WHAT IS THE NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND HOW ARE MEMBERS CHOSEN?
The National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee has 12 members. There are 8 members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by recreational trail user organizations: • 1. Hiking • 2. Cross-country skiing • 3. Off-highway motorcycling • 4. Snowmobiling • 5. Horseback riding • 6. All terrain vehicle riding • 7. Bicycling • 8. Four wheel driving Any action, recommendation, or policy of the advisory committee must be supported by at least 5 of the above members. One member is appointed by the Secretary to represent people with disabilities. There are two members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by their representative user organizations: • 1. Hunting & fishing enthusiasts • 2. Water trails users There is also an #appropriate official of government with a background in science or natural resources management#, appointed by the Secretary. State, local government, or Federal officials are eligible. This official serves
