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16 U.S.C. § 8486 — Accessible trails

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16 U.S.C. § 8486 — Accessible trails

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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?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Completion** Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders described under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible trail developed under subsection (a). **(d) Maps, signage, and promotional materials** For each accessible trail developed under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall— (1) publish and distribute maps and install signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 accessibility guidelines and [section 794d of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794d&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the development, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the accessible trail. **(e) Conflict avoidance with other uses** In developing each accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the accessible trail— (1) minimizes conflict with— (A) the uses in effect before January 4, 2025, with respect to any trail that is part of that accessible trail; (B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle recreation, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on January 4, 2025; or (C) the purposes for which any trail is established under the National Trails System Act ([16 U.S.C. 1241](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1241&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); and (2) complies with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located. **(f) Reports** (1) **Interim report** — Not later than 3 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish an interim report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section during the previous 3 years. (2) **Final report** — Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a final report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section.

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42 U.S.C. § 4151 — “Building” defined

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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16 U.S.C. § 1241 — Congressional statement of policy and declaration of purpose

**(a) Considerations for determining establishment of trails** In order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population and in order to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources of the Nation, trails should be established (i) primarily, near the urban areas of the Nation, and (ii) secondarily, within scenic areas and along historic travel routes of the Nation, which are often more remotely located. **(b) Initial components** The purpose of this chapter is to provide the means for attaining these objectives by instituting a national system of recreation, scenic and historic trails, by designating the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail as the initial components of that system, and by prescribing the methods by which, and standards according to which, additional components may be added to the system. **(c) Volunteer citizen involvement** The Congress recognizes the valuable contributions that volunteers and private, nonprofit trail groups have made to the development and maintenance of the Nation’s trails. In recognition of these contributions, it is further the purpose of this chapter to encourage and assist volunteer citizen involvement in the planning, development, maintenance, and management, where appropriate, of trails.

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29 U.S.C. § 794 — Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council

**(a) Establishment** Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish in the Department of Health and Human Services a Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council (referred to in this section as the “Council”) composed of not less than 12 members appointed by the Secretary. **(b) Duties** The Council shall advise the Director with respect to research priorities and the development and revision of the 5-year plan required by [section 762(h) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section762/h&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Qualifications** Members of the Council shall be generally representative of the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation professionals, the community of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation researchers, the directors of independent living centers and community rehabilitation programs, the business community (including a representative of the small business community) that has experience with the system of vocational rehabilitation services and independent living services carried out under this chapter and with hiring individuals with disabilities, the community of stakeholders involved in assistive technology, the community of covered school professionals, and the community of individuals with disabilities, and the individuals’ representatives. At least one-half of the members shall be individuals with disabilities or the individuals’ representatives. **(d) Terms of appointment** (1) **Length of term** — Each member of the Council shall serve for a term of up to 3 years, determined by the Secretary, except that— (A) a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for whic

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29 U.S.C. § 794d — Demonstration and training programs

**(a) Demonstration projects to increase client choice** (1) **Grants** — The Commissioner may make grants to States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations to pay all or part of the costs of projects to demonstrate ways to increase client choice in the rehabilitation process, including the selection of providers of vocational rehabilitation services. (2) **Use of funds** — An entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant only— (A) for activities that are directly related to planning, operating, and evaluating the demonstration projects; and (B) to supplement, and not supplant, funds made available from Federal and non-Federal sources for such projects. (3) **Application** — Any eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Commissioner may require, including— (A) a description of— (i) how the entity intends to promote increased client choice in the rehabilitation process, including a description, if appropriate, of how an applicant will determine the cost of any service or product offered to an eligible client; (ii) how the entity intends to ensure that any vocational rehabilitation service or related service is provided by a qualified provider who is accredited or meets such other quality assurance and cost-control criteria as the State may establish; and (iii) the outreach activities to be conducted by the applicant to obtain eligible clients; and (B) assurances that a written plan will be established with the full participation of the client, which plan shall, at a minimum, include— (i) a statement of the vocational rehabilitation goals to be achieved; (ii)

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16 U.S.C. § 1241 — Congressional statement of policy and

Page 1654 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1241 Sec. 1243. National recreation trails; establishment and designation; prerequisites. 1244. National scenic and national historic trails. 1245. Connecting or side trails; establishment, des- ignation, and marking as components of na- tional trails system; location. 1246. Administration and development of national trails system. 1247. State and local area recreation and historic trails. 1248. Easements and rights-of-way. 1249. Authorization of appropriations. 1250. Volunteer trails assistance. 1251. Definitions. § 1241. Congressional statement of policy and declaration of purpose (a) Considerations for determining establish- ment of trails In order to provide for the ever-increasing out- door recreation needs of an expanding popu- lation and in order to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoy- ment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources of the Nation, trails should be established (i) primarily, near the urban areas of the Nation, and (ii) secondarily, within scenic areas and along historic travel routes of the Nation, which are often more re- motely located. (b) Initial components The purpose of this chapter is to provide the means for attaining these objectives by insti- tuting a national system of recreation, scenic and historic trails, by designating the Appa- lachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail as the initial components of that system, and by pre- scribing the methods by which, and standards according to which, additional components may be added to the system. (c) Volunteer citizen involvement The Congress recognizes the valuable con- tributions that volunteers and private, nonprofit trail groups have made to the develop

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16 U.S.C. § 8486 — 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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42 U.S.C. § 4151 — ‘‘Building’’ defined

Page 6087 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4152 Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITION OF ‘‘SECRETARY’’ Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see sec- tion 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters. CHAPTER 51—DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO ACCOMMODATE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED Sec. 4151. ‘‘Building’’ defined. 4152. Standards for design, construction, and alter- ation of buildings; Administrator of Gen- eral Services. 4153. Standards for design, construction, and alter- ation of buildings; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 4154. Standards for design, construction, and alter- ation of buildings; Secretary of Defense. 4154a. Standards for design, construction, and alter- ation of buildings; United States Postal Service. 4155. Effective date of standards. 4156. Waiver and modification of standards. 4157. Omitted. § 4151. ‘‘Building’’ defined 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 pro- grams and (B) any building or facility on a mili- tary installation designed and constructed pri- marily for use by able bodied military per- sonnel) the intended use for which either will re- quire 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 be- half 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 S

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