US Code
SUBCHAPTER I— SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT
§ 100705. Availability of System units for scientific study

(a)
In General.—
The Secretary may solicit, receive, and consider requests from Federal or
non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, individuals, or other
entities for the use of any System unit for purposes of scientific study.
(b)
Criteria.—
A request for use of a System unit under subsection (a) may be approved
only if the Secretary determines that the proposed study—
(1)
is consistent with applicable laws and Service management policies;
and
(2)
will be conducted in a manner that poses no threat to the System unit
resources or public enjoyment derived from System unit resources.
(c)
Fee Waiver.—
The Secretary may waive any System unit admission or recreational use fee
in order to facilitate the conduct of scientific study under this section.
(d)
Benefit-Sharing Arrangements.—
The Secretary may negotiate for and enter into equitable, efficient
benefit-sharing arrangements with the research community and private industry.