Public Law 106–577
Public Law 106–577, as amended
114 Stat. 3068, as amended
Public Law 106–577
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108–198
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California Trail Interpretive Act
Education Land Grant Act
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2000-12-28
Public Law 106–577
[(Public Law 106–577; Approved December 28, 2000; 114 Stat. 3068; 16 U.S.C. 1244 note)]
[As Amended Through P.L. 108–198, Enacted December 31, 2003]
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TITLE I—

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER
SEC. 101.

SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the “California Trail Interpretive Act”.
SEC. 102.

FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a)

Findings.—
Congress finds that—
(1)
the nineteenth-century westward movement in the United States over the California National Historic Trail, which occurred from 1840 until the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, was an important cultural and historical event in—
(A)
the development of the western land of the United States; and
(B)
the prevention of colonization of the west coast by Russia and the British Empire;
(2)
the movement over the California Trail was completed by over 300,000 settlers, many of whom left records or stories of their journeys; and
(3)
additional recognition and interpretation of the movement over the California Trail is appropriate in light of—
(A)
the national scope of nineteenth-century westward movement in the United States; and
(B)
the strong interest expressed by people of the United States in understanding their history and heritage.
(b)

Purposes.—
The purposes of this title are—
(1)
to recognize the California Trail, including the Hastings Cutoff and the trail of the ill-fated Donner-Reed Party, for its national, historical, and cultural significance; and
(2)
to provide the public with an interpretive facility devoted to the vital role of trails in the West in the development of the United States.
SEC. 103.

DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1)

California trail.—
The term “California Trail” means the California National Historic Trail, established under section 5(a)(18) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(18)).
(2)

Center.—
The term “Center” means the California Trail Interpretive Center established under section 104(a).
(3)

Secretary.—
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(4)

State.—
The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
SEC. 104.

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER.
(a)

Establishment.—
(1)

In general.—
In furtherance of the purposes of section 7(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1246(c)), the Secretary may establish an interpretation center to be known as the “California Trail Interpretive Center”, near the city of Elko, Nevada.
(2)

Purpose.—
The Center shall be established for the purpose of interpreting the history of development and use of the California Trail in the settling of the West.
(b)

Master Plan Study.—
To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1)
consider the findings of the master plan study for the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada, as authorized by page 15 of Senate Report 106–99; and
(2)
initiate a plan for the development of the Center that includes—
(A)
a detailed description of the design of the Center;
(B)
a description of the site on which the Center is to be located;
(C)
a description of the method and estimated cost of acquisition of the site on which the Center is to be located;
(D)
the estimated cost of construction of the Center;
(E)
the cost of operation and maintenance of the Center; and
(F)
a description of the manner and extent to which non-Federal entities shall participate in the acquisition and construction of the Center.
(c)

Implementation.—
To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary may—
(1)
acquire land and interests in land for the construction of the Center by—
(A)
donation;
(B)
purchase with donated or appropriated funds; or
(C)
exchange;
(2)
provide for local review of and input concerning the development and operation of the Center by the Advisory Board for the National Historic California Emigrant Trails Interpretive Center of the city of Elko, Nevada;
(3)
periodically prepare a budget and funding request that allows a Federal agency to carry out the maintenance and operation of the Center;
(4)
enter into a cooperative agreement with—
(A)
the State, to provide assistance in—
(i)
removal of snow from roads;
(ii)
rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services; and
(iii)
coordination of activities of nearby law enforcement and firefighting departments or agencies; and
(B)
a Federal, State, or local agency to develop or operate facilities and services to carry out this title; and
(5)
notwithstanding any other provision of law, accept donations of funds, property, or services from an individual, foundation, corporation, or public entity to provide a service or facility that is consistent with this title, as determined by the Secretary, including 1-time contributions for the Center (to be payable during construction funding periods for the Center after the date of enactment of this Act) from—
(A)
the State, in the amount of $3,000,000;
(B)
Elko County, Nevada, in the amount of $1,000,000; and
(C)
the city of Elko, Nevada, in the amount of $2,000,000.
SEC. 105.

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $12,000,000.
TITLE II—

CONVEYANCE OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
SEC. 201.
[16 U.S.C. 479a note]

SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the “Education Land Grant Act”.
SEC. 202.
[16 U.S.C. 479a]

CONVEYANCE OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
(a)

Authority To Convey.—
Upon written application, the Secretary of Agriculture may convey National Forest System lands to a public school district for use for educational purposes if the Secretary determines that—
(1)
the public school district seeking the conveyance will use the conveyed land for a public or publicly funded elementary or secondary school, to provide grounds or facilities related to such a school, or for both purposes;
(2)
the conveyance will serve the public interest;
(3)
the land to be conveyed is not otherwise needed for the purposes of the National Forest System;
(4)
the total acreage to be conveyed does not exceed the amount reasonably necessary for the proposed use;
(5)
the land is to be used for an established or proposed project that is described in detail in the application to the Secretary, and the conveyance would serve public objectives (either locally or at large) that outweigh the objectives and values which would be served by maintaining such land in Federal ownership;
(6)
the applicant is financially and otherwise capable of implementing the proposed project;
(7)
the land to be conveyed has been identified for disposal in an applicable land and resource management plan under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); and
(8)
an opportunity for public participation in a disposal under this section has been provided, including at least one public hearing or meeting, to provide for public comments.
(b)

Acreage Limitation.—
A conveyance under this section may not exceed 80 acres. However, this limitation shall not be construed to preclude an entity from submitting a subsequent application under this section for an additional land conveyance if the entity can demonstrate to the Secretary a need for additional land.
(c)

Costs and Mineral Rights.—
(1)
A conveyance under this section shall be for a nominal cost. The conveyance may not include the transfer of mineral or water rights.
(2)
If necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of the real property conveyed under this title shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary and the applicant. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the applicant.
(d)

Review of Applications.—
When the Secretary receives an application under this section, the Secretary shall—
(1)
before the end of the 14-day period beginning on the date of the receipt of the application, provide notice of that receipt to the applicant; and
(2)
before the end of the 120-day period beginning on that date—
(A)
make a final determination whether or not to convey land pursuant to the application, and notify the applicant of that determination; or
(B)
submit written notice to the applicant containing the reasons why a final determination has not been made.
(e)

Reversionary Interest.—
If, at any time after lands are conveyed pursuant to this section, the entity to whom the lands were conveyed attempts to transfer title to or control over the lands to another or the lands are devoted to a use other than the use for which the lands were conveyed, title to the lands shall revert to the United States.