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16 U.S.C. § 8483Trail pilot program

submitted 1 year ago by Pub. L. 118-234 to r/title-16-CONSERVATION · 239 words · no verdicts yet

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Within 2 years, federal land managers must run a pilot program that partners with outside groups to measure trails, build accessible trails, and make small upgrades to existing trails for people with disabilities. The program must run in at least 5 units, including at least one each from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service. It ends 7 years after January 4, 2025.

(a) In general. Within 2 years after January 4, 2025, the agency in charge ("the Secretary concerned") must run a pilot program that partners with eligible outside groups to (1) measure high-priority trails as part of the assessment required by section 8482; (2) develop accessible trails as required by section 8484; and (3) make small changes to existing trails so people with disabilities using assistive technology can enjoy them more. These changes must be (A) allowed under all applicable land use and management plans for the federal lands and waters involved, and (B) made after consulting stakeholders, including veterans organizations and groups experienced in outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. (b) Locations. (1) In general: The agency must pick no fewer than 5 units or subunits it manages to run the pilot program. (2) Special rule for the Department of the Interior: When picking locations, the Secretary of the Interior must make sure the pilot program runs in at least one unit managed by each of the (A) National Park Service; (B) Bureau of Land Management; and (C) United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (c) Sunset. The pilot program ends on the date that is 7 years after January 4, 2025.
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(a) In general

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall carry out a pilot program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to—

(1)

measure high-priority trails as part of the assessment required under section 8482 of this title;

(2)

develop accessible trails under section 8484 of this title; and

(3)

make minor modifications to existing trails to enhance recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities using assistive technology

(A)

in compliance with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located; and

(B)

in consultation with stakeholders, including veterans organizations and organizations with expertise or experience providing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

(b) Locations
(1) In general

The Secretary concerned shall select no fewer than 5 units or subunits under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a).

(2) Special rule of construction for the Department of the Interior

In selecting the locations of the pilot program, the Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program is carried out in at least one unit managed by the—

(A)

National Park Service;

(B)

Bureau of Land Management; and

(C)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(c) Sunset

The pilot program established under this subsection 1 shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after January 4, 2025.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 213, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2882.)

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  • 2025Enacted · Pub. L. 118-234 · 138 Stat. 2882

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