16 U.S.C. § 460lll–11 — Establishment

(a) In general - Once administrative control transfers under section 460lll-41, the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee becomes a unit of the National Forest System. (b) Management - (1) The Secretary must manage the Recreation Area for multiple use, as a National Forest System unit. (2) Management must emphasize: (A) public recreation opportunities, (B) conserving fish, wildlife, and their habitat, and (C) a variety of native and desirable non-native plants and animals, hunting and fishing opportunities, and environmental education. (3) The Secretary must run the Recreation Area as its own separate unit within the National Forest System. (c) Area included - (1) The Recreation Area covers the federally owned land, water, and related interests lying between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Kentucky and Tennessee, as shown on the map titled "Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area-January, 1998." (2) That map is available for public viewing at the Forest Service Chief's office in Washington, D.C. (d) Waters - (1) This subchapter doesn't change the Tennessee Valley Authority's or the Army Corps of Engineers' power to manage and regulate water levels, navigation, and flood-easement areas on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. (2) Subject to that Tennessee Valley Authority/Corps authority, the Secretary controls how the lake surfaces are used and occupied for recreation.