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54 U.S.C. § 101112 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101112. Board
(a) Membership.—
The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than six private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio.
(b) Term of Office and Vacancies.—
The term of the private citizen members of the Board is 6 years. If a successor is chosen to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term, the successor shall be chosen only for the remainder of that term.
(c) Chairman.—
The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term.
(d) Board Membership Not an Office.—
Membership on the Board shall not be an office within the meaning of the statutes of the United States.
(e) Quorum.—
A majority of the members of the Board serving at any time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(f) Seal.—
The National Park Foundation shall have an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed.
(g) Meetings.—
The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman and there shall be at least one meeting each year.
(h) Compensation and Reimbursement.—
No compensation shall be paid to the members of the Board for their services as members, but they shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members out of National Park Foundation funds available to the Board for those purposes.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3120; Pub. L. 114–289, title IV, § 401(1), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1488.)
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101112
16 U.S.C. 19f.
Pub. L. 90–209, § 2, Dec. 18, 1967, 81 Stat. 656.
In this section, the text of 16 U.S.C. 19f (2d and last sentences in last sentences) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (a), the words “ex officio” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “whose initial terms shall be staggered to assure continuity of administration. Thereafter” are omitted as obsolete.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–289, § 401(1)(A), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members the Secretary, the Director, and no fewer than 6 private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary.”
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–289, § 401(1)(B), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall be the Chairman of the Board and the Director shall be the Secretary of the Board.”
54 U.S.C. § 101113 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101113. Gifts, devises, or bequests
(a) Authority To Accept Gifts, Devises, or Bequests.—
(1) In general.—
The National Park Foundation may accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gifts, devises, or bequests, either absolutely or in trust of real or personal property, or any income from, or other interest in, the gift, devise, or bequest, for the benefit of, or in connection with, the Service, its activities, or its services.
(2) Coordination with service.—
Activities of the National Park Foundation under paragraph (1) shall be undertaken after consultation with the Director to ensure that those activities are consistent with the programs and policies of the Service.
(3) Gift, devise, or bequest that is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests.—
A gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the National Park Foundation even though it is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift, devise, or bequest is for the benefit of the Service, its activities, or its services.
(b) When Gift, Devise, or Bequest May Not Be Accepted.—
The National Park Foundation may not accept any gift, devise, or bequest that entails any expenditure other than from the resources of the Foundation.
(c) Interest in Real Property.—
For purposes of this section, an interest in real property includes easements or other rights for preservation, conservation, protection, or enhancement by and for the public of natural, scenic, historic, scientific, educational, inspirational, or recreational resources.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3120; Pub. L. 114–289, title IV, § 401(2), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1488.)
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101113(a)(1)
16 U.S.C. 19g (1st sentence words before proviso).
Pub. L. 90–209, § 3, Dec. 18, 1967, 81 Stat. 656.
101113(a)(2)
16 U.S.C. 19g (last sentence).
101113(b)
16 U.S.C. 19g (1st sentence proviso).
101113(c)
16 U.S.C. 19g (2d sentence).
In subsection (c), the words “among other things” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 114–289 added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
54 U.S.C. § 101703 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101703. Cooperative management agreements
(a) In General.—
To facilitate the administration of the System, the Secretary, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers advisable, may enter into an agreement with a State or local government agency to provide for the cooperative management of the Federal and State or local park areas where a System unit is located adjacent to or near a State or local park area, and cooperative management between the Service and a State or local government agency of a portion of either the System unit or State or local park will allow for more effective and efficient management of the System unit and State or local park. The Secretary may not transfer administration responsibilities for any System unit under this paragraph.
(b) Provision of Goods and Services.—
Under a cooperative management agreement, the Secretary may acquire from and provide to a State or local government agency goods and services to be used by the Secretary and the State or local governmental agency in the cooperative management of land.
(c) Assignment of Employee.—
An assignment arranged by the Secretary under section 3372 of title 5 of a Federal, State, or local employee for work on any Federal, State, or local land or an extension of the assignment may be for any period of time determined by the Secretary and the State or local agency to be mutually beneficial.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3136.)
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101703
16 U.S.C. 1a–2 (matter before (a)).
Pub. L. 91–383, § 3 (matter before (a)), Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 826.
16 U.S.C. 1a–2(l).
Pub. L. 91–383, § 3(l), as added Pub. L. 105–391, title VIII, § 802(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3523.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Authorizing Cooperative Management Agreements Between the District of Columbia and the Secretary of the Interior
text: Pub. L. 116–9, title II, § 2403, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 747, provided that: “The Secretary [of the Interior] may enter into a cooperative management agreement with the District of Columbia in accordance with section 101703 of title 54, United States Code.”
54 U.S.C. § 101931 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101931. Contract authority
(a) General Authority.—
Notwithstanding subchapter II, the Secretary may award and administer commercial services contracts (and related professional services contracts) for the operation and expansion of commercial visitor facilities and visitor services programs in System units. The commercial services contracts that may be awarded shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the unit of the System in which they are located, and, that are consistent with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the unit.
(b) Additional Authority.—
Contracts may be awarded under subsection (a) without regard to Federal laws and regulations governing procurement by Federal agencies, with the exception of laws and regulations related to Federal government contracts governing working conditions and wage rates, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the “Davis-Bacon Act”), and any civil rights provisions otherwise applicable thereto.
(c) Use of Commercial Services Contracts.—
(1) In general.—
The Secretary may issue a commercial services contract under this subchapter when the Secretary determines that the contract meets the objectives of expanding, modernizing, and improving the condition of commercial visitor facilities and the services provided to visitors.
(2) Exceptions.—
No contracts may be awarded under this subchapter—
(A) for the provision of outfitter and guide services described in section 101913(8); or
(B) to authorize the provision of facilities or services for which the Secretary has granted to an existing concessioner a preferential right of renewal as defined in sections 101911 and 101913.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title VII, § 701, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1492.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 16, Conservation, and Tables.
54 U.S.C. § 101936 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101936. Regulations
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this subchapter, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations appropriate for its implementation.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title VII, § 701, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1493.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The effective date of this subchapter, referred to in text, probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–289, which enacted this subchapter and was approved Dec. 16, 2016.
54 U.S.C. § 101937 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101937. Savings provision
Nothing in this subchapter shall modify the terms or conditions of any concessions contracts awarded under subchapter II or the ability of the National Park Service to enter into concessions contracts under the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 (title IV of Public Law 105–391) including the use of leaseholder surrender interest.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title VII, § 701, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1493.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998, referred to in text, is title IV of Pub. L. 105–391, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3503. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1998 Act note set out under section 100101 of this title and Tables.
54 U.S.C. § 101938 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101938. Sunset
The authority given to the Secretary under this subchapter shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title VII, § 701, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1494.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this subchapter, referred to in text, is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 114–289, which was approved Dec. 16, 2016.
54 U.S.C. § 102501 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 102501. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to increase the public benefits from museums established within System units as a means of informing the public concerning the areas and preserving valuable objects and relics relating to the areas.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3157.)
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102501
16 U.S.C. 18f (1st sentence).
July 1, 1955, ch. 259, § 1 (1st sentence), 69 Stat. 242.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Disposal of Unnecessary or Duplicate Museum Objects; Use of Proceeds
text: Pub. L. 101–512, title I, § 116, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1937, provided that: “In fiscal year 1991 and thereafter, the Secretary may exercise the authorities granted in the Act of July 1, 1955 (16 U.S.C. 18f) [see 54 U.S.C. 102501, 102503(a)–(f)] in administration of the Department of the Interior Museum, and may dispose of objects no longer needed for the Museum or held in duplicate among museum properties and apply the proceeds to the purchase of museum objects, museum collections, and other personal properties at reasonable prices.”
54 U.S.C. § 102712 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 102712. Aid to visitors, grantees, permittees, or licensees in emergencies
(a) Visitors.—
The Secretary may aid visitors within a System unit in an emergency, when no other source is available for the procurement of food or supplies, by the sale, at cost, of food or supplies in quantities sufficient to enable the visitors to reach safely a point where food or supplies can be purchased. Receipts from the sales shall be deposited as a refund to the appropriation current at the date of the deposit and shall be available for the purchase of similar food or supplies.
(b) Grantees, Permittees, and Licensees.—
The Secretary may in an emergency, when no other source is available for the immediate procurement of supplies, materials, or special services, aid grantees, permittees, or licensees conducting operations for the benefit of the public in a System unit by the sale, at cost, including transportation and handling, of supplies, materials, or special services as may be necessary to relieve the emergency and ensure uninterrupted service to the public. Receipts from the sales shall be deposited as a refund to the appropriation current at the date of the deposit and shall be available for expenditure for System unit purposes.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3162.)
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102712(a)
16 U.S.C. 12.
July 3, 1926, ch. 792, § 1, 44 Stat. 900.
102712(b)
16 U.S.C. 17c.
May 26, 1930, ch. 324, § 4, 46 Stat. 382.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Fees for Medical Services
text: Pub. L. 116–9, title II, § 2404, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 747, provided that:
“(a) Fees Authorized.—
The Secretary [of the Interior] may establish and collect fees for medical services provided to persons in units of the National Park System or for medical services provided by National Park Service personnel outside units of the National Park System.
“(b) National Park Medical Services Fund.—
There is established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the ‘National Park Medical Services Fund’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Fund’). The Fund shall consist of—
“(1) donations to the Fund; and
“(2) fees collected under subsection (a).
“(c) Availability of Amounts.—
All amounts deposited into the Fund shall be available to the Secretary, to the extent provided in advance by Acts of appropriation, for the following in units of the National Park System:
“(1) Services listed in subsection (a).
“(2) Preparing needs assessments or other programmatic analyses for medical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other needs and costs of providing services listed in subsection (a).
“(3) Developing management plans for medical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other needs and costs of services listed in subsection (a).
“(4) Training related to providing services listed in subsection (a).
“(5) Obtaining or improving medical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other needs and costs of providing services listed in subsection (a).”
54 U.S.C. § 103501 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 103501. Establishment
(a) In General.—
There is established in the Treasury an account to be known as the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund.
(b) Deposits.—
All amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that are in excess of $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund as offsetting collections and shall remain available to the Secretary until expended.
(c) Use of Funds.—
Funds collected and deposited into the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund—
(1) shall be used for projects or programs approved by the Secretary to further the mission of the Service and to enhance the visitor experience in System units;
(2) may not be used to acquire lands or interest in lands; and
(3) may only be used if matched, on at least a 1-to-1 basis, by non-Federal donations (including funds and fairly valued durable goods and materials) to the Service for signature projects or programs.
(d) Limitation on Source of Funds for Matching.—
Amounts derived from the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service shall not be treated as non-Federal donations for purposes of subsection (c)(3).
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title I, § 101(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified to section 6804(b)(1) of Title 16, Conservation.
54 U.S.C. § 200304 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 200304. Statement of estimated requirements
(a) In General.—
There shall be submitted with the annual budget of the United States a comprehensive statement of estimated requirements during the ensuing fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund.
(b) Allocation of Funds.—
Of the total amount made available to the Fund through appropriations or deposited in the Fund under section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109–432)—
(1) not less than 40 percent shall be used for Federal purposes; and
(2) not less than 40 percent shall be used to provide financial assistance to States.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3172; Pub. L. 116–9, title III, § 3001(b), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 755.)
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200304
16 U.S.C. 460l–7.
Pub. L. 88–578, title I, § 5, formerly § 4, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 90–401, § 3, July 15, 1968, 82 Stat. 355; renumbered § 5, Pub. L. 92–347, § 2, July 11, 1972, 86 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 94–273, § 3(4), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 376; Pub. L. 94–422, title I, § 101(2), Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1314; Pub. L. 95–42, § 1(2), June 10, 1977, 91 Stat. 210.
The references to fiscal years 1978 and 1979 and the special account are omitted as obsolete.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 105(a)(2)(B) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, referred to in subsec. (b), is section 105(a)(2)(B) of title I of div. C of Pub. L. 109–432, which is set out in a note under section 1331 of Title 43, Public Lands.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–9 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, struck out “Not less than 40 percent of such appropriations shall be available for Federal purposes.” after “Fund.”, and added subsec. (b).
54 U.S.C. § 200308 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 200308. Contracts for acquisition of land and water
Not more than $30,000,000 of the amount authorized to be appropriated from the Fund by section 200303 of this title may be obligated by contract during each fiscal year for the acquisition of land, water, or interest in land or water within areas specified in section 200306(a)(2) of this title. The contract may be executed by the head of the department concerned, within limitations prescribed by the Secretary. The contract shall be a contractual obligation of the United States and shall be liquidated with money appropriated from the Fund specifically for liquidation of that contract obligation. No contract may be entered into for the acquisition of property pursuant to this section unless the acquisition is otherwise authorized by Federal law.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3179.)
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200308
16 U.S.C. 460l–10a.
Pub. L. 88–578, title I, § 9, formerly § 8, as added Pub. L. 90–401, § 4, July 15, 1968, 82 Stat. 355; Pub. L. 91–308, § 3, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 410; renumbered § 9, Pub. L. 92–347, § 2, July 11, 1972, 86 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 93–303, § 3, June 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 194.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Rescission of Contract Authority
text: Provisions rescinding contract authority provided for specific fiscal years by 54 U.S.C. 200308 (formerly 16 U.S.C. 460l–10a) were contained in the appropriation acts that were listed in a note under former section 460l–10a of Title 16, Conservation, and in the following appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 115–31, div. G, title I, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 443.
Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title I, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2532.
Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title I, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2402.
Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 295.