,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bfjb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ae1 #bjad ,ms4 ,cantwell 7for herself and ,mrs4 ,murray7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area in the ,state of ,washington4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway-- 7,a7 is a nationally important historical transportation corridor in which native travel routes1 pioneer wagon roads1 transcontinental railroads1 original ,state highways1 and modern interstates are layered into a historical and cultural mosaic that were important in opening the ,northwest region of the ,united ,states to commerce1 transport1 settlement1 and recreation2 7,b7 remains a crucial transcontinental link within the ,united ,states2 7,c7 has a unique and nationally important heritage of outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation2 and 7,d7 is a large1 iconic1 populated area of the ,united ,states1 exemplified by-- 7i7 hundreds of thousands of acres of forests and fields that are-- 7,i7 managed by the ,federal ,government and ,state1 local1 and tribal governments2 and 7,,ii7 in close proximity to a major metropolitan area2 7ii7 an outstanding array of accessible natural land1 which is highlighted by-- 7,i7 the ,alpine ,lakes ,wilderness ,area2 7,,ii7 the forests of the ,teanaway ,river basin2 and 7,,iii7 the towering ,douglas firs of the ,issaquah ,alps2 7iii7 dynamic and engaging cultural opportunities1 including hundreds of museums1 environmental education centers1 interpretive trails1 festivals1 and community centers2 7iv7 vibrant cities1 extensive outdoor recreation1 and globally competitive businesses established and thriving in the area2 and 7v7 strong local citizen involvement and collaboration2 and 7#b7 the community of ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway has many great stories to share1 including stories of-- 7,a7 ,indian tribes from time immemorial2 7,b7 travel and transport in the ,west1 including footpaths used for trading1 transcontinental railroads1 and the present-day ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,i-#ij ,national ,scenic ,byway2 7,c7 settlement and commerce in the ,northwest1 including the coal mining communities of ,roslyn and ,newcastle1 the railroad communities of ,cle ,elum and ,south ,cle ,elum1 the timber communities of ,snoqualmie and ,north ,bend1 and the agricultural communities of ,ellensburg and ,carnation2 7,d7 extensive rural working farms and forests of the ,snoqualmie and ,yakima ,river valleys and the ,cascade foothills2 and 7,e7 a strong interrelationship between built and natural environments that strengthens economies and communities4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to recognize the national importance of the natural1 historical1 and cultural legacies of the ,heritage ,area1 as demonstrated in-- 7,a7 the study entitled ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,feasibility ,study and dated ,april #bjab2 and 7,b7 the document entitled ,national ,heritage ,area ,feasibility ,study ,addendum and dated ,march #bjad2 7#b7 to recognize the nationally important role of the ,heritage ,area as a historical transportation corridor that continues to link the ,puget ,sound region to the rest of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 to recognize the national heritage of the timber and outdoor recreation industries that have developed from the transportation corridor2 7#d7 to recognize the heritage of natural resource conservation in the ,pacific ,northwest and in the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway2 7#e7 to conserve1 enhance1 and interpret the legacy of natural resource conservation and community stewardship1 which has been passed from generation to generation within the ,heritage ,area2 7#f7 to promote heritage1 cultural1 and recreational tourism2 7#g7 to develop educational and cultural programs for visitors and the general public2 7#h7 to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations representing key developments in the establishment of the ,united ,states1 particularly the settlement of the ,west and the stories of diverse ethnic groups1 including members of ,indian tribes and others2 7#i7 to enhance a cooperative management framework to assist the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 the private sector1 and citizens residing in the ,heritage ,area in conserving1 supporting1 managing1 enhancing1 and interpreting the significant historical1 cultural1 natural1 and recreational sites in the ,heritage ,area2 7#aj7 to recognize and interpret the relationship between land and people1 which are broad ideals of the ,united ,states demonstrated through the integrity of existing resources within the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#aa7 to support working relationships between public land managers and the community by creating relevant linkages between the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 ,indian tribes1 ,state and local governments and agencies1 and community stakeholders within and surrounding the ,heritage ,area1 in order to conserve1 enhance1 and interpret cultural and natural resources within the ,heritage ,area4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,heritage area ,the term ,heritage ,area means the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area established by section #e7;a74 7#b7 ,local coordinating entity ,the term local coordinating entity means the local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area designated by section #e7;d74 7#c7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,heritage ,area required under section #f4 7#d7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area1 numbered #a1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjaa4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,washington4 7#g7 ,tribal ,the term tribal means each of the tribal government of the ,snoqualmie1 ,yakama1 ,tulalip1 ,muckleshoot1 and ,colville ,indian tribes4 #e4 ,designation of the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,state the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,boundaries ,the ,heritage ,area shall consist of the approximately #a1eej1jjj acres of land and interests in land located in ,king and ,kittitas counties in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map1 including-- 7#a7 the land within the ,yakima ,river ,basin upstream of ,manastash ,creek in ,kittitas county1 including the ,manastash and ,teanaway drainages and the cities of ,ellensburg1 ,roslyn1 ,cle ,elum and ,south ,cle ,elum2 and 7#b7 the land in the ,snoqualmie ,river1 ,cedar ,river1 and ,lake ,washington watersheds and the ,puget ,sound nearshore watersheds in the cities of ,seattle1 ,shoreline1 and #bb additional cities in ,king ,county4 7c7 ,map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 and the local coordinating entity4 7d7 ,local coordinating entity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,trust1 a nonprofit corporation recognized by the ,federal ,government as being organized for charitable purposes in the ,state1 is designated as the local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area-- 7,a7 to facilitate1 in partnership with ,federal1 ,state1 and local partners1 the development of the management plan for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 to act as a catalyst for the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the ,heritage ,area4 7#b7 ,duties ,to further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area1 the local coordinating entity shall-- 7,a7 prepare and submit a management plan for the ,heritage ,area to the ,secretary1 in accordance with section #f2 7,b7 facilitate and expedite the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 encourage economic viability and sustainability that is consistent with the purposes of the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 every #e years after the date on which the ,secretary has approved the management plan1 submit to the ,secretary a report that describes-- 7i7 the specific performance goals and accomplishments of the local coordinating entity2 7ii7 the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity2 and 7iii7 significant grants or contracts made by the local coordinating entity to any other entities during the #e-year period2 7,e7 make available for audit by the ,secretary for each fiscal year for which the local coordinating entity receives ,federal funds under this ,act-- 7i7 information pertaining to the expenditure of the ,federal funds received under this ,act2 and 7ii7 any funds matched to ,federal funds received under this ,act2 and 7,f7 consult with the ,forest ,service1 ,national ,park ,service1 the ,governor of the ,state1 and the ,washington ,state ,commissioner of ,public ,lands4 7#c7 ,authorities ,to further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area1 the local coordinating entity may-- 7,a7 make grants to political jurisdictions1 nonprofit organizations1 and other parties within the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide technical assistance to1 political jurisdictions1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7,c7 hire and compensate staff1 including individuals with expertise in-- 7i7 natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resource conservation2 7ii7 economic and community development2 and 7iii7 heritage and interpretive planning2 7,d7 obtain funds or services from any source1 including ,federal programs2 7,e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7,f7 support activities that-- 7i7 further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7ii7 are consistent with the approved management plan4 7#d7 ,prohibition on acquisition of real property ,the local coordinating entity may not acquire land or interests in land through condemnation4 #f4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7#a7 incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the conservation1 enhancement1 management1 and interpretation of the natural1 cultural1 historical1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 take into consideration plans of the ,federal ,government and ,state1 tribal1 and local governments2 7#c7 include-- 7,a7 an inventory of the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area that relate to the national importance and themes of the ,heritage ,area that should be conserved and enhanced2 7,b7 a description of strategies and recommendations for the conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 a history of-- 7i7 the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway2 and 7ii7 the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,trust1 including the role of the ,trust in encouraging stewardship of the ,heritage ,area by ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local institutions and private organizations2 7,d7 a description of actions ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 local1 and private partners have agreed to take to conserve1 enhance1 interpret1 fund1 manage1 and develop the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,e7 a program of implementation for the management plan by the local coordinating entity1 including-- 7i7 performance goals2 and 7ii7 commitments for implementation made by partners2 7,f7 the identification of sources of funding and economic development strategies for carrying out the management plan2 7,g7 an analysis of1 and recommendations for1 means by which ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs may best be coordinated to carry out this ,act2 7,h7 an interpretive plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7,i7 recommended policies and strategies for resource management1 including the development of intergovernmental and interagency agreements to protect1 enhance1 interpret1 fund1 manage1 and otherwise provide for the enjoyment and understanding of the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,j7 a definition of the roles of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 and other ,federal agencies in the coordination of the ,heritage ,area and in otherwise furthering the purposes of this ,act2 and 7,k7 in consultation with the ,national ,park ,service and the ,forest ,service1 a plan to share with other communities and interested parties the expertise of the coordinating entity in-- 7i7 reconnecting the people of the ,united ,states1 with a special emphasis on children1 to the outdoors2 7ii7 promoting community-based recreation and conservation2 and 7iii7 advancing volunteer opportunities in conservation and outdoor recreation4 7c7 ,deadline ,if the local coordinating entity does not submit a proposed management plan to the ,secretary by the date that is #c years after the date on which the local coordinating receives funding under this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall be ineligible to receive additional funding under this ,act until the date on which the ,secretary receives and approves the management plan4 7d7 ,approval of management plan 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the management plan1 the ,secretary shall review and1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 approve or disapprove the management plan on the basis of the criteria established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,criteria for approval ,in determining whether to approve a management plan for a ,heritage ,area1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7,a7 the local coordinating entity represents the diverse interests of the ,heritage ,area1 including ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 natural and historical resource protection organizations1 educational institutions1 businesses1 recreational organizations1 community members1 and private property owners2 7,b7 the local coordinating entity-- 7i7 has afforded adequate opportunity for the public and the involvement of the ,federal ,government and ,state1 tribal1 and local governments in the preparation of the management plan2 and 7ii7 provides for at least annual public meetings to ensure adequate implementation of the management plan2 7,c7 the resource conservation1 enhancement1 interpretation1 funding1 and management strategies described in the management plan1 if implemented1 would adequately conserve1 enhance1 interpret1 fund1 manage1 and otherwise provide for the enjoyment and understanding of the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 the management plan would not adversely affect any activities on ,federal land authorized under public land laws or land use plans2 7,e7 the local coordinating entity has demonstrated the financial capability1 in partnership with others1 to carry out the management plan2 7,f7 the ,secretary has received adequate assurances from the appropriate ,state1 tribal1 and local officials1 the support of which is needed to ensure the effective implementation of the ,state1 tribal1 and local elements of the management plan2 7,g7 the management plan demonstrates partnerships among the local coordinating entity1 the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 regional planning organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 and private sector parties for implementation of the management plan2 and 7,h7 the management plan is consistent with this ,act4 7e7 ,disapproval 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary disapproves the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval2 and 7,b7 make recommendations to the local coordinating entity for revisions to the management plan4 7#b7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after receiving a revised management plan under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the revised management plan4 7f7 ,amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,an amendment to the management plan that substantially alters the purposes of the ,heritage ,area shall be reviewed by the ,secretary and approved or disapproved in the same manner as the original management plan4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the local coordinating entity shall not use ,federal funds authorized by this ,act to implement an amendment to the management plan until the ,secretary approves the amendment4 7g7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance under this ,act for the implementation of the management plan2 and 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with the local coordinating entity1 ,state and local agencies1 and other interested parties to carry out this ,act1 including cooperation and cost sharing1 as appropriate1 to provide more cost-effective and coordinated public land management4 #g4 ,evaluation2 reporting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,heritage ,area1 in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 prepare and submit a report1 in accordance with subsection 7c74 7b7 ,evaluation requirements ,an evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to-- 7,a7 accomplishing the purposes of this ,act2 and 7,b7 achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 analyze the ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 local1 and private investments in the ,heritage ,area to determine the impact of the investments2 and 7#c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,heritage ,area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,report ,based on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary 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-- 7#a7 shall include recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service with respect to the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#b7 may include recommendations by the ,secretary of ,agriculture for the future role of the ,forest ,service with respect to the ,heritage ,area4 #h4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7b7 ,consultation and coordination ,to the maximum extent practicable1 any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the local coordinating entity4 7c7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law 7including regulations7 authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7#b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 #i4 ,private property and regulatory protections ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 abridges the rights of any property owner 7whether public or private71 including the right of a property owner to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 requires any property owner-- 7,a7 to permit public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner2 or 7,b7 to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law2 7#c7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority 7such as the authority to make safety improvements or increase the capacity of existing roads or to construct new roads or associated developments7 of any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local unit of government or local agency2 7#d7 conveys any land unit of government or agency use or other regulatory authority to any local coordinating entity1 including development and management of energy1 water1 or water-related infrastructure2 7#e7 alters1 modifies1 diminishes1 or extinguishes the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe within the ,heritage ,area2 7#f7 authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7#g7 diminishes the authority of the ,state to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#h7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to section #f7;c7 and subsection 7b71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #a1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,limitations on total amounts appropriated ,a total of not more than #ae1jjj1jjj may be appropriated to carry out this ,act4 7c7 ,cost-,sharing requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost of the activities carried out under this ,act shall be not more than #ej percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of activities carried out under this ,act may be in the form of in-kind contributions of goods or services fairly valued4 7d7 ,use of ,federal funds from other sources ,nothing in this ,act precludes the local coordinating entity from using ,federal funds available under other laws for the purposes for which the funds were authorized4