§ 410fff-9. — Study of lands within and adjacent to Curecanti National Recreation Area.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC410fff-9]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LIX-DD--BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK AND
GUNNISON GORGE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
Sec. 410fff-9. Study of lands within and adjacent to Curecanti
National Recreation Area
(a) In general
Not later than 3 years after October 21, 1999, the Secretary, acting
through the Director of the National Park Service, shall conduct a study
concerning land protection and open space within and adjacent to the
area administered as the Curecanti National Recreation Area.
(b) Purpose of study
The study required to be completed under subsection (a) of this
section shall--
(1) assess the natural, cultural, recreational and scenic
resource value and character of the land within and surrounding the
Curecanti National Recreation Area (including open vistas, wildlife
habitat, and other public benefits);
(2) identify practicable alternatives that protect the resource
value and character of the land within and surrounding the Curecanti
National Recreation Area;
(3) recommend a variety of economically feasible and viable
tools to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2);
and
(4) estimate the costs of implementing the approaches
recommended by the study.
(c) Submission of report
Not later than 3 years from October 21, 1999, the Secretary shall
submit a report to Congress that--
(1) contains the findings of the study required by subsection
(a) of this section;
(2) makes recommendations to Congress with respect to the
findings of the study required by subsection (a) of this section;
and
(3) makes recommendations to Congress regarding action that may
be taken with respect to the land described in the report.
(d) Acquisition of additional land and interests in land
(1) In general
Prior to the completion of the study required by subsection (a)
of this section, the Secretary may acquire certain private land or
interests in land as depicted on the Map entitled ``Proposed
Additions to the Curecanti National Recreation Area'', dated 01/25/
99, totaling approximately 1,065 acres and entitled ``Hall and Fitti
properties''.
(2) Method of acquisition
(A) In general
Land or an interest in land under paragraph (1) may be
acquired by--
(i) donation;
(ii) purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or
(iii) exchange.
(B) Consent
No land or interest in land may be acquired without the
consent of the owner of the land.
(C) Boundary revisions following acquisition
Following the acquisition of land under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall--
(i) revise the boundary of the Curecanti National
Recreation Area to include newly-acquired land; and
(ii) administer newly-acquired land according to
applicable laws (including regulations).
(Pub. L. 106-76, Sec. 11, Oct. 21, 1999, 113 Stat. 1131.)
