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U.S. Code / Title 16 — Conservation
Title 16Chapter

Chapter 28—Wild and Scenic Rivers

Contents

  1. § 1271. Congressional declaration of policy
  2. § 1272. Congressional declaration of purpose
  3. § 1273. National wild and scenic rivers system
  4. § 1274. Component rivers and adjacent lands
  5. § 1275. Additions to national wild and scenic rivers system
  6. § 1276. Rivers constituting potential additions to national wild and scenic rivers system
  7. § 1277. Land acquisition
  8. § 1278. Restrictions on water resources projects
  9. § 1279. Withdrawal of public lands from entry, sale, or other disposition under public land laws
  10. § 1280. Federal mining and mineral leasing laws
  11. § 1281. Administration
  12. § 1282. Assistance to State and local projects
  13. § 1283. Management policies
  14. § 1284. Existing State jurisdiction and responsibilities
  15. § 1285. Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement
  16. § 1285a. Lease of Federal lands
  17. § 1285b. Establishment of boundaries for certain component rivers in Alaska; withdrawal of minerals
  18. § 1286. Definitions
  19. § 1287. Authorization of appropriations

Citation

Cite as
Title 16, U.S. Code
Edition
United States Code, 2024 Edition
Current through
01/06/2025

Official sources

Current text and notes (House OLRC)GPO edition on govinfoAbout the Statutes at Large

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Congress amends the Code often. Check the current text and the notes at the official source, and read any regulations and court decisions that apply.

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