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16 U.S.C. 460rrr: DefinitionsText 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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§460rrr. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)  Commission

The term “Commission” means the Rio Grande Natural Area Commission established by section 460rrr–2(a) of this title.

(2)  Natural Area

The term “Natural Area” means the Rio Grande Natural Area established by section 460rrr–1(a) of this title.

(3)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

( Pub. L. 109–337, § 2 , Oct. 12, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1777 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 109–337, § 1, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777, provided that:

“This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Rio Grande Natural Area Act’.”