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16 U.S.C. § 583j–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–3. Administrative services and support
(a) Startup funds
For purposes of assisting the Foundation in establishing an office and meeting initial administrative, project, and other startup expenses, the Secretary is authorized to provide to the Foundation $500,000, from funds appropriated pursuant to section 583j–8(a) of this title, per year for the two years beginning October 1, 1992. Such funds shall remain available to the Foundation until they are expended for authorized purposes.
(b) Matching funds
In addition to the startup funds provided under subsection (a) of this section, during fiscal years 2016 through 2023, the Secretary is authorized to provide matching funds for administrative and project expenses incurred by the Foundation as authorized by section 583j–8(b) of this title including reimbursement of expenses under section 583j–1 of this title, not to exceed then current Federal Government per diem rates.
(c) Administrative expenses
At any time, the Secretary may provide the Foundation use of Department of Agriculture personnel, facilities, and equipment, with partial or no reimbursement, with such limitations and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall establish.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 405, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2972; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(a), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8503(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4847.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “during fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “for a period of five years beginning October 1, 1992”.
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(1), inserted “, project,” after “administrative” and substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(2), substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “from November 16, 1990” and inserted “and project” after “administrative”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Purpose of Pub. L. 103–106
text: Pub. L. 103–106, § 2, Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031, provided that:
“It is the purpose of this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 583j of this title]—
“(1) to provide for start-up and matching funds for project expenses to carry out the National Forest Foundation Act [16 U.S.C. 583j et seq.]; and
“(2) to extend the funding authorization for start-up expenses for 1 year.”
16 U.S.C. § 583j–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–4. Volunteers
The Secretary may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules and regulations, any director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation as a volunteer for purposes of the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a through 558d; 86 Stat. 147).1
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 406, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which was classified generally to former sections 558a to 558d of this title, prior to being amended generally and renamed the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act by Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 341, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2913. Section 342 of Pub. L. 118–234, set out as a note under section 558a of this title, provides that a reference in any law to the Volunteers in National Forests Act of 1972 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–5. Audits and report requirements
(a) Audits
For purposes of section 10101 of title 36 the Foundation shall be treated as a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36.
(b) Annual reports
The Foundation shall transmit each year to Congress a report of its proceedings and activities of the previous year, including a full and complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 407, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(c)(2), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 516.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “section 10101 of title 36” substituted for “the Act entitled ‘An Act for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law,’ approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101 through 1103; Public Law 88–504)” and “a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36” substituted for “a private corporation established under Federal law” on authority of Pub. L. 105–225, § 5(b), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1499, the first section of which enacted Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 struck out comma after “The Foundation shall”.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–6. United States release from liability
The United States shall not be liable for any debts, defaults, acts or omissions of the Foundation nor shall the full faith and credit of the United States extend to any obligations of the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 408, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
16 U.S.C. § 583j–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–7. Activities of Foundation and United States Forest Service
The activities of the Foundation authorized under the provisions of this Act shall be supplemental to and shall not preempt any authority or responsibility of the United States Forest Service under any other provision of law.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 409, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–593, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2954, which enacted this subchapter, chapter 32A of this title, and section 777e–1 of this title, amended sections 2910, 3702, 3709, 4403, and 4404 of this title, and enacted provisions listed in a table of National Environmental Centers set out under section 668dd of this title and provisions set out in notes under section 3701 of this title and section 4321 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–8. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Startup funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000.
(b) Matching funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2023 to the Secretary of Agriculture to be made available to the Foundation to match, on a one-for-one basis, private contributions made to the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 410, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(b), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1032; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(b), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8503(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4847.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “during the five-year period beginning October 1, 1992, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 annually”.
1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106 substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–9. Federal funds
For fiscal year 2014 and thereafter, the National Forest Foundation may hold Federal funds made available but not immediately disbursed and may use any interest or other investment income earned (before, on, or after January 17, 2014) on Federal funds to carry out the purposes of Public Law 101–593: Provided further, That such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States.
(Pub. L. 113–76, div. G, title III, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 327.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 101–593, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–593, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2954, which enacted this subchapter, chapter 32A of this title, and section 777e–1 of this title, amended sections 2910, 3702, 3709, 4403, and 4404 of this title, and enacted provisions listed in a table of National Wildlife Refuges set out under section 668dd of this title and provisions set out in notes under section 3701 of this title and section 4321 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, and not as part of the National Forest Foundation Act which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–63, title II, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 450.
Pub. L. 106–291, title II, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 972.
Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title II], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–176.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title II], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–273.
Pub. L. 105–83, title II, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1577.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Authorized Investments
text: Provisions similar to the proviso in this section were contained in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, Pub. L. 109–54, title III, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 538, and were repeated in provisions of subsequent appropriations acts which are not set out in the Code. Similar provisions also were contained in the following prior appropriations acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title II, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3079.
Pub. L. 108–108, title II, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1288.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title II, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 256.
16 U.S.C. § 583k (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k. Findings
Congress finds as follows:
(1) The National Forest System features a world-class trail system with over 157,000 miles of trails that provide world-class opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain bicycling, motorized vehicles, and other outdoor activities.
(2) According to the Government Accountability Office, the Forest Service is only able to maintain about one-quarter of National Forest System trails to the agency standard, and the agency faces a trail maintenance backlog of $314 million, and an additional backlog of $210 million in annual maintenance, capital improvements, and operations.
(3) The lack of maintenance on National Forest System trails threatens access to public lands, and may cause increased environmental damage, threaten public safety, and increase future maintenance costs.
(4) Federal budget limitations require solutions to National Forest System trail maintenance issues that make more efficient use of existing resources.
(5) Volunteers, partners, and outfitters and guides play an important role in maintaining National Forest System trails, and a comprehensive strategy is needed to ensure that volunteers and partners are used as effectively as possible.
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 2, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 990.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 114–245, § 1(a), Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 990, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter and amending section 558c of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 583k–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k–1. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Administrative Unit
The term “Administrative Unit” means a national forest or national grassland.
(2) Outfitter or guide
The term “outfitter or guide” means an individual, organization, or business who provides outfitting or guiding services, as defined in section 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) Partner
The term “partner” means a non-Federal entity that engages in a partnership.
(4) Partnership
The term “partnership” means arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives.
(5) Priority area
The term “priority area” means a well-defined region on National Forest System land selected by the Secretary under section 583k–3(a) of this title.
(6) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(7) Strategy
The term “strategy” means the National Forest System Trails Volunteer and Partnership Strategy authorized by section 583k–2(a) of this title.
(8) Trail maintenance
The term “trail maintenance” means any activity to maintain the usability and sustainability of trails within the National Forest System, including—
(A) ensuring trails are passable by the users for which they are managed;
(B) preventing environmental damage resulting from trail deterioration;
(C) protecting public safety; and
(D) averting future deferred maintenance costs.
(9) Volunteer
The term “volunteer” means an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.).1
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 3, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 990.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in par. (9), is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, which was classified generally to former sections 558a to 558d of this title, prior to being amended generally and renamed the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act by Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 341, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2913. Section 342 of Pub. L. 118–234, set out as a note under section 558a of this title, provides that a reference in any law to the Volunteers in National Forests Act of 1972 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Lands Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583k–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k–3. Priority trail maintenance program
(a) Selection
In accordance with subsections (b) and (c), not later than 6 months after November 28, 2016, the Secretary of Agriculture shall select no fewer than 9 and no more than 15 priority areas for increased trail maintenance accomplishments.
(b) Criteria
Priority areas shall include a well-defined region on National Forest System land where the lack of trail maintenance has—
(1) reduced access to public land;
(2) led to an increase, or risk of increase, in harm to natural resources;
(3) jeopardized public safety;
(4) resulted in trails being impassible by the intended managed users; or
(5) increased future deferred trail maintenance costs.
(c) Requirements
In selecting priority areas, the Secretary shall—
(1) consider any public input on priority areas received within 3 months of November 28, 2016;
(2) consider the range of trail users (including motorized and non-motorized trail users); and
(3) include at least one priority area in each region of the United States Forest Service.
(d) Increased trail maintenance
(1) In general
Within 6 months of the selection of priority areas under subsection (a), and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop an approach to substantially increase trail maintenance accomplishments within each priority area.
(2) Contents
In developing the approach under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A) consider any public input on trail maintenance priorities and needs within any priority area;
(B) consider the costs and benefits of increased trail maintenance within each priority area; and
(C) incorporate partners and volunteers in the trail maintenance.
(3) Required trail maintenance
Utilizing the approach developed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall substantially increase trail maintenance within each priority area.
(e) Coordination
The regional volunteer and partnership coordinators may be responsible for assisting partner organizations in developing and implementing volunteer and partnership projects to increase trail maintenance within priority areas.
(f) Revision
The Secretary shall periodically review the priority areas to determine whether revisions are necessary and may revise the priority areas, including the selection of new priority areas or removal of existing priority areas, at his sole discretion.
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 5, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 993.)
16 U.S.C. § 583k–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k–4. Cooperative agreements
(a) In general
The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with any State, tribal, local governmental, and private entity to carry out this subchapter.
(b) Contents
Cooperative agreements authorized under this section may—
(1) improve trail maintenance in a priority area;
(2) implement the strategy; or
(3) advance trail maintenance in a manner deemed appropriate by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 6, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 994.)
16 U.S.C. § 583k–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583k–5. Stewardship credits for outfitters and guides
(a) Pilot program
Within 1 year after November 28, 2016, in accordance with this section, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program on not less than 20 administrative units to offset all or part of the land use fee for an outfitting and guiding permit by the cost of the work performed by the permit holder to construct, improve, or maintain National Forest System trails, trailheads, or developed sites that support public use under terms established by the Secretary.
(b) Additional requirements
In establishing the pilot program authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1) select administrative units where the pilot program will improve trail maintenance; and
(2) establish appropriate terms and conditions, including meeting National Quality Standards for Trails and the Trail Management Objectives identified for the trail.
(Pub. L. 114–245, § 7, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 994.)
(CONSERVATION)
§§ 585, 586. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
text: Sections, act Mar. 31, 1933, ch. 17, §§ 1, 2, 46 Stat. 22, 23, provided for employment, in the nature of work relief, in forestation.
16 U.S.C. § 587 (CONSERVATION)
§ 587. Repealed. June 19, 1934, ch. 648, title II, § 1, 48 Stat. 1056
text: Section, act Mar. 31, 1933, ch. 17, § 3, 48 Stat. 23, extended benefits of Federal Employees Compensation Act to employees under this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 587a (CONSERVATION)
§ 587a. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, act June 19, 1934, ch. 648, title II, § 1, 48 Stat. 1056, made the provisions of the Federal Employees Compensation Act applicable to enrollees under this subchapter and became obsolete with the expiration of the other sections of this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 588...590 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 588 to 590. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
text: Sections, act Mar. 31, 1933, ch. 17, §§ 4–6, 48 Stat. 23, related to appropriations, loans and duration of authority for the period of employment in forestation.
text: Act Apr. 8, 1935, ch. 48, § 14, 49 Stat. 119, formerly classified to section 590 of this title, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649.
16 U.S.C. § 590b (CONSERVATION)
§ 590b. Lands on which preventive measures may be taken
The acts authorized in section 590a(1) and (2) of this title may be performed—
(a) On lands owned or controlled by the United States or any of its agencies, with the cooperation of the agency having jurisdiction thereof; and
(b) On any other lands, upon obtaining proper consent or the necessary rights or interests in such lands.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 2, 49 Stat. 163.)
16 U.S.C. § 590e (CONSERVATION)
§ 590e. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 246(f)(1), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3225
text: Section, act Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 5, 49 Stat. 164, related to establishment of Soil Conservation Service.
16 U.S.C. § 590f (CONSERVATION)
§ 590f. Authorization of appropriations and conservation technical assistance funds
(a) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this chapter such sums as Congress may from time to time determine to be necessary.
Appropriations for carrying out this chapter allocated for the production or procurement of nursery stock by any Federal agency, or funds appropriated to any Federal agency for allocation to cooperating States for the production or procurement of nursery stock, shall remain available for expenditure for not more than three fiscal years.
(b) Conservation Technical Assistance Fund
(1) In general
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the “Conservation Technical Assistance Fund” (referred to in this subsection as the “Fund”), to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(2) Deposits
An amount equal to the amounts collected as fees under section 590c(4) of this title and late payments, interest, and such other amounts as are authorized to be collected pursuant to section 3717 of title 31 shall be deposited in the Fund.
(3) Availability
Amounts in the Fund shall—
(A) only be available to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts;
(B) be used for the costs of carrying out this chapter; and
(C) remain available until expended.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 6, 49 Stat. 164; Sept. 21, 1944, ch. 412, title III, § 302(a), 58 Stat. 738; Pub. L. 113–67, div. A, title VII, § 705(b), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1193.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2013—Pub. L. 113–67 inserted section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “There is authorized” for “There are hereby authorized”, and added subsec. (b).
1944—Act Sept. 21, 1944, inserted second par.
(CONSERVATION)
§§ 590g–1, 590g–2. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 590g–1, acts July 5, 1952, ch. 574, title I, 66 Stat. 347; July 28, 1953, ch. 251, title I, 67 Stat. 216, which related to allocations to the Soil Conservation Service for services of its technicians in formulating and carrying out the agricultural conservation program in the participating counties, was apparently restricted to the appropriation acts of which in each case it was a part.
Section 590g–2, act July 5, 1952, ch. 574, title I, 66 Stat. 347, which related to allocations for State agricultural conservation programs to be utilized in determining the most needed conservation practices on individual farms, was apparently restricted to the appropriation act of which it was a part.
(CONSERVATION)
§§ 590h–1, 590h–2. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 590h–1, act June 16, 1938, ch. 464, title I, 52 Stat. 746 (the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1939), which authorized the utilization of certain agencies in administering the naval stores conservation programs and in making payments to gum naval stores producers, was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts.
Section 590h–2, act July 2, 1940, ch. 521, § 9, 54 Stat. 729, which related to correction of certain inequities in agricultural adjustment or conservation payments, was omitted as executed.
16 U.S.C. § 590h–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590h–3. Repealed. Pub. L. 88–534, § 2, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 743
text: Section, act Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title V, § 503, 68 Stat. 908, provided that nothing in section 590h(b) of this title or in any other law, shall be construed to authorize the imposition of limitations upon the number of terms for which members of county committees established under such section may be reelected. See section 590h(b) of this title.