Activities — Us Code Code § 704

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§ 704. Activities

In cooperation with appropriate State and local government authorities, each Federal land management agency shall plan for and carry out activities on Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day that—

(1) encourage continuing public and private sector cooperation in preserving the beauty and safety of areas within the jurisdiction of the agency;

(2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and community pride in those areas;

(3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and waterways, and within those areas; and

(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways, and facilities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
704 36:169i–1(b). Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, §4(b), 100 Stat. 911; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, §806, 110 Stat. 4188.

In this section, before clause (1), the word "county" is omitted as unnecessary. The word "authorities" is substituted for "agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

CHAPTER 9—MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
901.
Service flag and service lapel button.
902.
National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
903.
Designation of Medal of Honor Flag.
904.
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2023—Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, §1804(a)(2)(B), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 687, added item 904.

2002—Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, §8143(b)(2), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1570, added item 903.

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