2016 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 63 - Federal Cave Resources Protection
Sec. 4304 - Confidentiality of information concerning nature and location of significant caves

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4304 (2016)
Section Name §4304. Confidentiality of information concerning nature and location of significant caves
Section Text (a) In general

Information concerning the specific location of any significant cave may not be made available to the public under section 552 of title 5 unless the Secretary determines that disclosure of such information would further the purposes of this chapter and would not create a substantial risk of harm, theft, or destruction of such cave.

(b) Exceptions

Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may make available information regarding significant caves upon the written request by Federal and State governmental agencies or bona fide educational and research institutions. Any such written request shall, at a minimum—

(1) describe the specific site or area for which information is sought;

(2) explain the purpose for which such information is sought; and

(3) include assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that adequate measures are being taken to protect the confidentiality of such information and to ensure the protection of the significant cave from destruction by vandalism and unauthorized use.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–691, §5, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4548.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 63 - FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION
Sec. 4304 - Confidentiality of information concerning nature and location of significant caves
Contains section 4304
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 102 Stat. 4548
Public Law References Public Law 100-691
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