Sec. 4. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER LAND AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS, FOR EXPANSION OF FORT BLISS NATIONAL CEMETERY

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## SEC. 4 TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER LAND AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS, FOR EXPANSION OF FORT BLISS NATIONAL CEMETERY ###

(a)Transfer Authorized The Secretary of the Army may transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs administrative jurisdiction over a parcel of real property consisting of approximately two acres located at Fort Bliss, Texas, directly adjacent to, and contiguous with, Fort Bliss National Cemetery. ###

(b)Condition of Transfer ####

(1)In general As a condition of the transfer authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may complete appropriate environmental, cultural resource, and other due diligence activities on the real property described in subsection

(c)before determining whether the property is suitable for cemetery purposes. ####

(2)Coordination The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall coordinate with the Secretary of the Army as needed during the performance of the activities described in paragraph (1). ###

(c)Description of Property ####

(1)In general The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be transferred under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary the Army. ####

(2)Cost of survey The cost of the survey described in paragraph

(1)shall be borne by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ###

(d)Additional Terms and Conditions; Costs of Transfer ####

(1)Additional terms and conditions The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the transfer under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. ####

(2)Reimbursement of costs #####

(A)In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall reimburse the Secretary of the Defense for costs incurred by the Secretary of the Army in implementing this section, including the costs of any surveys. #####

(B)No payment for value of real property Notwithstanding any other legal requirement that might otherwise apply, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not be required to make payment of any kind for the value of the real property described in subsection (c).