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16 U.S.C. § 33

Title 16 Chapter 1 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 460l–33. Management of reclamation lands

  • (a)
    • (1) Upon a determination that any such fee, charge, or commission is reasonable and appropriate, the Secretary acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, is authorized to establish—
      • (A) filing fees for applications and other documents concerning entry upon and use of Reclamation lands;
      • (B) recreation user fees; and
      • (C) charges or commissions for the use of Reclamation lands.
    • (2) The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines to be necessary—
      • (A) to carry out the provisions of this section and section 460 l –34 of this title;
      • (B) to ensure the protection, comfort, and well-being of the public (including the protection of public safety) with respect to the use of Reclamation lands; and
      • (C) to ensure the protection of resource values.
  • (b) The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, is authorized to—
    • (1) prepare and maintain on a continuing basis an inventory of resources and uses made of Reclamation lands and resources, keep records of such inventory, and make such records available to the public; and
    • (2) ascertain the boundaries of Reclamation lands and provide a means for public identification (including, where appropriate, providing signs and maps).
  • (c)
    • (1)
      • (A) 1 1 So in original. No par. (2) has been enacted. The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, is authorized to develop, maintain, and revise resource management plans for Reclamation lands.
      • (B) Each plan described in subparagraph (A)—
        • (i) shall be consistent with applicable laws (including any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order);
        • (ii) shall be developed in consultation with—
          • (I) such heads of Federal and non-Federal departments or agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
          • (II) the authorized beneficiaries (as determined by the Secretary) of any Reclamation project included in the plan; and
        • (iii) shall be developed with appropriate public participation.
      • (C) Each plan described in subparagraph (A) shall provide for the development, use, conservation, protection, enhancement, and management of resources of Reclamation lands in a manner that is compatible with the authorized purposes of the Reclamation project associated with the Reclamation lands.
  • (d) Funds expended by the Secretary in carrying out the provisions of this part shall be nonreimbursable under the Federal reclamation laws (the Act of June 17, 1902 ( 32 Stat. 388 , chapter 1093; 43 U.S.C. 371 ), 2 2 See References in Text note below. and Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof).

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