16 USC 410llll-1 - Traditional cultural and religious sites

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 11, 2026

§ 410llll–1.

Traditional cultural and religious sites

(a)

Protection of sites

(1)

In general

(2)

Consultation

(b)

Access

(1)

In general

The Secretary, in accordance with Public Law 95–341 (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.)—

(A)

shall provide access to the sites described in subsection (a)(1) by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses; and

(B)

may, on request of an Indian Tribe, temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the National Park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the Indian Tribe.

(2)

Limitation

(c)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Indian Tribe

(2)

Secretary

(Pub. L. 119–133, § 3, Oct. 20, 2026, 140 Stat. 1095.)

cite as: 16 USC 410llll-1