Title 16 — Conservation
Chapter 103 — Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences
§ 8471. Definitions
Statutory text
In this subchapter:
Accessible trail
The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 118–234 title II § 201 · 138 Stat. 2880
Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 8471
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 201, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2880.)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–234 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 201, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2880.)
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