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§ 230. Establishment; description of area

In order to preserve for the education, inspiration, and benefit of present and future generations significant examples of natural and historical resources of the Mississippi Delta region and to provide for their interpretation in such manner as to portray the development of cultural diversity in the region, there is authorized to be established in the State of Louisiana the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (hereinafter referred to as the “park”). The park shall consist of (1) the area generally depicted on the map entitled “Boundary Map, Barataria Preserve Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve”, numbered 467/80100A, and dated December 2007, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior; (2) the area known as Big Oak Island; (3) an area or areas within the French Quarter section of the city of New Orleans as may be designated by the Secretary of the Interior for an interpretive and administrative facility; (4) folk life centers to be established in the Acadian region; (5) the Chalmette Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve; and (6) such additional natural, cultural, and historical resources in the French Quarter and Garden District of New Orleans, forts in the delta region, plantations, and Acadian towns and villages in the Saint Martinville area and such other areas and sites as are subject to cooperative agreements in accordance with the provisions of this part.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, §§ 901, 909, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3534, 3538; Pub. L. 100–250, § 1(a), Feb. 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 16; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(a), (f)(1)(B), (2)(B), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1191, 1193.)
§ 230a. Acquisition of property
(a) In general
(1) Barataria Preserve Unit
(A) In general
(B) Limitations
(i) In general
(ii) Boundary adjustment
(iii) Easements
(C) Transfer of administration jurisdiction
(2) French Quarter
(3) Acquisition of State land
(4) Acquisition of oil and gas rights
(b) Resource protection
With respect to the land, water, and interests in land and water of the Barataria Preserve Unit, the Secretary shall preserve and protect—
(1) fresh water drainage patterns;
(2) vegetative cover;
(3) the integrity of ecological and biological systems; and
(4) water and air quality.
(c) Adjacent land
With the consent of the owner and the parish governing authority, the Secretary may—
(1) acquire land, water, and interests in land and water, by any of the methods referred to in subsection (a)(1)(A) (including use of appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund); and
(2) revise the boundaries of the Barataria Preserve Unit to include adjacent land and water.
(d) Acadian villages and towns
(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 902, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3535; Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, § 401(q)(1), Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 666; Pub. L. 100–250, § 1(b), Feb. 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 16; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(b), (f)(2)(B), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1191, 1193.)
§ 230b. Owner’s retention of right of use and occupancy for residential purposes for life or fixed term of years; election of term; fair market value; transfer, assignment or termination; “improved property” defined

Within the Barataria Preserve Unit, the owner or owners of improved property used for noncommercial residential purposes on a year-round basis may, as a condition of the acquisition of such property by the Secretary, elect to retain a right of use and occupancy of such property for noncommercial residential purposes if, in the judgment of the Secretary, the continued use of such property for a limited period would not unduly interfere with the development or management of the park. Such right of use and occupancy may be either a period ending on the death of the owner or his spouse, whichever occurs last, or a term of not more than twenty-five years, at the election of the owner. Unless the property is donated, the Secretary shall pay to the owner the fair market value of the property less the fair market value of the right retained by the owner. Such right may be transferred or assigned and may be terminated by the Secretary, if he finds that the property is not used for noncommercial residential purposes, upon tender to the holder of the right an amount equal to the fair market value of the unexpired term. As used in this section, the term “improved property” means a single-family, year-round dwelling, the construction of which was begun before January 1, 1977 (or January 1, 2007, for areas added to the park after that date), which serves as the owner’s permanent place of abode at the time of its acquisition by the United States, together with not more than three acres of land on which the dwelling and appurtenant buildings are located which the Secretary finds is reasonably necessary for the owner’s continued use and occupancy of the dwelling.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 903, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3536; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(c), (f)(2)(A), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1192, 1193.)
§ 230c. Cooperative agreements; specific provisions

In furtherance of the purposes of this part, and after consultation with the Commission created by section 230f of this title, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the owners of properties of natural, historical, or cultural significance, including but not limited to the resources described in paragraphs (1) through (5) 1

1 See References in Text note below.
of section 230 of this title, pursuant to which the Secretary may mark, interpret, restore and/or provide technical assistance for the preservation and interpretation of such properties, and pursuant to which the Secretary may provide assistance including management services, program implementation, and incremental financial assistance in furtherance of the standards for administration of the park pursuant to section 230e of this title. Such agreements shall contain, but need not be limited to, provisions that the Secretary, through the National Park Service, shall have the right of access at all reasonable times to all public portions of the property covered by such agreement for the purpose of conducting visitors through such properties and interpreting them to the public, and that no changes or alterations shall be made in such properties except by mutual agreement between the Secretary and the other parties to such agreements. The agreements may contain specific provisions which outline in detail the extent of the participation by the Secretary in the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and maintenance of such properties.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 904, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3536; Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, § 401(q)(2), Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 666.)
§ 230d. Hunting, fishing, and trapping; public safety; consultation

Within the Barataria Preserve Unit, the Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing (including commercial fishing), and trapping in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws on land, and interests in land and water managed by the Secretary, except that the Secretary may designate zones where and establish periods when no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted for reasons of public safety. Except in emergencies, any regulations of the Secretary promulgated under this section shall be put into effect only after consultation with the appropriate fish and game agency of Louisiana.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 905, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3536; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(d), (f)(2)(A), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1192, 1193.)
§ 230e. Establishment; notice in Federal Register; administration

The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with the provisions of this part, the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535),1

1 See References in Text note below.
the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666),1 and any other statutory authorities available to him for the conservation and management of natural, historical, and cultural resources.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 906, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3537; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(e), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1193.)
§ 230f. Delta Region Preservation Commission
(a) Establishment; membership
There is established the Delta Region Preservation Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), which shall consist of the following:
(1) two members appointed by the Governor of the State of Louisiana;
(2) two members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by the President of Jefferson Parish;
(3) two members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by the Jefferson Parish Council;
(4) two members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by the mayor of the city of New Orleans;
(5) one member appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by the commercial fishing industry;
(6) three members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by local citizen conservation organizations in the delta region;
(7) one member appointed by the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; and
(8)1
1 So in original. There are two pars. designated “(8)”.
two members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations submitted by the Police Jury of Saint Bernard Parish.
(8)1 one member who shall have experience as a folklorist and who is familiar with the cultures of the Mississippi Delta Region appointed by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
(b) Compensation and expenses
(c) Functions
(d) Majority voting; generally; single parish or municipality
(e) Ex officio members; staff support and technical services; termination date
(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 907, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3537; Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, § 401(q)(3), (4), Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 666; Pub. L. 100–250, § 1(c), Feb. 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 16; Pub. L. 100–355, § 2, June 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 667.)
§ 230g. Authorization of appropriations; general management plan; submission to Congressional committees
(a) There is authorized to be appropriated, to carry out the provisions of this part, not to exceed $50,000,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for acquisition of lands, waters, and interests therein and such sums as necessary for the development of essential facilities.
(b) Within three years from November 10, 1978, the Secretary, after consultation with the Commission, shall submit to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a general management plan for the park indicating—
(1) transportation alternatives for public access to the park;
(2) the number of visitors and types of public use within the park which can be accommodated in accordance with the protection of its resources;
(3) the location and estimated cost of facilities deemed necessary to accommodate such visitors and uses; and
(4) a statement setting forth the actions which have been and should be taken to assure appropriate protection, interpretation, and management of the areas known as Big Oak Island and Couba Island.
(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 908, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3537.)
§ 230h. Change in name of Chalmette National Historical Park

The area described in the Act of October 9, 1962 (76 Stat. 755), as the “Chalmette National Historical Park” is hereby redesignated as the Chalmette Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Any references to the Chalmette National Historical Park shall be deemed to be references to said Chalmette Unit.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 909, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3538; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7105(f)(2)(B), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1193.)
§ 230i. Report to Congressional committees

By no later than the end of the first full fiscal year following November 10, 1978, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a comprehensive report with recommendations as to sites within the Mississippi River Delta Region which constitute nationally significant examples of natural resources within that region.

(Pub. L. 95–625, title IX, § 910, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3538.)