, State, or local law with regard to public access to or use of private lands.
(b) Liability
Designation of the park shall not be considered to create any liability, or to have any effect on any liability under any other law, of any private property owner with respect to any persons injured on such private property.
(c) Recognition of authority to control land use
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to modify any authority of Federal, State, or local governments to regulate the use of private land within the boundary of the park.
(Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 106, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2236.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 108–387, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 410kkk of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 410kkk–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410kkk–5. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 107, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2236.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 108–387, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2234, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 410kkk of this title and Tables.