IIB
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 761
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 24, 2007
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail.
Land conveyance, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Nebraska
Conveyance authorized
The Secretary of
the Interior may convey, without consideration, to the Missouri River Basin
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. (a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with operational headquarters at 100
Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410), all right, title, and interest
of the United States in and to the federally owned land under jurisdiction of
the Secretary consisting of 2 parcels as generally depicted on the map titled
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
, numbered 648/80,002,
and dated March 2006.
Survey; conveyance cost
The exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey and all other costs incurred by the Secretary to convey the land shall be borne by the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc.
Condition of conveyance, use of conveyed land
The conveyance authorized under subsection (a) shall be subject to the condition that the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. use the conveyed land as an historic site and interpretive center for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Discontinuance of use
If Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. determines to discontinue use of the land conveyed under subsection (a) as an historic site and interpretive center for the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. shall convey lands back to the Secretary without consideration.
Additional terms and conditions
The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) or the conveyance, if any, under subsection (d) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. Through a written agreement with the Foundation, the National Park Service shall ensure that the operation of the land conveyed under subsection (a) is in accordance with National Park Service standards for preservation, maintenance, and interpretation.
Authorization of Appropriations
To assist with the operation of the historic site and interpretive center, there is authorized to be appropriated $150,000 per year for a period not to exceed 10 years.
Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2007.
Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk.
Deborah M. Spriggs,
Deputy Clerk