54 U.S.C. § 100102 — Definitions

Page 12 TITLE 54—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS § 100102 Pub. L. 105–203, § 1, July 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 678, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1996 ACT Pub. L. 104–333, § 1, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4093, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1994 ACT Pub. L. 103–451, § 1, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4769, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1992 ACT Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4001, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4753, provided that: ‘‘This title [see Tables for classi- fication] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preser- vation Act Amendments of 1992’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1980 ACT Pub. L. 96–515, § 1, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2987, provided: ‘‘That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1978 ACT Pub. L. 95–625, § 1, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3467, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978’.’’ Pub. L. 95–625, title X, § 1001, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3538, provided that: ‘‘This title [see Tables for classi- fication] may be cited as the ‘Urban Park and Recre- ation Recovery Act of 1978’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1970 ACT Pub. L. 91–383, § 14, as added by Pub. L. 108–352, § 10(b), Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1397, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Na- tional Park System General Authorities Act’.’’ Pub. L. 91–357, § 5, July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 472, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1966 ACT Pub. L. 89–665, § 1(a), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 96–515, title I, § 101(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2987, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1964 ACT Pub. L. 88–578, title I, § 1(a), Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 897, provided in part that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classi- fication] may be cited as the ‘Land and Water Con- servation Fund Act of 1965’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1916 ACT Act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 5, as added by Pub. L. 108–352, § 10(a), Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1397, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Park Service Organic Act’.’’ SPECIAL EVENTS AT NATIONAL MALL Pub. L. 108–108, title I, § 145, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1280, provided that: ‘‘None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act, hereafter enacted, may be used to permit the use of the National Mall for a special event, unless the permit ex- pressly prohibits the erection, placement, or use of structures and signs bearing commercial advertising. The Secretary may allow for recognition of sponsors of special events: Provided, That the size and form of the recognition shall be consistent with the special nature and sanctity of the Mall and any lettering or design identifying the sponsor shall be no larger than one- third the size of the lettering or design identifying the special event. In approving special events, the Sec- retary shall ensure, to the maximum extent prac- ticable, that public use of, and access to the Mall is not restricted. For purposes of this section, the term ‘spe- cial event’ shall have the meaning given to it by sec- tion 7.96(g)(1)(ii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regula- tions.’’ NATIONAL PARK POLICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY ACT Pub. L. 99–570, title V, subtitle B (§§ 5051, 5052), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–156, as amended by Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6254(d)(2), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4365, provided that: ‘‘SEC. 5051. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘This subtitle may be cited as the ‘National Park Po- lice Drug Enforcement Supplemental Authority Act’. ‘‘SEC. 5052. NATIONAL PARK AUTHORIZATION. ‘‘In order to improve Federal law enforcement activi- ties relating to the use and production of narcotics and controlled substances in National Park System units, from amounts appropriated there shall be made avail- able to the Secretary of the Interior, in addition to sums made available under other authority of law, $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1989, and for each fiscal year thereafter, to be used for the employment and training of officers or employees of the Department of the Inte- rior designated pursuant to section 10(b) of the Act of August 18, 1970 ([former] 16 U.S.C. 1a–6 [see 54 U.S.C. 102701]), for equipment and facilities to be used by such personnel, and for expenses related to such employ- ment, training, equipment, and facilities.’’ PURPOSES OF PUB. L. 88–578 Pub. L. 88–578, title I, § 1(b), Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 897, provided that: ‘‘The purposes of this Act [see Tables for classification] are to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States of America of present and future generations and visitors who are lawfully present within the bound- aries of the United States of America such quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available and are necessary and desirable for individual active participation in such recreation and to strength- en the health and vitality of the citizens of the United States by (1) providing funds for and authorizing Fed- eral assistance to the States in planning, acquisition, and development of needed land and water areas and fa- cilities and (2) providing funds for the Federal acquisi- tion and development of certain lands and other areas.’’ § 100102. Definitions In this title: (1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of the National Park Service. (2) NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘Na- tional Park System’’ means the areas of land and water described in section 100501 of this title. (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) SERVICE.—The term ‘‘Service’’ means the National Park Service. (5) SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘System’’ means the National Park System. (6) SYSTEM UNIT.—The term ‘‘System unit’’ means one of the areas described in section 100501 of this title. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3096.) Page 13 TITLE 54—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS § 100501 HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 100102 ......... no source. The term ‘‘System unit’’ is added because various laws relating to the National Park Service apply to any area of land or water administered by the Secretary through the Service regardless of the terms used in those laws. See section 100501 of the revised title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS Pub. L. 114–289, § 2, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1482, pro- vided that: ‘‘In this Act [see Short Title of 2016 Amend- ment note set out under section 100101 of this title]: ‘‘(1) CHALLENGE FUND.—The term ‘Challenge Fund’ means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I [enacting chapter 1035 of this title and amending section 6804 of Title 16, Conserva- tion]. ‘‘(2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘Director’ means the Di- rector of the National Park Service. ‘‘(3) ENDOWMENT.—The term ‘Endowment’ means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II [see Short Title of 2016 Amendment note set out under section 100101 of this title]. ‘‘(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the Interior. ‘‘(5) SIGNATURE PROJECT OR PROGRAM.—The term ‘signature project or program’ means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and visitor enjoy- ment.’’ CHAPTER 1003—ESTABLISHMENT, DIRECTORS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES Sec. 100301. Establishment. 100302. Directors and other employees. 100303. Effect on other laws. § 100301. Establishment There is in the Department of the Interior a service called the National Park Service. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3097.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 100301 ......... 16 U.S.C. 1 (1st sen- tence words be- fore 1st comma). Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 1 (1st sentence words before 1st comma), 39 Stat. 535. § 100302. Directors and other employees (a) DIRECTOR.— (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Service shall be under the charge of a director who shall be ap- pointed by the President, by and with the ad- vice and consent of the Senate. (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Director shall have substantial experience and demonstrated com- petence in land management and natural or cultural resource conservation. (3) AUTHORITY.—Under the direction of the Secretary, the Director shall have the super- vision, management, and control of System units. In the supervision, management, and control of System units contiguous to na- tional forests the Secretary of Agriculture may cooperate with the Service to such extent as may be requested by the Secretary. (b) DEPUTY DIRECTORS.—The Director shall se- lect 2 Deputy Directors. One Deputy Director shall have responsibility for Service operations, and the other Deputy Director shall have re- sponsibility for other programs assigned to the Service. (c) OTHER EMPLOYEES.—The Service shall have such subordinate officers and employees as may be appropriated for by Congress. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3097.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 100302(a)(1) 16 U.S.C. 1 (1st sen- tence words after 1st comma). Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 1 (1st sentence words after 1st comma, 2d to 4th sen- tences), 39 Stat. 535; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 814(e)(1), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196. 100302(a)(2) 16 U.S.C. 1 (2d sen- tence). 100302(a)(3) 16 U.S.C. 2. Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 2, 39 Stat. 535. 100302(b) ..... 16 U.S.C. 1 (3d, 4th sentences). 100302(c) ..... 16 U.S.C. 1 (5th sen- tence). Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 1 (5th sentence), 39 Stat. 535. In subsection (a)(3), the words ‘‘of the Hot Springs Reservation in the State of Arkansas’’ [changed to ‘‘Hot Springs National Park’’ because of section 1 of the Act of March 4, 1921 (ch. 161, 41 Stat. 1407)] in sec- tion 2 of the Act of August 25, 1916 (known as the Na- tional Park Service Organic Act) (ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535) are omitted as unnecessary. Subsection (c) is substituted for the 5th sentence of section 1 of the Act of August 25, 1916 (known as the National Park Service Organic Act) (ch. 408, 39 Stat. 535), to eliminate unnecessary words and because the pay of employees is fixed pursuant to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5. § 100303. Effect on other laws This chapter and sections 100101(a), 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of this title do not af- fect or modify section 100902(a) of this title. (Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3097.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 100303 ......... 16 U.S.C. 4. Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 4, 39 Stat. 536. CHAPTER 1005—AREAS OF NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM Sec. 100501. Areas included in System. 100502. General management plans. 100503. Five-year strategic plans. 100504. Study and planning of park, parkway, and recreational-area facilities. 100505. Periodic review of System. 100506. Boundary changes to System units. 100507. Additional areas for System. § 100501. Areas included in System The System shall include any area of land and water administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director, for park, monument, his- toric, parkway, recreational, or other purposes.