SUBCHAPTER LIX–II—LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
§410kkk. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Park
The term "park" means the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park designated in
(2) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This subchapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original "this title", meaning title I of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
§410kkk–1. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
(a) Designation
In order to preserve for the benefit of the people of the United States the historic, cultural, scenic, and natural resources associated with the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the lower Columbia River area, and for the purpose of commemorating the culmination and the winter encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the winter of 1805–1806 following its successful crossing of the North American Continent, there is designated as a unit of the National Park System the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
(b) Boundaries
The boundaries of the park are those generally depicted on the map entitled "Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Boundary Map", numbered 405/80027, and dated December 2003, and which includes—
(1) lands located in Clatsop County, Oregon, which are associated with the winter encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, known as Fort Clatsop and designated as the Fort Clatsop National Memorial by
(2) lands identified as "Fort Clatsop 2002 Addition Lands" on the map referred to in this subsection; and
(3) lands located along the lower Columbia River in the State of Washington associated with the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition at the Pacific Ocean in 1805, which are identified as "Station Camp", "Clark's Dismal Nitch", and "Cape Disappointment" on the map referred to in this subsection.
(c) Acquisition of land
(1) Authorization
The Secretary is authorized to acquire land, interests in land, and improvements therein within the boundaries of the park, as identified on the map referred to in subsection (b), by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, transfer from any Federal agency, or by such other means as the Secretary deems to be in the public interest.
(2) Consent of landowner required
The lands authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1) (other than corporately owned timberlands within the area identified as "Fort Clatsop 2002 Addition Lands" on the map referred to in subsection (b)) may be acquired only with the consent of the owner.
(3) Acquisition of Fort Clatsop 2002 Addition Lands
If the owner of corporately owned timberlands within the area identified as "Fort Clatsop 2002 Addition Lands" on the map referred to in subsection (b) agrees to enter into a sale of such lands as a result of actual condemnation proceedings or in lieu of condemnation proceedings, the Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the owner regarding the manner in which such lands shall be managed after acquisition by the United States.
(d) Cape Disappointment
(1) Transfer
Subject to valid rights (including withdrawals), the Secretary shall transfer to the Director of the National Park Service management of any Federal land at Cape Disappointment, Washington, that is within the boundary of the park.
(2) Withdrawn land
(A) Notice
The head of any Federal agency that has administrative jurisdiction over withdrawn land at Cape Disappointment, Washington, within the boundary of the park shall notify the Secretary in writing if the head of the Federal agency does not need the withdrawn land.
(B) Transfer
On receipt of a notice under subparagraph (A), the withdrawn land shall be transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary, to be administered as part of the park.
(3) Memorial to Thomas Jefferson
All withdrawals of the 20-acre parcel depicted as a "Memorial to Thomas Jefferson" on the map referred to in subsection (b) are revoked, and the Secretary shall establish a memorial to Thomas Jefferson on the parcel.
(4) Management of Cape Disappointment State Park land
The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State of Washington providing for the administration by the State of the land within the boundary of the park known as "Cape Disappointment State Park".
(e) Map availability
The map referred to in subsection (b) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Fort Clatsop National Memorial
"(1) Fort Clatsop National Memorial is the only unit of the National Park System solely dedicated to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
"(2) In 1805, the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition built Fort Clatsop at the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon, and they spent 106 days at the fort waiting for the end of winter and preparing for their journey home.
"(3) In 1958, Congress enacted
"(4) The 1995 General Management Plan for Fort Clatsop National Memorial, prepared with input from the local community, recommends the expansion of the memorial to include the trail used by expedition members to access the Pacific Ocean from the fort and the shore and forest lands surrounding the fort and trail to protect their natural settings.
"(5) Expansion of Fort Clatsop National Memorial requires Federal legislation because the size of the memorial is currently limited by statute to 130 acres.
"(6) Congressional action to allow for the expansion of Fort Clatsop National Memorial to include the trail to the Pacific Ocean would be timely and appropriate before the start of the bicentennial celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition planned to take place during the years 2004 through 2006."
[References to Fort Clapsop National Memorial considered to be references to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, see
§410kkk–2. Administration
(a) In general
The park shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subchapter and with laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act of August 25, 1916 (
(b) Management plan
Not later than 3 years after funds are made available for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare an amendment to the General Management Plan for Fort Clatsop National Memorial to guide the management of the park.
(c) Cooperative management
In order to facilitate the presentation of a comprehensive picture of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's experiences in the lower Columbia River area and to promote more efficient administration of the sites associated with those experiences, the Secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements with appropriate officials in the States of Washington and Oregon in accordance with the authority provided under
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this title", meaning title I of
The Act of August 25, 1916 (
The Act of August 21, 1935 (
Codification
In subsec. (c), "
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§410kkk–3. References
Any reference in any law (other than this subchapter), regulation, document, record, map or other paper of the United States to "Fort Clatsop National Memorial" shall be considered a reference to the "Lewis and Clark National Historical Park".
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References in Text
This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title I of
§410kkk–4. Private property protection
(a) Access to private property
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to—
(1) require any private property owner to permit public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to such private property; or
(2) modify any provision of Federal, State, or local law with regard to public access to or use of private lands.
(b) Liability
Designation of the park shall not be considered to create any liability, or to have any effect on any liability under any other law, of any private property owner with respect to any persons injured on such private property.
(c) Recognition of authority to control land use
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to modify any authority of Federal, State, or local governments to regulate the use of private land within the boundary of the park.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original "this title", meaning title I of
§410kkk–5. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.
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This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title I of