16 U.S.C. § 218a : US Code - Section 218A: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, Kentucky

Search 16 U.S.C. § 218a : US Code - Section 218A: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, Kentucky

(a) In general
Upon acquisition of the land known as Knob Creek Farm pursuant to
subsection (b) of this section, the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln
Birthplace National Historic Site, established by sections 211 to
214 of this title, is revised to include such land. Lands acquired
pursuant to this section shall be administered by the Secretary of
the Interior as part of the historic site.
(b) Acquisition of Knob Creek Farm
The Secretary of the Interior may acquire, by donation only, the
approximately 228 acres of land known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue
County, Kentucky, as generally depicted on a map entitled "Knob
Creek Farm Unit, Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site", numbered
338/80,077, and dated October 1998. Such map shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the
National Park Service.
(c) Study and report
The Secretary of the Interior shall study the Knob Creek Farm in
Larue County, Kentucky, and not later than 1 year after November 6,
1998, submit a report to the Congress containing the results of the
study. The purpose of the study shall be to:
(1) Identify significant resources associated with the Knob
Creek Farm and the early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln.
(2) Evaluate the threats to the long-term protection of the
Knob Creek Farm's cultural, recreational, and natural resources.
(3) Examine the incorporation of the Knob Creek Farm into the
operations of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic
Site and establish a strategic management plan for implementing
such incorporation. In developing the plan, the Secretary shall -

(A) determine infrastructure requirements and property
improvements needed at Knob Creek Farm to meet National Park
Service standards;
(B) identify current and potential uses of Knob Creek Farm
for recreational, interpretive, and educational opportunities;
and
(C) project costs and potential revenues associated with
acquisition, development, and operation of Knob Creek Farm.
(d) Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out subsection (c) of this section.