16 U.S.C. § 430s

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $3,525,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands, and not to exceed $500,000 for the development of essential public facilities. Within three years from October 21, 1976 , the Secretary shall develop and transmit to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States Congress a final master plan for the full development of the battlefield consistent with the preservation objectives of sections 430j to 430m and 430 o to 430s of this title, indicating: (1) the facilities needed to accommodate the health, safety, and interpretive needs of the visiting public; (2) the location and estimated cost of all facilities; and (3) the projected need for any additional facilities within the battlefield. No funds authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this section shall be available prior to October 1, 1977 .