16 USC 410 - Purposes

§ 410vv. Purposes
§ 410vv-1. Establishment
§ 410vv-2. Administration
§ 410vv-3. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone
§ 410vv-4. Cooperative agreements
§ 410vv-5. Endowment
§ 410vv-6. Reservation of use and occupancy
§ 410vv-7. General management plan
§ 410vv-8. Authorization of appropriations

§ 410vv. Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are—

(1) to interpret the history and evolution of conservation stewardship in America;

(2) to recognize and interpret the contributions and birthplace of George Perkins Marsh, pioneering environmentalist, author of Man and Nature, statesman, lawyer, and linguist;

(3) to recognize and interpret the contributions of Frederick Billings, conservationist, pioneer in reforestation and scientific farm management, lawyer, philanthropist, and railroad builder, who extended the principles of land management introduced by Marsh;

(4) to preserve the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and its surrounding lands; and

(5) to recognize the significant contributions of Julia Billings, Mary Billings French, Mary French Rockefeller, and Laurance Spelman Rockefeller in perpetuating the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller heritage.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 2, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)

§ 410vv–1. Establishment

(a) In general

(b) Boundaries and map

(1) The park shall consist of a historic zone, including the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, surrounding buildings and a portion of the area known as “Mt. Tom”, comprising approximately 555 acres, and a protection zone, including the areas presently occupied by the Billings Farm and Museum, comprising approximately 88 acres, all as generally depicted on the map entitled “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Boundary Map” and dated November 19, 1991.

(2) The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 3, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)

§ 410vv–2. Administration

(a) In general

(b) Acquisition of lands

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands or interests therein within the park only by donation.

(2) If the Secretary determines that lands within the protection zone are being used, or there is an imminent threat that such lands will be used, for a purpose that is incompatible with the purposes of this subchapter, the Secretary may acquire such lands or interests therein by means other than donation.

(3) The Secretary may acquire lands within the historic zone subject to terms and easements providing for the management and commercial operation of existing hiking and cross-country ski trails by the grantor, and the grantor’s successors and assigns, such terms and easements shall be in a manner consistent with the purposes of the historic zone. Any changes in the operation and management of existing trails shall be subject to approval by the Secretary.

(d) Protection zone

(1) The primary purpose of the protection zone shall be to preserve the general character of the setting across from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion in such a manner and by such means as will continue to permit current and future compatible uses.

(2) The Secretary shall pursue protection and preservation alternatives for the protection zone by working with affected State and local governments and affected landowners to develop and implement land use practices consistent with this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 4, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)

§ 410vv–3. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone

(a) In general

(b) Purpose

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 5, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 935; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)

§ 410vv–4. Cooperative agreements

(a) In general

(b) Facilities

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 6, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 935.)

§ 410vv–5. Endowment

(a) In general

(b) Conditions

(1) Funds from the endowment referred to in subsection (a) shall be expended exclusively as the Woodstock Foundation, or its successors and assigns, in consultation with the Secretary, may designate for the preservation and maintenance of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and its immediate surrounding property.

(2) No expenditure shall be made pursuant to this section unless the Secretary determines that such expenditure is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 7, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title I, § 143], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267.)

§ 410vv–6. Reservation of use and occupancy

In acquiring land within the historic zone, the Secretary may permit an owner of improved residential property within the boundaries of the historic zone to retain a right of use and occupancy of such property for noncommercial residential purposes for a term not to exceed 25 years or a term ending at the death of the owner, or the owner’s spouse, whichever occurs last. The owner shall elect the term to be reserved.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 8, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936.)

§ 410vv–7. General management plan

Not later than 3 complete fiscal years after August 26, 1992, the Secretary shall develop and transmit a general management plan for the park to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 9, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(14), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)

§ 410vv–8. Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 102–350, § 10, Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 936.)