H.R. 714 · 111th Congress · enacted
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 111-261.
Latest official action 2010-10-08 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to Senate on March 2, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease with the owner of the retained use estate for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park. Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property. Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act, including provisions ensuring protection of the natural, cultural, and historic features of the resort and associated property, consistent with the laws and policies applicable to property managed by the National Park Service (NPS). Instructs the Secretary, in determining the fair market value rental of the lease, to take into consideration: (1) the value of any associated property conveyed; and (2) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate. Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park. Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to Congress at least 60 days before the award of the lease. Prohibits the extension or renewal of a lease entered into u…
Congressional Research Service · 2010-05-13
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