Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, aims to strengthen the preservation, maintenance, and management of national historic and scenic trails, particularly the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It emphasizes partnership, collaboration, and community engagement in these efforts, recognizing the crucial role of volunteer organizations and Designated Operational Partners. The bill also seeks to improve planning and development processes for these trails, including visitor capacity management and economic impact assessments, and provides for increased funding and coordination among agencies.
Key provisions
- Designates the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as the Designated Operational Partner for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
- Encourages the designation of other eligible entities as Designated Operational Partners for covered trails.
- Establishes a process for addenda to comprehensive plans for covered trails.
- Requires the development of visitor capacity assessments for covered trails.
- Promotes economic impact assessments of covered trails on gateway communities.
- Authorizes the transfer of surplus personal property to Designated Operational Partners.
- Provides for cooperative agreements between administrators and volunteer organizations.
- Directs agencies to consult with communities and stakeholders in planning and development efforts.
Who is affected
- Federal Agencies (specifically the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture)
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