Title 54 — National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-73

§100801 Definitions

Title 54 › Subtitle Subtitle I— - National Park System › Chapter CHAPTER 1008— - EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION › § 100801

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Explains three words used in this chapter. "Interpretation" means helping people make mental and emotional connections so they notice, appreciate, and understand the System’s resources. It can also mean the job that Service employees, volunteers, and partners do to provide that help. "Education" means teaching people about the System’s resources using learner-focused, place-based materials, programs, and activities that follow a curriculum and meet specific learning goals. "Related areas" covers national wild and scenic rivers and national trails, national heritage areas, and affiliated areas managed with the System.

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Title 54, §100801

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As used in this chapter:

(1)The term “interpretation”—

(A)means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and

(B)may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System.

(2)The term “education” means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.

(3)The term “related areas” means—

(A)national wild and scenic rivers and national trails;

(B)national heritage areas; and

(C)affiliated areas administered in connection with the System.

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Citation

54 U.S.C. § 100801

Title 54 — National Park Service and Related Programs

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73