For purposes of section 204 [1] of title 23, the road known as “The Trace” and every other paved road within the Recreation Area (including any road constructed to secondary standards) shall be considered to be a forest highway.

The States shall be responsible for the maintenance of forest highways within the Recreation Area.

(1) In general The States shall be responsible for the maintenance of forest highways within the Recreation Area.

(2) Reimbursement To the maximum extent provided by law, from funds appropriated to the Department of Transportation and available for purposes of highway construction and maintenance, the Secretary of Transportation shall reimburse the States for all or a portion of the costs of maintenance of forest highways in the Recreation Area.

(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title V, § 514], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–313.)