Appalachian Trail Centennial Act

This bill sets rules for how national scenic and historic trails are run by federal agencies working with nonprofit and volunteer groups. It requires the federal government to name the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as the official operating partner for the Appalachian Trail within one year, and allows similar nonprofit partners to be named for other trails without a competitive process. These partners could ask federal officials to act on trespass or property violations, submit lists of land they recommend protecting, accept or reject proposed trail plans, and receive surplus federal property. The bill also directs agencies to set up a shared permit and fee collection system, measure visitor capacity by trail segment, study trails' economic impact on nearby communities, and report to Congress.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Tim Kaine Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors