r/title-16-CONSERVATION wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 16 defines, in section order.
“seasonal closure” applies in that section
the term “seasonal closure” means any period during which— (1) a unit, or portion of a unit, of Federal recreational lands and waters is closed to the public for a continuous period of 30 days or more, excluding temporary closures relating to wildlife conservation or public safety; and (2) permitted or allowable recreational activities, which provide an economic benefit, including off-season or winter-season tourism, do not take place at the unit, or portion of a unit, of Federal recreational lands and waters.
“authorized recreation services” applies in that section
The term “authorized recreation services” means similar and complementary recreation enhancement or improvement services carried out— (A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, or land owned by an Indian Tribe; and (B) by either the Secretary or a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement. (2) County
“county” applies in that section
The term “county” means— (A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or (B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties. (3) Federal land
“Federal land” applies in that section
The term “Federal land” means land that is— (A) owned and administered by the United States as a part of— (i) the National Forest System; or (ii) the National Park System; or (B) public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43 ). (4) Recreation enhancement or improvement services
“good neighbor agreement” applies in that section
The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized recreation services under this subchapter. (6) Governor
“Governor” applies in that section
The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (7) Secretary concerned
“recreation enhancement or improvement services” applies in that section
The term “recreation enhancement or improvement services” means— (A) establishing, repairing, restoring, improving, relocating, constructing, or reconstructing new or existing— (i) trails or trailheads; (ii) campgrounds and camping areas; (iii) cabins; (iv) picnic areas or other day use areas; (v) shooting ranges; (vi) restroom or shower facilities; (vii) paved or permanent roads or parking areas that serve existing recreation facilities or areas; (viii) fishing piers, wildlife viewing platforms, docks, or other constructed features at a recreation site; (ix) boat landings; (x) hunting or fishing sites; (xi) infrastructure within ski areas; or (xii) visitor centers or other interpretative …
“Secretary concerned” applies in that section
The term “Secretary concerned” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to National Park System land and public lands. (b) Good neighbor agreements for recreation (1) In general The Secretary concerned may enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county to carry out authorized recreation services in accordance with this subchapter. (2) Public availability The Secretary concerned shall make each good neighbor agreement available to the public.
“covered person” applies in that section
the term “covered person” means a person (including an educational group) that provides outfitting and guiding services to fewer than 40 customers per year at a picnic area described in subsection (a).
“covered community” applies in that section
the term “covered community” means a rural or urban community, including an Indian Tribe, that is— (1) low-income or underserved; and (2) has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters.