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16 U.S.C. 470aaa–8: ConfidentialityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 1C-PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
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§470aaa–8. Confidentiality

Information concerning the nature and specific location of a paleontological resource shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5 and any other law unless the Secretary determines that disclosure would⁠—

(1)  further the purposes of this chapter;

(2)  not create risk of harm to or theft or destruction of the resource or the site containing the resource; and

(3)  be in accordance with other applicable laws.

( Pub. L. 111–11, title VI, § 6309 , Mar. 30, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1176 .)