16 U.S.C. § 1262 — National Recreational Trails Advisory

Page 1685 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1262 (c) Use of Federal facilities, equipment, tools, and technical assistance The appropriate Secretary or the head of any Federal land managing agency may utilize and make available Federal facilities, equipment, tools, and technical assistance to volunteers and volunteer organizations, subject to such limita- tions and restrictions as the appropriate Sec- retary or the head of any Federal land managing agency deems necessary or desirable. (Pub. L. 90–543, § 11, as added Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 210, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 49; amended Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(27), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Volunteers in the Forests Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), probably means the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which was classified generally to former sections 558a to 558d of this title, prior to being amended generally and renamed the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act by Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 341, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2913. Sec- tion 342 of Pub. L. 118–234, set out as a note under sec- tion 558a of this title, provides that a reference in any law to the Volunteers in National Forests Act of 1972 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2014—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted ‘‘sec- tion 102301 of title 54’’ for ‘‘the Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969’’ and ‘‘200305 of title 54’’ for ‘‘section 460l–8 of this title’’. § 1251. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) The term ‘‘high potential historic sites’’ means those historic sites related to the route, or sites in close proximity thereto, which pro- vide opportunity to interpret the historic sig- nificance of the trail during the period of its major use. Criteria for consideration as high potential sites include historic significance, presence of visible historic remnants, scenic quality, and relative freedom from intrusion. (2) The term ‘‘high potential route seg- ments’’ means those segments of a trail which would afford high quality recreation experi- ence in a portion of the route having greater than average scenic values or affording an op- portunity to vicariously share the experience of the original users of a historic route. (3) The term ‘‘State’’ means each of the sev- eral States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is- lands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (4) The term ‘‘without expense to the United States’’ means that no funds may be expended by Federal agencies for the development of trail related facilities or for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands outside the exterior boundaries of Federal areas. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, amounts made available to any State or political subdivision under chapter 2003 of title 54 or any other pro- vision of law shall not be treated as an expense to the United States. (Pub. L. 90–543, § 12, as added Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 210, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 50; amended Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(28), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2014—Par. (4). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted ‘‘chapter 2003 of title 54’’ for ‘‘the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965’’. Executive Documents TERMINATION OF TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Is- lands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. CHAPTER 27A—NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND Sec. 1261. Repealed. 1262. National Recreational Trails Advisory Com- mittee. § 1261. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151 Section, Pub. L. 102–240, title I, § 1302, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2064; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, § 337(a)–(d), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 602, 603; Pub. L. 104–88, title IV, § 405(a)(5), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 957, related to national rec- reational trails funding program. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 102–240, title I, § 1301, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2064, provided that: ‘‘This part [part B (§§ 1301–1303) of title I of Pub. L. 102–240, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Symms National Recreational Trails Act of 1991’.’’ § 1262. National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established the National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. (b) Members There shall be 12 members of the advisory committee, consisting of— (1) 8 members appointed by the Secretary from nominations submitted by recreational trail user organizations, one each representing the following recreational trail uses: (A) hiking, (B) cross-country skiing, (C) off-highway motorcycling, (D) snowmobiling, (E) horseback riding, (F) all-terrain vehicle riding, (G) bicycling, and (H) four-wheel driving; (2) 1 member appointed by the Secretary rep- resenting individuals with disabilities; Page 1686 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1271 1 See References in Text note below. (3) an appropriate official of government with a background in science or natural re- sources management, including any official of State or local government, designated by the Secretary; (4) 1 member appointed by the Secretary from nominations submitted by water trail user organizations; and (5) 1 member appointed by the Secretary from nominations submitted by hunting and fishing enthusiast organizations. (c) Chairman The Chair of the advisory committee shall be the government official referenced in subsection (b)(3), who shall serve as a non-voting member. (d) Support for committee action Any action, recommendation, or policy of the advisory committee must be supported by at least five of the members appointed under sub- section (b)(1). (e) Terms Members of the advisory committee appointed by the Secretary shall be appointed for terms of three years, except that the members filling five of the eleven positions shall be initially ap- pointed for terms of two years, with subsequent appointments to those positions extending for terms of three years. (f) Duties The advisory committee shall meet at least twice annually to— (1) review utilization of allocated moneys by States; (2) establish and review criteria for trail-side and trail-head facilities that qualify for fund- ing under this chapter; and (3) make recommendations to the Secretary for changes in Federal policy to advance the purposes of this chapter. (g) Annual report The advisory committee shall present to the Secretary an annual report on its activities. (h) Reimbursement for expenses Nongovernmental members of the advisory committee shall serve without pay, but, to the extent funds are available pursuant to section 1261(d)(1)(B) 1 of this title, shall be entitled to re- imbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (i) Report to Congress Not later than 4 years after December 18, 1991, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- resentatives, a study which summarizes the an- nual reports of the National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee, describes the allocation and utilization of moneys under this chapter, and contains recommendations for changes in Federal policy to advance the purposes of this chapter. (j) Termination The advisory committee established by this section shall terminate on September 30, 2000. (Pub. L. 102–240, title I, § 1303, Dec. 18, 1991, 105 Stat. 2068; Pub. L. 104–59, title III, §§ 325(h), 337(e), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 592, 603; Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1112(d), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 1261 of this title, referred to in subsec. (h), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151. AMENDMENTS 1998—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 105–178 added subsec. (j). 1995—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–59, § 337(e)(1)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘12’’ for ‘‘11’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(2) to (5). Pub. L. 104–59, § 337(e)(1)(B), (C), added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) to (4) as (3) to (5), respectively. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–59, § 337(e)(2), substituted ‘‘(b)(3)’’ for ‘‘(b)(2)’’. Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104–59, § 325(h), substituted ‘‘Transportation and Infrastructure’’ for ‘‘Public Works and Transportation’’. CHAPTER 28—WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS Sec. 1271. Congressional declaration of policy. 1272. Congressional declaration of purpose. 1273. National wild and scenic rivers system. 1274. Component rivers and adjacent lands. 1275. Additions to national wild and scenic rivers system. 1276. Rivers constituting potential additions to na- tional wild and scenic rivers system. 1277. Land acquisition. 1278. Restrictions on water resources projects. 1279. Withdrawal of public lands from entry, sale, or other disposition under public land laws. 1280. Federal mining and mineral leasing laws. 1281. Administration. 1282. Assistance to State and local projects. 1283. Management policies. 1284. Existing State jurisdiction and responsibil- ities. 1285. Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement. 1285a. Lease of Federal lands. 1285b. Establishment of boundaries for certain com- ponent rivers in Alaska; withdrawal of min- erals. 1286. Definitions. 1287. Authorization of appropriations. § 1271. Congressional declaration of policy It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States that certain selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environ- ments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values, shall be pre- served in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be pro- tected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Congress declares that the established national policy of dam and other construction at appropriate sections of the rivers of the United States needs to be com- plemented by a policy that would preserve other selected rivers or sections thereof in their free- flowing condition to protect the water quality of such rivers and to fulfill other vital national conservation purposes. (Pub. L. 90–542, § 1(b), Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906.)