Title 54: National Park Service and Related Programs
National Park Service organization, historic preservation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and outdoor recreation programs.
5 chapters · 234 sections · 4 key sections available
Key Sections (4)
National Park Service Organic Act — Establishment and Purpose
The National Park Service manages America's national parks to preserve scenery, wildlife, and historic sites for public enjoyment while keeping them unimpaired for future generations.
National Historic Preservation Act — Establishment of Program
The National Historic Preservation Act establishes the National Register of Historic Places and requires federal agencies to protect historic properties they own or control.
Land and Water Conservation Fund — Establishment
The Land and Water Conservation Fund receives $900 million annually from offshore oil and gas revenues to buy and protect land for parks, conservation, and outdoor recreation at federal and state levels.
National Park System General Management Plans
Every national park unit must have a general management plan that addresses resource preservation, visitor capacity, development intensity, and strategies for managing threats to natural and cultural resources.