16 USC 6854 - Data consolidation and publication of route and area data for public recreational use

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024

§ 6854.

Data consolidation and publication of route and area data for public recreational use

(a)

In general

Beginning not later than 5 years after April 29, 2022, each of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers, as applicable, geographic information system data with respect to the following:

(1)

Status information with respect to whether roads and trails on the Federal land are open or closed.

(2)

The dates on which roads and trails on the Federal land are seasonally closed.

(3)

The classes of vehicles and types of recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails on the Federal land, including the permissibility of—

(A)

off-highway vehicles;

(B)

motorcycles;

(C)

nonmotorized bicycles;

(D)

electric bicycles;

(E)

passenger vehicles;

(F)

nonmechanized transportation; and

(G)

over-snow vehicles.

(4)

The boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting (including archery, firearm discharge, and target shooting) is permanently restricted or prohibited on the Federal land.

(b)

Updates

(1)

In general

(2)

Public comment

(c)

Effect

(Pub. L. 117–114, § 5, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1176.)

cite as: 16 USC 6854