S. 3878: A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

The term affiliated area means—

The term management entity means the management entity for the affiliated areas designated by subsection (d).

The term Map means the map entitled "Affiliated Areas, Adams County, Mississippi Proposed Boundaries", numbered 964/194,653, and dated August 2024.

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.

To promote public appreciation of the significant historic contributions of the Natchez Indians, the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi, as generally depicted on the Map, is established as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

On the date on which the Secretary determines that Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, as generally depicted on the Map, meets National Park Service criteria for designation as an affiliated area, Historic Jefferson College, shall be established as an affiliated area of the National Park System.

this section; and

the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.

may provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the management entity for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated areas; and

shall enter into an agreement with the management entity that delineates the roles and responsibilities for the management of the affiliated areas consistent with the policies and standards that apply to units of the National Park System.

to acquire property at the affiliated areas; or

to assume financial responsibility for the operation, maintenance, or management of the affiliated areas.