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2. National Park System 93rd Congress Omnibus An Act to provide for increases in appropriation ceilings and boundary changes in certain units of the National Park System, to authorize appropriations for additional costs of land acquisition for the National Park System, and for other purposes. (88 Stat. 1445) (P.L. 93-477)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

TITLE I-ACQUISITION CEILING INCREASES

SEC. 101. The limitations on appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests therein within units of the National Park System contained in the following Acts are amended as follows:

(1) Biscayne National Monument, Florida: Section 5 of the Act of October 18, 1968 (82 Stat. 1188, 1189) is amended by changing "$24,575,000" to "$28,350,000";

(2) Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia: Section 4 of the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 856), as amended (16 U.S.C. 81f) is amended by changing "$2,777,000" to "$10,472,000";

(3) Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky and Tennessee: For the acquisition of lands authorized in subsection 301(2) of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $427,500;

(4) Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania: Section 5 of the Act of August 10, 1961 (75 Stat. 336), is amended by changing "$115,000" to "$722,000":

(5) Independence National Historical Park, Pennsylvania: Section 6 of the Act of June 28, 1948 (62 Stat. 1061, 1062), as amended (16 U.S.C. 407r), is amended by changing "$11,200,000." "$12,792,000.";

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(6) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana: Section 10 of the Act of November 5, 1966 (80 Stat. 1309, 1312; 16 U.S.C. 406u-9) is amended by changing "$27,900,000" to "$35,526,000";

(7) Moores Creek National Military Park, North Carolina: The Act of September 27, 1944 (58 Stat. 746) is amended by adding the following new section:

"SEC. 2. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, but not more than $243,000 shall be appropriated for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not more than $325,000 shall be appropriated for development.";

(8) Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey: Section 3 of the Act of September 18, 1964

(78 Stat. 957) is amended by changing "$281,000" to "$2,111,000";

(9) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado: For the acquisition of lands authorized in subsection 301(6) of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated not more than $2,423,740 and for development of such lands there are authorized to be appropriated not more than $318,000;

(10) Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands: Section 4 of the Act of October 5, 1962 (76 Stat. 748; 16 U.S.C. 398f) is amended by changing "$1,250,000" to "$12,250,000";

(11) Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin: Section 8 of the Act of September 26, 1970 (84 Stat. 880) is amended by deleting "$4,250,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$5,250,000";

(12) Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona and Nevada: Section 10 of the Act of October 8, 1964 (78 Stat. 1039) is amended by deleting "$1,200,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$7,100,000"; and

(13) Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan: Section 15 of the Act of October 21, 1970 (84 Stat. 1075) is amended by deleting "$19,800,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$57,753,000".

TITLE II-DEVELOPMENT CEILING INCREASES

SEC. 201. The limitations on appropriations for development of units of the National Park System contained in the following Acts are amended as follows:

(1) Channel Islands National Monument, California: For the purposes of development of the administrative site and visitor facilities authorized by section 401 of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,936,000;

(2) Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky and Tennessee: In addition to any funds heretofore appropriated for said national historical park, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than $160,000 for development; and

(3) International Peace Garden, North Dakota: Section 1 of the Act of October 25, 1949 (63 Stat. 888), as amended (68 Stat. 300 and 72 Stat. 985), is amended by changing "$400,000" to "$1,702,000".

TITLE III-BOUNDARY CHANGES

SEC. 301. The Secretary of Interior shall revise the boundaries of the following units of the National Park System:

(1) Biscayne National Monument, Florida: To add approximately 8,738 acres of land and water, including all of Swan Key and Gold Key;

(2) Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky and Tennessee: Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of June 11, 1940 (54 Stat. 262), as amended (16 U.S.C. 261-265), the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange not to exceed 60 acres of land or interests in land located in Bell County, Kentucky, and Claiborne County, Tennessee, for addition to and inclusion in the said national historical park which, upon acquisition, shall become a part of the Cumberland National Historical Park subject to the laws, rules, and regulations governing such park;

(3) Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania: To add approximately 411 acres;

(4) Independence National Historical Park, Pennsylvania: To add approximately 4.67 acres, which shall include the area bounded by Chestnut Street, Front Street, Walnut Street, and Second Street, to be known as Project F: Provided, That the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property by condemnation under this Act shall be suspended with respect to all property within the boundaries. of the area known as Project F during the time the city of Philadelphia shall have in force and applicable to such property a duly adopted, valid zoning ordinance approved by the Secretary: And provided further, That no zoning ordinance or amendment of a zoning ordinance shall be approved by the Secretary which (1) contains any provision which he may consider adverse to the preservation and development of the Independence National Historical Park, or (2) fails to have the effect of providing that the Secretary shall receive notice of any variance granted under and any exception made to the application of such ordinance or amendment;

(5) Lava Beds National Monument, California: To add approximately 321.58 acres and to delete approximately 60.12 acres, which additions and deletions shall comprise only federally owned lands, and lands deleted from the monument shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the Federal reclamation laws;

(6) Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey: The Act of September 18, 1964 (78 Stat. 957) is amended changing "two hundred and eighty-one acres" in both places in which it appears in the first section to "465 acres" and change the period to a colon and insert "Provided, That title to the property known as the Cross estate may not be accepted until the property is vacant." and

(7) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado: To add approximately 1,556.21 acres.

TITLE IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 401. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept the donation of the fee simple title of not to exceed five acres of land and submerged land within the Ventura Marina, Ventura County, California; and to develop, operate, and maintain thereon administrative and visitor facilities to be used as a mainland headquarters for the Channel Islands National Monument: Provided, That no lands or any interests therein may be accepted by the Secretary until a mutually satisfactory agreement has been executed which shall include, among other things, an agreement on the design for such facilities, a reasonable timetable for their construction, and an agreement concerning public use of and access to such facilities. Any property accepted under the provisions of this Act shall be administered as a part of the national monument.

SEC. 402. The Act of September 27, 1944 (58 Stat. 746), providing for the Moores Creek National Military Park is amended by changing the words "accept in behalf of the United States donations of" to "acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange", and by changing "to be accepted" to "acquired".

SEC. 403. (a) The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Army, shall cause to be conducted such studies as they deem reasonable and necessary to determine the causes and extent of the damage to the foundations of the historic structures of the San Juan National Historic Site and shall transmit to the Congress, as soon as possible, but no later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the alternative courses of action, together with their recommendations, which might be taken to assure the historical integrity of such structures and the safety of the visiting public. Pending the submission of such recommendations, the Secretary of the Interior shall take every reasonable precaution to assure the public safety and the maximum public enjoyment of the historic site.

(b) To carry out the purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $100,000.

SEC. 404. (a) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to undertake a study of the most feasible and suitable means of preserving and interpreting for the benefit of the public the historic and natural resources of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the State of Ohio, together with associated and related lands. In carrying out the study the Secretary shall consider existing and proposed State and local highway plans, land-use plans, outdoor recreation plans, and related plans for the preservation of historic and natural resources. Not later than one year from the date of enactment of this Act the Sec

retary shall submit to the Congress a report of such study, including his recommendations as to the means of protecting, interpreting, and developing the resources of the Ohio and Erie Canal and adjacent lands.

(b) To carry out the purposes of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $40,000.

SEC. 405. (a) In all instances where authorizations of appropriations for the acquisition of lands for the National Park System enacted prior to January 9, 1971, do not include provisions therefor, there are authorized to be appropriated such additional sums as may be necessary to provide for moving costs, relocation benefits, and other expenses incurred pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646; 84 Stat. 1894). There are also authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $8,400,000 in addition to those authorized in Public Law 92-272 (86 Stat. 120) to provide for such moving costs, relocation benefits, and other related expenses in connection with the acquisition of lands authorized by Public Law 92-272.

(b) Whenever an owner of property elects to retain a right of use and occupancy pursuant to any statute authorizing the acquisition of property for purposes of a unit of the National Park System, such owner shall be deemed to have waived any benefits under sections 203, 204, 205, and 206 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1894), and for the purposes of those sections such owner shall not be considered a displaced person as defined in section 101(6) of that Act.

SEC. 406. The Act of March 10, 1966 (80 Stat. 33; 16 U.S.C. 459g) providing for the establishment of Cape Lookout National Seashore in the State of North Carolina is amended as follows:

(1) Section 1 is amended by deleting "Proposed Boundaries-Proposed Cape Lookout National Seashore'. dated April 1964, and numbered NS-CL-7101-B," and substituting in lieu thereof 'Boundary Map, Cape Lookout National Seashore', dated March 1974, and numbered 623-20,009," and by changing the colon to a period and deleting the remainder of the section.

(2) Subsection 2(a) is amended by deleting the third sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Lands owned by the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation, but the Secretary may, subject to the provisions of section 7 of this Act, acquire any other non-Federal lands, marshlands, waters, or interests therein which are located within the boundaries of the seashore by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Notwithstanding any other provision of

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