§ 539. Additions to existing national forests; administration
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(a)The following units of the National Forest System are hereby expanded:
(1)Chugach National Forest by the addition of four areas, Nellie Juan, College Fjord, Copper/Rude River, and Controller Bay, containing approximately one million nine hundred thousand acres of public land, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Chugach National Forest additions—proposed”, and dated October 1978; and
(2)Tongass National Forest by the addition of three areas, Kates Needle, Juneau Icefield, and Brabazon Range, containing approximately one million four hundred and fifty thousand acres of public lands, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Tongass National Forest additions—proposed”, and dated October 1978.
(b)Subject to valid existing rights, lands added to the Tongass and Chugach National Forests by this section shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Act and the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the national forest system: Provided, That the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitat shall be the primary purpose for the management of the Copper/Rude River addition and the Copper River-Bering River portion of the existing Chugach National Forest, as generally depicted on the map appropriately referenced and dated October 1978: Provided, That the taking of fish and wildlife shall be permitted within zones established by this subsection pursuant to the provisions of this Act and other applicable State and Federal law. Multiple use activities shall be permitted in a manner consistent with the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitat as set forth in special regulations which shall be promulgated by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 96–487, title V, § 501, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2398.)
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- Public Law 108–7
- Public Law 102–415To provide for the settlement of certain claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes
- Public Law 100–201To authorize the acceptance of a donation of land for addition to Big Bend National Park, in the State of Texas
- Public Law 96–487To provide for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in the State of Alaska, including the designation of units of the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 96–487, title V, § 501
- 94 Stat. 2398
- Pub. L. 96–487
- 94 Stat. 2371
- Pub. L. 102–415, § 6
- 106 Stat. 2113
- 128 Stat. 3265
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–487, title V, § 501
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–487
Stat.94 Stat. 2371
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–415, § 6
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