Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110

§8471 Definitions

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

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines terms. Accessible trail: a trail built to the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines (appendices C and D to part 1191, title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations). Assistive technology: any device or product, bought or modified, that helps people with disabilities take part in outdoor recreation. Gold Star Family member: the individual described in section 3.3 of DoD Instruction 1348.36. Outdoor constructed feature: defined in appendix C to part 1191, title 36. Veterans organization: a service provider with outdoor recreation experience serving 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)Accessible trail

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

(2)Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines

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)Assistive technology

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)Gold Star Family member

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

(5)Outdoor constructed feature

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)Veterans organization

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

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110