,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #cbh #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #eef ,report ,no4 #aad-ahc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #be1 #bjae,ms4 ,murkowski introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,december #af1 #bjae,reported by ,ms4 ,murkowski1 with an amendment and an amendment to the title,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,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 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting on ,federal public land4,sec4 #ajb4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer4,sec4 #ajc4 ,federal action transparency4,sec4 #ajd4 ,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 ,i ,regulatory reforms #aja4 ,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 #ajb4 ,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 #ajc4 ,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 #ajd4 ,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 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,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--,national policy,sec4 #aja4 ,congressional declaration of national policy4,,title ,,ii--,sportsmen's access to federal land,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,federal land open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4,sec4 #bjc4 ,closure of ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4,sec4 #bjd4 ,shooting ranges4,sec4 #bje4 ,federal action transparency4,,title ,,iii--,filming on federal land management agency land,sec4 #cja4 ,commercial filming4,,title ,,iv--,bows1 wildlife management1 and access opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing,sec4 #dja4 ,bows in parks4,sec4 #djb4 ,wildlife management in parks4,sec4 #djc4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land4,,title ,v--,federal land transaction facilitation act,sec4 #eja4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4,,title ,,vi--,conservation reauthorization,sec4 #fja4 ,national ,park ,service ,maintenance and ,revitalization ,conservation ,fund4,sec4 #fjb4 ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund4,sec4 #fjc4 ,historic ,preservation ,fund4,,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous,sec4 #gja4 ,respect for treaties and rights4,sec4 #gjb4 ,no priority4 ,i ,national policy #aja4 ,congressional declaration of national policy 7a7 ,in general ,congress declares that it is the policy of the ,united ,states that ,federal departments and agencies1 in accordance with the missions of the departments and agencies1 ,executive ,orders #abifb and #acddc 7#fj ,fed4 ,reg4 #cjgfi 7,june #g1 #aiie72 #gb ,fed4 ,reg4 #dfecg 7,august #af1 #bjjg771 and applicable law1 shall-- 7#a7 facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting opportunities on ,federal land1 in consultation with the ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council1 the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council1 ,state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies1 and the public2 7#b7 conserve and enhance aquatic systems and the management of game species and the habitat of those species on ,federal land1 including through hunting and fishing1 in a manner that respects-- 7,a7 ,state management authority over wildlife resources2 and 7,b7 private property rights2 and 7#c7 consider hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all ,federal plans for land1 resource1 and travel management4 7b7 ,exclusion ,in this ,act1 the term fishing does not include commercial fishing in which fish are harvested1 either in whole or in part1 that are intended to enter commerce through sale4 ,,ii ,sportsmen's access to federal land #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means-- 7,a7 any land in the ,national ,forest ,system 7as defined in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a777 that is administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 public lands 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb771 the surface of which is administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #bjb4 ,federal land open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 ,federal land shall be open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting1 in accordance with applicable law1 unless the ,secretary concerned closes an area in accordance with section #bjc4 7b7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title opens to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting any land that is not open to those activities as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bjc4 ,closure of ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and in accordance with section #cjb7;b7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7;b771 the ,secretary concerned may designate any area on ,federal land in which1 and establish any period during which1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws1 no hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting shall be permitted4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in making a designation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall designate the smallest area for the least amount of time that is required for public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7b7 ,closure procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,except in an emergency1 before permanently or temporarily closing any ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 consult with ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 and 7,b7 provide public notice and opportunity for comment under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,public notice and comment 7,a7 ,in general ,public notice and comment shall include-- 7i7 a notice of intent-- 7,i7 published in advance of the public comment period for the closure-- 7aa7 in the ,federal ,register2 7bb7 on the website of the applicable ,federal agency2 7cc7 on the website of the ,federal land unit1 if available2 and 7dd7 in at least #a local newspaper2 7,,ii7 made available in advance of the public comment period to local offices1 chapters1 and affiliate organizations in the vicinity of the closure that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled ,federal ,lands ,hunting1 ,fishing1 and ,shooting ,sports ,roundtable ,memorandum of ,understanding2 and 7,,iii7 that describes-- 7aa7 the proposed closure2 and 7bb7 the justification for the proposed closure1 including an explanation of the reasons and necessity for the decision to close the area to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for public comment for a period of-- 7,i7 not less than #fj days for a permanent closure2 or 7,,ii7 not less than #cj days for a temporary closure4 7,b7 ,final decision ,in a final decision to permanently or temporarily close an area to hunting1 fishing1 or recreation shooting1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7i7 respond in a reasoned manner to the comments received2 7ii7 explain how the ,secretary concerned resolved any significant issues raised by the comments2 and 7iii7 show how the resolution led to the closure4 7c7 ,temporary closures 7#a7 ,in general ,a temporary closure under this section may not exceed a period of #ahj days4 7#b7 ,renewal ,except in an emergency1 a temporary closure for the same area of land closed to the same activities-- 7,a7 may not be renewed more than #c times after the first temporary closure2 and 7,b7 must be subject to a separate notice and comment procedure in accordance with subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,effect of temporary closure ,any ,federal land that is temporarily closed to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting under this section shall not become permanently closed to that activity without a separate public notice and opportunity to comment in accordance with subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,reporting ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretaries concerned shall-- 7#a7 publish on a public website a list of all areas of ,federal land temporarily or permanently subject to a closure under this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies-- 7,a7 a list of each area of ,federal land temporarily or permanently subject to a closure2 7,b7 the acreage of each closure2 and 7,c7 a survey of-- 7i7 the aggregate areas and acreage closed under this section in each ,state2 and 7ii7 the percentage of ,federal land in each ,state closed under this section with respect to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 7e7 ,application ,this section shall not apply if the closure is-- 7#a7 less than #ad days in duration2 and 7#b7 covered by a special use permit4 #bjd4 ,shooting ranges 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary concerned may1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law1 lease or permit the use of ,federal land for a shooting range4 7b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary concerned shall not lease or permit the use of ,federal land for a shooting range1 within-- 7#a7 a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7#b7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7#c7 any area that is-- 7,a7 designated as a wilderness study area2 7,b7 administratively classified as-- 7i7 wilderness-eligible2 or 7ii7 wilderness-suitable2 or 7,c7 a primitive or semiprimitive area2 7#d7 a national monument1 national volcanic monument1 or national scenic area2 or 7#e7 a component of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system 7including areas designated for study for potential addition to the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system74 #bje4 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,,iii ,filming on federal land management agency land #cja4 ,commercial filming 7a7 ,in general ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definition of secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as applicable1 with respect to land under the respective jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7hereafter individually referred to as the ,secretary with respect to land 7except land in a ,system unit as defined in section #ajjajb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code7 under their respective jurisdictions72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 except in the case of film crews of #c or fewer individuals before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,fee schedule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act of #bjae1 to enhance consistency in the management of ,federal land1 the ,secretaries shall publish a single joint land use fee schedule for commercial filming and still photography4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in the second sentence1 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 in the heading1 by inserting ,commercial before ,still2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting in accordance with the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq471 after without further appropriation12 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary shall not consider subject matter or content as a criterion for issuing or denying a permit under this ,act4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,exemption from commercial filming or still photography permits and fees ,the ,secretary shall not require persons holding commercial use authorizations or special recreation permits to obtain an additional permit or pay a fee for commercial filming or still photography under this ,act if the filming or photography conducted is-- 7#a7 incidental to the permitted activity that is the subject of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit2 and 7#b7 the holder of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit is an individual or small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7i7 ,exception from certain fees ,commercial filming or commercial still photography shall be exempt from fees under this ,act1 but not from recovery of costs under subsection 7c71 if the activity-- 7#a7 is conducted by an entity that is a small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 7#b7 is conducted by a crew of not more than #c individuals2 and 7#c7 uses only a camera and tripod4 7j7 ,applicability to news gathering activities 7#a7 ,in general ,news gathering shall not be considered a commercial activity4 7#b7 ,included activities ,in this subsection1 the term news gathering includes1 at a minimum1 the gathering1 recording1 and filming of news and information related to news in any medium4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #ajji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #ajjije2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents1 by striking the item relating to section #ajjije4 ,,iv ,bows1 wildlife management1 and access opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing #dja4 ,bows in parks 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajdijh4 ,bows in parks 7a7 ,definition of 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 ,system unit 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 ,system land2 and 7#c7 the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the ,system unit is located4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijg the following3 #ajdijh4 ,bows in parks4 4 #djb4 ,wildlife management in parks 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #dja7;a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajdiji4 ,wildlife management in parks 7a7 ,use of qualified volunteers ,if the ,secretary determines it is necessary to reduce the size of a wildlife population on ,system land in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations71 the ,secretary may use qualified volunteers to assist in carrying out wildlife management on ,system land4 7b7 ,requirements for qualified volunteers ,qualified volunteers providing assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to-- 7#a7 any training requirements or qualifications established by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 any other terms and conditions that the ,secretary may require4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajdi of title #ed 7as amended by section #dja7;b771 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijg the following3 #ajdiji4 ,wildlife management in parks4 4 #djc4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land administered by-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7iii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 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-- 7i7 the ,national ,park ,service2 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 or 7iii7 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 the ,secretary shall prepare a priority list1 to be made publicly available on the website of the applicable ,federal agency referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 which shall identify the location and acreage of land within the jurisdiction of each ,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 ,secretary74 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary4 7#d7 ,adjacent land status ,for each parcel of land on the priority list1 the ,secretary shall include in the priority list 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 the ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary shall only consider recreational uses that are allowed on the land at the time that the priority list is prepared4 ,v ,federal land transaction facilitation act #eja4 ,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 treasury ,of the amounts deposited in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account1 there shall be transferred to the general fund of the ,treasury #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbe4 ,,vi ,conservation reauthorization #fja4 ,national ,park ,service ,maintenance and ,revitalization ,conservation ,fund 7a7 ,in ,general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #djb7;a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajdiaj4 ,national ,park ,service ,maintenance and ,revitalization ,conservation ,fund 7a7 ,in ,general ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund1 to be known as the ,national ,park ,service ,critical ,maintenance and ,revitalization ,conservation ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,fund74 7b7 ,deposits to ,fund ,notwithstanding any provision of law providing that the proceeds shall be credited to miscellaneous receipts of the ,treasury1 for each fiscal year1 there shall be deposited in the ,fund1 from revenues due and payable to the ,united ,states under section #i of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acch7 #aej1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,use and ,availability 7#a7 ,in ,general ,amounts deposited in the ,fund shall-- 7,a7 be used only for the purposes described in subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 be available for expenditure only after the amounts are appropriated for those purposes4 7#b7 ,availability ,any amounts in the ,fund not appropriated shall remain available in the ,fund until appropriated4 7#c7 ,no ,limitation ,appropriations from the ,fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation4 7d7 ,national ,park ,system ,critical ,deferred ,maintenance ,the ,secretary shall use amounts appropriated from the ,fund for high-priority deferred maintenance needs of the ,service that support critical infrastructure and visitor services4 7e7 ,land ,acquisition ,prohibition ,amounts in the ,fund shall not be used for land acquisition4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #djb7;b771 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijg the following3 #ajdiaj4 ,national ,park ,service ,maintenance and ,revitalization ,conservation ,fund4 4 #fjb4 ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,during the period ending ,september #cj1 #bjae1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking through ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7b7 ,allocation of ,funds ,section #bjjcjd of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,there and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,there2 and 7#b7 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 7b7 ,allocation ,of the appropriations from the ,fund-- 7#a7 not less than #dj percent shall be used collectively for ,federal purposes under section #bjjcjf2 7#b7 not less than #dj percent shall be used collectively-- 7,a7 to provide financial assistance to ,states under section #bjjcje2 7,b7 for the ,forest ,legacy ,program established under section #g of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c72 7,c7 for cooperative endangered species grants authorized under section #f of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aece72 and 7,d7 for the ,american ,battlefield ,protection ,program established under chapter #cjha2 and 7#c7 not less than #a4e percent or #aj1jjj1jjj1 whichever is greater1 shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to ,federal public land for hunting1 fishing1 or other recreational purposes4 4 7c7 ,conservation ,easements ,section #bjjcjf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,conservation easements ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consider the acquisition of conservation easements and other similar interests in land where appropriate and feasible4 4 7d7 ,acquisition ,considerations ,section #bjjcjf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7c771 is amended by adding at the end of the following3 7d7 ,acquisition considerations ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall take into account the following in determining the land or interests in land to acquire3 7#a7 ,management efficiencies4 7#b7 ,management cost savings4 7#c7 ,geographic distribution4 7#d7 ,significance of the acquisition4 7#e7 ,urgency of the acquisition4 7#f7 ,threats to the integrity of the land to be acquired4 7#g7 ,the recreational value of the land4 4 #fjc4 ,historic ,preservation ,fund ,section #cjcajb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking of fiscal years #bjab to #bjae and inserting fiscal year4 ,,vii ,miscellaneous #gja4 ,respect for treaties and rights ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act-- 7#a7 affects or modifies any treaty or other right of any federally recognized ,indian tribe2 or 7#b7 modifies any provision of ,federal law relating to migratory birds or to endangered or threatened species4 #gjb4 ,no priority ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act provides a preference to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting over any other use of ,federal land or water4 ,amend the title so as to read3 ,a bill to protect and enhance opportunities for hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting1 and for other purposes44 ,december #af1 #bjae,reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title