16 USC 460nnn-24 - Land acquisition authority

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 31, 2025

§ 460nnn–24.

Land acquisition authority

(a)

Acquisition

(1)

Acquisition authorized

(2)

Acquisition methods

(b)

Treatment of acquired lands

(1)

In general

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), lands or interests in lands acquired under subsection (a) or part F that are located within the boundaries of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area shall—

(A)

become part of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area; and

(B)

be managed pursuant to the laws applicable to the Cooperative Management and Protection Area.

(2)

Lands within Wilderness Area

If lands or interests in lands acquired under subsection (a) or part F are within the boundaries of the Wilderness Area, the acquired lands or interests in lands shall—

(A)

become part of the Wilderness Area; and

(B)

be managed pursuant to part B and the other laws applicable to the Wilderness Area.

(3)

Lands within wilderness study area

If the lands or interests in lands acquired under subsection (a) or part F are within the boundaries of a wilderness study area, the acquired lands or interests in lands shall—

(A)

become part of that wilderness study area; and

(B)

be managed pursuant to the laws applicable to that wilderness study area.

(c)

Appraisal

(Pub. L. 106–399, title I, § 114, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1662.)

cite as: 16 USC 460nnn-24