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16 U.S.C. § 8413 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8413. Recreation budget crosscut
Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2025, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress and make public online a report that describes and itemizes the total amount of funding relating to outdoor recreation that was obligated in the preceding fiscal year in accounts in the Treasury for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 114, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2841.)
16 U.S.C. § 8422 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8422. Protecting America’s rock climbing
(a) In general
Not later than 18 months after January 4, 2025, each Secretary concerned shall issue guidance for recreational climbing activities on covered Federal land.
(b) Applicable law
The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall ensure that recreational climbing activities comply with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the covered Federal land.
(c) Wilderness areas
The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall recognize that recreational climbing (including the use, placement, and maintenance of fixed anchors) is an appropriate use within a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, if undertaken—
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and other applicable laws (including regulations); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate.
(d) Authorization
The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall describe the requirements, if any, for the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors for recreational climbing in a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, including any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate, which may be issued programmatically or on a case-by-case basis.
(e) Existing routes
The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall include direction providing for the continued use and maintenance of recreational climbing routes (including fixed anchors along the routes) in existence as of January 4, 2025, in accordance with this chapter.
(f) Public comment
Before finalizing the guidance issued under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall provide opportunities for public comment with respect to the guidance.
(g) Covered Federal land defined
In this section, the term “covered Federal land”—
(1) means the lands described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2); and
(2) includes components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 122, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2843.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (e), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 118–234, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2836, known as the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act and also known as the EXPLORE Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8401 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 8424 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8424. Restoration of overnight campsites
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Recreation Area
The term “Recreation Area” means the recreation area and grounds associated with the recreation area on the map entitled “Ouachita National Forest Camping Restoration” and dated November 30, 2023, on file with the Forest Service.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) not later than 6 months after January 4, 2025, identify 54 areas within the Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; and
(2) not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025—
(A) review each area identified under paragraph (1); and
(B) from the areas so identified, select and establish at least 27 campsites and related facilities within the Recreation Area for public use.
(c) Requirements related to campsites and related facilities
The Secretary shall—
(1) ensure that at least 27 campsites are available under subsection (b), of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and
(2) ensure that each campsite and related facility identified or established under subsection (b) is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation.
(d) Reopening of certain sites
Not later than 30 days after January 4, 2025, the Secretary shall open each campsite within the Recreation Area that—
(1) exists on January 4, 2025;
(2) is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation;
(3) was in operation on June 1, 2010; and
(4) would not interfere with any current (as of January 4, 2025) day use areas.
(e) Day use areas
Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to rehabilitate and make publicly accessible the areas in the Recreation Area identified for year-round day use, including the following:
(1) Loop A.
(2) Loop B.
(3) The covered, large-group picnic pavilion in Loop D.
(4) The parking lot in Loop D.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 124, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2846.)
16 U.S.C. § 8425 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8425. Motorized and nonmotorized access
(a) In general
The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 5 years after January 4, 2025, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems—
(1) for each district administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, a ground transportation linear feature map authorized for public use or administrative use; and
(2) for each unit of the National Forest System, a motor vehicle use map, in accordance with existing law.
(b) Over-snow vehicle-use maps
The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 10 years after January 4, 2025, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems, an over-snow vehicle-use map for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or Director of the Bureau of Land Management on which over-snow vehicle-use occurs, in accordance with existing law.
(c) Out-of-date maps
Not later than 20 years after the date on which the Secretary concerned adopted or reviewed, through public notice and comment, a map described in subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary concerned shall seek to review, through public notice and comment, and update, as necessary, the applicable map.
(d) Motorized and nonmotorized access
The Secretaries shall seek to create additional opportunities, as appropriate, and in accordance with existing law, for motorized and nonmotorized access and opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(e) Savings clause
Nothing in this section prohibits a lawful use, including authorized motorized or nonmotorized uses, on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, if the Secretary concerned fails to meet a timeline established under this section.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 127, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2855.)
16 U.S.C. § 8443 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8443. Monitoring for improved recreation decision making
(a) In general
The Secretaries shall seek to capture comprehensive recreation use data to better understand and inform decision making by the Secretaries.
(b) Pilot protocols
Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, and after public notice and comment, the Secretaries shall establish pilot protocols at not fewer than 10 land management units under the jurisdiction of each of the Secretaries to model recreation use patterns (including low-use recreation activities and dispersed recreation activities) that may not be effectively measured by existing general and opportunistic survey and monitoring protocols.
(c) Secretaries defined
In this section, the term “Secretaries” means—
(1) the Secretary, with respect to lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary;
(2) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, with respect to lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service;
(3) the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with respect to Federal waters under the jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and
(4) the Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works, with respect to lakes and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 133, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2862.)
16 U.S.C. § 8452 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8452. Broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites
(a) In general
The Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on Federal recreational lands and waters to establish broadband internet connectivity—
(1) subject to the availability of appropriations; and
(2) in accordance with applicable law.
(b) Identification
Not later than 3 years after January 4, 2025, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2031, the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service, in coordination with States and local communities, shall make publicly available—
(1) a list of the highest priority developed recreation sites, as determined under subsection (c), on Federal recreational lands and waters that lack broadband internet;
(2) to the extent practicable, an estimate of—
(A) the cost to equip each of those sites with broadband internet infrastructure; and
(B) the annual cost to operate that infrastructure; and
(3) a list of potential—
(A) barriers to operating the infrastructure described in paragraph (2)(A); and
(B) methods to recover the costs of that operation.
(c) Priorities
In selecting developed recreation sites for the list described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall give priority to developed recreation sites—
(1) at which broadband internet infrastructure has not been constructed due to—
(A) geographic challenges; or
(B) the location having an insufficient number of nearby permanent residents, despite high seasonal or daily visitation levels; or
(2) that are located in an economically distressed county that could benefit significantly from developing the outdoor recreation economy of the county.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 142, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2864.)
16 U.S.C. § 8453 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8453. Public lands telecommunications cooperative agreements
(a) Cooperative agreements for the Department of the Interior
The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out activities related to communications sites on lands managed by Federal land management agencies, including—
(1) administering communications use authorizations;
(2) preparing needs assessments or other programmatic analyses necessary to establish communications sites and authorize communications uses on or adjacent to Federal recreational lands and waters managed by a Federal land management agency;
(3) developing management plans for communications sites on or adjacent to Federal recreational lands and waters managed by a Federal land management agency on a competitively neutral, technology neutral, nondiscriminatory basis;
(4) training for management of communications sites on or adjacent to Federal recreational lands and waters managed by a Federal land management agency;
(5) obtaining, improving access to, or establishing communications sites on or adjacent to Federal recreational lands and waters managed by a Federal land management agency; and
(6) any combination of purposes described in subparagraphs 1 (1) through (5).
(b) Omitted
(c) Assessment of rental fee retention authority
Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the potential benefits of rental fee retention whereby any fee collected for the occupancy and use of Federal lands and waters authorized by a communications use authorization would be deposited into a special account and used solely for activities related to communications sites on lands and waters managed by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 143, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2865.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 143 of Pub. L. 118–234. Subsec. (b) of section 143 of Pub. L. 118–234 amended section 1761a of Title 43, Public Lands.
16 U.S.C. § 8462 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8462. Parking and restroom opportunities for Federal recreational lands and waters
(a) Parking opportunities
(1) In general
The Secretaries shall seek to increase and improve parking opportunities for persons recreating on Federal recreational lands and waters—
(A) in accordance with existing laws and applicable land use plans;
(B) in a manner that minimizes any increase in maintenance obligations on Federal recreational lands and waters; and
(C) in a manner that does not impact wildlife habitat that is critical to the mission of a Federal agency responsible for managing Federal recreational lands and waters.
(2) Authority
To supplement the quantity of parking spaces available at units of Federal recreational lands and waters on January 4, 2025, the Secretaries may—
(A) enter into a public-private partnership for parking opportunities on non-Federal land;
(B) enter into contracts or agreements with State, Tribal, or local governments for parking opportunities using non-Federal lands and resources; or
(C) provide alternative transportation systems for a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.
(b) Restroom opportunities
(1) In general
The Secretaries shall seek to increase and improve the function, cleanliness, and availability of restroom facilities for persons recreating on Federal recreational lands and waters, including by entering into partnerships with non-Federal partners, including State, Tribal, and local governments and volunteer organizations.
(2) Report
Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that identifies—
(A) challenges to maintaining or improving the function, cleanliness, and availability of restroom facilities on Federal recreational lands and waters;
(B) the current state of restroom facilities on Federal recreational lands and waters and the effect restroom facilities have on visitor experiences; and
(C) policy recommendations that suggest innovative new models or partnerships to increase or improve the function, cleanliness, and availability of restroom facilities for persons recreating on Federal recreational lands and waters.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 154, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2870.)
16 U.S.C. § 8471 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8471. Definitions
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.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 201, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2880.)
16 U.S.C. § 8481 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8481. Accessible recreation inventory
(a) Assessment
Not later than 5 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall—
(1) carry out a comprehensive assessment of outdoor recreation facilities on Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to determine the accessibility of such outdoor recreation facilities, consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29, including—
(A) camp shelters, camping facilities, and camping units;
(B) boat launch ramps;
(C) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges or locations;
(D) outdoor constructed features;
(E) picnic facilities and picnic units; and
(F) any other outdoor recreation facilities, as determined by the Secretary concerned; and
(2) make information about such opportunities available (including through the use of prominently displayed links) on public websites of—
(A) each of the Federal land management agencies; and
(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the Federal land management agencies.
(b) Inclusion of current assessments
As part of the comprehensive assessment required under subsection (a)(1), to the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned may rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to January 4, 2025.
(c) Public information
Not later than 7 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall identify opportunities to create, update, or replace signage and other publicly available information, including web page information, related to accessibility and consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29 at outdoor recreation facilities covered by the assessment required under subsection (a)(1).
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 211, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2881.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (c), is Pub. L. 90–480, Aug. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 718, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 4151 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4151 of Title 42 and Tables.
Section 794 of title 29, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (c), was in the original a reference to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and was translated as meaning section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93–112, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 8483 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8483. Trail pilot program
(a) In general
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) Locations
(1) In general
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) Special rule of construction for the Department of the Interior
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) Sunset
The pilot program established under this subsection 1 shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after January 4, 2025.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 213, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2882.)
16 U.S.C. § 8486 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8486. Assistive technology
In carrying out this part, the Secretary concerned may enter into partnerships, contracts, or agreements with other Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private entities, including existing outfitting and guiding services, to make assistive technology available on Federal recreational lands and waters.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 216, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2886.)
16 U.S.C. § 8487 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8487. Savings clause
Nothing in the 1 part shall be construed to create any conflicting standards with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 217, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2886.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 90–480, Aug. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 718, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 4151 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4151 of Title 42 and Tables.
Section 794 of title 29, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and was translated as meaning section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93–112, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 8501 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8501. Promotion of outdoor recreation for military servicemembers and veterans
Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness materials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program under chapter 1 1142 of title 10, on—
(1) opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans to access Federal recreational lands and waters free of charge under section 6804 of this title;
(2) the availability and location of accessible trails, including new accessible trails developed and completed under section 8484 of this title;
(3) the availability and location of accessible recreation opportunities, including new accessible recreation opportunities developed and completed under section 8485 of this title;
(4) access to, and assistance with, assistive technology;
(5) outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs;
(6) the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health;
(7) resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Interior, or the Department of Agriculture; and
(8) programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs.
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 221, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2886.)