All mining claims under the Mining Law of 1872 (30 U.S.C. chapter 2, sections 161 and 162, and chapters 12A and 16) that lie within the boundaries of System units in existence on , that were not recorded with the Secretary within one year after , shall be conclusively presumed to be abandoned and shall be void. The recordation does not render valid any claim that was not valid on , or that becomes invalid after that date.
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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