,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #ae #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dje ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #e1 #bjae,ms4 ,murkowski 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,risch1 ,ms4 ,heitkamp1 ,mrs4 ,fischer1 and ,mr4 ,manchin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read the first time ,february #i1 #bjae,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting1 fishing1 and shooting1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,regulatory reforms ,sec4 #aja4 ,modification of definition of sport fishing equipment under the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,target practice and marksmanship4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,baiting of migratory game birds4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting on ,federal public land4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,protecting the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,federal action transparency4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,bows in the ,parks4 ,,title ,,ii--,habitat conservation ,sec4 #bja4 ,availability of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund for recreational public access projects4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act4 ,i ,regulatory reforms #aja4 ,modification of definition of sport fishing equipment under the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7b77;,b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb7b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v71 by striking 1 and and inserting 1 or any component of any such article including1 without limitation1 shot1 bullets and other projectiles1 propellants1 and primers12 7#b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 any sport fishing equipment 7as the term is defined in subsection 7a7 of section #dafb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 without regard to paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7 thereof71 the sale of which is subject to the tax imposed by section #dafa7;a7 of such ,code 7determined without regard to any exemptions from such tax as provided by section #dafb or #dbba or any other provision of such ,code71 and sport fishing equipment components4 4 7b7 ,relationship to other law ,nothing in the amendments made by this section affects or limits the application of1 or the obligation to comply with1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law4 #ajb4 ,target practice and marksmanship 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges1 including ranges on ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,definition of public target range ,in this section1 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7#a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7#b7 is open to the public2 7#c7 may be supervised2 and 7#d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting4 7c7 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7,a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7,b7 is open to the public2 7,c7 may be supervised2 and 7,d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting2 4 7#b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources ,section #h7;b7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;g7b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7b7 ,each ,state and inserting the following3 7b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each ,state 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking construction1 operation1 and inserting operation2 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,non-federal share ,the non-,federal share 2 7,d7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as designated by subparagraph 7,a77 the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding the limitation described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may pay up to #ij percent of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 4 7#c7 ,firearm and bow hunter education and safety program grants ,section #aj of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h-#a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,allocation of additional amounts ,of the amount apportioned to a ,state for any fiscal year under section #d7;b71 the ,state may elect to allocate not more than #aj percent1 to be combined with the amount apportioned to the ,state under paragraph 7#a7 for that fiscal year1 for acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using a grant under this section shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the activity4 7#b7 ,public target range construction or expansion ,the ,federal share of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range in a ,state on ,federal or non-,federal land pursuant to this section or section #h7;b7 shall not exceed #ij percent of the cost of the activity4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,amounts made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 amounts made 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,amounts provided for acquiring land for1 constructing1 or expanding a public target range shall remain available for expenditure and obligation during the #e-;fiscal-year period beginning on ,october #a of the first fiscal year for which the amounts are made available4 4 7d7 ,sense of congress regarding cooperation ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management should cooperate with ,state and local authorities and other entities to carry out waste removal and other activities on any ,federal land used as a public target range to encourage continued use of that land for target practice or marksmanship training4 #ajc4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada ,section #ajd7;c77#e7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acgd7;c77#e77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,polar bear parts 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c77ii71 subsection 7d77#c71 and sections #aja and #ajb1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 expeditiously after the date on which the expiration of the applicable #cj-;day period described in subsection 7d77#b7 expires1 issue a permit for the importation of any polar bear part 7other than an internal organ7 from a polar bear taken in a sport hunt in ,canada to any person-- 7,i7 who submits1 with the permit application1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before ,february #ah1 #aiig2 or 7,,ii7 who submitted1 with a permit application submitted before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested from a polar bear population from which a sport-hunted trophy could be imported before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 in accordance with section #ah4cj7;i7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation7 by the person before ,may #ae1 #bjjh4 7ii7 ,applicability of prohibition on the importation of a depleted species 7,i7 ,parts legally harvested before ,february #ah1 #aiig 7aa7 ,in general ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,i74 7bb7 ,applicability ,item 7aa7 shall not apply to polar bear parts imported before ,june #ab1 #aiig4 7,,ii7 ,parts legally harvested before ,may #ae1 #bjjh 7aa7 ,in general ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,,ii74 7bb7 ,applicability ,item 7aa7 shall not apply to polar bear parts imported before the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae4 4 #ajd4 ,baiting of migratory game birds ,section #c of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjd7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,prohibition of baiting 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,baited area 7i7 ,in general ,the term baited area means-- 7,i7 any area on which salt1 grain1 or other feed has been placed1 exposed1 deposited1 distributed1 or scattered1 if the salt1 grain1 or feed could lure or attract migratory game birds2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of waterfowl1 cranes 7family ,gruidae71 and coots 7family ,rallidae71 a standing1 unharvested crop that has been manipulated through activities such as mowing1 discing1 or rolling1 unless the activities are normal agricultural practices4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,an area shall not be considered to be a baited area if the area-- 7,i7 has been treated with a normal agricultural practice2 7,,ii7 has standing crops that have not been manipulated2 or 7,,iii7 has standing crops that have been or are flooded4 7,b7 ,baiting ,the term baiting means the direct or indirect placing1 exposing1 depositing1 distributing1 or scattering of salt1 grain1 or other feed that could lure or attract migratory game birds to1 on1 or over any areas on which a hunter is attempting to take migratory game birds4 7,c7 ,migratory game bird ,the term migratory game bird means migratory bird species-- 7i7 that are within the taxonomic families of ,anatidae1 ,columbidae1 ,gruidae1 ,rallidae1 and ,scolopacidae2 and 7ii7 for which open seasons are prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,d7 ,normal agricultural practice 7i7 ,in general ,the term normal agricultural practice means any practice in #a annual growing season that-- 7,i7 is carried out in order to produce a marketable crop1 including planting1 harvest1 post-harvest1 or soil conservation practices2 and 7,,ii7 is recommended for the successful harvest of a given crop by the applicable ,state office of the ,cooperative ,extension ,system of the ,department of ,agriculture1 in consultation with1 and if requested1 the concurrence of1 the head of the applicable ,state department of fish and wildlife4 7ii7 ,inclusions 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 the term normal agricultural practice includes the destruction of a crop in accordance with practices required by the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation for agricultural producers to obtain crop insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 on land on which a crop during the current or immediately preceding crop year was not harvestable due to a natural disaster 7including any hurricane1 storm1 tornado1 flood1 high water1 wind-driven water1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 landslide1 mudslide1 drought1 fire1 snowstorm1 or other catastrophe that is declared a major disaster by the ,president in accordance with section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj774 7,,ii7 ,limitations ,the term normal agricultural practice only includes a crop described in subclause 7,i7 that has been destroyed or manipulated through activities that include 7but are not limited to7 mowing1 discing1 or rolling if the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation certifies that flooding was not an acceptable method of destruction to obtain crop insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7,e7 ,waterfowl ,the term waterfowl means native species of the family ,anatidae4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful for any person-- 7,a7 to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over any baited area1 if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is a baited area2 or 7,b7 to place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the purpose of causing1 inducing1 or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over the baited area4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may promulgate regulations to implement this subsection4 7#d7 ,reports ,annually1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior a report that describes any changes to normal agricultural practices across the range of crops grown by agricultural producers in each region of the ,united ,states in which the recommendations are provided to agricultural producers4 4 #aje4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting on ,federal public land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal public land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal public land means any land or water that is-- 7i7 owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 managed by a ,federal agency 7including the ,department of the ,interior and the ,forest ,service7 for purposes that include the conservation of natural resources4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,federal public land does not include-- 7i7 land or water held or managed in trust for the benefit of ,indian tribes or individual ,indians2 7ii7 land or water managed by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service or the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iii7 fish hatcheries2 or 7iv7 conservation easements on private land4 7#b7 ,hunting 7,a7 ,in general ,the term hunting means use of a firearm1 bow1 or other authorized means in the lawful-- 7i7 pursuit1 shooting1 capture1 collection1 trapping1 or killing of wildlife2 or 7ii7 attempt to pursue1 shoot1 capture1 collect1 trap1 or kill wildlife4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term hunting does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals 7as defined by ,federal law 7including regulations774 7#c7 ,recreational fishing ,the term recreational fishing means-- 7,a7 an activity for sport or pleasure that involves the lawful-- 7i7 catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish2 or 7ii7 attempted catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish2 or 7,b7 any other activity for sport or pleasure that can reasonably be expected to result in the lawful catching1 taking1 or harvesting of fish4 7#d7 ,recreational shooting ,the term recreational shooting means any form of sport1 training1 competition1 or pastime1 whether formal or informal1 that involves-- 7,a7 the discharge of a rifle1 handgun1 or shotgun2 or 7,b7 the use of a bow and arrow4 7b7 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 and in cooperation with the respective ,state fish and wildlife agency1 a ,federal public land management official shall exercise the authority of the official under existing law 7including provisions regarding land use planning7 to facilitate use of and access to ,federal public land for recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting except as limited by-- 7,a7 any ,federal law 7including regulations7 that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security1 public safety1 or resource conservation2 7,b7 any other ,federal law 7including regulations7 that precludes recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting on specific ,federal public land units of ,federal public land1 or water2 or 7,c7 discretionary limitations on recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable1 as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process4 7#b7 ,management ,consistent with paragraph 7#a71 the head of each ,federal public land management agency shall exercise the land management discretion of the head-- 7,a7 in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting opportunities2 7,b7 to the extent authorized under applicable ,state law2 and 7,c7 in accordance with applicable ,federal law4 7#c7 ,planning 7,a7 ,effects of plans and activities 7i7 ,evaluation of effects on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting ,federal public land planning documents 7including land resources management plans1 resource management plans1 travel management plans1 and energy development plans7 shall include a specific evaluation of the effects of the plans on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting4 7ii7 ,other activity not considered 7,i7 ,in general ,federal public land management officials shall not be required to consider the existence or availability of recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting opportunities on private or public land that is located adjacent to1 or in the vicinity of1 ,federal public land for purposes of-- 7aa7 planning for or determining which units of ,federal public land are open for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting2 or 7bb7 setting the levels of use for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting on ,federal public land4 7,,ii7 ,enhanced opportunities ,federal public land management officials may consider the opportunities described in subclause 7,i7 if the combination of those opportunities would enhance the recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities available to the public4 7,b7 ,use of volunteers ,if hunting is prohibited by law1 all ,federal public land planning documents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 of an agency shall1 after appropriate coordination with ,state fish and wildlife agencies1 allow the participation of skilled volunteers in the culling and other management of wildlife populations on ,federal public land unless the head of the agency demonstrates1 based on the best scientific data available or applicable ,federal law1 why skilled volunteers should not be used to control overpopulation of wildlife on the land that is the subject of the planning document4 7#d7 ,bureau of land management and forest service land 7,a7 ,land open 7i7 ,in general ,land under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service 7including a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable1 and primitive or semiprimitive areas1 but excluding land on the outer ,continental ,shelf7 shall be open to recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting unless the managing ,federal public land agency acts to close the land to the activity4 7ii7 ,motorized access ,nothing in this subparagraph authorizes or requires motorized access or the use of motorized vehicles for recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting purposes within land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable4 7,b7 ,closure or restriction ,land described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 may be subject to closures or restrictions if determined by the head of the agency to be necessary and reasonable and supported by facts and evidence for purposes including resource conservation1 public safety1 energy or mineral production1 energy generation or transmission infrastructure1 water supply facilities1 protection of other permittees1 protection of private property rights or interests1 national security1 or compliance with other law1 as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,shooting ranges 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the head of each ,federal public land agency may use the authorities of the head1 in a manner consistent with this section and other applicable law-- 7,i7 to lease or permit use of land under the jurisdiction of the head for shooting ranges2 and 7,,ii7 to designate specific land under the jurisdiction of the head for recreational shooting activities4 7ii7 ,limitation on liability ,any designation under clause 7i77,,ii7 shall not subject the ,united ,states to any civil action or claim for monetary damages for injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by any recreational shooting activity occurring at or on the designated land4 7iii7 ,exception ,the head of each ,federal public land agency shall not lease or permit use of ,federal public land for shooting ranges or designate land for recreational shooting activities within a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable1 and primitive or semiprimitive areas4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of every other year1 beginning with the second ,october #a after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of each ,federal public land agency who has authority to manage ,federal public land on which recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting occurs shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7,a7 any ,federal public land administered by the agency head that was closed to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting at any time during the preceding year2 and 7,b7 the reason for the closure4 7#f7 ,closures or significant restrictions of #a1bhj or more acres 7,a7 ,in general ,other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 or emergency closures described in subparagraph 7,c71 a permanent or temporary withdrawal1 change of classification1 or change of management status of ,federal public land or water that effectively closes or significantly restricts #a1bhj or more contiguous acres of ,federal public land or water to access or use for recreational fishing or hunting or activities relating to fishing or hunting shall take effect only if1 before the date of withdrawal or change1 the head of the ,federal public land agency that has jurisdiction over the ,federal public land or water-- 7i7 publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively2 7ii7 demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a ,state fish and wildlife agency2 and 7iii7 submits to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate written notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively4 7,b7 ,aggregate or cumulative effects ,if the aggregate or cumulative effect of separate withdrawals or changes effectively closes or significantly restricts or affects #a1bhj or more acres of land or water1 the withdrawals and changes shall be treated as a single withdrawal or change for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,emergency closures 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits a ,federal public land management agency from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area of ,federal public land to provide for public safety1 resource conservation1 national security1 or other purposes authorized by law4 7ii7 ,termination ,an emergency closure under clause 7i7 shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless the temporary closure is converted to a permanent closure consistent with this section4 7#g7 ,no priority ,nothing in this section requires a ,federal agency to give preference to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting over other uses of ,federal public land or over land or water management priorities established by other ,federal law4 7#h7 ,consultation with councils ,in carrying out this section1 the heads of ,federal public land agencies shall consult with the appropriate advisory councils established under ,executive ,order #abifb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja note2 relating to recreational fisheries7 and ,executive ,order #acddc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa note2 relating to facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation74 7#i7 ,authority of states 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section interferes with1 diminishes1 or conflicts with the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of any ,state to manage1 control1 or regulate fish and wildlife under ,state law 7including regulations7 on land or water within the ,state1 including on ,federal public land4 7,b7 ,federal licenses 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 nothing in this subsection authorizes the head of a ,federal public land agency head to require a license1 fee1 or permit to fish1 hunt1 or trap on land or water in a ,state1 including on ,federal public land in the ,state4 7ii7 ,migratory bird stamps ,nothing in this subparagraph affects any migratory bird stamp requirement of the ,migratory ,bird ,hunting and ,conservation ,stamp ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah;a et seq474 #ajf4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide commercial film crews of #e persons or fewer access to film in areas designated for public use during public hours on ,federal land and waterways4 7b7 ,national ,park ,system land ,section #ajjije of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rules for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7,a7 ,definition of film crew ,in this paragraph1 the term film crew means any persons present on ,federal land or waterways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary who are associated with the production of a film4 7,b7 ,required permit and fee ,for any film crew of #e persons or fewer1 the ,secretary shall require a permit and assess an annual fee of #bjj for commercial filming activities or similar projects on ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,commercial filming activities ,a permit issued under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary for a #a-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit4 7,d7 ,no additional fees ,for persons holding a permit issued under this paragraph1 during the effective period of the permit1 the ,secretary shall not assess any fees in addition to the fee assessed under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,use of cameras ,the ,secretary shall not prohibit1 as a mechanized apparatus or under any other purposes1 use of cameras or related equipment used for the purpose of commercial filming activities or similar projects in accordance with this paragraph on ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,notification required ,a film crew of #e persons or fewer subject to a permit issued under this paragraph shall notify the applicable land management agency with jurisdiction over the ,federal land at least #dh hours before entering the ,federal land4 7,g7 ,denial of access ,the head of the applicable land management agency may deny access to a film crew under this paragraph if-- 7i7 there is a likelihood of resource damage that cannot be mitigated2 7ii7 there would be an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment of the site by the public2 7iii7 the activity poses health or safety risks to the public2 or 7iv7 the filming includes the use of models or props that are not part of the natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities of the ,federal land4 2 and 7#b7 in the first sentence of subsection 7b71 by striking collect any costs and inserting recover any costs4 7c7 ,other ,federal land ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rules for film crews of #e persons or fewer 7,a7 ,definition of film crew ,in this paragraph1 the term film crew means any persons present on ,federal land or waterways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary who are associated with the production of a film4 7,b7 ,required permit and fee ,for any film crew of #e persons or fewer1 the ,secretary shall require a permit and assess an annual fee of #bjj for commercial filming activities or similar projects on ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,commercial filming activities ,a permit issued under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary for a #a-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit4 7,d7 ,no additional fees ,for persons holding a permit issued under this paragraph1 during the effective period of the permit1 the ,secretary shall not assess any fees in addition to the fee assessed under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,use of cameras ,the ,secretary shall not prohibit1 as a mechanized apparatus or under any other purposes1 use of cameras or related equipment used for the purpose of commercial filming activities or similar projects in accordance with this paragraph on ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,notification required ,a film crew of #e persons or fewer subject to a permit issued under this paragraph shall notify the applicable land management agency with jurisdiction over the ,federal land at least #dh hours before entering the ,federal land4 7,g7 ,denial of access ,the head of the applicable land management agency may deny access to a film crew under this paragraph if-- 7i7 there is a likelihood of resource damage that cannot be mitigated2 7ii7 there would be an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment of the site by the public2 7iii7 the activity poses health or safety risks to the public2 or 7iv7 the filming includes the use of models or props that are not part of the natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities of the ,federal land4 2 and 7#b7 in the first sentence of subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking collect any costs and inserting recover any costs2 and 7,b7 by striking similar project and inserting similar projects4 #ajg4 ,protecting the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm1 including an assembled or functional firearm1 in any area open to the public 7other than a ,federal facility as defined in section #icj7;g7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 at a water resources development project covered under section #cbg4j of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 if-- 7#a7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm2 and 7#b7 the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the water resources development project is located4 #ajh4 ,federal action transparency 7a7 ,modification of equal access to justice provisions 7#a7 ,agency proceedings ,section #ejd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7i72 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ca of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 and every fiscal year thereafter1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states1 after consultation with the ,chief ,counsel for ,advocacy of the ,small ,business ,administration1 shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year under this section4 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe the number1 nature1 and amount of the awards1 the claims involved in the controversy1 and any other relevant information that may aid ,congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards4 7#c7 7,a7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this section that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement1 regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision4 7,b7 ,the disclosure of fees and other expenses required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement4 7f7 ,as soon as practicable1 and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under subsection 7e77#a7 is required to be submitted1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing1 with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this section made on or after the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the case name and number of the adversary adjudication1 if available1 hyperlinked to the case1 if available4 7#b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the adversary adjudication4 7#c7 ,a description of the claims in the adversary adjudication4 7#d7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made4 7#e7 ,the amount of the award4 7#f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7g7 ,the online searchable database described in subsection 7f7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order4 7h7 ,the head of each agency shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states in a timely manner all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g74 4 7#b7 ,court cases ,section #bdab7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,not later than ,march #ca of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 and every fiscal year thereafter1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe the number1 nature1 and amount of the awards1 the claims involved in the controversy1 and any other relevant information that may aid ,congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards4 7,c7 7i7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this subsection that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement1 regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision4 7ii7 ,the disclosure of fees and other expenses required under clause 7i7 shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement4 7,d7 ,the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall include and clearly identify in each annual report under subparagraph 7,a71 for each case in which an award of fees and other expenses is included in the report-- 7i7 any amounts paid under section #acjd of title #ca for a judgment in the case2 7ii7 the amount of the award of fees and other expenses2 and 7iii7 the statute under which the plaintiff filed suit4 7#f7 ,as soon as practicable1 and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under paragraph 7#e77;,a7 is required to be submitted1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing1 with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this subsection made on or after the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the case name and number1 hyperlinked to the case1 if available4 7,b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the case4 7,c7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made4 7,d7 ,a description of the claims in the case4 7,e7 ,the amount of the award4 7,f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7#g7 ,the online searchable database described in paragraph 7#f7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order4 7#h7 ,the head of each agency 7including the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states7 shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states in a timely manner all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g74 4 7#c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking ,united ,states ,code12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking of section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 and inserting of this section2 and 7ii7 by striking of such title and inserting of this title4 7b7 ,judgment fund transparency ,section #acjd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,beginning not later than the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,bipartisan ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 and unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or a court order1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make available to the public on a website1 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #cj days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered1 the following information with regard to that payment3 7#a7 ,the name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment4 7#b7 ,the name of the plaintiff or claimant4 7#c7 ,the name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant4 7#d7 ,the amount paid representing principal liability1 and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability1 including attorney fees1 costs1 and interest4 7#e7 ,a brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim4 7#f7 ,the name of the agency that submitted the claim4 4 #aji4 ,bows in the ,parks 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,not ready for immediate use ,the term not ready for immediate use means-- 7,a7 a bow or crossbow1 the arrows of which are secured or stowed in a quiver or other arrow transport case2 and 7,b7 with respect to a crossbow1 uncocked4 7b7 ,vehicular transportation authorized ,the ,director shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from transporting bows and crossbows that are not ready for immediate use across any unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the vehicle of the individual if-- 7#a7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the bows and crossbows2 7#b7 the bows or crossbows that are not ready for immediate use remain inside the vehicle of the individual throughout the period during which the bows or crossbows are transported across ,national ,park ,system land2 and 7#c7 the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the unit of the ,national ,park ,system is located4 ,,ii ,habitat conservation #bja4 ,availability of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund for recreational public access projects 7a7 ,availability of funds ,section #bjjcjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bjjcjc4 ,availability of funds for certain projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall ensure that1 of the amounts appropriated for the fund for each fiscal year1 not less than the greater of #a4e percent of the amounts or #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for projects that secure public access to ,federal land for hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational purposes through easements1 rights-of-way1 or fee title acquisitions from willing sellers4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,availability of deposits ,section #bjjcjb7;c77#c7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,notwithstanding section #bjjcjc of this title1 money and inserting ,money4 7#b7 ,contracts for acquisition of land and water ,section #bjjcjh of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the first sentence1 by striking by section #bjjcjc of this title4 7#c7 ,contracts for options to acquire land and water in ,system ,section #bjjcji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the third sentence by striking by section #bjjcjc of this title4 #bjb4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal public land management agency ,the term ,federal public land management agency means any of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,state or regional office ,the term ,state or regional office means-- 7,a7 a ,state office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 or 7,b7 a regional office of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 or the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,travel management plan ,the term travel management plan means a plan for the management of travel-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,park ,service1 on park roads and designated routes under section #d4aj of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 on the land under a comprehensive conservation plan prepared under section #d7;e7 of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd7e772 7,c7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,forest ,service1 on ,national ,forest ,system land under part #bab of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,d7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 under a resource management plan developed under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7b7 ,priority lists required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 annually during the #aj-year period beginning on the date on which the first priority list is completed1 and every #e years after the end of the #aj-year period1 each head of each ,state or regional office shall prepare a priority list1 to be made publicly available on the website of the applicable ,federal public land management agency1 which shall identify the location and acreage of land under the jurisdiction of the ,state or regional office on which the public is allowed1 under ,federal or ,state law1 to hunt1 fish1 or use the land for other recreational purposes but-- 7,a7 to which there is no public access or egress2 or 7,b7 to which public access or egress to the legal boundaries of the land is significantly restricted 7as determined by the head of the ,state or regional office74 7#b7 ,minimum size ,any land identified under paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of contiguous acreage of at least #fdj acres4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in preparing the priority list required under paragraph 7#a71 the head of the ,state or regional office shall consider with respect to the land-- 7,a7 whether access is absent or merely restricted1 including the extent of the restriction2 7,b7 the likelihood of resolving the absence of or restriction to public access2 7,c7 the potential for recreational use2 7,d7 any information received from the public or other stakeholders during the nomination process described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7,e7 any other factor as determined by the head of the ,state or regional office4 7#d7 ,adjacent land status ,for each parcel of land on the priority list1 the head of the ,state or regional office shall state whether resolving the issue of public access or egress to the land would require acquisition of an easement1 right-of-way1 or fee title from-- 7,a7 another ,federal agency2 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 or tribal government2 or 7,c7 a private landowner4 7#e7 ,nomination process ,in preparing a priority list under this section1 the head of the ,state or regional office shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to nominate parcels for inclusion on the priority list4 7c7 ,access options ,with respect to land included on a priority list described in subsection 7b71 the head of the ,state or regional office shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on options for providing access that-- 7#a7 identifies how public access and egress could reasonably be provided to the legal boundaries of the land in a manner that minimizes the impact on wildlife habitat and water quality2 7#b7 specifies the steps recommended to secure the access and egress1 including acquiring an easement1 right-of-way1 or fee title from a willing owner of any land that abuts the land or the need to coordinate with ,state land management agencies or other ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal governments to allow for such access and egress2 and 7#c7 is consistent with the travel management plan in effect on the land4 7d7 ,protection of personally identifying information ,in making the priority list and report prepared under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 available1 the head of the ,state or regional office shall ensure that no personally identifying information is included1 such as names or addresses of individuals or entities4 7e7 ,willing owners ,for purposes of providing any permits to1 or entering into agreements with1 a ,state1 local1 or tribal government or private landowner with respect to the use of land under the jurisdiction of the government or landowner1 a ,federal land management agency shall not take into account whether the ,state1 local1 or tribal government or private landowner has granted or denied public access or egress to the land4 7f7 ,means of public access and egress included ,in considering public access and egress under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the head of the applicable ,federal public land management agency shall consider public access and egress to the legal boundaries of the land described in those subsections1 including access and egress-- 7#a7 by motorized or non-motorized vehicles2 and 7#b7 on foot or horseback4 7g7 ,effect 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall have no effect on whether a particular recreational use shall be allowed on the land included in a priority list under this section4 7#b7 ,effect of allowable uses on agency consideration ,in preparing the priority list under subsection 7b71 the head of the applicable ,state or regional office shall only consider recreational uses that are allowed on the land at the time that the priority list is prepared4 #bjc4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjc7b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7b771 by striking on the date of enactment of this ,act was and inserting is2 7#b7 in section #bje 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 in section #bjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje71 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 in section #bjg7;b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #if-efh and inserting #if-ehf2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,public ,law #aje-bfc2 before #aab ,stat42 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the ,white ,pine ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #abj ,stat4 #cjbh72 7#d7 the ,lincoln ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dbd2 #aah ,stat4 #bdjc72 7#e7 subtitle ,f of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#f7 subtitle ,o of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjwww note1 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#g7 section #bfja of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aajh72 or 7#h7 section #bfjf of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aaba74 4 7b7 ,funds to the ,treasury ,of the amounts deposited in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account1 there shall be transferred to the ,treasury #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbe4 #bjd4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act ,section #g7;c7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 4 #bje4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7a7 ,board of directors of the ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,in general ,after consulting with the ,secretary of ,commerce and considering the recommendations submitted by the ,board1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall appoint #bh ,directors who1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall-- 7,a7 be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to the conservation of fish1 wildlife1 or other natural resources2 and 7,b7 represent a balance of expertise in ocean1 coastal1 freshwater1 and terrestrial resource conservation4 2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,terms ,each ,director 7other than a ,director described in paragraph 7#a77 shall be appointed for a term of #f years4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 ,officers and employees may not be appointed until the ,foundation has sufficient funds to pay them for their service4 ,officers and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,officers 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,executive ,director ,the ,foundation shall have an ,executive ,director who shall be-- 7i7 appointed by1 and serve at the direction of1 the ,board as the chief executive officer of the ,foundation2 and 7ii7 knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to fish and wildlife conservation4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjc7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,secretary of the ,board and inserting ,executive ,director of the ,board4 7b7 ,rights and obligations of the ,foundation ,section #d of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7c7 ,powers4--,to carry out its purposes under and inserting the following3 7c7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the purposes described in 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states and inserting at #a or more financial institutions that are members of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation or the ,securities ,investment ,protection ,corporation2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,j7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,f7 by striking subparagraph 7,k7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b77 and inserting the following3 7,k7 to receive and administer restitution and community service payments1 amounts for mitigation of impacts to natural resources1 and other amounts arising from legal1 regulatory1 or administrative proceedings1 subject to the condition that the amounts are received or administered for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources2 and 7,l7 to do acts necessary to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation4 2 and 7,g7 by striking the undesignated matter at the end and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,treatment of real property 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this ,act1 an interest in real property shall be treated as including easements or other rights for preservation1 conservation1 protection1 or enhancement by and for the public of natural1 scenic1 historic1 scientific1 educational1 inspirational1 or recreational resources4 7,b7 ,encumbered real property ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though the gift1 devise1 or bequest is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift1 devise1 or bequest is for the benefit of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,the acceptance and administration of amounts by the ,foundation under paragraph 7#a77,k7 does not alter1 supersede1 or limit any regulatory or statutory requirement associated with those amounts4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aj of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,commerce4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,amounts from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities may provide ,federal funds to the ,foundation1 subject to the condition that the amounts are used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources in accordance with this ,act4 7,b7 ,advances ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities may advance amounts described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,foundation in a lump sum without regard to when the expenses for which the amounts are used are incurred4 7,c7 ,management fees ,the ,foundation may assess and collect fees for the management of amounts received under this paragraph4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking funds and inserting amounts2 7ii7 by striking shall be used and inserting may be used2 and 7iii7 by striking and ,state and local government agencies and inserting 1 ,state and local government agencies1 and other entities2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,administration of amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,in entering into contracts1 agreements1 or other partnerships pursuant to this ,act1 a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality shall have discretion to waive any competitive process applicable to the department1 agency1 or instrumentality for entering into contracts1 agreements1 or partnerships with the ,foundation if the purpose of the waiver is-- 7i7 to address an environmental emergency resulting from a natural or other disaster2 or 7ii7 as determined by the head of the applicable ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality1 to reduce administrative expenses and expedite the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 7,b7 ,reports ,the ,foundation shall include in the annual report submitted under section #g7;b7 a description of any use of the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 by a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality in that fiscal year4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of gifts1 devises1 or bequests of money or other property ,any gifts1 devises1 or bequests of amounts or other property1 or any other amounts or other property1 transferred to1 deposited with1 or otherwise in the possession of the ,foundation pursuant to this ,act1 may be made available by the ,foundation to ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities and may be accepted and expended 7or the disposition of the amounts or property directed71 without further appropriation1 by those ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities1 subject to the condition that the amounts or property be used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 4 7d7 ,limitation on authority ,section #aa of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by inserting exclusive before authority4 ,february #i1 #bjae,read the second time and placed on the calendar