PATRIOT Parks Act
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Overview
The PATRIOT Parks Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to charge a surcharge to international visitors entering National Park System units. This surcharge, determined by each park superintendent, aims to increase revenue for park maintenance and operations. It also allows for the collection of a surcharge on National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes purchased by international visitors, with those funds deposited into a specific restoration fund. The act provides flexibility for the Secretary to suspend or modify the surcharge based on visitation levels.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a surcharge for international visitors at National Park System units.
- Allows park superintendents to determine the surcharge amount.
- Specifies methods for collecting the surcharge, including through the Secretary or third-party vendors.
- Provides the Secretary with the authority to suspend or modify the surcharge.
- Establishes a surcharge on National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes purchased by international visitors.
- Directs collected surcharge funds to the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
- Defines ‘international visitor’ for surcharge purposes.
- Clarifies that the surcharge is separate from immigrant visa fees.
Who is affected
- National Park System units
- International visitors
- Park Superintendents
- The Secretary of the Interior
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