54 U.S.C. § 100706 — Integration of study results into management decisions

The Secretary^* shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure the full and proper utilization of the results of scientific study for System unit^* management decisions. In each case in which an action undertaken by the Service^* may cause a significant adverse effect on a System^* unit resource, the administrative record shall reflect the manner in which System unit resource studies have been considered. The trend in the condition of resources of the System shall be a significant factor in the annual performance evaluation of each superintendent of a System unit.