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16 U.S.C. § 410rr–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410rr–1. Establishment
(a) Preservation of existing Pecos National Monument and related resources
In order to enhance and preserve the existing Pecos National Monument and related nationally significant resources for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations, there is hereby established the Pecos National Historical Park (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “park”).
(b) Park boundaries
The park shall include the existing Pecos National Monument and the area known as the Forked Lightning Ranch which surrounds the Pecos National Monument and shall consist of approximately 5,865 acres of the lands and interests in lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Pecos National Historical Park Boundary Concept”, numbered 430/80028 and dated March 1990. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Secretary”) may from time to time make minor revisions in the boundary of the park in accordance with section 460l–9(c) of this title.
(c) Availability of monument funds for park purposes
The Act entitled “An Act to authorize the establishment of Pecos National Monument in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes” approved June 28, 1965 (79 Stat. 195), is hereby repealed, and any funds available for purposes of the Pecos National Monument shall be available for purposes of the park.
(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 202, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 278.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Act entitled “An Act to authorize the establishment of Pecos National Monument in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes” approved June 28, 1965, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 89–54, June 28, 1965, 79 Stat. 195, which enacted provisions listed in a Miscellaneous National Monuments table set out under section 431 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 410rr–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410rr–2. Acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters
The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange: Provided, however, That the Secretary may not acquire lands within the Forked Lightning Ranch as depicted on the map from the owner of record of such lands as of May 1, 1990, without the consent of such owner unless the Secretary determines that the lands are being used, or that there is an imminent threat that the lands will be used, for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes of this Act.
(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 203, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–313, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 272, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 410pp, 410pp–1, and 460uu–12 of this title, and enacted and repealed provisions listed in a Miscellaneous National Monuments table set out under section 431 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 410rr–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410rr–3. Administration
The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the provisions of law generally applicable to the administration of units of the National Park System, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and sections 461 to 467 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 204, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)
16 U.S.C. § 410rr–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410rr–4. Management plan
Within 3 full fiscal years from the date funding is made available for the purposes of preparing a general management plan, the Secretary shall develop and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, a general management plan for the park consistent with the purposes of this subchapter, including (but not limited to)—
(1) a general visitor use and interpretive program that fully considers the prehistoric and historic aspects of the national historical park including the “gateway theme” and early Spanish settlement of New Mexico;
(2) a statement on the number of visitors and types of public uses within the park which can be reasonably accommodated in accordance with the protection of its resources; and
(3) a general development plan for the park, including the estimated cost thereof.
(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 205, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(12), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–437 in introductory provisions substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committee on”.
16 U.S.C. § 410ss–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410ss–1. Administration
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) shall administer the park in accordance with this subchapter and with the provisions of law 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. The Secretary may acquire lands or interests in land within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(b) Donations
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may accept and retain donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities for the purpose of providing services and facilities which he deems consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(c) Separate units
The Secretary shall provide for the identification of the Guevavi, Calabazas, and Tumacacori sites as 3 separate units of the park.
(d) Recognition of Father Eusebio Francisco Kino’s role
In administering the park, the Secretary shall utilize such interpretative materials and other devices as may be necessary to give appropriate recognition to the role of the Jesuit Missionary Priest, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, in the development of the mission sites and the settlement of the region.
(Pub. L. 101–344, § 2, Aug. 6, 1990, 104 Stat. 393.)
16 U.S.C. § 410tt (CONSERVATION)
§ 410tt. Findings
The Congress finds that the Salt River Bay area of the north central coast of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands—
(1) has been inhabited, possibly as far back as 2000 B.C., and encompasses all major cultural periods in the United States Virgin Islands;
(2) contains the only ceremonial ball court ever discovered in the Lesser Antilles, village middens, and burial grounds which can provide evidence for the interpretation of Caribbean life prior to Columbus;
(3) is the only known site where members of the Columbus expeditions set foot on what is now United States territory;
(4) was a focal point of various European attempts to colonize the area during the post-Columbian period and contains sites of Spanish, French, Dutch, English, and Danish settlements, including Fort Sale, one of the few remaining earthwork fortifications in the Western Hemisphere;
(5) presents an outstanding opportunity to preserve and interpret Caribbean history and culture, including the impact of European exploration and settlement;
(6) has been a national natural landmark since February 1980 and has been nominated for acquisition as a nationally significant wildlife habitat;
(7) contains the largest remaining mangrove forest in the United States Virgin Islands and a variety of tropical marine and terrestrial ecosystems which should be preserved and kept unimpaired for the benefit of present and future generations; and
(8) is worthy of a comprehensive preservation effort that should be carried out in partnership between the Federal Government and the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.
(Pub. L. 102–247, title I, § 102, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 33.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 102–247, § 1, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 33, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter, sections 5204 to 5204c of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and sections 1469e and 1973 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions, amending section 5122 of Title 42 and section 1903 of Title 48, enacting provisions set out as a note under this section, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 301 of Title 7, Agriculture] may be cited as the ‘Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1992’.”
Pub. L. 102–247, title I, § 101, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 33, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1992’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410tt–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410tt–1. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands
(a) Establishment
In order to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations certain nationally significant historical, cultural, and natural sites and resources in the Virgin Islands, there is established the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “park”).
(b) Area included
The park shall consist of approximately 1015 acres of lands, waters, and interests in lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.”, numbered 141/80002, and dated May 2, 2002. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and the Offices of the Lieutenant Governor of St. Thomas and St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
(Pub. L. 102–247, title I, § 103, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 107–329, title III, § 301, Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2819.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act” and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 102–247, known as the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1992, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–329 amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: “The park shall consist of approximately 912 acres of land, waters, submerged lands, and interests therein within the area generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Salt River Study Area—Alternative “C” ’ in the ‘Alternatives Study and Environmental Assessment for the Columbus Landing Site, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands’, prepared by the National Park Service and dated June 1990.”
16 U.S.C. § 410uu (CONSERVATION)
§ 410uu. Renaming
The Mound City Group National Monument established by proclamation of the President (Proclamation No. 1653, 42 Stat. 2298) and expanded by section 701 of Public Law 96–607 (94 Stat. 3540), shall, on and after May 27, 1992, be known as the “Hopewell Culture National Historical Park”. Any reference to the Mound City Group National Monument in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
(Pub. L. 102–294, § 1, May 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 185.)
heading: References in Text
text: Proclamation No. 1653, 42 Stat. 2298 and section 701 of Public Law 96–607, referred to in text, appear in a table under the heading “National Monuments Established Under Presidential Proclamation”, set out as a note under section 431 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 410uu–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410uu–1. Expansion of boundaries
(a) In general
The boundaries of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (referred to as the “park”) are revised to include the lands within the areas marked for inclusion in the monument as generally depicted on—
(1) the map entitled “Hopeton Earthworks” numbered 353–80025 and dated July 1987;
(2) the map entitled “High Banks Works” numbered 353–80027 and dated July 1987;
(3) the map entitled “Hopewell Mound Group” numbered 353–80029 and dated July 1987;
(4) the map entitled “Seip Earthworks” numbered 353–80033 and dated July 1987; and
(5) the map entitled “Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Ohio Proposed Boundary Adjustment” numbered 353/80,049 and dated June, 2006.
(b) Public inspection of maps
Each map described in subsection (a) of this section shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(c) Adjustment of boundaries
The Secretary of the Interior (referred to as the “Secretary”) may, by notice in the Federal Register after receipt of public comment, make minor adjustments in the boundaries of areas added to the park by subsection (a) of this section and other areas of the park: Provided, That any such minor boundary adjustments cumulatively shall not cause the total acreage of the park to increase more than 10 per centum above the existing acreage of Mound City Group National Monument, plus the acreage of the inclusions authorized under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Acquisition of lands
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may acquire lands and interests in land within the areas added to the park by subsection (a) of this section by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(2)
(A) Lands and interests in land owned by the State of Ohio or a political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation or exchange.
(B) Lands and interests in land may be acquired by purchase at a price based on the fair market value thereof as determined by independent appraisal, consistent with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.).
(3) The Secretary may acquire lands added by subsection (a)(5) only from willing sellers.
(Pub. L. 102–294, § 2, May 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7104, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1191.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(B), is Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1894, which is classified principally to chapter 61 (§ 4601 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4601 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 111–11, § 7104(1)–(3), added par. (5).
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 111–11, § 7104(4), added par. (3).
16 U.S.C. § 410vv (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to interpret the history and evolution of conservation stewardship in America;
(2) to recognize and interpret the contributions and birthplace of George Perkins Marsh, pioneering environmentalist, author of Man and Nature, statesman, lawyer, and linguist;
(3) to recognize and interpret the contributions of Frederick Billings, conservationist, pioneer in reforestation and scientific farm management, lawyer, philanthropist, and railroad builder, who extended the principles of land management introduced by Marsh;
(4) to preserve the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and its surrounding lands; and
(5) to recognize the significant contributions of Julia Billings, Mary Billings French, Mary French Rockefeller, and Laurance Spelman Rockefeller in perpetuating the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller heritage.
(Pub. L. 102–350, § 2, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pars. (4), (5). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings”.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 102–350, § 1, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934, as amended by Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv–1. Establishment
(a) In general
There is established as a unit of the National Park System the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Windsor County, Vermont (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “park”).
(b) Boundaries and map
(1) The park shall consist of a historic zone, including the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, surrounding buildings and a portion of the area known as “Mt. Tom”, comprising approximately 555 acres, and a protection zone, including the areas presently occupied by the Billings Farm and Museum, comprising approximately 88 acres, all as generally depicted on the map entitled “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Boundary Map” and dated November 19, 1991.
(2) The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 102–350, § 3, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsecs. (a), (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings” wherever appearing.
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv–2. Administration
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Secretary”) shall administer the park in accordance with this subchapter, and laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including, but not limited to sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title.
(b) Acquisition of lands
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands or interests therein within the park only by donation.
(2) If the Secretary determines that lands within the protection zone are being used, or there is an imminent threat that such lands will be used, for a purpose that is incompatible with the purposes of this subchapter, the Secretary may acquire such lands or interests therein by means other than donation.
(3) The Secretary may acquire lands within the historic zone subject to terms and easements providing for the management and commercial operation of existing hiking and cross-country ski trails by the grantor, and the grantor’s successors and assigns, such terms and easements shall be in a manner consistent with the purposes of the historic zone. Any changes in the operation and management of existing trails shall be subject to approval by the Secretary.
(c) Historic zone
The primary purposes of the historic zone shall be preservation, education, and interpretation.
(d) Protection zone
(1) The primary purpose of the protection zone shall be to preserve the general character of the setting across from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion in such a manner and by such means as will continue to permit current and future compatible uses.
(2) The Secretary shall pursue protection and preservation alternatives for the protection zone by working with affected State and local governments and affected landowners to develop and implement land use practices consistent with this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 102–350, § 4, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings”.
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv–3. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone
(a) In general
There is established the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “scenic zone”), which shall include those lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone Map” and dated November 19, 1991.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the scenic zone shall be to protect portions of the natural setting beyond the park boundaries that are visible from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, by such means and in such a manner as will permit current and future compatible uses.
(c) Acquisition of scenic easements
Within the boundaries of the scenic zone, the Secretary is authorized only to acquire scenic easements by donation.
(Pub. L. 102–350, § 5, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 935; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings” in section catchline and wherever appearing in subsecs. (a) and (b).
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv–5. 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 Woodstock Foundation, or its successors and assigns.
(b) Conditions
(1) Funds from the endowment referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be expended exclusively as the Woodstock Foundation, or its successors and assigns, in consultation with the Secretary, may designate for the preservation and maintenance of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and its immediate surrounding property.
(2) 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. 102–350, § 7, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings”.
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410vv–7. General management plan
Not later than 3 complete fiscal years after August 26, 1992, the Secretary shall develop and transmit a general management plan for the park to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate.
(Pub. L. 102–350, § 9, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(14), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committee on”.