16 USC 8482 - Trail inventory

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 8482.

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

(d)

Public information

(1)

In general

(2)

Tread obstacles

(e)

Assistive technology specification

(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 212, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2881.)

cite as: 16 USC 8482