54 USC § 100801 - Definitions

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identifier: "/us/usc/t54/s100801"
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title: "54 USC § 100801 - Definitions"
title_number: 54
title_name: "NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS"
section_number: "100801"
section_name: "Definitions"
chapter_number: 1008
chapter_name: "EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1486.)"
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# § 100801. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

**(1)** **Interpretation.—** The term “interpretation”—

**(A)** means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and

**(B)** may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System.

**(2)** **Education.—** The term “education” means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.

**(3)** **Related areas.—** The term “related areas” means—

**(A)** national wild and scenic rivers and national trails;

**(B)** national heritage areas; and

**(C)** affiliated areas administered in connection with the System.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1486.)