Federal · Title 54 — National Park Service And Related Programs
54 U.S.C. § 100705: Availability of System units for scientific study
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The Secretary may solicit, receive, and consider requests from Federal or non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, individuals, or other entities for the use of any System unit for purposes of scientific study. is consistent with applicable laws and Service management policies; and will be conducted in a manner that poses no threat to the System unit resources or public enjoyment derived from System unit resources. The Secretary may waive any System unit admission or recreational use fee in order to facilitate the conduct of scientific study under this section. The Secretary may negotiate for and enter into equitable, efficient benefit-sharing arrangements with the research community and private industry.
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