with Public Law 85–508 (commonly known as the Alaska Statehood Act ) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21), the Secretary shall be responsible for the costs of the survey under subsection (b)(3). (f) Intent of Congress It is the intent of Congress that any conveyance requested through a joint letter of concurrence under subsection (c) be finalized not later than 1 year after the date on which the letter is received by the Secretary. (g) State and University participation Nothing in this Act requires the State or the University— (1) to participate in the program established under subsection (a)