117 S873 RS: America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023
U.S. Senate
2023-07-26
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1.Short title; table of contents(a)This Act may be cited as the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023
.(b)The table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. Definitions.TITLE I—Outdoor recreation and infrastructureSubtitle A—Declaration of policySec. 111. Congressional declaration of policy.Subtitle B—Public recreation on Federal recreational lands and watersSec. 121. Biking on long-distance bike trails.Sec. 122. Forest Service climbing guidance.Sec. 122. Climbing guidance.Sec. 123. Target shooting ranges.Subtitle C—Improving recreation infrastructureSec. 131. Broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites.Sec. 132. Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities.Sec. 133. Gateway communities.Sec. 134. Parking opportunities for Federal recreational lands and waters.Sec. 135. Travel management.Sec. 136. Public-private partnerships to modernize federally owned campgrounds, resorts, cabins, and visitor centers on Federal recreational lands and waters.Sec. 137. Forest Service pay-for-performance projects.Subtitle D—EngagementSec. 141. Identifying opportunities for recreation.Sec. 142. Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation.Sec. 143. Informing the public of access closures.Sec. 144. Improved recreation visitation data.Sec. 145. Monitoring for improved recreation decision making.Sec. 146. Access for servicemembers and veterans.Sec. 147. Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land.TITLE II—Amendments to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement ActSec. 201. Short title.Sec. 202. Definitions.Sec. 203. Special recreation permits and fees.Sec. 204. Online collection of certain recreation fees.Sec. 205. Online purchases and establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.Sec. 206. Availability of Federal, State, and local recreation passes.Sec. 207. Use of special recreation permit fee revenue.Sec. 208. Permanent authorization.TITLE III—Special recreation permits for outfitting and guidingSubtitle A—Administration of special recreation permits for outfitting and guidingSec. 311. Permit administration.Sec. 312. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management transitional special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding.Sec. 313. Surrender of unused visitor-use days.Sec. 314. Reviews for transitional permits and long-term permits.Sec. 315. Adjustment of allocated visitor-use days.Subtitle B—Additional provisions relating to special recreation permitsSec. 321. Permitting process improvements.Sec. 322. Service First Initiative and multijurisdictional trips.Sec. 323. Permit flexibility.Sec. 324. Liability.Sec. 325. Cost recovery reform.Sec. 326. Permit relief for picnic areas.Sec. 327. Interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities.Subtitle C—EffectSec. 331. Effect.TITLE IV—Miscellaneous provisionsSec. 401. Filming and still photography within the National Park System and on other Federal land.Sec. 402. Volunteer enhancement program.Sec. 403. Cape and antler preservation enhancement.Sec. 404. Federal land and water aquatic resource activities assistance.Sec. 405. Amendments to the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act.Sec. 406. Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.Sec. 407. Recreation budget crosscut.2.In this Act:(1)Commercial use authorizationThe term commercial use authorization means a commercial use authorization to provide services to visitors to units of the National Park System under subchapter II of chapter 1019 of title 54, United States Code. (2)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(3)Federal recreational lands and watersThe term Federal recreational lands and waters has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801). (4)The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (5)Recreation service providerThe term recreation service provider has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) (as amended by section 202(9)).(6)The term Secretaries means each of—(A)the Secretary; and(B)the Secretary of Agriculture. (7)The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.(8)The term Secretary concerned means—(A)the Secretary, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or(B)the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land managed by the Forest Service.(9)Special recreation permitThe term special recreation permit has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) (as amended by section 202(10)). (10)The term visitor-use day means a visitor-use day, user day, launch, or other metric used by the Secretary concerned for purposes of authorizing use under a special recreation permit. <enum>I</enum><header>Outdoor recreation and infrastructure</header><subtitle id="idEE0461A56C044737A7EF470F41D59BAB" style="OLC" changed="not-changed"><enum>A</enum><header>Declaration of policy</header><section id="id5c36c45f-0f74-4802-8449-61bb074d2edb" changed="not-changed"><enum>111.</enum><header>Congressional declaration of policy</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Congress declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to foster and encourage recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters, to the extent consistent with the laws applicable to specific areas of Federal recreational lands and waters, including multiple-use mandates and land management planning requirements. </text></section></subtitle><subtitle id="idA6E7E72FE7C642CFB6F8BC3FC154E561" style="OLC" changed="not-changed"><enum>B</enum><header>Public recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters</header><section id="id68070a0fee24445db027f007e27ffdcc" changed="not-changed"><enum>121.</enum><header>Biking on long-Distance bike trails</header><subsection id="idb0470056efc2493595f0449ac8b13aca"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of long-Distance bike trail</header><text>In this section, the term <term>long-distance bike trail</term> means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that—</text><paragraph id="id73cb7a5f4e5b440c8c16fb647face7bd"><enum>(1)</enum><text>is not less than a total of 80 miles in length on Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idc3d1adfef173480bb8a3ab348aaa5331"><enum>(2)</enum><text>to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of existing trails;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id59a63222f35c4b85ac4673b68052d77d"><enum>(3)</enum><text>is composed generally of a consistent type of trail;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idca41276d688a45dfb17e70a77dbeedba"><enum>(4)</enum><text>may be used for mountain biking, bikepacking, road biking, bicycle touring, or gravel biking; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id6ee0b624b7bd4aec8e6a311c02b19d7e"><enum>(5)</enum><text>may include short connections by way of a road or highway.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idd1fb05c448a1442f95e3ef114ccdb170"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Long-Distance bike trails on Federal recreational lands and waters</header><paragraph id="id9f16cd0833ce419095e713855011d7a4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Identification of long-distance bike trails</header><text>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id41392270a9e1443eb2df66e0b025d11b"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identify not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails, consistent with management requirements for the Federal recreational lands and waters identified, that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id03a49389169c4d56a8a589fef5133003"><enum>(B)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="id8fb926d8c81e4724a67cf749a0b3a5ce"><enum>(i)</enum><text>identify not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails, consistent with the management requirements for the Federal recreational lands and waters identified;</text></clause><clause indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idbaa5710100ee45a0844488164b4fd39c"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of, and identifying any resources necessary for, completing the development of the trails identified under clause (i); and</text></clause><clause indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idad45b60cae6c4ce2b2f66dd845fac768"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions in carrying out this section.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id86fbfc151c754a8a94c25c556e3c72c2"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Conflict avoidance with other uses</header><text>Before identifying a trail or road as a long-distance bike trail under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the identification of the long-distance bike trail would not conflict with an existing use of the trail or road, including horseback riding or use by pack and saddle stock.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7d6d7f4293c245a789fba342119cea4c"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Maps, signage, and promotional materials</header><text>For any long-distance bike trail identified under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned may publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id429eeb5b8991492fb763025085779bcd"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Geographic representation</header><text>To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall seek to identify long-distance bike trails and areas for the development or completion of long-distance bike trails under paragraph (1) in a geographically equitable manner.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id09d3a85670bf4b76b5ce6b748d88f3d9"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Report</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the long-distance bike trails identified under paragraph (1).</text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="ida7a75dd5-493a-438a-94a4-756c151ff768" changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough"><enum>122.</enum><header>Forest Service climbing guidance</header><subsection id="id261fe684bb1448a69a6160f004f557d1"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Climbing guidance in wilderness</header><paragraph id="id42b23a284679492b87db5895c585efb0"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue guidance relating to climbing management for National Forest System land, including in designated wilderness areas on National Forest System land, pursuant to the joint explanatory statement for division G (relating to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021) described in section 4 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/116/260">Public Law 116–260</external-xref>; 134 Stat. 1185), that recognizes the appropriateness of the allowable activities described in paragraph (2) in the designated wilderness areas, if the allowable activities are carried out in accordance with—</text><subparagraph id="iddc219ba8067646318bc85a3fcaebc248"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>);</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd6503d6f13ec4033a5c5110de68ce124"><enum>(B)</enum><text>other applicable laws (including regulations); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id99bd903b34664b0e8eee82f410e7a433"><enum>(C)</enum><text>any terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the Secretary of Agriculture.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idbf9f4a5e490b434fb5e5fc1295f9ed12"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Allowable activities</header><text>The allowable activities referred to in paragraph (1) are—</text><subparagraph id="idde0db23bee754f2f8c3ec52fc07149a6"><enum>(A)</enum><text>recreational climbing;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7e65c5a333c24bf1a242bec3f3ddf316"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id88213373f55946babb7b8b8a7d7070ef"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the use of other equipment necessary for recreational climbing.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id5e5f90fd18b64dc1980caff303b44120" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Public notice and comment</header><text>Before finalizing guidance relating to climbing management under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Agriculture shall provide to the public notice and an opportunity to comment regarding the proposed guidance. </text></subsection></section><section id="idf3aec38245a44a5899ce41cbcc6f1a8f" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>122.</enum><header>Climbing guidance</header><subsection id="id9db76ce86b464a1984c4e6dc554e50ef"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Guidance</header><text>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall issue guidance for recreational climbing activities on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, including within components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.</text></subsection><subsection id="id8dcbcd7072a947af926bf18b935ed8cb"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Applicable law</header><text>The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall ensure that recreational climbing activities comply with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned.</text></subsection><subsection id="id97a26187966b46d6a06a72072739fd5d"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Wilderness areas</header><paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id83ca339c07ec4d7bb3d2913e162029d4"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall recognize that recreational climbing (including the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors, where necessary for safety) is an appropriate recreational use within a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, if undertaken—</text><subparagraph id="id7ebdd4b65b494de5a70dc11555884b20"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in accordance with the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>) and other applicable laws (including regulations); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id215296df2e1641afbb0b909290a02cd0"><enum>(B)</enum><text>subject to any terms and conditions determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idc08ae62f5e8e47258a15a4e6c59d57b7"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Authorization</header><text>The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall describe the requirements, if any, for the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors for recreational climbing in a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, including any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate, which may be issued programmatically or on a case-by-case basis.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idfba4fc8344894246b78ee30a53ac7e98"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Existing routes</header><text>The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall include direction providing for the continued use and maintenance of recreational climbing routes (including fixed anchors along the routes) in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with this section, and where appropriate.</text></subsection><subsection id="idc9637d7b155e4d1b84943e01593f2f5d"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Public comment</header><text>Before finalizing the guidance issued under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall provide opportunities for public comment with respect to the guidance. </text></subsection></section><section id="idc52979751f0b4552bc8993032024d8fe" changed="not-changed"><enum>123.</enum><header>Target shooting ranges</header><subsection id="id30487bba76954c9a897daf118dbfb5fe"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of target shooting range</header><text>In this section, the term <term>target shooting range</term> means a developed and managed area that is authorized or operated by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management specifically for the purposeful discharge by the public of legal firearms, firearms training, archery, or other associated activities.</text></subsection><subsection id="idcd668b7ad9c34583b4304a03bbe27154"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Assessing, identifying, and establishing target shooting range locations</header><paragraph id="id72b9cea978354555a35d813113c4f875"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Assessment</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall make available to the public a list that—</text><subparagraph id="ideee09f00763e4be2893664ab503ea778"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that has a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B);</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6967a6160e8f426886e314932b097bb7"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that does not have a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3ce1afcda7134428aa337dbd440d6947"><enum>(C)</enum><text>for each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district identified under subparagraph (B), provides a determination of whether applicable law or the applicable land use plan prevents the establishment of a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id101c870a96804dc8b4181942d27d7a88"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Identification of target shooting range locations</header><subparagraph id="id8a243c3aeb5540399579b1fab9a51881"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall identify at least 1 suitable location for a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B) within each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district with respect to which the Secretary concerned has determined under paragraph (1)(C) that the establishment of a target shooting range is not prevented by applicable law or the applicable land use plan.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2ac898d4eaeb4ee6912fe6973a59e36b"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>The Secretaries, in consultation with the entities described in subsection (d), shall, for purposes of identifying a suitable location for a target shooting range under subparagraph (A)—</text><clause id="ida1c7c99afc124926891ffd384ea68a29"><enum>(i)</enum><text>consider the proximity of areas frequently used by recreational shooters;</text></clause><clause id="idac8d04bcff8b4276a03e27d7e4ded958"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>ensure that the target shooting range would not adversely impact a shooting range operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity, including a shooting range located on private land; and</text></clause><clause id="id5c32badb2fe44b51adc45065e17e5c1f"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>consider other nearby recreational uses to minimize potential conflict.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id8a2e1e7b96fd452e8d5d46a9d93b8985"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Establishment of new target shooting ranges</header><subparagraph id="id12100e9cb7a8443e9cb1f24b65677511"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, at 1 or more suitable locations identified on each eligible National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary concerned shall—</text><clause id="idbafd877a155f43c1bc9e8228958e0493"><enum>(i)</enum><text>subject to the availability of appropriations, construct a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B) or modify an existing target shooting range to meet the requirements described in subparagraph (B); or</text></clause><clause id="idd46f21803b61414690f47e8a0555a8d0"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>enter into an agreement with an entity described in subsection (d)(1), under which the entity shall establish or maintain a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B).</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6f38a1c694154698a4dd62a9b14932a5"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>A target shooting range established under this paragraph—</text><clause id="id2100b0c556f642f0a5c0f362ced4d1c2"><enum>(i)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="id353fa623b81f47718cd0ec0806bc3231"><enum>(I)</enum><text>shall be able to accommodate rifles, pistols, and shotguns; and</text></subclause><subclause id="idf1b5bd16fd3d4ae4b0797f29b1062fce" indent="up1"><enum>(II)</enum><text>may accommodate archery;</text></subclause></clause><clause id="idc0922c1f9d6e411e97652c8e8ba311a1"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall include appropriate public safety designs and features, including—</text><subclause id="idf6cdc034fad345e78dde52899015cf3f"><enum>(I)</enum><text>significantly modified landscapes, including berms, buffer distances, or other public safety designs or features;</text></subclause><subclause id="id04cf8eda0d8e48f580f64beb2ad443ef"><enum>(II)</enum><text>a designated firing line; and</text></subclause><subclause id="ideaf9cc48215c45bea582b7e2db2ae52b"><enum>(III)</enum><text>benches;</text></subclause></clause><clause id="idd771a696865b4a6691ba2e17f9c728d4"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>may include—</text><subclause id="id19b3b07fff984b1d8248fe92d62a5ced"><enum>(I)</enum><text>shade structures;</text></subclause><subclause id="idfce259b43205449d87a98472d8d4bff9"><enum>(II)</enum><text>trash containers;</text></subclause><subclause id="id73bf0642c093416f8c6484db8e352a62"><enum>(III)</enum><text>restrooms; and</text></subclause><subclause id="id18a034f0201a4b2f80cc008df3c8635d"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>any other features that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id10412613c68d4c2489df9cc50a271de3"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>may not require a user to pay a fee to use the target shooting range.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7a8d9bf3df95461884c4be0456219c5b"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Recreation and Public Purposes Act</header><text>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned may consider a target shooting range that is located on land transferred pursuant to the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the <quote>Recreation and Public Purposes Act</quote>) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/869">43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.</external-xref>), as a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B).</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id286de4c8158d47f6b2f6d614d3396c51"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Restrictions</header><paragraph id="id7483c6cb64614a1684d936f389638c6c"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Management</header><text>The management of a target shooting range shall be subject to such conditions as the Secretary concerned determines are necessary for the safe, responsible use of—</text><subparagraph id="idd0c414163a824f6d981d6318c601f827"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the target shooting range; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id15914c903a36486abb2944fe132d11b6"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the adjacent land and resources.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id218b204092414b6993cbe09ec2d6b060"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Closures</header><text>Except in emergency situations for reasons of public safety, the Secretary concerned shall seek to ensure that a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subsection (b)(3)(B), or an equivalent shooting range adjacent to a National Forest or Bureau of Land Management district, is available to the public prior to closing Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to recreational shooting, in accordance with section 4103 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/7913">16 U.S.C. 7913</external-xref>).</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id43431bc3bed64748b444d00ca3fb1205"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Consultations</header><paragraph id="idd56636779a1a4bfeb780a8088c2f0665"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>In carrying out this section, the Secretaries shall consult with interested parties, as applicable, including—</text><subparagraph id="id214d8e42889f4ca192ce058cce39e6d0"><enum>(A)</enum><text>local and Tribal governments;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf58c4a712e194dbb840b532478d7b571"><enum>(B)</enum><text>nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations, including organizations that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled <quote>Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Sports Roundtable Memorandum of Understanding</quote> and signed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management on August 17, 2006;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id0311b79e5d9647369ec58ec76828f2bf"><enum>(C)</enum><text>State fish and wildlife agencies;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id69b989626e0d40599a6aabbbcb9ad0a7"><enum>(D)</enum><text>shooting clubs;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1c1116100ac342678c6f6cdeeb3cc52e"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Federal advisory councils relating to hunting and shooting sports;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id32bba155e22e4f92a19874a21ed278b7"><enum>(F)</enum><text>individuals or entities with authorized leases or permits in an area under consideration for a target shooting range;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id110e4c72e61541858379a66cd1889d1b"><enum>(G)</enum><text>State and local offices of outdoor recreation;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb04d2ef43b70479b96fc6032d70f3000"><enum>(H)</enum><text>State and local public safety agencies;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id85d10738b5b445babc58653455745bf6"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">adjacent landowners; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc3f6448b5a5e4f2a9cda460cfcbf1d40"><enum>(J)</enum><text>the public.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ida7fe50e15a3d44248940405d96cf7109"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Partnerships</header><text>The Secretaries may—</text><subparagraph id="id32168cbe847145f1a95a43a279ff2aef"><enum>(A)</enum><text>coordinate with an entity described in paragraph (1) to assist with the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbc3e56243c7143d0bbe4a396ece2a98b"><enum>(B)</enum><text>explore opportunities to leverage funding to maximize non-Federal investment in the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id55e30bf60bb64cb7a24ccc888edeb095"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Annual reports</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2033, the Secretaries shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the progress made with respect to the implementation of this section.</text></subsection><subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idd7f92424a7a643b8b45cb98673fc07df"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Nothing in this section affects the authority of the Secretary concerned to administer a target shooting range that is in addition to the target shooting ranges that meet the requirements described in (b)(3)(B) on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Secretary concerned.</text></subsection></section></subtitle><subtitle id="id80838E117E5147BAA0ACBF4D672044C5" style="OLC" changed="not-changed"><enum>C</enum><header>Improving recreation infrastructure</header><section id="idbe5b2db0750d4b4d830aebbb8e89c8b5" changed="not-changed"><enum>131.</enum><header>Broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites</header><subsection id="idc948fe9c7b09410482efb98dab6322d3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on Federal recreational lands and waters to establish broadband internet connectivity—</text><paragraph id="id536b67985eac428981853e405965311c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>subject to the availability of appropriations; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id005b51ebae83465985526d6f69c16928" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in accordance with applicable law.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id0603f500ba234b68bf4a21d5f982ebf8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Identification</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2033, the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service, in coordination with States and local communities, shall make publicly available—</text><paragraph id="idd2d4c5820f96442d836522d6e8534cce" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a list of the highest priority developed recreation sites, as determined under subsection (c), on Federal recreational lands and waters that lack broadband internet; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7f96bb8103174f028ca096734a7fb7e1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>an estimate of—</text><subparagraph changed="not-changed" id="idD997536D94754666A52F1C174220D324"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the cost to equip each of those sites with broadband internet infrastructure; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph changed="not-changed" id="idF01ECC763853428392F5F8AD236DCBDD"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the annual cost to operate that infrastructure; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph changed="not-changed" id="idA03CE2C426304A62A5E58476290FDC8A"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a list of potential—</text><subparagraph changed="not-changed" id="id8D449811C6B84FB69139990BE8CE4FB9"><enum>(A)</enum><text>barriers to operating the infrastructure described in paragraph (2)(A); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph changed="not-changed" id="idB30A4FC3C7E04D3AAAA21E4BEF7550F2"><enum>(B)</enum><text>methods to recover the costs of that operation.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id3dc243e6996c4926ad034cc4162c8312" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Priorities</header><text>In selecting developed recreation sites for the list described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall give priority to developed recreation sites—</text><paragraph id="ida619e0f6ef884685b919550d02a1d562" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>at which broadband internet infrastructure has not been constructed due to—</text><subparagraph id="id924529ed5c2043d98baf3a44ca810044" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>geographic challenges; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd25ef9981fdb405aa30b003f95fa0e1b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the location having an insufficient number of nearby permanent residents, despite high seasonal or daily visitation levels; or</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idf53b161329354b9281c8b5a57fda7501" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>that are located in an economically distressed county that could benefit significantly from developing the outdoor recreation economy of the county.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id78402a5bcc504a7a96b9892b5dcccb02" changed="not-changed"><enum>132.</enum><header>Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities</header><subsection id="ida3d5e03a7c4842a08bd67c79a18edd32" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of seasonal closure</header><text>In this section, the term <term>seasonal closure</term> means any period during which—</text><paragraph id="id344cb43e9f824fbe8fcdd5f53bac4e37" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, or a portion of a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, is closed to the public for a continuous period of not less than 30 days, excluding temporary closures relating to wildlife conservation or public safety; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id05c19a998d944c75b20abc5e41715879" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>permitted or allowable recreational activities, which provide an economic benefit, including off-season or winter-season tourism, are not taking place at—</text><subparagraph id="id7F432D2EFF314E70BAD9288BF3328F92" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8C64FF5D130F4AFDB19CED9891270B38" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a portion of a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id745b1d255c29470cb5818723a730c475" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>The Secretaries shall consult and coordinate with multiple outdoor recreation-related businesses operating on or adjacent to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, State offices of outdoor recreation, local destination marketing organizations, applicable trade organizations, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education— </text><paragraph id="id957cac55870b49b2a0ef1a87a762df13" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>to better understand trends with respect to visitors to the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9642feac536d4606bdfd8af7b9794ca7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>to solicit input from, and provide information for, outdoor recreation marketing campaigns; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id3809186e4ee647f2944d5553dfeaffc2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>to better understand—</text><subparagraph id="id5ce2338ccdb84d1a92b058360baf2e9f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the effect of seasonal closures of areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters on outdoor recreation opportunities, adjacent businesses, and local tax revenue; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7e7225bf80f04ea8ad443c7eb9e5c15b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>opportunities to extend the period of time during which areas of, or infrastructure on, units of Federal recreational lands and waters are open to the public to increase outdoor recreation opportunities and associated revenues for businesses and local governments.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idcadcfc23a01645f49c2a0715d41633d0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Availability of infrastructure</header><paragraph id="id9b5fb72cce024f19ae5f1c0512fd5494" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall make efforts to make infrastructure available to accommodate increased visitation to units of Federal recreational lands and waters during periods that are at or before the beginning or at or after the end of traditional seasonal closures— </text><subparagraph id="id5460f5bb578b419e986c178324456d07" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to extend the outdoor recreation season and the duration of income to gateway communities; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id08271ef74f1c40089b4f520f6d77affa" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to provide more opportunities to visit resources on units of Federal recreational lands and waters to reduce crowding during peak seasons.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id9a2b1d455e464c989779796113a18743" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Inclusions</header><text>Efforts described in paragraph (1) may include—</text><subparagraph id="id6d482aaaa81c4d03b75f53676cfe0f8e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the addition of a facility at the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide27ea3f1f2c04f418846bee6f42e9603" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the improvement of access to or on the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idc3b6ea7a73514bf7a018dd3d3852f159" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Agreements</header><paragraph id="id704f81beef6a49d58b9196036da4b39f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries may enter into agreements with businesses, local governments, or other entities to share the cost of additional expenses necessary to extend the period of time during which an area of, or infrastructure on, a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters is made open to the public. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id1849b26b15f449acb0c15422e0bb4344" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>In-kind contributions</header><text>The Secretaries may accept in-kind contributions of goods and services provided by businesses, local governments, or other entities for purposes of paragraph (1). </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="ide7aa147c9aad40079b76d081f0b7142b" changed="not-changed"><enum>133.</enum><header>Gateway communities</header><subsection id="id01e8740869e44465a5eca14ba2063f69" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of gateway community</header><text>In this section, the term <term>gateway community</term> means a community that serves as an entry point or is adjacent to a recreation destination on Federal recreational lands and waters or non-Federal land at which there is consistently high, in the determination of the Secretaries, seasonal or year-round visitation.</text></subsection><subsection id="id4c9c8364d59a4ebba2ba2008f1b52201" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Assessment of impacts and needs in gateway communities</header><text>Subject to the availability of existing funds, the Secretaries—</text><paragraph id="idd0b1f14d7d2f4d29811cde8b94d4fd18" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>shall collaborate with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, housing authorities, applicable trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify needs and economic impacts in gateway communities, including—</text><subparagraph id="id66bfe8fce90c44b8bd4522a0f135fc38" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>housing shortages;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2b28029f47934d4298bc094d67906f5d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>demands on existing municipal infrastructure;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide54695b593ff4758839a590023d38dfd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>accommodation and management of sustainable visitation; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id07bfa2583b004e0e8449a2658cf3e2a9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the expansion and diversification of visitor opportunities by bolstering the visitation at—</text><clause id="iddfa7be44bc2a44f79f7bfde13cb5a7fe" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text> underutilized locations, as identified under section 141(c)(1)(B), on nearby Federal recreational lands and waters; or</text></clause><clause id="id7c956c29ce3342ea8803853bcd994aa0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>lesser-known recreation sites, as identified under section 144(b)(1)(B), on nearby land managed by a State agency or a local agency; and </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id83b1e215e0c94cc5afd8f89ba1eee326" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>may address a need identified under paragraph (1) by—</text><subparagraph id="id53175aff6c1a41f484858f67868a79b6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>providing financial or technical assistance to a gateway community under an existing program;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbd83251ceb98470e868417edf46200e2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>issuing a lease, right-of-way, or easement, in accordance with applicable laws; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb46736c9d10d4cd495c101dc516b3255" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>issuing an entity referred to in paragraph (1) a special use permit (other than a special recreation permit), in accordance with applicable laws. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id7d0df0184f4042ec9bb9d3638bb3eed4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Technical and financial assistance to businesses</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Administrator of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service) and the Secretary of Commerce shall provide information on applicable agency resources and programs available to provide financing, technical assistance, and other services in gateway communities to support economic opportunities through tourism, including support for the food service and accommodations sectors with an emphasis on new and diversifying businesses.</text></subsection><subsection id="idf2bc7fc61c5843458f1b99c8c4836445" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Partnerships</header><text>In carrying out this section, the Secretaries may, in accordance with applicable laws, enter into a public-private partnership, cooperative agreement, memorandum of understanding, or similar agreement with a gateway community or a business in a gateway community.</text></subsection></section><section id="id97134C3012B94B9B9C62C1A9AB3B9AC7" changed="not-changed"><enum>134.</enum><header>Parking opportunities for Federal recreational lands and waters</header><subsection id="id60ef1ec2064041bb98e2a59e4cc6d985" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall seek to increase parking opportunities for persons recreating on Federal recreational lands and waters—</text><paragraph id="idb0507e8b73e94695b14154b31af61a31" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in accordance with existing laws and applicable land use plans;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5b3b68d6a89a41799c51f1bb251b8d66" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in a manner that minimizes any increase in maintenance obligations on Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idbca526a66b5b4a2999a1cb64b74c4095" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in a manner that does not impact wildlife habitat that is critical to the mission of a Federal agency responsible for managing Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idb600a6fbb82f45bd99802b447f03f5cb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Authority</header><text>To supplement the quantity of parking spaces available at units of Federal recreational lands and waters on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries may—</text><paragraph id="id2c2a8e4b74e1489daba4ee9eb25febb4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>enter into a public-private partnership for parking opportunities on non-Federal land;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id2ba313da85294c9c9a51cf7a48179c9d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>lease non-Federal land for parking opportunities; or </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf4b9dde8921844b29996868ff0d4fa0a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>provide alternative transportation systems for a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters. </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id284fdfbc57bc4b22bb010322a7cfc770" changed="not-changed"><enum>135.</enum><header>Travel management</header><subsection id="id7914303d123a4b6e91d5de63c9cb64ec" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Travel management plans</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems—</text><paragraph id="id7d58254381a14b10af786e045ddf1b19"><enum>(1)</enum><text>for each district administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, a ground transportation linear feature authorized for public use or administrative use; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7af901b3aa7a4274911506adf2a25ead"><enum>(2)</enum><text>for each unit of the National Forest System, a motor vehicle use map.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idc50a9381be77487085c188a3eaed8625" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Over-Snow vehicle-Use maps</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems, an over-snow vehicle use map for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or Director of the Bureau of Land Management <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">that has adequate snowfall for over-snow vehicle use to occur</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">on which over-snow vehicle use occurs, in accordance with existing law</added-phrase>. </text></subsection><subsection id="iddd81b06fcaae41e1b5185defce0eefb0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Out-of-Date plans and maps</header><text>Not later than 20 years after the date on which the Secretary concerned adopted or reviewed, through public notice and comment, a travel management plan or map described in subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary concerned shall <added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">seek to</added-phrase> review, through public notice and comment, and update, as necessary, the applicable travel management plan or map.</text></subsection><subsection id="idb86b94249760438a8504c110022de5e0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Motorized and nonmotorized access</header><text>The Secretaries shall seek to create additional opportunities, as appropriate, for motorized and nonmotorized access and opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. </text></subsection><subsection id="idcbfc32c056f948f9834166c283700dbd" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text>Nothing in this section prohibits a lawful use, including a motorized or nonmotorized use, on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, if the Secretary concerned fails to meet a timeline established under this section. </text></subsection></section><section id="idc10ed92a505342868a00f7f9856b1daf" changed="not-changed"><enum>136.</enum><header>Public-private partnerships to modernize federally owned campgrounds, resorts, cabins, and visitor centers on Federal recreational lands and waters</header><subsection id="idd01a1d1112824c03a6b48797fd462eb3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this section:</text><paragraph id="id7F7379C14803435F90EFEF6D88F6956B" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Covered activity</header><text>The term <term>covered activity</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="id48F39E91F8D04415BC51622DC788082D" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a capital improvement, including the construction, reconstruction, and nonroutine maintenance of any structure, infrastructure, or improvement, relating to the operation of, or access to, a covered recreation facility; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id963D11FC41D8447AAA1F61C9E61C67F4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>any activity necessary to operate or maintain a covered recreation facility.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idCFFA3F012B0B4B2091B35716A5BC2DC0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Covered recreation facility</header><text>The term <term>covered recreation facility</term> means a federally owned campground, resort, cabin, or visitor center that is—</text><subparagraph id="id6F2423A27BE843768DA6933C9784DBA1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id0D66F3DB26CC433EA64096E2D845043E" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>located on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by—</text><clause id="idFA6C3952D6FA445384E2321F1A9EA01C" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the Chief of the Forest Service; or</text></clause><clause id="idBBB10BDC9D774F9C8F09743729DD6B5F" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id265AD09BB1DD4C7C9DC7CB9F6C1C48C2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Eligible entity</header><text>The term <term>eligible entity</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="idA64C8C80B4664C0AA06307B8BC4B9860" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a unit of State, Tribal, or local government;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2CD6E5F4A3834845925469986186E4BE" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a nonprofit organization; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1F2EFBB7A9854A9486E9F359F2730341" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>a private entity.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idF1E08455D7AD4A239780B17C3A7104B6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Pilot program</header><text>The Secretaries shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary concerned may enter into an agreement with, or issue or amend a land use authorization to, an eligible entity to allow the eligible entity to carry out covered activities relating to a covered recreation facility, subject to the requirements of this section and the terms of any relevant land use authorization, regardless of whether the eligible entity holds, on the date of enactment of this Act, an authorization to be a concessionaire for the covered recreation facility.</text></subsection><subsection id="idd2377322f66e4ec4bf67530f10b285b4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Minimum number of agreements or land use authorizations</header><text>Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned, with the consent of each affected holder of an authorization to be a concessionaire for a covered recreation facility, if applicable, shall enter into at least 1 agreement or land use authorization under subsection (b) in—</text><paragraph id="id53962c70053743d8b92de4956ad7a809" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a unit of the National Forest System in each region of the National Forest System; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7c5a7a83386c4af7854279d2fca8e336" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management in not fewer than 5 States in which the Bureau of Land Management administers Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id78a70abf3f2a463ebb738d11c092d161" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Requirements</header><paragraph id="id692ee0d85c754e03a9e1e8b9ac392df8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Development plans</header><text>Before entering into an agreement or issuing a land use authorization under subsection (b), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary concerned a development plan that—</text><subparagraph id="idc5bb581d90ef4644946566c2384b8f53" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>describes investments in the covered recreation facility to be made by the eligible entity during the first 3 years of the agreement or land use authorization;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc1cbb7ce9cce405296d64d9b1c5e9ae2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>describes annual maintenance spending for each year of the agreement or land use authorization; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide14a1846ec314a0d8c01d0a3ec10fdc0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>includes any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Secretary concerned.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id8fdf970b254447d6aaaa0819c30d834b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Agreements and land use authorizations</header><text>An agreement or land use authorization under subsection (b) shall—</text><subparagraph id="id7481d292b86346e4a54246d3a8675e82" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>be for a term of not more than 30 years, commensurate with the level of investment; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idad9362caaada48438874ff587a71b2c8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>require that, not later than 3 years after the date on which the Secretary concerned enters into the agreement or issues or amends the land use authorization, the applicable eligible entity shall expend, place in an escrow account for the eligible entity to expend, or deposit in a special account in the Treasury for expenditure by the Secretary concerned, without further appropriation, for covered activities relating to the applicable covered recreation facility, an amount or specified percentage, as determined by the Secretary concerned, which shall be equal to not less than $2,000,000, of the anticipated receipts for the term of the agreement or land use authorization;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9251105f89ec4304a20bef535d39ddbe" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>require the eligible entity to operate and maintain the covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the Secretary concerned in a manner acceptable to the Secretary concerned and the eligible entity;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id411a062da072441696042aab42afd8d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>include any terms and conditions that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary for a special use permit issued under section 7 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (commonly known as the <quote>Granger-Thye Act</quote>) (64 Stat. 84, chapter 97; <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/580d">16 U.S.C. 580d</external-xref>), including the payment described in subparagraph (E) or the <act-name parsable-cite="FLPMA">Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976</act-name> (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1701">43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.</external-xref>), as applicable;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2caaea4aa48046139f158fe4b2062820" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>provide for payment to the Federal Government of a fee or a sharing of revenue—</text><clause id="id6660e0d8ef5a46a1aabf8c9cd4d24466" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>consistent with—</text><subclause id="id66346ba609454b67afbf6f9b6d0bd8a9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the land use fee for a special use permit authorized under section 7 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (commonly known as the <quote>Granger-Thye Act</quote>) (64 Stat. 84, chapter 97; <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/580d">16 U.S.C. 580d</external-xref>); or</text></subclause><subclause id="id4d05e077dbcd4d749a296d00b631a32b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the value to the eligible entity of the rights provided by the agreement or land use authorization, taking into account the capital invested by, and obligations of, the eligible entity under the agreement or land use authorization; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id01c26217b9604caabf97b059bd223bf0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>all or part of which may be offset by the work to be performed at the expense of the eligible entity that is separate from the routine costs of operating and maintaining the applicable covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the Secretary concerned, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned;</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddf024dd6235145aaa2de9e9d68394c2d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>include provisions stating that—</text><clause id="id99f96a677e4b470aae0d7d2646213fce" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the eligible entity shall obtain no property interest in the covered recreation facility pursuant to the expenditures of the eligible entity, as required by the agreement or land use authorization;</text></clause><clause id="id698ba65718a941f8bf8f31f0eb899429" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>all structures and other improvements constructed, reconstructed, or nonroutinely maintained by that entity under the agreement or land use authorization on land owned by the United States shall be the property of the United States; and</text></clause><clause id="id29492dc3be4946cda4a774ee9d9953bf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the eligible entity shall be solely responsible for any cost associated with the decommissioning or removal of a capital improvement, if needed, at the conclusion of the agreement or land use authorization; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf0efb359862341c9aac236fbdc8dbacb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>be subject to any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Secretary concerned.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id8295b7ca560840638a6f439c5ec11d8a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Land use fee retention</header><text>A land use fee paid or revenue shared with the Secretary concerned under an agreement or land use authorization under this section shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary concerned for recreation-related purposes on the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters at which the land use fee or revenue is collected, without further appropriation. </text></subsection></section><section id="ided807c5e97b6439d954b32470bdf9eab" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>137.</enum><header>Forest Service pay-for-performance projects</header><subsection id="idc59a2469b8cf4073a30da83bf9b0b230" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this section:</text><paragraph id="id0c6e093da2394cff8d6a4c0c5996e759" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Independent evaluator</header><text>The term <term>independent evaluator</term> means an individual or entity, including an institution of higher education, that is selected by the pay-for-performance beneficiary and pay-for-performance investor, as applicable, or by the pay-for-performance project developer, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to make the determinations and prepare the reports required under subsection (e).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf21a31d0af3d40aba1cf5f1476993799" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>National Forest System land</header><text>The term <term>National Forest System land</term> means land in the National Forest System (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1609">16 U.S.C. 1609(a)</external-xref>)).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9e89f68f7efb4264b915caf739e714dd" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance agreement</header><text>The term <term>pay-for-performance agreement</term> means a mutual benefit agreement (excluding a procurement contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement described in <external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/31/63">chapter 63</external-xref> of title 31, United States Code) for a pay-for-performance project—</text><subparagraph id="id54d449e2cbb844b7b11ff972d00840d6" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>with a term of—</text><clause id="idbc1ff335f85c4de0b966e36cc6eb7cab" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>not less than 1 year; and</text></clause><clause id="id8c9de77638d74fcfa03c8060c9d2df4f" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>not more than 20 years; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddd21a84e8f3348a98704e086c8774cb1" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>that is executed, in accordance with applicable law, by—</text><clause id="id1a9780faece048fb8b1b5ed938ad4e98" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture; and</text></clause><clause id="id154a8337093f4f3a98d18ef273f5aebd" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a pay-for-performance beneficiary or pay-for-performance project developer. </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id80355b4c2c944e47b0ea34577fede206" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance beneficiary</header><text>The term <term>pay-for-performance beneficiary</term> means a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that—</text><subparagraph id="id4de16d6e96204bf9a20001e7d2b9afdd" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>repays capital loaned upfront by a pay-for-performance investor, based on a project outcome specified in a pay-for-performance agreement; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idef2b575ff149475aa4ff99281eb7d8e2" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provides capital directly for costs associated with a pay-for-performance project.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id5A344D93086345F3BDFB1A3A1CB61665" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance investor</header><text>The term <term>pay-for-performance investor</term> means a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that provides upfront loaned capital for a pay-for-performance project with the expectation of a financial return dependent on a project outcome. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9299643d071348708e728a3afc6d8373" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance project</header><text>The term <term>pay-for-performance project</term> means a project that—</text><subparagraph id="ida088a28f3e14417f89f147890e4d524f" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>would provide or enhance a recreational opportunity;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idab24ac5cd5dd44478eded9ed440d78eb" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is conducted on—</text><clause id="idc2c5713608ba42c7a86c96d64c6dec2a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>National Forest System land; or</text></clause><clause id="id1bef623b1e214b5ebba38c980dfcc1cd" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>other land, if the activities would benefit National Forest System land (including a recreational use of National Forest System land); and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idace4a59464294c2393b8e69de79bc05e" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>would use an innovative funding or financing model that leverages—</text><clause id="idfcb109aa9f314289a35598a646c70b52" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>loaned capital from a pay-for-performance investor to cover upfront costs associated with a pay-for-performance project, with the loaned capital repaid by a pay-for-performance beneficiary at a rate of return dependent on a project outcome, as measured by an independent evaluator; or</text></clause><clause id="idd58629fa483847e98a3f3f6b81ab54bf" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>capital directly from a pay-for-performance beneficiary to support costs associated with a pay-for-performance project in an amount based on an anticipated project outcome.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ida063af57c9e248afa2471c5fdabb2126" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(7)</enum><header>Pay-for-performance project developer</header><text>The term <term>pay-for-performance project developer</term> means a nonprofit or for-profit organization that serves as an intermediary to assist in developing or implementing a pay-for-performance agreement or a pay-for-performance project. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idea698ca85e1545519175cf1c172686f7" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(8)</enum><header>Project outcome</header><text>The term <term>project outcome</term> means a measurable, beneficial result (whether economic, environmental, or social) that is attributable to a pay-for-performance project and described in a pay-for-performance agreement.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idef5ab18a19a44d209edd74a214b80b3b" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Establishment of pilot program</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a pilot program in accordance with this section to carry out 1 or more pay-for-performance projects.</text></subsection><subsection id="id3aed916088db4dc1b70c8d9015c5d5b9" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Pay-for-Performance projects</header><paragraph id="id0fd61aee8edf45e3926449bde72843ea" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Using funds made available through a pay-for-performance agreement or appropriations, all or any portion of a pay-for-performance project may be implemented by—</text><subparagraph id="id403ad3246e8745d5967b8e5ee7e35b43" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id973741c330dd468a9ef2efc48c039b07" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a pay-for-performance project developer or a third party, subject to the conditions that—</text><clause id="ida8e56a4c322047b0b3cfb10ff24aff0d" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture shall approve the implementation by the pay-for-performance project developer or third party; and</text></clause><clause id="id5369abde6f154e75b3aedb3776b4d9d4" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the implementation is in accordance with applicable law.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id8c83049adbd04326b4fed1a7449dfde9" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Relation to land management plans</header><text>A pay-for-performance project carried out under this section shall be consistent with any applicable land management plan developed under section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1604">16 U.S.C. 1604</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idb48625d39a4045e38ec07b582899283f" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Ownership</header><subparagraph id="idf5194c49016b42bca902685b1a2a2bd9" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>New improvements</header><text>The United States shall have title to any improvements installed on National Forest System land as part of a pay-for-performance project.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9657dd2a9e2342c3af1fb300c6dfcca0" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Existing improvements</header><text>Investing in, conducting, or completing a pay-for-performance project on National Forest System land shall not affect the title of the United States to—</text><clause commented="no" id="idB02FDF9D6D034F6EB26A91EE377A2CB5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>any federally owned improvements involved in the pay-for-performance project; or </text></clause><clause commented="no" id="id42070E4912254FAA857DD7192A3E91F5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the underlying land.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id675fb915409e480da3ac52e8caad0e8f" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text>The carrying out of any action for a pay-for-performance project does not provide any right to any party to a pay-for-performance agreement.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida9cd743c79db4609a35e31e5462863de" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Potential conflicts</header><text>Before approving a pay-for-performance project under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall consider and seek to avoid potential conflicts (including economic competition) with any existing written authorized use. </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id68c1a7bf50024f4da88f7c457691672f" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Project agreements</header><paragraph id="id8ce93fa087d242ba817d1459fc42992b" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Notwithstanding the Act of June 30, 1914 (38 Stat. 430, chapter 131; <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/498">16 U.S.C. 498</external-xref>), or subtitle C of title XX of the Social Security Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1397n">42 U.S.C. 1397n et seq.</external-xref>), in carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under which a pay-for-performance beneficiary, pay-for-performance investor, or pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay for or finance all or part of a pay-for-performance project.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idfcce078daa0c46eb8077551ad489904a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Size limitation</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture may not enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under the pilot program under this section for a pay-for-performance project valued at more than $15,000,000.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9cad759029ea43e48cb645d1c7249243" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Financing</header><subparagraph id="idd873bf2e416d4d49bfb03eff0e2142b5" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>A pay-for-performance agreement shall specify the amounts that a pay-for-performance beneficiary or a pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay to a pay-for-performance investor or a pay-for-performance project developer, as appropriate, in the event of an independent evaluator determining pursuant to subsection (e) the degree to which a project outcome has been achieved.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3140943c3918414388493808ff3de924" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Eligible payments</header><text>An amount described in subparagraph (A) shall be—</text><clause id="id710864504b044a5c85812465ceac357b" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>based on—</text><subclause id="id8b0f7eadc6ec4794b221baf72ceffb15" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the respective contributions of the parties under the pay-for-performance agreement; and</text></subclause><subclause id="id4c232601c1bb42a8a78365f983b5d9b6" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the economic, environmental, or social benefits derived from the project outcomes; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id3c8f100d4bf14156a96cd2a830c629cc" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><subclause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="idBE5D40D2D4E7405BAF8376BB1F88C117" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a percentage of the estimated value of a project outcome;</text></subclause><subclause commented="no" id="id64A1784DF51745A98AF4FF9B4CF8A5C1" indent="up1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>a percentage of the estimated cost savings to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the Secretary of Agriculture derived from a project outcome;</text></subclause><subclause commented="no" indent="up1" id="id6C1F6537BA6D460C9E37B8400AB3DC85" changed="not-changed"><enum>(III)</enum><text>a percentage of the enhanced revenue to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the Secretary of Agriculture derived from a project outcome; or</text></subclause><subclause commented="no" indent="up1" id="id463BCEC8BEB946338537208F7A85CB20" changed="not-changed"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>a percentage of the cost of the pay-for-performance project.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id52a63d111df5421185873e07b11937f4" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Forest Service financial assistance</header><text>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture may only contribute funding for a pay-for-performance project if—</text><clause id="id5e557bb7185b488082af02fe30db56ec" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture demonstrates that—</text><subclause id="idbbd2963530a04e5d84ad2aa257957284" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the pay-for-performance project will provide a cost savings to the United States; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id7b4c3fb4f01a474887b27286515cd5f0" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the funding would accelerate the pace of implementation of an activity previously planned to be completed by the Secretary of Agriculture; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id3cf8fb696cc54f47bfe0c537ff049b97" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the contribution of the Secretary of Agriculture has a value that is not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the pay-for-performance project.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb5fe4b4e1e10485fa73265e551abad5d" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Special account</header><text>Any funds received by the Secretary of Agriculture under subsection (c)(1)—</text><clause id="id0a732d48a0da434dab81bf3816ebb9d6" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>shall be retained in a separate fund in the Treasury to be used solely for pay-for-performance projects; and</text></clause><clause id="id82d7935ec0bd49009fe50d9a1a726ce1" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall remain available until expended and without further appropriation.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id8c50d878cbde4636a0029642ac1c8ef6" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Maintenance and decommissioning of pay-for-performance project improvements</header><text>A pay-for-performance agreement shall—</text><subparagraph id="id1be54cf18c964daab11daaf607ce6a28" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>include a plan for maintaining any capital improvement constructed as part of a pay-for-performance project after the date on which the pay-for-performance project is completed; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc20e046803f947a191001b076cf22cd5" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>specify the party that will be responsible for decommissioning the improvements associated with the pay-for-performance project—</text><clause id="id7b0c7538e8cf455fa8267a723c4d8a6d" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>at the end of the useful life of the improvements;</text></clause><clause id="id7c3f3985c4f447b499f8d7ea0607ccc8" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>if the improvements no longer serve the purpose for which the improvements were developed; or</text></clause><clause id="idc8a015dbc3fb4895a5feeacb128b1916" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>if the pay-for-performance project fails.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idd9842f6a0846421aa19f6439f818e597" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Termination of pay-for-performance project agreements</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture may unilaterally terminate a pay-for-performance agreement, in whole or in part, for any program year beginning after the program year during which the Secretary of Agriculture provides to each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a notice of the termination.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id2bbadc9b1f2042788bcea33c68ca7013" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Independent evaluations</header><paragraph id="id51b40c7a4c3843c69c5384b6a690e036" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Progress reports</header><text>An independent evaluator shall submit to the Secretary of Agriculture and each party to the applicable pay-for-performance agreement—</text><subparagraph id="id632edfcb6fd04149be902e3a7bc8c356" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by not later than 2 years after the date on which the pay-for-performance agreement is executed, and at least once every 2 years thereafter, a written report that summarizes the progress that has been made in achieving each project outcome; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id353f9ddcc0274776a7fc47e11dff63ad" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>before the first scheduled date for a payment described in subsection (d)(3)(A), and each subsequent date for payment, a written report that—</text><clause id="iddf123cc4388c43dfb0ba3608abc63321" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>summarizes the results of the evaluation conducted by the independent evaluator to determine whether a payment should be made pursuant to the pay-for-performance agreement; and</text></clause><clause id="id1523823afb894842b525f3bdefed0929" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>analyzes the reasons why a project outcome was achieved or was not achieved.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ide236e085fbb547bd8bd6da7d92c1486d" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Final reports</header><text>Not later than 180 days after the date on which a pay-for-performance project is completed, the independent evaluator shall submit to the Secretary of Agriculture and each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a written report that includes, with respect to the period covered by the report—</text><subparagraph id="idb60342b8a16e4ac9a63086294cda61fa" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an evaluation of the effects of the pay-for-performance project with respect to each project outcome; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd337342993904e5eb83da224d4399118" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a determination of whether the pay-for-performance project has met each project outcome; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7eab19c5bc284c799b3e15b77e72aefa" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the amount of the payments made for the pay-for-performance project pursuant to subsection (d)(3)(A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id7f2cc055614149b58afcce130f3641cc" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Additional Forest Service-Provided assistance</header><paragraph id="idbb7410d718814cd1bb2f36699f2a16dd" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Technical assistance</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture may provide technical assistance to facilitate pay-for-performance project development, such as planning, permitting, site preparation, and design work.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id8507d810eb2140d9be938ed3981e922a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Consultants</header><text>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture may hire a contractor—</text><subparagraph id="id2039e55fbdae4b989124161055968554" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to conduct a feasibility analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4053f5a854e34a11b3d78b47c68a93a7" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to assist in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a proposed pay-for-performance project or a pay-for-performance agreement; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id83a59c4873fc4655b7f13b7659462320" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to assist with an environmental analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id415d19896ddb42659c69cb6f4da553ef" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(g)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text>The Secretary of Agriculture shall approve a record of decision, decision notice, or decision memo for any activities to be carried out on National Forest System land as part of a pay-for-performance project before the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement involving the applicable pay-for-performance project.</text></subsection><subsection id="id8ac48f732f164c98ab0f68ca67f399db" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Duration of pilot program</header><paragraph id="idca3d3bfc9f85490db3723361f56e1cf8" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Sunset</header><text>The authority to enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under this section terminates on September 30, 2033.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id2c234acc01d54dcda737475e8bb42909" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text>Nothing in paragraph (1) affects any pay-for-performance project agreement entered into by the Secretary of Agriculture under this section before the date described in that paragraph. </text></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle><subtitle id="idF1F2F5B65A3E44CDADC0DFF563AE0C80" style="OLC" changed="not-changed"><enum>D</enum><header>Engagement</header><section id="id7E46064206F54D279E962B082D429E2D" changed="not-changed"><enum>141.</enum><header>Identifying opportunities for recreation</header><subsection id="id8e3dd4d6-9e07-4434-8747-6c965d230c0a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of land use plan</header><text>In this section, the term <term>land use plan</term> means—</text><paragraph id="id95d2d40d-ef47-4ad1-b748-4f745ab7510f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a land use plan prepared by the Secretary pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1712">43 U.S.C. 1712</external-xref>); and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id25af0ebb-303a-444f-bef7-fc8324d76ebf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>a land management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest Service pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1604">16 U.S.C. 1604</external-xref>).</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id2b315449-866f-4fb2-bacf-e9360dde8575" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Inventory and assessments</header><paragraph id="ide2f3d76d2dba4ba3bd0d49bc49f98b3b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id5D82D563717F46F7B41524DEEEFDBFFA" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for Federal recreational lands and waters; and </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1FF49C2C29A14917B0684C31FA44970C" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>publish the inventory and assessment conducted under subparagraph (A) for public comment.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id6b9292d1-4851-439f-9563-877915320f48" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Unique recreation values</header><text>An inventory and assessment conducted under paragraph (1) shall recognize—</text><subparagraph id="id09903f881e994c9c85794120a3c8bf1d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>any unique recreation values and recreation opportunities; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc9db3fb51ac84526a267fc4c529568de" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>areas of concentrated recreational use. </text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id5b8af638-ebf3-4b93-9722-76c6b03541a2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Inventory</header><text>The inventory conducted under paragraph (1) shall—</text><subparagraph id="id74CE07B8FC81431CB04C464DC8FA5B09" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>identify, list, and map recreation resources by—</text><clause id="idd86c3d0d-2bb1-4ff3-b321-da26c905101e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>type of recreation opportunity and type of natural or artificial recreation infrastructure;</text></clause><clause id="id8c7b7e08-7576-443d-be55-fd31e081a544" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>to the extent available, the level of use of the recreation resource as of the date of the inventory; and</text></clause><clause id="idCC4C3A326AFD406E858D46EF0316045B" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>location; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id822c3798bda94d2583e6dc84ed59c22c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identify, to the extent practicable, any trend relating to recreation opportunities or use at a recreation resource identified under subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id75401878-0e92-4de4-bb16-0cd0e186de41" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Assessments</header><text>For any recreation resource inventoried under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall assess—</text><subparagraph id="id152ea775-6b15-478f-a901-553f7ee033d7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the level of demand for the recreation resource;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8f82184d-674c-4914-900a-75a58a7323c1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the maintenance needs of, and expenses necessary to administer, the recreation resource;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4d77496f-4ac9-46bf-b8e7-8325c36962f2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the benefits of current and projected future recreation use, including to the local economy;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide0aadd5bed3c43fcb277b8827f119c75" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the capacity of the recreation resource to meet the demand described in subparagraph (A), including the relationship of current and projected future recreation use on—</text><clause id="id0a71d5d0-6e56-4a10-8ee0-b6e84ad78977" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>natural, cultural, and other resources;</text></clause><clause id="idadceb0deb8544a199fd461fa00b161b6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>other authorized uses and activities on the Federal recreational lands and waters subject to the applicable land use plan; and</text></clause><clause id="id510513369FC849A49069860236E998C8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>existing infrastructure;</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6f2c1eee-65a9-4340-8ba9-ceb21f8de2ee" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the suitability for developing, expanding, or enhancing the recreation resource;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id34e511f4b57e4fd9849ab569c2f487ae" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>technological developments and innovation that affects recreation use; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2b2f790bc6324bcfbb2b94ee6ed13543" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>the adequacy of the current management of the recreation resource. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id5c8b4a6d-2d70-44da-a7b8-8c268a731cc2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Future recreation needs and management</header><paragraph id="id4b513f2b-5b4d-4541-bd40-d59522d8e5c1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Future needs</header><text>Based on the inventory and assessment conducted under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary concerned shall—</text><subparagraph id="id88791274-805e-428e-8df5-6d42e3f7e88c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>estimate future recreation needs through a collaborative process;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd118c701-051f-4d8e-87b4-5c08eeedbb2c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>identify underutilized locations that are suitable for developing, expanding, or enhancing recreation use; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id67c50356-dfb5-4222-91e9-0f798dd3b464" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>select additional high-value recreation resources at which to encourage recreation use, consistent with the applicable land use plan.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="iddc10f2ea-2fcc-46c0-bece-912344b844cb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Considerations</header><text>In selecting a high-value recreation resource under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary concerned shall consider the following:</text><subparagraph id="idddf1962e-742d-4707-a8e7-152aaf3e0b05" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The future recreation needs estimated under paragraph (1)(A).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ided33783b-3f93-46f9-8bb0-ee95dba2f578" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The maintenance needs of, and the expenses necessary to administer, the high-value recreation resource.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id66373d8ba4194813aae0da7a23894400" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The presence of partner organizations prepared to assist in the stewardship of the high-value recreation resource. </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id854cbd95-2787-41fa-b98c-230502b2abb3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The benefits of recreation use, including benefits to the local economy.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idaa87441b-8280-4ff6-92fb-c42d456e0e63" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The impacts of recreation use on—</text><clause id="id05227643-0763-4ef3-8d26-325aade82668" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>natural, cultural, or other resources;</text></clause><clause id="id6079ced7-0c26-4625-9191-3a50681538f0" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>other authorized uses and activities on the Federal recreational lands and waters subject to any applicable land use plan; and</text></clause><clause display-inline="no-display-inline" commented="no" id="idA09969149F8D448591DBD0949630B11E" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>adjacent landowners. </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id9f0768fcec6a43139b170d7478f6f4f1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Management</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall—</text><subparagraph id="id657e5c286a5e408eb228fa260af269d1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>seek input from the public, including adjacent landowners and individuals or entities with existing land use authorizations, with respect to the management of any high-value recreation resource identified under paragraph (1)(C); </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf116660cbb784248aaf88b614d29581e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>maintain or enhance the recreation values and encourage recreation use of the high-value recreation resource identified, subject to the availability of appropriations and consistent with any applicable multiple-use mandates; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbfdc0bd8679f49379ef677734b9ee5a8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>manage a high-value recreation resource under this paragraph in a manner that is consistent with applicable law. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id71b45f31b04a496cb265198e1ec27f31" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Existing efforts</header><text>To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall utilize or incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions and processes in carrying out this section. </text></subsection><subsection id="id08fc4ebc03f447b08f1257d68ea642c1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Conforming amendments</header><text>Section 200103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—</text><paragraph id="id3a2a55c2723f4599aa73a246bedd4284" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking subsection (d); and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id15e3a1222ddc45a39502dd3a0c2f7f0e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id5ce86006a98e42d783f2221a381adc71" changed="not-changed"><enum>142.</enum><header>Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation</header><subsection id="id85DFBD83B25A48B6B54E8641CA8FCDEC" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 200104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: </text><quoted-block style="USC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idf30fd3f5f321413f9e6b1bd385ccd241" changed="not-changed"><section id="id159B7557AB0D4832A57D510A73D5AD00" changed="not-changed"><enum>200104.</enum><header>Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation</header><subsection id="id590479F81B5742619578BB19BCB75CCB" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a) </enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this section:</text><paragraph id="idF6A1654D45DD4CA6A087833FA339F812" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Council</header><text>The term <term>Council</term> means the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation established under subsection (b).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5A0257ADD75744C4B248A8B52C176BE1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Federal recreational lands and waters</header><text>The term <term>Federal recreational lands and waters</term> has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>). </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id9D18E1A6467E4DB8B196755B306287DD" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Establishment</header><text>The Secretary shall establish an interagency council, to be known as the <quote>Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation</quote>.</text></subsection><subsection id="idcefa7630ea2047598e2367ede186dedc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Composition</header><paragraph id="idc0f370b14a1246d58b839fbb5d696903" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Council shall be composed of representatives of the following departments and agencies, to be appointed by the head of the applicable department or agency:</text><subparagraph id="id8741e6a0f804450a819892fc3feb808f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The National Park Service.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6bdf1d8e43394ea895aad6c1b8521be0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The Bureau of Land Management.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8ab744a8d2de4be99b212c06e0b163ca" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The United States Fish and Wildlife Service.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3c22619126a74c99bbb20fcaaed423fa" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The Bureau of Indian Affairs.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id17379d44c68b4505b5fded580b8c8840" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The Bureau of Reclamation.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2763f476410a4e049a9d31568daf2fad" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>The Forest Service.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf81d00b6cb084fe694fedea0a370b3d0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>The Corps of Engineers.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9a7ef79ada3d4579a6093e901231f2d2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><text>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idbea03330c0b64fe592238b28577dfd49" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Additional participants</header><text>In addition to the members described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may invite participation in the meetings or other activities of the Council from among the following:</text><subparagraph id="id5d8a97579251496a9255b2901604b230" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The Council on Environmental Quality.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8c5a7fe352d440ad99259c458b7a8713" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The Natural Resources Conservation Service.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1ee4d80161e3483f8590fb500fd25b79" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>Rural development programs of the Department of Agriculture.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id44d1ce80b2e94c5fa65aad73aa11c1fd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The Economic Development Administration.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id97204ac99794448abddf2497d960cde1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The National Travel and Tourism Office of the Department of Commerce.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6b1e51e53d08449c83291660d76a777b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id75f8ae6c73084a00a08b12cd13ade5ee" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>The Environmental Protection Agency.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id604a73021bbf45b391473b9591f4fe4f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><text>The Department of Transportation.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbea19162e4e44d78bfb1f7fe9e074417" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>The Tennessee Valley Authority.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idefbb10b852bd47328320845f24843344" changed="not-changed"><enum>(J)</enum><text>The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id5fe162439b014de4bb25731b4e5d1ec4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(K)</enum><text>The National Marine Fisheries Service.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7e9acc473a604a50b4e152174f0f172b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(L)</enum><text>The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf79df159a1a04c01b77089e309dacb23" changed="not-changed"><enum>(M)</enum><text>The Federal Highway Administration.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idefc24754ce77476f95bb7fd054e3996f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(N)</enum><text>An applicable State agency or office.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id36f47223080840d0801c36d731e54e4b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(O)</enum><text>An applicable agency or office of a local government.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ida5d8eebc25684e25a78a8797d7e02264" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>State coordination</header><text>In determining additional participants under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall seek to ensure that not fewer than 1 State is invited to participate in each meeting or other activity of the Council.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id1c352b78667b4e749bef6ab07c5e060e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Leadership</header><text>The leadership of the Council shall rotate annually among the members of the Council described in paragraph (1), or as otherwise determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida1a3682f59264ab7b62678412c56120e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Funding</header><text>Notwithstanding section 708 of division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/117/328">Public Law 117–328</external-xref>), the members of the Council described in paragraph (1) may enter into agreements to share the management and operational costs of the Council.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idd76d900da9c64b6799dbc0ae6c0900cf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>The Council shall meet as frequently as appropriate for the purposes of coordinating—</text><paragraph id="idfd56922f3f6d461ca07930609252086a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the implementation of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>, including carrying out any reports required under that Act or an amendment made by that Act; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id43dca484395f4661b3f52cad8442b9c5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>recreation management policies across Federal agencies, including implementation of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.</external-xref>);</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida661a823816d4b56930060363287bb6a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the response by an agency that manages Federal recreational lands and waters to public health emergencies or other emergencies that result in disruptions to, or closures of, Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id032f26cc25f049e18f0a0b7bef4066ff" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the expenditure of funds relating to outdoor recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters, including funds made available under section 40804(b)(7) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6592a">16 U.S.C. 6592a(b)(7)</external-xref>); </text></paragraph><paragraph id="ide4708b52a98942bcb29b22acbefcca4c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><text>the adoption and expansion of emerging technologies on Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id876e6c27a6c24ac6b841467bc35b5012" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><text>research activities, including quantifying the economic impacts of recreation;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id984cd1b6909e44dc8fe237367ae41430" changed="not-changed"><enum>(7)</enum><text>dissemination to the public of outdoor recreation-related information (including information relating to opportunities, reservations, accessibility, and closures), in a manner that ensures the recreation-related information is easily accessible with modern communication devices;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id97351760a8934f51b7c1a206da82014c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(8)</enum><text>the improvement of access to Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id992f6015ce2441eab612bd7c8fa60ecf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(9)</enum><text>the identification and engagement of partners outside the Federal Government—</text><subparagraph id="id84ea296bf74a49b48d34c58eb2f34ae8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to promote outdoor recreation; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3f9f803e668e49499a8919f5240244ae" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to facilitate collaborative management of outdoor recreation; and </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4dc86c431ee446cbbed024f258911f68" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to provide additional resources relating to enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idCA37EF7275B24427905E6FACAD84C163" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this section affects the authorities, regulations, or policies of any Federal agency described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c).</text></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subsection><subsection id="id91b75aab80f1442386a36582af179f98" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Clerical amendment</header><text>The table of sections for <external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/54/2001">chapter 2001</external-xref> of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 200104 and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id165656AEBAC54F1CBEC20E44BC81F364" changed="not-changed"><toc changed="not-changed"><toc-entry level="section" bold="off" changed="not-changed">200104. Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subsection></section><section id="id65bfcdd2e3464a1f9e6870427c5a44d6" changed="not-changed"><enum>143.</enum><header>Informing the public of access closures</header><subsection id="id570e6cf8b92a423d92fae12fc8a6a86c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall, to the extent practicable and in a timely fashion, alert the public to any closure or disruption to public campsites, trails, roads, and other public areas and access points under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary.</text></subsection><subsection id="ide18b461d7a564c56b1b2edab6426bbfe" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Online alert</header><text>An alert under subsection (a) shall be posted online on a public website of the appropriate land unit in a manner that—</text><paragraph id="id87465791b05d48a3a0f6e6ee0a716858" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>ensures that the public can easily find the alert in searching for the applicable campsite, trail, road, or other access point; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5195a56db9104f99bd724e14b5677fda" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>consolidates all alerts under subsection (a).</text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id607D653FE5824D199194F97364E9F2FD" changed="not-changed"><enum>144.</enum><header>Improved recreation visitation data</header><subsection id="idd7a36067c0574ae0b91025d190c4b0cd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Consistent visitation data</header><paragraph id="idb5a249b8dc6045f9b2a2c38c131ebe03" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Annual visitation data</header><text>The Secretaries shall establish a single visitation data reporting system to report accurate annual visitation data, in a consistent manner, for— </text><subparagraph id="iddeb15374669147e087d3579dd51ba6cd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idfd6e528fd8d94496ad811ea34ff15a0c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>land held in trust for an Indian Tribe, on request of the Indian Tribe.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id26bcad2103774df8b3ca7d13ae6a0400" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Categories of use</header><text>Within the visitation data reporting system established under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id66c91196c20f41138e0a789f2206b02c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>establish multiple categories of different recreation activities that are reported consistently across agencies; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide4e1e9bbeb7049718e8c1e32825a0d2b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide an estimate of the number of visitors for each applicable category established under subparagraph (A) for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idba785e13e2604ad8b16ef3bea218c26b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Real-Time Data Pilot Program</header><paragraph id="id308360c899554212ae88013b47a6f2f5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, using existing funds available to the Secretaries, the Secretaries shall carry out a pilot program, to be known as the <quote>Real-time Data Pilot Program</quote> (referred to in this section as the <quote>Pilot Program</quote>), to make available to the public, for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters selected for participation in the Pilot Program under paragraph (2)—</text><subparagraph id="id6a267dfeb5884e8f95483e3ec76ef2be" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>real-time or predictive data on visitation (including data and resources publicly available from existing nongovernmental platform) at—</text><clause id="id8b412bdab0c94c4ba753d4b7c271e6d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></clause><clause id="id925047eab5a74d73b6e728a302b9c9f6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>to the extent practicable, areas within the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></clause><clause id="id2cbf3eaf2d1b4e7b8e811b8ae0d343f3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>to the extent practicable, recreation sites managed by any other Federal agency, a State agency, or a local agency that are located near the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8bb30a0a1c2f40beaf15d2ee57f80990" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>through multiple media platforms, information about lesser-known, suitable recreation sites located near the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters (including recreation sites managed by any other Federal agency, a State agency, or a local agency), in an effort to encourage visitation among recreational sites.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id684a9f72476746dda2ea648c50492256" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Locations</header><subparagraph id="id04b44d6c274b45d3bd0bc7b589e3624d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Initial number of units</header><text>On establishment of the Pilot Program, the Secretaries shall select for participation in the Pilot Program—</text><clause id="id726e5f615dfd431f9b900b73130735b3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>15 units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretary; and</text></clause><clause id="id7d72b127b5874143b38e663f4a7ac5be" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>5 units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service).</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4741ea60f3394916934d89be4ccd5a74" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Expansion</header><text>Subject to paragraph (4), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall expand the Pilot Program by selecting 80 additional units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretaries for participation in the Pilot Program, not fewer than 50 of which shall be units managed by the Secretary.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id21c5b3b0104b4503bf9cbdb1df97efce" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Feedback; support of gateway communities</header><text>The Secretaries shall—</text><clause id="id993fad5b744f422aa2532ee0dcda39c6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>solicit feedback regarding participation in the Pilot Program from communities adjacent to units of Federal recreational lands and waters and the public; and</text></clause><clause id="idfe3a6dc851614768ac2565669d852769" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in carrying out subparagraphs (A) and (B), select a unit of Federal recreation lands and waters to participate in the Pilot Program only if the Secretaries determine that the communities adjacent to the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters support the participation.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id09e590a55d204c34a5d8fe9820b51d98" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Dissemination of information</header><text>The Secretaries may disseminate the information described in paragraph (1) directly or through an entity or organization referred to in subsection (c).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9165c34ef9d947be97fec5bd4f8a746a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Report on best practices</header><text>Before expanding the Pilot Program under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretaries shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing best practices for the Pilot Program.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idb021add6c2314000b84df6a9ec8de113" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Community partners and third-Party providers</header><text>For purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary concerned may—</text><paragraph id="id78f8c84cc7d446d586a82a5b7cdafce0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>coordinate and partner with—</text><subparagraph id="id20C09A9BA7144C8C9BD050DB0302BD00" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>communities adjacent to units of Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idD9C5EE4C0C404AE799EA7B9D9282D1ED" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>State and local outdoor recreation and tourism offices;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idE2738F4A787F41D2A8DDCB44A88CF2B2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>local governments;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id35E1B5B5670246F2BD68BE5D378D827D" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Indian Tribes;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id34ADBC05A7B34796B2401188DE542084" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>trade associations;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idAAC5F535B2E742B2AECA195EBD848E7A" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>local outdoor recreation marketing organizations; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id279e0fd101cc4959843d95f387337c6c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>permitted facilitated recreation providers; or </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id34FC49D4BBFE4E7E97CBAF51581F36EF" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><text>other relevant stakeholders; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id136cd065fc544583be12aefcbe2f67e5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>coordinate or enter into agreements, as appropriate, with private sector and nonprofit partners, including—</text><subparagraph id="ide1da8762788d4a50bf3d8522763827eb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>technology companies;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide46daf2086024f98be50f9e2d950e391" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>geospatial data companies;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddf9f8b7e157d4267bba8c0f75119639f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>experts in data science, analytics, and operations research; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide25a2c914652462e9de5977f9ddbda2e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>data companies.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idca91d20ca5d0464e8a18e7031c41c573" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Existing programs</header><text>The Secretaries may use existing programs or products of the Secretaries to carry out this section.</text></subsection><subsection id="iddfedd0d17d97450180292faef6704a69" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Privacy clauses</header><text>Nothing in this section provides authority to the Secretaries—</text><paragraph id="id4d0df99633b44e71bf324798e31e016c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>to monitor or record the identity or movements of a visitor to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id2ee3c463f91f4c0fa79ab900d1451439" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>to restrict, interfere with, or monitor a private communication of a visitor to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idb5e0b451dcde44a1b32481a62c212787" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>to collect—</text><subparagraph id="id79eed5fc9eae4637ab9268d87d94973f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>information from owners of land adjacent to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id51eb973452c8469ea289e7bd5dceb13d" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>information on non-Federal land. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id7c019d960fb3436ca1914b788a946e1e" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(f)</enum><header>Reports</header><text>Not later than January 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Secretaries shall publish on a website of the Secretaries a report that describes the annual visitation of each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, including, to the maximum extent practicable, visitation categorized by recreational activity.</text></subsection></section><section id="ided27eff8990e42c3a6152057074eb93e" changed="not-changed"><enum>145.</enum><header>Monitoring for improved recreation decision making</header><subsection id="id6732e8393b784dd2b864c9b0473fc0b3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall seek to capture comprehensive recreation use data to better understand and inform decision making by the Secretaries.</text></subsection><subsection id="id87ea9d93ac0c495198bc6005a93c2a10" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Pilot protocols</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and after public notice and comment, the Secretaries shall establish pilot protocols at not fewer than 10 land management units under the jurisdiction of each of the Secretaries to model recreation use patterns (including low-use recreation activities and dispersed recreation activities) that may not be effectively measured by existing general and opportunistic survey and monitoring protocols. </text></subsection></section><section id="idd8ab06d3ce384bfaa99b00ea0d5228ac" changed="not-changed"><enum>146.</enum><header>Access for servicemembers and veterans</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretaries are encouraged to work with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure servicemembers and veterans have access to outdoor recreation and outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services provided to servicemembers and veterans. </text></section><section id="id56fa667c116b4e46b7a0ba40c079b1a0" changed="not-changed"><enum>147.</enum><header>Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land</header><subsection id="id029ea5039c9d4bae805d8f72062bdbf5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Strategy</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretaries shall develop and make public a national strategy, after public notice and comment, to increase the number of youth recreation visits to Federal land.</text></subsection><subsection id="id62232e31274549988490434663c7cfbf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>A strategy developed under subsection (a)—</text><paragraph id="id04c2790773f241318fa5f1271706b9c3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>shall—</text><subparagraph id="id470cb3ae2a4f4d43b69764f3ad06b9d4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal land for underserved youth;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd6f1f116b4f340c2bdb960cd678f5b47" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing youth recreation visits; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id312194df8e4a4c1f94c813c9166c2edb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (B); and</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id1ac2a8f9c36c49a5ac5358fcddaa82f2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id139d56e1eb3049d080312ee700931831" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Agreements</header><text>The Secretaries may enter into contracts or cost-share agreements (including contracts or agreements for the acquisition of vehicles) to carry out this section.</text></subsection></section></subtitle><enum>II</enum><header>Amendments to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act</header><section id="idDE6ED7C20F1B41B889FD66970479B691" changed="not-changed"><enum>201.</enum><header>Short title</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended by striking section 801 and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id7F43F8776A5E4FE89E6658AE94DCB603" changed="not-changed"><section id="id8AEC708F7AD944AEBD4D8CC777C72A2E" changed="not-changed"><enum>801.</enum><header>Short title</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">This title may be cited as the <quote><short-title>Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act</short-title></quote>.</text></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section><section id="id32bba9d4a31247ee936367e930214722" changed="not-changed"><enum>202.</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline"> Section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) is amended— </text><paragraph id="idFBFBDC2250E84FBFA6EFB82E8414BB15" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote>this Act</quote> and inserting <quote>this title</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idc22d1e9570744f178b85af9f0f6c070f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>section 3(f)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 803(f)</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf6f0b1117f5c4f459f8b94ddeede7ec7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking <quote>section 3(g)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 803(g)</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id80133d7a09ec44febc4d5b0d2bd368c0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in paragraph (6), by striking <quote>section 5(a)(7)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 805(a)(7)</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id2d5cd01a22024d3098b5842e77336f7f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in paragraph (9), by striking <quote>section 5(d)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 805(d)</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id4042e3d0775140948187088388fa5bf9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in paragraph (12), by striking <quote>section 7</quote> and inserting <quote>section 807</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5ad7fd0648fa460aa98207ea7308ca5b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(7)</enum><text>in paragraph (13), by striking <quote>section 3(h)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 803(h)(2)</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id1e840571dbbf48e8b34e5469dd88afea" changed="not-changed"><enum>(8)</enum><text>by redesignating paragraphs (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (13) as paragraphs (15), (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (11), (10), and (14), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida139755f3a484dc5a03ea5c1d0cd8d30" changed="not-changed"><enum>(9)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so redesignated) the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idA0B32CEAC5F343F19F1BE38C582DAEA2" changed="not-changed"><paragraph id="idac86ae93ef5246c6a424b40c8a69d93e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(9)</enum><header>Recreation service provider</header><text>The term <term>recreation service provider</term> means a person that provides recreational services to the public under a special recreation permit under clause (iii) or (iv) of paragraph (13)(A).</text></paragraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph><paragraph id="id2bb106e114304c769d4cb24520755b9f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(10)</enum><text>by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id222A06D91A3447F196FAEFC0EF801C4B" changed="not-changed"><paragraph id="id1b123f7d2c82435faab8edef618522e1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(13)</enum><header>Special recreation permit</header><subparagraph id="idD00A9F1E651C42DEAF542190AB1CC549" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The term <term>special recreation permit</term> means a permit issued by a Federal land management agency for the use of Federal recreational lands and waters—</text><clause id="id2d650584ea264aea8e786d00073bdac0" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>for a specialized recreational use not described in clause (ii), (iii), or (iv), such as—</text><subclause id="id63c65030eeb24383a957c163bda3b8c7" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>an organizational camp; </text></subclause><subclause id="idea893e61b2a14b2eae148cd2284c65d6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>a single event that does not require an entry or participation fee that is not strictly a sharing of expenses for the purposes of the event; and </text></subclause><subclause id="id05370b9c38b048c69f293a54729125d6" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(III)</enum><text>participation by the public in a recreation activity or recreation use of a specific area of Federal recreational lands and waters in which use by the public is allocated;</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id8c3030eedd974dbf81b26d382b0d55a3" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>for a large-group activity or event for not fewer than 75 participants; </text></clause><clause id="idaab2804a645b4e63a9bb5174674faff7" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>for—</text><subclause id="idbf8d4093cabc42feb92fa1b53f3a6927" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>at the discretion of the Secretary, a single organized group recreation activity or event (including an activity or event in which motorized recreational vehicles are used or in which outfitting and guiding services are used) that—</text><item id="id910914afe9444a9ca6ee1ad14fb23457" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>is a structured or scheduled event or activity;</text></item><item id="idfad2fe05596c4f898259fbd6b6ad6aa0" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>is not competitive and is for fewer than 75 participants;</text></item><item id="iddd01da350d714ecabc9e182b4bfd2866" changed="not-changed"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>may charge an entry or participation fee; </text></item><item id="id513f4a784efe4cbea3ed23f5b399d5e7" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(dd)</enum><text>involves fewer than 200 visitor-use days; and</text></item><item id="ide31b37e9c10f404a8b3e4e0ca8c30043" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ee)</enum><text>is undertaken or provided by the recreation service provider at the same site not more frequently than 3 times a year;</text></item></subclause><subclause id="idf0a98a62f7b6488d8e0804e097a2b869" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>a single competitive event; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id4d2bdee77c044c33bf52d54d95e3a4d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(III)</enum><text>at the discretion of the Secretary, a recurring organized group recreation activity (including an outfitting and guiding activity) that—</text><item id="id1391c6a329f8440f84982a8f3283b0c4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>is a structured or scheduled activity;</text></item><item id="id5cea68f512c442a7a2fb927fec9fd942" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>is not competitive;</text></item><item id="id9fe99aba0c9442e68dcc015ac9eb9166" changed="not-changed"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>may charge a participation fee;</text></item><item id="idc4f3d3ebfece4ce6aae67dd1c1c0543c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(dd)</enum><text>occurs in a group size of fewer than 7 participants;</text></item><item id="id220502428481466eb35907f2b4a6f1ae" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ee)</enum><text>involves fewer than 40 visitor-use days; and</text></item><item id="id500eee16defc49ed83a84cbb6e2569ca" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ff)</enum><text>is undertaken or provided by the recreation service provider for a term of not more than 180 days; or</text></item></subclause></clause><clause id="ideb42c41358b4495b9d1d7386e07c26f3" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>for—</text><subclause id="id265b00e5b90840c58d88cdaae2aeeb5a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a recurring outfitting, guiding, or, at the discretion of the Secretary, other recreation service, the authorization for which is for a term of not more than 10 years; or</text></subclause><subclause id="ide4048b0e00474ccb82f3fab6bf543e84" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>a recurring outfitting, guiding, or, at the discretion of the Secretary, other recreation service, that occurs under a transitional special recreation permit authorized under section 312(a) of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id87ce348cc79a48149c2374fdcd329030" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Exclusions</header><text>The term <term>special recreation permit</term> does not include—</text><clause commented="no" id="id2EF8BCFD94734F38960D0574E0A68FE7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a concession contract for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services;</text></clause><clause id="idECE1AD76943E4E85A1D6FF9947E29711" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a commercial use authorization issued under section 101925 of title 54, United States Code; or</text></clause><clause id="idADF77E07B0D4447789358356B83E7E98" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>any other type of permit, including a special use permit administered by the National Park Service.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section><section id="id0a82d8767a5341ff9e9e88564ed6a375" changed="not-changed"><enum>203.</enum><header>Special recreation permits and fees</header><subsection id="id715E44EB042F42528A089827D10844B8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="id63AB6A25A02546AA95EE5B9545ACD6DD" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>this Act</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>this title</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id0f332edce0174d5d88ca956bcb0adaae" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (b)(5), by striking <quote>section 4(d)</quote> and inserting <quote>section 804(d)</quote>; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id84f215eb12f544feae88d69a6c570233" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idf1ffd0e80d6c478ba9c72824bab3b941" changed="not-changed"><subsection id="idacd20d0a817949ab8ad1b703615bc671" changed="not-changed"><enum>(h)</enum><header>Special recreation permits and fees</header><paragraph id="idd915ddcbf2c749f4aeb66ea8454a00dc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Special recreation permits</header><subparagraph id="idad39725bc3c448f982d11686136899e2"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Applications</header><text>The Secretary—</text><clause id="id66b30ecade6947cdb6c07edd54b62382"><enum>(i)</enum><text>may develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a special recreation permit described in clause (i) of section 802(13)(A); and</text></clause><clause id="idd12c4f2f1b3343ef9ae6b15ee389829c"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a special recreation permit described in clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 802(13)(A).</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9ec61d9b06a846868b1cb3611b00337c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Issuance of permits</header><text>On review of a completed application developed under subparagraph (A), as applicable, and a determination by the Secretary that the applicant is eligible for the special recreation permit, the Secretary may issue to the applicant a special recreation permit, subject to any terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the Secretary. </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idee4cf84abb794ce6ae2b5c39f34015eb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Incidental sales</header><text>A special recreation permit issued under this paragraph may include an authorization for sales that are incidental in nature to the permitted use of the Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id0eeeb414601b4f47b562b3f344d82704" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Special recreation permit fees</header><subparagraph id="id34626e8ade4e468cbd1a0109881454d0"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary may charge a special recreation permit fee for the issuance of a special recreation permit in accordance with this paragraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id99512f009f0f40e099dd283e92d6a01c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Predetermined special recreation permit fees</header><clause id="id162719e8c17f44d59d596cbeeb973ec2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text>For purposes of subparagraphs (D) and (E), the Secretary shall establish and may charge a predetermined fee, described in clause (ii), for a special recreation permit described in clause (iii) or (iv) of section 802(13)(A) for a specific type of use on a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, consistent with the criteria set forth in clause (iii).</text></clause><clause id="id212de5bd85c544909e9d49cc3baffdf2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Type of fee</header><text>A predetermined fee described in clause (i) shall be—</text><subclause id="idfed29d856c5f456bb9c089a41587e38f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a fixed fee that is assessed per special recreation permit, including a fee with an associated size limitation or other criteria as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id411a220ccd984e9b962de1a0b4f4df79" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>an amount assessed per visitor-use day.</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id5e9a427e61454f1ebe7653b6e8ee18af" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Criteria</header><text>A predetermined fee under clause (i) shall—</text><subclause id="idd19a10366cf2444e82e903014285c9b0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>have been established before the date of enactment of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>;</text></subclause><subclause id="id22ea0d1841f44b3c867cff6f9fcc3795" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>be established after the date of enactment of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>, in accordance with subsection (b);</text></subclause><subclause id="id4431a6475eec4f3990ebb363c7fe4d7f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(III)</enum><item commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="id77C383F12E0E44A38B69BEC043FB797D" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>be established after the date of enactment of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>; and</text></item><item id="id12794CA0CEB9452AACB54BB1EE1B5F60" indent="up1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>be comparable to an amount described in subparagraph (D)(ii) or (E)(ii), as applicable; or</text></item></subclause><subclause id="idac7a23c4fba846a399f2a861d9a4c44c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>, be $6 per visitor-use day in instances in which the Secretary has not established a predetermined fee under subclause (I), (II), or (III).</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id341e3b42cb3e4832ad9b1b9b46cfc214"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Calculation of fees for specialized recreational uses and large-group activities or events</header><text>The Secretary may, at the discretion of the Secretary, establish and charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 802(13)(A).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3a4e6316508c417d8d3dcf3c5bbed91d"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Calculation of fees for single organized group recreation activities or events, competitive events, and certain recurring organized group recreation activities</header><text>If the Secretary elects to charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in section 802(13)(A)(iii), the Secretary shall charge the recreation service provider, based on the election of the recreation service provider—</text><clause id="id9ed943390aae47a8bebf9b7e770b6b93" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the applicable predetermined fee established under subparagraph (B); or</text></clause><clause id="idee8bcb630f9349a2b9001ebfb8dddf79" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>an amount equal to a percentage of, to be determined by the Secretary, but to not to exceed 5 percent of, adjusted gross receipts calculated under subparagraph (F).</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd3a645495dec4953877cc3a9dde8f17c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Calculation of fees for transitional permits and long-term permits</header><text>Subject to subparagraph (G), if the Secretary elects to charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in section 802(13)(A)(iv), the Secretary shall charge the recreation service provider, based on the election of the recreation service provider—</text><clause id="id4245794e488e4cb4b7516ff1143a6065" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the applicable predetermined fee established under subparagraph (B); or</text></clause><clause id="id1aaa4a789eaf48458c135f9786ab2cb2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>an amount equal to a percentage of, to be determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed 3 percent of, adjusted gross receipts calculated under subparagraph (F).</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida02ce71714eb4b47a6173c0e92d260aa" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><header>Adjusted gross receipts</header><text>For the purposes of subparagraphs (D)(ii) and (E)(ii), the Secretary shall calculate the adjusted gross receipts collected for each trip or event authorized under a special recreation permit, using either of the following calculations, based on the election of the recreation service provider:</text><clause id="id4babb33bca1547978e64016b20547c80" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>The sum of— </text><subclause id="idb51616a8b5784c8c878a5aac989c7a08" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the product obtained by multiplying—</text><item id="id8b4937f4a29e4f1c9375930f7bd3508a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the general amount paid by participants of the trip or event to the recreation service provider for the applicable trip or event (excluding amounts related to goods, souvenirs, merchandise, gear, and additional food provided or sold by the recreation service provider); and</text></item><item id="id6049dbecb4ae4f6089b68293f9bc0f1f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the quotient obtained by dividing—</text><subitem id="idF43C629D701F4E2FA3AEF88A6EB00620" changed="not-changed"><enum>(AA)</enum><text>the number of days of the trip or event that occurred on Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit, rounded to the nearest whole day; by</text></subitem><subitem id="idE3D63F4AA504494891E53F1CFE9A71E9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(BB)</enum><text>the total number of days of the trip or event; and</text></subitem></item></subclause><subclause id="ide6589ce27299426cafe12297a5f6ee73" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the amount of any additional revenue received by the recreation service provider for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit.</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id9545325368214f3ba886c3b4dc509bf9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>The difference between—</text><subclause id="idd4edb388821f4205ab683559111abbd5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the total cost paid by the participants of the trip or event for the trip or event to the recreation service provider, including any additional revenue received by the recreation service provider for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit; and</text></subclause><subclause id="idacba99690a8847008c0f9020ce2186d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the sum of—</text><item id="id152eb25676e24d11973c75efe9508c69" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>the amount of any revenues from goods, souvenirs, merchandise, gear, and additional food provided or sold by the recreation service provider to the participants of the applicable trip or event;</text></item><item id="idf3d5596a7df24f3d88ae65b69833857d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>the amount of any costs or revenues from services and activities provided or sold by the recreation service provider to the participants of the trip or event that occurred in a location other than the Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit (including costs for travel and lodging outside the Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit); and</text></item><item id="idc36cd8c35f49401f91e50f3a3946e9f6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(cc)</enum><text>the amount of any revenues from any service provided by a recreation service provider for an activity on Federal recreational lands and waters that is not covered by the special recreation permit.</text></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idad237aeac4014359afd1f4a78ecd5899" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Exception</header><text>Notwithstanding subparagraph (E), the Secretary may charge a recreation service provider a minimum annual fee for a special recreation permit described in section 802(13)(A)(iv).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf79fd5266f4f444eb3001f076ebcc856" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><header>Savings clauses</header><clause id="idaca97cb06e9c457eb5a87cb476410068" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this paragraph affects any fee for—</text><subclause id="id64630b5651ea483e809966f983f6542c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a concession contract administered by the National Park Service for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services; or </text></subclause><subclause id="id9de5438a49ed4e638720169a2feea138" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text> a commercial use authorization for use of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the National Park Service.</text></subclause></clause><clause id="ida0b608ad26d549f69cde176e8cc25a13" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Cost recovery</header><text>Nothing in this paragraph affects the ability of the Secretary to recover any administrative costs under section 325 of the <short-title>America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023</short-title>.</text></clause><clause id="id49ed43275f3a44988b809bc8cc036008" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><header>Special recreation permit fees and other recreation fees</header><text>The collection of a special recreation permit fee under this paragraph shall not affect the authority of the Secretary to collect an entrance fee, a standard amenity recreation fee, or an expanded amenity recreation fee authorized under subsections (e), (f), and (g).</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id87cf8c25651e4c31995e7fad8bf3f97d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><header>Disclosure of recreation fees and use of recreation fees</header><paragraph id="ida5dc1f24d0824df4babcf7ced049858d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Notice of entrance fees, standard amenity recreation fees, expanded amenity recreation fees, and available recreation passes</header><subparagraph id="id085ee0bae927473e9d02f4400f0267fb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall post clear notice of any entrance fee, standard amenity recreation fee, expanded amenity recreation fee, and available recreation passes at appropriate locations in each unit or area of Federal recreational land and waters at which an entrance fee, standard amenity recreation fee, or expanded amenity recreation fee is charged. </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3B23B0709A044B939018C6D394ACBF52" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Publications</header><text>The Secretary shall include in publications distributed at a unit or area or described in subparagraph (A) the notice described in that subparagraph. </text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id788a8cc0fb094b54a6267f0109821d02" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Notice of uses of recreation fees</header><text>Beginning on January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall annually post, at the location at which a recreation fee described in paragraph (1)(A) is collected, clear notice of—</text><subparagraph id="id2070e7cf15c14d048234a12997055a9d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the total recreation fees collected during each of the 2 preceding fiscal years at the respective unit or area of the Federal land management agency; and </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7d9c02efe10f447abdd3324d9de22c52" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>each use during the preceding fiscal year of the applicable recreation fee or recreation pass revenues collected under this section.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idad936eec205a41cdae0967290805f4d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Notice of recreation fee projects</header><text>To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall post clear notice at the location at which work is performed using recreation fee and recreation pass revenues collected under this section. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id8a631f4df9ca45c5a02459ddaddce44b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Centralized reporting on agency websites</header><subparagraph id="id47c9bab13a334d5dbccb2e682d6613dd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than January 1, 2025, and not later than 60 days after the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall post on the website of the applicable Federal land management agency a searchable list of each use during the preceding fiscal year of the recreation fee or recreation pass revenues collected under this section.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbfd691d4056742a29d2d22137f0408fb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>List components</header><text>The list required under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to each use described in that subparagraph—</text><clause id="id9C5C331B2DDC44C0A63FAF320B31FBF6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text> a title and description of the overall project;</text></clause><clause id="id2F81D47BBF1E478093B21AE988995BBE" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a title and description for each component of the project;</text></clause><clause id="idB5756056ED45473CB6D11D7952F2711A" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>the location of the project; and </text></clause><clause id="id5FB8B586358643C4858A0979CAA9668B" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>the amount obligated for the project.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id35c40182cfc84067aae39506393e785b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Notice to customers</header><text>A recreation service provider may inform a customer of the recreation service provider of any fee charged by the Secretary under this section.</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id9486980b3c6749b9ab8f35bacd39b6c0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Conforming amendment</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Section 804 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6803">16 U.S.C. 6803</external-xref>) is amended by striking subsection (e).</text></subsection></section><section id="id92c4d89ae70c42dc88926ad89099b937" changed="not-changed"><enum>204.</enum><header>Online collection of certain recreation fees</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idecd640653341478bbad9507fa6015241" changed="not-changed"><subsection id="id4e7131c28a2e4966b327afa9aa424f62" changed="not-changed"><enum>(j)</enum><header>Online payments</header><paragraph id="idf0079c8323de4b6cafb21bc9344e48fe" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>In addition to providing onsite payment methods, the Secretaries may collect payment online for—</text><subparagraph id="id6e14d970abb04eaea74cde4ee0a17cab" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>entrance fees under subsection (e);</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2f4458d8e3654434aad22950b51565f9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>standard amenity recreation fees;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id580558051e534dc2b6604d7cf9127dc2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>expanded amenity recreation fees; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf62ac6eb01fc4251a612123224bf8e4c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>special recreation permit fees.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idc5e4423bbeb649afb80c036ea5529986" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Distribution of online payments</header><text>An online payment collected under paragraph (1) that is associated with a specific unit or area of a Federal land management agency shall be distributed in accordance with section 805(c).</text></paragraph></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section><section id="id49dd81a0d912405dbcdd954707c5c5d1" changed="not-changed"><enum>205.</enum><header>Online purchases and establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 805(a) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6804">16 U.S.C. 6804(a)</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="idc2e24fa372e54f369420b5ab9a02facc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in paragraph (6), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id0215c749f28c4b2e800a1a33a8d2a008" changed="not-changed"><subparagraph id="iddf98d06e17704334b7a6bfa7a2a010fd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries shall sell the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—</text><clause id="id94a7437749cc428cb5e5f69b8bb3e7d3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>at all Federal recreational lands and waters at which—</text><subclause id="id3f6d29481123484e8d619cff8cb5ca6c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged; and</text></subclause><subclause id="idcd3ece1739eb4298a2cb7bca4d94e9d0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>such sales are feasible;</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id1dc1cff8f90243f39353e5f0a013646a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>at such other locations as the Secretaries determine to be appropriate and feasible; and</text></clause><clause id="id938e4750a1c14ddf9b6d0475066c25fd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>through the website of each of the Federal land management agencies and the websites of the relevant units and subunits of the Federal land management agencies, which shall include—</text><subclause id="id2df89122503145968af9d850374ba91f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a prominent link on each website; and</text></subclause><subclause id="id3388fcb9da9640b49c3455ccda6d7d97" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>information about where and when the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass may be used.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph><paragraph id="id6f993d62c43941b0abe50183d01bd8ac" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="ida04861d654734af8af0b9f55b83dee91" changed="not-changed"><paragraph id="ida2c9f60c80b04fa5910dc517551e8d57" changed="not-changed"><enum>(10)</enum><header>Digital recreation passes</header><text>By not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id37b670209bfc48529a9fe9d1a269703d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>establish a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass that is able to be stored on a mobile device; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id30172476ef794ba180a3246b48cd8da5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>on the completion of a sale carried out under paragraph (6)(A)(iii), make available to the passholder the digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass established under subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section><section id="id57af4f1cdc9d4808b217f4853116ec48" changed="not-changed"><enum>206.</enum><header>Availability of Federal, State, and local recreation passes</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 806 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6805">16 U.S.C. 6805</external-xref>) is amended by adding at the end the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id0b69812cd54c4f1282fbcd7665c235a6" changed="not-changed"><subsection id="id05ab5e03833d4b10a3f2fb9894891108" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Federal sales of State and county recreation passes</header><paragraph id="id40852515683c49d49dd2103b19d855c9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>On receipt of a request by a State or county, the Secretaries may, on behalf of the State or county—</text><subparagraph id="id479e3cd38e774c1190edcf65586d8046" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>sell a pass covering a fee charged by a State or county for entrance to, or recreational use of, a park or public land in the State or county; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8dc7ab05479f4a49bd000f2648737183" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>collect any required fees for a pass sold under subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idea1fa5d042f34d1c95e6403ed7d364b6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Revenue from pass sales</header><text>The Secretaries shall transfer to the applicable State or county any amounts collected on behalf of the State or county under paragraph (1)(B).</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id25c7ed7b18b9460fb6b20aeaeff6fbfb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Coordinating the sales of Federal, State, and local recreation passes</header><text>The Secretaries, in consultation with States and counties, shall seek to coordinate the availability of Federal, State, and county recreation passes to allow an individual to purchase a Federal recreation pass and a State or county recreation pass in a single transaction.</text></subsection><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></section><section id="id96fa5105c24f4cae95b284737023ae64" changed="not-changed"><enum>207.</enum><header>Use of special recreation permit fee revenue</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 808 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6807">16 U.S.C. 6807</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="id87480e6d9edf4375a32be38d7c17191d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking <quote>this Act</quote> each place it appears and inserting <quote>this title</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id95a7c8229d504ab993751429e0c533bf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in subsection (a)(3)—</text><subparagraph id="id48e208d4092f41a5ba60a7dc15d4398a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in subparagraph (E), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id21b5cdabddaa4078b49e5ca5c3838543" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subparagraph (F), by striking <quote>6(a) or a visitor reservation service.</quote> and inserting <quote>806(a) or a visitor reservation service;</quote>; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id6491e38207ad4768aad48f07e2a75ef9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idfb998aae57044b2f8f0d42bab56e5c5f" changed="not-changed"><subparagraph id="id3c26f80f2c184c63b2b77013b0365b78" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>the processing of special recreation permit applications and administration of special recreation permits; and </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id336549cc5ec348ecb913fb22e6451021" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><text>the improvement of the operation of the special recreation permit program under section 803(h).</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id786a09d27b8346dcbd0f37b8fa599b78" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in subsection (d)—</text><subparagraph id="idb50b7db8c51e4095814fb7d3bc4290d1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>section 5</quote> and inserting <quote>section 805</quote>; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id633160cc727c44bea07f96b4794b52cf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in paragraph (2), by striking <quote>section 5</quote> and inserting <quote>section 805</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="id506036dc303a444192081dc9c91e58fb" changed="not-changed"><enum>208.</enum><header>Permanent authorization</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="id03872320af874472b1c43aa40e9eac44" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking section 810; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idacf59d5309b14b43b4fda9275365d38d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating sections 811 through 815 as sections 810 through 814, respectively. </text></paragraph></section><enum>III</enum><header>Special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding</header><subtitle id="idecf31f43bbe64c5dbb4e7596e88a5f4a" changed="not-changed"><enum>A</enum><header>Administration of special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding</header><section id="id5542f4443dc84fa4aad496be912a5bb3" changed="not-changed"><enum>311.</enum><header>Permit administration</header><subsection id="idda7fb8dc1d5b41b79fd5767cc6b6ca1d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Permit availability</header><paragraph id="ida6815024dcbd4922a62d86cc4f07da28" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Notifications of permit availability</header><subparagraph id="id05e70feda6834baab222c85c393d05bf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in an area of Federal recreational lands and waters in which use by recreation service providers is allocated, if the Secretary concerned has determined that visitor-use days are available for allocation to recreation service providers or holders of a commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding, the Secretary concerned shall publish the information on the website of the agency that administers the applicable area of Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id82bfaf45a7b74b60b9903d0095f6a403" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this paragraph—</text><clause id="id2a42c2feba0a455595e31002c80b09ea" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>applies to—</text><subclause id="idf0cbd9ef6b04407e84f6ccc4f621016f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the reissuance of an existing special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id81498aa381e94c0ca00636687cb5e30d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>the issuance of a new special recreation permit or new commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding issued to the purchaser of— </text><item id="id25a02e8dba0f400db55eb92db1503f53" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>a recreation service provider that is the holder of an existing special recreation permit; or</text></item><item id="id6c435d3464654aaa92064c18deafe6e7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>a holder of an existing commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding; or </text></item></subclause></clause><clause id="idc53e50f3866f475ca2a5fa4a49a3631a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>creates a prerequisite to the issuance of a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding or otherwise limits the authority of the Secretary concerned— </text><subclause id="id3d137be9c20046d485334ff75d3b637d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>to issue a new special recreation permit or new commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id67a297043f5241a3973e38772ce797e4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>to add a new or additional use to an existing special recreation permit or an existing commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding.</text></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id34b468416eb648259c55137f5a0d2d25" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Updates</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that information published on the website under this subsection is consistently updated to provide current and correct information to the public.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id82b5c65be5fe4a84809019c4dd01a8dd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Electronic mail notifications</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall establish a system by which potential applicants for special recreation permits or commercial use authorizations for outfitting and guiding may subscribe to receive notification by electronic mail of the availability of special recreation permits under subsection (h)(1) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)) or commercial use authorizations for outfitting and guiding. </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id745cdcd5f2f74313859fea6fac7481dc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Permit application or proposal acknowledgments</header><paragraph id="idF6438700F1B148C9B886FF254531648E" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned receives a completed application or a complete proposal for a special recreation permit under subsection (h)(1) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)), the Secretary concerned shall—</text><subparagraph id="id394c86f272e442ebbc950be5a0adf2a0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provide to the applicant notice acknowledging receipt of the application or proposal; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7b6f15d3b43e4f92990dd69b66da1a99" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="idBAA7C84F70254796B81A9788A50C81D4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>issue a final decision with respect to the application or proposal; or</text></clause><clause indent="up1" id="id93A55943F81F4D81800B2AAB149AD11A" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>provide to the applicant notice of a projected date for a final decision on the application or proposal.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idb66c0cbe4c184128b07e9eadbdf4ba71" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this subsection applies to a concession contract issued by the National Park Service for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services. </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id1704d6d85c1f48fca40cb2468fdd048e" changed="not-changed"><enum>312.</enum><header>Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management transitional special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding</header><subsection id="id20cb8ba513e648aaba5d42d2a9459abd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall implement a program to authorize the issuance of transitional special recreation permits for a new or additional reoccurring outfitting, guiding, or other recreation service, as determined by the Secretary concerned, on Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.</text></subsection><subsection id="id9bbd8368f14148718226b174ea6219b0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Term of transitional permits for outfitting and guiding</header><text>A transitional special recreation permit issued under subsection (a) shall be issued for a term of 2 years.</text></subsection><subsection id="idb50417b95ef14acb8695834c9e9d51ff" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Issuance of long-Term permits for outfitting and guiding</header><paragraph id="idc549b93c9cd54d1986faed87c8e130c6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>On the request of a recreation service provider that holds a transitional special recreation permit under the program implemented under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall provide for the issuance of a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding to replace the transitional special recreation permit if the Secretary concerned determines that the recreation service provider— </text><subparagraph id="id473a5daee4474bfa9a4580d88a3a7da0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>has held not less than 2 transitional special recreation permits or similar permits issued under—</text><clause id="id580a9742af4443d0ace014fc1cba8fcb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the program implemented under subsection (a); or</text></clause><clause id="id9647312fb6764804acbb909cfe8fa062" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>any other program to issue similar special recreation permits in existence before the date of enactment of this Act;</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idcfa6c41d8f72443f92cf86e1c377e171" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>during the 3-year period preceding the request, has not been determined to have a performance that is less than satisfactory, as determined under the monitoring process described in section 314(a), for any transitional special recreation permits or similar special recreation permits issued by the Secretary concerned, including the transitional special recreation permit proposed to be replaced, for the respective unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida9d7d067925d4d80b6a948742bc374ac" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>notwithstanding section 314(b)(3), has used not less than 50 percent of the visitor-use days allocated to the recreation service provider under the transitional special recreation permit.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idb1bcf77ade364070babd1759c8f2f2d8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Term</header><text>The term of a long-term special recreation permit under this subsection issued to replace a transitional special recreation permit under paragraph (1) shall be for a period of 5 or 10 years, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id017dd77324b24d4aaf98beee6b0ad919" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Visitor-use day allocations</header><text>In replacing a transitional special recreation permit under paragraph (1) with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding, the Secretary concerned may, at the discretion of the Secretary concerned, increase the number of visitor-use days allocated to the recreation service provider under the long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding. </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id3a030fd5c5da4e2c958bc57d17bb3ef2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this section alters or affects the authority of the Secretary concerned to issue a special recreation permit under subsection (h)(1) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)).</text></subsection></section><section id="id871cd705e2ae4ec7b5819689c9d86ea6" changed="not-changed"><enum>313.</enum><header>Surrender of unused visitor-use days</header><subsection id="id18a883af621e497d8fd547763e74cd02" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>A recreation service provider holding a special recreation permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)) may—</text><paragraph id="id012523787e1c4b3fa9c785ce968a6161" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>notify the Secretary concerned of an inability to use visitor-use days annually allocated to the recreation service provider under the special recreation permit; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5323ca32122e4f24a8fdfc71fd0ebb9d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>surrender to the Secretary concerned the unused visitor-use days for the applicable year for temporary reassignment under section 315(b).</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id9254ba068f154446945e189218946f56" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Determination</header><text>To ensure a recreation service provider described in subsection (a) is able to make an informed decision before surrendering any unused visitor-use day under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary concerned shall, on the request of the applicable recreation service provider, determine and notify the recreation service provider whether the unused visitor-use day meets the requirement described in section 314(b)(3)(B) before the recreation service provider surrenders the unused visitor-use day. </text></subsection></section><section id="id7d2292fb7a3847b3a7b06fa814c22b6c" changed="not-changed"><enum>314.</enum><header>Reviews for transitional permits and long-term permits</header><subsection id="id00ae8d3234c7423f864eb26163a5972b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Monitoring</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall monitor for compliance a recreation service provider—</text><paragraph id="id7c9bd8f203dc4f61a6e7b258a178b79b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>annually, in the case of a transitional special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding issued under section 312; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idd923eef7593547cfbedf26644822501d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>once every 2 years, in the case of a special recreation permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv)(I) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)) that is issued for a term of 10 years; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id098c6460bf274933ae27b12d84a9ee55" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in the case of a special recreation permit replaced under section 312 with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding with a term of 10 years, during each of the 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th years in which the long-term special recreation permit is in effect; and </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf4db5d2004d74ba59b29a0f2dc35d879" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in the case of a special recreation permit replaced under section 312 with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding with a term of 5 years, during each of the 4th and 5th years in which the special recreation permit is in effect. </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id2fabad6177a2439196879f09c5456c08" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Use-of-Allocation reviews</header><paragraph id="idba8eed581cc24fe79c4c40c2bc48dfa0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>If the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, or the Secretary, as applicable, allocates visitor-use days among special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall, and the Secretary may, review the use by the recreation service provider of the visitor-use days allocated—</text><subparagraph id="id1b96f621d637470180e622cf1ec269e2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>under a transitional special recreation permit issued under section 312, not later than 90 days before the date on which the transitional special recreation permit expires; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide6738fb3f0a64005819e1f237543d76b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>under a long-term special recreation permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv)(I) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)), once every 5 years.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id7cc70c69cdcd449591c84e479d7eea02" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Requirements of the review</header><text>In conducting a review under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, or the Secretary, as applicable, shall determine— </text><subparagraph id="idaaf8302caeb04939a5e5662308f67cd1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the number of visitor-use days that the recreation service provider has used each year under the transitional special recreation permit or the special recreation permit, in accordance with paragraph (3); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9a245381af6a443694f1d4770abf3ebf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>of the years identified under subparagraph (A), the year in which the recreation service provider used the most visitor-use days.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id210ccf3ab5aa418fbe071711d7a505c9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Consideration of surrendered, unused visitor-use days</header><text>For the purposes of determining the number of visitor-use days a recreation service provider has used in a specified year under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary, as applicable, shall consider an unused visitor-use day that has been surrendered under section 313(a)(2) as— </text><subparagraph id="idd780a77623634761a6e4a9532b70b5e6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text><fraction>1/2</fraction> of a visitor-use day used; or </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idfe05db60a5f34863967beb2b80331f2a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>1 visitor-use day used, if the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, or the Secretary, as applicable, determines the use of the allocated visitor-use day had been or will be prevented by a circumstance beyond the control of the recreation service provider. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id9172c1ae2faa4695acb98aa40889dfb7" changed="not-changed"><enum>315.</enum><header>Adjustment of allocated visitor-use days</header><subsection id="idf562973dc31544ababa1f0cc392251d1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Adjustments following use of allocation reviews</header><text>On the completion of a use-of-allocation review of a special recreation permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv)(I) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)) conducted under section 314(b), the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, or the Secretary, as applicable, shall adjust the number of visitor-use days allocated to a recreation service provider under the special recreation permit as follows: </text><paragraph id="id1e6bad13dca540c58a1344ebb55437ba" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>If the Secretary concerned determines that the performance of the recreation service provider was satisfactory during the most recent review conducted under subsection (a) of section 314, the annual number of visitor-use days allocated for each remaining year of the permit shall be equal to 125 percent of the number of visitor-use days used, as determined under subsection (b)(2)(A) of that section, during the year identified under subsection (b)(2)(B) of that section, not to exceed the level allocated to the recreation service provider on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idd9806b6175654a039b5f8c5f6b3f4104" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>If the Secretary concerned determines the performance of the recreation service provider is less than satisfactory during the most recent performance review conducted under subsection (a) of section 314, the annual number of visitor-use days allocated for each remaining year of the special recreation permit shall be equal to not more than 100 percent of the number of visitor-use days used, as determined under subsection (b)(2)(A) of that section during the year identified under subsection (b)(2)(B) of that section.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="ida8d4932320a645f6853391c9e0fa0d13" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Temporary reassignment of unused visitor-Use days</header><text>The Secretary concerned may temporarily assign unused visitor-use days, made available under section 313(a)(2) to—</text><paragraph id="id6eb3f1fb41cf4bfabfa78eb83b306c48" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>any other existing or potential recreation service provider, notwithstanding the number of visitor-use days allocated to the special recreation permit holder under the special recreation permit held or to be held by the recreation service provider; or </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id978fe031632b4b9d9d272b7d69bcbbdf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>any existing or potential holder of a special recreation permit described in clause (i) or (iii) of paragraph (13)(A) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)), including the public.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id487d9694ee6242c1a29f7af08d48625b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Additional capacity</header><text>If unallocated visitor-use days are available, the Secretary concerned may, at any time, amend a special recreation permit to allocate additional visitor-use days to a qualified recreation service provider.</text></subsection></section></subtitle><subtitle id="id7ca51cbf0f2d4191864021c60f91c704" changed="not-changed"><enum>B</enum><header>Additional provisions relating to special recreation permits</header><section id="idd13e61eb7f0a411d856d6cd5e4caf4bf" changed="not-changed"><enum>321.</enum><header>Permitting process improvements</header><subsection id="id7f477023896f408f9453d0e41e03cbe8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>To simplify the process of the issuance and reissuance of special recreation permits and reduce the cost of administering special recreation permits under subsection (h) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)), the Secretaries shall—</text><paragraph id="ida0bb3552638d46f7a5bfb4b0914bc39d"><enum>(1)</enum><text>during the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on January 1, 2025—</text><subparagraph id="id684d2ef99cfb4779aefb090c1caa429c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>evaluate the process for issuing special recreation permits; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4f2c67143a9b4baaa02902f72424730c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>based on the evaluation under subparagraph (A), identify opportunities—</text><clause id="id2d7bed8359ec403f9cd6445908cce1b3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>to eliminate duplicative processes with respect to issuing special recreation permits;</text></clause><clause id="idf3610a787d5541fcb467949474061c30" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>to reduce costs for the issuance of special recreation permits; </text></clause><clause id="id1dad5d6cf90f4d118bda0a6e52751608" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>to decrease processing times for special recreation permits; and</text></clause><clause id="id35aa57c35e7042dca8417d6d3d933d56"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>to issue simplified special recreation permits, including special recreation permits for an organized group recreation activity or event under subsection (e); and</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ida234630a0b5848108f993d4d53d5a2a3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretaries complete the evaluation and identification processes under paragraph (1), revise, as necessary, relevant agency regulations and guidance documents, including regulations and guidance documents relating to the environmental review process, for special recreation permits to implement the improvements identified under paragraph (1)(B).</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id004c1102b14942498e52601f2d7f5dbb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Environmental reviews</header><paragraph id="id32f8b9e43d094c41ad957c65e3aa649a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall, to the maximum extent practicable, utilize available tools, including tiering to existing programmatic reviews, as appropriate, to facilitate an effective and efficient environmental review process for activities undertaken by the Secretary concerned relating to the issuance of special recreation permits.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id37dbb7815c92494fa4f1ba2739d46d4e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Categorical exclusions</header><text>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall— </text><subparagraph id="idc30246f960df46b39b0fc00c91ff75e8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>evaluate—</text><clause id="id9510466fd6b0487986bd321bc21cfaba" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>whether existing categorical exclusions available to the Secretary concerned on the date of enactment of this Act are consistent with the provisions of this Act; and</text></clause><clause id="idd6e537250e204d51b48febe815418592" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>whether a modification of an existing categorical exclusion or the establishment of 1 or more new categorical exclusions developed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/4321">42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.</external-xref>) is necessary to undertake an activity described in paragraph (1) in a manner consistent with the authorities and requirements in this Act; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id116129e3db4440518548d07e6d0ea868" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>revise relevant agency regulations and policy statements, as necessary, to modify existing categorical exclusions or incorporate new categorical exclusions based on the evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A).</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idf01aa91d7f3048a2bc8b665751466a4b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Needs assessments</header><text>Except as required under subsection (c) or (d) of section 4 of the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1133">16 U.S.C. 1133</external-xref>), the Secretary concerned shall not conduct a needs assessment as a condition of issuing a special recreation permit under subsection (h) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)).</text></subsection><subsection id="id4d1741032ee943c6806351aece0698e8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Online applications</header><text>Using funds made available to the Secretaries, not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall make the application for a special recreation permit under subsection (h) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)), including a reissuance of a special recreation permit under that section, available for completion and submission— </text><paragraph id="idef1cacc472d04d779f48e80e730ebfde" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>online;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idb6aaea63102b4e8b8a3b77fdb205dcf5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by mail or electronic mail; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id9a8984e721ae44edae73b37fde4493c7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in person at the field office for the applicable Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idae49b76c6c494448aaa4fc8ece7db25c" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Special recreation permits for an organized group recreation activity or event</header><paragraph commented="no" id="idD522A673D031432BB4D999A8C8061A49" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this subsection:</text><subparagraph id="ide7da727f3d2748d5a4aa7849c33fa7f9" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event</header><text>The term <term>special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event</term> means a special recreation permit described in subclause (I) or (III) of paragraph (13)(A)(iii) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id83f6658fdf9f4c40b967aaae981f2a91" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Youth group</header><text>The term <term>youth group</term> means a recreation service provider that predominantly serves individuals not older than 25 years of age.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id2003e1d9ff91417ea4fa0ca80e823368" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Exemption from certain allocations of use</header><text>If the Secretary concerned allocates visitor-use days available for an area or activity on Federal recreational lands and waters among recreation service providers that hold a permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)), a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event shall not be subject to that allocation of visitor-use days.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id6fd381a81d35457b8e0003ca6b950c5d" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Issuance</header><text>In accordance with paragraphs (5) and (6), if use by the general public is not subject to a limited entry permit system and if capacity is available for the times or days in which the proposed activity or event would be undertaken, on request of a recreation service provider (including a youth group) to conduct an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause (I) or (III) of paragraph (13)(A)(iii) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)), the Secretary concerned—</text><subparagraph id="idf831104ef91446cfb647c4a4f53365a1" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall make a nominal effects determination to determine whether the proposed activity or event would have more than nominal effects on Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id562a1d63829841239ce0688b94bdb076" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="idbfce787ca80f4948b32619503fe1ca06" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text> shall not require a recreation service provider (including a youth group) to obtain a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event if the Secretary concerned determines—</text><subclause changed="not-changed" indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idf0b737e6981045db8d4752845268b172"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and</text></subclause><subclause changed="not-changed" indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idab2d14d0224c4659b9836dfb9fc99238"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is not necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs;</text></subclause></clause><clause changed="not-changed" indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id52e6d2a0741e4f39a2ce8c01975e47a4"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in the case of an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause (I) of that paragraph, may issue to a recreation service provider (including a youth group) a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event, subject to any terms and conditions as are determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned, if the Secretary concerned determines—</text><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id31dceae0106e4054a401ef1206b5f0fe"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and</text></subclause><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idd5b44d924f91419e9118c923be0988e5"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; </text></subclause></clause><clause changed="not-changed" indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id9136ae6dbc6d4c43b6480929684bf5ea"><enum>(iii)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">in the case of an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause (III) of that paragraph, shall issue to a recreation service provider (including a youth group) a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event, subject to such terms and conditions determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned, if the Secretary concerned determines—</text><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id29215fa0f0e24da39200557e60431c85"><enum>(I)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and</text></subclause><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id1a0c6f28733c434c96613fa9015cbb11"><enum>(II)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and</text></subclause></clause><clause changed="not-changed" indent="up1" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id209483ffff2b420fa7fc7681002839fb"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>may issue to a recreation service provider (including a youth group) a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event, subject to any terms and conditions determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned, if the Secretary concerned determines— </text><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idc5fb1cc5489d48ae9bfa18e7ad83ce80"><enum>(I)</enum><text>the proposed activity or event to be undertaken may have more than nominal effects on Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs; and </text></subclause><subclause changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idd4c77fdd01f24e5fa412f18e1920e3d6"><enum>(II)</enum><text>establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event would be necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with Federal recreational lands and waters, resources, and programs. </text></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id4e9a56b9d57a4e46b822ec256460cd3a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Fees</header><text>The Secretary concerned may elect not to charge a fee to a recreation service provider (including a youth group) for a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida6c4628896ae4bf2b91adaf81bf5a11d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Savings clause</header><text>Nothing in this subsection prevents the Secretary concerned from limiting or abating the allowance of a proposed activity or event under paragraph (3)(B)(i) or the issuance of a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event, based on resource conditions, administrative burdens, or safety issues. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="ide763e416795440c2bdf01f327ea3ab63" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Qualifications</header><text>A special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event issued under paragraph (3) shall be subject to the health and safety standards required by the Secretary concerned for a permit issued under paragraph (13)(A)(iv) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)). </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="idef0347a9831441c686ee740aaf9f5444" changed="not-changed"><enum>322.</enum><header>Service First Initiative and multijurisdictional trips</header><subsection id="idad77a266eb6845b99754b369fe989acb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Repeal</header><text>Section 330 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1703">43 U.S.C. 1703</external-xref>), is repealed.</text></subsection><subsection id="idb5f3ecc547b94e188c4b8a81493dfce3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Cooperative action and sharing of resources by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture</header><paragraph id="id2308b4301832488ca175afdb234e8dd7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>For fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretaries, subject to annual review of Congress, may carry out an initiative, to be known as the <quote>Service First Initiative</quote>, under which the Secretaries and agencies and bureaus within the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture— </text><subparagraph id="id1f6c121b37194373a254f44070bcae5a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>may establish programs to conduct projects, planning, permitting, leasing, contracting, and other activities, either jointly or on behalf of one another;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9e90771e360847b187879e2bad3a8549" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>may co-locate in Federal offices and facilities leased by an agency of the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id319d7131b3174a40be1a62c6b012f86b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>may issue special rules to test the feasibility of issuing unified permits, applications, and leases.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id1a3e9c3eb6684cb397db8beffa39b832" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Delegations of authority</header><text>The Secretaries may make reciprocal delegations of the respective authorities, duties, and responsibilities of the Secretaries in support of the Service First Initiative agency-wide to promote customer service and efficiency.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id043e43ceba304d7c966d9d39f4fe7fce" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this section alters, expands, or limits the applicability of any law (including regulations) to land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service or matters under the jurisdiction of any other bureaus or offices of the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture, as applicable.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida57f0ade6d60482590ee8b87986e15c4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Transfers of funding</header><text>To facilitate the sharing of resources under the Service First Initiative, the Secretaries may make transfers of funds and reimbursements of funds on an annual basis, including transfers and reimbursements for multi-year projects, subject to the limitation that this authority may not be used to circumvent requirements and limitations imposed on the use of Federal funds.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idc2342d40f52546148101293f1e88f2c1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Pilot program for special recreation permits for multijurisdictional trips</header><paragraph id="id2da9b0cf9fde49099ef3dff7b32e70d3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall establish a pilot program to offer to a person seeking an authorization for a multijurisdictional trip a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization that authorizes the use of each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters on which the multijurisdictional trip occurs, subject to the authorities that apply to the applicable unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id0dfce1cd46154e75a4ab8e445c370765" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Minimum number of permits</header><text>Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall issue not fewer than 10 single joint special recreation permits described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv) of section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801</external-xref>) (as amended by section 202(10)) or commercial use authorizations under the pilot program established under paragraph (1).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idd7e8c0343f44458d9cff3ded1893e072" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Lead agencies</header><text>In carrying out the pilot program established under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id100e14ea7d2f46b3b4bc976dadb64ea9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>designate a lead agency for issuing and administering a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id410a940ccddb40208cecbc2c83eb019a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>select not fewer than 4 offices at which a person shall be able to apply for a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization, of which—</text><clause id="idA7321EAC2AD24968A66AD08E157D2018" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>not fewer than 2 offices are managed by the Secretary; and </text></clause><clause id="idE4345F8D2C544A27A18FC215382AB10F" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>not fewer than 2 offices are managed by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id33b2e7d3167d48b7a8918d1566c39f14" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Retention of authority by the applicable Secretary</header><text>Each of the Secretaries shall retain the authority to enforce the terms, stipulations, conditions, and agreements in a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization issued under the pilot program established under paragraph (1) that apply specifically to the use occurring on the Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the applicable Secretary, under the authorities that apply to the applicable Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7daa9edc88b84588a81a0c7b34941885" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Option to apply for separate special recreation permits or commercial use authorizations</header><text>A person seeking an authorization for a multijurisdictional trip may apply for—</text><subparagraph id="id3b921c2886e44ffc8c81c563849763d6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a separate special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for the use of each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters on which the multijurisdictional trip occurs; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id02434ec8b17d4ae0910a4809ab75188b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a single joint special recreational permit or commercial use authorization made available under the pilot program established under paragraph (1).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id4ab1475a3a434957a990d4ef3fe56bf5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this subsection applies to a concession contract issued by the National Park Service for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services. </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id72ceaced94fd493b8864818ccba354ed" changed="not-changed"><enum>323.</enum><header>Permit flexibility</header><subsection id="idde14021babbe4b29af39e0c11f0be35d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall establish guidelines to allow a holder of a special recreation permit under subsection (h) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)), on the approval of the Secretary concerned, to engage in another recreational activity under the special recreation permit that is substantially similar to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit.</text></subsection><subsection id="id23f8edbd5e0542f784f8ee8cd11a9dc7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Criteria</header><text>For the purposes of this section, a recreational activity shall be considered to be a substantially similar recreational activity if the recreational activity—</text><paragraph id="id10ceb9c87d9e4ed0bafa4d51b81405be" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>is comparable in type, nature, scope, and ecological setting to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id4909cd532f5e4abfafc3691949d3ee51" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>does not result in a greater impact on natural and cultural resources than the impact of the authorized activity;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id39b32a4a48ab4f81ae407437a69a3b20" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>does not adversely affect—</text><subparagraph id="idefea568713c646dea3dfdedd860eccb9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>any other holder of a special recreation permit or other permit; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8b792a3545f04fb4b09b3347c9648f30" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>any other authorized use of the Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id1658ea3597944985b8edf2a33407aab1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>is consistent with—</text><subparagraph id="id1a0e030d6563453ebb75515d44dc4ef0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>any applicable laws (including regulations); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4562f8ad9ffa49dcb12ee6da7c4b1c88" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the land management plan, resource management plan, or equivalent plan applicable to the Federal recreational lands and waters.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idba71220bde1f4cbabea0efa0af15dc6f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this section affects any authority of, regulation issued by, or decision of the Secretary concerned relating to the use of electric bicycles on Federal recreational lands and waters under any other Federal law.</text></subsection></section><section id="ida8028b464c524a50a8ee14c5bad7268b" changed="not-changed"><enum>324.</enum><header>Liability</header><subsection id="idd02d65cf15694d118415ed37b4fe1210" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Insurance requirements</header><paragraph id="id824dd8c4e6594253b5910fa8c3a8b736" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Except as provided in paragraph (2), as a condition of issuing a special recreation permit under subsection (h)(1)(B) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) (as amended by section 203(a)(3)) or a commercial use authorization, the Secretary concerned may require the holder of the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization to have a commercial general liability insurance policy that—</text><subparagraph id="idd7ec275033ab4304a60ed70e3815893a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>is commensurate with the level of risk of the activities to be conducted under the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida355aa34398044a5bdb6de05a9e04a55" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>includes the United States as an additional insured in an endorsement to the applicable policy.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id332a5076f44141668672bc0dc55bfd02" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Exception</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall not require a holder of a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for low-risk activities, as determined by the Secretary concerned, including commemorative ceremonies and participation by the public in a recreation activity or recreation use of a specific area of Federal recreational lands and waters in which use by the public is allocated, to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1). </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id81ed6da76eb94701a729c9cf9cf8db6f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Indemnification by governmental entities</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall not require a State, State agency, State institution, or political subdivision of a State to indemnify the United States for tort liability as a condition for issuing a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization to the extent the State, State agency, State institution, or political subdivision of a State is precluded by State law from providing indemnification to the United States for tort liability, if the State, State agency, State institution, or political subdivision of the State maintains the minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required by the Federal land management agency for the activities conducted under the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization in the form of—</text><paragraph id="ida80ce5c472924625b2fa83940edade62" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>a commercial general liability insurance policy, which includes the United States as an additional insured in an endorsement to the policy, if the State is authorized to obtain commercial general liability insurance by State law; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7f29fc2e07b34d8c9682b28ddec8e628" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>self-insurance, which covers the United States as an additional insured, if authorized by State law; or</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5029546ced0e497f8fc534f130e8315b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>a combination of the coverage described in paragraphs (1) and (2). </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idc507d62c71aa4d76bf2dcf5a8d57a626" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Exculpatory agreements</header><paragraph id="id96ec70ddd67045c9821170fbc1f6442a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a Federal land management agency shall not implement, administer, or enforce any regulation, guidance, or policy prohibiting the use of an exculpatory agreement between a recreation service provider or a holder of a commercial use authorization and a customer relating to services provided under a special recreation permit or a commercial use authorization. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id35278ed26253405e90aa6c13a8f2332b" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>Any exculpatory agreement used by a recreation service provider or holder of a commercial use authorization for an activity authorized under a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization—</text><subparagraph id="idc34bf6d37bb747d0b1e027de57c587d4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>shall shield the United States from any liability, if otherwise allowable under Federal law; and </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc12f9ab8d5404ec2aa6e5c3c8a14f8a1" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>shall not waive any liability of the recreation service provider or holder of the commercial use authorization that may not be waived under the laws (including common law) of the applicable State or for gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id97ac903275c84f46858fd09bf9ddb490" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Consistency</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id3bdec1944843449e835d9a0f71534933" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>review the policies of the Secretaries pertaining to the use of exculpatory agreements by recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7dd970dbc28c45bc94b882e4bb13d0bf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>revise any policy described in subparagraph (A) as necessary to make the policies of the Secretaries pertaining to the use of exculpatory agreements by recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations consistent with this subsection and across all Federal recreational lands and waters. </text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id6b5972f9db8e4f048613156ec7361f30" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Effect</header><text>Nothing in this section applies to a concession contract issued by the National Park Service for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services. </text></subsection></section><section id="idc4bbab6c92434f2da22c7e97c89da125" changed="not-changed"><enum>325.</enum><header>Cost recovery reform</header><subsection id="id278e3214d29343abb8382719319ffa35" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Cost recovery for special recreation permits</header><text>In addition to a fee collected under section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6802">16 U.S.C. 6802</external-xref>) or any other authorized fee collected by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary concerned may assess and collect a reasonable fee from an applicant for, and holder of, a special recreation permit to recover administrative costs incurred by the Secretary concerned for—</text><paragraph id="idd1a53df45a8f4d789428bbb922ec736e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>processing a proposal or application for the special recreation permit; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id7990a5d60d64474099e1eb5c3a388dcd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>issuing the special recreation permit; and </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idfe5a0784caeb4aa09a5262ef6a4e2835" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>monitoring the special recreation permit to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the special recreation permit.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idcae2737b6af243bda544be4b237df53b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>De minimis exemptions from cost recovery</header><text>If the administrative costs described in subsection (a) are assessed on an hourly basis, the Secretary concerned shall—</text><paragraph id="id645a0a2078c04baea0d0584645a176d5"><enum>(1)</enum><text>establish an hourly de minimis threshold that exempts a specified number of hours from the assessment and collection of administrative costs described in subsection (a); and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id766fdb33ce154efaa5603e37943c464b"><enum>(2)</enum><text>charge an applicant only for any hours that exceed the de minimis threshold.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id73723013937e4555b6c297c04832c449" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Multiple applications</header><text>If the Secretary concerned collectively processes multiple applications for special recreation permits for the same or similar services in the same unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, the Secretary concerned shall, to the extent practicable—</text><paragraph id="id748625DC92EF41E9A8A32492E46E3119" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>assess from the applicants the fee described in subsection (a) on a prorated basis; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idFAFEA90E12904DBC84B931F3A7441A08" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>apply the requirement described in subsection (b) to each applicant on an individual basis.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id90935331cfe745c1b176f2b3046d2485" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Limitation</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall not assess or collect administrative costs under this section for a programmatic environmental review.</text></subsection></section><section id="idc9b6b896e8c641bfb00d207c57d58055" changed="not-changed"><enum>326.</enum><header>Permit relief for picnic areas</header><subsection id="id63eba898a7a84849ad45808f430bb3c4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>In general</header><text>If the Secretary concerned does not require the public to obtain a permit or reservation to access a picnic area on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary concerned may not require a covered person described in subsection (b) to obtain a permit solely to access the picnic area.</text></subsection><subsection id="id2068aa8903f2417cb15bf76983318849" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Description of covered persons</header><text>A covered person referred to in subsection (a) is a person (including an educational group) that provides—</text><paragraph id="id55bc912fc4b54fd284f5f2defb6dbd8c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>outfitting and guiding services on Federal recreational lands and waters; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idb881aed4632249048c3b61d241f4a9d2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the services described in paragraph (1) to fewer than 40 customers annually at the picnic area.</text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="ide8bafb5fcadd4282b01d4b2334995b81" changed="not-changed"><enum>327.</enum><header>Interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities</header><subsection id="id24fedbf316c34b6084db9e6e57fbc6da" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definition of covered community</header><text>In this section, the term <term>covered community</term> means a rural or urban, low-income, or underserved community, including an Indian Tribe, that has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters. </text></subsection><subsection id="id69c0780a274147a0afe14bbcd7c5f74d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Report</header><text>Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes—</text><paragraph id="idda78e9ae35e849c1a8cb7fa78e6941b3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the estimated use of special recreation permits serving covered communities;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ida3288610d7564bc99dcc41d657620f1e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>examples of special recreation permits, partnerships, cooperative agreements, or other arrangements providing access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idb4508ed1579540f8bb8e9a9c99f6e1cf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>other ways covered communities are engaging on Federal recreational lands and waters, including through stewardship and conservation projects or activities;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id11e6216e3ef54e78947f71c40d6d7100" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>any barriers for existing or prospective recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations operating within or serving a covered community; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id8c6719d6c21848b69c4d31b2f1d43b11" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><text>any recommendations to facilitate and increase permitted access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities.</text></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle><subtitle id="idb15be759c9d64e879c986a181813e3f1" changed="not-changed"><enum>C</enum><header>Effect</header><section id="idd5d80b21659748bdb10a16ca4585c83c" changed="not-changed"><enum>331.</enum><header>Effect</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Except as provided in sections 311(a), 322, and 324, nothing in this title (including an amendment made by this title) affects the authority or responsibility of the Secretary to award concessions contracts for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services, or commercial use authorizations. </text></section></subtitle><enum>IV</enum><header>Miscellaneous provisions</header><section id="id4673d6ed3e6d4c50aa3fe185d3e26d38" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>401.</enum><header>Filming and still photography within the National Park System and on other Federal land</header><subsection id="id52b34acba3a941a58e6debfe91e98601" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Filming in National Park System units</header><paragraph id="id2de20271916a4d50ba02394aba72b043" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text><external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/54/1009">Chapter 1009</external-xref> of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking section 100905 and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="USC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id13a966cc77c04438896852b613168714" changed="not-changed"><section id="id8ba5a1b831ca4f2aa9b120edfa1d85e9" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>100905.</enum><header>Filming and still photography in System units</header><subsection id="id83bb7bd527604f0cb9c4f07288f82d3b" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Filming and still photography</header><paragraph id="id1a56edc6b11546ddb6f56b50c36d387f" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall ensure that a filming or still photography activity or similar recording project in a System unit (referred to in this section as a <quote>filming or still photography activity</quote>) and the authorizing or permitting of a filming or still photography activity are carried out in accordance with—</text><subparagraph id="idbe93ca7955ca4765bef27edb22afc13b" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the laws and policies applicable to the Service; </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id56b0992ad1be40b0af430912439940e0" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the applicable general management plan; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="idCA090A6504FF48459F91E99F04592F69"><enum>(C)</enum><text>this section.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id9e49f246f3904528b9d53527ed1c390d" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>No permits required</header><text>The Secretary shall not require an authorization or a permit or assess a fee, if a fee for a filming or still photography activity is not otherwise required by law, for a filming or still photography activity that—</text><subparagraph id="id2e042150247548a2be2bd18c1fed2bd0" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="idab204118613949f2ba8fc1279db685a5"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves fewer than 6 individuals; and</text></clause><clause indent="up1" id="idD95FF25F68EA40A3BF035D3B324C3B31" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5); </text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd79ab39a9d5e4cb5bbfb31d06466655e" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is merely incidental to an activity or event that is allowed or authorized at the System unit, regardless of—</text><clause id="idc900ecf6034b4d7a86b9be2b2001454c" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the number of individuals participating in the allowed or authorized activity or event; or</text></clause><clause id="id50454bdaec3642f18dfc978637d115ab" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity; or</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph changed="deleted" commented="no" id="idA46B7205B3DC4A319F3FEF1E9E083B07" reported-display-style="strikethrough"><enum>(C)</enum><text>is a news-gathering activity, unless the news-gathering activity does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5). </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7289d28900d941d7ba54aa81d42fcb29" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(C)</enum><text>is a news-gathering activity, unless the news-gathering activity—</text><clause id="id7da2b8500faf4490bf3c3c75fa0e4ab1"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves more than 8 individuals; or</text></clause><clause id="iddecac8cae4714852ba1f29e17c9f7bb8"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5). </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idbd2dd0b1a9d04dbc8a6b9bb818750f49" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Filming and still photography authorizations for de minimis use</header><subparagraph id="id8c5851e78abb45f08b3ca47836d29898" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall establish a de minimis use authorization for filming or still photography activities that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id95bdffc040b14768a4850177e7c42f90" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Policy</header><text>For a filming or still photography activity that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F), the Secretary—</text><clause id="id6cf1c3f2e706487ebc37fb27be7f703a" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>may require a de minimis use authorization; and</text></clause><clause id="idd42b3701369f4c1a8cb8a750dd59f17b" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall not require a permit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id80a902c3664945a0b5636e293f822170" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><header>No fee</header><text>The Secretary shall not charge a fee for a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id05f28d2600f145adbdb2bf1da29a689a" commented="no"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Application</header><text>The Secretary shall provide for a person to apply for and obtain a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph—</text><clause id="idc872df2f8ac9408ea44f627a474046f4" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>through the website of the Service; and</text></clause><clause id="id581b67adf99b4c77869c3e74e03cd5f8" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in person at the field office of the applicable System unit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ideba7ed29bf2a4994bbd044dc290f6d70" commented="no"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Issuances</header><text>The Secretary shall—</text><clause id="id35b893a96c874f3ab86c15e7c2eed2e6" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>establish a procedure—</text><subclause id="id86b87140729e4d4098e9237f773615c0" commented="no"><enum>(I)</enum><text>to automate the approval of an application submitted through the website of the Service under subparagraph (D)(i); and</text></subclause><subclause id="id8f9472b83d634a348480dfc53f971069" commented="no"><enum>(II)</enum><text>to issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph immediately on receipt of an application that is submitted in person at the field office of the applicable System unit under subparagraph (D)(ii); and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id2e69e7b50224497c86cc6e6921d36e89" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>if an application submitted under subparagraph (D) meets the requirements of this paragraph, immediately on receipt of the application issue a de minimis use authorization for the filming or still photography activity.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id799c9e619b6a4a7c983659b0cf40305c" commented="no"><enum>(F)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>The Secretary shall only issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph if the filming or still photography activity—</text><clause id="id5b77c0cafbed46b1b2c86d2830a7d8eb" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves a group of not fewer than 6 individuals and not more than 8 individuals;</text></clause><clause id="id0d083c0cb7354379b8332ef6ab007a8c" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5); <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">and</deleted-phrase></text></clause><clause id="idc835cdedb0a64857a8b55e58b5d0bd23" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>is consistent with subsection (c)<deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">.</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">; and</added-phrase></text></clause><clause changed="added" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id924b88f09bd046869527f259c8aed9c1" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline"><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">is not a filming or still photography activity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2).</added-phrase></text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4f6ba70e339f468ebf498fa721b7a6c8" commented="no"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Contents</header><text>A de minimis use authorization issued under this paragraph shall list the requirements described in subparagraph (F).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idd0bc32662b3b44c6889e324241378d81" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Required permits</header><text>Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary may require a permit application and, if a permit is issued, assess a reasonable fee, as described in subsection (b)(1), for a filming or still photography activity that—</text><subparagraph id="id431842402e41481ca6a397e5778b588a" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>involves more than 8 individuals; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddee624c998a14803b2c77fc849668bd2" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idcf9119a3692b4515ad759fd55357f04e" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Requirements for filming or still photography activity</header><text>The requirements referred to in paragraphs <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(2)(A)(ii), (3)(F)(ii), (4)(B), and (7)(C)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(2)(A)(ii), (2)(C)(ii), (3)(F)(ii), and (4)(B)</added-phrase> are as follows:</text><subparagraph id="idd55eeab95d71476cb13c406c28bee3b9" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>A person conducts the filming or still photography activity in a manner that—</text><clause id="id77789371b0a74ba4a45016f60cd7d1ec" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>does not impede or intrude on the experience of other visitors to the applicable System unit;</text></clause><clause id="id5cc30ce7bc664df4b6941c6871bad3ac" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>except as otherwise authorized, does not disturb or negatively impact—</text><subclause id="id2fdeb104e020474888e1df3d5c507750" commented="no"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a natural or cultural resource; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id1a4bc087e27745928e19424febaf30b0" commented="no"><enum>(II)</enum><text>an environmental or scenic value; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="id305c707f1f7d48b0b460dc0503a1113a" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>allows for equitable allocation or use of facilities of the applicable System unit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9124234560a44dbc93cd5d322ec2ed63" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The person conducts the filming or still photography activity at a location in which the public is allowed.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1ecc83d1fdaa406fa423c74405fd5d35" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not require the exclusive use of a site or area.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id81832165ee4f4aeb805d8c32c9e379d3" commented="no"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The person does not—</text><clause commented="no" id="id9CC37D72E7BC4EA3B54C03E082E1B2E9"><enum>(i)</enum><text>conduct the filming or still photography activity in a localized area that receives a very high volume of visitation; and</text></clause><clause commented="no" id="id587E6DB023F749378F4CC965FE352BDF"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in the discretion of the Secretary, negatively impact the experience of another visitor in the localized area. </text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2738449fe01e428e9921fda70fbf48ab" commented="no"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not use a set or staging equipment, subject to the limitation that handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) shall not be considered staging equipment for the purposes of this subparagraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id937523da1e1b46bd950597b667b8e3a5" commented="no"><enum>(F)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with and adheres to visitor use policies, practices, and regulations applicable to the applicable System unit.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id59b39f90901145bc98f9764a88493572" commented="no"><enum>(G)</enum><text>The filming or still photography activity is not likely to result in additional administrative costs being incurred by the Secretary with respect to the filming or still photography activity, as determined by the Secretary.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2cfbf43a18cd49c6b8fd8949ab165073" commented="no"><enum>(H)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with other applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations), including laws relating to the use of unmanned aerial equipment.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id283D5264C0684A9F858F6CAF07576458" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Calculations with respect to number of individuals</header><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id32B427EC1DA34E06B11FFF9A48A01CD5"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For the purposes of calculating the number of individuals under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), the Secretary shall only include an individual described in subparagraph (B) that is conducting a filming or still photography activity or that is carrying out or participating as part of a team or crew in a filming or still photography activity at the same time in the same System unit.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id87CC9569DDAA4D3AAA57D102DDB1A00A"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Description of individual</header><text>An individual referred to in subparagraph (A) is a photographer, videographer, director, model, actor, helper, assistant, or any other individual who is purposefully or knowingly on-site at the System unit as a part of the team or crew in a filming or still photography activity. </text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ida2ca841d565d4856910edff4044a4110" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum><deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(6)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(7)</added-phrase></enum><header>Content creation</header><text>Regardless of distribution platform, any video, still photograph, or audio recording for commercial or noncommercial content creation at a System unit shall be considered to be a filming or still photography activity under this subsection.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id67ca3d97f49e4640b1ec2ef56b1854ad" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum><deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(7)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(8)</added-phrase></enum><header>Effect</header><subparagraph id="idaf6a267704014f3caebd5cabcacc93ef" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Permits requested though not required</header><text>On the request of a person intending to carry out a filming or still photography activity, the Secretary may issue a permit and assess a reasonable fee for the filming or still photography activity, even if a permit for the filming or still photography activity is not required under this section.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id301187a316794e0eb19b0a4eb5908e53" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>No additional permits, commercial use authorizations, or fees for filming and still photography at authorized events</header><text>If an activity or event is allowed or authorized under a permit, such as a wedding, engagement party, family reunion, photography club outing, or celebration of a graduate, the activity or event organizers or any relevant party to the activity or event shall not need a separate permit for the filming or still photography activity at the allowed or permitted activity or event.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide3b7d85c6c2346b9b7d1ef8e30b57ede" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Monetary compensation</header><text>The receipt of monetary compensation by the person conducting the filming or still photography activity shall not affect the permissibility of the filming or still photography activity or the application of the requirements under this section.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4ca355e2c76e48afaef14ffa83313440"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Wilderness Act applicability</header><clause id="idb025d599e11e48988144848183c510d8"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Nothing in this subsection supersedes the provisions of the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause><clause id="idb1959d66032a4217a72b88fd48f43670"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Applicability</header><text>The provisions of this section shall apply in a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System to the extent consistent with the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idd60d2eefa40d40a1ba1da1f2a63b9a71" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Fees and recovery costs</header><paragraph id="id714fd28549e844d5a66baf270c8e56bb" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Fees</header><text>The reasonable fees referred to in paragraphs (4) and <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(7)(A)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(8)(A)</added-phrase> of subsection (a) shall meet each of the following criteria:</text><subparagraph id="idcda80935b61a475ea925231dc3e1ee1c" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The reasonable fee shall provide a fair return to the United States.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id54b16ef552a941ee8d018239834393a6" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The reasonable fee shall be based on the following criteria:</text><clause id="id345e1e39853048cb95e9b427e2a3bae8" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>The number of days of the filming or still photography activity.</text></clause><clause id="id2855a1f265a041e2b5ad8530e43139d4" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>The size of the film or still photography crew present at the System unit.</text></clause><clause id="id5edd33604a7743d19576140859cd7096" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>The quantity and type of film or still photography equipment present at the System unit.</text></clause><clause id="id1bc6167355f34d3ca932ef9a7180007a" commented="no"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>Any other factors that the Secretary determines to be necessary.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id9a008ac003714ac3b9b63884922977c2" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Recovery of costs</header><subparagraph id="id31838d5dec3c43309f7bdd5b4edaaef5" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>For any permit issued under subsection (a) and in addition to any fee assessed in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall collect from the applicant for the applicable permit any costs incurred by the Secretary related to a filming or still photography activity subject to a permit under subsection (a)(4), including— </text><clause id="id6b328139cdb247cba2e5615b990c47a8" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the costs of the review or issuance of the permit; and</text></clause><clause id="id0fda366e077f4f05bf8df56588275b37" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>related administrative and personnel costs.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9a45af5870bb40f5bf11ac68acbc67b5" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Effect on fees collected</header><text>All costs recovered under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to the fee described in paragraph (1).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id4abd599512ee46118ea55f50085e82f2" commented="no"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Use of proceeds</header><subparagraph id="id38a14981616c4da08d2bc9b31351775b" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Fees</header><text>All fees collected under this section shall—</text><clause id="idc549c4f584a140d68b0123e26cc1dc22" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, in accordance with the formula and purposes established under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.</external-xref>); and </text></clause><clause id="idaadc865aaecf4f819b0c53d4946bf0e1" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>remain available until expended.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id59278ec1b07b47e09e3891065d13f48c" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Costs</header><text>All costs recovered under paragraph (2)(A) shall—</text><clause id="id6ac3dbf8cdfa4c1bbfb25e93ba4c51eb" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, at the System unit at which the costs are collected; and</text></clause><clause id="ide9ca94d1cc5b42a1963fa1723929981f" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>remain available until expended.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idfcc41dbe1daf4d688522ad3cbb9a709f" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Protection of resources</header><text>The Secretary may create use limits on or require a person to cease, move, or modify a filming or still photography activity, whether or not the activity has been permitted, if the Secretary determines that— </text><paragraph id="id90bd01d917a14bc1a8cc352c1b988cc3" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><text>there is a likelihood that the person would cause resource damage at the System unit, except as otherwise authorized;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id78e703ad584648cb8808f48bede3dbd1" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the person would create an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment by the public of the System unit; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id6ddb57214afe4f5caadf2f9f3d6d6434"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the activity would impede the routine, emergency, or otherwise necessary management and staff operations on the System unit; or </text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf127370efd0a4802b458236cbff3b9ec" commented="no"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the filming or still photography activity poses a health or safety risk to the public.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id0497e5a66d21491abdd63a83ba0da316" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Processing of permit applications</header><paragraph id="idb4dadcb70ce8400088fda35c680dcb20" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall establish a process to ensure that the Secretary responds in a timely manner to an application for a permit for a filming or still photography activity required under subsection (a)(4).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id5a4530abfc7a4c0e85b8f12790aea665" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>If a permit is required under this section for 2 or more Federal agencies or System units, the Secretary and the head of any other applicable Federal agency, as applicable, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate permit processing procedures, including through the use of identifying a lead agency or lead System unit—</text><subparagraph id="id615b5b5c2a5d499bbd1a8962f4f5a798" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to review the application for the permit;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2b5bb6b31d7a4c45aab430bf565e9038" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to issue the permit; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb09a0e5366ee430baa2293a5ca4cf1e8" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to collect any required fees.<deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">”.</deleted-phrase></text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idb86aec8b8edd435eb06de5967a5c5944" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Guidance</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023, the Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this section, including establishing a civil penalty for failing to obtain a de minimis use authorization required under subsection (a)(3) or a permit required under subsection (a)(4).</text></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph><paragraph id="idafe2a07ea0e24732b693b3e3a9325e37" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Clerical amendment</header><text>The table of sections for <external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/54/1009">chapter 1009</external-xref> of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 100905 and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idA1DACEF7CF0E471EBD722C6E61EF8FAC" changed="not-changed"><toc changed="not-changed"><toc-entry level="section" bold="off" changed="not-changed">100905. Filming and still photography in System units.</toc-entry></toc><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id3d0534122f6c428f88de19be73d8bcba" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Filming on other Federal land</header><text>Public Law 106–206 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/460l-6d">16 U.S.C. 460l–6d</external-xref>) is amended by striking section 1 and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idbee7009c1e1644fbb5ed4b7bb363d2c0" changed="not-changed"><section id="id008f4840ea9c4ca28ea70e946b9165a0" section-type="section-one" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>1.</enum><header>Filming and still photography</header><subsection id="id68390d1f92c743cf9b4bb0d5720f902d" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Filming and still photography</header><paragraph id="idf3dedee54dca4e708d18e1e6b703ecfd" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that a filming or still photography activity or similar recording project at a Federal land management unit (referred to in this section as a <quote>filming or still photography activity</quote>) and the authorizing or permitting of a filming or still photography activity are carried out in accordance with—</text><subparagraph id="ide1289629c37d452692cc063665efee67" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the laws and policies applicable to the Secretary concerned;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7f9867a557cc490c85dd6d9b0f5a4ce9" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the applicable general management plan; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" id="idF90E2DF5A9924431A1FDE63BC9B31003"><enum>(C)</enum><text>this section.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idfb019d41e5ea431099774526e5ad09ae" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>No permits required</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall not require an authorization or a permit or assess a fee, if a fee for a filming or still photography activity is not otherwise required by law, for a filming or still photography activity that—</text><subparagraph id="idbfb37ee2759745efb5a4d25182641382" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="id8e0797bdf93742f6be9d221752c2d300"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves fewer than 6 individuals; and</text></clause><clause indent="up1" id="idF34E4325279C48EE8B001163C19E210C" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5);</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb59c3b91ddc34a2d9a9fb377dfb3ad97" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>is merely incidental to an activity or event that is allowed or authorized at the Federal land management unit, regardless of—</text><clause id="id5b58e0a74cf24d1d8ed716163070466e" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the number of individuals participating in the allowed or authorized activity or event; or</text></clause><clause id="idde57f03d95334861bfecbdfbf5d3d3b4" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity; or</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idcc030c985c3c4586b7eb9a8a387e3301" changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough"><enum>(C)</enum><text>is a news-gathering activity, unless the news-gathering activity does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5). </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id23C7D55D06774E9CA689D0C82EEC03D5" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(C)</enum><text>is a news-gathering activity, unless the news-gathering activity—</text><clause id="idAB4EF525CAEF44BFA215D9BEC426475C"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves more than 8 individuals; or</text></clause><clause id="id852A7DB68B0E4577AA20ADA2C3E5A6D6"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5). </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idba2a0fffb6f448758530d834a9cb1dc2" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Filming and still photography authorizations for de minimis use</header><subparagraph id="id3eae1ab147cb41dfb7ce6e252f387d08" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall establish a de minimis use authorization for filming or still photography activities that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F).</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9749285e91ff444f934f6d0e2d2c11ac" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Policy</header><text>For a filming or still photography activity that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (F), the Secretary concerned—</text><clause id="id74cc7587494e46a1a19e6e3b4aa5c9b9" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>may require a de minimis use authorization; and</text></clause><clause id="idd5dc27589517436fbb057b691299ea19" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>shall not require a permit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9c9276a3b44d42a890b974168f69f8ac" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><header>No fee</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall not charge a fee for a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id23b5a2459bbb4792ae8be46ee9889fd3"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Application</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall provide for a person to apply for and obtain a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph—</text><clause id="id1037c5124a174191b54fc87be4c525ee" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>through the website of the Department of the Interior or the Forest Service, as applicable; and</text></clause><clause id="id8fff6de3b44d48bc9b07a95af6bd5f92" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in person at the field office for the Federal land management unit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idac75fe9b46764ebea61d88c0003bfbf0" commented="no"><enum>(E)</enum><header>Issuances</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall—</text><clause id="id9d9d20ed5f744b94aee07108a2346ec4" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>establish a procedure—</text><subclause id="id4f8f40e9909c4b2ca4eb8b8a80f767e9" commented="no"><enum>(I)</enum><text>to automate the approval of an application submitted through the website of the Department of the Interior or the Forest Service, as applicable, under subparagraph (D)(i); and</text></subclause><subclause id="id22c00aef8a0c404da6a11aff886b62c1" commented="no"><enum>(II)</enum><text>to issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph immediately on receipt of an application that is submitted in person at the field office for the Federal land management unit under subparagraph (D)(ii); and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="ida70dc5efeeb6449287f48dde34c0d838" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>if an application submitted under subparagraph (D) meets the requirements of this paragraph, immediately on receipt of the application issue a de minimis use authorization for the filming or still photography activity.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf0a81afb0a434777a93c1806ab0089be" commented="no"><enum>(F)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall only issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph if the filming or still photography activity—</text><clause id="id72cba694a8d343108661c637410488a0" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>involves a group of not fewer than 6 individuals and not more than 8 individuals;</text></clause><clause id="id702c4a19ca97472ca3b78f0c1f163a7f" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (5); <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">and</deleted-phrase></text></clause><clause id="id397a782bb0f943a3b5a074a0fee93e0a" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>is consistent with subsection (c)<deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">.</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">; and</added-phrase></text></clause><clause changed="added" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="ide01000f0b657461b9b732910a93e3fab" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(iv)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline"><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">is not a filming or still photography activity described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2).</added-phrase></text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id49ea013c4aad4c44aa2adb56cf4cdb3a" commented="no"><enum>(G)</enum><header>Contents</header><text>A de minimis use authorization issued under this paragraph shall list the requirements described in subparagraph (F).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idadeaca2941aa4955989abd0b3d8eb358" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Required permits</header><text>Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary concerned may require a permit application and, if a permit is issued, assess a reasonable fee, as described in subsection (b)(1), for a filming or still photography activity that—</text><subparagraph id="id6fead44369a247118a2f1a9ba01a8a27" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>involves more than 8 individuals; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddac96fc92c0b44b9b168bcbce8f561e5" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph (5).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id8de4012ea79344c5a226cc0b6da50cd9" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Requirements for filming or still photography activity</header><text>The requirements referred to in paragraphs <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(2)(A)(ii), (3)(F)(ii), (4)(B), and (7)(C)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(2)(A)(ii), (2)(C)(ii), (3)(F)(ii), and (4)(B)</added-phrase> are as follows:</text><subparagraph id="id79a7160ab31244ad92635e61db8eaa58" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>A person conducts the filming or still photography activity in a manner that—</text><clause id="id872560f1e39545ad81c84c913d911aac" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>does not impede or intrude on the experience of other visitors to the Federal land management unit;</text></clause><clause id="id863eac650ff04da3a0dbc2fb9ad320f1" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>except as otherwise authorized, does not disturb or negatively impact—</text><subclause id="idb795e3e96a39494485dc225fcc265f78" commented="no"><enum>(I)</enum><text>a natural or cultural resource; or</text></subclause><subclause id="id0b1f7e238281440aae225e21d1d40fbd" commented="no"><enum>(II)</enum><text>an environmental or scenic value; and</text></subclause></clause><clause id="iddbf2dd36fb154be9b2bd7813ca46261d" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>allows for equitable allocation or use of facilities of the Federal land management unit.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idffe3473860874785b2543749de217da4" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The person conducts the filming or still photography activity at a location in which the public is allowed.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id572eb2bfe3d6493cbb14994fafdd1e93" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not require the exclusive use of a site or area.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id631c163cd5df4a10b4cd5866193c5863" commented="no"><enum>(D)</enum><text>The person does not—</text><clause commented="no" id="id1A5783F47A1B4175B81657BCD68898C6"><enum>(i)</enum><text>conduct the filming or still photography activity in a localized area that receives a very high volume of visitation; and</text></clause><clause id="id1512481e48004d4bb48865356698a98d"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in the discretion of the Secretary, negatively impact the experience of another visitor in the localized area. </text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id13812a3cee8243e59dac6e6e4dcd82b9" commented="no"><enum>(E)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not use a set or staging equipment, subject to the limitation that handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) shall not be considered staging equipment for the purposes of this subparagraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9194b02f1aec4c2599482afe74d2719f" commented="no"><enum>(F)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with and adheres to visitor use policies, practices, and regulations applicable to the Federal land management unit.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc04303ada8424bcda9fe89b5d53a8c65" commented="no"><enum>(G)</enum><text>The filming or still photography activity is not likely to result in additional administrative costs being incurred by the Secretary concerned with respect to the filming or still photography activity, as determined by the Secretary concerned.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddd0b63cc81324f3eba2230b54baedcd7" commented="no"><enum>(H)</enum><text>The person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with other applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations), including laws relating to the use of unmanned aerial equipment.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idD94BB7E876C24F19B702434187C198C9" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Calculations with respect to number of individuals</header><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id6a0b407d2f804705be06b4c49d999514"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">For the purposes of calculating the number of individuals under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), the Secretary concerned shall only include an individual described in subparagraph (B) that is conducting a filming or still photography activity or that is carrying out or participating as part of a team or crew in a filming or still photography activity at the same time in the same Federal land management unit.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id5B82EBE14D0F4B5E915372AA378D2D0C"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Description of individual</header><text>An individual referred to in subparagraph (A) is a photographer, videographer, director, model, actor, helper, assistant, or any other individual who is purposefully or knowingly on-site at the Federal land management unit as a part of the team or crew in a filming or still photography activity. </text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id48c7e44305df4c8db49aecbdc8bbb52b" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum><deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(6)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(7)</added-phrase></enum><header>Content creation</header><text>Regardless of distribution platform, any video, still photograph, or audio recording for commercial or noncommercial content creation at a Federal land management unit shall be considered to be a filming or still photography activity under this subsection.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id510a645567504228b6a55e46cd0e77ce" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum><deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(7)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(8)</added-phrase></enum><header>Effect</header><subparagraph id="id37c6ffa5f0cf42a8b0518a3557ebdbdb" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Permits requested though not required</header><text>On the request of a person intending to carry out a filming or still photography activity, the Secretary concerned may issue a permit and assess a reasonable fee for the filming or still photography activity, even if a permit for the filming or still photography activity is not required under this section.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf6071c25639b46d7baf78eaa4d506d64"><enum>(B)</enum><header>No additional permits, commercial use authorizations, or fees for filming and still photography at authorized events</header><text>If an activity or event is allowed or authorized under a permit, such as a wedding, engagement party, family reunion, photography club outing, or celebration of a graduate, the activity or event organizers or any relevant party to the activity or event shall not need a separate permit for the filming or still photography activity at the allowed or permitted activity or event.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8e060b5237af4b3f8c66157fd639e482" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Monetary compensation</header><text>The receipt of monetary compensation by the person conducting the filming or still photography activity shall not affect the permissibility of the filming or still photography activity or the application of the requirements under this section.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id14460a8d214244db94c91396b2cc550d"><enum>(D)</enum><header>Wilderness act applicability</header><clause id="ide8df4d166a7b4e5b9fca7556779a3210"><enum>(i)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Nothing in this subsection supersedes the provisions of the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause><clause id="idc98b61673ead448eaefd5bb6769203c8"><enum>(ii)</enum><header>Applicability</header><text>The provisions of this section shall apply in a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System to the extent consistent with the Wilderness Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.</external-xref>).</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id62aadef7dd6d4bd68a9ed957dca5c54e" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Fees and recovery costs</header><paragraph id="id1fbd784ec5a34837a0e737271f4dc25a" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Fees</header><text>The reasonable fees referred to in paragraphs (4) and <deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(7)(A)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(8)(A)</added-phrase> of subsection (a) shall meet each of the following criteria:</text><subparagraph id="idfeda64b2edcd4447bd5dd4dbca2633f7" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>The reasonable fee shall provide a fair return to the United States.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id4ed10c0659954e4e909814a6afeb2eda" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>The reasonable fee shall be based on the following criteria:</text><clause id="idecccb269886d44f8a55a3fecfddce2c1" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>The number of days of the filming or still photography activity.</text></clause><clause id="id29f49cf16824429da8287e6fde49fc76" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>The size of the film or still photography crew present at the Federal land management unit.</text></clause><clause id="idf6148c4713924546b5d4c8c5274b30cc" commented="no"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>The quantity and type of film or still photography equipment present at the Federal land management unit.</text></clause><clause id="ida057d3222d4c48a6b8006af644664cff" commented="no"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>Any other factors that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id303085511aa94387b99fd9c86d0adac8" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Recovery of costs</header><subparagraph id="idf6d63936cc1449a6b2dea5abde30876c"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>For any permit issued under subsection (a) and in addition to any fee assessed in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall collect from the applicant for the applicable permit any costs incurred by the Secretary concerned related to a filming or still photography activity subject to a permit under subsection (a)(4), including—</text><clause id="idee80580b70c3478283391a123049c65c" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>the costs of the review or issuance of the permit; and</text></clause><clause id="id9f3714c047724756bf6be7814192742b" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>related administrative and personnel costs.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id954cabf2d00148048ac3c170e21deba5" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Effect on fees collected</header><text>All costs recovered under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to the fee described in paragraph (1).</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id31adf63897aa4f499b4ddd2d152bb344" commented="no"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Use of proceeds</header><subparagraph id="ida8a031816dd94e338a46a6cd55c870be" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><header>Fees</header><text>All fees collected under this section shall—</text><clause id="id087de08593874568b0407ee4db40102f"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be available for expenditure by the Secretary concerned, without further appropriation, in accordance with the formula and purposes established in the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6801">16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.</external-xref>); and</text></clause><clause id="idc24c93ce560b43dbafe214a6ce1affd2" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>remain available until expended.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id92a1281f8f3b40689fd188cc8e92bca4" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Costs</header><text>All costs recovered under paragraph (2)(A) shall—</text><clause id="id46e2dffda2ff413aad90f82e2c8d0eb8" commented="no"><enum>(i)</enum><text>be available for expenditure by the Secretary concerned, without further appropriation, at the Federal land management unit at which the costs are collected; and</text></clause><clause id="id4c78fd35d65941508b872c13437ebe6e" commented="no"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>remain available until expended.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idb70034efb3ed4c0a843b0184bb617a72" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Protection of resources</header><text>The Secretary concerned may create use limits on or require a person to cease, move, or modify a filming or still photography activity, whether or not the activity has been permitted, if the Secretary concerned determines that—</text><paragraph id="id11233bc84f264768b0435bd1ed553dfe" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><text>there is a likelihood that the person would cause resource damage at the Federal land management unit, except as otherwise authorized;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idbc1590247afd4de9997e1684ec6da4aa" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the person would create an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment by the public of the Federal land management unit;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id4906546db9e84bf7a479f224931ed1ca"><enum>(3)</enum><text>the activity would impede the routine, emergency, or otherwise necessary management and staff operations on the System unit; or </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id31c175190fd3479c80d3661d195ebf00" commented="no"><enum>(4)</enum><text>the filming or still photography activity poses a health or safety risk to the public.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id9f88d368fa304eb2a85295c9a116304d" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Processing of permit applications</header><paragraph id="idc96c278a644e4f088b53bd0ec47d2115" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary concerned shall establish a process to ensure that the Secretary concerned responds in a timely manner to an application for a permit for a filming or still photography activity required under subsection (a)(4).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id084fbd8b4bcc4f8e95608e08f49a4f51" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>If a permit is required under this section for 2 or more Federal agencies or Federal land management units, the Secretary concerned and the head of any other applicable Federal agency, as applicable, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate permit processing procedures, including through the use of identifying a lead agency or lead Federal land management unit—</text><subparagraph id="id77843e62714f41a78f05458f1628c73f" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to review the application for the permit;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id13b70b07d3c645a1aa118c85d810a7ae" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to issue the permit; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc248427854244a4aba7a53829ae1073c" commented="no"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to collect any required fees.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id3ed4cb2fa79c4284bf4167f532e427a7" changed="added" reported-display-style="italic"><enum>(e)</enum><header>Guidance</header><text>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023, each of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue guidance to implement this section, including establishing a civil penalty for failing to obtain a de minimis use authorization required under subsection (a)(3) or a permit required under subsection (a)(4). </text></subsection><subsection id="ida36f54920875431c954ab518e9c089be" changed="not-changed" commented="no"><enum><deleted-phrase reported-display-style="strikethrough">(e)</deleted-phrase><added-phrase reported-display-style="italic">(f)</added-phrase></enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this section:</text><paragraph id="id98b3a8e0e4284b1180ef86f6812daee5" commented="no"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Federal land management unit</header><text>The term <term>Federal land management unit</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="idf87592625baa42698f728ae228528a47" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Federal land (other than National Park System land) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idbe7269aee333444b8589d1bbae35bcae" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>National Forest System land.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id4ab3b5a1aad949418693cc8a03dba837" commented="no"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Secretary concerned</header><text>The term <term>Secretary concerned</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="idb03cc5c903a046e7947e48e91ac02900" commented="no"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(A); and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="iddc967234761347c09a6603eaa1a1190a" commented="no"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(B).</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subsection></section><section id="ida48e8a564de04063942ad3002ec81e94" changed="not-changed"><enum>402.</enum><header>Volunteer enhancement program</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/558a">16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="idfe4a9b728b3e41e5912115bfc1f7d3c2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>by striking section 5;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id60bf8538b243455d818d1543ab8a5282" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>by redesignating the first section and sections 2, 3, and 4 as sections 4, 5, 6, and 9, respectively;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id23ad95df70cf44878ab211ce2d557b03" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>by inserting before section 4 (as so redesignated) the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id065e1cf13c2d4cb191cac3beaf329528" changed="not-changed"><section id="id587734ce779a4ebabe98ce804704f488" section-type="section-one" changed="not-changed"><enum>1.</enum><header>Short title</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">This Act may be cited as the <quote><short-title>Volunteers in the National Forests and Public Land Act</short-title></quote>.</text></section><section id="id062ce41250dc46e487d1993ce3afdf80" changed="not-changed"><enum>2.</enum><header>Purpose</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The purpose of this Act is to leverage volunteer engagement to supplement projects that are carried out by the Secretaries to fulfill the missions of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management and are accomplished with appropriated funds.</text></section><section id="id978e4e4f88d54bbfb9734cab5592e81f" changed="not-changed"><enum>3.</enum><header>Definition of Secretaries</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">In this Act, the term <term>Secretaries</term> means each of—</text><paragraph id="id593dc9d6fafc4fc29e17494c56f7a1a2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="iddb2c9931073b472d9095f6dbdd266f8a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.</text></paragraph></section><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph><paragraph id="id4c72a06a3e154a44a7cf8d0aae918ddf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><text>in section 4 (as so redesignated)—</text><subparagraph id="idb7c55e43f1994901bed21b1da8fc8bda" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking the section designation and all that follows through <quote>(hereinafter referred to as the <quote>Secretary</quote>) is</quote> in the first sentence and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idcd8159aaee0b4f94884271377a1937c3" changed="not-changed"><section id="id375fe79151cc4bc7be799783dd5f9b0c" changed="not-changed"><enum>4.</enum><header>Authorization</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretaries are</text></section><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idecb6bff7921042f6ad8cece087b8a093" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in the first sentence—</text><clause id="id79c3608e7faa46ef95af29ca8eecec5a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>and</quote> after <quote>civil service</quote>;</text></clause><clause id="idc93e681e64364c989267cbeb8ee3b914" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>recreation access, trail construction or maintenance, facility construction or maintenance, educational uses (including outdoor classroom construction or maintenance),</quote> after <quote>for or in aid of</quote>; and</text></clause><clause id="id6aba45b2d49c443998ba6ca4e4c90f94" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>by striking <quote>Secretary through the Forest Service</quote> and inserting <quote>Secretaries</quote>; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9fa2084377554abab2a517fe28162ccd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>in the second sentence, by striking <quote>Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>Secretaries</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="iddde529d41cb24bd984351da7e2684329" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><text>in section 5 (as so redesignated)—</text><subparagraph id="id93a0c0167d76472ea745dbf6e31afd33" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking the section designation and all that follows through <quote>Secretary is</quote> and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id1e3cd75bf5c14948abb314937bcd15ef" changed="not-changed"><section id="id663bbdf0ff3e438d97018cee33977a70" changed="not-changed"><enum>5.</enum><header>Incidental expenses</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretaries are</text></section><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idc7d7dcac35944e7b961791be773baabe" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by inserting <quote>training, equipment,</quote> after <quote>lodging,</quote>;</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idbd5665cd6fce4961a648e0261be26f65" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><text>in section 6 (as so redesignated)—</text><subparagraph id="iddbe2638e3322405b8290ad199fdebdcb" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking the section designation and all that follows through <quote>(a) Except as</quote> and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id55f8982727e24454af38c56c2f1a5d0f" changed="not-changed"><section id="idd279fa598ead4afab5677dcfd37b3566" changed="not-changed"><enum>6.</enum><header>Consideration as Federal employee</header><subsection id="idb6457557809d48578bbd421117aa74e2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><text>Except as</text></subsection></section><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd6f3c45e89d148dfa88d3a33a5b60903" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>in subsection (e)—</text><clause id="idf4c75d7221d94279b5f51075ce267a4d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking <quote>the Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>either of the Secretaries</quote>;</text></clause><clause id="iddb5e5197ba9a43bdb1ab77d5f3456ec6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>in paragraph (1), by striking <quote>with the Secretary</quote> and inserting <quote>or cooperative agreement with either of the Secretaries</quote>; and</text></clause><clause id="id020589f62333428b93f7f4266dd27097" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>in paragraph (2)—</text><subclause id="idd0d09f9acb7247719359de93e5565d51" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>the Secretary in the mutual benefit agreement</quote> and inserting <quote>either of the Secretaries in the mutual benefit agreement or cooperative agreement</quote>;</text></subclause><subclause id="idec1f68bdfb784a3b84347d888a855ff6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(II)</enum><text>in subparagraph (A), by striking <quote>to be performed by the volunteers</quote> and inserting <quote>, including the geographic boundaries of the work to be performed by the volunteers,</quote>;</text></subclause><subclause id="id5036f9051dc047bc86e3630dd83d426b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(III)</enum><text>in subparagraph (B), by striking <quote>and</quote> at the end;</text></subclause><subclause id="idaa6fceb44e8b48f3b065f005f906f3af" changed="not-changed"><enum>(IV)</enum><text>in subparagraph (C)—</text><item id="idac3b363fd70e4ae9ae9a26508132fbf5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(aa)</enum><text>by striking <quote>the Secretary, when feasible</quote> and inserting <quote>either of the Secretaries, if feasible and only if necessary</quote>; and</text></item><item id="id9ef1419bd6184a40a0b71ecca5bf37c5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(bb)</enum><text>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</text></item></subclause><subclause id="ide55438388f3c42198ffb4cb878d1973d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(V)</enum><text>by adding at the end the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id19da74d073b54ac7978e768503ac438a" changed="not-changed"><subparagraph id="idcd8a90eb6a234f38a77cc7e7167217e3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf7e94b48b314460bb8e07b08667592db" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>the training the volunteers are required to complete;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7c7d17678c164a38b9328e0d264685dc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>the actions the volunteers are authorized to take; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id9ebb985ed1c54e3ca139c96b4f4a22ca" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>any other terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the applicable Secretary.</text></subparagraph><after-quoted-block>;</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id0c528e2c32fc47f7a8056774f58ab718" changed="not-changed"><enum>(7)</enum><text>by inserting before section 9 (as so redesignated) the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idc2d93f524cbb46d58780ff8666865db0" changed="not-changed"><section id="idbc28b9b1984748e08f26481369757372" changed="not-changed"><enum>7.</enum><header>Promotion of volunteer opportunities</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretaries shall promote volunteer opportunities in areas administered by the Secretaries.</text></section><section id="idc5681ad3dc0d44c7b0fde08d894e89e6" changed="not-changed"><enum>8.</enum><header>Liability insurance</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Secretaries shall not require a cooperator or volunteer (as those terms are used in section 6) to have liability insurance to provide the volunteer services authorized under this Act.</text></section><after-quoted-block>; and</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph><paragraph id="id3a945952b04944c88cbfca836de38ed6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(8)</enum><text>in section 9 (as so redesignated), by striking the section designation and all that follows through <quote>There are</quote> and inserting the following:</text><quoted-block style="OLC" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id0a35a53a94bd4e4fbe680ff166f59bfa" changed="not-changed"><section id="id592c1a0cca0b4268af6588cca66b5296" changed="not-changed"><enum>9.</enum><header>Authorization of appropriations</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">There are</text></section><after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block></quoted-block></paragraph></section><section id="id621b7ab316a542208b8b4a658d48b358" changed="not-changed"><enum>403.</enum><header>Cape and antler preservation enhancement</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">Section 104909(c) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking <quote>meat from</quote> and inserting <quote>meat and any other part of an animal removed pursuant to</quote>.</text></section><section id="id376164ff86584c2d85ceb5e749febb80" changed="not-changed"><enum>404.</enum><header>Federal land and water aquatic resource activities assistance</header><subsection id="id8690f37ef5fe4d05a7cf87347432f26e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text>In this section:</text><paragraph id="ideefa036f98b34699b04af354be0d28f8" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Aquatic nuisance species task force</header><text>The term <term>Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force</term> means the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force established by section 1201(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/4721">16 U.S.C. 4721(a)</external-xref>).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idf6e6ece0b6504002b9acf5b926bea243" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Federal land and water</header><text>The term <term>Federal land and water</term> means Federal land and water operated and maintained by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, or National Park Service, as applicable.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ideef9709acf3642e98e1929fa2b156ac5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Inspection</header><text>The term <term>inspection</term> means an inspection to prevent and respond to biological invasions of an aquatic ecosystem.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id21b9ededbd81466b8fd5edfca796c8b7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Partner</header><text>The term <term>partner</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="idaaabbdcb045e44f8a6cc05770bc198ce" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a Reclamation State;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide09e59f57037452294190abd52e351af" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an Indian Tribe in a Reclamation State;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd76da1024c374e1394dbbd2fad61cfae" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>an applicable nonprofit organization in a Reclamation State; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id83e6df53484e4b2599ce2ee1ca60ac08" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>a unit of local government in a Reclamation State.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id5252bf0bebc24388b60231a8ef81d66d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Reclamation State</header><text>The term <term>Reclamation State</term> includes any of the States of—</text><subparagraph id="id41a4d5eb54104907b0adae4d90bc5e3e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>Alaska;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf4e6f8e1cb9848c9ba2ebad890f09a4c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>Arizona;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id246cdea1e19d452f982060b73c2206a3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>California;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id713de8feef2f4234a206b1d4463c1609" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text>Colorado;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id538e9bfd1c15432893d952b2b7a2f90c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>Idaho;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id794f054443314be6b6de259b9dd8bdc9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>Kansas;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1215b510fb824f90b61d3b9a764eb342" changed="not-changed"><enum>(G)</enum><text>Montana;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida1bee855bf924618a19508d17b438a6e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(H)</enum><text>Nebraska;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idf9fb9a8e6a454561ae475801ead0b2a9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(I)</enum><text>Nevada;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2acee768d9314be2b27d4b87c09993ef" changed="not-changed"><enum>(J)</enum><text>New Mexico;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8b9934b425764de89686d79ebb040132" changed="not-changed"><enum>(K)</enum><text>North Dakota;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb7063d2095384740b5116266703b8fb0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(L)</enum><text>Oklahoma;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id84cd82ea64d7488ab1a133949d5a7537" changed="not-changed"><enum>(M)</enum><text>Oregon;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id40c9283bef654e56bd910365dfa1c82d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(N)</enum><text>South Dakota;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id151305c8049f43d0847e0ad8d6aef962" changed="not-changed"><enum>(O)</enum><text>Texas;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ideda6d3225ec246e182aab09e21701b85" changed="not-changed"><enum>(P)</enum><text>Utah;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id84af2767d94d4690ba9d19f64849e767" changed="not-changed"><enum>(Q)</enum><text>Washington; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idef2a50a4cea24da9a7adfe801fb85d8e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(R)</enum><text>Wyoming.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idd59452dbe1b6491e9ca609f3f7447670"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Secretaries</header><text>The term <term>Secretaries</term> means each of—</text><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="id128e638c575c49268f337c1216a32e50"><enum>(A)</enum><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and the Director of the National Park Service; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idf21d9043866f4caa9b375cc10669df44"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="iddd1ff23b29c4463fb8f2ed7c64b3ab51" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Authority of Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, and Forest Service with respect to certain aquatic resource activities on Federal land and water</header><paragraph id="idfc0692c4f00e4cc7a7c2038d7d74f6e9" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretaries may inspect and decontaminate vessels entering or leaving Federal land and water located within a river basin that contains a Bureau of Reclamation water project.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id264dabd925d14845984380b3f663c173" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Requirements</header><text>The Secretaries shall—</text><subparagraph id="id671a198ce05f4a2280085571762e78e3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>in carrying out an inspection under paragraph (1), coordinate with 1 or more partners;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id106257135e7549109b79f613acf74398" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>consult with the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to identify potential improvements and efficiencies in the detection and management of invasive species on Federal land and water; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id2b47f735fa094bf681b74140c21cb22b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>to the maximum extent practicable, inspect vessels in a manner that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating and recreation in noncontaminated vessels.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idde88c0fd0d07459584b8e315dfb8d35e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Partnerships</header><text>The Secretaries may enter into a partnership to provide technical assistance to a partner—</text><subparagraph id="ide4bd1f2aedc8439d815f97f7fdebca47" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>to carry out an inspection or decontamination of vessels; or</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idd8feedc658ae4d63920958f3d579bdd2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>to establish an inspection and decontamination station for vessels.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id0b33dc6efe344fde893d2a7e0bb32854" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Limitation</header><text>The Secretaries shall not prohibit access to Federal land and water for vessels under this subsection in the absence of an inspector.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id49817b88496b4237a89beb45e6a70b20" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Data sharing</header><text>The Secretaries shall make available to a Reclamation State any data gathered related to inspections carried out in the Reclamation State under this subsection.</text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="ida105c5cf80e34cb796d15f292fc58767" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Grant program for reclamation States for vessel inspection and decontamination stations</header><paragraph id="id1f561b7c5adf4ab9a25ff523c429474c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Vessels inspections in reclamation States</header><text>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to partners to conduct inspections and decontamination of vessels operating in reservoirs operated and maintained by the Secretary, including to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a vessel inspection and decontamination station.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id8fad3b46cef84cec88faa06f3758c716" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Cost share</header><text>The Federal share of the cost of a grant under paragraph (1), including personnel costs, shall not exceed 75 percent.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="ide54021f5a6b64e64b8f2409c6493a465" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Standards</header><text>Before awarding a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the project is technically and financially feasible.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id643bb25ae20f4884a3f953d59d161421" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Coordination</header><text>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall coordinate with—</text><subparagraph id="id1efdbf3da2d74527959f6a0ab114f596" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>each of the Reclamation States;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7149b6a10be54f77bf3a00040376c260" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>affected Indian Tribes; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id8549880d22124312be7e74283429f225" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="idbac64431c28b49e791ca29dc00fa5d30" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>405.</enum><header>Amendments to the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline">The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6851">16 U.S.C. 6851 et seq.</external-xref>) is amended—</text><paragraph id="id7968c6d82a584dc68319c97da9e9ef8a" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>in section 3(1) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6852">16 U.S.C. 6852(1)</external-xref>), by striking <quote>public outdoor recreational use</quote> and inserting <quote>recreation sites</quote>;</text></paragraph><paragraph id="idec18dc620ca44cf7886826027ca846d8" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>in section 5(a)(4) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6854">16 U.S.C. 6854(a)(4)</external-xref>), by striking <quote>permanently restricted or prohibited</quote> and inserting <quote>regulated or closed</quote>; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id57260b7ec5514b269fc30adb842db092" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>in section 6(b) (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/6855">16 U.S.C. 6855(b)</external-xref>)—</text><subparagraph id="id713be53d75bb4deeb30d5bf628609f45" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>by striking <quote>may</quote> and inserting <quote>shall</quote>; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida166d925b7d34f459267f36451aa411c" commented="no" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>by striking <quote>the Secretary of the Interior</quote> and inserting <quote>the Secretaries</quote>.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></section><section id="idDDCE80996FF24EE2B89FD832EF722465" changed="not-changed"><enum>406.</enum><header>Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program</header><subsection id="id1DF732A5A2E74C5389888575626AB6A7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(a)</enum><header>Definitions</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In this section:</text><paragraph id="id9C0DFB0A620B489B94C30D20901BA11B" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Eligible entity</header><text>The term <term>eligible entity</term> means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area.</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id2f2b87d8541b4f84b5b5e12aa03052bd" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Eligible nonprofit organization</header><text>The term <term>eligible nonprofit organization</term> means an organization that is described in <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/501">section 501(c)(3)</external-xref> of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code. </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id77019da7290e4c6f9311cc35f799229d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Entity</header><text>The term <term>entity</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="id727e2c1775614d03bfa57b68e4876ec4" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>a State;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idef8d2964524743829daeffc01081e0c7" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>a political subdivision of a State, including—</text><clause id="ida3f39f4d5e8a49b68713c438c65efc92" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>a city; </text></clause><clause id="id364b16d9efc143ca9a5039eb63513309" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>a county; and</text></clause><clause id="id6D0267E0CC6C400186E493BC6E20C2B5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id03e7b1af90c645fa8ea44dcba4520eae" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>an Indian Tribe, urban Indian organization, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization. </text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idacbb36979e3c493f803e04c9794971fc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Low-income community</header><text>The term <term>low-income community</term> means any census block group in which 30 percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household income equal to, or less than, the greater of—</text><subparagraph id="id3ff1f63a872f400ca6fd065e48dca086" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1ef21638dcc94acfbe1fa7cf809a5325" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="idc20dfb50e5fe4ea08bc9376c83413647" changed="not-changed"><enum>(5)</enum><header>Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program</header><text>The term <term>Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program</term> means the program established under subsection (b)(1).</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id35fa39c2658a4878a915481f3fe2ade5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(6)</enum><header>Qualifying area</header><text>The term <term>qualifying area</term> means—</text><subparagraph id="idff8081796bfc474fb01c2cc7b792e774" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>an urbanized area or urban cluster that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id7bea156226134915b5979130a709b3a3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>2 or more adjacent urban clusters with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or </text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idB91582F09A154F2E954F9FD57BF21B65" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>an area administered by an Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id175B704835324A42B0FFB9E289EB428A" changed="not-changed"><enum>(7)</enum><header>State</header><text>The term <term>State</term> means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. </text></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id1956ce9f11b44a9f9e7197a74c3b663a" changed="not-changed"><enum>(b)</enum><header>Grants authorized</header><paragraph id="idbe3e64bcaf844c689388d448259cc0e0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Establishment of program</header><subparagraph id="id734A6D90B0F9498AADBBED56A9AA3D9A" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>The Secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects—</text><clause id="idf83421d8d9304647b9e41c2d98951755" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and</text></clause><clause id="idc78b55f61d034543bf7e41df8d1d856e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id46A3F092A6164646B88A819295C2CCF5" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Priority</header><text>In awarding grants to eligible entities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that—</text><clause id="id0e0c55dbd588421ca01608d83c92a103" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community;</text></clause><clause id="id8b5a371bbdda417aa1b24e852da03b6b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>engage and empower underserved communities and youth;</text></clause><clause id="idca4a67aa6b9c451dabbd3d44fd9fab92" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities;</text></clause><clause id="id6ee771474c4a46fe9a217256ba927a89" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and</text></clause><clause id="id517718e9be694557b3fb0da5ab86afcd" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" changed="not-changed"><enum>(v)</enum><text>take advantage of coordination among various levels of government. </text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id0709929ab4ac4fca93b1e43811a8da41" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Matching requirement</header><subparagraph id="id82f825de34c94b2797b2aadbe41cb981" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>As a condition of receiving a grant under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="idb616b87bdd74475fb7853d9496a785cf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Waiver</header><text>The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that—</text><clause id="id4ddb482be6ce4a0e8bae3811f8205154" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement; and</text></clause><clause id="idf5d33a88708d4cf39d7e511045ae7101" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement.</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id501216f80c27446b9443cfba6a674927" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><header>Administrative expenses</header><text>Not more than 10 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under paragraph (1) may be used for administrative expenses.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id910752f3b4314e6385b6fc3b2c5c108b" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><header>Considerations</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which a project would—</text><subparagraph id="id15af81e8e08e4f64b41d5ec6051bd55f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>provide recreation opportunities in underserved communities in which access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id1f09b182fc9440308870b63481f87c3d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and public land volunteerism;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ida1813923339c42b3b19127dd29db963e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and other recreation—</text><clause id="idBADB15C09A7B452DAB38E3BDE6945DA6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>opportunities; or</text></clause><clause id="idBF6F36243F4643E98A8F2F21B98C2BC6" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>delivery of services;</text></clause></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide47fbf2e706643aea23d3783605fd9ad" changed="not-changed"><enum>(D)</enum><text> support park and recreation programming provided by cities, including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="ide0bace3368524e84acaeb393cdba580c" changed="not-changed"><enum>(E)</enum><text>develop Native American event sites and cultural gathering spaces; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id036b6c5872b24d26af47a793eee9ea19" changed="not-changed"><enum>(F)</enum><text>provide benefits such as community resilience, reduction of urban heat islands, enhanced water or air quality, or habitat for fish or wildlife.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="ide0051f1694564277a34411eb5a3416ad" changed="not-changed"><enum>(4)</enum><header>Eligible uses</header><subparagraph id="id2efd868e97c2466cbe0153ab76a0791d" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><header>In general</header><text>Subject to subparagraph (B), a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under paragraph (1) for a project described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of that paragraph.</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id45186657a854492eb825b0e3148d0761" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><header>Limitations on use</header><text>A grant recipient may not use grant funds for—</text><clause id="id605feb683e594ce0974e4ad3036c5019" changed="not-changed"><enum>(i)</enum><text>incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling;</text></clause><clause id="id428517f3110240b18dc6eb8a00769eb2" changed="not-changed"><enum>(ii)</enum><text>operation and maintenance activities;</text></clause><clause id="iddb6dc975790f4ea5963403673f011bbc" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iii)</enum><text>facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics;</text></clause><clause id="id64d2555e0bc74269a54a77ca104d56cf" changed="not-changed"><enum>(iv)</enum><text>indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes; or</text></clause><clause id="id733e3db9767842f7887c69cf59722356" changed="not-changed"><enum>(v)</enum><text>acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons.</text></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="idccdef2cb23a04a3fb8fe3ae8446ac07f" changed="not-changed"><enum>(c)</enum><header>Review and evaluation requirements</header><text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In carrying out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, the Secretary shall—</text><paragraph id="ida7b3bcbb4263496bbad09731806a8335" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><text>conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received; </text></paragraph><paragraph id="id8c9996d6be4d4526933bc7d588fbe8e3" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><text>evaluate and score all qualifying applications; and</text></paragraph><paragraph id="id6f028cfcde1541478ed8e72b165d6a79" changed="not-changed"><enum>(3)</enum><text>provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities (including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities) on—</text><subparagraph id="id6F923647A1794B94B919AE94568EA0C0" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>the opportunity to apply for grants under this section;</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id39120C3EF4FA4D0DABAC67377C5F8753" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this section; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id194EE7CD9B2545219BABDCF4D9818D05" changed="not-changed"><enum>(C)</enum><text>eligible uses for grants under this section.</text></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><subsection id="id4c07a4a25cef4782950d3fb64c0e335e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(d)</enum><header>Reporting</header><paragraph id="id0aec7b3e74344f48960bafc869bb1d30" changed="not-changed"><enum>(1)</enum><header>Annual reports</header><text>Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that—</text><subparagraph id="id735aa88392b847d7a8f1537a88cc5565" changed="not-changed"><enum>(A)</enum><text>summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and</text></subparagraph><subparagraph id="id3401b931593b4cf8ab4832385312bf63" changed="not-changed"><enum>(B)</enum><text>provide the status of the project.</text></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph id="id76b25fe56a544548ba57c5fb4832fa9e" changed="not-changed"><enum>(2)</enum><header>Final reports</header><text>Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require. </text></paragraph></subsection></section><section id="id103bb8c778f64719899dafd52dfb1a66" changed="not-changed" commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" section-type="subsequent-section"><enum>407.</enum><header>Recreation budget crosscut</header><text display-inline="no-display-inline"> Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2025, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress and make public online a report that describes and itemizes the total amount of funding relating to outdoor recreation that was obligated in the preceding fiscal year in accounts in the Treasury for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. </text></section>July 26, 2023Reported with amendments