The Secretary shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure the full and proper utilization of the results of scientific study for System unit management decisions. In each case in which an action undertaken by the Service may cause a significant adverse effect on a System unit resource, the administrative record shall reflect the manner in which System unit resource studies have been considered. The trend in the condition of resources of the System shall be a significant factor in the annual performance evaluation of each superintendent of a System unit.
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Title 54— NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Subtitle I— National Park System
DIVISION A— ESTABLISHMENT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1007— RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER I— SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT
§ 100701. Protection, interpretation, and research in System
§ 100703. Cooperative study units
§ 100704. Inventory and monitoring program
§ 100705. Availability of System units for scientific study
§ 100706. Integration of study results into management decisions