PRIA, Government Policy, Made Personal

Summary

The Secretary must plan, build, operate, and care for public recreation sites on lands taken or bought for the Colorado River storage project and related projects. These efforts must protect scenery, historic and archaeological sites, and wildlife, and let the public use the lands and waters so long as they don’t conflict with the projects’ main goals. The Secretary can buy land and lease or transfer it to federal, state, or local agencies to run the facilities. Any money spent under this authority cannot be repaid or returned.

Title 43, §620g

Public Lands, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

In connection with the development of the Colorado River storage project and of the participating projects, the Secretary is authorized and directed to investigate, plan, construct, operate, and maintain (1) public recreational facilities on lands withdrawn or acquired for the development of said project or of said participating projects, to conserve the scenery, the natural, historic, and archeologic objects, and the wildlife on said lands, and to provide for public use and enjoyment of the same and of the water areas created by these projects by such means as are consistent with the primary purposes of said projects; and (2) facilities to mitigate losses of, and improve conditions for, the propagation of fish and wildlife. The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities herein provided, and to dispose of them to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies by lease, transfer, exchange, or conveyance upon such terms and conditions as will best promote their development and operation in the public interest. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be nonreimbursable and nonreturnable.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1976—Pub. L. 94–579 struck out provisions authorizing withdrawal of public lands from entry or other disposition under the public land laws.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

of 1976 Amendment Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 704(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.

Savings Provision

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.

§620g Recreational and Fish and Wildlife Facilities