16 U.S.C. § 410cc–12: Consultations, cooperation, and conduct of activities by Federal entities; issuance of licenses or permits by Federal entities

16 U.S.C. 410cc–12: Consultations, cooperation, and conduct of activities by Federal entities; issuance of licenses or permits by Federal entitiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES

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§410cc–12. Consultations, cooperation, and conduct of activities by Federal entities; issuance of licenses or permits by Federal entities

(a) Activities directly affecting park

Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the park or preservation district shall⁠—

(1) consult with, cooperate with, and to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate its activities with the Secretary and with the Commission; and

(2) conduct or support such activities in a manner which (A) to the maximum extent practicable is consistent with the standards and criteria established pursuant to section 410cc–32(e) of this title, and (B) will not have an adverse effect on the resources of the park or preservation district.

(b) Determination as to proposed activities

No Federal entity may issue any license or permit to any person to conduct an activity within the park or preservation district unless such entity determines that the proposed activity will be conducted in a manner consistent with the standards and criteria established pursuant to section 410cc–32(e) of this title and will not have an adverse effect on the resources of the park or preservation district.

( Pub. L. 95–290, title I, § 102 , June 5, 1978 , 92 Stat. 291 .)