Transfers Federal Land in Harpers Ferry
Official: A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
This bill transfers control of certain federal lands in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to different government agencies for specific uses.
1. The bill transfers about 25 acres of land in Harpers Ferry to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 2. Another 71.51 acres will be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 3. No money will change hands during these land transfers. 4. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must conduct a survey to confirm the exact boundaries of the land. 5. If the Customs and Border Protection no longer needs the land, it will be returned to the National Park.
This bill affects local residents, park visitors, and employees of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.