2018 US Code
Title 43 - Public Lands
Chapter 12B - Colorado River Storage Project
Sec. 620g - Recreational and fish and wildlife facilities
43 U.S.C. § 620g (2018) |
§620g. Recreational and fish and wildlife facilities |
In connection with the development of the Colorado River storage project and of the participating projects, the Secretary is authorized and directed to investigate, plan, construct, operate, and maintain (1) public recreational facilities on lands withdrawn or acquired for the development of said project or of said participating projects, to conserve the scenery, the natural, historic, and archeologic objects, and the wildlife on said lands, and to provide for public use and enjoyment of the same and of the water areas created by these projects by such means as are consistent with the primary purposes of said projects; and (2) facilities to mitigate losses of, and improve conditions for, the propagation of fish and wildlife. The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities herein provided, and to dispose of them to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies by lease, transfer, exchange, or conveyance upon such terms and conditions as will best promote their development and operation in the public interest. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be nonreimbursable and nonreturnable. |
(Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, §8, 70 Stat. 110; Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.) |
AMENDMENTS
1976—Pub. L. 94–579 struck out provisions authorizing withdrawal of public lands from entry or other disposition under the public land laws. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENTPub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 704(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976. SAVINGS PROVISIONAmendment by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title. |
United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS |
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Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS CHAPTER 12B - COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT Sec. 620g - Recreational and fish and wildlife facilities |
section 620g |
2018 |
January 14, 2019 |
No |
standard |
70 Stat. 110 90 Stat. 2792 |
Public Law 94-579 |