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Laws, Regulations, and Policies Skills and Competencies

Specific skills used in Interpreting regulations and legislation; applying federal laws on environmental, historic issues; providing accessible routes under the Americans with Disabilities Act; developing and enforcing trail regulations; responding to legal and liability issues.

by American Trails Staff

Skills for Interpreting Regulations and Policies

• Understanding and working with agency requirements
• Working with trail users and other interest groups to develop policies
• Develop manuals and handbooks, supplements, guidelines and prescriptions

Skills for Applying State and Federal Laws

• Applying the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
• Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Apply National Trails System Act and related legislation for federally designated trails
• Analyzing and assesing proposed legislation that would affect trails and related lands

Skills for Developing and Enforcing Trail Regulations

• Promoting trail etiquette
• Writing or adapting sets of regulations
• Working with law enforcement
• Trail patrols and peer enforcement

Skills for Legal and Liability Issues

• Maintaining surfaces and facilities for safe public use
• Risk assessment for trail activities and facilities
• Signs, waivers, and documentation for trail liability
• Responding to legal issues and concerns

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