54 U.S. Code § 100101 - Promotion and regulation

The National Park Service , shall promote and regulate the use 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.

these areas, though distinct in character, are united through their interrelated purposes and resources into one (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

it is the purpose of this division to include all these areas in the System and to clarify the authorities applicable to the System.

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. The authorization of activities shall be construed and the protection, management, and administration of the System units shall be conducted in light of the high public value and integrity of the System and shall not be exercised in derogation of the values and purposes for which the System units have been established, except as directly and specifically provided by Congress .

Historical and Revision Notes

Source (Statutes at Large)

In subsection (a), the words “National Park Service ” are substituted for Department of the Interior to the5 U.S.C. App.) while keeping the responsibility for promoting and regulating the use of theNational Park Service .

In subsection (b)(1)(D), the words “this division” are substituted for “this Act” for clarity. The purpose of the Act of August 18, 1970 (known as the National Park System General Authorities Act) (Public Law 91–383, 84 Stat. 825), was to update and clarify the law with respect to the various units of the67 Stat. 496), and would not be included in the reference to “this Act” in section 1 of the Act of August 18, 1970. The revised subsection translates the reference to “this Act” to carry out the intent of the Act of August 18, 1970 .

“This Act [enacting chapter 1201 of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 120101 and 320101 of this title, amending provisions listed in tables and set out as a note under section 320101 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 320101 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Heritage Area Act’.”

“This Act [enacting chapter 2004 of this title and amending sections 200302, 200303, and 200306 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Great American Outdoors Act’.”

“This title [enacting sections 308104 and 308105 of this title and amending section 308103 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Preserving America’s Battlefields Act’.”

“This Act [enacting chapter 3084 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 308401 of this title] may be cited as the ‘African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘ National Park Service Centennial Act’.”

“This title [enacting section 101121 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Park Foundation Endowment Act’.”

“This title [amending sections 302104 and 303102 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Amendments Act’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act Amendments Act of 2006’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Heritage Areas Act of 2006’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000’.”

“This section [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 2000’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Omnibus Parks Technical Corrections Act of 2000’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998’.”

“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Park System New Areas Studies Act’.”

“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘ National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994’.”

“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1992’.”

“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978’.”

“This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Park System General Authorities Act’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969’.”

“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965’.”

Act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, § 5, as added by Pub. L. 108–352, § 10(a), Oct. 21, 2004 , 118 Stat. 1397, 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 expressly prohibits the erection, placement, or use of structures and signs bearing commercial advertising. The section 7.96(g)(1)(ii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.”

“In order to improve Federal law enforcement activities relating to the use and production of narcotics and controlled substances in Department of the Interior 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 employment, training, equipment, and facilities.”

“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 boundaries 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 strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens of the United States by (1) providing funds for and authorizing Federal assistance to the States in planning, acquisition, and development of needed land and water areas and facilities and (2) providing funds for the Federal acquisition and development of certain lands and other areas.”