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16 U.S.C. § 460ttt–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ttt–1. Map and description
(a) In general
As soon as practicable after December 1, 2006, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the national recreation area designated by section 460ttt of this title with—
(1) the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and
(3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.
(b) Force of law
A map and legal description filed under subsection (a) 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 map and legal description.
(c) Public availability
Each map and legal description filed under subsection (a) shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service.
(Pub. L. 109–382, title II, § 222, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2676.)
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. § 460zzz–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460zzz–1. Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
There is established the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in the State.
(2) Area included
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 209,610 acres of public land, as generally depicted on the Map.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of the Conservation Area are to conserve and protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations—
(1) the unique and important resources and values of the land, including the geological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, natural, scientific, recreational, wilderness, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and scenic resources of the public land; and
(2) the water resources of area streams, based on seasonally available flows, that are necessary to support aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial species and communities.
(c) Management
(1) In general
The Secretary shall manage the Conservation Area—
(A) as a component of the National Landscape Conservation System;
(B) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Conservation Area described in subsection (b); and
(C) in accordance with—
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(ii) this subchapter; and
(iii) any other applicable laws.
(2) Uses
(A) In general
The Secretary shall allow only such uses of the Conservation Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes for which the Conservation Area is established.
(B) Use of motorized vehicles
(i) In general
Except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), use of motorized vehicles in the Conservation Area shall be allowed—
(I) before the effective date of the management plan, only on roads and trails designated for use of motor vehicles in the management plan that applies on March 30, 2009, to the public land in the Conservation Area; and
(II) after the effective date of the management plan, only on roads and trails designated in the management plan for the use of motor vehicles.
(ii) Administrative and emergency response use
Clause (i) shall not limit the use of motor vehicles in the Conservation Area for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency.
(iii) Limitation
This subparagraph shall not apply to the Wilderness.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2402, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1102.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(C)(i), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 43 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460zzz–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460zzz–2. Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area
(a) In general
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 66,280 acres of public land in Mesa, Montrose, and Delta Counties, Colorado, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the “Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area”.
(b) Administration of Wilderness
The Wilderness shall be managed by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and this subchapter, except that—
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to March 30, 2009; and
(2) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2403, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1103.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in text, 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.
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 2403 of Pub. L. 111–11. Section 2403 also enacted provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460zzz–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460zzz–6. Advisory Council
(a) Establishment
Not later than 180 days after March 30, 2009, the Secretary shall establish an advisory council, to be known as the “Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council”.
(b) Duties
The Council shall advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan.
(c) Applicable law
The Council shall be subject to—
(1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.); and
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
(d) Members
The Council shall include 10 members to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom, to the extent practicable—
(1) 1 member shall be appointed after considering the recommendations of the Mesa County Commission;
(2) 1 member shall be appointed after considering the recommendations of the Montrose County Commission;
(3) 1 member shall be appointed after considering the recommendations of the Delta County Commission;
(4) 1 member shall be appointed after considering the recommendations of the permittees holding grazing allotments within the Conservation Area or the Wilderness; and
(5) 5 members shall reside in, or within reasonable proximity to, Mesa County, Delta County, or Montrose County, Colorado, with backgrounds that reflect—
(A) the purposes for which the Conservation Area or Wilderness was established; and
(B) the interests of the stakeholders that are affected by the planning and management of the Conservation Area and Wilderness.
(e) Representation
The Secretary shall ensure that the membership of the Council is fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed by the Council.
(f) Duration
The Council shall terminate on the date that is 1 year from the date on which the management plan is adopted by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2407, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1107.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 43 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 464 (CONSERVATION)
§ 464. Cooperation with governmental and private agencies
(a) 1 Authorization
The Secretary, in administering sections 461 to 467 of this title, is authorized to cooperate with and may seek and accept the assistance of any Federal, State, or municipal department or agency, or any educational or scientific institution, or any patriotic association, or any individual.
(b) Advisory committees
When deemed necessary, technical advisory committees may be established to act in an advisory capacity in connection with the restoration or reconstruction of any historic or prehistoric building or structure.
(c) Employment of assistance
Such professional and technical assistance may be employed, and such service may be established as may be required to accomplish the purposes of sections 461 to 467 of this title and for which money may be appropriated by Congress or made available by gifts for such purpose.
(Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 4, 49 Stat. 668.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (c), provisions that authorized employment of professional and technical assistance “without regard to the civil-service laws” were omitted as such employment is subject to the civil service laws unless specifically excepted by such laws or by laws enacted subsequent to Executive Order 8743, Apr. 23, 1941, issued by the President pursuant to the Act of Nov. 26, 1940, ch. 919, title I, § 1, 54 Stat. 1211, which covered most excepted positions into the classified (competitive) civil service. The Order is set out as a note under section 3301 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Termination of Advisory Committees
text: Advisory committees in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 465 (CONSERVATION)
§ 465. Jurisdiction of States in acquired lands
Nothing in sections 461 to 467 of this title shall be held to deprive any State, or political subdivision thereof, of its civil and criminal jurisdiction in and over lands acquired by the United States under said sections.
(Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 5, 49 Stat. 668.)
16 U.S.C. § 466 (CONSERVATION)
§ 466. Requirement for specific authorization
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out section 462(e) or 462(f) of this title may be obligated or expended after October 30, 1992—
(1) unless the appropriation of such funds has been specifically authorized by law enacted on or after October 30, 1992; or
(2) in excess of the amount prescribed by law enacted on or after October 30, 1992.
(b) Savings provision
Nothing in this section shall prohibit or limit the expenditure or obligation of any funds appropriated prior to January 1, 1993.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
Except as provided by subsection (a) of this section, there is authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the purposes of sections 461 to 467 of this title such sums as the Congress may from time to time determine.
(Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, § 6, 49 Stat. 668; Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4023, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4768.)
heading: Codification
text: October 30, 1992, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “the date of enactment of this section” and “such date”, which were translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 102–575 which amended this section generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–575 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the purposes of sections 461 to 467 of this title such sums as the Congress may from time to time determine.”
16 U.S.C. § 467a (CONSERVATION)
§ 467a. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–586, § 4(a)(1), (b), Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3386
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–527, § 1, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1049, authorized the Secretary of the Interior to accept, maintain, develop, and administer the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site described in the order of designation dated Jan. 16, 1969, as part of the national park system and directed the Secretary to enter into agreements and take such action as deemed necessary to provide for administration and use of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site as a temporary residence for visiting foreign dignitaries or heads of state or members of the executive branch of the United States Government, with any further use determined by the Secretary after conferring with the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site Advisory Commission.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: For effective date of repeal, see Pub. L. 96–586, § 4, Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3386, set out as a note below.
heading: Repeals, Redesignations, Conveyances, Etc., Involving Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site
text: Pub. L. 96–586, § 4, Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3386, provided that:
“(a)
(1) Effective upon the conveyance or transfer authorized in subsection b, the Act of October 21, 1972, entitled ‘An Act to provide for the administration of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site, in Palm Beach, Florida’ [sections 467a and 467a–1 of this title] is repealed.
“(2) The order of designation of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site, dated January 16, 1969, is repealed and the site described therein is hereby designated as the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Landmark.
“(b) The Secretary of the Interior shall, within one hundred and twenty days of the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 1980], take such measures, consistent with the terms and conditions of the deed of conveyance from Marjorie M. Post to the United States of America, dated December 18, 1972, as may be necessary to transfer the property described in the order of designation of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site to the Majorie [sic] Merriweather Post Foundation of the District of Columbia (a charitable foundation organized under the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act).
“(c) The Secretary is authorized upon conveyance, to make appropriate adjustments in the funds available for the administration and management of the property, including but not limited to, return of unobligated donated funds to the trustees of the Marjorie Merriweather Post Foundation of the District of Columbia, and reprogram existing appropriations to related functions and activities of the National Park Service.”
16 U.S.C. § 467a–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 467a–1. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–586, § 4(a)(1), (b), Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3386
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–527, § 2, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1049, established the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site Advisory Commission and provided for its membership, term of office, designation of a Chairman, filling of vacancies, compensation and expenses, consultations on general policies and specific matters related to administration of the site, and voting.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: For effective date of repeal, see Pub. L. 96–586, § 4, Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3386, set out as a note under section 467a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 467b (CONSERVATION)
§ 467b. Survey by Secretary of the Interior of sites for commemoration of former Presidents of the United States
(a) Authority to conduct survey
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) is authorized to conduct a survey of sites which he deems exhibit qualities most appropriate for the commemoration of each former President of the United States. The survey may include sites associated with the deeds, leadership, or lifework of a former President, and it may identify sites or structures historically unrelated to a former President but which may be suitable as a memorial to honor such President.
(b) Preparation and transmittal to Congressional committees of reports on individual sites and structures
The Secretary shall, from time to time, prepare and transmit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate reports on individual sites and structures identified in the survey referred to in subsection (a) of this section, together with his recommendation as to whether such site or structure is suitable for establishment as a national historic site or national memorial to commemorate a former President. Each such report shall include pertinent information with respect to the need for acquisition of lands and interests therein, the development of facilities, and the operation and maintenance of the site or structure and the estimated cost thereof. If during the six-month period following the transmittal of a report pursuant to this subsection neither Committee has by vote of a majority of its members disapproved a recommendation of the Secretary that a site or structure is suitable for establishment as a national historic site, the Secretary may thereafter by appropriate order establish the same as a national historic site, including the lands and interests therein identified in the report accompanying his recommendation. The Secretary may acquire the lands and interests therein by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any other Federal agency, or exchange, and he shall administer the site in accordance with sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, as amended and supplemented, and sections 461 to 467 of this title, as amended.
(c) Prohibited statutory constructions
Nothing in this section shall be construed as diminishing the authority of the Secretary under sections 461 to 467 of this title or as authorizing the Secretary to establish any national memorial, creation of which is hereby expressly reserved to the Congress.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 96–199, title I, § 120, Mar. 5, 1980, 94 Stat. 73; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(26), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committee on”.
16 U.S.C. § 468 (CONSERVATION)
§ 468. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States; creation; purpose
In order to further the policy enunciated in sections 461 to 467 of this title, and to facilitate public participation in the preservation of sites, buildings, and objects of national significance or interest, there is created a charitable, educational, and nonprofit corporation, to be known as the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States, hereafter referred to as the “National Trust”. The purposes of the National Trust shall be to receive donations of sites, buildings, and objects significant in American history and culture, to preserve and administer them for public benefit, to accept, hold, and administer gifts of money, securities, or other property of whatsoever character for the purpose of carrying out the preservation program, and to execute such other functions as are vested in it by sections 468 to 468d of this title.
(Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 755, § 1, 63 Stat. 927.)
heading: Reservation of Rights
text: Act Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 755, § 7, 63 Stat. 929, provided that: “The right to repeal, alter or amend this Act [sections 468 to 468d of this title] at any time is hereby expressly reserved, but no contract or individual right made or acquired shall thereby be divested or impaired.”
16 U.S.C. § 468a (CONSERVATION)
§ 468a. Principal office of National Trust Commission
The National Trust shall have its principal office in the District of Columbia and shall be deemed, for purposes of venue in civil actions, to be an inhabitant and resident thereof. The National Trust may establish offices in such other place or places as it may deem necessary or appropriate in the conduct of its business.
(Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 755, § 2, 63 Stat. 927.)
16 U.S.C. § 468b (CONSERVATION)
§ 468b. Administration of National Trust; composition of board of trustees; terms of office; compensation; expenses
The affairs of the National Trust shall be under the general direction of a board of trustees composed as follows: The Attorney General of the United States; the Secretary of the Interior; and the Director of the National Gallery of Art, ex officio; and not less than six general trustees who shall be citizens of the United States, to be chosen as hereinafter provided. The Attorney General, and the Secretary of the Interior, when it appears desirable in the interest of the conduct of the business of the board and to such extent as they deem it advisable, may, by written notice to the National Trust, designate any officer of their respective departments to act for them in the discharge of their duties as a member of the board of trustees. The number of general trustees shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees of the National Trust and shall be chosen by the members of the National Trust from its members at any regular meeting of said National Trust. The respective terms of office of the general trustees shall be as prescribed by said board of trustees but in no case shall exceed a period of five years from the date of election. A successor to a general trustee shall be chosen in the same manner and shall have a term expiring five years from the date of the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was chosen, except that a successor chosen to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall be chosen only for the remainder of that term. The chairman of the board of trustees shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the board. No compensation shall be paid to the members of the board of trustees for their services as such members, but they shall be reimbursed for travel and actual expenses necessarily incurred by them in attending board meetings and performing other official duties on behalf of the National Trust at the direction of the board.
(Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 755, § 3, 63 Stat. 928; July 28, 1953, ch. 255, 67 Stat. 228.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1953—Act July 28, 1953, provided that the general trustees be elected by members of the trust rather than by the National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings.
16 U.S.C. § 468d (CONSERVATION)
§ 468d. Consultation with Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments
In carrying out its functions under sections 468 to 468d of this title, the National Trust is authorized to consult with the Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments, on matters relating to the selection of sites, buildings, and objects to be preserved and protected pursuant hereto.
(Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 755, § 5, 63 Stat. 929.)
heading: Change of Name
text: The Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments was renamed the National Park System Advisory Board by Pub. L. 91–383, § 9, as added by Pub. L. 94–458, § 2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1940. See section 463 of this title.