Harpers Ferry Federal Land Transfer Improvement Act

This Act transfers administrative jurisdiction of designated federal parcels in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia—totaling approximately 10 acres under current National Park Service control—to the Jefferson County Commission, West Virginia, effective 90 days after enactment. The transfer requires the recipient to maintain public access, historic preservation standards per National Historic Preservation Act, and environmental protections under NEPA, with annual reporting to Congress on compliance. The Secretary of the Interior must complete all transfer documentation within 180 days, including a full inventory of assets and any liabilities. No federal structures or artifacts may be altered without NPS approval for the first five years post-transfer. A Government Accountability Office audit will review the transfer's costs and benefits two years after completion, reporting to the House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources. If non-compliance occurs, jurisdiction reverts to federal control upon a joint resolution of Congress. This narrows federal holdings while ensuring accountability, with cost caps to prevent overruns.