Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
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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, primarily through purchase or donation, and establishes a management plan to protect cultural resources, including sacred sites and those significant to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The bill also creates an advisory council to assist with the park’s management and ensures continued consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Key provisions
- Designates the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land for the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve.
- Establishes an Advisory Council to advise the Secretary on park management.
- Requires the development of a general management plan for the park and preserve, prioritizing cultural resource preservation and Tribal interests.
- Allows for hunting and fishing within the preserve and park, subject to regulations.
- Provides a preference for hiring members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for positions at the park.
- Transfers approximately 126 acres of land owned by the Tribe into trust for the Tribe’s benefit.
- Permits low-level military overflights and special use airspace designation over the park.
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