Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110
§410vv–3 Marsh-billings-rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LIX–T — MARSH-BILLINGS-ROCKEFELLER NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK › § 410vv–3
Summary
A Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller scenic zone covers the lands shown on a map dated November 19, 1991. It protects the natural areas you can see from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion while still allowing uses that fit with that protection. Inside the zone, the Secretary may only accept donated scenic easements.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §410vv–3
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(a)In general
There is established the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “scenic zone”), which shall include those lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Scenic Zone Map” and dated November 19, 1991.
(b)Purpose
The purpose of the scenic zone shall be to protect portions of the natural setting beyond the park boundaries that are visible from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, by such means and in such a manner as will permit current and future compatible uses.
(c)Acquisition of scenic easements
Within the boundaries of the scenic zone, the Secretary is authorized only to acquire scenic easements by donation.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1998—Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller” for “Marsh-Billings” in section catchline and wherever appearing in subsecs. (a) and (b).
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 410vv–3
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110