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(a)Policy statement
It is the intent of Congress that entrance, tourism or recreational use fees for use of Federal lands and facilities not discriminate against any State or any region of the country.
(b)Fee study
The Secretary, in cooperation with other affected agencies, shall prepare and submit a report by May 1, 1996 to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives, and any other relevant committees, which shall--
(1) identify all Federal lands and facilities that provide recreational or tourism use; and
(2) analyze by State and region any fees charged for entrance, recreational or tourism use, if any, on Federal lands or facilities in a State or region, individually and collectively.
(c)Recommendations
Following completion of the report in subsection (b), the Secretary, in cooperation with other affected agencies, shall prepare and submit a report by May 1, 1997 to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives, and any other relevant committees, which shall contain recommendations which the Secretary deems appropriate for implementing the congressional intent outlined in subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 16 U.S.C. § 410aaa-79 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 410aaa-79. Federal facilities fee equity - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-16-conservation/16-usc-sect-410aaa-79/
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