Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§459h–3 Rights-of-way or easements for transportation of oil and gas minerals
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LXIII— - NATIONAL SEASHORE RECREATIONAL AREAS › § 459h–3
Summary
When the government acquires land, water, or interests in the seashore, it must not cut or reduce any existing rights‑of‑way or easements needed to carry oil and gas minerals that come from outside the seashore. The Secretary must allow new rights‑of‑way or easements when needed, but only under rules that protect the seashore’s natural and recreational values.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §459h–3
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Any acquisition of lands, waters, or interests therein shall not diminish any existing rights-of-way or easements which are necessary for the transportation of oil and gas minerals through the seashore which oil and gas minerals are removed from outside the boundaries thereof; and, the Secretary, subject to appropriate regulations for the protection of the natural and recreational values for which the seashore is established, shall permit such additional rights-of-way or easements as he deems necessary and proper.
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16 U.S.C. § 459h–3
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73