- (1) Director.—The term “Director” means the Director of the National Park Service.
- (2) National Park System.—The term “National Park System” means the areas of land and water described in section 100501 of this title.
- (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
- (4) Service.—The term “Service” means the National Park Service.
- (5) System.—The term “System” means the National Park System.
- (6) System unit.—The term “System unit” means one of the areas described in section 100501 of this title.
Chapter 1003—Establishment, Directors, and Other Employees
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- 100301. Establishment.
- 100302. Directors and other employees.
- 100303. Effect on other laws.
§ 100301. Establishment
There is in the Department of the Interior a service called the National Park Service.
§ 100302. Directors and other employees
(a) Director.—
- (1) Appointment.—The Service shall be under the charge of a director who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
- (2) Qualifications.—The Director shall have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in land management and natural or cultural resource conservation.
- (3) Authority.—Under the direction of the Secretary, the Director shall have the supervision, management, and control of System units. In the supervision, management, and control of System units contiguous to national forests the Secretary of Agriculture may cooperate with the Service to such extent as may be requested by the Secretary.
(b) Deputy Directors.—The Director shall select 2 Deputy Directors. One Deputy Director shall have responsibility for Service operations, and the other Deputy Director shall have responsibility for other programs assigned to the Service.
(c) Other Employees.—The Service shall have such subordinate officers and employees as may be appropriated for by Congress.
§ 100303. Effect on other laws
This chapter and sections 100101(a), 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of this title do not affect or modify section 100902(a) of this title.
