Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110
§470aaa–1 Management
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1C — PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION › § 470aaa–1
Summary
Must protect and manage fossils on Federal land using science. Must make plans to inventory, monitor, and use them for research and education under agency rules, and to work with other agencies, non‑Federal partners, scientists, and the public. Interior and Agriculture Secretaries should coordinate.
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Title 16, §470aaa–1
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(a)In general
The Secretary shall manage and protect paleontological resources on Federal land using scientific principles and expertise. The Secretary shall develop appropriate plans for inventory, monitoring, and the scientific and educational use of paleontological resources, in accordance with applicable agency laws, regulations, and policies. These plans shall emphasize interagency coordination and collaborative efforts where possible with non-Federal partners, the scientific community, and the general public.
(b)Coordination
To the extent possible, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate in the implementation of this chapter.
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16 U.S.C. § 470aaa–1
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110