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2024 U.S. Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 103 - Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences
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Editorial Notes PART A—OUTDOOR RECREATION POLICY
8411.Congressional declaration of policy.
8412.Identifying opportunities for recreation.
8413.Recreation budget crosscut.

        

PART B—PUBLIC RECREATION ON FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS
8421.Biking on long-distance trails.
8422.Protecting America's rock climbing.
8423.Range access.
8424.Restoration of overnight campsites.
8425.Motorized and nonmotorized access.
8426.Aquatic resource activities assistance.

        

PART C—SUPPORTING GATEWAY COMMUNITIES AND ADDRESSING PARK OVERCROWDING
8441.Gateway communities.
8442.Improved recreation visitation data.
8443.Monitoring for improved recreation decision making.

        

PART D—BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY ON FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS
8451.Connect our parks.
8452.Broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites.
8453.Public lands telecommunications cooperative agreements.

        

PART E—PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARKS PARTNERSHIPS
8461.Partnership agreements to modernize federally owned campgrounds, resorts, cabins, and visitor centers on Federal recreational lands and waters.
8462.Parking and restroom opportunities for Federal recreational lands and waters.
8463.Pay-for-performance projects.
8464.Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—ACCESS AMERICA
8471.Definitions.

        

PART A—ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
8481.Accessible recreation inventory.
8482.Trail inventory.
8483.Trail pilot program.
8484.Accessible trails.
8485.Accessible recreation opportunities.
8486.Assistive technology.
8487.Savings clause.

        

PART B—MILITARY AND VETERANS IN PARKS
8501.Promotion of outdoor recreation for military servicemembers and veterans.
8502.Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaisons.
8503.Partnerships to promote military and veteran recreation.
8504.National strategy for military and veteran recreation.
8505.Career and volunteer opportunities for veterans.

        

PART C—YOUTH ACCESS
8521.Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—SIMPLIFYING OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR RECREATION
8531.Definitions.

        

PART A—MODERNIZING RECREATION PERMITTING
8541.Permitting process improvements.
8542.Permit flexibility.
8543.Permit administration.
8544.Service First Initiative; permits for multijurisdictional trips.
8545.Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management temporary special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding.
8546.Reviews for long-term permits.
8547.Adjustment of allocated visitor-use days.
8548.Liability.
8549.Cost recovery reform.
8550.Savings provision.

        

PART B—MAKING RECREATION A PRIORITY
8561.Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities.

        

PART C—RECREATION NOT RED TAPE
8571.Good neighbor authority for recreation.
8572.Permit relief for picnic areas.
8573.Interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities.
8574.Savings provision.

        
Publication Title United States Code, 2024 Edition, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 103 - EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES
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Date 2024
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2025
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