Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102

§460v–1 Administration, Protection, and Development by Secretary of Agriculture; Administration of Land or Waters for Colorado River Storage Project by Secretary of the Interior

Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LXXX — FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA › § 460v–1

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary of Agriculture must manage and develop the recreation area under national forest laws, working with the Colorado River storage project. The work must aim to (1) provide public outdoor recreation; (2) protect scenic, scientific, historic, and similar values; and (3) manage, use, or dispose of natural resources so they support and do not significantly harm the area's purposes. Land or water needed to operate the Colorado River storage project stays under the Secretary of the Interior while it is needed.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §460v–1

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The administration, protection, and development of the recreation area shall be by the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter called the “Secretary”) in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to national forests, in a manner coordinated with the other purposes of the Colorado River storage project, and in such manner as in his judgment will best provide for (1) public outdoor recreation benefits; (2) conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values contributing to public enjoyment; and (3) such management, utilization, and disposal of natural resources as in his judgment will promote or are compatible with, and do not significantly impair the purposes for which the recreation area is established: Provided, That lands or waters needed or used for the operation of the Colorado River storage project shall continue to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior to the extent he determines to be required for such operation.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 460v–1

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102