[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR62.1]

[Page 339]
 
              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 62_NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARKS PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Sec.  62.1  Purpose




Sec.  
62.1 Purpose.
62.2 Definitions.
62.3 Effects of designation.
62.4 Natural landmark designation and recognition process.
62.5 Natural landmark criteria.
62.6 Natural landmark monitoring.
62.7 Natural landmark modifications.
62.8 Natural landmark designation removal.
62.9 General provisions.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1a-5, 461 et seq., 463, 1908.

    Source: 64 FR 25717, May 12, 1999, unless otherwise noted.


    The procedures in this part set forth the processes and criteria for 
the identification, evaluation, designation and monitoring of national 
natural landmarks.
    (a) The National Natural Landmarks Program focuses attention on 
areas of exceptional natural value to the nation as a whole rather than 
to one particular State or locality. The program recognizes areas 
preserved by Federal, State and local agencies as well as private 
organizations and individuals and encourages the owners of national 
natural landmarks to voluntarily observe preservation precepts.
    (b) The National Natural Landmarks Program identifies and preserves 
natural areas that best illustrate the biological and geological 
character of the United States, enhances the scientific and educational 
values of preserved areas, strengthens public appreciation of natural 
history, and fosters a greater concern for the conservation of the 
nation's natural heritage.