Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§425j Authorization of Appropriation
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LX — NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS › § 425j
Summary
The Secretary of the Interior may use $50,000 from the Treasury to carry out sections 425–425j. Money may pay for land, surveys, roads, staff, travel, supplies, and is available until spent. More funds may be approved later to finish and maintain the park. Secretary must report yearly to Congress on spending.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §425j
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To enable the Secretary of the Interior to begin to carry out the provisions of sections 425 to 425j of this title, including the condemnation, purchase, or lease of the necessary lands, surveys, maps, marking the boundaries of the park, opening, constructing, or repairing necessary roads, pay and expenses of commissioners, salaries for labor and services, traveling expenses, supplies and materials, the sum of $50,000 is authorized to be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until expended, and such additional sums are authorized to be appropriated from time to time as may be necessary for the completion of the project and for the proper maintenance of said park. All disbursements under said sections shall be annually reported by the Secretary of the Interior to Congress.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 425 of this title.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
16 U.S.C. § 425j
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102