Federal · Title 16 — Conservation
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn: Land acquisition authority
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In addition to the land acquisitions authorized by part F, the Secretary may acquire other non-Federal lands and interests in lands located within the boundaries of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area or the Wilderness Area. Lands may be acquired under this subsection only by voluntary exchange, donation, or purchase from willing sellers. become part of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area; and be managed pursuant to the laws applicable to the Cooperative Management and Protection Area. become part of the Wilderness Area; and be managed pursuant to part B and the other laws applicable to the Wilderness Area. become part of that wilderness study area; and be managed pursuant to the laws applicable to that wilderness study area. In appraising non-Federal land, development rights, or conservation easements for possible acquisition under this section or section 460nnn–42 of this title , the Secretary shall disregard any adverse impacts on values resulting from the designation of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area or the Wilderness Area.
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