To preserve for the benefit of present and future generations the pristine beauty of System units, and to further the purposes of section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of this title and the individual organic Acts for the System units, all activities resulting from the exercise of mineral rights on patented or unpatented mining claims within any System unit shall be subject to such regulations prescribed by the Secretary as the Secretary considers necessary or desirable for the preservation and management of the System units.
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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 III— MINING ACTIVITY WITHIN SYSTEM UNITS
§ 100731. Findings and declaration
§ 100732. Preservation and management of System units by Secretary; promulgation of regulations
§ 100733. Recordation of mining claims; publication of notice
§ 100734. Report on finding or notification of potential damage to natural and historical landmarks
§ 100735. Civil actions for just compensation by mining claim holders
§ 100736. Acquisition of land by Secretary
§ 100737. Financial disclosure by officer or employee of Secretary