16 U.S.C. § 218a: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace…

Summary

The park boundary will be changed to include Knob Creek Farm if the land is donated, and the National Park Service will manage the land as part of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. The Secretary of the Interior may accept only donations of about 228 acres at Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky. The area is shown on a map called “Knob Creek Farm Unit, Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site,” number 338/80,077, dated October 1998, and that map will be kept in National Park Service offices for the public to see. The Secretary must study the farm and send Congress a report within 1 year after November 6, 1998. The study must identify important Lincoln-related resources, check threats to cultural, recreational, and natural resources, and make a plan for adding the farm to the park. The plan must list needed improvements to meet park standards, possible uses for recreation and education, and cost and revenue estimates for acquiring, developing, and operating the farm. Congress may provide whatever money is needed for the study.

Title 16, §218a

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(a)In general

Upon acquisition of the land known as Knob Creek Farm pursuant to subsection (b), the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, established by sections 211 to 214 of this title, is revised to include such land. Lands acquired pursuant to this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the historic site.

(b)Acquisition of Knob Creek Farm

The Secretary of the Interior may acquire, by donation only, the approximately 228 acres of land known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Knob Creek Farm Unit, Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site”, numbered 338/80,077, and dated October 1998. Such map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

(c)Study and report

The Secretary of the Interior shall study the Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, and not later than 1 year after November 6, 1998, submit a report to the Congress containing the results of the study. The purpose of the study shall be to:

(1)Identify significant resources associated with the Knob Creek Farm and the early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln.

(2)Evaluate the threats to the long-term protection of the Knob Creek Farm’s cultural, recreational, and natural resources.

(3)Examine the incorporation of the Knob Creek Farm into the operations of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and establish a strategic management plan for implementing such incorporation. In developing the plan, the Secretary shall—

(A)determine infrastructure requirements and property improvements needed at Knob Creek Farm to meet National Park Service standards;

(B)identify current and potential uses of Knob Creek Farm for recreational, interpretive, and educational opportunities; and

(C)project costs and potential revenues associated with acquisition, development, and operation of Knob Creek Farm.

(d)Authorization

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out subsection (c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park” substituted for “Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site” in section catchline and in subsecs. (a) and (c)(3) pursuant to Pub. L. 111–11.

§218a Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Kentucky

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Title 16, §218a

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