§ 543f. — Traditional Native American uses.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC543f]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 2--NATIONAL FORESTS
SUBCHAPTER II--SCENIC AREAS
Sec. 543f. Traditional Native American uses
In recognition of the past use of the Scenic Area by Indian people
for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall
insure nonexclusive access to Scenic Area lands by Indian people for
such traditional cultural and religious purposes, including the harvest
of the brine fly larvae. Such direction shall be consistent with the
purpose and intent of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of
August 11, 1978 (92 Stat. 469) [42 U.S.C. 1996, 1996a]. As a part of the
plan prepared pursuant to section 543c(c) of this title, the Secretary
shall, in consultation with appropriate Indian tribes, define the past
cultural and religious uses of the Scenic Area by Indians.
(Pub. L. 98-425, title III, Sec. 307, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1638.)
References in Text
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act, referred to in text, is
Pub. L. 95-341, Aug. 11, 1978, 92 Stat. 469, as amended, which is
classified to sections 1996 and 1996a of Title 42, The Public Health and
Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 1996 of Title 42 and Tables.
