US Code
SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 101302. Authority of Secretary to carry out certain activities

(a)
In General.—
To facilitate the administration of the System, the Secretary, under such
terms and conditions as the Secretary may consider advisable, may carry out the
activities described in this section.
(b)
Transportation.—
The Secretary may provide transportation of employees located at an
isolated area of the System and to members of their families, if—
(1)
the area is not adequately served by commercial transportation; and
(2)
the transportation is incidental to official transportation services.
(c)
Recreation Facilities, Equipment, and
Services.—
The Secretary may provide recreation facilities, equipment, and services
for use by employees and their families located at an isolated area of the
System.
(d)
Field and Special Purpose Equipment.—
The Secretary may purchase field and special purpose equipment required by
employees for the performance of assigned functions. The purchased equipment
shall be regarded and listed as System equipment.
(e)
Meals and Lodging.—
The Secretary may provide meals and lodging, as the Secretary considers
appropriate, for members of the United States Park Police and other employees of
the Service, as the Secretary may designate, serving temporarily on extended
special duty in System units. For this purpose the Secretary may use funds
appropriated for the expenses of the Department of the Interior.

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