16 U.S.C. 460lll–42: Statement of policyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
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§460lll–42. Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States that, to the maximum extent practicable—
(1) the transfer of jurisdiction over the Recreation Area from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Secretary should be effected in an efficient and cost-effective manner; and
(2) due consideration should be given to minimizing—
(A) disruption of the personal lives of the Tennessee Valley Authority and Forest Service employees; and
(B) adverse impacts on permittees, contractees, and others owning or operating businesses affected by the transfer.
( Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title V, § 542] , Oct. 21, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2681–231 , 2681–318.)