16 U.S.C. § 5961 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONCESSIONS MANAGEMENT / Section 5961: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §412, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3515; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I, §143], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–171; Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §139, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 949; Pub. L. 107–63, title I, §122, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 440, related to special rule for transportation contracting services. Subsec. (a) was repealed and restated in section 101524 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Subsec. (b), relating to obligation of funds received in fiscal year 2002, was repealed as obsolete.
16 U.S.C. § 8501 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 103: EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES / Subchapter II: ACCESS AMERICA / Section 8501: Promotion of outdoor recreation for military servicemembers and veterans
Promotion of outdoor recreation for military servicemembers and veterans
Status: in_force

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness materials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program under chapter 1 1142 of title 10, on—

(1) opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans to access Federal recreational lands and waters free of charge under section 6804 of this title;

(2) the availability and location of accessible trails, including new accessible trails developed and completed under section 8484 of this title;

(3) the availability and location of accessible recreation opportunities, including new accessible recreation opportunities developed and completed under section 8485 of this title;

(4) access to, and assistance with, assistive technology;

(5) outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs;

(6) the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health;

(7) resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Interior, or the Department of Agriculture; and

(8) programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs.

(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, §221, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2886.)

1 So in original. Probably should be "section".
16 U.S.C. § 463 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 463: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, §3, 49 Stat. 667; Pub. L. 91–383, §9, Aug. 18, 1970, as added Pub. L. 94–458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1940; amended Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, §604(2), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3518; Pub. L. 101–628, title XII, §§1211, 1212, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4507; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(f)(1), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4197; Pub. L. 109–156, §5, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2948; Pub. L. 110–161, div. F, title I, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2107; Pub. L. 111–8, div. E, title I, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 710, established the National Park System Advisory Board and the National Park Service Advisory Council. See sections 102303 and 102304 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 117 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XII: MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK / Section 117: Exclusive jurisdiction ceded to United States by Colorado; saving provisions; fugitives from justice
Exclusive jurisdiction ceded to United States by Colorado; saving provisions; fugitives from justice
Status: in_force

Sole and exclusive jurisdiction is assumed by the United States over the territory embraced and included within the Mesa Verde National Park, saving, however, to the State of Colorado the right to serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the aforesaid park in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed outside of said park; and saving further to the said State the right to tax persons and corporations, their franchises and property on the lands included in said tracts: and saving also to the persons residing in said park now or after April 25, 1928, the right to vote at all elections held within the county or counties in which said tracts are situated. All the laws applicable to places under the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the United States shall have force and effect in said park. All fugitives from justice taking refuge in said park shall be subject to the same laws as refugees from justice found in the State of Colorado.

(Apr. 25, 1928, ch. 434, §1, 45 Stat. 458.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

A provision accepting the act of the Colorado Legislature which ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the territory referred to in this section has been omitted as executed.
16 U.S.C. § 3458 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 54: RESOURCE CONSERVATION / Subchapter V: RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / Section 3458: Limitation on assistance
Limitation on assistance
Status: in_force

In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and financial assistance with respect to not more than 450 active designated areas.

(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, §1535, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title II, §2504, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 274.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3458, Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, §1535, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1340, related to program evaluation, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–171.
16 U.S.C. § 573 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 573: Repealed. Apr. 24, 1950, ch. 97, §17(a), 64 Stat. 87
Repealed. Apr. 24, 1950, ch. 97, §17(a), 64 Stat. 87
Status: repealed

Section, act May 27, 1930, ch. 337, §1, 46 Stat. 387, related to water supply and sanitary systems.
16 U.S.C. § 817 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter I: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES / Section 817: Projects not affecting navigable waters; necessity for Federal license, permit or right-of-way; unauthorized activities
Projects not affecting navigable waters; necessity for Federal license, permit or right-of-way; unauthorized activities
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, State, or municipality, for the purpose of developing electric power, to construct, operate, or maintain any dam, water conduit, reservoir, power house, or other works incidental thereto across, along, or in any of the navigable waters of the United States, or upon any part of the public lands or reservations of the United States (including the Territories), or utilize the surplus water or water power from any Government dam, except under and in accordance with the terms of a permit or valid existing right-of-way granted prior to June 10, 1920, or a license granted pursuant to this chapter. Any person, association, corporation, State, or municipality intending to construct a dam or other project works, across, along, over, or in any stream or part thereof, other than those defined in this chapter as navigable waters, and over which Congress has jurisdiction under its authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States shall before such construction file declaration of such intention with the Commission, whereupon the Commission shall cause immediate investigation of such proposed construction to be made, and if upon investigation it shall find that the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by such proposed construction, such person, association, corporation, State, or municipality shall not construct, maintain, or operate such dam or other project works until it shall have applied for and shall have received a license under the provisions of this chapter. If the Commission shall not so find, and if no public lands or reservations are affected, permission is granted to construct such dam or other project works in such stream upon compliance with State laws.

(2) No person may commence any significant modification of any project licensed under, or exempted from, this chapter unless such modification is authorized in accordance with terms and conditions of such license or exemption and the applicable requirements of this subchapter. As used in this paragraph, the term "commence" refers to the beginning of physical on-site activity other than surveys or testing.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. I, §23(b), 41 Stat. 1075; renumbered pt. I and amended, Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §§210, 212, 49 Stat. 846, 847; Pub. L. 99–495, §6, Oct. 16, 1986, 100 Stat. 1248.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section consists of subsec. (b) of section 23 of act June 10, 1920, as so designated by act Aug. 26, 1935. Subsec. (a) of section 23 of act June 10, 1920, is set out as section 816 of this title.

Amendments

1986—Pub. L. 99–495 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

1935—Act Aug. 26, 1935, §210, amended section generally, inserting first sentence, and substituting "with foreign nations" for "between foreign nations", "shall before such construction" for "may in their discretion" and "shall not construct, maintain, or operate such dam or other project works" for "shall not proceed with such construction".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–495 applicable to licenses, permits, and exemptions without regard to when issued, see section 18 of Pub. L. 99–495, set out as a note under section 797 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 469c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 469c: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 86–523, §7, formerly §4, June 27, 1960, 74 Stat. 221, renumbered and amended Pub. L. 93–291, §1(9), May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 175; Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, §603, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3518, related to assistance to Secretary by Federal agencies responsible for construction projects. See section 312507 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 671 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 671: Repealed and Omitted
Repealed and Omitted
Status: repealed

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was a composite of provisions in acts May 23, 1908, ch. 192, 35 Stat. 267, and Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 301, 35 Stat. 1051. The provision in act May 23, 1908, ch. 192, which authorized President to reserve and except 12,800 acres for a permanent National Bison Range in Montana, was repealed by Pub. L. 116–260, div. DD, §12(g), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3032. The provision in act Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 301, which directed President to reserve and except a sufficient area to enlarge the Range to not to exceed 20,000 acres, was omitted in view of the probable intent to repeal the entirety of this section by section 12(g) of div. DD of Pub. L. 116—260.
16 U.S.C. § 696b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 696b: Authorization of appropriations; limitation
Authorization of appropriations; limitation
Status: in_force

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 696 to 696b of this title. The Secretary shall not utilize more than $2,035,000 from appropriated funds for the acquisition of land and interests in land for the purposes of sections 696 to 696b of this title.

(Pub. L. 85–164, §3, Aug. 22, 1957, 71 Stat. 413; Pub. L. 89–669, §10(b), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 930.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1966—Pub. L. 89–669 increased from $35,000 to $2,035,000 the limitation on funds for acquisition of land, provided for such acquisition "for the purposes of sections 696 to 696b of this title", and struck out sentence which provided that exchange by the Secretary of lands and interests therein shall not be considered an expenditure from appropriated funds for acquisition of land.
16 U.S.C. § 346d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXVIII: ZION NATIONAL PARK / Section 346d: Use of funds
Use of funds
Status: in_force

All funds heretofore made available for purposes of Zion National Park and Zion National Monument may be used for purposes of Zion National Park as established by sections 346b to 346d of this title.

(July 11, 1956, ch. 568, §3, 70 Stat. 527.)
16 U.S.C. § 542a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 542a: Congressional findings
Congressional findings
Status: in_force

The Congress finds that the high altitude and freedom from air pollution and night luminosity caused by human activity, make the research site uniquely suited to the conduct of research probes into thunder clouds and for other atmospheric and astronomical research purposes.

(Pub. L. 96–550, title II, §202, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3225.)
16 U.S.C. § 404e (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLVII: MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK / Section 404e: Donations of money; acquisition of title to lands
Donations of money; acquisition of title to lands
Status: in_force

In the establishment of the said Mammoth Cave National Park the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept donations of money for the acquisition of lands and rights therein and to acquire the same by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise.

(May 14, 1934, ch. 282, §2, 48 Stat. 775.)
16 U.S.C. § 283c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXIV: GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK / Section 283c: Administration
Administration
Status: in_force

The Guadalupe Mountains National Park shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1–4),1 as amended and supplemented.

(Pub. L. 89–667, §4, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 922.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1–4), referred to in text, is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535, known as the National Park Service Organic Act, which enacted sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Sections 1 to 4 of the Act were repealed and restated as section 1865(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of Title 54 by Pub. L. 113–287, §§3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 551a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 551a: Cooperation by Secretary of Agriculture with States and political subdivisions in law enforcement
Cooperation by Secretary of Agriculture with States and political subdivisions in law enforcement
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture, in connection with the administration and regulation of the use and occupancy of the national forests and national grasslands, is authorized to cooperate with any State or political subdivision thereof, on lands which are within or part of any unit of the national forest system, in the enforcement or supervision of the laws or ordinances of a State or subdivision thereof. Such cooperation may include the reimbursement of a State or its subdivision for expenditures incurred in connection with activities on national forest system lands. This section shall not deprive any State or political subdivision thereof of its right to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction, within or on lands which are a part of the national forest system.

(Pub. L. 92–82, Aug. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 303.)
16 U.S.C. § 3911 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 59: WETLANDS RESOURCES / Subchapter II: REVENUES FOR REFUGE OPERATIONS AND THE MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION FUND / Section 3911: Repealed. Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title VIII, §813(c), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390
Repealed. Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title VIII, §813(c), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 99–645, title II, §201, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3584, related to the sale of admission permits at certain units of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
16 U.S.C. § 825j (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter III: LICENSEES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS / Section 825j: Investigations relating to electric energy; reports to Congress
Investigations relating to electric energy; reports to Congress
Status: in_force

In order to secure information necessary or appropriate as a basis for recommending legislation, the Commission is authorized and directed to conduct investigations regarding the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy, however produced, throughout the United States and its possessions, whether or not otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, including the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy by any agency, authority, or instrumentality of the United States, or of any State or municipality or other political subdivision of a State. It shall, so far as practicable, secure and keep current information regarding the ownership, operation, management, and control of all facilities for such generation, transmission, distribution, and sale; the capacity and output thereof and the relationship between the two; the cost of generation, transmission, and distribution; the rates, charges, and contracts in respect of the sale of electric energy and its service to residential, rural, commercial, and industrial consumers and other purchasers by private and public agencies; and the relation of any or all such facts to the development of navigation, industry, commerce, and the national defense. The Commission shall report to Congress the results of investigations made under authority of this section.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. III, §311, as added Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §213, 49 Stat. 859.)
16 U.S.C. § 3199 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 51: ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION / Subchapter VI: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS / Section 3199: Navigation aids and other facilities
Navigation aids and other facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Existing facilities

Within conservation system units established or expanded by this Act, reasonable access to, and operation and maintenance of, existing air and water navigation aids, communications sites and related facilities and existing facilities for weather, climate, and fisheries research and monitoring shall be permitted in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to units of such systems, as appropriate. Reasonable access to and operation and maintenance of facilities for national defense purposes and related air and water navigation aids within or adjacent to such areas shall continue in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such facilities notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. Nothing in the Wilderness Act [16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.] shall be deemed to prohibit such access, operation and maintenance within wilderness areas designated by this Act.

(b) New facilities

The establishment, operation, and maintenance within any conservation system unit of new air and water navigation aids and related facilities, facilities for national defense purposes, and related air and water navigation aids, and facilities for weather, climate, and fisheries research and monitoring shall be permitted but only (1) after consultation with the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, as appropriate, by the head of the Federal department or agency undertaking such establishment, operation, or maintenance, and (2) in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed in order to minimize the adverse effects of such activities within such unit.

(Pub. L. 96–487, title XIII, §1310, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2481.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371, known as the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.

The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 161c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XX: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK / Section 161c: Addition of land; establishment of fish hatchery
Addition of land; establishment of fish hatchery
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to administer as a part of the Glacier National Park, in the State of Montana, subject to all laws and regulations applicable thereto, the lands, or interests in lands, within the State of Montana, in township 28 north, range 20 west, Montana meridian, which may be acquired by the United States for the establishment by the National Park Service of a fish hatchery for restocking the waters of the said park.

(July 31, 1939, ch. 395, 53 Stat. 1142.)
16 U.S.C. § 837d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12F: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONSUMER POWER PREFERENCE; RECIPROCAL PRIORITY IN OTHER REGIONS / Section 837d: Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts
Status: in_force

Without regard to the limitations specified in sections 837a and 837b of this title, the Secretary may enter into contracts for the exchange with areas other than the Pacific Northwest of (1) surplus energy during the Pacific Northwest storage refill period, (2) any hydroelectric energy during the Pacific Northwest storage refill period which will be returned to the Pacific Northwest in equal amounts during the same Pacific Northwest refill period or the succeeding storage drawdown period, (3) any hydroelectric energy which will be returned to the Pacific Northwest in equal amounts during the same Pacific Northwest storage drawdown period, (4) hydroelectric peaking capacity, or (5) surplus peaking capacity for energy. All benefits from such exchanges, including resulting increases of firm power, shall be shared equitably by the areas involved, having regard to the secondary energy and other contributions made by each.

(Pub. L. 88–552, §5, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 758.)
16 U.S.C. § 194 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXI: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK / Section 194: Lands held in private, municipal, or State ownership not affected
Lands held in private, municipal, or State ownership not affected
Status: in_force

No lands located within the park boundaries held in private, municipal, or State ownership on January 26, 1915, shall be affected by or subject to the provisions of sections 191, 193, 195, and 195a of this title.

(Jan. 26, 1915, ch. 19, §3, 38 Stat. 800.)
16 U.S.C. § 580f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 580f: Telephones for official use in private residences
Telephones for official use in private residences
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1348 of title 31, appropriations for the protection and management of the national forests and other lands administered by the Forest Service shall be available to pay for telephone service installed in residences of employees and of persons cooperating with the Forest Service who reside within or near such lands when such installation is determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be needed in protecting such lands: Provided, That in addition to the monthly local service charge, the Government may pay only such tolls or other charges as are required strictly for the public business.

(Apr. 24, 1950, ch. 97, §10, 64 Stat. 85; Pub. L. 85–464, §6, June 20, 1958, 72 Stat. 217.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

"Section 1348 of title 31" substituted in text for "section 7 of the Act of August 23, 1912, as amended (31 U.S.C. 679)" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Amendments

1958—Pub. L. 85–464 inserted "and other lands administered by the Forest Service" after "forests", and substituted "residences of employees" for "residences of seasonal employees", and "such lands" for "the national forests" in two places.
16 U.S.C. § 2107 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 41: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE / Section 2107: Financial, technical, and related assistance to States
Financial, technical, and related assistance to States
Status: in_force

(a) Development of State organizations for protection and management of non-Federal forest lands; scope of assistance; request by officials

To aid in achieving maximum effectiveness in the programs and activities conducted under this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial, technical, and related assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials for the development of stronger and more efficient State organizations that will enable them to fulfill better their responsibilities for the protection and management of non-Federal forest lands. Assistance under this subsection may include, but will not be limited to, assistance in matters related to organization management, program planning and management, budget and fiscal accounting services, personnel training and management, information services, and recordkeeping. Assistance under this subsection may be extended only upon request by State foresters or equivalent State officials.

(b) Assembly, analysis, display, and reporting of State forest resources data, resources planning, etc.; scope of assistance; other statutory provisions unaffected

To ensure that data regarding forest lands are available for and effectively presented in State and Federal natural resources planning, the Secretary is authorized to provide financial, technical, and related assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials in the assembly, analysis, display, and reporting of State forest resources data, in the training of State forest resources planners, and in participating in natural resources planning at the State and Federal levels. The Secretary shall restrict assistance under this subsection to the implementation of the forestry aspects of State and Federal natural resources planning conducted under other laws. This subsection shall not be construed, in any way whatsoever, as extending, limiting, amending, repealing, or otherwise affecting any other law or authority.

(c) Technology implementation program; scope of program; availability of funds; use of forest resources planning committees

To ensure that new technology is introduced, new information is integrated into existing technology, and forest resources research findings are promptly made available to State forestry personnel, private forest landowners and managers, vendors, forest operators, wood processors, public agencies, and individuals, the Secretary is authorized to carry out a program of technology implementation.

(1) In implementing this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to work through State foresters or equivalent State officials, and, if the State forester or equivalent State official is unable to deliver these services, the Secretary is authorized to act through appropriate United States Department of Agriculture agencies, subdivisions of States, agencies, institutions, organizations, or individuals to—

(A) strengthen technical assistance and service programs of cooperators participating in programs under this chapter by applying research results and conducting pilot projects and field tests of management and utilization practices, equipment, and technologies, related to programs and activities authorized under this chapter;

(B) study the effects of tax laws, methods, and practices on forest management;

(C) develop and maintain technical information systems in support of programs and activities authorized under this chapter;

(D) test, evaluate, and seek registration of chemicals for use in implementing the programs and activities authorized under this chapter;

(E) conduct other activities, including training of State forestry personnel whom the Secretary deems necessary to ensure that the programs and activities authorized under this chapter are responsive to special problems, unique situations, and changing conditions.

(2) The Secretary may make funds available to cooperators under this chapter without regard to the provisions of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, which prohibits advances of public money.

(3) The Secretary shall use forest resources planning committees at National and State levels in implementing this subsection.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be needed to implement this section.

(Pub. L. 95–313, §11, formerly §8, July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 371; renumbered §11, Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

In subsec. (c)(2), "section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31" substituted for "section 3648 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529)" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11 of Pub. L. 95–313 was renumbered section 14 and is classified to section 2110 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 470u (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter II: NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION / Section 470u: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 89–665, title II, §213, as added Pub. L. 96–515, title III, §302(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3000, related to report by Secretary to Council. See section 304110 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 115a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XII: MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK / Section 115a: Mineral resources; exploitation
Mineral resources; exploitation
Status: in_force

After January 26, 1931, no permit, license, lease, or other authorization for the prospecting, development, or utilization of the mineral resources within the Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, shall be granted or made.

(Jan. 26, 1931, ch. 47, §1, 46 Stat. 1043.)
16 U.S.C. § 941d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 15B: GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION / Section 941d: Goals of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs related to Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources
Goals of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs related to Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources
Status: in_force

In administering programs of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service related to the Great Lakes Basin, the Director shall seek to achieve the following goals:

(1) Restoring and maintaining self-sustaining fish and wildlife resources.

(2) Minimizing the impacts of contaminants on fishery and wildlife resources.

(3) Protecting, maintaining, and, where degraded and destroyed, restoring fish and wildlife habitat, including the enhancement and creation of wetlands that result in a net gain in the amount of those habitats.

(4) Stopping illegal activities adversely impacting fishery and wildlife resources.

(5) Restoring threatened and endangered species to viable, self-sustaining levels.

(6) Protecting, managing, and conserving migratory birds.

(Pub. L. 101–537, title I, §1006, Nov. 8, 1990, 104 Stat. 2373; Pub. L. 101–646, title II, §2006, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4777; Pub. L. 104–332, §2(h)(1), Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4091; Pub. L. 105–265, §3(b), Oct. 19, 1998, 112 Stat. 2358; Pub. L. 109–326, §5, Oct. 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 1764.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Title I of Pub. L. 101–537 and title II of Pub. L. 101–646 enacted identical sections. Title II of Pub. L. 101–646 was repealed by Pub. L. 105–265.

Amendments

2006—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–326 added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: "Restoring and maintaining self-sustaining fishery resource populations."

1996—Pub. L. 104–332 made technical amendment to Pub. L. 101–646, §2006, which enacted this section.
16 U.S.C. § 38 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter V: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK / Section 38: Exchange for State or private lands authorized
Exchange for State or private lands authorized
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized in his discretion to accept, on behalf of the United States, title to any lands held in private or State ownership within the townships described in section 37 of this title, and in exchange therefor may patent not to exceed an equal value of national forest land in the State of Montana, surveyed and nonmineral in character, or the Secretary of Agriculture may authorize the grantor to cut and remove not to exceed an equal value of timber within the national forests of said State, the values in each case to be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture: Provided, That before any such exchange is effected, notice of the contemplated exchange reciting the lands involved shall be published once each week for four successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which may be situated the lands to be accepted and in some like newspaper published in any county in which may be situated any lands or timber to be given in such exchange. Timber given in exchange shall be cut and removed from national forests under the laws and regulations relating to the national forests and under the direction and supervision and in accordance with the requirements of the Secretary of Agriculture.

(May 26, 1926, ch. 399, §2, 44 Stat. 655; Pub. L. 86–509, §1(f), June 11, 1960, 74 Stat. 205.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

Functions of Secretary of the Interior under this section, with respect to exchanges of lands held in private or State ownership for national forest lands or timber in Montana, transferred to Secretary of Agriculture, see Pub. L. 86–509, June 11, 1960, 74 Stat. 205, set out as a note under section 2201 of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 160j (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XIX: VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK / Section 160j: Roads accessible to public facilities
Roads accessible to public facilities
Status: in_force

The Secretary is authorized to make provision for such roads within the park as are, or will be, necessary to assure access from present and future State roads to public facilities within the park.

(Pub. L. 91–661, §305, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1973.)
16 U.S.C. § 5913 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND MANAGEMENT / Section 5913: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title I, §103, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3498, related to management development and training. See section 101322 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 566b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 566b: Annual appropriations; limitation on use of other funds for the purposes of sections 564, 565, and 566 1
Annual appropriations; limitation on use of other funds for the purposes of sections 564, 565, and 566 1
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds heretofore or hereafter authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Agriculture or available under any other than the Act of June 7, 1924 (43 Stat. 653), shall be used for carrying out the programs or activities authorized by sections 564, 565, and 566 1 of this title: Provided, That whenever the programs and activities being carried out under the provisions of sections 564, 565, and 566 1 of this title are inadequate to the needs and purposes of programs and activities authorized by other law the use of funds specifically authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Agriculture or made available under other law shall not be prohibited to the extent that the programs and activities under said sections are inadequate to accomplish the purposes of such other programs or activities.

(Oct. 26, 1949, ch. 735, §4, 63 Stat. 910.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Act of June 7, 1924, referred to in text, is act June 7, 1924, ch. 348, 43 Stat. 653, which is classified to sections 471, 499, 505, 515, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, and 570 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Sections 564, 565, and 566 of this title, referred to in text, were repealed by Pub. L. 95–313, §13(a)(1), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374.

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 355 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXIX: DENALI NATIONAL PARK / Section 355: Change of boundaries
Change of boundaries
Status: in_force

The boundary of the Denali National Park is changed so as to read as follows:

Beginning at the summit of a hill between the Toklat River and the Clearwater Fork of that river at an approximate latitude of sixty-three degrees forty-seven minutes forty-five seconds, longitude one hundred and fifty degrees seventeen minutes forty seconds, which is intended to be same point of beginning of the boundary description as contained in section 347 of this title; thence southerly along the summit of the ridge between Toklat River and the Clearwater Fork of said river and across Stony Creek at its confluence with the said Clearwater Fork to the summit of the ridge between Stony Creek and the Clearwater Fork of the Toklat River, thence following the summit of said ridge and the summit of the ridge between the tributaries of said Clearwater Fork, the headwaters of the North Fork of Moose Creek and Boundary Creek to the intersection with the present boundary of Denali National Park at approximate latitude of sixty-three degrees thirty-two minutes forty-five seconds, longitude one hundred and fifty degrees twenty-four minutes forty-five seconds; thence southwesterly fourteen and three-tenths miles, more or less, to a point one-half mile north of Wonder Lake on the stream flowing out of Wonder Lake into Moose Creek; thence south sixty-eight degrees west forty-three and five-tenths miles, more or less, to the point of intersection with the southwest boundary extended; thence southeasterly thirty-three miles, more or less, to the summit of Mount Russell; thence in a northeasterly direction following the present south boundary approximately eighty-eight miles to Windy Creek at approximate latitude sixty-three degrees twenty-five minutes forty-five seconds, longitude one hundred and forty-nine degrees one minute thirty-five seconds; thence easterly following the north bank of Windy Creek to the western boundary of The Alaska Railroad right-of-way; thence northerly following the west boundary of The Alaska Railroad right-of-way to a point due east of the present north boundary of the park as extended due east; thence due west following the present north boundary of the park to the summit of the ridge between Toklat River and the Clearwater Fork of said river; thence southerly following the summit of said ridge to the place of beginning: Provided, however, That such isolated tracts of land lying east of The Alaska Railroad right-of-way and the west bank of the Nenana River between the north bank of Windy Creek and the north park boundary as extended eastward are also included in said park: Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall affect any valid existing claim, location, or entry under the land laws of the United States, whether for homestead, mineral, right-of-way, or any other purpose whatsoever, or shall affect the rights of any such claimant, locator, or entryman to the full use and enjoyment of his land.

(Mar. 19, 1932, ch. 88, §1, 47 Stat. 68; Pub. L. 96–487, title II, §202(3)(a), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2382.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The land laws of the United States, referred to in text, are classified generally to Title 43, Public Lands.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of act Feb. 26, 1917, ch. 121, 39 Stat. 938, which comprises this subchapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Denali National Park" substituted in text for "Mount McKinley National Park" pursuant to Pub. L. 96–487, §202(3)(a), which is classified to section 410hh–1(3)(a) of this title and which added lands to the park, established additional land as the Denali National Preserve, and redesignated the whole as the Denali National Park and Preserve.
16 U.S.C. § 5937 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter II: NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT / Section 5937: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title II, §207, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3501, related to confidentiality of information. See section 100707 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 3212 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 51: ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION / Subchapter VI: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS / Section 3212: Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Status: in_force

Nothing in this Act or the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd) shall be construed as necessarily prohibiting or mandating the construction of the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The permissibility of such development shall be determined by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis under existing law.

(Pub. L. 96–487, title XIII, §1325, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2488.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371, known as the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.

The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, referred to in text, consists of sections 4 and 5 of Pub. L. 89–699, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 927, and is classified to sections 668dd and 668ee of this title. For further details, see Short Title note set out under section 668dd of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 5108 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 71: ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT / Section 5108: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) In general

To carry out this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005.

(b) Cooperative statistics program

Amounts authorized under subsection (a) may be used by the Secretary to support the Commission's cooperative statistics program.

(Pub. L. 103–206, title VIII, §811, formerly §809, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2453; renumbered §811 and amended Pub. L. 104–297, title IV, §404(c), (d), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3619, 3620; Pub. L. 106–555, title I, §122(a), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2766.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Another section 811 of Pub. L. 103–206 amended section 4107 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–555, title I, §122(b)(1)(B), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2766.

Amendments

2000—Pub. L. 106–555 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "To carry out the provisions of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, and $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1996, and $7,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000."

1996—Pub. L. 104–297, §404(d), which directed amendment of section 810 of Pub. L. 103–206 by substituting "1996, and $7,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000" for "1996", was executed to this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 422a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 422a: Acceptance of lands
Acceptance of lands
Status: in_force

The establishment of the Moores Creek National Battlefield shall be carried forward under the control and direction of the Secretary of the Interior, who is authorized to receive from the State of North Carolina a deed of conveyance to the United States of all the lands belonging to the said State, embracing thirty acres, more or less, and described more particularly in section 422 of this title.

(June 2, 1926, ch. 448, §2, 44 Stat. 685; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, §2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, §1, July 28, 1933; Pub. L. 96–344, §12, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1136.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Battlefield" substituted in text for "Military Park" on authority of Pub. L. 96–344, §12, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1136, which redesignated Moores Creek National Military Park as Moores Creek National Battlefield.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Administrative functions of Moores Creek National Military Park transferred to Department of the Interior by Ex. Ord. Nos. 6166 and 6228, set out as a note under section 901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 753b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 9: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE / Section 753b: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 753a of this title.

(Pub. L. 86–686, §2, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 733.)
16 U.S.C. § 111a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XII: MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK / Section 111a: Authorization for acquisition of additional lands
Authorization for acquisition of additional lands
Status: in_force

For the purpose of protecting the scenery along the Point Lookout Road between the north boundary of the Mesa Verde National Park and this road's juncture with the Cortez-Mancos Road, the President of the United States is authorized, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, to add to the said Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, by executive proclamation, a strip of land two hundred and sixty feet wide along and including said Point Lookout Road, and the triangle formed by the fork in said road and such other public land along or adjacent to said road and right-of-way and lands as may be acquired by gift or by exchanges as hereinafter provided, which lands shall thereupon become and be a part of said park subject to all laws and regulations applicable thereto.

(Feb. 26, 1931, ch. 308, §1, 46 Stat. 1422.)
16 U.S.C. § 690d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 690d: Injuries to property on Bear River Refuge; disturbance of birds, etc.; violation of regulations for use of refuge
Injuries to property on Bear River Refuge; disturbance of birds, etc.; violation of regulations for use of refuge
Status: in_force

No person shall take, injure, or disturb any bird, or nest or egg thereof, or injure or destroy any notice, signboard, fence, dike, ditch, dam, spillway, improvement, or other property of the United States on any area acquired or received under sections 690 to 690i of this title, or remove therefrom or cut, burn, injure, or destroy any grass or other natural growth thereon, or enter, use, or occupy the refuge for any purpose, except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That at no time shall less than 60 per centum of the total acreage of the said refuge be maintained as an inviolate sanctuary for such migratory birds.

(Apr. 23, 1928, ch. 413, §5, 45 Stat. 449; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 690i, included within the reference to sections 690 to 690i, was omitted from the Code.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, transferred functions of Secretary of Agriculture relating to conservation of wildlife, game, and migratory birds to Secretary of the Interior.
16 U.S.C. § 273c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXI: CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK / Section 273c: Livestock trails, watering rights; driveway regulations
Livestock trails, watering rights; driveway regulations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as affecting in any way rights of owners and operators of cattle and sheep herds, existing on the date immediately prior to December 18, 1971, to trail their herds on traditional courses used by them prior to December 18, 1971, and to water their stock, notwithstanding the fact that the lands involving such trails and watering are situated within the park: Provided, That the Secretary may promulgate reasonable regulations providing for the use of such driveways.

(Pub. L. 92–207, §4, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 740.)
16 U.S.C. § 261 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXVIII: CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 261: Establishment; description of area
Establishment; description of area
Status: in_force

When title to such lands, structures, and other property in the Cumberland Gap-Cumberland Ford areas, being portions of the Warriors Path of the Indians and Wilderness Road of Daniel Boone, within Bell and Harlan Counties, Kentucky; Lee County, Virginia; and Claiborne County, Tennessee; as may be determined by the Secretary of the Interior as necessary or desirable for national historical park purposes, shall have been vested in the United States, such area or areas shall be, and they are, established, dedicated, and set apart as a public park for the benefit and inspiration of the people and shall be known as the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park: Provided, That the United States shall not purchase by appropriation of public moneys any lands within the aforesaid areas.

(June 11, 1940, ch. 304, §1, 54 Stat. 262; May 26, 1943, ch. 103, §1, 57 Stat. 85.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1943—Act May 26, 1943, omitted proviso relating to inclusion of certain specified lands.
16 U.S.C. § 410o (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LIV: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK / Section 410o: Exchange of land, water, and interests therein
Exchange of land, water, and interests therein
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to transfer to the State of Florida by quitclaim deed the land, water, and interests therein, previously acquired by the United States of America for Everglades National Park and not included within such park by section 410i of this title, such transfer to be in exchange for the conveyance by the State of Florida to the United States of all land, water, and interests therein, owned by the State within the boundary of the park as described in section 410i of this title: Provided, That exclusion of any land, water, and interests therein from the park boundary pursuant to section 410i of this title shall be dependent upon the contemporaneous conveyance by the State to the United States of all land, water, and interests therein, owned by the State within the park boundary described in section 410i of this title, including land, water, and interests therein, heretofore conveyed to the State, for transfer to the United States for inclusion in Everglades National Park. The effectuation of the transfer provided for in this section shall be a condition precedent to the acquisition by the Secretary of any land, water, or interests therein held in private ownership within the boundaries set forth in section 410i of this title and outside the area designated in sections 410e to 410h of this title, except as such acquisition is by donation.

(Pub. L. 85–482, §7, July 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 286.)
16 U.S.C. § 1006b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 18: WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION / Section 1006b: Territorial application
Territorial application
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

(Aug. 4, 1954, ch. 656, §9, as added Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1027, §1(g), 70 Stat. 1090.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Extension of Benefits to Projects Authorized Before Aug. 7, 1956

Section as applicable to all works of improvement and plans for such works under the provisions of this chapter, see Extension of Benefits note set out under section 1001 of this title.

Executive Documents

Admission of Alaska and Hawaii to Statehood

Alaska was admitted into the Union on Jan. 3, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 3, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, and Hawaii was admitted into the Union on Aug. 21, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 21, 1959, 24 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74. For Alaska Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 85–508, July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 339, set out as a note preceding former section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. For Hawaii Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 86–3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as a note preceding former section 491 of Title 48.
16 U.S.C. § 543b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 543b: Acquisition of lands
Acquisition of lands
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of Secretary; exceptions

The Secretary is authorized to acquire all lands and interests therein within the boundary of the Scenic Area by donation, exchange in accordance with sections 543 to 543h of this title or other provisions of law, or purchase with donated or appropriated funds, except that—

(1) any lands or interests therein within the boundary of the Scenic Area which are owned by the State of California or any political subdivision thereof (including the city of Los Angeles) may be acquired only by donation or exchange; and

(2) lands or interests therein within the boundary of the Scenic Area which are not owned by the State of California or any political subdivision thereof (including the city of Los Angeles) may be acquired only with the consent of the owner thereof unless the Secretary determines, after written notice to the owner and after opportunity for comment, that the property is being developed, or proposed to be developed, in a manner which is detrimental to the integrity of the Scenic Area or which is otherwise incompatible with the purposes of sections 543 to 543h of this title.

(b) Guidelines; detrimental or incompatible use

(1) Not later than six months after September 28, 1984, the Secretary shall publish specific guidelines under which determinations shall be made under paragraph (2) of subsection (a). No use which existed prior to June 1, 1984, within the area included in the Scenic Area shall be treated under such guidelines as a detrimental or incompatible use within the meaning of such paragraph (2).

(2) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), any development or proposed development of private property within the boundary of the Scenic Area that is significantly different from, or a significant expansion of, development existing as of June 1, 1984, shall be considered by the Secretary as detrimental to the integrity of the Scenic Area. No reconstruction or expansion of a private or commercial building, including—

(A) reconstruction of an existing building,

(B) construction of attached structural additions, not to exceed 100 per centum of the square footage of the original building, and

(C) construction of reasonable support development such as roads, parking, water and sewage systems shall be treated as detrimental to the integrity of the Scenic Area or as an incompatible development within the meaning of paragraph (2) of subsection (a).

(c) Preparation of environmental assessments

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall only be required to prepare an environmental assessment of any exchange of mineral or geothermal interest authorized by sections 543 to 543h of this title.

(Pub. L. 98–425, title III, §303, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1633.)
16 U.S.C. § 576a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 576a: Authorization of appropriation for reforestation
Authorization of appropriation for reforestation
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year after year ending June 30, 1934, not to exceed $400,000, to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and operate nurseries, to collect or to purchase tree seed or young trees, to plant trees, and to do all other things necessary for reforestation by planting or seeding national forests and for the additional protection, care, and improvement of the resulting plantations or young growth.

(June 9, 1930, ch. 416, §2, 46 Stat. 527.)
16 U.S.C. § 161d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XX: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK / Section 161d: Elimination of fish hatchery; transfer of administration of hatchery to Fish and Wildlife Service
Elimination of fish hatchery; transfer of administration of hatchery to Fish and Wildlife Service
Status: in_force

The property at Creston, Montana, acquired by the United States for the establishment of a fish hatchery for restocking the waters of Glacier National Park and administered as a part of the park pursuant to section 161c of this title, together with the improvements and equipment utilized in connection with the hatchery property, is eliminated from the park.

The functions of the National Park Service with regard to the administration of the aforesaid properties for the benefit of the park are transferred to and shall be exercised by the Fish and Wildlife Service for the same purposes: Provided, however, That such fish propagated at the hatchery as may be in excess of the number necessary to restock and maintain an optimum fish population in the waters of the park at all times may be utilized for the restocking of other waters.

(Dec. 13, 1944, ch. 555, 58 Stat. 801.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.

For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 271f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXIX: CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK / Section 271f: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 88–590, §7, as added Pub. L. 92–154, §1(d), Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 421, authorized the Secretary to conduct a study of proposed road alinements within and adjacent to the park and to submit a report on the findings and conclusions of the study to the Congress within two years of Nov. 12, 1971.
16 U.S.C. § 798 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter I: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES / Section 798: Purpose and scope of preliminary permits; transfer and cancellation
Purpose and scope of preliminary permits; transfer and cancellation
Status: in_force

(a) Purpose

Each preliminary permit issued under this subchapter shall be for the sole purpose of maintaining priority of application for a license under the terms of this chapter for such period or periods, not exceeding a total of 4 years, as in the discretion of the Commission may be necessary for making examinations and surveys, for preparing maps, plans, specifications, and estimates, and for making financial arrangements.

(b) Extension of period

The Commission may—

(1) extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 4 additional years beyond the 4 years permitted by subsection (a) if the Commission finds that the permittee has carried out activities under such permit in good faith and with reasonable diligence; and

(2) after the end of an extension period granted under paragraph (1), issue an additional permit to the permittee if the Commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of the additional permit.

(c) Permit conditions

Each such permit shall set forth the conditions under which priority shall be maintained.

(d) Non-transferability and cancellation of permits

Such permits shall not be transferable, and may be canceled by order of the Commission upon failure of permittees to comply with the conditions thereof or for other good cause shown after notice and opportunity for hearing.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. I, §5, 41 Stat. 1067; renumbered pt. I and amended, Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §§203, 212, 49 Stat. 841, 847; Pub. L. 113–23, §5, Aug. 9, 2013, 127 Stat. 495; Pub. L. 115–270, title III, §3001(a), Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3862.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–270, §3001(a)(1), substituted "4 years" for "three years".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–270, §3001(a)(2), inserted dash after "The Commission may", designated remaining provisions as par. (1), substituted "4 additional years beyond the 4 years" for "2 additional years beyond the 3 years", and added par. (2).

2013—Pub. L. 113–23 designated existing first, second, and third sentences as subsecs. (a), (c), and (d), respectively, and added subsec. (b).

1935—Act Aug. 26, 1935, §203, amended section generally, striking out "and a license issued" at end of second sentence and inserting "or for other good cause shown after notice and opportunity for hearing" in last sentence.
16 U.S.C. § 19jj (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION / Section 19jj: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 101–337, §1, July 27, 1990, 104 Stat. 379; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(h)(1), (2), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4199, defined terms as used in this subchapter. See section 100721 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 695l (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 695l: Dedication of lands within boundaries of refuges to wildlife conservation; administration of lands for waterfowl management and optimum agricultural use; homestead entry prohibition; inclusion of other public lands; property of the United States
Dedication of lands within boundaries of refuges to wildlife conservation; administration of lands for waterfowl management and optimum agricultural use; homestead entry prohibition; inclusion of other public lands; property of the United States
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all lands owned by the United States lying within the Executive order boundaries of the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, and the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge are hereby dedicated to wildlife conservation. Such lands shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior for the major purpose of waterfowl management, but with full consideration to optimum agricultural use that is consistent therewith. Such lands shall not be opened to homestead entry. The following public lands shall also be included within the boundaries of the area dedicated to wildlife conservation, shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior for the major purpose of waterfowl management, but with full consideration to optimum agricultural use that is consistent therewith, and shall not be opened to homestead entry: Hanks Marsh, and first form withdrawal lands (approximately one thousand four hundred and forty acres) in Klamath County, Oregon, lying adjacent to Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge; White Lake in Klamath County, Oregon, and Siskiyou County, California; and thirteen tracts of land in Siskiyou County, California, lettered as tracts "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "H", "I", "J", "K", "L", and "N" totaling approximately three thousand two hundred and ninety-two acres, and tract "P" in Modoc County, California, containing about ten acres, all as shown on plate 4 of the report entitled "Plan for Wildlife Use of Federal Lands in the Upper Klamath Basin, Oregon-California," dated April 1956, prepared by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. All the above lands shall remain permanently the property of the United States.

(Pub. L. 88–567, §2, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 850.)
16 U.S.C. § 19k (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION / Section 19k: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 90–209, §7, Dec. 18, 1967, 81 Stat. 657, related to bylaws, rules, and regulations and contracts for services. See section 101117 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 81l (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter IX: COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 81l: Additional exchange of lands
Additional exchange of lands
Status: in_force

In order to consolidate Federal holdings in, and to improve, Colonial National Historical Park, the Secretary of the Interior, when he finds that the public interest will be served thereby, is authorized to accept on behalf of the United States from the York County School Board, State of Virginia, the conveyance of any land or interests in land located within the authorized area of the Colonial National Historical Park, together with the structures situated upon such properties, as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and the school board; and, in exchange therefor, to convey on behalf of the United States to the school board not more than fifty-five acres of land or interests in land situated within the Colonial National Historical Park.

(May 13, 1953, ch. 38, 67 Stat. 27.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of act July 3, 1930, ch. 837, 46 Stat. 855, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 724 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 8: UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE AND FISH REFUGE / Section 724: Consent of States to acquisition; existing rights-of-way, easements, etc.
Consent of States to acquisition; existing rights-of-way, easements, etc.
Status: in_force

(a) No such area shall be acquired by the Secretary of the Interior until the legislature of each State in which is situated any part of the areas to be acquired under this chapter has consented to the acquisition of such part by the United States for the purposes of this chapter, and, except in the case of a lease, no payment shall be made by the United States for any such area until title thereto is satisfactory to the Attorney General and is vested in the United States.

(b) 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 this chapter, 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 this chapter.

(June 7, 1924, ch. 346, §4, 43 Stat. 650; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Transfer of functions of Secretary of Agriculture to Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 723 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 398e (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLIV: VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK / Section 398e: Bathing and fishing rights protected
Bathing and fishing rights protected
Status: in_force

(a) Regulations

Nothing in sections 398c to 398f of this title shall be construed as authorizing any limitation on customary uses of or access to the areas specified in section 398c of this title for bathing and fishing (including setting out of fishpots and landing boats), subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may find reasonable and necessary for protection of natural conditions and prevention of damage to marine life and formations.

(b) Admission fee prohibited

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no fee or charge shall be imposed for entrance or admission into the Virgin Islands National Park.

(Pub. L. 87–750, §3, Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 747; Pub. L. 95–348, §7(b)(4), Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 495.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1978—Pub. L. 95–348 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
16 U.S.C. § 5958 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONCESSIONS MANAGEMENT / Section 5958: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §409, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3512; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7403, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1219, related to National Park Service Concessions Management Advisory Board. See section 101919 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 6231 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 81A: NATIONAL FOREST ORGANIZATIONAL CAMP FEE IMPROVEMENT / Section 6231: Findings, purpose, and definitions
Findings, purpose, and definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1) Organizational camps, such as those administered by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and faith-based and community-based organizations, provide a valuable service to young people, individuals with a disability, and their families by promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health through activities conducted in a natural environment.

(2) The 192,000,0000 1 acres of national forests and grasslands of the National Forest System managed for multiple uses by the Forest Service provides an ideal setting for such organizational camps.

(3) The Federal Government should charge land use fees for the occupancy and use of National Forest System lands by such organizational camps that, while based on the fair market value of the land in use, also recognize the benefits provided to society by such organizational camps, do not preclude the ability of such organizational camps from utilizing these lands, and permit capital investment in, and maintenance of, camp facilities by such organizational camps or their sponsoring organizations.

(4) Organizational camps should—

(A) ensure that their facilities meet applicable building and safety codes, including fire and health codes;

(B) have annual inspections as required by local law, including at a minimum inspections for fire and food safety; and

(C) have in place safety plans that address fire and medical emergencies and encounters with wildlife.

(b) Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a land use fee system that provides for an equitable return to the Federal Government for the occupancy and use of National Forest System lands by organizational camps that serve young people or individuals with a disability.

(c) Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) The term "organizational camp" means a public or semipublic camp that—

(A) is developed on National Forest System lands by a nonprofit organization or governmental entity;

(B) provides a valuable service to the public by using such lands as a setting to introduce young people or individuals with a disability to activities that they may not otherwise experience and to educate them on natural resource issues; and

(C) does not have as its primary purpose raising revenue through commercial activities.

(2) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.

(3) The term "individual with a disability" has the meaning given the term in section 705(20) of title 29.

(4) The term "children at risk" means children who are raised in poverty or in single-parent homes or are subject to such circumstances as parental drug abuse, homelessness, or child abuse.

(5) The term "change in control" means—

(A) for a corporation, the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in the corporation;

(B) for a partnership or limited liability company, the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in the partnership or limited liability company; and

(C) for an individual, the sale or transfer or an organizational camp subject to this chapter to another party.

(Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title V, §502, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 294.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c), was in the original "this Act", which was translated as reading "this title", meaning title V of div. F of Pub. L. 108–7, known as the National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement Act of 2003, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title V, §501, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 294, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement Act of 2003'."

1 So in original.
16 U.S.C. § 283a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXIV: GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK / Section 283a: Acquisition of lands
Acquisition of lands
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of Secretary; manner and place; concurrence of State owner

Within the boundaries of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the Secretary of the Interior may acquire land or interests therein by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or in such other manner as he deems to be in the public interest. Any property, or interest therein, owned by the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only with the concurrence of such owner.

(b) Adjacent or vicinal land; exchange of property; cash equalization payments

In order to facilitate the acquisition of privately owned lands in the park by exchange and avoid the payment of severance costs, the Secretary of the Interior may acquire approximately 4,667 acres of land or interests in land which lie adjacent to or in the vicinity of the park. Land so acquired outside the park boundary may be exchanged by the Secretary on an equal-value basis, subject to such terms, conditions, and reservations as he may deem necessary, for privately owned land located within the park. The Secretary may accept cash from or pay cash to the grantor in such exchange in order to equalize the values of the properties exchanged. In order to provide for an adequate entrance road into the McKittrick Canyon area of the park, the Secretary may accept title to and interests in lands comprising a right-of-way for a road or roads outside of the boundary of the park from United States Highway numbered 62 and 180 to the park boundary, and in exchange therefor he may convey title to and interests in lands comprising a right-of-way from said highway to the boundary which have been donated to the United States. The Secretary may accept cash from or pay cash to the grantor in such exchange in order to equalize the values of the properties exchanged. Lands and interests in lands comprising the right-of-way acquired pursuant to this subsection shall be administered as part of the park.

(Pub. L. 89–667, §2, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 920; Pub. L. 94–174, Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 1029.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1975—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–174 inserted provisions relating to the exchange of lands in order to provide for an adequate entrance road into the McKittrick Canyon area of the park.
16 U.S.C. § 606 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 4: PROTECTION OF TIMBER, AND DEPREDATIONS / Section 606: Offense for unlawful cutting on mineral lands; punishment
Offense for unlawful cutting on mineral lands; punishment
Status: in_force

Any person or persons who shall violate the provisions of sections 604 and 605 of this title, or any rules and regulations in pursuance thereof made by the Secretary of the Interior, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $500, and to which may be added imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months.

(June 3, 1878, ch. 150, §3, 20 Stat. 89.)
16 U.S.C. § 410iiii (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LIX: KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 410iiii: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) Affiliated area

The term "affiliated area" means a site associated with a court case included in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka described in paragraph (8), (9), or (10) of section 410iiii–1(a) of this title that is designated as an affiliated area of the National Park System by section 410iiii–5(a) of this title.

(2) Historical park

The term "historical park" means the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park as established in section 410iiii–2 of this title.

(3) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 102–525, title I, §101, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3438; Pub. L. 117–123, §§2(c)(2), (4), 3(b), May 12, 2022, 136 Stat. 1196.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Pub. L. 117–123, §3(b)(1), substituted "In this subchapter:" for "As used in this subchapter—" in introductory provisions.

Par. (1). Pub. L. 117–123, §3(b)(5), added par. (1). Former par. (1) redesignated (3).

Pub. L. 117–123, §3(b)(2)–(4), inserted heading, substituted "The term" for "the term", and subsequently redesignated par. (1) as (3).

Par. (2). Pub. L. 117–123, §3(b)(3), inserted heading.

Pub. L. 117–123, §2(c)(2), (4), substituted "historical park" for "historic site" and "National Historical Park" for "National Historic Site".

Par. (3). Pub. L. 117–123, §3(b)(4), redesignated par. (1) as (3).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2022 Amendment

Pub. L. 117–123, §1, May 12, 2022, 136 Stat. 1196, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 410iiii–5 of this title, amending this section and sections 410iiii–1 to 410iiii–4 and 410iiii–6 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the 'Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act'."

Redesignation of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park; References

Pub. L. 117–123, §2(a), (b), May 12, 2022, 136 Stat. 1196, provided that:

"(a) In General.—The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site established by section 103(a) of Public Law 102–525 (106 Stat. 3439) [16 U.S.C. 410iiii–2(a)] shall be known and designated as the 'Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park'.

"(b) References.—Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site shall be considered to be a reference to the 'Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park'."

Purpose for Expansion of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park and Establishment of Affiliated Areas

Pub. L. 117–123, §3(a), May 12, 2022, 136 Stat. 1196, provided that: "The purpose of this section [enacting section 410iiii–5 of this title and amending this section and sections 410iiii–1 to 410iiii–4 and 410iiii–6 of this title] is to honor the civil rights stories of struggle, perseverance, and activism in the pursuit of education equity."
16 U.S.C. § 40b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter V: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK / Section 40b: Cooperative agreements with States or local agencies; expansion; Federal contributions
Cooperative agreements with States or local agencies; expansion; Federal contributions
Status: in_force

If in the opinion of the Secretary of the Interior, the aforesaid educational facilities cannot be provided adequately and payment made therefor on a pro rata basis, as prescribed in section 40a of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, in his discretion, may enter into cooperative agreements with States or local agencies for (a) the operation of school facilities, (b) for the construction and expansion of local facilities at Federal expense, and (c) for contribution by the Federal Government, on an equitable basis satisfactory to the Secretary, to cover the increased cost to local agencies for providing the educational services required for the purposes of sections 40a to 40c of this title.

(June 4, 1948, ch. 417, §2, 62 Stat. 339.)
16 U.S.C. § 538 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 538: User fees fund for delayed payments to grantors
User fees fund for delayed payments to grantors
Status: in_force

Whenever the agreement under which the United States has obtained for the use of, or in connection with, the national forests and other lands administered by the Forest Service a right-of-way or easement for a road or an existing road or the right to use an existing road provides for delayed payments to the Government's grantor, any fees or other collections received by the Secretary for the use of the road may be placed in a fund to be available for making payments to the grantor.

(Pub. L. 88–657, §7, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1090.)
16 U.S.C. § 580c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 580c: Purchases of experimental materials, special devices, test models, etc.
Purchases of experimental materials, special devices, test models, etc.
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 6101 of title 41 shall not apply to purchases by the Forest Service of (1) materials to be tested or upon which experiments are to be made or (2) special devices, test models, or parts thereof, to be used (a) for experimentation to determine their suitability for or adaptability to accomplishment of the work for which designed or (b) in the designing or developing of new equipment: Provided, That not to exceed $50,000 may be expended in any one fiscal year pursuant to this authority and not to exceed $10,000 on any one item or purchase.

(Apr. 24, 1950, ch. 97, §3, 64 Stat. 83.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

In text, "section 6101 of title 41" substituted for "section 3709, Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)," on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
16 U.S.C. § 430z (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430z: Monument within park; construction authorized
Monument within park; construction authorized
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be located and constructed within said memorial park a suitable monument or memorial to commemorate the patriotic services of the American forces in the War with Spain. The cost of establishing such monument or memorial, of constructing suitable sidewalks and approaches, and of landscaping such site, may be paid from any fund or moneys available for such purpose, except from the general fund of the Treasury; and the Secretary is for that purpose further authorized and empowered to determine upon a suitable location, plan, and design for said monument or memorial, by and with the advice of the National Commission of Fine Arts.

(Aug. 20, 1935, ch. 575, §2, 49 Stat. 661.)
16 U.S.C. § 79m (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VII: REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK / Section 79m: Annual reporting requirements; contents; comprehensive general management plan; submission date and scope
Annual reporting requirements; contents; comprehensive general management plan; submission date and scope
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary shall submit an annual written report to the Congress on January 1, 1979, and annually thereafter for ten years, reporting on the status of payment by the Secretary for real property acquired pursuant to section 79c(b)(1) and section 79b of this title; the status of the actions taken regarding land management practices and watershed rehabilitation efforts authorized by section 79c(e) and section 79k(b) of this title; the status of the efforts to mitigate adverse economic impacts as directed by this Act; this 1 status of National Park Service employment requirements as authorized by section 79l of this title; the status of the new bypass highway and of the agreement for the donation of the State park lands as contemplated by section 79c(b)(2) of this title; and, the status of the National Park Service general management plan for the park.

(b) No later than January 1, 1980, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a comprehensive general management plan for Redwood National Park, to include but not be limited to the following:

(1) the objectives, goals, and proposed actions designed to assure the preservation and perpetuation of a natural redwood forest ecosystem;

(2) the type and level of visitor use to be accommodated by the park, by specific area, with specific indications of carrying capacities consistent with the protection of park resources;

(3) the type, extent, and estimated cost of development proposed to accommodate visitor use and to protect the resource, to include anticipated location of all major development areas, roads, and trails; and

(4) the specific locations and types of foot trail access to the Tall Trees Grove, of which one route shall, unless shown by the Secretary to be inadvisable, principally traverse the east side of Redwood Creek through the essentially virgin forest, connecting with the roadhead on the west side of the park east of Orick.

(Pub. L. 95–250, title I, §104, Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 170.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 79c(b)(1) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 101(a)(4) . . . of this amendment", meaning section 101(a)(4) of Pub. L. 95–250, which amended section 79c(b)(1) of this title.

Section 79b of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 101(a)(2) of this amendment", meaning section 101(a)(2) of Pub. L. 95–250, which amended subsecs. (a) and (b), and added subsec. (c), of section 79b of this title.

Section 79c(e) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 101(a)(6) . . . of this amendment", meaning section 101(a)(6) of Pub. L. 95–250, which amended section 79c(e) of this title.

Section 79k(b) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 102(b) of this amendment", meaning section 102(b) of Pub. L. 95–250, which enacted section 79k(b) of this title.

This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), means Pub. L. 95–250, Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 163, which, insofar as classified to the Code, enacted sections 79c–1 and 79k to 79q of this title, amended former section 1a–1 and sections 79b and 79c of this title, and enacted provisions set out and formerly set out as notes under section 79k of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Section 79l of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 102 of this amendment", meaning section 103 of Pub. L. 95–250, which enacted section 79l of this title.

Section 79c(b)(2) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "section 101(a)(5) of this amendment", meaning section 101(a)(5) of Pub. L. 95–250, which amended section 79c(b)(2) of this title.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of Pub. L. 90–545, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 931, which comprises this subchapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.

Reference to Secretary as Reference to Secretary of Department of the Interior; Exception

Reference to Secretary, unless otherwise indicated, as reference to Secretary of Department of the Interior, see section 109 of Pub. L. 95–250, set out as a note under section 79k of this title.

1 So in original. Probably should be "the".
16 U.S.C. § 708 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 7: PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS / Subchapter II: MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY / Section 708: State or Territorial laws or regulations
State or Territorial laws or regulations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent the several States and Territories from making or enforcing laws or regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of said conventions or of this subchapter, or from making or enforcing laws or regulations which shall give further protection to migratory birds, their nests, and eggs, if such laws or regulations do not extend the open seasons for such birds beyond the dates approved by the President in accordance with section 704 of this title.

(July 3, 1918, ch. 128, §7, 40 Stat. 756; June 20, 1936, ch. 634, §2, 49 Stat. 1556.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1936—Act June 20, 1936, substituted "conventions" for "convention".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1936 Amendment

Act June 20, 1936, ch. 634, §2, 49 Stat. 1556, provided in part that the amendment by section 2 is effective as of the day aforesaid (June 30, 1937). See note under section 703 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 1404 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 31: MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION / Subchapter III: MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION / Section 1404: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 92–522, title II, §204, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1045, which required the Marine Mammal Commission to transmit to Congress, by January 31 of each year, a report including a description of the Commission's activities and accomplishments during the preceding year and all findings and recommendations made by and to the Commission pursuant to section 1402 of this title together with responses made to those recommendations, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, page 176 of House Document No. 103–7.
16 U.S.C. § 831f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12A: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / Section 831f: Control of plants and property vested in Corporation; transfer of other property to Corporation
Control of plants and property vested in Corporation; transfer of other property to Corporation
Status: in_force

In order to enable the Corporation to exercise the powers and duties vested in it by this chapter—

(a) The exclusive use, possession, and control of the United States nitrate plants numbered 1 and 2, including steam plants, located, respectively, at Sheffield, Alabama, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, together with all real estate and buildings connected therewith, all tools and machinery, equipment, accessories, and materials belonging thereto, and all laboratories and plants used as auxiliaries thereto; the fixed-nitrogen research laboratory, the Waco limestone quarry, in Alabama, and Dam Numbered 2, located at Muscle Shoals, its power house, and all hydroelectric and operating appurtenances (except the locks), and all machinery, lands, and buildings in connection therewith, and all appurtenances thereof, and all other property to be acquired by the Corporation in its own name or in the name of the United States of America, are intrusted to the Corporation for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The President of the United States is authorized to provide for the transfer to the Corporation of the use, possession, and control of such other real or personal property of the United States as he may from time to time deem necessary and proper for the purposes of the Corporation as herein stated.

(May 18, 1933, ch. 32, §7, 48 Stat. 63.)

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

Authority of President under subsection (b) of this section to provide for transfer to Tennessee Valley Authority of use, possession, and control of real or personal property of United States deemed by Administrator of General Services to be necessary and proper for purposes of that Authority as provided for in this section, delegated to Administrator of General Services, see section 1(17) of Ex. Ord. No. 11609, July 22, 1971, 36 F.R. 13747, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.
16 U.S.C. § 2461 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 44B: ANTARCTIC MINERAL RESOURCES PROTECTION / Section 2461: Findings and purpose
Findings and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) Findings

Congress finds that—

(1) the Antarctic continent with its associated and dependent ecosystems is a distinctive environment providing a habitat for many unique species and offering a natural laboratory from which to monitor critical aspects of stratospheric ozone depletion and global climate change;

(2) Antarctica is protected by a series of international agreements, including the Antarctic Treaty and associated recommendations, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Seals, and the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, which are intended to conserve the renewable natural resources of Antarctica and to recognize the importance of Antarctica for the conduct of scientific research;

(3) recurring and recent developments in Antarctica, including increased siting of scientific stations, poor waste disposal practices, oil spills, increased tourism, and the over-exploitation of marine living resources, have raised serious questions about the adequacy and implementation of existing agreements and domestic law to protect the Antarctic environment and its living marine resources;

(4) the parties to the Antarctic Treaty have negotiated a Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resources Activities which the United States has signed but not yet ratified;

(5) the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resources Activities does not guarantee the preservation of the fragile environment of Antarctica and could actually stimulate movement toward Antarctic mineral resource activity;

(6) the exploitation of mineral resources in Antarctica could lead to additional degradation of the Antarctic environment, including increased risk of oil spills;

(7) the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties have agreed to a voluntary ban on Antarctic mineral resource activities which needs to be made legally binding;

(8) the level of scientific study, including necessary support facilities, has increased to the point that some scientific programs may be degrading the Antarctic environment; and

(9) the planned special consultative meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty and the imminence of the thirtieth anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty provide opportunities for the United States to exercise leadership toward protection and sound management of Antarctica.

(b) Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to—

(1) strengthen substantially overall environmental protection of Antarctica;

(2) prohibit prospecting, exploration, and development of Antarctic mineral resources by United States citizens and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States;

(3) urge other nations to join the United States in immediately negotiating one or more new agreements to provide an indefinite ban on all Antarctic mineral resource activities and comprehensive protection for Antarctica and its associated and dependent ecosystems; and

(4) urge all nations to consider a permanent ban on Antarctic mineral resource activities.

(Pub. L. 101–594, §2, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2975.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 101–594, §1, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2975, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Antarctic Protection Act of 1990'."
16 U.S.C. § 410j (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LIV: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK / Section 410j: Acquisition of land, water, and interests therein; consent of owner; reservations
Acquisition of land, water, and interests therein; consent of owner; reservations
Status: in_force

The authority of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land and water for Everglades National Park shall on and after July 2, 1958 be restricted to the area within the boundary described in section 410i of this title. Notwithstanding the proviso contained in section 410 of this title, or any other provision of law, the said Secretary is authorized on and after July 2, 1958, within the boundary fixed in sections 410i to 410p of this title and with any funds made available for that purpose, to acquire land, water, and interests therein by purchase or otherwise.

The authority to acquire land, water, and interests therein within the park boundary fixed in section 410i of this title but outside the area designated in sections 410e to 410h of this title, is further subject to the right of retention by the owners thereof, including owners of interests in oil, gas, and mineral rights or royalties, and by their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, at their election of the following:

(1) The reservation until October 9, 1967, of all oil, gas, and mineral rights or interests, including the right to lease, explore for, produce, store, and remove oil, gas, and other minerals from such lands;

(2) In the event that on or before said date, oil, gas, or other minerals are being produced in commercial quantities anywhere within the boundary fixed in section 410i of this title but outside the area designated in sections 410e to 410h of this title, the time of the reservation provided in subsection (1) above shall automatically extend for all owners within said boundary and outside of said area regardless of whether such production is from land in which such owners have an interest, for so long as oil, gas, or other minerals are produced in commercial quantities anywhere within said boundary and outside of said area. To exercise this reservation, the owners, their lessees, agents, employees, and assigns shall have such right of ingress to and egress from such land and water as may be necessary; and

(3) After the termination of the reserved rights of owners as set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, a further reservation of the right to customary royalties, applying at the time of production, in any oil, gas, or other minerals which may be produced from such land and water at any time before January 1, 1985, should production ever be authorized by the Federal Government or its assigns.

(Pub. L. 85–482, §2, July 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 284; Pub. L. 91–428, §2, Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 885.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–428 struck out restriction against acquisition of certain described lands in Dade County without the consent of the owner so long as the land is used exclusively for agricultural purposes, including housing directly incident thereto, or is lying fallow or remains in its natural state.
16 U.S.C. § 438 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 438: Repairs and improvements; how made
Repairs and improvements; how made
Status: in_force

Any and all repairs, improvements, changes, and alterations in the grounds, buildings, and other appurtenances to the reservation shall be made only according to detailed plans which shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and all such repairs, improvements, or alterations shall be made at the expense of the United States, and all such improvements, together with the reservation itself, shall become and remain permanently the property of the United States.

(May 26, 1914, ch. 100, 38 Stat. 382; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 425, 43 Stat. 1109; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, §2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, §1, July 28, 1933.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

This section and sections 437, 439, and 440 of this title were derived from act Mar. 3, 1925. See Codification note set out under section 437 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of War and Emergencies

Termination of state of war and national emergencies, see note set out under section 437 of this title.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 437 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 430tt (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430tt: Authorization of appropriation
Authorization of appropriation
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums, but not more than $722,000, as are necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 430pp to 430tt of this title.

(Pub. L. 87–134, §5, Aug. 10, 1961, 75 Stat. 336; Pub. L. 93–477, title I, §101(4), Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1445.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1974—Pub. L. 93–477 substituted "$722,000" for "$115,000".
16 U.S.C. § 777n (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 10B: FISH RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS / Section 777n: Repealed. Pub. L. 114-94, div. A, title X, §10001(g)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1621
Repealed. Pub. L. 114-94, div. A, title X, §10001(g)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1621
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, §15, as added Pub. L. 109–59, title X, §10119, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1929; amended Pub. L. 109–74, title I, §103, Sept. 29, 2005, 119 Stat. 2031, related to expenditure of remaining balance in the Boat Safety Account.

A prior section 15 of act Aug. 9, 1950, was renumbered section 16 and is set out as a note under section 777 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 403d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLVI: SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK AND GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK / Section 403d: Lease of lands within Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lease of lands within Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to lease lands within the Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park for periods not exceeding two years, upon such conditions as he may in his discretion deem proper, to persons and educational or religious institutions occupying same or who had or claim to have had some interest in the title to the same prior to the establishment of the park.

(Feb. 16, 1928, ch. 59, §2, 45 Stat. 109.)
16 U.S.C. § 402e (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLV: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK / Section 402e: Application of Federal Power Act
Application of Federal Power Act
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] shall not apply to lands included in the Bryce Canyon National Park on June 13, 1930, nor to any lands added to said park under the authority of section 402d of this title.

(June 13, 1930, ch. 480, §2, 46 Stat. 583.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Power Act, referred to in text, was in the original the "Act of June 10, 1920, known as the Federal Water Power Act," and was redesignated as the Federal Power Act by section 791a of this title. The Federal Power Act is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, and is classified generally to chapter 12 (§791a et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 171 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XX: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK / Section 171: Forfeitures and seizures of guns, traps, teams, etc.
Forfeitures and seizures of guns, traps, teams, etc.
Status: in_force

All guns, traps, teams, horses, or means of transportation of every nature or description, used by any person or persons within said park limits when engaged in killing, trapping, ensnaring, or capturing such wild beasts, birds, or wild animals shall be forfeited to the United States and may be seized by the officers in said park and held pending the prosecution of any person or persons arrested under charge of violating the provisions of this Act, and upon conviction under this Act of such person or persons using said guns, traps, teams, horses, or other means of transportation, such forfeiture shall be adjudicated as a penalty in addition to the other punishment provided under this Act. Such forfeited property shall be disposed of and accounted for by and under the authority of the Secretary of the Interior.

(Aug. 22, 1914, ch. 264, §5, 38 Stat. 700.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 22, 1914, which is classified to sections 163 and 168 to 177 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 541 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 541: Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area; establishment
Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area; establishment
Status: in_force

In order to provide present and future generations with the use and enjoyment of certain ocean headlands, rivers, streams, estuaries, and forested areas, to insure the protection and encourage the study of significant areas for research and scientific purposes, and to promote a more sensitive relationship between man and his adjacent environment, there is hereby established, subject to valid existing rights, the Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area (hereinafter referred to as "the Area") in the Siuslaw National Forest in the State of Oregon.

(Pub. L. 93–535, §1, Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1732.)
16 U.S.C. § 556g (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 556g: Reimbursement of employee license costs and certification fees
Reimbursement of employee license costs and certification fees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in fiscal year 1993 and thereafter, appropriations or funds available to the Department of the Interior or the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, may be used to reimburse employees for the cost of State licenses and certification fees pursuant to their employment and that are necessary to comply with State or Federal laws, regulations, or requirements.

(Pub. L. 102–381, title III, §317, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1417.)
16 U.S.C. § 761 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 10: NORTHERN PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHING / Subchapter I: NORTHERN PACIFIC HALIBUT ACT OF 1924 / Section 761: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections, act June 7, 1924, ch. 345, §§1–10, 12, 43 Stat. 648–650, constituting the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1924, are covered by act May 17, 1982, Pub. L. 97–176, §§1–13, 96 Stat. 78–84, incorporated in sections 773 to 773k of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 430ff (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430ff: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park; establishment
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park; establishment
Status: in_force

When not less than five hundred acres of the non-Federal lands hereinafter described (together with improvements thereon) and known as the Horseshoe Bend Battle Ground on the Tallapoosa River, in the State of Alabama, shall have been acquired and transferred free and clear of all encumbrances to the United States without expense to the Federal Government, such areas shall be, and are hereby, dedicated and set apart as a unit of the National Park System for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States, under the name of the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

(July 25, 1956, ch. 729, §1, 70 Stat. 651.)
16 U.S.C. § 543g (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 543g: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

In addition to other amounts available for such purposes, effective October 1, 1985, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 543 to 543h of this title.

(Pub. L. 98–425, title III, §308, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1638.)
16 U.S.C. § 410ffff (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LIX: KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 410ffff: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter—

(1) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.

(2) The term "historical park" means the Weir Farm National Historical Park established in section 410ffff–2 of this title.

(Pub. L. 101–485, §2, Oct. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 116–305, §2(b)(1), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4917.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Par. (2). Pub. L. 116–305 substituted "historical park" for "historic site" and "National Historical Park" for "National Historic Site".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2021 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–305, §1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4917, provided that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 410ffff–2 to 410ffff–4 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the 'Weir Farm National Historical Park Redesignation Act'."

Short Title of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–449, title II, §201, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4756, provided that: "This title [amending section 410ffff–2 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 410ffff–2 of this title] may be cited as the 'Weir Farm National Historic Site Expansion Act of 1994'."

Short Title

Pub. L. 101–485, §1, Oct. 31, 1990, 104 Stat. 1171, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990'."

Designation of Weir Farm National Historical Park; References

Pub. L. 116–305, §2(a), (c), Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4917, provided that:

"(a) In General.—The Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be known and designated as the 'Weir Farm National Historical Park'.

"(c) References.—Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the Weir Farm National Historic Site shall be considered to be a reference to the 'Weir Farm National Historical Park'."
16 U.S.C. § 4203 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 62: AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION / Section 4203: Statement of policy
Statement of policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the United States—

(1) to assist in the conservation and protection of the African elephant by supporting the conservation programs of African countries and the CITES Secretariat; and

(2) to provide financial resources for those programs.

(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, §2004, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2316.)
16 U.S.C. § 3604 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 56: NORTH ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING / Section 3604: Regulations and reports
Regulations and reports
Status: in_force

(a) Promulgation of regulations; implementation; applicability

The Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall promulgate such regulations pursuant to section 553 of title 5 as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Convention and this chapter, and to implement regulatory measures that are binding on the United States under the Convention. Any such regulation may be made applicable, as necessary, to all persons and all vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, wherever located.

(b) Preparation and submission of reports by certain Secretaries

The Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall prepare all statements, reports, and notifications, required by articles 14 and 15 of the Convention and submit such documents to the Secretary of State for transmission to the Organization.

(Pub. L. 97–389, title III, §305, Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1953.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
16 U.S.C. § 391d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLI: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK / Section 391d: Change in name of part of Hawaii National Park
Change in name of part of Hawaii National Park
Status: in_force

Effective September 22, 1961, the portion of the Hawaii National Park situated on the island of Hawaii, established and administered pursuant to sections 391, 393, and 394 of this title, as amended and supplemented, shall be known as the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

(Pub. L. 87–278, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 577; Pub. L. 106–510, §3(a)(1), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2363.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2000—Pub. L. 106–510 substituted "Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park" for "Hawaii Volcanoes National Park".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Pub. L. 106–510, §3(a)(2), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2363, provided that: "Any reference in any law (other than this Act [see Tables for classification]), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to 'Hawaii Volcanoes National Park' shall be considered a reference to 'Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park'."
16 U.S.C. § 1162 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 24: CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NORTH PACIFIC FUR SEALS / Subchapter II: ADMINISTRATION OF PRIBILOF ISLANDS / Section 1162: Authority of Secretary to operate, maintain, and repair Government-owned property; necessary facilities, services, and equipment for Federal employees and dependents
Authority of Secretary to operate, maintain, and repair Government-owned property; necessary facilities, services, and equipment for Federal employees and dependents
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized—

(1) to operate, maintain, and repair such Government-owned property, both real and personal, and other facilities held by the Secretary on the Pribilof Islands as may be necessary; and

(2) to provide the employees of the Department of Commerce and other Federal agencies and their dependents, at reasonable rates to be determined by the Secretary, with such facilities, services, and equipment as he deems necessary, including, but not limited to, food, fuel, shelter, and transportation.

(Pub. L. 89–702, title II, §202, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub. L. 98–129, §2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1983—Pub. L. 98–129 substituted provisions authorizing the Secretary to operate, maintain, and repair such Government-owned property, both real and personal, and other facilities held by the Secretary on the Pribilof Islands as may be necessary, and to provide the employees of the Department of Commerce and other Federal agencies and their dependents, at reasonable rates to be determined by the Secretary, with such facilities, services, and equipment as he deems necessary, including, but not limited to, food, fuel, shelter, and transportation, for provisions authorizing the Secretary to enter into contracts or agreements or leases with, or to issue permits to, public or private agencies or persons, including the natives of the Pribilof Islands, in accordance with such terms and conditions as he deemed desirable for the use of any Government-owned real or personal property located on the islands, for the furnishing of accommodations for tourists and other visitors, for educational, recreational, residential, or commercial purposes, for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Government-owned facilities and utilities, for the transportation and storage of food and other supplies, and for such other purposes as the Secretary deemed desirable.
16 U.S.C. § 156 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XVII: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK / Section 156: Establishment; boundaries
Establishment; boundaries
Status: in_force

When title to such lands as may be determined by the Secretary of the Interior as necessary for recreational park purposes within the boundaries to be determined by him within the area of approximately one million five hundred thousand acres, in the counties of Brewster and Presidio, in the State of Texas, known as the "Big Bend" area, shall have been vested in the United States, such lands shall be established, dedicated, and set apart as a public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people and shall be known as the "Big Bend National Park": Provided, That the United States shall not purchase by appropriation of public moneys any land within the aforesaid area, but such lands shall be secured by the United States only by public and private donations.

(June 20, 1935, ch. 283, §1, 49 Stat. 393.)
16 U.S.C. § 464 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 464: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, §4, 49 Stat. 668, related to cooperation with governmental and private agencies. See section 320103 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 5981 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter IV: FEES FOR USE OF NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM / Section 5981: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title V, §501, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3518; Pub. L. 109–131, title I, §102(b), Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2568, related to fees. See section 101531 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 825e (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter III: LICENSEES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS / Section 825e: Complaints
Complaints
Status: in_force

Any person, electric utility, State, municipality, or State commission complaining of anything done or omitted to be done by any licensee, transmitting utility, or public utility in contravention of the provisions of this chapter may apply to the Commission by petition which shall briefly state the facts, whereupon a statement of the complaint thus made shall be forwarded by the Commission to such licensee, transmitting utility, or public utility, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint or to answer the same in writing within a reasonable time to be specified by the Commission. If such licensee, transmitting utility, or public utility shall not satisfy the complaint within the time specified or there shall appear to be any reasonable ground for investigating such complaint, it shall be the duty of the Commission to investigate the matters complained of in such manner and by such means as it shall find proper.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. III, §306, as added Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §213, 49 Stat. 856; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, §1284(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 980.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2005—Pub. L. 109–58 inserted "electric utility," after "Any person," and ", transmitting utility," after "licensee" wherever appearing.
16 U.S.C. § 4015 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 60: FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION / Section 4015: Termination of a council
Termination of a council
Status: in_force

(a) Petition for termination

(1) A petition to terminate a council may be filed with the Secretary by no less than three sector participants in any one sector. Any petition filed under this subsection shall be accompanied by a written document explaining the reasons for such petition.

(2) If the Secretary determines that a petition filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection is accompanied by the signatures, or corporate certifications, as the case may be, of no less than three sector participants in a sector referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection who collectively accounted for, in the twelve-month period immediately preceding the month in which such petition was filed, not less than 20 percent of the value of the fish or fish products described in accordance with section 4009(b)(3) of this title that were handled by that sector during such period, the Secretary, within 90 days after such determination, shall conduct a referendum for termination of the council among all sector participants in that sector.

(3) Not less than 30 days prior to holding a referendum under this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a notice of such referendum, including the document explaining the reasons for the petition filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and any other relevant information the Secretary considers appropriate.

(4) If the referendum votes which are cast in favor of terminating the council constitute a majority of the sector participants voting and the majority, in the period referred to in paragraph (2) of this subsection, collectively accounted for not less than sixty-six percent of the value of such fish and fish products that were handled during such period by a sector referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall by order terminate the council effective as of a date by which the affairs of the council may be concluded on an orderly basis.

(5) The Secretary initially shall pay all costs of a referendum conducted under this subsection. Prior to conducting such a referendum, the Secretary shall require petitioners to post a bond or other security acceptable to the Secretary in an amount which the Secretary determines to be sufficient to pay any expenses incurred for the conduct of such referendum.

(6)(A) If a referendum conducted under this subsection fails to result in the termination of the council, the Secretary shall immediately recover the amount of the bond posted by petitioners under paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(B) If a referendum conducted under this subsection results in the termination of the council, the Secretary shall recover the expenses incurred for the conduct of the referendum from the account established by the council under section 4012(e) of this title. If the amount remaining in such account is insufficient for the Secretary to recover all expenses incurred for the conduct of the referendum, the Secretary shall recover the balance of such expenses from the petitioners that posted a bond under paragraph (5) of this subsection.

(b) Payment of remaining funds

If a council is terminated under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary, after recovering all expenses incurred for the conduct of the referendum under subsection (a) of this section, shall take such action as is necessary and practicable to ensure that moneys remaining in the account established by the council under section 4012(e) of this title are paid on a prorated basis to the sector participants from whom those moneys were collected under section 4012 of this title.

(Pub. L. 99–659, title II, §216, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3728.)
16 U.S.C. § 59 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VI: SEQUOIA AND YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKS / Section 59: Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 2, 1920, ch. 218, §4, 41 Stat. 731; Mar. 4, 1940, ch. 40, §2, 54 Stat. 43, related to offenses punishable by State laws. See section 13 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
16 U.S.C. § 47f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VI: SEQUOIA AND YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKS / Section 47f: Inapplicability of certain laws to lands acquired under section 47e
Inapplicability of certain laws to lands acquired under section 47e
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Federal Power Act, as amended [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.], shall not apply to any of the lands added to the Yosemite National Park pursuant to the provisions of section 47e of this title.

(July 9, 1937, ch. 469, §3, 50 Stat. 486.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Power Act, referred to in text, was in the original the "Act approved June 10, 1920, as amended, known as the Federal Water Power Act," and was redesignated as the Federal Power Act by section 791a of this title. The Federal Power Act is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, and is classified generally to chapter 12 (§791a et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 403i (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLVI: SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK AND GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK / Section 403i: Secretary of the Interior authorized to purchase necessary lands
Secretary of the Interior authorized to purchase necessary lands
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire on behalf of the United States by purchase, at prices deemed by him to be reasonable, the lands needed to complete the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the State of Tennessee, in accordance with the provisions of sections 403 and 403a to 403c of this title; and the Secretary of the Interior is further authorized, when in his opinion unreasonable prices are asked for any of such lands, to acquire the same by condemnation under the provisions of section 3113 of title 40.

(Feb. 12, 1938, ch. 27, §5, 52 Stat. 29.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

"Section 3113 of title 40" substituted in text for "the Act of August 1, 1888" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
16 U.S.C. § 415 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 415: Repealed. Pub. L. 91-383, §10(a)(1), as added Pub. L. 94-458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1941
Repealed. Pub. L. 91-383, §10(a)(1), as added Pub. L. 94-458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1941
Status: repealed

Section, act Mar. 3, 1897, ch. 372, §§3, 5, 29 Stat. 621, 622, authorized superintendent or any guardian of a national military park to arrest and prosecute anyone engaged or who may have been engaged in committing any misdemeanor named in former sections 413 and 414 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 3639 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 56A: PACIFIC SALMON FISHING / Section 3639: Advisory committee
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) Appointment; membership

The United States Section shall appoint an advisory committee of not less than twelve but not more than twenty members who are knowledgeable and experienced with respect to fisheries subject to the Treaty. One-half the membership of the committee shall be residents of the State of Alaska and one member shall be a resident of the State of Idaho. Each member shall serve a term of two years and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(b) Functions

Members of the advisory committee may attend all public meetings of the Commission and Panels and all nonexecutive sessions of the United States Section and United States Panel sections. At nonexecutive meetings of the United States Section and United States Panel sections, members of the advisory committee shall be given the opportunity to examine and to be heard on any nonadministrative matter under consideration.

(c) Compensation

The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services as such members.

(d) Meetings

The Chairman of the United States Section shall call a meeting of the advisory committee at least one time each year.

(Pub. L. 99–5, §10, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 13.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Advisory Committees

Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 580o (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 580o: Forest Service appropriations
Forest Service appropriations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the necessary expenses of the Forest Service for carrying out the programs for Forest Research, State and Private Forestry, and National Forest System under the appropriations account for Forest Management, Protection, and Utilization, and the programs under the appropriations account for Construction and Land Acquisition: $1,575,552,000 for fiscal year 1981; $1,498,000,000 for fiscal year 1982; $1,560,000,000 for fiscal year 1983; and $1,620,000,000 for fiscal year 1984: Provided, That none of the funds authorized to be appropriated hereby may be used for carrying out the Bald Mountain road in the Siskiyou National Forest.

(Pub. L. 97–35, title I, §122, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 368.)
16 U.S.C. § 833n (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12C: FORT PECK PROJECT / Section 833n: Use of deposits by allottees; nontaxability of lands
Use of deposits by allottees; nontaxability of lands
Status: in_force

Funds deposited to the credit of allottees, their heirs, or devisees may be used, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, for the acquisition of other lands and improvements, or the relocation of existing improvements or construction of new improvements on the lands so acquired for the allottees or heirs whose lands and improvements are acquired under the provisions of sections 833l to 833p of this title. Lands so acquired shall be held in the same status as those from which the funds were derived, and shall be nontaxable until otherwise provided by Congress.

(Apr. 23, 1946, ch. 199, §3, 60 Stat. 118.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of act May 18, 1938, which comprises this chapter.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 698h (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 698h: Right of use and occupancy of improved property on Big Cypress Preserve and Addition
Right of use and occupancy of improved property on Big Cypress Preserve and Addition
Status: in_force

(a) Election of right of use and occupancy; payment of fair market value; termination of right

The owner of an improved property on the date of its acquisition by the Secretary may, as a condition of such acquisition, retain for himself and his heirs and assigns a right of use of and occupancy of the improved property for a definite term of not more than twenty-five years or, in lieu thereof, for a term ending at the death of the owner or the death of his spouse, whichever is later. The owner shall elect the term to be reserved. Unless this property is wholly or partially donated to the United States, the Secretary shall pay the owner the fair market value of the property on the date of acquisition less the fair market value, on that date, of the right retained by the owner. A right retained pursuant to this section shall be subject to termination by the Secretary upon his determination that it is being exercised in a manner inconsistent with the purposes of sections 698f to 698m–4 of this title, which shall include the exercise of such right in violation of any applicable State or local laws and ordinances, and it shall terminate by operation of law upon the Secretary's notifying the holder of the right of such determination and tendering to him an amount equal to the fair market value of that portion of the right which remains unexpired.

(b) "Improved property" defined

As used in sections 698f to 698m–4 of this title, the term "improved property" means:

(i) a detached one family dwelling, construction of which was begun before November 23, 1971, with respect to the preserve and January 1, 1986, with respect to the Addition which is used for noncommercial residential purposes, together with not to exceed three acres of land on which the dwelling is situated and such additional lands as the Secretary deems reasonably necessary for access thereto, such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, and together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on such lands and

(ii) any other building, construction of which was begun before November 23, 1971, with respect to the preserve and January 1, 1986, with respect to the Addition which was constructed and is used in accordance with all applicable State and local laws and ordinances, together with as much of the land on which the building is situated, such land being in the same ownership as the building, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the continued enjoyment and use of the building in the same manner and to the same extent as existed in November 23, 1971, or January 1, 1986, as the case may be, together with any structures accessory to the building which are situated on the lands so designated. In making such designation the Secretary shall take into account the manner of use in which the building, accessory structures, and lands were customarily enjoyed prior to November 23, 1971 or January 1, 1986, as the case may be.1

(c) Waiver of right to relocation assistance by election of right of use and occupancy

Whenever an owner of property elects to retain a right of use and occupancy as provided in this section, such owner shall be deemed to have waived any benefits or rights accruing under sections 4623, 4624, 4625, and 4626 of title 42, and for the purposes of such sections such owner shall not be considered a displaced person as defined in section 4601(6) of title 42.

(Pub. L. 93–440, §3, Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1259; Pub. L. 100–301, §4(f), Apr. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 445.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Subsec. (b)(i). Pub. L. 100–301, §4(f)(1), inserted "with respect to the preserve and January 1, 1986, with respect to the Addition" after "November 23, 1971,".

Subsec. (b)(ii). Pub. L. 100–301, §4(f)(2)(A), inserted "with respect to the preserve and January 1, 1986, with respect to the Addition" after "November 23, 1971,".

Pub. L. 100–301, §4(f)(2)(B), which directed insertion of "or January 1, 1986, as the case may be," after "November 23, 1971," the second and third places it appears, was executed by making the insertion after "November 23, 1971," the second place it appears and after "November 23, 1971" preceding the period as the probable intent of Congress.

1 See 1988 Amendment note below.
16 U.S.C. § 408i (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LII: ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK / Section 408i: Acceptance of territory ceded by Michigan; jurisdiction
Acceptance of territory ceded by Michigan; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sole and exclusive jurisdiction over and within all the territory that is as of March 6, 1942 or may thereafter be included in that area in the State of Michigan set aside and dedicated for park purposes by the United States as the Isle Royale National Park is assumed by the United States, saving, however, to the State of Michigan the right to serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the aforesaid park in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed in said State outside of said park; and saving further to said State the right to tax persons and corporations, their franchises and property on the lands included in said park; and saving also to the persons residing in said park now, or hereafter, the right to vote at all elections held within the county in which they reside. All fugitives from justice taking refuge in said park shall be subject to the same laws as refugees from justice found in the State of Michigan.

(Mar. 6, 1942, ch. 150, §1, 56 Stat. 133.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

A provision accepting the act of the Michigan Legislature which ceded to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the territory referred to in this section has been omitted as executed.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Notice to Michigan of Sections 408i to 408q

Act Mar. 6, 1942, ch. 150, §10, 56 Stat. 135, which act affected sections 408i to 408q of this title, provided: "That the Secretary of the Interior shall notify in writing the Governor of the State of Michigan of the passage and approval of this Act, and of the fact that the United States assumes police jurisdiction over said park as specified in said act of the State of Michigan."
16 U.S.C. § 542 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 542: Langmuir Research Site; establishment
Langmuir Research Site; establishment
Status: in_force

That in order to encourage scientific research into atmospheric processes and astronomical phenomena, and to preserve conditions necessary for that research, there is hereby established the Langmuir Research Site (hereinafter referred to as the "research site") in the Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico.

(Pub. L. 96–550, title II, §201, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3225.)
16 U.S.C. § 3704 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 57: NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION / Section 3704: Administrative services and support
Administrative services and support
Status: in_force

(a) Provision of services

The Secretary may provide personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the Foundation, including reimbursement of expenses under section 3702 of this title, not to exceed then current Federal Government per diem rates, for a period of up to five years from March 26, 1984.

(b) Reimbursement

The Foundation may reimburse the Secretary for any administrative service provided under subsection (a). The Secretary shall deposit any reimbursement received under this subsection into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and chargeable for the cost of providing such services.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to continue to provide facilities, and necessary support services for such facilities, to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation after March 26, 1989, on a space available, reimbursable cost basis.

(Pub. L. 98–244, §5, Mar. 26, 1984, 98 Stat. 109; Pub. L. 100–240, §3, Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1786; Pub. L. 100–653, title IX, §903, Nov. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 3834.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–653 inserted provision at end authorizing Secretary of the Interior to continue to provide facilities and necessary support services to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation after Mar. 26, 1989, on space available, reimbursable cost basis.

Pub. L. 100–240 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and struck out ", and may accept reimbursement therefor, to be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and chargeable for the cost of providing such services" after "March 26, 1984", and added subsec. (b).
16 U.S.C. § 141c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XV: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK / Section 141c: Disposal of surplus buffalo and elk
Disposal of surplus buffalo and elk
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion and under regulations to be prescribed by him, to sell or otherwise dispose of the surplus buffalo and elk of the Wind Cave National Park herd.

(b) All moneys received from the sale of any such surplus animals, or products thereof, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.

(June 16, 1938, ch. 459, §§1, 2, 52 Stat. 708.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Subsecs. (a) and (b) of this section constitute sections 1 and 2, respectively, of act June 16, 1938.
16 U.S.C. § 6577 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 84: HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION / Subchapter V: HEALTHY FORESTS RESERVE PROGRAM / Section 6577: Involvement by other agencies and organizations
Involvement by other agencies and organizations
Status: in_force

In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary of Agriculture may consult with—

(1) nonindustrial private forest landowners;

(2) other Federal agencies;

(3) State fish and wildlife agencies;

(4) State forestry agencies;

(5) State environmental quality agencies;

(6) other State conservation agencies; and

(7) nonprofit conservation organizations.

(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, §507, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1914.)
16 U.S.C. § 5991 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter V: NATIONAL PARK PASSPORT PROGRAM / Section 5991: Repealed. Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title VIII, §813(d)(2), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3391
Repealed. Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title VIII, §813(d)(2), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3391
Status: repealed

Section 5991, Pub. L. 105–391, title VI, §601, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3518, related to purposes of this subchapter.

Section 5992, Pub. L. 105–391, title VI, §602, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3519, related to establishment of the national park passport program.

Section 5993, Pub. L. 105–391, title VI, §603, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3519; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I, §145], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–171; Pub. L. 106–176, title III, §306, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 33, related to administration of the national park passport program.

Section 5994, Pub. L. 105–391, title VI, §604, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3519, related to foreign sales of Golden Eagle Passports.

Section 5995, Pub. L. 105–391, title VI, §605, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3520, related to effect of the national park passport on other laws and programs.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Dec. 19, 2006, see section 6812(d) of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 350a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXIX: DENALI NATIONAL PARK / Section 350a: Repealed. Pub. L. 94-429, §3(c), Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1342
Repealed. Pub. L. 94-429, §3(c), Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1342
Status: repealed

Section, act Jan. 26, 1931, ch. 47, §2, 46 Stat. 1043, provided that the Secretary of the Interior had the authority to prescribe regulations for the surface use of any mineral land locations within the boundaries of the park.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Mining Rights Existing Prior to September 28, 1976

Section 3 of Pub. L. 94–429 provided in part that this section was repealed in order to close area to entry and location under the Mining Law of 1872, subject to valid existing rights.
16 U.S.C. § 939c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 15A: GREAT LAKES FISHERIES / Section 939c: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes and provisions of the Convention and this chapter.

(June 4, 1956, ch. 358, §13, 70 Stat. 244.)
16 U.S.C. § 2506 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 45: URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAM / Section 2506: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 95–625, title X, §1007, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3541; Pub. L. 103–322, title III, §31504, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1889, related to local commitments to system recovery and maintenance. See section 200504 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 6103 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 80: NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION / Section 6103: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) Caribbean

The term "Caribbean" includes Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

(2) Conservation

The term "conservation" means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species of neotropical migratory bird to the point at which there are sufficient populations in the wild to ensure the long-term viability of the species, including—

(A) protection and management of neotropical migratory bird populations;

(B) maintenance, management, protection, and restoration of neotropical migratory bird habitat;

(C) research and monitoring;

(D) law enforcement; and

(E) community outreach and education.

(3) Fund

The term "Fund" means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established by section 6108(a) of this title.

(4) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 106–247, §4, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 593; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, §302(c), (h)(3)(A), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2075, 2076; Pub. L. 118–51, §2(d)(1), Apr. 24, 2024, 138 Stat. 1005.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Pub. L. 118–51 redesignated pars. (2) to (5) as (1) to (4), respectively, and struck out former par. (1). Prior to amendment, text of par. (1) read as follows: "The term 'Fund' means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established by section 6108(a) of this title."

2006—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–363, §302(h)(3)(A), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1). Text read as follows: "The term 'Account' means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account established by section 6108(a) of this title."

Pars. (2) to (5). Pub. L. 109–363, §302(c), added pars. (2) and (4) and redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (5), respectively.
16 U.S.C. § 693 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 693: Game sanctuaries and refuges in Ouachita National Forest
Game sanctuaries and refuges in Ouachita National Forest
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing breeding places and for the protection and administration of game animals, birds, and fish, the President of the United States is authorized, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish by public proclamation certain specified areas within the Ouachita National Forest as game sanctuaries and refuges.

(June 13, 1933, ch. 63, §1, 48 Stat. 128.)

Executive Documents

Presidential Designation

Areas comprising the Ouachita National Wildlife Preserve, formerly known as the Muddy Creek Refuge, were designated by Proclamations of Mar. 8, 1935 (49 Stat. 3439), and Oct. 29, 1938 (53 Stat. 2495).
16 U.S.C. § 407e (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter L: CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK / Section 407e: Boundaries
Boundaries
Status: in_force

Carlsbad Caverns National Park situated in the State of New Mexico shall consist of the following described lands:

new mexico principal meridian, new mexico

Township 24 south, range 23 east: south half section 35; section 36.

Township 24 south, range 24 east; sections 25 to 29, inclusive; sections 31 to 36, inclusive.

Township 24 south, range 25 east: south half southeast quarter section 19; south half south half section 20; south half south half section 21; southwest quarter southwest quarter section 26; sections 27 to 33, inclusive; west half section 34; northwest quarter northeast quarter section 34.

Township 25 south, range 22 east: sections 24, 25, 35, and 36.

Township 25 south, range 23 east: sections 1 to 33, inclusive; northwest quarter section 34.

Township 25 south, range 24 east: north half section 1; west half section 2; northeast quarter section 2; sections 3 to 8, inclusive; west half section 9; northeast quarter section 9; northwest quarter section 10; west half section 17; northeast quarter section 17; section 18; northwest quarter section 19.

Township 25 south, range 25 east: north half section 5; north half section 6.

Township 26 south, range 22 east: north half section 1; west half southwest quarter section 1; section 2; section 11; west half west half section 12; northwest quarter section 14.

Township 26 south, range 23 east: northwest quarter section 6.

All of which contains 46,786.11 acres, more or less.

And the tract of land, including Rattlesnake Springs, lying in section 23, township 25 south, range 24 east, New Mexico principal meridian, acquired by the United States for water right purposes by warranty deed dated January 23, 1934, recorded in Eddy County, New Mexico, records in deedbook 64 on page 97, containing 79.87 acres, more or less.

(Pub. L. 88–249, §1, Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 818.)
16 U.S.C. § 7612 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 95: ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE, AND DISRUPT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING / Subchapter I: PURPOSES AND POLICY / Section 7612: Statement of United States policy
Statement of United States policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the United States—

(1) to take immediate actions to stop the illegal global trade in wildlife and wildlife products and associated transnational organized crime;

(2) to provide technical and other forms of assistance to help focus countries halt the poaching of elephants, rhinoceroses, and other imperiled species and end the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products, including by providing training and assistance in—

(A) wildlife protection and management of wildlife populations;

(B) anti-poaching and effective management of protected areas including community managed and privately-owned lands;

(C) local engagement of security forces in anti-poaching responsibilities, where appropriate;

(D) wildlife trafficking investigative techniques, including forensic tools;

(E) transparency and corruption issues;

(F) management, tracking, and inventory of confiscated wildlife contraband;

(G) demand reduction strategies in countries that lack the means and resources to conduct them; and

(H) bilateral and multilateral agreements and cooperation;

(3) to employ appropriate assets and resources of the United States Government in a coordinated manner to curtail poaching and disrupt and dismantle illegal wildlife trade networks and the financing of those networks in a manner appropriate for each focus country;

(4) to build upon the National Strategy and Implementation Plan to further combat wildlife trafficking in a holistic manner and guide the response of the United States Government to ensure progress in the fight against wildlife trafficking; and

(5) to recognize the ties of wildlife trafficking to broader forms of transnational organized criminal activities, including trafficking, and where applicable, to focus on those crimes in a coordinated, cross-cutting manner.

(Pub. L. 114–231, title I, §102, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 951.)
16 U.S.C. § 432 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 432: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act June 8, 1906, ch. 3060, §§3, 4, 34 Stat. 225; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, §205(a), 61 Stat. 501, related to permits to examine ruins, excavations, and gathering of objects; regulations. See sections 320302 and 320303 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 917b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 14A: WHALE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION / Section 917b: Cooperation of other Federal agencies
Cooperation of other Federal agencies
Status: in_force

All Federal agencies shall cooperate, to the fullest extent possible, with the Secretary of Commerce in preparing the study and recommendations required by section 917a of this title.

(Pub. L. 94–532, §4, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2492.)
16 U.S.C. § 810 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter I: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES / Section 810: Disposition of charges arising from licenses
Disposition of charges arising from licenses
Status: in_force

(a) Receipts from charges

All proceeds from any Indian reservation shall be placed to the credit of the Indians of such reservation. All other charges arising from licenses hereunder, except charges fixed by the Commission for the purpose of reimbursing the United States for the costs of administration of this subchapter, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, subject to the following distribution: 12½ per centum thereof is hereby appropriated to be paid into the Treasury of the United States and credited to "Miscellaneous receipts"; 50 per centum of the charges arising from licenses hereunder for the occupancy and use of public lands and national forests shall be paid into, reserved, and appropriated as a part of the reclamation fund created by the Act of Congress known as the Reclamation Act, approved June 17, 1902; and 37½ per centum of the charges arising from licenses hereunder for the occupancy and use of national forests and public lands from development within the boundaries of any State shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to such State; and 50 per centum of the charges arising from all other licenses hereunder is reserved and appropriated as a special fund in the Treasury to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army in the maintenance and operation of dams and other navigation structures owned by the United States or in the construction, maintenance, or operation of headwater or other improvements of navigable waters of the United States. The proceeds of charges made by the Commission for the purpose of reimbursing the United States for the costs of the administration of this subchapter shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States and credited to miscellaneous receipts.

(b) Delinquent payments

In case of delinquency on the part of any licensee in the payment of annual charges a penalty of 5 per centum of the total amount so delinquent may be added to the total charges which shall apply for the first month or part of month so delinquent with an additional penalty of 3 per centum for each subsequent month until the total of the charges and penalties are paid or until the license is canceled and the charges and penalties satisfied in accordance with law.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. I, §17, 41 Stat. 1072; renumbered pt. I and amended, Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §§208, 212, 49 Stat. 845, 847; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, §205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Act of Congress known as the Reclamation Act, approved June 17, 1902, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means act June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§371 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of Title 43 and Tables. The reclamation fund created by that Act was established by section 391 of Title 43.

Amendments

1935—Act Aug. 26, 1935, §208, amended section generally, designating existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserting "except charges fixed by the Commission for the purpose of reimbursing the United States for the costs of administration of this Part,", substituting "national forests" for "national monuments, national forests, and national parks" wherever appearing, inserting last sentence relating to payment of proceeds of charges into Treasury, and adding subsec. (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted "Title 10, Armed Forces" which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued military Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.
16 U.S.C. § 4504 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 65: INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION / Section 4504: Administrative provisions
Administrative provisions
Status: in_force

(a) Coordination of activities

The Secretary shall coordinate all activities outside of the United States under this chapter with other Federal officials, departments, agencies, and international organizations, as the President may require.

(b) Assistance

The Secretary may provide assistance, as determined appropriate by the Secretary to carry out this chapter, including technical and financial assistance, equipment, and facilities without reimbursement.

(Pub. L. 101–513, title VI, §609, formerly §605, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2072; renumbered §609, Pub. L. 102–574, §2(a)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4593.)
16 U.S.C. § 577c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 577c: Acquisition of additional lands in northern Minnesota
Acquisition of additional lands in northern Minnesota
Status: in_force

To protect and administer more effectively the publicly owned lands within certain parts of the area described in section 577 of this title, and to accomplish certain public purposes explicit and implicit in sections 577a and 577b of this title, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to acquire any lands or interest in lands, and appurtenances thereto, situated within the area described in section 577d of this title, where in his opinion development or exploitation, or the potentialities for development or exploitation, impair or threaten to impair the unique qualities and natural features of the remaining wilderness canoe country.

(June 22, 1948, ch. 593, §1, 62 Stat. 568; Pub. L. 87–351, Oct. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1961—Pub. L. 87–351 removed the restriction on condemnation of contiguous tracts of land in one ownership, not exceeding five hundred acres in the aggregate, if the lands were encumbered with structures of a permanent type suitable for human occupancy and if the owners thereof filed written objections before expiration of the time for answering the petition in the proceedings.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

The act of June 22, 1948, ch. 593, 62 Stat. 568, as amended, which is classified to sections 577c, 577d, and 577e to 577h of this title, is popularly known as the "Thye-Blatnik Act".
16 U.S.C. § 79h (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VII: REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK / Section 79h: Memorial groves named for benefactors
Memorial groves named for benefactors
Status: in_force

The present practice of the California Department of Parks and Recreation of maintaining memorial groves of redwood trees named for benefactors of the State redwood parks shall be continued by the Secretary in the Redwood National Park.

(Pub. L. 90–545, §8, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 934.)
16 U.S.C. § 559f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 559f: Approval of Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General
Approval of Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General
Status: in_force

The authorities conferred herein shall be exercised pursuant to an agreement approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General.

(Pub. L. 99–570, title XV, §15007, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–192.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Herein, referred to in text, probably means title XV of Pub. L. 99–570, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–191, known as the National Forest System Drug Control Act of 1986, which enacted sections 559b to 559f of this title, amended section 841 of Title 21, Food and Drugs, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 559b of this title. For complete classification of title XV to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 559b of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 1112 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 22: INTERNATIONAL PARKS / Section 1112: Tax treatment of any gift, devise or bequest to the Commission
Tax treatment of any gift, devise or bequest to the Commission
Status: in_force

For the purpose of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, any gift, devise, or bequest to or for the use of the Commission, and accepted by the Commission under authority of this chapter, shall be deemed to be a gift, devise, or bequest to or for the use of the United States, as the case may be, if it is not deducted as a gift, devise, or bequest to or for the use of the Government of Canada under the income, estate, or gift tax laws of the Government of Canada.

(Pub. L. 88–363, §13, July 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 301.)
16 U.S.C. § 6851 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 87A: MODERNIZING ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND / Section 6851: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) Federal land

The term "Federal land" means any land managed by a Federal land management agency.

(2) Federal land management agency

The term "Federal land management agency" means—

(A) the Bureau of Reclamation;

(B) the National Park Service;

(C) the Bureau of Land Management;

(D) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;

(E) the Forest Service; and

(F) the Corps of Engineers.

(3) Road or trail

The term "road or trail" means a road or trail designated by 1 or more of the Secretaries for public use.

(4) Secretaries

The term "Secretaries" means—

(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service;

(B) the Secretary of the Interior; and

(C) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

(Pub. L. 117–114, §2, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 117–114, §1, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act'."
16 U.S.C. § 3774 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 57B: PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE / Section 3774: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter not more than $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

(Pub. L. 109–294, §5, Oct. 3, 2006, 120 Stat. 1354; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, §7001(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 779; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, §5302, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2445.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Pub. L. 118–159 substituted "2025 through 2029" for "2019 through 2023".

2019—Pub. L. 116–9 substituted "2019 through 2023" for "2006 through 2011".
16 U.S.C. § 6909 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 88: WESTERN AND CENTRAL PACIFIC FISHERIES CONVENTION / Section 6909: Exclusive Economic Zone notification
Exclusive Economic Zone notification
Status: in_force

Masters of commercial fishing vessels of nations fishing for species under the management authority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention that do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with United States enforcement authorities shall, prior to, or as soon as reasonably possible after, entering and transiting the Exclusive Economic Zone seaward of Hawaii and of the Commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States in the Pacific Ocean area—

(1) notify the United States Coast Guard or the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Law Enforcement in the appropriate region of the name, flag state, location, route, and destination of the vessel and of the circumstances under which it will enter United States waters;

(2) ensure that all fishing gear on board the vessel is stowed below deck or otherwise removed from the place where it is normally used for fishing and placed where it is not readily available for fishing; and

(3) where requested by an enforcement officer, proceed to a specified location so that a vessel inspection can be conducted.

(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, §510, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3643.)
16 U.S.C. § 1203 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 25: JELLYFISH OR SEA NETTLES, OTHER SUCH PESTS, AND SEAWEED IN COASTAL WATERS: CONTROL OR ELIMINATION / Section 1203: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, $750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, $1,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1969, and ending June 30, 1973, and $400,000 for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1974, June 30, 1975, June 30, 1976, and June 30, 1977.

(Pub. L. 89–720, §3, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149; Pub. L. 91–451, Oct. 14, 1970, 84 Stat. 922; Pub. L. 92–604, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1493.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1972—Pub. L. 92–604 authorized appropriations of $400,000 for fiscal years ending June 30, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.

1970—Pub. L. 91–451 substituted "for the period beginning July 1, 1969, and ending June 30, 1973" for "for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970".
16 U.S.C. § 517 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 517: Title to lands to be acquired
Title to lands to be acquired
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture may do all things necessary to secure the safe title in the United States to the lands to be acquired under this Act, but no payment shall be made for any such lands until the title shall be satisfactory to the Attorney General or his designee and shall be vested in the United States.

(Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, §8 (part), 36 Stat. 962; Pub. L. 91–393, §3, Sept. 1, 1970, 84 Stat. 835.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, 36 Stat. 961, popularly known as the Weeks Law, which enacted this section, former sections 513 and 514 of this title, and sections 515, 516, 517a to 519, 521, 552, and 563 of this title and amended sections 480 and 500 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 552 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was amended by act Dec. 11, 1926, ch. 5, 44 Stat. 919. The amendment added a proviso at the end of this section which is set out as section 517a of this title.

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–393 inserted "or his designee" after "Attorney General".
16 U.S.C. § 470dd (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1B: ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION / Section 470dd: Custody of archaeological resources
Custody of archaeological resources
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior may promulgate regulations providing for—

(1) the exchange, where appropriate, between suitable universities, museums, or other scientific or educational institutions, of archaeological resources removed from public lands and Indian lands pursuant to this chapter, and

(2) the ultimate disposition of such resources and other resources removed pursuant to chapter 3125 or chapter 3203 of title 54.

Any exchange or ultimate disposition under such regulation of archaeological resources excavated or removed from Indian lands shall be subject to the consent of the Indian or Indian tribe which owns or has jurisdiction over such lands. Following promulgation of regulations under this section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, such regulations shall govern the disposition of archaeological resources removed from public lands and Indian lands pursuant to this chapter.

(Pub. L. 96–95, §5, Oct. 31, 1979, 93 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 113–287, §5(d)(7), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Par. (2). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted "chapter 3125 or chapter 3203 of title 54" for "the Act of June 27, 1960 (16 U.S.C. 469–469c) or the Act of June 8, 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431–433)".
16 U.S.C. § 79a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VII: REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK / Section 79a: Establishment; statement of purposes
Establishment; statement of purposes
Status: in_force

In order to preserve significant examples of the primeval coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests and the streams and seashores with which they are associated for purposes of public inspiration, enjoyment, and scientific study, there is hereby established a Redwood National Park in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties, California.

(Pub. L. 90–545, §1, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 931.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2005 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–131, title III, §301, Dec. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 2569, provided that: "This title [amending section 79b of this title] may be cited as the 'Redwood National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005'."

Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center

Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(e) [title I, §146], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–267, provided that: "The Redwood Information Center located at 119231 Highway 101 in Orick, California is hereby named the 'Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center' and shall be referred to in any law, document or record of the United States as the 'Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center'."
16 U.S.C. § 1340 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 30: WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL / Section 1340: Joint report to Congress; consultation and coordination of implementation, enforcement, and departmental activities; studies
Joint report to Congress; consultation and coordination of implementation, enforcement, and departmental activities; studies
Status: in_force

After the expiration of thirty calendar months following December 15, 1971, and every twenty-four calendar months thereafter, the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture will submit to Congress a joint report on the administration of this chapter, including a summary of enforcement and/or other actions taken thereunder, costs, and such recommendations for legislative or other actions as he might deem appropriate.

The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with respect to the implementation and enforcement of this chapter and to the maximum feasible extent coordinate the activities of their respective departments and in the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. The Secretaries are authorized and directed to undertake those studies of the habits of wild free-roaming horses and burros that they may deem necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 92–195, §11, formerly §10, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 651, renumbered Pub. L. 94–579, title IV, §404, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2775.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of this section relating to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture submitting a joint report to Congress every twenty-four months on the administration of this chapter, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 147 of House Document No. 103–7.
16 U.S.C. § 517a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 517a: Payment of awards in condemnation proceedings
Payment of awards in condemnation proceedings
Status: in_force

In condemnation proceedings, heretofore or hereafter prosecuted, for the acquisition of lands under this Act, in which a decree is entered vesting title thereto in the United States upon payment of the award into the registry of the court, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make such payment when advised by the Attorney General that the proceedings and the decree are regular.

(Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, §8 (part), 36 Stat. 962; Dec. 11, 1926, ch. 5, 44 Stat. 919.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, 36 Stat. 961, popularly known as the Weeks Law, which enacted this section, former sections 513 and 514 of this title, and sections 515 to 517, 518, 519, 521, 552, and 563 of this title and amended sections 480 and 500 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 552 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1926—Act Dec. 11, 1926, amended act Mar. 1, 1911, constituting section 517 of this title, by inserting text of this section as a proviso thereof.
16 U.S.C. § 693d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 693d: Cooperation with public and private agencies; contributions and gifts for Robert S. Kerr Center
Cooperation with public and private agencies; contributions and gifts for Robert S. Kerr Center
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized to cooperate with and receive the cooperation of public and private agencies and organizations and individuals in the development, administration, and operation of the Robert S. Kerr Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to accept contributions and gifts to be used to further the purposes of sections 693b to 693d of this title.

(Pub. L. 90–327, §3, June 4, 1968, 82 Stat. 169.)
16 U.S.C. § 544i (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 544i: Economic development
Economic development
Status: in_force

(a) Economic development plan

Based on the Economic Opportunity Study and other appropriate information, each State, in consultation with the counties and the Commission, shall develop a plan for economic development projects for which grants under this section may be used in a manner consistent with sections 544 to 544p of this title.

(b) Funds provided to States for grants

Upon certification of the management plan, and receipt of a plan referred to in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall provide $5,000,000 to each State which each State shall use to make grants and loans for economic development projects that further the purposes of sections 544 to 544p of this title.

(c) Conditions of grants

Each State making grants under this section shall require as a condition of a grant that—

(1) all activities undertaken under the grant are certified by the Commission as being consistent with the purposes of sections 544 to 544p of this title, the management plan, and land use ordinances adopted pursuant to sections 544 to 544p of this title;

(2) grants and loans are not used to relocate a business from one community to another;

(3) grants and loans are not used for program administration; and

(4) grants and loans are used only in counties which have in effect land use ordinances found consistent by the Commission and concurred on by the Secretary pursuant to section 544f of this title.

(d) Report

Each State shall—

(1) prepare and provide the Secretary with an annual report to the Secretary on the use of the funds made available under this section;

(2) make available to the Secretary and to the Commission, upon request, all accounts, financial records, and other information related to grants and loans made available pursuant to this section; and

(3) as loans are repaid, make additional grants and loans with the money made available for obligation by such repayments.

(Pub. L. 99–663, §11, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4292.)
16 U.S.C. § 4502a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 65: INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION / Section 4502a: Tropical forestry research and assistance
Tropical forestry research and assistance
Status: in_force

(a) Assistance

To promote sound management and conservation of tropical forests of the United States and to promote the development and transfer of technical, managerial, educational, and administrative skills to managers of tropical forests within or outside the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to provide assistance through the Forest Service to eligible entities in States with tropical forests to—

(1) develop, promote, and demonstrate sustainable harvesting of native woods and other forest products on a sustainable yield basis in balance with natural resource conservation;

(2) promote habitat preservation and species protection or recovery;

(3) protect indigenous plant and animal species and essential watersheds from non-native animals, plants, and pathogens;

(4) establish biological control agents for non-native species that threaten natural ecosystems;

(5) establish a monitoring system in tropical forests to identify baseline conditions and determine detrimental changes or improvements over time;

(6) detect and appraise stresses affecting tropical forests caused by insect infestations, diseases, pollution, fire, and non-native animal and plant species, and by the influence of people;

(7) determine the causes of changes that are detected through experimentation, intensive monitoring, and data collection at affected tropical forest sites; and

(8) engage in research, demonstration, education, training, and outreach that furthers the objectives of this subsection.

(b) Form of assistance

Assistance provided to eligible entities under this section may be in the form of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.

(c) Definitions

As used in this section:

(1) Eligible entity

The term "eligible entity" means a State forester or equivalent State official, State, political subdivision of a State, Federal agency, private organization, corporation, or other private person.

(2) State

The term "State" means each of the 50 States, Guam, American Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association enters into effect), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

(Pub. L. 102–574, §3, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4596.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of Palau enters into effect, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), see Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a note under section 1931 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act, and not as part of the International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990 which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Authorization of Appropriations

Pub. L. 102–574, §5, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4599, provided that: "There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out sections 3 and 4 [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note under 4503a of this title]."
16 U.S.C. § 973m (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 16C: SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING / Section 973m: Technical assistance
Technical assistance
Status: in_force

The United States tuna industry shall provide $250,000 annually in technical assistance, including provision of assistance by technicians, in response to requests coordinated through the Administrator. The Secretary of State shall designate an entity to coordinate the provision of such technical assistance as provided by the United States tuna industry and to provide an annual report to the Secretary of State regarding the provision of such technical assistance.

(Pub. L. 100–330, §15, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 600.)
16 U.S.C. § 5606 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 76: NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CONVENTION / Section 5606: Prohibited acts and enforcement
Prohibited acts and enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Prohibition

It is unlawful for any person or vessel that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States—

(1) to violate any regulation issued under this chapter or any measure that is legally binding on the United States under the Convention;

(2) to refuse to permit any authorized enforcement officer to board a fishing vessel that is subject to the person's control for purposes of conducting any search, investigation, or inspection in connection with the enforcement of this chapter, any regulation issued under this chapter, or any measure that is legally binding on the United States under the Convention;

(3) forcibly to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any authorized enforcement officer in the conduct of any search, investigation, or inspection described in paragraph (2);

(4) to resist a lawful arrest for any act prohibited by this section;

(5) to ship, transport, offer for sale, sell, purchase, import, export, or have custody, control, or possession of, any fishery resources taken or retained in violation of this section; or

(6) to interfere with, delay, or prevent, by any means, the apprehension or arrest of another person, knowing that the other person has committed an act prohibited by this section.

(b) Additional prohibitions and enforcement

For additional prohibitions relating to this chapter and enforcement of this chapter, see section 1826g of this title.

(Pub. L. 104–43, title II, §207, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 379; Pub. L. 105–384, title II, §201(b)(1), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3451; Pub. L. 114–81, title I, §111, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 659; Pub. L. 114–327, title V, §506, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1996.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 114–327 substituted "fishery resources" for "fish".

2015—Pub. L. 114–81, §111(1), in section catchline, substituted "and enforcement" for "and penalties".

Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 114–81, §111(2), (3), inserted ", investigation," before "or inspection".

Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 114–81, §111(4), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsecs. (b) to (f), which related to civil penalty, criminal penalty, civil forfeitures, enforcement, and jurisdiction of courts.

1998—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–384 substituted "section" for "sections".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
16 U.S.C. § 460uu (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter CVI: EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CONSERVATION AREA / Section 460uu: Establishment; description of area
Establishment; description of area
Status: in_force

(a) In order to preserve, for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations, that area in western New Mexico containing the nationally significant Grants Lava Flow, the Las Ventanas Chacoan Archeological Site, and other significant natural and cultural resources, there is hereby established the El Malpais National Monument (hereinafter referred to as the "monument"). The monument shall consist of approximately 114,000 acres as generally depicted on the map entitled "El Malpais National Monument and National Conservation Area" numbered NM–ELMA–80,001–B and dated May 1987. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

(b) As soon as practicable after December 31, 1987, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") shall file a legal description of the monument with the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Representatives and with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate. Such legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such legal description and in the map referred to in subsection (a). The legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 100–225, title I, §101, Dec. 31, 1987, 101 Stat. 1539.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 691a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 691a: Establishment of Cheyenne Bottoms Migratory Bird Refuge; purpose
Establishment of Cheyenne Bottoms Migratory Bird Refuge; purpose
Status: in_force

Such lands, when acquired in accordance with the provisions of section 691 of this title, shall constitute the Cheyenne Bottoms Migratory Bird Refuge, and shall be maintained as a refuge and breeding place for migratory birds included in the terms of the convention between the United States and Great Britain for the protection of migratory birds concluded August 16, 1916.

(June 12, 1930, ch. 469, §2, 46 Stat. 579.)
16 U.S.C. § 1158 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 24: CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NORTH PACIFIC FUR SEALS / Subchapter I: FUR SEAL MANAGEMENT / Section 1158: Acceptance or rejection by Secretaries of State and Commerce of Commission recommendations
Acceptance or rejection by Secretaries of State and Commerce of Commission recommendations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary, is authorized to accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, recommendations made by the Commission pursuant to article V of the Convention.

(Pub. L. 89–702, title I, §108, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub. L. 98–129, §2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1983—Pub. L. 98–129 amended section generally, substituting provisions empowering the Secretaries of State and Commerce to accept or reject recommendations made by the Commission, which were previously contained in section 1157 of this title, for provisions authorizing Federal agency consultation with and technical assistance to the Secretary of Commerce or the Commission. See section 1159 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 284a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXV: WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS / Section 284a: Administration
Administration
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior shall administer the park in accordance with the provisions of section 284 of this title and the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1–4),1 as amended and supplemented, except that laws, rules, or regulations that are applicable solely to units of the National Park System that are designated as a "National Park" shall not apply to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

(Pub. L. 89–671, §2, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 951; Pub. L. 107–219, §1(a)(2), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1330.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1–4), referred to in text, is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535, known as the National Park Service Organic Act, which enacted sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Sections 1 to 4 of the Act were repealed and restated as section 1865(a) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of Title 54 by Pub. L. 113–287, §§3, 4(a)(1), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3260, 3272. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–219 inserted before period at end: ", except that laws, rules, or regulations that are applicable solely to units of the National Park System that are designated as a 'National Park' shall not apply to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts".

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 783 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 11: REGULATION OF LANDING, CURING, AND SALE OF SPONGES TAKEN FROM GULF OF MEXICO AND STRAITS OF FLORIDA / Section 783: Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
Status: in_force

Every person, partnership, or association guilty of a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500, and in addition such fine shall be a lien against the vessel or boat on which the offense is committed, and said vessel or boat shall be seized and proceeded against by process of libel in any court having jurisdiction of the offense.

(Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 253, §3, 38 Stat. 692.)
16 U.S.C. § 8c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 8c: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act Apr. 9, 1924, ch. 86, §6, as added Jan. 31, 1931, ch. 79, 46 Stat. 1054, related to national-park approach roads across or within national forests; approval of Secretary of Agriculture. See section 101511(b)(3) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 831y (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12A: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / Section 831y: Net proceeds over expense payable into Treasury
Net proceeds over expense payable into Treasury
Status: in_force

Commencing July 1, 1936, the proceeds for each fiscal year derived by the Board from the sale of power or any other products manufactured by the Corporation, and from any other activities of the Corporation including the disposition of any real or personal property, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States on March 31 of each year, save and except such part of such proceeds as in the opinion of the Board shall be necessary for the Corporation in the operation of dams and reservoirs, in conducting its business in generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy and in manufacturing, selling, and distributing fertilizer and fertilizer ingredients. A continuing fund of $1,000,000 is also excepted from the requirements of this section and may be withheld by the Board to defray emergency expenses and to insure continuous operation: Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the use by the Board, after June 30, 1936, of proceeds accruing prior to July 1, 1936, for the payment of obligations lawfully incurred prior to such latter date.

(May 18, 1933, ch. 32, §26, 48 Stat. 71; Aug. 31, 1935, ch. 836, §10, 49 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 94–273, §35(b), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 380.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1976—Pub. L. 94–273 substituted "on March 31 of each year" for "at the end of each calendar year".

1935—Act Aug. 31, 1935, amended section generally.
16 U.S.C. § 346c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXVIII: ZION NATIONAL PARK / Section 346c: Administration
Administration
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to administer Zion National Park as hereby established in accordance with his authority over the park heretofore granted by the Congress and in accordance with the general laws governing areas of the national park system.

(July 11, 1956, ch. 568, §2, 70 Stat. 527.)