,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #edi #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #agia ,report ,no4 #aae-gji ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bi1 #bjag ,mr4 ,reichert 7for himself and ,mr4 ,smith of ,washington7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,june #a1 #bjah;,additional sponsors3 ,ms4 ,del,bene and ,ms4 ,jayapal ,june #a1 #bjah ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,march #bi1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area in the ,state of ,washington1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,act4 #b4 ,purposes2 construction ,the purposes of this ,act include-- 7#a7 to recognize the national importance of the natural and cultural legacies of the area1 as demonstrated in the study entitled ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,feasibility ,study dated ,april #bjab and its addendum dated ,may #bjad2 7#b7 to recognize the heritage of natural resource conservation in the ,pacific ,northwest and in the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway2 7#c7 to preserve1 support1 conserve1 and interpret the legacies of natural resource conservation1 community stewardship1 and ,indian tribes and nations from time immemorial1 within the ,mountains to ,sound ,national ,heritage ,area2 7#d7 to promote heritage1 cultural1 and recreational tourism and to develop educational and cultural programs for visitors and the general public2 7#e7 to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations representing key developments in the creation of ,america1 particularly the settlement of the ,american ,west and the stories of diverse ethnic groups1 ,indian tribes1 and others2 7#f7 to enhance a cooperative management framework to assist ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 the private sector1 and citizens residing in the ,heritage ,area in conserving1 supporting1 managing1 and enhancing natural and recreational sites in the ,heritage ,area2 7#g7 to recognize and interpret the relationship between land and people1 representing broad ,american ideals demonstrated through the integrity of existing resources within the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#h7 to support working relationships between public land managers and the community by creating relevant links between the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 ,tribal governments1 ,state and local governments and agencies1 and community stakeholders within and surrounding the ,heritage ,area in order to protect1 enhance1 and interpret cultural and natural resources within the ,heritage ,area4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,heritage area ,the term ,heritage ,area means the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area established in this ,act4 7#b7 ,local coordinating entity ,the term local coordinating entity means the entity selected by the ,secretary under section #d7;d74 7#c7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,heritage ,area required under section #e4 7#d7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #ehd_/abe1dhd1 and dated ,august #bjad4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,washington4 7#g7 ,tribe or tribal ,the terms ,tribe or ,tribal mean any federally recognized ,indian tribe with cultural heritage and historic interests within the proposed ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area1 including the ,snoqualmie1 ,yakama1 ,tulalip1 ,muckleshoot and ,colville ,indian tribes4 #d4 ,designation of the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,state the ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,boundaries ,the ,heritage ,area shall consist of land located in ,king and ,kittitas ,counties in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map4 7c7 ,map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 and the local coordinating entity4 7d7 ,local coordinating entity ,the ,secretary shall designate a willing local unit of government1 a consortium of affected counties1 ,indian tribe1 or a nonprofit organization to serve as the coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area within #abj days of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #e4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7#a7 incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection1 enhancement1 and interpretation of the natural1 cultural1 historic1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 take into consideration ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local plans2 and 7#c7 include-- 7,a7 an inventory of the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area1 including an acknowledgment of the exercise of ,tribal treaty rights1 that relate to the national importance and themes of the ,heritage ,area that should be conserved and enhanced2 7,b7 a description of strategies and recommendations for conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 a description of the actions that ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 private organizations1 and individuals have agreed to take to protect and interpret the natural1 cultural1 historical1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 a program of implementation for the management plan by the local coordinating entity1 including-- 7i7 performance goals and ongoing performance evaluation2 and 7ii7 commitments for implementation made by partners2 7,e7 the identification of sources of funding for carrying out the management plan2 7,f7 analysis and recommendations for means by which ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal programs may best be coordinated to carry out this section2 7,g7 an interpretive plan for the ,heritage ,area1 including ,tribal heritage2 7,h7 recommended policies and strategies for resource management1 including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural1 cultural1 historical1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,i7 a definition of the roles of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,tribes in the coordination of the ,heritage ,area and in otherwise furthering the purposes of this ,act4 7c7 ,deadline ,if a proposed management plan is not submitted to the ,secretary by the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall be ineligible to receive additional funding under this ,act until the date on which the ,secretary receives and approves the management plan4 7d7 ,approval or disapproval of management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the proposed management plan1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state1 affected counties1 and ,tribal governments1 shall approve or disapprove the management plan4 7#b7 ,criteria for approval ,in determining whether to approve the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7,a7 the local coordinating entity has afforded adequate opportunity1 including public hearings1 for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan2 7,b7 the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the management plan1 if implemented1 would adequately protect the natural1 cultural1 historical1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 the management plan is consistent with the ,secretary's trust responsibilities to ,indian tribes and ,tribal treaty rights within the ,national ,heritage ,area2 and 7,d7 the management plan is supported by the appropriate ,state1 ,kittitas ,county1 ,king ,county1 and local officials1 the cooperation of which is needed to ensure the effective implementation of ,state and local aspects of the management plan4 7#c7 ,action following disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval2 7,b7 make recommendations to the local coordinating entity for revisions to the management plan2 and 7,c7 not later than #ahj days after the receipt of any revised management plan from the local coordinating entity1 approve or disapprove the revised management plan4 7e7 ,amendments ,the ,secretary shall review and approve or disapprove in the same manner as the original management plan1 each amendment to the management plan that makes a substantial change to the management plan1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,the local coordinating entity shall not carry out any amendment to the management plan until the date on which the ,secretary has approved the amendment4 #f4 ,administration 7a7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of implementing the management plan1 the ,secretary and ,forest ,service may-- 7,a7 provide technical assistance for the implementation of the management plan2 and 7,b7 enter into cooperative agreements with the local coordinating entity1 ,state and local agencies1 ,tribes1 and other interested parties to carry out this ,act1 including cooperation and cost sharing as appropriate to provide more cost-effective and coordinated public land management4 7#b7 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide technical assistance under this ,act terminates on the date that is #ae years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,local coordinating entity authorities ,for purposes of implementing the management plan1 the local coordinating entity may-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state1 ,tribes1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide technical assistance to1 ,federal agencies1 the ,state or political subdivisions of the ,state1 ,tribes1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff1 including individuals with expertise in natural1 cultural1 historical1 scenic1 and recreational resource protection and heritage programming2 7#d7 obtain money or services from any source1 including any money or services that are provided under any other ,federal law or program1 in which case the ,federal share of the cost of any activity assisted using ,federal funds provided for ,national ,heritage ,areas shall not be more than #ej percent2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 undertake to be a catalyst for other activities that-- 7,a7 further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 are consistent with the management plan4 7c7 ,local coordinating entity duties ,the local coordinating entity shall-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #e1 prepare and submit a management plan to the ,secretary2 7#b7 assist units of ,federal1 ,state1 and local government1 ,tribes1 regional planning organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties in carrying out the approved management plan by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values in the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs in the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 the natural1 cultural1 historical1 ,tribal1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7#c7 consider the interests of diverse units of government1 ,tribes1 business1 organizations1 and individuals in the ,heritage ,area in the preparation and implementation of the management plan2 7#d7 conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#e7 encourage1 by appropriate means1 economic viability that is consistent with the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#f7 submit a report to the ,secretary every five years after the ,secretary has approved the management plan1 specifying-- 7,a7 the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity2 and 7,b7 significant grants or contracts made by the local coordinating entity to any other entity over the #e-year period that describes the activities1 expenses1 and income of the local coordinating entity 7including grants from the local coordinating entity to any other entity during the year that the report is made74 7d7 ,prohibition on acquisition of real property ,the local coordinating entity may not acquire real property or interest in real property through condemnation4 7e7 ,use of federal funds ,nothing in this ,act shall preclude the local coordinating entity from using ,federal funds available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized4 #g4 ,relationship to ,tribal governments ,nothing in this ,act shall construe1 define1 waive1 limit1 affect any rights of any federally recognized ,indian tribe and the ,federal trust responsibility4 #h4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7b7 ,consultation and coordination ,any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable4 7c7 ,other federal agencies ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law or regulation authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7#b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 #i4 ,private property and regulatory protections ,nothing in this ,act1 the proposed ,mountains to ,sound ,greenway ,national ,heritage ,area1 or resulting management plan 7or any revisions to that plan7 shall-- 7#a7 abridge the rights of any owner of public or private property1 including the right to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 require any property owner-- 7,a7 to allow public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner2 or 7,b7 to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law2 7#c7 alter any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority of any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local agency2 7#d7 convey any land use or other regulatory authority to the local coordinating entity or any subsidiary organization1 including but not necessarily limited to development and management of energy or water or water-related infrastructure2 7#e7 authorize or imply the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7#f7 diminish the authority of the ,state to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area or the authority of ,tribes to regulate their members with respect to such matters in the exercise of ,tribal treaty rights2 7#g7 create any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on the private property2 7#h7 affect current or future grazing permits1 leases1 or allotment on ,federal lands2 7#i7 affect the construction1 operation1 maintenance or expansion of current or future water projects1 including water storage1 hydroelectric facilities1 or delivery systems2 or 7#aj7 alter the authority of ,state1 county1 or local governments in land use planning or obligate those governments to comply with any recommendations in the management plan4 #aj4 ,evaluation and report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#b7 prepare a report in accordance with subsection 7c74 7b7 ,evaluation ,an evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to-- 7,a7 accomplishing the purposes of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 achieving the goals and objectives of the management plan2 7#b7 analyze the investments of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments and private entities in the ,heritage ,area to determine the impact of the investments2 and 7#c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,heritage ,area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,report ,based on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service with respect to the ,heritage ,area4 ,june #a1 #bjah ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed