16 U.S.C. § 3201 — Administration of national preserves

Page 2268 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 3201 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘highway,’’. of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska in grade GS–15. (c) Cooperation notice: hearings In conducting the studies required by this sec- tion, the Secretary shall cooperate with the State and shall consult with each Village Cor- poration within whose area of operation lands described in this section are located and to the maximum extent practicable with the owner of any lands adjoining the lands described in sub- section (a) concerning the desirability of estab- lishing a Denali Scenic Highway. The Secretary, through the National Park Service, shall also give such public notice of the study as he deems appropriate, including at least publication in a newspaper or newspapers having general circula- tion in the area or areas of the lands described in subsection (a), and shall hold a public hearing or hearings at one or more locations convenient to the areas affected. (d) Report Within three years after December 2, 1980, the Secretary shall report to the President the re- sults of the studies carried out pursuant to this section together with his recommendation as to whether the scenic highway studied should be established and, if his recommendation is to es- tablish the scenic highway, the lands described in subsection (a) which should be included there- in. Such report shall include the views and rec- ommendations of all members of the study team. The President shall advise the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of his recommendations and those of the Governor of Alaska with respect to creation of the scenic highways,1 together with maps thereof, a definition of boundaries thereof, an estimate of costs, recommendations on ad- ministration, and proposed legislation to create such a scenic highway, if creation of one is rec- ommended. (e) Period of withdrawal The lands withdrawn under subsection (a) of this section shall remain withdrawn until such time as the Congress acts on the President’s rec- ommendation, but not to exceed two years after the recommendation is transmitted to the Con- gress. (Pub. L. 96–487, title XIII, § 1311, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2481.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT GS–15, referred to in subsec. (b), is contained in the General Schedule, which is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. § 3201. Administration of national preserves A National Preserve in Alaska shall be admin- istered and managed as a unit of the National Park System in the same manner as a national park except as otherwise provided in this Act and except that the taking of fish and wildlife for sport purposes and subsistence uses, and trapping shall be allowed in a national preserve under applicable State and Federal law and reg- ulation. Consistent with the provisions of sec- tion 3126 of this title, within national preserves the Secretary may designate zones where and periods when no hunting, fishing, trapping, or entry may be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, floral and faunal protec- tion, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations prescribing such restrictions relating to hunting, fishing, or trap- ping shall be put into effect only after consulta- tion with the appropriate State agency having responsibility over hunting, fishing, and trap- ping activities. (Pub. L. 96–487, title XIII, § 1313, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2483.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371, known as the Alaska National Inter- est Lands Conservation Act. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables. § 3202. Taking of fish and wildlife (a) Responsibility and authority of State of Alas- ka Nothing in this Act is intended to enlarge or diminish the responsibility and authority of the State of Alaska for management of fish and wildlife on the public lands except as may be provided in subchapter II of this chapter, or to amend the Alaska constitution. (b) Responsibility and authority of Secretary Except as specifically provided otherwise by this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to en- large or diminish the responsibility and author- ity of the Secretary over the management of the public lands. (c) Areas controlled; areas closed, exceptions The taking of fish and wildlife in all conserva- tion system units, and in national conservation areas, national recreation areas, and national forests, shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Act and other applicable State and Federal law. Those areas designated as national parks or national park system monuments in the State shall be closed to the taking of fish and wildlife, except that— (1) notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall administer those units of the National Park System, and those additions to existing units, established by this Act and which permit subsistence uses, to pro- vide an opportunity for the continuance of such uses by local rural residents; and (2) fishing shall be permitted by the Sec- retary in accordance with the provisions of this Act and other applicable State and Fed- eral law. (Pub. L. 96–487, title XIII, § 1314, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2484.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371, known as the Alaska National Inter-