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Proc 7647--ProclamationG.W. Bush · R

Proclamation 7647--

Establishment of the Governors Island National Monument

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In simple terms

President George W. Bush established the Governors Island National Monument under the Antiquities Act, reserving approximately 22 acres containing Castle Williams and Fort Jay. The proclamation supersedes a prior 2001 monument designation by re-establishing federal control after land conveyances, and directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a management plan within 3 years.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 7053

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 7053

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Management plan for monument due from Secretary of the Interior

Key directives

  • Establish Governors Island National Monument on approximately 22 acres
  • Withdraw federal lands from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under public land laws
  • Secretary of Interior to manage monument consistent with proclamation purposes
  • Secretary to prepare management plan within 3 years of proclamation date
  • Secretary to promulgate additional regulations as authorized by law for proper care and management

Who is ordered

Prior policyRollback

  • supersedeProclamation 7402 of January 19, 2001

Related orders

  • supersedesEO Proclamation 7402

What to expect

Immediate

  • Monument boundaries established and federal lands withdrawn from disposition
  • Secretary of Interior accepts conveyance of lands

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Management plan due within 3 years
  • Ongoing preservation, restoration, and public visitation enhancement of Castle Williams and Fort Jay

Risks & tensions

  • Prior 2001 monument (Proclamation 7402) was encumbered by statutory sale requirement; this proclamation resolves that by relying on state/city waiver and National Trust conveyance back to US
  • Subject to 'valid existing rights' — uncertainty if any such rights exist
  • Monument 'dominant reservation' language may create tension with prior withdrawals if conflicts arise
Proclamation 7647--: Establishment of the Governors Island National Monument · Executive Orders