[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
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[H.R. 3241 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3241

To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, 
           into a positive law title and to improve the Code.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2021

   Ms. Bush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, 
           into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

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

SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  The table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1.  Table of contents.
Sec. 2.  Purpose.
Sec. 3.  Title 15, United States Code.
Sec. 4.  Title 16, United States Code.
Sec. 5.  Title 43, United States Code.
Sec. 6.  Amendments to Public Law 113-287 and Title 54, United States 
          Code.
Sec. 7.  Transitional and savings provisions.
Sec. 8.  Repeals.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

  The purpose of this Act is to make improvements in the enactment of 
title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve 
the Code.

SEC. 3. TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE.

  Section 107(a)(3)(D) of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act (15 
U.S.C. 720e(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``the National Historic 
Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.);'' and inserting ``division A 
of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code;''.

SEC. 4. TITLE 16, UNITED STATES CODE.

  Section 815(4) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act 
(16 U.S.C. 3125(4)) is amended by striking ``section 100101(b)(1)'' and 
inserting ``section 100101(a)''.

SEC. 5. TITLE 43, UNITED STATES CODE.

  Section 4(b) of the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 (43 U.S.C. 
2103(b)) is amended by striking ``title I of the National Historic 
Preservation Act,'' and inserting ``chapter 3029 of title 54, United 
States Code,''.

SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 113-287 AND TITLE 54, UNITED STATES 
                    CODE.

  (a) Section 7 of Public Law 113-287.--Effective December 19, 2014, 
the Schedule of Laws Repealed in section 7 of Public Law 113-287 (128 
Stat. 3273) is amended as follows:
          (1) National historic preservation act.--The item relating to 
        section 401 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Public 
        Law 89-665, 16 U.S.C. 470x) (128 Stat. 3276) is stricken and 
        that section is revived to read as if that item had not been 
        enacted.
          (2) Public Law 91-383.--The item relating to section 3 of 
        Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-2) (128 Stat. 3277) is amended 
        to read as follows and subsection (g) (words after 1st 
        sentence) is revived to read as if that item had been enacted 
        as follows:

                                           ``Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                       ``Act                                   Section                     Classification
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                                                      ``3 (less (g) (words after     1a-2 (less(g) (words after
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          (3) Urban park and recreation recovery act.--The items 
        relating to title X, Sec. Sec. 1004 through 1015 of the Urban 
        Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-625, 92 
        Stat. 3538) (128 Stat. 3277) are amended to read as follows:

                                           ``Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                       ``Act                                   Section                     Classification
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``Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978              title X, Sec. 1004                 16 U.S.C. 2503
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1005                 16 U.S.C. 2504
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1006                 16 U.S.C. 2505
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1007                 16 U.S.C. 2506
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1008                 16 U.S.C. 2507
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1009                 16 U.S.C. 2508
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1010                 16 U.S.C. 2509
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1011                 16 U.S.C. 2510
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1012                 16 U.S.C. 2511
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1013                 16 U.S.C. 2512
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1014                 16 U.S.C. 2513
                                                            ``title X, Sec. 1015              16 U.S.C. 2514.''
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  (b) Section 100507.--The heading for subsection (h)(3) of section 
100507 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(b), 
(c), and (g)'' and inserting ``(b), (c), and (g)''.
  (c) Section 100903.--The heading for subsection (a) of section 100903 
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``General'' and 
inserting ``General.''.
  (d) Chapter 1013.--Chapter 1013 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by amending section 101331 to read as follows:
``Sec. 101331. Purposes; definitions
  ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this subchapter are--
          ``(1) to develop where necessary an adequate supply of 
        quality housing units for field employees of the Service in a 
        reasonable timeframe;
          ``(2) to expand the alternatives available for construction 
        and repair of essential Government housing;
          ``(3) to rely on the private sector to finance or supply 
        housing in carryout out this subchapter, to the maximum extent 
        possible, to reduce the need for Federal appropriations;
          ``(4) to ensure that adequate funds are available to provide 
        for long-term maintenance needs of field employee housing; and
          ``(5) to eliminate unnecessary Government housing and locate 
        such housing as is required in a manner such that primary 
        resource values are not impaired.
  ``(b) Definitions.--In this subchapter:
          ``(1) Field employee.--The term `field employee' means--
                  ``(A) an employee of the Service who is exclusively 
                assigned by the Service to perform duties at a field 
                unit, and the members of the employee's family; and
                  ``(B) any other individual who is authorized to 
                occupy Federal Government quarters under section 5911 
                of title 5, and for whom there is no feasible 
                alternative to the provision of Federal Government 
                housing, and the members of the individual's family.
          ``(2) Primary resource values.--The term `primary resource 
        values' means resources that are specifically mentioned in the 
        enabling legislation for that field unit or other resource 
        value recognized under Federal statute.
          ``(3) Quarters.--The term `quarters' means quarters owned or 
        leased by the Federal Government.
          ``(4) Seasonal quarters.---The term `seasonal quarters' means 
        quarters typically occupied by field employees who are hired on 
        assignments of 6 months or less.''; and
          (2) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
        relating to section 101331 to read as follows:
``101331.  Purposes; definitions.''.
  (e) Chapter 1015.--Chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by redesignating sections 101521 through 101524 as 
        sections 101522 through 101525;
          (2) by inserting before section 101522, as redesignated by 
        paragraph (1), the following:
``Sec. 101521. Purpose
  ``The purpose of this subchapter is to make the System more 
accessible in a manner consistent with the preservation of parks and 
the conservation of energy by encouraging the use of transportation 
modes other than personal motor vehicles for access to and in System 
units with minimum disruption to nearby communities through 
authorization of a pilot transportation program.'';
          (3) in section 101522(b)(2)(B), as redesignated by paragraph 
        (1), by striking ``Acquistion'' and inserting ``Acquisition'';
          (4) in section 101524(a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), 
        by striking ``101521'' and inserting ``101522''; and
          (5) in the chapter table of contents--
                  (A) by redesignating the items relating to sections 
                101521 through 101524 as items relating to sections 
                101522 through 101525; and
                  (B) by inserting before the item relating to section 
                101522, as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the 
                following:
``101521.  Purpose.''.
  (f) Section 101701.--Section 101701 of title 54, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
  ``(d) Available Funds.--
          ``(1) Amounts.--Out of any amounts in the Treasury not 
        otherwise appropriated, $20,000,000 shall be made available to 
        the Secretary for fiscal year 2018, and $30,000,000 shall be 
        made available to the Secretary for fiscal year 2019, without 
        further appropriation and to remain available until expended, 
        to pay the Federal funding share of challenge cost-share 
        agreements for deferred maintenance projects and to correct 
        deficiencies in Service infrastructure.
          ``(2) Amount from non-federal sources.--Not less than 50 
        percent of the total cost of project for funds made available 
        under paragraph (1) to pay the Federal funding share shall be 
        derived from non-Federal sources, including in-kind 
        contribution of goods and services fairly valued.''.
  (g) Section 101913.--The heading for paragraph (4)(C) of section 
101913 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 
``mimimum'' and inserting ``minimum''.
  (h) Section 102302.--The heading for subsection (d) of section 102302 
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 
``Responsbilities'' and inserting ``Responsibilities''.
  (i) Chapter 2003.--Chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by amending section 200301 to read as follows:
``Sec. 200301. Purposes; definitions
  ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this chapter are--
          ``(1) to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring 
        accessibility to all citizens of the United States and visitors 
        who are lawfully present in the United States such quality and 
        quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available 
        and are necessary and desirable for individual active 
        participation in that recreation; and
          ``(2) to strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens 
        of the United States by--
                  ``(A) providing funds for and authorizing Federal 
                assistance to the States in planning, acquisition, and 
                development of needed land and water areas and 
                facilities; and
                  ``(B) providing funds for the Federal acquisition and 
                development of certain land and other areas.
  ``(b) Definitions.--In this chapter:
          ``(1) Fund.--The term `Fund' means the Land and Water 
        Conservation Fund established under section 200302 of this 
        title.
          ``(2) State.--The term `State' means a State, the District of 
        Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin 
        Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.'';
          (2) in section 200310(a), by striking ``section 9503(c)(3)(B) 
        of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 
        9503(c)(3)(B))'' and inserting ``section 9503(c)(3)(A) of the 
        Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9503(c)(3)(A))''; and
          (3) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
        relating to section 200301 to read as follows:
``200301.  Purposes; definitions.''.
  (j) Chapter 2005.--Chapter 2005 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by amending section 200501 to read as follows:
``Sec. 200501. Purposes; complement to existing Federal programs; 
                    definitions
  ``(a) Purposes.-- The purposes of this chapter are--
          ``(1) to authorize the Secretary to establish an urban park 
        and recreation recovery program that would provide Federal 
        grants to economically hard-pressed communities specifically 
        for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreation areas, 
        facilities, and development of improved recreation programs;
          ``(2) to improve recreation facilities and expand recreation 
        services in urban areas with a high incidence of crime and to 
        help deter crime through the expansion of recreation 
        opportunities for at-risk youth; and
          ``(3) to increase the security of urban parks and to promote 
        collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and 
        recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, and 
        juvenile justice system.
  ``(b) Complement Existing Federal Programs.--The urban park and 
recreation recovery program is intended to complement existing Federal 
programs such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Community 
Development Grant Programs by encouraging and stimulating local 
governments to revitalize their park and recreation systems and to make 
long-term commitments to continuing maintenance of these systems. The 
assistance shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the 
Secretary considers appropriate and in the public interest to carry out 
the purposes of this chapter.
  ``(c) Definitions.-- In this chapter:
          ``(1) At-risk youth recreation grant.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The term `at-risk youth recreation 
                grant' means a grant in a neighborhood or community 
                with a high prevalence of crime, particularly violent 
                crime or crime committed by youthful offenders.
                  ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `at-risk youth recreation 
                grant' includes--
                          ``(i) a rehabilitation grant;
                          ``(ii) an innovation grant; and
                          ``(iii) a matching grant for continuing 
                        program support for a program of demonstrated 
                        value or success in providing constructive 
                        alternatives to youth at risk for engaging in 
                        criminal behavior, including a grant for 
                        operating, or coordinating, a recreation 
                        program or service.
                  ``(C) Additional uses of rehabilitation grant.--In 
                addition to the purposes specified in paragraph (8), a 
                rehabilitation grant that serves as an at-risk youth 
                recreation grant may be used for the provision of 
                lighting, emergency phones, or any other capital 
                improvement that will improve the security of an urban 
                park.
          ``(2) General purpose local government.--The term `general 
        purpose local government' means--
                  ``(A) a city, county, town, township, village, or 
                other general purpose political subdivision of a State; 
                and
                  ``(B) the District of Columbia.
          ``(3) Innovation grant.--The term `innovation grant' means a 
        matching grant to a local government to cover costs of 
        personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, or services 
        designed to demonstrate innovative and cost-effective ways to 
        augment park and recreation opportunities at the neighborhood 
        level and to address common problems related to facility 
        operations and improved delivery of recreation service, not 
        including routine operation and maintenance activities.
          ``(4) Maintenance.--The term `maintenance' means all commonly 
        accepted practices necessary to keep recreation areas and 
        facilities operating in a state of good repair and to protect 
        them from deterioration resulting from normal wear and tear.
          ``(5) Private, nonprofit agency.--The term `private, 
        nonprofit agency' means a community-based, nonprofit 
        organization, corporation, or association organized for 
        purposes of providing recreational, conservation, and 
        educational services directly to urban residents on a 
        neighborhood or communitywide basis through voluntary 
        donations, voluntary labor, or public or private grants.
          ``(6) Recovery action program grant.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The term `recovery action program 
                grant' means a matching grant to a local government for 
                development of local park and recreation recovery 
                action programs to meet the requirements of this 
                chapter.
                  ``(B) Use.--A recovery action program grant shall be 
                used for resource and needs assessment, coordination, 
                citizen involvement and planning, and program 
                development activities to--
                          ``(i) encourage public definition of goals; 
                        and
                          ``(ii) develop priorities and strategies for 
                        overall recreation system recovery.
          ``(7) Recreation area or facility.--The term `recreation area 
        or facility' means an indoor or outdoor park, building, site, 
        or other facility that is dedicated to recreation purposes and 
        administered by a public or private nonprofit agency to serve 
        the recreation needs of community residents. Emphasis shall be 
        on public facilities readily accessible to residential 
        neighborhoods, including multiple-use community centers that 
        have recreation as 1 of their primary purposes, but excluding 
        major sports arenas, exhibition areas, and conference halls 
        used primarily for commercial sports, spectator, or display 
        activities.
          ``(8) Rehabilitation grant.--The term `rehabilitation grant' 
        means a matching capital grant to a local government for 
        rebuilding, remodeling, expanding, or developing an existing 
        outdoor or indoor recreation area or facility, including 
        improvements in park landscapes, buildings, and support 
        facilities, but excluding routine maintenance and upkeep 
        activities.
          ``(9) Special purpose local government.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The term `special purpose local 
                government' means a local or regional special district, 
                public-purpose corporation, or other limited political 
                subdivision of a State.
                  ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `special purpose local 
                government' includes--
                          ``(i) a park authority;
                          ``(ii) a park, conservation, water, or 
                        sanitary district; and
                          ``(iii) a school district.
          ``(10) State.--The term `State' means a State, an 
        instrumentality of a State approved by the Governor of the 
        State, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, 
        and the Northern Mariana Islands.'';
          (2) in section 200503(c), by striking ``transferree'' and 
        inserting ``transferee''; and
          (3) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
        relating to section 200501 to read as follows:
``200501.  Purposes; complement to existing Federal programs; 
          definitions.''.
  (k) Section 302302.--The heading for subsection (a) of section 302302 
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Occcur'' and 
inserting ``Occur''.
  (l) Section 302701.--Section 302701(e) of title 54, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``Preservations'' and inserting 
``Preservation''.
  (m) Section 302902.--The heading for paragraph (1) of subsection (b) 
of section 302902 of title 54, United States Code is amended by 
striking ``In general'' and inserting ``In general''.
  (n) Section 302908.--Section 302908(a) of title 54, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting ``the'' before ``Government of Palau''.
  (o) Chapter 3083.--Chapter 3083 of title 54, United States Code is 
amended--
          (1) by redesignating sections 308301 through 308304 as 
        sections 308302 through 308305;
          (2) by inserting before section 308302, as redesignated by 
        paragraph (1), the following:
``Sec. 308301. Purposes
  ``The purposes of this chapter are--
          ``(1) to recognize the importance of the Underground 
        Railroad, the sacrifices made by those who used the Underground 
        Railroad in search of freedom from tyranny and oppression, and 
        the sacrifices made by the people who helped them; and
          ``(2) to authorize the Service to coordinate and facilitate 
        Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and 
        interpret the history of the Underground Railroad, its 
        significance as a crucial element in the evolution of the 
        national civil rights movement, and its relevance in fostering 
        the spirit of racial harmony and national reconciliation.'';
          (3) in section 308302, as redesignated by paragraph (1), by 
        striking ``308302'' and inserting ``308303'';
          (4) in section 308305(a), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``308302'' and 
                inserting ``308303''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2), by striking `308303'' and 
                inserting ``308304''; and
          (5) in the chapter table of contents--
                  (A) by redesignating the items relating to sections 
                308301 through 308304 as items relating to sections 
                308302 through 308305; and
                  (B) by inserting before the item relating to section 
                308302, as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the 
                following:
``308301.  Purposes.''.
  (q) Section 308704.--Section 308704(a)(1) of title 54, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting ``subsection (c) of this section or'' 
after ``sold under''.
  (r) Section 309101.--The heading for subsection (d) of section 309101 
of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Acquistion'' 
and inserting ``Acquisition''.
  (s) Chapter 3111.--Chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended--
          (1) by amending section 311101 to read as follows:
``Sec. 311101. Purpose; definitions
  ``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to authorize the 
Preserve America Program, including--
          ``(1) the Preserve America grant program in the Department of 
        the Interior;
          ``(2) the recognition programs administered by the Advisory 
        Council on Historic Preservation; and
          ``(3) the related efforts of Federal agencies, working in 
        partnership with State, tribal, and local governments and the 
        private sector, to support and promote the preservation of 
        historic resources.
  ``(b) Definitions.--In this chapter:
          ``(1) Council.--The term `Council' means the Advisory Council 
        on Historic Preservation.
          ``(2) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' means 
        the conduct of activities to attract and accommodate visitors 
        to a site or area based on the unique or special aspects of the 
        history, landscape (including trail systems), and culture of 
        the site or area.
          ``(3) Program.--The term `program' means the Preserve America 
        Program established under section 311102(a)''; and
          (2) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
        relating to section 311101 to read as follows:
``311101.  Purpose; definitions.''.
  (t) Section 312304.--The heading for paragraph (4) of subsection (b) 
of section 312304 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``commisison'' and inserting ``commission''.

SEC. 7. TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Restated provision.--The term ``restated provision'' 
        means a provision of law that is enacted by section 6.
          (2) Source provision.--The term ``source provision'' means a 
        provision of law that is replaced by a restated provision.
  (b) Cutoff Date.--The restated provisions replace certain provisions 
of law enacted on or before May 6, 2021. If a law enacted after that 
date amends or repeals a source provision, that law is deemed to amend 
or repeal, as the case may be, the corresponding restated provision. If 
a law enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a restated 
provision or a provision of this Act, that law supersedes the restated 
provision or provision of this Act to the extent of the inconsistency.
  (c) Original Date of Enactment Unchanged.--A restated provision is 
deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the source 
provision.
  (d) References to Restated Provisions.--A reference to a restated 
provision is deemed to refer to the corresponding source provision.
  (e) References to Source Provisions.--A reference to a source 
provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, 
is deemed to refer to the corresponding restated provision.
  (f) Regulations, Orders, and Other Administrative Actions.--A 
regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a 
source provision continues in effect under the corresponding restated 
54 provision.
  (g) Actions Taken and Offenses Committed.--An action taken or an 
offense committed under a source provision is deemed to have been taken 
or committed under the corresponding restated provision.
  (h) Legislative Construction.--An inference of legislative 
construction is not to be drawn by reason of a restated provision's 
location in the United States Code or by reason of the heading used for 
the restated provision.

SEC. 8. REPEALS.

  The following provisions of law are repealed, except with respect to 
rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, or 
proceedings that were begun before December 19, 2014:

                                            Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                        Act                                    Section                     Classification
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Act of May 15, 1896 (ch. 182).....................                             1                  16 U.S.C. 411
                                                                               2                  16 U.S.C. 412
 
Act of March 3, 1897 (ch. 372)....................                             1                  16 U.S.C. 413
                                                                               2                  16 U.S.C. 414
                                                                               4                  16 U.S.C. 416
                                                                               5        16 U.S.C. 413, 414, 416
 
Act of August 24, 1912 (ch. 355 (last paragraph                                1                  16 U.S.C. 421
 under heading ``national military parks'' at 37
 Stat. 442).......................................
 
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Pub.            title I, Sec. 1(b)               16 U.S.C. 460l-4
 L. 88-578).......................................
 
Public Law 95-344.................................        title III, Sec. 301(b)              16 U.S.C. 2301(b)
 
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978                title X, Sec. 1003                 16 U.S.C. 2502
 (Pub. L. 95-625).................................
 
National Park System Visitor Facilities Fund Act                               1            16 U.S.C. 19gg note
 (Pub. L. 97-433).................................
                                                                               2            16 U.S.C. 19aa note
                                                                               3            16 U.S.C. 19bb note
                                                                               4            16 U.S.C. 19cc note
                                                                               5            16 U.S.C. 19dd note
                                                                               6            16 U.S.C. 19ee note
                                                                               7            16 U.S.C. 19ff note
                                                                               8            16 U.S.C. 19gg note
 
Omnibus Parks and Public Land Management Act of         div. I, title VIII, Sec.               16 U.S.C. 17o(1)
 1996 (Pub. L. 104-333)...........................                     814(a)(1)
                                                        div. I, title VIII, Sec.                   16 U.S.C. 1f
                                                                  814(g)(4, (5))
 
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom                            2(b)              16 U.S.C. 469l(b)
 Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-203)....................
 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Pub.         title VII, Sec. 7302(a)              16 U.S.C. 469n(a)
 L. 111-11).......................................
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