[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4360-S4364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SAN JUAN COUNTY FEDERAL LAND CONVEYANCE ACT
The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 609) to authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in San Juan
County, New Mexico, and for other purposes, which had been reported
from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, with amendments; as
follows:
(The parts of the bill intended to be stricken are shown in boldface
brackets and the parts of the bill intended to be inserted are shown in
italics.)
The committee amendments were agreed to.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, read the
third time, and passed.
The bill, as amended, is as follows:
[Insert the part printed in italic]
S. 609
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``San Juan County Federal Land
Conveyance Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
approximately 19 acres of [Federal land] Federal surface
estate generally depicted as ``Lands Authorized for
Conveyance'' on the map.
(2) Landowner.--The term ``landowner'' means the plaintiffs
in the case styled Blancett v. United States Department of
the Interior, et al., No. 10-cv-00254-JAP-KBM, United States
District Court for the District of New Mexico.
(3) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``San
Juan County Land Conveyance'' and dated June 20, 2012.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of New
Mexico.
SEC. 3. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN SAN JUAN
COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.
(a) In General.--On request of the landowner, the Secretary
shall, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may
prescribe and subject to valid existing rights, convey to the
landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to any portion of the Federal land (including any
improvements or appurtenances to the Federal land) by sale.
(b) Survey; Administrative Costs.--
(1) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the
Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be
determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
(2) Costs.--The administrative costs associated with the
conveyance shall be paid by the landowner.
(c) Consideration.--
(1) In general.--As consideration for the conveyance of the
Federal land under subsection (a), the landowner shall pay to
the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the
Federal land conveyed, as determined under paragraph (2).
(2) Appraisal.--The fair market value of any Federal land
that is conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by
an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary that is performed in
accordance with--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions;
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice; and
(C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(d) Disposition and Use of Proceeds.--
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(1) Disposition of proceeds.--The Secretary shall deposit
the proceeds of any conveyance of Federal land under
subsection (a) in a special account in the Treasury for use
in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2) Use of proceeds.--Amounts deposited under paragraph (1)
shall be available to the Secretary, without further
appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of land
or interests in land from willing sellers in the State for
resource protection that is consistent with the purposes for
which the Bald Eagle Area of Critical Environmental Concern
in the State was established.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may
require such additional terms and conditions for a conveyance
under subsection (a) as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land is withdrawn from--
(1) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-
reported amendments to S. 247, S. 311, S. 476, and S. 609 be agreed to;
the Coburn amendment to S. 311 be agreed to; that the bills be read
three times and passed en bloc; and the motions to reconsider be
considered made, with no intervening action or debate.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The bills (H.R. 255, H.R. 291, H.R. 330, H.R. 356, H.R. 507, H.R.
697, H.R. 876, H.R. 1158, H.R. 2337 and H.R. 3119) were read the third
time and passed.
The bills (S. 354 and S. 363) were passed, as follows:
S. 354
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Oregon Caves Revitalization
Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Oregon
Caves National Monument and Preserve'', numbered 150/80,023,
and dated May 2010.
(2) Monument.--The term ``Monument'' means the Oregon Caves
National Monument established by Presidential Proclamation
Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497), dated July 12, 1909.
(3) National monument and preserve.--The term ``National
Monument and Preserve'' means the Oregon Caves National
Monument and Preserve designated by section 3(a)(1).
(4) National preserve.--The term ``National Preserve''
means the National Preserve designated by section 3(a)(2).
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(6) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
means--
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief
of the Forest Service), with respect to National Forest
System land; and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
(7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Oregon.
SEC. 3. DESIGNATIONS; LAND TRANSFER; BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.
(a) Designations.--
(1) In general.--The Monument and the National Preserve
shall be administered as a single unit of the National Park
System and collectively known and designated as the ``Oregon
Caves National Monument and Preserve''.
(2) National preserve.--The approximately 4,070 acres of
land identified on the map as ``Proposed Addition Lands''
shall be designated as a National Preserve.
(b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.--
(1) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land
designated as a National Preserve under subsection (a)(2) is
transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture to the
Secretary, to be administered as part of the National
Monument and Preserve.
(2) Exclusion of land.--The boundaries of the Rogue River-
Siskiyou National Forest are adjusted to exclude the land
transferred under paragraph (1).
(c) Boundary Adjustment.--The boundary of the National
Monument and Preserve is modified to exclude approximately 4
acres of land--
(1) located in the City of Cave Junction; and
(2) identified on the map as the ``Cave Junction Unit''.
(d) Availability of Map.--The map shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the National Park Service.
(e) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the
``Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve''.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall administer the
National Monument and Preserve in accordance with--
(1) this Act;
(2) Presidential Proclamation Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497),
dated July 12, 1909; and
(3) any law (including regulations) generally applicable to
units of the National Park System, including the National
Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
(b) Fire Management.--As soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this Act, in accordance with subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) revise the fire management plan for the Monument to
include the land transferred under section 3(b)(1); and
(2) in accordance with the revised plan, carry out
hazardous fuel management activities within the boundaries of
the National Monument and Preserve.
(c) Existing Forest Service Contracts.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--
(A) allow for the completion of any Forest Service
stewardship or service contract executed as of the date of
enactment of this Act with respect to the National Preserve;
and
(B) recognize the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture
for the purpose of administering a contract described in
subparagraph (A) through the completion of the contract.
(2) Terms and conditions.--All terms and conditions of a
contract described in paragraph (1)(A) shall remain in place
for the duration of the contract.
(3) Liability.--The Forest Service shall be responsible for
any liabilities relating to a contract described in paragraph
(1)(A).
(d) Grazing.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary
may allow the grazing of livestock within the National
Preserve to continue as authorized under permits or leases in
existence as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Applicable law.--Grazing under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) at a level not greater than the level at which the
grazing exists as of the date of enactment of this Act, as
measured in Animal Unit Months; and
(B) in accordance with each applicable law (including
National Park Service regulations).
(e) Fish and Wildlife.--The Secretary shall permit hunting
and fishing on land and waters within the National Preserve
in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, except
that the Secretary may, in consultation with the Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife, designate zones in which,
and establish periods during which, no hunting or fishing
shall be permitted for reasons of public safety,
administration, or compliance by the Secretary with any
applicable law (including regulations).
SEC. 5. VOLUNTARY GRAZING LEASE OR PERMIT DONATION PROGRAM.
(a) Donation of Lease or Permit.--
(1) Acceptance by secretary concerned.--The Secretary
concerned shall accept a grazing lease or permit that is
donated by a lessee or permittee for--
(A) the Big Grayback Grazing Allotment located in the Rogue
River-Siskiyou National Forest; and
(B) the Billy Mountain Grazing Allotment located on a
parcel of land that is managed by the Secretary (acting
through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management).
(2) Termination.--With respect to each grazing permit or
lease donated under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
(A) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and
(B) ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered
by the grazing permit or lease.
(b) Effect of Donation.--A lessee or permittee that donates
a grazing lease or grazing permit (or a portion of a grazing
lease or grazing permit) under this section shall be
considered to have waived any claim to any range improvement
on the associated grazing allotment or portion of the
associated grazing allotment, as applicable.
SEC. 6. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS.
(a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(208) River styx, oregon.--The subterranean segment of
Cave Creek, known as the River Styx, to be administered by
the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river.''.
(b) Potential Additions.--
(1) In general.--Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(141) Oregon caves national monument and preserve,
oregon.--
``(A) Cave creek, oregon.--The 2.6-mile segment of Cave
Creek from the headwaters at the River Styx to the boundary
of the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest.
``(B) Lake creek, oregon.--The 3.6-mile segment of Lake
Creek from the headwaters at Bigelow Lakes to the confluence
with Cave Creek.
``(C) No name creek, oregon.--The 0.6-mile segment of No
Name Creek from the headwaters to the confluence with Cave
Creek.
``(D) Panther creek.--The 0.8-mile segment of Panther Creek
from the headwaters to the confluence with Lake Creek.
``(E) Upper cave creek.--The segment of Upper Cave Creek
from the headwaters to the confluence with River Styx.''.
(2) Study; report.--Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(20) Oregon caves national monument and preserve,
oregon.--Not later than 3
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years after the date on which funds are made available to
carry out this paragraph, the Secretary shall--
``(A) complete the study of the Oregon Caves National
Monument and Preserve segments described in subsection
(a)(141); and
``(B) submit to Congress a report containing the results of
the study.''.
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S. 363
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Geothermal Production
Expansion Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. NONCOMPETITIVE LEASING OF ADJOINING AREAS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Section 4(b) of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C.
1003(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Adjoining land.--
``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
``(i) Fair market value per acre.--The term `fair market
value per acre' means a dollar amount per acre that--
``(I) except as provided in this clause, shall be equal to
the market value per acre (taking into account the
determination under subparagraph (B)(iii) regarding a valid
discovery on the adjoining land) as determined by the
Secretary under regulations issued under this paragraph;
``(II) shall be determined by the Secretary with respect to
a lease under this paragraph, by not later than the end of
the 180-day period beginning on the date the Secretary
receives an application for the lease; and
``(III) shall be not less than the greater of--
``(aa) 4 times the median amount paid per acre for all land
leased under this Act during the preceding year; or
``(bb) $50.
``(ii) Industry standards.--The term `industry standards'
means the standards by which a qualified geothermal
professional assesses whether downhole or flowing temperature
measurements with indications of permeability are sufficient
to produce energy from geothermal resources, as determined
through flow or injection testing or measurement of lost
circulation while drilling.
``(iii) Qualified federal land.--The term `qualified
Federal land' means land that is otherwise available for
leasing under this Act.
``(iv) Qualified geothermal professional.--The term
`qualified geothermal professional' means an individual who
is an engineer or geoscientist in good professional standing
with at least 5 years of experience in geothermal
exploration, development, or project assessment.
``(v) Qualified lessee.--The term `qualified lessee' means
a person that may hold a geothermal lease under this Act
(including applicable regulations).
``(vi) Valid discovery.--The term `valid discovery' means a
discovery of a geothermal resource by a new or existing slim
hole or production well, that exhibits downhole or flowing
temperature measurements with indications of permeability
that are sufficient to meet industry standards.
``(B) Authority.--An area of qualified Federal land that
adjoins other land for which a qualified lessee holds a legal
right to develop geothermal resources may be available for a
noncompetitive lease under this section to the qualified
lessee at the fair market value per acre, if--
``(i) the area of qualified Federal land--
``(I) consists of not less than 1 acre and not more than
640 acres; and
``(II) is not already leased under this Act or nominated to
be leased under subsection (a);
``(ii) the qualified lessee has not previously received a
noncompetitive lease under this paragraph in connection with
the valid discovery for which data has been submitted under
clause (iii)(I); and
``(iii) sufficient geological and other technical data
prepared by a qualified geothermal professional has been
submitted by the qualified lessee to the applicable Federal
land management agency that would lead individuals who are
experienced in the subject matter to believe that--
``(I) there is a valid discovery of geothermal resources on
the land for which the qualified lessee holds the legal right
to develop geothermal resources; and
``(II) that thermal feature extends into the adjoining
areas.
``(C) Determination of fair market value.--
``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall--
``(I) publish a notice of any request to lease land under
this paragraph;
``(II) determine fair market value for purposes of this
paragraph in accordance with procedures for making those
determinations that are established by regulations issued by
the Secretary;
``(III) provide to a qualified lessee and publish, with an
opportunity for public comment for a period of 30 days, any
proposed determination under this subparagraph of the fair
market value of an area that the qualified lessee seeks to
lease under this paragraph; and
``(IV) provide to the qualified lessee and any adversely
affected party the opportunity to appeal the final
determination of fair market value in an administrative
proceeding before the applicable Federal land management
agency, in accordance with applicable law (including
regulations).
``(ii) Limitation on nomination.--After publication of a
notice of request to lease land under this paragraph, the
Secretary may not accept under subsection (a) any nomination
of the land for leasing unless the request has been denied or
withdrawn.
``(iii) Annual rental.--For purposes of section 5(a)(3), a
lease awarded under this paragraph shall be considered a
lease awarded in a competitive lease sale.
``(D) Regulations.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of enactment of the Geothermal Production Expansion Act of
2013, the Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this
paragraph.''.
The bills (S. 247, S. 311, S. 476 and S. 609, as amended, were
ordered to be engrossed for the third reading, were read the third
time, and passed, as follows:
S. 247
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Harriet Tubman National
Historical Parks Act''.
SEC. 2. HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD NATIONAL
HISTORICAL PARK, MARYLAND.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Historical park.--The term ``historical park'' means
the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical
Park established by subsection (b)(1)(A).
(2) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled
``Authorized Acquisition Area for the Proposed Harriet Tubman
Underground Railroad National Historical Park'', numbered
T20/80,001, and dated July 2010.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(4) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Maryland.
(b) Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical
Park.--
(1) Establishment.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), there is
established the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National
Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties,
Maryland, as a unit of the National Park System.
(B) Determination by secretary.--The historical park shall
not be established until the date on which the Secretary
determines that a sufficient quantity of land, or interests
in land, has been acquired to constitute a manageable park
unit.
(C) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary makes a determination under subparagraph (B),
the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of
the establishment of the historical park, including an
official boundary map for the historical park.
(D) Availability of map.--The official boundary map
published under subparagraph (C) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the
National Park Service.
(2) Purpose.--The 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 general.--The Secretary may acquire land and
interests in land within the areas depicted on the map as
``Authorized Acquisition Areas'' by purchase from willing
sellers, donation, or exchange.
(B) Boundary adjustment.--On 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 general.--The Secretary shall administer the
historical park in accordance with this section 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.); and
(B) the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
(2) Interagency agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the
date on which the historical park is established, 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
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.
(3) Interpretive tours.--The 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.
(4) Cooperative agreements.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into a cooperative
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.
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(B) Visitor center.--The Secretary may enter into a
cooperative agreement with the State 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 share.--The Federal share of the total cost of
any activity carried out under this paragraph shall not
exceed 50 percent.
(ii) Form of non-federal share.--The 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 general.--Not 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 12(b) of the
National Park Service General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a-
7(b)).
(2) Consultation.--The general management plan shall be
prepared in consultation with the State (including political
subdivisions of the State).
(3) Coordination.--The 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 3(b)(1)(A); and
(C) the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out
this section.
SEC. 3. HARRIET TUBMAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, AUBURN, NEW
YORK.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Historical park.--The term ``historical park'' means
the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park established by
subsection (b)(1)(A).
(2) Home.--The term ``Home'' means The Harriet Tubman Home,
Inc., located in Auburn, New York.
(3) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Harriet
Tubman National Historical Park'', numbered T18/80,000, and
dated March 2009.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of New York.
(b) Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.--
(1) Establishment.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), there is
established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in
Auburn, New York, as a unit of the National Park System.
(B) Determination by secretary.--The historical park shall
not be established until the date on which the Secretary
determines that a sufficient quantity of land, or interests
in land, has been acquired to constitute a manageable park
unit.
(C) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary makes a determination under subparagraph (B),
the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of
the establishment of the historical park.
(D) Map.--The map shall be on file and available for public
inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park
Service.
(2) Boundary.--The historical park shall include the
Harriet Tubman Home, the Tubman Home for the Aged, the
Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church and Rectory, and associated
land, as identified in the area entitled ``National
Historical Park Proposed Boundary'' on the map.
(3) Purpose.--The 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.
(4) Land acquisition.--The Secretary may acquire land and
interests in land within the areas depicted on the map by
purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange.
(c) Administration.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the
historical park in accordance with this section 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.); and
(B) the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
(2) Interpretive tours.--The Secretary may provide
interpretive tours to sites and resources located outside the
boundary of the historical park in Auburn, New York, relating
to the life of Harriet Tubman.
(3) Cooperative agreements.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into a cooperative
agreement with the owner of any land within the historical
park to mark, interpret, or restore nationally significant
historic or cultural resources relating to the life of
Harriet Tubman, if the agreement provides that--
(i) the Secretary shall have the right of access to any
public portions of the land covered by the agreement to allow
for--
(I) access at reasonable times by historical park visitors
to the land; and
(II) interpretation of the land for the public; and
(ii) no changes or alterations shall be made to the land
except by mutual agreement of the Secretary and the owner of
the land.
(B) Research.--The Secretary may enter into a cooperative
agreement with the State, political subdivisions of the
State, institutions of higher education, the Home and other
nonprofit organizations, and individuals to conduct research
relating to the life of Harriet Tubman.
(C) Cost-sharing requirement.--
(i) Federal share.--The Federal share of the total cost of
any activity carried out under this paragraph shall not
exceed 50 percent.
(ii) Form of non-federal share.--The non-Federal share may
be in the form of in-kind contributions or goods or services
fairly valued.
(D) Attorney general.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall submit to the Attorney
General for review any cooperative agreement under this
paragraph involving religious property or property owned by a
religious institution.
(ii) Finding.--No cooperative agreement subject to review
under this subparagraph shall take effect until the date on
which the Attorney General issues a finding that the proposed
agreement does not violate the Establishment Clause of the
first amendment to the Constitution.
(d) General Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not 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 12(b) of the
National Park Service General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a-
7(b)).
(2) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the
preparation and implementation of the management plan with--
(A) the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National
Historical Park established by section 2(b)(1); and
(B) the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out
this Act, except that not more than $7,500,000 shall be
available to provide financial assistance under subsection
(c)(3).
SEC. 4. OFFSET.
Section 101(b)(12) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. 3667) is amended by
striking ``$53,852,000'' and inserting ``$29,852,000''.
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S. 311
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Lower Mississippi River Area
Study Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' includes Fort St.
Philip, Fort Jackson, the Head of Passes, and any related and
supporting historical, cultural, and recreational resources
located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
SEC. 3. STUDY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the
Secretary, in consultation with the State of Louisiana and
other interested organizations, shall complete a special
resource study that evaluates--
(1) the national significance of the study area; and
(2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the
study area as a unit of the National Park System.
(b) Criteria.--In conducting the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of
areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System in
section 8(c) of National Park System General Authorities Act
(16 U.S.C. 1a-5(c)).
(c) Content.--The study described in subsection (a) shall--
(1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition,
development, operation, and maintenance of the study area;
and
(2) identify alternatives for the management,
administration, and protection of the study area.
SEC. 4. AGREEMENT; DONATIONS.
The study described in section 3 shall not be conducted
until the date on which--
(1) the Secretary enters into an agreement with a State,
unit of local government, or other entity to conduct the
study using non-Federal funds; or
(2) the Secretary receives a donation of an amount of non-
Federal funds sufficient to pay the cost of conducting the
study.
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S. 476
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
COMMISSION.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Commission (referred to in this Act as the ``Commission'') is
authorized in accordance with the provisions of section
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6 of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act (16 U.S.C.
410y-4), except that the Commission shall terminate 10 years
after the date of enactment of this Act.
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S. 609
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``San Juan County Federal Land
Conveyance Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
approximately 19 acres of Federal surface estate generally
depicted as ``Lands Authorized for Conveyance'' on the map.
(2) Landowner.--The term ``landowner'' means the plaintiffs
in the case styled Blancett v. United States Department of
the Interior, et al., No. 10-cv-00254-JAP-KBM, United States
District Court for the District of New Mexico.
(3) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``San
Juan County Land Conveyance'' and dated June 20, 2012.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of New
Mexico.
SEC. 3. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN SAN JUAN
COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.
(a) In General.--On request of the landowner, the Secretary
shall, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may
prescribe and subject to valid existing rights, convey to the
landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to any portion of the Federal land (including any
improvements or appurtenances to the Federal land) by sale.
(b) Survey; Administrative Costs.--
(1) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the
Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be
determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
(2) Costs.--The administrative costs associated with the
conveyance shall be paid by the landowner.
(c) Consideration.--
(1) In general.--As consideration for the conveyance of the
Federal land under subsection (a), the landowner shall pay to
the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the
Federal land conveyed, as determined under paragraph (2).
(2) Appraisal.--The fair market value of any Federal land
that is conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by
an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary that is performed in
accordance with--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions;
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice; and
(C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(d) Disposition and Use of Proceeds.--
(1) Disposition of proceeds.--The Secretary shall deposit
the proceeds of any conveyance of Federal land under
subsection (a) in a special account in the Treasury for use
in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2) Use of proceeds.--Amounts deposited under paragraph (1)
shall be available to the Secretary, without further
appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of land
or interests in land from willing sellers in the State for
resource protection that is consistent with the purposes for
which the Bald Eagle Area of Critical Environmental Concern
in the State was established.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may
require such additional terms and conditions for a conveyance
under subsection (a) as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land is withdrawn from--
(1) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
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