(a)
Presidential Declaration.—
The President may, in the President’s discretion, declare by public
proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other
objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated on land owned or
controlled by the Federal Government to be national monuments.
(b)
Reservation of Land.—
The President may reserve parcels of land as a part of the national monuments.
The limits of the parcels shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the
proper care and management of the objects to be protected.
(c)
Relinquishment to Federal Government.—
When an object is situated on a parcel covered by a bona fide unperfected claim
or held in private ownership, the parcel, or so much of the parcel as may be
necessary for the proper care and management of the object, may be relinquished to
the Federal Government and the Secretary may accept the relinquishment of the parcel
on behalf of the Federal Government.
(d)
Limitation on Extension or Establishment of National
Monuments in Wyoming.—
No extension or establishment of national monuments in Wyoming may be
undertaken except by express authorization of Congress.