,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bgjf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ag1 #bjaf ,mr4 ,wyden introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation on ,federal land and to open up opportunities for collaboration with non-,federal partners1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,recreation ,not ,red-,tape ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation4 ,,title ,i--,modernizing recreation permitting ,sec4 #aja4 ,special recreation permitting4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,coordination of ,federal and ,state recreation pass sales4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,online purchases of ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass4 ,,title ,,ii--,accessing the outdoors ,sec4 #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,access for kids4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,access for seniors4 ,,title ,,iii--,making recreation a priority ,sec4 #cja4 ,labor statistics study4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,recreation performance metrics4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,recreation mission4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,deposit of ski area permit rental fees in ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act account4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,national ,recreation ,area ,system4 ,,title ,,iv--,maintenance of public land ,subtitle ,a--,volunteers ,sec4 #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,forest ,service volunteer liability4 ,subtitle ,b--,priority trail maintenance ,sec4 #daa4 ,definition of ,secretaries4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,priority trail maintenance program4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,priority ,trail ,maintenance ,program ,fund4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,interagency trail management4 ,subtitle ,c--,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act amendments ,sec4 #dba4 ,amendment to short title4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,reference4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,amendments to ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act of #aiic4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,direct hire authority4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,federal land management agency ,the term ,federal land management agency has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#b7 ,federal recreational land and water ,the term ,federal recreational land and water has the meaning given the term ,federal recreational lands and waters in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#c7 ,secretaries ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 outdoor recreation and the #fdf1jjj1jjj1jjj outdoor industry that outdoor recreation supports are vital to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 access to outdoor recreation on land and waters of the ,united ,states is important to the health and wellness of all people of the ,united ,states1 especially young people2 7#c7 #ebd1hjj1jjj1jjj of the amount described in paragraph 7#a7 contributes to the travel and tourism industry of the ,united ,states1 which generates over #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in annual spending2 7#d7 outdoor recreation1 hunting1 and fishing are appropriate uses of public land2 7#e7 access to healthy public land and water is critical to supporting the uses described in paragraph 7#d72 7#f7 the ,states are uniquely positioned to improve conditions for sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities1 funding1 and access2 7#g7 ,congress supports the creation of outdoor recreation sector leadership positions within the economic development offices of ,states or in the office of the ,governor1 as well as coordination with recreation and tourism organizations within the ,state to guide the growth of this sector1 as evidenced by recent examples in the ,states of ,colorado1 ,utah1 and ,washington2 7#h7 ,state and local recreation and tourism offices play a pivotal role in-- 7,a7 coordinating ,state outdoor recreation policies1 management1 and promotion among ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and entities2 7,b7 disseminating information1 increasing awareness1 and growing demand for outdoor recreation experiences among visitors across the ,united ,states and throughout the world2 7,c7 improving funding for1 access to1 and participation in outdoor recreation2 and 7,d7 promoting economic development in the ,state by coordinating with stakeholders1 improving recreational opportunities1 and recruiting outdoor recreation businesses2 7#i7 ,congress supports the coordination and collaboration of the ,federal and ,state land and water management agencies in the delivery of visitor services and management of outdoor recreation for the ,united ,states2 and 7#aj7 ,congress recognizes-- 7,a7 the growing role that recreation has on ,federal public land2 7,b7 the need to provide adequate staffing within ,federal land management agencies to facilitate sustainable and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities2 and 7,c7 the important role that volunteers and volunteer partnerships play in maintaining public land4 ,i ,modernizing recreation permitting #aja4 ,special recreation permitting ,section #hjc7;h7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77 is amended-- 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 ,outfitters and guides 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,associated agency ,the term associated agency means any agency that manages land on which a trip that is the subject of a special recreation permit would be conducted after departing the land managed by the lead agency4 7ii7 ,lead agency ,the term lead agency means the agency that manages the land from which a trip that is the subject of the special recreation permit originates4 7,b7 ,outfitter and guide permits 7i7 ,in general ,in issuing special recreation permits or charging special recreation permit fees in connection with the issuance of permits under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to outfitters and guides1 within a reasonable time after the date of enactment of the ,recreation ,not ,red-,tape ,act1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall adopt a consistent and uniform permitting process in accordance with clause 7ii7 across agencies and district boundaries1 in consultation with the public1 including stakeholder groups that represent the interests of organizations that facilitate outdoor access4 7ii7 ,permitting process ,the permitting process described in clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 standard paperwork that is concise and understandable to the general public2 7,,ii7 a standard submission process2 7,,iii7 consistent deadlines2 and 7,,iv7 outreach materials to help outfitters and guides navigate the permitting process4 7,c7 ,permit for cross-jurisdictional trips ,in the case of a trip that will cross jurisdictional boundaries-- 7i7 only #a permit application shall be required2 7ii7 the permit application required under clause 7i7 shall be-- 7,i7 the application required by the lead agency2 and 7,,ii7 submitted to the lead agency2 7iii7 the ,secretaries shall coordinate1 consistent with the authority of the ,secretaries under section #ccj of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc71 to develop1 in consultation with the public 7including stakeholder groups that represent the interests of organizations that facilitate outdoor access71 a process for issuing #a joint permit that covers the entirety of the trip2 and 7iv7 the ,secretaries shall consider the findings1 requirements1 interests1 and needs of the lead agency and any associated agencies when developing the permit process developed under clause 7iii74 7,d7 ,reasonable timeframe ,the ,secretaries shall complete the permitting process under subparagraph 7,b7 within a reasonable timeframe4 7,e7 ,online availability ,to the maximum extent practicable1 where feasible and efficient1 the ,secretaries shall make available-- 7i7 all special recreation permit applications1 to be filled out and submitted online2 and 7ii7 online information regarding-- 7,i7 the application process2 and 7,,ii7 the means by which an applicant can contact the ,secretaries for guidance on the permit process before submitting a permit application4 4 #ajb4 ,coordination of ,federal and ,state recreation pass sales 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act is amended by inserting after section #hje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7 the following3 #hje;,a4 ,coordination of ,federal and ,state recreation pass sales 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries are encouraged to work with ,states to coordinate the sale of ,federal and ,state recreation passes in a way that allows a purchaser to buy both a ,federal pass and a ,state pass in the same location and in the same transaction4 7#b7 ,included passes ,passes covered by the program established under paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 a ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass under section #hje2 and 7,b7 a pass that shall cover any fees charged by participating ,states and localities for entrance and recreational use of parks and public land in the participating ,states4 7b7 ,agreements with ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries1 after consultation with the ,states1 may enter into agreements with ,states to coordinate the sale of passes as described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,notice ,in entering into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice describing the agreement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hje7;a77#i7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77#i77 is amended by inserting and section #hje;,a before the period at the end4 #ajc4 ,online purchases of ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass 7a7 ,in general ,section #hje7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77#f77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall sell the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass-- 7i7 at all ,federal recreational lands and waters at which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged2 7ii7 at such other locations as the ,secretaries consider appropriate and feasible2 and 7iii7 through the website of each of the ,federal land management agencies and the websites of the relevant units and subunits of those agencies1 with-- 7,i7 a prominent link on each website2 and 7,,ii7 information about where and when passes are needed4 4 7b7 ,entrance pass and amenity fees ,the ,secretaries shall make available for purchase or payment online1 if appropriate and feasible1 for each unit where passes and fees are required-- 7#a7 all entrance fees under section #hjc7;e7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;e772 7#b7 all standard amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;f7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;f772 and 7#c7 all expanded amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;g7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;g774 ,,ii ,accessing the outdoors #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries are encouraged to work with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs on ways to ensure veterans have access to the outdoors and to outdoor programs as a part of the basic services provided to veterans4 7b7 ,inclusion of information ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to include information about outdoor recreation in the materials and counseling services provided in the ,transition ,assistance ,program1 including-- 7#a7 the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health2 7#b7 maps of parks1 trails1 and other recreation sites within #bjj miles of military bases2 7#c7 resources to access guided outdoor trips2 and 7#d7 information regarding the ,public ,land ,corps of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,outdoor recreation program attendance ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to permit members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty status1 at the discretion of the commander of the member1 to use not more than #g days of a ,permissive ,temporary ,duty ,assignment allotted to the member to attend an outdoor recreation program following deployment4 #bjb4 ,access for kids 7a7 ,america the ,beautiful passes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall make available free of charge a certain quantity of ,america the ,beautiful passes1 to be determined by the ,secretaries1 to schools receiving funds under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 in each ,state for use by the school or by students enrolled in the school and their families4 7#b7 ,duration ,a pass shall be valid for a period of #a year4 7#c7 ,renewal ,on request of a school described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries may renew each pass provided under paragraph 7#a7 upon expiration4 7b7 ,educational materials ,each pass made available under subsection 7a7 shall be accompanied with-- 7#a7 educational materials on how to access and use the land covered by the pass2 and 7#b7 information on available programming and guided activities4 7c7 ,curricula for schools ,the ,federal land management agencies shall coordinate to provide materials or curricula for all elementary schools and secondary schools-- 7#a7 to provide to students education on-- 7,a7 nearby land covered by the pass2 and 7,b7 activities available on that land2 7#b7 to encourage field trips to that land2 and 7#c7 to encourage involvement in the ,every ,kid in a ,park ,program of the ,national ,park ,service4 #bjc4 ,access for seniors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries are encouraged to increase programs focused on improving education about1 and access to1 outdoor recreation opportunities on public land for individuals that are age #ee or older4 7b7 ,volunteerism ,the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service and the ,federal ,interagency ,team on ,volunteerism are encouraged to work together to increase engagement of individuals that are age #ee or older in volunteer opportunities1 particularly volunteer opportunities on public land1 through the websites of the organizations4 ,,iii ,making recreation a priority #cja4 ,labor statistics study ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the head of each ,federal agency with jurisdiction over ,federal land1 shall conduct a study on1 and quantify1 the overall impact that recreation on ,federal recreational land and water has on the economy and labor market of the ,united ,states4 #cjb4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities 7a7 ,in general ,the relevant unit managers of land managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,national ,park ,service1 through the respective land management planning processes of those agencies1 may-- 7#a7 identify areas of ,federal recreational land and water in which recreation use is highly seasonal2 7#b7 develop a management plan for extending the recreation season or increasing recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason2 and 7#c7 make information about extended season schedules and related recreational opportunities available to the public and local communities4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the management plan developed under subsection 7a77#b7 may include-- 7#a7 the addition of facilities that would increase recreation use during the offseason2 and 7#b7 improvement of access to the area to extend the season4 7c7 ,requirement ,the management plan developed under subsection 7a77#b7 shall be compatible with all applicable ,federal laws1 regulations1 and policies1 including land use plans4 #cjc4 ,recreation performance metrics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall include in any evaluation of the land under the jurisdiction of the ,chief and the ,director and in the performance evaluation of the land managers1 the use of the land for recreation and achievement of stated recreation and tourism goals in the land management plans4 7b7 ,metrics 7#a7 ,in general ,the metrics used to evaluate recreation and tourism outcomes shall ensure-- 7,a7 the advancement of recreation and tourism goals2 and 7,b7 the ability of the land manager to enhance the outdoor experience of the visitor4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the metrics referred to paragraph 7#a7 may include1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 the number of first-time visitors2 7,b7 the number of repeat visitors2 7,c7 the number of school and youth groups that visited2 7,d7 the number of recreational and environmental educational programs offered and the success of those programs2 7,e7 visitor satisfaction2 and 7,f7 the maintenance of existing recreation infrastructure4 #cjd4 ,recreation mission 7a7 ,definition of ,federal agency ,in this section1 the term ,federal agency means each of-- 7#a7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 and 7#c7 the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission4 7b7 ,mission ,with respect to the mission of the ,federal agency1 each ,federal agency shall consider how land and water management decisions can enhance recreation opportunities and the recreation economy4 #cje4 ,deposit of ski area permit rental fees in ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act account 7a7 ,in general ,section #gja7;a7 of the ,omnibus ,parks and ,public ,lands ,management ,act of #aiif 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dig;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking 7a7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,rental charges ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,deposits ,revenues collected under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 deposited in the applicable special account in the ,treasury established under section #hjg of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjf72 and 7,b7 administered and distributed in accordance with that section4 4 7b7 ,distribution of ski area permit fee revenues ,section #hjg of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,distribution of ski area permit fee revenues 7#a7 ,local distribution of funds 7,a7 ,retention of revenues ,not less than #hj percent of the ski area permit fees collected at a specific unit or area of the ,federal land management agency shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended at that unit or area4 7,b7 ,reduction ,the ,secretary may reduce the percentage allocation otherwise applicable under subparagraph 7,a7 to a unit or area of a ,federal land management agency1 but not below #de percent1 for a fiscal year for revenues collected from ski areas if the ,secretary determines that the ski area permit fee revenues collected at the unit or area exceed the reasonable needs of the unit or area for which expenditures may be made for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,agency-wide distribution of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the balance of ski area revenues not distributed in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall remain available to that ,federal land management agency for expenditure on an agency-wide basis1 without further appropriation1 until expended4 7,b7 ,other revenue ,the balance of ski area revenues not distributed in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall remain available to that ,federal land management agency for expenditure only on ,federal land units with ski area permits1 without further appropriation1 until expended in accordance with the requirements of section #hjh7;a77#b74 4 7c7 ,use of fees 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hjh7;a7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,amounts available in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,use of fees 7#a7 ,recreation fees ,amounts available 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,ski area permit fees ,ski area permit fees may be used only for-- 7,a7 recreation special use permit processing1 administration1 implementation1 support1 staff time1 and training2 7,b7 implementation of the ,ski ,area ,recreational ,opportunity ,enhancement ,act of #bjaa 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dig;b note2 ,public ,law #aab-df72 7,c7 improving and increasing ski area recreational opportunities2 7,d7 maintaining and enhancing facilities used by recreation permit holders2 and 7,e7 interpretation1 visitor information1 visitor service1 and signage to enhance-- 7i7 visitor experience on ,federal land associated with ski area permits2 and 7ii7 support of the ,forest ,service ,avalanche ,information and ,education ,program4 4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of fees ,section #hjh7;b7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7;b77 is amended by inserting or ski area permit fees after any recreation fees4 7#c7 ,administration1 overhead1 and indirect costs ,section #hjh7;c7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7;c77 is amended by inserting or ski area permit fee after the recreation fee4 7#d7 ,transitional exception ,section #hjh7;d7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7;d77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 7other than amounts derived from ski area permit fees7 after agency4 7#e7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 and 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 the following3 7#ab7 ,ski area permit fees ,the term ski area permit fees means the fee collected from ski area permittees on land managed by-- 7,a7 the ,forest ,service2 7,b7 the ,national ,park ,service2 or 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 4 7d7 ,savings provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section affects the ,act of ,april #bd1 #aiej 7commonly known as the ,granger-,thye ,act7 7#fd ,stat4 #hb1 chapter #ig71 as applied to ski areas4 7#b7 ,maintenance of funding ,revenue from ski area permit fees retained and allocated under this section shall supplement 7and not supplant7 other ,federal funding for the basic operation and maintenance of ,federal land under permit to ski areas or other costs associated with managing1 administering1 or implementing ski area permits not covered by distribution under this section4 #cjf4 ,national ,recreation ,area ,system 7a7 ,declaration of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 certain natural landscapes be conserved and managed for sustainable outdoor recreational and other benefits for the people of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in addition to protecting landscapes for the ecological1 intrinsic1 historic1 or scientific value1 certain landscapes should be protected and managed primarily for the social1 spiritual1 and health benefits the landscapes provide for people through outdoor recreation1 for the specific and meaningful experiences made possible by unique and specific landscapes1 and for the contributions these landscapes make in support of the outdoor recreation economy4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a ,national ,recreation ,area ,system-- 7#a7 to recognize areas that possess remarkable recreational values2 7#b7 to recognize that land with remarkable recreational values may also possess other important values that underpin the remarkable recreation values1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 ecological and watershed values2 7,b7 historical and cultural values2 7,c7 scenic value2 7,d7 fish and wildlife values2 and 7,e7 geological1 archeological1 and paleontological values2 7#c7 to manage ,system units for-- 7,a7 the benefit and recreational enjoyment of present and future generations2 and 7,b7 conservation and restoration of the important values described in paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 to highlight that recreation contributes significantly to the economy1 particularly in rural and gateway communities2 7#e7 to ensure the protection of public land for the benefit of a variety of recreational pursuits where appropriate1 including both motorized and nonmotorized uses2 7#f7 to recognize that recreation goals and conservation goals can both be achieved in the management of public land2 and 7#g7 to provide access to sustainable recreation opportunities and enhance public enjoyment of public land4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management with respect to land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,system ,the term ,system means the ,national ,recreation ,area ,system established by subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,system unit ,the term ,system unit means a ,system unit designated pursuant to subsection 7d74 7d7 ,composition ,there is established a ,national ,recreation ,area ,system1 to be comprised of-- 7#a7 ,national ,recreation ,areas described in subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 the ,system units designated by ,congress on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage each ,system unit in a manner that enhances the remarkable recreational and other important values of the ,system unit1 consistent with subsection 7a71 and provides for the enjoyment by this and future generations4 7#b7 ,state1 tribal1 and local involvement ,each ,state1 tribal1 and local government is encouraged to cooperate in the planning and administration of ,system units that include or adjoin land under the jurisdiction of the ,state1 tribal1 or local government4 7#c7 ,fish and wildlife 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of a ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in a ,system unit4 7,b7 ,applicable law 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 hunting and fishing shall be permitted on ,system units under applicable ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations74 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary-- 7,i7 may designate zones in which and time periods during which no hunting shall be permitted for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or public use and enjoyment2 and 7,,ii7 in carrying out subclause 7,i71 shall issue appropriate regulations after consultation with the wildlife agency of each ,state affected4 7#d7 ,other land management designations 7,a7 ,wilderness areas 7i7 ,in general ,any portion of a wilderness area that is located within the ,system unit shall be administered in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7ii7 ,application ,in carrying out clause 7i71 in the event of any conflict between the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and this section1 the more restrictive provision shall apply4 7,b7 ,wild and scenic rivers 7i7 ,in general ,any portion of a wild and scenic river that is located within the ,system unit shall be administered in accordance with the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 and this section4 7ii7 ,application ,in carrying out clause 7i71 in the event of any conflict between the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 and this section1 the more restrictive provision shall apply4 7,c7 ,national scenic and historic trails 7i7 ,in general ,any portion of a ,national ,scenic or ,historic ,trial that is located within the ,system unit shall be administered in accordance with the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abda et seq474 7ii7 ,application ,in carrying out clause 7i71 in the event of any conflict between the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abda et seq47 and this section1 the more restrictive provision shall apply4 7#e7 ,water rights ,nothing in this section affects any valid or vested water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,components of ,national ,recreation ,area ,system 7#a7 ,map2 legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,for ,system units established on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 as soon as practicable after the date of designation of a ,system unit1 the ,secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the ,system unit4 7,b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7,c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,comprehensive management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall prepare a comprehensive management plan for each ,system unit within the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries that is designated by ,congress after the date of enactment of this ,act to provide for the protection and enjoyment of the remarkable recreational and other important values of the ,system unit4 7,b7 ,timing ,a comprehensive management plan described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be prepared1 and regularly reviewed and updated1 as a part of the regular land management planning process of the applicable agency2 and 7ii7 unless the planning cycle of the applicable agency coincides with the designation of the ,system unit1 shall be initially completed not later than #c years after the date of designation of the ,system unit as part of the revision of plans of the applicable agency4 7,c7 ,requirements ,a comprehensive management plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify the existing1 and to the extent practicable1 prospective remarkable recreational and other important values of the ,system unit2 7ii7 ensure the ,system unit is managed to protect and enhance purposes for which the ,system unit was established2 7iii7 ensure the ,system unit is managed to protect and enhance the resources that make the area suitable for designation under subsection 7d77#b7 in accordance with subsection 7a72 7iv7 be coordinated with resource management planning for affected adjacent ,federal land2 and 7v7 be prepared in consultation with ,states1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 affected ,indian tribes1 and the public4 7,d7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register notice of the completion and availability of a plan prepared under this paragraph4 7,e7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall periodically review and update applicable management plans prepared under this paragraph to address the values described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b74 7g7 ,potential additions to ,national ,recreation ,area ,system 7#a7 ,eligible area ,an area eligible for inclusion in the ,system is an area that possesses #a or more of the values described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,potential additions ,in carrying out the land management planning process1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify eligible areas that possess remarkable recreational and other important values described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b72 7,b7 develop and maintain a list of eligible areas as potential additions to the ,system2 and 7,c7 consider recommendations by the ,governor of an affected ,state or territory for potential additions to the ,system4 7h7 ,withdrawals ,subject to valid existing rights1 any land designated as a ,system unit under this section is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7i7 ,existing ,national ,recreation ,areas ,each ,national ,recreation ,area established as of the date of enactment of this ,act and administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 before the date of enactment of this ,act shall be-- 7#a7 deemed to be a unit of the ,system2 and 7#b7 notwithstanding subsection 7e71 administered under law pertaining to that ,system unit4 7j7 ,standard fees ,in accordance with sections #hjc through #hjh of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb-fhjg71 the ,secretary may establish a standard amenity fee at each of the areas within the ,national ,recreation ,area ,system that are managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service1 if-- 7#a7 the purpose of the fee is to enhance visitor services and stewardship of the recreation area2 and 7#b7 the establishment of a fee is not prohibited by other ,federal law4 7k7 ,compliance with existing laws ,nothing in this section modifies any obligation-- 7#a7 of the ,secretary to prepare or implement a land use plan in accordance with section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 or section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd72 7#b7 under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7#c7 under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 or 7#d7 under any other applicable law4 7l7 ,conflict with other laws ,in the case of a conflict between the provisions of this section and other law1 the more restrictive provisions shall apply4 7m7 ,native ,american treaty rights ,nothing in this section alters1 modifies1 enlarges1 diminishes1 or abrogates the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe1 including any off-reservation reserved rights4 ,,iv ,maintenance of public land ,a ,volunteers #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to promote private-sector volunteer programs within the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture to enhance stewardship1 recreation access1 and sustainability of the resources1 values1 and facilities of the ,federal land managed by the ,federal land management agencies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means any land-- 7,a7 owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 managed by the head of a ,federal land management agency4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service71 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,volunteer ,the term volunteer means any individual who performs volunteer services under this section4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary concerned shall develop an initiative to further enhance private-sector volunteer programs and to actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities and provide outreach and coordination to the private sector4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements for stewardship of ,federal land 7#a7 ,authority to enter into agreements ,the ,secretary concerned may enter into cooperative agreements 7in accordance with section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 with private agencies1 organizations1 institutions1 corporations1 individuals1 or other entities to carry out #a or more projects or programs with a ,federal land management agency in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,project and program instructions ,the ,secretary concerned shall include in the cooperative agreement the desired outcomes of the project or program and the guidelines for the volunteers to follow1 including-- 7,a7 the physical boundaries of the project or program2 7,b7 the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use to complete the project or program2 7,c7 the training the volunteers are required to complete1 including agency consideration and incorporation of trainings offered by qualified nongovernmental organizations and volunteer partner organizations2 7,d7 the actions the volunteers are authorized to take to complete the project or program2 and 7,e7 any other information that the ,secretary concerned determines necessary for the volunteer group to complete the project or program4 7#c7 ,authorized projects and programs ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement to carry out projects and programs for ,federal land that-- 7,a7 promote the stewardship of resources of ,federal land by volunteers2 7,b7 support maintaining the resources1 trails1 and facilities on ,federal land in a sustainable manner2 7,c7 increase awareness1 understanding1 and stewardship of ,federal land through the development1 publication1 or distribution of educational materials and products2 and 7,d7 advance education concerning the ,federal land and the missions of the ,federal land management agencies through the use of the ,federal land as outdoor classrooms and development of other educational programs4 7#d7 ,conditions on use of authority ,the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out a project or program for the ,federal land only if the project or program-- 7,a7 complies with all ,federal laws 7including regulations7 and policies2 7,b7 is consistent with an applicable management plan for any ,federal land and waters involved2 7,c7 is monitored by the relevant ,federal land management agency during the project and after project completion to determine compliance with the instructions under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 satisfies such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 #djb4 ,forest ,service volunteer liability ,section #c of the ,volunteers in the ,national ,forests ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eeh;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,inclusion ,for purposes of subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 the term volunteer includes a person providing volunteer services to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 who is recruited1 trained1 and supported by a cooperator under a mutual benefit agreement with the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 who performs volunteer services under the collective supervision1 guidance1 and oversight of the ,secretary and the cooperator as mutually agreed to by the ,secretary and the cooperator4 4 ,b ,priority trail maintenance #daa4 ,definition of ,secretaries ,in this subtitle1 the term ,secretaries means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #dab4 ,priority trail maintenance program 7a7 ,selection of priority landscapes ,in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall select not fewer than #i and not more than #ae priority landscapes for increased trail maintenance4 7b7 ,criteria ,the priority landscapes selected under subsection 7a7 shall include a well-defined region in which-- 7#a7 the lack of trail maintenance has-- 7,a7 reduced access to public land2 7,b7 led to an increase1 or risk of increase1 in harm to natural resources2 7,c7 jeopardized public safety2 or 7,d7 increased future trail maintenance costs2 7#b7 additional resources can meet unmet demands on well-traveled trails2 7#c7 trails-- 7,a7 have been1 or are subsequently1 designated as national recreation1 scenic1 or historic trails2 or 7,b7 are located within a designated ,national ,recreation ,area or ,national ,scenic ,area2 7#d7 trails have been identified as a priority in a ,statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan2 or 7#e7 trails are located within a landscape identified as a priority under the large landscapes collaborative process of the ,secretaries4 7c7 ,requirements ,in selecting priority landscapes under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 provide opportunities for and consider any public input on priority landscapes received by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 select not less than #a priority landscape in each geographic region of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,increased trail maintenance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretaries select the priority landscapes under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall develop a plan to substantially increase trail maintenance in each priority landscape4 7#b7 ,contents ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 provide opportunities for and consider any public input on trail maintenance priorities and needs in each priority landscape2 7,b7 consider the costs and benefits of increased trail maintenance in each priority landscape2 and 7,c7 incorporate trail maintenance partners and volunteers1 including youth organizations4 7#c7 ,required trail maintenance ,in carrying out the plan developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall substantially increase trail maintenance in each priority landscape4 7e7 ,revision ,the ,secretaries-- 7#a7 shall periodically review the priority landscapes selected under subsection 7a7 to determine whether revisions to the priority landscapes are necessary2 and 7#b7 may revise the priority landscapes1 including by selecting new priority landscapes or removing existing priority landscapes1 at the sole discretion of the ,secretaries4 #dac4 ,priority ,trail ,maintenance ,program ,fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,priority ,trail ,maintenance ,program ,fund1 consisting of such amounts as are appropriated to the ,priority ,trail ,maintenance ,program ,fund1 for trail maintenance in the priority landscapes selected by the ,secretaries under section #dab7;a74 #dad4 ,interagency trail management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish an interagency trail management plan under which ,federal land management agencies shall coordinate so that trails that cross jurisdictional boundaries between the ,federal land management agencies are managed and maintained in a uniform manner4 7b7 ,requirement ,the plan established under subsection 7a7 shall ensure compliance with all ,federal environmental laws applicable to each jurisdiction4 ,c ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,act amendments #dba4 ,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 #dbb4 ,reference ,a reference in this subtitle 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 #dbc4 ,amendments to ,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 of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;a77 7as amended by subsection 7a77 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 provide service in support of rehabilitation1 promotion1 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 #bjb of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;b77 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 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 ,federal1 ,state1 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 of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 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 in support of or for the conservation1 restoration1 construction1 or rehabilitation of natural1 cultural1 historic1 archaeological1 recreational1 or scenic resources and programs4 7#b7 ,consulting intern ,the term consulting intern means a consulting intern selected under section #bjf7;a77#b74 7#c7 ,corps2 ,public ,lands ,service ,corps ,the terms ,corps and ,public ,lands ,service ,corps mean the ,public ,lands ,service ,corps established by 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 striking paragraph 7#ab7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 and inserting the following3 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 in paragraph 7#ac7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 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 7#ac7 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 #bjf 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 #agbc7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 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 striking subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 and inserting the following3 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 7i7 be between the ages of #ae and #be1 inclusive2 or 7ii7 in the case of a military veteran1 be not older than #ce2 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 7#g7 ,local preference ,the ,secretary may establish a preference for enrollment of ,corps participants individuals who live in the ,state or region in which the work is being performed4 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 ,for purposes of training1 the ,secretary shall 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 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 of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 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 reside at their own homes1 the ,secretary may provide transportation to and from project sites4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,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#d7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 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 and 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 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 the date on which 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 of the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbg7 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 nonfederal sources and inserting sources other than the ,secretary2 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 striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 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 or ,indian ,youth ,service ,corps after ,corps4 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 #dbd4 ,direct hire authority ,section #aba7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe;a7a771 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and the ,secretary of ,agriculture after ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by inserting or the ,department of ,agriculture1 as applicable1 after ,department of the ,interior2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or consulting intern after resource assistant4