,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #cjd #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #aiif ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #d1 #bjad,mrs4 ,hagan 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,murkowski1 ,mr4 ,pryor1 ,mr4 ,heller1 ,mr4 ,tester1 ,mr4 ,hoeven1 ,mr4 ,begich1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,ms4 ,landrieu1 ,mr4 ,boozman1 ,mr4 ,manchin1 and ,mr4 ,vitter7 introduced the following bill2 which was read the first time ,february #f1 #bjad,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting1 fishing1 and shooting1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,regulatory reforms,sec4 #aja4 ,electronic duck stamps4,sec4 #ajb4 ,modification of definition of sport fishing equipment under the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act4,sec4 #ajc4 ,target practice and marksmanship4,sec4 #ajd4 ,exemption for subsistence users4,sec4 #aje4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada4,sec4 #ajf4 ,taking of migratory game birds4,sec4 #ajg4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting on ,federal public land4,sec4 #ajh4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer4,,title ,,ii--,habitat conservation,sec4 #bja4 ,availability of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund for recreational public access projects4,sec4 #bjb4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4,sec4 #bjc4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act4,sec4 #bjd4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act4 ,i ,regulatory reforms #aja4 ,electronic duck stamps 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 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 section1 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 subsection 7c77#c74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,authority to issue electronic duck stamps 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may authorize any ,state to issue electronic stamps in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall implement this section in consultation with ,state management agencies4 7c7 ,state application 7#a7 ,approval of application required ,the ,secretary may not authorize a ,state to issue electronic stamps under this section unless the ,secretary has received and approved an application submitted by the ,state in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,number of new states ,the ,secretary may determine the number of new ,states per year to participate in the electronic stamp program4 7#c7 ,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 section1 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 7#d7 ,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 7d7 ,state obligations and authorities 7#a7 ,delivery of actual stamp ,the ,secretary shall require that each individual to whom a ,state sells an electronic stamp under this section shall receive an actual stamp-- 7,a7 by not later than the date on which the electronic stamp expires under subsection 7e77#c72 and 7,b7 in a manner agreed upon by the ,state and ,secretary4 7#b7 ,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 subsection-- 7i7 the first name1 last name1 and complete mailing address of each individual that purchases an electronic stamp from the ,state2 7ii7 the face value amount of each electronic stamp sold by the ,state2 and 7iii7 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 subparagraph 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 paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,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 section1 including costs of delivery of actual stamps4 7#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,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 section4 7e7 ,electronic stamp requirements2 recognition of electronic stamp 7#a7 ,stamp requirements ,the ,secretary shall require an electronic stamp issued by a ,state under this section-- 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 7#b7 ,recognition of electronic stamp ,any electronic stamp issued by a ,state under this section 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 7#c7 ,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 7f7 ,termination of state participation ,the authority of a ,state to issue electronic stamps under this section 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 subsection 7c72 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 #ajb4 ,modification of definition of sport fishing equipment under the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act ,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 subparagraph 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 #ajc4 ,target practice and marksmanship 7a7 ,findings2 purpose 7#a7 ,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-- 7i7 to promote enjoyment of shooting1 recreational1 and hunting activities2 and 7ii7 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 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section 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 7b7 ,definition of public target range ,in this section1 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 7c7 ,amendments to pittman-robertson wildlife restoration act 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 subparagraph 7,a77 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 7#c7 ,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-- 7i7 by striking ,amounts made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 amounts made 2 and 7ii7 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 7d7 ,sense of congress regarding cooperation ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with applicable laws 7including regulations71 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 #ajd4 ,exemption for subsistence users ,section #c7;h77#b7 of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,improvement ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gab7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,a taking authorized under this section shall be exempt from the prohibition on taking under section #a of the ,migratory ,bird ,hunting and ,conservation ,stamp ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah;a744 #aje4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada ,section #ajd7;c77#e7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acgd7;c77#e77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,polar bear parts 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c77ii71 subsection 7d77#c71 and sections #aja and #ajb1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 expeditiously after the date on which the expiration of the applicable #cj-;day period described in subsection 7d77#b7 expires1 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 submitted1 with a permit application submitted before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested from a polar bear population from which a sport-hunted trophy could be imported before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 in accordance with section #ah4cj7;i7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation7 by the person before ,may #ae1 #bjjh4 7ii7 ,applicability of prohibition on the importation of a depleted species 7,i7 ,parts legally harvested before ,february #ah1 #aiig 7aa7 ,in general ,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 7bb7 ,applicability ,item 7aa7 shall not apply to polar bear parts imported before ,june #ab1 #aiig4 7,,ii7 ,parts legally harvested before ,may #ae1 #bjjh 7aa7 ,in general ,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 7bb7 ,applicability ,item 7aa7 shall not apply to polar bear parts imported before the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjad4 4 #ajf4 ,taking of migratory game birds ,section #c of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,exemptions on certain land 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits the taking of any migratory game bird1 including waterfowl1 coots1 and cranes1 on or over land that-- 7,a7 is not a baited area2 and 7,b7 contains-- 7i7 a standing crop or flooded standing crop1 including an aquatic crop2 7ii7 standing1 flooded1 or manipulated natural vegetation2 7iii7 flooded harvested cropland2 or 7iv7 based on the determination of the applicable ,state office of the ,cooperative ,extension ,system of the ,department of ,agriculture at the request of the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7,i7 an area on which seed or grain has been scattered solely as the result of a normal agricultural planting1 harvesting1 post-harvest manipulation1 or normal soil stabilization practice2 or 7,,ii7 land of an agricultural producer on which a crop during the current or immediately preceding crop year was not harvestable due to a natural disaster 7including any hurricane1 storm1 tornado1 flood1 high water1 wind-driven water1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 landslide1 mudslide1 drought1 fire1 snowstorm1 or other catastrophe that is declared a major disaster by the ,president in accordance with section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj774 7#b7 ,determinations 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of making a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv77,i71 each ,state office of the ,cooperative ,extension ,system of the ,department of ,agriculture shall determine the activities in that ,state that the ,state office considers to be a normal agricultural practice in the ,state1 such as mowing1 shredding1 discing1 rolling1 chopping1 trampling1 flattening1 burning1 or carrying out herbicide treatment4 7,b7 ,natural disaster ,for purposes of making a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv77,,ii71 each ,state office of the ,cooperative ,extension ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture shall determine that-- 7i7 the crop has been destroyed2 and 7ii7 it would not have been economically practicable to harvest the crop4 7,c7 ,revisions ,a ,state office may revise a report described in subparagraph 7,a7 as the ,state office determines to be necessary to reflect changing agricultural practices4 4 #ajg4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting on ,federal public land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal public land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal public land means any land or water that is-- 7i7 owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 managed by a ,federal agency 7including the ,department of the ,interior and the ,forest ,service7 for purposes that include the conservation of natural resources4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,federal public land does not include-- 7i7 land or water held or managed in trust for the benefit of ,indian tribes or individual ,indians2 7ii7 land or water managed by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service or the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iii7 fish hatcheries2 or 7iv7 conservation easements on private land4 7#b7 ,hunting 7,a7 ,in general ,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 or 7ii7 attempt to pursue1 shoot1 capture1 collect1 trap1 or kill wildlife4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term hunting does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals 7as defined by ,federal law 7including regulations774 7#c7 ,recreational fishing ,the term recreational fishing means-- 7,a7 an activity for sport or pleasure that involves the lawful-- 7i7 catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish2 or 7ii7 attempted catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish2 or 7,b7 any other activity for sport or pleasure that can reasonably be expected to result in the lawful catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish4 7#d7 ,recreational shooting ,the term recreational shooting means any form of sport1 training1 competition1 or pastime1 whether formal or informal1 that involves-- 7,a7 the discharge of a rifle1 handgun1 or shotgun2 or 7,b7 the use of a bow and arrow4 7b7 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 and in cooperation with the respective ,state fish and wildlife agency1 a ,federal public land management official shall exercise the authority of the official under existing law 7including provisions regarding land use planning7 to facilitate use of and access to ,federal public land for recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting except as limited by-- 7,a7 any ,federal law 7including regulations7 that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security1 public safety1 or resource conservation2 7,b7 any other ,federal law 7including regulations7 that precludes recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting on specific ,federal public land units of ,federal public land1 or water2 and 7,c7 discretionary limitations on recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable1 as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process4 7#b7 ,management ,consistent with paragraph 7#a71 the head of each ,federal public land management agency shall exercise the land management discretion of the head-- 7,a7 in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting opportunities2 7,b7 to the extent authorized under applicable ,state law2 and 7,c7 in accordance with applicable ,federal law4 7#c7 ,planning 7,a7 ,effects of plans and activities 7i7 ,evaluation of effects on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting ,federal public land planning documents 7including land resources management plans1 resource management plans1 travel management plans1 and energy development plans7 shall include a specific evaluation of the effects of the plans on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting4 7ii7 ,other activity not considered 7,i7 ,in general ,federal public land management officials shall not be required to consider the existence or availability of recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting opportunities on private or public land that is located adjacent to1 or in the vicinity of1 ,federal public land for purposes of-- 7aa7 planning for or determining which units of ,federal public land are open for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting2 or 7bb7 setting the levels of use for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting on ,federal public land4 7,,ii7 ,enhanced opportunities ,federal public land management officials may consider the opportunities described in subclause 7,i7 if the combination of those opportunities would enhance the recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities available to the public4 7,b7 ,use of volunteers ,if hunting is prohibited by law1 all ,federal public land planning documents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 of an agency shall1 after appropriate coordination with ,state fish and wildlife agencies1 allow the participation of skilled volunteers in the culling and other management of wildlife populations on ,federal public land unless the head of the agency demonstrates1 based on the best scientific data available or applicable ,federal law1 why skilled volunteers should not be used to control overpopulation of wildlife on the land that is the subject of the planning document4 7#d7 ,bureau of land management and forest service land 7,a7 ,land open 7i7 ,in general ,land under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service 7including a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable1 and primitive or semiprimitive areas1 but excluding land on the outer ,continental ,shelf7 shall be open to recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting unless the managing ,federal public land agency acts to close the land to the activity4 7ii7 ,motorized access ,nothing in this subparagraph authorizes or requires motorized access or the use of motorized vehicles for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting purposes within land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable4 7,b7 ,closure or restriction ,land described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 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 evidence 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 interests1 national security1 or compliance with other law1 as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,shooting ranges 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the head of each ,federal public land agency may use the authorities of the head1 in a manner consistent with this section and other applicable law-- 7,i7 to lease or permit use of land under the jurisdiction of the head for shooting ranges2 and 7,,ii7 to designate specific land under the jurisdiction of the head for recreational shooting activities4 7ii7 ,limitation on liability ,any designation under clause 7i77,,ii7 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 recreational shooting activity occurring at or on the designated land4 7iii7 ,exception ,the head of each ,federal public land agency shall not lease or permit use of ,federal public land for shooting ranges or designate land for recreational shooting activities within including a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable1 and primitive or semiprimitive areas4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of every other year1 beginning with the second ,october #a after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of each ,federal public land agency who has authority to manage ,federal public land on which recreational 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 hunting1 or recreational shooting at any time during the preceding year2 and 7,b7 the reason for the closure4 7#f7 ,closures or significant restrictions of #a1bhj or more acres 7,a7 ,in general ,other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 or emergency closures described in subparagraph 7,c71 a permanent or temporary withdrawal1 change of classification1 or change of management status of ,federal public land or water that effectively closes or significantly restricts #a1bhj or more contiguous acres of ,federal public land or water to access or use for recreational fishing or hunting or activities relating to fishing or hunting shall take effect only if1 before the date of withdrawal or change1 the head of the ,federal public land agency that has jurisdiction over the ,federal public land or water-- 7i7 publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively2 7ii7 demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a ,state fish and wildlife agency2 and 7iii7 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 or affects #a1bhj or more acres of land or water1 the withdrawals and changes shall be treated as a single withdrawal or change for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,emergency closures 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits a ,federal public land management agency from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area of ,federal public land to provide for public safety1 resource conservation1 national security1 or other purposes authorized by law4 7ii7 ,termination ,an emergency closure under clause 7i7 shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless the temporary closure is converted to a permanent closure consistent with this section4 7#g7 ,no priority ,nothing in this section requires a ,federal agency to give preference to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting over other uses of ,federal public land or over land or water management priorities established by other ,federal law4 7#h7 ,consultation with councils ,in carrying out this section1 the heads of ,federal public land agencies shall consult with the appropriate advisory councils established under ,executive ,order #abifb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja note2 relating to recreational fisheries7 and ,executive ,order #acddc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa note2 relating to facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation74 7#i7 ,authority of states 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section interferes with1 diminishes1 or conflicts with the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of any ,state to manage1 control1 or regulate fish and wildlife under ,state law 7including regulations7 on land or water within the ,state1 including on ,federal public land4 7,b7 ,federal licenses 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 nothing in this subsection authorizes the head of a ,federal public land 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 ,state4 7ii7 ,migratory bird stamps ,nothing in this subparagraph affects any migratory bird stamp requirement of the ,act of ,march #af1 #aicd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah;a et seq477popularly known as the ,duck ,stamp ,act74 #ajh4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section 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 land and waterways4 7b7 ,special ,rules ,section #a7;a7 of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of the ,interior 2 7#c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,such fee and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,criteria ,the fee established under paragraph 7#a7 2 7#d7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary may and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,other considerations ,the ,secretary may 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special rules for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7,a7 ,definition of film crew ,in this paragraph1 the term film crew means any persons present on ,federal land or waterways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary who are associated with the production of a film4 7,b7 ,required permit and fee ,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 land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,commercial filming activities ,a permit issued under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary for a #a-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit4 7,d7 ,no additional fees ,for persons holding a permit issued under this paragraph1 during the effective period of the permit1 the ,secretary shall not assess any fees in addition to the fee assessed under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,use of cameras ,the ,secretary shall not prohibit1 as a mechanized apparatus 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 land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,notification required ,a film crew of #e persons or fewer subject to a permit issued under this paragraph shall notify the applicable land management agency with jurisdiction over the ,federal land at least #dh hours before entering the ,federal land4 7,g7 ,denial of access ,the head of the applicable land management agency may deny access to a film crew under this paragraph if-- 7i7 there is a likelihood of resource damage that cannot be mitigated2 7ii7 there would be an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment of the site by the public2 7iii7 the activity poses health or safety risks to the public2 or 7iv7 the filming includes the use of models or props that are not part of the natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities of the ,federal land4 4 7c7 ,recovery of ,costs ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7b77 is amended in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking collect any costs and inserting recover any costs2 and 7#b7 by striking similar project and inserting similar projects4 ,,ii ,habitat conservation #bja4 ,availability of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund for recreational public access projects 7a7 ,availability of funds ,section #c of the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f7 is amended to read as follows3 #c4 ,availability of funds for certain projects 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall ensure that1 of the amounts requested for the fund for each fiscal year1 not less than the greater of #a4e percent of the amounts or #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,priority list ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the head of each affected ,federal agency1 shall annually develop a priority list for the sites under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,secretary4 7c7 ,criteria ,projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection 7b7 shall secure recreational public access to ,federal public land in existence as of the date of enactment of this section that has significantly restricted access for hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational purposes through rights-of-way or acquisition of land 7or any interest in land7 from willing sellers4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#d et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the proviso at the end of section #b7;c77#b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#e7;c77#b771 by striking notwithstanding the provisions of section #c of this ,act2 7#b7 in the first sentence of section #i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#aj;a71 by striking by section #c of this ,act2 and 7#c7 in the third sentence of section #aj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#aj;b71 by striking by section #c of this ,act4 #bjb4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjc7b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7b771 by striking on the date of enactment of this ,act was and inserting is2 7#b7 in section #bje 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 in section #bjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje71 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 in section #bjg7;b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #if-efh and inserting #if-ehf2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,public ,law #aje-bfc2 before #aab ,stat42 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the ,white ,pine ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #abj ,stat4 #cjbh72 7#d7 the ,lincoln ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dbd2 #aah ,stat4 #bdjc72 7#e7 subtitle ,f of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#f7 subtitle ,o of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjwww note1 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#g7 section #bfja of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aajh72 or 7#h7 section #bfjf of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aaba74 4 7b7 ,deficit ,reduction ,of the amounts deposited in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account1 there shall be transferred to the ,treasury and used for ,federal budget deficit reduction1 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc4 #bjc4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act ,section #g7;c7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjai4 4 #bjd4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7a7 ,board of directors of the ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,in general ,after consulting with the ,secretary of ,commerce and considering the recommendations submitted by the ,board1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall appoint #bh ,directors who1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall-- 7,a7 be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to the conservation of fish1 wildlife1 or other natural resources2 and 7,b7 represent a balance of expertise in ocean1 coastal1 freshwater1 and terrestrial resource conservation4 2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,terms ,each ,director 7other than a ,director described in paragraph 7#a77 shall be appointed for a term of #f years4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 ,officers and employees may not be appointed until the ,foundation has sufficient funds to pay them for their service4 ,officers and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,officers 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,executive ,director ,the ,foundation shall have an ,executive ,director who shall be-- 7i7 appointed by1 and serve at the direction of1 the ,board as the chief executive officer of the ,foundation2 and 7ii7 knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to fish and wildlife conservation4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjc7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,secretary of the ,board and inserting ,executive ,director of the ,board4 7b7 ,rights and obligations of the ,foundation ,section #d of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7c7 ,powers4--,to carry out its purposes under and inserting the following3 7c7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the purposes described in 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states and inserting at #a or more financial institutions that are members of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation or the ,securities ,investment ,protection ,corporation2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,j7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,f7 by striking subparagraph 7,k7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b77 and inserting the following3 7,k7 to receive and administer restitution and community service payments1 amounts for mitigation of impacts to natural resources1 and other amounts arising from legal1 regulatory1 or administrative proceedings1 subject to the condition that the amounts are received or administered for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources2 and 7,l7 to do acts necessary to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation4 2 and 7,g7 by striking the undesignated matter at the end and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,treatment of real property 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this ,act1 an interest in real property shall be treated as including easements or other rights for preservation1 conservation1 protection1 or enhancement by and for the public of natural1 scenic1 historic1 scientific1 educational1 inspirational1 or recreational resources4 7,b7 ,encumbered real property ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though the gift1 devise1 or bequest is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift1 devise1 or bequest is for the benefit of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,the acceptance and administration of amounts by the ,foundation under paragraph 7#a77,k7 does not alter1 supersede1 or limit any regulatory or statutory requirement associated with those amounts4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aj of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjai-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,commerce4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,amounts from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities may provide ,federal funds to the ,foundation1 subject to the condition that the amounts are used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources in accordance with this ,act4 7,b7 ,advances ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities may advance amounts described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,foundation in a lump sum without regard to when the expenses for which the amounts are used are incurred4 7,c7 ,management fees ,the ,foundation may assess and collect fees for the management of amounts received under this paragraph4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking funds and inserting amounts2 7ii7 by striking shall be used and inserting may be used2 and 7iii7 by striking and ,state and local government agencies and inserting 1 ,state and local government agencies1 and other entities2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,administration of amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,in entering into contracts1 agreements1 or other partnerships pursuant to this ,act1 a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality shall have discretion to waive any competitive process applicable to the department1 agency1 or instrumentality for entering into contracts1 agreements1 or partnerships with the ,foundation if the purpose of the waiver is-- 7i7 to address an environmental emergency resulting from a natural or other disaster2 or 7ii7 as determined by the head of the applicable ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality1 to reduce administrative expenses and expedite the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 7,b7 ,reports ,the ,foundation shall include in the annual report submitted under section #g7;b7 a description of any use of the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 by a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality in that fiscal year4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of gifts1 devises1 or bequests of money or other property ,any gifts1 devises1 or bequests of amounts or other property1 or any other amounts or other property1 transferred to1 deposited with1 or otherwise in the possession of the ,foundation pursuant to this ,act1 may be made available by the ,foundation to ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities and may be accepted and expended 7or the disposition of the amounts or property directed71 without further appropriation1 by those ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities1 subject to the condition that the amounts or property be used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 4 7d7 ,limitation on authority ,section #aa of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by inserting exclusive before authority4 ,february #f1 #bjad,read the second time and placed on the calendar