Federal · Title 16 — Conservation

16 U.S.C. § 8485: Accessible recreation opportunities

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on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service; on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service; on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. create a new accessible recreation opportunity; or modify an existing recreation opportunity into an accessible recreation opportunity; and consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible recreation opportunity; ensure the accessible recreation opportunity complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29 ; and to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible recreation opportunity, including trail bridges, parking spaces and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and section 794 of title 29 . camp shelters, camping facilities, and camping units; hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges or locations; snow activities, including skiing and snowboarding; water activities, including kayaking, paddling, canoeing, and boat launch ramps; rock climbing; biking; off-highway vehicle recreation; picnic facilities and picnic units; outdoor constructed features; and any other new or existing recreation opportunities identified in consultation with stakeholders under subsection (b)(2) and consistent with the applicable land management plan. Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025 , the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders consulted with under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible recreation opportunity developed under subsection (a). publish and distribute maps and install signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines and section 794d of title 29 ; and coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the development, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the accessible trail. the uses in effect before January 4, 2025 , with respect to any Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible recreation opportunity is located; or multiple-use areas in existence on January 4, 2025 ; and complies with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible recreational opportunity is located. Not later than 3 years after January 4, 2025 , the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish an interim report that lists the accessible recreation opportunities developed under this section during the previous 3 years. Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025 , the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a final report that lists the accessible recreation opportunities developed under this section.

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