Statutory text
16 U.S.C. § 8573
(a) Covered community defined In this section, the term “covered community” means a rural or urban community, including an Indian Tribe, that is— (1) low-income or underserved; and (2) has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters.
(b) Report Not later than 3 years after January 4, 2025 , the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the estimated use of special recreation permits serving covered communities; (2) examples of special recreation permits, partnerships, cooperative agreements, or other arrangements providing access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities; (3) other ways covered communities are engaging on Federal recreational lands and waters, including through stewardship and conservation projects or activities; (4) any barriers for existing or prospective recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations operating within or serving a covered community; and (5) any recommendations to facilitate and increase permitted access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities.
