16 USC 410 - Acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters

Collapse to view only § 410rr-2. Acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters

§ 410rr. Purpose
§ 410rr-1. Establishment
§ 410rr-2. Acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters
§ 410rr-3. Administration
§ 410rr-4. Management plan
§ 410rr-5. Study of possible inclusion of additional sites and ruins
§ 410rr-6. Authorization of appropriations
§ 410rr-7. Glorieta Unit of Pecos National Historical Park

§ 410rr. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is—

(1) to recognize the multitheme history, including the cultural interaction among diverse groups of people, of the Pecos area and its “gateway” role between the Great Plains and the Rio Grande Valley, and

(2) to provide for the preservation and interpretation of the cultural and natural resources of the Forked Lightning Ranch by establishing the Pecos National Historical Park.

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 201, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 278.)

§ 410rr–1. Establishment

(a) Preservation of existing Pecos National Monument and related resources

(b) Park boundaries

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 202, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 278.)

§ 410rr–2. Acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters

The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange: Provided, however, That the Secretary may not acquire lands within the Forked Lightning Ranch as depicted on the map from the owner of record of such lands as of May 1, 1990, without the consent of such owner unless the Secretary determines that the lands are being used, or that there is an imminent threat that the lands will be used, for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes of this Act.

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 203, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)

§ 410rr–3. Administration

The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the provisions of law generally applicable to the administration of units of the National Park System, including the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2–4),1

1 See References in Text note below.

and the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461–7).1

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 204, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)

§ 410rr–4. Management plan

Within 3 full fiscal years from the date funding is made available for the purposes of preparing a general management plan, the Secretary shall develop and transmit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, a general management plan for the park consistent with the purposes of this subchapter, including (but not limited to)—

(1) a general visitor use and interpretive program that fully considers the prehistoric and historic aspects of the national historical park including the “gateway theme” and early Spanish settlement of New Mexico;

(2) a statement on the number of visitors and types of public uses within the park which can be reasonably accommodated in accordance with the protection of its resources; and

(3) a general development plan for the park, including the estimated cost thereof.

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 205, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(12), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)

§ 410rr–5. Study of possible inclusion of additional sites and ruins

The Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, shall undertake a study of the Rowe Ruin, Arrowhead Pueblo, Hobson-Dressler Ruin, and Las Ruedas site for the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the park. The Secretary shall submit the study to the Congress within one year after June 27, 1990.

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 206, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)

§ 410rr–6. Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 101–313, title II, § 207, June 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 279.)

§ 410rr–7. Glorieta Unit of Pecos National Historical Park

(a) Establishment

(b) Administration

(d) Transfer

(e) Management plan

(f) Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 101–536, § 3, Nov. 8, 1990, 104 Stat. 2368.)