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H.R. 6337 — what changed

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 2 sections amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 2 Definitions

In this Act:

(1)
changed Federal land—recreational lands— The term “Federal recreational lands” has the meaning given the term “Federal recreational lands and waters” in section 802(5) of the Federal land means—Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801(5)).
(A)
removed land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
(B)
removed National Forest System land.
(2)
changed Long-distance bike trail— The term long-distance “long-distance bike trail trail” means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails, trails or rights-of-way, that—
(A)
changed is not less than 80 miles in length on Federal land;length;
(B)
changed to the maximum extent practicable, primarily makes use of existing trails and roads; anddirt or natural surface trails;
(C)
changed may be used for mountain biking, road biking, touring, require connections along paved or gravel biking.other improved roads;
(D)
added does not include Federal recreational lands where mountain biking or related activities are not consistent with management requirements for those Federal recreational lands; and
(E)
added to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of trails and roads that were on Federal recreational lands on or before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3)
changed Secretary—Secretaries— The term Secretary “Secretaries” means the Secretary of the Interior.Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting jointly.
(4)
changed Secretary concerned— The term Secretary concerned means—“Secretary concerned” means the following:
(A)
changed The Secretary of the Secretary, Interior, with respect to land Federal recreational lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; orthat Secretary.
(B)
changed the The Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land.Federal recreational lands under the jurisdiction of that Secretary.

Sec. 3 Long-distance bike trails on Federal recreational lands

(a)
changed Identification of long-Distance long-distance trails— The Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned shall—shall identify—
(1)
changed identify not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails, consistent with management requirements for the Federal land identified trails that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2)
added not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.
(2)
removed
(A)
removed identify not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails, consistent with the management requirements for the Federal land identified; and
(B)
removed coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of the trails identified under subparagraph (A).
(b)
changed Maps, signage, and promotional materials—Public comment— For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials.The Secretaries shall—
(1)
added develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas under subsection (a); and
(2)
added consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.
(c)
changed Report—Maps, signage, and promotional materials— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a).(a), the Secretary concerned may—
(1)
added publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials; and
(2)
added coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the stewardship, development, or completion of trails.
(d)
added Report— Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a), including a summary of public comments received in accordance with the process developed under subsection (b).
(e)
added Conflict avoidance with other uses— The Secretary concerned shall ensure that each long-distance bike trail or area identified under subsection (a)—
(1)
added does not conflict with—
(A)
added the uses, before the date of the enactment of this Act, of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;
(B)
added multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on the date of the enactment of this Act;
(C)
added the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and
(D)
added any area managed under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(2)
added complies with land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands that are part of that long-distance bike trail.