112 STAT. 2681-317 PUBLIC LAW 105-277—OCT. 21, 1998 16 USC 460///- 27. 16 USC 460///- 28. 16 USC 460///- 29. 16 USC 460///- 30. 16 USC 460///- 31. SEC. 527. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL. Effective on the date of treinsfer pursuant to section 541, the North-South Trail is designated as a national recreation trail under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243). SEC. 528. CEMETERIES. The Secretary shall maintain an inventory of and ensure access to cemeteries within the Recreation Area for purposes of burial, visitation, and maintenance. SEC. 529. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (a) MINERALS.— (1) WITHDRAWAL. —The land within the Recreation Area is withdrawn from the operation of the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States. (2) USE OF MINERAL MATERIALS. —The Secretary may permit the use of common varieties of mineral materials for the development and maintenance of the Recreation Area. (b) HUNTING AND FISHING. — (1) IN GENERAL. —The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on land and water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary within the boundeiries of the Recreation Area in accordance with applicable laws of the United States and of each State, respectively. (2) PROHIBITION.— (A) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary may designate areas where, and establish periods when, hunting or fishing is prohibited for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment. (B) CONSULTATION.— Except in emergencies, a prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall become effective only after consultation with the appropriate fish and game departments of the States. (3) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— Nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States with respect to wildlife and fish on national forests. SEC. 530. HEMATITE DAM. Within one year from the date of transfer pursuant to section 541, the Tennessee Valley Authority shall cause any breach in the Hematite Dam to be repaired, or if such repairs have previously been made, the Tennessee Valley Authority shall certify in a letter to the Secretary the sound condition of the dam. Future repair costs and maintenance of the Hematite Dam shall be the responsibility of the Secretary. SEC. 531. TRUST FUND. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— There is established in the Treasury of the United States a special interest-bearing fund known as the "Land Between the Lakes Trust Fund". (b) AVAILABILITY.— Amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Secretary, until expended, for— (1) public education, grants, and internships related to recreation, conservation, and multiple use land management in the Recreation Area; and (2) regional promotion in the Recreation Area, in cooperation with development districts, chambers of commerce, and State and local governments.
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