§ 4304. — Confidentiality of information concerning nature and location of significant caves.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4304]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 63--FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION
Sec. 4304. Confidentiality of information concerning nature and
location of significant caves
(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) of this section, 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.
(Pub. L. 100-691, Sec. 5, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4548.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 4305 of this title.
