Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
This bill, the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey two small parcels of federal land that lie within the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi to the State of Mississippi at no cost. The parcels are 3.66 acres (for a welcome center) and 6.48 acres (for an interpretive center, museum, or other public use), as identified on specific maps. Once conveyed, the boundary of the National Military Park would be adjusted to reflect the transfer. The conveyance would be subject to terms and conditions the Secretary determines appropriate. In short, the bill shifts ownership and management of these two parcels from the federal park to the state to support public-use facilities.
Key Points
- 1The bill would convey two parcels of National Park Service land inside the park: about 3.66 acres for a welcome center and about 6.48 acres for an interpretive center/museum/public use, to the State of Mississippi.
- 2The transfer would be at no cost (without consideration), though the Secretary could impose terms and conditions.
- 3Upon conveyance, the Secretary must modify the park’s boundary to reflect the new ownership.
- 4The parcels are identified on maps labeled “VICK-2024-01” and “VICK-2024-02.”
- 5The intended use by the state is for public facilities (welcome center, interpretive center, museum, or similar public use).