H.R. 3584: Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

This bill, titled the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act, aims to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial dedicated to nine Air Force crew members who died in a plane crash during a training mission on August 31, 1982. The main provisions of the bill are as follows:

Relocation of the Memorial

The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate the memorial with the consent of the private landowner on which it is currently situated. The proposed new location for the memorial is at the Stratton Ridge rest area on the Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina, specifically at mile marker 2 in the Nantahala National Forest.

Approval Process

Before the memorial can be relocated, the new site must receive approval from:

• The North Carolina Department of Transportation
• If the site is next to a Federal-aid highway, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration must also approve.

Funding Restrictions

The bill states that no federal funds can be utilized for the relocation, installation, or maintenance of the memorial. Costs associated with these activities will not be covered by federal government sources.

Cost Responsibilities

The entity or individual requesting the installation of the memorial will be responsible for all costs related to the relocation, including:

• Processing the application for relocation
• Issuing a special use authorization, including any necessary environmental analysis
• The expenses involved in relocating, installing, and maintaining the memorial

Terms and Conditions of Authorization

The special use authorization granted for the installation of the memorial may include specific terms set by the Secretary of Agriculture. This may include stipulations that prevent any enlargement or expansion of the memorial at the new site.

Relevant Companies

None found.