HR 7217 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
An act to establish the Kalaupapa National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Public Law 96-565.(1980-12-22)
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Title I: - Establishes the Kalaupapa National Historical Preserve, Hawaii, in order to preserve and interpret the Kalaupapa settlement for the education and inspiration of present and future generations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, by exchange or donation, those lands owned by the State of Hawaii or any political subdivision thereof only in the event such lands or interests are voluntarily offered by the owner. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire privately owned lands within the boundary of the preserve by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by any method except condemnation, lands, waters, and interests therein outside the boundary of the preserve and any other unit of the National Park System but within the State of Hawaii and to convey the same to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in exchange for lands, waters, and interests therein within the preserve owned by the Department. Allows the Secretary, with the approval of the owner, to undertake critical or emergency stabilization of utilities and historic structures, develop and occupy temporary office space, and conduct interim inter…
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2 Democrats1 Republican