---
kind: "section"
citation: "16 U.S.C. § 698v–11"
title: "16"
title_heading: "Conservation"
number: "698v–11"
heading: "Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/16/698v-11"
units:
  - "Chapter 6 — Game and Bird Preserves; Protection"
---

# §698v–11. Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico

- (a) **Definitions—** In this section:
  - (1) **Eligible employee—** The term “eligible employee” means a [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) who was a full-time or part-time employee of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) during the 180-day period immediately preceding December 19, 2014.
  - (2) **Fund—** The term “Fund” means the Valles Caldera Fund established by [section 106(h)(2)](/usc/16/106.md) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act.
  - (3) **Preserve—** The term “[Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2)” means the Valles Caldera National [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in the [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a).
  - (4) **Secretary—** The term “[Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1)” means the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the Interior.
  - (5) **State—** The term “[State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a)” means the [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) of New Mexico.
  - (6) **Trust—** The term “[Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4)” means the Valles Caldera [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) established by [section 106(a)](/usc/16/106.md) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act.
- (b) **Designation of Valles Caldera National Preserve as a unit of the National Park System—**
  - (1) **In general—** To protect, [preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2), and restore the fish, wildlife, watershed, natural, scientific, scenic, geologic, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational values of the [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A), the Valles Caldera National [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) is designated as a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System.
  - (2) **Boundary—**
    - (A) **In general—** The boundary of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) shall consist of approximately 89,900 acres of land as depicted on the [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) entitled “Valles Caldera National [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) Proposed Boundary”, numbered P80/102,036C, and dated November 4, 2014.
    - (B) **Availability of map—** The [map](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) described in [subparagraph (A)](#b-2-A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service.
  - (3) **Management—**
    - (A) **Applicable law—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall administer the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in accordance with—
      - (i) this section; and
      - (ii) the laws generally applicable to [units](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System, including—
        - (I) the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service Organic Act ([16 U.S.C. 1](/usc/16/1.md) et seq.);[^1] and
        - (II) the Act of August 21, 1935 ([16 U.S.C. 461](/usc/16/461.md) et seq.).[^1]
    - (B) **Management coordination—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may coordinate the management and operations of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) with the Bandelier National Monument.
    - (C) **Management plan—**
      - (i) **In general—** Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to implement this subparagraph, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall prepare a [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) for the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
      - (ii) **Applicable law—** The [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) shall be prepared in accordance with—
        - (I) [section 100502 of title 54](/usc/54/100502.md); and
        - (II) any other applicable laws.
      - (iii) **Consultation—** The [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) shall be prepared in consultation with—
        - (I) the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture;
        - (II) [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) and local governments;
        - (III) [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) and [pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10), including the [Pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) of Jemez, Santa Clara, and San Ildefonso; and
        - (IV) the public.
  - (4) **Acquisition of land—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) land and interests in land within the boundaries of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) by—
      - (i) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds; or
      - (ii) donation.
    - (B) **Prohibition of condemnation—** No land or interest in land within the boundaries of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) may be acquired by condemnation.
    - (C) **Administration of acquired land—** On [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) of any land or interests in land under [subparagraph (A)](#b-4-A), the acquired land or interests in land shall be administered as part of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
  - (5) **Science and education program—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall—
      - (i) until the date on which a [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) is completed in accordance with [paragraph (3)(C)](#b-3-C), carry out the science and education program for the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) established by the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4); and
      - (ii) beginning on the date on which a [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) is completed in accordance with [paragraph (3)(C)](#b-3-C), establish a science and education program for the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) that—
        - (I) allows for research and interpretation of the natural, historic, cultural, geologic and other scientific features of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2);
        - (II) provides for improved methods of ecological restoration and science-based adaptive management of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2); and
        - (III) promotes outdoor educational experiences in the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Science and education center—** As part of the program established under [subparagraph (A)(ii)](#b-5-A-ii), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may establish a science and education center outside the boundaries of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
  - (6) **Grazing—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall allow the grazing of livestock within the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) to continue—
    - (A) at levels and locations determined by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) to be appropriate, consistent with this section; and
    - (B) to the extent the use furthers scientific research or interpretation of the ranching history of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
  - (7) **Hunting, fishing, and trapping—**
    - (A) **In general—** Except as provided in [subparagraph (B)](#b-7-B), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on land and water within the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in accordance with applicable Federal and [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) law.
    - (B) **Administrative exceptions—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may designate [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) in which, and establish limited periods during which, no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted under [subparagraph (A)](#b-7-A) for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable law.
    - (C) **Agency agreement—** Except in an emergency, regulations closing [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) within the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) to hunting, fishing, or trapping under this paragraph shall be made in consultation with the appropriate agency of the [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) having responsibility for [fish and wildlife](/usc/16/3102.md?p=17) administration.
    - (D) **Savings clause—** Nothing in this section affects any jurisdiction or responsibility of the [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) with respect to [fish and wildlife](/usc/16/3102.md?p=17) in the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
  - (8) **Ecological restoration—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall undertake activities to improve the health of forest, grassland, and riparian [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) within the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2), including any activities carried out in accordance with title IV of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ([16 U.S.C. 7301](/usc/16/7301.md) et seq.).
    - (B) **Agreements—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may enter into agreements with adjacent [pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) to coordinate activities carried out under [subparagraph (A)](#b-8-A) on the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) and adjacent [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) land.
  - (9) **Withdrawal—** Subject to valid existing rights, all land and interests in land within the boundaries of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) are withdrawn from—
    - (A) entry, disposal, or appropriation under the public land laws;
    - (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
    - (C) operation of the mineral leasing laws, geothermal leasing laws, and mineral materials laws.
  - (10) **Volcanic domes and other peaks—**
    - (A) **In general—** Except as provided in [subparagraph (C)](#b-10-C), for the purposes of preserving the natural, cultural, religious, archaeological, and historic resources of the volcanic domes and other peaks in the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) described in [subparagraph (B)](#b-10-B) within the [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) of the domes and peaks above 9,600 feet in elevation or 250 feet below the top of the dome, whichever is lower—
      - (i) no roads or buildings shall be constructed; and
      - (ii) no motorized access shall be allowed.
    - (B) **Description of volcanic domes—** The volcanic domes and other peaks referred to in [subparagraph (A)](#b-10-A) are—
      - (i) Redondo Peak;
      - (ii) Redondito;
      - (iii) South Mountain;
      - (iv) San Antonio Mountain;
      - (v) Cerro Seco;
      - (vi) Cerro San Luis;
      - (vii) Cerros Santa Rosa;
      - (viii) Cerros del Abrigo;
      - (ix) Cerro del Medio;
      - (x) Rabbit Mountain;
      - (xi) Cerro Grande;
      - (xii) Cerro Toledo;
      - (xiii) Indian Point;
      - (xiv) Sierra de los Valles; and
      - (xv) Cerros de los Posos.
    - (C) **Exception—** [Subparagraph (A)](#b-10-A) shall not apply in cases in which construction or motorized access is necessary for administrative purposes (including ecological restoration activities or measures required in emergencies to protect the health and safety of [persons](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) in the [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A)).
  - (11) **Traditional cultural and religious sites—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), in consultation with [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) and [pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10), shall ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Access—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), in accordance with Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the “American Indian Religious Freedom Act”) ([42 U.S.C. 1996](/usc/42/1996.md))—
      - (i) shall provide access to the sites described in [subparagraph (A)](#b-11-A) by members of [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) or [pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) for traditional cultural and customary uses; and
      - (ii) may, on request of an Indian tribe or [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10), temporarily close to general public use 1 or more specific [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) by members of the Indian tribe or [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10).
    - (C) **Prohibition on motorized access—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall maintain prohibitions on the use of motorized or mechanized travel on [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) land located adjacent to the Santa Clara Indian Reservation, to the extent the prohibition was in effect on December 19, 2014.
  - (12) **Caldera rim trail—**
    - (A) **In general—** Not later than 3 years after December 19, 2014, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), in consultation with the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture, affected [Indian tribes](/usc/16/544.md?p=g) and [pueblos](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10), and the public, shall study the feasibility of establishing a hiking trail along the rim of the Valles Caldera on—
      - (i) land within the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2); and
      - (ii) National Forest System land that is adjacent to the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Agreements—** On the request of an affected Indian tribe or [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) and the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture shall seek to enter into an agreement with the Indian tribe or [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) with respect to the Caldera Rim Trail that provides for the protection of—
      - (i) cultural and religious sites in the vicinity of the trail; and
      - (ii) the privacy of adjacent [pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) land.
  - (13) **Valid existing rights—** Nothing in this section affects valid existing rights.
- (c) **Transfer of administrative jurisdiction—**
  - (1) **In general—** Administrative jurisdiction over the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) is transferred from the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture and the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1), to be administered as a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System, in accordance with [subsection (b)](#b).
  - (2) **Exclusion from Santa Fe National Forest—** The boundaries of the Santa Fe National Forest are modified to exclude the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
  - (3) **Interim management—**
    - (A) **Memorandum of agreement—** Not later than 90 days after December 19, 2014, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) and the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall enter into a memorandum of agreement to facilitate the orderly transfer to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of the administration of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Existing management plans—** Notwithstanding the repeal made by [subsection (d)(1)](#d-1), until the date on which the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) completes a [management plan](/usc/16/544.md?p=k) for the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in accordance with [subsection (b)(3)(C)](#b-3-C), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) may administer the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) in accordance with any management activities or plans adopted by the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) under the Valles Caldera Preservation Act, to the extent the activities or plans are consistent with [subsection (b)(3)(A)](#b-3-A).
    - (C) **Public use—** The [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) shall remain open to public use during the interim management period, subject to such terms and conditions as the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) determines to be appropriate.
  - (4) **Valles Caldera Trust—**
    - (A) **Termination—** The [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall terminate 180 days after December 19, 2014, unless the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) determines that the termination date should be extended to facilitate the transitional management of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Assets and liabilities—**
      - (i) **Assets—** On termination of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4)—
        - (I) all assets of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall be transferred to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1); and
        - (II) any amounts appropriated for the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall remain available to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) for the administration of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
      - (ii) **Assumption of obligations—**
        - (I) **In general—** On termination of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4), the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall assume all contracts, obligations, and other liabilities of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4).
        - (II) **New liabilities—**
          - (aa) **Budget—** Not later than 90 days after December 19, 2014, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) and the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall prepare a budget for the interim management of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
          - (bb) **Written concurrence required—** The [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall not incur any new liabilities not authorized in the budget prepared under [item (aa)](#c-4-B-ii-II-aa) without the written concurrence of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1).
    - (C) **Personnel—**
      - (i) **Hiring—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) and the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture may hire employees of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) on a noncompetitive basis for comparable positions at the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2) or other [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) or offices under the jurisdiction of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) or the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture.
      - (ii) **Salary—** Any employees hired from the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) under [clause (i)](#c-4-C-i) shall be subject to the provisions of [chapter 51](/usc/16/chch51.md), and subchapter III of [chapter 53](/usc/16/chch53.md), [title 5](/usc/5.md), relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
      - (iii) **Interim retention of eligible employees—** For a period of not less than 180 days beginning on December 19, 2014, all eligible employees of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) shall be—
        - (I) retained in the employment of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4);
        - (II) considered to be placed on detail to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1); and
        - (III) subject to the direction of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1).
      - (iv) **Termination for cause—** Nothing in this subparagraph precludes the termination of employment of an eligible employee for cause during the period described in [clause (iii)](#c-4-C-iii).
    - (D) **Records—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall have access to all records of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) pertaining to the management of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (E) **Valles Caldera Fund—**
      - (i) **In general—** Effective on December 19, 2014, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall assume the powers of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4) over the Fund.
      - (ii) **Availability and use—** Any amounts in the Fund as of December 19, 2014, shall be available to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) for use, without further appropriation, for the management of the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
- (d) **Repeal of Valles Caldera Preservation Act—**
  - (1) **Repeal—** On the termination of the [Trust](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=4), the Valles Caldera Preservation Act is repealed.
  - (2) **Effect of repeal—** Notwithstanding the repeal made by [paragraph (1)](#d-1)—
    - (A) the authority of the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Agriculture to [acquire](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) mineral interests under section 104(e) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act is transferred to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) and any proceeding for the condemnation of, or payment of compensation for, an outstanding mineral interest pursuant to the transferred authority shall continue;
    - (B) the provisions in section 104(g)[^2] of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act relating to the [Pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) of Santa Clara shall remain in effect; and
    - (C) the Fund shall not be terminated until all amounts in the Fund have been expended by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1).
  - (3) **Boundaries—** The repeal of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act shall not affect the boundaries as of December 19, 2014, (including [maps](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=1) and legal descriptions) of—
    - (A) the [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2);
    - (B) the Santa Fe National Forest (other than the modification made by [subsection (c)(2)](#c-2));
    - (C) Bandelier National Monument; and
    - (D) any land conveyed to the [Pueblo](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=10) of Santa Clara.

## Footnotes

[^1]: See References in Text note below.
[^2]: Text of section 104(g) is set out as a Pueblo of Santa Clara note below.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3043, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3792.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The Valles Caldera Preservation Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2), (6), (c)(3)(B), and (d), is title I of Pub. L. 106–248, July 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 598, which was classified to sections 698v to 698v–10 of this title, prior to repeal by subsec. (d)(1) of this section. Sections 104 and 106 of the Act were classified to sections 698v–2 and 698v–4 of this title, respectively. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(A)(ii)(I), is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535, which enacted sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Sections 1 to 4 of the Act were repealed and restated as section 1865(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of Title 54 by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.

Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.), referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(A)(ii)(II), is act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, 49 Stat. 666, known as the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and also as the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act, which enacted sections 461 to 467 of this title. The Act was repealed and restated as section 1866(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and sections 102303 and 102304 and chapter 3201 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.

The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, referred to in subsec. (b)(8)(A), is Pub. L. 111–11, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 991. Title IV of the Act is classified generally to chapter 92 (§ 7301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Public Law 95–341, referred to in subsec. (b)(11)(B), is Pub. L. 95–341, Aug. 11, 1978, 92 Stat. 469, popularly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, which is classified to sections 1996 and 1996a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1996 of Title 42 and Tables.

### Codification

In subsec. (b)(3)(C)(ii)(I), “section 100502 of title 54” substituted for “section 12(b) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the ‘National Park Service General Authorities Act’) (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b))” on authority of Pub. L. 113–287, § 6(e), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272, which Act enacted Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Pueblo of Santa Clara

Pub. L. 106–248, title I, § 104(g), July 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 602, provided that: In general.—The Secretary may assign to the Pueblo of Santa Clara rights to acquire for fair market value portions of the Baca ranch. The portion that may be assigned shall be determined by mutual agreement between the Pueblo and the Secretary based on optimal management considerations for the Preserve including manageable land line locations, public access, and retention of scenic and natural values. All appraisals shall be done in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition. Status of land acquired.—As of the date of acquisition, the fee title lands, and any mineral estate underlying such lands, acquired under this subsection by the Pueblo of Santa Clara are deemed transferred into trust in the name of the United States for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Clara and such lands and mineral estate are declared to be part of the existing Santa Clara Indian Reservation. Mineral estate.—Any mineral estate acquired by the United States pursuant to section 104(e) [former 16 U.S.C. 698v–2(e)] underlying fee title lands acquired by the Pueblo of Santa Clara shall not be developed without the consent of the Secretary of the Interior and the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Savings.—Any reservations, easements, and covenants contained in an assignment agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall not be affected by the acquisition of the Baca ranch by the United States, the assumption of management by the Valles Caldera Trust, or the lands acquired by the Pueblo being taken into trust.”

[Pursuant to subsec. (d)(2)(B) of this section, the provisions in section 104(g) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act, Pub. L. 106–248 (formerly 16 U.S.C. 698v–2(g)), set out above, remain in effect, notwithstanding the repeal of Pub. L. 106–248 by subsec. (d)(1) of this section.]