Concession Operations in the National Parks System: Oversight Hearings Before the Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, Second Session .... |
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... ment of too much prime park land . To avoid this , Stephen Mather adopted the " principal concessioner " concept , whereby one concessioner is selected to provide a wide range of services under Park Service regulation and control . In ...
... ment of too much prime park land . To avoid this , Stephen Mather adopted the " principal concessioner " concept , whereby one concessioner is selected to provide a wide range of services under Park Service regulation and control . In ...
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... ment backlog , not including land acquisition , approximates $ 3 billion , an amount that would take 45 years to absorb at 1976 requested planning / con- struction / reconstruction fund levels of $ 65.9 million . A 1973 Park Ser- vice ...
... ment backlog , not including land acquisition , approximates $ 3 billion , an amount that would take 45 years to absorb at 1976 requested planning / con- struction / reconstruction fund levels of $ 65.9 million . A 1973 Park Ser- vice ...
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... ment , and then later on in here . Why , seemingly since the passage of the Possessory Interest Act of 1965 , do you seem to think that there may be huge profits . I am wondering if we can get some figures . Those statements are very ...
... ment , and then later on in here . Why , seemingly since the passage of the Possessory Interest Act of 1965 , do you seem to think that there may be huge profits . I am wondering if we can get some figures . Those statements are very ...
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... ment contractors has been clearly detrimental to the public interest and the national park system itself . Our subcommittees initiated this investigation in the summer of 1974 after I wrote on July 17 , 1974 , to the then Secretary of ...
... ment contractors has been clearly detrimental to the public interest and the national park system itself . Our subcommittees initiated this investigation in the summer of 1974 after I wrote on July 17 , 1974 , to the then Secretary of ...
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... ment buildings they improved . Previous Directors of the Park Service refused to capitulate to the conference . The new Director , Mr. Gary Everhardt , is , in my judg- ment , attempting to improve Park Service management of conces ...
... ment buildings they improved . Previous Directors of the Park Service refused to capitulate to the conference . The new Director , Mr. Gary Everhardt , is , in my judg- ment , attempting to improve Park Service management of conces ...
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Page 8 - The service thus established shall promote and regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations hereinafter specified by such means and measures as conform to the fundamental purpose of the said parks, monuments, and reservations, which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment...
Page 760 - The decision of the Secretary or his duly authorized representative for the determination of such appeals shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a court of competent Jurisdiction...
Page 88 - House as it deems necessary or desirable in connection with the subject matter of such reports ; "(2) studying the operation of Government activities at all levels with a view to determining its economy and efficiency...
Page 809 - I would be less than candid with you if I did not admit that their accusations are sometimes true.
Page 768 - ... may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No.
Page 768 - (5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to...
Page 763 - No Member of or Delegate to Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract or to any benefit that may arise herefrom, but this restriction shall not be construed to extend to this contract if made with a corporation or company for its general benefit.
Page 666 - Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which requires government contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. The...
Page 768 - Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. "(7) The contractor will include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No.
Page 727 - Such possessory interest shall not be construed to include or imply any authority, privilege, or right to operate or engage in any business or other activity, and the use or enjoyment of any structure, fixture, or improvement in which the concessioner has a possessory interest shall be wholly subject to the applicable provisions of the contract and of laws and regulations relating to the area.