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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2104. Preparation of guidelines
(a) Purposes of guidelines; publication in Federal Register
In order to encourage the development of underwater parks and the
administrative cooperation necessary for the comprehensive
management of underwater resources related to historic shipwrecks,
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the
National Park Service, shall within nine months after April 28,
1988, prepare and publish guidelines in the Federal Register which
shall seek to:
(1) maximize the enhancement of cultural resources;
(2) foster a partnership among sport divers, fishermen,
archeologists, salvors, and other interests to manage shipwreck
resources of the States and the United States;
(3) facilitate access and utilization by recreational
interests;
(4) recognize the interests of individuals and groups engaged
in shipwreck discovery and salvage.
(b) Consultation
Such guidelines shall be developed after consultation with
appropriate public and private sector interests (including the
Secretary of Commerce, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation, sport divers, State Historic Preservation Officers,
professional dive operators, salvors, archeologists, historic
preservationists, and fishermen).
(c) Use of guidelines in developing legislation and regulations
Such guidelines shall be available to assist States and the
appropriate Federal agencies in developing legislation and
regulations to carry out their responsibilities under this chapter.
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