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16 U.S.C. § 271a (CONSERVATION)
§ 271a. Acquisition of lands; authority of Secretary; exchange of property; cash equalization payments; transfer from Federal agency to administrative jurisdiction of Secretary; lands subject to reclamation and power withdrawals
Within the area which lies within the boundaries of the park, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire lands and interests in lands by such means as he may deem to be in the public interest. The Secretary may accept title to any non-Federal property within the park, including State-owned school sections and riverbed lands, and in exchange therefor he may convey to the grantor of such property any federally owned property under his jurisdiction within the State of Utah, notwithstanding any other provision of law. The properties so exchanged shall be of the same classification, as near as may be, and shall be of approximately equal value, and the Secretary shall take administrative action to complete transfer on any lands in a proper application by the State of Utah on or before the expiration of one hundred twenty days following the date of enactment of this Act [September 12, 1964] or any amendment thereto: Provided, That the Secretary may accept cash from, or pay cash to, the grantor in such an exchange in order to equalize the values of the properties exchanged. Federal property located within the boundaries of the park may, with the concurrence of the agency having custody thereof, be transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, without consideration, for use by him in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter. Any lands within the boundaries of the park which are subject to Bureau of Reclamation or Federal Power Commission withdrawals are hereby freed and exonerated from any such withdrawal and shall, on September 12, 1964, become a part of the Canyonlands National Park subject to no qualifications except those imposed by this subchapter or any amendment thereto.
(Pub. L. 88–590, § 2, Sept. 12, 1964, 78 Stat. 937; Pub. L. 92–154, § 1(b), Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 421.)
heading: References in Text
text: Date of enactment of this Act or any amendment thereto, referred to in text, means Sept. 12, 1964, date of enactment of Pub. L. 88–590, originally classified to sections 271 to 271d of this title, and Nov. 12, 1971, date of enactment of Pub. L. 92–154, amendatory of Pub. L. 88–590 and classified to sections 271 to 271b, 271e to 271g of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1971—Pub. L. 92–154 struck out “described in section 271 of this title” after “Within the area”, inserted in third sentence “or any amendment thereto” after “the date of enactment of this Act”, and inserted in fifth sentence “or any amendment thereto” after “this subchapter”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Federal Power Commission terminated and functions, personnel, property, funds, etc., transferred to Secretary of Energy (except for certain functions transferred to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) by sections 7151(b), 7171(a), 7172(a), 7291, and 7293 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
16 U.S.C. § 271b (CONSERVATION)
§ 271b. Grazing privileges; right of occupancy or use for fixed term of years; renewal
Where any Federal lands included within the Canyonlands National Park are legally occupied or utilized on the date of approval of this Act or any amendment thereto for grazing purposes, pursuant to a lease, permit, or license for a fixed term of years issued or authorized by any department, establishment, or agency of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the persons holding such grazing privileges to continue in the exercise thereof during the term of the lease, permit, or license, and one period of renewal thereafter.
(Pub. L. 88–590, § 3, Sept. 12, 1964, 78 Stat. 938; Pub. L. 92–154, § 1(c), Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 421.)
heading: References in Text
text: Date of approval of this Act or any amendment thereto, referred to in text, means Sept. 12, 1964, date of enactment of Pub. L. 88–590, originally classified to sections 271 to 271d of this title, and Nov. 12, 1971, date of approval of Pub. L. 92–154, amendatory of Pub. L. 88–590 and classified to sections 271 to 271b, 271e to 271g of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1971—Pub. L. 92–154 inserted “or any amendment thereto” after “date of approval of this Act”.
16 U.S.C. § 271d (CONSERVATION)
§ 271d. Administration, protection, and development
Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, the administration, protection, and development of the Canyonlands National Park, as established pursuant to this subchapter, shall be exercised by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, as amended and supplemented.
(Pub. L. 88–590, § 5, Sept. 12, 1964, 78 Stat. 939.)
16 U.S.C. § 271f (CONSERVATION)
§ 271f. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 88–590, § 7, as added Pub. L. 92–154, § 1(d), Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 421, authorized the Secretary to conduct a study of proposed road alinements within and adjacent to the park and to submit a report on the findings and conclusions of the study to the Congress within two years of Nov. 12, 1971.
16 U.S.C. § 271g (CONSERVATION)
§ 271g. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, not to exceed, however, $104,500 for the acquisition of lands and not to exceed $5,102,000 (April 1970 prices) for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the types of construction involved herein. The sums authorized in this section shall be available for acquisition and development in the areas added by this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 88–590, § 8, as added Pub. L. 92–154, § 1(d), Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 421; amended Pub. L. 94–578, title I, § 101(12), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2732.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1976—Pub. L. 94–578 substituted “$104,500” for “$16,000”.
16 U.S.C. § 272 (CONSERVATION)
§ 272. Establishment of park
(a) In general
(1) Initial boundaries
Subject to valid existing rights, the lands, waters, and interests therein within the boundary generally depicted on the map entitled “Boundary Map, Proposed Arches National Park, Utah,” numbered RPSSC–138–20, 001E and dated September 1969, are hereby established as the Arches National Park (hereinafter referred to as the “park”).
(2) Expanded boundaries
Effective on October 30, 1998, the boundary of the park shall include the area consisting of approximately 3,140 acres and known as the “Lost Spring Canyon Addition”, as depicted on the map entitled “Boundary Map, Arches National Park, Lost Spring Canyon Addition”, numbered 138/60,000–B, and dated April 1997.
(3) Maps
The maps described in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
(b) Abolition of Arches National Monument; funds of monument available for park; administration of lands excluded from monument
The Arches National Monument is hereby abolished, and any funds available for purposes of the monument shall be available for purposes of the park. Federal lands, waters, and interests therein excluded from the monument by this subchapter shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) in accordance with the laws applicable to the public lands of the United States.
(Pub. L. 92–155, § 1, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(a), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3060.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–329 inserted section designation and catchline and in subsec. (a) inserted subsec. heading, inserted par. (1) designation and heading before first sentence, added par. (2), inserted par. (3) designation and heading before second sentence and substituted “The maps described in paragraphs (1) and (2)” for “Such map”.
heading: Short Title of 1998 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 105–329, § 1, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3060, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 272g of this title, amending this section and sections 272a, 272b, and 272d of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 272g of this title] may be cited as the ‘Arches National Park Expansion Act of 1998’.”
16 U.S.C. § 272a (CONSERVATION)
§ 272a. Acquisition of property
(a) In general
The Secretary is authorized to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any Federal agency, exchange or otherwise, the lands and interests in lands described in section 272 of this title, except that lands or interests therein owned by the State of Utah, or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only with the approval of such State or political subdivision.
(b) Lost Spring Canyon Addition
As soon as practicable after October 30, 1998, the Secretary shall transfer jurisdiction over the Federal land contained in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.
(Pub. L. 92–155, § 2, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(b), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3060.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–329 inserted section catchline and subsec. (a) designation and heading and added subsec. (b).
16 U.S.C. § 272b (CONSERVATION)
§ 272b. Livestock grazing
(a) In general
In a case in which any Federal lands included within the park are legally occupied or utilized on November 12, 1971, for grazing purposes, pursuant to a lease, permit, or license for a fixed term of years issued or authorized by any department, establishment, or agency of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the persons holding such grazing privileges or their heirs to continue in the exercise thereof during the term of the lease, permit, or license, and one period of renewal thereafter.
(b) Lost Spring Canyon Addition
(1) Continuation of grazing leases, permits, and licenses
In the case of any grazing lease, permit, or license with respect to land in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition that was issued before October 30, 1998, the Secretary shall, subject to periodic renewal, continue the grazing lease, permit, or license for a period equal to the lifetime of the holder of the grazing lease, permit, or license as of October 30, 1998, plus the lifetime of any direct descendants of the holder born before October 30, 1998.
(2) Retirement
A grazing lease, permit, or license described in paragraph (1) shall be permanently retired at the end of the period described in paragraph (1).
(3) Periodic renewal
Until the expiration of the period described in paragraph (1), the holder (or descendant of the holder) of a grazing lease, permit, or license shall be entitled to renew the lease, permit, or license periodically, subject to such limitations, conditions, or regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.
(4) Sale
A grazing lease, permit, or license described in paragraph (1) may be sold during the period described in paragraph (1) only on the condition that the purchaser shall, immediately upon acquisition, permanently retire the lease, permit, or license.
(5) Taylor Grazing Act
Nothing in this subsection affects other provisions concerning leases, permits, or licenses under the Act of June 28, 1934 (commonly known as the “Taylor Grazing Act”) (48 Stat. 1269, chapter 865; 43 U.S.C. 315 et seq.).
(6) Administration
Any portion of a grazing lease, permit, or license with respect to land in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition shall be administered by the National Park Service.
(Pub. L. 92–155, § 3, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(c), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3060.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Taylor Grazing Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is act June 28, 1934, ch. 865, 48 Stat. 1269, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 315 et seq.) of chapter 8A of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 315 of Title 43 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–329 inserted section catchline and subsec. (a) designation and heading and added subsec. (b).
16 U.S.C. § 272d (CONSERVATION)
§ 272d. Administration, protection, and development; report to President
(a) In general
The Secretary shall administer, protect and develop the park in accordance with the provisions of the law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title.
(b) Lost Spring Canyon Addition
(1) Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition is appropriated and withdrawn from entry, location, selection, leasing, or other disposition under the public land laws (including the mineral leasing laws).
(2) Effect
The inclusion of the Lost Spring Canyon Addition in the park shall not affect the operation or maintenance by the Northwest Pipeline Corporation (or its successors or assigns) of the natural gas pipeline and related facilities located in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition on October 30, 1998.
(Pub. L. 92–155, § 5, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(d), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3061.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(d)(1), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The National Park Service, under the direction of the Secretary, shall administer, protect, and develop the park, subject to the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–329, § 2(d)(2), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Within three years from November 12, 1971, the Secretary of the Interior shall report to the President, in accordance with subsections 3(c) and 3(d) of the Wilderness Act, his recommendations as the suitability or nonsuitability of any area within the park for preservation as wilderness, and any designation of any such area as a wilderness shall be in accordance with said Wilderness Act.”
16 U.S.C. § 272e (CONSERVATION)
§ 272e. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–155, § 6, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 423, authorized the Secretary to conduct a study of proposed road alinements within and adjacent to the park and to submit a report on the findings and conclusions of the study to the Congress within two years of Nov. 12, 1971.
16 U.S.C. § 272f (CONSERVATION)
§ 272f. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, not to exceed, however, $275,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not to exceed $1,031,800 (April 1970 prices) for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the types of construction involved herein. The sums authorized in this section shall be available for acquisition and development undertaken subsequent to November 12, 1971.
(Pub. L. 92–155, § 7, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 94–578, title I, § 101(1), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2732.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1976—Pub. L. 94–578 substituted “$275,000” for “$125,000”.
16 U.S.C. § 273b (CONSERVATION)
§ 273b. Grazing privileges; right of occupancy or use for fixed term of years; renewal
Where any Federal lands included within the park are legally occupied or utilized on December 18, 1971, for grazing purposes, pursuant to a lease, permit, or license for a fixed term of years issued or authorized by any department, establishment, or agency of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the persons holding such grazing privileges or their heirs to continue in the exercise thereof during the term of the lease, permit, or license, and one period of renewal thereafter.
(Pub. L. 92–207, § 3, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 740.)
heading: Renewal of Capitol Reef National Park Grazing Authorizations
text: Pub. L. 100–446, title I, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1779, provided:
“That where any Federal lands included within the boundary of the Park created by the Act of December 18, 1971 (Public Law 92–207) [16 U.S.C. 273 et seq.], were legally occupied or utilized on the date of approval of that Act [Dec. 18, 1971] for grazing purposes pursuant to a lease, permit, or license issued or authorized by any department, establishment, or agency of the United States, the person or persons so occupying or utilizing such lands and the heirs of such person or persons shall at that time be entitled to renew said leases, permits, or licenses under such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, for the lifetime of the permittee or any direct descendants (sons or daughters) born on or before the enactment of Public Law 92–207 (December 18, 1971). Such grazing activities shall be subject to the following conditions:
“(a) Grazing will be based on active preference that exists on the date of this Act [Sept. 27, 1988] and no increase in animal unit months will be allowed on Park lands.
“(b) No physical improvements for stock use will be established on National Park Service lands without the written concurrence of the Park Superintendent.
“(c) Nothing in this section shall apply to any lease, permit, or license for mining purposes or for public accommodations and services or to any occupancy or utilization of lands for purely temporary purposes.
“(d) Nothing contained in this Act [see Tables for classification] shall be construed as creating any vested right, title interest, or estate in or to any Federal lands.
“(e) The provisions of Public Law 97–341 [formerly set out as a note below] are hereby repealed.
“(f) Grazing will be managed to encourage the protection of the Park’s natural and cultural resources values.”
heading: Study of Grazing Phaseout at Capitol Reef National Park
text: Pub. L. 97–341, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1639, provided for retention of Capitol Reef National Park grazing privileges until Dec. 31, 1994, and a study of grazing at the Park, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–446, title I, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1780.
16 U.S.C. § 273d (CONSERVATION)
§ 273d. Administration, protection, and development
(a) Authority of Secretary
The National Park Service, under the direction of the Secretary, shall administer, protect, and develop the park, subject to the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Easements and rights-of-way
The Secretary shall grant easements and rights-of-way on a nondiscriminatory basis upon, over, under, across, or along any component of the park area unless he finds that the route of such easements and rights-of-way would have significant adverse effects on the administration of the park.
(c) Report by Secretary
Within three years from December 18, 1971, the Secretary of the Interior shall report to the President, in accordance with subsections 3(c) and 3(d) of the Wilderness Act [16 U.S.C. 1132 (c) and (d)], his recommendations as to the suitability or nonsuitability of any area within the park for preservation as wilderness, and any designation of any such area as a wilderness shall be in accordance with said Wilderness Act [16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 92–207, § 5, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 740.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, as amended, 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.
16 U.S.C. § 273e (CONSERVATION)
§ 273e. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–207, § 6, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 740, authorized the Secretary to conduct a study of proposed road alinements within and adjacent to the park and to submit a report on the findings and conclusions of the study to the Congress within two years of Dec. 18, 1971.
16 U.S.C. § 273f (CONSERVATION)
§ 273f. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, not to exceed, however, $2,173,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not to exceed $1,373,000 for development. The sums authorized in this section shall be available for acquisition and development undertaken subsequent to December 18, 1971.
(Pub. L. 92–207, § 7, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 740; Pub. L. 94–578, title I, § 101(4), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2732; Pub. L. 95–625, title I, § 101(5), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3471.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–625 substituted “$1,373,000 for development” for “$1,052,700 (April 1970 prices) for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the types of construction involved herein”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–578 substituted “$2,173,000” for “$423,000”.
16 U.S.C. § 281 (CONSERVATION)
§ 281. Purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to facilitate protection and provide interpretation of sites in the Nez Perce country of Idaho and in the States of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming that have exceptional value in commemorating the history of the Nation.
(Pub. L. 89–19, § 1, May 15, 1965, 79 Stat. 110; Pub. L. 102–576, § 2(1), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4770.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–576, which directed the insertion of “and in the States of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming” after “the Nez Perce Country of Idaho”, was executed by making the insertion after “the Nez Perce country of Idaho” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Short Title of 1992 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 102–576, § 1, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4770, provided that: “This Act [amending this section and sections 281a to 281c, 281e, and 281f of this title] may be cited as the ‘Nez Perce National Historical Park Additions Act of 1991’.”
16 U.S.C. § 281a (CONSERVATION)
§ 281a. Designation
To implement this purpose the Secretary of the Interior may designate as the Nez Perce National Historical Park various component sites in Federal and non-Federal ownership relating to the early Nez Perce culture, the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the area, the fur trade, missionaries, gold mining and logging, the Nez Perce war of 1877, and such other sites as he finds will depict the role of the Nez Perce country in the westward expansion of the Nation. Sites to be so designated shall include—
(1) Tolo Lake, Idaho;
(2) Looking Glass’ 1877 Campsite, Idaho;
(3) Buffalo Eddy, Washington and Idaho;
(4) Traditional Crossing Near Doug Bar, Oregon and Idaho;
(5) Camas Meadows Battle Sites, Idaho;
(6) Joseph Canyon Viewpoint, Oregon;
(7) Traditional Campsite at the Fork of the Lostine and Wallowa Rivers, Oregon;
(8) Burial Site of Chief Joseph the Younger, Washington;
(9) Nez Perce Campsites, Washington;
(10) Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana;
(11) Bear’s Paw Battleground, Montana;
(12) Canyon Creek, Montana; and
(13) Hasotino Village, Idaho;
each as described in the National Park Service document entitled “Nez Perce National Historical Park Additions Study”, dated 1990 and Old Chief Joseph’s Gravesite and Cemetery, Oregon, as depicted on the map entitled “Nez Perce Additions”, numbered 429–20–018, and dated September, 1991. Lands added to the Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, pursuant to paragraph (10) shall become part of, and be placed under the administrative jurisdiction of, the Big Hole National Battlefield, but may be interpreted in accordance with the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–19, § 2, May 15, 1965, 79 Stat. 110; Pub. L. 102–576, § 2(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4770.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–576 inserted provision listing 13 sites to be designated as Nez Perce National Historical Park, as described in documents dated 1990 and 1991, and provision relating to lands added to Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana.