16 USC 8571 - Good neighbor authority for recreation

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

§ 8571.

Good neighbor authority for recreation

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Authorized recreation services

The term “authorized recreation services” means similar and complementary recreation enhancement or improvement services carried out—

(A)

on Federal land, non-Federal land, or land owned by an Indian Tribe; and

(B)

by either the Secretary or a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.

(2)

County

The term “county” means—

(A)

the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or

(B)

in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.

(3)

Federal land

The term “Federal land” means land that is—

(A)

owned and administered by the United States as a part of—

(i)

the National Forest System; or

(ii)

the National Park System; or

(B)

public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43).

(4)

Recreation enhancement or improvement services

The term “recreation enhancement or improvement services” means—

(A)

establishing, repairing, restoring, improving, relocating, constructing, or reconstructing new or existing—

(i)

trails or trailheads;

(ii)

campgrounds and camping areas;

(iii)

cabins;

(iv)

picnic areas or other day use areas;

(v)

shooting ranges;

(vi)

restroom or shower facilities;

(vii)

paved or permanent roads or parking areas that serve existing recreation facilities or areas;

(viii)

fishing piers, wildlife viewing platforms, docks, or other constructed features at a recreation site;

(ix)

boat landings;

(x)

hunting or fishing sites;

(xi)

infrastructure within ski areas; or

(xii)

visitor centers or other interpretative sites; and

(B)

activities that create, improve, or restore access to existing recreation facilities or areas.

(5)

Good neighbor agreement

(6)

Governor

(7)

Secretary concerned

The term “Secretary concerned” means—

(A)

the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and

(B)

the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to National Park System land and public lands.

(b)

Good neighbor agreements for recreation

(1)

In general

(2)

Public availability

(3)

Financial and technical assistance

(A)

In general

(B)

Omitted

(4)

Retention of NEPA responsibilities

(Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 351, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2915.)

cite as: 16 USC 8571