16 USC 8424 - Restoration of overnight campsites

Collapse to view only § 8424. Restoration of overnight campsites

§ 8421. Biking on long-distance trails
§ 8422. Protecting America’s rock climbing
§ 8423. Range access
§ 8424. Restoration of overnight campsites
§ 8425. Motorized and nonmotorized access
§ 8426. Aquatic resource activities assistance

§ 8421. Biking on long-distance trails

(a) Identification of long-distance trailsNot later than 18 months after January 4, 2025, the Secretaries shall identify—

(1) not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of trails and roads in existence on January 4, 2025; and

(2) not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

(b) Public commentThe Secretaries shall—

(1) develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas under subsection (a); and

(2) consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

(c) Maps, signage, and promotional materialsFor any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may—

(1) publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials; and

(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the stewardship, development, or completion of trails.

(d) Report

(e) Conflict avoidance with other usesBefore identifying a long-distance bike trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure the long-distance bike trail—

(1) minimizes conflict with—

(A) the uses, before January 4, 2025, of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;

(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on January 4, 2025;

(C) the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and

(D) any area managed under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

(2) complies with land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

(f) Eminent domain or condemnation

(g) DefinitionsIn this section:

(1) Long-distance bike trailThe term “long-distance bike trail” means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that—

(A) is not less than 80 miles in length;

(B) primarily makes use of dirt or natural surface trails;

(D) does not include Federal recreational lands where mountain biking or related activities are not consistent with management requirements for those Federal recreational lands; and

(E) to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of trails and roads that were on Federal recreational lands on or before January 4, 2025.

(2) Secretaries

(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 121, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2842.)

§ 8422. Protecting America’s rock climbing

(a) In general

(b) Applicable law

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

(e) Existing routes

(f) Public comment

(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.)

§ 8423. Range access

(a) Definition of target shooting range

(b) Assessment; identification of target shooting range locations

(1) AssessmentNot later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned shall make available to the public a list that—

(A) identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that has a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B);

(B) identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that does not have a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B); and

(C) for each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district identified under subparagraph (B), provides a determination of whether applicable law or the applicable land use plan prevents the establishment of a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B).

(2) Identification of target shooting range locations

(A) In general

(B) RequirementsThe Secretaries, in consultation with the entities described in subsection (d), shall, for purposes of identifying a suitable location for a target shooting range under subparagraph (A)—

(i) consider the proximity of areas frequently used by recreational shooters;

(ii) ensure that the target shooting range would not adversely impact a shooting range operated on non-Federal land; and

(iii) consider other nearby recreational uses, including proximity to units of the National Park System, to minimize potential conflict and prioritize visitor safety.

(3) Establishment of new target shooting ranges

(A) In generalNot later than 5 years after January 4, 2025, at 1 or more suitable locations identified on each eligible National Forest and Bureau of Land Management district under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary concerned shall—

(i) subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, construct a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B) or modify an existing target shooting range to meet the requirements described in subparagraph (B); or

(ii) enter into an agreement with an entity described in subsection (d)(1), under which the entity shall establish or maintain a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B).

(B) RequirementsA target shooting range established under this paragraph—

(i)(I) shall be able to accommodate rifles and pistols;(II) may include skeet, trap, or sporting clay infrastructure; and(III) may accommodate archery;

(ii) shall include appropriate public safety designs and features, including—(I) significantly modified landscapes, including berms, buffer distances, or other public safety designs or features; and(II) a designated firing line; and

(iii) may include—(I) shade structures;(II) trash containers;(III) restrooms;(IV) benches; and(V) any other features that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary.

(1) ManagementThe management of a target shooting range shall be subject to such conditions as the Secretary concerned determines are necessary for the safe, responsible use of—

(A) the target shooting range; and

(B) the adjacent land and resources.

(2) Closures

(d) Coordination

(1) In generalIn carrying out this section, the Secretaries shall coordinate with—

(A) State, Tribal, and local governments;

(B) nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations, including organizations that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled “Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Sports Roundtable Memorandum of Understanding” and signed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management on August 17, 2006;

(D) Federal advisory councils relating to hunting and shooting sports; and

(E) individuals or entities with authorized leases or permits in an area under consideration for a target shooting range.

(2) PartnershipsThe Secretaries may—

(A) coordinate with an entity described in paragraph (1) to assist with the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range; and

(B) explore opportunities to leverage funding to maximize non-Federal investment in the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range.

(e) Annual reports

(f) Savings clause

(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 123, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2844.)

§ 8424. Restoration of overnight campsites

(a) DefinitionsIn this section:

(1) Recreation Area

(2) Secretary

(b) In generalThe 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.

(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 sitesNot 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 areasNot 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.)

§ 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

(d) Motorized and nonmotorized access

(e) Savings clause

(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 127, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2855.)

§ 8426. Aquatic resource activities assistance

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

(2) Decontamination

(3) Federal land and water

(4) Indian Tribe

(5) Inspection

(6) Partner

The term “partner” means—

(A) a Reclamation State;

(B) an Indian Tribe in a Reclamation State;

(D) a unit of local government in a Reclamation State; or

(E) a private entity.

(7) Reclamation State

The term “Reclamation State” includes any of the following States:

(A) Alaska.

(B) Arizona.

(D) Colorado.

(E) Idaho.

(F) Kansas.

(G) Montana.

(H) Nebraska.

(I) Nevada.

(J) New Mexico.

(K) North Dakota.

(L) Oklahoma.

(M) Oregon.

(N) South Dakota.

(O) Texas.

(P) Utah.

(Q) Washington.

(R) Wyoming.

(8) Reclamation project

(9) Secretaries

The term “Secretaries” means each of the following:

(A) The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and the Director of the National Park Service.

(B) The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.

(10) Vessel

(b) Authority of Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, and Forest Service with respect to certain aquatic resource activities on Federal land and waters

(1) In general

(2) Requirements

The Secretaries shall—

(A) in carrying out an inspection and decontamination under paragraph (1), coordinate with 1 or more partners;

(B) consult with the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to identify potential improvements and efficiencies in the detection and management of aquatic nuisance species on Federal land and water; and

(C) to the maximum extent practicable, inspect and decontaminate vessels in a manner that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating and recreation in noncontaminated vessels.

(3) Partnerships

The Secretaries may enter into a partnership to lead, collaborate with, or provide technical assistance to a partner—

(A) to carry out an inspection or decontamination of vessels; or

(B) to establish an inspection and decontamination station for vessels.

(4) Limitation

(5) Exceptions

(A) Authority to regulate vessels

(B) Applicability

(6) Data sharing

(1) Vessels inspections in reclamation states

(2) Cost share

(3) Standards

(4) Coordination

In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall coordinate with—

(A) each of the Reclamation States;

(B) affected Indian Tribes; and

(Pub. L. 118–234, title I, § 128, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2856.)