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16 U.S.C. § 470dd (CONSERVATION)
§ 470dd. Custody of archaeological resources
The Secretary of the Interior may promulgate regulations providing for—
(1) the exchange, where appropriate, between suitable universities, museums, or other scientific or educational institutions, of archaeological resources removed from public lands and Indian lands pursuant to this chapter, and
(2) the ultimate disposition of such resources and other resources removed pursuant to chapter 3125 or chapter 3203 of title 54.
Any exchange or ultimate disposition under such regulation of archaeological resources excavated or removed from Indian lands shall be subject to the consent of the Indian or Indian tribe which owns or has jurisdiction over such lands. Following promulgation of regulations under this section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, such regulations shall govern the disposition of archaeological resources removed from public lands and Indian lands pursuant to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 96–95, § 5, Oct. 31, 1979, 93 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(7), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Par. (2). Pub. L. 113–287 “chapter 3125 or chapter 3203 of title 54” for “the Act of June 27, 1960 (16 U.S.C. 469–469c) or the Act of June 8, 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431–433)”.
16 U.S.C. § 470hh (CONSERVATION)
§ 470hh. Confidentiality of information concerning nature and location of archaeological resources
(a) Disclosure of information
Information concerning the nature and location of any archaeological resource for which the excavation or removal requires a permit or other permission under this chapter or under any other provision of Federal law may not be made available to the public under subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5 or under any other provision of law unless the Federal land manager concerned determines that such disclosure would—
(1) further the purposes of this chapter or chapter 3125 of title 54, and
(2) not create a risk of harm to such resources or to the site at which such resources are located.
(b) Request for disclosure by Governors
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, upon the written request of the Governor of any State, which request shall state—
(1) the specific site or area for which information is sought,
(2) the purpose for which such information is sought,
(3) a commitment by the Governor to adequately protect the confidentiality of such information to protect the resource from commercial exploitation,
the Federal land manager concerned shall provide to the Governor information concerning the nature and location of archaeological resources within the State of the requesting Governor.
(Pub. L. 96–95, § 9, Oct. 31, 1979, 93 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(8), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3265.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–287 Sec. 5(d)(8), which directed substitution of “chapter 3125 of title 54” for “the Act of June 27, 1960 (16 U.S.C. 469–469c)” in subsec. (a)(2), was executed by making the substitution in subsec. (a)(1), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 470ll (CONSERVATION)
§ 470ll. Annual report to Congress
As part of the annual report required to be submitted to the specified committees of the Congress pursuant to section 469a–3(c) of this title,1 the Secretary of the Interior shall comprehensively report as a separate component on the activities carried out under the provisions of this chapter, and he shall make such recommendations as he deems appropriate as to changes or improvements needed in the provisions of this chapter. Such report shall include a brief summary of the actions undertaken by the Secretary under section 470jj of this title, relating to cooperation with private individuals.
(Pub. L. 96–95, § 13, Oct. 31, 1979, 93 Stat. 728.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 469a–3 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272. Prior to the repeal of section 469a–3, language in subsec. (c) that required submission of an annual report was struck out by Pub. L. 104–333.
16 U.S.C. § 523 (CONSERVATION)
§ 523. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: 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 Act Mar. 4, 1911 is also classified to section 961 of Title 43, Public Lands. It was also classified to sections 5 and 420 of this title prior to their omission from the Code.
16 U.S.C. § 541e (CONSERVATION)
§ 541e. Availability of funds for acquisition of lands, etc., within added area
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 200306(a)(2) of title 54, moneys appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund shall be available for the acquisition of any lands, waters, or interests therein within the area added to the Siuslaw National Forest by this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 93–535, § 6, Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1733; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(15), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3265.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Land and Water Conservation Fund, referred to in text, was established by former section 460l–5 of this title. See section 200302 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 200306(a)(2) of title 54” for “section 460l–9(a)(1) of this title”.
16 U.S.C. § 542b (CONSERVATION)
§ 542b. Administration, protection, and regulation of use
The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer, protect, and regulate use of the research site in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to National Forest System lands, and in such manner as will best contribute to purposes of this Act.
(Pub. L. 96–550, title II, § 203, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3225.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–550, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3221, which enacted sections 410ii to 410ii–7 and 542 to 542d of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1132 of this title and section 320301 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 542c (CONSERVATION)
§ 542c. Land use agreement
The Secretary of Agriculture in furtherance of the purposes of this Act, is hereby authorized, and directed, to enter into an appropriate land use agreement with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology for the Langmuir Research Site for the purpose of establishing conditions for use of the national forest land, and to set forth working relationships during such period of use.
(Pub. L. 96–550, title II, § 204, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3225.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–550, Dec. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 3221, which enacted sections 410ii to 410ii–7 and 542 to 542d of this title and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1132 of this title and section 320301 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 543a (CONSERVATION)
§ 543a. Extension of National Forest boundary
(a) The exterior boundary of the Inyo National Forest is hereby extended to include the area within the boundary of the Scenic Area. Any lands and interests therein acquired pursuant to section 543b of this title shall become part of the National Forest System.
(b) For the purposes of section 200306(a)(2) of title 54, the boundary of the Inyo National Forest, as modified by this section, shall be treated as if it were the boundary of that forest on January 1, 1964.
(Pub. L. 98–425, title III, § 302, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1633.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (b), “section 200306(a)(2) of title 54” substituted for “section 7(a)(1) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897; 16 U.S.C. 460l–4 through 460l–11)” 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.
16 U.S.C. § 544n (CONSERVATION)
§ 544n. Authorization of appropriations
(a) General authorizations
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years after the fiscal year 1986 such sums as are described below; 1
(1) For the purpose of acquisition of lands, water and interests therein pursuant to sections 544 to 544p of this title: $40,000,000: Provided, That of this amount no more than $10,000,000 shall be available to acquire lands, water, and interests therein pursuant to section 544h of this title. Such amounts are authorized to be appropriated from amounts covered into the Land and Water Conservation Fund notwithstanding any allocation, apportionment, or limitation contained in chapter 2003 of title 54.
(2) For the purpose of providing payments to local governments pursuant to section 544l(c) of this title: $2,000,000.
(b) Specific authorizations
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years after the fiscal year 1986, effective upon concurrence on the management plan pursuant to section 544d of this title:
(1) For the purpose of construction of an interpretive center to be located in the State of Oregon, and a conference center to be located in the State of Washington: $10,000,000.
(2) For the purpose of construction of recreation facilities pursuant to section 544e(d) of this title: $10,000,000.
(3) For the purpose of preparing a program and restoring and reconstructing the Old Columbia River Scenic Highway, Oregon pursuant to section 544j of this title: $2,800,000.
(4) For the purpose of providing economic development grants pursuant to section 544i of this title: $5,000,000 for each State: Provided, That funds authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this paragraph shall be available for the acquisition of lands and interests therein pursuant to section 544h of this title if, at the expiration of three years, the States have failed to carry out their respective function pursuant to section 544c of this title.
(c) Availability of funds
Funds appropriated under subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall not be made available for any county which does not have in effect a land use ordinance which has been found to be consistent by the Commission, and concurred on by the Secretary as consistent with the management plan pursuant to section 544f of this title.
(Pub. L. 99–663, § 16, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4300; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(17), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3265.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “chapter 2003 of title 54” for “the Land and Water Conservation Fund (16 U.S.C. 460l–4 and following)”.
16 U.S.C. § 546a (CONSERVATION)
§ 546a. Boundaries
(a) Saint Helena Island
The scenic area shall comprise all of Saint Helena Island, in Lake Michigan, Michigan, and all associated rocks, pinnacles, islands, and islets within one-eighth mile of the shore of Saint Helena Island.
(b) Boundaries of Hiawatha National Forest extended
Upon establishment of the scenic area, the boundaries of the Hiawatha National Forest shall be extended to include all of the lands within the scenic area. All such extended boundaries shall be deemed boundaries in existence as of January 1, 1965, for the purposes of section 100506 of title 54.
(c) Payments to local governments
Solely for purposes of payments to local governments pursuant to section 6902 of title 31, lands acquired by the United States under sections 546 to 546a–5 of this title shall be treated as entitlement lands.
(Pub. L. 106–431, § 3, Nov. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 1905; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(18), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3266.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 100506 of title 54” for “section 460l–9 of this title”.
16 U.S.C. § 556i (CONSERVATION)
§ 556i. Transfer of funds made available to Forest Service
None of the funds made available to the Forest Service in this Act or any other Act with respect to any fiscal year shall be subject to transfer under the provisions of section 2257 of title 7, section 7772 of title 7, or section 8316(b) of title 7.
(Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title III, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2432.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2396, known as the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Section 8316(b) of title 7, referred to in text, was in the original “section 10417(b) of Public Law 107–107 (7 U.S.C. 8316(b))” which was translated as meaning section 10417(b) of Pub. L. 107–171 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Similar Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title III, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 326.
Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title III, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1025.
Pub. L. 111–88, div. A, title III, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2944.
Pub. L. 111–8, div. E, title III, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 733.
Pub. L. 110–161, div. F, title III, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2133.
16 U.S.C. § 577h (CONSERVATION)
§ 577h. Authorization of appropriations; limitation on amount for purchase of additional lands, water or interests therein; availability of other funds; annual report to Congress
(a) Appropriations authorized; purposes
There are authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as are necessary to implement sections 577c, 577d, and 577e to 577h of this title: Provided, That the total appropriations under the authority of said sections shall not exceed $9,000,000 for the purchase and condemnation of lands, water, or interests therein, and that funds made available through the provisions of chapter 2003 of title 54, may also be used for such acquisitions: Provided further, That such appropriations may be used for the payment of court judgments in condemnation actions brought under authority of sections 577c, 577d, and 577e to 577h of this title without regard to the date such actions were initially instituted.
(b) Reports on acquisitions
Not later than March 1 of each year 1977 through 1980, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Congress a report concerning the acquisition of lands or interests in lands under sections 577c, 577d, and 577e to 577h of this title. The final report of the Secretary shall specify whether additional authorizations or appropriations are necessary to carry out the purposes of said sections.
(June 22, 1948, ch. 593, § 6, 62 Stat. 570; June 22, 1956, ch. 425, § 3, 70 Stat. 328; Pub. L. 87–351, Oct. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 772; Pub. L. 94–384, Aug. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 1123; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(19), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3266.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “chapter 2003 of title 54” for “the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (78 Stat. 897), as amended”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–384 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “implement” for “carry out the provisions of”, “$9,000,000” for “$4,500,000”, and “lands, water, or interests therein” for “land”, struck out “however” after “Provided”, inserted provision relating to the availability of funds under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and provision relating to the availability of appropriations for payment of court judgments in condemnation actions regardless of the date of institution of such action, and added subsec. (b).
1961—Pub. L. 87–351 increased appropriation for purchase and condemnation of land from $2,500,000 to $4,500,000.
1956—Act June 22, 1956, increased appropriation for purchase and condemnation of land from $500,000 to $2,500,000.
heading: Availability of Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 87–351 provided in part that: “Funds appropriated to carry out the purposes of the Act [sections 577c, 577d and 577e to 577h of this title] shall remain available until expended.”
16 U.S.C. § 698c (CONSERVATION)
§ 698c. Administration of Big Thicket Preserve
(a) Natural and ecological integrity
The area within the boundaries depicted on the map referred to in section 698 of this title shall be known as the Big Thicket National Preserve. Such lands shall be administered by the Secretary as a unit of the National Park System in a manner which will assure their natural and ecological integrity in perpetuity in accordance with the provisions of sections 698 to 698e of this title and with the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 1 of this title, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Limitation on construction of roads, campgrounds, etc.; rules and regulations for use of Federal lands and waters
In the interest of maintaining the ecological integrity of the preserve, the Secretary shall limit the construction of roads, vehicular campgrounds, employee housing, and other public use and administrative facilities and he shall promulgate and publish such rules and regulations in the Federal Register as he deems necessary and appropriate to limit and control the use of, and activities on, Federal lands and waters with respect to:
(1) motorized land and water vehicles;
(2) exploration for, and extraction of, oil, gas, and other minerals;
(3) new construction of any kind;
(4) grazing and agriculture; and
(5) such other uses as the Secretary determines must be limited or controlled in order to carry out the purposes of sections 698 to 698e of this title.
(c) Hunting, fishing, and trapping authorized in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; consultation with appropriate State agency prior to implementation of regulations restricting activities
The Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the preserve in accordance with the applicable laws of the United States and the State of Texas, except that he may designate zones where and periods when, no hunting, fishing, trapping, or entry may be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, floral and faunal protection and management, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations prescribing such restrictions relating to hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be put into effect only after consultation with the appropriate State agency having jurisdiction over hunting, fishing and trapping activities.
(Pub. L. 93–439, § 4, Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1257.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), were repealed by Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272. For disposition of sections, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 698i (CONSERVATION)
§ 698i. Administration of Big Cypress Preserve; applicability of other laws; rules and regulations for use of lands and waters; transportation facilities; consultation and cooperation with Secretary of Transportation
(a) The area within the boundaries depicted on the map referred to in section 698f of this title shall be known as the Big Cypress National Preserve. Such lands shall be administered by the Secretary as a unit of the National Park System in a manner which will assure their natural and ecological integrity in perpetuity in accordance with the provisions of sections 698f to 698m–4 of this title and with the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 1 of this title, as amended and supplemented.
(b) In administering the preserve, the Secretary shall develop and publish in the Federal Register such rules and regulations as he deems necessary and appropriate to limit or control the use of Federal lands and waters with respect to:
(1) motorized vehicles,
(2) exploration for and extraction of oil, gas, and other minerals,
(3) grazing,
(4) draining or constructing of works or structures which alter the natural water courses,
(5) agriculture,
(6) hunting, fishing, and trapping,
(7) new construction of any kind, and
(8) such other uses as the Secretary determines must be limited or controlled in order to carry out the purposes of sections 698f to 698m–4 of this title: Provided, That the Secretary shall consult and cooperate with the Secretary of Transportation to assure that necessary transportation facilities shall be located within existing or reasonably expanded rights-of-way and constructed within the reserve 2 in a manner consistent with the purposes of sections 698f to 698m–4 of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–440, § 4, Oct. 11, 1974, 88 Stat. 1260.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), were repealed by Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272. For disposition of sections, see Disposition Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 698u (CONSERVATION)
§ 698u. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: findings and purposes
(a) Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) of the 400,000 square miles of tallgrass prairie that once covered the North American Continent, less than 1 percent remains, primarily in the Flint Hills of Kansas;
(2) in 1991, the National Park Service conducted a special resource study of the Spring Hill Ranch, located in the Flint Hills of Kansas;
(3) the study concludes that the Spring Hill Ranch—
(A) is a nationally significant example of the once vast tallgrass ecosystem, and includes buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places pursuant to section 302101 of title 54 that represent outstanding examples of Second Empire and other 19th Century architectural styles; and
(B) is suitable and feasible as a potential addition to the National Park System; and
(4) the National Park Trust, which owns the Spring Hill Ranch, has agreed to permit the National Park Service—
(A) to acquire a portion of the ranch, as specified in sections 698u to 698u–7 of this title; and
(B) to manage the ranch in order to—
(i) conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife of the ranch; and
(ii) provide for the enjoyment of the ranch in such a manner and by such means as will leave the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of sections 698u to 698u–7 of this title are—
(1) to preserve, protect, and interpret for the public an example of a tallgrass prairie ecosystem on the Spring Hill Ranch, located in the Flint Hills of Kansas; and
(2) to preserve and interpret for the public the historic and cultural values represented on the Spring Hill Ranch.
(Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title X, § 1002, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4204; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, § 122(1), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 29.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a)(3)(A), “section 302101 of title 54” substituted for “section 470a of this title” 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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 106–176 substituted “to acquire” for “to purchase”.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title X, § 1001, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4204, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 1001–1009) of title X of div. I of Pub. L. 104–333, enacting this section and sections 698u–1 to 698u–7 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Act of 1996’.”