Collapse to view only § 410xx-2. Land acquisition and transfer of property
- § 410xx. Establishment
- § 410xx-1. Administration
- § 410xx-2. Land acquisition and transfer of property
- § 410xx-3. Authorization of appropriations
§ 410xx. Establishment
(a) In general
(b) Area included
(c) Abolition of monument
(Pub. L. 102–525, title II, § 201, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3439.)
§ 410xx–1. Administration
(a) In general
(b) Management purposes
The park shall be managed for the following purposes, among others:
(1) To protect and interpret a pristine subtropical marine ecosystem, including an intact coral reef community.
(2) To protect populations of fish and wildlife, including (but not limited to) loggerhead and green sea turtles, sooty terns, frigate birds, and numerous migratory bird species.
(3) To protect the pristine natural environment of the Dry Tortugas group of islands.
(4) To protect, stabilize, restore, and interpret Fort Jefferson, an outstanding example of nineteenth century masonry fortification.
(5) To preserve and protect submerged cultural resources.
(6) In a manner consistent with paragraphs (1) through (5), to provide opportunities for scientific research.
(Pub. L. 102–525, title II, § 202, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3440.)
§ 410xx–2. Land acquisition and transfer of property
(a) In general
(b) United States Coast Guard lands
(c) Administrative site
(Pub. L. 102–525, title II, § 203, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3440.)
§ 410xx–3. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Any funds available for the purposes of the monument shall be available for the purposes of the park, and authorizations of funds for the monument shall be available for the park.
(Pub. L. 102–525, title II, § 204, Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3441.)