S. 1112

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

Table of contents

• S. 1112
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Definitions
  • SEC. 3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act.
• Short title

SEC. 2. Definitions

• In this Act:
• Definitions
• (1) Map
  • The term means the map entitled , numbered 155/167,296, and dated November 2022. Big Bend National Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment
  • Map
• (2) Park
  • The term means the Big Bend National Park established under the Act of June 20, 1935 (49 Stat. 393, chapter 283; ). 16 U.S.C. 156
  • Park
• (3) Secretary
  • The term means the Secretary of the Interior.
  • Secretary

SEC. 3. Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment

• Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment
• (a) Land acquisition
  • The Secretary may acquire approximately 6,100 acres of land or interests in land generally depicted on the map as by donation or exchange. Tracts to Include in Boundary
  • Land acquisition
• (b) Availability of map
  • The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
  • Availability of map
• (c) Boundary revision and administration
  • On acquisition of any land or interests in land under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
  • Boundary revision and administration
    • revise the boundary of the Park to include the acquired land or interests in land; and
    • administer the acquired land or interests in land as part of the Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
• (d) Eminent domain or condemnation
  • In carrying out this Act, the Secretary may not use eminent domain or condemnation.
  • Eminent domain or condemnation