§ 320301. National monuments
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(a)Presidential Declaration.— The President may, in the President’s discretion, declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated on land owned or controlled by the Federal Government to be national monuments.
(b)Reservation of Land.— The President may reserve parcels of land as a part of the national monuments. The limits of the parcels shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.
(c)Relinquishment to Federal Government.— When an object is situated on a parcel covered by a bona fide unperfected claim or held in private ownership, the parcel, or so much of the parcel as may be necessary for the proper care and management of the object, may be relinquished to the Federal Government and the Secretary may accept the relinquishment of the parcel on behalf of the Federal Government.
(d)Limitation on Extension or Establishment of National Monuments in Wyoming.— No extension or establishment of national monuments in Wyoming may be undertaken except by express authorization of Congress.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3259.)
In subsection (c), the word “parcel” is substituted for “tract” for consistency in this section.
In subsection (d), the word “further” is omitted as obsolete.
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- Public Law 115–169To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas
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- 128 Stat. 3259
- 132 Stat. 5427
- Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, § 612
- 92 Stat. 3521
- Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, § 401
- 93 Stat. 666
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§ 320301
National monuments
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Stat.128 Stat. 3259
Stat.132 Stat. 5427
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, § 612
Stat.92 Stat. 3521
Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, § 401
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