§ 460u-6. — 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: 16USC460u-6]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LXXIX--INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Sec. 460u-6. Administration
(a) Utilization of authorities for conservation and management of
natural resources
In the administration of the lakeshore the Secretary may utilize
such statutory authorities relating to areas of the national park system
and such statutory authority otherwise available to him for the
conservation and management of natural resources as he deems appropriate
to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) Preservation of lakeshore; incompatible visitor conveniences
restricted; provisions for public enjoyment and understanding;
developments for public uses
In order that the lakeshore shall be permanently preserved in its
present state, no development or plan for the convenience of visitors
shall be undertaken therein which would be incompatible with the
preservation of the unique flora and fauna or the physiographic
conditions now prevailing or with the preservation of such historic
sites and structures as the Secretary may designate: Provided, That the
Secretary may provide for the public enjoyment and understanding of the
unique natural, historic, and scientific features within the lakeshore
by establishing such trails, observation points, and exhibits and
providing such services as he may deem desirable for such public
enjoyment and understanding: Provided further, That the Secretary may
develop for appropriate public uses such portions of the lakeshore as he
deems especially adaptable for such uses.
(Pub. L. 89-761, Sec. 6, formerly Sec. 7, Nov. 5, 1966, 80 Stat. 1311;
renumbered Sec. 6, Pub. L. 94-549, Sec. 1(9), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat.
2533.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6 of Pub. L. 89-761 was renumbered section 5 and is
classified to section 460u-5 of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 460u-24 of this title.
