Public Law 115–190: To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

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PUBLIC LAW 115–190—JUNE 22, 2018
132 STAT. 1499
Public Law
115–190
115th Congress
An Act
To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

June 22, 2018

[H.R. 1397]

  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

INTERAGENCY TRANSFER OF LAND ALONG GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY.

(a)

Definitions.—

In this section:
(1)

Map.—

The term “
Map
” means the map entitled “George Washington Memorial Parkway—Claude Moore Farm Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 850＿130815, and dated February 2016.
(2)

Research center.—

The term “
Research Center
” means the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center of the Federal Highway Administration.
(3)

Secretary.—

The term “
Secretary
” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(b)

Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer.—

(1)

Transfer of jurisdiction.—

(A)

George washington memorial parkway land.—

Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 0.342 acres of Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary within the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, as generally depicted as “B” on the Map, is transferred from the Secretary to the Secretary of Transportation.
(B)

Research center land.—

Administration jurisdiction over the approximately 0.479 acres of Federal land within the boundary of the Research Center land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Transportation adjacent to the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, as generally depicted as “A” on the Map, is transferred from the Secretary of Transportation to the Secretary.
(2)

Use restriction.—

The Secretary shall restrict the use of 0.139 acres of Federal land within the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway immediately adjacent to part of the perimeter fence of the Research Center, generally depicted as “C” on the Map, by prohibiting the storage, construction, or installation of any item that may interfere with the access of the Research Center to the restricted land for security and maintenance purposes.
(3)

Reimbursement or consideration.—

The transfers of administrative jurisdiction under this subsection shall not be subject to reimbursement or consideration.132 STAT. 1500
(4)

Compliance with agreement.—

(A)

Agreement.—

The National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration shall comply with all terms and conditions of the agreement entered into by the parties on September 11, 2002, regarding the transfer of administrative jurisdiction, management, and maintenance of the land described in the agreement.
(B)

Access to restricted land.—

Subject to the terms of the agreement described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall allow the Research Center—
(i)
to access the Federal land described in paragraph (1)(B) for purposes of transportation to and from the Research Center; and
(ii)
to access the Federal land described in paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) for purposes of maintenance in accordance with National Park Service standards, including grass mowing, weed control, tree maintenance, fence maintenance, and maintenance of the visual appearance of the Federal land.
(c)

Management of Transferred Land.—

(1)

Interior land.—

The Federal land transferred to the Secretary under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall be—
(A)
included in the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway; and
(B)
administered by the Secretary as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, subject to applicable laws (including regulations).
(2)

Transportation land.—

The Federal land transferred to the Secretary of Transportation under subsection (b)(1)(A) shall be—
(A)
included in the boundary of the Research Center land; and
(B)
removed from the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
(3)

Restricted-use land.—

The Federal land that the Secretary has designated for restricted use under subsection (b)(2) shall be maintained by the Research Center.
(d)

Map on File.—

The Map shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Approved June 22, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1397 (S. 1460):

HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–206, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Natural Resources).
SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–257 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 163 (2017):

July 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 164 (2018):

June 6, considered and passed Senate.

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