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16 U.S.C. § 460u–15 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–15. Rights-of-way; public access to Little Calumet River
The Secretary may acquire only such interest in the right-of-way designated “Crossing A” on map numbered 626–91007 as he determines to be necessary to assure public access to the banks of the Little Calumet River within fifty feet north and south of the centerline of said river. The Secretary may acquire only such interest in the rights-of-way designated “Crossing B” and “Crossing C” on the map dated October 1986 and numbered 626–80,033–B as he determines to be necessary to assure public access to the banks of the Little Calumet River and the banks of Salt Creek within fifty feet on either side of the centerline of said river and creek.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 15, formerly § 16, as added and renumbered Pub. L. 94–549, § 1(8), (9), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2531, 2533; amended Pub. L. 99–583, § 1(h), Oct. 29, 1986, 100 Stat. 3320.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Pub. L. 99–583 inserted provisions relating to acquisition of interests in the rights-of-way designated Crossing B and Crossing C.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–16 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–16. Road construction cooperative agreements with landowners north of Little Calumet River; prevention of soil erosion; minimization of aural and visual impact
The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the landowner of those lands north of the Little Calumet River between the Penn Central Railroad bridge within area II–E and “Crossing A” within area IV–C on the map referred to in section 460u–3 of this title, dated October 1976, and numbered 626–9100.1 Such agreement shall provide that any roadway constructed by the landowner south of United States Route 12 within such vicinity shall include grading, landscaping, and plantings of vegetation designed to prevent soil erosion and to minimize the aural and visual impacts of said construction, and of traffic on such roadway, as perceived from the Little Calumet River.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 16, formerly § 17, as added and renumbered Pub. L. 94–549, § 1(8), (9), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2531, 2533; amended Pub. L. 99–583, § 1(g), Oct. 29, 1986, 100 Stat. 3320.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Pub. L. 99–583 inserted provisions relating to the map referred to in section 460u–3 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–17 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–17. Lands within area I–E used for solid waste disposal
(a) Commitment to reclaim land at no expense to Federal Government
The Secretary may not acquire such lands within the western section of area I–E, as designated on map numbered 626–91007, which have been used for solid waste disposal until he has received a commitment, in accordance with a plan acceptable to him, to reclaim such lands at no expense to the Federal Government.
(b) Cooperation with State of Indiana or subdivision thereof to develop area
With respect to the property identified as area I–E on map numbered 626–91007, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement whereby the State of Indiana or any political subdivision thereof may undertake to develop, manage, and interpret such area in a manner consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 17, formerly § 18, as added and renumbered Pub. L. 94–549, § 1(8), (9), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2531, 2533.)
16 U.S.C. § 460u–19 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–19. Acquisition of land outside present boundaries; notice to Congressional committees; publication in Federal Register
After notifying the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States Congress, in writing, of his intentions to do so and of the reasons therefor, the Secretary may, if he finds that such lands would make a significant contribution to the purposes for which the Park was established, accept title to any lands, or interests in lands, located outside the present boundaries of the Park but contiguous thereto or to lands acquired under this section, such lands the State of Indiana or its political subdivisions may acquire and offer to donate to the United States or which any private person, organization, or public or private corporation may offer to donate to the United States and he shall administer such lands as a part of the Park after publishing notice to that effect in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 19, formerly § 20, as added and renumbered Pub. L. 94–549, § 1(8), (9), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2532, 2533; amended Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, § 115(a)(1)(B), Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–6 substituted “Park” for “lakeshore” wherever appearing.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: 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 the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–20 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–20. Paul H. Douglas Ecological and Recreational Unit and Center for Environmental Education
(a) Dedication of Park
The Indiana Dunes National Park is hereby dedicated to the memory of Paul H. Douglas in grateful recognition of his leadership in the effort to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural, scientific, historic, and recreational value of the Park for the use, enjoyment, and edification of present and future generations.
(b) Establishment
To further accomplish the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall designate the west unit of the Park as the “Paul H. Douglas Ecological and Recreational Unit” and shall, subject to appropriations being granted, design and construct a suitable structure or designate an existing structure within the Park to be known as the “Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education” which shall provide facilities designed primarily to familiarize students and other visitors with, among other things: (1) the natural history of the Park and its association with the natural history of the Great Lakes region; (2) the evolution of human activities in the area; and (3) the historical features which led to the establishment of the Park by the Congress of the United States.
(c) Preparation of informative materials
To inform the public of the contributions of Paul H. Douglas to the creation of the Park, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide such signs, markers, maps, interpretive materials, literature, and programs as he deems appropriate.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 20, as added Pub. L. 96–612, § 1(1), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3575; amended Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, § 115(a)(1), Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–6 substituted “National Park” for “National Lakeshore” and “Park” for “lakeshore”.
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 116–6, § 115(a)(1)(B), substituted “Park” for “lakeshore” wherever appearing.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–22 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–22. Consideration of property owner’s hardship in property acquisition
In exercising his authority to acquire property under this subchapter, the Secretary shall give prompt and careful consideration to any offer made by an individual owning property within the Park to sell such property, if such individual notifies the Secretary in writing that the continued ownership of such property is causing, or would result in, undue hardship.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 22, as added Pub. L. 96–612, § 1(12), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3577; amended Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, § 115(a)(1)(B), Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–6 substituted “Park” for “lakeshore”.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–23 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–23. Acquisition of interest in area VII–A
(a) Public access requirements
The Secretary may acquire only such interest in that portion of area VII–A which is described in subsection (b) as the Secretary determines is necessary to assure public access over said portion of area VII–A.
(b) Portion of area VII–A subject to acquisition
The portion of area VII–A, as designated on the map referred to in section 460u of this title, to which subsection (a) applies is a parcel of land bounded—
(1) on the east by a line three hundred feet east of the electrical transmission line crossing area VII–A on January 1, 1979;
(2) on the west by a line fifty feet west of such electrical transmission line; and
(3) on the north and south by the northern and southern boundaries, respectively, of area VII–A.
(c) Boundaries of area VII–A
Area VII–A includes the bed of the railroad tracks forming the northern and northwestern boundaries of this area and extends to the northern edge of the bed of the railroad tracks forming the southern boundaries of this area.
(d) Inclusion in area I–D
Area I–D includes the bed of the railroad tracks along the northern boundary of this area.
(e) Exclusions from area VII–C
The area designated as area VII–C on the map referred to in section 460u of this title does not include approximately 1.3 acres of land on which the Linde Air Products plant is situated, nor does it include approximately 1 acre of land on which the Old Union Station building and the adjacent REA building are situated. Except as provided in the foregoing sentence, area VII–C extends to, but does not include, the beds of the railroad tracks forming the northern and southern boundaries of such area.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 23, as added Pub. L. 96–612, § 1(13), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3577.)
16 U.S.C. § 460u–24 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–24. Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway
(a) Cooperative agreement
The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, the State of Indiana or any political subdivision thereof for the planning, management, and interpretation of recreational facilities on the tract within the boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park identified as tract numbered 09–177 1 or on lands under the jurisdiction of the State of Indiana or political subdivision thereof along the Little Calumet River and Burns Waterway. The cooperative agreement may include provision for the planning of public facilities for boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and other compatible recreational activities. Any recreational developments on lands under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service planned pursuant to this cooperative agreement shall be in a manner consistent with the purposes of this subchapter, including section 460u–6(b) of this title.
(b) Study
The Secretary shall conduct a study regarding the options available for linking the portions of the Park which are divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway so as to coordinate the management and recreational use of the Park. The Secretary shall submit the results of the study to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate within two years after October 29, 1986. Effective October 1, 1986, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of conducting the study.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 24, as added Pub. L. 99–583, § 1(i), Oct. 29, 1986, 100 Stat. 3320; amended Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, § 115(a)(1), Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–6, § 115(a)(1)(A), substituted “National Park” for “National Lakeshore”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–6, § 115(a)(1)(B), substituted “Park” for “lakeshore” in two places.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 460u–25 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–25. Cooperative agreement with Gary, Indiana
In furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the city of Gary, Indiana, pursuant to which the Secretary may provide technical assistance in interpretation, planning, and resource management for programs and developments in the city of Gary’s Marquette Park and Lake Street Beach.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 25, as added Pub. L. 102–430, § 6, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2209.)
16 U.S.C. § 460u–26 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460u–26. Units VII–D and I–M
(a) Before acquiring lands or interests in lands in Unit VII–D (as designated on the map described in section 460u of this title) the Secretary shall consult with the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation to determine what lands or interests in lands are required by the State of Indiana for improvements to 15th Avenue (including the extension known as Old Hobart Road) and reconstruction and relocation of the intersection of 15th Avenue and State Road 51 so that the acquisition by the Secretary of lands or interests in lands in Unit VII–D will not interfere with planned improvements to the interchange and 15th Avenue in the area.
(b) Before acquiring lands or interests in lands in Unit I–M (as designated on the map referred to in section 460u of this title) the Secretary shall consult with the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation to determine what lands or interests in lands are required by the State of Indiana for improvements to State Road 49 and reconstruction and relocation of the interchange with State Road 49 and U.S. 20 so that the acquisition by the Secretary of lands or interests in lands in Unit I–M will not interfere with planned improvements to such interchange and State Road 49 in the area.
(Pub. L. 89–761, § 26, as added Pub. L. 102–430, § 7, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2209.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v. Establishment
In order to provide, in furtherance of the purposes of the Colorado River storage project, for the public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and surrounding lands in the States of Utah and Wyoming and the conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values contributing to public enjoyment of such lands and waters, there is hereby established, subject to valid existing rights, the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the States of Utah and Wyoming (hereinafter referred to as the “recreation area”). The boundaries of the recreation area shall be those shown on the map entitled “Proposed Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area,” which is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 1, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 904.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance
text: Pub. L. 105–326, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3040, as amended by Pub. L. 106–176, title III, § 303, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 32, related to disposition of certain Federal properties located in Dutch John, Utah, and to assistance to local government in interim delivery of basic services to Dutch John community.
16 U.S.C. § 460v–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–1. Administration, protection, and development by Secretary of Agriculture; administration of land or waters for Colorado River storage project by Secretary of the Interior
The administration, protection, and development of the recreation area shall be by the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter called the “Secretary”) in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to national forests, in a manner coordinated with the other purposes of the Colorado River storage project, and in such manner as in his judgment will best provide for (1) public outdoor recreation benefits; (2) conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values contributing to public enjoyment; and (3) such management, utilization, and disposal of natural resources as in his judgment will promote or are compatible with, and do not significantly impair the purposes for which the recreation area is established: Provided, That lands or waters needed or used for the operation of the Colorado River storage project shall continue to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior to the extent he determines to be required for such operation.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 2, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 904.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–2. Boundaries; adjustments; publication in Federal Register
Within six months after October 1, 1968, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a detailed description of the boundaries of the recreation area. Following such publication, the Secretary may make minor adjustments in the boundary of the recreation area by publication of the amended description thereof in the Federal Register: Provided, That the total acreage of the recreation area within the adjusted boundary does not exceed the acreage of the recreation area as shown on the map referred to in section 460v of this title.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 3, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 904.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–3. Hunting, fishing, and trapping
The Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on the lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the recreation area in accordance with the applicable Federal and State laws: Provided, That the Secretary, after consultation with the respective State fish and game commissions, may issue regulations designating zones where and establishing periods when no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment. Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States of Utah and Wyoming under other provisions of State laws with respect to hunting and fishing.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 4, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 904.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–4. Lands withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under United States mining laws; removal of minerals; receipts, disposition
The lands within the recreation area, subject to valid existing rights, are hereby withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under the United States mining laws. The Secretary of the Interior, under such regulations as he deems appropriate, may permit the removal of the nonleasable minerals from lands or interests in lands within the recreation area in the manner prescribed by section 387 of title 43, and he may permit the removal of leasable minerals from lands or interests in lands within the recreation area in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of February 24, 1920,1 as amended [30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.], or the Acquired Lands Mineral Leasing Act of August 7, 1947 [30 U.S.C. 351 et seq.], if he finds that such disposition would not have significant adverse effects on the purposes of the Colorado River storage project and the Secretary of Agriculture finds that such disposition would not have significant adverse effects on the purposes of the recreation area: Provided, That any lease or permit respecting such minerals in the recreation area shall be issued only with the consent of the Secretary of Agriculture and subject to such conditions as he may prescribe.
All receipts derived from permits and leases issued under the authority of this section for removal of nonleasable minerals shall be paid into the same funds or accounts in the Treasury of the United States and shall be distributed in the same manner as provided for receipts from national forests. Any receipts derived from permits or leases issued on lands in the recreation area under the Mineral Leasing Act of February 25, 1920, as amended, or the Act of August 7, 1947, shall be disposed of as provided in the applicable Act.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 5, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 904.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Acquired Lands Mineral Leasing Act of August 7, 1947, referred to in text, is act Aug. 7, 1947, ch. 513, 61 Stat. 913, which is classified generally to chapter 7 (§ 351 et seq.) of Title 30. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 351 of Title 30 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460v–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–5. Ashley National Forest; addition of lands of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
The boundaries of the Ashley National Forest are hereby extended to include all of the lands not presently within such boundaries lying within the recreation area as described in accordance with sections 460v and 460v–2 of this title.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 6, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 905.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–6. Addition of lands to Forest; administration of land for Colorado River storage project by Secretary of the Interior
Subject to any valid claim or entry now existing and hereafter legally maintained, all public lands of the United States and all lands of the United States heretofore or hereafter acquired or reserved for use in connection with the Colorado River storage project within the exterior boundaries of the recreation area which have not heretofore been added to and made a part of the Ashley National Forest, and all lands of the United States acquired for the purpose of the recreation area, are hereby added to and made a part of the Ashley National Forest: Provided, That lands within the flow lines of any reservoir operated and maintained by the Department of the Interior or otherwise needed or used for the operation of the Colorado River storage project shall continue to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior to the extent he determines to be required for such operation.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 7, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 905.)
16 U.S.C. § 460v–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–7. Availability of land and water conservation fund moneys
Funds hereafter appropriated and available for the acquisition of lands and waters and interests therein in the national forest system pursuant to section 200306 of title 54 shall be available for the acquisition of any lands, waters, and interests therein within the boundaries of the recreation area.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 8, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 905; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 200306 of title 54” for “section 460l–9 of this title,”.
16 U.S.C. § 460v–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460v–8. State and local jurisdiction
Nothing in this subchapter shall deprive any State or political subdivision thereof of its right to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction within the recreation area consistent with the provisions of this subchapter or of its right to tax persons, corporations, franchises, or other non-Federal property, including mineral or other interests, in or on lands or waters within the recreation area.
(Pub. L. 90–540, § 9, Oct. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 905.)