Administration of Ocmulgee Mounds National Park
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(a) In general The Ocmulgee Mounds National Park shall be administered as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this section and the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including— (1) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and (2) chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code. (b) Fishing (1) In general The Secretary shall allow fishing on waters under the jurisdiction of the Secretary within the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. (2) Limitation The Secretary may designate zones in which, and establish periods during which, no fishing shall be allowed for reasons of public safety, administration, fish or wildlife management, or emergencies. (3) Consultation The Secretary shall ensure any regulations prescribing restrictions under this subsection shall be put into effect only after consultation with the State. (4) Private land Nothing in this subsection prohibits hunting, fishing, or trapping on private land in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws. (5) Congressional intent Nothing in this Act shall be construed to enlarge or diminish the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the State to manage, control, or regulate fish and wildlife on lands and waters, including Federal lands and waters, within the State. (c) Hiring preference The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable law, seek to increase employment opportunities for members of Indian tribes in the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park. (d) Tribal consultation Nothing in this Act prevents continued consultation with Indian tribes pursuant to Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to consultation and coordination with Indian tribal governments) and other applicable laws. (e) Sacred and cultural sites The Secretary shall ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites within the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and provide access to the sites by members of Indian tribes who have ancestral connections to the Ocmulgee River Corridor, in accordance with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Secretary concerned.