16 USC 460x-5 - Administration, protection, and development

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 460x–5.

Administration, protection, and development

(a)

Applicability of provisions; utilization of statutory authorities

(b)

Land and water use management plan; preparation and implementation by Secretary; required provisions

In the administration, protection, and development of the area, the Secretary shall prepare and implement a land and water use management plan, which shall include specific provisions for—

(1)

development of facilities to provide the benefits of public recreation;

(2)

protection of scenic, scientific, and historic features contributing to public enjoyment; and

(3)

such protection, management, and utilization of renewable natural resources as in the judgment of the Secretary is consistent with, and will further the purpose of, public recreation and protection of scenic, scientific, and historic features contributing to public enjoyment.

(c)

Area review by Secretary; report to President; recommendations for preservation of any area within lakeshore as wilderness; designation as a wilderness

(d)

Public use areas; preservation of rights of owner or occupant of improved property located within public use area

(Pub. L. 91–479, § 6, Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1077.)

cite as: 16 USC 460x-5