(a) In generalExcept as otherwise provided in sections 459h to 459h–10 of this title, the Secretary shall administer the seashore in accordance with the Act of August 25, 1916 (30 Stat. 535),11 So in original. Probably should be “(39 Stat. 535),”. as amended and supplemented (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).22 See References in Text note below. In the administration of the seashore the Secretary may utilize such statutory authorities available to him for the conservation and management of wildlife and natural resources as he deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of sections 459h to 459h–10 of this title. With respect to Fort Redoubt, Fort San Carlos, Fort Barrancas at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island, and Fort McRee on Perdido Key, Florida, and Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island, Mississippi, together with such adjacent lands as the Secretary may designate, the Secretary shall administer such lands so as to recognize, preserve, and interpret their national historical significance in accordance with the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461–467),2 and he may designate them as national historic sites.
(b) Agreements(1) In generalThe Secretary may enter into agreements—(A) with the State of Mississippi for the purposes of managing resources and providing law enforcement assistance, subject to authorization by State law, and emergency services on or within any land on Cat Island and any water and submerged land within the buffer zone; and
(B) with the owners of the approximately 150-acre parcel depicted as the “Boddie Family Tract” on the Cat Island Map concerning the development and use of the land.
(2) No authority to enforce certain regulationsNothing in this subsection authorizes the Secretary to enforce Federal regulations outside the land area within the designated boundary of the seashore.
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CHAPTER 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LXIII— NATIONAL SEASHORE RECREATIONAL AREAS
§ 459a. Acceptance of donations; acquisition of property by purchase and condemnation
§ 459a–1. Administration, protection, and development; commercial fishing by residents; hunting
§ 459a–3. Migratory bird refuges not to be affected
§ 459a–5. Addition of lands; Naval Amphibious Training Station
§ 459a–5a. Addition of lands; Hatteras
§ 459a–6. Acquisition of non-Federal land within boundaries of recreational area
§ 459a–7. Availability of appropriations
§ 459a–8. Limitation on expenditure
§ 459a–10. Transfer of Ocracoke Light Station to Secretary of the Interior
§ 459b. Cape Cod National Seashore; description of area
§ 459b–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459b–3. Acquisition by condemnation
§ 459b–5. Certificate of suspension of authority for acquisition by condemnation
§ 459b–6. Administration of acquired property
§ 459b–7. Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
§ 459b–8. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459c. Point Reyes National Seashore; purposes; authorization for establishment
§ 459c–2. Acquisition of property
§ 459c–4. Point Reyes National Seashore
§ 459c–5. Owner’s reservation of right of use and occupancy for fixed term of years or life
§ 459c–6. Administration of property
§ 459c–6a. The Clem Miller Environmental Education Center; designation
§ 459c–6b. Cooperation with utilities district; land use and occupancy; terms and conditions
§ 459c–7. Authorization of appropriations; restriction on use of land
§ 459d. Padre Island National Seashore; description of land and waters
§ 459d–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459d–3. Reservation of oil, gas, and other minerals
§ 459d–5. Roadways to access highways from mainland
§ 459d–7. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459e. Fire Island National Seashore
§ 459e–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459e–4. Hunting and fishing regulations
§ 459e–5. Acceptance of donations
§ 459e–6. Administration, protection, and development
§ 459e–7. Shore erosion control or beach protection measures; Fire Island inlet
§ 459e–9. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459e–10. Authority to accept donation of William Floyd Estate
§ 459e–12. Administration of property of William Floyd Estate; detached unit
§ 459f. Assateague Island National Seashore; purposes; description of area
§ 459f–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459f–2. Compensation for bridge construction costs; acquisition of land for park purposes
§ 459f–3. Establishment of Seashore; notice in Federal Register
§ 459f–4. Hunting and fishing provisions
§ 459f–5. Administration of Seashore
§ 459f–7. Beach erosion control and hurricane protection
§ 459f–10. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459f–11. Comprehensive plan for protection, management, and use of seashore
§ 459g–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459g–2. Establishment; notice in Federal Register; copies to Congress
§ 459g–3. Hunting and fishing provisions
§ 459g–5. Shore erosion control or beach protection measures
§ 459g–7. Authorization of appropriations; master plan to Congressional committees; time; contents
§ 459h. Gulf Islands National Seashore
§ 459h–1. Acquisition of property
§ 459h–2. Designation of hunting and fishing zones; regulation of maritime activities
§ 459h–3. Rights-of-way or easements for transportation of oil and gas minerals
§ 459h–8. Authority of Department of Army or Chief of Engineers over navigation or related matters
§ 459h–10. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459i–2. Cumberland Island Parkway; right-of-way; administration; regulations
§ 459i–3. Acquisition of property
§ 459i–5. Administration, protection, and development
§ 459i–6. State and local jurisdiction
§ 459i–7. Water resource developments
§ 459i–9. Authorization of appropriations
§ 459j. Canaveral National Seashore; establishment; boundary; boundary revisions; limitation on area
§ 459j–4. Administration, protection, and development
§ 459j–5. Canaveral National Seashore Advisory Commission
§ 459j–8. Authorization of appropriations; reports to Congressional committees