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16 U.S.C. § 410ggg–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410ggg–3. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
(1) Oral histories, preservation, and visitor services
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to conduct oral histories and to carry out the preservation, interpretation, education, and other essential visitor services provided for by this subchapter.
(2) Artifacts
There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for the acquisition and curation of historical artifacts related to the park.
(b) Property acquisition
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to acquire the properties listed in section 410ggg–1(e)(2) of this title.
(c) Limitation on use of funds for S.S. RED OAK VICTORY
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this section may be used for the operation, maintenance, or preservation of the vessel S.S. RED OAK VICTORY.
(Pub. L. 106–352, § 5, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1372.)
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–1. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Advisory Council
The term “Advisory Council” means the Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council established under section 410hhh–6(a) 1 of this title.
(2) Luis Maria Baca Grant No. 4
The term “Luis Maria Baca Grant No. 4” means those lands as described in the patent dated February 20, 1900, from the United States to the heirs of Luis Maria Baca recorded in book 86, page 20, of the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Saguache County, Colorado.
(3) Map
The term “map” means the map entitled “Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve”, numbered 140/80,032 and dated September 19, 2000.
(4) National monument
The term “national monument” means the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, including lands added to the monument pursuant to this subchapter.
(5) National park
The term “national park” means the Great Sand Dunes National Park established in section 410hhh–2 of this title.
(6) National wildlife refuge
The term “wildlife refuge” means the Baca National Wildlife Refuge established in section 410hhh–4 of this title.
(7) Preserve
The term “preserve” means the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve established in section 410hhh–3 of this title.
(8) Resources
The term “resources” means the resources described in section 410hhh of this title.
(9) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(10) Uses
The term “uses” means the uses described in section 410hhh of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 3, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2528.)
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–2. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
(a) Establishment
When the Secretary determines that sufficient land having a sufficient diversity of resources has been acquired to warrant designation of the land as a national park, the Secretary shall establish the Great Sand Dunes National Park in the State of Colorado, as generally depicted on the map, as a unit of the National Park System. Such establishment shall be effective upon publication of a notice of the Secretary’s determination in the Federal Register.
(b) Availability of map
The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Notification
Until the date on which the national park is established, the Secretary shall annually notify the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives of—
(1) the estimate of the Secretary of the lands necessary to achieve a sufficient diversity of resources to warrant designation of the national park; and
(2) the progress of the Secretary in acquiring the necessary lands.
(d) Abolishment of National Monument
(1) On the date of establishment of the national park pursuant to subsection (a), the Great Sand Dunes National Monument shall be abolished, and any funds made available for the purposes of the national monument shall be available for the purposes of the national park.
(2) Any reference in any law (other than this subchapter), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to “Great Sand Dunes National Monument” shall be considered a reference to “Great Sand Dunes National Park”.
(e) Transfer of jurisdiction
Administrative jurisdiction is transferred to the National Park Service over any land under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior that—
(1) is depicted on the map as being within the boundaries of the national park or the preserve; and
(2) is not under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service on November 22, 2000.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 4, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2529.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
heading: Designation of Park
text: On Sept. 13, 2004, the Secretary of the Interior made the determination under subsec. (a) of this section and designated the existing Great Sand Dunes National Monument as the Great Sand Dunes National Park. See 69 F.R. 57355.
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–3. Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Colorado
(a) Establishment of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
(1) There is hereby established the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve in the State of Colorado, as generally depicted on the map, as a unit of the National Park System.
(2) Administrative jurisdiction of lands and interests therein administered by the Secretary of Agriculture within the boundaries of the preserve is transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, to be administered as part of the preserve. The Secretary of Agriculture shall modify the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest to exclude the transferred lands from the forest boundaries.
(3) Any lands within the preserve boundaries which were designated as wilderness prior to November 22, 2000, shall remain subject to the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–767; 16 U.S.C. 539i note).
(b) Map and legal description
(1) As soon as practicable after the establishment of the national park and the preserve, the Secretary shall file maps and a legal description of the national park and the preserve with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the legal description and maps.
(3) The map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Boundary survey
As soon as practicable after the establishment of the national park and preserve and subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary shall complete an official boundary survey.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 5, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2529.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables.
The Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is Pub. L. 103–77, Aug. 13, 1993, 107 Stat. 756. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 539i of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–6. Acquisition of property and boundary adjustments
(a) Acquisition authority
(1) Within the area depicted on the map as the “Acquisition Area” or the national monument, the Secretary may acquire lands and interests therein by purchase, donation, transfer from another Federal agency, or exchange: Provided, That lands or interests therein may only be acquired with the consent of the owner thereof.
(2) Lands or interests therein owned by the State of Colorado, or a political subdivision thereof, may only be acquired by donation or exchange.
(b) Boundary adjustment
As soon as practicable after the acquisition of any land or interest under this section, the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the unit to which the land is transferred pursuant to subsection (b) 1 to include any land or interest acquired.
(c) Administration of acquired lands
(1) General authority
Upon acquisition of lands under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate—
(A) transfer administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the National Park Service—
(i) for addition to and management as part of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, or
(ii) for addition to and management as part of the Great Sand Dunes National Park (after designation of the Park) or the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve; or
(B) transfer administrative jurisdiction of the lands to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for addition to and administration as part of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge.
(2) Forest service administration
(A) Any lands acquired within the area depicted on the map as being located within Zone B shall be transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture and shall be added to and managed as part of the Rio Grande National Forest.
(B) For the purposes of sections 100506(c) and 200306 of title 54, the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest, as revised by the transfer of land under paragraph (A), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the national forest.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 8, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2532.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (c)(2)(B), “sections 100506(c) and 200306 of title 54” substituted for “section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–9)” on authority of Pub. L. 113–287, § 6(e), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272, which Act enacted Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 410hhh–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410hhh–8. Advisory Council
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the “Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council”.
(b) Duties
The Advisory Council shall advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of a management plan for the national park and the preserve.
(c) Members
The Advisory Council shall consist of 10 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, as follows:
(1) One member of, or nominated by, the Alamosa County Commission.
(2) One member of, or nominated by, the Saguache County Commission.
(3) One member of, or nominated by, the Friends of the Dunes Organization.
(4) Four members residing in, or within reasonable proximity to, the San Luis Valley and 3 of the general public, all of whom have recognized backgrounds reflecting—
(A) the purposes for which the national park and the preserve are established; and
(B) the interests of persons that will be affected by the planning and management of the national park and the preserve.
(d) Applicable law
The Advisory Council shall function in accordance with chapter 10 of title 5 and other applicable laws.
(e) Vacancy
A vacancy on the Advisory Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(f) Chairperson
The Advisory Council shall elect a chairperson and shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(g) No compensation
Members of the Advisory Council shall serve without compensation.
(h) Termination
The Advisory Council shall terminate upon the completion of the management plan for the national park and preserve.
(Pub. L. 106–530, § 10, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2535; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(87), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4315.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 10 of title 5” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)”.
16 U.S.C. § 410iii (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in order to—
(1) help preserve, protect, and interpret a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation for the education, inspiration, and benefit of present and future generations;
(2) tell the rich story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond, and the Battle of Cedar Creek and its significance in the conduct of the war in the Shenandoah Valley;
(3) preserve the significant historic, natural, cultural, military, and scenic resources found in the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation areas through partnerships with local landowners and the community; and
(4) serve as a focal point to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations within the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District representing key Civil War battles in the Shenandoah Valley, including those battlefields associated with the Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson campaign of 1862 and the decisive campaigns of 1864.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 2, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3104.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 107–373, § 1, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3104, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–2. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Commission
The term “Commission” means the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission established by section 410iii–7 of this title.
(2) Map
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Boundary Map Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park”, numbered CEBE–80,001, and dated September 2002.
(3) Park
The term “Park” means the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park established under section 410iii–3 of this title and depicted on the Map.
(4) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 4, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3105.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–3. Establishment of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
(a) Establishment
There is established the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, consisting of approximately 3,000 acres, as generally depicted on the Map.
(b) Availability of Map
The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 5, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–4. Acquisition of property
(a) Real property
The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the Park, from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
(b) Boundary revision
After acquiring land for the Park, the Secretary shall—
(1) revise the boundary of the Park to include newly acquired land within the boundary; and
(2) administer newly acquired land subject to applicable laws (including regulations).
(c) Personal property
The Secretary may acquire personal property associated with, and appropriate for, interpretation of the Park.
(d) Conservation easements and covenants
The Secretary is authorized to acquire conservation easements and enter into covenants regarding lands in or adjacent to the Park from willing sellers only. Such conservation easements and covenants shall have the effect of protecting the scenic, natural, and historic resources on adjacent lands and preserving the natural or historic setting of the Park when viewed from within or outside the Park.
(e) Support facilities
The National Park Service is authorized to acquire from willing sellers, land outside the Park boundary but in close proximity to the Park, for the development of visitor, administrative, museum, curatorial, and maintenance facilities.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 6, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–5. Administration
The Secretary shall administer the Park in accordance with this subchapter and the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
(1) the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); 1 and
(2) 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 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).1
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 7, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
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 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), referred to in par. (1), 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 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.), referred to in par. (2), 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. § 410iii–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–6. Management of Park
(a) Management plan
The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall prepare a management plan for the Park. In particular, the management plan shall contain provisions to address the needs of owners of non-Federal land, including independent nonprofit organizations within the boundaries of the Park.
(b) Submission of plan to Congress
Not later than 3 years after December 19, 2002, the Secretary shall submit the management plan for the Park to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 8, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3106.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–8. Conservation of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
(a) Encouragement of conservation
The Secretary and the Commission shall encourage conservation of the historic and natural resources within and in proximity of the Park by landowners, local governments, organizations, and businesses.
(b) Provision of technical assistance
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to local governments, in cooperative efforts which complement the values of the Park.
(c) Cooperation by Federal agencies
Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the Park shall consult, cooperate, and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate its activities with the Secretary in a manner that—
(1) is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter and the standards and criteria established pursuant to the general management plan developed pursuant to section 410iii–6 of this title;
(2) is not likely to have an adverse effect on the resources of the Park; and
(3) is likely to provide for full public participation in order to consider the views of all interested parties.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 10, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3108.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–9. Endowment
(a) In general
In accordance with the provisions of subsection (b), the Secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from an endowment to be established with the National Park Foundation, or its successors and assigns.
(b) Conditions
Funds from the endowment referred to in subsection (a) shall be expended exclusively as the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, may designate for the interpretation, preservation, and maintenance of the Park resources and public access areas. No expenditure shall be made pursuant to this section unless the Secretary determines that such expenditure is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 11, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3108.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iii–10 (CONSERVATION)
§ 410iii–10. Cooperative agreements
(a) In general
In order to further the purposes of this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with interested public and private entities and individuals (including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Belle Grove, Inc., the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and the Counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren), through technical and financial assistance, including encouraging the conservation of historic and natural resources of the Park.
(b) Technical and financial assistance
The Secretary may provide to any person, organization, or governmental entity technical and financial assistance for the purposes of this subchapter, including the following:
(1) Preserving historic structures within the Park.
(2) Maintaining the natural or cultural landscape of the Park.
(3) Local preservation planning, interpretation, and management of public visitation for the Park.
(4) Furthering the goals of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation related to the Park.
(Pub. L. 107–373, § 12, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3109.)