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Sec. 3 · S. 282

Acquisition of additional land for National Monument

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Introduced · Sec. 3

(a) Boundary The boundaries of the National Monument shall be the boundaries established by the Proclamation. (b) Acquisition (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may acquire, by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange, land or interests in land within the authorized acquisition area. (2) Prohibition on use of eminent domain Nothing in this Act authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or an interest in land. (c) Treatment of acquired land; boundary adjustment On acquisition by the Secretary of any land pursuant to subsection (b)— (1) the land shall be included in the National Monument; and (2) the boundaries of the National Monument shall be adjusted accordingly.

•S 282 ISSEC. 3
Passed the Senate · Sec. 3

(a) Boundary The boundaries of the National Monument shall be the boundaries established by the Proclamation. (b) Acquisition (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may acquire, by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange, land or interests in land within the authorized acquisition area. (2) Prohibition on use of eminent domain Nothing in this Act authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or an interest in land. (c) Treatment of acquired land; boundary adjustment On acquisition by the Secretary of any land pursuant to subsection (b)— (1) the land shall be included in the National Monument; and (2) the boundaries of the National Monument shall be adjusted accordingly.

•S 282 ESSEC. 3

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