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title: "16 U.S.C. § 459h–3"
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# 16 U.S.C. § 459h–3 - Rights-of-way or easements for transportation of oil and gas minerals

## Text

Any acquisition of lands, waters, or interests therein shall not diminish any existing rights-of-way or easements which are necessary for the transportation of oil and gas minerals through the seashore which oil and gas minerals are removed from outside the boundaries thereof; and, the Secretary, subject to appropriate regulations for the protection of the natural and recreational values for which the seashore is established, shall permit such additional rights-of-way or easements as he deems necessary and proper.

(Pub. L. 91–660, § 4, Jan. 8, 1971, 84 Stat. 1968.)