To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
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Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study examining whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The trail, stretching approximately 280 miles through Utah and Idaho, follows the former shoreline of Lake Bonneville. The study will assess the feasibility of this designation, considering factors such as its natural and cultural resources, recreational opportunities, and potential for public use.
Key provisions
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study.
- Specifies the Bonneville Shoreline Trail as the subject of the study.
- Identifies the trail's approximate length (280 miles).
- Details the trail's route, following the Bonneville bench.
- References the National Trails System Act and relevant section (5(c)).
Who is affected
- The Secretary of the Interior
- The public (potential trail users)
- Residents of Utah and Idaho
- Landowners along the trail route
- Federal agencies involved in land management
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal process for considering the designation of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
- It expands the scope of the National Trails System Act to include a specific trail study.
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