MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING · PROFESSIONAL TRAILBUILDERS ASSOCIATION RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION THE CORPS NETWORK TREAD LIGHTLY! UNITED FOUR WHEEL

NATIONAL TRAILS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

among the

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

(Agreement #11-MU-11132420-271)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

United States Army Corps of Engineers

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

National Park Service

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

and

AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS

AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL

AMERICAN TRAILS

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROFESSIONALS

BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF AMERICA

EQUINE LAND CONSERVATION RESOURCE

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION

LEAVE NO TRACE CENTER FOR OUTDOOR ETHICS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE TRAIL ADMINISTRATORS

NATIONAL CENTER ON ACCESSIBILITY

NATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS CLEARINGHOUSE

NORTH AMERICAN WATER TRAILS, INC.

PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

PROFESSIONAL TRAILBUILDERS ASSOCIATION

RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

THE CORPS NETWORK

TREAD LIGHTLY!

UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS

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This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is entered into by:

1. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS); United States

Department of the Army, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); United States

Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service

(NPS), and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); and United States Department of

Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), hereinafter referred to

collectively as “the Agencies,” and

2. The American Canoe Association (ACA), American Council of Snowmobile Associations

(ACSA), American Hiking Society (AHS), American Horse Council (AHC), American Rivers

(AR), American Trails (AmTr), American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Association of

Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP), Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA),

Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), International Mountain Bicycling Association

(IMBA), Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (LNT), National Association of State Trail

Administrators (NASTA), National Center on Accessibility (NCA), National Off-Highway

Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA),

National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC), Partnership for the National

Trails System (PNTS), Professional Trailbuilders Association (PTBA), Rails-to-Trails

Conservancy (RTC), Student Conservation Association (SCA), The Corps Network (TCN),

Tread Lightly! (TL!), and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), hereinafter referred

to collectively as the “National Trails Training Partnership (NTTP).”

The Agencies and the NTTP are collectively referred to as “the Parties.”

A. PURPOSE

The purpose of this MOU is to develop and expand a framework of cooperation among the

Parties at the national, regional, State, and local levels for planning and implementing mutually

beneficial projects, activities, and programs for workforce development, training, and education

associated with trails and related outdoor recreation and transportation activities. These projects,

activities, and programs will make quality training more available to the nationwide trails

community, as well as complement the respective missions of the Parties and serve the mutual

interests of the Parties and the public. The Parties are committed to providing and promoting

training and informational resources to provide high-quality educational and training

opportunities to Federal employees, Tribal governments, State and local governmental agencies,

members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, trail contractors, and other trail partners.

This MOU builds upon two previous agreements among nonprofit supporters of NTTP dated

2003 and a 6 agency MOU “To Promote Trails Training and Trails Resource Information

Exchange” signed in 2004. Combining these earlier documents into one MOU and adding

clarity and structure highlights the unique partnership that has been established through the years

for the future of the trails community.

Trails may be located on public and private lands. In this MOU, the term “public lands” refers to

lands managed by Federal, State, or local governmental agencies, and may refer to special

districts such as regional governmental agencies or public utilities.

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B. AUTHORITY

This agreement is entered into under the following authorities:

FS

Organic Administration Act of 1897 (16 U.S.C. 551)

Multiple Use–Sustained Yield Act of 1960 (16 U.S.C. 528-531)

National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-1251)

National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 note)

USACE

Section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460d)

Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-12, et seq.)

Section 313of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2320)

BLM

Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1732(b) and 1737)


Outdoor Recreation Coordination Act of 1963, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601-1(f)(1))

NPS

National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1)



USFWS

Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 742(f) et seq.)

National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee)

The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd note)



FHWA

Department of Transportation General Duties and Powers Act (49 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)

Executive Order No. 13195, Trails for America in the 21st Century

C. THE PARTIES

1. The Agencies

The Agencies are responsible for the management and stewardship of Federal lands and

resources and enhancing the public's knowledge, awareness, responsible use, experience, and

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appreciation of those lands and resources. Several of these agencies have management and

administrative responsibilities for operating the components of the National Trails System.

Some of the Agencies administer Federal-aid programs that benefit Federal, State, and local

programs and projects related to resource infrastructure.

a. The FS, a USDA agency, administers the national forests and national grasslands to meet

America’s present and future needs for outdoor recreation while protecting the health,

diversity, and productivity of the land.

b. The USACE, a DOD agency, plays a leadership role in the development, management,

protection, and restoration of America's water resources. The USACE is also the steward

of the lands and waters at its water resources projects. Its natural resources management

mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with ecosystem

management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to

serve the needs of present and future generations.

c. The BLM, a DOI agency, sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public

lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

d. The NPS, a DOI agency, administers the National Park System (including components of

the National Trails System) for the enjoyment and education of the public and manages

programs designed to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation

and outdoor recreation throughout the United States and the world.

e. The USFWS, a DOI agency, administers the National Wildlife Refuge System for the

conservation, management, and (where appropriate) restoration of fish, wildlife, and

plants and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations.

f. The FHWA, a DOT agency, provides expertise, resources, and information to improve

the nation's highway system and its intermodal connections. The Federal Aid Highway

Program provides financial assistance to the States to construct and improve the National

Highway System, other roads, bridges, and trails. The Federal Lands Highway Program

provides access to and within national forests and national parks, Indian reservations, and

other Federal lands by preparing plans, letting contracts, supervising construction, and

inspecting bridges. FHWA conducts and manages a comprehensive research,

development, and technology program.

2. The NTTP (as supplied by the entities in the NTTP)

a. ACA, is a national, nonprofit, member-based organization that serves the broader

paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling, promoting

stewardship and protection of paddling environments, supporting programs and events

that promote paddlesports recreation, maintaining the nation’s Paddle America watertrails

directory, and sponsoring paddling competitions.

b. ACSA is a nonprofit organization consisting of State snowmobile associations, clubs,

businesses, and enthusiasts across the United States. ACSA provides national leadership

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and coordination to advance the efforts of organizations that promote awareness,

expansion, and education of responsible snowmobiling.

c. AHS, a recreation-based nonprofit organization and the national voice for America’s

hikers, champions recreation and conservation issues, builds partnerships between public

and private stakeholders, provides resources to plan, fund, and develop foot trails, and

promotes and protects foot trails and hiking experiences. AHS signature programs

support trail volunteerism, stewardship, and education. Hike the Hill brings trail leaders

to Washington, D.C., each year to promote trails; Volunteer Vacations and National

Trails Day® are nationally recognized programs that help keep America’s trails open,

safe, and enjoyable; the National Trails Fund helps trail-maintaining organizations; and,

through the Alliance of Hiking Organizations, AHS extends outreach and support to trail

and hiking clubs to increase participation in and enjoyment of hiking.

d. AHC is a national, nonprofit association that represents the equestrian community before

Congress and the Federal land management agencies. AHC consists of more than 160

equine organizations as well as individual members. AHC represents virtually every

facet of the equestrian community, including horse owners, recreational riders, trail riding

associations, competitive associations, breeders, veterinarians, race tracks, horse shows,

trainers, rodeos, farriers, breed registries, equestrian associations, State horse councils,

and commercial suppliers. One of AHC’s primary goals is to ensure that the equestrian

community works with Federal land management agencies to develop educational

programs for equestrians and land use policies that promote equestrian activities on

Federal and other public lands.

e. AR is a national conservation organization that promotes healthy rivers so that

communities can thrive. AR protects and restores America's rivers for the benefit of

people, wildlife, and nature. AR has more than 65,000 members and supporters.

Through its work in five key program areas―rivers and global warming, river

restoration, river protection, clean water, and water supply―AR is striving to protect

America’s remaining natural heritage, undo the damage of the past, and create a healthy

future for America’s rivers and future generations.

f. AmTr is a national, nonprofit, trail organization that serves as a liaison to the Agencies

and plays a leadership role in convening the NTTP, in providing a clearinghouse of

training opportunities and trainers, and in making technical assistance resources available

through the NTTP website. AmTr’s goal is to expand efforts to provide high-quality

training and technical assistance by working with the Federal land management agencies,

the FHWA, States and local communities, nonprofit groups, and other agencies that are

planning, building, and managing trails. AmTr offers a variety of workshops on trail

accessibility and development and hosts the biennial American Trails National

Symposium.

g. AMA is a national, nonprofit membership organization. In partnership with its sister

organization, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), AMA represents the interests

of off-highway motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts. AMA publishes and

distributes information and training materials on a number of motorized recreation topics

to enthusiasts, land managers, and elected officials. AMA also works with other off-

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highway vehicle (OHV) organizations to provide or subsidize training opportunities and

assists land management agencies with volunteer recruitment.

h. APBP is a national and international, nonprofit organization whose members work at all

levels of government and in consulting firms and various organizations on issues

affecting pedestrians and cyclists. APBP offers professional development webinars on

these topics to promote collaborative learning and dialogue benefiting pedestrians and

cyclists. APBP also offers a one-day accessibility course called “Designing Pedestrian

Facilities for Accessibility” and a biennial professional development seminar. APBP

works with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center to provide informational

resources via the web.

i. BCHA is a national, nonprofit organization with offices in 27 States and 13,000 members

in 47 States. BCHA has 176 chapters or affiliates throughout the country. In 2009,

BCHA’s members recorded 345,700 hours of volunteer service valued at over $7.5

million on America’s back country trails. BCHA’s mission is to (1) perpetuate the use

and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness areas; (2) work to

insure that Federal and other public lands remain open to recreational pack stock use; (3)

assist Federal, State, and private agencies in maintenance and management of equestrian

trails; and (4) provide education on and encourage active participation in the use of the

back country by pack stock users and the general public commensurate with America’s

heritage and leave no trace principles.

j. ELCR is a national, nonprofit, educational organization whose mission is to advance the

conservation of land for horse-related activity. ELCR accomplishes its mission through

education of horsemen, trail groups, public land managers, private landowners, and other

recreationists. ELCR’s activities include the development of educational materials and

resources shared through public presentations; publications, articles and guidebooks;

internet-based resources; television and radio interviews; and consulting services. ELCR

strives to encourage sustainable trail construction; develop trail systems on Federal, State,

local, and private lands; address conflicts between equestrian and other uses; develop

partnerships between recreationists and land management agencies; and address liability

issues relating to equestrian use.

k. IMBA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create, enhance, and preserve great

trail experiences for mountain bicyclists worldwide. As part of this work, IMBA devotes

significant resources to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management

of sustainable singletrack trails for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists. IMBA’s goal is

to increase the quality of the trail experience for the user and to minimize negative social

and environmental impacts of trails and their use. IMBA provides thousands of hours per

year of pro bono training to volunteers and land managers in the pursuit of enjoyable,

sustainable, multi-use trails.

l. LNT is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and

active stewardship of the outdoors by all people worldwide. The Center achieves its

mission through education, research, partnerships, and volunteerism. The goal of the

Leave No Trace Program is to help all who spend time outside to learn how to minimize

their impact on the places where they recreate. The Center offers a wide variety of

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educational and training resources for youth and adults, as well as a variety of Leave No

Trace courses that range from one to five days and that are available nationwide.

m. NASTA’s goal is to share ideas and information nationwide to improve America’s trails

and greenways. In coordination with the FHWA, NASTA sponsors an annual conference

that provides training as well as communication and coordination on national trail issues.

At each annual meeting, NASTA provides training on specific trail topics such as

accessibility, natural surface trail design, OHV park planning and management, and

equestrian trail issues. NASTA also promotes regular exchanges of information through

questionnaires and compilation of shared expertise on topics such as State trail

committees, safety, and educational programs.

n. NCA promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation, and

tourism. Based at Indiana University through a cooperative agreement with the NPS,

NCA is a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and

facilities. Through the comprehensive services of research, technical assistance, and

education, NCA focuses on building practitioner competencies in universal design so as

to implement practical accessibility solutions, facilitate inclusion of people with

disabilities, and effect change regarding accessibility in parks, recreation areas, and

communities.

o. NOHVCC is a nonprofit, educational foundation whose purpose is to develop and

provide a wide spectrum of programs, materials, and information to individuals, clubs,

associations, and agencies to promote a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.

p. NRPA is dedicated to advancement of public parks and recreation opportunities. NRPA

provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including programs that allow

recreation professionals to maintain their certification levels. NRPA schools and

conferences bring the park and recreation community together to exchange ideas and

information. NRPA also sponsors the primary national conference for park and

recreation professionals as well as many online courses.

q. PNTS is a federation of 34 nonprofit organizations that work in direct partnership with

Federal and State agencies to help sustain and manage America's National Scenic and

National Historic Trails. PNTS fosters information exchange among the trail

organizations, provides training for volunteers and staff, and advises Federal agency

managers about issues relating to the National Trails System. PNTS publishes a quarterly

news magazine and also sponsors a conference biannually for leaders of the trail

organizations and Federal trail managers, as well as training workshops in the intervening

years.

r. PTBA is North America’s largest private sector group of trail specialists, contractors,

designers, consultants, and trainers. Members work with Federal, State, and local

governments, special districts, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners. PTBA

promotes professional trail contracting and consulting as cost-effective means to design,

build, and maintain sustainable, high-quality trails; helps trailbuilders improve their

skills; and encourages networking in the trail community. PTBA hosts the biennial

Trailbuilders Conference which is devoted to trail design, construction, and maintenance.

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s. RTC is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a nationwide

network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places

for healthier people. RTC’s program staff offers technical assistance nationwide to trail

builders, managers, and advocates, including Federal agency staff. Numerous free

resources are available on RTC’s website, including the Trail-Building Toolbox, Trails

and Greenways Library, TrailBlog, and online fora. Through the Trail Development

Assistance Response Team (TrailDART), RTC provides training and in-depth project

support to the trail community at the local, State, and Federal levels. Trail professionals

and enthusiasts in urban areas are also engaged in a peer-to-peer learning network as part

of RTC’s Urban Pathways Initiative (UPI). Through UPI, RTC provides workshops,

gathers and disseminates best practices, and convenes professionals working on trails in

urban areas.

t. SCA provides diverse high school- and college-age individuals with hands-on

conservation service opportunities nationwide, from urban communities to national parks

and national forests. SCA annually engages over 4,500 members and builds or maintains

more than 3,000 miles of trails. While learning the technical skills of trail building and

rehabilitation, SCA members gain experience and training in leadership, teamwork,

critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration with governmental, for-profit, and

nonprofit entities. SCA is the author of Lightly on the Land, a publication on hiking,

equestrian, and urban trail construction and also sponsors rock workshops.

u. TCN nationally represents and promotes the growth, quality, and sustainability of service

and conservation corps organizations nationwide (Corps), which are an essential part of

the trails community in the United States. Throughout the United States, TCN is

involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of trails, both large and small. It is

TCN’s belief in quality programming that establishes its commitment to the professional

development of Corps members and staff engaged in trail work across America, ensuring

that the Corps produce a quality product.

v. TL! is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote responsible outdoor

recreation, especially motorized recreation, through ethics education and stewardship.

TL!’s educational message, along with its training and stewardship programs, such as

Respected Access is Open Access, are designed to instill responsibility in and promote

good behavior of outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. TL!’s goal is to

balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the need to maintain a

healthy environment.

w. UFWDA is the world’s leading representative of four-wheel drive enthusiasts. UFWDA

programs include four-wheel drive safety and awareness education; user ethics programs,

such as Adopt-A-Road, use of conservation volunteers, and volunteer trail patrol;

assistance with new club formation; seminars to guide four-wheel drive enthusiasts

through complex State and Federal programs affecting trail access; and internet fora

designed to connect members globally.

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D. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL INTERESTS AND BENEFITS

1. The Parties have common interests, including providing and facilitating public access to

Federal, State, and local lands and enhancing opportunities across the United States to

engage in trail-related activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner to promote

healthy lifestyles, outdoor activities, public safety, outdoor education, land stewardship,

appreciation and protection of historic and cultural resources, recreation, and

transportation.

2. It is in the Parties’ interest to maintain good communications and to disseminate

information on the need, availability, and location of trail-related training and activities.

3. The NTTP desires to encourage participation in trail-related training and to provide

assistance to the Agencies in disseminating information on high-quality trail-related

training and activities.

E. THE AGENCIES AGREE TO:

1. Identify a contact for each Agency to serve as a liaison between the NTTP and that

Agency for collection and dissemination of information regarding trail-related training

and activities under that Agency’s jurisdiction. Each Agency liaison will:

a. Work with the NTTP to facilitate appropriate collaborative opportunities,

including trail-related training and activities; educational, research, and volunteer

programs; and workforce development.

b. Collaborate to promote high-quality trail-related training and activities to foster

trails that are managed appropriately within the mandates of the Agencies, while

addressing the public's needs and desires and environmental, economic, and social

considerations.

c. Strive to facilitate understanding and communication among the Parties regarding

trail-related training and activities among the NTTP, the Agencies, State and local

agencies, trails enthusiasts, and the public.

d. Assist in addressing national trail-related issues and facilitate cooperative

relationships between local Agency contacts and the NTTP to resolve issues that

arise regarding trail-related training and activities.

e. Coordinate and disseminate timely and accurate information about trail-related

training and activities nationwide via the Web and other resources and materials.

f. Participate in meetings convened by the NTTP.

2. Encourage local Agency officials and field staff to collaborate with the NTTP in the

development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational activities.

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3. Encourage State and local agency officials and staff to collaborate with the Agencies and

the NTTP in the development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational

activities.

4. Identify unmet training needs and strive to encourage the development of collaborative

opportunities to meet those needs.

5. Furnish the NTTP and State and local agencies with information about trail-related

training needs and opportunities and explore cooperative projects to address those needs.

6. Work with the NTTP to identify other governmental and private cooperators for trail-

related training.

F. THE NTTP AGREES TO:

1. Identify a contact for the NTTP to serve as a liaison between the NTTP and the Agencies

for collection and dissemination of information regarding trail-related training and

activities. The NTTP liaison will:

a. Work with the Agency liaisons to facilitate appropriate collaborative opportunities,

including trail-related training and activities; educational, research, and volunteer

programs; and workforce development.

b. Collaborate to promote high-quality trail-related training and activities to foster trails

that are managed appropriately within the mandates of the Agencies, while addressing

the public's needs and desires and environmental, economic, and social considerations.

c. Strive to facilitate understanding and communication regarding trail-related training

and activities among the NTTP, the Agencies, State and local agencies, trails

enthusiasts, and the public.

d. Assist in addressing national trail-related issues and, in coordination with the Agency

liaisons, facilitate cooperative relationships between the NTTP and local Agency

contacts to resolve issues that arise regarding trail-related training and activities.

e. Coordinate and disseminate timely and accurate information about trail-related

training and activities nationwide via the Web and other resources and materials.

f. Participate in meetings convened by the NTTP.

2. Through the contacts for the entities in the NTTP listed in Appendix A of this MOU and

in coordination with the Agency liaisons, encourage collaboration with local Agency

officials and staff in the development of mutually beneficial programs, projects, and

educational activities.

3. Through the contacts for the entities in the NTTP listed in Appendix A of this MOU and

in coordination with the Agency liaisons, encourage collaboration between State and local

agency officials and staff and local Agency officials and staff in the development of

mutually beneficial programs, projects, and educational activities.

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4. Make available to the Agencies interpretive and educational materials regarding trails and

trail-related training.

5. Develop and maintain a network for contacting trail enthusiasts who are members of or

otherwise affiliated with the NTTP.

6. Notify trail enthusiasts about trail-related training and activities.

7. Annually notify the Agencies of available technology and technical assistance in

connection with:

a. Managing trails and trail-related training and activities.

b. Developing and enhancing trail-related training.

8. Promote compliance with outdoor ethics (such as Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly!) and

laws, regulations, and Agency policies related to use of Federal, State, local, and private

lands for trail-related activities by transmitting information on these outdoor ethics

programs and legal requirements to trail enthusiasts.

9. Consider the goals and concerns of the Agencies in connection with trail-related training

and activities. Annually develop a list of these goals and concerns with the Agencies.

G. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY THE AGENCIES AND THE NTTP THAT:

1. The Parties will handle their own activities and use their own resources, including the

expenditure of their own funds, in pursuing the objectives of this MOU.

2. In implementing this MOU, each Agency will be operating under its own laws,

regulations, and policies, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

3. Nothing in this MOU authorizes either the Agencies or the NTTP to obligate or transfer

funds. Specific projects or activities that involve the transfer of funds, services, or

property among the Parties require execution of separate agreements and are contingent

upon the availability of appropriated funds. These activities must be independently

authorized by statute. This MOU does not provide that authority. Negotiation, execution,

and administration of these agreements must comply with all applicable law.

4. Nothing in this MOU is intended to alter, limit, or expand the Agencies’ statutory and

regulatory authority.

5. This MOU in no way restricts the Agencies or the NTTP from participating in similar

activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.

6. This MOU does not create any substantive or procedural right that is enforceable at law or

equity against the United States or its officers, agents, or employees.

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7. Nothing in this MOU implies that the Agencies endorse any service or policy of the

NTTP. The NTTP will not take any action or make any statement that implies such an

endorsement.

8. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22 no member of or delegate to Congress may benefit from this MOU

either directly or indirectly.

9. Any information furnished to the Agencies under this MOU is subject to the Freedom of

Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

10. The NTTP does not constitute a Federal advisory committee and will function consistent

with applicable laws, regulations, and Agency policies.

11. The principal contacts for each Agency (referenced in paragraph E.1) are:

Name: Jamie Schwartz

Title: Partnership Coordinator

Organization: Forest Service

Address: 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 1125

City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20250-1125

Telephone: 202-205-1589

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-205-1145

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Name: Peppino (Pep) Persio

Title: Senior Policy Advisor for Recreation Programs

Organization: United States Army Corps of Engineers

Address: 441 G Street NW, Suite 3F62

City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20314-1000

Telephone: 202-761-0036

Cellular Telephone: 202-469-0220

Facsimile: 202-761-5096


Name: Robert Perrin

Title: Trails and Travel Management Program Lead

Organization: Bureau of Land Management – Washington Office, WO-250

Address: 20 M St SE, Rm 2134LM

City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20003

Telephone: 202-912-7243


Facsimile: 202-912-7362


Name: Steve Elkinton

Title: Program Lead, National Trails System Program

Organization: National Park Service

mailto:[email protected]

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Address: 1201 Eye St. NW

City/State/Zip Code: Washington D.C. 20005-5905

Telephone: 202-354-6938

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-371-5179


Name: Nathan Caldwell

Title: Trails, Byways, Transportation Enhancements, & Alternative Transportation Coordinator

Organization: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Address: 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 634

City/State/Zip Code: Arlington, VA 22203

Telephone: 703-358-2205

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 703-358-2517


Name: Christopher Douwes

Title: Trails and Enhancements Program Manager

Organization: Federal Highway Administration

Address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE (HEPH-10, E-74-474)

City/State/Zip Code: Washington, D.C. 20590

Telephone: 202-366-5013

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-366-3409


12. The liaison for the NTTP (referenced in paragraph F.1) is:

Name: Pam Gluck

Title: Executive Director

Organization: American Trails

Address: 21750 Rolling Hills Drive

City/State/Zip Code: Palo Cedro, CA 96073

Telephone: 530-547-2060


Facsimile: 530-547-2035


Web Address: www.americantrails.org

13. Other Federal agencies and private entities may be added to this MOU with the written

concurrence of all the Parties.

14. NON-LIABILITY. The U.S. Forest Service does not assume liability for any third party claims for damages arising out of this instrument.

15. USE OF U.S. FOREST SERVICE INSIGNIA. In order for the Parties to use the U.S. Forest

Service insignia on any published media, such as a Web page, printed publication, or audiovisual



http://www.americantrails.org/

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production, permission must be granted from the U.S. Forest Service’s Office of Communications. A written request must be submitted and approval granted in writing by the

Office of Communications (Washington Office) prior to use of the insignia.

16. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13513,

“Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,” any and all text messaging

by Federal employees is banned: a) while driving a Government owned vehicle (GOV) or driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) while on official Government business; or b) using any

electronic equipment supplied by the Government when driving any vehicle at any time. All

cooperators, their employees, volunteers, and contractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce

policies that ban text messaging when driving company owned, leased or rented vehicles or GOVs when driving while on official Government business or when performing any work for or

on behalf of the Government.

17. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this MOU must be made by mutual

consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly authorized, signatory officials, prior to any changes being performed. Requests for modification

should be made, in writing, at least 30 days prior to implementation of the requested change.

18. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION. The Parties shall immediately inform the U.S. Forest

Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from

entering into covered transactions with the federal government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should the Parties or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or

other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the U.S. Forest

Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary.

19. TERMINATION. Any of the parties, in writing, may terminate this MOU in whole, or in part,

at any time before the date of expiration.

20. This MOU takes effect on the date it is fully executed and will expire five years from its

effective date. This MOU may be extended by the Parties for an additional period of not

more than five years beyond initial expiration. This MOU may be amended upon written

request of any of the Agencies or NTTP and written concurrence of the other. Either the

Agencies or AmTr on behalf of the NTTP may terminate this MOU upon 60 days

written notice.

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By signing below, the Parties certify that the individuals identified in Section G and Appendix A

of this MOU are their respective representatives and are authorized to act in their areas of

responsibility on matters related to this MOU.

___________________________________________ Date: _____

Thomas L. Tidwell, Chief

U. S. Forest Service

___________________________________________ Date: _____

Commander, United States Army Corps of Engineers

United States Department of the Army

__________________________________________ Date: _____

Director, Bureau of Land Management

United States Department of the Interior

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Director, National Park Service


__________________________________________ Date: _____

Director, United States Fish and Wildlife Service


__________________________________________ Date: ______

Administrator, Federal Highway Administration

United States Department of Transportation

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Wade Blackwood, Executive Director

American Canoe Association

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___________________________________________ Date: ______

Christine Jourdain, Executive Director

American Council of Snowmobile Associations

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Greg Miller, President, American Hiking Society

___________________________________________ Date: ______

James J. Hickey, Jr., President

American Horse Council

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Royce Wood, Government Affairs Manager

American Motorcyclist Association

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Jamie Mierau, Director, American Rivers

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Robert M. Searns, Chair, American Trails

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Kit Keller, Executive Director

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

___________________________________________ Date: ______

Michael McGlenn, Chairman

Back Country Horsemen of America

__________________________________________________ _ Date: ______

Deb Balliet, Chief Executive Officer

Equine Land Conservation Resource

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___________________________________________ Date: ______

Mike Van Abel, Executive Director

International Mountain Bicycling Association

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Dana Watts, Executive Director,

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Stuart H. Macdonald, Chair

National Association of State Trail Administrators

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Dr. Mohammad Torabi, Interim Dean, Indiana

University, School of Health, Physical Education &

Recreation. National Center on Accessibility

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Dr. Bryan McCormick, Chair, Indiana University,

Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies

National Center on Accessibility

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Russ Ehnes, Executive Director

National Off-Highway Vehicle

Conservation Council

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Barbara Tulipane, CAE, Chief Executive Officer

National Recreation & Park Association

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Gary Werner, Executive Director

Partnership for the National Trails System

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__________________________________________ Date: ______

Mike Passo, Executive Director

Professional Trailbuilders Association

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Keith Laughlin, President

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Dale Penny, President

Student Conservation Association

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Sally Prouty, President & CEO

The Corps Network

__________________________________________ Date: ______

Lori McCullough, Executive Director

Tread Lightly!

__________________________________________ Date: ______

James J. Mazzola III, President

United Four Wheel Drive Association

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Appendix A

National Contacts for the Entities in the NTTP

Name: Wade Blackwood


Organization: American Canoe Association

Address: 1340 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 210

City/State/Zip Code: Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Telephone: 540-907-4460, ext. 111

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 888-229-3792


Web Address: www.americancanoe.org

Name: Christine Jourdain


Organization: American Council of Snowmobile Associations

Address: 271 Woodland Pass, Suite 216

City/State/Zip Code: East Lansing, MI 48823

Telephone: 517-351-1363

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 517-351-1363


Web Address: www.snowmobliers.org

Name: David Zayas

Title: Director, Government Relations

Organization: American Hiking Society

Address: 1422 Fenwick Lane

City/State/Zip Code: Silver Spring, MD 20910

Telephone: 301-565-6704, ext: 207

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 301-565-6714


Web Address: www.americanhiking.org

Name: Ben Pendergrass

Title: Legislative Director

Organization: American Horse Council

Address: 1616 H Street NW, 7th Floor


Telephone: 202-296-4031, ext: 207

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-296-1970


Web Address: www.horsecouncil.org


http://www.americancanoe.org/


http://www.snowmobliers.org/

http://www.americanhiking.org/


http://www.horsecouncil.org/

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Name: Royce Wood

Title: Government Affairs Manager

Organization: American Motorcyclist Association

Address: 13515 Yarmouth Drive

City/State/Zip Code: Pickerington, OH 43147

Telephone: 800-262-5646

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 614-856-1920


Web Address: www.ama-cycle.org

Name: Jamie Mierau

Title: Director

Organization: American Rivers

Address: 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1400


Telephone: 202-347-7550

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-347-9240


Web Address: www.americanrivers.org

Name: Pam Gluck


Organization: American Trails

Address: 21750 Rolling Hills Drive

City/State/Zip Code: Palo Cedro, CA 96073

Telephone: 530-547-2060


Facsimile: 530-547-2035



Name: Kit Keller


Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals

Address: W62 N799 Sheboygan Road

City/State/Zip Code: Cedarburg, WI 53012

Telephone: 262-375-6180

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 866-720-3611


Web Address: www.apbp.org


http://www.ama-cycle.org/


http://www.americanwatertrails.org/




http://www.apbp.org/

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Name: Peg Greiwe

Title: Executive Secretary

Organization: Back Country Horsemen of America

Address: 2713 - 366th Street Court East

City/State/Zip Code: Roy, WA 98580-9346

Telephone: 888-893-5161

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 360-832-2471


Web Address: www.backcountryhorse.com

Name: Deb Balliet

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Equine Land Conservation Resource

Address: 4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite120

City/State/Zip Code: Lexington, KY 40511

Telephone: 859-455-8383

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 859-455-8381


Web Address: www.elcr.org

Name: Chris Bernhardt

Title: Director of Consulting Services

Organization: International Mountain Bicycling Association

Address: 207 Canyon, Suite 301

City/State/Zip Code: Boulder, CO 80306

Telephone: 503-913-9623

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 303-545-9026


Web Address: www.imba.com

Name: Ben Lawhon

Title: Education Director

Organization: Leave No Trace

Address: 1830 17th Street, Suite 100

City/State/Zip Code: Boulder, CO 80302

Telephone: 303- 442-8222, ext 104

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 303-442-8217


Web Address: www.LNT.org


http://www.backcountryhorse.com/


http://www.elcr.org/

http://www.imba.com/

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Name: Stuart Macdonald

Title: Chair

Organization: National Association of State Trail Administrators

Address: 701 Ivanhoe Street

City/State/Zip Code: Denver, CO 80220


Facsimile: 530-547-2035



Name: Sherril York, Ph.D., CAPE


Organization: National Center on Accessibility

Address: Indiana University Research Park, 501 North Morton Street, Suite 109

City/State/Zip Code: Bloomington, IN 47404

Telephone: 812-856-4422

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 812-856-4480


Web Address: www.ncaonline.org

Name: Karen Umphress

Title: Project Coordinator

Organization: National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

Address: 8051 W. 195th St.

City/State/Zip Code: Jordan, MN 55352

Telephone: 612-965-8619

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile:


Web Address: www.nohvcc.org

Name: Rich Dolesh

Title: Chief of Public Policy

Organization: National Recreation and Park Association

Address: 22377 Belmont Ridge Road

City/State/Zip Code: Ashburn, VA 20148

Telephone: 703-858-2158

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 703-858-0794


Web Address: www.nrpa.org



http://www.ncaonline.org/

http://www.nohvcc.org/


http://www.nrpa.org/

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Name: Gary Werner


Organization: Partnership for the National Trails System

Address: 2302 Lakeland Avenue

City/State/Zip Code: Madison, WI 53704

Telephone: 608-249-7870

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 608-257-3513


Web Address: www.nationaltrailspartnership.org

Name: Mike Passo


Organization: Professional Trailbuilders Association

Address: 2405 D Street

City/State/Zip Code: Bellingham, WA 98225

Telephone: 360-734-7270

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile:


Web Address: www.trailbuilders.org

Name: Kelly Pack

Title: Manager of Trail Development

Organization: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Address: 2121 Ward Court NW, 5th Floor


Telephone: 202-974-5148

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-223-9257


Web Address: www.railstotrails.org

Name: Dale Penny

Title: President

Organization: Student Conservation Association

Address: 689 River Road OR PO Box 550

City/State/Zip Code: Charlestown, NH 3603

Telephone: 603-543-1700

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 603-543-1828


Web Address: www.thesca.org

http://www.nationaltrailspartnership.org/

http://www.trailbuilders.org/


http://www.railstotrails.org/


http://www.thesca.org/

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Name: Mary Ellen Ardouny

Title: Director of Government Relations

Organization: The Corps Network

Address: 1100 G Street NW, Suite 1000


Telephone: 202-737-6272

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 202-737-6277


Web Address: www.corpsnetwork.org

Name: Mary Van Buren

Title: Education Manager

Organization: Tread Lightly!

Address: 298 24th Street, Suite 325

City/State/Zip Code: Ogden, UT 84401

Telephone: 801-627-0077, ext. 13

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile: 801-621-8633


Web Address: www.treadlightly.org

Name: James J. Mazzola III

Title: President

Organization: United Four Wheel Drive Associations

Address: 8390 Cappy Lane

City/State/Zip Code: Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Telephone: 800-448-3932

Cellular Telephone:

Facsimile:


Web Address: www.ufwda.org

http://www.corpsnetwork.org/

http://www.ufwda.org/

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