A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the development and operation of a visitor and environmental education center in the Pinelands National Reserve, in the State of New Jersey.
PL 100-486 (S.1165), enacted 10/13/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-486—OCT. 13, 1988 
102 STAT. 2429 
Public Law 100-486 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the development and 
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operation of a visitor and environmental education center in the Pinelands 
National Reserve, in the State of New Jersey. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PINELANDS INTERPRETATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM; 
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 
Section 502 of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 
(PubUc Law 95-625; 16 U.S.C. 471i) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection: 
"(1) PINELANDS INTERPRETATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL 
PROGRAM; 
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
"(1) STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERPRETATIVE AND 
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.—For the purpose of enhancing public 
understanding, awareness, and appreciation with respect to the 
natural and cultural resources of the Pine Barrens area of New 
Jersey, the Secretary shall, within 9 months after the enact-
ment of this subsection, study and recommend appropriate 
initiatives to provide an educational and interpretative program 
for the Reserve. The Secretary shall conduct such study in 
consultation with the planning entity and the appropriate 
departments and agencies of the State of New Jersey. 
"(2) ITEMS INCLUDED.—The study and recommendations re-
quired by this subsection shall include, but not be limited to 
each of the following: 
"(A) Interpretative and informational materials, exhibits, 
films, lectures, and other devices and educational methods. 
"(B) A plan to provide for educational and interpretative 
programs for the Reserve, considering among other things 
the improvement of existing facilities and interpretative 
programs in the Reserve, including the possible use of 
existing facilities such as Whitesbog, Batsto, Double Trou-
ble State Park and Stockton State College. 
"(C) The use and enhancement of existing fire towers in 
the Reserve to serve as observation platforms. 
"(D) The appropriate role for departments and agencies 
of the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government in 
implementing the program. 
"(3) STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT CREDIT BANK AND DEVELOPMENT 
CREDIT SYSTEM.—The Secretary is authorized and directed to 
study the State of New Jersey Pinelands Development Credit 
Bank and Pinelands Development Credit System, and to submit 
to the Congress within 9 months after enactment of this subsec-
tion such recommendations £is the Secretary determines appro-
priate for improvements of the operation of the State Pinelands 
Development Credit Bank and the overall Pinelands Develop-
ment Credit Program. 
102 STAT. 2430 
PUBLIC LAW 100-486—OCT. 13, 1988 
"(4) STUDY OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.—The Secretary shall study 
the Pinelands Municipal Council, and submit to the Congress 
within 9 months after enactment of this subsection such rec-
ommendations as the Secretary determines appropriate for 
improvements of the operation of the council. 
"(5) CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary may enter 
into such contracts and agreements with the State of New 
Jersey and other public and private entities as may be nec-
essary and appropriate to carry out the authorities and respon-
Appropriation 
sibilities of the Secretary under this subsection. For purposes of 
authorization. 
^jug subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated not more 
than $500,000 to prepare and complete the study pursuant to 
paragraph (1) and $3,000,000 to implement the recommenda-
tions of such study upon its approval by the Congress, the 
Federal share of which may not exceed 75 percent of the total 
cost.". 
SEC 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
16 use 47li. 
Section 502(k) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 is 
amended by inserting "(1)" before the first full sentence thereof, and 
adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
"(2) In addition to other funds authorized pursuant to this subsec-
tion, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed 
$14,500,000 for land acquisition, the Federal share of which may not 
exceed 50 percent of the total cost. Land acquisition pursuant to this 
subsection shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements 
of subsection (h) of this section insofar as such requirements are not 
inconsistent with this paragraph. Such acquisitions shall also be 
carried out in a manner consistent with the management plan and 
shall include— 
"(A) lands located within the preservation area of the Na-
tional Reserve which is designated in the management plan; 
"(B) lands that are mthin the areas protected by the manage-
ment plan and that are threatened by adverse development or 
have critical ecological values; or 
"(Q lands that have limited practical use because of their 
location in the Reserve and that are held by landowners who 
both own less than 50 acres in the Reserve and have exhausted 
existing remedies to secure relief. 
Additional funds contributed by the State to the Pinelands Develop-
ment Bank after enactment of this Act, not to exceed $5,000,000, 
may be counted as part of tiie State share of land acquisition 
funds.". 
Approved October 13, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1165: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-933 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-244 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Sept. 20, considered and passed House, amended. 
Sept. 30, Senate concurred in House amendment.