Statute · United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 410llll–1 — Traditional cultural and religious sites
16 U.S.C. § 410l
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2026-10-22
(a) Protection of sites (1) In general The Secretary shall ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the National Park in accordance with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Secretary. (2) Consultation In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with Indian Tribes in accordance with laws applicable to the protection of cultural and religious sites. (b) Access (1) In general The Secretary, in accordance with Public Law 95–341 (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.)— (A) shall provide access to the sites described in subsection (a)(1) by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses; and (B) may, on request of an Indian Tribe, temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the National Park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the Indian Tribe. (2) Limitation In closing a portion of a designated area under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall limit the closure to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Indian Tribe The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given such term in section 5304 of title 25.
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16 U.S.C. § 410llll–1 — Traditional cultural and religious sites is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) Protection of sites (1) In general The Secretary shall ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the National Park in accordance with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Secretary. (2) Consultation In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with Indian Tribes in accordance with laws applicable to the protection of cultural and religious sites. (b) Access (1) In general The Secretary, in accordance with Public Law 95–341 (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.)— (A) shall provide access to the sites described in subsection (a)(1) by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses; and (B) may, on request of an Indian Tribe, temporarily close to general public use one or more specific areas of the National Park to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the Indian Tribe. (2) Limitation In closing a portion of a designated area under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall limit the closure to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Indian Tribe The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given such term in section 5304 of title 25. (2) Secretary The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.