§ 410xx-1. — Administration.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC410xx-1]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LIX-V--DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
Sec. 410xx-1. Administration
(a) In general
The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with this
subchapter and with the provisions of law generally applicable to units
of the national park system, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this
title.
(b) Management purposes
The park shall be managed for the following purposes, among others:
(1) To protect and interpret a pristine subtropical marine
ecosystem, including an intact coral reef community.
(2) To protect populations of fish and wildlife, including (but
not limited to) loggerhead and green sea turtles, sooty terns,
frigate birds, and numerous migratory bird species.
(3) To protect the pristine natural environment of the Dry
Tortugas group of islands.
(4) To protect, stabilize, restore, and interpret Fort
Jefferson, an outstanding example of nineteenth century masonry
fortification.
(5) To preserve and protect submerged cultural resources.
(6) In a manner consistent with paragraphs (1) through (5), to
provide opportunities for scientific research.
(Pub. L. 102-525, title II, Sec. 202, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3440.)
