54 U.S.C. § 103101 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1031 / Section 103101: Availability and use of appropriations
Availability and use of appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) Credits of Receipts for Meals and Quarters Furnished Federal Government Employees in the Field.—Cash collections and payroll deductions made for meals and quarters furnished by the Service to employees of the Federal Government in the field and to cooperating agencies may be credited as a reimbursement to the current appropriation for the administration of the System unit in which the accommodations are furnished.

(b) Availability for Expense of Recording Donated Land.—Appropriations made for the Service shall be available for any expenses incident to the preparation and recording of title evidence covering land to be donated to the United States for administration by the Service.

(c) Use of Funds for Law Enforcement and Emergencies.—

(1) In general.—Funds, not to exceed $250,000 per incident, available to the Service may be used, with the approval of the Secretary, to—

(A) maintain law and order in emergency and other unforeseen law enforcement situations; and

(B) conduct emergency search and rescue operations in the System.

(2) Replenishment of funds.—If the Secretary expends funds under paragraph (1), the funds shall be replenished by a supplemental appropriation for which the Secretary shall make a request as promptly as possible.

(d) Contribution for Annuity Benefits.—

(1) In general.—Necessary amounts are appropriated for reimbursement, pursuant to the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act amendments of 1957 (Public Law 85–157, 71 Stat. 391), to the District of Columbia on a monthly basis for benefit payments by the District of Columbia to United States Park Police annuitants under section 12 of the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act (ch. 433, 39 Stat. 718), to the extent that those payments exceed contributions made by active Park Police members covered under the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act.

(2) Nonavailability of appropriations to the service.—Appropriations made to the Service are not available for the purpose of making reimbursements under paragraph (1).

(e) Waterproof Footwear.—Appropriations for the Service that are available for the purchase of equipment may be used for purchase of waterproof footwear, which shall be regarded and listed as System equipment.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3163.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

103101(a)
16 U.S.C. 14b.
May 9, 1935, ch. 101, §1 (34th undesignated paragraph under heading "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE"), 49 Stat. 209.

16 U.S.C. 456a.

103101(b)
16 U.S.C. 14c.
June 28, 1941, ch. 259, §1 (41st undesignated paragraph under heading "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE"), 55 Stat. 350.

103101(c)
16 U.S.C. 14d.
Pub. L. 102–381, title I, (1st proviso in paragraph under heading "administrative provisions" under heading "National Park Service"), Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1384; Pub. L. 103–332, title I, (3d proviso in paragraph under heading "administrative provisions" under heading "National Park Service"), Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2507.

103101(d)
16 U.S.C. 14e.
Pub. L. 107–63, title I, (paragraph under heading "contribution for annuity benefits" under heading "National Park Service"), Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 424.

103101(e)
16 U.S.C. 15.
Mar. 7, 1928, ch. 137, §1 (28th undesignated paragraph under heading "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE"), 45 Stat. 238.

In subsection (a), the word "Hereafter" in section 1 (last paragraph on p. 209) of the Act of May 9, 1935 (ch. 101, 49 Stat. 209) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b), the word "Hereafter" in section 1 (6th complete paragraph on p. 350) of the Act of June 28, 1941 (ch. 259, 55 Stat. 350) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (c), the words "On and after October 5, 1992" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (d), the words "the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act amendments of 1957 (Public Law 85–157, 71 Stat. 391)" are substituted for "Public Law 85–157" for clarity. The words "Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act (ch. 433, §12, 39 Stat. 718)" are substituted for "Policeman and Fireman's Retirement and Disability Act (Act)" because of section 12(r) of the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act, as amended by section 3 of the Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act amendments of 1957 (Public Law 85–157, 71 Stat. 399). The words "(not heretofore made)" and "hereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (e), the words "whenever made" are omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act amendments of 1957, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), is Pub. L. 85–157, Aug. 21, 1957, 71 Stat. 391, which is not classified to the Code.

The Policemen and Firemen's Retirement and Disability Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), is act Sept. 1, 1916, ch. 433, §12, as added Pub. L. 85–157, §3, Aug. 21, 1957, 71 Stat. 391, which is not classified to the Code.
54 U.S.C. § 305104 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3051 / Section 305104: Terms of conveyance
Terms of conveyance
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The conveyance of a historic light station shall be made subject to any conditions, including the reservation of easements and other rights on behalf of the United States, that the Administrator considers necessary to ensure that—

(1) the Federal aids to navigation located at the historic light station in operation on the date of conveyance remain the personal property of the United States and continue to be operated and maintained by the United States for as long as needed for navigational purposes;

(2) there is reserved to the United States the right to remove, replace, or install any Federal aid to navigation located at the historic light station as may be necessary for navigational purposes;

(3) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed shall not interfere or allow interference in any manner with any Federal aid to navigation or hinder activities required for the operation and maintenance of any Federal aid to navigation without the express written permission of the head of the agency responsible for maintaining the Federal aid to navigation;

(4)(A) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed shall, at its own cost and expense, use and maintain the historic light station in accordance with this division, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties contained in part 68 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable laws; and

(B) any proposed changes to the historic light station shall be reviewed and approved by the Secretary in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer of the State in which the historic light station is located, for consistency with section 800.5(a)(2)(vii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations and the Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation contained in section 67.7 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations;

(5) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed shall make the historic light station available for education, park, recreation, cultural, or historic preservation purposes for the general public at reasonable times and under reasonable conditions;

(6) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed shall not sell, convey, assign, exchange, or encumber the historic light station, any part of the historic light station, or any associated historic artifact conveyed to the eligible entity in conjunction with the historic light station conveyance, including any lens or lantern, unless the sale, conveyance, assignment, exchange, or encumbrance is approved by the Secretary;

(7) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed shall not conduct any commercial activity at the historic light station, at any part of the historic light station, or in connection with any associated historic artifact conveyed to the eligible entity in conjunction with the historic light station conveyance, in any manner, unless the commercial activity is approved by the Secretary; and

(8) the United States shall have the right, at any time, to enter the historic light station without notice, for purposes of operating, maintaining, and inspecting any aid to navigation and for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section, to the extent that it is not possible to provide advance notice.

(b) Maintenance of Aid to Navigation.—Any eligible entity to which a historic light station is conveyed shall not be required to maintain any Federal aid to navigation associated with a historic light station, except any private aid to navigation permitted to the eligible entity under section 83 1 of title 14.

(c) Reversion.—In addition to any term or condition established pursuant to this section, the conveyance of a historic light station shall include a condition that the historic light station, or any associated historic artifact conveyed to the eligible entity in conjunction with the historic light station conveyance, including any lens or lantern, at the option of the Administrator, shall revert to the United States and be placed under the administrative control of the Administrator, if—

(1) the historic light station, any part of the historic light station, or any associated historic artifact ceases to be available for education, park, recreation, cultural, or historic preservation purposes for the general public at reasonable times and under reasonable conditions that shall be set forth in the eligible entity's application;

(2) the historic light station or any part of the historic light station ceases to be maintained in a manner that ensures its present or future use as a site for a Federal aid to navigation;

(3) the historic light station, any part of the historic light station, or any associated historic artifact ceases to be maintained in compliance with this division, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties contained in part 68 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable laws;

(4) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed sells, conveys, assigns, exchanges, or encumbers the historic light station, any part of the historic light fixture, or any associated historic artifact, without approval of the Secretary;

(5) the eligible entity to which the historic light station is conveyed conducts any commercial activity at the historic light station, at any part of the historic light station, or in conjunction with any associated historic artifact, without approval of the Secretary; or

(6) at least 30 days before the reversion, the Administrator provides written notice to the owner that the historic light station or any part of the historic light station is needed for national security purposes.

(d) Light Stations Originally Conveyed Under Other Authority.—On receiving notice of an executed or intended conveyance by an owner that received from the Federal Government under authority other than this division a historic light station in which the United States retains a reversionary or other interest and that is conveying it to another person by sale, gift, or any other manner, the Secretary shall review the terms of the executed or proposed conveyance to ensure that any new owner is capable of or is complying with any and all conditions of the original conveyance. The Secretary may require the parties to the conveyance and relevant Federal agencies to provide information as is necessary to complete the review. If the Secretary determines that the new owner has not complied or is unable to comply with those conditions, the Secretary shall immediately advise the Administrator, who shall invoke any reversionary interest or take other action as may be necessary to protect the interests of the United States.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3217.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

305104
16 U.S.C. 470w–7(c)(1) through (3).
Pub. L. 89–665, title III, §308(c)(1) through (3), as added Pub. L. 106–355, §2, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1386.

 
16 U.S.C. 470w–7(c)(4).
Pub. L. 89–665, title III, §308(c)(4), as added Pub. L. 108–293, title VI, §627, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1066.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 83 of title 14, referred to in subsec. (b), was redesignated section 542 of title 14 by Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §105(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4200, and references to section 83 of title 14 deemed to refer to such redesignated section, see section 123(b)(1) of Pub. L. 115–282, set out as a References to Redesignated Sections of Title 14 note preceding section 101 of Title 14, Coast Guard.

1 See References in Text note below.
54 U.S.C. § 308703 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3087 / Section 308703: National Maritime Heritage Grants Program
National Maritime Heritage Grants Program
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—There is established in the Department of the Interior the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program, to foster in the American public a greater awareness and appreciation of the role of maritime endeavors in our Nation's history and culture. The Program shall consist of—

(1) annual grants to the National Trust for subgrants administered by the National Trust for maritime heritage education projects under subsection (b); and

(2) grants to State Historic Preservation Officers for maritime heritage preservation projects carried out or administered by those Officers under subsection (c).

(b) Grants for Maritime Heritage Education Projects.—

(1) Grants to national trust.—The Secretary, subject to paragraph (2), and the availability of amounts for that purpose under section 308704(b)(1)(A) of this title, shall make an annual grant to the National Trust for maritime heritage education projects.

(2) Use of grants.—Amounts received by the National Trust as an annual grant under this subsection shall be used to make subgrants to State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations to carry out education projects that have been approved by the Secretary under subsection (f) and that consist of—

(A) assistance to any maritime museum or historical society for—

(i) existing and new educational programs, exhibits, educational activities, conservation, and interpretation of artifacts and collections;

(ii) minor improvements to educational and museum facilities; and

(iii) other similar activities;

(B) activities designed to encourage the preservation of traditional maritime skills, including—

(i) building and operation of vessels of all sizes and types for educational purposes;

(ii) special skills such as wood carving, sail making, and rigging;

(iii) traditional maritime art forms; and

(iv) sail training;

(C) other educational activities relating to historic maritime resources, including—

(i) maritime  educational  waterborne-experience programs in historic vessels or vessel reproductions;

(ii) maritime archeological field schools; and

(iii) educational programs on other aspects of maritime history;

(D) heritage programs focusing on maritime historic resources, including maritime heritage trails and corridors; or

(E) the construction and use of reproductions of historic maritime resources for educational purposes, if a historic maritime resource no longer exists or would be damaged or consumed through direct use.

(c) Grants for Maritime Heritage Preservation Projects.—

(1) Grants to state historic preservation officers.—The Secretary, acting through the National Maritime Initiative of the Service and subject to paragraph (2), and the availability of amounts for that purpose under section 308704(b)(1)(A) of this title, shall make grants to State Historic Preservation Officers for maritime heritage preservation projects.

(2) Use of grants.—Amounts received by a State Historic Preservation Officer as a grant under this subsection shall be used by the Officer to carry out, or to make subgrants to local governments and private nonprofit organizations to carry out, projects that have been approved by the Secretary under subsection (f) for the preservation of historic maritime resources through—

(A) identification of historic maritime resources, including underwater archeological sites;

(B) acquisition of historic maritime resources for the purposes of preservation;

(C) repair, restoration, stabilization, maintenance, or other capital improvements to historic maritime resources, in accordance with standards prescribed by the Secretary; and

(D) research, recording (through drawings, photographs, or otherwise), planning (through feasibility studies, architectural and engineering services, or otherwise), and other services carried out as part of a preservation program for historic maritime resources.

(d) Criteria for Direct Grant and Subgrant Eligibility.—To qualify for a subgrant from the National Trust under subsection (b), or a direct grant to or a subgrant from a State Historic Preservation Officer under subsection (c), a person shall—

(1) demonstrate that the project for which the direct grant or subgrant will be used has the potential for reaching a broad audience with an effective educational program based on American maritime history, technology, or the role of maritime endeavors in American culture;

(2) match the amount of the direct grant or subgrant, on a 1-to-1 basis, with non-Federal assets from non-Federal sources, which may include cash or donated services fairly valued as determined by the Secretary;

(3) maintain records as may be reasonably necessary to fully disclose—

(A) the amount and the disposition of the proceeds of the direct grant or subgrant;

(B) the total cost of the project for which the direct grant or subgrant is made; and

(C) other records as may be required by the Secretary, including such records as will facilitate an effective accounting for project funds;

(4) provide access to the Secretary for the purposes of any required audit and examination of any records of the person; and

(5) be a unit of State or local government, or a private nonprofit organization.

(e) Procedures, Terms, and Conditions.—

(1) Application procedures.—An application for a subgrant under subsection (b), or a direct grant or subgrant under subsection (c), shall be submitted under procedures prescribed by the Secretary.

(2) Terms and conditions.—A person may not receive a subgrant under subsection (b), or a direct grant or subgrant under subsection (c), unless the person agrees to assume, after completion of the project for which the direct grant or subgrant is awarded, the total cost of the continued maintenance, repair, and administration of any property for which the subgrant will be used in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary.

(f) Allocation of, and Limitation on, Grant Funding.—

(1) Allocation.—To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall ensure that the amount made available under subsection (b) for maritime heritage education projects is equal to the amount made available under subsection (c) for maritime heritage preservation projects.

(2) Limitation.—The amount provided by the Secretary in a fiscal year as grants under this section for projects relating to historic maritime resources owned or operated by the Federal Government shall not exceed 40 percent of the total amount available for the fiscal year for grants under this section.

(g) Publication of Direct Grant and Subgrant Information.—The Secretary shall publish annually in the Federal Register and otherwise as the Secretary considers appropriate—

(1) a solicitation of applications for direct grants and subgrants under this section;

(2) a list of priorities for the making of those direct grants and subgrants;

(3) a single deadline for the submission of applications for those direct grants and subgrants; and

(4) other relevant information.

(h) Direct Grant and Subgrant Administration.—

(1) Responsibility.—

(A) National trust.—The National Trust is responsible for administering subgrants for maritime heritage education projects under subsection (b).

(B) Secretary.—The Secretary is responsible for administering direct grants for maritime heritage preservation projects under subsection (c).

(C) State historic preservation officers.—State Historic Preservation Officers are responsible for administering subgrants for maritime heritage preservation projects under subsection (c).

(2) Actions.—The appropriate responsible party under paragraph (1) shall administer direct grants or subgrants by—

(A) publicizing the Program to prospective grantees, subgrantees, and the public at large, in cooperation with the Service, the Maritime Administration, and other appropriate government agencies and private institutions;

(B) answering inquiries from the public, including providing information on the Program as requested;

(C) distributing direct grant and subgrant applications;

(D) receiving direct grant and subgrant applications and ensuring their completeness;

(E) keeping records of all direct grant and subgrant awards and expenditures of funds;

(F) monitoring progress of projects carried out with direct grants and subgrants; and

(G) providing to the Secretary such progress reports as may be required by the Secretary.

(i) Assistance of Maritime Preservation Organizations.—The Secretary, the National Trust, and the State Historic Preservation Officers may, individually or jointly, enter into cooperative agreements with any private nonprofit organization with appropriate expertise in maritime preservation issues, or other qualified maritime preservation organizations, to assist in the administration of the Program.

(j) Report to Congress.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an annual report on the Program, including—

(1) the total number of grant applications submitted and approved under the Program in the period covered by the report;

(2) a detailed description of each project funded under the Program in the period covered by the report;

(3) the results or accomplishments of each such project; and

(4) recommended priorities for achieving the policy set forth in section 308701 of this title.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3238; Pub. L. 114–328, div. C, title XXXV, §3507(b), (c), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2778.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

308703
16 U.S.C. 5403.
Pub. L. 103–451, §4, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4770.

The text of 16 U.S.C. 5403(j) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (a), the text of 16 U.S.C. 5403(a)(3) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsections (b)(1) and (c)(1), the references are to paragraph (2) to correct errors in the source provisions.

In subsection (d)(4), the word "records" is substituted for "books, documents, papers, and records" to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (f), the text of 16 U.S.C. 5403(f)(1) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (g), the text of 16 U.S.C. 5403(g)(2) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (h)(2), the text of 16 U.S.C. 5403(h)(5) and (6) is omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 114–328, §3507(b), substituted "under section 308704(b)(1)(A)" for "under section 308704(b)(1)(B)".

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 114–328, §3507(c)(1), in introductory provisions, substituted "the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives" for "Congress".

Subsec. (j)(1). Pub. L. 114–328, §3507(c)(3), added par. (1). Former par. (1) redesignated (2).

Subsec. (j)(2). Pub. L. 114–328, §3507(c)(2), (4), redesignated par. (1) as (2) and inserted "detailed" before "description". Former par. (2) redesignated (3).

Subsec. (j)(3), (4). Pub. L. 114–328, §3507(c)(2), redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively.
54 U.S.C. § 306111 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3061 / Subchapter I / Section 306111: Environmental impact statement
Environmental impact statement
Status: in_force

Nothing in this division shall be construed to—

(1) require the preparation of an environmental impact statement where the statement would not otherwise be required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or

(2) provide any exemption from any requirement respecting the preparation of an environmental impact statement under that Act.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3227.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

306111
16 U.S.C. 470h–2(i).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §110(i), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §206, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2997.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
54 U.S.C. § 101917 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1019 / Subchapter II / Section 101917: Franchise fees
Franchise fees
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—A concession contract shall provide for payment to the Federal Government of a franchise fee or other monetary consideration as determined by the Secretary, on consideration of the probable value to the concessioner of the privileges granted by the particular contract involved. Probable value shall be based on a reasonable opportunity for net profit in relation to capital invested and the obligations of the concession contract. Consideration of revenue to the United States shall be subordinate to the objectives of protecting and preserving System units and of providing necessary and appropriate services for visitors at reasonable rates.

(b) Provisions To Be Specified in Contract.—The amount of the franchise fee or other monetary consideration paid to the United States for the term of the concession contract shall be specified in the concession contract and may be modified only to reflect extraordinary unanticipated changes from the conditions anticipated as of the effective date of the concession contract. The Secretary shall include in concession contracts with a term of more than 5 years a provision that allows reconsideration of the franchise fee at the request of the Secretary or the concessioner in the event of extraordinary unanticipated changes. The provision shall provide for binding arbitration in the event that the Secretary and the concessioner are unable to agree on an adjustment to the franchise fee in those circumstances.

(c) Special Account in Treasury.—

(1) Deposit and availability.—All franchise fees (and other monetary consideration) paid to the United States pursuant to concession contracts shall be deposited in a special account established in the Treasury. Twenty percent of the funds deposited in the special account shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, to support activities throughout the System regardless of the System unit in which the funds were collected. The funds deposited in the special account shall remain available until expended.

(2) Subaccount for each system unit.—There shall be established within the special account a subaccount for each System unit. Each subaccount shall be credited with 80 percent of the franchise fees (and other monetary consideration) collected at a single System unit under concession contracts. The funds credited to the subaccount for a System unit shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, for use at the System unit for visitor services and for purposes of funding high-priority and urgently necessary resource management programs and operations. The funds credited to a subaccount shall remain available until expended.

(3) Reduction.—The Secretary may reduce the percentage allocation otherwise applicable under paragraph (2) to a unit or area of the National Park Service for a fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the revenues collected at the unit or area exceed the reasonable needs of the unit or area for which expenditures may be made for that fiscal year. In no event may a percentage allocation be reduced below 60 percent.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3146; Pub. L. 118–42, div. E, title I, §121, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 249.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

101917
16 U.S.C. 5956.
Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §407, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3511.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 118–42 added par. (3).
54 U.S.C. § 312303 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3123 / Section 312303: Establishment
Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—There is established a commission to be known as the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

(b) Membership.—The Commission shall consist of 21 members appointed by the President, 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate.

(c) Term.—

(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.

(2) Vacancy.—A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed.

(3) Member until successor appointed.—A member may retain membership on the Commission until the member's successor has been appointed.

(d) Chairman.—The President shall designate the Chairman of the Commission from among its members.

(e) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at least once every 6 months.

(f) Compensation and Expenses.—

(1) Compensation.—Members of the Commission shall receive no pay on account of their service on the Commission.

(2) Expenses.—While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as individuals employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3252.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

312303(a)
16 U.S.C. 469j(b).
Pub. L. 99–83, title XIII, §1303(b), (d) through (f), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 280.

312303(b) through (f)
16 U.S.C. 469j(d) through (f).

In subsection (c), the text of 16 U.S.C. 469j(d)(2)(B) is omitted as obsolete.
54 U.S.C. § 104908 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1049 / Section 104908: Bows in parks
Bows in parks
Status: in_force

(a) Definition of Not Ready for Immediate Use.—The term "not ready for immediate use" means—

(1) a bow or crossbow, the arrows of which are secured or stowed in a quiver or other arrow transport case; and

(2) with respect to a crossbow, uncocked.

(b) Vehicular Transportation Authorized.—The Director shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from transporting bows and crossbows that are not ready for immediate use across any System unit in the vehicle of the individual if—

(1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the bows and crossbows;

(2) the bows or crossbows that are not ready for immediate use remain inside the vehicle of the individual throughout the period during which the bows or crossbows are transported across System land; and

(3) the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the State in which the System unit is located.

(Added Pub. L. 116–9, title II, §2409(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 751.)
54 U.S.C. § 302504 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3025 / Section 302504: Participation of certified local governments in National Register nominations
Participation of certified local governments in National Register nominations
Status: in_force

(a) Notice.—Before a property within the jurisdiction of a certified local government may be considered by a State to be nominated to the Secretary for inclusion on the National Register, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall notify the owner, the applicable chief local elected official, and the local historic preservation commission.

(b) Report.—The local historic preservation commission, after reasonable opportunity for public comment, shall prepare a report as to whether the property, in the Commission's opinion, meets the criteria of the National Register. Within 60 days of notice from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the chief local elected official shall transmit the report of the commission and the recommendation of the local official to the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(c) Recommendation.—

(1) Property nominated to national register.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), after receipt of the report and recommendation, or if no report and recommendation are received within 60 days, the State shall make the nomination pursuant to section 302104 of this title. The State may expedite the process with the concurrence of the certified local government.

(2) Property not nominated to national register.—If both the commission and the chief local elected official recommend that a property not be nominated to the National Register, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall take no further action, unless, within 30 days of the receipt of the recommendation by the State Historic Preservation Officer, an appeal is filed with the State. If an appeal is filed, the State shall follow the procedures for making a nomination pursuant to section 302104 of this title. Any report and recommendations made under this section shall be included with any nomination submitted by the State to the Secretary.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3198.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

302504
16 U.S.C. 470a(c)(2).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §101(c)(2), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 91–383, §11, as added Pub. L. 94–458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1942; Pub. L. 93–54, §1(d), July 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 139; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §608(a)(1), (2), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92; Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §201(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2992.
54 U.S.C. § 302702 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3027 / Section 302702: Indian tribe to assume functions of State Historic Preservation Officer
Indian tribe to assume functions of State Historic Preservation Officer
Status: in_force

An Indian tribe may assume all or any part of the functions of a State Historic Preservation Officer in accordance with sections 302302 and 302303 of this title, with respect to tribal land, as those responsibilities may be modified for tribal programs through regulations issued by the Secretary, if—

(1) the Indian tribe's chief governing authority so requests;

(2) the Indian tribe designates a tribal preservation official to administer the tribal historic preservation program, through appointment by the Indian tribe's chief governing authority or as a tribal ordinance may otherwise provide;

(3) the tribal preservation official provides the Secretary with a plan describing how the functions the tribal preservation official proposes to assume will be carried out;

(4) the Secretary determines, after consulting with the Indian tribe, the appropriate State Historic Preservation Officer, the Council (if the Indian tribe proposes to assume the functions of the State Historic Preservation Officer with respect to review of undertakings under section 306108 of this title), and other Indian tribes, if any, whose tribal or aboriginal land may be affected by conduct of the tribal preservation program, that—

(A) the tribal preservation program is fully capable of carrying out the functions specified in the plan provided under paragraph (3);

(B) the plan defines the remaining responsibilities of the Secretary and the State Historic Preservation Officer; and

(C) the plan provides, with respect to properties neither owned by a member of the Indian tribe nor held in trust by the Secretary for the benefit of the Indian tribe, at the request of the owner of the properties, that the State Historic Preservation Officer, in addition to the tribal preservation official, may exercise the historic preservation responsibilities in accordance with sections 302302 and 302303 of this title; and

(5) based on satisfaction of the conditions stated in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), the Secretary approves the plan.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3199.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

302702
16 U.S.C. 470a(d)(2)
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §101(d)(2), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4006(a)(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4756; Pub. L. 106—208, §5(a)(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 318.
54 U.S.C. § 102303 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1023 / Section 102303: National Park System Advisory Board
National Park System Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(a) Definition.—In this section, the term "Board" means the National Park System Advisory Board established under subsection (b).

(b) Establishment and Purpose.—There is established a National Park System Advisory Board, whose purpose is to advise the Director on matters relating to the Service, the System, and programs administered by the Service. The Board shall advise the Director on matters submitted to the Board by the Director as well as any other issues identified by the Board.

(c) Membership.—

(1) Appointment and term of office.—Members of the Board shall be appointed on a staggered term basis by the Secretary for a term not to exceed 4 years and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(2) Composition.—The Board shall be composed of no more than 12 persons, appointed from among citizens of the United States having a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Service. Board members shall be selected to represent various geographic regions, including each of the administrative regions of the Service. At least 6 of the members shall have outstanding expertise in one or more of the following fields: history, archeology, anthropology, historical or landscape architecture, biology, ecology, geology, marine science, or social science. At least 4 of the members shall have outstanding expertise and prior experience in the management of national or State parks or protected areas, or natural or cultural resources management. The remaining members shall have outstanding expertise in one or more of the areas described above or in another professional or scientific discipline, such as financial management, recreation use management, land use planning, or business management, important to the mission of the Service. At least one individual shall be a locally elected official from an area adjacent to a park.

(3) First meeting.—The Board shall hold its 1st meeting no later than 60 days after the date on which all members of the Board who are to be appointed have been appointed.

(4) Vacancy.—Any vacancy in the Board shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

(5) Compensation.—All members of the Board shall be reimbursed for travel and per diem in lieu of subsistence expenses during the performance of duties of the Board while away from home or their regular place of business, in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5. With the exception of travel and per diem, a member of the Board who otherwise is an officer or employee of the United States Government shall serve on the Board without additional compensation.

(d) Duties and Powers of Board.—

(1) Adopt rules.—The Board may adopt such rules as may be necessary to establish its procedures and to govern the manner of its operations, organization, and personnel.

(2) Advice and recommendations.—The Board shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to the System, to other related areas, and to the administration of chapter 3201 of this title, including matters submitted to it for consideration by the Secretary, but it shall not be required to provide recommendations as to the suitability or desirability of surplus real and related personal property for use as a historic monument. The Board shall also provide recommendations on the designation of national historic landmarks and national natural landmarks. The Board is strongly encouraged to consult with the major scholarly and professional organizations in the appropriate disciplines in making the recommendations.

(3) Actions on request of director.—On request of the Director, the Board is authorized to—

(A) hold such hearings and sit and act at such times;

(B) take such testimony;

(C) have such printing and binding done;

(D) enter into such contracts and other arrangements;

(E) make such expenditures; and

(F) take such other actions

as the Board may consider advisable.

(4) Oaths or affirmations.—Any member of the Board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Board.

(5) Committees and subcommittees.—The Board may establish committees or subcommittees. The subcommittees or committees shall be chaired by a voting member of the Board.

(6) Use of mails.—The Board may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies in the United States.

(e) Staff.—The Secretary may hire 2 full-time staffers to meet the needs of the Board.

(f) Federal Law Not Applicable to Service.—Service as a member of the Board shall not be deemed service or employment bringing the individual within the provisions of any Federal law relating to conflicts of interest or otherwise imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties relating to the employment of individuals, the performance of services, or the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with claims, proceedings, or matters involving the United States. Service as a member or an employee of the Board shall not be deemed service in an appointive or elective position in the Federal Government for purposes of section 8344 of title 5 or comparable provisions of Federal law.

(g) Cooperation of Federal Agencies.—

(1) Information.—The Board may secure directly from any office, department, agency, establishment, or instrumentality of the Federal Government such information as the Board may require for the purpose of this section, and each office, department, agency, establishment, or instrumentality shall furnish, to the extent permitted by law, the information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Board, on request made by a member of the Board.

(2) Facilities and services.—On request of the Board, the head of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality may make any of the facilities and services of the department, agency, or instrumentality available to the Board, on a nonreimbursable basis, to assist the Board in carrying out its duties under this section.

(h) Chapter 10 of Title 5.—Chapter 10 of title 5, with the exception of section 1013(b), applies to the Board.

(i) Termination.—The Board continues to exist until January 1, 2010.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3155; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(a)(330), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4342.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

102303(a)
no source.

102303(b)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (1st, 2d sentences).
Aug. 21, 1935, ch. 593, §3(a) through (f), 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, 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, (last par. under heading "administrative provisions"), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 710.

102303(c)(1), (2)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (3d through 9th sentences).

102303(c)(3)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (10th sentence).

102303(c)(4)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (11th sentence).

102303(c)(5)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (13th, 14th sentences).

102303(d)(1)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (12th sentence).

102303(d)(2)
16 U.S.C. 463(a) (15th through last sentences).

102303(d)(3) through (5)
16 U.S.C. 463(c).

102303(d)(6)
16 U.S.C. 463(e)(3).

102303(e)
16 U.S.C. 463(b)(1).

102303(f)
16 U.S.C. 463(b)(2).

102303(g)
16 U.S.C. 463(e)(1), (2).

102303(h)
16 U.S.C. 463(d), (f) (last sentence).

102303(i)
16 U.S.C. 463(f) (1st sentence).

In subsection (c)(2), the words "natural or cultural" are substituted for "national or cultural" to correct an error in the source provision.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "Chapter 10 of Title 5" for "Federal Advisory Committee Act" in heading and "Chapter 10 of title 5, with the exception of section 1013(b)," for "The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), with the exception of section 14(b)," in text.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Authorization of Appropriations

Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(f)(2), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4199, provided that: "There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Park System Advisory Board $200,000 per year to carry out the provisions of section 3 of the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 667; 16 U.S.C. 463) [see 54 U.S.C. 102303, 102304]."

[Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(f)(3), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4199, provided that: "This subsection [amending former section 463 of Title 16, Conservation, and enacting provisions set out as a note above] shall take effect on December 7, 1997."]

New York City National Shrines Advisory Board

Act Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 779, §§1, 2, 69 Stat. 632, as amended by Pub. L. 85–658, Aug. 14, 1958, 72 Stat. 613, provided for the appointment of an advisory board, to be known as the New York City National Shrines Advisory Board, to render advice to the Secretary of the Interior and to further public participation in the rehabilitation, development and the preservation of those historic properties in the New York City area that are of great national significance, identified as the Federal Hall National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument, and the Statue of Liberty National Monument, to conduct a study of these historic properties, and to submit recommendations concerning their preservation and administration to the Secretary of the Interior, such report and recommendations of the Board to be transmitted to the Congress by the Secretary of the Interior, together with his recommendations thereon, within one year following the date of the establishment of the Board, and with the Board to cease to exist when the Secretary of the Interior found that its purposes had been accomplished. The Secretary of the Interior was authorized to accept donations of funds for rehabilitation, development and preservation of the historic properties including any made upon condition that such funds are to be expended only if Federal funds in an amount equal to the donated funds are appropriated for such purposes.
54 U.S.C. § 100504 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1005 / Section 100504: Study and planning of park, parkway, and recreational-area facilities
Study and planning of park, parkway, and recreational-area facilities
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—

(1) Definition.—In this subsection, the term "State" means a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

(2) Study.—The Secretary shall cause the Service to make a comprehensive study, other than on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, of the public park, parkway, and recreational area programs of the United States, States, and political subdivisions of States and of areas of land throughout the United States that are or may be chiefly valuable as public park, parkway, or recreational areas. A study shall not be made in any State without the consent and approval of the State officials, boards, or departments having jurisdiction over the land. The study shall be such as, in the judgment of the Secretary, will provide data helpful in developing a plan for coordinated and adequate public park, parkway, and recreational-area facilities for the people of the United States.

(3) Cooperation and agreements with other entities.—In making the study and to accomplish the purposes of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Director—

(A) shall seek and accept the cooperation and assistance of Federal departments or agencies having jurisdiction of land belonging to the United States; and

(B) may cooperate and make agreements with and seek and accept the assistance of—

(i) other Federal agencies and instrumentalities; and

(ii) States, political subdivisions of States, and agencies and instrumentalities of either of them.

(4) State planning.—For the purpose of developing coordinated and adequate public park, parkway, and recreational-area facilities for the people of the United States, the Secretary may aid States and political subdivisions of States in planning public park, parkway, and recreational areas and in cooperating with one another to accomplish these ends. Aid shall be made available through the Service acting in cooperation with such State agencies or agencies of political subdivisions of States as the Secretary considers best.

(b) Consent of Congress to Agreements Between States.—The consent of Congress is given to any 2 or more States to negotiate and enter into compacts or agreements with one another with reference to planning, establishing, developing, improving, and maintaining any park, parkway, or recreational area. No compact or agreement shall be effective until approved by the legislatures of the States that are parties to the compact or agreement and by Congress.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3099.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100504(a)(1)
16 U.S.C. 17n.
June 23, 1936, ch. 735, 49 Stat. 1894; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, §6, 70 Stat. 908.

100504(a)(2), (3)
16 U.S.C. 17k.

100504(a)(4)
16 U.S.C. 17l.

100504(b)
16 U.S.C. 17m.
54 U.S.C. § 307103 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3071 / Section 307103: Access to information
Access to information
Status: in_force

(a) Authority To Withhold From Disclosure.—The head of a Federal agency, or other public official receiving grant assistance pursuant to this division, after consultation with the Secretary, shall withhold from disclosure to the public information about the location, character, or ownership of a historic property if the Secretary and the agency determine that disclosure may—

(1) cause a significant invasion of privacy;

(2) risk harm to the historic property; or

(3) impede the use of a traditional religious site by practitioners.

(b) Access Determination.—When the head of a Federal agency or other public official determines that information should be withheld from the public pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal agency head or official, shall determine who may have access to the information for the purpose of carrying out this division.

(c) Consultation With Council.—When information described in subsection (a) has been developed in the course of an agency's compliance with section 306107 or 306108 of this title, the Secretary shall consult with the Council in reaching determinations under subsections (a) and (b).

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3231.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

307103
16 U.S.C. 470w–3.
Pub. L. 89–665, title III, §304, as added Pub. L. 96–515, title V, §501, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3002; Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4020, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4765.
54 U.S.C. § 305302 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3053 / Section 305302: National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—There is established within the Department of the Interior a National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. The Center shall be located at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

(b) Purposes.—The purposes of the Center shall be to—

(1) develop and distribute preservation and conservation skills and technologies for the identification, evaluation, conservation, and interpretation of historic property;

(2) develop and facilitate training for Federal, State, and local resource preservation professionals, cultural resource managers, maintenance personnel, and others working in the preservation field;

(3) take steps to apply preservation technology benefits from ongoing research by other agencies and institutions;

(4) facilitate the transfer of preservation technology among Federal agencies, State and local governments, universities, international organizations, and the private sector; and

(5) cooperate with related international organizations including the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the International Center for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, and the International Council on Museums.

(c) Programs.—The purposes shall be carried out through research, professional training, technical assistance, and programs for public awareness, and through a program of grants established under section 305304 of this title.

(d) Executive Director.—The Center shall be headed by an Executive Director with demonstrated expertise in historic preservation appointed by the Secretary with advice of the Board.

(e) Assistance From Secretary.—The Secretary shall provide the Center assistance in obtaining such personnel, equipment, and facilities as may be needed by the Center to carry out its activities.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3221.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

305302
16 U.S.C. 470x–2.
Pub. L. 89–665, title IV, §403, as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4022, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4766.
54 U.S.C. § 304110 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3041 / Section 304110: Report by Secretary to Council
Report by Secretary to Council
Status: in_force

To assist the Council in discharging its responsibilities under this division, the Secretary at the request of the Chairman shall provide a report to the Council detailing the significance of any historic property, describing the effects of any proposed undertaking on the affected property, and recommending measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3214.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

304110
16 U.S.C. 470u.
Pub. L. 89–665, title II, §213, as added Pub. L. 96–515, title III, §302(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3000.
54 U.S.C. § 308303 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3083 / Section 308303: Preservation and interpretation of Underground Railroad history, historic sites, and structures
Preservation and interpretation of Underground Railroad history, historic sites, and structures
Status: in_force

(a) Authority To Make Grants.—The Secretary may make grants in accordance with this section for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings or structures associated with the Underground Railroad, and for related research and documentation to sites, programs, or facilities that have been included in the national network.

(b) Grant Conditions.—Any grant made under this section shall provide that—

(1) no change or alteration may be made in property for which the grant is used except with the agreement of the property owner and the Secretary;

(2) the Secretary shall have the right of access at reasonable times to the public portions of the property for interpretive and other purposes; and

(3) conversion, use, or disposal of the property for purposes contrary to the purposes of this chapter, as determined by the Secretary, shall result in a right of the United States to compensation equal to all Federal funds made available to the grantee under this chapter.

(c) Matching Requirement.—The Secretary may obligate funds made available for a grant under this section only if the grantee agrees to match, from funds derived from non-Federal sources, the amount of the grant with an amount that is equal to or greater than the grant. The Secretary may waive the requirement if the Secretary determines that an extreme emergency exists or that a waiver is in the public interest to ensure the preservation of historically significant resources.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3235.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

308303
16 U.S.C. 469l–2.
Pub. L. 105–203, §4, as added Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §150(h), Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 959; Pub. L. 110–229, title III, subtitle G, §361(a)(2), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 801.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §150(b), Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 956, provided that:

"(1) Findings.—Congress finds that—

"(A) the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (hereinafter 'Freedom Center') is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio in 1995;

"(B) the objectives of the Freedom Center are to interpret the history of the Underground Railroad through development of a national cultural institution in Cincinnati, Ohio, that will house an interpretive center, including museum, educational, and research facilities, all dedicated to communicating to the public the importance of the quest for human freedom which provided the foundation for the historic and inspiring story of the Underground Railroad;

"(C) the city of Cincinnati has granted exclusive development rights for a prime riverfront location to the Freedom Center;

"(D) the Freedom Center will be a national center linked through state-of-the-art technology to Underground Railroad sites and facilities throughout the United States and to a constituency that reaches across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond; and

"(E) the Freedom Center has reached an agreement with the National Park Service to pursue a range of historical and educational cooperative activities related to the Underground Railroad, including but not limited to assisting the National Park Service in the implementation of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act [see 54 U.S.C. 308301 et seq.].

"(2) Purposes.—The purposes of this section are—

"(A) to promote preservation and public awareness of the history of the Underground Railroad;

"(B) to assist the Freedom Center in the development of its programs and facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio; and

"(C) to assist the National Park Service in the implementation of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act (112 Stat. 679; [former] 16 U.S.C. 469l and following) [see 54 U.S.C. 308301 et seq.]."
54 U.S.C. § 302304 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3023 / Section 302304: Contracts and cooperative agreements
Contracts and cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

(a) State.—A State may carry out all or any part of its responsibilities under this chapter by contract or cooperative agreement with a qualified nonprofit organization or educational institution.

(b) Secretary.—

(1) In general.—

(A) Authority to assist secretary.—Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the Secretary may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with a State Historic Preservation Officer for any State authorizing the Officer to assist the Secretary in carrying out one or more of the following responsibilities within that State:

(i) Identification and preservation of historic property.

(ii) Determination of the eligibility of property for listing on the National Register.

(iii) Preparation of nominations for inclusion on the National Register.

(iv) Maintenance of historical and archeological data bases.

(v) Evaluation of eligibility for Federal preservation incentives.

(B) Authority to maintain national register.—Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be construed to provide that any State Historic Preservation Officer or any other person other than the Secretary shall have the authority to maintain the National Register for properties in any State.

(2) Requirements.—The Secretary may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) only if—

(A) the State Historic Preservation Officer has requested the additional responsibility;

(B) the Secretary has approved the State historic preservation program pursuant to sections 302301 and 302302 of this title;

(C) the State Historic Preservation Officer agrees to carry out the additional responsibility in a timely and efficient manner acceptable to the Secretary and the Secretary determines that the Officer is fully capable of carrying out the responsibility in that manner;

(D) the State Historic Preservation Officer agrees to permit the Secretary to review and revise, as appropriate in the discretion of the Secretary, decisions made by the Officer pursuant to the contract or cooperative agreement; and

(E) the Secretary and the State Historic Preservation Officer agree on the terms of additional financial assistance to the State, if there is to be any, for the costs of carrying out that responsibility.

(3) Establish conditions and criteria.—For each significant program area under the Secretary's authority, the Secretary shall establish specific conditions and criteria essential for the assumption by a State Historic Preservation Officer of the Secretary's duties in each of those programs.

(4) Preservation programs and activities not diminished.—Nothing in this chapter shall have the effect of diminishing the preservation programs and activities of the Service.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3196.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

302304
16 U.S.C. 470a(b)(4).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §101(b)(4), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 91–383, §11, as added Pub. L. 94–458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1942; Pub. L. 93–54, §1(d), July 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 139; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, §608(a)(1), (2), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92; Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §201(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2991.

 
16 U.S.C. 470a(b)(6).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §101(b)(6), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4004(4), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4754.
54 U.S.C. § 308605 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3086 / Section 308605: Private property protection
Private property protection
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter—

(1) authorizes the Secretary to require or affect the management or use of private property without the written consent of the owner of the private property;

(2) prohibits the Secretary from providing land management guidance or requirements relating to private property as a condition of a grant provided to the owner of the private property under this chapter; or

(3) shall be construed as creating any new regulatory burden on any Federal, State, Tribal, or private entity.

(Added Pub. L. 117–328, div. DD, title VI, §643(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5614.)
54 U.S.C. § 100906 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1009 / Section 100906: Advisory committees
Advisory committees
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—To facilitate the administration of the System, the Secretary, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may consider advisable, may appoint and establish advisory committees in regard to the functions of the Service as the Secretary considers advisable.

(b) Charter Exception On Renewal.—Section 1013(b) of title 5 is waived with respect to any advisory commission or advisory committee established by law in connection with any System unit during the period for which the commission or committee is authorized by law.

(c) Service of Members.—Any member of any advisory commission or advisory committee established in connection with any System unit may serve after the expiration of the member's term until a successor is appointed.

(d) Compensation and Travel Expenses.—Members of an advisory committee established under subsection (a) shall receive no compensation for their services as such but shall be allowed necessary travel expenses as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3118; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(a)(328), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4342.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100906(a)
16 U.S.C. 1a–2 (matter before (a), (c) (words before comma).
Pub. L. 91–383, §3 (matter before (a)), (c), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 826; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, §118(2), (3), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 28.

100906(b), (c)
16 U.S.C. 1a–14.
Pub. L. 102–525, title III, §301, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3441.

100906(d)
16 U.S.C. 1a–2(c) (words after comma).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "Section 1013(b) of title 5" for "Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)".
54 U.S.C. § 307108 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3071 / Section 307108: Privately donated funds
Privately donated funds
Status: in_force

(a) Projects for Which Funds May Be Used.—In furtherance of the purposes of this division, the Secretary may accept the donation of funds that may be expended by the Secretary for projects to acquire, restore, preserve, or recover data from any property included on the National Register, as long as the project is owned by a State, any unit of local government, or any nonprofit entity.

(b) Consideration of Factors Respecting Expenditure of Funds.—

(1) In general.—In expending the funds, the Secretary shall give due consideration to—

(A) the national significance of the project;

(B) its historical value to the community;

(C) the imminence of its destruction or loss; and

(D) the expressed intentions of the donor.

(2) Funds available without regard to matching requirements.—Funds expended under this subsection shall be made available without regard to the matching requirements established by sections 302901 and 302902(b) of this title, but the recipient of the funds shall be permitted to utilize them to match any grants from the Historic Preservation Fund.

(c) Transfer of Unobligated Funds.—The Secretary may transfer unobligated funds previously donated to the Secretary for the purposes of the Service, with the consent of the donor, and any funds so transferred shall be used or expended in accordance with this division.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3232.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

307108
16 U.S.C. 470h–1.
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §109, as added Pub. L. 96–244, §1, May 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 346.

In subsection (a), the word "included" is substituted for "listed" for consistency in the revised subtitle.
54 U.S.C. § 100905 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1009 / Section 100905: Filming and still photography in System units
Filming and still photography in System units
Status: in_force

(a) Filming and Still Photography.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary shall ensure that a filming or still photography activity or similar project in a System unit (referred to in this section as a "filming or still photography activity") and the authorizing or permitting of a filming or still photography activity are carried out consistent with—

(A) the laws and policies applicable to the Service; and

(B) an applicable general management plan.

(2) No permits required.—The Secretary shall not require an authorization or a permit or assess a fee, if a fee for a filming or still photography activity is not otherwise required by law, for a filming or still photography activity that—

(A)(i) involves fewer than 6 individuals; and

(ii) meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5); or

(B) is merely incidental to, or documenting, an activity or event that is allowed or authorized at the System unit, regardless of—

(i) the number of individuals participating in the allowed or authorized activity or event; or

(ii) whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity.

(3) Filming and still photography authorizations for de minimis use.—

(A) In general.—The Secretary shall establish a de minimis use authorization for certain filming or still photography activities that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F).

(B) Policy.—For a filming or still photography activity that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F), the Secretary—

(i) may require a de minimis use authorization; and

(ii) shall not require a permit.

(C) No fee.—The Secretary shall not charge a fee for a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph.

(D) Access.—The Secretary shall enable members of the public to apply for and obtain a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph—

(i) through the website of the Service; and

(ii) in person at the field office of the applicable System unit.

(E) Issuances.—The Secretary shall—

(i) establish a procedure—

(I) to automate the approval of an application submitted through the website of the Service under subparagraph (D)(i); and

(II) to issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph immediately on receipt of an application that is submitted in person at the field office of the applicable System unit under subparagraph (D)(ii); and

(ii) if an application submitted under subparagraph (D) meets the requirements of this paragraph, immediately on receipt of the application issue a de minimis use authorization for the filming or still photography activity.

(F) Requirements.—The Secretary shall only issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph if the filming or still photography activity—

(i) involves a group of not fewer than 6 individuals and not more than 8 individuals;

(ii) meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5); and

(iii) is consistent with subsection (c).

(G) Contents.—A de minimis use authorization issued under this paragraph shall list the requirements described in subparagraph (F).

(4) Required permits.—

(A) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary may require a permit application and, if a permit is issued, assess a reasonable fee, as described in subsection (b)(1), for a filming or still photography activity that—

(i) involves more than 8 individuals; or

(ii) does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5).

(B) Wilderness act clarification.—No provision of this subsection is intended to or shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of the Wilderness Act of 1964 (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

(5) Requirements for filming or still photography activity.—The requirements referred to in paragraphs (2)(A)(ii), (3)(F)(ii), (4)(B),1 and (7)(C) 2 are as follows:

(A) A person conducts the filming or still photography activity in a manner that—

(i) does not impede or intrude on the experience of other visitors to the applicable System unit;

(ii) except as otherwise authorized, does not disturb or negatively impact—

(I) a natural or cultural resource; or

(II) an environmental or scenic value; and

(iii) allows for equitable allocation or use of facilities of the applicable System unit.

(B) The person conducts the filming or still photography activity at a location in which the public is allowed.

(C) The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not require the exclusive use of a site or area.

(D) The person does not conduct the filming or still photography activity in a localized area that receives a very high volume of visitation.

(E) The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not use a set or staging equipment, subject to the limitation that handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) shall not be considered staging equipment for the purposes of this subparagraph.

(F) The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with and adheres to visitor use policies, practices, and regulations applicable to the applicable System unit.

(G) The filming or still photography activity is not likely to result in additional administrative costs being incurred by the Secretary with respect to the filming or still photography activity, as determined by the Secretary.

(H) The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with other applicable Federal, State (as such term is defined in section 3 3 of the EXPLORE Act), and local laws (including regulations), including laws relating to the use of unmanned aerial equipment.

(6) Content creation.—Regardless of distribution platform, any video, still photograph, or audio recording for commercial or noncommercial content creation in a System unit shall be considered to be a filming or still photography activity under this subsection.

(7) Effect.—

(A) Permits requested though not required.—On the request of a person intending to carry out a filming or still photography activity, the Secretary may issue a permit for the filming or still photography activity, even if a permit for the filming or still photography activity is not required under this section.

(B) No additional permits, commercial use authorizations, or fees for filming and still photography at authorized events.—A filming or still photography activity at an activity or event that is allowed or authorized, including a wedding, engagement party, family reunion, or celebration of a graduate, shall be considered merely incidental for the purposes of paragraph (2)(B).

(C) Monetary compensation.—The receipt of monetary compensation by the person conducting the filming or still photography activity shall not affect the permissibility of the filming or still photography activity.

(b) Fees and Recovery Costs.—

(1) Fees.—The reasonable fees referred to in subsection (a)(4) shall meet each of the following criteria:

(A) The reasonable fee shall provide a fair return to the United States.

(B) The reasonable fee shall be based on the following criteria:

(i) The number of days of the filming or still photography activity.

(ii) The size of the film or still photography crew present in the System unit.

(iii) The quantity and type of film or still photography equipment present in the System unit.

(iv) Any other factors that the Secretary determines to be necessary.

(2) Recovery of costs.—

(A) In general.—The Secretary shall collect from the applicant for the applicable permit any costs incurred by the Secretary related to a filming or still photography activity subject to a permit under subsection (a)(4), including—

(i) the costs of the review or issuance of the permit; and

(ii) related administrative and personnel costs.

(B) Effect on fees collected.—All costs recovered under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to the fee described in paragraph (1).

(3) Use of proceeds.—

(A) Fees.—All fees collected under this section shall—

(i) be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation; and

(ii) remain available until expended.

(B) Costs.—All costs recovered under paragraph (2)(A) shall—

(i) be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, at the System unit at which the costs are collected; and

(ii) remain available until expended.

(c) Protection of Resources.—The Secretary shall not allow a person to undertake a filming or still photography activity if the Secretary determines that—

(1) there is a likelihood that the person would cause resource damage at the System unit, except as otherwise authorized;

(2) the person would create an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment by the public of the System unit; or

(3) the filming or still photography activity poses a health or safety risk to the public.

(d) Processing of Permit Applications.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary shall establish a process to ensure that the Secretary responds in a timely manner to an application for a permit for a filming or still photography activity required under subsection (a)(4).

(2) Coordination.—If a permit is required under this section for 2 or more Federal agencies or System units, the Secretary and the head of any other applicable Federal agency, as applicable, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate permit processing procedures, including through the use of identifying a lead agency or lead System unit—

(A) to review the application for the permit;

(B) to issue the permit; and

(C) to collect any required fees.

(Added Pub. L. 118–234, title I, §125(a)(1), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2847.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Wilderness Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (a)(4)(B), probably means the Wilderness Act, Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§1131 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of Title 16 and Tables.

Section 3 of the EXPLORE Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(5)(H), probably should be a reference to section 2 of the EXPLORE Act, Pub. L. 118–234, which is classified to section 8401 of Title 16, Conservation. Pub. L. 118–234 does not contain a section 3. "State" is defined in section 8401(9) of Title 16.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 100905, Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3117, related to commercial filming, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 118–234, title I, §125(a)(1), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2847.

1 So in original. Probably should refer to par. (4)(A)(ii).

2 So in original. Par. (7)(C) does not refer to the requirements in par. (5).

3 See References in Text note below.
54 U.S.C. § 100101 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100101: Promotion and regulation
Promotion and regulation
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall promote and regulate the use of the National Park System by means and measures that conform to the fundamental purpose of the System units, which purpose is to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in the System units and to provide for the enjoyment of the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.

(b) Declarations.—

(1) 1970 declarations.—Congress declares that—

(A) the National Park System, which began with establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872, has since grown to include superlative natural, historic, and recreation areas in every major region of the United States and its territories and possessions;

(B) these areas, though distinct in character, are united through their interrelated purposes and resources into one National Park System as cumulative expressions of a single national heritage;

(C) individually and collectively, these areas derive increased national dignity and recognition of their superb environmental quality through their inclusion jointly with each other in one System preserved and managed for the benefit and inspiration of all the people of the United States; and

(D) it is the purpose of this division to include all these areas in the System and to clarify the authorities applicable to the System.

(2) 1978 reaffirmation.—Congress reaffirms, declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the various System units shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose established by subsection (a), to the common benefit of all the people of the United States. The authorization of activities shall be construed and the protection, management, and administration of the System units shall be conducted in light of the high public value and integrity of the System and shall not be exercised in derogation of the values and purposes for which the System units have been established, except as directly and specifically provided by Congress.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3096.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100101(a)
16 U.S.C. 1 (last sentence).
Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, §1 (last sentence), 39 Stat. 535.

100101(b)(1)
16 U.S.C. 1a–1 (1st sentence).
Pub. L. 91–383, §1, Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 825; Pub. L. 95–250, title I, §101(b), Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 166.

100101(b)(2)
16 U.S.C. 1a–1 (2d, last sentences).

In subsection (a), the words "Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service" are substituted for "service thus established" to reflect the transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of the Department of the Interior to the Secretary by sections 1 and 2 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. App.) while keeping the responsibility for promoting and regulating the use of the National Park System with the Director of the National Park Service.

In subsection (b)(1)(D), the words "this division" are substituted for "this Act" for clarity. The purpose of the Act of August 18, 1970 (known as the National Park System General Authorities Act) (Public Law 91–383, 84 Stat. 825), was to update and clarify the law with respect to the various units of the National Park System by enlarging the application of existing general statutes so that they apply uniformly to the administration of the various types of parklands within the national park system. See H. Rept. 91–1265 (91st Cong., 2d Sess.). However, section 2(b) of that Act, rather than being enacted as a new provision of law, amended section 2 of the Act of August 8, 1953 (ch. 384, 67 Stat. 496), and would not be included in the reference to "this Act" in section 1 of the Act of August 18, 1970. The revised subsection translates the reference to "this Act" to carry out the intent of the Act of August 18, 1970.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2023 Amendment

Pub. L. 117–339, §1, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6158, provided that: "This Act [enacting chapter 1201 of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 120101 and 120102 of this title, amending provisions listed in tables and set out as a note under section 120102 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 120102 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Heritage Area Act'."

Short Title of 2020 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–152, §1, Aug. 4, 2020, 134 Stat. 682, provided that: "This Act [enacting chapter 2004 of this title and amending sections 200302, 200303, and 200306 of this title] may be cited as the 'Great American Outdoors Act'."

Short Title of 2019 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title VII, §701, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3195, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 308104 and 308105 of this title and amending section 308103 of this title] may be cited as the 'Preserving America's Battlefields Act'."

Short Title of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–104, §1, Jan. 8, 2018, 131 Stat. 2260, provided that: "This Act [enacting chapter 3084 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 308401 of this title] may be cited as the 'African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017'."

Short Title of 2016 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–289, §1(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1482, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Park Service Centennial Act'."

Pub. L. 114–289, title II, §201, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1485, provided that: "This title [enacting section 101121 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Park Foundation Endowment Act'."

Pub. L. 114–289, title VIII, §801, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1494, provided that: "This title [amending sections 302104 and 303102 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Amendments Act'."

Short Title of 2009 Act

Pub. L. 111–11, §1(a), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 991, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009'."

Short Title of 2006 Act

Pub. L. 109–453, §1(a), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3367, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Act Amendments Act of 2006'."

Pub. L. 109–338, §1(a), Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1783, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Heritage Areas Act of 2006'."

Short Title of 2005 Act

Pub. L. 109–156, §1, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2946, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act'."

Short Title of 2000 Act

Pub. L. 106–355, §1, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1385, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000'."

Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §150(a), Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 956, provided that: "This section [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act'."

Pub. L. 106–208, §1, May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 318, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 2000'."

Pub. L. 106–176, §1(a), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 23, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Omnibus Parks Technical Corrections Act of 2000'."

Short Title of 1998 Act

Pub. L. 105–391, §1(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3497, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998'."

Pub. L. 105–391, title III, §301, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3501, provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Park System New Areas Studies Act'."

Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §401, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3503, provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998'."

Pub. L. 105–203, §1, July 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 678, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998'."

Short Title of 1996 Act

Pub. L. 104–333, §1, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4093, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996'."

Short Title of 1994 Act

Pub. L. 103–451, §1, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4769, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994'."

Short Title of 1992 Act

Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4001, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4753, provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1992'."

Short Title of 1980 Act

Pub. L. 96–515, §1, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2987, provided: "That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980'."

Short Title of 1978 Act

Pub. L. 95–625, §1, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3467, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978'."

Pub. L. 95–625, title X, §1001, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3538, provided that: "This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978'."

Short Title of 1970 Act

Pub. L. 91–383, §14, as added by Pub. L. 108–352, §10(b), Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1397, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Park System General Authorities Act'."

Pub. L. 91–357, §5, July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 472, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969'."

Short Title of 1966 Act

Pub. L. 89–665, §1(a), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 96–515, title I, §101(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2987, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Historic Preservation Act'."

Short Title of 1964 Act

Pub. L. 88–578, title I, §1(a), Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 897, provided in part that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965'."

Short Title of 1916 Act

Act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, §5, as added by Pub. L. 108–352, §10(a), Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1397, provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the 'National Park Service Organic Act'."

Special Events at National Mall

Pub. L. 108–108, title I, §145, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1280, provided that: "None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act, hereafter enacted, may be used to permit the use of the National Mall for a special event, unless the permit expressly prohibits the erection, placement, or use of structures and signs bearing commercial advertising. The Secretary may allow for recognition of sponsors of special events: Provided, That the size and form of the recognition shall be consistent with the special nature and sanctity of the Mall and any lettering or design identifying the sponsor shall be no larger than one-third the size of the lettering or design identifying the special event. In approving special events, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that public use of, and access to the Mall is not restricted. For purposes of this section, the term 'special event' shall have the meaning given to it by section 7.96(g)(1)(ii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations."

National Park Police Drug Enforcement Supplemental Authority Act

Pub. L. 99–570, title V, subtitle B (§§5051, 5052), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–156, as amended by Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, §6254(d)(2), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4365, provided that:

"SEC. 5051. SHORT TITLE.

"This subtitle may be cited as the 'National Park Police Drug Enforcement Supplemental Authority Act'.

"SEC. 5052. NATIONAL PARK AUTHORIZATION.

"In order to improve Federal law enforcement activities relating to the use and production of narcotics and controlled substances in National Park System units, from amounts appropriated there shall be made available to the Secretary of the Interior, in addition to sums made available under other authority of law, $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1989, and for each fiscal year thereafter, to be used for the employment and training of officers or employees of the Department of the Interior designated pursuant to section 10(b) of the Act of August 18, 1970 ([former] 16 U.S.C. 1a–6 [see 54 U.S.C. 102701]), for equipment and facilities to be used by such personnel, and for expenses related to such employment, training, equipment, and facilities."

Purposes of Pub. L. 88–578

Pub. L. 88–578, title I, §1(b), Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 897, provided that: "The purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification] are to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States of America of present and future generations and visitors who are lawfully present within the boundaries of the United States of America such quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available and are necessary and desirable for individual active participation in such recreation and to strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens of the United States by (1) providing funds for and authorizing Federal assistance to the States in planning, acquisition, and development of needed land and water areas and facilities and (2) providing funds for the Federal acquisition and development of certain lands and other areas."
54 U.S.C. § 100901 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1009 / Section 100901: Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities
Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—To facilitate the administration of the System, the Secretary, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may consider advisable, may carry out the activities described in this section.

(b) Services, Resources, or Water Contracts.—The Secretary may enter into contracts that provide for the sale or lease to persons, States, or political subdivisions of States, of services, resources, or water available within a System unit, as long as the activity does not jeopardize or unduly interfere with the primary natural or historic resource of the System unit, if the person, State, or political subdivision—

(1) provides public accommodations or services within the immediate vicinity of the System unit to individuals visiting the System unit; and

(2) demonstrates to the Secretary that there are no reasonable alternatives by which to acquire or perform the necessary services, resources, or water.

(c) Vehicular Air Conditioning.—The Secretary may acquire, and have installed, air conditioning units for any Government-owned passenger motor vehicles used by the Service, where assigned duties necessitate long periods in automobiles or in regions of the United States where high temperatures and humidity are common and prolonged.

(d) Utility Facilities.—The Secretary may erect and maintain fire protection facilities, water lines, telephone lines, electric lines, and other utility facilities adjacent to any System unit, where necessary, to provide service in the System unit.

(e) Supplies and Rental of Equipment.—The Secretary may furnish, on a reimbursement of appropriation basis, supplies, and rent equipment, to persons and agencies that, in cooperation with and subject to the approval of the Secretary, render services or perform functions that facilitate or supplement the activities of the Department of the Interior in the administration of the System. The reimbursements may be credited to the appropriation current at the time reimbursements are received.

(f) Contracts for Utility Facilities.—The Secretary may contract, under terms and conditions that the Secretary considers to be in the interest of the Federal Government, for the sale, operation, maintenance, repair, or relocation of Government-owned electric and telephone lines and other utility facilities used for the administration and protection of the System, regardless of whether the lines and facilities are located within or outside the System.

(g) Rights of Way Necessary To Construct, Improve, and Maintain Roads.—The Secretary may acquire—

(1) rights of way necessary to construct, improve, and maintain roads within the authorized boundaries of any System unit; and

(2) land and interests in land adjacent to the rights of way, when—

(A) considered necessary by the Secretary—

(i) to provide adequate protection of natural features; or

(ii) to avoid traffic and other hazards resulting from private road access connections; or

(B) the acquisition of adjacent residual tracts, which otherwise would remain after acquiring the rights of way, would be in the public interest.

(h) Operation and Maintenance of Motor and Other Equipment.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary may operate, repair, maintain, and replace motor and other equipment on a reimbursable basis when the equipment is used on Federal projects of the System, chargeable to other appropriations, or on work of other Federal agencies, when requested by the agencies.

(2) Reimbursement.—Reimbursement shall be—

(A) made from appropriations applicable to the work on which the equipment is used at rental rates established by the Secretary, based on actual or estimated cost of operation, repair, maintenance, depreciation, and equipment management control; and

(B) credited to appropriations currently available at the time adjustment is effected.

(3) Rental of equipment for fire control purposes.—The Secretary may rent equipment for fire control purposes to State, county, private, or other non-Federal agencies that cooperate with the Secretary in the administration of the System and other areas in fire control. The rental shall be under the terms of written cooperative agreements. The amount collected for the rentals shall be credited to appropriations currently available at the time payment is received.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3112.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100901(a)
16 U.S.C. 1a–2 (matter before (a)).
Pub. L. 91–383, §3 (matter before (a)), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 826.

16 U.S.C. 1b (matter before (1)).
Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 384, §1 (matter before (1)), (2), (5) through (8), 67 Stat. 495, 496; Pub. L. 91–383, §2(a), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 826.

100901(b)
16 U.S.C. 1a–2(e).
Pub. L. 91–383, §3(e), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 827; Pub. L. 94–458, §1(1), Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1939; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, §118(2), (3), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 28.

100901(c)
16 U.S.C. 1a–2(f).
Pub. L. 91–383, §3(f), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 827; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, §118(2), (3), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 28.

100901(d)
16 U.S.C. 1b(2).

100901(e) through (h)
16 U.S.C. 1b(5) through (8).

In subsection (a), the words "and he may use applicable appropriations for the aforesaid system for the following purposes" in 16 U.S.C. 1b (matter before (1)) are omitted as unnecessary.
54 U.S.C. § 302901 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3029 / Section 302901: Awarding of grants and availability of grant funds
Awarding of grants and availability of grant funds
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—No grant may be made under this division unless application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary in accordance with regulations and procedures prescribed by the Secretary.

(b) Grant Not Treated as Taxable Income.—No grant made pursuant to this division shall be treated as taxable income for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(c) Availability.—The Secretary shall make funding available to individual States and the National Trust as soon as practicable after execution of a grant agreement. For purposes of administration, grants to individual States and the National Trust each shall be deemed to be one grant and shall be administered by the Service as one grant.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3202.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

302901(a)
16 U.S.C. 470b(a) (1st sentence paragraph (1)).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §102(a) (1st sentence paragraph (1)), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 916; Pub. L. 94–422, title II, §201(1), Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1319.

302901(b)
16 U.S.C. 470b(a) (last sentence).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §102(a) (last sentence), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §202(b), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2993; Pub. L. 99–514, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.

302901(c)
16 U.S.C. 470b(d) (relating to availability).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §102(d) (relating to availability), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4009(3), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4759.

In subsection (b), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" are omitted as unnecessary.
54 U.S.C. § 120102 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120102: Establishment of National Heritage Area System
Establishment of National Heritage Area System
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—To recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is established a National Heritage Area System through the administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.

(b) National Heritage Area System Components.—The National Heritage Area System shall be composed of—

(1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage Partnership designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this chapter; and

(2) each National Heritage Area designated by Congress after the date of enactment of this chapter.

(c) Relationship to the System.—

(1) Relationship to system units.—The Secretary shall—

(A) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, participation and assistance by any administrator of the System unit that is located near or encompassed by a National Heritage Area in local initiatives for the National Heritage Area to conserve and interpret resources consistent with the applicable management plan for the National Heritage Area; and

(B) work with local coordinating entities to promote public enjoyment of System units and System-related resources.

(2) Treatment.—

(A) In general.—A National Heritage Area shall not be—

(i) considered to be a System unit; or

(ii) subject to the authorities applicable to System units.

(B) Effect.—Nothing in this paragraph affects the administration of a System unit located within the boundaries of a National Heritage Area.

(d) Authorities.—In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may—

(1) conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility studies in accordance with section 120103(a);

(2) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of, and submit to Congress a report that includes recommendations regarding the role of the Service with respect to, each National Heritage Area, in accordance with section 120104;

(3) enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, local coordinating entities, and other interested individuals and entities to achieve the purposes of the National Heritage Area System;

(4) provide information, promote understanding, and encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in partnership with local coordinating entities; and

(5) provide national oversight, analysis, coordination, technical and financial assistance, and support to ensure consistency and accountability of the National Heritage Area System.

(Added Pub. L. 117–339, §2(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6158.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–339, which was approved Jan. 5, 2023.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
National Heritage Areas

 

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, Illinois.—Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§441–451, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 818–824; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6002, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 776; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(e), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(33), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area, Alabama.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(7), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163.

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, Maryland and West Virginia.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(1), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 768.

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Georgia.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§231–242, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1795–1800; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(25), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§211–221, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1791–1795; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(24), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6168; Pub. L. 118–177, §1, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2611.

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Georgia.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title III, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4249; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §203, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §461, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(2), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2551; Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title I, §117(a), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, §117, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(h), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(7), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(7), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6166.

Automobile National Heritage Area (see MotorCities National Heritage Area, Michigan).

Baltimore National Heritage Area, Maryland.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8005, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1247; Pub. L. 114–289, title VI, §601(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1490; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(40), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, North Carolina.—Pub. L. 108–108, title I, §140, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1274; Pub. L. 115–31, div. G, title I, §115(a), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 461; Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title I, §117(b), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(d), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(k), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§5(a)(20), 6(k), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6168, 6172.

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, Illinois.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(8), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6164.

Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area, Colorado.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8002, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1229; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(37), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Cane River National Heritage Area, Louisiana.—[See 16 U.S.C. 410ccc–21 et seq.]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, New Jersey.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§297–297J, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1837–1844; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7116(i), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1203; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(32), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Downeast Maine National Heritage Area, Maine.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(9), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6164.

Essex National Heritage Area, Massachusetts.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title V, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4257; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §204, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §461, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(iii), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2550; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(b), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(3), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§5(a)(9), 6(b), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6167, 6172.

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area, Kansas and Missouri.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§261–269, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1807–1813; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(27), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

Freedom's Way National Heritage Area, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8006, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1253; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(41), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6171.

Great Basin National Heritage Area [formerly Great Basin National Heritage Route], Nevada and Utah.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§291–291L, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1824–1831; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§5(a)(30), 7(b), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169, 6173.

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (see Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, New York).

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia.—Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§401–411, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 802–809; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(e), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(34), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area, Alaska.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8010, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1282; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(45), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6171.

Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 106–278, title I, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 108–352, §2, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1395; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(d), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(d), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(D)(i), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802; Pub. L. 116–260, div. G, title I, §113(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(g)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(15), 6(j), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6167, 6172.

Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, Washington.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(2), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 769.

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area [formerly Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area], New York.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title IX, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4275; Pub. L. 105–83, title III, §§317, 324, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1595, 1597; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §206, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §461, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(vi), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801, 3802; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(k), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 779; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(6), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(13), 6(f), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6167, 6172.

Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, Mississippi.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8008, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1267; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(43), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6171.

Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area, Mississippi.—Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VII, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3374.

Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, Mississippi.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8007, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1260; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(42), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6171.

Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, Utah.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§251–260, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1800–1807; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(26), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

MotorCities National Heritage Area [formerly Automobile National Heritage Area], Michigan.—Pub. L. 105–355, title I, Nov. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 3247; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(C), (2), (c)(2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802, 3805; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(e), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(f), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(14), 6(g), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6167, 6172.

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, Washington.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(3), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 769.

Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, Alabama.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8009, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1275; Pub. L. 114–289, title VI, §601(h), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1491; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(44), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6171.

National Aviation Heritage Area, Ohio.—Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title V, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3361; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7117(d), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1204; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, §113(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2713; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(f), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4789; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(21), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6168.

National Coal Heritage Area, West Virginia.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title I, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4243; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §201, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 109–338, title IX, §901, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1862; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§461, 471, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824, 825; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(i), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801, 3802; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(f), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4789; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(5), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6166.

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, New York.—Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§421–432, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 809–818; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(e), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(35), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Northern Neck National Heritage Area, Virginia.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(10), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6164.

Northern Plains National Heritage Area, North Dakota.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8004, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1240; Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title I, §120, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2929; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(b)(2), 5(a)(39), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6162, 6170.

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area, New Mexico.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§201–209, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1787–1790; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(23), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6168.

Oil Region National Heritage Area, Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VI, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3368; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(j), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 779; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, §113(b), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2713; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(g), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4789; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(22), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6168.

Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area [formerly Steel Industry American Heritage Area], Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title IV, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4252; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I, §116], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–158; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§461, 472, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824, 826; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(ii), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801, 3802; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2550; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(2), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(8), 6(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6166, 6172.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, California.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(4), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 770.

St. Croix National Heritage Area, U.S. Virgin Islands.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(11), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6165.

Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Colorado.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1224; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(36), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, Arizona.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(5), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 771.

Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 106–278, title II, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 819; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(D)(ii), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(g)(2), (o), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378, 379; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(16), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6168.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area [formerly America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership], Iowa.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title VII, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4264; Pub. L. 106–176, title III, §309, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §461, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(iv), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801; Pub. L. 116–260, div. G, title I, §113(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1505; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(4), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§5(a)(11), 6(d), 7(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6167, 6172, 6173.

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, Maryland.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(13), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6165.

South Park National Heritage Area, Colorado.—Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8003, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1235; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(38), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6170.

Steel Industry American Heritage Area (see Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Pennsylvania).

Susquehanna National Heritage Area, Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(6), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 771.

Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area, Tennessee.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title II, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4245; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §202, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §461, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(2), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2551; Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title I, §117(a), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, §117, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(g), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(9), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(6), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6166.

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Connecticut and Massachusetts.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§271–280B, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1813–1819; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(2), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(28), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

Wheeling National Heritage Area, West Virginia.—Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §157, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 963; Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title I, §120(b), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2421; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(E), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(a), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2550; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(f), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(h), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(d), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(17), 6(h), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6168, 6172.

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Arizona.—Pub. L. 106–319, Oct. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 1280; Pub. L. 109–318, §1, Oct. 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 1745; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(F), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(i), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(18), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6168.

National Heritage and River Corridors

 

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (see John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Massachusetts and Rhode Island).

Cache La Poudre Corridor, Colorado.—Pub. L. 104–323, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3889; repealed by Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8002(j), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1235.

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Pennsylvania.—Pub. L. 100–692, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4552; Pub. L. 105–355, title IV, Nov. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 3258; Pub. L. 108–199, div. H, §141, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 443; Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8202, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1292; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(c), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(c), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(A), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801, 3802; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(c), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(3), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6166.

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, New York.—Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(4) [div. B, title VIII], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–295; Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8203, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1294; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(G), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802; Pub. L. 115–31, div. G, title I, §115(b), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 461; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, §113(e), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2714; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(j), (m), (p), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378, 379; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(19), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6168.

Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§295–295L, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1832–1837; Pub. L. 114–233, §1, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 962; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), (q), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378, 379; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(31), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Illinois.—Pub. L. 98–398, title I, Aug. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 1456; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title IX, §902, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4204; Pub. L. 105–355, title V, §502, Nov. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 3261; Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, §126], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229; Pub. L. 109–338, title IV, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1850; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(a), (n), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 377, 378; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(h), (i), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4789; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(1), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6165.

John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor [formerly Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor], Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—Pub. L. 99–647, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 101–441, Oct. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 1017; Pub. L. 102–154, title I, §118, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1013; Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(d) [title I, §115], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009–201; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title IX, §901, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4201; Pub. L. 105–355, title V, §501, Nov. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 3261; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title III, §343], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–202; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, §121, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 29; Pub. L. 109–338, title VII, §§701, 702, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1857; Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8204, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 112–10, div. B, title VII, §1767, Apr. 15, 2011, 125 Stat. 155; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(b), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(b), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3803; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(b), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(2), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6166.

Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor (see Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, Ohio).

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor (see The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, Connecticut and Massachusetts).

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, South Carolina.—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title VI, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4260; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§461, 473, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824, 826; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(2), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2551; Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title I, §117(a), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title I, §117, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(i), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, §113(d), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2714; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(8), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §§5(a)(10), 6(c), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6167, 6172.

Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor, North Carolina and South Carolina.—Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(a)(12), as added Pub. L. 117–339, §4(a), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6165.

The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor [formerly Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor], Connecticut and Massachusetts.—Pub. L. 103–449, title I, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4752; Pub. L. 106–149, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1726; Pub. L. 111–11, title VIII, §8201, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1291; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(H), (2), (c)(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802, 3804; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, §113(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2714; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(d), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, §118(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4788; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(4), 6(i), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6166, 6172.

National Heritage Canalways

 

Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, Ohio [formerly Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor].—Pub. L. 104–333, div. II, title VIII, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4267; Pub. L. 106–176, title II, §205, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 110–229, title IV, §§461, 474, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 824, 826; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7116(j), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1203; Pub. L. 113–6, div. F, title IV, §1404(a), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 420; Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, §119(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(1)(B)(v), (2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3801, 3802; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, §116(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2550; Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6004(c), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(e)(5), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §§2(c), 5(a)(12), 6(e), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163, 6167, 6172.

National Heritage Partnerships

 

America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership (see Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, Iowa).

Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, New York and Vermont.—Pub. L. 109–338, title II, §§281–289, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1819–1824; Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, §119(l)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 117–339, §5(a)(29), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6169.

National Heritage Routes

 

Great Basin National Heritage Route (see Great Basin National Heritage Area, Nevada and Utah).

Management of National Heritage Areas Designated by Section 6001(a) of Pub. L. 116–9

Pub. L. 117–339, §4(b), (c), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6165, provided that, for purposes of section 6001(c) of Pub. L. 116–9, see below, the local coordinating entity for each of the National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 117–339 were to submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the applicable National Heritage Area not later than 3 years after Jan. 5, 2023, and, for purposes of section 6001(g)(4) of Pub. L. 116–9, the authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under that section for each of the National Heritage Areas designated under the amendment made by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 117–339 would terminate on the date that is 15 years after Jan. 5, 2023.

Pub. L. 116–9, title VI, §6001(b)–(g), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 771–776, as amended by Pub. L. 117–339, §8, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6173, related to the management of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, and Susquehanna National Heritage Area, including administration, management plans, relationship to other Federal agencies, private property and regulatory protections, evaluation and report, and authorization of appropriations.

Conditional Extension of Authorities

Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3052(a)(2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3802, which made most of the amendments by section 3052(a)(1) of Pub. L. 113–291 applicable through Sept. 20, 2020, unless an evaluation and report regarding national heritage areas were completed, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–339, §2(c), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6163.
54 U.S.C. § 300301 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3003 / Section 300301: Agency
Agency
Status: in_force

In this division, the term "agency" has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3188.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

300301
16 U.S.C. 470w(1).
Pub. L. 89–665, title III, §301(1), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title V, §501, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3001; Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4019(a)(1), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4763; Pub. L. 106–208, §5(a)(10), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 319.
54 U.S.C. § 305305 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3053 / Section 305305: General provisions
General provisions
Status: in_force

(a) Acceptance of Grants and Transfers.—The Center may accept—

(1) grants and donations from private individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, foundations, and other entities; and

(2) transfers of funds from other Federal agencies.

(b) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.—Subject to appropriations, the Center may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, educational institutions, and other public entities to carry out the Center's responsibilities under this chapter.

(c) Additional Funds.—Funds appropriated for the Center shall be in addition to funds appropriated for Service programs, centers, and offices in existence on October 30, 1992.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3222.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

305305
16 U.S.C. 470x–5.
Pub. L. 89–665, title IV, §406, as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4022, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4767.

In subsection (c), the text of 16 U.S.C. 470x–5(c) (1st sentence) is omitted as unnecessary.
54 U.S.C. § 306112 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3061 / Subchapter I / Section 306112: Waiver of provisions in event of natural disaster or imminent threat to national security
Waiver of provisions in event of natural disaster or imminent threat to national security
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall promulgate regulations under which the requirements of this subchapter (except section 306108) may be waived in whole or in part in the event of a major natural disaster or an imminent threat to national security.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3227.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

306112
16 U.S.C. 470h–2(j).
Pub. L. 89–665, title I, §110(j), as added Pub. L. 96–515, title II, §206, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2997.
54 U.S.C. § 101924 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1019 / Subchapter II / Section 101924: Promotion of sale of Indian, Alaska Native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts
Promotion of sale of Indian, Alaska Native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Promoting the sale of authentic United States Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts relating to the cultural, historical, and geographic characteristics of System units is encouraged, and the Secretary shall ensure that there is a continuing effort to enhance the handicraft trade where it exists and establish the trade in appropriate areas where the trade does not exist.

(b) Exemption From Franchise Fee.—In furtherance of the purposes of subsection (a), the revenue derived from the sale of United States Indian, Alaska Native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts shall be exempt from any franchise fee payments under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3150.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

101924
16 U.S.C. 5964.
Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §416, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3516.
54 U.S.C. § 101915 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1019 / Subchapter II / Section 101915: Protection of concessioner investment
Protection of concessioner investment
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Capital improvement.—The term "capital improvement" means a structure, a fixture, or nonremovable equipment provided by a concessioner pursuant to the terms of a concession contract and located on land of the United States within a System unit.

(2) Consumer price index.—The term "Consumer Price Index" means—

(A) the "Consumer Price Index—All Urban Consumers" published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; or

(B) if the Index is not published, another regularly published cost-of-living index approximating the Consumer Price Index.

(b) Leasehold Surrender Interest in Capital Improvements.—A concessioner that constructs a capital improvement on land owned by the United States within a System unit pursuant to a concession contract shall have a leasehold surrender interest in the capital improvement subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) In general.—A concessioner shall have a leasehold surrender interest in each capital improvement constructed by a concessioner under a concession contract, consisting solely of a right to compensation for the capital improvement to the extent of the value of the concessioner's leasehold surrender interest in the capital improvement.

(2) Pledge as security.—A leasehold surrender interest may be pledged as security for financing of a capital improvement or the acquisition of a concession contract when approved by the Secretary pursuant to this subchapter.

(3) Transfer and relinquishment or waiver of interest.—A leasehold surrender interest shall be transferred by the concessioner in connection with any transfer of the concession contract and may be relinquished or waived by the concessioner.

(4) Limit on extinguishing or taking interest.—A leasehold surrender interest shall not be extinguished by the expiration or other termination of a concession contract and may not be taken for public use except on payment of just compensation.

(5) Value of interest.—The value of a leasehold surrender interest in a capital improvement shall be an amount equal to the initial value (construction cost of the capital improvement), increased (or decreased) by the same percentage increase (or decrease) as the percentage increase (or decrease) in the Consumer Price Index, from the date of making the investment in the capital improvement by the concessioner to the date of payment of the value of the leasehold surrender interest, less depreciation of the capital improvement as evidenced by the condition and prospective serviceability in comparison with a new unit of like kind.

(6) Value of interest in certain new concession contracts.—

(A) How value is determined.—The Secretary may provide, in any new concession contract that the Secretary estimates will have a leasehold surrender interest of more than $10,000,000, that the value of any leasehold surrender interest in a capital improvement shall be based on—

(i) a reduction on an annual basis, in equal portions, over the same number of years as the time period associated with the straight line depreciation of the initial value (construction cost of the capital improvement), as provided by applicable Federal income tax laws and regulations in effect on November 12, 1998; or

(ii) an alternative formula that is consistent with the objectives of this subchapter.

(B) When alternative formula may be used.—The Secretary may use an alternative formula under subparagraph (A)(ii) only if the Secretary determines, after scrutiny of the financial and other circumstances involved in the particular concession contract (including providing notice in the Federal Register and opportunity for comment), that the alternative formula is, compared to the standard method of determining value provided for in paragraph (5), necessary to provide a fair return to the Federal Government and to foster competition for the new contract by providing a reasonable opportunity to make a profit under the new contract. If no responsive offers are received in response to a solicitation that includes the alternative formula, the concession opportunity shall be resolicited with the leasehold surrender interest value as described in paragraph (5).

(7) Increase in value of interest.—Where a concessioner, pursuant to the terms of a concession contract, makes a capital improvement to an existing capital improvement in which the concessioner has a leasehold surrender interest, the cost of the additional capital improvement shall be added to the then-current value of the concessioner's leasehold surrender interest.

(c) Special Rule for Possessory Interest Existing Before November 13, 1998.—

(1) In general.—A concessioner that has obtained a possessory interest (as defined pursuant to the Act of October 9, 1965 (known as the National Park Service Concessions Policy Act; Public Law 89–249, 79 Stat. 969), as in effect on November 12, 1998) under the terms of a concession contract entered into before November 13, 1998, shall, on the expiration or termination of the concession contract, be entitled to receive compensation for the possessory interest improvements in the amount and manner as described by the concession contract. Where that possessory interest is not described in the existing concession contract, compensation of possessory interest shall be determined in accordance with the laws in effect on November 12, 1998.

(2) Existing concessioner awarded a new contract.—A concessioner awarded a new concession contract to replace an existing concession contract after November 13, 1998, instead of directly receiving the possessory interest compensation, shall have a leasehold surrender interest in its existing possessory interest improvements under the terms of the new concession contract and shall carry over as the initial value of the leasehold surrender interest (instead of construction cost) an amount equal to the value of the existing possessory interest as of the termination date of the previous concession contract. In the event of a dispute between the concessioner and the Secretary as to the value of the possessory interest, the matter shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

(3) New concessioner awarded a contract.—A new concessioner awarded a concession contract and required to pay a prior concessioner for possessory interest in prior improvements shall have a leasehold surrender interest in the prior improvements. The initial value in the leasehold surrender interest (instead of construction cost) shall be an amount equal to the value of the existing possessory interest as of the termination date of the previous concession contract.

(4) De novo review of value determination.—If the Secretary, or either party to a value determination proceeding conducted under a Service concession contract issued before November 13, 1998, considers that the value determination decision issued pursuant to the proceeding misinterprets or misapplies relevant contractual requirements or their underlying legal authority, the Secretary or either party may seek, within 180 days after the date of the decision, de novo review of the value determination decision by the United States Court of Federal Claims. The Court of Federal Claims may make an order affirming, vacating, modifying or correcting the determination decision.

(d) Transition to Successor Concessioner.—On expiration or termination of a concession contract entered into after November 13, 1998, a concessioner shall be entitled under the terms of the concession contract to receive from the United States or a successor concessioner the value of any leasehold surrender interest in a capital improvement as of the date of the expiration or termination. A successor concessioner shall have a leasehold surrender interest in the capital improvement under the terms of a new concession contract and the initial value of the leasehold surrender interest in the capital improvement (instead of construction cost) shall be the amount of money the new concessioner is required to pay the prior concessioner for its leasehold surrender interest under the terms of the prior concession contract.

(e) Title to Improvements.—Title to any capital improvement constructed by a concessioner on land owned by the United States in a System unit shall be vested in the United States.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3143.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

101915(a)
16 U.S.C. 5954(e).
Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §405(a) through (e), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3508.

101915(b)
16 U.S.C. 5954(a).

101915(c)(1) through (3)
16 U.S.C. 5954(b).

101915(c)(4)
16 U.S.C. 5954 note.
Pub. L. 110–161, div. F, title I (1st paragraph under heading "administrative provisions" under heading "National Park Service"), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2107.

101915(d), (e)
16 U.S.C. 5954(c), (d).

In subsection (b), before paragraph (1), the words "On and after November 13, 1998" are omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (6)(A), the words "Effective 9 years after November 13, 1998" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (c)(4), the words "For fiscal years 2008 and hereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Act of October 9, 1965, known as the National Park Service Concessions Policy Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is Pub. L. 89–249, Oct. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 969, which enacted subchapter IV (§20 et seq.) of chapter 1 of Title 16, Conservation, and amended section 462 of Title 16, prior to being repealed by Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §415(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3515.
54 U.S.C. § 100507 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1005 / Section 100507: Additional areas for System
Additional areas for System
Status: in_force

(a) Monitoring Areas for Inclusion in System.—The Secretary shall investigate, study, and continually monitor the welfare of areas whose resources exhibit qualities of national significance and that may have potential for inclusion in the System.

(b) Submission of List of Areas Recommended for Study for Potential Inclusion.—

(1) When list is to be submitted.—At the beginning of each calendar year, with the annual budget submission, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a list of areas recommended for study for potential inclusion in the System.

(2) Factors to be considered.—In developing the list to be submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—

(A) the areas that have the greatest potential to meet the established criteria of national significance, suitability, and feasibility;

(B) themes, sites, and resources not already adequately represented in the System; and

(C) public petitions and Congressional resolutions.

(3) Accompanying synopsis.—Accompanying the annual listing of areas shall be a synopsis, for each report previously submitted, of the current and changed condition of the resource integrity of the area and other relevant factors, compiled as a result of continual periodic monitoring and embracing the period since the previous submission or initial report submission one year earlier.

(4) Congressional authorization required.—No study of the potential of an area for inclusion in the System may be initiated except as provided by specific authorization of an Act of Congress.

(5) Authority to conduct certain activities not limited.—This section and sections 100901(b), 101702(b) and (c), and 102102 of this title do not limit the authority of the Service to conduct preliminary resource assessments, gather data on potential study areas, provide technical and planning assistance, prepare or process nominations for administrative designations, update previous studies, or complete reconnaissance surveys of individual areas requiring a total expenditure of less than $25,000.

(6) Study of rivers or trails not affected.—This section does not apply to or affect or alter the study of—

(A) any river segment for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system; or

(B) any trail for potential addition to the national trails system.

(c) Study of Areas for Potential Inclusion.—

(1) Study to be completed within 3 years.—The Secretary shall complete the study for each area for potential inclusion in the System within 3 complete fiscal years following the date on which funds are first made available for that purpose.

(2) Opportunity for public involvement required.—Each study under this section shall be prepared with appropriate opportunity for public involvement, including at least one public meeting in the vicinity of the area under study, and after reasonable efforts to notify potentially affected landowners and State and local governments.

(3) Considerations.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider whether the area under study—

(A) possesses nationally significant natural or cultural resources and represents one of the most important examples of a particular resource type in the country; and

(B) is a suitable and feasible addition to the System.

(4) Scope of study.—Each study—

(A) with regard to the area being studied, shall consider—

(i) the rarity and integrity of the resources;

(ii) the threats to those resources;

(iii) whether similar resources are already protected in the System or in other public or private ownership;

(iv) the public use potential;

(v) the interpretive and educational potential;

(vi) costs associated with acquisition, development, and operation;

(vii) the socioeconomic impacts of any designation;

(viii) the level of local and general public support; and

(ix) whether the area is of appropriate configuration to ensure long-term resource protection and visitor use;

(B) shall consider whether direct Service management or alternative protection by other public agencies or the private sector is appropriate for the area;

(C) shall identify what alternative or combination of alternatives would in the professional judgment of the Director be most effective and efficient in protecting significant resources and providing for public enjoyment; and

(D) may include any other information that the Secretary considers to be relevant.

(5) Compliance with national environmental policy act of 1969.—Each study shall be completed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

(6) Recommendation of preferred management option.—The letter transmitting each completed study to Congress shall contain a recommendation regarding the Secretary's preferred management option for the area.

(d) List of Areas Previously Studied.—

(1) Submission of list.—At the beginning of each calendar year, with the annual budget submission, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, in numerical order of priority for addition to the System—

(A) a list of areas that have been previously studied that contain primarily historical resources; and

(B) a list of areas that have been previously studied that contain primarily natural resources.

(2) Considerations.—In developing the lists, the Secretary should consider threats to resource values, cost escalation factors, and other factors listed in subsection (c).

(3) Areas eligible for inclusion.—The Secretary should include on the lists only areas for which the supporting data are current and accurate.

(e) List of Areas That Exhibit Danger or Threats to the Integrity of Their Resources.—At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate a complete and current list of all areas listed on the Registry of Natural Landmarks, and areas of national significance listed on the National Register of Historic places, that exhibit known or anticipated damage or threats to the integrity of their resources, with notations as to the nature and severity of the damage or threats.

(f) Reports and Listings Printed as House Documents.—Each report and annual listing described in this section shall be printed as a House document. If adequate supplies of previously printed identical reports remain available, newly submitted identical reports shall be omitted from printing on receipt by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of a joint letter from the chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of Senate indicating that to be the case.

(g) Designation of Office.—The Secretary shall designate a single office to prepare all new area studies and to implement other functions under this section.

(h) Authorization of Appropriations.—

(1) Studies of potential new system units and monitoring the welfare of system unit resources.—To carry out studies for potential new System units and for monitoring the welfare of historical and natural resources referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(1), there is authorized to be appropriated not more than $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.

(2) Monitoring welfare and integrity of national landmarks.—To monitor the welfare and integrity of the national landmarks, there is authorized to be appropriated not more than $1,500,000 for each fiscal year.

(3) Carrying out subsections (b), (c), and 1 (g).—To carry out subsections (b), (c), and (g), there is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3102.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100507(a)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(a) (1st sentence).
 Pub. L. 91–383, §8, as added Pub. L. 94–458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1940; Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, §604(1), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3518; Pub. L. 96–199, title I, §104, Mar. 5, 1980, 94 Stat. 68; Pub. L. 96–344, §8, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1135; Pub. L. 103–437, §6(b), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4583; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(d)(1)(I), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196; Pub. L. 105–391, title III, §303, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3501.

100507(b)(1), (2)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(b)(1), (2).

100507(b)(3)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(a) (2d sentence).

100507(b)(4) through (6)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(b)(3) through (5).

100507(c)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c).

100507(d)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(e).

100507(e), (f)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(a) (3d, last sentences).

100507(g)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(d).

100507(h)
16 U.S.C. 1a–5(f).

In subsection (b)(3), the words "after November 13, 1998" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b)(5), the cross-reference is limited to the applicable provisions of Public Law 91–383 as restated in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (c)(5), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.

1 So in original. Probably should be "and".
54 U.S.C. § 309101 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3091 / Section 309101: Sites and structures that commemorate former Presidents
Sites and structures that commemorate former Presidents
Status: in_force

(a) Survey.—The Secretary may conduct a survey of sites that the Secretary considers exhibit qualities most appropriate for the commemoration of each former President. The survey may—

(1) include sites associated with the deeds, leadership, or lifework of a former President; and

(2) identify sites or structures historically unrelated to a former President but that may be suitable as a memorial to honor that President.

(b) Reports.—The Secretary shall, from time to time, prepare and transmit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate reports on individual sites and structures identified in a survey under subsection (a), together with the Secretary's recommendation as to whether the site or structure is suitable for establishment as a national historic site or national memorial to commemorate a former President. Each report shall include pertinent information with respect to the need for acquisition of land and interests in land, the development of facilities, and the operation and maintenance of the site or structure and the estimated cost of the operation and maintenance.

(c) Establishment as National Historic Site.—If during the 6-month period following the transmittal of a report pursuant to subsection (b) neither Committee has by vote of a majority of its members disapproved a recommendation of the Secretary that a site or structure is suitable for establishment as a national historic site, the Secretary may by appropriate order establish the site or structure as a national historic site, including the land and interests in land identified in the report accompanying the recommendation of the Secretary.

(d) Acquistion 1 of Land and Interests in Land.—The Secretary may acquire the land and interests in land by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any other Federal agency, or exchange.

(e) Effect of Section.—Nothing in this section shall be construed as diminishing the authority of the Secretary under chapter 3201 of this title or as authorizing the Secretary to establish any national memorial, creation of which is expressly reserved to Congress.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3246.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

309101
16 U.S.C. 467b(a) through (c).
Pub. L. 96–199, title I, §120(a) through (c), Mar. 5, 1980, 94 Stat. 73; Pub. L. 103–437, §6(d)(26), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.

In subsection (d), the words "and he shall administer the site in accordance with sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, as amended and supplemented, and sections 461 to 467 of this title, as amended" are omitted as unnecessary because a site established under this section is a System unit that the Secretary administers under 16 U.S.C. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 461 to 467, restated as section 100101(a), chapter 1003, sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101, and chapter 3201 of the new title.

1 So in original. Probably should be "Acquisition".
54 U.S.C. § 101331 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 1013 / Subchapter III / Section 101331: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) Field employee.—The term "field employee" means—

(A) an employee of the Service who is exclusively assigned by the Service to perform duties at a field unit, and the members of the employee's family; and

(B) any other individual who is authorized to occupy Federal Government quarters under section 5911 of title 5, and for whom there is no feasible alternative to the provision of Federal Government housing, and the members of the individual's family.

(2) Primary resource values.—The term "primary resource values" means resources that are specifically mentioned in the enabling legislation for that field unit or other resource value recognized under Federal statute.

(3) Quarters.—The term "quarters" means quarters owned or leased by the Federal Government.

(4) Seasonal quarters.—The term "seasonal quarters" means quarters typically occupied by field employees who are hired on assignments of 6 months or less.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3126.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

101331
16 U.S.C. 17o(19).
Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(a)(19), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4194.

The text of 16 U.S.C. 17o(19)(B) is omitted because the term "land management agency" is not used.
54 U.S.C. § 300302 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3003 / Section 300302: Certified local government
Certified local government
Status: in_force

In this division, the term "certified local government" means a local government whose local historic preservation program is certified pursuant to chapter 3025 of this title.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3188.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

300302
16 U.S.C. 470w(15).
Pub. L. 89–665, title III, §301(15), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, §4019(a)(12), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4764.
54 U.S.C. § 200305 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200305: Financial assistance to States
Financial assistance to States
Status: in_force

(a) Authority of Secretary To Make Payments.—The Secretary may provide financial assistance to the States from amounts available for State purposes. Payments may be made to the States by the Secretary as provided in this section, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate and in the public interest to carry out the purposes of this chapter, for outdoor recreation:

(1) Planning.

(2) Acquisition of land, water, or interests in land or water.

(3) Development.

(b) Apportionment Among States.—Amounts appropriated and available for State purposes for each fiscal year shall be apportioned among the States by the Secretary, whose determination shall be final, in accordance with the following formula:

(1) Forty percent of the 1st $225,000,000; 30 percent of the next $275,000,000; and 20 percent of all additional appropriations shall be apportioned equally among the States.

(2) At any time, the remaining appropriation shall be apportioned on the basis of need to individual States by the Secretary in such amounts as in the Secretary's judgment will best accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The determination of need shall include consideration of—

(A) the proportion that the population of each State bears to the total population of the United States;

(B) the use of outdoor recreation resources of each State by persons from outside the State; and

(C) the Federal resources and programs in each State.

(3) The total allocation to a State under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not exceed 10 percent of the total amount allocated to all of the States in any one year.

(4) The Secretary shall notify each State of its apportionments. The amounts shall be available for payment to the State for planning, acquisition, or development projects as prescribed. Any amount of any apportionment that has not been paid or obligated by the Secretary during the fiscal year in which the notification is given and for 2 fiscal years thereafter shall be reapportioned by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (2) without regard to the 10 percent limitation to an individual State specified in this subsection.

(c) Matching Requirements.—Payments to any State shall cover not more than 50 percent of the cost of planning, acquisition, or development projects that are undertaken by the State. The remaining share of the cost shall be borne by the State in a manner and with funds or services as shall be satisfactory to the Secretary.

(d) Comprehensive State Plan.—

(1) Required for consideration of financial assistance.—A comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan shall be required prior to the consideration by the Secretary of financial assistance for acquisition or development projects. The plan shall be adequate if, in the judgment of the Secretary, it encompasses and will promote the purposes of this chapter. No plan shall be approved unless the chief executive official of the State certifies that ample opportunity for public participation in plan development and revision has been accorded. The Secretary shall develop, in consultation with others, criteria for public participation, which criteria shall constitute the basis for the certification by the chief executive official. The plan shall contain—

(A) the name of the State agency that will have authority to represent and act for the State in dealing with the Secretary for purposes of this chapter;

(B) an evaluation of the demand for and supply of outdoor recreation resources and facilities in the State;

(C) a program for the implementation of the plan; and

(D) other necessary information, as determined by the Secretary.

(2) Factors to be considered.—The plan shall take into account relevant Federal resources and programs and shall be correlated so far as practicable with other State, regional, and local plans. Where there exists or is in preparation for any particular State a comprehensive plan financed in part with funds supplied by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, any statewide outdoor recreation plan prepared for purposes of this part shall be based on the same population, growth, and other pertinent factors as are used in formulating plans financed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

(3) Provision of assistance when plan not otherwise available or to maintain plan.—The Secretary may provide financial assistance to any State for projects for the preparation of a comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan when the plan is not otherwise available or for the maintenance of the plan.

(4) Wetlands.—A comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan shall specifically address wetlands within the State as an important outdoor recreation resource as a prerequisite to approval, except that a revised comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan shall not be required by the Secretary, if a State submits, and the Secretary, acting through the Director, approves, as a part of and as an addendum to the existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan, a wetlands priority plan developed in consultation with the State agency with responsibility for fish and wildlife resources and consistent with the national wetlands priority conservation plan developed under section 301 of the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 3921) or, if the national plan has not been completed, consistent with the provisions of that section.

(e) Projects for Land and Water Acquisition and Development of Basic Outdoor Recreation Facilities.—

(1) In general.—In addition to assistance for planning projects, the Secretary may provide financial assistance to any State for the types of projects described in paragraphs (2) and (3), or combinations of those projects, if the projects are in accordance with the State comprehensive plan.

(2) Acquisition of land or water.—

(A) In general.—Under paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide financial assistance for a project for the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water, or a wetland area or an interest in a wetland area, as identified in the wetlands provisions of the comprehensive plan (other than land, water, or an interest in land or water acquired from the United States for less than fair market value), but not including incidental costs relating to acquisition.

(B) Retention of right of use and occupancy.—When a State provides that the owner of a single-family residence may, at the owner's option, elect to retain a right of use and occupancy for not less than 6 months after the date of acquisition of the residence and the owner elects to retain such a right—

(i) the owner shall be deemed to have waived any benefits under sections 203 to 206 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4623 to 4626); and

(ii) for the purposes of those sections the owner shall not be deemed to be a displaced person as defined in section 101 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 4601).

(3) Development of basic outdoor recreation facilities.—Under paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide financial assistance for a project for development of basic outdoor recreation facilities to serve the general public, including the development of Federal land under lease to States for terms of 25 years or more. No assistance shall be available under this chapter to enclose or shelter a facility normally used for an outdoor recreation activity, but the Secretary may permit local funding, not to exceed 10 percent of the total amount allocated to a State in any one year, to be used for construction of a sheltered facility for a swimming pool or ice skating rink in an area where the Secretary determines that the construction is justified by the severity of climatic conditions and the increased public use made possible by the construction.

(f) Payments.—

(1) Criteria for making payments.—The Secretary may make a payment to a State only for a planning, acquisition, or development project that is approved by the Secretary. The Secretary shall not make a payment for or on account of any project with respect to which financial assistance has been given or promised under any other Federal program or activity, and no financial assistance shall be given under any other Federal program or activity for or on account of any project with respect to which the assistance has been given or promised under this chapter. The Secretary may make payments from time to time in keeping with the rate of progress toward the satisfactory completion of a project. The approval of all projects and all payments, or any commitments relating thereto, shall be withheld until the Secretary receives appropriate written assurance from the State that the State has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of all of the projects, and to operate and maintain by acceptable standards, at State expense, the properties or facilities acquired or developed for public outdoor recreation use.

(2) Payment recipients.—Payments for all projects shall be made by the Secretary to the chief executive official of the State or to a State official or agency designated by the chief executive official or by State law having authority and responsibility to accept and to administer funds paid under this section for approved projects. If consistent with an approved project, funds may be transferred by the State to a political subdivision or other appropriate public agency.

(3) Conversion to other than public outdoor recreation use.—No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then-existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location. Wetland areas and interests therein as identified in the wetlands provisions of the comprehensive plan and proposed to be acquired as suitable replacement property within the same State that is otherwise acceptable to the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall be deemed to be of reasonably equivalent usefulness with the property proposed for conversion.

(4) Reports and accounting procedures.—No payment shall be made to any State until the State has agreed to—

(A) provide such reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Secretary to perform the Secretary's duties under this chapter; and

(B) provide such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement and accounting for Federal funds paid to the State under this chapter.

(g) Records.—A recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe, including records that fully disclose—

(1) the amount and the disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of the assistance;

(2) the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which the assistance is given or used; and

(3) the amount and nature of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.

(h) Access to Records.—The Secretary, and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any records of the recipient that are pertinent to assistance received under this chapter.

(i) Prohibition of Discrimination.—With respect to property acquired or developed with assistance from the Fund, discrimination on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation or membership systems, is prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence.

(j) Coordination With Federal Agencies.—To ensure consistency in policies and actions under this chapter with other related Federal programs and activities and to ensure coordination of the planning, acquisition, and development assistance to States under this section with other related Federal programs and activities—

(1) the President may issue such regulations with respect thereto as the President considers desirable; and

(2) the assistance may be provided only in accordance with the regulations.

(k) Capital Improvement and Other Projects To Reduce Crime.—

(1) Availability and purpose of funds.—In addition to assistance for planning projects, and in addition to the projects identified in subsection (e), and from amounts appropriated out of the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund, the Secretary may provide financial assistance to the States, not to exceed $15,000,000, for projects or combinations thereof for the purpose of making capital improvements and other measures to increase safety in urban parks and recreation areas, including funds to—

(A) increase lighting within or adjacent to public parks and recreation areas;

(B) provide emergency telephone lines to contact law enforcement or security personnel in areas within or adjacent to public parks and recreation areas;

(C) increase security personnel within or adjacent to public parks and recreation areas; and

(D) fund any other project intended to increase the security and safety of public parks and recreation areas.

(2) Eligibility.—In addition to the requirements for project approval imposed by this section, eligibility for assistance under this subsection shall depend on a showing of need. In providing funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to projects proposed for urban parks and recreation areas with the highest rates of crime and, in particular, to urban parks and recreation areas with the highest rates of sexual assault.

(3) Federal share.—Notwithstanding subsection (c), the Secretary may provide 70 percent improvement grants for projects undertaken by a State for the purposes described in this subsection.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3172; Pub. L. 116–9, title III, §3001(c), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 755.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200305
16 U.S.C. 460l–8(less (b)(5) (last sentence)).
Pub. L. 88–578, title I, §6, formerly §5(less (b)(5) (last sentence)), Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 900; renumbered §6, Pub. L. 92–347, §2, July 11, 1972, 86 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 93–303, §2, June 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 194; Pub. L. 94–422, title I, §101(3), Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1314. 1315; Pub. L. 95–625, title VI, §606, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3519; Pub. L. 99–645, title III, §303, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3587; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, §40133, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1918; Pub. L. 103–437, §6(p)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4586; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, §814(d)(1)(H), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196.

In subsection (b)(5), the words "(when such islands achieve Commonwealth status)" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (c), the words "No payment may be made to any State for or on account of any cost or obligation incurred or any service rendered prior to September 3, 1964" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (d)(2), the words "Secretary of Housing and Urban Development" are substituted for "Housing and Home Finance Agency" because of 42 U.S.C. 3534.

In subsection (d)(4), the words "For fiscal year 1988 and thereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (e)(3), the words "and after September 28, 1976" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (f)(2), the words "chief executive official" are substituted for "Governor" for clarity and for consistency in the new title.

In subsection (j), the words "(including those conducted pursuant to title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 and section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954)" are omitted as obsolete. The authority to make grants or loans under title VII terminated on December 31, 1974. Section 701 was repealed by section 313(b) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97–35, 95 Stat. 398).

In subsection (k)(3), the words "and the remaining share of the cost shall be borne by the State" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 116–9 struck out par. (5) which read as follows: "For the purposes of paragraph (1), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands shall be deemed to be one State, and shall receive shares of the apportionment in proportion to their populations."
54 U.S.C. § 308105 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 3081 / Section 308105: Battlefield restoration grant program
Battlefield restoration grant program
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish a battlefield restoration grant program (referred to in this section as the "program") under which the Secretary may provide grants to States, Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore day-of-battle conditions on—

(1) land preserved and protected under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under section 308103(b); or

(2) battlefield land that is—

(A) owned by a State, Tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization; and

(B) referred to in the Battlefield Reports.

(b) Eligible Sites.—The Secretary may make grants under this section for Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites—

(1) eligible for assistance under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under section 308103(b); or

(2) on battlefield land that is—

(A) owned by a State, Tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization; and

(B) referred to in battlefield reports.

(c) Federal Share.—The Federal share of the cost of a restoration project funded through a grant provided under the program shall be not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

(d) Restoration Standards.—All restoration work carried out through a grant awarded under the program shall be performed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties under part 68 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2028.

(Added Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title VII, §703(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3196; amended Pub. L. 118–234, title I, §157(d), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2879.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–234, §157(d)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Secretary shall establish a battlefield restoration grant program (referred to in this section as the "program") under which the Secretary may provide grants to States, Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore day-of-battle conditions on land preserved under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under section 308103(b)."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–234, §157(d)(2), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Secretary may make grants under this section for Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under section 308103(b)."
54 U.S.C. § 200501 (2024) — Title 54: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS / Chapter 2005 / Section 200501: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) At-risk youth recreation grant.—

(A) In general.—The term "at-risk youth recreation grant" means a grant in a neighborhood or community with a high prevalence of crime, particularly violent crime or crime committed by youthful offenders.

(B) Inclusions.—The term "at-risk youth recreation grant" includes—

(i) a rehabilitation grant;

(ii) an innovation grant; and

(iii) a matching grant for continuing program support for a program of demonstrated value or success in providing constructive alternatives to youth at risk for engaging in criminal behavior, including a grant for operating, or coordinating, a recreation program or service.

(C) Additional uses of rehabilitation grant.—In addition to the purposes specified in paragraph (8), a rehabilitation grant that serves as an at-risk youth recreation grant may be used for the provision of lighting, emergency phones, or any other capital improvement that will improve the security of an urban park.

(2) General purpose local government.—The term "general purpose local government" means—

(A) a city, county, town, township, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State; and

(B) the District of Columbia.

(3) Innovation grant.—The term "innovation grant" means a matching grant to a local government to cover costs of personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, or services designed to demonstrate innovative and cost-effective ways to augment park and recreation opportunities at the neighborhood level and to address common problems related to facility operations and improved delivery of recreation service, not including routine operation and maintenance activities.

(4) Maintenance.—The term "maintenance" means all commonly accepted practices necessary to keep recreation areas and facilities operating in a state of good repair and to protect them from deterioration resulting from normal wear and tear.

(5) Private, nonprofit agency.—The term "private, nonprofit agency" means a community-based, nonprofit organization, corporation, or association organized for purposes of providing recreational, conservation, and educational services directly to urban residents on a neighborhood or communitywide basis through voluntary donations, voluntary labor, or public or private grants.

(6) Recovery action program grant.—

(A) In general.—The term "recovery action program grant" means a matching grant to a local government for development of local park and recreation recovery action programs to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(B) Use.—A recovery action program grant shall be used for resource and needs assessment, coordination, citizen involvement and planning, and program development activities to—

(i) encourage public definition of goals; and

(ii) develop priorities and strategies for overall recreation system recovery.

(7) Recreation area or facility.—The term "recreation area or facility" means an indoor or outdoor park, building, site, or other facility that is dedicated to recreation purposes and administered by a public or private nonprofit agency to serve the recreation needs of community residents. Emphasis shall be on public facilities readily accessible to residential neighborhoods, including multiple-use community centers that have recreation as one of their primary purposes, but excluding major sports arenas, exhibition areas, and conference halls used primarily for commercial sports, spectator, or display activities.

(8) Rehabilitation grant.—The term "rehabilitation grant" means a matching capital grant to a local government for rebuilding, remodeling, expanding, or developing an existing outdoor or indoor recreation area or facility, including improvements in park landscapes, buildings, and support facilities, but excluding routine maintenance and upkeep activities.

(9) Special purpose local government.—

(A) In general.—The term "special purpose local government" means a local or regional special district, public-purpose corporation, or other limited political subdivision of a State.

(B) Inclusions.—The term "special purpose local government" includes—

(i) a park authority;

(ii) a park, conservation, water, or sanitary district; and

(iii) a school district.

(10) State.—The term "State" means a State, an instrumentality of a State approved by the Governor of the State, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

(Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3180.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200501
16 U.S.C. 2503.
Pub. L. 95–625, title X, §1004, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3539; Pub. L. 103–322, title III, §31502, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1888.

In paragraph (1)(C), the words "that serves as an at-risk youth recreation grant" are substituted for "referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection" for clarity.

In paragraph (2), the word "parish" is omitted because of 1 U.S.C. 2.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Congressional Statement of Purpose; Complementary Program Authorization; Terms and Conditions

Pub. L. 95–625, title X, §1003, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3539; Pub. L. 103–322, title III, §§31501, 31505(b), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1888, 1890, provided that: "The purpose of this title [now 54 U.S.C. 200501 et seq.] is to authorize the Secretary [of the Interior] to establish an urban park and recreation recovery program which would provide Federal grants to economically hard-pressed communities specifically for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreation areas, facilities, and development of improved recreation programs. This program is intended to complement existing Federal programs such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Community Development Grant Programs by encouraging and stimulating local governments to revitalize their park and recreation systems and to make long-term commitments to continuing maintenance of these systems. Such assistance shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate and in the public interest to carry out the purposes of this title. It is further the purpose of this title to improve recreation facilities and expand recreation services in urban areas with a high incidence of crime and to help deter crime through the expansion of recreation opportunities for at-risk youth. It is the further purpose of this section [probably means title] to increase the security of urban parks and to promote collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, and juvenile justice system."