HR 3881 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
To expand the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 102-225.(1991-12-11)
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Amends Federal law to expand the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee, to include additional lands. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, before acquiring any lands whose surface has been substantially disturbed or believed by the Secretary to contain hazardous substances, to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) potential hazardous substances associated with such lands and the estimated cost of restoring them; and (2) a plan of remedial measures needed to allow acquisition of such lands to proceed in a timely manner, consistent with the requirements of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring any lands under this Act if any portion of them has become contaminated with hazardous substances. Allows any owner of improved noncommercial residential property within the boundaries of the Battlefield, who has reached the age of majority, to retain the right of use and occupancy for continued residential purposes, subject to certain conditions. Limits the terms of such use and occupancy to a maximum of 25 years, or, in the alternative, the death of the owner or the owner's spouse, whichever is later. Directs: (1) the owner to elect such term; a…
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