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16 U.S.C. § 8485 — Trail pilot program

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16 U.S.C. § 8485 — Trail pilot program

**(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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8482&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) develop accessible trails under [section 8484 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8484&num=0&edition=prelim); 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 11 So in original. Probably should be “this section”. shall terminate on the date that

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16 U.S.C. § 8484 — Trail inventory

**(a) Assessment** Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of high-priority trails, in accordance with subsection (b), on Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned, including measuring each trail’s— (A) average and minimum tread width; (B) average and maximum running slope; (C) average and maximum cross slope; (D) tread type; and (E) length; and (2) make information about such high-priority trails available (including through the use of prominently displayed links) on public websites of— (A) each of the Federal land management agencies; and (B) each relevant unit and subunit of the Federal land management agencies. **(b) Selection** The Secretary concerned shall select high-priority trails to be assessed under subsection (a)(1)— (1) in consultation with stakeholders, including veterans organizations and organizations with expertise or experience providing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities; (2) in a geographically equitable manner; and (3) in no fewer than 15 units or subunits managed by the Secretary concerned. **(c) Inclusion of current assessments** As part of the assessment required under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary concerned may, to the extent practicable, rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to January 4, 2025. **(d) Public information** (1) **In general** — Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall identify opportunities to replace signage and other publicly available information, including web page information, related to such high-priority trails and consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C.

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16 U.S.C. § 8482 — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) **Accessible trail** — The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines. (2) **Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines** — The term “Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines” means the accessibility guidelines set forth in appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (3) **Assistive technology** — The term “assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, particularly with participating in outdoor recreation activities. (4) **Gold Star Family member** — The term “Gold Star Family member” means an individual described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (5) **Outdoor constructed feature** — The term “outdoor constructed feature” has the meaning given such term in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (6) **Veterans organization** — The term “veterans organization” means a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.

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16 U.S.C. § 8503 — Promotion of outdoor recreation for military servicemembers and veterans

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness materials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program under chapter 11 So in original. Probably should be “section”. 1142 of title 10, on— (1) opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans to access Federal recreational lands and waters free of charge under [section 6804 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6804&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) the availability and location of accessible trails, including new accessible trails developed and completed under [section 8484 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8484&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) the availability and location of accessible recreation opportunities, including new accessible recreation opportunities developed and completed under [section 8485 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8485&num=0&edition=prelim); (4) access to, and assistance with, assistive technology; (5) outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs; (6) the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health; (7) resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Interior, or the Department of Agriculture; and (8) programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs.

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16 U.S.C. § 8485 — Untitled legal text

Page 2731 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 8203 (E) 1 shall be a representative of the Asso- ciation of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; (F) 4 shall be representatives of State agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies from each of the Northeast, South- east, Midwest, and Western regions of the United States; (G) 2 shall be representatives of Indian Tribes, of whom— (i) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in the State of Alaska; and (ii) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in States other than the State of Alaska; (H) 2 shall be representatives of— (i) the Regional Fishery Management Councils established by section 1852(a)(1) of this title; or (ii) the Marine Fisheries Commissions; (I) 1 shall be a representative of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council; (J) 7 shall be representatives selected from at least one from each of the following: (i) the recreational sportfishing indus- try; (ii) the commercial fishing industry; (iii) marine recreational anglers; (iv) freshwater recreational anglers; (v) habitat conservation organizations; and (vi) science-based fishery organizations; (K) 1 shall be a representative of a na- tional private landowner organization; (L) 1 shall be a representative of an agri- cultural production organization; (M) 1 shall be a representative of local gov- ernment interests involved in fish habitat restoration; (N) 2 shall be representatives from dif- ferent sectors of corporate industries, which may include— (i) natural resource commodity inter- ests, such as petroleum or mineral extrac- tion; (ii) natural resource user industries; and (iii) industries with an interest in fish and fish habitat conservation; and (O) 1 shall be an individual in a lead

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