Summary

Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to approve relocating a private memorial for the nine Air Force crew killed in the August 31, 1982 crash to the Stratton Ridge rest area on the Cherohala Skyway in Nantahala National Forest if the private landowner agrees. The move must be coordinated with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (and the Federal Highway Administration if adjacent to a Federal‑aid highway), use no Federal funds, and be paid for by the requester; the Secretary may set terms (for example, prohibiting enlargement).

Key Points

• Permits the Secretary of Agriculture to approve moving a private memorial for nine Air Force crew to Stratton Ridge rest area in Nantahala National Forest with landowner consent.
• Requires coordination with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration if adjacent to a Federal‑aid highway.
• Prohibits use of Federal funds for the relocation; the requester must pay all costs.
• Gives the Secretary authority to set terms and conditions for approval, including restrictions such as barring enlargement.
• Does not change land ownership or authorize federal expenditure; it authorizes administrative approval only.
• Applies to a single, specific memorial relocation request rather than establishing a general program.

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