Paleontological Resources Preservation Act : Proposal for the Management and Protection of Fossil Resources Located on Federal Lands.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Landscape protection.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines issues associated with the Federal management of fossils located on Federal land; and provides background on current laws, regulations, and management practices. Reviews a Department of Interior report concerning the current collection, storage, and preservation of fossils, including seven recommended principles to guide the protection and management of paleontological resources. Summarizes reported cases that deal with fossil resources located on Federal lands, and legislation pending in 108th Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Nov. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Paleontological Resources Preservation Act

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.