U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025
All TitlesTitle 16Chapter 103Subchapter IPart B
§ 8422.
Protecting America’s rock climbing
(a)
In general
(b)
Applicable law
(c)
Wilderness areas
The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall recognize that recreational climbing (including the use, placement, and maintenance of fixed anchors) is an appropriate use within a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, if undertaken—
(1)
in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and other applicable laws (including regulations); and
(2)
subject to any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate.
(d)
Authorization
(e)
Existing routes
(f)
Public comment
(g)
Covered Federal land defined
In this section, the term “covered Federal land”—
(1)
means the lands described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2); and
(2)
includes components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 122, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2843.)
cite as: 16 USC 8422
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