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§8471 Definitions

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 103— - EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - ACCESS AMERICA › § 8471

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this part. An accessible trail is a trail built to the standards in the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines (appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor rules). “Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines” refers to those appendices. Assistive technology is equipment or products that help people with disabilities take part in outdoor recreation. A Gold Star Family member is a person described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. An outdoor constructed feature has the meaning given in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor rules). A veterans organization is a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.

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Title 16, §8471

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In this subchapter:

(1)The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines.

(2)The term “Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines” means the accessibility guidelines set forth in appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(3)The term “assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, particularly with participating in outdoor recreation activities.

(4)The term “Gold Star Family member” means an individual described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36.

(5)The term “outdoor constructed feature” has the meaning given such term in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(6)The term “veterans organization” means a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.

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16 U.S.C. § 8471

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73