Appendix 4-A - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation ...

acquisition of lands and waters for recreational and conservation purposes. More
information about the program—including grant programs—is available at
http://www.nps.gov/lwcf/
The National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1241-1251, October 2, 1968 as
amended 1976, 1978-1980, 1983, 1984, 1986-1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, and
1996)
This Act created a national system of trails that continues to provide for the
outdoor recreation needs of the United States’ expanding population as well as
promote the preservation of and access to outdoor areas and historic resources.
The system consists of national recreation trails, national scenic trails, national
historic trails, and connecting or side trails. The Act designates 19 national scenic
trails and national historic trails.
The National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1242-1243)
Established a number of national historic trails which cross public lands.
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy
for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA-LU)(23 U.S.C. §§ 206)
This Act provides flexible funding from the Federal Highway Administration that
may be used by States and localities for projects on any Federal-aid highway,
including the national highway system, bridge projects on any public road, transit
capital projects, and intra-city and intercity bus terminals and facilities. It builds
on the 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21). The most
relevant concept is that SAFETEA-LU provides matching funds for trails and
paths that connect to or support transportation-related elements such as
sidewalks, bike lanes, historic railroad depots, and transportation museums. The
Act also allocates funds for the Recreational Trails Program which develops and
maintains trails for recreational purposes that include pedestrian, equestrian,
bicycling and non-motorized snow activities as well as off-road motorized vehicle
activities.
Natural Resources Laws
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation (Code of Virginia Title 10.1
Conservation, Chapter 5 Soil and Water Conservation)
This section of the code includes requirements for erosion and sediment control
programs, plans, and practices. It serves as the basis for enforcing the controls
outlined in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook and reviewed by
local and State erosion and sediment control programs.
Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. §§ 742a-754j-2, August 8, 1956 as
amended 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1970-1972, 1974-1976, 1978, 1980, 1982-
1984, and 1986
This Act direst the Secretary of the Interior to develop policies and procedures
necessary for carrying out fish and wildlife laws and to research and report on
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