United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 16. CONSERVATION |
Chapter 1. NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES |
SubChapter I. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE |
§ 1a–12. Evaluation of proposed boundary changes
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Within one year after November 28, 1990 , the Secretary shall develop criteria to evaluate any proposed changes to the existing boundaries of individual park units including—(a) analysis of whether or not the existing boundary provides for the adequate protection and preservation of the natural, historic, cultural, scenic and recreational resources integral to the unit; (b) an evaluation of each parcel proposed for addition or deletion to the unit based on the analysis under paragraph (1); as well as the effect of the adjustments on the local communities and surrounding area.