16-U.S.C.-228A

§228A – Enlargement of Boundaries; Statement of Purpose

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Title 16 > Chapter 1 > Subchapter XXIV > Section 228a

Details

• Reference: Section 228a
• Legend: §228A – Enlargement of Boundaries; Statement of Purpose
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

It is the object of sections 228a to 228j of this title to provide for the recognition by Congress that the entire Grand Canyon, from the mouth of the Paria River to the Grand Wash Cliffs, including tributary side canyons and surrounding plateaus, is a natural feature of national and international significance. Congress therefore recognizes the need for, and in sections 228a to 228j of this title provides for, the further protection and interpretation of the Grand Canyon in accordance with its true significance.

(Pub. L. 93–620, §2, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2089.)

Short Title

For short title of sections 228a to 228j of this title as the Grand Canyon National Park Enlargement Act, see Short Title note set out under section 221 of this title.

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