Public Law 85–665

That the Secretary of the Army is authorized to convey to the Jefferson-Plaquemines Drainage District, Louisiana, all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the tract of land in Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes. Louisiana, together with buildings and improvements thereon, being that parcel of land in the vicinity of Algiers, Louisiana, known as the Plaquemines Parish pumping station and appurtenant drainage canals and facilities subject, however, to the conditions and restrictions set forth in section 2 of this Act.

Sec. 2.

The conveyance authorized by this Act shall be made without monetary consideration therefor but upon condition that the Jefferson-Plaquemines Drainage District shall assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facilities conveyed, in further consideration of which the Secretary of the Army is authorized to pay to the said drainage district, from funds heretofore or hereafter appropriated, a sum not in excess of $1,420,000, for the operation and maintenance of the facility by the said drainage district in perpetuity.

Conditions.

The deed of conveyance shall contain such other terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions as the Secretary of the Army may determine to be in the public interest or necessary for the management and operation of the Intracoastal Waterway System.