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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... visitor . -- and I have witnessed the rising debate between the conservationists who urge that we limit and restrict the use of these parks those who believe as I do , that parks are for people and that we can provide for their use and ...
... visitor . -- and I have witnessed the rising debate between the conservationists who urge that we limit and restrict the use of these parks those who believe as I do , that parks are for people and that we can provide for their use and ...
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... visitor facilities in U. S. national parks was recognized with the establishment of the national parks . Stephen Mather , the first Director of the National Park Service , offered the following explanation for his support of concession ...
... visitor facilities in U. S. national parks was recognized with the establishment of the national parks . Stephen Mather , the first Director of the National Park Service , offered the following explanation for his support of concession ...
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... visitor facilities were provided on a competitive basis . This proved unsatisfac- tory both in terms of public service standards and in requiring the assign- ment of too much prime park land . To avoid this , Stephen Mather adopted the ...
... visitor facilities were provided on a competitive basis . This proved unsatisfac- tory both in terms of public service standards and in requiring the assign- ment of too much prime park land . To avoid this , Stephen Mather adopted the ...
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... Visitor Attitudes Two surveys were undertaken by SRI . The first was a scientifically controlled exit interview at ... visitor attitudes , and those of visitor sub - groups , to the desirability of maintaining overnight and service con ...
... Visitor Attitudes Two surveys were undertaken by SRI . The first was a scientifically controlled exit interview at ... visitor attitudes , and those of visitor sub - groups , to the desirability of maintaining overnight and service con ...
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... visitor must travel a 140 - mile loop to view the park's principal natural features . Without overnight facilities inside the park , each visitor would have to complete the loop between sunup and sundown , substantially diminishing the ...
... visitor must travel a 140 - mile loop to view the park's principal natural features . Without overnight facilities inside the park , each visitor would have to complete the loop between sunup and sundown , substantially diminishing the ...
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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.