Sec. 132. Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities
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In this section, the term seasonal closure means any period during which— a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, or a portion of a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, is closed to the public for a continuous period of not less than 30 days, excluding temporary closures relating to wildlife conservation or public safety; and permitted or allowable recreational activities, which provide an economic benefit, including off-season or winter-season tourism, are not taking place at— the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or a portion of a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.
The Secretaries shall consult and coordinate with multiple outdoor recreation-related businesses operating on or adjacent to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, State offices of outdoor recreation, local destination marketing organizations, applicable trade organizations, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education— to better understand trends with respect to visitors to the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; to solicit input from, and provide information for, outdoor recreation marketing campaigns; and to better understand— the effect of seasonal closures of areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters on outdoor recreation opportunities, adjacent businesses, and local tax revenue; and opportunities to extend the period of time during which areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters are open to the public to increase outdoor recreation opportunities and associated revenues for businesses and local governments.
The Secretaries shall make efforts to make infrastructure available to accommodate increased visitation to units of Federal recreational lands and waters during periods that are at or before the beginning or at or after the end of traditional seasonal closures— to extend the outdoor recreation season and the duration of income to gateway communities; and to provide more opportunities to visit resources on units of Federal recreational lands and waters to reduce crowding during peak seasons.
Efforts described in paragraph
(1)may include— the addition of a facility at the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or the improvement of access to or on the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters. The Secretaries may enter into agreements with businesses, local governments, or other entities to share the cost of additional expenses necessary to extend the period of time during which an area of, or infrastructure on, a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters is made open to the public. The Secretaries may accept in-kind contributions of goods and services provided by businesses, local governments, or other entities for purposes of paragraph (1).