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Title 16 — Conservation

Part C · Chapter 103 — Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences

§ 8573. Interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities

Statutory text

(a)

Covered community defined

In this section, the term “covered community” means a rural or urban community, including an Indian Tribe, that is—

(1)

low-income or underserved; and

(2)

has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters.

(b)

Report

Not later than 3 years after , the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes—

(1)

the estimated use of special recreation permits serving covered communities;

(2)

examples of special recreation permits, partnerships, cooperative agreements, or other arrangements providing access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities;

(3)

other ways covered communities are engaging on Federal recreational lands and waters, including through stewardship and conservation projects or activities;

(4)

any barriers for existing or prospective recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations operating within or serving a covered community; and

(5)

any recommendations to facilitate and increase permitted access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities.

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.

  1. Pub. L. 118–234 title III § 353 · 138 Stat. 2917

    Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 8573

    (Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 353, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2917.)

    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 III, § 353, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2917.)

0 of 1 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 unresolved

Credits

(Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 353, , 138 Stat. 2917.)

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