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Page 81 TITLE 54—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS § 200104 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized as ‘‘Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation’’. Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Is- lands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3169; Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 113(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2839.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 200102 ......... 16 U.S.C. 460l–3. Pub. L. 88–29, § 4, May 28, 1963, 77 Stat. 50; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, § 608(c), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92. The words ‘‘the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is- lands’’ are omitted as obsolete. See note at 48 U.S.C. prec. 1681. For continued application of certain laws of the United States in certain cases, see the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- lands in Political Union with the United States of America (48 U.S.C. 1801 note), the Compact of Free As- sociation between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the Marshall Is- lands and the Federated States of Micronesia (48 U.S.C. 1901 note), and the Compact of Free Association be- tween the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Palau (48 U.S.C. 1931 note). The words ‘‘as determined by the Secretary’’ are added to make it clear that it is the Secretary who determines if it is practicable to include the stated entities. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2025—Pub. L. 118–234 added pars. (1) to (3) and redesig- nated former pars. (1) and (2) as (4) and (5), respectively. § 200103. Authority of Secretary to carry out cer- tain functions and activities (a) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this chapter, the Secretary may perfo

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Page 81 TITLE 54—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS § 200104 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized as ‘‘Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation’’. Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Is- lands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3169; Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 113(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2839.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 200102 ......... 16 U.S.C. 460l–3. Pub. L. 88–29, § 4, May 28, 1963, 77 Stat. 50; Pub. L. 96–205, title VI, § 608(c), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 92. The words ‘‘the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is- lands’’ are omitted as obsolete. See note at 48 U.S.C. prec. 1681. For continued application of certain laws of the United States in certain cases, see the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- lands in Political Union with the United States of America (48 U.S.C. 1801 note), the Compact of Free As- sociation between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the Marshall Is- lands and the Federated States of Micronesia (48 U.S.C. 1901 note), and the Compact of Free Association be- tween the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Palau (48 U.S.C. 1931 note). The words ‘‘as determined by the Secretary’’ are added to make it clear that it is the Secretary who determines if it is practicable to include the stated entities. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2025—Pub. L. 118–234 added pars. (1) to (3) and redesig- nated former pars. (1) and (2) as (4) and (5), respectively. § 200103. Authority of Secretary to carry out cer- tain functions and activities (a) IN GENERAL.—To carry out this chapter, the Secretary may perform the functions and activities described in this section. (b) INVENTORY AND EVALUATION.—The Sec- retary may prepare and maintain a continuing inventory and evaluation of outdoor recreation needs and resources of the United States. (c) CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.—The Secretary may prepare a system for classification of out- door recreation resources to assist in the effec- tive and beneficial use and management of such resources. (d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE.—The Secretary may provide technical assistance and advice to and cooperate with States, political subdivisions, and private interests, including nonprofit organizations, with respect to outdoor recreation. (e) INTERSTATE AND REGIONAL COOPERATION.— The Secretary may encourage interstate and re- gional cooperation in the planning, acquisition, and development of outdoor recreation re- sources. (f) RESEARCH, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary may— (1) sponsor, engage in, and assist in research relating to outdoor recreation, directly or by contract or cooperative agreements, and make payments for such purposes without regard to the limitations of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 concerning advances of funds when the Secretary considers such action to be in the public interest; (2) undertake studies and assemble informa- tion concerning outdoor recreation, directly or by contract or cooperative agreement, and disseminate the information without regard to section 3204 of title 39; and (3) cooperate with educational institutions and others to assist in establishing education programs and activities and to encourage pub- lic use and benefits from outdoor recreation. (g) COOPERATION AND COORDINATION WITH FED- ERAL AGENCIES.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may— (A) cooperate with and provide technical assistance to Federal agencies and obtain from them information, data, reports, ad- vice, and assistance that are needed and can reasonably be furnished in carrying out the purposes of this chapter; and (B) promote coordination of Federal plans and activities generally relating to outdoor recreation. (2) FUNDING.—An agency furnishing advice or assistance under this paragraph may expend its own funds for those purposes, with or with- out reimbursement, as may be agreed to by that agency. (h) DONATIONS.—The Secretary may accept and use donations of money, property, personal services, or facilities for the purposes of this chapter. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3170; Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 112(c), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2839.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 200103 ......... 16 U.S.C. 460l–1. Pub. L. 88–29, § 2, May 28, 1963, 77 Stat. 49; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(h), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 776. In subsection (d), the words ‘‘which shall be prepared as soon as practicable within 5 years on and after May 28, 1963’’ and ‘‘Future’’ are omitted as obsolete. In subsection (h), the word ‘‘department’’ is omitted as being included in ‘‘agency’’. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2025—Subsecs. (d) to (i). Pub. L. 118–234 redesignated subsecs. (e) to (i) as (d) to (h), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (d) which related to formulation and maintenance of a comprehensive nationwide outdoor recreation plan. § 200104. Federal interagency council on outdoor recreation 1 (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall es- tablish an interagency council, to be known as the ‘‘Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation’’. (b) COMPOSITION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall be com- posed of representatives of each of the fol- lowing agencies, to be appointed by the head of the respective agency:

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16 U.S.C. § 460l — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 88–29, § 1, May 28, 1963, 77 Stat. 49, related to congressional findings and declaration of policy. See [section 200101 of Title 54](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title54-section200101&num=0&edition=prelim), National Park Service and Related Programs.

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16 U.S.C. § 460l — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19,

Page 629 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 460l–3 (4) carrying out two or more of the purposes set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this section, and are adjacent to, or within, the said conservation areas, except that the acqui- sition of any land or interest therein pursuant to this section shall be accomplished only with such funds as may be appropriated there- for by the Congress or donated for such pur- poses, but such property shall not be acquired with funds obtained from the sale of Federal migratory bird hunting stamps. Lands acquired pursuant to this section shall be- come a part of the particular conservation area to which they are adjacent. (Pub. L. 87–714, § 2, Sept. 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 653; Pub. L. 92–534, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1063; Pub. L. 93–205, § 13(d), Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 902.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1973—Pub. L. 93–205 inserted references to the acquisi- tion of interest in land the conservation of endangered species or threatened species listed by the Secretary pursuant to section 1533 of this title. 1972—Pub. L. 92–534 substituted provisions author- izing the Secretary to acquire lands suitable for fish and wildlife oriented recreational development, or for the protection of natural resources and adjacent to conservation areas, for provisions authorizing the Sec- retary to acquire limited areas of land for recreational development adjacent to conservation areas in exist- ence or approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission as of September 28, 1962. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1973 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 93–205 effective Dec. 28, 1973, see section 16 of Pub. L. 93–205, set out as a note under section 1531 of this title. § 460k–2. Cooperation with agencies, organiza- tio

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48 U.S.C. § 1801 — Approval of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, the text of which is as follows, is hereby approved.

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48 U.S.C. § 1801 — Approval of Covenant to Establish a Com-

Page 182 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 1757 Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the origi- nal ‘‘this subtitle’’, meaning subtitle B (§§ 711–718) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–229, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 4342, 6954 and 9432 of Title 10, Armed Forces. For com- plete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Ta- bles. The covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- lands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title. § 1757. Definition For purposes of this subchapter, the term ‘‘Delegate’’ means the Resident Representative referred to in section 1751 of this title. (Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 717, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the origi- nal ‘‘this subtitle’’, meaning subtitle B (§§ 711–718) of title VII of Pub. L. 110–229, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 4342, 6954 and 9432 of Title 10, Armed Forces. For com- plete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Ta- bles. CHAPTER 17—NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS SUBCHAPTER I—APPROVAL OF COVENANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1801. Approval of Covenant to Establish a Com- monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- lands. 1802. Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States. 1803. Financial assistance to Government of North- ern Mariana Islands. 1804. Direct grant assistance. 1805. Failure to meet performance standards; reso- lution of issues; withholding of funds. 1806.

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48 U.S.C. § 1901 — Approval of Compact of Free Association

**(a) Federated States of Micronesia** The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the subsidiary agreements as set forth on pages 115 through 391 of House Document 98–192 of March 30, 1984, as they relate to such Government. Subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to agree, in accordance with section 411 of the Compact, to an effective date for and thereafter to implement such Compact, having taken into account any procedures with respect to the United Nations for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement. **(b) Marshall Islands** The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the subsidiary agreements as set forth on pages 115 through 391 of House Document 98–192 of March 30, 1984, as they relate to such Government. Subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to agree, in accordance with section 411 of the Compact, to an effective date for and thereafter to implement such Compact, having taken into account any procedures with respect to the United Nations for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement. **(c) Reference to Compact** Any reference in this joint resolution to “the Compact” shall be treated as a reference to the Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution. **(d) Amendment, change, or termination in Compact and certain agreements** (1) Mutual agreement by the Government of the United States as provided in the Compact which results in

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48 U.S.C. § 1901 — Approval of Compact of Free Association

Page 213 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 1901 Sec. 1982. Definitions. 1983. Approval of 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, 2023 U.S.- Palau Compact Review Agreement, and Subsidiary Agreements. 1984. Agreements with Federated States of Micro- nesia. 1985. Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 1986. Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of Palau. 1987. Oversight provisions. 1988. United States policy regarding the Freely As- sociated States. 1989. Additional authorities. 1990. Compact appropriations. SUBCHAPTER I—MICRONESIA AND MARSHALL ISLANDS PART A—APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ORIGINAL COMPACT § 1901. Approval of Compact of Free Association (a) Federated States of Micronesia The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of the Fed- erated States of Micronesia is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the subsidiary agreements as set forth on pages 115 through 391 of House Document 98–192 of March 30, 1984, as they relate to such Government. Subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to agree, in accordance with sec- tion 411 of the Compact, to an effective date for and thereafter to implement such Compact, hav- ing taken into account any procedures with re- spect to the United Nations for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement. (b) Marshall Islands The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of the Mar- shall Islands is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the subsidiar

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48 U.S.C. § 1931 — Approval of Compact of Free Association

**(a) Approval** The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of Palau is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the agreements as set forth on pages 154 through 405 of House Document 99–193 of April 9, 1986 (hereafter in this joint resolution referred to as subsidiary or related agreements), as they relate to such Government. Subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to agree, in accordance with section 411 of the Compact, to an effective date for and thereafter to implement such Compact, having taken into account any procedures with respect to the United Nations for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement. **(b) Reference to Compact** Any reference in this joint resolution to the “Compact” shall be treated as a reference to the Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution. **(c) Amendment, change, or termination of Compact and certain agreements** (1) Mutual agreement by the Government of the United States as provided in the Compact which results in amendment, change, or termination of all or any part thereof shall be affected only by Act of Congress and no unilateral action by the Government of the United States provided for in the Compact, and having such result, may be effected other than by Act of Congress. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) shall apply— (A) to all actions of the Government of the United States under the Compact including, but not limited to, actions taken pursuant to sections 431, 432, 441, or 442; (B) to any amendment, change, or termination in any agreement that may be concluded at any time between the Government of the United States and the Government of Palau regarding friends

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48 U.S.C. § 1931 — Approval of Compact of Free Association

Page 310 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 1921h (Pub. L. 108–188, title I, § 108, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2755; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(g)(2), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1708.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, re- ferred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1425. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classi- fied generally to part C (§ 3191 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 32 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of Title 29 and Tables. The joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law 99–239), referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, known as the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, which is classified prin- cipally to part A of this subchapter and chapter 19 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this title. Title IV of the joint resolu- tion is set out as a note under section 1901 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–128, § 512(g)(2), sub- stituted ‘‘subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innova- tion and Opportunity Act (relating to Job Corps)’’ for ‘‘subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq.; relating to Job Corps)’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2014 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 113–128 effective on the first day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3101 of Title 29, Labor. § 1921h. Authorization and co

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54 U.S.C. § 200103 — Authority of Secretary to carry out certain functions and activities

**(a) In General.—** To carry out this chapter, the Secretary may perform the functions and activities described in this section. **(b) Inventory and Evaluation.—** The Secretary may prepare and maintain a continuing inventory and evaluation of outdoor recreation needs and resources of the United States. **(c) Classification System.—** The Secretary may prepare a system for classification of outdoor recreation resources to assist in the effective and beneficial use and management of such resources. **(d) Technical Assistance and Advice.—** The Secretary may provide technical assistance and advice to and cooperate with States, political subdivisions, and private interests, including nonprofit organizations, with respect to outdoor recreation. **(e) Interstate and Regional Cooperation.—** The Secretary may encourage interstate and regional cooperation in the planning, acquisition, and development of outdoor recreation resources. **(f) Research, Information, and Education Programs and Activities.—** The Secretary may— (1) sponsor, engage in, and assist in research relating to outdoor recreation, directly or by contract or cooperative agreements, and make payments for such purposes without regard to the limitations of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 concerning advances of funds when the Secretary considers such action to be in the public interest; (2) undertake studies and assemble information concerning outdoor recreation, directly or by contract or cooperative agreement, and disseminate the information without regard to [section 3204 of title 39](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title39-section3204&num=0&edition=prelim); and (3) cooperate with educational institutions and others to assist in establishing education programs and activ

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