,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cfj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ad1 #bjac ,mr4 ,udall of ,new ,mexico 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,begich1 ,mrs4 ,boxer1 and ,mr4 ,coons7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic to expand the authorization of the ,secretaries of ,agriculture1 ,commerce1 and the ,interior to provide service opportunities for young ,americans2 help restore the nation's natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational and scenic resources2 train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts2 and promote the value of public service4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #bjac4 #b4 ,amendment to short title ,section #bja of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 #ajg ,stat4 #hdh7 is amended to read as follows3 #bja4 ,short title2 references 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #aiic4 7b7 ,references ,any reference contained in any law1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic shall be considered to be a reference to the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #aiic4 4 #c4 ,reference ,a reference in this ,act to the ,act is a reference to the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq42 title ,,ii of ,public ,law #ia-cgh74 #d4 ,amendments to the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #aiic 7a7 ,name and project description changes ,the ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in the title heading1 by striking ,public lands corps and inserting ,public lands service corps2 7#b7 in section #bjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc71 in the heading1 by striking ,public lands corps and inserting public lands service corps2 7#c7 in section #baj7;a77#b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbi7;a77#b771 in the heading1 by striking ,public lands2 7#d7 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,corps2 7#e7 by striking conservation center each place it appears and inserting residential conservation center2 7#f7 by striking conservation centers each place it appears and inserting residential conservation centers2 7#g7 by striking appropriate conservation project each place it appears and inserting appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation project2 and 7#h7 by striking appropriate conservation projects each place it appears and inserting appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects4 7b7 ,findings ,section #bjb7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;a77 of the ,act1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,corps can benefit and inserting conservation corps can benefit2 and 7,b7 by striking the natural and cultural and inserting natural and cultural2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,participants in conservation corps receive meaningful education and training1 and their experience with conservation corps provides preparation for careers in public service4 7#c7 ,young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic treasures of the ,united ,states will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of the public lands and heritage of the ,united ,states1 and of the value of public service1 and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 by inserting 1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic after ,many facilities and natural2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the work of conservation corps can benefit communities adjacent to public lands and facilities through renewed civic engagement and participation by corps participants and those they serve1 improved student achievement1 and restoration and rehabilitation of public assets4 4 7c7 ,purpose ,section #bjb7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;b77 of the ,act is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to introduce young men and women to public service while furthering their understanding and appreciation of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic resources of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to facilitate training and recruitment opportunities in which service is credited as qualifying experience for careers in the management of such resources2 7#c7 to instill in a new generation of young men and women from across the ,united ,states1 including young men and women from diverse backgrounds1 the desire to seek careers in resource stewardship and public service by allowing them to work directly with professionals in agencies responsible for the management of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic resources of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 to perform1 in a cost-effective manner1 appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects where such projects are not being performed by existing employees2 7#e7 to assist ,state and local governments and ,indian tribes in performing research and public education tasks associated with the conservation of natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic resources2 7#f7 to expand educational opportunities on public lands and by rewarding individuals who participate in conservation corps with an increased ability to pursue higher education and job training2 7#g7 to promote public understanding and appreciation of the missions and the natural and cultural resources conservation work of the participating ,federal agencies through training opportunities1 community service and outreach1 and other appropriate means2 and 7#h7 to create a grant program for ,indian tribes to establish the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps so that ,indian youth can benefit from carrying out projects on ,indian lands that the ,indian tribes and communities determine to be priorities4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,section #bjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 of the ,act is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 7#h7 through 7#aj71 and 7#aa7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 7#aa7 through 7#ac71 and 7#ae7 through 7#ag71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation project ,the term appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation project means any project for the conservation1 restoration1 construction1 or rehabilitation of natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 or scenic resources4 7#b7 ,consulting intern ,the term consulting intern means a consulting intern selected under section #bjf7;a77#b74 7#c7 ,corps and public lands service corps ,the terms ,corps and ,public ,lands ,service ,corps mean the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps established under section #bjd7;a74 7#d7 ,corps participant ,the term ,corps participant means an individual enrolled-- 7,a7 in the ,corps or the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps2 or 7,b7 as a resource assistant or consulting intern4 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#aj7 ,indian youth service corps ,the term ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps means a qualified youth or conservation corps established under section #bjg that-- 7,a7 enrolls individuals between the ages of #ae and #be1 inclusive1 a majority of whom are ,indians2 and 7,b7 is established pursuant to a tribal resolution that describes the agreement between the ,indian tribe and the qualified youth or conservation corps to operate an ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps program for the benefit of the members of the ,indian tribe4 2 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#ab7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 to read as follows3 7#ab7 ,public lands ,the term public lands means any land or water 7or interest therein7 owned or administered by the ,united ,states1 including those areas of coastal and ocean waters1 the ,great ,lakes and their connecting waters1 and submerged lands over which the ,united ,states exercises jurisdiction1 except that such term does not include ,indian lands4 2 7#e7 by amending paragraph 7#ac7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 as follows3 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking full-time12 7ii7 by inserting on eligible service lands after resource setting2 and 7iii7 by striking #af and inserting #ae2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 makes available for audit for each fiscal year for which the qualified youth or conservation corps receives ,federal funds under this ,act1 all information pertaining to the expenditure of the funds1 any matching funds1 and participant demographics4 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph #ac 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#ad7 ,residential conservation centers ,the term residential conservation centers means the facilities authorized under section #bje4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ae7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking 8#bjf0 and inserting #bjf7;a77#a72 and 7#h7 in paragraph 7#af7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 with respect to the ,national ,marine ,sanctuary ,system1 coral reefs1 and other coastal1 estuarine1 and marine habitats1 and other lands and facilities administered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,commerce4 4 7e7 ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,program ,section #bjd of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,establishment of ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,there is established in the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,department of ,commerce a ,public ,lands ,service ,corps4 7b7 ,establishment of ,corps ,office2 ,coordinators2 ,liaison 7#a7 ,establishment of ,offices 7,a7 ,department of the ,interior ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish a department-level office to coordinate the ,corps activities within the ,department of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,department of ,agriculture ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish within the ,forest ,service an office to coordinate the ,corps activities within that agency4 7,c7 ,department of ,commerce ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall establish within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration an office to coordinate the ,corps activities within that agency4 7#b7 ,establishment of coordinators ,the ,secretary shall designate a ,public ,lands ,service ,corps coordinator for each agency under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that administers ,corps activities4 7#c7 ,establishment of liaison ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish an ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps liaison that will-- 7,a7 provide outreach to ,indian tribes about opportunities for establishing ,corps and ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps programs2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the ,tribal ,liaison of the ,corporation for ,national ,service to identify and establish ,corps and ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps opportunities for ,indian youth4 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 to read as follows3 7c7 ,participants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enroll in the ,corps individuals who are-- 7,a7 hired by an agency under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary to perform work authorized under this ,act2 or 7,b7 members of a qualified youth or conservation corps with which the ,secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement to perform work authorized under this ,act4 7#b7 ,resource assistants and consulting interns ,the ,secretary may also enroll in the ,corps resource assistants and consulting interns in accordance with section #bjf7;a74 7#c7 ,eligibility requirements ,to be eligible for enrollment as a ,corps participant1 an individual shall-- 7,a7 be between the ages of #ae and #be1 inclusive2 and 7,b7 satisfy the requirements of section #acg7;a77#e7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeia7;a77#e774 7#d7 ,terms ,each ,corps participant may be enrolled in the ,corps for a term of up to #b years of service1 which may be served over a period that exceeds #b calendar years4 7#e7 ,civil service ,an individual may be enrolled as a ,corps participant without regard to the civil service and classification laws1 rules1 or regulations of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,preference ,the ,secretary may establish a preference for the enrollment as ,corps participants individuals who are economically1 physically1 or educationally disadvantaged4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking contracts and2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,recruitment ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 or enter into cooperative agreements to provide1 a program to attract eligible youth to the ,corps by publicizing ,corps opportunities through high schools1 colleges1 employment centers1 electronic media1 and other appropriate institutions and means4 7#c7 ,preference ,in entering into cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a7 or awarding competitive grants to ,indian tribes or tribally authorized organizations under section #bjg1 the ,secretary may give preference to qualified youth or conservation corps that are located in specific areas where a substantial portion of members are economically1 physically1 or educationally disadvantaged4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7e7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a training program based at appropriate residential conservation centers or at other suitable regional ,federal or other appropriate facilities or sites to provide training for ,corps participants4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in establishing a training program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the duration and comprehensiveness of the training program shall be commensurate with the projects ,corps participants are expected to undertake2 7,b7 develop department-wide standards for the program that include training in-- 7i7 resource stewardship2 7ii7 health and safety2 7iii7 ethics for individuals in public service2 7iv7 teamwork and leadership2 and 7v7 interpersonal communications2 7,c7 direct the participating agencies within the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,forest ,service in the case of the ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in the case of the ,department of ,commerce1 to develop agency-specific training guidelines to ensure that ,corps participants are appropriately informed about matters specific to that agency1 including-- 7i7 the history and organization of the agency2 7ii7 the mission of the agency2 and 7iii7 any agency-specific standards for the management of natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 and scenic resources2 and 7,d7 take into account training already received by ,corps participants enrolled from qualified youth or conservation corps4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,in general4-- and inserting ,use of ,corps2 projects4--2 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary may utilize the ,corps or any qualified youth or conservation corps to carry out and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may use the ,corps to carry out1 with appropriate supervision and training1 2 7iii7 by striking on public lands and inserting on on eligible service lands2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,projects ,appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects carried out under this section may include-- 7i7 protecting1 restoring1 or enhancing ecosystem components to promote species recovery1 improve biological diversity1 enhance productivity and carbon sequestration1 and enhance adaptability and resilience of eligible service lands and resources to climate change and other natural and human disturbances2 7ii7 promoting the health of eligible service lands1 including-- 7,i7 protecting and restoring watersheds and forest1 grassland1 riparian1 estuarine1 marine1 or other habitat2 7,,ii7 reducing the risk of uncharacteristically severe wildfire and mitigating damage from insects1 disease1 and disasters2 7,,iii7 controlling erosion2 7,,iv7 controlling and removing invasive1 noxious1 or nonnative species2 and 7,v7 restoring native species2 7iii7 collecting biological1 archaeological1 and other scientific data1 including climatological information1 species populations and movement1 habitat status1 and other information2 7iv7 assisting in historical and cultural research1 museum curatorial work1 oral history projects1 documentary photography1 and activities that support the creation of public works of art related to eligible service lands2 and 7v7 constructing1 repairing1 rehabilitating1 and maintaining roads1 trails1 campgrounds and other visitor facilities1 employee housing1 cultural and historic sites and structures1 and other facilities that further the purposes of this ,act4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,visitor services ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 enter into or amend an existing cooperative agreement with a cooperating association1 educational institution1 friends group1 or similar nonprofit partner organization for the purpose of providing training and work experience to ,corps participants in areas such as sales1 office work1 accounting1 and management1 provided that the work experience directly relates to the conservation and management of eligible service lands2 and 7,b7 allow ,corps participants to help promote visitor safety and enjoyment of eligible service lands1 and assist in the gathering of visitor use data4 7#c7 ,interpretation ,the ,secretary may permit ,corps participants to provide interpretation or education services for the public under the direct and immediate supervision of an agency employee-- 7,a7 to provide orientation and information services to visitors2 7,b7 to assist agency employees in the delivery of interpretive or educational programs where audience size1 environmental conditions1 safety1 or other factors make such assistance desirable2 7,c7 to present programs that relate the personal experience of the ,corps participants for the purpose of promoting public awareness of the ,corps1 the role of the ,corps in public land management agencies1 and the availability of the ,corps to potential participants2 and 7,d7 to create nonpersonal interpretive products1 such as website content1 ,junior ,ranger program books1 printed handouts1 and audiovisual programs4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding the first paragraph1 by striking those projects which and inserting priority projects and other projects that2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 will instill in ,corps participants a work ethic and a sense of public service2 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,other ,participants ,the ,secretary may allow volunteers from other programs administered or designated by the ,secretary to participate as volunteers in projects carried out under this section4 7j7 ,criminal ,history ,checks 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the requirements of section #ahi;,d7b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfde;g7b77 shall apply to each individual age #ah or older seeking-- 7,a7 to become a ,corps participant2 7,b7 to receive funds authorized under this ,act2 or 7,c7 to supervise or otherwise have regular contact with ,corps participants in activities authorized under this ,act4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,prohibition ,if any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #ahi;,d7c7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfde;g7c77#a7-7d77 apply to an individual described in paragraph 7#a71 that individual shall not be eligible for the position or activity described in paragraph 7#a71 unless the ,secretary provides an exemption for good cause4 4 7f7 ,residential ,conservation ,centers and ,program ,support ,section #bje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 of the ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,conservation and inserting ,residential conservation2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish residential conservation centers for-- 7,a7 such housing1 food service1 medical care1 transportation1 and other services as the ,secretary deems necessary for ,corps participants2 and 7,b7 the conduct of appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects under this ,act4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c771 in the heading1 by striking for conservation centers2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c771 by striking a ,state or local government agency and inserting another ,federal agency1 ,state1 local government12 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,temporary housing ,the ,secretary may make arrangements with another ,federal agency1 ,state1 local government1 or private organization to provide temporary housing for ,corps participants as needed and available4 7#c7 ,transportation ,in project areas where ,corps participants can reasonably be expected to reside at their own homes1 the ,secretary may fund or provide transportation to and from project sites4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7f72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,facilities ,the ,secretary may1 as an appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation project1 direct ,corps participants to aid in the construction or rehabilitation of residential conservation center facilities1 including housing4 7e7 ,mentors ,the ,secretary may recruit from programs1 such as ,federal volunteer and encore service programs1 and from veterans groups1 military retirees1 and active duty personnel1 such adults as may be suitable and qualified to provide training1 mentoring1 and crew-leading services to ,corps participants4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d771 by striking that are appropriate and all that follows through the period and inserting that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for a residential conservation center44 7g7 ,resource ,assistants and ,consulting ,interns ,section #bjf of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and consulting interns before the period2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,resource assistants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide individual placements of resource assistants with any agency under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that carries out appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects to carry out research or resource protection activities on behalf of the agency4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for selection as a resource assistant1 an individual shall be at least #ag years of age4 7,c7 ,preference ,in selecting resource assistants for placement under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher education or are recent graduates from an institution of higher education1 with particular attention given to ensuring full representation of women and participants from ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities4 7#b7 ,consulting interns 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide individual placements of consulting interns with any agency under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that carries out appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects to carry out management analysis activities on behalf of the agency4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for selection as a consulting intern1 an individual shall be enrolled in1 and have completed at least #a full year at1 a graduate or professional school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the ,secretary of ,education4 7b7 ,use of ,existing ,nonprofit ,organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,whenever #a or more nonprofit organizations can provide appropriate recruitment and placement services to fulfill the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary may implement this section through such organizations4 7#b7 ,expenses ,participating organizations shall contribute to the expenses of providing and supporting the resource assistants or consulting interns from sources of funding other than the ,secretary1 at a level of not less than #be percent of the total costs 7#ae percent of which may be from in-kind sources7 of each participant in the resource assistant or consulting intern program who has been recruited and placed through that organization4 7#c7 ,reporting ,each participating organization shall be required to submit an annual report evaluating the scope1 size1 and quality of the program1 including the value of work contributed by the resource assistants and consulting interns1 to the mission of the agency4 4 7h7 ,technical ,amendment ,the ,act is amended by redesignating sections #bjg through #baa 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf through #agcj7 as sections #bji through #bac1 respectively4 7i7 ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps ,the ,act is amended by inserting after section #bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 the following3 #bjg4 ,indian youth service corps 7a7 ,authorization of ,cooperative ,agreements and ,competitive ,grants ,the ,secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with1 or make competitive grants to1 ,indian tribes and qualified youth or conservation corps for the establishment and administration of ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps programs to carry out appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation projects on ,indian lands4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive assistance under this section1 an ,indian tribe or a qualified youth or conservation corps shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the methods by which ,indian youth will be recruited for and retained in the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps2 7#b7 a description of the projects to be carried out by the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps2 7#c7 a description of how the projects were identified2 and 7#d7 an explanation of the impact of1 and the direct community benefits provided by1 the proposed projects4 4 7j7 ,guidance ,the ,act is amended by inserting after section #bjg 7as amended by subsection 7i77 the following3 #bjh4 ,guidance ,not later than #ah months after funds are made available to the ,secretary to carry out this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidelines for the management of programs under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that are authorized under this ,act4 4 7k7 ,living ,allowances and ,terms of ,service ,section #bji of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf7 7as redesignated by subsection 7h77 is amended by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,living allowances 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide each ,corps participant with a living allowance in an amount established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,travel costs ,the ,secretary may reimburse ,corps participants for travel costs at the beginning and end of the term of service of the ,corps participants4 7b7 ,terms of ,service 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,corps participant shall agree to participate for such term of service as may be established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,consultations ,with respect to the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps1 the term of service shall be established in consultation with the affected ,indian tribe or tribally authorized organization4 7c7 ,hiring ,preference and ,future ,employment ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 grant to a ,corps participant credit for time served as a ,corps participant1 which may be used toward future ,federal hiring2 7#b7 provide to a former participant of the ,corps or the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps noncompetitive hiring status for a period of not more than #b years after the date on which the service of the candidate in the ,corps or the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps was complete1 if the candidate-- 7,a7 has served a minimum of #ifj hours on an appropriate natural or cultural resources conservation project that included at least #abj hours through the ,corps or the ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps2 and 7,b7 meets ,office of ,personnel ,management qualification standards for the position for which the candidate is applying2 7#c7 provide to a former resource assistant or consulting intern noncompetitive hiring status for a period of not more than #b years after the date on which the individual has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree1 respectively1 from an accredited institution1 if the candidate-- 7,a7 successfully fulfilled the resource assistant or consulting intern program requirements2 and 7,b7 meets ,office of ,personnel ,management qualification standards for the position for which the candidate is applying2 and 7#d7 provide1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with qualified employment agencies to provide1 alumni services such as job and education counseling1 referrals1 verification of service1 communications1 and other appropriate services to ,corps participants who have completed the term of service4 4 7l7 ,national ,service ,educational ,awards ,section #baj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbg7 of the ,act 7as redesignated by subsection 7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 7as amended by subsection 7a77#d771 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking participant in the ,corps or a resource assistant and inserting ,corps participant2 and 7,b7 by striking participant or resource assistant and inserting ,corps participant2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking either participants in the ,corps or resource assistants and inserting ,corps participants2 and 7,b7 by striking or a resource assistant4 7m7 ,nondisplacement ,section #baa of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbh7 7as redesignated by subsection 7h77 is amended by striking activities carried out and all that follows through the period and inserting ,corps participants44 7n7 ,funding ,section #bab of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbi7 7as redesignated by subsection 7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the second sentence1 by striking 8non-federal sources0 and inserting 8sources other than the ,secretary02 and 7ii7 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,the ,secretary may pay up to #ij percent of the costs of a project if the ,secretary determines that the reduction is necessary to enable participation from a greater range of organizations or individuals42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps after ,corps each place it appears2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,funds ,available ,under ,national and ,community ,service ,act ,to carry out this ,act1 the ,secretary shall be eligible to apply for and receive assistance under section #aba7;b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega7;b774 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking section #baa and inserting section #bac2 and 7,b7 by inserting 8or ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps0 after 8,corps04 7o7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,section #bac of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agcj7 7as redesignated by subsection 7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking year and all that follows through the period and inserting year42 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74