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16 U.S.C. § 426 (CONSERVATION)
§ 426. Stones River National Battlefield; establishment; appointment of commission
A commission is created, to be composed of the following members, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior:
(1) A commissioned officer of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army;
(2) A veteran of the Civil War who served honorably in the military forces of the United States; and
(3) A veteran of the Civil War who served honorably in the military forces of the Confederate States of America.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 1, 44 Stat. 1399; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–443, §§ 2, 3, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Stones River National Military Park redesignated Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Administrative functions of Stones River National Military Park transferred to Department of the Interior by Ex. Ord. Nos. 6166 and 6228, set out as notes under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Administrative functions of Stones River National Battlefield assigned to Department of the Interior by section 3 of Pub. L. 86–443, set out as section 426m of this title.
National Park Service substituted for Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations referred to in Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, by act Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389.
16 U.S.C. § 426a (CONSERVATION)
§ 426a. Qualifications of members of commission
In appointing the members of the commission created by section 426 of this title the Secretary of the Interior shall, as far as practicable, select persons familiar with the terrain of the battlefield of Stones River, Tennessee, and the historical events associated therewith.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 2, 44 Stat. 1399; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426b (CONSERVATION)
§ 426b. Duties of commission
It shall be the duty of the commission, acting under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to inspect the battlefield of Stones River, Tennessee, and to carefully study the available records and historical data with respect to the location and movement of all troops which engaged in the battle of Stones River, and the important events connected therewith, with a view of preserving and marking such field for historical and professional military study.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 3, 44 Stat. 1399; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933.)
heading: Codification
text: A provision of act Mar. 3, 1927, authorizing the submission of a report by the commission to the Secretary of War not later than Dec. 1, 1927, and describing the contents of such report was omitted as executed.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426c (CONSERVATION)
§ 426c. Assistants to commission; expenses of commission
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to assign any officials of the Interior Department to the assistance of the commission if he deems it advisable. He is authorized to pay the reasonable expenses of the commission and their assistants incurred in the actual performance of the duties imposed upon them by sections 426 to 426j of this title.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 4, 44 Stat. 1400; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426d (CONSERVATION)
§ 426d. Receipt of report of commission by Secretary of the Interior; acquisition of land for battlefield; other duties of Secretary
Upon receipt of the report of said commission, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire, by purchase, when purchasable at prices deemed by him reasonable, otherwise by condemnation, such tract or tracts of lands as are recommended by the commission as necessary and desirable for a national battlefield; to establish and substantially mark the boundaries of the said battlefield; to definitely mark all lines of battle and locations of troops within the boundaries of the battlefield and erect substantial historical tablets at such points within the battlefield and in the vicinity of the battlefield and its approaches as are recommended by the commission, together with such other points as the Secretary of the Interior may deem appropriate; to construct the necessary roads and walks, plant trees and shrubs, restore and care for the grounds, including the Hazen Monument: Provided, That the entire cost of acquiring said land, including cost of condemnation proceedings, if any, ascertainment of title, surveys, and compensation for the land, the cost of marking the battlefield, the expenses of the commission, and the establishment of the national military battlefield, shall not exceed the sum of $100,000.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 5, 44 Stat. 1400; Apr. 15, 1930, ch. 167, 46 Stat. 167; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1930—Act Apr. 15, 1930, inserted “military” between “national” and “park”, authorized construction of roads and walks, planting of trees and shrubs, restoration and care of grounds, including the Hazen Monument, and inserted “and the establishment of the national military park” in proviso.
heading: Change of Name
text: “National battlefield” and “battlefield” substituted in text for “national military park” and “park”, respectively, in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426e (CONSERVATION)
§ 426e. Lands acquired declared national battlefield; name
Upon the ceding of jurisdiction by the legislature of the State of Tennessee and the report of the Attorney General of the United States that a perfect title has been acquired, the lands acquired under the provisions of sections 426 to 426j of this title, together with the area already inclosed within the national cemetery at the battlefield of Stones River and the Government reservation in said battlefield upon which is erected a large monument to the memory of the officers and soldiers of General Hazen’s brigade who fell on the spot, are declared to be a national battlefield, to be known as the Stones River National Battlefield.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 6, 44 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Stones River National Battlefield” and “national battlefield” substituted in text for “Stones River National Park” and “national park”, respectively, in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426f (CONSERVATION)
§ 426f. Control of battlefield; regulations
The said Stones River National Battlefield shall be under the control of the Secretary of the Interior, and he is authorized to make all needed regulations for the care of the battlefield. The superintendent of the Stones River National Cemetery shall likewise be the superintendent of and have the custody and care of the Stones River National Battlefield, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 7, 44 Stat. 1400; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Stones River National Battlefield” and “battlefield” substituted in text for “Stones River National Park” and “park”, respectively, in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426g (CONSERVATION)
§ 426g. Occupation of lands by former owners
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into agreements, upon such nominal terms as he may prescribe, with such present owners of the land as may desire to remain upon it, to occupy and cultivate their present holdings, upon condition that they will preserve the present buildings and roads, and the present outlines of field and forest, and that they will only cut trees or underbrush under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, and that they will assist in caring for and protecting all tablets, monuments, or such other artificial works as may from time to time be erected by proper authority.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 8, 44 Stat. 1400; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426h (CONSERVATION)
§ 426h. Ascertaining and marking lines of battle
It shall be lawful for the authorities of any State having troops engaged in the battle of Stones River to enter upon the lands and approaches of the Stones River National Battlefield for the purpose of ascertaining and marking the lines of battle of troops engaged therein: Provided, That before any such lines are permanently designated, the position of the lines and the proposed methods of marking them by monuments, tablets, or otherwise shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Interior, and shall first receive the written approval of the Secretary.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 9, 44 Stat. 1401; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Stones River National Battlefield” substituted in text for “Stones River National Park” in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426i (CONSERVATION)
§ 426i. Protection of monuments, etc.
If any person shall willfully destroy, mutilate, deface, injure, or remove any monument, column, statue, memorial structure, or work of art that shall be erected or placed upon the grounds of the battlefield by lawful authority, or shall willfully destroy or remove any fence, railing, inclosure, or other work for the protection or ornament of said battlefield, or any portion thereof; or shall willfully destroy, cut, hack, bark, break down, or otherwise injure any tree, bush, or shrubbery that may be growing upon said battlefield, or shall cut down or fell or remove any timber, battle relic, tree, or trees growing or being upon such battlefield, except by permission of the Secretary of the Interior, or shall willfully remove or destroy any breastworks, earthworks, walls, or other defenses or shelter, or any part thereof, constructed by the armies formerly engaged in the battle on the lands or approaches to the battlefield, any person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof before any court of competent jurisdiction, shall for each and every such offense be fined not less than $5 nor more than $100.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 10, 44 Stat. 1401; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Battlefield” substituted in text for “park” in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 426 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426j (CONSERVATION)
§ 426j. Authorization of appropriation; fixing of boundaries as condition to purchase of lands
The sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is authorized to be appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended for the purposes of sections 426 to 426j of this title: Provided, That no obligation for the purchase of lands shall be incurred until the commission has fixed the boundaries of said battlefield.
(Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 374, § 11, 44 Stat. 1401; Pub. L. 86–443, § 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Battlefield” substituted in text for “park” in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426k (CONSERVATION)
§ 426k. Acquisition of additional lands
In furtherance of the purposes of sections 426 to 426j of this title, authorizing establishment of the Stones River National Battlefield, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by such means as he may deem to be in the public interest, for inclusion in the Stones River National Battlefield, such additional lands and interests in lands, not to exceed seven acres, as in the discretion of the Secretary are necessary for the preservation and interpretation of the battlefield of Stones River, Tennessee.
(Pub. L. 86–443, §§ 1, 2, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Stones River National Battlefield” substituted in text for “Stones River National Park” in view of redesignation of Stones River National Military Park as Stones River National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–443. See section 426l of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 426m (CONSERVATION)
§ 426m. Administration, protection, and development
The administration, protection and development of the Stones River National Battlefield 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.
(Pub. L. 86–443, § 3, Apr. 22, 1960, 74 Stat. 82.)
16 U.S.C. § 426o (CONSERVATION)
§ 426o. Agreement with Murfreesboro, Tennessee, respecting battlefield
The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, containing each of the following provisions—
(1) If the city agrees to acquire sufficient interest in land to construct a trail linking the battlefield with Fortress Rosecrans, to construct such trail, and to operate and maintain the trail in accordance with standards approved by the Secretary, the Secretary shall (A) transfer to the city the funds available to the Secretary for the acquisition of such lands and for the construction of the trail, and (B) provide technical assistance to the city and to Rutherford County for the purpose of development and planning of the trail.
(2) The Secretary shall agree to accept the transfer by donation from the city of the remnants of Fortress Rosecrans at Old Fort Park, and following such transfer, to preserve and interpret the fortress as part of the battlefield.
(3) In administering the Fortress Rosecrans, the Secretary is authorized to enter a cooperative agreement with the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for the rendering, on a nonreimbursable basis, of rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services and cooperative assistance by nearby law enforcement and fire preventive agencies.
(Pub. L. 100–205, § 2, Dec. 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 1433; Pub. L. 102–225, § 1(3), Dec. 11, 1991, 105 Stat. 1683.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–225 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, under which (1) the Secretary shall acquire sufficient interest in land and shall construct thereon a trail linking the battlefield with Fortress Rosecrans, (2) the city shall operate and maintain the trail in accordance with standards approved by the Secretary, and (3) the Secretary shall preserve the existing remnants of Fortress Rosecrans and the city shall operate and maintain the fortress.”
16 U.S.C. § 426o–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 426o–1. Planning
(a) Preparation of plan for Redoubt Brannan
The Secretary shall, on or before February 1, 1992, prepare a plan for the preservation and interpretation of Redoubt Brannan.
(b) Update of General Management Plan
The Secretary shall, on or before March 31, 1993, update the General Management Plan for the Stones River National Battlefield.
(c) Technical assistance
The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance to the city and to Rutherford County in the development of zoning ordinances and other land use controls that would help preserve historically significant areas adjacent to the battlefield.
(d) Minor boundary revisions
If the planning activities conducted under subsections (a) and (b) of this section show a need for minor revisions of the boundaries indicated on the map referred to in section 426n of this title, the Secretary may, following timely notice in writing to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate of his intention to do so and providing an opportunity for public comment, make such minor revisions by publication of a revised boundary map or other description in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 100–205, § 3, as added Pub. L. 102–225, § 1(4), Dec. 11, 1991, 105 Stat. 1683; amended Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(15), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3 of Pub. L. 100–205 was renumbered section 4 and is classified to section 426p of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” after “Committee on”.
16 U.S.C. § 428 (CONSERVATION)
§ 428. Fort Donelson National Battlefield; establishment; appointment of commission
A commission is created, to be composed of the following members, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior:
(1) A commissioned officer of the Corps of Engineers, United States Army;
(2) A veteran of the Civil War who served honorably in the military forces of the United States; and
(3) A veteran of the Civil War who served honorably in the military forces of the Confederate States of America.
(Mar. 26, 1928, ch. 248, § 1, 45 Stat. 367; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–738, § 5, Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 876.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Fort Donelson National Military Park” redesignated “Fort Donelson National Battlefield” by Pub. L. 86–738, § 4. See section 428n of this title.
heading: Short Title of 2004 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–367, § 1, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1743, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 428p to 428p–2 of this title and amending section 428k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Fort Donelson National Battlefield Expansion Act of 2004’.”
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Administrative functions of Fort Donelson National Military Park transferred to Department of the Interior by Ex. Ord. Nos. 6166 and 6228, set out as notes under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Administrative functions of Fort Donelson National Battlefield assigned to Department of the Interior by section 5 of Pub. L. 86–738, set out as section 428o of this title.
National Park Service substituted for Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations referred to in Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, by act Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389.
16 U.S.C. § 428a (CONSERVATION)
§ 428a. Qualifications of members of commission
In appointing the members of the commission created by section 428 of this title the Secretary of the Interior shall, as far as practicable, select persons familiar with the terrain of the battlefield of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, and the historical events associated therewith.
(Mar. 26, 1928, ch. 248, § 2, 45 Stat. 367; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–738, § 5, Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 876.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 428 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 428b (CONSERVATION)
§ 428b. Duties of commission
It shall be the duty of the commission, acting under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, to inspect the battlefield of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, and to carefully study the available records and historical data with respect to the location and movement of all troops which engaged in the Battle of Fort Donelson, and the important events connected therewith, with a view of preserving and marking such field for historical and professional military study.
(Mar. 26, 1928, ch. 248, § 3, 45 Stat. 367; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–738, § 5, Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 876.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 428 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 428c (CONSERVATION)
§ 428c. Assistants to commission; expenses of commission
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to assign any officials of the Interior Department to the assistance of the commission if he deems it advisable. He is authorized to pay the reasonable expenses of the commission and their assistants incurred in the actual performance of the duties herein imposed upon them.
(Mar. 26, 1928, ch. 248, § 4, 45 Stat. 367; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, § 1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 86–738, § 5, Sept. 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 876.)
heading: References in Text
text: Herein, referred to in text, means act Mar. 26, 1928, which is classified to sections 428 to 428d and 428e to 428i of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 428 of this title.