16 USC 698r - Administration

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024

§ 698r.

Administration

(a)

In general

The Preserve shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with sections 698q to 698t of this title and in accordance with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—

(1)

the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); 1

 See References in Text note below.

and

(2)

the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes”, approved August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).¹

(b)

Hunting and fishing

(1)

In general

(2)

Time and place restrictions

(3)

Restrictions in boundary areas

(4)

Congressional intent

(c)

Water resources projects

(d)

Cooperative agreements with State

(1)

Law enforcement and fire prevention

In administering the Preserve, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Alabama, or any political subdivision of the State, for the rendering of—

(A)

rescue, fire fighting, and law enforcement services; and

(B)

cooperative assistance by law enforcement and fire preventive agencies located in the vicinity of the Preserve.

(2)

Preparation of management plan

(e)

DeSoto State Park

(f)

Public involvement

(1)

Public awareness and participation program

(2)

Consideration of public comment

(g)

Green Pitcher Plant

(Pub. L. 102–427, § 3, Oct. 21, 1992, 106 Stat. 2179.)

cite as: 16 USC 698r