H.R. 3414: Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

This bill, known as the Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act, proposes several key changes regarding Joshua Tree National Park in California.

Expansion of Joshua Tree National Park

The bill aims to expand the boundary of the Joshua Tree National Park by adding approximately 20,149 acres of land. This area is illustrated on a specific map titled "Joshua Tree National Park Proposed Boundary Addition," which is noted in the bill. The expansion involves transferring the administrative control of this newly added land from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service, which oversees national parks.

Land Acquisition

The Secretary of the Interior is granted the authority to acquire land and interests in land within the new boundaries of the park. The means of acquisition can include:

• Donation
• Purchase from a willing seller
• Exchange
• Transfer

However, there is a limitation placed on the acquisition of any land or interests owned by the State of California or its subdivisions, which can only be acquired through donation or exchange.

Redesignation of Visitor Center

The bill also includes a provision to redesignate the existing Cottonwood Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park as the Dianne Feinstein Visitor Center. This means that any references in legal documents, maps, or other records concerning the visitor center will now refer to it by its new name.

Technical Corrections

A technical amendment is made to an earlier law, correcting a reference to a specific designation in technical language, ensuring that the laws accurately reflect the correct identifiers for certain maps and documents.

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