16 U.S.C. § 8561: Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities

a unit, or portion of a unit, of Federal recreational lands and waters is closed to the public for a continuous period of 30 days or more, excluding temporary closures relating to wildlife conservation or public safety; and permitted or allowable recreational activities, which provide an economic benefit, including off-season or winter-season tourism, do not take place at the unit, or portion of a unit, of Federal recreational lands and waters. trends with respect to visitors to the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; the effect of seasonal closures on areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters on outdoor recreation opportunities, adjacent businesses, and local tax revenue; and opportunities to extend the period of time during which areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters are open to the public to increase outdoor recreation opportunities and associated revenues for businesses and local governments; and to solicit input from, and provide information for, outdoor recreation marketing campaigns. As part of the consultation and coordination required under subparagraph 1 (1), the Secretaries shall encourage relevant unit managers of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service to consult and coordinate with local governments, Indian Tribes, outdoor recreation-related businesses, and other local stakeholders operating on or adjacent to the relevant unit of Federal recreational lands and waters. 1 So in original. Probably should be “paragraph”. as appropriate, extend the recreation season or increase recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason; and make information about extended season schedules and related recreational opportunities available to the public and local communities. for the duration of income to gateway communities; and to provide more opportunities to visit resources on units of Federal recreational lands and waters to reduce crowding during peak visitation. Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary concerned, acting through the relevant unit manager, from providing for additional recreational opportunities and uses at times other than those described in this subsection. the addition of facilities that would increase recreation use during the offseason; and improvement of access to the relevant unit to extend the recreation season. An extension of a recreation season or increase in recreation use during the offseason under paragraph (1) shall be done in compliance with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies, including land use plans. The Secretary concerned may enter into agreements with businesses, local governments, or other entities to share the cost of additional expenses necessary to extend the period of time during which an area of, or infrastructure on, a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters is made open to the public. The Secretary concerned may accept in-kind contributions of goods and services provided by businesses, local governments, or other entities for purposes of paragraph (1).