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16 U.S.C. § 407a — Administration, protection, and development
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The administration, protection, and development of said Carlsbad Caverns National Park shall be exercised under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior by the National Park Service, subject to the provisions of 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 Acts supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof.
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The administration, protection, and development of said Carlsbad Caverns National Park shall be exercised under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior by the National Park Service, subject to the provisions of 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 Acts supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof.
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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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### Statutory 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section407a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Utilization of authority for conservation and management of natural resources** Except as otherwise provided in sections 459b to 459b–8 of this title, the property acquired by the Secretary under such sections shall be administered by the Secretary subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535),11 See References in Text note below. as amended and supplemented, and in accordance with laws of general application relating to the national park system as defined by the Act of August 8, 1953 (67 Stat. 496); 1 except that authority otherwise available to the Secretary for the conservation and management of natural resources may be utilized to the extent he finds such authority will further the purposes of sections 459b to 459b–8 of this title.
**(b) Preservation of seashore; incompatible visitor conveniences restricted; provisions for public enjoyment and understanding; developments for recreational activities; public use areas**
(1) In order that the seashore shall be permanently preserved in its present state, no development or plan for the convenience of visitors shall be undertaken therein which would be incompatible with the preservation of the unique flora and fauna or the physiographic conditions now prevailing or with the preservation of such historic sites and structures as the Secretary may designate: Provided, That the Secretary may provide for the public enjoyment and understanding of the unique natural, historic, and scientific features of Cape Cod within the seashore by establishing such trails, observation points, and exhibits and providing such services as he may deem desirable for such public enjoyment and understanding: Provided further, That
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**(a) Protection, restoration, and preservation of natural environment** Except as otherwise provided in sections 459c to 459c–7 of this title, the property acquired by the Secretary under such sections shall be administered by the Secretary without impairment of its natural values, in a manner which provides for such recreational, educational, historic preservation, interpretation, and scientific research opportunities as are consistent with, based upon, and supportive of the maximum protection, restoration, and preservation of the natural environment within the area, subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535),11 See References in Text note below. as amended and supplemented, and in accordance with other laws of general application relating to the national park system as defined by the Act of August 8, 1953 (67 Stat. 496),1 except that authority otherwise available to the Secretary for the conservation and management of natural resources may be utilized to the extent he finds such authority will further the purposes of sections 459c to 459c–7 of this title.
**(b) Hunting and fishing regulations** The Secretary may permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the seashore in such areas and under such regulations as he may prescribe during open seasons prescribed by applicable local, State, and Federal law. The Secretary shall consult with officials of the State of California and any political subdivision thereof who have jurisdiction of hunting and fishing prior to the issuance of any such regulations, and the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with such officials regarding such hunting and fishing a
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 407a
1 See References in Text note below.
classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For
disposition of former sections of this title, see Disposi-
tion Table preceding section 100101 of Title 54.
The presidential proclamation of October 25, 1923, re-
ferred to in text, is Proc. No. 1923, 43 Stat. 1929.
§ 407a. Administration, protection, and develop-
ment
The administration, protection, and develop-
ment of said Carlsbad Caverns National Park
shall be exercised under the direction of the Sec-
retary of the Interior by the National Park
Service, subject to the provisions of the Act of
August 25, 1916, entitled ‘‘An Act to establish a
National Park Service, and for other pur-
poses,’’ 1
and Acts supplementary thereto or
amendatory thereof.
(May 14, 1930, ch. 272, § 2, 46 Stat. 279.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Act of August 25, 1916, entitled ‘‘An Act to estab-
lish a National Park Service, and for other purposes,’’,
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 Proce-
dure, 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.
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