Title 54 — National Park Service and Related ProgramsRelease 119-73not60

§100801 Definitions

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

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines three words used later. "Interpretation" means helping people connect with and understand National Park System resources, and it can also mean the park staff, volunteers, or partners who do that. "Education" means learner-focused, place-based programs and materials tied to specific learning goals. "Related areas" includes national wild and scenic rivers and 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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54 U.S.C. § 100801

Title 54 — National Park Service and Related Programs

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60