§ 100705. Availability of System units for scientific study

• (a) The Secretary may solicit, receive, and consider requests from Federal or non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, individuals, or other entities for the use of any System unit for purposes of scientific study.
• (b) A request for use of a System unit under subsection (a) may be approved only if the Secretary determines that the proposed study—
  • (1) is consistent with applicable laws and Service management policies; and
  • (2) will be conducted in a manner that poses no threat to the System unit resources or public enjoyment derived from System unit resources.
• (c) The Secretary may waive any System unit admission or recreational use fee in order to facilitate the conduct of scientific study under this section.
• (d) The Secretary may negotiate for and enter into equitable, efficient benefit-sharing arrangements with the research community and private industry.