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42 U.S.C. § 4151 — “Building” defined
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As used in this chapter, the term “building” means any building or facility (other than (A) a privately owned residential structure not leased by the Government for subsidized housing programs and (B) any building or facility on a military installation designed and constructed primarily for use by able bodied military personnel) the intended use for which either will require that such building or facility be accessible to the public, or may result in the employment or residence therein of physically handicapped persons, which building or facility is—
(1) to be constructed or altered by or on behalf of the United States;
(2) to be leased in whole or in part by the United States after August 12, 1968;
(3) to be financed in whole or in part by a grant or a loan made by the United States after August 12, 1968, if such building or facility is subject to standards for design, construction, or alteration issued under authority of the law authorizing such grant or loan; or
(4) to be constructed under authority of the National Capital Transportation Act of 1960, the National Capital Transportation Act of 1965, or title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.
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As used in this chapter, the term “building” means any building or facility (other than (A) a privately owned residential structure not leased by the Government for subsidized housing programs and (B) any building or facility on a military installation designed and constructed primarily for use by able bodied military personnel) the intended use for which either will require that such building or facility be accessible to the public, or may result in the employment or residence therein of physically handicapped persons, which building or facility is—
(1) to be constructed or altered by or on behalf of the United States;
(2) to be leased in whole or in part by the United States after August 12, 1968;
(3) to be financed in whole or in part by a grant or a loan made by the United States after August 12, 1968, if such building or facility is subject to standards for design, construction, or alteration issued under authority of the law authorizing such grant or loan; or
(4) to be constructed under authority of the National Capital Transportation Act of 1960, the National Capital Transportation Act of 1965, or title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.
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**(a) Assessment** Not later than 5 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall—
(1) carry out a comprehensive assessment of outdoor recreation facilities on Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to determine the accessibility of such outdoor recreation facilities, consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C. 4151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim), including—
(A) camp shelters, camping facilities, and camping units;
(B) boat launch ramps;
(C) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges or locations;
(D) outdoor constructed features;
(E) picnic facilities and picnic units; and
(F) any other outdoor recreation facilities, as determined by the Secretary concerned; and
(2) make information about such opportunities 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) Inclusion of current assessments** As part of the comprehensive assessment required under subsection (a)(1), to the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned may rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to January 4, 2025.
**(c) Public information** Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall identify opportunities to create, update, or replace signage and other publicly available information, including web page information, related to accessibility and consisten
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**(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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**(a) In general** Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall select a location or locations to develop at least 3 new accessible trails—
(1) on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service;
(2) on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service;
(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and
(4) on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
**(b) Development** In developing an accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned—
(1) may—
(A) create a new accessible trail;
(B) modify an existing trail into an accessible trail; or
(C) create an accessible trail from a combination of new and existing trails; and
(2) shall—
(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible trail;
(B) ensure the accessible trail complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C. 4151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible trail, including trail bridges, parking spaces, and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C. 4151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml
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**(a) In general** Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall select a location to develop at least 2 new accessible recreation opportunities—
(1) on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service;
(2) on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service;
(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and
(4) on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
**(b) Development** In developing an accessible recreation opportunity under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned—
(1) may—
(A) create a new accessible recreation opportunity; or
(B) modify an existing recreation opportunity into an accessible recreation opportunity; and
(2) shall—
(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible recreation opportunity;
(B) ensure the accessible recreation opportunity complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C. 4151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible recreation opportunity, including trail bridges, parking spaces and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Accessible re
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Nothing in the 11 So in original. Probably should be “this”. part shall be construed to create any conflicting standards with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ([42 U.S.C. 4151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Authority of Secretary of State** The Secretary of State is empowered to acquire by purchase or construction in the manner hereinafter provided, within the limits of appropriations made to carry out this chapter, by exchange, in whole or in part, of any building or grounds of the United States in foreign countries and under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary of State, sites and buildings in foreign capitals and in other foreign cities, and to alter, repair, and furnish such buildings for the use of the diplomatic and consular establishments of the United States, or for the purpose of consolidating within one or more buildings, the embassies, legation, consulates, and other agencies of the United States Government there maintained. The space in such buildings shall be allotted by the Secretary of State among the several agencies of the United States Government.
**(b) Payments from other than appropriated funds for acquisition of property** Payments made for rent or otherwise by the United States from funds other than appropriations made to carry out this chapter may be credited toward the acquisition of property under this chapter without regard to limitations of amounts imposed by this chapter.
**(c) Authorization for improvements and construction** The Secretary of State may improve or construct facilities overseas for other Federal departments and agencies on an advance-of-funds or reimbursable basis if such advances or reimbursements are credited to the Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance account and remain available until expended.
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**(a) Plan requirements**
(1) **In general**
(A) *Submission* — To be eligible to receive funds under this subchapter for a fiscal year, a State shall submit, and have approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor, a unified State plan in accordance with section 102, or a combined State plan in accordance with section 103, of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [[29 U.S.C. 3112](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3112&num=0&edition=prelim), 3113]. The unified or combined State plan shall include, in the portion of the plan described in section 102(b)(2)(D) of such Act [[29 U.S.C. 3112(b)(2)(D)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3112/b/2/D&num=0&edition=prelim)] (referred to in this subsection as the “vocational rehabilitation services portion”), the provisions of a State plan for vocational rehabilitation services, described in this subsection.
(B) *Nonduplication* — The State shall not be required to submit, as part of the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the unified or combined State plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph (A), policies, procedures, or descriptions required under this subchapter that have been previously submitted to the Commissioner and that demonstrate that such State meets the requirements of this subchapter, including any policies, procedures, or descriptions submitted under this subchapter as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
(C) *Duration* — The vocational rehabilitation services portion of the unified or combined State plan submitted in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall remain in effect until the State submits and receives approval of a new State plan
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**(a) Establishment; membership; chairperson; vice-chairperson; term of office; termination of membership; reappointment; compensation and travel expenses; bylaws; quorum requirements**
(1) There is established within the Federal Government the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Access Board”) which shall be composed as follows:
(A) Thirteen members shall be appointed by the President from among members of the general public of whom at least a majority shall be individuals with disabilities.
(B) The remaining members shall be the heads of each of the following departments or agencies (or their designees whose positions are executive level IV or higher):
(i) Department of Health and Human Services.
(ii) Department of Transportation.
(iii) Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(iv) Department of Labor.
(v) Department of the Interior.
(vi) Department of Defense.
(vii) Department of Justice.
(viii) General Services Administration.
(ix) Department of Veterans Affairs.
(x) United States Postal Service.
(xi) Department of Education.
(xii) Department of Commerce.
The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Access Board shall be elected by majority vote of the members of the Access Board to serve for terms of one year. When the chairperson is a member of the general public, the vice-chairperson shall be a Federal official; and when the chairperson is a Federal official, the vice-chairperson shall be a member of the general public. Upon the expiration of the term as chairperson of a member who is a Federal official, the subsequent chairperson shall be a member of the general public; and vice versa.
(2)
(A)
(i) The term of office of each app
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**(a)** Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, and except as otherwise provided in this title or insofar as such laws remain in force as rules or regulations of the Postal Service, no Federal law dealing with public or Federal contracts, property, works, officers, employees, budgets, or funds, including the provisions of chapters 5 and 7 of title 5, shall apply to the exercise of the powers of the Postal Service.
**(b)** The following provisions shall apply to the Postal Service:
(1) section 552 (public information), section 552a (records about individuals), section 552b (open meetings), section 3102 (employment of personal assistants for blind, deaf, or otherwise handicapped employees), section 3110 (restrictions on employment of relatives), section 3333 and chapters 72 (antidiscrimination; right to petition Congress) and 73 (suitability, security, and conduct of employees), section 5520 (withholding city income or employment taxes), and section 5532 11 See References in Text note below. (dual pay) of title 5, except that no regulation issued under such chapters or section shall apply to the Postal Service unless expressly made applicable;
(2) all provisions of title 18 dealing with the Postal Service, the mails, and officers or employees of the Government of the United States;
(3) [section 107 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section107&num=0&edition=prelim) (known as the Randolph-Sheppard Act, relating to vending machines operated by the blind);
(4) the following provisions of title 40:
(A) sections 3114–3116, 3118, 3131, 3133, and 3141–3147; and
(B) chapters 37 and 173;
(5) chapters 65 and 67 of title 41;
(6) sections 2000d, 2000d–1—2000d–4 of title 42 (title VI, the Civil Rights Act of 196
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**(a) Projects relating to natural watercourse or canals** No grant shall be made under section 6702, 6703, or 6704 of this title for any project having as its principal purpose the channelization, damming, diversion, or dredging of any natural watercourse, or the construction or enlargement of any canal (other than a canal or raceway designated for maintenance as an historic site) and having as its permanent effect the channelization, damming, diversion, or dredging of such watercourse or construction or enlargement of any canal (other than a canal or raceway designated for maintenance as an historic site).
**(b) Acquisition of interest in real property** No part of any grant made under section 6702, 6703, or 6704 of this title shall be used for the acquisition of any interest in real property.
**(c) Maintenance costs** Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the payment of maintenance costs in connection with any projects constructed (in whole or in part) with Federal financial assistance under this chapter.
**(d) Commencement of on-site labor within 90 days of project approval as prerequisite** Grants made by the Secretary under this chapter shall be made only for projects for which the applicant gives satisfactory assurances, in such manner and form as may be required by the Secretary and in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, that, if funds are available, on-site labor can begin within ninety days of project approval.
**(e) Performance of projects by State or local governments prohibited; competitive bidding; illegal aliens**
(1) No part of the construction (including demolition and other site preparation activities), renovation, repair, or other improvement of any public works project for which a grant is
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