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16 U.S.C. § 406d–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 406d–3. Compensation for tax losses; limitation on annual amount
(a) In order to provide compensation for tax losses sustained as a result of any acquisition by the United States, subsequent to March 15, 1943, of privately owned lands, together with any improvements thereon, located within the exterior boundary of the Grand Teton National Park established by this Act, payments shall be made to the State of Wyoming for distribution to the county in which such lands are located in accordance with the following schedule of payments: For the fiscal year in which the land has been or may be acquired and nine years thereafter there shall be paid an amount equal to the full amount of annual taxes last assessed and levied on the land, together with any improvements thereon, by public taxing units in such county, less any amount, to be determined by the Secretary of the Interior, which may have been paid on account of taxes for any period falling within such fiscal year. For each succeeding fiscal year, until twenty years elapse, there shall be paid on account of such land an amount equal to the full amount of taxes referred to in the preceding sentence, less 5 per centum of such full amount for each fiscal year, including the year for which the payment is to be made: Provided, That the amount payable under the foregoing schedule for any fiscal year preceding the first full fiscal year following September 14, 1950, shall not become payable until the end of such first full fiscal year.
(b) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the amount then due for such fiscal year shall be computed and certified by the Secretary of the Interior, and shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That such amount shall not exceed 25 per centum of the fees collected during such fiscal year from visitors to the Grand Teton National Park established by this Act, and the Yellowstone National Park. Payments made to the State of Wyoming under this section shall be distributed to the county where the lands acquired from private landowners are located and in such manner as the State of Wyoming may prescribe.
(Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, § 5, 64 Stat. 851.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, 64 Stat. 849, which enacted this section, sections 406d–1, 406d–2, 406d–4, 406d–5, 431a, 451a, 482m, 673b, and 673c of this title, and provisions set out as notes under section 406d–1 of this title. Section 1 of the Act was partially repealed and restated as sections 104907 and 320301(d) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
text: Repeal of laws inconsistent with act Sept. 14, 1950, see note set out under section 406d–1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 406d–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 406d–4. Acceptance of other lands by Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept the donation of the following-described lands, which lands, upon acceptance by the United States, shall become a part of the national park:
sixth principal meridian
Township 41 north, range 116 west: Section 3, lots 1 and 2.
Containing seventy-eight and ninety-three one-hundredths acres, more or less.
(Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, § 7, 64 Stat. 852.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
text: Repeal of laws inconsistent with act Sept. 14, 1950, see note set out under section 406d–1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 406d–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 406d–5. Use for reclamation purposes of certain lands within exterior boundary
Nothing in this Act shall affect the use for reclamation purposes, in accordance with the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388), and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, of the lands within the exterior boundary of the park as prescribed by this Act which have been withdrawn or acquired for reclamation purposes or the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and improvement of the reservoir and other reclamation facilities located on such withdrawn or acquired lands.
(Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, § 9, 64 Stat. 853.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, 64 Stat. 849, which enacted this section, sections 406d–1 to 406d–4, 431a, 451a, 482m, 673b, and 673c of this title, and provisions set out as notes under section 406d–1 of this title. Section 1 of the Act was partially repealed and restated as sections 104907 and 320301(d) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388), referred to in text, is popularly known as the “Reclamation Act” and is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 371 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of Title 43 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section comprises only the first sentence of section 9 of act Sept. 14, 1950. The second sentence of section 9 repealed all laws “inconsistent with” the act Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, and is set out in a note under section 406d–1 of this title. The third sentence thereof, which related to availability of unexpended appropriated funds, is also set out in a note under section 406d–1 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
text: Repeal of laws inconsistent with act Sept. 14, 1950, see note set out under section 406d–1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 407 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407. Establishment; description of area
The tract of land known prior to May 14, 1930, as the Carlsbad Cave National Monument, in the State of New Mexico, established and designated as a national monument under the Act of June 8, 1906, entitled “An Act for the preservation of American antiquities,” 1 and by presidential proclamation of October 25, 1923, is declared to be a national park and dedicated as a public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people under the name of the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, under which name the aforesaid national park shall be entitled to receive and to use all moneys heretofore or hereafter appropriated for the Carlsbad Cave National Monument.
(May 14, 1930, ch. 272, § 1, 46 Stat. 279.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Act of June 8, 1906, entitled “An Act for the preservation of American antiquities,”, referred to in text, is act June 8, 1906, ch. 3060, 34 Stat. 225, known as the Antiquities Act of 1906, which was classified generally to sections 431, 432, and 433 of this title. The Act was repealed and restated as section 1866(b) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and sections 320301(a) to (c), 320302, and 320303 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, 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.
The presidential proclamation of October 25, 1923, referred to in text, is Proc. No. 1923, 43 Stat. 1929.
16 U.S.C. § 407b (CONSERVATION)
§ 407b. Applicability of Federal Power Act
The provisions of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] shall not apply to or extend over the land by section 407 of this title or hereafter reserved and dedicated as the Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
(May 14, 1930, ch. 272, § 3, 46 Stat. 279.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Power Act, referred to in text, was in the original the “Act of June 10, 1920, known as the Federal Water Power Act,” and was redesignated as the Federal Power Act by section 791a of this title. The Federal Power Act is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, and is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 791aet seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 407c (CONSERVATION)
§ 407c. Repealed. Pub. L. 88–249, § 5, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 819
text: Section, act May 14, 1930, ch. 272, § 4, 46 Stat. 279, related to the boundaries of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. See section 407e of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 407d (CONSERVATION)
§ 407d. Admission and guide fees exempt from tax
Any admission fee charged for entrance to Carlsbad Caverns and any fee charged for guide service therein shall be exempt from all taxes on admissions.
(June 22, 1936, ch. 691, § 1, 49 Stat. 1792.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Act Sept. 20, 1941, ch. 412, title V, § 541(c), 55 Stat. 710, amended act May 9, 1935, ch. 101, § 1, 49 Stat. 207, which had been classified to this section of the Code, “by striking out that part thereof” upon which this section was based. Said act Sept. 20, 1941, however, made no mention of act June 22, 1936, which reenacted those same provisions. Such act Sept. 20, 1941, was made effective on, and applicable only with respect to the period beginning with, Oct. 1, 1941, by section 550(a) thereof.
16 U.S.C. § 407e (CONSERVATION)
§ 407e. Boundaries
Carlsbad Caverns National Park situated in the State of New Mexico shall consist of the following described lands:
new mexico principal meridian, new mexico
Township 24 south, range 23 east: south half section 35; section 36.
Township 24 south, range 24 east; sections 25 to 29, inclusive; sections 31 to 36, inclusive.
Township 24 south, range 25 east: south half southeast quarter section 19; south half south half section 20; south half south half section 21; southwest quarter southwest quarter section 26; sections 27 to 33, inclusive; west half section 34; northwest quarter northeast quarter section 34.
Township 25 south, range 22 east: sections 24, 25, 35, and 36.
Township 25 south, range 23 east: sections 1 to 33, inclusive; northwest quarter section 34.
Township 25 south, range 24 east: north half section 1; west half section 2; northeast quarter section 2; sections 3 to 8, inclusive; west half section 9; northeast quarter section 9; northwest quarter section 10; west half section 17; northeast quarter section 17; section 18; northwest quarter section 19.
Township 25 south, range 25 east: north half section 5; north half section 6.
Township 26 south, range 22 east: north half section 1; west half southwest quarter section 1; section 2; section 11; west half west half section 12; northwest quarter section 14.
Township 26 south, range 23 east: northwest quarter section 6.
All of which contains 46,786.11 acres, more or less.
And the tract of land, including Rattlesnake Springs, lying in section 23, township 25 south, range 24 east, New Mexico principal meridian, acquired by the United States for water right purposes by warranty deed dated January 23, 1934, recorded in Eddy County, New Mexico, records in deedbook 64 on page 97, containing 79.87 acres, more or less.
(Pub. L. 88–249, § 1, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 818.)
16 U.S.C. § 407f (CONSERVATION)
§ 407f. Exchange of lands
(a) State-owned lands; terms, conditions and reservations
For the purpose of acquiring the State-owned lands lying within the area described in section 407e of this title, consisting of 2,721.12 acres, and described as follows:
new mexico principal meridian, new mexico
Township 24 south, range 23 east: section 36.
Township 24 south, range 24 east: section 32.
Township 24 south, range 25 east: section 32.
Township 25 south, range 24 east: lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, south half north half, southwest quarter section 2.
Township 26 south, range 22 east: south half section 2, the Secretary of the Interior may, subject to such terms, conditions, and reservations as may be necessary or are in the public interest, including the reservation of surface rights-of-way across Federal lands situated in township 25 south, range 24 east, New Mexico principal meridian, for the construction of roads and utility lines between park headquarters and Rattlesnake Springs, exchange the following described 2,719.80 acres of public land of approximately equal value:
new mexico principal meridian, new mexico
Township 24 south, range 25 east: southeast quarter section 34.
Township 25 south, range 24 east: south half section 1; west half section 11; west half section 14; section 15; southeast quarter section 17.
Township 25 south, range 25 east: south half section 5; lot 6, northeast quarter southwest quarter, southeast quarter section 6.
Township 26 south, range 22 east: west half west half section 13; north half northeast quarter section 14.
(b) Private lands; terms, conditions and reservations
For the purpose of acquiring the private lands or interests in lands lying within the area described in section 407e of this title, the Secretary of the Interior may, subject to such terms, conditions, and reservations as may be necessary, exchange on an approximately equal value basis any of the following described lands:
new mexico principal meridian, new mexico
Township 25 south, range 24 east: southeast quarter section 9; south half, northeast quarter section 10.
Township 26 south, range 22 east: south half, south half northeast quarter section 14.
(c) State-leased lands; compensation of lessee for improvements; appraisal
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, when an exchange involves lands in section 32, township 24 south, range 24 east, New Mexico principal meridian, which the State of New Mexico has leased, the Secretary may compensate a lessee for the reasonable value of his improvements to the lands. Reasonable value shall be determined by the Secretary of the Interior by obtaining an impartial appraisal.
(Pub. L. 88–249, § 2, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 818.)
16 U.S.C. § 407g (CONSERVATION)
§ 407g. State right-of-way for park-type road; reconveyance of interest upon completion of road
The Secretary is authorized to convey to the State of New Mexico a right-of-way over lands between the western boundary of the southeast quarter of section 34, township 24 south, range 25 east, and the vicinity of the caverns for the use of the State in constructing a park-type road for public use thereon: Provided, That the State may construct a road which shall meet the general standards of National Park Service roads and shall agree to reconvey its interests in such lands and any improvements thereon, without cost to the United States, upon completion of such road. The location of the road shall be determined by the Secretary, after consultation with officials of the State of New Mexico.
(Pub. L. 88–249, § 3, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 819.)
16 U.S.C. § 407m–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–1. Acquisition of additional lands and buildings
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by donation or with donated funds, or to acquire by purchase, the land and buildings immediately adjacent to, but not including, the St. George’s Methodist Church property, which land and buildings are identified generally as 318, 320, and 322 New Street, for inclusion in the Independence National Historical Park: Provided, That the Secretary shall first enter into an agreement with the proprietor or proprietors of the St. George’s Methodist Church property, such agreement to contain the usual and customary provisions for the protection and physical maintenance of said church property, without expense to the United States, in keeping with, but not as a part of, the nearby Independence National Historical Park and providing for its continued use, without limitation or control, for customary church purposes.
(Pub. L. 86–54, § 1, June 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 88.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 86–54, § 2, June 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 88, provided that: “There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums, not exceeding $25,000, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 1 of this Act [this section].”
16 U.S.C. § 407m–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–2. Acquisition of property adjacent to Old Saint Joseph’s Church
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by donation or with donated funds, or to acquire by purchase, from the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia the land and interests in land immediately adjacent to, but not including the Old Saint Joseph’s Church property in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which land and interests in land are identified on the records of the city of Philadelphia as 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334 and 336 Walnut Street, for inclusion in the Independence National Historical Park: Provided, That the Secretary shall first enter into an agreement with the proprietor or proprietors of the Old Saint Joseph’s Church property, such agreement to contain the usual and customary provisions for the protection and physical maintenance of such church property, without expense to the United States, in keeping with, but not as a part of the nearby Independence National Historical Park and providing for its continued use, without limitation or control, for customary church purposes.
(Pub. L. 86–273, § 1, Sept. 14, 1959, 73 Stat. 556.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Appropriations
text: Section 2 of Pub. L. 86–273 authorized to be appropriated such sums, not exceeding $46,200 as were necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–3. Acquisition of site of Graff House
In order to include in Independence National Historical Park the site of the Graff House where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by purchase, donation, or with donated funds all or any interests in the land and improvements thereon located at the southwest corner of Market and South Seventh Streets, in the city of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point located at the intersection of the southerly line of Market Street with the westerly line of South Seventh Street, thence southerly along the west side of South Seventh Street 124 feet, thence westerly 50 feet, thence northerly 124 feet, thence easterly 50 feet to the point of beginning.
(Pub. L. 88–477, § 1, Aug. 21, 1964, 78 Stat. 587.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–4. Erection of replica of Graff House; maintenance
The Secretary is further authorized to erect on the site aforesaid, with donated funds, a replica of the Graff House and to furnish and maintain the same.
(Pub. L. 88–477, § 2, Aug. 21, 1964, 78 Stat. 587.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–5. Inclusion of additional lands and building; administration
The lands hereinbefore described and the building to be erected thereon shall become a part of the Independence National Historical Park and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable thereto.
(Pub. L. 88–477, § 3, Aug. 21, 1964, 78 Stat. 587.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–6. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums, but not more than $200,000, as may be necessary for acquisition of the land described in section 407m–3 of this title: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior shall not obligate or expend any moneys herein authorized to be appropriated for acquisition of the land unless and until commitments are obtained for donations in an amount which in the judgment of the Secretary is sufficient to provide a replica of the Graff House in accordance with section 407m–4 of this title.
(Pub. L. 88–477, § 4, Aug. 21, 1964, 78 Stat. 587.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–7. Exchange of property
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to convey on behalf of the United States a certain tract of land, or any interest therein, being a portion of Independence National Historical Park project B, embracing fifteen thousand six hundred and fifty square feet, more or less, and situate on the northeast corner of South Fifth Street and Marshall Court (formerly Manning Street), city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, together with the improvements thereon, to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia in exchange for property, or interest therein, owned by the authority of approximately equal value and which the Secretary deems necessary for use in connection with the Independence National Historical Park. Property conveyed by the Secretary pursuant to this section shall thereupon cease to be a part of the park, and the property acquired in exchange therefor shall thereafter be a part of the park, subject to all the laws and regulations applicable to the park.
(Pub. L. 88–604, Sept. 18, 1964, 78 Stat. 958.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as a part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 407m–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 407m–8. Independence National Historical Park boundary adjustment
The administrative boundary between Independence National Historical Park and the United States Customs House along the Moravian Street Walkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is hereby modified as generally depicted on the drawing entitled “Exhibit 1, Independence National Historical Park, Boundary Adjustment”, and dated May 1987, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept and transfer jurisdiction over property in accord with such administrative boundary, as modified by this section.
(Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title II, § 204, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4106.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section enacted as part of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, and not as part of act June 28, 1948, ch. 687, 62 Stat. 1061, as amended, which comprises this subchapter.