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54 U.S.C. § 120102 — Establishment of National Heritage Area System
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**(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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**(a) In General.—** To recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret those nationally significant stories and the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of areas that illustrate significant aspects of the heritage of the United States, there is established a National Heritage Area System through the administration of which the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.
**(b) National Heritage Area System Components.—** The National Heritage Area System shall be composed of—
(1) each National Heritage Area, National Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Canalway, Cultural Heritage Corridor, National Heritage Route, and National Heritage Partnership designated by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this chapter; and
(2) each National Heritage Area designated by Congress after the date of enactment of this chapter.
**(c) Relationship to the System.—**
(1) **Relationship to system units.—** — The Secretary shall—
(A) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, participation and assistance by any administrator of the System unit that is located near or encompassed by a National Heritage Area in local initiatives for the National Heritage Area to conserve and interpret resources consistent with the applicable management plan for the National Heritage Area; and
(B) work with local coordinating entities to promote public enjoyment of System units and System-related resources.
(2) **Treatment.—**
(A) *In general.—* — A National Heritage Area shall not be—
(i) considered to be a System unit; or
(ii) subject to the authorities applicable to System units.
(B) *Effect.—* — Nothing in this paragraph affects the administration of a System unit located within the boundaries of a National Heritage Area.
**(d) Authorities.—** In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may—
(1) conduct or review, as applicable, feasibility studies in accordance with section 120103(a);
(2) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of, and submit to Congress a report that includes recommendations regarding the role of the Service with respect to, each National Heritage Area, in accordance with section 120104;
(3) enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, local coordinating entities, and other interested individuals and entities to achieve the purposes of the National Heritage Area System;
(4) provide information, promote understanding, and encourage research regarding National Heritage Areas, in partnership with local coordinating entities; and
(5) provide national oversight, analysis, coordination, technical and financial assistance, and support to ensure consistency and accountability of the National Heritage Area System.
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**(a) In general** There is hereby established the Cane River National Heritage Area (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “heritage area”).
**(b) Purpose** In furtherance of the need to recognize the value and importance of the Cane River region and in recognition of the findings of [section 410ccc(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section410ccc/a&num=0&edition=prelim), it is the purpose of this part to establish a heritage area to complement the historical park and to provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the heritage of the Cane River region, and for other needs including—
(1) recognizing areas important to the Nation’s heritage and identity;
(2) assisting in the preservation and enhancement of the cultural landscape and traditions of the Cane River region;
(3) providing a framework for those who live within this important dynamic cultural landscape to assist in preservation and educational actions; and
(4) minimizing the need for Federal land acquisition and management.
**(c) Area included** The heritage area shall include—
(1) an area approximately 1 mile on both sides of the Cane River as depicted on map CARI, 80,000A, dated May 1994;
(2) those properties within the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District which are the subject of cooperative agreements pursuant to [section 410ccc–2(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section410ccc–2/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(3) the Los Adaes State Commemorative Area;
(4) the Fort Jesup State Commemorative Area;
(5) the Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Commemorative Area; and
(6) the Kate Chopin House.
A final identification of all areas and sites to be included in the heritage
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**(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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In this chapter, the term “National Heritage Area” means a component of the National Heritage Area System described in section 120102(b).
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It is declared that it is a national policy to preserve for public use historic sites, buildings, and objects of national significance for the inspiration and benefit of the people of the United States.
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TITLE 54—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
§ 120102
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
104907 .........
16 U.S.C. 451a.
Sept. 14, 1950, ch. 950, § 1
(proviso relating to na-
tional parks), 64 Stat. 849.
The word ‘‘further’’ is omitted as obsolete.
§ 104908. Bows in parks
(a) DEFINITION OF NOT READY FOR IMMEDIATE
USE.—The term ‘‘not ready for immediate use’’
means—
(1) a bow or crossbow, the arrows of which
are secured or stowed in a quiver or other
arrow transport case; and
(2) with respect to a crossbow, uncocked.
(b) VEHICULAR TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZED.—
The Director shall not promulgate or enforce
any regulation that prohibits an individual from
transporting bows and crossbows that are not
ready for immediate use across any System unit
in the vehicle of the individual if—
(1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited
by law from possessing the bows and cross-
bows;
(2) the bows or crossbows that are not ready
for immediate use remain inside the vehicle of
the individual throughout the period during
which the bows or crossbows are transported
across System land; and
(3) the possession of the bows and crossbows
is in compliance with the law of the State in
which the System unit is located.
(Added Pub. L. 116–9, title II, § 2409(a), Mar. 12,
2019, 133 Stat. 751.)
§ 104909. Wildlife management in parks
(a) USE OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS.—If the Sec-
retary determines it is necessary to reduce the
size of a wildlife population on System land in
accordance with applicable law (including regu-
lations), the Secretary may use qualified volun-
teers to assist in carrying out wildlife manage-
ment on System land.
(b)
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
QUALIFIED
VOLUN-
TEERS.—Qualified volu
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