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116 STAT. 2984 PUBLIC LAW 107-354—DEC. 17, 2002 Public Law 107-354 107th Congress An Act Dec. 17, 2002 To revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, [H.R. 3449] ^^^ ^^^ other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 16 USC 442 note. SECTION 1. ADDITION TO NATIONAL MONUMENT. The boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument (hereinafter referred to as the "National Monument") are hereby modified to include the area comprising approximately 115 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled "George Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary Map", numbered 332/80,023 and dated October 2001, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. 16 USC 442 note. SEC. 2. ACQUISITION OF LANDS. Within the boundaries of the National Monument, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") is authorized to acquire lands, or interests therein, from willing owners by donation, purchase with donated money or appropriated funds, or exchange. 16 USC 442 note. SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL MONUMENT. In administering the National Monument, the Secretary shall take actions necessary to preserve and interpret the history and resources associated with George Washington, the generations of the Washington family who lived in the vicinity and their contemporaries, and 18th century plantation life and society. Approved December 17, 2002. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3449 (S. 1943): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-631 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-267 accompanying S. 1943 (Comm. on Natural Resources) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.Vol. 148 (2002): Sept. 24, considered and passed House. Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.