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§8483 Trail pilot program

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 103— - EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - ACCESS AMERICA › Part Part A— - Access for People With Disabilities › § 8483

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must start a pilot program no later than 2 years after January 4, 2025 to partner with eligible groups to do three things: measure high-priority trails as part of the required assessment under section 8482, build accessible trails under section 8484, and make small changes to existing trails so people with disabilities who use assistive devices have better recreational experiences. Projects must follow federal land use and management plans and be done with input from stakeholders, including veterans’ groups and disability-outdoor organizations. The Secretary must pick at least 5 units or subunits to take part. The pilot must include at least one site managed by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The pilot ends 7 years after January 4, 2025.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §8483

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(a)Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall carry out a pilot program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to—

(1)measure high-priority trails as part of the assessment required under section 8482 of this title;

(2)develop accessible trails under section 8484 of this title; and

(3)make minor modifications to existing trails to enhance recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities using assistive technology—

(A)in compliance with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located; and

(B)in consultation with stakeholders, including veterans organizations and organizations with expertise or experience providing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

(b)(1)The Secretary concerned shall select no fewer than 5 units or subunits under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a).

(2)In selecting the locations of the pilot program, the Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program is carried out in at least one unit managed by the—

(A)National Park Service;

(B)Bureau of Land Management; and

(C)United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(c)The pilot program established under this subsection 11 So in original. Probably should be “this section”. shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after January 4, 2025.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 8483

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73