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[CITE: 16USC460lll-25]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
   CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
 
          SUBCHAPTER CXXIII--LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES PROTECTION
 
                      Part B--Management Provisions
 
Sec. 460lll-25. Special use authorizations


(a) In general

    In addition to other authorities for the authorization of special 
uses within the National Forest System, within the Recreation Area, the 
Secretary may, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may 
prescribe--
        (1) convey for no consideration perpetual easements to 
    governmental units for public roads over United States Route 68 and 
    the Trace, and such other rights-of-way as the Secretary and a 
    governmental unit may agree;
        (2) transfer or lease to governmental units developed recreation 
    sites or other facilities to be managed for public purposes; and
        (3) lease or authorize recreational sites or other facilities, 
    consistent with sections 460lll-1(2) and 460lll-11(b)(2) of this 
    title.

(b) Consideration

                           (1) In general

        Consideration for a lease or other special use authorization 
    within the Recreation Area shall be based on fair market value.

                       (2) Reduction or waiver

        The Secretary may reduce or waive a fee to a governmental unit 
    or nonprofit organization commensurate with other consideration 
    provided to the United States, as determined by the Secretary.

(c) Procedure

    The Secretary may use any fair and equitable method for authorizing 
special uses within the Recreation Area, including public solicitation 
of proposals.

(d) Existing authorizations

                           (1) In general

        A permit or other authorization granted by the Tennessee Valley 
    Authority that is in effect on the date of transfer pursuant to 
    section 460lll-41 of this title may continue on transfer of 
    administration of the Recreation Area to the Secretary.

                           (2) Reissuance

        A permit or authorization described in paragraph (1) may be 
    reissued or terminated under terms and conditions prescribed by the 
    Secretary.

                       (3) Exercise of rights

        The Secretary may exercise any of the rights of the Tennessee 
    Valley Authority contained in any permit or other authorization, 
    including any right to amend, modify, and revoke the permit or 
    authorization.

(Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(e) [title V, Sec. 525], Oct. 21, 
1998, 112 Stat. 2681-231, 2681-315.)
