§ 6551. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Fragile area” means an area of land or water that has unusual or significant flora, fauna, geological, or similar features of scientific, ecological, or educational interest. (2) “Register” means the fragile areas register that lists those fragile areas designated by the Secretary. (3) “Secretary” means the […]
§ 6552. Fragile areas (a) The Secretary shall consider for designation on a register of fragile areas only a site that: (1) is a significant statewide scientific, ecological, or educational value; or (2) is exemplary for the purposes of education or research in the natural sciences; or (3) has rare, remnant, or other unusual plants […]
§ 6553. Powers of the Secretary (a) The Secretary shall: (1) establish and maintain a register of fragile areas, including status, current ownership, and size of each area; and (2) adopt stewardship guidelines for maintenance and protection of registered fragile areas on private and State-owned lands. (b) Actions by the Secretary shall be made pursuant […]
§ 6554. Impact statement A State agency, municipality, or organization, before making a capital improvement, which is funded in whole or in part by federal or State money, within or adjacent to a fragile area on public land shall, in compliance with rules adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 3334, attach to the notice of […]
§ 6555. Cooperation of agencies State agencies shall: (1) notify the Secretary before altering or transferring any publicly owned property that is listed in the register; and (2) provide for the maintenance or protection of State-owned properties listed in the register. (Added 1977, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1989, No. 207 (Adj. Sess.), […]
§ 6556. Terms of fragile areas registry (a) If the owner agrees to register a tract of land, and the Secretary so designates the tract a fragile area, the owner shall receive a certificate and stewardship guidelines to protect and manage the area. (b) The agreement may be terminated by either party by written notice […]
