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The Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer two parcels of federal land totaling approximately 7.43 acres from within the boundaries of Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi to the State of Mississippi. This transfer is done through a quitclaim deed without any payment. Once the land is conveyed, the official boundary of the park will be modified to exclude these parcels. The State must use the land to facilitate public access and enhance the visitor experience in ways that align with the park's educational and historical mission. The Secretary of the Interior retains oversight to ensure that the land's use does not harm park resources or detract from visitors' experiences and can impose use restrictions as needed. This bill aims to improve how visitors access and enjoy the park while maintaining the integrity of the park's resources and interpretive goals. The practical effect is that the state will manage these lands to better serve the public, potentially allowing for improved facilities or access points, while the federal government reduces its direct management responsibilities over these specific parcels.