16 U.S.C. § 2103a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 41: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE / Section 2103a: Forest Stewardship Program
Forest Stewardship Program
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment

The Secretary, in consultation with State foresters or equivalent State officials, shall establish a Forest Stewardship Program (hereafter referred to in this section as the "Program") to encourage the long-term stewardship of nonindustrial private forest lands by assisting owners of such lands to more actively manage their forest and related resources by utilizing existing State, Federal, and private sector resource management expertise and assistance programs.

(b) Goal

The goal of the Program shall be to enter at least 25,000,000 acres of nonindustrial private forest lands in the Program by December 31, 1995.

(c) "Nonindustrial private forest lands" defined

For the purposes of this section, the term "nonindustrial private forest lands" means rural, as determined by the Secretary, lands with existing tree cover, or suitable for growing trees, and owned by any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe, or other private legal entity.

(d) Implementation

In carrying out the Program the Secretary, in consultation with State foresters or equivalent State officials, shall provide financial, technical, educational, and related assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials, including assistance to help such State foresters or equivalent officials to provide financial assistance to other State and local natural resource entities, both public and private, and land-grant universities for the delivery of information and professional assistance to owners of nonindustrial private forest lands. Such information and assistance shall be directed to help such owners understand and evaluate alternative actions they might take, including—

(1) managing and enhancing the productivity of timber, fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, wetlands, recreational resources, and the aesthetic value of forest lands;

(2) investing in practices to protect, maintain, and enhance the resources identified in paragraph (1);

(3) ensuring that afforestation, reforestation, improvement of poorly stocked stands, timber stand improvement, practices necessary to improve seedling growth and survival, and growth enhancement practices occur where needed to enhance and sustain the long-term productivity of timber and nontimber forest resources to help meet future public demand for all forest resources and provide the environmental benefits that result; and

(4) protecting their forests from damage caused by fire, insects, disease, and damaging weather.

(e) Eligibility

All nonindustrial private forest lands that are not in management under Federal, State, or private sector financial and technical assistance programs existing on November 28, 1990, are eligible for assistance under the Program. Nonindustrial private forest lands that are managed under such existing programs are eligible for assistance under the Program if forest management activities are expanded and enhanced and the landowner agrees to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(f) Duties of owners

To enter forest land into the Program, landowners shall—

(1) prepare and submit to the State forester or equivalent State official a forest stewardship plan that meets the requirements of this section and that—

(A) is prepared by a professional resource manager;

(B) identifies and describes actions to be taken by the landowner to protect soil, water, range, aesthetic quality, recreation, timber, water, and fish and wildlife resources on such land in a manner that is compatible with the objectives of the landowner; and

(C) is approved by the State forester, or equivalent State official; and

(2) agree that all activities conducted on such land shall be consistent with the stewardship plan.

(g) Stewardship recognition

The Secretary, in consultation with State foresters or equivalent State officials, is encouraged to develop an appropriate recognition program for landowners who practice stewardship management on their lands, with an appropriate, special recognition symbol and title.

(h) Authorization of appropriations

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995, and such sums as may be necessary thereafter, to carry out this section.

(Pub. L. 95–313, §5, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §1215(2), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525; amended Pub. L. 102–237, title X, §1018(a)(1), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1905.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5 of Pub. L. 95–313 was renumbered section 8 and is classified to section 2104 of this title.

Amendments

1991—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102–237 substituted "State foresters" for "State Foresters" wherever appearing in introductory provisions.
16 U.S.C. § 8484 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 103: EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES / Subchapter II: ACCESS AMERICA / Section 8484: Accessible trails
Accessible trails
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall select a location or locations to develop at least 3 new accessible trails—

(1) on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service;

(2) on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service;

(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and

(4) on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(b) Development

In developing an accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned—

(1) may—

(A) create a new accessible trail;

(B) modify an existing trail into an accessible trail; or

(C) create an accessible trail from a combination of new and existing trails; and

(2) shall—

(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible trail;

(B) ensure the accessible trail complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29; and

(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible trail, including trail bridges, parking spaces, and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29.

(c) Completion

Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders described under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible trail developed under subsection (a).

(d) Maps, signage, and promotional materials

For each accessible trail developed under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall—

(1) publish and distribute maps and install signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 accessibility guidelines and section 794d of title 29; and

(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the development, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the accessible trail.

(e) Conflict avoidance with other uses

In developing each accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the accessible trail—

(1) minimizes conflict with—

(A) the uses in effect before January 4, 2025, with respect to any trail that is part of that accessible trail;

(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle recreation, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on January 4, 2025; or

(C) the purposes for which any trail is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and

(2) complies with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located.

(f) Reports

(1) Interim report

Not later than 3 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish an interim report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section during the previous 3 years.

(2) Final report

Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a final report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section.

(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, §214, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2883.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B), (C), is Pub. L. 90–480, Aug. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 718, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§4151 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 4151 of Title 42 and Tables.

Section 794 of title 29, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B), (C), was in the original a reference to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and was translated as meaning section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93–112, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Section 794d of title 29, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), was in the original a reference to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and was translated as meaning section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93–112, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

The National Trails System Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(C), is Pub. L. 90–543, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 919, which is classified generally to chapter 27 (§1241 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1241 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7641 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 95: ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE, AND DISRUPT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING / Subchapter IV: PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE ESCALATING WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING CRISIS / Section 7641: Anti-poaching programs
Anti-poaching programs
Status: in_force

(a) Wildlife law enforcement professional training and coordination activities

The Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in collaboration with the heads of other relevant United States agencies and nongovernmental partners where appropriate, may provide assistance to focus countries to carry out the recommendations made in the strategic plan required by section 7631(a)(2) of this title, among other goals, to improve the effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement in regions and countries that have demonstrated capacity, willingness, and need for assistance.

(b) Sense of Congress regarding security assistance to counter wildlife trafficking and poaching in Africa

It is the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to provide defense articles (not including significant military equipment), defense services, and related training to appropriate security forces of countries of Africa for the purposes of countering wildlife trafficking and poaching.

(Pub. L. 114–231, title IV, §401, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 954.)
16 U.S.C. § 833b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12C: FORT PECK PROJECT / Section 833b: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

As employed in this chapter, the term "public body," or "public bodies," means States, public power districts, counties, and municipalities, including agencies or subdivisions of any thereof.

As employed in this chapter, the term "cooperative," or "cooperatives," means any form of nonprofit-making organization or organizations of citizens supplying, or which may be created to supply, members with any kind of goods, commodities, or services, as nearly as possible at cost.

(May 18, 1938, ch. 250, §3, 52 Stat. 405.)
16 U.S.C. § 469f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 469f: Repealed. Pub. L. 91-483, §1(1), Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1083
Repealed. Pub. L. 91-483, §1(1), Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1083
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 88–655, §3, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1087, provided for grant of financial assistance to State of Wisconsin of up to $750,000 for acquisition of lands and interests in lands, subject to terms and conditions prescribed by Secretary.
16 U.S.C. § 1725a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 37: YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS AND PUBLIC LANDS CORPS / Subchapter II: PUBLIC LANDS CORPS / Section 1725a: Direct hire authority
Direct hire authority
Status: in_force

(1) During fiscal year 2012 and thereafter, the Secretary (as defined in section 1722 of this title) may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such title, a qualified candidate described in paragraph (2) directly to a position for which the candidate meets Office of Personnel Management qualification standards.

(2) Paragraph (1) applies with respect to a former resource assistant (as defined in section 1722 of this title) who—

(A) completed a rigorous undergraduate or graduate summer internship with the Secretary (as so defined), such as the National Park Service Business Plan Internship;

(B) successfully fulfilled the requirements of the internship program; and

(C) subsequently earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

(3) The direct hire authority under this section may not be exercised with respect to a specific qualified candidate after the end of the two-year period beginning on the date on which the candidate completed the undergraduate or graduate degree, as the case may be.

(Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title I, §121(a), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1012; Pub. L. 116–9, title IX, §9003(d)(2), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 834.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, and not as part of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 which comprises this subchapter.

Amendments

2019—Par. (1). Pub. L. 116–9, §9003(d)(2)(A), substituted "Secretary (as defined in section 1722 of this title)" for "Secretary of the Interior" and "paragraph (2)" for "paragraph (1)" and struck out "with a land managing agency of the Department of the Interior" after "position".

Par. (2)(A). Pub. L. 116–9, §9003(d)(2)(B), substituted "with the Secretary (as so defined)" for "with a land managing agency".
16 U.S.C. § 469l (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 469l: Omitted or Transferred
Omitted or Transferred
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 105–203, §2, July 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 678, which provided congressional findings and purposes regarding commemoration of the Underground Railroad, was omitted in part and transferred in part. Subsec. (a), which provided congressional findings, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287. Subsec. (b), which provided purposes of former sections 469l to 469l–2 of this title, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 308301 of Title 54.
16 U.S.C. § 430b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430b: Control; regulations for care and management
Control; regulations for care and management
Status: in_force

Such park shall be under the control and direction of the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary is authorized to prescribe from time to time such regulations for the care and management of such park as he may deem necessary.

(Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 437, §3, 46 Stat. 1508; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, §2, June 10, 1933; Ex. Ord. No. 6228, §1, July 28, 1933.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Transfer of administrative functions of park, see note set out under section 430a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 553a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 553a: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 655
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 655
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 29, 1949, ch. 280, title I, 63 Stat. 337; Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, §6(a), 63 Stat. 881, prescribed salary of Chief Forester. See section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 973p (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 16C: SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING / Section 973p: Additional agreements
Additional agreements
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after the Secretary of State's receipt of notice from a Pacific Island Party that it has concluded an arrangement pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 3 of the Treaty, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Secretary concerning whether the procedures of Article 4 and paragraph 6 of Article 5 of the Treaty should be made applicable to such arrangement. At the conclusion of the consultations the Pacific Island Party and all other persons agreeing to the arrangement shall be notified by the Secretary of State of the resulting decision.

(Pub. L. 100–330, §18, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 600.)
16 U.S.C. § 460www (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter CXXXIV: RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA / Section 460www: Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Status: in_force

(a) Purposes

The purposes of this section are—

(1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the National Conservation Area; and

(2) to protect each species that is—

(A) located in the National Conservation Area; and

(B) listed as a threatened or endangered species on the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under section 1533(c)(1) of this title.

(b) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Habitat conservation plan

The term "habitat conservation plan" means the conservation plan entitled "Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan" and dated February 23, 1996.

(2) Management plan

The term "management plan" means the management plan for the National Conservation Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1).

(3) National Conservation Area

The term "National Conservation Area" means the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area that—

(A) consists of approximately 44,725 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map; and

(B) is established by subsection (c).

(4) Public use plan

The term "public use plan" means the use plan entitled "Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Public Use Plan" and dated June 12, 2000, as amended.

(5) Resource management plan

The term "resource management plan" means the management plan entitled "St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan" and dated March 15, 1999, as amended.

(c) Establishment

Subject to valid existing rights, there is established in the State the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.

(d) Management plan

(1) In general

Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area.

(2) Consultation

In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—

(A) appropriate State, tribal, and local governmental entities; and

(B) members of the public.

(3) Incorporation of plans

In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), to the extent consistent with this section, the Secretary may incorporate any provision of—

(A) the habitat conservation plan;

(B) the resource management plan; and

(C) the public use plan.

(e) Management

(1) In general

The Secretary shall manage the National Conservation Area—

(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the National Conservation Area; and

(B) in accordance with—

(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);

(ii) this section; and

(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).

(2) Uses

The Secretary shall only allow uses of the National Conservation Area that the Secretary determines would further a purpose described in subsection (a).

(3) Motorized vehicles

Except in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles.

(4) Grazing

The grazing of livestock in the National Conservation Area, where established before March 30, 2009, shall be permitted to continue—

(A) subject to—

(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and

(ii) applicable law; and

(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a).

(5) Wildland fire operations

Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland fire operations in the National Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes of this section.

(f) Incorporation of acquired land and interests

Any land or interest in land that is located in the National Conservation Area that is acquired by the United States shall—

(1) become part of the National Conservation Area; and

(2) be managed in accordance with—

(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);

(B) this section; and

(C) any other applicable law (including regulations).

(g) Withdrawal

(1) In general

Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the National Conservation Area are 1 withdrawn from—

(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

(B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and

(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

(2) Additional land

If the Secretary acquires additional land that is located in the National Conservation Area after March 30, 2009, the land is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of acquisition of the land.

(h) Effect

Nothing in this section prohibits the authorization of the development of utilities within the National Conservation Area if the development is carried out in accordance with—

(1) each utility development protocol described in the habitat conservation plan; and

(2) any other applicable law (including regulations).

(Pub. L. 111–11, title I, §1974, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1081.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsecs. (e)(1)(B)(i) and (f)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§1701 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 43 and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definitions

Pub. L. 111–11, title I, §1971, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1075, as amended by Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title IV, §436, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2965, provided that: "In this subtitle [subtitle O (§§1971–1983) of title I of Pub. L. 111–11, enacting this subchapter, subchapter CXXXV of this chapter, and section 346a–6 of this title, amending section 1274 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 1274 of this title and provisions formerly set out as a note under section 766 of Title 25, Indians, and enacting provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title]:

"(1) Beaver dam wash national conservation area map.—The term 'Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map' means the map entitled 'Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area' and dated September 20, 2009.

"(2) Canaan mountain wilderness map.—The term 'Canaan Mountain Wilderness Map' means the map entitled 'Canaan Mountain Wilderness' and dated June 21, 2008.

"(3) County.—The term 'County' means Washington County, Utah.

"(4) Northeastern washington county wilderness map.—The term 'Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map' means the map entitled 'Northeastern Washington County Wilderness' and dated November 12, 2008.

"(5) Northwestern washington county wilderness map.—The term 'Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map' means the map entitled 'Northwestern Washington County Wilderness' and dated June 21, 2008.

"(6) Red cliffs national conservation area map.—The term 'Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map' means the map entitled 'Red Cliffs National Conservation Area' and dated November 12, 2008.

"(7) Secretary.—The term 'Secretary' means—

"(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and

"(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.

"(8) State.—The term 'State' means the State of Utah.

"(9) Washington county growth and conservation act map.—The term 'Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map' means the map entitled 'Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map' and dated November 13, 2008."

1 So in original. Probably should be "is".
16 U.S.C. § 797d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter I: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES / Section 797d: Third party contracting by FERC
Third party contracting by FERC
Status: in_force

(a) Environmental impact statements

Where the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is required to prepare a draft or final environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 and following) in connection with an application for a license under part I of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.], the Commission may permit, at the election of the applicant, a contractor, consultant or other person funded by the applicant and chosen by the Commission from among a list of such individuals or companies determined by the Commission to be qualified to do such work, to prepare such statement for the Commission. The contractor shall execute a disclosure statement prepared by the Commission specifying that it has no financial or other interest in the outcome of the project. The Commission shall establish the scope of work and procedures to assure that the contractor, consultant or other person has no financial or other potential conflict of interest in the outcome of the proceeding. Nothing herein shall affect the Commission's responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

(b) Environmental assessments

Where an environmental assessment is required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 and following) in connection with an application for a license under part I of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.], the Commission may permit an applicant, or a contractor, consultant or other person selected by the applicant, to prepare such environmental assessment. The Commission shall institute procedures, including pre-application consultations, to advise potential applicants of studies or other information foreseeably required by the Commission. The Commission may allow the filing of such applicant-prepared environmental assessments as part of the application. Nothing herein shall affect the Commission's responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

(c) Effective date

This section shall take effect with respect to license applications filed after October 24, 1992.

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXIV, §2403, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3097.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), 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.

The Federal Power Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063. Part I of the Act is classified generally to this subchapter (§791a et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 791a of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Federal Power Act which generally comprises this chapter.
16 U.S.C. § 4003 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 60: FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION / Section 4003: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term—

(1) "consumer education" means actions undertaken to inform consumers on matters related to the consumption of fish and fish products;

(2) "council" means a seafood promotional council established under section 4009 of this title;

(3) "fish" means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of aquatic animal life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;

(4) "Fund" means the Fisheries Promotional Fund established in section 4008 of this title;

(5) "harvester" means any individual who is in the business of catching or growing fish for purposes of sale;

(6) "importer" means any person in the business of importing fish or fish products into the United States from another country for commercial purposes or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee for any person or nation that produces, processes or markets fish or fish products outside of the United States for sale or other commercial purpose in the United States;

(7) "marketer" means any person who is in the business of selling fish or fish products in the wholesale, retail, or restaurant trade, but whose primary business function is not the processing or packaging of fish or fish products in preparation for sale;

(8) "marketing and promotion" means an activity aimed at encouraging the consumption of fish or fish products or expanding or maintaining commercial markets for fish or fish products;

(9) "member" means any person serving on the National Council or on any council;

(10) "National Council" means the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council established in section 4004 of this title;

(11) "person" means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any private entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States or any State, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States;

(12) "processor" means any person who is in the business of preparing or packaging fish or fish products (including fish of the processor's own harvesting) for sale;

(13) "receiver" means any person who owns fish processing vessels and any person in the business of acquiring fish directly from harvesters;

(14) "research" means any type of research designed to advance the image, desirability, usage, marketability, production or quality of fish and fish products;

(15) "sector" means—

(A) the sector consisting of harvesters;

(B) the sector consisting of importers;

(C) the sector consisting of marketers;

(D) the sector consisting of processors;

(E) the sector consisting of receivers; or

(F) the consumer sector consisting of persons professionally engaged in the dissemination of information pertaining to the nutritional benefits and preparation of fish and fish products;

(16) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary's designee; and

(17) "United States" means the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and any other territory, possession, or commonwealth of the United States.

(Pub. L. 99–659, title II, §204, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3716.)
16 U.S.C. § 18i (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter II: VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS PROGRAM / Section 18i: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 91–357, §3, July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 472; Pub. L. 101–286, title II, §204(b), May 9, 1990, 104 Stat. 175, related to Federal employee status for volunteers. See section 102301(c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1173 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 24: CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NORTH PACIFIC FUR SEALS / Subchapter III: ENFORCEMENT / Section 1173: Regulations
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, §303, as added Pub. L. 98–129, §2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1183 of this title, prior to the complete revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 98–129.
16 U.S.C. § 4503b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 65: INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION / Section 4503b: Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest
Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions

As used in this section:

(1) Forest

The term "Forest" means the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest.

(2) Governor

The term "Governor" means the Governor of Hawaii.

(3) Lands

The term "lands" means lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters.

(4) State

The term "State" means the State of Hawaii.

(b) Establishment and management

At the request of the Governor, the Secretary shall establish and administer within the State a Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest. The Forest shall be managed as—

(1) a model of quality tropical forest management where harvesting on a sustainable yield basis can be demonstrated in balance with natural resource conservation;

(2) a site for research on tropical forestry, conservation biology, and natural resource management; and

(3) a center for demonstration, education, training, and outreach on tropical forestry, conservation biology, and natural resources research and management.

(c) Delineation of location of Forest

(1) Identification of lands

The Governor and the Secretary shall identify one or more suitable sites for the Forest in lands within the State. The identification of each site shall be based on scientific, ecological, administrative, and such other factors as the Governor and Secretary consider to be necessary or desirable to achieve the purposes of this section. Each site identified pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be of sufficient size and located so that the site can be effectively managed for Forest purposes.

(2) Exterior boundaries

The exterior boundaries of the Forest, including the boundaries of all sites identified for Forest purposes, shall be delineated on an official map. The map shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Administrator of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State. The Governor and the Secretary may from time to time, by mutual agreement, amend the official map to modify the boundaries of the Forest.

(d) Authorities of Secretary

(1) In general

To carry out the purposes of this section, the Secretary is authorized—

(A) to administer the Forest in cooperation with the Governor and affected State agencies;

(B) to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with the Federal Government, the government of the State, local governments, corporations, nonprofit organizations and individuals;

(C) to exercise existing authority with respect to cooperative forestry and research for Forest purposes; and

(D) to issue necessary rules and regulations or apply existing rules and regulations applicable to areas administered by the Forest Service that are necessary or desirable to administer the Forest—

(i) for the purposes described in subsection (b);

(ii) to protect persons within the Forest; and

(iii) to preserve and protect the resources in the Forest.

(2) Land acquisition

The authority in section 1643 of this title shall be available to the Secretary to carry out this section.

(3) Statutory construction

Nothing in this section is intended to affect the jurisdiction of the State, both civil and criminal, over any person within the Forest by reason of the establishment of the Forest under this section, except in the case of a penalty for an offense against the United States.

(Pub. L. 101–513, title VI, §606, as added Pub. L. 102–574, §2(a)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4594.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 606 of Pub. L. 101–513 was renumbered section 610 and is classified to section 4505 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 17j (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 17j: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act May 26, 1930, ch. 324, §11, 46 Stat. 383; Pub. L. 91–383, §5, Aug. 18, 1970, as added Pub. L. 94–458, §2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1939, related to traveling expenses of National Park System employees and dependents of deceased employees. See section 101305 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 824i (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter II: REGULATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE / Section 824i: Interconnection authority
Interconnection authority
Status: in_force

(a) Powers of Commission; application by State regulatory authority

(1) Upon application of any electric utility, Federal power marketing agency, geothermal power producer (including a producer which is not an electric utility), qualifying cogenerator, or qualifying small power producer, the Commission may issue an order requiring—

(A) the physical connection of any cogeneration facility, any small power production facility, or the transmission facilities of any electric utility, with the facilities of such applicant,

(B) such action as may be necessary to make effective any physical connection described in subparagraph (A), which physical connection is ineffective for any reason, such as inadequate size, poor maintenance, or physical unreliability,

(C) such sale or exchange of electric energy or other coordination, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of any order under subparagraph (A) or (B), or

(D) such increase in transmission capacity as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of any order under subparagraph (A) or (B).

(2) Any State regulatory authority may apply to the Commission for an order for any action referred to in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1). No such order may be issued by the Commission with respect to a Federal power marketing agency upon application of a State regulatory authority.

(b) Notice, hearing and determination by Commission

Upon receipt of an application under subsection (a), the Commission shall—

(1) issue notice to each affected State regulatory authority, each affected electric utility, each affected Federal power marketing agency, each affected owner or operator of a cogeneration facility or of a small power production facility, and to the public.1

(2) afford an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing, and

(3) make a determination with respect to the matters referred to in subsection (c).

(c) Necessary findings

No order may be issued by the Commission under subsection (a) unless the Commission determines that such order—

(1) is in the public interest,

(2) would—

(A) encourage overall conservation of energy or capital,

(B) optimize the efficiency of use of facilities and resources, or

(C) improve the reliability of any electric utility system or Federal power marketing agency to which the order applies, and

(3) meets the requirements of section 824k of this title.

(d) Motion of Commission

The Commission may, on its own motion, after compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), issue an order requiring any action described in subsection (a)(1) if the Commission determines that such order meets the requirements of subsection (c). No such order may be issued upon the Commission's own motion with respect to a Federal power marketing agency.

(e) Definitions

(1) As used in this section, the term "facilities" means only facilities used for the generation or transmission of electric energy.

(2) With respect to an order issued pursuant to an application of a qualifying cogenerator or qualifying small power producer under subsection (a)(1), the term "facilities of such applicant" means the qualifying cogeneration facilities or qualifying small power production facilities of the applicant, as specified in the application. With respect to an order issued pursuant to an application under subsection (a)(2), the term "facilities of such applicant" means the qualifying cogeneration facilities, qualifying small power production facilities, or the transmission facilities of an electric utility, as specified in the application. With respect to an order issued by the Commission on its own motion under subsection (d), such term means the qualifying cogeneration facilities, qualifying small power production facilities, or the transmission facilities of an electric utility, as specified in the proposed order.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. II, §210, as added Pub. L. 95–617, title II, §202, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3135; amended Pub. L. 96–294, title VI, §643(a)(2), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 770.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1980—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–294 added applicability to geothermal power producers.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Study and Report to Congressional Committees on Application of Provisions Relating to Cogeneration, Small Power Production, and Interconnection Authority to Hydroelectric Power Facilities

For provisions requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct a study and report to Congress on whether the benefits of this section and section 824a–3 of this title should be applied to hydroelectric power facilities utilizing new dams or diversions, within the meaning of section 824a–3(k) of this title, see section 8(d) of Pub. L. 99–495, set out as a note under section 824a–3 of this title.

1 So in original. The period probably should be a comma.
16 U.S.C. § 436 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 436: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Apr. 9, 1924, ch. 86, §3, 43 Stat. 90, related to transfer by Secretary of Agriculture to Secretary of the Interior for road purposes of part of material, equipment and supplies received from Secretary of War.
16 U.S.C. § 823 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter I: REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER AND RESOURCES / Section 823: Repeal of inconsistent laws
Repeal of inconsistent laws
Status: in_force

All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with this chapter are repealed: Provided, That nothing contained herein shall be held or construed to modify or repeal any of the provisions of the Act of Congress approved December 19, 1913, granting certain rights-of-way to the city and county of San Francisco, in the State of California.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. I, §29, 41 Stat. 1077; renumbered pt. I, Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, §212, 49 Stat. 847.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Herein, referred to in text, means act June 10, 1920, which is classified generally to this chapter.

The Act of Congress approved December 19, 1913, referred to in text, was not classified to the Code.

Codification

As originally enacted, this section contained the further proviso: "That section 18 of an Act making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation, of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes, approved August 8, 1917, is hereby repealed."
16 U.S.C. § 1261 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 27A: NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND / Section 1261: Repealed. Pub. L. 105-178, title I, §1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151
Repealed. Pub. L. 105-178, title I, §1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 102–240, title I, §1302, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2064; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, §337(a)–(d), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 602, 603; Pub. L. 104–88, title IV, §405(a)(5), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 957, related to national recreational trails funding program.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 102–240, title I, §1301, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2064, provided that: "This part [part B (§§1301–1303) of title I of Pub. L. 102–240, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Symms National Recreational Trails Act of 1991'."
16 U.S.C. § 272a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXX: ARCHES NATIONAL PARK / Section 272a: Acquisition of property
Acquisition of property
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Secretary is authorized to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, transfer from any Federal agency, exchange or otherwise, the lands and interests in lands described in section 272 of this title, except that lands or interests therein owned by the State of Utah, or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only with the approval of such State or political subdivision.

(b) Lost Spring Canyon Addition

As soon as practicable after October 30, 1998, the Secretary shall transfer jurisdiction over the Federal land contained in the Lost Spring Canyon Addition from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.

(Pub. L. 92–155, §2, Nov. 12, 1971, 85 Stat. 422; Pub. L. 105–329, §2(b), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3060.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–329 inserted section catchline and subsec. (a) designation and heading and added subsec. (b).
16 U.S.C. § 455c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXII: MISCELLANEOUS / Section 455c: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act June 11, 1926, ch. 555, §4, 44 Stat. 727; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, §205(a), 61 Stat. 501, related to purchase of real estate for military park. See section 103306(c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 916a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 14: REGULATION OF WHALING / Subchapter II: WHALING CONVENTION ACT / Section 916a: United States Commissioner
United States Commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) Appointment

The United States Commissioner shall be appointed by the President, on the concurrent recommendations of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, and shall serve at the pleasure of the President.

(b) Deputy Commissioner

The President may appoint a Deputy United States Commissioner, on the concurrent recommendations of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce. The Deputy United States Commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the President and shall be the principal technical adviser to the United States Commissioner, and shall be empowered to perform the duties of the Commissioner in case of the death, resignation, absence, or illness of the Commissioner.

(c) Compensation

The United States Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, although officers of the United States Government, shall receive no compensation for their services.

(Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 653, §3, 64 Stat. 421; 1970 Reorg. Plan. No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Alternate United States Commissioners

Secretary of State authorized to designate Alternate United States Commissioners, see sections 2672a and 2672b of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 916 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 57 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter VI: SEQUOIA AND YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKS / Section 57: Yosemite, Sequoia, and General Grant National Parks; exclusive jurisdiction of United States; jurisdiction remaining in and taxation by California
Yosemite, Sequoia, and General Grant National Parks; exclusive jurisdiction of United States; jurisdiction remaining in and taxation by California
Status: in_force

Sole and exclusive jurisdiction is assumed by the United States over the territory embraced and included within the Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and General Grant National Park, respectively, saving, however, to the State of California the right to serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the aforesaid parks or either of them in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed in said State outside of said parks; and saving further to the said State the right to tax persons and corporations, their franchises and property on the lands included in said parks, and the right to fix and collect license fees for fishing in said parks; and saving also to the persons residing in any of said parks now or hereafter the right to vote at all elections held within the county or counties in which said parks are situated.

(June 2, 1920, ch. 218, §1, 41 Stat. 731.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

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

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

General Grant National Park Abolished

Act Mar. 4, 1940, ch. 40, §2, 54 Stat. 43, set out as section 80a of this title, abolished the General Grant National Park and added the lands to the Kings Canyon National Park as the General Grant grove section.
16 U.S.C. § 715q (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 7: PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS / Subchapter III: MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION / Section 715q: Expenses of commission; authorization of appropriations
Expenses of commission; authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

A sum sufficient to pay the necessary expenses of the commission and its members, not to exceed an annual expenditure of $7,500, is authorized to be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Said appropriation shall be paid out on the audit and order of the chairman of said commission, which audit and order shall be conclusive and binding upon the Government Accountability Office as to the correctness of the accounts of said commission.

(Feb. 18, 1929, ch. 257, §18, 45 Stat. 1225; Pub. L. 87–812, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 922; Pub. L. 108–271, §8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004—Pub. L. 108–271 substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General Accounting Office".

1962—Pub. L. 87–812 increased annual expenditures from not more than $5,000 to not more than $7,500 and corrected a misspelling of "commission".
16 U.S.C. § 3839 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 58: ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM / Subchapter IV: AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM / Section 3839: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-79, title II, §2711, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 771
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-79, title II, §2711, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 771
Status: repealed

Section 3839, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, §1239, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, §1440, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3597; amended Pub. L. 102–237, title II, §204(7), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1855, related to establishment of environmental easement program by Secretary.

Section 3839a, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, §1239A, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, §1440, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3597, related to duties of owners; components of plan.

Section 3839b, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, §1239B, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, §1440, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3598, related to duties of Secretary.

Section 3839c, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, §1239C, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, §1440, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3599, related to payments.

Section 3839d, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, §1239D, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, §1440, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3600, related to changes in ownership; modification of easement.
16 U.S.C. § 1285 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 28: WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS / Section 1285: Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement
Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement
Status: in_force

The claim and allowance of the value of an easement as a charitable contribution under section 170 of title 26, or as a gift under section 2522 of said title shall constitute an agreement by the donor on behalf of himself, his heirs, and assigns that, if the terms of the instrument creating the easement are violated, the donee or the United States may acquire the servient estate at its fair market value as of the time the easement was donated minus the value of the easement claimed and allowed as a charitable contribution or gift.

(Pub. L. 90–542, §14, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 918.)
16 U.S.C. § 3324 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 52: SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT / Subchapter III: RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT / Section 3324: Monitoring and evaluation of enhancement projects
Monitoring and evaluation of enhancement projects
Status: in_force

The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall establish, in consultation with the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, and the appropriate tribal coordinating body, a system to monitor and evaluate on a continuing basis all enhancement projects for which funds have been distributed under this subchapter, and may discontinue or suspend distribution of all or part of the funds if any project is not being carried out in a manner consistent with the comprehensive enhancement plan concerned and this chapter. Each recipient of a grant under this subchapter shall make available to the Secretary and to the Comptroller General of the United States for purposes of audit and examination, any book, document, paper, and record that is pertinent to the funds received under the grant.

(Pub. L. 96–561, title I, §123, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3283.)
16 U.S.C. § 579d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 3: FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 579d: Indirect expenditures; future budget justifications
Indirect expenditures; future budget justifications
Status: in_force

The Forest Service shall implement and adhere to the definitions of indirect expenditures established pursuant to Public Law 105–277 on a nationwide basis without flexibility for modification by any organizational level except the Washington Office, and when changed by the Washington Office, such changes in definition shall be reported in budget requests submitted by the Forest Service: Provided further, That the Forest Service shall provide in all future budget justifications, planned indirect expenditures in accordance with the definitions, summarized and displayed to the Regional, Station, Area, and detached unit office level. The justification shall display the estimated source and amount of indirect expenditures, by expanded budget line item, of funds in the agency's annual budget justification. The display shall include appropriated funds and the Knutson-Vandenberg, Brush Disposal, Cooperative Work-Other, and Salvage Sale funds. Changes between estimated and actual indirect expenditures shall be reported in subsequent budget justifications.

(Pub. L. 107–63, title II, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 452.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Public Law 105–277, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 105–277, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, known as the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

Section is from the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub. L. 106–291, title II, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 973.

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title II], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–178.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definitions of Indirect Expenditures

Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(e) [title II], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–274, provided in part: "That not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 21, 1998], the Forest Service shall provide, to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, proposed definitions, which are consistent with Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board standards, to be used with the fiscal year 2000 budget, for indirect expenditures: Provided further, That the Forest Service shall implement and adhere to the definitions on a nationwide basis without flexibility for modification by any organizational level except the Washington Office, and when changed by the Washington Office, such changes in definition shall be reported in budget requests submitted by the Forest Service: Provided further, That the Forest Service shall provide in the fiscal year 2000 budget justification, planned indirect expenditures in accordance with the definitions, summarized and displayed to the Regional, Station, Area, and detached unit office level. The justification shall display the estimated source and amount of indirect expenditures, by expanded budget line item, of funds in the agency's annual budget justification. The display shall include appropriated funds and the Knutson-Vandenberg, Brush Disposal, Cooperative Work-Other, and Salvage Sale funds. Changes between estimated and actual indirect expenditures shall be reported in subsequent budget justifications".
16 U.S.C. § 431 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 431: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act June 8, 1906, ch. 3060, §2, 34 Stat. 225, authorized declaration of national monuments. See section 320301(a) to (c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1812 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 38: FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT / Subchapter II: UNITED STATES RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY REGARDING FISH AND FISHERY RESOURCES / Section 1812: Highly migratory species
Highly migratory species
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The United States shall cooperate directly or through appropriate international organizations with those nations involved in fisheries for highly migratory species with a view to ensuring conservation and shall promote the achievement of optimum yield of such species throughout their range, both within and beyond the exclusive economic zone.

(b) Traditional participation

In managing any fisheries under an international fisheries agreement to which the United States is a party, the appropriate Council or Secretary shall take into account the traditional participation in the fishery, relative to other nations, by fishermen of the United States on fishing vessels of the United States.

(c) Promotion of stock management

If a relevant international fisheries organization does not have a process for developing a formal plan to rebuild a depleted stock, an overfished stock, or a stock that is approaching a condition of being overfished, the provisions of this chapter in this regard shall be communicated to and promoted by the United States in the international or regional fisheries organization.

(Pub. L. 94–265, title I, §102, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 336; Pub. L. 99–659, title I, §101(b), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3707; Pub. L. 101–627, title I, §103(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4439; Pub. L. 104–297, title I, §104, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3563; Pub. L. 109–479, §4, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3578.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, known as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2007—Pub. L. 109–479 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsecs. (b) and (c).

1996—Pub. L. 104–297 substituted "shall promote the achievement of optimum yield" for "promoting the objective of optimum utilization".

1990—Pub. L. 101–627 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The sovereign rights and exclusive fishery management authority asserted by the United States under section 1811 of this title over fish do not include, and may not be construed to extend to, highly migratory species of fish."

1986—Pub. L. 99–659 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The United States shall exercise exclusive fishery management authority, in the manner provided for in this chapter, over the following:

"(1) All fish within the fishery conservation zone.

"(2) All anadromous species throughout the migratory range of each such species beyond the fishery conservation zone; except that such management authority shall not extend to such species during the time they are found within any foreign nation's territorial sea or fishery conservation zone (or the equivalent), to the extent that such sea or zone is recognized by the United States.

"(3) All Continental Shelf fishery resources beyond the fishery conservation zone."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–627, title I, §103(c), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4439, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 1992."
16 U.S.C. § 4302 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 63: FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION / Section 4302: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter:

(1) Cave

The term "cave" means any naturally occurring void, cavity, recess, or system of interconnected passages which occurs beneath the surface of the earth or within a cliff or ledge (including any cave resource therein, but not including any vug, mine, tunnel, aqueduct, or other manmade excavation) and which is large enough to permit an individual to enter, whether or not the entrance is naturally formed or manmade. Such term shall include any natural pit, sinkhole, or other feature which is an extension of the entrance.

(2) Federal lands

The term "Federal lands" means lands the fee title to which is owned by the United States and administered by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior.

(3) Indian lands

The term "Indian lands" means lands of Indian tribes or Indian individuals which are either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States.

(4) Indian tribe

The term "Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims settlement 1 Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).

(5) Cave resource

The term "cave resource" includes any material or substance occurring naturally in caves on Federal lands, such as animal life, plant life, paleontological deposits, sediments, minerals, speleogens, and speleothems.

(6) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate.

(7) Speleothem

The term "speleothem" means any natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave or lava tube, including but not limited to any stalactite, stalagmite, helictite, cave flower, flowstone, concretion, drapery, rimstone, or formation of clay or mud.

(8) Speleogen

The term "speleogen" means relief features on the walls, ceiling, and floor of any cave or lava tube which are part of the surrounding bedrock, including but not limited to anastomoses, scallops, meander niches, petromorphs and rock pendants in solution caves and similar features unique to volcanic caves.

(Pub. L. 100–691, §3, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4546.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in par. (4), is Pub. L. 92–203, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§1601 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 43 and Tables.

1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
16 U.S.C. § 449 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 449: Acceptance of donations of land and funds; acquisition of land
Acceptance of donations of land and funds; acquisition of land
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior be, and he is, authorized to accept donations of land, interests in land and/or buildings, structures, and other property within the boundaries of said national monument as determined and fixed hereunder, and donations of funds for the purchase and/or maintenance thereof, the title and evidence of title to lands acquired to be satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That he may acquire on behalf of the United States out of any donated funds, by purchase at prices deemed by him reasonable, or by condemnation under the provisions of section 3113 of title 40, such tracts of land within the said national monument as may be necessary for the completion thereof.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 573, §2, 48 Stat. 983.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

"Section 3113 of title 40" substituted in text for "the Act of August 1, 1888" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
16 U.S.C. § 281f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXII: NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 281f: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated the sums of not more than $2,130,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in land and not more than $9,300,000 for construction, restoration work, and other improvements at the Nez Perce National Historical Park under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89–19, §7, May 15, 1965, 79 Stat. 111; Pub. L. 94–578, title II, §201(10), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2733; Pub. L. 102–576, §2(7), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4771.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1992—Pub. L. 102–576 substituted "$2,130,000" for "$630,000" and "$9,300,000" for "$4,100,000".

1976—Pub. L. 94–578 substituted "$4,100,000" for "$1,337,000".
16 U.S.C. § 271d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXIX: CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK / Section 271d: Administration, protection, and development
Administration, protection, and development
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, the administration, protection, and development of the Canyonlands National Park, as established pursuant to this subchapter, shall be exercised by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1 and the following),1 as amended and supplemented.

(Pub. L. 88–590, §5, Sept. 12, 1964, 78 Stat. 939.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

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

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 670b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 5C: CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ON GOVERNMENT LANDS / Subchapter I: CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS / Section 670b: Migratory game birds; hunting permits
Migratory game birds; hunting permits
Status: in_force

(a) Integrated natural resources management plan

The Secretary of Defense in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and the appropriate State agency is authorized to carry out a program for the conservation, restoration and management of migratory game birds on military installations, including the issuance of special hunting permits and the collection of fees therefor, in accordance with an integrated natural resources management plan mutually agreed upon by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior and the appropriate State agency.

(b) Applicability of other laws

Possession of a special permit for hunting migratory game birds issued pursuant to this subchapter shall not relieve the permittee of the requirements of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act as amended [16 U.S.C. 718 et seq.] nor of the requirements pertaining to State law set forth in Public Law 85–337.

(Pub. L. 86–797, title I, §102, formerly §2, Sept. 15, 1960, 74 Stat. 1053; renumbered title I, §102, and amended Pub. L. 93–452, §3(1), (3), Oct. 18, 1974, 88 Stat. 1375; Pub. L. 105–85, div. B, title XXIX, §§2904(b)(5), 2913(5), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2018, 2022; Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title III, §312(b)(2), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1353.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, referred to in subsec. (b), subsequently renamed the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act, is act Mar. 16, 1934, ch. 71, 48 Stat. 452, which is classified generally to subchapter IV (§718 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 718 of this title and Tables.

Public Law 85–337, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 85–337, Feb. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 28, which is classified to section 2671 of Title 10, Armed Forces, section 472 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works [now 40 U.S.C. 102], and sections 155 to 158 of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

2011—Pub. L. 112–81 inserted section catchline and subsec. (a) designation and heading, and substituted "agency.", subsec. (b) designation and heading, and "Possession" for "agency: Provided, That possession".

1997—Pub. L. 105–85 substituted "military installations" for "military reservations" and "an integrated natural resources management plan" for "a cooperative plan".

1974—Pub. L. 93–452, §3(3), substituted "title" for "Act" which for purposes of codification was translated as "subchapter".
16 U.S.C. § 5504 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 75: HIGH SEAS FISHING COMPLIANCE / Section 5504: Responsibilities of Secretary
Responsibilities of Secretary
Status: in_force

(a) Record

The Secretary shall maintain an automated file or record of high seas fishing vessels issued permits under section 5503 of this title, including all information submitted under section 5503(c)(2) of this title.

(b) Information to FAO

The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall—

(1) make available to FAO information contained in the record maintained under subsection (a);

(2) promptly notify FAO of changes in such information;

(3) promptly notify FAO of additions to or deletions from the record, and the reason for any deletion;

(4) convey to FAO information relating to any permit granted under section 5503(b)(3) of this title, including the vessel's identity, owner or operator, and factors relevant to the Secretary's determination to issue the permit;

(5) report promptly to FAO all relevant information regarding any activities of high seas fishing vessels that undermine the effectiveness of international conservation and management measures, including the identity of the vessels and any sanctions imposed; and

(6) provide the FAO a summary of evidence regarding any activities of foreign vessels that undermine the effectiveness of international conservation and management measures.

(c) Information to flag nations

If the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, has reasonable grounds to believe that a foreign vessel has engaged in activities undermining the effectiveness of international conservation and management measures, the Secretary shall—

(1) provide to the flag nation information, including appropriate evidentiary material, relating to those activities; and

(2) when such foreign vessel is voluntarily in a United States port, promptly notify the flag nation and, if requested by the flag nation, make arrangements to undertake such lawful investigatory measures as may be considered necessary to establish whether the vessel has been used contrary to the provisions of the Agreement.

(d) Regulations

The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may promulgate such regulations, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the Agreement and this chapter. The Secretary shall coordinate such regulations with any other entities regulating high seas fishing vessels, in order to minimize duplication of permit application and reporting requirements. To the extent practicable, such regulations shall also be consistent with regulations implementing fishery management plans under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).

(e) Notice of international conservation and management measures

The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall publish in the Federal Register, from time to time, a notice listing international conservation and management measures recognized by the United States.

(Pub. L. 104–43, title I, §105, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 370; Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(a) [title II, §211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–208 substituted "Magnuson-Stevens Fishery" for "Magnuson Fishery".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(a) [title II, §211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective 15 days after Oct. 11, 1996.

Effective Date

Section effective 120 days after Nov. 3, 1995, see section 111 of Pub. L. 104–43, set out as a note under section 5501 of this title.

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
16 U.S.C. § 160k (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XIX: VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK / Section 160k: Funding and other requirements
Funding and other requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, not to exceed, however, $38,314,000 for the acquisition of property, and not to exceed $19,179,000 (June 1969 prices) for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the types of construction involved herein.

(b) Comprehensive plan for visitor use and overnight visitor facilities; development, implementation, etc.; authorization of appropriations

The Secretary shall, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local governmental entities and private entities experienced in the fields of outdoor recreation and visitor services, develop and implement a comprehensive plan for visitor use and overnight visitor facilities for the park. The plan shall set forth methods of achieving an appropriate level and type of visitation in order that the resources of the park and its environs may be interpreted for, and used and enjoyed by, the public in a manner consistent with the purposes for which the park was established. Such plan may include appropriate informational and educational messages and materials. In the development and implementation of such plan the Secretary may expend funds donated or appropriated for the purposes of this subsection. Effective October 1, 1983, there is authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this subsection not to exceed $250,000, to remain available until expended.

(c) Existing road access; study and report; authorization of appropriations

The Secretary is directed to study existing road access to the park and to report to Congress on the impact of park-related use of those roads and to report specific recommendations on improvements necessary to insure adequate road access to the park. The Secretary is directed to report, within one year of the date of enactment of the Act which appropriates funds authorized under this subsection, to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. Effective October 1, 1983, there is authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this subsection not to exceed $75,000.

(d) Statutory ceilings respecting appropriations

For purposes of section 200306(a)(4) of title 54, the statutory ceilings on appropriations established by this section shall be deemed to be statutory ceilings contained in a provision of law enacted prior to the convening of the Ninety-fifth Congress.

(Pub. L. 91–661, §401, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1973; Pub. L. 97–405, §1(4), Jan. 3, 1983, 96 Stat. 2029.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

In subsec. (d), "section 200306(a)(4) of title 54" substituted for "section 7(a)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601–9(a)(3)) [sic]" on authority of Pub. L. 113–287, §6(e), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272, which Act enacted Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.

Amendments

1983—Pub. L. 97–405 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted "$38,314,000" for "$26,014,000", and added subsecs. (b) to (d).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 2 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 2: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, §2, 39 Stat. 535; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, §1, 41 Stat. 1407, related to national parks, reservations, and monuments; supervision. See section 100302(a)(3) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 1b: Repealed or Transferred
Repealed or Transferred
Status: repealed

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 384, §1, 67 Stat. 495; Pub. L. 91–383, §2(a), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 826, which related to Secretary of the Interior's authorization of additional activities; administration of National Park System, was repealed in part and transferred in part. Introductory provisions and pars. (1), (2), and (4) to (8) were repealed and restated in sections 100901(a), (d) to (h), 101901, and 102711 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Par. (3) was transferred and is set out as a note under section 407a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 1008 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 18: WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION / Section 1008: Notification of Secretary of the Interior of approval of assistance; surveys and investigations; report and recommendations; consideration; cost of surveys, investigations and reports
Notification of Secretary of the Interior of approval of assistance; surveys and investigations; report and recommendations; consideration; cost of surveys, investigations and reports
Status: in_force

When the Secretary approves the furnishing of assistance to a local organization in preparing a plan for works of improvement as provided for in section 1003 of this title:

(1) The Secretary shall so notify the Secretary of the Interior in order that the latter, as he desires, may make surveys and investigations and prepare a report with recommendations concerning the conservation and development of wildlife resources and participate, under arrangements satisfactory to the Secretary of Agriculture, in the preparation of a plan for works of improvement that is acceptable to the local organization and the Secretary of Agriculture.

(2) Full consideration shall be given to the recommendations contained in any such report of the Secretary of the Interior as he may submit to the Secretary of Agriculture prior to the time the local organization and the Secretary of Agriculture have agreed on a plan for works of improvement. The plan shall include such of the technically and economically feasible works of improvement for wildlife purposes recommended in the report by the Secretary of the Interior as are acceptable to, and agreed to by, the local organization and the Secretary of Agriculture, and such report of the Secretary of the Interior shall, if requested by the Secretary of the Interior, accompany the plan for works of improvement when it is submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval or transmitted to the Congress through the President.

(3) The cost of making surveys and investigations and of preparing reports concerning the conservation and development of wildlife resources shall be borne by the Secretary of the Interior out of funds appropriated to his Department.

(Aug. 4, 1954, ch. 656, §12, as added Pub. L. 85–624, §3, Aug. 12, 1958, 72 Stat. 567.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 1002 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 5107b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 71: ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT / Section 5107b: Transition to management of American lobster fishery by Commission
Transition to management of American lobster fishery by Commission
Status: in_force

(a) Temporary limits

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), if no regulations have been issued under section 5103(b) of this title by December 31, 1997, to implement a coastal fishery management plan for American lobster, then the Secretary shall issue interim regulations before March 1, 1998, that will prohibit any vessel that takes lobsters in the exclusive economic zone by a method other than pots or traps from landing lobsters (or any parts thereof) at any location within the United States in excess of—

(1) 100 lobsters (or parts thereof) for each fishing trip of 24 hours or less duration (up to a maximum of 500 lobsters, or parts thereof, during any 5-day period); or

(2) 500 lobsters (or parts thereof) for a fishing trip of 5 days or longer.

(b) Secretary to monitor landings

Before January 1, 1998, the Secretary shall monitor, on a timely basis, landings of American lobster, and, if the Secretary determines that catches from vessels that take lobsters in the exclusive economic zone by a method other than pots or traps have increased significantly, then the Secretary may, consistent with the national standards in section 301 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1851], and after opportunity for public comment and consultation with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, implement regulations under section 5103(b) of this title that are necessary for the conservation of American lobster.

(c) Regulations to remain in effect until plan implemented

Regulations issued under subsection (a) or (b) shall remain in effect until the Secretary implements regulations under section 5103(b) of this title to implement a coastal fishery management plan for American lobster.

(Pub. L. 103–206, title VIII, §810, as added Pub. L. 104–297, title IV, §404(c), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3620; amended Pub. L. 106–555, title I, §122(b)(3), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2766.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this Act", and was translated as reading "this title", meaning title VIII of Pub. L. 103–206, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2447, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of this title and Tables.

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 810 of Pub. L. 103–206, which repealed section 9 of Pub. L. 98–613 set out in a note under section 1851 of this title, was renumbered section 812 by Pub. L. 104–297.

Amendments

2000—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 106–555 substituted "Magnuson-Stevens Fishery" for "Magnuson Fishery".
16 U.S.C. § 398b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLIV: VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK / Section 398b: Repealed. Pub. L. 85-404, May 16, 1958, 72 Stat. 112
Repealed. Pub. L. 85-404, May 16, 1958, 72 Stat. 112
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 885, §3, 70 Stat. 941, authorized an appropriation for capital improvements and an annual appropriation for administration of the Virgin Islands National Park.
16 U.S.C. § 116 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XII: MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK / Section 116: Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1028
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1028
Status: repealed

Section, act June 12, 1917, ch. 27, §1, 40 Stat. 152, related to donations of lands or rights-of-way.
16 U.S.C. § 2623 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 46: PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES / Subchapter II: STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES / Section 2623: Adoption of certain standards
Adoption of certain standards
Status: in_force

(a) Adoption of standards

Not later than two years after November 9, 1978, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall provide public notice and conduct a hearing respecting the standards established by subsection (b) and, on the basis of such hearing, shall—

(1) adopt the standards established by subsection (b) (other than paragraph (4) thereof) if, and to the extent, such authority or nonregulated electric utility determines that such adoption is appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, is otherwise appropriate, and is consistent with otherwise applicable State law, and

(2) adopt the standard established by subsection (b)(4) if, and to the extent, such authority or nonregulated electric utility determines that such adoption is appropriate and consistent with otherwise applicable State law.

For purposes of any determination under paragraphs (1) or (2) and any review of such determination in any court in accordance with section 2633 of this title, the purposes of this chapter supplement otherwise applicable State law. Nothing in this subsection prohibits any State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility from making any determination that it is not appropriate to adopt any such standard, pursuant to its authority under otherwise applicable State law.

(b) Establishment

The following Federal standards are hereby established:

(1) Master metering

To the extent determined appropriate under section 2625(d) of this title, master metering of electric service in the case of new buildings shall be prohibited or restricted to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(2) Automatic adjustment clauses

No electric utility may increase any rate pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause unless such clause meets the requirements of section 2625(e) of this title.

(3) Information to consumers

Each electric utility shall transmit to each of its electric consumers information regarding rate schedules in accordance with the requirements of section 2625(f) of this title.

(4) Procedures for termination of electric service

No electric utility may terminate electric service to any electric consumer except pursuant to procedures described in section 2625(g) of this title.

(5) Advertising

No electric utility may recover from any person other than the shareholders (or other owners) of such utility any direct or indirect expenditure by such utility for promotional or political advertising as defined in section 2625(h) of this title.

(c) Procedural requirements

Each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility, within the two-year period specified in subsection (a), shall (1) adopt, pursuant to subsection (a), each of the standards established by subsection (b) or, (2) with respect to any such standard which is not adopted, such authority or nonregulated electric utility shall state in writing that it has determined not to adopt such standard, together with the reasons for such determination. Such statement of reasons shall be available to the public.

(Pub. L. 95–617, title I, §113, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3123.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original "this title", meaning title I (§101 et seq.) of Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3120, which enacted subchapters I to IV of this chapter and section 6808 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended sections 6802 to 6807 of Title 42. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 2634 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 46: PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES / Subchapter III: INTERVENTION AND JUDICIAL REVIEW / Section 2634: Prior and pending proceedings
Prior and pending proceedings
Status: in_force

For purposes of subchapters I and II, and this subchapter, proceedings commenced by State regulatory authorities (with respect to electric utilities for which it has ratemaking authority) and nonregulated electric utilities before November 9, 1978, and actions taken before such date in such proceedings shall be treated as complying with the requirements of subchapters I and II, and this subchapter if such proceedings and actions substantially conform to such requirements. For purposes of subchapters I and II, and this subchapter, any such proceeding or action commenced before November 9, 1978, but not completed before such date, shall comply with the requirements of subchapters I and II, and this subchapter, to the maximum extent practicable, with respect to so much of such proceeding or action as takes place after such date, except as otherwise provided in section 2631(c) of this title. In the case of each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (14) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of each standard established by paragraph (15) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (21) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021.

(Pub. L. 95–617, title I, §124, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3131; Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, §§1251(b)(3)(B), 1252(i)(2), 1254(b)(3)(B), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 963, 967, 971; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title I, §40104(a)(2)(C)(ii), title IV, §40431(b)(3)(B), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 932, 1048.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pub. L. 117–58, §40431(b)(3)(B), inserted at end "In the case of the standard established by paragraph (21) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021."

Pub. L. 117–58, §40104(a)(2)(C)(ii), substituted "this section" for "this subsection" wherever appearing and inserted at end "In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021."

2005—Pub. L. 109–58, §1254(b)(3)(B), inserted at end "In the case of each standard established by paragraph (15) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005."

Pub. L. 109–58, §1252(i)(2), inserted at end "In the case of the standard established by paragraph (14) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005."

Pub. L. 109–58, §1251(b)(3)(B), inserted at end "In the case of each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
16 U.S.C. § 4411 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 64: NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION / Section 4411: Relationship to other authorities
Relationship to other authorities
Status: in_force

(a) Acquisition of lands and waters

Nothing in this chapter affects, alters, or modifies the Secretary's authorities, responsibilities, obligations, or powers to acquire lands or waters or interests therein under any other statute.

(b) Mitigation

The Federal funds made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title may not be used for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) or the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99–662 (1986), 100 Stat. 4235.

(Pub. L. 101–233, §12, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1977.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Mar. 10, 1934, ch. 55, 48 Stat. 401, which is classified generally to sections 661 to 666c–1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 661(a) of this title, Short Title note set out under section 661 of this title, and Tables.

The Water Resources Development Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 99–662, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4082. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2201 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 198a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXI: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK / Section 198a: Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Status: repealed

Section 198a, act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 583, §2, 45 Stat. 1537, related to inclusion of park in a judicial district. See section 85 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Section 198b, act Mar. 2, 1929, ch. 583, §3, 45 Stat. 1537, related to punishment for offenses. See section 18 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
16 U.S.C. § 19m (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION / Section 19m: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 90–209, §9, Dec. 18, 1967, 81 Stat. 657, related to liability of United States. See section 101119 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 471b (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 471b: Repealed. Pub. L. 94-579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
Repealed. Pub. L. 94-579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
Status: repealed

Section, act July 20, 1939, ch. 334, §1, 53 Stat. 1071, authorized addition of lands within State of Montana to existing or inclusion within new national forests.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Section 704(a) of Pub. L. 94–579 provided that this section is repealed effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.

Savings Provision

Repeal by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see note set out under section 1701 of Title 43, Public Lands.
16 U.S.C. § 6 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 6: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, act June 5, 1920, ch. 235, §1, 41 Stat. 917, related to donations of lands within national parks and monuments and moneys. See section 101101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 3472 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 54: RESOURCE CONSERVATION / Subchapter VI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 3472: Conservation tillage; Congressional findings, etc.
Conservation tillage; Congressional findings, etc.
Status: in_force

(a) Congress finds that—

(1) domestic and international demand for agricultural products from the United States is great and is expected to significantly increase over the next twenty years;

(2) the ability of the United States to provide agricultural products to meet that demand is seriously impaired by the annual loss of five billion tons of soil due to wind and water erosion;

(3) the battle against soil erosion is being lost despite the annual expenditure of millions of dollars by the Federal Government on research, technical assistance, and conservation incentives to control soil erosion;

(4) conservation tillage practices are estimated to reduce soil erosion by 50 to 90 per centum over conventional farming practices; and

(5) conservation tillage may result in better yields, greater land use flexibility, decreased fuel use, decreased labor and equipment costs, increased retention of soil moisture, and more productive land than conventional farming practices and may be adaptable to a broad range of soil types and slopes throughout the country.

(b) It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should, and is hereby urged and requested to—

(1) direct the attention of our Nation's farmers to the costs and benefits of conservation tillage as a means of controlling soil erosion and improving profitability; and

(2) conduct a program of research designed to resolve any unanswered questions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of conservation tillage over other soil conservation practices.

(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, §1553, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1345.)
16 U.S.C. § 393 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLI: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK / Section 393: Entries under land laws; rights-of-way; lands excluded
Entries under land laws; rights-of-way; lands excluded
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained shall affect any valid claim, location, or entry existing under the land laws of the United States prior to August 1, 1916, whether for homestead, mineral, right-of-way, or any other purpose whatsoever, or shall affect the rights of any such claimant, locator, or entryman to the full use and enjoyment of his land. Whenever consistent with the primary purposes of the park the Act of February fifteenth, nineteen hundred and one,1 applicable to the location of rights of way in certain national parks and the national forests for irrigation and other purposes, shall be and remain applicable to the lands included within the park. The Secretary of the Interior may, in his discretion and upon such conditions as he may deem wise, grant easements or rights-of-way for steam, electric, or similar transportation upon or across the park. No lands located within the park boundaries held in private or municipal ownership prior to August 1, 1916, shall be affected by or subject to the provisions of this section and sections 391 and 394 of this title.

(Aug. 1, 1916, ch. 264, §§2, 3, 39 Stat. 433, 434.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Herein, referred to in text, means act Aug. 1, 1916, which is classified to sections 391, 393 and 394 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Act of February fifteenth, nineteen hundred and one, referred to in text, is act Feb. 15, 1901, ch. 372, 31 Stat. 790, which is classified to section 959 of Title 43, Public Lands. The Act, insofar as it related to National Park System units, was repealed and restated as section 100902(a) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, by Pub. L. 113–287, §§3, 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3094, 3272.

Codification

Section is a combination of sections 2 and 3 of act Aug. 1, 1916, all but the last sentence being derived from section 2.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Haleakalā National Park

Establishment of detached portion of Hawaii National Park lying on island of Maui as Haleakalā National Park, effective July 1, 1961, see section 396b of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 824l (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12: FEDERAL REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER / Subchapter II: REGULATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE / Section 824l: Information requirements
Information requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Requests for wholesale transmission services

Whenever any electric utility, Federal power marketing agency, or any other person generating electric energy for sale for resale makes a good faith request to a transmitting utility to provide wholesale transmission services and requests specific rates and charges, and other terms and conditions, unless the transmitting utility agrees to provide such services at rates, charges, terms and conditions acceptable to such person, the transmitting utility shall, within 60 days of its receipt of the request, or other mutually agreed upon period, provide such person with a detailed written explanation, with specific reference to the facts and circumstances of the request, stating (1) the transmitting utility's basis for the proposed rates, charges, terms, and conditions for such services, and (2) its analysis of any physical or other constraints affecting the provision of such services.

(b) Transmission capacity and constraints

Not later than 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring that information be submitted annually to the Commission by transmitting utilities which is adequate to inform potential transmission customers, State regulatory authorities, and the public of potentially available transmission capacity and known constraints.

(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. II, §213, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title VII, §723, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2919.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

State Authorities; Construction

Nothing in this section to be construed as affecting or intending to affect, or in any way to interfere with, authority of any State or local government relating to environmental protection or siting of facilities, see section 731 of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as a note under section 796 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 8033 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 99: MARITIME SECURITY AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter II: ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON IUU FISHING / Section 8033: Reports
Reports
Status: in_force

Not later than 5 years after the submission of the 5-year integrated strategic plan under section 8032 of this title, and 5 years after, the Working Group shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives that contains—

(1) a summary of global and regional trends in IUU fishing;

(2) an assessment of the extent of the convergence between transnational organized illegal activity, including human trafficking and forced labor, and IUU fishing;

(3) an assessment of the topics, data sources, and strategies that would benefit from increased information sharing and recommendations regarding harmonization of data collection and sharing;

(4) an assessment of assets, including military assets and intelligence, which can be used for either enforcement operations or strategies to combat IUU fishing;

(5) summaries of the situational threats with respect to IUU fishing in priority regions and an assessment of the capacity of countries within such regions to respond to those threats;

(6) an assessment of the progress of countries in priority regions in responding to those threats as a result of assistance by the United States pursuant to the strategic plan developed under section 8032 of this title, including—

(A) the identification of—

(i) relevant supply routes, ports of call, methods of landing and entering illegally caught product into legal supply chains, and financial institutions used in each country by participants engaging in IUU fishing; and

(ii) indicators of IUU fishing that are related to money laundering;

(B) an assessment of the adherence to, or progress toward adoption of, international treaties related to IUU fishing, including the Port State Measures Agreement, by countries in priority regions;

(C) an assessment of the implementation by countries in priority regions of seafood traceability or capacity to apply traceability to verify the legality of catch and strengthen fisheries management;

(D) an assessment of the capacity of countries in priority regions to implement shiprider agreements;

(E) an assessment of the capacity of countries in priority regions to increase maritime domain awareness; and

(F) an assessment of the capacity of governments of relevant countries in priority regions to sustain the programs for which the United States has provided assistance under this chapter;

(7) an assessment of the capacity of priority flag states to track the movement of and police their fleet, prevent their flagged vessels from engaging in IUU fishing, and enforce applicable laws and regulations;

(8) an assessment of the extent of involvement in IUU fishing of organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations under section 1189 of title 8; and

(9) the status of work with global enforcement partners.

(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, §3553, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2007; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, §11339(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4105.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in par. (6)(F), was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle C of title XXXV of div. C of Pub. L. 116–92, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1997, known as the Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement Act and also as the Maritime SAFE Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8001 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2022—Par. (9). Pub. L. 117–263 added par. (9).
16 U.S.C. § 410xx (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LIX: KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 410xx: Establishment
Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) In general

In order to preserve and protect for the education, inspiration, and enjoyment of present and future generations nationally significant natural, historic, scenic, marine, and scientific values in South Florida, there is hereby established the Dry Tortugas National Park (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "park").

(b) Area included

The park shall consist of the lands, waters, and interests therein generally depicted on the map entitled "Boundary Map, Fort Jefferson National Monument", numbered 364–90,001, and dated April 1980 (which is the map referenced by section 201 of Public Law 96–287). The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

(c) Abolition of monument

The Fort Jefferson National Monument is hereby abolished.

(Pub. L. 102–525, title II, §201, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3439.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 102–525, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3439, which enacted this subchapter and amended provisions listed in a National Monuments Established Under Presidential Proclamation table set out under section 320301 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

Section 201 of Public Law 96–287, referred to in subsec. (b), appears in a table under the heading "National Monuments Established Under Presidential Proclamation", set out as a note under section 320301 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 482d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 482d: Perfection of claims within forest
Perfection of claims within forest
Status: in_force

Valid mining claims within the Mount Hood National Forest in the State of Oregon existing on May 11, 1934, and thereafter maintained in compliance with the law under which they were initiated and the laws of the State of Oregon, may be perfected under sections 482b and 482c of this title, or under the law under which they were initiated, as the claimant may desire.

(May 11, 1934, ch. 280, §3, 48 Stat. 773.)
16 U.S.C. § 480 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 480: Civil and criminal jurisdiction
Civil and criminal jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction, both civil and criminal, over persons within national forests shall not be affected or changed by reason of their existence, except so far as the punishment of offenses against the United States therein is concerned; the intent and meaning of this provision being that the State wherein any such national forest is situated shall not, by reason of the establishment thereof, lose its jurisdiction, nor the inhabitants thereof their rights and privileges as citizens, or be absolved from their duties as citizens of the State.

(June 4, 1897, ch. 2, §1, 30 Stat. 36; Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, §12, 36 Stat. 963.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Provisions substantially in the language of this section are contained in section 12 of act Mar. 1, 1911, applicable to national forest lands acquired on the recommendation of the National Forest Reservation Commission under sections 500, 515 to 519, 521, 552 and 563 of this title.

"National forests" and "national forest" substituted in text for "forest reservations" and "reservation", respectively, on authority of act Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2907, 34 Stat. 1269, which provided that forest reserves shall hereafter be known as national forests.
16 U.S.C. § 473 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 473: Revocation, modification, or vacation of orders or proclamations establishing national forests
Revocation, modification, or vacation of orders or proclamations establishing national forests
Status: in_force

The President of the United States is authorized and empowered to revoke, modify, or suspend any and all Executive orders and proclamations or any part thereof issued under section 471 1 of this title, from time to time as he shall deem best for the public interests. By such modification he may reduce the area or change the boundary lines or may vacate altogether any order creating a national forest.

(June 4, 1897, ch. 2, §1, 30 Stat. 34, 36.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 471 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Codification

The two sentences of this section are from provisions in section 1 of the Sundry Civil Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 1898, act June 4, 1897.

The first sentence is a portion of the third paragraph and was prefaced by the words "To remove any doubt which may exist pertaining to the authority of the President thereunto." Other provisions of the same paragraph have been omitted as temporary.

The second sentence is a portion of the seventh paragraph the whole of which reads as follows: "The President is hereby authorized at any time to modify any Executive order that has been or may hereafter be made establishing any forest reserve, and by such modification may reduce the area or change the boundary lines of such reserve, or may vacate altogether any order creating such reserve."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Certain provisions of act June 4, 1897, ch. 2, 30 Stat. 34, under the headings "under the department of the interior." and "surveying the public lands.", which enacted sections 473 to 478, 479 to 482, and 551 of this title, are popularly known as the Organic Administration Act.

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 365 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XL: HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK / Section 365: Taxation, under State laws
Taxation, under State laws
Status: in_force

The consent of the United States is given for the taxation, under the authority of the laws of the State of Arkansas applicable to the equal taxation of personal property in that State, as personal property of all structures and other property in private ownership on the Hot Springs National Park.

(Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 533, §5, 26 Stat. 844; Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 161, §1, 41 Stat. 1407.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Hot Springs National Park" substituted in text for "Hot Springs Reservation" pursuant to act Mar. 4, 1921.
16 U.S.C. § 666d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 5A: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE / Subchapter I: GAME, FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, AND FISH / Section 666d: Skagit National Wildlife Refuge; exchange of lands
Skagit National Wildlife Refuge; exchange of lands
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion, at any time within ten years from October 6, 1949, to accept from the State of Washington on behalf of the United States title to any lands in the State of Washington which he deems chiefly valuable for wildlife refuge purposes, and which are equivalent in value to the lands of the United States within the Skagit National Wildlife Refuge, and in exchange therefor to convey by deed on behalf of the United States to the State of Washington the said lands of the United States in the Skagit National Wildlife Refuge.

(Oct. 6, 1949, ch. 619, §1, 63 Stat. 708.)
16 U.S.C. § 545 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter II: SCENIC AREAS / Section 545: Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area; purposes
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area; purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of sections 545 and 545a of this title with respect to the Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area are to—

(1) ensure appropriate protection and preservation of the scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources;

(2) protect and manage vegetation to provide wildlife and fish habitat, consistent with paragraph (1);

(3) provide areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and

(4) provide a variety of recreation opportunities that are not inconsistent with the preceding purposes.

(Pub. L. 103–314, §2, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1703; Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, §915, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1187.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–127 substituted "Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area" for "George Washington National Forest Mount Pleasant Scenic Area" in introductory provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 103–314, §1, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1703, as amended by Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, §915, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1187, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 545 and 545a of this title] may be cited as the 'Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area Act'."
16 U.S.C. § 497 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 497: Use and occupation of lands for hotels, resorts, summer homes, stores, and facilities for industrial, commercial, educational or public uses
Use and occupation of lands for hotels, resorts, summer homes, stores, and facilities for industrial, commercial, educational or public uses
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized, under such regulations as he may make and upon such terms and conditions as he may deem proper, (a) to permit the use and occupancy of suitable areas of land within the national forests, not exceeding eighty acres and for periods not exceeding thirty years, for the purpose of constructing or maintaining hotels, resorts, and any other structures or facilities necessary or desirable for recreation, public convenience, or safety; (b) to permit the use and occupancy of suitable areas of land within the national forests, not exceeding five acres and for periods not exceeding thirty years, for the purpose of constructing or maintaining summer homes and stores; (c) to permit the use and occupancy of suitable areas of land within the national forest, not exceeding eighty acres and for periods not exceeding thirty years, for the purpose of constructing or maintaining buildings, structures, and facilities for industrial or commercial purposes whenever such use is related to or consistent with other uses on the national forests; (d) to permit any State or political subdivision thereof, or any public or nonprofit agency, to use and occupy suitable areas of land within the national forests not exceeding eighty acres and for periods not exceeding thirty years, for the purpose of constructing or maintaining any buildings, structures, or facilities necessary or desirable for education or for any public use or in connection with any public activity. The authority provided by this section shall be exercised in such manner as not to preclude the general public from full enjoyment of the natural, scenic, recreational, and other aspects of the national forests.

(Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 144, 38 Stat. 1101; July 28, 1956, ch. 771, 70 Stat. 708.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1956—Act July 28, 1956, increased maximum area of land for each purpose for which permits may be granted from not more than 5 acres to not more than 80 acres, and authorized permits for facilities for public safety, for buildings, structures, and facilities for industrial or commercial purposes whenever such purposes are related to or consistent with other use of the national forests, and for facilities to be used by public or nonprofit agencies for education or public use or in connection with any public activity.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Enhancing Forest Service Administration of Rights-of-Way and Land Uses

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title III, §331], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–196, as amended, formerly set out as a note under this section, was transferred to section 497e of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 835f (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12D: COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT / Section 835f: Use of funds deposited to allottees; land and improvements
Use of funds deposited to allottees; land and improvements
Status: in_force

Funds deposited to the credit of allottees, their heirs or devisees may be used in the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, for the acquisition of other lands and improvements, or the relocation of existing improvements or construction of new improvements on the lands so acquired for the allottees or heirs whose lands and improvements are acquired under the provisions of sections 835d to 835h of this title. Lands so acquired shall be held in the same status as those from which the funds were derived, and shall be nontaxable until otherwise provided by Congress.

(June 29, 1940, ch. 460, §3, 54 Stat. 703.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 6304 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 82: GREAT APE CONSERVATION / Section 6304: Great Ape Conservation Fund
Great Ape Conservation Fund
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment

There is established in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the "Great Ape Conservation Fund", consisting of—

(1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund under subsection (e);

(2) amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 6305 of this title; and

(3) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under subsection (c).

(b) Expenditures from Fund

(1) In general

Subject to paragraph (2), upon request by the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the Fund to the Secretary, without further appropriation, such amounts as the Secretary determines are necessary to provide assistance under section 6303 of this title.

(2) Administrative expenses

Of the amounts in the account available for each fiscal year, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent, or up to $150,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.

(c) Investment of amounts

(1) In general

The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary of the Treasury, required to meet current withdrawals. Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.

(2) Acquisition of obligations

For the purpose of investments under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired—

(A) on original issue at the issue price; or

(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price.

(3) Sale of obligations

Any obligation acquired by the Fund may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.

(4) Credits to Fund

The interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to and form a part of the Fund.

(d) Transfers of amounts

(1) In general

The amounts required to be transferred to the Fund under this section shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.

(2) Adjustments

Proper adjustment shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates were in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.

(e) Acceptance and use of donations

The Secretary may accept and use donations to provide assistance under section 6303 of this title. Amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund.

(Pub. L. 106–411, §5, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1793; Pub. L. 109–363, title VII, §702, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2082; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, §7001(c)(2)(C), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 785.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2019—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted "$150,000" for "$100,000".

2006—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–363 substituted "expend" for "expand" and "$100,000" for "$80,000".
16 U.S.C. § 3923 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 59: WETLANDS RESOURCES / Subchapter III: STATE AND FEDERAL WETLANDS ACQUISITION / Section 3923: Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions
Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions
Status: in_force

The powers of condemnation or eminent domain shall not be used in the acquisition of wetlands under any provision of this chapter where such wetlands have been constructed for the purpose of farming or ranching, or result from conservation activities associated with farming or ranching.

(Pub. L. 99–645, title III, §305, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3588.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 99–645, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3582, known as the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 1671 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 36: FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING / Subchapter III: EXTENSION PROGRAMS / Section 1671: Congressional statement of findings
Congressional statement of findings
Status: in_force

Congress finds that—

(1) the extension program of the Department of Agriculture and the extension activities of each State provide useful and productive educational programs for private forest and range landowners and processors and consumptive and nonconsumptive users of forest and rangeland renewable resources, and these educational programs complement research and assistance programs conducted by the Department of Agriculture;

(2) to meet national goals, it is essential that all forest and rangeland renewable resources (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as "renewable resources"), including fish and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber, and water, be fully considered in designing educational programs for landowners, processors, and users;

(3) more efficient utilization and marketing of renewable resources extend available supplies of such resources, provide products to consumers at prices less than they would otherwise be, and promote reasonable returns on the investments of landowners, processors, and users;

(4) trees and forests in urban areas improve the esthetic quality, reduce noise, filter impurities from the air and add oxygen to it, save energy by moderating temperature extremes, control wind and water erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife; and

(5) trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts protect farm lands from wind and water erosion, promote moisture accumulation in the soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.

(Pub. L. 95–306, §2, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 349.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective and Termination Dates

Pub. L. 95–306, §8, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 352, as amended by Pub. L. 100–231, §2(2), Jan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1565; Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, §8101(b)(2), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 475; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §7413(b), May 22, 2008, 110 Stat. 1256; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title VII, §7413(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2017; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §7405(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 898; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §7509(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4824, provided that: "The provisions of this Act [enacting this subchapter and provision set out as a note under section 1600 of this title] shall be effective for the period beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September 30, 2023."

Short Title

For short title of Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, see Short Title of 1978 Amendment note set out under section 1600 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 693c (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 6: GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION / Section 693c: Administration by Secretary of Agriculture of the Robert S. Kerr Center
Administration by Secretary of Agriculture of the Robert S. Kerr Center
Status: in_force

The area designated as the Robert S. Kerr Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center shall be administered, protected, and developed within and as a part of the Ouachita National Forest by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to national forests in such manner as in his judgment will best provide for the purposes of sections 693b to 693d of this title and to provide for such management, utilization, and disposal of the natural resources as in his judgment will promote or is compatible with and does not significantly impair the purposes for which the Robert S. Kerr Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center is established.

(Pub. L. 90–327, §2, June 4, 1968, 82 Stat. 169.)
16 U.S.C. § 81o (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter IX: COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 81o: Transfer of administrative jurisdiction over land
Transfer of administrative jurisdiction over land
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior may transfer administrative jurisdiction over approximately 0.23 acres of land within Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia, to the Secretary of the Army, and in exchange therefor, he may accept administrative jurisdiction over a like amount of land from the Secretary of the Army, transfer of which is hereby authorized, for the purpose of relocating the Cape Henry Memorial Cross. Land over which jurisdiction is transferred to the Secretary of the Interior shall become part of Colonial National Historical Park, and land over which jurisdiction is transferred to the Secretary of the Army shall become part of Fort Story Military Reservation.

(Pub. L. 99–390, Aug. 23, 1986, 100 Stat. 831.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of act July 3, 1930, ch. 837, 46 Stat. 855, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 594a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 4: PROTECTION OF TIMBER, AND DEPREDATIONS / Section 594a: Repealed. Pub. L. 95-313, §16(a)(2), formerly §13(a)(2), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered §16(a)(2), Pub. L. 101-624, title XII, §1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525
Repealed. Pub. L. 95-313, §16(a)(2), formerly §13(a)(2), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered §16(a)(2), Pub. L. 101-624, title XII, §1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525
Status: repealed

Section, act Apr. 26, 1940, ch. 159, 54 Stat. 168, set forth provisions relating to white-pine blister rust control by the Secretary of Agriculture, and local authorities.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 17 of Pub. L. 95–313, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2101 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2111 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 41: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE / Section 2111: Other Federal programs
Other Federal programs
Status: in_force

(a) Repeal of statutory authorities

The following laws, and portions of laws, are hereby repealed:

(1) sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Act of June 7, 1924, known as the Clarke-McNary Act (43 Stat. 653–654, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 564, 565, 566, 567);

(2) the Act of April 26, 1940, known as the White Pine Blister Rust Protection Act (54 Stat. 168; 16 U.S.C. 594a);

(3) the Forest Pest Control Act;

(4) the Cooperative Forest Management Act;

(5) section 401 of the Agricultural Act of 1956 [16 U.S.C. 568e];

(6) title IV of the Rural Development Act of 1972 [7 U.S.C. 2651 et seq.]; and

(7) section 1009 and the proviso to section 1010 1 of the Agricultural Act of 1970, as added by the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1509, 1510].

(b) Force and effect of contracts and cooperative and other agreements under cooperative forestry programs executed under authority of repealed statutes

Contracts and cooperative and other agreements under cooperative forestry programs executed under authority of the Acts, or portions thereof, repealed under subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect until revoked or amended by their own terms or under other provisions of law.

(c) Availability of funds appropriated under authority of repealed statutes for cooperative forestry assistance programs

Funds appropriated under the authority of the Acts, or portions thereof, repealed under subsection (a) of this section shall be available for expenditure for the programs authorized under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 95–313, §16, formerly §13, July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered §16, Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Act of April 26, 1940, known as the White Pine Blister Rust Protection Act (54 Stat. 168; 16 U.S.C. 594a), referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Apr. 26, 1940, ch. 159, 54 Stat. 168, which enacted section 594a of this title.

The Forest Pest Control Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, 61 Stat. 177, which enacted sections 594–1 to 594–5 of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 594–1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Cooperative Forest Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), is act Aug. 25, 1950, ch. 781, 64 Stat. 473, which enacted sections 568c and 568d of this title, repealed section 568b of this title, and enacted a provision set out as a note under section 568c of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Rural Development Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a)(6), is Pub. L. 92–419, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 657. Title IV of the Rural Development Act of 1972 was classified generally to subchapter I (§2651 et seq.) of chapter 59 of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1972 Amendment note set out under section 1921 of Title 7 and Tables.

Section 1010 of the Agricultural Act of 1970, as added by the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(7), was classified to section 1510 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–127, title III, §336(d)(1), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1006.

1 See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. § 754a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 9: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE / Section 754a: Appropriations for United States Fish and Wildlife Service; purchases from
Appropriations for United States Fish and Wildlife Service; purchases from
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior may purchase, to the extent of not to exceed $5,000, from the appropriations for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, clothing and small stores for the crews of vessels, to be sold to the employees of said service and the appropriations reimbursed.

(July 1, 1918, ch. 113, §1, 40 Stat. 694; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(e), (f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 662 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

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

Functions of all other officers of Department of the Interior and functions of all agencies and employees of Department, with two exceptions, transferred to Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of those officers, agencies, and employees, by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Bureau of Fisheries consolidated with Bureau of Biological Survey into Fish and Wildlife Service in Department of the Interior, and offices of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See, also, sections 8 and 9 of that plan for provisions relating to transfer of records, property, personnel, and funds. Bureau previously transferred to Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, §4(e), also set out in the Appendix to Title 5.
16 U.S.C. § 536 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 536: Recording of instruments; furnishing of instruments affecting public domain lands to Secretary of the Interior
Recording of instruments; furnishing of instruments affecting public domain lands to Secretary of the Interior
Status: in_force

Copies of all instruments affecting permanent interests in land executed pursuant to sections 532 to 538 of this title shall be recorded in each county where the lands are located. Copies of all instruments affecting interests in lands reserved from the public domain shall be furnished to the Secretary of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 88–657, §5, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1089.)
16 U.S.C. § 392a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XLI: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK / Section 392a: Provisions of section 392 extended to additional lands
Provisions of section 392 extended to additional lands
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 392 of this title are extended over and made applicable to the lands added to the park and included within the boundary established by section 391a of this title.

(Feb. 12, 1927, ch. 111, §2, 44 Stat. 1089.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Haleakalā National Park

Establishment of detached portion of Hawaii National Park lying on island of Maui as Haleakalā National Park, effective July 1, 1961, see section 396b of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 1338 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 30: WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL / Section 1338: Criminal provisions
Criminal provisions
Status: in_force

(a) Violations; penalties; trial

Any person who—

(1) willfully removes or attempts to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the public lands, without authority from the Secretary, or

(2) converts a wild free-roaming horse or burro to private use, without authority from the Secretary, or

(3) maliciously causes the death or harassment of any wild free-roaming horse or burro, or

(4) except as provided in section 1333(e) of this title, processes or permits to be processed into commercial products the remains of a wild free-roaming horse or burro, or

(5) sells, directly or indirectly, a wild free-roaming horse or burro maintained on private or leased land pursuant to section 1334 of this title, or the remains thereof, or

(6) willfully violates a regulation issued pursuant to this chapter,

shall be subject to a fine of not more than $2,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Any person so charged with such violation by the Secretary may be tried and sentenced by any United States commissioner or magistrate judge designated for that purpose by the court by which he was appointed, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as provided for in section 3401 of title 18.

(b) Arrest; appearance for examination or trial; warrants: issuance and execution

Any employee designated by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture shall have power, without warrant, to arrest any person committing in the presence of such employee a violation of this chapter or any regulation made pursuant thereto, and to take such person immediately for examination or trial before an officer or court of competent jurisdiction, and shall have power to execute any warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter or regulations made pursuant thereto. Any judge of a court established under the laws of the United States, or any United States magistrate judge may, within his respective jurisdiction, upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue warrants, in all such cases.

(Pub. L. 92–195, §8, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, §321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117; Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title I, §142(b), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3071.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–447 inserted "except as provided in section 1333(e) of this title," before "processes or permits".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"United States magistrate judge" and "magistrate judge" substituted for "United States magistrate" and "magistrate", respectively, in text pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
16 U.S.C. § 430dd (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430dd: Dedication
Dedication
Status: in_force

Sections 430aa to 430ee of this title shall become effective if and when the requirements of sections 430aa and 430bb of this title shall have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the President of the United States, who shall then issue a notice declaring that the requirements herein have been met, and said notice shall formally dedicate and set aside the areas transferred to the United States in accordance with the provisions of section 430aa of this title.

(July 20, 1956, ch. 653, §4, 70 Stat. 593.)
16 U.S.C. § 471h (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 471h: Cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals; acceptance of contributions and gifts
Cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals; acceptance of contributions and gifts
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized to cooperate with and receive the cooperation of public and private agencies and organizations and individuals in the development, administration, and operation of the Cradle of Forestry in America. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to accept contributions and gifts to be used to further the purposes of sections 471f to 471h of this title.

(Pub. L. 90–398, §3, July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 342.)
16 U.S.C. § 1091 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 21A: FISHERIES ZONE CONTIGUOUS TO TERRITORIAL SEA OF THE UNITED STATES / Section 1091: Repealed. Pub. L. 94-265, title IV, §402(a), Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 360
Repealed. Pub. L. 94-265, title IV, §402(a), Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 360
Status: repealed

Sections, Pub. L. 89–658, §§1–4, Oct. 14, 1966, 80 Stat. 908, set out provisions authorizing the establishment of a fishery zone contiguous to the territorial sea of the United States. See section 1801 et seq. of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 94–265, title IV, §402(a), Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 360, provided that repeal of sections 1091 to 1094 of this title is effective Mar. 1, 1977.
16 U.S.C. § 8202 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 101: NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS / Section 8202: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) Appropriate congressional committees

The term "appropriate congressional committees" means—

(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and

(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

(2) Board

The term "Board" means the National Fish Habitat Board established by section 8203 of this title.

(3) Director

The term "Director" means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(4) Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator

The term "Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator" means the Assistant Administrator for Water of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(5) Indian Tribe

The term "Indian Tribe" has the meaning given to the term "Indian tribe" in section 5304 of title 25.

(6) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator

The term "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator" means the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(7) Partnership

The term "Partnership" means an entity designated by Congress as a Fish Habitat Partnership under section 8204 of this title.

(8) Real property interest

The term "real property interest" means an ownership interest in—

(A) land; or

(B) water (including water rights).

(9) Marine Fisheries Commissions

The term "Marine Fisheries Commissions" means—

(A) the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission;

(B) the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; and

(C) the Pacific States Marine Commission.

(10) Secretary

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

(11) State

The term "State" means each of the several States, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.

(12) State agency

The term "State agency" means—

(A) the fish and wildlife agency of a State; and

(B) any department or division of a department or agency of a State that manages in the public trust the inland or marine fishery resources of the State or sustains the habitat for those fishery resources pursuant to State law or the constitution of the State.

(Pub. L. 116–188, title II, §202, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 925.)
16 U.S.C. § 3637 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 56A: PACIFIC SALMON FISHING / Section 3637: Prohibited acts and penalties
Prohibited acts and penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Unlawful acts

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

(1) to violate any provision of this chapter, or of any regulation adopted hereunder, or of any Fraser River Panel regulation approved by the United States under the Treaty;

(2) to refuse to permit any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter to board a fishing vessel subject to such person's control for purposes of conducting any search, investigation, or inspection in connection with the enforcement of this chapter;

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

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

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

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

(b) Additional prohibitions and enforcement

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

(Pub. L. 99–5, §8, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 114–81, title I, §104, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 657.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–81, §104(1)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to "this chapter".

Pub. L. 114–81, §104(1)(A), inserted ", investigation," after "search".

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–81, §104(2), inserted ", investigation," after "search" and substituted "paragraph (2);" for "subparagraph (2);".

Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 114–81, §104(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears as a reference to "this chapter" and struck out "or" at end.

Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 114–81, §104(4), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsecs. (b) to (f), which related to civil penalty, criminal penalty, forfeiture, enforcement authority, and jurisdiction.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
16 U.S.C. § 450s (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 450s: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Aug. 27, 1935, ch. 755, §3, 49 Stat. 897, appropriated $15,000 for purposes of section 450r of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 450gg (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LXI: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS / Section 450gg: Repealed. Pub. L. 91-660, §5, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1969
Repealed. Pub. L. 91-660, §5, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1969
Status: repealed

Sections, act July 2, 1948, ch. 806, §§1–4, 62 Stat. 1220, provided for establishment of the Pensacola National Monument, maintenance of a museum for relics and records of Pensacola and its harbor defenses, and the transfer of title to the land and jurisdiction of the area to the State of Florida, upon determination by Secretary of the Interior that the area would be more suitably administered as a State historical park.
16 U.S.C. § 8521 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 103: EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES / Subchapter II: ACCESS AMERICA / Section 8521: Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land
Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land
Status: in_force

(a) Strategy

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall develop and make public a strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to Federal recreational lands and waters.

(b) Requirements

A strategy developed under subsection (a)—

(1) shall—

(A) emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters for underserved youth;

(B) establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing youth recreation visits; and

(C) provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (B); and

(2) shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities.

(c) Update to strategy

Not later than 5 years after the date of the publication of the strategy required under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretaries shall update the strategy and make public the update.

(d) Agreements

The Secretaries may enter into contracts or cost-share agreements (including contracts or agreements for the acquisition of vehicles) to carry out this section.

(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, §231, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2890.)
16 U.S.C. § 166 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XX: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK / Section 166: Exchange of timber for private holdings; valuations
Exchange of timber for private holdings; valuations
Status: in_force

For purposes of subdivision (1) of section 164 of this title the value of all patented lands within said park, including the timber thereon, offered for exchange, and the value of the timber on park lands, or on Government lands within the metes and bounds of the national forests within the State of Montana, proposed to be given in exchange for such patented lands, shall be ascertained in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may jointly in their discretion direct, and all expenses incident to ascertaining such values shall be paid by the owners of said patented lands. Such owners shall, before any exchange is effective, furnish the Secretary of the Interior evidence satisfactory to him of title to the patented lands offered in exchange; and if the value of timber on park lands or on the Government lands in the national forests within the State of Montana exceeds the value of the patented lands deeded to the Government in exchange, such excess shall be paid to the Secretary of the Interior by the owners of the patented lands before any timber is removed, and shall be deposited and covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. The lands conveyed to the Government under this section and subdivision (1) of section 164 of this title shall become a part of the Glacier National Park.

(Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 164, §2, 39 Stat. 1122.)
16 U.S.C. § 8572 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 103: EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES / Subchapter III: SIMPLIFYING OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR RECREATION / Section 8572: Permit relief for picnic areas
Permit relief for picnic areas
Status: in_force

(a) In general

If the Secretary concerned does not require the public to obtain a permit or reservation to access a picnic area on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary concerned shall not require a covered person to obtain a permit solely to access the picnic area.

(b) Covered person defined

In this section, the term "covered person" means a person (including an educational group) that provides outfitting and guiding services to fewer than 40 customers per year at a picnic area described in subsection (a).

(Pub. L. 118–234, title III, §352, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2916.)
16 U.S.C. § 1423 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 31: MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION / Subchapter VI: POLAR BEARS / Section 1423: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) Agreement

The term "Agreement" means the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population, signed at Washington, D.C., on October 16, 2000.

(2) Alaska Nanuuq Commission

The term "Alaska Nanuuq Commission" means the Alaska Native entity, in existence on January 12, 2007, that represents all villages in the State of Alaska that engage in the annual subsistence taking of polar bears from the Alaska-Chukotka population and any successor entity.

(3) Import

The term "import" means to land on, bring into, or introduce into, or attempt to land on, bring into, or introduce into, any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, without regard to whether the landing, bringing, or introduction constitutes an importation within the meaning of the customs laws of the United States.

(4) Polar bear part or product

The term "part or product of a polar bear" means any polar bear part or product, including the gall bile and gall bladder.

(5) Secretary

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

(6) Taking

The term "taking" has the meaning given the term in the Agreement.

(7) Commission

The term "Commission" means the commission established under article 8 of the Agreement.

(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, §501, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, §902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3660.)
16 U.S.C. § 476 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 476: Repealed. Pub. L. 94-588, §13, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2958
Repealed. Pub. L. 94-588, §13, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2958
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 4, 1897, ch. 2, §1, 30 Stat. 35; June 9, 1900, ch. 804, 31 Stat. 661; Feb. 1, 1905, ch. 288, §1, 33 Stat. 628; June 30, 1906, ch. 3913, 34 Stat. 684; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 457, §3, 43 Stat. 1132; May 27, 1952, ch. 337, 66 Stat. 95, authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to sell timber from national forests. See section 472a of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Validation of Timber Sales Contracts

Pub. L. 94–588, §15, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2960, provided that:

"(a) Timber sales made pursuant to the Act of June 4, 1897 (30 Stat. 35, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 476), prior to the date of enactment of this section [Oct. 22, 1976] shall not be invalid if the timber was sold in accord with Forest Service silvicultural practices and sales procedures in effect at the time of the sale, subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.

"(b) The Secretary of Agriculture is directed, in developing five-year operating plans under the provisions of existing fifty-year timber sales contracts in Alaska, to revise such contracts to make them consistent with the guidelines and standards provided for in the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.], and to reflect such revisions in the contract price of timber. Any such action shall not be inconsistent with valid contract rights approved by the final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction."
16 U.S.C. § 5305 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 73: RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION / Section 5305: Acceptance and use of donations
Acceptance and use of donations
Status: in_force

The Secretary may accept and use donations to provide assistance under section 5304 of this title. Amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund.

(Pub. L. 103–391, §6, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4096; Pub. L. 107–112, §6(a)(2), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2098.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–112 redesignated heading and text of subsec. (d) as entire section and struck out former section catchline and headings and text of subsecs. (a) to (c). Prior to amendment, text of subsecs. (a) to (c) related to establishment in the Treasury of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund, consisting of amounts deposited by the Secretary of the Treasury from donations and appropriated funds, to be used to provide assistance under section 5304 of this title, with not more than three percent of appropriated funds per fiscal year used to administer the Fund.
16 U.S.C. § 831aa (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 12A: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / Section 831aa: Laws repealed
Laws repealed
Status: in_force

All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this chapter are repealed, so far as they affect the operations contemplated by this chapter.

(May 18, 1933, ch. 32, §28, 48 Stat. 71.)
16 U.S.C. § 533 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 533: Grant of easements for road rights-of-way; authority of Secretary of Agriculture; regulations
Grant of easements for road rights-of-way; authority of Secretary of Agriculture; regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary is authorized, under such regulations as he may prescribe, subject to the provisions of sections 532 to 538 of this title, to grant permanent or temporary easements for specified periods or otherwise for road rights-of-way (1) over national forest lands and other lands administered by the Forest Service, and (2) over any other related lands with respect to which the Department of Agriculture has rights under the terms of the grant to it.

(Pub. L. 88–657, §2, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1089.)

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture, insofar as they involve lands and programs under jurisdiction of that Department, related to compliance with construction and utilization of national forest roads under sections 532 to 538 of this title with respect to pre-construction, construction, and initial operation of transportation system for Canadian and Alaskan natural gas transferred to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, until first anniversary of date of initial operation of Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, see Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1979, §§102(f), 203(a), 44 F.R. 33663, 33666, 93 Stat. 1373, 1376, effective July 1, 1979, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System abolished and functions and authority vested in Inspector transferred to Secretary of Energy by section 3012(b) of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as an Abolition of Office of Federal Inspector note under section 719e of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. Functions and authority vested in Secretary of Energy subsequently transferred to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects by section 720d(f) of Title 15.
16 U.S.C. § 1704 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 37: YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS AND PUBLIC LANDS CORPS / Subchapter I: YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS / Section 1704: Grants to States
Grants to States
Status: in_force

(a) Projects for preservation of non-Federal public lands and waters; "States" defined

The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish a program under which grants shall be made to States to assist them in meeting the cost of projects for the employment of young men and women to develop, preserve, and maintain non-Federal public lands and waters within the States. For purposes of this section, the term "States" includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and American Samoa.

(b) Application requirements for grants; approval by Secretaries

(1) No grant may be made under this section unless an application therefor has been submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture. Such application shall be in such form, and submitted in such manner, as the Secretaries shall jointly by regulation prescribe, and shall contain—

(A) assurances satisfactory to the Secretaries that individuals employed under the project for which the application is submitted shall (i) have attained the age of fifteen but not attained the age of nineteen, (ii) be permanent residents of the United States or its territories, possessions, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, (iii) be employed without regard to the personnel laws, rules, and regulations applicable to full-time employees of the applicant, (iv) be employed for a period of not more than ninety days in any calendar year, and (v) be employed without regard to their sex or social, economic, or racial classification; and

(B) such other information as the Secretaries may jointly by regulation prescribe.

(2) The Secretaries may approve applications which they determine (A) to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), and (B) are for projects which will further the development, preservation, or maintenance of non-Federal public lands or waters within the jurisdiction of the applicant.

(c) Limitation on the amount of grant

(1) The amount of any grant under this section shall be determined jointly by the Secretaries, except that no grant for any project may exceed 80 per centum of the cost (as determined by the Secretaries) of such project.

(2) Payments under grants under this section may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement and at such intervals and on such conditions as the Secretaries find necessary.

(d) Appropriation percentage

Thirty per centum of the sums appropriated under section 1706 of this title for any fiscal year shall be made available for grants under this section for such fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 91–378, title I, §104, formerly §4, Aug. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 796; Pub. L. 92–597, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1320; Pub. L. 93–408, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1067; renumbered title I, §104, and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, §105(1), (3), (5), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 848.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1993—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–82, §105(5), made technical amendment to reference to section 1706 of this title to reflect renumbering of corresponding section of original act.

1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–408 substituted "jointly establish a program" for "jointly establish a pilot grant program".

1972—Pub. L. 92–579 substituted provisions relating to pilot grant program for State projects for provisions relating to Secretarial reports.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title.

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
16 U.S.C. § 8302 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 102: COASTAL HABITAT CONSERVATION / Section 8302: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) Coastal ecosystem

The term "coastal ecosystem" means a biological community of organisms interacting with each other and their habitats in a coastal landscape.

(2) Coastal habitat assessment

The term "coastal habitat assessment" means the process of evaluating the physical, chemical, and biological function of a coastal site to determine the value of the site to fish and wildlife.

(3) Coastal habitat enhancement

The term "coastal habitat enhancement" means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a coastal ecosystem to increase or decrease specific biological functions that make the ecosystem valuable to fish and wildlife.

(4) Coastal habitat planning

The term "coastal habitat planning" means the process of developing a comprehensive plan that—

(A) characterizes a coastal ecosystem;

(B) sets protection, restoration, or enhancement goals and identifies the priorities of those goals;

(C) describes conservation strategies and methodologies;

(D) establishes a timetable for implementation of the plan; and

(E) identifies roles of participants and stakeholders.

(5) Coastal habitat protection

(A) In general

The term "coastal habitat protection" means a long-term action to safeguard habitat of value to fish and wildlife in a coastal ecosystem.

(B) Inclusion

The term "coastal habitat protection" includes activities to support establishment of a conservation easement or fee title acquisition by Federal and non-Federal partners.

(6) Coastal habitat restoration

The term "coastal habitat restoration" means the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a coastal ecosystem with the goal of returning, to the maximum extent practicable, the full natural biological functions to lost or degraded native habitat.

(7) Coastal landscape

The term "coastal landscape" means a portion of a coastal ecosystem within or adjacent to a coastal State that contains various habitat types, including—

(A) a fresh or saltwater wetland in a coastal watershed;

(B) a coastal river, stream, or waterway;

(C) a coastal bay or estuary;

(D) a seagrass bed, reef, or other nearshore marine habitat;

(E) a beach or dune system;

(F) a mangrove forest; and

(G) an associated coastal upland.

(8) Coastal State

The term "coastal State" means—

(A) a State in, or bordering on, the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Long Island Sound, or 1 or more of the Great Lakes;

(B) the District of Columbia;

(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

(D) Guam;

(E) American Samoa;

(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;

(G) the Federated States of Micronesia;

(H) the Republic of the Marshall Islands;

(I) the Republic of Palau; and

(J) the United States Virgin Islands.

(9) Federal trust species

The term "Federal trust species" means migratory birds, threatened species or endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), interjurisdictional fish, and marine mammals for which the Secretary has management authority.

(10) Financial assistance

The term "financial assistance" means Federal funding provided to Federal, State, local, or Tribal governments, nongovernmental institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals and entities through a grant or cooperative agreement.

(11) Secretary

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

(12) Service

The term "Service" means the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(13) Technical assistance

The term "technical assistance" means a collaboration, facilitation, or consulting action relating to a coastal habitat planning, coastal habitat assessment, coastal habitat protection, coastal habitat restoration, or coastal habitat enhancement project or initiative in which the Service contributes scientific knowledge, skills, and expertise to the project or initiative.

(Pub. L. 118–138, §3, Dec. 11, 2024, 138 Stat. 1651.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in par. (9), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 754d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 9: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE / Section 754d: Fee schedule for forensic laboratory services
Fee schedule for forensic laboratory services
Status: in_force

In fiscal year 2001 and thereafter and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall establish and implement a fee schedule to permit a return to the Service for forensic laboratory services provided to non-Department of the Interior entities. Fees shall be collected as determined appropriate by the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service and shall be credited to this appropriation and be available for expenditure without further appropriation until expended.

(Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §136, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 948.)
16 U.S.C. § 758a (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 9A: PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES / Section 758a: Conduct of explorations and related work in Pacific Ocean
Conduct of explorations and related work in Pacific Ocean
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Commerce is authorized and directed to conduct such fishing explorations and such necessary related work as oceanographical, biological, technological, statistical, and economic studies to insure maximum development and utilization of the high seas fishery resources of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening areas as may be consistent with developing and sustaining such fishery resources at maximum levels of production in perpetuity and to provide for the best possible utilization thereof.

(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, §2, 61 Stat. 726; Pub. L. 86–624, §11(a), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1960—Pub. L. 86–624 substituted "the United States and its island possessions" for "the Territories and island possessions of the United States".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

United States Fish and Wildlife Service, consisting of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries and Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, succeeded and replaced Fish and Wildlife Service of Department of the Interior under provisions of Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as originally provided in section 742b(a) and (d) of this title.

Dogfish Sharks: Research To Control and Eradicate or To Discover Commercial Uses

Pub. L. 85–887, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1710, directed Secretary of the Interior to prosecute, for a period of not to exceed four years from Sept. 2, 1958, investigations of the abundance and distribution of dogfish sharks, experiments to develop control measures, and a vigorous program for the elimination and eradication or development of economic uses of dogfish shark populations.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

"Secretary of Commerce" substituted for "Secretary of the Interior, through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior," in view of: creation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce and Office of Administrator of such Administration; abolition of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in Department of the Interior and Office of Director of such Bureau; transfers of functions, including functions formerly vested by law in Secretary of the Interior or Department of the Interior which were administered through Bureau of Commercial Fisheries or were primarily related to such Bureau, exclusive of certain enumerated functions with respect to Great Lakes fishery research, Missouri River Reservoir research, Gulf Breeze Biological Laboratory, and Trans-Alaska pipeline investigations; and transfer of marine sport fish program of Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 430bb (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430bb: Determination of desirable areas
Determination of desirable areas
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to make an examination of the Pea Ridge Battlefield with a view to determining the area or areas thereof deemed desirable for inclusion in the Pea Ridge National Military Park and which—except for not more than twenty acres of any other lands adjacent to such battlefield found by the Secretary to be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 430aa to 430ee of this title—lie within the lands particularly described as follows: sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, all township 21 north, range 28 west, Fifth principal meridian; sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, all township 20 north, range 28 west, Fifth principal meridian; sections 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, all township 21 north, range 29 west, Fifth principal meridian; and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, all township 20 north, range 29 west, Fifth principal meridian.

(July 20, 1956, ch. 653, §2, 70 Stat. 592.)
16 U.S.C. § 522 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 2: NATIONAL FORESTS / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION / Section 522: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Feb. 15, 1901, ch. 372, 31 Stat. 790; Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §706(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2793; Pub. L. 113–287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to permit the use of rights-of-way through the public lands, forest and other reservations of the United States, and the Yosemite, Sequoia, and General Grant national parks, California, for various public utility purposes, was omitted in view of the repeal of its provisions insofar as applicable to the issuance of rights-of-way over, upon, under, and through the public lands and lands in the National Forest System by Pub. L. 94–579. Act Feb. 15, 1901 is also classified to section 959 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was also classified to section 79 of this title prior to its omission from the Code.
16 U.S.C. § 5 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / Section 5: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 238, 36 Stat. 1253; May 27, 1952, ch. 338, 66 Stat. 95; Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 706(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2793; Pub. L. 113–287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272, which authorized heads of departments to grant easements for rights-of-way on "the public lands, national forests, and reservations of the United States" for electrical power and communications purposes, was omitted because its provisions, as they related to System units, were repealed by Pub. L. 113–287 and because act Mar. 4, 1911, is also classified to section 961 of Title 43, Public Lands. It was also classified to sections 420 and 523 of this title prior to their omission from the Code.
16 U.S.C. § 430y (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LX: NATIONAL MILITARY PARKS / Section 430y: Spanish War Memorial Park; establishment
Spanish War Memorial Park; establishment
Status: in_force

When title to such lands located on Davis Island in the city of Tampa, Florida, as shall be designated by the Secretary of the Interior, in the exercise of his judgment and discretion as necessary and suitable for the purpose, shall have been vested in the United States, said area shall be set apart as the Spanish War Memorial Park, for the benefit and inspiration of the people: Provided, That said lands shall be donated without cost to the United States by the city of Tampa, Florida, and the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept such conveyance of lands.

(Aug. 20, 1935, ch. 575, §1, 49 Stat. 661.)
16 U.S.C. § 5962 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 79: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT / Subchapter III: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONCESSIONS MANAGEMENT / Section 5962: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-287, §7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 105–391, title IV, §413, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3515, related to use of nonmonetary consideration in concessions contracts. See section 101922 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 4223 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 62: AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION / Subchapter II: MORATORIA AND PROHIBITED ACTS / Section 4223: Prohibited acts
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 4222(e) of this title, it is unlawful for any person—

(1) to import raw ivory from any country other than an ivory producing country;

(2) to export raw ivory from the United States;

(3) to import raw or worked ivory that was exported from an ivory producing country in violation of that country's laws or of the CITES Ivory Control System;

(4) to import worked ivory, other than personal effects, from any country unless that country has certified that such ivory was derived from legal sources; or

(5) to import raw or worked ivory from a country for which a moratorium is in effect under section 4222 of this title.

(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, §2203, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2320.)
16 U.S.C. § 354 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter XXXIX: DENALI NATIONAL PARK / Section 354: Offenses; punishment
Offenses; punishment
Status: in_force

Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subjected to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, and be adjudged to pay all costs of the proceedings.

(Feb. 26, 1917, ch. 121, §8, 39 Stat. 939.)
16 U.S.C. § 1407 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 31: MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION / Subchapter III: MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION / Section 1407: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Marine Mammal Commission, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1994, $1,550,000 for fiscal year 1995, $1,600,000 for fiscal year 1996, $1,650,000 for fiscal year 1997, $1,700,000 for fiscal year 1998, and $1,750,000 for fiscal year 1999.

(Pub. L. 92–522, title II, §207, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1046; Pub. L. 95–136, §3, Oct. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1167; Pub. L. 95–316, §4, July 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 381; Pub. L. 103–238, §9(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 543.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in Pub. L. 97–58, §7(c), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 987; Pub. L. 98–364, title I, §104(3), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 442; Pub. L. 100–711, §6(3), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4771, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–238, §9(c).

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–238 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year in which this subchapter is enacted and for the next five fiscal years thereafter such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter, but the sums appropriated for any fiscal year other than the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, shall not exceed $1,000,000, the sum appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, shall not exceed $2,000,000, the sum appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, shall not exceed $1,000,000, the sum appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, shall not exceed $1,000,000, and the sum appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, shall not exceed $1,000,000."

1978—Pub. L. 95–316 added provisions authorizing appropriations for the fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1979, Sept. 30, 1980, and Sept. 30, 1981.

1977—Pub. L. 95–136 substituted "five fiscal years" for "four fiscal years" and "the sums appropriated for any fiscal year other than the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, shall not exceed $1,000,000, and the sum appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, shall not exceed $2,000,000" for "the sums appropriated for any such year shall not exceed $1,000,000" and struck out requirement that not less than two-thirds of the sums appropriated pursuant to this section for any such year be expended on research and studies under authority of section 1402(a)(2) and (3) of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective upon the expiration of the sixty-day period following Oct. 21, 1972, see section 4 of Pub. L. 92–522, set out as a note under section 1361 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 1310 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 29: WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION / Section 1310: Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements
Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements
Status: in_force

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program authorized by this chapter. In carrying out the program, in each fiscal year through the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, the Secretary shall not enter into agreements with owners and operators which would require payments to owners or operators in any calendar year under such agreements in excess of $10,000,000. In carrying out the program, in each fiscal year after the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, the Secretary shall not enter into agreements with owners and operators which would require payments to owners or operators in any calendar year under such agreements in excess of $30,000,000. Not more than 15 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated in any fiscal year after the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, may be used for agreements entered into with owners or operators in any one State.

(Pub. L. 91–559, §11, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471; Pub. L. 96–182, §4, Jan. 2, 1980, 93 Stat. 1317.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1980—Pub. L. 96–182 limited restrictions on Secretary's authority to enter into agreements in excess of $10,000,000 to each fiscal year through fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1980, and inserted restrictions relating to agreements in excess of $30,000,000 for each fiscal year after fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1980, and that not more than 15 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated in any fiscal year after fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1980, may be used for agreements entered into with owners or operators in any one State.
16 U.S.C. § 973d (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 16C: SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING / Section 973d: Exceptions
Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) The prohibitions of section 973c of this title and the licensing requirements of section 973g of this title shall not apply to fishing for albacore tuna by vessels using the trolling method or to fishing by vessels using the longline method in the high seas areas of the Treaty area.

(b) The prohibitions of section 973c(a)(4), (a)(5), and (b)(3) of this title shall not apply to fishing under the terms and conditions of an arrangement which has been reached under paragraph 3 of Article 3 of the Treaty and which, pursuant to a decision by the Secretary of State under section 973p of this title, is covered by Article 4 and paragraph 6 of Article 5 of the Treaty.

(Pub. L. 100–330, §6, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 594; Pub. L. 108–219, title IV, §402, Apr. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 617.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–219 substituted "or to fishing by vessels using the longline method in the high seas areas of the Treaty area" for "outside of the 200 nautical mile fisheries zones of the Pacific Island Parties".
16 U.S.C. § 6201 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 81: USER FEES UNDER FOREST SYSTEM RECREATION RESIDENCE PROGRAM / Section 6201: Repealed. Pub. L. 113-291, div. B, title XXX, §3024(k), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3766
Repealed. Pub. L. 113-291, div. B, title XXX, §3024(k), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3766
Status: repealed

Section 6201, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §602, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1014, set forth congressional findings.

Section 6202, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §603, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1014, related to purposes of chapter.

Section 6203, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §604, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1014, set forth definitions.

Section 6204, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §605, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1015, related to administration of recreation residence program.

Section 6205, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §606, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1015, related to appraisal process for determining cabin user fees.

Section 6206, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §607, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1018, related to establishment of cabin user fees.

Section 6207, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §608, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1019; Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title III, §324, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 275, related to annual adjustment of fees.

Section 6208, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §609, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1020, related to payment of fees.

Section 6209, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §610, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1020, related to right of cabin owner to obtain a second appraisal.

Section 6210, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §611, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1021, related to right of appeal and judicial review of determination.

Section 6211, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §612, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1021, related to consistency with other law and rights.

Section 6212, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §613, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1022, related to promulgation of regulations.

Section 6213, Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §614, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1022, related to fees during period of transition.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on the date of the assessment of annual permit fees in accordance with section 6214(f) of this title (as certified to Congress by the Secretary of Agriculture), see section 6214(k) of this title. The tiered fee schedule set out in section 6214(f) of this title was implemented effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Short Title

Pub. L. 106–291, title VI, §601, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 1014, which provided that title VI of Pub. L. 106–291, enacting this chapter, could be cited as the "Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000", was repealed by Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §3024(k), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3766, effective on the date of the assessment of annual permit fees in accordance with section 6214(f) of this title (as certified to Congress by the Secretary of Agriculture).
16 U.S.C. § 410x (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES / Subchapter LV: MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK / Section 410x: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums, but not more than $13,900,000, as may be needed for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and for development of the Minute Man National Historical Park, of which not more than $10,900,000 shall be used for acquisition purposes, and in addition thereto, such sums as may be needed for its administration and maintenance. For fiscal years after fiscal year 1991, there is authorized to be appropriated an additional $15,000,000 for development and an additional $7,300,000 for acquisition of lands and interests in lands.

(Pub. L. 86–321, §6, Sept. 21, 1959, 73 Stat. 592; Pub. L. 91–548, §2, Dec. 14, 1970, 84 Stat. 1437; Pub. L. 102–488, §2(4)[(3)], Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3136.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1992—Pub. L. 102–488 inserted at end "For fiscal years after fiscal year 1991, there is authorized to be appropriated an additional $15,000,000 for development and an additional $7,300,000 for acquisition of lands and interests in lands."

1970—Pub. L. 91–548 substituted "$13,900,000" for "$8,000,000" and "$10,900,000" for "$5,000,000".
16 U.S.C. § 1334 (2024) — Title 16: CONSERVATION / Chapter 30: WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL / Section 1334: Private maintenance; numerical approximation; strays on private lands: removal; destruction by agents
Private maintenance; numerical approximation; strays on private lands: removal; destruction by agents
Status: in_force

If wild free-roaming horses or burros stray from public lands onto privately owned land, the owners of such land may inform the nearest Federal marshall or agent of the Secretary, who shall arrange to have the animals removed. In no event shall such wild free-roaming horses and burros be destroyed except by the agents of the Secretary. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a private landowner from maintaining wild free-roaming horses or burros on his private lands, or lands leased from the Government, if he does so in a manner that protects them from harassment, and if the animals were not willfully removed or enticed from the public lands. Any individuals who maintain such wild free-roaming horses or burros on their private lands or lands leased from the Government shall notify the appropriate agent of the Secretary and supply him with a reasonable approximation of the number of animals so maintained.

(Pub. L. 92–195, §4, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650.)