The National Park Service is an important participant in the Interagency Pass Program that was created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation. The interagency pass series, collectively known as the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, are shown below with a brief explanation of each. The new passes were effective January 1, 2007.