Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve in Georgia, encompassing both the existing Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and additional land. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land for the preserve and park, creates a management plan, and establishes an advisory council to guide its operation. The bill also addresses cultural resources, hunting and fishing regulations, and tribal consultation.
Key provisions
- Designates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park.
- Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for both the National Park and the National Preserve.
- Establishes an advisory council to advise the Secretary on management and incorporate tribal interests.
- Requires the development of a general management plan within three years, focusing on cultural resources and landscapes.
- Allows for hunting and fishing within the preserve and park, subject to regulations.
- Protects sacred sites and cultural sites in accordance with existing laws.
- Transfers approximately 126 acres of land owned by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation into trust for the Tribe.
- Provides for continued consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Who is affected
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation
- Georgia Residents
- National Park Service
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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