United States Code
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§ 8504.
National strategy for military and veteran recreation
(a)
Strategy
Not later than 1 year after
1
See References in Text note below.(b)
Requirements
A strategy developed under subsection (a)—
(1)
shall—
(A)
establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing visits to Federal recreational lands and waters by members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members;
(B)
include an opportunity for public notice and comment;
(C)
emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members; and
(D)
provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (A); and
(2)
shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities.
(c)
Update to strategy
Not later than 5 years after the date of the publication of the strategy required under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation shall update the strategy and make public the update.
cite as: 16 USC 8504
