Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 105 Part 3.djvu/184

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105 STAT. 2068 PUBLIC LAW 102-240—DEC. 18, 1991 wise stated in this subsection for a period not to extend beyond 4 years after receipt, after which any remaining moneys not expended or dedicated shall be returned to the Fund and shall thereafter be reallocated under the formula stated in subsection (d). (f) COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES. — (1) COOPERATION BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Each agency of the United States Government that manages land on which a State proposes to construct or maintain a recreation trail pursuant to this part is encouraged to cooperate with the State and the Secretary in planning and carrying out the activities described in subsection (e). Nothing in this part diminishes or in any way alters the land management responsibilities, plans and policies established by such agencies pursuant to other applicable laws. (2) COOPERATION BY PRIVATE PERSONS. — (A) WRITTEN ASSURANCES.— As a condition to making available moneys for work on recreational trails that would affect privately owned land, a State shall obtain written assurances that the owner of the property will cooperate with the State and participate as necessary in the activities to be conducted. (B) PUBLIC ACCESS.— Any use of a State's allocated moneys on private lands must be accompanied by an easement or other legally binding agreement that ensures public access to the recreational trail improvements funded by those moneys. (g) DEFINITIONS.— For the purposes of this section— (1) EuGiBLE STATE. —The term "eligible State" means a State that meets the requirements stated in subsection (c). (2) FUND. —The term "Fund" means the National Recreational Trails Trust Fund established by section 9511 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) NoNHiGHWAY RECREATIONAL FUEL.—The term "nonhighway recreational fuel" has the meaning stated in section 9503(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (4) SECRETARY. —The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation. (5) RECREATIONAL TRAIL.—The term "recreational trail" means a thoroughfare or track across land or snow, used for recreational purposes such as bicycling, cross-country skiing, day hiking, equestrian activities, jogging or similar fitness activities, trail biking, overnight and long-distance backpacking, snowmobiling, aquatic or water activity and vehicular travel by motorcycle, four-wheel drive or all-terrain off-road vehicles, without regard to whether it is a "National Recreation Trail" designated under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243). (6) MOTORIZED RECREATION. — The term "motorized recreation" may not include motorized conveyances used by persons with disabilities, such as self-propelled wheelchairs, at the discretion of each State. 16 USC 1262. SEC. 1303. NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— T here is established the National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. (b) MEMBERS.— T here shall be 11 members of the advisory committee, consisting of—