S. 271 · 98th Congress · enacted
National Trails System Act Amendments of 1983
Became Public Law No: 98-11.
Latest official action 1983-03-28 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Title I: Limitation on Appropriations - Makes authorizations of appropriations under this Act effective only for FY 1984 and thereafter. Limits contractual obligations under this Act to the authority provided in advance in appropriation Acts. Title II: Amendments to the National Trails System Act - National Trails System Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the National Trails System Act to state as an additional purpose of such Act the encouragement of volunteer citizen involvement in the development and management of national trails. Provides that national scenic trails may be located so as to represent various natural areas which exhibit significant characteristics of the physiographic regions of the United States. Defines the term "extended trails" for purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, and periodically revise, a comprehensive plan for the national trails system. Requires consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State Governors, and the trails community on such plan. Permits national recreation trails to be designated on private land if the owners consent. Designates the following as national trails: (1) the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail; (2) the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail in Tennessee and Mississippi; and (3) the Florida National Scen…
Congressional Research Service · 1983-01-27
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