16 U.S.C. § 460vv–14
Fire, insect, and disease
United States · Title 16 — CONSERVATION · Status: effective
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- 16 U.S.C. § 460vv–14, Fire, insect, and disease, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/445082
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Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude the Secretary of Agriculture from carrying out such measures in the recreation area, the national scenic and wildlife area, the national scenic area, or in the botanical areas established by this subchapter as the Secretary, in his discretion, deems necessary in the event of fire, or infestation of insects or disease or for public health and safety. As provided in section 1133(d)(1) of this title, the Secretary may take such measures as may be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases within the wilderness areas designated by this subchapter.
Legislative history
The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.
- Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation and Wilderness Area ActHouse: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally