1. U.S. Code
  2. title 16
  3. chapter 1
  4. subchapter LXXVI
  5. § 460r-2

Collapse to view only § 460r-2. Acquisition of lands

§ 460r. Establishment

In order to provide for the public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of the area in the vicinity of Mount Rogers, the highest mountain in the State of Virginia, and to the extent feasible the conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values of the area, the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in the Jefferson National Forest in the State of Virginia.

(Pub. L. 89–438, § 1, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 190.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r

§ 460r–1. Designation of area; boundaries; publication in Federal Register
The Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter called the “Secretary”) shall—
(1) designate as soon as practicable after May 31, 1966, the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area within and adjacent to, and as a part of, the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia comprised of the area the boundaries of which shall be those shown on the map entitled “Proposed Mount Rogers National Recreation Area”, dated 1965, which is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture; and
(2) publish notice of the designation in the Federal Register, together with a map showing the boundaries of the recreation area.
(Pub. L. 89–438, § 2, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 190.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r-1

§ 460r–2. Acquisition of lands
(a) Authority of Secretary; manner and place; concurrence of State owner
(b) Transfer from Federal agency to administrative jurisdiction of Secretary
(c) Exchange of property
(Pub. L. 89–438, § 3, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 190.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r-2

§ 460r–3. Outdoor recreation facilities development
(a) Accelerated program
(b) Cooperation with Federal and State agencies
(Pub. L. 89–438, § 4, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 191.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r-3

§ 460r–4. Administration, protection, and development of area

The administration, protection, and development of the recreation area shall be by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to national forests, in such manner as in his judgment will best provide for (1) public outdoor recreation benefits; (2) conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, and other values contributing to public enjoyment; and (3) such management, utilization, and disposal of natural resources as in his judgment will promote, or is compatible with, and does not significantly impair the purposes for which the recreation area is established.

(Pub. L. 89–438, § 5, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 191.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r-4

§ 460r–5. Hunting and fishing

The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. The Secretary may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment, and shall issue regulations after consultation with the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries of the State of Virginia.

(Pub. L. 89–438, § 6, May, 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 191.)

CITE AS: 16 USC 460r-5