2021 US Code
Title 54 - National Park Service and Related Programs
Subtitle I - National Park System
Division A - Establishment and General Administration
Chapter 1008 - Education and Interpretation
Sec. 100801 - Definitions

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Citation 54 U.S.C. § 100801 (2021)
Section Name §100801. Definitions
Section Text

As used in this chapter:

(1) Interpretation.—The term "interpretation"—

(A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and

(B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System.


(2) Education.—The term "education" means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.

(3) Related areas.—The term "related areas" means—

(A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails;

(B) national heritage areas; and

(C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, §301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1486.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 54 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 54 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Subtitle I - National Park System
DIVISION A - ESTABLISHMENT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1008 - EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
Sec. 100801 - Definitions
Contains section 100801
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 130 Stat. 1486
Public Law References Public Law 114-289
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