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# §228a. Enlargement of boundaries; statement of purpose


It is the object of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title to provide for the recognition by Congress that the entire Grand Canyon, from the mouth of the Paria River to the Grand Wash Cliffs, including tributary side canyons and surrounding plateaus, is a natural feature of national and international significance. Congress therefore recognizes the need for, and in [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title provides for, the further protection and interpretation of the Grand Canyon in accordance with its true significance.


# §228b. Composition of park

- (a) **Additional lands, waters, and interests therein—** In order to add to the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) certain prime portions of the canyon [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) possessing unique natural, scientific, and scenic values, the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) shall comprise, subject to any valid existing rights under the Navajo Boundary Act of 1934, all those lands, waters, and interests therein, constituting approximately one million two hundred thousand acres, located within the boundaries as depicted on the drawing entitled “Boundary [Map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1), Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5),” numbered 113–20, 021 B and dated December 1974, a copy of which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) Service, Department of the Interior.
- (b) **Abolition of Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon National Monuments—** For purposes of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, the Grand Canyon National Monument and the Marble Canyon National Monument are abolished.
- (c) **Study and report to Congress of suitability of lands included within enlarged boundaries; submission date—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior shall study the lands within the former boundaries of the Grand Canyon National Monument commonly known as the Tuckup Point, Slide Mountain, and Jensen Tank [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) to determine whether any portion of these lands might be unsuitable for [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) purposes and whether in his judgment the public interest might be better served if they were deleted from the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5). The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall report his findings and recommendations to the Congress no later than one year from January 3, 1975.

# §228c. Acquisition of lands within enlarged boundaries by donation, purchase, or exchange; transfer of jurisdiction over Federal lands

- (a) Within the boundaries of the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5), as enlarged by [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “[Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1)”) may [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) land and interest in land by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated [funds](/usc/16/1421h.md?p=2), or exchange.
- (b) [Federal lands](/usc/16/620e.md?p=2) within the boundaries of such [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) for the purposes of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title.

# §228d. Acquisition of State of Arizona or local lands by donation or exchange; approval for transfer to United States of Indian trust lands


Notwithstanding any other provision of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title (1) land or interest in land owned by the [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) of Arizona or any political [subdivision](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=15) thereof may be acquired by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) under [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title only by donation or exchange and (2) no land or interest in land, which is held in [trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) for any Indian tribe or nation, may be transferred to the United States under [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title or for purposes of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title except after approval by the governing body of the respective Indian tribe or nation.


# §228e. Cooperative agreements for protection and unified interpretation of enlarged park; scope of agreements


In the administration of the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5), as enlarged by [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) is authorized and encouraged to enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal, [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2), and local public departments and agencies and with interested [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) providing for the protection and interpretation of the Grand Canyon in its entirety. Such agreements shall include, but not be limited to, authority for the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) to develop and operate interpretative facilities and [programs](/usc/16/460ss–6.md?p=1) on lands and waters outside of the boundaries of such [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3), with the concurrence of the [owner](/usc/16/429b–3.md?p=4) or [administrator](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=a) thereof, to the end that there will be a unified interpretation of the entire Grand Canyon.


# §228f. Preservation and renewal of existing grazing rights within enlarged boundaries; term of re­newal


Where any [Federal lands](/usc/16/620e.md?p=2) within the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5), as enlarged by [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, are legally occupied or utilized on January 3, 1975, for grazing purposes, pursuant to a Federal lease, permit, or license, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall permit the [persons](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) holding such grazing privileges to continue in the exercise thereof during the term of the lease, permit, or license, and periods of renewal thereafter: Provided, That no such renewals shall be extended beyond the period ending ten years from January 3, 1975, except that any present lease, permit, or license within the boundaries of the Grand Canyon National Monument as abolished by [section 228b(b) of this title](/usc/16/228b.md?p=b) may be renewed during the life of the present holder which renewals shall terminate upon the death of the present holder.


# §228g. Aircraft or helicopter regulation within enlarged boundaries; procedure for promulgation of administrative rules and regulations


Whenever the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) has reason to believe that any aircraft or helicopter activity or operation may be occurring or about to occur within the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5), as enlarged by [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, including the airspace below the rims of the canyon, which is likely to cause an injury to the health, welfare, or safety of visitors to the [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) or to cause a significant adverse effect on the natural quiet and experience of the [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall submit to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972 [[42 U.S.C. 4901](/usc/42/4901.md) et seq.], or any other responsible agency or agencies such complaints, information, or recommendations for rules and regulations or other actions as he believes appropriate to protect the public health, welfare, and safety or the natural environment within the [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3). After reviewing the submission of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), the responsible agency shall consider the matter, and after consultation with the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), shall take appropriate action to protect the [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) and visitors.


# §228h. Construction with existing Colorado River system reclamation provisions


Nothing in [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title shall be construed to alter, amend, repeal, modify, or be in conflict with the provisions of [sections 1551 to 1556](/usc/43/1551..1556.md) of title 43.


# §228i. Havasupai Indian Reservation

- (a) **Lands of Havasupai Reservation Addition held in trust by United States; boundaries—** For the purpose of enabling the tribe of Indians known as the Havasupai Indians of Arizona (hereinafter referred to as the “tribe”) to improve the social, cultural, and economic life of its members, the lands generally depicted as the “Havasupai Reservation [Addition](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-2)” on the [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) described in [section 228b of this title](/usc/16/228b.md), and consisting of approximately one hundred and eighty-five thousand acres of land and any improvements thereon, are hereby declared to be held by the United States in [trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) for the Havasupai Tribe. Such [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1), which shall delineate a boundary line generally one-fourth of a mile from the rim of the outer gorge of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River and shall traverse Havasu Creek from a point on the rim at Yumtheska Point to Beaver Falls to a point on the rim at Ukwalla Point, shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Offices of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), Department of the Interior, Washington, District of Columbia.
- (b) **Lands held in trust by United States included within Reservation; administration pursuant to laws and regulations applicable to other trust Indian lands; specific administrative criteria and restrictions—** The lands held in [trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) pursuant to this section shall be included in the Havasupai Reservation, and shall be administered under the laws and regulations applicable to other [trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) Indian lands: Provided, That—
  - (1) the lands may be used for traditional purposes, including religious purposes and the gathering of, or hunting for, wild or native foods, materials for paints and medicines;
  - (2) the lands shall be available for use by the Havasupai Tribe for agricultural and grazing purposes, subject to the ability of such lands to sustain such use as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1);
  - (3) any [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) historically used as burial grounds may continue to be so used;
  - (4) a study shall be made by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), in consultation with the Havasupai Tribal [Council](/usc/16/460mmm–1.md?p=2), to develop a plan for the use of this land by the tribe which shall include the selection of [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) which may be used for residential, educational, and other community purposes for members of the tribe and which shall not be inconsistent with, or detract from, [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) [uses](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=10) and values; Provided further, That before being implemented by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), such plan shall be made available through his offices for public review and comment, shall be subject to public hearings, and shall be transmitted, together with a complete transcript of the hearings, at least 90 days prior to implementation, to the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Energy and Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the Senate and the [Committee](/usc/16/941b.md?p=1) on Natural [Resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the House of [Representatives](/usc/16/5609.md?p=13); and Provided further, That any subsequent revisions of this plan shall be subject to the same procedures as set forth in this paragraph;
  - (5) no commercial timber production, no commercial mining or mineral production, and no commercial or industrial development shall be permitted on such lands: Provided further, That the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may authorize the establishment of such tribal small business enterprises as he deems advisable to meet the needs of the tribe which are in accordance with the plan provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection;
  - (6) nonmembers of the tribe shall be permitted to have access across such lands at locations established by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) in consultation with the Tribal [Council](/usc/16/460mmm–1.md?p=2) in order to visit adjacent parklands, and with the consent of the tribe, may be permitted (i) to enter and temporarily utilize lands within the reservation in accordance with the approved [land use](/usc/16/1453.md?p=10) plan described in paragraph (4) of this subsection for recreation purposes or (ii) to purchase licenses from the tribe to hunt on reservation lands subject to limitations and regulations imposed by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior; and
  - (7) except for the [uses](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=10) permitted in paragraphs 1 through 6 of this subsection, the lands hereby transferred to the tribe shall remain forever wild and no [uses](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=10) shall be permitted under the plan which detract from the existing scenic and natural values of such lands.
- (c) **Establishment, maintenance, and implementation of conservation measures; availability of Federal programs relating to Indians; right of access to lands for implementation of Federal projects, resource management and preservation, and tribal religious, etc., functions—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of [conservation](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) measures for these lands, including, without limitation, protection from fire, disease, insects, or trespass and reasonable prevention or elimination of erosion, damaging [land use](/usc/16/1453.md?p=10), overgrazing, or pollution. The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior is authorized to contract with the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture for any services or materials deemed necessary to [institute](/usc/16/6703.md?p=4) or carry out any such measures. Any authorized Federal [programs](/usc/16/460ss–6.md?p=1) available to any other [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) to enhance their social, cultural, and economic well-being shall be deemed available to the tribe on these lands so long as such [programs](/usc/16/460ss–6.md?p=1) or [projects](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-4) are consistent with the purposes of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title. For these purposes, and for the purpose of managing and preserving the [resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall have the right of access to any lands hereby included in the Havasupai Reservation. Nothing in [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title shall be construed to prohibit access by any members of the tribe to any sacred or religious places or burial grounds, native foods, paints, materials, and medicines located on [public lands](/usc/16/620e.md?p=7) not otherwise covered in [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title.
- (d) **Grazing rights on the Raintank Allotment; continuation and renewal—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall permit any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) presently exercising grazing privileges pursuant to Federal permit or lease in that part of the Kaibab [National Forest](/usc/16/5207.md?p=3) designated as the “Raintank Allotment”, and which is included in the Havasupai Reservation by this section, to continue in the exercise thereof, but no permit or renewal shall be extended beyond the period ending ten years from January 3, 1975, at which time all rights of use and occupancy of the lands will be transferred to the tribe subject to the same terms and conditions as the other lands included in the reservation in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section.
- (e) **Havasupai Use Lands; use for grazing and other traditional purposes subject to regulations—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), subject to such reasonable regulations as he may prescribe to protect the scenic, natural, and wildlife values thereof, shall permit the tribe to use lands within the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) which are designated as “Havasupai Use Lands” on the Grand Canyon [National Park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) boundary [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) described in [section 228b of this title](/usc/16/228b.md), and consisting of approximately ninety-five thousand three hundred acres of land, for grazing and other traditional purposes.
- (f) **Extinguishment of all tribal right, title, and interest in lands not otherwise declared as held in trust or covered by provisions enlarging park—** By the enactment of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, the Congress recognizes and declares that all right, title, and interest in any lands not otherwise declared to be held in [trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) for the Havasupai Tribe or otherwise covered by [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title is extinguished.

# §228i–1. Report to President


Within two years from January 3, 1975, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior shall report to the President, in accordance with section [1132(c)](/usc/16/1132.md?p=c) and [(d)](/usc/16/1132.md?p=d) of this title, his recommendations as to the suitability or nonsuitability of any [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) within the [national park](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=5) for preservation as [wilderness](/usc/16/460mmm–1.md?p=6), and any designation of any such [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) as a [wilderness](/usc/16/460mmm–1.md?p=6) shall be accomplished in accordance with said section [1132(c)](/usc/16/1132.md?p=c) and [(d)](/usc/16/1132.md?p=d) of this title.


# §228j. Authorization of appropriations; availability of sums


There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of [sections 228a to 228j](/usc/16/228a..228j.md) of this title, not to exceed, however, $1,250,000, in the aggregate for the period of the five fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) of lands and property, and not to exceed $49,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $255,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $265,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and $235,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the types of construction involved herein. The sums authorized in this section shall be available for [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) and development undertaken subsequent to January 3, 1975.