An act to establish the Kalaupapa National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

Summary

Title I: - Establishes the Kalaupapa National Historical Preserve, Hawaii, in order to preserve and interpret the Kalaupapa settlement for the education and inspiration of present and future generations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, by exchange or donation, those lands owned by the State of Hawaii or any political subdivision thereof only in the event such lands or interests are voluntarily offered by the owner. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire privately owned lands within the boundary of the preserve by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by any method except condemnation, lands, waters, and interests therein outside the boundary of the preserve and any other unit of the National Park System but within the State of Hawaii and to convey the same to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in exchange for lands, waters, and interests therein within the preserve owned by the Department. Allows the Secretary, with the approval of the owner, to undertake critical or emergency stabilization of utilities and historic structures, develop and occupy temporary office space, and conduct interim interpretive and visitor services on non-Federal property within the preserve. Allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the owner or owners of property within the preserve pursuant to which the Secretary may preserve resources of historic, natural, architectural, and cultural significance. Sets forth provisions with respect to the special needs of the leprosy patients residing in the Kalaupapa settlement within the preserve. Provides for employment and training for such patients and Native Hawaiians. Establishes the Kalaupapa National Historical Preserve Advisory Commission to consult with the Secretary with respect to the development and operation of the preserve including training and research programs. Title II: - Revises the boundaries of the Haleakala National Park, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein within the boundaries of such parks by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any other Federal agency, or exchange, except that any property owned by the State of Hawaii or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only by donation or exchange. Eliminates the addition of certain lands on the island of Hawaii to the Hawaii National Park. Prohibits the charging of any fee for entrance or admission to any unit of the national park system in the State of Hawaii.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 23 December 1980

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 4 December 1980

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 November 1980

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 19 May 1980

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 May 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 April 1980

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