U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 460ww–1.
Administration
(a)
In general
(b)
Hunting and fishing; fish stocking
(c)
Cooperative agreements with State
(d)
Application of other provisions
(e)
Recreational access
(1)
Existing public roads
(2)
Facilities adjacent to dam
(3)
Other locations
(4)
Access to river
(A)
In order to facilitate public safety, use, and enjoyment of the recreation area, and to protect, to the maximum extent feasible, the scenic and natural resources of the area, the Secretary is authorized and directed to acquire such lands or interests in lands and to take such actions as are necessary to provide access by noncommercial entities on the north side of the Gauley River at the area known as Woods Ferry utilizing existing roads and rights-of-way. Such actions by the Secretary shall include the construction of parking and related facilities in the vicinity of Woods Ferry for noncommercial use on lands acquired pursuant to paragraph (3) or on lands acquired with the consent of the owner thereof within the boundaries of the recreation area.
(B)
If necessary, in the discretion of the Secretary, in order to minimize environmental impacts, including visual impacts, within portions of the recreation area immediately adjacent to the river, the Secretary may, by contract or otherwise, provide transportation services for noncommercial visitors, at reasonable cost, between such parking facilities and the river.
(C)
Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall affect the rights of any person to continue to utilize, pursuant to a lease in effect on April 1, 1993, any right of way acquired pursuant to such lease which authorizes such person to use an existing road referred to in subparagraph (A). Except as provided under paragraph (2) relating to access immediately downstream of the Summersville project, until there is compliance with this paragraph the Secretary is prohibited from acquiring or developing any other river access points within the recreation area.
(f)
Properties and facilities of Federal agencies
(Pub. L. 100–534, title II, § 202, Oct. 26, 1988, 102 Stat. 2702; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title IV, § 406(c)(2), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4150.)
cite as: 16 USC 460ww-1