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16 U.S.C. § 460hhh–5 — Acquisition of lands
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**(a) In general** The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the Recreation Area by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer from another Federal agency, except that such lands or interests owned by the State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation or exchange.
**(b) Incorporation of acquired lands** Any lands, waters, or interests in lands or interests therein located within the Recreation Area that are acquired by the United States or administratively transferred to the Secretary after August 4, 1993, shall be incorporated into the Recreation Area and managed in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the National Forest System and the provisions of this subchapter.
**(c) Land and Water Conservation Fund** For purposes of [section 100506 of title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section100506&num=0&edition=prelim), where such boundaries are established for units of the National Forest System, such established boundaries shall be treated as if they were the boundaries of the National Forests as of January 1, 1965. Money appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund shall be available for the acquisition of lands and interests therein in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter.
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**(a) In general** The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the Recreation Area by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer from another Federal agency, except that such lands or interests owned by the State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation or exchange.
**(b) Incorporation of acquired lands** Any lands, waters, or interests in lands or interests therein located within the Recreation Area that are acquired by the United States or administratively transferred to the Secretary after August 4, 1993, shall be incorporated into the Recreation Area and managed in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the National Forest System and the provisions of this subchapter.
**(c) Land and Water Conservation Fund** For purposes of [section 100506 of title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section100506&num=0&edition=prelim), where such boundaries are established for units of the National Forest System, such established boundaries shall be treated as if they were the boundaries of the National Forests as of January 1, 1965. Money appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund shall be available for the acquisition of lands and interests therein in furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter.
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**(a) Criteria for Evaluation.—** The Secretary shall maintain criteria to evaluate any proposed changes to the boundaries of System units, including—
(1) analysis of whether or not an existing boundary provides for the adequate protection and preservation of the natural, historic, cultural, scenic and recreational resources integral to the System unit;
(2) an evaluation of each parcel proposed for addition or deletion to a System unit based on the analysis under paragraph (1); and
(3) an assessment of the impact of potential boundary adjustments taking into consideration the factors in [section 100505(c)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section100505/c/3&num=0&edition=prelim) and the effect of the adjustments on the local communities and surrounding area.
**(b) Proposal of Secretary.—** In proposing a boundary change to a System unit, the Secretary shall—
(1) consult with affected agencies of State and local governments, surrounding communities, affected landowners, and private national, regional, and local organizations;
(2) apply the criteria developed pursuant to subsection (a) and accompany the proposal with a statement reflecting the results of the application of the criteria; and
(3) include with the proposal an estimate of the cost for acquiring any parcels proposed for acquisition, the basis for the estimate, and a statement on the relative priority for the acquisition of each parcel within the priorities for acquisition of other parcels for the System unit and for the System.
**(c) Minor Boundary Changes.—**
(1) **In general.—** — When the Secretary determines that to do so will contribute to, and is necessary for, the proper preservation, protection, interpretation, or management of a System unit,
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