The Volunteers in the Forest Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), probably means the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, 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.

In subsec. (b)(2)(A), the words “(16 U.S.C. 18g–j)” were omitted following “section 102301 of title 54” in view of the amendment by Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(31)(B)(i). See 2014 Amendment note below.

2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(31)(A), substituted “chapter 2003 of title 54” for “the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(31)(B)(i), substituted “section 102301 of title 54” for “the Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(31)(B)(ii), substituted “chapter 2003 of title 54” for “the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965”.

1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–590 struck out provisions relating to provision of technical assistance and advice to and cooperation with States, etc., in establishment of areas.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–590 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “The Secretaries of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services shall likewise, in accordance with the authority vested in them assist, advise, and cooperate with State and local agencies and private interests with respect to establishing such wild, scenic and recreational river areas.”