SUBCHAPTER LXXXVI - GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
460BB. ESTABLISHMENT OF RECREATION AREA
In order to preserve for public use and enjoyment certain areas of Marin and San Francisco Counties, California, possessing outstanding natural, historic, scenic, and recreational values, and in order to provide for the maintenance of needed recreational open space necessary to urban environment and planning, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (hereinafter referred to as the ''recreation area'') is hereby established. In the management of the recreation area, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ''Secretary'') shall utilize the resources in a manner which will provide for recreation and educational opportunities consistent with sound principles of land use planning and management. In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall preserve the recreation area, as far as possible, in its natural setting, and protect it from development and uses which would destroy the scenic beauty and natural character of the area...
460BB-3. ADMINISTRATION(a) Provisions applicable; utilization of authorities for conservation and management of wildlife and natural resources; provisions applicable to Muir Woods National Monument and Fort Point National Historic Site
The Secretary shall administer the lands, waters and interests therein acquired for the recreation area in accordance with the provisions of sections... of this title, as amended and supplemented, and the Secretary may utilize such statutory authority available to him for the conservation and management of wildlife and natural resources as he deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Notwithstanding their inclusion within the boundaries of the recreation area, the Muir Woods National Monument and Fort Point National Historic Site shall continue to be administered as distinct and identifiable units of the national park system in accordance with the laws applicable to such monument and historic site...
(D) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; STUDY FOR COORDINATED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SYSTEM
The Secretary, in cooperation with the State of California and affected political subdivisions thereof, local and regional transit agencies, and the Secretaries of Transportation and of the Army, shall make a study for a coordinated public and private transportation system to and within the recreation area and other units of the national park system in Marin and San Francisco Counties.
(E) FEES OR ADMISSION CHARGES
No fees or admission charges shall be levied for admission of the general public to the recreation area except to portions under lease or permit for a particular and limited purpose authorized by the Secretary. The Secretary may authorize reasonable charges for public transportation and for admission to the sailing vessel Balclutha and other historic vessels of the National Maritime Museum.
GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION
(A) ESTABLISHMENT
There is hereby established the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Advisory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the ''Commission'').
(B) MEMBERSHIP; APPOINTMENT; TERM OF OFFICE
The Commission shall be composed of eighteen members appointed by the Secretary for terms of five years each. Provided, That the terms of those members who have been either appointed or reappointed subsequent to January 1, 1979, shall be extended so as to expire not before June 1, 1985. ..(E) CONSULTATIONS OF SECRETARY WITH MEMBERS
The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time to time, but at least annually, meet and consult with the Commission on general policies and specific matters related to planning, administration and development affecting the recreation area and other units of the national park system in Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties.(F) VOTING
The Commission shall act and advise by affirmative vote of a majority of the members thereof.(G) TERMINATION DATE : The Commission shall cease to exist thirty years after October 27, 1972.