### Question
How is the "primary resource values" defined?


### Answer
The term **primary resource values** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 17o* as follows -

> resources which are specifically mentioned in the enabling legislation for that field unit or other resource value recognized under Federal statute

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 17o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE**

