To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes.
PL 111-261 (H.R.714), enacted 10/08/2010

124 STAT. 2777 
PUBLIC LAW 111–261—OCT. 8, 2010 
Public Law 111–261 
111th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands 
National Park, 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. CANEEL BAY LEASE AUTHORIZATION. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) PARK.—The term ‘‘Park’’ means the Virgin Islands 
National Park. 
(2) RESORT.—The term ‘‘resort’’ means the Caneel Bay 
resort on the island of St. John in the Park. 
(3) RETAINED USE ESTATE.—The term ‘‘retained use estate’’ 
means the retained use estate for the Caneel Bay property 
on the island of St. John entered into between the Jackson 
Hole Preserve and the United States on September 30, 1983 
(as amended, assigned, and assumed). 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
(b) LEASE AUTHORIZATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that the long- 
term benefit to the Park would be greater by entering into 
a lease with the owner of the retained use estate than by 
authorizing a concession contract upon the termination of the 
retained use estate, the Secretary may enter into a lease with 
the owner of the retained use estate for the operation and 
management of the resort. 
(2) ACQUISITIONS.—The Secretary may— 
(A) acquire associated property from the owner of the 
retained use estate; and 
(B) on the acquisition of property under subparagraph 
(A), administer the property as part of the Park. 
(3) AUTHORITY.—Except as otherwise provided by this sec-
tion, a lease shall be in accordance with subsection (k) of 
section 3 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–2(k)), notwith-
standing paragraph (2) of that subsection. 
(4) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—A lease authorized under this 
section shall— 
(A) be for the minimum number of years practicable, 
taking into consideration the need for the lessee to secure 
financing for necessary capital improvements to the resort, 
but in no event shall the term of the lease exceed 40 
years; 
(B) prohibit any transfer, assignment, or sale of the 
lease or otherwise convey or pledge any interest in the 
16 USC 398d 
note. 
Oct. 8, 2010 
[H.R. 714] 
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PUBLIC LAW 111–261—OCT. 8, 2010 
lease without prior written notification to, and approval 
by the Secretary; 
(C) ensure that the general character of the resort 
property remains unchanged, including a prohibition 
against— 
(i) any increase in the overall size of the resort; 
or 
(ii) any increase in the number of guest accom-
modations available at the resort; 
(D) prohibit the sale of partial ownership shares or 
timeshares in the resort; 
(E) include provisions to ensure the protection of the 
natural, cultural, and historic features of the resort and 
associated property, consistent with the laws and policies 
applicable to property managed by the National Park 
Service; and 
(F) include any other provisions determined by the 
Secretary to be necessary to protect the Park and the 
public interest. 
(5) RENTAL
AMOUNTS.—In determining the fair market 
value rental of the lease required under section 3(k)(4) of Public 
Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–2(k)(4)), the Secretary shall take 
into consideration— 
(A) the value of any associated property conveyed to 
the United States; and 
(B) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the 
retained use estate. 
(6) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Rental amounts paid to the United 
States under a lease shall be available to the Secretary, without 
further appropriation, for visitor services and resource protec-
tion within the Park. 
(7) CONGRESSIONAL
NOTIFICATION.—The Secretary shall 
submit a proposed lease under this section to the Committee 
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives 
at least 60 days before the award of the lease. 
(8) RENEWAL.—A lease entered into under this section may 
not be extended or renewed. 
(9) TERMINATION.—Upon the termination of a lease entered 
into under this section, if the Secretary determines the continu-
ation of commercial services at the resort to be appropriate, 
the services shall be provided in accordance with the National 
Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 
1998 (16 U.S.C. 5951 et seq.). 
(c) RETAINED USE ESTATE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of the lease, the owner 
of the retained use estate shall terminate, extinguish, and 
relinquish to the Secretary all rights under the retained use 
estate and shall transfer, without consideration, ownership of 
improvements on the retained use estate to the National Park 
Service. 
(2) APPRAISAL.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall require an 
appraisal by an independent, qualified appraiser who is 
agreed to by the Secretary and the owner of the retained 
use estate to determine the value, if any, of the relinquished 
term of the retained use estate. 
Transfer 
authority. 
Deadline. 
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124 STAT. 2779 
PUBLIC LAW 111–261—OCT. 8, 2010 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 714: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 111–146 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 155 (2009): Feb. 23, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 156 (2010): May 13, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Sept. 28, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
(B) REQUIREMENTS.—An appraisal under paragraph (1) 
shall be conducted in accordance with— 
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal 
Land Acquisitions; and 
(ii) 
the 
Uniform 
Standards 
of 
Professional 
Appraisal Practice. 
Approved October 8, 2010. 
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