USC Subchapter LIXWW

16 U.S.C. § 410yyy Establishment; acquisition of property

When title to lands commonly known as the “Old Ocmulgee Fields”, upon which certain Indian mounds of great historical importance are located, comprising approximately two thousand acres, in and around the city of Macon, County of Bibb, State of Georgia, as shall be designated by the Secretary of the Interior, in the exercise of his judgment and discretion as necessary for national-monument purposes, shall have been vested in the United States, said area shall be set aside as a national monument, by proclamation of the President, and shall be known as the “Ocmulgee National Monument”: 11 See Change of Name note below. Provided, That the United States shall not purchase by appropriation of public moneys any lands within the aforesaid area, but such lands shall be secured by the United States only by public or private donation.

16 U.S.C. § 410yyy–1 Donation of property; condemnation proceedings

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept donations of land, interests in land, buildings, structures, and other property, within the boundaries of said national monument as determined and fixed hereunder and donations of funds for the purchase and/or maintenance thereof, the title and evidence of title to lands acquired to be satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That he may acquire on behalf of the United States under any donated funds by purchase when purchasable at prices deemed by him reasonable, otherwise by condemnation under the provisions of section 3113 of title 40, such tracts of land within the said national monument as may be necessary for the completion thereof.

16 U.S.C. § 410yyy–2 Administration, protection, and development

The administration, protection, and development of the Ocmulgee National Monument 11 See Change of Name note below. shall be under the supervision of the Secretary of the Interior subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916,22 See References in Text note below. as amended.

16 U.S.C. § 410yyy–3 Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park boundary

(a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Historical parkThe term “Historical Park” means the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in the State of Georgia, as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)(A). (2) MapThe term “map” means the map entitled “Ocmulgee National Monument Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 363/125996, and dated January 2016. (3) Study areaThe term “study area” means the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia. (b) Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park(1) Redesignation(A) In generalThe Ocmulgee National Monument, established pursuant to sections 410yyy to 410yyy–2 of this title, shall be known and designated as the “Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park”. (B) ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the “Ocmulgee National Monument” shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park”. (2) Boundary adjustment(A) In generalThe boundary of the Historical Park is revised to include approximately 2,100 acres of land, as generally depicted on the map. (B) Availability of mapThe map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Land acquisition(A) In generalThe Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the boundaries of the Historical Park by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. (B) LimitationThe Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the Historical Park. (4) AdministrationThe Secretary shall administer any land acquired under paragraph (3) as part of the Historical Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations). (c) Ocmulgee River corridor special resource study(1) In generalThe Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) ContentsIn conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable lawThe study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54. (4) ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes—(A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.