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16 U.S.C. § 450mm...450mm–3 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 450mm to 450mm–3. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–387, title I, § 105(a), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2236
text: Section 450mm, Pub. L. 85–435, § 1, May 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 153, established the Fort Clatsop National Memorial.
text: Section 450mm–1, Pub. L. 85–435, § 2, May 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 153; Pub. L. 95–625, title III, § 311, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3478; Pub. L. 107–221, § 3(a), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1333, related to designation of land for, improvements to, and size of, the Memorial.
text: Section 450mm–2, Pub. L. 85–435, § 3, May 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 153; Pub. L. 107–221, § 3(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1334, provided authority for Secretary of the Interior to acquire land for the Memorial.
text: Section 450mm–3, Pub. L. 85–435, § 4, May 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 153; Pub. L. 107–221, § 3(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1334, related to administration of the Memorial by the Secretary.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2002 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 107–221, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1333, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 450mm–1 to 450mm–3 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 450mm–1 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002’.”
16 U.S.C. § 450nn (CONSERVATION)
§ 450nn. General Grant National Memorial; establishment
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to accept, as a gift to the United States, title to the real property known as Grant’s Tomb at Riverside Drive and West One Hundred and Twenty-Second Street in New York, New York, and thereafter to administer and maintain such real property as the General Grant National Memorial.
(Pub. L. 85–659, Aug. 14, 1958, 72 Stat. 614.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–1. Acceptance of donations of land; instruments of relinquishment; life assignments
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept, as a donation, the relinquishment of all right, title, and interest of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, in and to any of the lands described in section 450oo of this title which is now held in trust by the United States of America for the said tribe or band; the executive committee of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the tribal council of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, are authorized to execute such instruments of relinquishment in favor of the United States; and acceptance of the relinquishment by the Secretary shall operate as a transfer of custody, control and administration of such properties for administration and as a part of the Grand Portage National Monument: Provided, That upon the acceptance of any donated lands and interests therein the Secretary shall recognize, honor, and respect, in accordance with the terms thereof, any existing life assignments on such properties.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 2, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1752.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–2. Procurement of other lands within monument
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to procure any and all other lands or interests therein within the monument, including, but not limited to, any and all nontrust lands therein owned in fee simple by the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, and the council of said band is authorized to sell and convey such nontrust lands to the United States of America.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 3, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1752.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–3. Visitor accommodations and services
The Secretary of the Interior, under regulations prescribed by him, shall grant recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe the preferential privilege to provide those visitor accommodations and services, including guide services, which he deems are necessary within the monument.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 4, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–4. Employment preferences
The Secretary of the Interior shall, insofar as practicable, give first preference to employment of recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in the performance of any construction, maintenance, or any other service within the monument for which they are qualified.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 5, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–5. Production and sale of handicraft objects; noninterference with trade or business outside monument
The Secretary of the Interior shall encourage recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in the production and sale of handicraft objects within the monument. The administration of the Grand Portage National Monument shall not in any manner interfere with the operation or existence of any trade or business of said tribe outside the boundaries of the national monument.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 6, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–6. Traversing privileges; regulations
Recognized members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe shall not be denied the privilege of traversing the area included within the Grand Portage National Monument for the purposes of logging their land, fishing, or boating, or as a means of access to their homes, businesses, or other areas of use and they shall have the right to traverse such area in pursuit of their traditional rights to hunt and trap outside the monument: Provided, That, in order to preserve and interpret the historic features and attractions within the monument, the Secretary may prescribe reasonable regulations under which the monument may be traversed.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 7, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–7. Docking facilities
The Secretary of the Interior, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, shall construct and maintain docking facilities at the Northwest Company area for use in connection with the monument. Such facilities shall be available for use by the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and its recognized members, without charge to them, under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 8, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–8. Advisory assistance for developments upon adjacent lands
To the extent that appropriated funds and personnel are available therefor, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide consultative or advisory assistance to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, in the planning of facilities or developments upon the lands adjacent to the monument.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 9, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450oo–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–9. Administration, protection, and development
When establishment of the monument has been effected, pursuant to sections 450oo to 450oo–10 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior shall administer, protect, and develop the monument in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes” approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535),1 as amended.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 10, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
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), 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. § 450oo–10 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450oo–10. Reversion upon abandonment
In the event the Grand Portage National Monument is abandoned at any time after its establishment, title to the lands relinquished by the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, pursuant to section 450oo–1 of this title shall thereupon automatically revert to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, their successors or assigns. In such event, the title will be taken in a fee simple status unless the United States holds other lands in trust for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe or the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota, in which event the title shall revert to the United States in trust for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe or the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians, Minnesota.
(Pub. L. 85–910, § 11, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1753.)
16 U.S.C. § 450pp (CONSERVATION)
§ 450pp. Roger Williams National Memorial; acquisition of site
The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by gift, purchase with appropriated or donated funds, transfer from any Federal agency, exchange, or otherwise, not to exceed five acres of land (together with any buildings or other improvements thereon) and interests in land at the site of the old town spring, traditionally called Roger Williams Spring, in Providence, Rhode Island, for the purpose of establishing thereon a national memorial to Roger Williams in commemoration of his outstanding contributions to the development of the principles of freedom in this country: Provided, That property owned by the city of Providence or the Providence Redevelopment Agency may be acquired only with the consent of such owner.
(Pub. L. 89–293, § 1, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069.)
16 U.S.C. § 450pp–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450pp–1. Establishment; notice of establishment; administration
The property acquired pursuant to section 450pp of this title shall be established as the Roger Williams National Memorial and the Secretary of the Interior shall publish notice of such establishment in the Federal Register. Such national Memorial shall be administered by the Secretary subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes,” approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535),1 as amended and supplemented, and the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes,” approved August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666).1
(Pub. L. 89–293, § 2, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069.)
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), 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.
The Act entitled “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes,” approved August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666), referred to in text, is act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, 49 Stat. 666, known as the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and also as the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act, which enacted sections 461 to 467 of this title. The Act was repealed and restated as section 1866(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and sections 102303 and 102304 and chapter 3201 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.
16 U.S.C. § 450pp–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450pp–2. Cooperation with city of Providence and local historical and preservation societies
(a) Maintenance, operation, and development
The Secretary is authorized to cooperate with the city of Providence, local historical and preservation societies, and interested persons in the maintenance and operation of the Roger Williams National Memorial, and he may seek the assistance of and consult with such city, societies, and persons from time to time with respect to matters concerning the development and operation of the memorial.
(b) Acceptance of gifts
The Secretary may accept on behalf of the people of the United States gifts of historic objects and records pertaining to Roger Williams for appropriate display or other use in keeping with the commemoration of the founding of the principles of freedom in the United States and of the historical events that took place in the city of Providence in connection therewith.
(Pub. L. 89–293, § 3, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1070.)
16 U.S.C. § 450pp–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450pp–3. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than $146,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in land and not more than $1,862,000 for the development of the Roger Williams National Memorial, as provided in sections 450pp to 450pp–3 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–293, § 4, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1070; Pub. L. 96–607, title I, § 101, Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3539.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–607 substituted “$146,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in land and not more than $1,862,000” for “$700,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in land and”.
16 U.S.C. § 450qq...450qq–4 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 450qq to 450qq–4. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections provided for the Biscayne National Monument which was abolished and its lands, waters, and interests incorporated within and made part of the Biscayne National Park and funds of and authorizations of funds for the Monument made available for the Park pursuant to Pub. L. 96–287, title I, § 103(b), June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 600, classified to section 410gg–2(b) of this title.
Section 450qq, Pub. L. 90–606, § 1, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1188, authorized establishment of the Monument, made drawings of the Monument area available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, authorized revision of boundaries, prescribed limitation of ninety-six thousand three hundred acres, and prohibited outward revision of the Monument or obstruction of prospective seaport channels. See section 410gg of this title.
Section 450qq–1, Pub. L. 90–606, § 2, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1188, provided for acquisition of property, authorized maximum of eighty acres for a mainland headquarters site and forty acres for a Key Largo visitor contact site, and authorized exchange of Federal for non-Federal property, including cash equalization payments. See section 410gg–1 of this title.
Section 450qq–2, Pub. L. 90–606, § 3, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1189, required the donation and transfer of State lands as condition for establishment of the Monument and Federal acquisition of other lands, and authorized land options for the Secretary and acquisitions to be made after State transfers.
Section 450qq–3, Pub. L. 90–606, § 4, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1189, provided for administration of the Monument and recognition of fishing rights under Florida law as otherwise regulated by the Secretary. See section 410gg–2 of this title.
Section 450qq–4, Pub. L. 90–606, § 5, Oct. 18, 1968, 82 Stat. 1189; Pub. L. 93–477, title I, § 101(1), Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1445; Pub. L. 95–625, title I, § 101(4), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3470, authorized appropriation of $28,350,000 and $6,565,000 for land acquisition and development. See section 410gg–5 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 450rr (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr. R.M.S. Titanic; international maritime memorial; findings and purposes
(a) Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) the R.M.S. Titanic, the ocean liner which sank on her maiden voyage after striking an iceberg on April 14, 1912, should be designated as an international maritime memorial to the men, women, and children who perished aboard her;
(2) the recent discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic, lying more than twelve thousand feet beneath the ocean surface, demonstrates the practical applications of ocean science and engineering;
(3) the R.M.S. Titanic, well preserved in the cold, oxygen-poor waters of the deep North Atlantic Ocean, is of major national and international cultural and historical significance, and merits appropriate international protection; and
(4) the R.M.S. Titanic represents a special opportunity for deep ocean scientific research and exploration.
(b) Purposes
The Congress declares that the purposes of sections 450rr to 450rr–6 of this title are—
(1) to encourage international efforts to designate the R.M.S. Titanic as an international maritime memorial to those who lost their lives aboard her in 1912;
(2) to direct the United States to enter into negotiations with other interested nations to establish an international agreement which will provide for the designation of the R.M.S. Titanic as an international maritime memorial, and protect the scientific, cultural, and historical significance of the R.M.S. Titanic;
(3) to encourage, in those negotiations or in other fora, the development and implementation of international guidelines for conducting research on, exploration of, and if appropriate, salvage of the R.M.S. Titanic; and
(4) to express the sense of the United States Congress that, pending such international agreement or guidelines, no person should physically alter, disturb, or salvage the R.M.S. Titanic in any research or exploratory activities which are conducted.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 2, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2082.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 99–513, § 1, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2082, provided that: “This Act [enacting this section and sections 450rr–1 to 450rr–6 of this title] may be cited as the ‘R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1986’.”
16 U.S.C. § 450rr–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr–1. Definitions
For the purposes of sections 450rr to 450rr–6 of this title, the term—
(a) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA);
(b) “person” means any individual (whether or not a citizen or national of the United States), any corporation, partnership, association, or other entity (whether or not organized or existing under the laws of any State), and any Federal, State, local, or foreign government or any entity of any such government;
(c) “R.M.S. Titanic” means the shipwrecked vessel R.M.S. Titanic, her cargo or other contents, including those items which are scattered on the ocean floor in her vicinity; and
(d) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 3, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2082.)
16 U.S.C. § 450rr–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr–3. International guidelines
(a) The Administrator is directed to enter into consultations with the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and other interested nations to develop international guidelines for research on, exploration of, and if appropriate, salvage of the R.M.S. Titanic, which—
(1) are consistent with its national and international scientific, cultural, and historical significance and the purposes of sections 450rr to 450rr–6 of this title; and
(2) promote the safety of individuals involved in such operations.
(b) In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with the Secretary and shall promote full participation by other interested Federal agencies, academic and research institutions, and members of the public.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 5, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2083.)
16 U.S.C. § 450rr–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr–4. International agreement
(a) Negotiations
The Secretary is directed to enter into negotiations with the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and other interested nations to develop an international agreement which provides for—
(1) the designation of the R.M.S. Titanic as an international maritime memorial; and
(2) research on, exploration of, and if appropriate, salvage of the R.M.S. Titanic consistent with the international guidelines developed pursuant to section 450rr–3 of this title and the purposes of sections 450rr to 450rr–6 of this title.
(b) Consultation with Administrator
In carrying out the requirements of subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator, who shall provide research and technical assistance to the Secretary.
(c) Reports to Congressional committees on progress of negotiations and consultations
The Secretary and the Administrator shall report semiannually to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Senate on the progress of the negotiations and consultations.
(d) Notification of agreement and recommendations to Congressional committees
Upon adoption of an international agreement as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide notification of the agreement and recommendations for legislation to implement the agreement to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Senate.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 6, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2083.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Abolition of House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
text: Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives abolished and its jurisdiction transferred by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995. For treatment of references to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, see section 1(b)(3) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 450rr–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr–5. Sense of Congress regarding conduct of future activities
It is the sense of Congress that research and limited exploration activities concerning the R.M.S. Titanic should continue for the purpose of enhancing public knowledge of its scientific, cultural, and historical significance: Provided, That, pending adoption of the international agreement described in section 450rr–4(a) of this title or implementation of the international guidelines described in section 450rr–3 of this title, no person should conduct any such research or exploration activity which would physically alter, disturb, or salvage the R.M.S. Titanic.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 7, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2084.)
16 U.S.C. § 450rr–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 450rr–6. Disclaimer of extraterritorial sovereignty
By enactment of sections 450rr to 450rr–6 of this title, the United States does not assert sovereignty, or sovereign or exclusive rights or jurisdiction over, or the ownership of, any marine areas or the R.M.S. Titanic.
(Pub. L. 99–513, § 8, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 2084.)