,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ceij ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #ba1 #bjac,mr4 ,latta 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,mississippi1 ,mr4 ,wittman1 and ,mr4 ,walz7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 the ,judiciary1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting1 fishing1 and shooting1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,sportsmen's ,heritage ,and ,recreational ,enhancement ,act of #bjac or the ,,share ,act of #bjac4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,title ,i--,hunting1 ,fishing and ,recreational ,shooting ,protection ,act ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajb4 ,modification of definition4,title ,,ii--,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjb4 ,findings2 purpose4,sec4 #bjc4 ,definition of public target range4,sec4 #bjd4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act4,sec4 #bje4 ,limits on liability4,sec4 #bjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation4,title ,,iii--,public ,lands ,filming ,sec4 #cja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #cjb4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer4,title ,,iv--,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4,sec4 #djb4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada4,title ,v--,permanent ,electronic ,duck ,stamp ,act ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ejb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ejc4 ,authority to issue electronic duck stamps4,sec4 #ejd4 ,state application4,sec4 #eje4 ,state obligations and authorities4,sec4 #ejf4 ,electronic stamp requirements2 recognition of electronic stamp4,sec4 #ejg4 ,termination of ,state participation4,title ,,vi--,access to ,water ,resources ,development ,projects ,act,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4,sec4 #fjb4 ,protecting ,americans from violent crime4,title ,,vii--,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee ,sec4 #gja4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee4,title ,,viii--,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage and ,opportunities ,act,sec4 #hja4 ,short title4,sec4 #hjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #hjc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #hjd4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting4 ,i ,hunting1 ,fishing and ,recreational ,shooting ,protection ,act #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,hunting1 ,fishing1 and ,recreational ,shooting ,protection ,act4 #ajb4 ,modification of definition ,section #c7b77;,b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb7b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v71 by striking 1 and and inserting 1 or any component of any such article including1 without limitation1 shot1 bullets and other projectiles1 propellants1 and primers12 7#b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 any sport fishing equipment 7as such term is defined in subsection 7a7 of section #dafb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 the sale of which is subject to the tax imposed by section #dafa7;a7 of such ,code 7determined without regard to any exemptions from such tax as provided by section #dafb or #dbba or any other provision of such ,code71 and sport fishing equipment components4 4 ,,ii ,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act4 #bjb4 ,findings2 purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the use of firearms and archery equipment for target practice and marksmanship training activities on ,federal land is allowed1 except to the extent specific portions of that land have been closed to those activities2 7#b7 in recent years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act1 portions of ,federal land have been closed to target practice and marksmanship training for many reasons2 7#c7 the availability of public target ranges on non-,federal land has been declining for a variety of reasons1 including continued population growth and development near former ranges2 7#d7 providing opportunities for target practice and marksmanship training at public target ranges on ,federal and non-,federal land can help-- 7,a7 to promote enjoyment of shooting1 recreational1 and hunting activities2 and 7,b7 to ensure safe and convenient locations for those activities2 7#e7 ,federal law in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi et seq471 provides ,federal support for construction and expansion of public target ranges by making available to ,states amounts that may be used for construction1 operation1 and maintenance of public target ranges2 and 7#f7 it is in the public interest to provide increased ,federal support to facilitate the construction or expansion of public target ranges4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges1 including ranges on ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #bjc4 ,definition of public target range ,in this title1 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7#a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7#b7 is open to the public2 7#c7 may be supervised2 and 7#d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting4 #bjd4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7,a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7,b7 is open to the public2 7,c7 may be supervised2 and 7,d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting2 4 7b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources ,section #h7;b7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;g7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7b7 ,each ,state and inserting the following3 7b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each ,state 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking construction1 operation1 and inserting operation2 7#c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share 2 7#d7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding the limitation described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may pay up to #ij percent of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 4 7c7 ,firearm and bow hunter education and safety program grants ,section #aj of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,allocation of additional amounts ,of the amount apportioned to a ,state for any fiscal year under section #d7;b71 the ,state may elect to allocate not more than #aj percent1 to be combined with the amount apportioned to the ,state under paragraph 7#a7 for that fiscal year1 for acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using a grant under this section shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the activity4 7#b7 ,public target range construction or expansion ,the ,federal share of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range in a ,state on ,federal or non-,federal land pursuant to this section or section #h7;b7 shall not exceed #ij percent of the cost of the activity4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,amounts made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 amounts made 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,amounts provided for acquiring land for1 constructing1 or expanding a public target range shall remain available for expenditure and obligation during the #e-;fiscal-year period beginning on ,october #a of the first fiscal year for which the amounts are made available4 4 #bje4 ,limits on liability 7a7 ,discretionary function ,for purposes of chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act71 any action by an agent or employee of the ,united ,states to manage or allow the use of ,federal land for purposes of target practice or marksmanship training by a member of the public shall be considered to be the exercise or performance of a discretionary function4 7b7 ,civil action or claims ,except to the extent provided in chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,united ,states shall not be subject to any civil action or claim for money damages for any injury to or loss of property1 personal injury1 or death caused by an activity occurring at a public target range that is-- 7#a7 funded in whole or in part by the ,federal ,government pursuant to the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi et seq472 or 7#b7 located on ,federal land4 #bjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with applicable laws and regulations1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management should cooperate with ,state and local authorities and other entities to carry out waste removal and other activities on any ,federal land used as a public target range to encourage continued use of that land for target practice or marksmanship training4 ,,iii ,public ,lands ,filming #cja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to provide commercial film crews of #e persons or fewer access to film in areas designated for public use during public hours on ,federal lands and waterways4 #cjb4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7a7 ,in ,general ,section 7#a77;a7 of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively2 7#b7 striking ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and inserting 7#a7 ,in ,general4--,except as provided by paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7#c7 inserting 7#b7 ,other considerations4-- before ,the ,secretary may include other factors2 and 7#d7 adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,special rules for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7,a7 ,for any film crew of #e persons or fewer1 the ,secretary shall require a permit and assess an annual fee of #bjj for commercial filming activities or similar projects on ,federal lands and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 ,the permit shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all ,federal lands waterways administered by the ,secretary for a #ab-month period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit4 7,b7 ,for persons holding a permit described in this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall not assess1 during the effective period of the permit1 any additional fee for commercial filming activities and similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on ,federal lands and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph1 the term film crew includes all persons present on ,federal land under the ,secretary's jurisdiction who are associated with the production of a certain film4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall not prohibit1 as a motorized vehicle or under any other purposes1 use of cameras or related equipment used for the purpose of commercial filming activities or similar projects in accordance with this paragraph on ,federal lands and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,recovery of ,costs ,section 7#a77;b7 of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking collect any costs and inserting recover any costs2 and 7#b7 striking similar project and inserting similar projects4 ,,iv ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act of #bjac4 #djb4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada ,section #ajd7;c77#e77;,d7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acgd7;c77#e77;,d77 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 7i7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 expeditiously after the expiration of the applicable #cj-;day period under subsection 7d77#b71 issue a permit for the importation of any polar bear part 7other than an internal organ7 from a polar bear taken in a sport hunt in ,canada to any person-- 7,i7 who submits1 with the permit application1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before ,february #ah1 #aiig2 or 7,,ii7 who has submitted1 in support of a permit application submitted before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 from a polar bear population from which a sport-hunted trophy could be imported before that date in accordance with section #ah4cj7;i7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary shall issue permits under clause 7i77,i7 without regard to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c77ii7 of this paragraph1 subsection 7d77#c71 and sections #aja and #ajb4 ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,i74 ,this clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before ,june #ab1 #aiig4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary shall issue permits under clause 7i77,,ii7 without regard to subparagraph 7,c77ii7 of this paragraph or subsection 7d77#c74 ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,,ii74 ,this clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before the date of enactment of the ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act of #bjac4 4 ,v ,permanent ,electronic ,duck ,stamp ,act #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,permanent ,electronic ,duck ,stamp ,act of #bjac4 #ejb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,actual stamp ,the term actual stamp means a ,federal migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamp required under the ,act of ,march #af1 #aicd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah;a et seq47 7popularly known as the ,duck ,stamp ,act71 that is printed on paper and sold through the means established by the authority of the ,secretary immediately before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,automated licensing system 7,a7 ,in general ,the term automated licensing system means an electronic1 computerized licensing system used by a ,state fish and wildlife agency to issue hunting1 fishing1 and other associated licenses and products4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term automated licensing system includes a point-of-sale1 ,internet1 telephonic system1 or other electronic applications used for a purpose described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,electronic stamp ,the term electronic stamp means an electronic version of an actual stamp that-- 7,a7 is a unique identifier for the individual to whom it is issued2 7,b7 can be printed on paper or produced through an electronic application with the same indicators as the ,state endorsement provides2 7,c7 is issued through a ,state automated licensing system that is authorized1 under ,state law and by the ,secretary under this title1 to issue electronic stamps2 7,d7 is compatible with the hunting licensing system of the ,state that issues the electronic stamp2 and 7,e7 is described in the ,state application approved by the ,secretary under section #ejd7;b74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #ejc4 ,authority to issue electronic duck stamps 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may authorize any ,state to issue electronic stamps in accordance with this title4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall implement this section in consultation with ,state management agencies4 #ejd4 ,state application 7a7 ,approval of ,application required ,the ,secretary may not authorize a ,state to issue electronic stamps under this title unless the ,secretary has received and approved an application submitted by the ,state in accordance with this section4 ,the ,secretary may determine the number of new ,states per year to participate in the electronic stamp program4 7b7 ,contents of ,application ,the ,secretary may not approve a ,state application unless the application contains-- 7#a7 a description of the format of the electronic stamp that the ,state will issue under this title1 including identifying features of the licensee that will be specified on the stamp2 7#b7 a description of any fee the ,state will charge for issuance of an electronic stamp2 7#c7 a description of the process the ,state will use to account for and transfer to the ,secretary the amounts collected by the ,state that are required to be transferred to the ,secretary under the program2 7#d7 the manner by which the ,state will transmit electronic stamp customer data to the ,secretary2 7#e7 the manner by which actual stamps will be delivered2 7#f7 the policies and procedures under which the ,state will issue duplicate electronic stamps2 and 7#g7 such other policies1 procedures1 and information as may be reasonably required by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,publication of ,deadlines1 ,eligibility ,requirements1 and ,selection ,criteria ,not later than #cj days before the date on which the ,secretary begins accepting applications under this section1 the ,secretary shall publish-- 7#a7 deadlines for submission of applications2 7#b7 eligibility requirements for submitting applications2 and 7#c7 criteria for approving applications4 #eje4 ,state obligations and authorities 7a7 ,delivery of ,actual ,stamp ,the ,secretary shall require that each individual to whom a ,state sells an electronic stamp under this title shall receive an actual stamp-- 7#a7 by not later than the date on which the electronic stamp expires under section #ejf7;c72 and 7#b7 in a manner agreed upon by the ,state and ,secretary4 7b7 ,collection and transfer of electronic stamp revenue and customer information 7#a7 ,requirement to transmit ,the ,secretary shall require each ,state authorized to issue electronic stamps to collect and submit to the ,secretary in accordance with this section-- 7,a7 the first name1 last name1 and complete mailing address of each individual that purchases an electronic stamp from the ,state2 7,b7 the face value amount of each electronic stamp sold by the ,state2 and 7,c7 the amount of the ,federal portion of any fee required by the agreement for each stamp sold4 7#b7 ,time of transmittal ,the ,secretary shall require the submission under paragraph 7#a7 to be made with respect to sales of electronic stamps by a ,state according to the written agreement between the ,secretary and the ,state agency4 7#c7 ,additional fees not affected ,this section shall not apply to the ,state portion of any fee collected by a ,state under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,electronic ,stamp ,issuance ,fee ,a ,state authorized to issue electronic stamps may charge a reasonable fee to cover costs incurred by the ,state and the ,department of the ,interior in issuing electronic stamps under this title1 including costs of delivery of actual stamps4 7d7 ,duplicate ,electronic ,stamps ,a ,state authorized to issue electronic stamps may issue a duplicate electronic stamp to replace an electronic stamp issued by the ,state that is lost or damaged4 7e7 ,limitation on ,authority ,to ,require ,purchase of ,state ,license ,a ,state may not require that an individual purchase a ,state hunting license as a condition of issuing an electronic stamp under this title4 #ejf4 ,electronic stamp requirements2 recognition of electronic stamp 7a7 ,stamp ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall require an electronic stamp issued by a ,state under this title-- 7#a7 to have the same format as any other license1 validation1 or privilege the ,state issues under the automated licensing system of the ,state2 and 7#b7 to specify identifying features of the licensee that are adequate to enable ,federal1 ,state1 and other law enforcement officers to identify the holder4 7b7 ,recognition of ,electronic ,stamp ,any electronic stamp issued by a ,state under this title shall1 during the effective period of the electronic stamp-- 7#a7 bestow upon the licensee the same privileges as are bestowed by an actual stamp2 7#b7 be recognized nationally as a valid ,federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp2 and 7#c7 authorize the licensee to hunt migratory waterfowl in any other ,state1 in accordance with the laws of the other ,state governing that hunting4 7c7 ,duration ,an electronic stamp issued by a ,state shall be valid for a period agreed to by the ,state and the ,secretary1 which shall not exceed #de days4 #ejg4 ,termination of ,state participation ,the authority of a ,state to issue electronic stamps under this title may be terminated-- 7#a7 by the ,secretary1 if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 finds that the ,state has violated any of the terms of the application of the ,state approved by the ,secretary under section #ejd2 and 7,b7 provides to the ,state written notice of the termination by not later than the date that is #cj days before the date of termination2 or 7#b7 by the ,state1 by providing written notice to the ,secretary by not later than the date that is #cj days before the termination date4 ,,vi ,access to ,water ,resources ,development ,projects ,act #fja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,recreational ,lands ,self-,defense ,act of #bjac4 #fjb4 ,protecting ,americans from violent crime 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,second ,amendment to the ,constitution provides that the right of the people to keep and bear ,arms1 shall not be infringed4 7#b7 ,section #cbg4ac of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 provides that1 except in special circumstances1 possession of loaded firearms1 ammunition1 loaded projectile firing devices1 bows and arrows1 crossbows1 or other weapons is prohibited at water resources development projects administered by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#c7 ,the regulations described in paragraph 7#b7 prevent individuals complying with ,federal and ,state laws from exercising the second amendment rights of the individuals while at such water resources development projects4 7#d7 ,the ,federal laws should make it clear that the second amendment rights of an individual at a water resources development project should not be infringed4 7b7 ,protecting the right of individuals ,to bear arms at water resources development projects ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm including an assembled or functional firearm at a water resources development project covered under section #cbg4j of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 if-- 7#a7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm2 and 7#b7 the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the water resources development project is located4 ,,vii ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee #gja4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee ,the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aj4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee7 to advise the ,secretaries of the ,interior and ,agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation1 hunting1 and recreational shooting4 7b7 ,duties of the advisory committee ,the ,advisory ,committee shall advise the ,secretaries with regard to-- 7#a7 implementation of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acddc3 ,facilitation of ,hunting ,heritage and ,wildlife ,conservation1 which directs ,federal agencies to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting opportunities and the management of game species and their habitat2 7#b7 policies or programs to conserve and restore wetlands1 agricultural lands1 grasslands1 forest1 and rangeland habitats2 7#c7 policies or programs to promote opportunities and access to hunting and shooting sports on ,federal lands2 7#d7 policies or programs to recruit and retain new hunters and shooters2 7#e7 policies or programs that increase public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the social and economic benefits of recreational hunting and shooting2 and 7#f7 policies or programs that encourage coordination among the public1 the hunting and shooting sports community1 wildlife conservation groups1 and ,states1 tribes1 and the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of no more than #af discretionary members and #g ex officio members4 7,b7 ,ex officio members ,the ex officio members are-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service or a designated representative of the ,director2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or a designated representative of the ,director2 7iii7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service or a designated representative of the ,director2 7iv7 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or a designated representative of the ,chief2 7v7 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or a designated representative of the ,chief2 7vi7 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency or a designated representative of the ,administrator2 and 7vii7 the ,executive ,director of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies4 7,c7 ,discretionary members ,the discretionary members shall be appointed jointly by the ,secretaries from at least one of each of the following3 7i7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies4 7ii7 ,game bird hunting organizations4 7iii7 ,wildlife conservation organizations4 7iv7 ,big game hunting organizations4 7v7 ,waterfowl hunting organizations4 7vi7 ,the tourism1 outfitter1 or guiding industry4 7vii7 ,the firearms or ammunition manufacturing industry4 7viii7 ,the hunting or shooting equipment retail industry4 7ix7 ,hunting and shooting sports outreach and education organizations4 7x7 ,tribal resource management organizations4 7xi7 ,the agriculture industry4 7xii7 ,the ranching industry4 7,d7 ,eligibility ,prior to the appointment of the discretionary members1 the ,secretaries shall determine that all individuals nominated for appointment to the ,advisory ,committee1 and the organization each individual represents1 actively support and promote sustainable-use hunting1 wildlife conservation1 and recreational shooting4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #d years4 ,members shall not be appointed for more than #c consecutive or nonconsecutive terms4 7,b7 ,terms of initial appointees ,as designated by the ,secretary at the time of appointment1 of the members first appointed-- 7i7 #f members shall be appointed for a term of #d years2 7ii7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #c years2 and 7iii7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#c7 ,preservation of public advisory status ,no individual may be appointed as a discretionary member of the ,advisory ,committee while serving as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,vacancy and removal 7,a7 ,in general ,any vacancy on the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,b7 ,removal ,advisory ,committee members shall serve at the discretion of the ,secretaries and may be removed at any time for good cause4 7#e7 ,continuation of service ,each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until a successor has been appointed4 7#f7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a #c-year term by the ,secretaries1 jointly1 from among the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,an individual may not be appointed as ,chairperson for more than #b consecutive or nonconsecutive terms4 7#g7 ,pay and expenses ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without pay for such service1 but each member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be reimbursed for travel and lodging incurred through attending meetings of the ,advisory ,committee approved subgroup meetings in the same amounts and under the same conditions as ,federal employees 7in accordance with section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#h7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,secretaries1 the chairperson1 or a majority of the members1 but not less frequently than twice annually4 7,b7 ,open meetings ,each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 7,c7 ,prior notice of meetings ,timely notice of each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall be published in the ,federal ,register and be submitted to trade publications and publications of general circulation4 7,d7 ,subgroups ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish such workgroups or subgroups as it deems necessary for the purpose of compiling information or conducting research4 ,however1 such workgroups may not conduct business without the direction of the ,advisory ,committee and must report in full to the ,advisory ,committee4 7#i7 ,quorum ,nine members of the ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,expenses ,the expenses of the ,advisory ,committee that the ,secretaries determine to be reasonable and appropriate shall be paid by the ,secretaries4 7e7 ,administrative support1 technical services1 and advice ,a designated ,federal ,officer shall be jointly appointed by the ,secretaries to provide to the ,advisory ,committee the administrative support1 technical services1 and advice that the ,secretaries determine to be reasonable and appropriate4 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,required ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit a report to the ,secretaries1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 ,if circumstances arise in which the ,advisory ,committee cannot meet the ,september #cj deadline in any year1 the ,secretaries shall advise the ,chairpersons of each such ,committee of the reasons for such delay and the date on which the submission of the report is anticipated4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,advisory ,committee during the preceding year2 7,b7 the reports and recommendations made by the ,advisory ,committee to the ,secretaries during the preceding year2 and 7,c7 an accounting of actions taken by the ,secretaries as a result of the recommendations4 7g7 ,federal advisory committee act ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be exempt from the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7h7 ,abolishment of the existing wildlife and hunting heritage conservation council advisory committee ,effective on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council formed in furtherance of section #dda of the ,revised ,statutes 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adeg71 the ,fish and ,wildlife ,act of #aief 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gdb;a71 and other ,acts applicable to specific bureaus of the ,department of the ,interior is hereby abolished4 4 ,,viii ,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage and ,opportunities ,act #hja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage and ,opportunities ,act4 #hjb4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 recreational fishing and hunting are important and traditional activities in which millions of ,americans participate2 7#b7 recreational anglers and hunters have been and continue to be among the foremost supporters of sound fish and wildlife management and conservation in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 recreational fishing and hunting are environmentally acceptable and beneficial activities that occur and can be provided on ,federal public lands and waters without adverse effects on other uses or users2 7#d7 recreational anglers1 hunters1 and sporting organizations provide direct assistance to fish and wildlife managers and enforcement officers of the ,federal ,government as well as ,state and local governments by investing volunteer time and effort to fish and wildlife conservation2 7#e7 recreational anglers1 hunters1 and the associated industries have generated billions of dollars of critical funding for fish and wildlife conservation1 research1 and management by providing revenues from purchases of fishing and hunting licenses1 permits1 and stamps1 as well as excise taxes on fishing1 hunting1 and shooting equipment that have generated billions of dollars of critical funding for fish and wildlife conservation1 research1 and management2 7#f7 recreational shooting is also an important and traditional activity in which millions of ,americans participate1 safe recreational shooting is a valid use of ,federal public lands1 including the establishment of safe and convenient shooting ranges on such lands1 and participation in recreational shooting helps recruit and retain hunters and contributes to wildlife conservation2 7#g7 opportunities to recreationally fish1 hunt1 and shoot are declining1 which depresses participation in these traditional activities1 and depressed participation adversely impacts fish and wildlife conservation and funding for important conservation efforts2 and 7#h7 the public interest would be served1 and our citizens' fish and wildlife resources benefitted1 by action to ensure that opportunities are facilitated to engage in fishing and hunting on ,federal public land as recognized by ,executive ,order ,no4 #abifb1 relating to recreational fisheries1 and ,executive ,order ,no4 #acddc1 relating to facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation4 #hjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal public land ,the term ,federal public land means any land or water that is owned and managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,federal public land management officials ,the term ,federal public land management officials means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,director of ,bureau of ,land ,management regarding ,bureau of ,land ,management lands and waters2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,chief of the ,forest ,service regarding the ,national ,forest ,system4 7#c7 ,hunting 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term hunting means use of a firearm1 bow1 or other authorized means in the lawful-- 7i7 pursuit1 shooting1 capture1 collection1 trapping1 or killing of wildlife2 7ii7 attempt to pursue1 shoot1 capture1 collect1 trap1 or kill wildlife2 or 7iii7 the training of hunting dogs1 including field trials4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term hunting does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals 7as defined by other ,federal law74 7#d7 ,recreational fishing ,the term recreational fishing means the lawful-- 7,a7 pursuit1 capture1 collection1 or killing of fish2 or 7,b7 attempt to capture1 collect1 or kill fish4 7#e7 ,recreational shooting ,the term recreational shooting means any form of sport1 training1 competition1 or pastime1 whether formal or informal1 that involves the discharge of a rifle1 handgun1 or shotgun1 or the use of a bow and arrow4 #hjd4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and subsection 7g71 and cooperation with the respective ,state fish and wildlife agency1 ,federal public land management officials shall exercise authority under existing law1 including provisions regarding land use planning1 to facilitate use of and access to ,federal public lands1 including ,national ,monuments1 ,wilderness ,areas1 ,wilderness ,study ,areas1 and lands administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable and primitive or semi-primitive areas1 for fishing1 sport hunting1 and recreational shooting1 except as limited by-- 7#a7 statutory authority that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security1 public safety1 or resource conservation2 7#b7 any other ,federal statute that specifically precludes recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting on specific ,federal public lands1 waters1 or units thereof2 and 7#c7 discretionary limitations on recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process4 7b7 ,management ,consistent with subsection 7a71 the head of each ,federal public land management agency shall exercise its land management discretion-- 7#a7 in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting opportunities2 7#b7 to the extent authorized under applicable ,state law2 and 7#c7 in accordance with applicable ,federal law4 7c7 ,planning 7#a7 ,evaluation of effects on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting ,federal public land planning documents1 including land resources management plans1 resource management plans1 and comprehensive conservation plans1 shall include a specific evaluation of the effects of such plans on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting4 7#b7 ,no major federal action ,no action taken under this title1 or under section #d of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd71 either individually or cumulatively with other actions involving ,federal public lands or lands managed by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall be considered to be a major ,federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment1 and no additional identification1 analysis1 or consideration of environmental effects1 including cumulative effects1 is necessary or required4 7#c7 ,other activity not considered ,federal public land management officials are not required to consider the existence or availability of recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities on adjacent or nearby public or private lands in the planning for or determination of which ,federal public lands are open for these activities or in the setting of levels of use for these activities on ,federal public lands1 unless the combination or coordination of such opportunities would enhance the recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities available to the public4 7d7 ,federal public lands 7#a7 ,lands open ,lands under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service1 including ,wilderness ,areas1 ,wilderness ,study ,areas1 lands designated as wilderness or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable and primitive or semi-primitive areas and ,national ,monuments1 but excluding lands on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 shall be open to recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting unless the managing ,federal agency acts to close lands to such activity4 ,lands may be subject to closures or restrictions if determined by the head of the agency to be necessary and reasonable and supported by facts and evidence1 for purposes including resource conservation1 public safety1 energy or mineral production1 energy generation or transmission infrastructure1 water supply facilities1 protection of other permittees1 protection of private property rights or interest1 national security1 or compliance with other law4 7#b7 ,shooting ranges 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each ,federal agency shall use his or her authorities in a manner consistent with this title and other applicable law1 to-- 7i7 lease or permit use of lands under the jurisdiction of the agency for shooting ranges2 and 7ii7 designate specific lands under the jurisdiction of the agency for recreational shooting activities4 7,b7 ,limitation on liability ,any designation under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall not subject the ,united ,states to any civil action or claim for monetary damages for injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by any activity occurring at or on such designated lands4 7e7 ,necessity in wilderness areas and within and supplemental to wilderness purposes 7#a7 ,minimum requirements for administration ,the provision of opportunities for hunting1 fishing and recreational shooting1 and the conservation of fish and wildlife to provide sustainable use recreational opportunities on designated ,federal wilderness areas shall constitute measures necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the wilderness area1 provided that this determination shall not authorize or facilitate commodity development1 use1 or extraction1 motorized recreational access or use that is not otherwise allowed under the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 or permanent road construction or maintenance within designated wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,application of ,wilderness ,act ,provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 stipulating that wilderness purposes are within and supplemental to the purposes of the underlying ,federal land unit are reaffirmed4 ,when seeking to carry out fish and wildlife conservation programs and projects or provide fish and wildlife dependent recreation opportunities on designated wilderness areas1 the head of each ,federal agency shall implement these supplemental purposes so as to facilitate1 enhance1 or both1 but not to impede the underlying ,federal land purposes when seeking to carry out fish and wildlife conservation programs and projects or provide fish and wildlife dependent recreation opportunities in designated wilderness areas1 provided that such implementation shall not authorize or facilitate commodity development1 use or extraction1 or permanent road construction or use within designated wilderness areas4 7f7 ,report ,beginning on the second ,october #a after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially on ,october #a thereafter1 the head of each ,federal agency who has authority to manage ,federal public land on which fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting occurs shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7#a7 any ,federal public land administered by the agency head that was closed to recreational fishing1 sport hunting1 or shooting at any time during the preceding year2 and 7#b7 the reason for the closure4 7g7 ,closures or significant restrictions of #fdj or more acres 7#a7 ,in general ,other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in subsection 7d7 or emergency closures described in paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection1 a permanent or temporary withdrawal1 change of classification1 or change of management status of ,federal public land that effectively closes or significantly restricts #fdj or more contiguous acres of ,federal public land to access or use for fishing or hunting or activities related to fishing1 hunting1 or both1 shall take effect only if1 before the date of withdrawal or change1 the head of the ,federal agency that has jurisdiction over the ,federal public land-- 7,a7 publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively2 7,b7 demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a ,state fish and wildlife agency2 and 7,c7 submits to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate written notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively4 7#b7 ,aggregate or cumulative effects ,if the aggregate or cumulative effect of separate withdrawals or changes effectively closes or significantly restricts #a1bhj or more acres of land or water1 such withdrawals and changes shall be treated as a single withdrawal or change for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,emergency closures ,nothing in this title prohibits a ,federal land management agency from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area to provide for public safety1 resource conservation1 national security1 or other purposes authorized by law4 ,such an emergency closure shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless converted to a permanent closure consistent with this title4 7h7 ,national park service units not affected ,nothing in this title shall affect or modify management or use of units of the ,national ,park ,system4 7i7 ,no priority ,nothing in this title requires a ,federal land management agency to give preference to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting over other uses of ,federal public land or over land or water management priorities established by ,federal law4 7j7 ,consultation with councils ,in fulfilling the duties set forth in this title1 the heads of ,federal agencies shall consult with respective advisory councils as established in ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abifb and #acddc4 7k7 ,authority of the ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title shall be construed as interfering with1 diminishing1 or conflicting with the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of any ,state to exercise primary management1 control1 or regulation of fish and wildlife under ,state law 7including regulations7 on land or water within the ,state1 including on ,federal public land4 7#b7 ,federal licenses ,nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize the head of a ,federal agency head to require a license1 fee1 or permit to fish1 hunt1 or trap on land or water in a ,state1 including on ,federal public land in the ,states1 except that this paragraph shall not affect the ,migratory ,bird ,stamp requirement set forth in the ,migratory ,bird ,hunting and ,conservation ,stamp ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah et seq474