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PUBLIC LAW 92-597-OCT. 27, 1972

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Public Law 92-597 AN ACT To amend the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-378, 84 Stat. 794) to expand the Youth Conservation Corps pilot program and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of August 13, 1970 (84 Stat. 794) is amended to read as follows: uPOLICY AND PURPOSE

October 27, 1972 [S.2454]

Youth Conser"' vation Corps Act of 1970, amendment. 42 USC prec. 2711 note.

1. The Congress finds that the gainful employment during the summer months of American youth, representing all segments of society, in the healthful outdoor atmosphere afforded in the national park system, the national forest system, the national wildlife refuge system, and other public land and water areas of the United States creates an opportunity for understanding and appreciation of the Nation's natural environment and heritage. Accordingly, it is the purpose of this Act to further the development and maintenance of the natural resources of the United States b j the j^outh, upon whom will fall the ultimate responsibility for maintaining and managing these resources for the American people. "SECTION

"YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS

"SEC. 2. (a) To carry out the purposes of this Act, there is established in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture a Youth Conservation Corps (hereinafter referred to as the "Corps'). The Corps shall consist of young men and women who are Participants. permanent residents of the United States, its territories, possessions, or trust territories, who have attained age fifteen but have not attained age nineteen, and whom the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary Summer employment. of Agriculture may employ during the summer months, without regard to the civil service or classification lawSj rules, or regulations, for the purpose of developing, preserving, or maintaining the lands and waters of the United States under his jurisdiction. Equal " (b) The Corps shall be open to youth of both sexes and youth of nity and opportuemployall social, economic, and racial classifications, with no person being ment" te employed as a member of the Corps for a term in excess of ninety days during any single year. U

SECRETARIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

"SEC. 3. (a) In carrying out this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall— "(1) determine, with other Federal agencies, the areas under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretaries which are appropriate for carrying out programs using members of the Corps, and determine and select appropriate work and education programs and projects for participation by members of the Corps; " (2) determine the rates of pay, hours, and other conditions of employment in the Corps, except that members of the Corps shall not be deemed to be Federal employees other than for the purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, and chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code; "(3) provide for such transportation, lodging, subsistence, and other services and equipment as they may deem necessary or appropriate for the needs of members of the Corps in their duties;

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62 Stat. 982; 80 Stat. 306. 28 USC 2671. 80 Stat. 531; 82 Stat. 98. 5 USC 8101.

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