118 STAT. 447 PUBLIC LAW 108–199—JAN. 23, 2004 acquisition methods, to acquire from willing sellers Fern Lake and its surrounding watershed, in order to protect scenic and natural resources and enhance recreational opportunities at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park; and (B) to allow the continued supply of water from Fern Lake to the city of Middlesboro, Kentucky, and environs. (c) LAND ACQUISITION AND CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY, FERN LAKE, CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (A) FERN LAKE.—The term ‘‘Fern Lake’’ means Fern Lake located in Bell County, Kentucky, and Claiborne County, Tennessee. (B) LAND.—The term ‘‘land’’ means land, water, interests in land, and any improvements on the land. (C) PARK.—The term ‘‘park’’ means Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, as authorized and established by the Act of June 11, 1940 (54 Stat. 262; 16 U.S.C. 261 et seq.). (D) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec retary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. (2) ACQUISITION AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary may acquire for addition to the park lands consisting of approximately 4,500 acres and containing Fern Lake and its surrounding watershed, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Fern Lake Watershed’’, numbered 380/80,004, and dated May 2001. The map shall be on file in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary shall revise the boundaries of the park to include the land acquired under paragraph (2). The Secretary shall administer the acquired lands as part of the park in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the park. (4) CONVEYANCE OF FERN LAKE.— (A) CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.—If the Secretary acquires Fern Lake, the Secretary shall convey, notwithstanding any other law and without consideration, to the city of Middlesboro, Kentucky, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to Fern Lake, up to the normal operating elevation of 1,200.4 feet above sea level, along with the dam and all appurtenances associated with the withdrawal and delivery of water from Fern Lake. (B) TERMS OF CONVEYANCE.—In executing the convey ance under subparagraph (4)(A), the Secretary may retain an easement for scenic and recreational purposes. (C) REVERSIONARY INTEREST.—In the event Fern Lake is no longer used as a source of municipal water supply for the city of Middlesboro, Kentucky, and its environs, ownership of Fern Lake shall revert to the United States and it shall be managed by the Secretary as part of the park. (5) CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS.—In order to better man age lands acquired under this section in a manner that will facilitate the provision of water for municipal needs, as well
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