PUBLIC LAW 97-333—OCT. 15, 1982
96 STAT. 1623
Public Law 97-383 97th Congress An Act To establish the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, State of Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge Act". SEC. 2. The Congress finds that— (1) Protection Island provides nesting habitat for 72 per centum of the entire seabird population of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; (2) this island also provides refuge for other species, including the endangered bald eagle and the harbor seal; and (3) this island is a nationally significant environmental resource threatened with destruction through residential and related development. SEC. 3. As used in this Act: (a) The term "refuge" means the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge that includes those lands and waters, and interests therein, located in Jefferson County, State of Washington, that are depicted on the map entitled "Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge", dated September 1980, and on file at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The purposes of the refuge are to provide habitat for a broad diversity of bird species, with particular emphasis on protecting the nesting habitat of the bald eagle, tufted puffin, rhinoceros auklet, pigeon guillemot, and pelagic cormorant; to protect the hauling-out area of harbor seals; and to provide for scientific research and wildlife-oriented public education and interpretation.". (b) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 4. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary is authorized to acquire lands and waters or interests therein within the boundaries of the refuge by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. (b)(1) In the case of any person who is the owner of land as of January 1, 1982, that— (A) is within the boundaries of the refuge and contains a structure, suitable for use as a personal residence, that was located on the land on January 1, 1982; and (B) in the judgment of the Secretary the United States should acquire a fee simple interest therein; the Secretary shall first offer to acquire the land subject to a life use, or, at the option of the owner, to an extended use reservation for a shorter term of years, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate to insure that the land will be used in a manner that is compatible with the purposes for which the refuge is established. (2) Acquisition of land subject to life uses or other extended use reservations under paragraph (1) shall be made on the basis of the fair market value of the land and improvements thereon at the time
Oct. 15, 1982 [H.R. 1486] Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge Act. 16 USC 668dd note.
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