An act to authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes
PL 115-190 (H.R.1397), enacted 06/22/2018

132 STAT. 1499 
PUBLIC LAW 115–190—JUNE 22, 2018 
Public Law 115–190 
115th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdic-
tion of certain Federal land, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFER OF LAND ALONG GEORGE WASH-
INGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) MAP.—The term ‘‘Map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘George 
Washington Memorial Parkway—Claude Moore Farm Proposed 
Boundary Adjustment’’, numbered 850l130815, and dated Feb-
ruary 2016. 
(2) RESEARCH CENTER.—The term ‘‘Research Center’’ means 
the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center of the Federal 
Highway Administration. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
(b) ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TRANSFER.— 
(1) TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION.— 
(A) GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY LAND.— 
Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 0.342 
acres of Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary 
within the boundary of the George Washington Memorial 
Parkway, as generally depicted as ‘‘B’’ on the Map, is 
transferred from the Secretary to the Secretary of 
Transportation. 
(B) RESEARCH CENTER LAND.—Administration jurisdic-
tion over the approximately 0.479 acres of Federal land 
within the boundary of the Research Center land under 
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Transportation adjacent 
to the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Park-
way, as generally depicted as ‘‘A’’ on the Map, is transferred 
from the Secretary of Transportation to the Secretary. 
(2) USE RESTRICTION.—The Secretary shall restrict the use 
of 0.139 acres of Federal land within the boundary of the 
George Washington Memorial Parkway immediately adjacent 
to part of the perimeter fence of the Research Center, generally 
depicted as ‘‘C’’ on the Map, by prohibiting the storage, construc-
tion, or installation of any item that may interfere with the 
access of the Research Center to the restricted land for security 
and maintenance purposes. 
(3) REIMBURSEMENT OR CONSIDERATION.—The transfers of 
administrative jurisdiction under this subsection shall not be 
subject to reimbursement or consideration. 
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132 STAT. 1500 
PUBLIC LAW 115–190—JUNE 22, 2018 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1397 (S. 1460): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 115–206, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 115–257 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 163 (2017): July 11, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 164 (2018): June 6, considered and passed Senate. 
(4) COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENT.— 
(A) AGREEMENT.—The National Park Service and the 
Federal Highway Administration shall comply with all 
terms and conditions of the agreement entered into by 
the parties on September 11, 2002, regarding the transfer 
of administrative jurisdiction, management, and mainte-
nance of the land described in the agreement. 
(B) ACCESS TO RESTRICTED LAND.—Subject to the terms 
of the agreement described in subparagraph (A), the Sec-
retary shall allow the Research Center— 
(i) to access the Federal land described in para-
graph (1)(B) for purposes of transportation to and from 
the Research Center; and 
(ii) to access the Federal land described in para-
graphs (1)(B) and (2) for purposes of maintenance in 
accordance with National Park Service standards, 
including grass mowing, weed control, tree mainte-
nance, fence maintenance, and maintenance of the 
visual appearance of the Federal land. 
(c) MANAGEMENT OF TRANSFERRED LAND.— 
(1) INTERIOR LAND.—The Federal land transferred to the 
Secretary under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall be— 
(A) included in the boundary of the George Washington 
Memorial Parkway; and 
(B) administered by the Secretary as part of the George 
Washington Memorial Parkway, subject to applicable laws 
(including regulations). 
(2) TRANSPORTATION LAND.—The Federal land transferred 
to the Secretary of Transportation under subsection (b)(1)(A) 
shall be— 
(A) included in the boundary of the Research Center 
land; and 
(B) removed from the boundary of the George Wash-
ington Memorial Parkway. 
(3) RESTRICTED-USE LAND.—The Federal land that the Sec-
retary has designated for restricted use under subsection (b)(2) 
shall be maintained by the Research Center. 
(d) MAP ON FILE.—The Map shall be available for public inspec-
tion in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 
Approved June 22, 2018. 
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