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16 U.S.C. § 8484 — Trail inventory

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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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**(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. 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) at high-priority trails covered by the assessment required under subsection (a)(1). (2) **Tread obstacles** — As part of the assessment required under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary may, to the extent practicable, include photographs or descriptions of tread obstacles and barriers. **(e) Assistive technology specification** In publishing information about each trail under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall make public information about trails that do not meet the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines but could otherwise provide outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities through the use of certain assistive technology.

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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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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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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. § 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. § 8484 — 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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