2011 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 1 - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES (§§ 1 - 460zzz-7)
Subchapter CXXV - STEENS MOUNTAIN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AREA (§§ 460nnn - 460nnn-122)
Part A - Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (§§ 460nnn-11 - 460nnn-53)
Subpart 1 - designation and purposes (§§ 460nnn-11 - 460nnn-12)
Section 460nnn-12 - Purpose and objectives of Cooperative Management and Protection Area
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 16 - CONSERVATION |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 1 - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES SUBCHAPTER CXXV - STEENS MOUNTAIN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AREA Part A - Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area subpart 1 - designation and purposes Sec. 460nnn-12 - Purpose and objectives of Cooperative Management and Protection Area |
Contains | section 460nnn-12 |
Date | 2011 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | January 3, 2012 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 106-399, title I, §102, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 114 Stat. 1658 |
Public Law Reference | Public Law 106-399 |
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The purpose of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area is to conserve, protect, and manage the long-term ecological integrity of Steens Mountain for future and present generations.
(b) ObjectivesTo further the purpose specified in subsection (a) of this section, and consistent with such purpose, the Secretary shall manage the Cooperative Management and Protection Area for the benefit of present and future generations—
(1) to maintain and enhance cooperative and innovative management projects, programs and agreements between tribal, public, and private interests in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area;
(2) to promote grazing, recreation, historic, and other uses that are sustainable;
(3) to conserve, protect and to ensure traditional access to cultural, gathering, religious, and archaeological sites by the Burns Paiute Tribe on Federal lands and to promote cooperation with private landowners;
(4) to ensure the conservation, protection, and improved management of the ecological, social, and economic environment of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, including geological, biological, wildlife, riparian, and scenic resources; and
(5) to promote and foster cooperation, communication, and understanding and to reduce conflict between Steens Mountain users and interests.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title I, §102, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658.)
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