16 USC § 8483 - Trail pilot program

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identifier: "/us/usc/t16/s8483"
source: "usc"
legal_status: "official_prima_facie"
title: "16 USC § 8483 - Trail pilot program"
title_number: 16
title_name: "CONSERVATION"
section_number: "8483"
section_name: "Trail pilot program"
chapter_number: 103
chapter_name: "EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "ACCESS AMERICA"
part_number: "A"
part_name: "Access for People With Disabilities"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 213, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2882.)"
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# § 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.

**1** **Sunset** [^1]January 4, 2025

The pilot program established under this subsection  shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after .

So in original. Probably should be “this section”.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 213, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2882.)