§428h — Title 16 Conservation | U.S. Code

Summary

State officials whose troops fought at Fort Donelson may go onto the Fort Donelson National Battlefield and its approaches to find and mark where troops formed during the battle. Before any marks are made permanent, the planned line locations and the proposed ways to mark them must be sent to the Secretary of the Interior and get written approval.

Title 16, §428h

Conservation — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

It shall be lawful for the authorities of any State having troops engaged in the Battle of Fort Donelson to enter upon the lands and approaches of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield for the purpose of ascertaining and marking the lines of battle of troops engaged therein: Provided, That before any such lines are permanently designated, the position of the lines and the proposed methods of marking them by monuments, tablets, or otherwise shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Interior and shall first receive the written approval of the Secretary.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Fort Donelson National Battlefield” substituted in text for “Fort Donelson National Military Park” in view of redesignation of Fort Donelson National Military Park as Fort Donelson National Battlefield by Pub. L. 86–738. See section 428n of this title.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 428 of this title.

§428h Ascertaining and Marking Line of Battle