Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§459h–3 Rights-of-way or Easements for Transportation of Oil and Gas Minerals
Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter LXIII— NATIONAL SEASHORE RECREATIONAL AREAS › § 459h–3
Summary
Acquiring seashore land or water must not cut access needed to move oil and gas taken from outside; the Secretary may allow new rights if rules protect seashore natural and recreational values.
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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 5, 2026
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