§ 690c. Existence of easements, reservations, or exceptions as barring acquisition of lands
The existence of a right-of-way easement or other reservation or exception in respect of such area shall not be a bar to its acquisition
(1)
if the Secretary of the Interior determines that any such reservation or exception will in no manner interfere with the use of the area for the purposes of sections
690 to
690i of this title, or
(2)
if in the deed or other conveyance it is stipulated that any reservation or exception in respect of such area, in favor of the person from whom the United States receives title, shall be subject to regulations prescribed under authority of sections
690 to
690i of this title.