Authorization to enter into long-term leases

(a) In general Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 18.10 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 3, 2025), the Secretary may enter into a lease under part 18 of that title with a lease term of not more than 99 years for the redevelopment of National Park Service property, the redevelopment costs of which are expected to exceed $100,000,000, if the Secretary has determined that entering into the lease is in the best financial needs and interests of the administration of the applicable unit of the National Park System. (b) Congressional notification required for certain leases In the case of a proposed lease under subsection (a) for a duration of more than 60 years, the Secretary may not enter into the proposed lease until the date that is not less than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the proposed lease.