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112th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 265
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 3, 2011
Mr. Cochran (for himself and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To authorize the acquisition of core battlefield land at Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Raymond for addition to Vicksburg National Military Park.
Short title
This Act may be cited as
the Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and
Raymond Battlefields Addition Act
.
Vicksburg National Military Park
Acquisition of land
In general
The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as
the Secretary
) may acquire the land or any interests in land
within the area identified as Modified Core Battlefield
for the
Port Gibson Unit, the Champion Hill Unit, and the Raymond Unit as generally
depicted on the map entitled Vicksburg National Military Park–Proposed
Battlefield Additions
, numbered 306/100986, and dated October
2010.
Methods of acquisition
Land may be acquired under paragraph (1) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange, except that land owned by the State of Mississippi or any political subdivisions of the State may be acquired only by donation.
Availability of map
The map described in subsection (a)(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Boundary adjustment
On the acquisition of land by the Secretary under this Act—
the acquired land shall be added to Vicksburg National Military Park;
the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition of the land; and
the acquired land shall be administered as part of the Vicksburg National Military Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.