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# §426n. Boundary revision of Stones River National Battlefield

- (a) **Expansion of Stones River National Battlefield—** In furtherance of [sections 426 to 426j](/usc/16/426..426j.md) of this title, the boundary of Stones River National Battlefield (hereinafter referred to as “battlefield”) is hereby revised to include the lands generally depicted on the [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) entitled “Boundary [Map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1), Stones River National Battlefield” numbered 327/80,004B, and dated November 1991. The [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) Service, Department of the Interior and in the office of the Superintendent of the Stones River National Battlefield.
- (b) **Acquisition of lands—**
  - (1) The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as “[Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1)”) is hereby authorized to [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) lands or interests therein within the boundary of the battlefield by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated [funds](/usc/16/1421h.md?p=2), or exchange. Any lands or interests in lands owned by the [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) of Tennessee or any political [subdivision](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=15) thereof may be acquired only by donation. Lands and interests therein acquired pursuant to [sections 426n to 426p](/usc/16/426n..426p.md) of this title shall become part of the battlefield, subject to all the laws and regulations applicable thereto.
  - (2)
    - (A) Before acquiring any lands under [sections 426n to 426p](/usc/16/426n..426p.md) of this title where the surface of such lands has been substantially disturbed or which are believed by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) to contain hazardous substances, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall prepare a report on the potential hazardous substances associated with such lands and the estimated cost of restoring such lands, together with a plan of the remedial measures necessary to allow [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) of such lands to proceed in a timely manner, consistent with the requirements of [subparagraph (B)](#b-2-B). The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall submit such report to the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Energy and Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the United States Senate and the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the United States House of [Representatives](/usc/16/5609.md?p=13).
    - (B) The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall not [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) any lands under [sections 426n to 426p](/usc/16/426n..426p.md) of this title if the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) determines that such lands, or any portion thereof, have become contaminated with hazardous substances (as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ([42 U.S.C. 9601](/usc/42/9601.md))).
  - (3)
    - (A) Except for property which the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) determines to be necessary for the purposes of administration, development, access, or public use, an [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) of [improved property](#b-3-D) which is used solely for noncommercial residential purposes on the date of its [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may retain, as a condition of such [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1), a right of use and occupancy of the property for such residential purposes. The right retained may be for a definite term which shall not exceed 25 years or, in lieu thereof, for a term ending at the death of the [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) or the death of the spouse, whichever is later. The [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) shall elect the term to be retained. The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall pay the [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) the [fair market value](/usc/16/459b–1.md?p=e) of the property on the date of such [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1), less the [fair market value](/usc/16/459b–1.md?p=e) of the term retained by the [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4).
    - (B) Any right of use and occupancy retained pursuant to this section may, during its existence, be conveyed or transferred, but all rights of use and occupancy shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) deems appropriate to assure the use of the property in accordance with the purposes of [sections 426n to 426p](/usc/16/426n..426p.md) of this title. Upon his determination that the property, or any portion thereof, has ceased to be so used in accordance with such terms and conditions, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may terminate the right of use and occupancy by tendering to the holder of such right an amount equal to the [fair market value](/usc/16/459b–1.md?p=e), as of the date of the tender, of that portion of the right which remains unexpired on the date of termination.
    - (C) This paragraph applies only to [owners](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) who have reached the age of majority.
    - (D) As used in this paragraph, the term “improved property” means a detached, year-round noncommercial residential dwelling, the construction of which was begun before December 11, 1991, together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on the land so designated.

# §426o. Agreement with Murfreesboro, Tennessee, respecting battlefield


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) is authorized to enter into an agreement with the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, containing each of the following provisions—

- (1) If the city agrees to [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) sufficient interest in land to construct a trail linking the battlefield with Fortress Rosecrans, to construct such trail, and to operate and maintain the trail in accordance with standards approved by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall (A) transfer to the city the [funds](/usc/16/1421h.md?p=2) available to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) for the [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) of such lands and for the construction of the trail, and (B) provide technical assistance to the city and to Rutherford County for the purpose of development and planning of the trail.
- (2) The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall agree to accept the transfer by donation from the city of the remnants of Fortress Rosecrans at Old Fort [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3), and following such transfer, to [preserve](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=7) and interpret the fortress as part of the battlefield.
- (3) In administering the Fortress Rosecrans, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) is authorized to enter a cooperative agreement with the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for the rendering, on a nonreimbursable basis, of rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services and cooperative assistance by nearby law enforcement and fire preventive agencies.

# §426o–1. Planning

- (a) **Preparation of plan for Redoubt Brannan—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall, on or before February 1, 1992, prepare a plan for the preservation and interpretation of Redoubt Brannan.
- (b) **Update of General Management Plan—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall, on or before March 31, 1993, update the General [Management Plan](/usc/16/460mmm–1.md?p=3) for the Stones River National Battlefield.
- (c) **Technical assistance—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) is authorized to provide technical assistance to the city and to Rutherford County in the development of zoning ordinances and other [land use](/usc/16/1453.md?p=10) controls that would help [preserve](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=7) historically significant [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) adjacent to the battlefield.
- (d) **Minor boundary revisions—** If the planning activities conducted under subsections [(a)](#a) and [(b)](#b) of this section show a need for minor revisions of the boundaries indicated on the [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) referred to in [section 426n of this title](/usc/16/426n.md), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may, following timely notice in writing to the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the United States House of [Representatives](/usc/16/5609.md?p=13) and to the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Energy and Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the United States Senate of his intention to do so and providing an opportunity for public comment, make such minor revisions by publication of a revised boundary [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) or other description in the Federal Register.

# §426p. Authorization of appropriations


There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of [sections 426n to 426p](/usc/16/426n..426p.md) of this title.