Nez Perce National Historical Park Additions Act of 1991
PL 102-576 (H.R.2032), enacted 10/30/1992

106 STAT. 4770 
PUBLIC LAW 102-576—OCT. 30, 1992 
Public Law 102-576 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 30, 1992 
[H.R. 2032] 
Nez Perce 
National 
Historical 
Park 
Additions 
Act of 1991. 
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To amend the Act of May 15, 1965, authorizing the Secretaiy of the Interior 
to designate the Nez Perce National Historical Park in the State of Idaho, 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. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Nez Perce National Historical 
Park Additions Act of 1991". 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO ACT DESIGNATING NEZ PERCE NATIONAL 
HISTORICAL PARK. 
The Act entitled "An Act to authorize the Secretary of the 
Interior to designate the Nez Perce National Historical Park in 
the State of Idaho, and for other purposes", approved May 15, 
1965 (79 Stat. 110; 16 U.S.C. 281 and following) is amended as 
follows: 
(1) In section 1, insert after "the Nez Perce Country of 
Idaho" the words "and in the States of Oregon, Washington, 
Montana, and A^oming". 
(2) Add the 
rollowing 
at the end of section 2: 
"Sites to be so designated shall include— 
"(l)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 Battlegroimd, 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 Stud3r', 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 Act.". 
(3) In section 3, strike the proviso in the first sentence 
and insert in lieu thereof the following: "Lands or interests 
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therein owned by a State or political subdivision of a State 
may be acquired under this section only by donation or 
exchange. In the case of sites desimated as components of 
the Nez Perce National Historical Park after November 1, 
1991, the Secretary may not acquire privately owned land 
or interests in land without the consent of the owner unless 
the Secretary finds that— 
"(1) the nature of land use has changed significantly 
or that the landowner has demonstrated intent to change 
the land use significantly from the condition which existed 
on the date of the enactment of the Nez Perce National 
Historical Park Addition Act of 1991; 
"(2) the acquisition by the Secretary of such land or 
interest in land is essential to assure its use for purposes 
set forth in this Act; and 
"(3) such lands or interests are located— 
"(A) within an area depicted on Sheet 3, 4, or 
5 of the map entitled 'Nez Perce Additions', numbered 
429-20018, and dated September 1991, or 
"(B) within the 8-acre parcel of Old Chief Joseph's 
Gravesite and Cemetery, Oregon, depicted as 'Parcel 
A' on Sheet 2 of such map.". 
(4) In section 4(a) strike the third sentence. 
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(5) In section 6(a) strike the words "State of Idaho, its" 16 use 28le. 
and insert in lieu thereof the words "States of Idaho, Oregon, 
Washington, Montana, Wyoming, their". 
(6) Add the following new subsection at the end of section 
6: 
"(c) The Secretary shall consult with officials of the Nez Perce 
Tribe on the interpretation of the park and its history.". 
(7) Section 7 strike "$630,000" and insert "$2,130,000" and 16 use 28if. 
strike "$4,100,000" and insert "$9,300,000". 
Approved October 30, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2032 (S. 550): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-258 (eomm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-130 accompanying S. 550 (eomm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
eONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 137 (1991): July 31, S. 550 considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 21, 22, H.R. 2032 considered and passed House. 
Nov. 27, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Vol. 138 (1992): June 29, House concurred in certain Senate amendments, in 
another with an amendment. 
Oct. 8, Senate concurred in House amendment.