§ 583k–1. Definitions

In this subchapter:

• (1) The term “Administrative Unit” means a national forest or national grassland.
• (2) The term “outfitter or guide” means an individual, organization, or business who provides outfitting or guiding services, as defined in section 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
• (3) The term “partner” means a non-Federal entity that engages in a partnership.
• (4) The term “partnership” means arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives.
• (5) The term “priority area” means a well-defined region on National Forest System land selected by the Secretary under section 583k–3(a) of this title .
• (6) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
• (7) The term “strategy” means the National Forest System Trails Volunteer and Partnership Strategy authorized by section 583k–2(a) of this title .
• (8) The term “trail maintenance” means any activity to maintain the usability and sustainability of trails within the National Forest System, including—
  • (A) ensuring trails are passable by the users for which they are managed;
  • (B) preventing environmental damage resulting from trail deterioration;
  • (C) protecting public safety; and
  • (D) averting future deferred maintenance costs.
• (9) The term “volunteer” means an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.). 1 1 See References in Text note below.