2011 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 79 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT (§§ 5901 - 6011)
Subchapter II - NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT (§§ 5931 - 5937)
Section 5935 - Availability for scientific study
View Metadata| Publication 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 79 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MANAGEMENT SUBCHAPTER II - NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT Sec. 5935 - Availability for scientific study |
| Contains | section 5935 |
| Date | 2011 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 3, 2012 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 105-391, title II, §205, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3500. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 112 Stat. 3500 |
| Public Law Reference | Public Law 105-391 |
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The Secretary may solicit, receive, and consider requests from Federal or non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, individuals, or other entities for the use of any unit of the National Park System for purposes of scientific study.
(b) CriteriaA request for use of a unit of the National Park System under subsection (a) of this section may only be approved if the Secretary determines that the proposed study—
(1) is consistent with applicable laws and National Park Service management policies; and
(2) will be conducted in a manner as to pose no threat to park resources or public enjoyment derived from those resources.
(c) Fee waiverThe Secretary may waive any park admission or recreational use fee in order to facilitate the conduct of scientific study under this section.
(d) NegotiationsThe Secretary may enter into negotiations with the research community and private industry for equitable, efficient benefits-sharing arrangements.
(Pub. L. 105–391, title II, §205, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3500.)
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