2017 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 3 - Forests; Forest Service; Reforestation; Management
Subchapter VI - National Forest System Trails Stewardship
Sec. 583k-1 - Definitions
| 16 U.S.C. § 583k-1 (2017) |
| §583k–1. Definitions |
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In this subchapter: (1) Administrative UnitThe term "Administrative Unit" means a national forest or national grassland. The term "outfitter or guide" means an individual, organization, or business who provides outfitting or guiding services, as defined in section 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. The term "partner" means a non-Federal entity that engages in a partnership. The term "partnership" means arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives. The term "priority area" means a well-defined region on National Forest System land selected by the Secretary under section 583k–3(a) of this title. The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. The term "strategy" means the National Forest System Trails Volunteer and Partnership Strategy authorized by section 583k–2(a) of this title. The term "trail maintenance" means any activity to maintain the usability and sustainability of trails within the National Forest System, including— (A) ensuring trails are passable by the users for which they are managed; (B) preventing environmental damage resulting from trail deterioration; (C) protecting public safety; and (D) averting future deferred maintenance costs. The term "volunteer" means an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.). |
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(Pub. L. 114–245, §3, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 990.) |
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in par. (9), is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which is classified generally to section 558a et seq. of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables. |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 16 - CONSERVATION |
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| Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 3 - FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT SUBCHAPTER VI - NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS STEWARDSHIP Sec. 583k-1 - Definitions |
| section 583k-1 |
| 2017 |
| January 12, 2018 |
| No |
| standard |
| 86 Stat. 147 130 Stat. 990 |
| Public Law 92-300, Public Law 114-245 |
