Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) (16 USC 6801 through 6814)

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TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 87—FEDERAL LANDS RECREATION ENHANCEMENT

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CHAPTER 87 - FEDERAL LANDS RECREATION ENHANCEMENT

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§ 6801. Definitions
§ 6802. Recreation fee authority
§ 6803. Public participation
§ 6804. Recreation passes
§ 6805. Cooperative agreements
§ 6806. Special account and distribution of fees and revenues
§ 6807. Expenditures
§ 6808. Reports
§ 6809. Sunset provision
§ 6810. Volunteers
§ 6811. Enforcement and protection of receipts
§ 6812. Repeal of superseded admission and use fee authorities
§ 6813. Relation to other laws and fee collection authorities
§ 6814. Limitation on use of fees for employee bonuses

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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
Chap. ...Sec.
1. National Parks, Military Parks, Monuments, and Seashores ...1
1A. Historic Sites, Buildings, Objects, and Antiquities ...461
1B. Archaeological Resources Protection ...470aa
1C. Paleontological Resources Preservation ...470aaa
2. National Forests ...471
3. Forests; Forest Service; Reforestation; Management ...551
3A. Unemployment Relief Through Performance of Useful Public Work [Omitted or Repealed] ...584
3B. Soil Conservation ...590a
3C. Water Conservation ...590r
4. Protection of Timber, and Depredations ...591
5. Protection of Fur Seals and Other Fur-Bearing Animals ...631
5A. Protection and Conservation of Wildlife ...661
5B. Wildlife Restoration ...669
5C. Conservation Programs on Government Lands ...670a
6. Game and Bird Preserves; Protection ...671
7. Protection of Migratory Game and Insectivorous Birds ...701
8. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge ...721
9. Fish and Wildlife Service ...741
9A. Preservation of Fishery Resources ...755
9B. National Fish Hatchery System Enhancement ...760aa
10. Northern Pacific Halibut Fishing ...761
10A. Sockeye or Pink Salmon Fishing [Repealed] ...776
10B. Fish Restoration and Management Projects ...777
10C. Fish Research and Experimentation Program ...778
10D. State Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Projects [Repealed] ...779
11. Regulation of Landing, Curing, and Sale of Sponges Taken From Gulf of Mexico and Straits of Florida ...781
12. Federal Regulation and Development of Power ...791
12A. Tennessee Valley Authority ...831
12B. Bonneville Project ...832
12C. Fort Peck Project ...833
12D. Columbia Basin Project ...835
12E. Niagara Power Project ...836
12F. Pacific Northwest Consumer Power Preference; Reciprocal Priority in Other Regions ...837
12G. Pacific Northwest Federal Transmission System ...838
12H. Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation ...839
13. Regulation of Transportation in Interstate or Foreign Commerce of Black Bass and Other Fish [Repealed] ...851
14. Regulation of Whaling ...901
14A. Whale Conservation and Protection ...917
15. Predatory Sea Lampreys in the Great Lakes [Omitted] ...921
15A. Great Lakes Fisheries ...931
15B. Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration ...941
15C. Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Tissue Bank ...943
16. Tuna Conventions ...951
16A. Atlantic Tunas Convention ...971
16B. Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing ...972
16C. South Pacific Tuna Fishing ...973
17. Northwest Atlantic Fisheries [Repealed] ...981
18. Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention ...1001
18A. Cooperative Watershed Management Program ...1015
19. North Pacific Fisheries [Repealed or Transferred] ...1021
20. National Fisheries Center and Aquarium ...1051
21. Prohibition of Foreign Fishing Vessels in the Territorial Waters of the United States [Repealed] ...1081
21A. Fisheries Zone Contiguous to Territorial Sea of the United States [Repealed] ...1091
21B. Prohibition of Certain Foreign Fishing Vessels in United States Fisheries [Omitted] ...1100
21C. Offshore Shrimp Fisheries [Omitted] ...1100b
22. International Parks ...1101
23. National Wilderness Preservation System ...1131
24. Conservation and Protection of North Pacific Fur Seals ...1151
25. Jellyfish or Sea Nettles, Other Such Pests, and Seaweed in Coastal Waters: Control or Elimination ...1201

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25A. Crown of Thorns Starfish ...1211
25B. Reefs for Marine Life Conservation ...1220
26. Estuarine Areas ...1221
27. National Trails System ...1241
27A. National Recreational Trails Fund ...1261
28. Wild and Scenic Rivers ...1271
29. Water Bank Program for Wetlands Preservation ...1301
30. Wild Horses and Burros: Protection, Management, and Control ...1331
31. Marine Mammal Protection ...1361
32. Marine Sanctuaries ...1431
32A. Regional Marine Research Programs ...1447
33. Coastal Zone Management ...1451
34. Rural Environmental Conservation Program [Repealed] ...1501
35. Endangered Species ...1531
36. Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning ...1600
37. Youth Conservation Corps and Public Lands Corps ...1701
38. Fishery Conservation and Management ...1801
39. Mining Activity Within National Park System Areas ...1901
40. Soil and Water Resources Conservation ...2001
41. Cooperative Forestry Assistance ...2101
42. Emergency Conservation Program ...2201
43. Public Transportation Programs for National Park System Areas ...2301
44. Antarctic Conservation ...2401
44A. Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention ...2431
44B. Antarctic Mineral Resources Protection ...2461
45. Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program ...2501
46. Public Utility Regulatory Policies ...2601
47. Small Hydroelectric Power Projects ...2701
48. National Aquaculture Policy, Planning, and Development ...2801
49. Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...2901
50. Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination [Omitted] ...3001
51. Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation ...3101
52. Salmon and Steelhead Conservation and Enhancement ...3301
53. Control of Illegally Taken Fish and Wildlife ...3371
54. Resource Conservation ...3401
55. Coastal Barrier Resources ...3501
56. North Atlantic Salmon Fishing ...3601
56A. Pacific Salmon Fishing ...3631
57. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ...3701
57A. Partnerships for Wildlife ...3741
57B. Partners for Fish and Wildlife ...3771
58. Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation and Reserve Program ...3801
59. Wetlands Resources ...3901
59A. Wetlands ...3951
60. Fish and Seafood Promotion ...4001
61. Interjurisdictional Fisheries ...4101
62. African Elephant Conservation ...4201
62A. Asian Elephant Conservation ...4261
63. Federal Cave Resources Protection ...4301
64. North American Wetlands Conservation ...4401
65. International Forestry Cooperation ...4501
66. Take Pride in America Program ...4601
67. Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control ...4701
68. Pacific Yew Conservation and Management [Omitted or Repealed] ...4801
69. Wild Exotic Bird Conservation ...4901
70. North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Convention ...5001
71. Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management ...5101
71A. Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation ...5151
72. Recreational Hunting Safety ...5201
73. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation ...5301
74. National Maritime Heritage ...5401
75. High Seas Fishing Compliance ...5501

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76. Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention ...5601
77. Yukon River Salmon ...5701
78. National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation ...5801
79. National Park Service Management ...5901
80. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation ...6101
81. User Fees Under Forest System Recreation Residence Program ...6201
81A. National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement ...6231
82. Great Ape Conservation ...6301
83. Coral Reef Conservation ...6401
84. Healthy Forest Restoration ...6501
85. Marine Turtle Conservation ...6601
86. Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention ...6701
87. Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement ...6801
88. Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention ...6901
89. Pacific Whiting ...7001
90. Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination ...7101
91. National Landscape Conservation System ...7201
92. Forest Landscape Restoration ...7301

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TITLE 16 - Section 6801 - Definitions
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CHAPTER 87—FEDERAL LANDS RECREATION ENHANCEMENT
Sec.
6801. Definitions.
6802. Recreation fee authority.
6803. Public participation.
6804. Recreation passes.
6805. Cooperative agreements.
6806. Special account and distribution of fees and revenues.
6807. Expenditures.
6808. Reports.
6809. Sunset provision.
6810. Volunteers.
6811. Enforcement and protection of receipts.
6812. Repeal of superseded admission and use fee authorities.
6813. Relation to other laws and fee collection authorities.
6814. Limitation on use of fees for employee bonuses.

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§ 6801. Definitions

In this chapter:
(1) Standard amenity recreation fee
The term “standard amenity recreation fee” means the recreation fee authorized by section 6802 (f)
of this title.
(2) Expanded amenity recreation fee
The term “expanded amenity recreation fee” means the recreation fee authorized by section 6802 (g)
of this title.
(3) Entrance fee
The term “entrance fee” means the recreation fee authorized to be charged to enter onto lands managed
by the National Park Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(4) Federal land management agency
The term “Federal land management agency” means the National Park Service, the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest
Service.
(5) Federal recreational lands and waters
The term “Federal recreational lands and waters” means lands or waters managed by a Federal land
management agency.
(6) National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
The term “National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass” means the interagency national pass
authorized by section 6804 of this title.
(7) Passholder
The term “passholder” means the person who is issued a recreation pass.
(8) Recreation fee
The term “recreation fee” means an entrance fee, standard amenity recreation fee, expanded amenity
recreation fee, or special recreation permit fee.
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The term “recreation pass” means the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or one of
the other recreation passes available as authorized by section 6804 of this title.
(10) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means—
(A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a Federal land management agency (other than
the Forest Service); and
(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to the Forest Service.
(11) Secretaries
The term “Secretaries” means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture acting
jointly.
(12) Special account
The term “special account” means the special account established in the Treasury under section 6806
of this title for a Federal land management agency.
(13) Special recreation permit fee
The term “special recreation permit fee” means the fee authorized by section 6802 (h) of this title.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 802, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title
VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title
note set out below and Tables.
Sections 6802, 6804 and 6806 of this title, referred to in text, were in the original references to sections 3, 5 and 7,
respectively, and were translated as meaning sections 803, 805 and 807, respectively, of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L.
108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Short Title
Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 801(a), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, provided that: “This title [enacting this
chapter, amending section 460l–6a of this title, repealing sections 3911, 5982, and 5991 to 5995 of this title, and
repealing provisions set out as a note under 460l–6a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act’.”

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§ 6802. Recreation fee authority
(a) Authority of Secretary
Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the Secretary may establish, modify, charge, and collect
recreation fees at Federal recreational lands and waters as provided for in this section.
(b) Basis for recreation fees
Recreation fees shall be established in a manner consistent with the following criteria:
(1) The amount of the recreation fee shall be commensurate with the benefits and services
provided to the visitor.
(2) The Secretary shall consider the aggregate effect of recreation fees on recreation users and
recreation service providers.
(3) The Secretary shall consider comparable fees charged elsewhere and by other public agencies
and by nearby private sector operators.
(4) The Secretary shall consider the public policy or management objectives served by the
recreation fee.
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(5) The Secretary shall obtain input from the appropriate Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee, as provided in section 6803 (d) of this title.
(6) The Secretary shall consider such other factors or criteria as determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
(c) Special considerations
The Secretary shall establish the minimum number of recreation fees and shall avoid the collection of
multiple or layered recreation fees for similar uses, activities, or programs.
(d) Limitations on recreation fees
(1) Prohibition on fees for certain activities or services
The Secretary shall not charge any standard amenity recreation fee or expanded amenity recreation
fee for Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Bureau of Land Management,
the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Reclamation under this chapter for any of the following:
(A) Solely for parking, undesignated parking, or picnicking along roads or trailsides.
(B) For general access unless specifically authorized under this section.
(C) For dispersed areas with low or no investment unless specifically authorized under this
section.
(D) For persons who are driving through, walking through, boating through, horseback riding
through, or hiking through Federal recreational lands and waters without using the facilities
and services.
(E) For camping at undeveloped sites that do not provide a minimum number of facilities
and services as described in subsection (g)(2)(A).
(F) For use of overlooks or scenic pullouts.
(G) For travel by private, noncommercial vehicle over any national parkway or any road or
highway established as a part of the Federal-aid System, as defined in section 101 of title 23,
which is commonly used by the public as a means of travel between two places either or both
of which are outside any unit or area at which recreation fees are charged under this chapter.
(H) For travel by private, noncommercial vehicle, boat, or aircraft over any road or highway,
waterway, or airway to any land in which such person has any property right if such land is
within any unit or area at which recreation fees are charged under this chapter.
(I) For any person who has a right of access for hunting or fishing privileges under a specific
provision of law or treaty.
(J) For any person who is engaged in the conduct of official Federal, State, Tribal, or local
government business.
(K) For special attention or extra services necessary to meet the needs of the disabled.
(2) Relation to fees for use of highways or roads
An entity that pays a special recreation permit fee or similar permit fee shall not be subject to a road
cost-sharing fee or a fee for the use of highways or roads that are open to private, noncommercial
use within the boundaries of any Federal recreational lands or waters, as authorized under section
537 of this title.
(3) Prohibition on fees for certain persons or places
The Secretary shall not charge an entrance fee or standard amenity recreation fee for the following:
(A) Any person under 16 years of age.
(B) Outings conducted for noncommercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide
academic institutions.
(C) The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, Independence National Historical Park, any unit of the
National Park System within the District of Columbia, or Arlington House-Robert E. Lee
National Memorial.
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(D) The Flight 93 National Memorial.
(E) Entrance on other routes into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or any
part thereof unless fees are charged for entrance into that park on main highways and
thoroughfares.
(F) Entrance on units of the National Park System containing deed restrictions on charging
fees.
(G) An area or unit covered under section 203 of the Alaska National Interest Lands
Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487; 16 U.S.C. 410hh–2), with the exception of Denali
National Park and Preserve.
(H) A unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System created, expanded, or modified by the
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487).
(I) Any person who visits a unit or area under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service and who has been issued a valid migratory bird hunting and conservation
stamp issued under section 718b of this title.
(J) Any person engaged in a nonrecreational activity authorized under a valid permit issued
under any other Act, including a valid grazing permit.
(4) No restriction on recreation opportunities
Nothing in this chapter shall limit the use of recreation opportunities only to areas designated for
collection of recreation fees.
(e) Entrance fee
(1) Authorized sites for entrance fees
The Secretary of the Interior may charge an entrance fee for a unit of the National Park System,
including a national monument administered by the National Park Service, or for a unit of the
National Wildlife Refuge System.
(2) Prohibited sites
The Secretary shall not charge an entrance fee for Federal recreational lands and waters managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest Service.
(f) Standard amenity recreation fee
Except as limited by subsection (d), the Secretary may charge a standard amenity recreation fee for
Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the
Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest Service, but only at the following:
(1) A National Conservation Area.
(2) A National Volcanic Monument.
(3) A destination visitor or interpretive center that provides a broad range of interpretive services,
programs, and media.
(4) An area—
(A) that provides significant opportunities for outdoor recreation;
(B) that has substantial Federal investments;
(C) where fees can be efficiently collected; and
(D) that contains all of the following amenities:
(i) Designated developed parking.
(ii) A permanent toilet facility.
(iii) A permanent trash receptacle.
(iv) Interpretive sign, exhibit, or kiosk.
(v) Picnic tables.
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(g) Expanded amenity recreation fee
(1) NPS and USFWS authority
Except as limited by subsection (d), the Secretary of the Interior may charge an expanded amenity
recreation fee, either in addition to an entrance fee or by itself, at Federal recreational lands and
waters under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service when the Secretary of the Interior determines that the visitor uses a specific or specialized
facility, equipment, or service.
(2) Other Federal land management agencies
Except as limited by subsection (d), the Secretary may charge an expanded amenity recreation fee,
either in addition to a standard amenity fee or by itself, at Federal recreational lands and waters
under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the Bureau of
Reclamation, but only for the following facilities or services:
(A) Use of developed campgrounds that provide at least a majority of the following:
(i) Tent or trailer spaces.
(ii) Picnic tables.
(iii) Drinking water.
(iv) Access roads.
(v) The collection of the fee by an employee or agent of the Federal land management
agency.
(vi) Reasonable visitor protection.
(vii) Refuse containers.
(viii) Toilet facilities.
(ix) Simple devices for containing a campfire.
(B) Use of highly developed boat launches with specialized facilities or services such
as mechanical or hydraulic boat lifts or facilities, multi-lane paved ramps, paved parking,
restrooms and other improvements such as boarding floats, loading ramps, or fish cleaning
stations.
(C) Rental of cabins, boats, stock animals, lookouts, historic structures, group day-use or
overnight sites, audio tour devices, portable sanitation devices, binoculars or other equipment.
(D) Use of hookups for electricity, cable, or sewer.
(E) Use of sanitary dump stations.
(F) Participation in an enhanced interpretive program or special tour.
(G) Use of reservation services.
(H) Use of transportation services.
(I) Use of areas where emergency medical or first-aid services are administered from facilities
staffed by public employees or employees under a contract or reciprocal agreement with the
Federal Government.
(J) Use of developed swimming sites that provide at least a majority of the following:
(i) Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets.
(ii) Refuse containers.
(iii) Picnic areas.
(iv) Paved parking.
(v) Attendants, including lifeguards.
(vi) Floats encompassing the swimming area.
(vii) Swimming deck.
(h) Special recreation permit fee
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The Secretary may issue a special recreation permit, and charge a special recreation permit fee in
connection with the issuance of the permit, for specialized recreation uses of Federal recreational lands
and waters, such as group activities, recreation events, motorized recreational vehicle use.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 803, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3378.)
References in Text
Section 6803 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), was in the original a reference to section 4, and was translated
as meaning section 804 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), (4), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”,
meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(3)(H), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2,
1980, 94 Stat. 2371, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 3101 of this title and Tables.

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§ 6803. Public participation
(a) In general
As required in this section, the Secretary shall provide the public with opportunities to participate in
the development of or changing of a recreation fee established under this chapter.
(b) Advance notice
The Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register of the establishment of a new recreation
fee area for each agency 6 months before establishment. The Secretary shall publish notice of a new
recreation fee or a change to an existing recreation fee established under this chapter in local newspapers
and publications located near the site at which the recreation fee would be established or changed.
(c) Public involvement
Before establishing any new recreation fee area, the Secretary shall provide opportunity for public
involvement by—
(1) establishing guidelines for public involvement;
(2) establishing guidelines on how agencies will demonstrate on an annual basis how they have
provided information to the public on the use of recreation fee revenues; and
(3) publishing the guidelines in paragraphs (1) and (2) in the Federal Register.
(d) Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
(1) Establishment
(A) Authority to establish
Except as provided in subparagraphs (C) and (D), the Secretary or the Secretaries shall
establish a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee in each State or region for Federal
recreational lands and waters managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land
Management to perform the duties described in paragraph (2).
(B) Number of Committees
The Secretary may have as many additional Recreation Resource Advisory Committees in a
State or region as the Secretary considers necessary for the effective operation of this chapter.
(C) Exception
The Secretary shall not establish a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee in a State if the
Secretary determines, in consultation with the Governor of the State, that sufficient interest
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does not exist to ensure that participation on the Committee is balanced in terms of the points
of view represented and the functions to be performed.
(D) Use of other entities
In lieu of establishing a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee under subparagraph (A),
the Secretary may use a Resource Advisory Committee established pursuant to another
provision of law and in accordance with that law or a recreation fee advisory board otherwise
established by the Secretary to perform the duties specified in paragraph (2).
(2) Duties
In accordance with the procedures required by paragraph (9), a Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee may make recommendations to the Secretary regarding a standard amenity recreation
fee or an expanded amenity recreation fee, whenever the recommendations relate to public
concerns in the State or region covered by the Committee regarding—
(A) the implementation of a standard amenity recreation fee or an expanded amenity
recreation fee or the establishment of a specific recreation fee site;
(B) the elimination of a standard amenity recreation fee or an expanded amenity recreation
fee; or
(C) the expansion or limitation of the recreation fee program.
(3) Meetings
A Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall meet at least annually, but may, at the discretion
of the Secretary, meet as often as needed to deal with citizen concerns about the recreation fee
program in a timely manner.
(4) Notice of rejection
If the Secretary rejects the recommendation of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee, the
Secretary shall issue a notice that identifies the reasons for rejecting the recommendation to the
Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 30 days before the Secretary implements a decision
pertaining to that recommendation.
(5) Composition of the Advisory Committee
(A) Number
A Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall be comprised of 11 members.
(B) Nominations
The Governor and the designated county official from each county in the relevant State or
Region may submit a list of nominations in the categories described under subparagraph (D).
(C) Appointment
The Secretary may appoint members of the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee from
the list as provided in subparagraph (B).
(D) Broad and balanced representation
In appointing the members of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee, the Secretary shall
provide for a balanced and broad representation from the recreation community that shall
include the following:
(i) Five persons who represent recreation users and that include, as appropriate, persons
representing the following:
(I) Winter motorized recreation, such as snowmobiling.
(II) Winter non-motorized recreation, such as snowshoeing, cross country and down
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(III) Summer motorized recreation, such as motorcycles, boaters, and off-highway
vehicles.
(IV) Summer nonmotorized recreation, such as backpacking, horseback riding,
mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting.
(V) Hunting and fishing.
(ii) Three persons who represent interest groups that include, as appropriate, the
following:
(I) Motorized outfitters and guides.
(II) Non-motorized outfitters and guides.
(III) Local environmental groups.
(iii) Three persons, as follows:
(I) State tourism official to represent the State.
(II) A person who represents affected Indian tribes.
(III) A person who represents affected local government interests.
(6) Term
(A) Length of term
The Secretary shall appoint the members of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee for
staggered terms of 2 and 3 years beginning on the date that the members are first appointed.
The Secretary may reappoint members to subsequent 2- or 3-year terms.
(B) Effect of vacancy
The Secretary shall make appointments to fill a vacancy on a Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee as soon as practicable after the vacancy has occurred.
(C) Effect of unexpected vacancy
Where an unexpected vacancy occurs, the Governor and the designated county officials from
each county in the relevant State shall provide the Secretary with a list of nominations in
the relevant category, as described under paragraph (5)(D), not later than two months after
notification of the vacancy. To the extent possible, a vacancy shall be filled in the same
category and term in which the original appointment was made.
(7) Chairperson
The chairperson of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall be selected by the majority
vote of the members of the Committee.
(8) Quorum
Eight members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present to constitute an official
meeting of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee.
(9) Approval procedures
A Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall establish procedures for making
recommendations to the Secretary. A recommendation may be submitted to the Secretary only if
the recommendation is approved by a majority of the members of the Committee from each of
the categories specified in paragraph (5)(D) and general public support for the recommendation
is documented.
(10) Compensation
Members of the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall not receive any compensation.
(11) Public participation in the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
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All meetings of a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall be announced at least one
week in advance in a local newspaper of record and the Federal Register, and shall be open
to the public.
(B) Records
A Recreation Resource Advisory Committee shall maintain records of the meetings of
the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee and make the records available for public
inspection.
(12) Federal Advisory Committee Act
A Recreation Resource Advisory Committee is subject to the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
(e) Miscellaneous administrative provisions regarding recreation fees and recreation passes
(1) Notice of entrance fees, standard amenity recreation fees, and passes
The Secretary shall post clear notice of any entrance fee, standard amenity recreation fee,
and available recreation passes at appropriate locations in each unit or area of a Federal land
management agency where an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged. The
Secretary shall include such notice in publications distributed at the unit or area.
(2) Notice of recreation fee projects
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall post clear notice of locations where work is performed
using recreation fee or recreation pass revenues collected under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 804, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3382.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), (d)(1)(B), and (e)(2), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated
as reading “this title”, meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of
title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(12), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as
amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Change of Name
Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of
Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.

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§ 6804. Recreation passes
(a) America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
(1) Availability and use
The Secretaries shall establish, and may charge a fee for, an interagency national pass to be known
as the “America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass”, which
shall cover the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all Federal recreational lands
and waters for which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged.
(2) Image competition for recreation pass
The Secretaries shall hold an annual competition to select the image to be used on the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for a year. The competition shall be open to the public
and used as a means to educate the American people about Federal recreational lands and waters.
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The Secretaries shall publish a notice in the Federal Register when the National Parks and Federal
Recreational Lands Pass is first established and available for purchase.
(4) Duration
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass shall be valid for a period of 12 months
from the date of the issuance of the recreation pass to a passholder, except in the case of the age
and disability discounted passes issued under subsection (b).
(5) Price
The Secretaries shall establish the price at which the National Parks and Federal Recreational
Lands Pass will be sold to the public.
(6) Sales locations and marketing
(A) In general
The Secretary shall sell the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass at all Federal
recreational lands and waters at which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is
charged and at such other locations as the Secretaries consider appropriate and feasible.
(B) Use of vendors
The Secretary may enter into fee management agreements as provided in section 6805 of this
title.
(C) Marketing
The Secretaries shall take such actions as are appropriate to provide for the active marketing
of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
(7) Administrative guidelines
The Secretaries shall issue guidelines on administration of the National Parks and Federal
Recreational Lands Pass, which shall include agreement on price, the distribution of revenues
between the Federal land management agencies, the sharing of costs, benefits provided, marketing
and design, adequate documentation for age and disability discounts under subsection (b), and
the issuance of that recreation pass to volunteers. The Secretaries shall take into consideration all
relevant visitor and sales data available in establishing the guidelines.
(8) Development and implementation agreements
The Secretaries may enter into cooperative agreements with governmental and nongovernmental
entities for the development and implementation of the National Parks and Federal Recreational
Lands Pass Program.
(9) Prohibition on other national recreation passes
The Secretary may not establish any national recreation pass, except as provided in this section.
(b) Discounted passes
(1) Age discount
The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at a
cost of $10.00, to any United States citizen or person domiciled in the United States who is 62 years
of age or older, if the citizen or person provides adequate proof of such age and such citizenship
or residency. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass made available under this
subsection shall be valid for the lifetime of the pass holder.
(2) Disability discount
The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available,
without charge, to any United States citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been
medically determined to be permanently disabled for purposes of section 705 (20)(B)(i) of title 29,
if the citizen or person provides adequate proof of the disability and such citizenship or residency.
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The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass made available under this subsection shall
be valid for the lifetime of the passholder.
(c) Site-specific agency passes
The Secretary may establish and charge a fee for a site-specific pass that will cover the entrance fee
or standard amenity recreation fee for particular Federal recreational lands and waters for a specified
period not to exceed 12 months.
(d) Regional multientity passes
(1) Passes authorized
The Secretary may establish and charge a fee for a regional multientity pass that will be
accepted by one or more Federal land management agencies or by one or more governmental or
nongovernmental entities for a specified period not to exceed 12 months. To include a Federal land
management agency or governmental or nongovernmental entity over which the Secretary does
not have jurisdiction, the Secretary shall obtain the consent of the head of such agency or entity.
(2) Regional multientity pass agreement
In order to establish a regional multientity pass under this subsection, the Secretary shall enter into
a regional multientity pass agreement with all the participating agencies or entities on price, the
distribution of revenues between participating agencies or entities, the sharing of costs, benefits
provided, marketing and design, and the issuance of the pass to volunteers. The Secretary shall take
into consideration all relevant visitor and sales data available when entering into this agreement.
(e) Discounted or free admission days or use
The Secretary may provide for a discounted or free admission day or use of Federal recreational lands
and waters.
(f) Effect on existing passports and permits
(1) Existing passports
A passport issued under section 460l–6a of this title or title VI of the National Parks Omnibus
Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–391; 16 U.S.C. 5991–5995), such as the Golden Eagle
Passport, the Golden Age Passport, the Golden Access Passport, and the National Parks Passport,
that was valid on the day before the publication of the Federal Register notice required under
subsection (a)(3) shall be valid in accordance with the terms agreed to at the time of issuance of
the passport, to the extent practicable, and remain in effect until expired, lost, or stolen.
(2) Permits
A permit issued under section 460l–6a of this title that was valid on the day before December 8,
2004, shall be valid and remain in effect until expired, revoked, or suspended.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 805, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3385.)
References in Text
Section 6805 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(B), was in the original a reference to section 6, and was translated
as meaning section 806 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (f)(1), is Pub. L. 105–391, Nov. 13, 1998,
112 Stat. 3497, as amended. Title VI of the Act was classified generally to subchapter V (§ 5991 et seq.) of chapter
79 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 813(d)(2), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3391. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5901 of this title and Tables.

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§ 6805. Cooperative agreements
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Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, the Secretary may enter into a fee management agreement,
including a contract, which may provide for a reasonable commission, reimbursement, or discount,
with the following entities for the following purposes:
(1) With any governmental or nongovernmental entity, including those in a gateway community,
for the purpose of obtaining fee collection and processing services, including visitor reservation
services.
(2) With any governmental or nongovernmental entity, including those in a gateway community,
for the purpose of obtaining emergency medical services.
(3) With any governmental entity, including those in a gateway community, to obtain law
enforcement services.
(b) Revenue sharing
A State or legal subdivision of a State that enters into an agreement with the Secretary under subsection
(a) may share in a percentage of the revenues collected at the site in accordance with that fee
management agreement.
(c) County proposals
The Secretary shall consider any proposal submitted by a county to provide services described in
subsection (a). If the Secretary decides not to enter into a fee management agreement with the county
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the county in writing of the decision, identifying the
reasons for the decision. The fee management agreement may include cooperative site planning and
management provisions.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 806, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3387.)

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§ 6806. Special account and distribution of fees and revenues
(a) Special account
The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a special account in the Treasury for each Federal land
management agency.
(b) Deposits
Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (e), revenues collected by each Federal land management agency
under this chapter shall—
(1) be deposited in its special account; and
(2) remain available for expenditure, without further appropriation, until expended.
(c) Distribution of recreation fees and single-site agency pass revenues
(1) Local distribution of funds
(A) Retention of revenues
Not less than 80 percent of the recreation fees and site-specific agency pass revenues collected
at a specific unit or area of a Federal land management agency shall remain available for
expenditure, without further appropriation, until expended at that unit or area.
(B) Reduction
The Secretary may reduce the percentage allocation otherwise applicable under subparagraph
(A) to a unit or area of a Federal land management agency, but not below 60 percent, for a
fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the revenues collected at the unit or area exceed the
reasonable needs of the unit or area for which expenditures may be made for that fiscal year.
(2) Agency-wide distribution of funds
The balance of the recreation fees and site-specific agency pass revenues collected at a specific
unit or area of a Federal land management and not distributed in accordance with paragraph (1)
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shall remain available to that Federal land management agency for expenditure on an agency-wide
basis, without further appropriation, until expended.
(3) Other amounts
Other amounts collected at other locations, including recreation fees collected by other entities or
for a reservation service, shall remain available, without further appropriation, until expended in
accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary.
(d) Distribution of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass revenues
Revenues collected from the sale of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass shall be
deposited in the special accounts established for the Federal land management agencies in accordance
with the guidelines issued under section 6804 (a)(7) of this title.
(e) Distribution of regional multientity pass revenues
Revenues collected from the sale of a regional multientity pass authorized under section 6804 (d) of
this title shall be deposited in each participating Federal land management agency’s special account in
accordance with the terms of the region multientity pass agreement for the regional multientity pass.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 807, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3388.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”,
meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
Section 6804 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (d) and (e), was in the original a reference to section 5, and was
translated as meaning section 805 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

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§ 6807. Expenditures
(a) Use of fees at specific site or area
Amounts available for expenditure at a specific site or area—
(1) shall be accounted for separately from the amounts collected;
(2) may be distributed agency-wide; and
(3) shall be used only for—
(A) repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement related directly to visitor enjoyment,
visitor access, and health and safety;
(B) interpretation, visitor information, visitor service, visitor needs assessments, and signs;
(C) habitat restoration directly related to wildlife-dependent recreation that is limited to
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or photography;
(D) law enforcement related to public use and recreation;
(E) direct operating or capital costs associated with the recreation fee program; and
(F) a fee management agreement established under section 6805 (a) of this title or a visitor
reservation service.
(b) Limitation on use of fees
The Secretary may not use any recreation fees for biological monitoring on Federal recreational lands
and waters under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.] for listed or candidate
species.
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The Secretary may use not more than an average of 15 percent of total revenues collected under this
chapter for administration, overhead, and indirect costs related to the recreation fee program by that
Secretary.
(d) Transitional exception
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary may use amounts available in the
special account of a Federal land management agency to supplement administration and marketing
costs associated with—
(1) the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass during the 5-year period beginning
on the date the joint guidelines are issued under section 6804 (a)(7) of this title; and
(2) a regional multientity pass authorized section 6804 (d) of this title during the 5-year period
beginning on the date the regional multientity pass agreement for that recreation pass takes effect.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 808, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3388; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §
7116(h), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1203.)
References in Text
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, as
amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (c) and (d), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”,
meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
Section 6804 of this title, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original a reference to section 5 and was translated as
meaning section 805 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments
2009—Subsec. (a)(3)(F). Pub. L. 111–11, which directed technical amendment in subsec. (a)(1)(F) to reference in
original act which appears in text as reference to section 6805 (a) of this title, was executed by making technical
amendment in par. (3)(F) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

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§ 6808. Reports

Not later than May 1, 2006, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress
a report detailing the status of the recreation fee program conducted for Federal recreational lands
and waters, including an evaluation of the recreation fee program, examples of projects that were
funded using such fees, and future projects and programs for funding with fees, and containing any
recommendations for changes in the overall fee system.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 809, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389.)

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§ 6809. Sunset provision

The authority of the Secretary to carry out this chapter shall terminate 10 years after December
8, 2004.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 810, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389.)

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References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title
VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.

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§ 6810. Volunteers
(a) Authority to use volunteers
The Secretary may use volunteers, as appropriate, to collect recreation fees and sell recreation passes.
(b) Waiver or discount of fees; site-specific agency pass
In exchange for volunteer services, the Secretary may waive or discount an entrance fee, standard
amenity recreation fee, or an expanded amenity recreation fee that would otherwise apply to the
volunteer or issue to the volunteer a site-specific agency pass authorized under section 6804 (c) of this
title.
(c) National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
In accordance with the guidelines issued under section 6804 (a)(7) of this title, the Secretaries may
issue a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to a volunteer in exchange for significant
volunteer services performed by the volunteer.
(d) Regional multientity passes
The Secretary may issue a regional multientity pass authorized under section 6804 (d) of this title to
a volunteer in exchange for significant volunteer services performed by the volunteer, if the regional
multientity pass agreement under which the regional multientity pass was established provides for the
issuance of the pass to volunteers.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 811, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389.)
References in Text
Section 6804 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (b) to (d), was in the original a reference to section 5, and was translated
as meaning section 805 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

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§ 6811. Enforcement and protection of receipts
(a) Enforcement authority
The Secretary concerned shall enforce payment of the recreation fees authorized by this chapter.
(b) Evidence of nonpayment
If the display of proof of payment of a recreation fee, or the payment of a recreation fee within a certain
time period is required, failure to display such proof as required or to pay the recreation fee within the
time period specified shall constitute nonpayment.
(c) Joint liability
The registered owner and any occupant of a vehicle charged with a nonpayment violation involving
the vehicle shall be jointly liable for penalties imposed under this section, unless the registered owner
can show that the vehicle was used without the registered owner’s express or implied permission.
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The failure to pay a recreation fee established under this chapter shall be punishable as a Class A or
Class B misdemeanor, except that in the case of a first offense of nonpayment, the fine imposed may
not exceed $100, notwithstanding section 3571 (e) of title 18.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 812, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”,
meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.

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§ 6812. Repeal of superseded admission and use fee authorities
(a) Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (i) (except for paragraph (1)(C)) of section 460l–6a of
this title are repealed, except that the Secretary may continue to issue Golden Eagle Passports, Golden
Age Passports, and Golden Access Passports under such section until the date the notice required by
section 6804 (a)(3) of this title is published in the Federal Register regarding the establishment of the
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
(b) Recreational fee demonstration program
Section 315 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 (as
contained in section 101(c) of Public Law 104–134; 16 U.S.C. 460l–6a 1), is repealed.
(c) Admission permits for refuge units
Section 3911 of this title is repealed.
(d) National park passport, Golden Eagle Passport, Golden Age Passport, and Golden Access
Passport
Effective on the date the notice required by section 6804 (a)(3) of this title is published in the Federal
Register, the following provisions of law authorizing the establishment of a national park passport
program or the establishment and sale of a national park passport, Golden Eagle Passport, Golden Age
Passport, or Golden Access Passport are repealed:
(1) Section 502 of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–391;
16 U.S.C. 5982).
(2) Title VI of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–391; 16
U.S.C. 5991–5995).
(e) Treatment of unobligated funds
(1) Land and water conservation fund special accounts
Amounts in the special accounts established under section 460l–6a (i)(1) of this title for Federal
land management agencies that are unobligated on December 8, 2004, shall be transferred to the
appropriate special account established under section 6806 of this title and shall be available to
the Secretary in accordance with this chapter. A special account established under section 460l–6a
(i)(1) of this title for a Federal agency that is not a Federal land management area, and the use of
such special account, is not affected by the repeal of section 460l–6a of this title by subsection
(a) of this section.
(2) National parks passport
Any funds collected under title VI of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Public
Law 105–391; 16 U.S.C. 5991–5995) that are unobligated on the day before the publication of
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the Federal Register notice required under section 6804 (a)(3) of this title shall be transferred
to the special account of the National Park Service for use in accordance with this chapter. The
Secretary of the Interior may use amounts available in that special account to pay any outstanding
administration, marketing, or close-out costs associated with the national parks passport.
(3) Recreational fee demonstration program
Any funds collected in accordance with section 315 of the Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 (as contained in section 101(c) of Public Law 104–134; 16
U.S.C. 460l–6a 1), that are unobligated on the day before December 8, 2004, shall be transferred
to the appropriate special account and shall be available to the Secretary in accordance with this
chapter.
(4) Admission permits for refuge units
Any funds collected in accordance with section 3911 of this title that are available as provided
in subsection (c)(A) of such section and are unobligated on the day before December 8, 2004,
shall be transferred to the special account of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for use
in accordance with this chapter.
(f) Effect of regulations
A regulation or policy issued under a provision of law repealed by this section shall remain in effect to
the extent such a regulation or policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter until the Secretary
issues a regulation, guideline, or policy under this chapter that supersedes the earlier regulation.

Footnotes
1 See References in Text note below.

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 813, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390; Pub. L. 109–54, title I, § 132(a),
Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 526.)
References in Text
The date the notice required by section 6804 (a)(3) of this title is published in the Federal Register, referred to in
subsecs. (a), (d), and (e)(2), is Dec. 19, 2006. See 71 F.R. 75935.
Sections 6804 and 6806 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (a), (d), and (e)(1), (2), were in the original references to
sections 5 and 7, respectively, and were translated as meaning section 805 and 807, respectively, of title VIII of div.
J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Section 315 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996, referred to in subsecs.
(b) and (e)(3), is Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(c) [title III, § 315], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–200, as
amended, which was set out as a note under section 460l–6a of this title.
The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, referred to in subsecs. (d)(2) and (e)(2), is Pub. L. 105–391,
Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3497, as amended. Title VI of the Act was classified generally to subchapter V (§ 5991 et
seq.) of chapter 79 of this title, prior to repeal by subsec. (d)(2) of this section. For complete classification of this Act
to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5901 of this title and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (e) and (f), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”,
meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.

Amendments
2005—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–54 inserted “(except for paragraph (1)(C))” after “and (i)”.

Effective Date of 2005 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–54 effective Dec. 8, 2004, see section 132(d) of Pub. L. 109–54, set out as a note under
section 460l–6a of this title.

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§ 6813. Relation to other laws and fee collection authorities
(a) Federal and State laws unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall authorize Federal hunting or fishing licenses or fees or charges for
commercial or other activities not related to recreation, affect any rights or authority of the States with
respect to fish and wildlife, or repeal or modify any provision of law that permits States or political
subdivisions of States to share in the revenues from Federal lands or, except as provided in subsection
(b), any provision of law that provides that any fees or charges collected at particular Federal areas be
used for or credited to specific purposes or special funds as authorized by that provision of law.
(b) Relation to revenue allocation laws
Amounts collected under this chapter, and the existence of a fee management agreement with a
governmental entity under section 6805 (a) of this title, may not be taken into account for the purposes
of any of the following laws:
(1) The sixth paragraph under the heading “Forest service” in the Act of May 23, 1908 (16 U.S.C.
500).
(2) Section 13 of the Act of March 1, 1911 (16 U.S.C. 500; commonly known as the Weeks Act).
(3) The fourteenth paragraph under the heading “Forest service” in the Act of March 4, 1913 (16
U.S.C. 501).
(4) Section 1012 of title 7.
(5) Title II of the Act of August 8, 1937,1 and the Act of May 24, 1939 (43 U.S.C. 1181f [1181f–1]
et seq.).
(6) Section 869–4 of title 43.
(7) Chapter 69 of title 31.
(8) Section 715s of this title.
(9) The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Public Law
106–393; 16 U.S.C. 500 note ),1 except that the exception made for such Act by this subsection
is unique and is not intended to be construed as precedent for amounts collected from the use of
Federal lands under any other provision of law.
(10) Section 618a of title 43.
(11) The Federal Water Project Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460l–12 et seq.).
(12) Section 391 of title 43.
(13) The Act of February 25, 1920 (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.; commonly known as the Mineral
Leasing Act).
(14) Section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law
105–263; 31 U.S.C. 6901 note ) 1.
(15) Section 5(a) of the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–298; 114 Stat. 1047).
(16) Any other provision of law relating to revenue allocation.
(c) Consideration of other funds collected
Amounts collected under any other law may not be disbursed under this chapter.
(d) Sole recreation fee authority
Recreation fees charged under this chapter shall be in lieu of fees charged for the same purposes under
any other provision of law.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a third party may charge a fee for providing a good
or service to a visitor of a unit or area of the Federal land management agencies in accordance with
any other applicable law or regulation.
(f) Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act
Revenues from the stamp established under the Act of March 16, 1934 (16 U.S.C. 718 et seq.;
commonly known as the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act or Duck Stamp Act), shall not be covered
by this chapter.

Footnotes
1 See References in Text note below.

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 814, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3392.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title
VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
Section 6805 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original a reference to section 6, and was translated as
meaning section 806 of title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
The Act of August 8, 1937, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), probably means act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 876, 50 Stat. 874, as
amended. Title II of the Act enacted section 1181f of Title 43, Public Lands, and repealed section 1174 of Title 43.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Act of May 24, 1939, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is act May 24, 1939, ch. 144, 53 Stat. 753, which enacted
sections 1181f–1 to 1181f–4 of Title 43, Public Lands, and provisions set out as a note under section 1181f–1 of Title
43. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (b)(9), is Pub. L.
106–393, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1607. Sections 1 to 3 and titles I to IV of the Act were set out as notes under section
500 of this title prior to the repeal and reenactment of sections 1 to 403 of the Act by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI,
§ 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893–3910. The new sections 1 to 403 of the Act are classified generally to chapter
90 (§ 7101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under
section 7101 of this title and Tables.
The Federal Water Project Recreation Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(11), is Pub. L. 89–72, July 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 213, as
amended, which is classified principally to part C (§ 460l–12 et seq.) of subchapter LXIX of chapter 1 of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 460l–12 of this title and Tables.
The Act of February 25, 1920, referred to in subsec. (b)(13), is act Feb. 25, 1920, ch. 85, 41 Stat. 437, as amended,
known as the Mineral Leasing Act, which is classified generally to chapter 3A (§ 181 et seq.) of Title 30, Mineral
Lands and Mining. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 181
of Title 30 and Tables.
Section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(14), is section
4(e) of Pub. L. 105–263, Oct. 19, 1998, 112 Stat. 2345, which is not classified to the Code.
Section 5(a) of the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (b)(15), is section 5(a) of Pub. L. 106–298,
Oct. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 1047, which is not classified to the Code.
The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, referred to in subsec. (f), subsequently renamed the Migratory Bird Hunting
and Conservation Stamp Act, is act Mar. 16, 1934, ch. 71, 48 Stat. 451, as amended, which is classified generally to
subchapter IV (§ 718 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 718 of this title and Tables.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, fees collected under the authorities of the chapter may
not be used for employee bonuses.
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 815, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3393.)
References in Text
The chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “the Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title
VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.

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