US SB282

Secretary of the Interior may acquire land within a designated "authorized acquisition area" outside the current monument boundary through purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange—eminent domain is explicitly prohibited

Acquired land automatically becomes part of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument with corresponding boundary adjustments

Hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation activities that existed before land acquisition must continue to be allowed on newly acquired lands

Hand gathering of fiddlehead ferns is permitted throughout the monument for noncommercial personal use, unless the Secretary determines it would adversely affect monument resources

Secretary may acquire up to 10 acres outside monument boundaries for administrative sites and visitor facilities, and may enter agreements with Maine, Tribal governments, local governments, or private entities for a cooperative information center