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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2302. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Exceptional resource
The term "exceptional resource" means a resource of scientific,
natural, historic, cultural, or recreational value that has been
documented by a Federal, State, or local governmental authority,
and for which there is a compelling need for conservation and
protection under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency in order to
maintain the resource for the benefit of the public.
(2) Federally designated area
The term "federally designated area" means land in Alaska and
the eleven contiguous Western States (as defined in section
1702(o) of this title) that on July 25, 2000, was within the
boundary of -
(A) a national monument, area of critical environmental
concern, national conservation area, national riparian
conservation area, national recreation area, national scenic
area, research natural area, national outstanding natural area,
or a national natural landmark managed by the Bureau of Land
Management;
(B) a unit of the National Park System;
(C) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System;
(D) an area of the National Forest System designated for
special management by an Act of Congress; or
(E) an area within which the Secretary or the Secretary of
Agriculture is otherwise authorized by law to acquire lands or
interests therein that is designated as -
(i) wilderness under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.);
(ii) a wilderness study area;
(iii) a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System
under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et
seq.); or
(iv) a component of the National Trails System under the
National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.).
(3) Inholding
The term "inholding" means any right, title, or interest, held
by a non-Federal entity, in or to a tract of land that lies
within the boundary of a federally designated area.
(4) Public land
The term "public land" means public lands (as defined in
section 1702 of this title).
(5) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
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