Concession Operations in the National Park 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, on National Park Concession Policy Act of 1965 and Concession Operations in the National Park System, Hearings Held in Washington, D.C., May 21, 24, 25, and June 7, 1976 |
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... period of time ? Mr. BROOKS . I would think that there probably would be circum- stances where in a national park some of the Nation's wealthy people to put in an especially fine project somewhere and spend a lot more money than they ...
... period of time ? Mr. BROOKS . I would think that there probably would be circum- stances where in a national park some of the Nation's wealthy people to put in an especially fine project somewhere and spend a lot more money than they ...
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... period from August 1 , 1954 , to December 31 , 1961 , the revi- sion in the fee formula will amount to a total fee reduction of approximately $ 1,140,000 over the life of the contract . Thus , the reduction in franchise fees will ...
... period from August 1 , 1954 , to December 31 , 1961 , the revi- sion in the fee formula will amount to a total fee reduction of approximately $ 1,140,000 over the life of the contract . Thus , the reduction in franchise fees will ...
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... period plus some extra time that you want to make some money out of it , but I would not say 30 years . If they cannot make it in 30 years , it is pretty tough . Is that the second bell ? Mr. MEEDS . Yes . Mr. HowE . We will have to ...
... period plus some extra time that you want to make some money out of it , but I would not say 30 years . If they cannot make it in 30 years , it is pretty tough . Is that the second bell ? Mr. MEEDS . Yes . Mr. HowE . We will have to ...
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... period it falls off completely except for holidays . Why should groups not use the facilities then ? I can assure you , John , that people who go into it are not disturbing the parks . Most of them are my age who sit on the front porch ...
... period it falls off completely except for holidays . Why should groups not use the facilities then ? I can assure you , John , that people who go into it are not disturbing the parks . Most of them are my age who sit on the front porch ...
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... period or other termination of the contract . Moreover , a further revision of the section is approved to provide that funds shall be available to the Department 12 months prior to the exercise of the option by the Government , and that ...
... period or other termination of the contract . Moreover , a further revision of the section is approved to provide that funds shall be available to the Department 12 months prior to the exercise of the option by the Government , and that ...
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Page 10 - 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 88 - ... (b) Reorganizations in the executive branch of the Government," shall be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. "Such committee shall have the duty of — "(1) receiving and examining reports of the Comptroller General of the United States and of submitting such recommendations to the...
Page 769 - Disputes" clause does not preclude consideration of law questions in connection with decisions provided for in paragraph (a) above: Provided, That nothing in this contract shall be construed as making final the decision of any administrative official, representative or board on a question of law.
Page 771 - 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 735 - 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.
Page 780 - The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the Director, provided by or through the contracting officer. Such notices shall state the contractor's obligation under the law to take affirmative action...
Page 753 - Unless otherwise provided by agreement of the parties, just compensation shall be an amount equal to the sound value of such structure, fixture, or improvement at the time of taking by the United States determined upon the basis of reconstruction cost less depreciation evidenced by its condition and prospective serviceability in comparison with a new unit of like kind, but not to exceed fair market value.
Page 449 - The Secretary shall exercise his authority in a manner consistent with a reasonable opportunity for the concessioner to realize a profit on his operation as a whole commensurate with the capital invested and the obligations assumed.
Page 88 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEES All proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to the subject listed under the standing committees named below shall be referred to such committees respectively : ******* 12.
Page 1043 - It is the policy of the Congress that such development shall be limited to those that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the national park area in which they are located and that are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the areas.