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54 U.S.C. § 100101 — Promotion and regulation

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54 U.S.C. § 100101 — Promotion and regulation

**(a) In General.—** The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall promote and regulate the use of the National Park System by means and measures that conform to the fundamental purpose of the System units, which purpose is to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in the System units and to provide for the enjoyment of the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. **(b) Declarations.—** (1) **1970 declarations.—** — Congress declares that— (A) the National Park System, which began with establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872, has since grown to include superlative natural, historic, and recreation areas in every major region of the United States and its territories and possessions; (B) these areas, though distinct in character, are united through their interrelated purposes and resources into one National Park System as cumulative expressions of a single national heritage; (C) individually and collectively, these areas derive increased national dignity and recognition of their superb environmental quality through their inclusion jointly with each other in one System preserved and managed for the benefit and inspiration of all the people of the United States; and (D) it is the purpose of this division to include all these areas in the System and to clarify the authorities applicable to the System. (2) **1978 reaffirmation.—** — Congress reaffirms, declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the various System units shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose established by subsection (a), to the common benefit of all the people of the United States.

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54 U.S.C. § 308103 — Battlefield acquisition grant program

**(a) Eligible Site Defined.—** In this section, the term “eligible site”— (1) means a site that— (A) is not within the exterior boundaries of a unit of the National Park System; and (B) is identified in the Battlefield Reports as a battlefield; and (2) excludes sites identified in the Battlefield Reports as associated historic sites. **(b) Establishment.—** The Secretary shall establish a battlefield acquisition grant program under which the Secretary may provide grants to States, Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to pay the Federal share of the cost of acquiring interests in eligible sites for the preservation and protection of those eligible sites. **(c) Nonprofit Partners.—** A State, Tribe, or local government may acquire an interest in an eligible site using a grant under this section in partnership with a nonprofit organization. **(d) Non-Federal Share.—** The non-Federal share of the total cost of acquiring an interest in an eligible site under this section shall be not less than 50 percent. **(e) Limitation on Land Use.—** An interest in an eligible site acquired under this section, including by States, Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, shall be subject to [section 200305(f)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section200305/f/3&num=0&edition=prelim). **(f) Authorization of Appropriations.—** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under this section $18,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2028.

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54 U.S.C. § 101121 — Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service

**(a) Second Century Endowment.—** To further the mission of the Service, the National Park Foundation shall establish a special account to be known as the “Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service”. (1) **Funds for the endowment.—** — The following shall apply to the Endowment: (A) From amounts received by the United States each fiscal year from sales by the National Park Service of Federal Recreational Lands Passes under section 805(b)(1) of the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act,11 See References in Text note below. $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the Endowment. (B) In addition to deposits otherwise authorized, the Endowment shall consist of any gifts, devises, or bequests that are provided to the National Park Foundation for such purpose. (C) The National Park Foundation shall deposit any funds received for the Endowment in a federally insured interest-bearing account or may invest funds in appropriate security obligations, as directed by the Board of Directors. (D) Any accrued interest or dividends earned on funds received for the Endowment shall be added to the principal and form a part of the Endowment. (2) **Use of funds.—** (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds in the Endowment shall be available to the National Park Foundation as offsetting collections for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (B) Gifts, devises, or bequests in the endowment under paragraph (1)(A), and any accrued interest or dividends earned thereon, shall be available to the National Park Foundation for projects and activities approved by the Secretary that further the mission and purposes of the Service. (C) In administering the Endowment each fiscal year, the Natio

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54 U.S.C. § 120102 — Establishment of National Heritage Area System

**(a) In General.—** To recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is established a National Heritage Area System through the administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. **(b) National Heritage Area System Components.—** The National Heritage Area System shall be composed of— (1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage Partnership designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this chapter; and (2) each National Heritage Area designated by Congress after the date of enactment of this chapter. **(c) Relationship to the System.—** (1) **Relationship to system units.—** — The Secretary shall— (A) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, participation and assistance by any administrator of the System unit that is located near or encompassed by a National Heritage Area in local initiatives for the National Heritage Area to conserve and interpret resources consistent with the applicable management plan for the National Heritage Area; and (B) work with local coordinating entities to promote public enjoyment of System units and System-related resources. (2) **Treatment.—** (A) *In general.—* — A National Heritage Area shall not be— (i) considered to be a System unit; or (ii) subject to the authoriti

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16 U.S.C. § 1a–6 — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 91–383, § 10, as added Pub. L. 94–458, § 2, Oct. 7, 1976, 90 Stat. 1941; amended Pub. L. 106–437, § 2, Nov. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 1920; Pub. L. 108–352, § 11, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1397, related to law enforcement personnel within National Park System. See [section 102701 of Title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section102701&num=0&edition=prelim), National Park Service and Related Programs.

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16 U.S.C. § 1a–1 — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 91–383, § 1, Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 825; Pub. L. 95–250, title I, § 101(b), Mar. 27, 1978, 92 Stat. 166, related to National Park System: administration; declaration of findings and purpose. See [section 100101(b) of Title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section100101/b&num=0&edition=prelim), National Park Service and Related Programs.

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16 U.S.C. § 1 — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272

### Statutory Notes Section, act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 1, 39 Stat. 535; Ex. Ord. No. 6166, § 2, June 10, 1933; Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 38, § 1, 48 Stat. 389; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 814(e)(1), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196, related to creation of National Park Service. See sections 100101(a), 100301, and 100302(a)(1), (2), (b), (c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. #### Short Title of 2019 Amendment Pub. L. 116–9, § 1(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 580, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act’.” #### Short Title of 2008 Amendment Pub. L. 110–229, § 1(a), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 754, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008’.” #### Short Title of 2004 Amendment Pub. L. 108–352, § 1, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1395, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Park System Laws Technical Amendments Act of 2004’.” #### Short Title of 2002 Amendment Pub. L. 107–236, § 1, Oct. 9, 2002, 116 Stat. 1483, provided that: “This Act [amending [section 460kk of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section460kk&num=0&edition=prelim)] may be cited as the ‘Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act’.” #### Short Title of 2000 Amendment Pub. L. 106–510, § 1, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2363, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adjustment Act of 2000’.” #### Short Title of 1983 Amendment Pub. L. 98–141, § 1, Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat.

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54 U.S.C. § 102701 — Law enforcement personnel within System

**(a) Officers and Employees of the Department of the Interior.—** (1) **Designation authority of secretary.—** — The Secretary, pursuant to standards prescribed in regulations by the Secretary, may designate certain officers or employees of the Department of the Interior who shall maintain law and order and protect individuals and property within System units. (2) **Powers and duties of designees.—** — In the performance of the duties described in paragraph (1), the designated officers or employees may— (A) carry firearms; (B) make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in the presence of the officer or employee, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if the officer or employee has reasonable grounds to believe that the individual to be arrested has committed or is committing the felony, provided the arrests occur within the System or the individual to be arrested is fleeing from the System to avoid arrest; (C) execute any warrant or other process issued by a court or officer of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of any Federal law or regulation issued pursuant to law arising out of an offense committed in the System or, where the individual subject to the warrant or process is in the System, in connection with any Federal offense; and (D) conduct investigations of offenses against the United States committed in the System in the absence of investigation of the offenses by any other Federal law enforcement agency having investigative jurisdiction over the offense committed or with the concurrence of the other agency. **(b) Special Police Officers.—** (1) **In general.—** — The Secretary may designate officers and employees of any other Federal agency, or law enforce

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54 U.S.C. § 308401 — Definition of network 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.

In this chapter, the term “Network” means the African American Civil Rights Network established under section 308402(a).

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16 U.S.C. § 108 — Other laws extended to added lands

The provisions of the Act of March 2, 1899, entitled, “An Act to set aside a portion of certain lands in the State of Washington, now known as the ‘Pacific Forest Reserve,’ as a public park, to be known as the ‘Mount Rainier National Park,’ ” the Act of June 10, 1916, entitled “An Act to accept the cession by the State of Washington of exclusive jurisdiction over the lands embraced within the Mount Rainier National Park, and for other purposes,” the Act of August 25, 1916, entitled “An Act to establish a national park service, and for other purposes,” 11 See References in Text note below. and all Acts supplementary to and amendatory of said Acts are made applicable to and extended over the lands added to the park by [section 107 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section107&num=0&edition=prelim): Provided, That the provisions of the Federal Power Act [[16 U.S.C. 791a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section791a&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], shall not apply to or extend over such lands.

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16 U.S.C. § 111c — Revision of boundaries; vested rights; administration

The boundaries of Mesa Verde National Park are hereby revised to include the following described lands, which, subject to valid existing rights, shall be administered as a part of the park in accordance with the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes,” approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), as amended and supplemented ([16 U.S.C. 1](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.): 11 See References in Text note below.

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