Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 5.djvu/542

 102 STAT. 4548

Contracts.

16 USC 4304.

State and local governments. Schools and colleges.

16 USC 4305.

PUBLIC LAW 100-691—NOV. 18, 1988 (2) r ^ u l a t i o n or restriction of use of significant caves, as appropriate; (3) entering into volunteer management agreements with persons of the scientific and recreational caving community; and (4) appointment of appropriate advisory committees, (c) PLANNING AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary shall— (1) ensure that significant caves are considered in the preparation or implementation of any land management plan if the preparation or revision of the plan began after the enact. ment of this Act; and (2) foster communication, cooperation, and exchange of information between land managers, those who utilize caves, and the public.

SEC. 5. COFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION CONCERNING NATURE AND LOCATION OF SIGNIFICANT CAVES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Information concerning the si^ecific location of any significant cave may not be made available to the public under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, unless the Secretary determines that disclosure of such information would further the purposes of this Act and would not create a substantial risk of harm, theft, or destruction of such cave. (b) EXCEPTIONS.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may make available information regarding signiiicant caves upon the written request by Federal and State governmental agencies or bona fide educational and research institutions. Any such written request shall, at a minimum— (1) describe the specific site or area for which information is sought; (2) explain the purpose for which such information is sought; and (3) include assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that adequate measures are being taken to protect the confidentiality of such information and to ensure the protection of the significant cave from destruction by vandalism and unauthorized use. SEC. 6. COLLECTION AND REMOVAL FROM FEDERAL CAVES.

(a) PERMIT.—The Secretary is authorized to issue permits for the collection and removal of cave resources under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may impose, including the posting of bonds to insure compliance with the provisions of any permit: (1) Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall include information concerning the time, scope, location, and specific purpose of the proposed collection, removal or associated activity, and the manner in which such collection, removal, or associated activity is to be performed must be provided. (2) The Secretary may issue a permit pursuant to this subsection only if he determines that the proposed collection or removal activities are consistent with the purposes of this Act, and with other applicable provisions of law. (b) REVOCATION OF PERMIT.—Any permit issued under this section shall be revoked by the Secretary upon a determination by the Secretary that the permittee has violated any provision of this Act, or has failed to comply with any other condition upon which the permit was issued. Any such permit shall be revoked by the Secretary upon assessment of a civil penalty against the permittee

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