16 U.S.C. § 410sss Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Maryland
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Historical parkThe term “historical park” means the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park established by subsection (b)(1)(A). (2) MapThe term “map” means the map entitled “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary and Authorized Acquisition Areas”, numbered T20/80,001A, and dated March 2014. (3) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) StateThe term “State” means the State of Maryland.
(b) Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park(1) Establishment(A) In generalThere is established as a unit of the National Park System the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in the State, consisting of the area depicted on the map as “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park Boundary”. (B) BoundaryThe boundary of the historical park shall consist of—(i) the land described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) any land and interests in land acquired under paragraph (3). (C) Availability of mapThe map shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (2) PurposeThe purpose of the historical park is to preserve and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the historical, cultural, and natural resources associated with the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. (3) Land acquisition(A) In generalThe Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the areas depicted on the map as “Authorized Acquisition Areas for the National Historical Park” only by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange. (B) LimitationThe Secretary may not acquire land or an interest in land for purposes of this section by condemnation. (C) Boundary adjustmentOn acquisition of land or an interest in land under subparagraph (A), the boundary of the historical park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition.
(c) Administration(1) In generalThe Secretary shall administer the historical park and the portion of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument administered by the National Park Service as a single unit of the National Park System, which shall be known as the “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park”. (2) Applicable lawThe Secretary shall administer the historical park in accordance with this section, Presidential Proclamation Number 8943 (78 Fed. Reg. 18763), and the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—(A) the National Park System Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); 11 See References in Text note below. and (B) the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).1 (3) Interagency agreementNot later than 1 year after December 19, 2014, the Director of the National Park Service and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall enter into an agreement to allow the National Park Service to provide for archeological research and the public interpretation of historic resources located within the boundary of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge that are associated with the life of Harriet Tubman, consistent with the management requirements of the Refuge. (4) Interpretive toursThe Secretary may provide interpretive tours to sites and resources located outside the boundary of the historical park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, relating to the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. (5) Land uses and agreementsNothing in this section affects—(A) land within the boundaries of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge; (B) agreements between the Secretary and private landowners regarding hunting, fishing, farming, or other activities; or (C) land use rights of private property owners within or adjacent to the historical park or the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument, including activities or uses on private land that can be seen or heard within the historical park or the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument. (6) Agreements(A) In generalThe Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State, political subdivisions of the State, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and individuals—(i) to mark, interpret, and restore nationally significant historic or cultural resources relating to the life of Harriet Tubman or the Underground Railroad within the boundaries of the historical park, if the agreement provides for reasonable public access; or (ii) to conduct research relating to the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. (B) Visitor centerThe Secretary may enter into an agreement to design, construct, operate, and maintain a joint visitor center on land owned by the State—(i) to provide for National Park Service visitor and interpretive facilities for the historical park; and (ii) to provide to the Secretary, at no additional cost, sufficient office space to administer the historical park. (C) Cost-sharing requirement(i) Federal shareThe Federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under this paragraph shall not exceed 50 percent. (ii) Form of non-Federal shareThe non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this paragraph may be in the form of in-kind contributions or goods or services fairly valued.
(d) General management plan(1) In generalNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the historical park in accordance with section 100502 of title 54. (2) ConsultationThe general management plan shall be prepared in consultation with the State (including political subdivisions of the State). (3) Public commentThe Secretary shall—(A) hold not less than 1 public meeting in the area of the historical park on the proposed general management plan, including opportunity for public comment; and (B) publish the draft general management plan on the internet and provide an opportunity for public comment on the plan. (4) CoordinationThe Secretary shall coordinate the preparation and implementation of the management plan with—(A) the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge; (B) the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park established by section 410ttt of this title; and (C) the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.