,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #hfd #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cdjj ,report ,no4 #aae-ajfc1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #bf1 #bjag ,mr4 ,bishop of ,utah introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,energy and ,commerce1 and ,armed ,services1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,december #c1 #bjah ,reported from the ,committee on ,natural ,resources with an amendment ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,december #c1 #bjah;,committees on ,agriculture and ,armed ,services discharged ,december #c1 #bjah,referral to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,energy and ,commerce extended for a period ending not later than ,december #bh1 #bjah ,december #bh1 #bjah;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,polis1 ,mr4 ,simpson1 ,mr4 ,beyer1 ,mrs4 ,love1 ,mr4 ,ross1 ,ms4 ,velzquez1 ,mrs4 ,walorski1 ,mr4 ,curtis1 ,mr4 ,coffman1 ,mrs4 ,brooks of ,indiana1 ,mr4 ,king of ,iowa1 ,ms4 ,sinema1 and ,ms4 ,norton ,december #bh1 #bjah;,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,energy and ,commerce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #bf1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation on ,federal land and to open up opportunities for collaboration with non-,federal partners1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,recreation ,not ,red ,tape ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation4 ,title ,i--,,modernizing ,,recreation ,,permitting ,sec4 #aja4 ,definition4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,special recreation permit and fee4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,permit across multiple jurisdictions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,guidelines and permit fee calculation4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,use of permit fees for permit administration4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,adjustment to permit use reviews4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,authorization of temporary permits for new uses for the ,forest ,service and ,,blm4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,indemnification requirements4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,streamlining of permitting process4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,cost recovery reform4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,extension of forest service recreation priority use permits4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,online purchases of ,national ,parks and ,federal recreational lands pass4 ,title ,,ii--,,accessing ,,the ,,outdoors ,sec4 #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans4 ,title ,,iii--,,making ,,recreation ,a ,,priority ,sec4 #cja4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,recreation performance metrics4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,recreation mission4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,national recreation area system4 ,title ,,iv--,,maintenance ,,of ,,public ,,land ,subtitle ,a--,volunteers ,sec4 #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program4 ,subtitle ,b--,priority trail maintenance ,sec4 #daa4 ,interagency trail management4 ,title ,v--#bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ejd4 #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps4 ,sec4 #eje4 #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps conservation centers and program support4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,resource assistants4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,eligibility for noncompetitive hiring status4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,national service educational awards4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,nondisplacement4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps2 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,direct hire authority4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,national and community service programs4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,youth conservation corps4 ,title ,,vi--,every ,kid ,outdoors ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,every kid outdoors program4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,federal land management agency ,the term ,federal land management agency has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#b7 ,federal recreational lands and water ,the term ,federal recreational lands and water has the meaning given the term ,federal recreational lands and waters in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#c7 ,secretaries ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 outdoor recreation and the outdoor industry that outdoor recreation supports are vital to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 access to outdoor recreation on land and waters of the ,united ,states is important to the health and wellness of all people of the ,united ,states1 especially young people2 7#c7 in addition to the overall economic benefit of outdoor recreation1 the economic benefits of outdoor recreation on ,federal lands create significant economic and employment benefits to rural economies2 7#d7 ,congress supports the creation of outdoor recreation sector leadership positions within the economic development offices of ,states or in the office of the ,governor1 as well as coordination with recreation and tourism organizations within the ,state to guide the growth of this sector1 as evidenced by recent examples in the ,states of ,colorado1 ,utah1 and ,washington2 7#e7 ,state and local recreation and tourism offices play a pivotal role in-- 7,a7 coordinating ,state outdoor recreation policies1 management1 and promotion among ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and entities2 7,b7 disseminating information1 increasing awareness1 and growing demand for outdoor recreation experiences among visitors across the ,united ,states and throughout the world2 7,c7 improving funding for1 access to1 and participation in outdoor recreation2 and 7,d7 promoting economic development in the ,state by coordinating with stakeholders1 improving recreational opportunities1 and recruiting outdoor recreation businesses2 7#f7 ,congress supports the coordination and collaboration of the ,federal and ,state land and water management agencies in the delivery of visitor services and management of outdoor recreation for the ,united ,states2 and 7#g7 ,congress recognizes-- 7,a7 the growing role that recreation has on public land and water2 7,b7 the need to provide adequate staffing within ,federal land management agencies to facilitate sustainable and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities2 and 7,c7 the important role that volunteers and volunteer partnerships play in maintaining public land4 ,i ,,modernizing ,,recreation ,,permitting #aja4 ,definition ,in this title the term ,secretary means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to a ,federal land management agency 7other than the ,forest ,service72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to the ,forest ,service4 #ajb4 ,special recreation permit and fee ,subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,special recreation permit and fee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 issue a special recreation permit for ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7,b7 charge a special recreation permit fee in connection with the issuance of the permit4 7#b7 ,special recreation permits ,the ,secretary may issue special recreation permits in the following circumstances3 7,a7 ,for specialized individual and group use of ,federal facilities and ,federal recreational lands and waters1 such as1 but not limited to1 use of special areas or areas where use is allocated1 motorized recreational vehicle use1 and group activities or events4 7,b7 ,to recreation service providers who conduct outfitting1 guiding1 and other recreation services on ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,c7 ,to recreation service providers who conduct recreation or competitive events1 which may involve incidental sales on ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#c7 ,reduction in ,federal costs 7,a7 ,in general ,to reduce ,federal costs in administering this subsection1 if the ,secretary determines that the activity to be authorized by a special recreation permit under paragraph 7#b7 is the same as or similar to an activity analyzed in a previous environmental impact statement or environmental assessment1 then1 to the extent environmental analysis is necessary1 the ,secretary shall adopt or incorporate material from the previous analysis to the maximum extent allowable under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the term similar means-- 7i7 substantially similar in type1 nature1 and scope2 and 7ii7 will not result in significant new impacts4 7#d7 ,relation to fees for use of highways or roads ,an entity that pays a special recreation permit fee shall not be subject to a road cost-sharing fee or a fee for the use of highways or roads that are open to private1 noncommercial use within the boundaries of any ,federal recreational lands or waters1 as authorized under section #f of ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecg74 4 #ajc4 ,permit across multiple jurisdictions 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of an activity requiring permits pursuant to subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 for use of lands managed by both the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management-- 7#a7 the ,secretaries may issue a joint permit based upon a single application to both agencies when issuance of a joint permit based upon a single application will lower processing and other administration costs for the permittee1 provided that the permit applicant shall have the option to apply for separate permits rather than a joint permit2 and 7#b7 the permit application required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 the application required by the lead agency2 and 7,b7 submitted to the lead agency4 7b7 ,requirements of the lead agency ,the lead agency for a permit under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the associated agencies1 consistent with the authority of the ,secretaries under section #ccj of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc71 to develop and issue the single1 joint permit that covers the entirety of the trip2 7#b7 in processing the joint permit application1 incorporate the findings1 interests1 and needs of the associated agencies1 provided that such coordination shall not be subject to cost recovery2 and 7#c7 complete the permitting process within a reasonable time after receiving the permit application4 7c7 ,effect on regulations ,nothing in this section shall alter1 expand1 or limit the applicability of any ,federal law 7including regulations7 to lands administered by the relevant ,secretaries4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,associated agency ,the term associated agency means an agency that manages the land on which the trip of the special recreation permit applicant will enter after leaving the land managed by the lead agency4 7#b7 ,lead agency ,the term lead agency means the agency that manages the land on which the trip of the special recreation permit applicant will begin4 #ajd4 ,guidelines and permit fee calculation 7a7 ,guidelines and exclusion of certain revenues ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish guidelines in the ,federal ,register for establishing recreation permit fees2 and 7#b7 provide appropriate deductions from gross revenues used as the basis for the fees established under paragraph 7#a7 for-- 7,a7 revenue from goods1 services1 and activities provided by a recreation service provider outside ,federal recreational lands and waters1 such as costs for transportation1 lodging1 and other services before or after a trip2 and 7,b7 fees to be paid by permit holder under applicable law to provide services on other ,federal lands1 if separate permits are issued to that permit holder for a single event or trip4 7b7 ,fee conditions ,the fee charged by the ,secretary for a permit issued under section #hjc7;h7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77 shall not exceed #c percent of the recreational service provider's annual gross revenue for activities authorized by the permit on ,federal lands1 plus applicable revenue additions1 minus applicable revenue exclusions or a similar flat per person fee4 7c7 ,disclosure of fees ,a holder of a special recreation permit may inform its customers of the various fees charged by the ,secretary under section #hjc7;h7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h774 #aje4 ,use of permit fees for permit administration 7a7 ,deposits ,subject to subsection 7b71 revenues from special recreation permits issued to recreation service providers under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #hjc7;h77#b7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77#b77 shall be held in special accounts established for each specific unit or area for which such revenues are collected1 and shall remain available for expenditure1 without further appropriation1 until expended4 7b7 ,use of permit fees ,revenues from special recreation permits issued to recreation service providers under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #hjc7;h77#b7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77#b77 shall be used only-- 7#a7 to partially offset the ,secretary's direct cost of administering the permits2 7#b7 to improve and streamline the permitting process2 and 7#c7 for related recreation infrastructure and other recreation purposes specifically to support recreation activities at the specific site or unit where use is authorized under the permit1 after obtaining input from any related permittees2 provided1 however1 that the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #a et seq47 shall not apply to any advisory committee or other group established to carry out this paragraph4 7c7 ,limitation on use of fees ,the ,secretary may not use any permit fees for biological monitoring on ,federal recreational lands and waters under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 for listed or candidate species4 #ajf4 ,adjustment to permit use 7a7 ,in general ,to the extent that the ,secretary utilizes permit use reviews1 in reviewing and adjusting allocations of use for permits for special uses of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 and in renewing such permits1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall allocate to a permit holder a level of use that is no less than the highest amount of actual annual use over the reviewed period plus #be percent1 capped at the amount of use allocated when the permit was issued4 ,if additional capacity is available1 the ,secretary may at any time1 assign such remaining use to qualified service providers1 including to any qualified permit holder whose allocation would otherwise be capped at the amount of use allocated when the permit was issued4 7b7 ,waiver ,use reviews under subsection 7a7 may be waived for periods in which circumstances that prevented use of assigned capacity1 such as weather1 fire1 natural disasters1 wildlife displacement1 business interruptions1 insufficient availability of hunting and fishing licenses1 or when allocations on permits include significant shoulder seasons4 ,the ,secretary may approve non-use without reducing the number of service days assigned to the permit in such circumstances at the request of the permit holder4 ,approved non-use may be temporarily assigned to other qualified permit holders when conditions warrant4 #ajg4 ,authorization of temporary permits for new uses for the ,forest ,service and ,,blm ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall each establish and implement a program to authorize temporary permits for new recreational uses of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 respectively1 and to provide for the conversions of such temporary permits to long-term permits after #b years of satisfactory operation where appropriate4 ,the issuance and conversion of such permits shall be subject to subsection 7h77#c7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb74 #ajh4 ,indemnification requirements 7a7 ,indemnification ,a permit holder that is prohibited by a ,state from providing indemnification to the ,federal ,government shall be considered to be in compliance with indemnification requirements of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture if the permit holder carries the required minimum amount of liability insurance coverage or is self-insured for the same minimum amount4 7b7 ,exculpatory agreements ,the ,secretary shall not implement1 administer or enforce any regulation or policy prohibiting the use of exculpatory agreements between recreation service providers and their customers for services provided under a special recreation permit4 #aji4 ,streamlining of permitting process 7a7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall revise part #bea1 subpart ,b1 of title #cf ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall revise subpart #bicb1 of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to streamline the processes for the issuance and renewal of outfitter and guide special use permits4 ,such amended regulations shall-- 7#a7 shorten application processing times and minimize application and administration costs2 and 7#b7 provide for the use of programmatic environmental assessments and categorical exclusions for environmental reviews under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 for the issuance or renewal of outfitter and guide and similar recreation special use permits1 to the maximum extent allowable under applicable law1 including1 but not limited to1 the adoption or incorporation of previously completed analyses under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 of subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 for activities that are substantially the same as an activity analyzed in previous environmental impact statement or environmental assessment conducted under similar circumstances4 7b7 ,online applications ,to the maximum extent practicable1 where feasible and efficient1 the ,secretary shall make special recreation permit applications available to be filled out and submitted online4 #aaj4 ,cost recovery reform 7a7 ,regulatory process ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall revise section #bea4eh of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall revise section #bicb4ca7;e7 and 7f7 of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to reduce costs and minimize the burden of cost recovery on small businesses and adverse impacts of cost recovery on jobs in the outfitting and guiding industry and on rural economies provided1 however1 that nothing in the revised regulations shall further limit the ,secretary's authority to issue or renew recreation special use permits4 7b7 ,de minimis exemption 7#a7 ,cost recovery limitation ,any regulations issued by the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture to establish fees to recover processing costs for recreation special use applications and monitoring costs for recreation special use authorizations shall include an exemption providing that at least the first #ej hours of work necessary in any one year to process or monitor such an application shall not be subject to cost recovery4 ,the application of a #ej-;hour credit per permit shall also apply to any monitoring fees on a per annum basis during the term of each permit4 7#b7 ,application of exemption ,an exemption under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to the processing of each recreation special use permit application and monitoring of each recreation special use authorization for which cost recovery is required1 including any application or authorization requiring more than #ej hours 7or such other greater number of hours specified for exemption7 to process or monitor4 ,in the event that the amount of work required to process such an application or monitor such an authorization exceeds the specified exemption1 the amount of work for which cost recovery is required shall be reduced by the amount of the exemption4 7#c7 ,multiple applications ,in situations involving multiple recreation special use applications for similar services in the same unit or area that require more than #ej hours 7or such other greater number of hours specified for exemption7 in the aggregate to process1 the ,secretary shall1 regardless of whether the applications are solicited or unsolicited and whether there is competitive interest-- 7,a7 determine the share of the aggregate amount to be allocated to each application1 on an equal or prorated basis1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 for each application1 apply a separate exemption of up to #ej hours 7or such other greater number of hours specified for exemption7 to the share allocated to such application4 7#d7 ,cost reduction ,the agency processing a recreation special use application shall utilize existing studies and analysis to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the amount of work and cost necessary to process the application4 7#e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not recover as processing costs for recreation special use applications and monitoring costs for recreation special use authorizations any costs for consultations conducted under section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 or for biological monitoring on ,federal recreational lands and waters under such ,act for listed1 proposed1 or candidate species4 7#f7 ,waiver of cost recovery ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may waive the recovery of costs for processing recreation special use permit applications and renewals1 on a categorical or case-by-case basis as appropriate1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 such costs would impose a significant economic burden on any small business or category of small businesses2 7,b7 such cost recovery could threaten the ability of an applicant or permittee to provide1 in a particular area1 a particular outdoor recreational activity that is consistent with the public interest and with applicable resource management plans2 or 7,c7 prevailing economic conditions are unfavorable1 such as during economic recessions1 or when drought1 fire1 or other natural disasters have depressed economic activity in the area of operation4 #aaa4 ,extension of forest service recreation priority use permits ,where the holder of a special use permit for outfitting and guiding that authorizes priority use has submitted a request for renewal of such permit in accordance with applicable laws and regulations1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall have the authority to grant the holder one or more extensions of the existing permit for additional terms not to exceed #e years in the aggregate1 as necessary to allow the ,secretary of ,agriculture to complete the renewal process and to avoid the interruption of services under such permit4 ,before granting an extension under this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall take all reasonable and appropriate steps to complete the renewal process before the expiration of the special use permit4 #aab4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act is amended by inserting after section #hje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7 the following3 #hje;,a4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,to improve the procurement of ,federal and ,state outdoor recreation passes1 the ,secretaries are encouraged to consult with ,states to coordinate the availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes in a way that allows a purchaser to buy a ,federal recreation pass and a ,state recreation pass at ,federal and ,state facilities in the same transaction4 7#b7 ,included passes ,passes covered by the program established under paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 a ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass under section #hje2 and 7,b7 a pass that shall cover any fees charged by participating ,states and localities for entrance and recreational use of parks and public land in the participating ,states4 7b7 ,agreements with ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries1 after consultation with the ,states1 may enter into agreements with ,states to coordinate the availability of passes as described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,revenue from pass sales ,the agreements between the ,secretaries and the ,states shall ensure that-- 7,a7 funds from the sale of ,state passes are transferred to the appropriate ,state agency2 7,b7 funds from the sale of ,federal passes are transferred to the appropriate ,federal agency2 and 7,c7 fund transfers are completed by the end of a fiscal year for all pass sales occurring during the fiscal year4 7#c7 ,notice ,in entering into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice describing the agreement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hje7;a77#i7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77#i77 is amended by inserting and section #hje;,a before the period at the end4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enchancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja1 et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hje the following3 ,sec4 #hje;,a4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state ,recreation ,passes4 #aac4 ,online purchases of ,national ,parks and ,federal recreational lands pass 7a7 ,in general ,section #hje7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77#f77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall sell the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass-- 7i7 at all ,federal recreational lands and waters at which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged where feasible to do so2 7ii7 at such other locations as the ,secretaries consider appropriate and feasible2 and 7iii7 through the website of each of the ,federal land management agencies and the websites of the relevant units and subunits of those agencies1 with-- 7,i7 a prominent link on each website2 and 7,,ii7 information about where and when passes are needed4 4 7b7 ,entrance pass and amenity fees ,the ,secretaries shall make available for purchase or payment online1 if appropriate and feasible1 for each unit where passes and fees are required-- 7#a7 all entrance fees under section #hjc7;e7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;e772 7#b7 all standard amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;f7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;f772 and 7#c7 all expanded amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;g7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;g774 ,,ii ,,accessing ,,the ,,outdoors #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries are encouraged to work with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs on ways to ensure servicemembers and veterans have access to outdoor recreation and to outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services provided to servicemembers and veterans4 7b7 ,inclusion of information ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to include information regarding outdoor recreation and outdoors-based careers in the materials and counseling services focused on resilience and career readiness provided in transition programs1 including-- 7#a7 the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health2 7#b7 resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the local office of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#c7 information regarding programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as the ,public ,land ,corps of the ,national ,park ,service1 ,ameri,corps1 or a conservation corps program4 7c7 ,outdoor recreation program attendance ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to permit members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty status1 at the discretion of the commander of the member1 to use not more than #g days of a permissive temporary duty assignment or terminal leave allotted to the member to participate in a program related to environmental stewardship or guided outdoor recreation following deployment4 7d7 ,veteran hiring ,the ,secretaries are strongly encouraged to hire veterans in all positions related to the management of ,federal land4 ,,iii ,,making ,,recreation ,a ,,priority #cja4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,extension of ,recreational ,season ,the relevant unit managers of land managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,national ,park ,service may-- 7,a7 identify areas of ,federal recreational land and water in which recreation use is highly seasonal2 7,b7 where appropriate1 extend the recreation season or increase recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason either through a land management planning process or otherwise2 and 7,c7 make information about extended season schedules and related recreational opportunities available to the public and local communities4 7#b7 ,clarification ,nothing in this subsection shall preclude the ,secretaries from providing for additional recreational opportunities and uses at times other than those referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,inclusions ,an extension under subsection 7a77#a7 may include-- 7#a7 the addition of facilities that would increase recreation use during the offseason2 and 7#b7 improvement of access to the area to extend the season4 7c7 ,requirement ,an extension under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be compatible with all applicable ,federal laws1 regulations1 and policies1 including land use plans4 #cjb4 ,recreation performance metrics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall evaluate land managers under their jurisdiction based on the achievement of applicable agency recreational and tourism goals as described in applicable land management plans4 7b7 ,metrics 7#a7 ,in general ,the metrics used to evaluate recreation and tourism outcomes shall ensure-- 7,a7 the advancement of recreation and tourism goals2 and 7,b7 the ability of the land manager to enhance the outdoor experience of the visitor4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the metrics referred to paragraph 7#a7 may include1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 the extent of positive economic impacts2 7,b7 visitation by families2 7,c7 the number of school and youth groups that visited2 7,d7 the number of available recreational opportunities2 7,e7 the quality of visitor experience2 7,f7 the number of recreational and environmental educational programs offered and the success of those programs2 7,g7 visitor satisfaction2 and 7,h7 the maintenance and expansion of existing recreation infrastructure4 #cjc4 ,recreation mission 7a7 ,definition of ,federal agency ,in this section1 the term ,federal agency means each of-- 7#a7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7#c7 the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7#d7 the ,department of ,transportation4 7b7 ,mission ,with respect to the mission of the ,federal agency1 each ,federal agency shall consider how land and water management decisions can enhance recreation opportunities and the recreation economy4 #cjd4 ,national recreation area system 7a7 ,declaration of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 certain natural landscapes possess remarkable recreational values and should be managed for-- 7,a7 sustainable outdoor recreational uses by the people of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the recreational1 social1 and health benefits people receive from the landscapes through outdoor recreation2 and 7,c7 the specific and meaningful experiences made possible by unique and varied landscapes2 7#b7 the remarkable recreational values described in paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 areas with unique ecological1 geological1 hydrological1 scenic1 cultural1 recreational1 or historic features or attributes that support high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities and experiences2 7,b7 areas offering outstanding existing or prospective recreation opportunities and uses2 7,c7 areas that play1 or have the potential to play1 a role in addressing high or unmet demand for recreational opportunities2 7,d7 areas that play an important role in and contribute significantly to the outdoor recreation economy2 and 7,e7 areas with high fish and wildlife values2 and 7#c7 in addition to land identified as ,national ,recreation ,areas1 the ,secretaries should continue to promote recreation on other ,federal land in accordance with applicable land management plans4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,natural feature ,the term natural feature means an ecological1 geological1 hydrological1 scenic1 cultural1 recreational1 or historic feature or attribute of a specific area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management with respect to land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#c7 ,system ,the term ,system means the ,national ,recreation ,area ,system established by subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,system unit ,the term ,system unit means a ,system unit designated pursuant to subsection 7c74 7c7 ,composition ,there is established a ,national ,recreation ,area ,system1 to be comprised of-- 7#a7 existing ,national ,recreation ,areas described in subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 new ,system units designated by ,congress on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage each ,system unit in a manner that3 7,a7 prioritizes the sustainable enjoyment and enhancement of the remarkable recreational values and uses of the ,system unit 7including natural features that support the recreation experiences7 consistent with subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 protects the unit for a variety of recreational uses in locations where those uses are appropriate and are conducted in accordance with the applicable land management plan4 ,these uses may include outfitting and guiding and motorized recreation in locations where these activities are consistent with the applicable land management plan and are conducted in accordance with all applicable ,federal and ,state laws and regulations4 7#b7 ,grazing ,livestock grazing within ,system units1 where established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted if it complies with all applicable laws and regulations4 7#c7 ,state1 tribal1 and local involvement ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with ,states1 political subdivisions of ,states1 affected ,indian tribes1 adjacent landowners1 and the public in the planning and administration of ,system units4 7#d7 ,fish and wildlife 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of a ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in a ,system unit in the ,state4 7,b7 ,administration ,hunting and fishing may be allowed on ,system units if permitted under applicable ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations7 and conducted in accordance with the applicable land management plans4 7#e7 ,water rights ,nothing in this section affects any valid or vested water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,ski area lands ,this section shall not apply to ski area lands1 including ski area special use permit boundaries1 master development plan boundaries and any acres allocated for resort development in a ,forest ,plan4 7e7 ,components of national recreation area system 7#a7 ,map2 legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,for ,system units established on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 as soon as practicable after the date of designation of a ,system unit1 the ,secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the ,system unit4 7,b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7,c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,comprehensive management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,for ,system units designated by ,congress after the date of enactment of this ,act the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the ,system unit shall prepare a comprehensive management plan for the unit that fulfills the requirements of subsection 7d77#a7 and subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,timing 7i7 ,in general ,the comprehensive management plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be completed as part of the regular land management planning process of the applicable agency for the public land unit on which the ,system unit is located4 7ii7 ,delay in plan revision ,if the planning cycle of the applicable agency does not coincide with the designation of the ,system unit1 the initial plan for the unit shall be completed not later than #c years after the date of designation of the ,system unit4 7,c7 ,requirements ,a comprehensive management plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify the existing1 and to the extent practicable1 prospective remarkable recreational values and uses of the ,system unit2 7ii7 ensure the ,system unit is managed to protect and enhance the purposes for which the ,system unit was established2 7iii7 ensure the ,system unit is managed to protect and enhance the resources that make the area suitable for designation under subsection 7c77#b7 in accordance with subsection 7a72 7iv7 describe the circumstances and locations in which the activities described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 and 7d77#b7 are permitted on the ,system unit4 7v7 be coordinated with resource management planning for affected adjacent ,federal land2 7vi7 be prepared-- 7,i7 in accordance with the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd71 and other applicable laws and regulations2 and 7,,ii7 in collaboration with ,states1 political subdivisions of ,states1 affected ,indian tribes1 adjacent landowners1 and the public2 and 7vii7 designate a sustainable road and trail network1 consistent with subsection 7a7 and the purposes for which the ,system was established and with all applicable laws and regulations4 7,d7 ,review ,a comprehensive management plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be regularly reviewed and updated as part of the regular land management planning process of the applicable agency4 7,e7 ,management by ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall manage each ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with the management plan for the ,national ,recreation ,area in effect at the time of the designation1 until the plan is revised or superseded by a new comprehensive management plan issued in accordance with this subsection4 ,if components of the existing plan conflict with the terms of the designation1 the ,secretary shall revise the plan within two years to make the plan consistent with the designation4 7,f7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register notice of the completion and availability of a plan prepared under this paragraph4 7f7 ,potential additions to national recreation area system 7#a7 ,eligible area ,an area eligible for inclusion in the ,system is an area that possesses one or more of the remarkable recreational values described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,potential additions ,in carrying out the land management planning process1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify eligible areas that possess remarkable recreational values described in subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 develop and maintain a list of eligible areas as potential additions to the ,system2 7,c7 consider input from the ,governor of1 political subdivisions of1 and affected ,indian tribes located in1 the ,state in which the eligible areas are located2 and 7,d7 transmit to ,congress lists of eligible areas for consideration4 7#c7 ,no effect on management ,the ,secretary's actions under paragraph 7#b7 shall not interfere with the current management of the eligible areas1 nor shall the fact that such eligible areas may be added to the ,system be used as justification for more restrictive management1 unless and until ,congress acts to designate the eligible area4 7g7 ,existing national recreation areas ,each ,national ,recreation ,area established before the date of enactment of this ,act that is administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall be-- 7#a7 deemed to be a unit of the ,system2 and 7#b7 notwithstanding subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 administered under the law pertaining to the applicable ,system unit2 and 7,b7 managed in accordance with the purposes set forth in the original designation of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7h7 ,standard fees ,in accordance with sections #hjc through #hjh of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb-fhjg71 the ,secretary may establish a standard amenity fee at each ,national ,recreation ,area designated after the date of enactment of this ,act that is managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service1 if-- 7#a7 the purpose of the fee is to enhance visitor services and stewardship of the recreation area2 and 7#b7 the establishment of a fee is not prohibited by other ,federal law4 7i7 ,compliance with existing laws ,nothing in this section modifies any obligation-- 7#a7 of the ,secretary to prepare or implement a land use plan in accordance with section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 or section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd72 7#b7 under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7#c7 under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 or 7#d7 under any other applicable law4 7j7 ,applicability of other land management designations ,nothing in this section affects-- 7#a7 any other land or water management designation under any other provision of law2 or 7#b7 any obligation to comply with a requirement applicable to such a designation4 7k7 ,native ,american treaty rights ,nothing in this section alters1 modifies1 enlarges1 diminishes1 or abrogates the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe1 including any off-reservation reserved rights4 ,,iv ,,maintenance ,,of ,,public ,,land ,a ,volunteers #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to promote private-sector volunteer programs within the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture to enhance stewardship1 recreation access1 and sustainability of the resources1 values1 and facilities of the ,federal land managed by the ,federal land management agencies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means any land-- 7,a7 owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 managed by the head of a ,federal land management agency4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service71 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,volunteer ,the term volunteer means any individual who performs volunteer services under this section and section #bjd of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic1 as amended by this ,act4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary concerned shall develop an initiative to further enhance private-sector volunteer programs and to actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities and provide outreach and coordination to the private sector4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements for stewardship of ,federal land 7#a7 ,authority to enter into agreements ,the ,secretary concerned may enter into cooperative agreements 7in accordance with section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 with private agencies1 organizations1 institutions1 corporations1 individuals1 or other entities to carry out #a or more projects or programs with a ,federal land management agency in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,project and program instructions ,the ,secretary concerned shall include in the cooperative agreement the desired outcomes of the project or program and the guidelines for the volunteers to follow1 including-- 7,a7 the physical boundaries of the project or program2 7,b7 the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use to complete the project or program2 7,c7 the training the volunteers are required to complete1 including agency consideration and incorporation of training offered by qualified nongovernmental organizations and volunteer partner organizations2 7,d7 the actions the volunteers are authorized to take to complete the project or program2 and 7,e7 any other information that the ,secretary concerned determines necessary for the volunteer group to complete the project or program4 7#c7 ,authorized projects and programs ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement to carry out projects and programs for ,federal land that-- 7,a7 promote the stewardship of resources of ,federal land by volunteers2 7,b7 support maintaining the resources1 trails1 and facilities on ,federal land in a sustainable manner2 7,c7 increase awareness1 understanding1 and stewardship of ,federal land through the development1 publication1 or distribution of educational materials and products2 and 7,d7 advance education concerning the ,federal land and the missions of the ,federal land management agencies through the use of the ,federal land as outdoor classrooms and development of other educational programs4 7#d7 ,conditions on use of authority ,the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out a project or program for the ,federal land only if the project or program-- 7,a7 complies with all ,federal laws 7including regulations7 and policies2 7,b7 is consistent with an applicable management plan for any ,federal land and waters involved2 7,c7 is monitored by the relevant ,federal land management agency during the project and after project completion to determine compliance with the instructions under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 satisfies such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 ,b ,priority trail maintenance #daa4 ,interagency trail management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish an interagency trail management plan under which ,federal land management agencies shall coordinate so that trails that cross jurisdictional boundaries between the ,federal land management agencies are managed and maintained in a uniform manner4 7b7 ,requirement ,the plan established under subsection 7a7 shall ensure compliance with all ,federal environmental laws applicable to each jurisdiction4 ,v #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,act4 #ejb4 ,purposes ,section #bjb of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to engage youth and veterans in the ,united ,states in civilian national service positions to conserve1 rebuild1 and enhance the outdoors1 natural resources1 infrastructure1 and recreation assets of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to increase public access to1 and use of1 public and tribal land and water1 infrastructure1 and natural1 cultural1 and historical resources and treasures1 while spurring economic development and outdoor recreation and addressing backlogged maintenance on public land2 7#c7 to conserve1 restore1 and enhance public and tribal land and water1 infrastructure1 and natural1 cultural1 and historical resources and treasures by carrying out high-quality1 cost-effective #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps projects2 7#d7 to ensure that1 in any ,state or territory of the ,united ,states or on any tribal land1 the activities and expertise of ,corpsmembers will be accessible to any public organization1 nonprofit organization1 or tribal agency responsible for the stewardship of land and water that is-- 7,a7 public2 7,b7 tribal2 or 7,c7 private and has a direct or recognized public benefit1 in coordination with the owner of the land or water2 7#e7 to place youth and veterans in civilian national service positions to protect1 restore1 and enhance the great outdoors1 natural resources1 infrastructure1 and recreation assets of the ,united ,states in a cost-effective manner without undue duplication or overlap of activities or programs carried out by ,federal agencies2 7#f7 to provide youth and veterans placed in civilian national service positions with opportunities to gain in-demand skills1 credentials1 and education to prepare for1 and transition to1 success in the #bast century workforce2 and 7#g7 to channel widespread interest among youth and veterans in serving in civilian national service positions to help conserve1 restore1 and enhance public and tribal land and water1 infrastructure1 and natural1 cultural1 and historical resources and treasures-- 7,a7 for the enjoyment and use of future generations2 and 7,b7 to develop the next generation of outdoor stewards1 entrepreneurs1 recreationists1 and sportsmen and sportswomen4 4 #ejc4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 #ba;,,csc ,the term #ba;,,csc means the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps established by section #bjd7;a74 7#b7 #ba;,,csc organization ,the term #ba;,,csc organization means an organization or association that meets the requirements described in section #bjd7;d74 7#c7 #ba;,,csc project ,the term #ba;,,csc project means a project that is carried out by a #ba;,,csc organization4 7#d7 ,corpsmember ,the term ,corpsmember means an individual who is selected by a #ba;,,csc organization to serve on a #ba;,,csc project4 7#e7 ,indian ,the term ,indian has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa74 7#f7 ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,the term ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps means a program of a #ba;,,csc organization that-- 7,a7 enrolls participants1 the majority of whom are ,indians2 and 7,b7 is established pursuant to an agreement between a tribal agency and a #ba;,,csc organization for the benefit of the members of the tribal agency4 7#g7 ,institution of higher education 7,a7 ,in general ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term institution of higher education does not include an institution outside the ,united ,states1 as described in section #ajb7;a77#a77;,c7 of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;a77#a77;,c774 7#h7 ,participating entity ,the term participating entity means a ,federal entity described in section #bjd7;c77#b74 7#i7 ,priority project ,the term priority project means a #ba;,,csc project conducted to further #a or more of the purposes described in section #bjb or in section #b of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja71 including by-- 7,a7 reducing wildfire risk to a community1 municipal water supply1 or at-risk land2 7,b7 protecting a watershed2 7,c7 addressing a threat to forest land or rangeland health1 including catastrophic wildfire2 7,d7 addressing the impact of insect or disease infestation or any other damaging agent on forest land1 water1 or rangeland health2 or 7,e7 conserving1 restoring1 or enhancing a forest ecosystem or an ecosystem on public1 private1 or tribal land-- 7i7 to improve biological diversity2 or 7ii7 to enhance-- 7,i7 the productivity of fish and wildlife habitat2 7,,ii7 the recovery of a species2 or 7,,iii7 carbon sequestration4 7#aj7 ,resource assistant ,the term resource assistant means a resource assistant selected under section #bjf4 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,e7 ,guam2 7,f7 ,american ,samoa2 and 7,g7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#ab7 ,tribal agency ,the term tribal agency has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa74 7#ac7 ,tribal land or water ,the term tribal land or water means any real property or water-- 7,a7 owned by a tribal agency2 7,b7 held in trust by the ,united ,states for an ,indian or a tribal agency2 or 7,c7 held by an ,indian or a tribal agency that is subject to a restriction on alienation imposed by the ,united ,states4 7#ad7 ,veteran ,the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ae7 ,youth ,the term youth means an individual who is not younger than age #ae and not older than age #cj4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #fbc7;i77#f7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking any public lands 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb77 and inserting any land or water 7or interest in land or water7 owned by the ,united ,states 7other than ,indian land74 #ejd4 #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,section #bjd of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjd4 #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps1 to be comprised of #ba;,,csc organizations and ,corpsmembers1 to carry out1 in partnership with participating entities1 the purposes of this title4 7b7 ,designation of coordinators ,the head of each participating entity1 and the head of any bureau or subdivision of each participating entity1 shall designate a #ba;,,csc coordinator to coordinate any activity of the #ba;,,csc or a #ba;,,csc project carried out by the participating entity or the bureau or subdivision of the participating entity4 7c7 ,participating entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the #ba;,,csc shall be implemented jointly by the heads of the participating entities1 who may support the #ba;,,csc by carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,list of participating entities ,the participating entities shall be-- 7,a7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,b7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,c7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,d7 the ,department of ,labor2 7,e7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,f7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,g7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,h7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7,i7 the ,department of ,education2 7,j7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7,k7 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 7,l7 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works2 7,m7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 and 7,n7 any other ,federal agency designated by the ,president as necessary to carry out a #ba;,,csc project4 7#c7 ,support for the #ba;,,csc 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of a participating entity may provide support to the #ba;,,csc by-- 7i7 establishing standards for the #ba;,,csc2 7ii7 establishing a process for an organization to apply and be approved to become a #ba;,,csc organization2 7iii7 developing and supporting a public-private partnership referred to in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i72 7iv7 using or leveraging existing funds1 or acquiring funds and other resources1 under section #baj to support #ba;,,csc projects through entering into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#e77;,a77i72 7v7 leveraging existing resources described in section #baj7;b7 to expand the use of the #ba;,,csc to meet the mission of the participating entity2 7vi7 using technology to support #ba;,,csc projects2 and 7vii7 collecting performance data on #ba;,,csc projects-- 7,i7 to prepare the reports referred to in subparagraph 7,c77i77,i72 and 7,,ii7 to demonstrate the impact of the #ba;,,csc projects4 7,b7 ,coordination 7i7 ,in general ,the heads of each of the participating entities shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate with each other or the head of any other ,federal agency that is affected by1 or carrying out1 an activity that is similar to a #ba;,,csc project-- 7,i7 to minimize1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the duplication of any specific project performed by any other participating entity or ,federal agency2 and 7,,ii7 to maximize #ba;,,csc project completion in a cost-effective manner by collaborating to leverage existing resources described in section #baj7;b74 7ii7 ,approval and data collection ,the head of each participating entity shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate with each other head of a participating entity-- 7,i7 to approve organizations as #ba;,,csc organizations2 and 7,,ii7 to collect the data1 when practicable in coordination with a national non-,federal #ba;,,csc organization coordinating entity1 referred to in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of subparagraph 7,c77i77,i74 7iii7 ,guidance ,the head of each participating entity shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 seek guidance from-- 7,i7 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 7,,ii7 the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,labor on methods to increase the participation of veterans in #ba;,,csc projects2 7,,iii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs1 on methods to increase the participation of ,indians in #ba;,,csc projects2 7,,iv7 the ,secretary of ,defense on participation for the #ba;,,csc in the ,skillbridge program 7,do,d ,instruction #acbb4bi71 and on recruiting generally1 to encourage more veteran and transitioning service member engagement in #ba;,,csc projects2 7,v7 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,agriculture on methods to increase rural youth engagement in #ba;,,csc projects2 7,,vi7 the ,secretary of ,labor on methods to increase the creation of apprenticeships through #ba;,,csc organizations1 private-sector employer partnerships1 and identifying career pathways aligned with #ba;,,csc projects2 and 7,,vii7 the ,secretary of ,education on methods to increase the recognition of ,corpsmembers' experience with #ba;,,csc projects as post-secondary credit at higher education institutions4 7,c7 ,reporting 7i7 #ba;,,csc ,reports 7,i7 ,report to ,congress ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 in coordination with the head of each participating entity1 shall submit to ,congress a report that includes data1 for the year covered by the report1 including-- 7aa7 the number of ,corpsmembers that carried out #ba;,,csc projects and the length of the term of service for each ,corpsmember2 7bb7 the total amount of funding provided by participating entities for the service of ,corpsmembers2 7cc7 the type of service performed by ,corpsmembers and the impact and accomplishments of the service2 and 7dd7 any other similar data determined by the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service or the head of a participating entity to be appropriate1 including data sufficient to determine the effectiveness of #ba;,,csc organizations in carrying out activities to achieve the purposes of this title in a manner that-- 7,,aa7 is cost-effective2 and 7,,bb7 does not unduly duplicate or overlap with any other activity or program carried out by any other ,federal agency4 7,,ii7 ,data from participating entities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the head of each participating entity shall submit to the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service the data described in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of subclause 7,i74 7,,iii7 ,data collection ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may coordinate with individual #ba;,,csc organizations to improve the collection of the required data described in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,comptroller ,general reports 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare and submit to ,congress-- 7aa7 not later than #c years after the date of submission of the first report under clause 7i77,i71 an interim report2 and 7bb7 not later than #e years after the date of submission of the first report under that clause1 a final report4 7,,ii7 ,contents ,the interim and final reports referred to in subclause 7,i7 shall include-- 7aa7 an assessment1 based on the data described in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of clause 7i77,i71 of the effectiveness of #ba;,,csc organizations in achieving the purposes of this title in a manner that-- 7,,aa7 is cost-effective2 and 7,,bb7 does not unduly duplicate or overlap with any other activity or program carried out by any other ,federal agency2 and 7bb7 recommendations on how to more effectively manage and carry out #ba;,,csc projects to achieve the purposes of this title in the manner described in item 7aa74 7,,iii7 ,additional reports ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states may submit to ,congress any additional report that includes the content described in subclause 7,,ii71 as the ,comptroller ,general determines to be necessary4 7#d7 ,gifts and donations ,the head of a participating entity may accept1 use1 or dispose of a contribution that is a gift or donation of money1 services1 or property to support the development1 implementation1 and expansion of a #ba;,,csc project1 in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 7#e7 ,cooperative agreements with #ba;,,csc organizations 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each participating entity may-- 7i7 develop a public-private partnership with a #ba;,,csc organization by entering into a cooperative agreement with the #ba;,,csc organization to support and carry out #ba;,,csc projects2 and 7ii7 leverage existing resources described in section #baj7;b7 to support a cooperative agreement4 7,b7 ,type of cooperative agreement ,a cooperative agreement under this paragraph may-- 7i7 be limited to an agreement for a specific #ba;,,csc project2 7ii7 be a broad agreement covering multiple planned or future #ba;,,csc projects2 or 7iii7 be an agreement for a #ba;,,csc project to be part of a broader #ba;,,csc initiative carried out in partnership with-- 7,i7 the ,federal ,government2 7,,ii7 a ,state government2 or 7,,iii7 a tribal agency4 7,c7 ,set share ,a cooperative agreement under this paragraph shall include a provision specifying the cost share that the #ba;,,csc organization will provide under section #baj7;c74 7d7 #ba;,,csc organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,to be considered and approved as a #ba;,,csc organization1 an organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 demonstrate the ability to meet1 and provide assurances that the organization will meet1 each requirement described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f74 7#b7 #ba;,,csc ,corpsmembers engaged by #ba;,,csc organizations 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to meeting the requirement of subparagraph 7,b71 any individual selected by a #ba;,,csc organization to carry out a #ba;,,csc project shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be-- 7i7 a youth1 notwithstanding paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #acg7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeia7;a77 in the case of any ,corpsmember participating in a #ba;,,csc project supported and carried out by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 or 7ii7 a veteran not older than age #ce4 7,b7 ,citizenship requirement ,any individual selected as a ,corpsmember shall be-- 7i7 a citizen or national of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 a lawful permanent resident of the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 a citizen of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau and admitted to the ,united ,states as a nonimmigrant under the terms of the applicable ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,emphasis on diversity and inclusion ,in selecting a ,corpsmember1 a #ba;,,csc organization shall make deliberate outreach efforts to engage an individual who-- 7i7 lives in the ,state or region of the #ba;,,csc organization2 and 7ii7 represents a traditionally underserved population1 including veterans1 ,indians1 and disadvantaged youth 7as defined in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa774 7#c7 ,compensation for participants ,a #ba;,,csc organization shall provide compensation to each ,corpsmember that includes #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,a wage4 7,b7 ,a stipend4 7,c7 ,a living allowance4 7,d7 ,an educational credit that may be applied towards a program of postsecondary education at an institution of higher education that agrees to award the credit for participation in a #ba;,,csc project4 7#d7 ,organization of service for participants 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a #ba;,,csc project1 a #ba;,,csc organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 organize each ,corpsmember as-- 7i7 a crew-based participant who-- 7,i7 serves together with other crew-based participants2 and 7,,ii7 is directly supervised by a trained and experienced crew-based leader or conservation professional2 or 7ii7 an individual or small team-based participant who serves-- 7,i7 individually or in a coordinated small team1 as applicable2 7,,ii7 under the direction of a conservation professional2 and 7,,iii7 on an initiative that requires specific skills and dedicated attention4 7,b7 ,veteran and civilian cooperation ,a #ba;,,csc organization shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 encourage cooperation among veteran and civilian ,corpsmembers4 7#e7 #ba;,,csc projects ,a #ba;,,csc organization shall carry out a #ba;,,csc project that includes national service1 and may be a priority project1 involving-- 7,a7 the conservation1 restoration1 and enhancement of-- 7i7 a unit of the ,national ,park ,system or ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 public or tribal land or water2 or 7iii7 natural1 cultural1 or historical resources or treasures2 7,b7 the conservation1 restoration1 management1 and development of the natural resources and infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7i7 removal of invasive species2 7ii7 wildfire prevention and response2 7iii7 disaster resiliency1 mitigation1 response1 and recovery2 7iv7 trail development and maintenance2 7v7 coastal restoration and resiliency2 7vi7 historic preservation2 7vii7 public safety2 7viii7 energy efficiency and alternative energy2 7ix7 water infrastructure2 7x7 construction1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or maintenance of-- 7,i7 a road2 7,,ii7 a campground2 or 7,,iii7 any other recreation or visitor facility or housing structure2 and 7xi7 any other related project that furthers the purposes of this title2 7,c7 the support1 development1 and enhancement of outdoor recreation or urban green space for the purpose of public access2 7,d7 service that is primarily indoors1 such as service in a science1 policy1 or program internship1 with a clear benefit for natural1 cultural1 or historic resources or treasures1 which may include the provision of interpretation and education services to-- 7i7 the public2 or 7ii7 a cooperating association1 educational institution1 friends group1 or similar nonprofit partner organization2 and 7,e7 notwithstanding section #acb;,a of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abehd;a71 a project described in this paragraph on private land or water in partnership with a private entity if-- 7i7 the project has a direct or recognized public or environmental benefit2 or 7ii7 the funding for the project originated from a governmental entity1 regardless of the end payor4 7#f7 #ba;,,csc ,corpsmembers ,in carrying out a #ba;,,csc project1 a #ba;,,csc organization shall provide each ,corpsmember with-- 7,a7 in-demand skills development1 certification and credentials1 and education to prepare the ,corpsmember for success in transitioning to the #bast century workforce2 7,b7 community skill development to help the ,corpsmember-- 7i7 acquire an ethic of service to others and the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 become a more effective natural resource and community steward2 and 7,c7 a greater understanding of the natural1 cultural1 or historic resources or treasures of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,corpsmember compensation and employment standards 7#a7 ,corpsmember compensation standard 7,a7 ,specific wage rates ,a form of compensation provided under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7d77#c7 shall be considered to be established at a specific wage rate1 in the same manner as the compensation provided for a living allowance under section #adj of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid74 7,b7 ,compensation for certain ,corpsmembers ,the compensation provided under subsection 7d77#c7 to a ,corpsmember who is not a participant in a #ba;,,csc project supported by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall not be subject to any provision of 7including a regulation under7 the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja et seq47 relating to a wage rate1 but shall be considered to be established at a specific wage rate1 in the manner described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 applies a specific wage rate for a living allowance that is established under section #adj of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid7 to the compensation of a ,corpsmember under subsection 7d77#c74 7#b7 ,corpsmember employment standard 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 in parity with section #aja7cj7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa7cj771 a ,corpsmember shall be considered to be a participant 7as defined in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa771 not an employee1 of the #ba;,,csc organization for which the ,corpsmember serves4 7,b7 ,federal employment provisions ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 ,federal employment provisions shall apply to a ,corpsmember to the extent that those provisions apply to a participant or crew leader under section #aii,m7b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfeen7b774 7,c7 ,child labor provisions ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the child labor provisions under section #ab of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab7 7including any order or regulation issued under the authority of such section or section #c7l7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc7l777 shall apply to a ,corpsmember and the #ba;,,csc organization for which the ,corpsmember serves in the same manner as such provisions apply to an employee and an employer under such ,act2 and 7ii7 a violation of a section specified in clause 7i7 by a #ba;,,csc organization shall be enforced by the ,secretary of ,labor in the same manner1 and subject to the same penalties under the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq471 as a violation by an employer of section #ab of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab74 7#c7 ,civil service ,an individual may be enrolled as a ,corpsmember without regard to the civil service and classification laws1 rules1 or regulations4 4 #eje4 #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps conservation centers and program support ,section #bje of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary each place it appears and inserting head of a participating entity2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting #ba;,,csc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking conservation projects and inserting #ba;,,csc projects2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting 1 temporary housing1 and transportation after ,logistical support2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,logistical support 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of a participating entity 2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,corps and inserting the #ba;,,csc2 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,logistical support and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,logistical support provided under subparagraph 7,a7 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,temporary housing ,the head of a participating entity may make arrangements with another ,federal agency or a ,state1 local government1 or private organization to provide temporary housing for ,corpsmembers as needed and available4 7#c7 ,transportation ,the head of a participating entity may provide transportation to and from #ba;,,csc project sites for ,corpsmembers that reside in their own homes4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the head of a participating entity2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,corps for training or housing ,corps participants and inserting the #ba;,,csc for training or housing ,corpsmembers2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the head of a participating entity4 #ejf4 ,resource assistants ,section #bjf of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,preference ,the head of a participating entity 2 7,b7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,selection ,the head of a participating entity 2 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,to be eligible and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible 2 and 7,d7 by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of a participating entity may provide individual placements of resource assistants to carry out research or resource protection activities on behalf of the participating entity4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,preference for the use of #ba;,,csc organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,if the head of a participating entity determines that a #ba;,,csc organization can provide appropriate recruitment and placement services to fulfill the requirements of this section1 the head of the participating entity may implement this section through a #ba;,,csc organization4 7#b7 ,contribution to expenses ,a #ba;,,csc organization providing recruitment and placement services under paragraph 7#a7 shall contribute to the expenses of providing and supporting resource assistants1 through #a or more private sources of funding1 at a level equal to #be percent of the total costs of each participant in the resource assistant program that has been recruited and placed through the #ba;,,csc organization4 7#c7 ,annual report ,a #ba;,,csc organization providing recruitment and placement services under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the head of the applicable participating entity an annual report that evaluates the scope1 size1 and quality of the resource assistant program carried out by the #ba;,,csc organization1 including a description of the value of the work contributed by resource assistants to the mission of the participating entity4 4 #ejg4 ,eligibility for noncompetitive hiring status ,section #bjg of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjg4 ,eligibility for noncompetitive hiring status 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms land management agency and time-limited appointment have the meanings given those terms in section #ifja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term qualified ,corpsmember means a ,corpsmember who is certified by a corresponding participating entity as having successfully completed #fdj hours of service with a #ba;,,csc organization4 7b7 ,hiring 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and subsection 7c71 a qualified ,corpsmember shall be eligible for appointment in the competitive service in the same manner as a ,peace ,corps volunteer as prescribed in ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note2 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service74 7#b7 ,period ,a qualified ,corpsmember shall be eligible for an appointment under paragraph 7#a7 during the #b-year period beginning on the date on which the ,corpsmember completes the #fdj hours of service required under subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,time-limited appointment ,for purposes of section #ifjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 a qualified ,corpsmember hired by a participating entity that is a land management agency for a time-limited appointment shall be considered to be appointed initially under open1 competitive examination4 7c7 ,service hours 7#a7 ,in general ,the #fdj hours of service required under subsection 7a77#b7 may include service on #a or more projects carried out by a ,corpsmember with #a or more participating entities during #a or more terms of service in a #ba;,,csc organization4 7#b7 ,competitive service ,to be eligible for noncompetitive hiring status under subsection 7b71 a ,corpsmember shall perform the #fdj hours of service required under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 carrying out a project on public or tribal land or water2 or 7,b7 in service with1 or on a project supported in whole or in part by1 a participating entity4 7#c7 ,priorities ,the head of each participating entity is encouraged1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to identify a sufficient number of #ba;,,csc projects on public or tribal land or water that are aligned with the priorities of the participating entity so as to facilitate the attainment of the #fdj hours of service by ,corpsmembers required under subsection 7a77#b74 7#d7 ,tracking hours ,participating entities shall coordinate with #ba;,,csc organizations to identify the most effective and efficient method for tracking and certifying the #fdj hours of service required under subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,guidance ,the head of each participating entity1 and any subdivision of a participating entity1 shall coordinate with the head of each other participating entity1 and subdivision of each other participating entity1 to implement and issue guidance on eligibility for noncompetitive hiring status under subsection 7b7 in a uniform manner to-- 7#a7 improve the efficiency and use of noncompetitive hiring authority2 and 7#b7 minimize inconsistency4 4 #ejh4 ,national service educational awards ,section #bjh of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking participant in the ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting ,corpsmember2 and 7,b7 by striking the participant and inserting the ,corpsmember2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking either participants in the ,corps and inserting ,corpsmembers2 and 7,b7 by striking such a participant and inserting a ,corpsmember4 #eji4 ,nondisplacement ,section #bji of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting #ba;,,csc2 and 7#b7 by striking qualified youth or conservation corps and inserting ,corpsmember or a #ba;,,csc organization4 #eaj4 ,funding ,section #baj of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7c7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,investments 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to using the funds described in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 to fund #ba;,,csc projects1 each #ba;,,csc organization shall leverage those funds by soliciting cash or in-kind contributions from public or private sources4 7#b7 ,methods ,a #ba;,,csc organization may leverage funds by soliciting contributions using innovative strategies1 such as crowd-funding4 7b7 ,existing resources ,to fund a #ba;,,csc project1 the head of each participating entity shall be limited to using existing funds appropriated or allocated to the participating entity1 as of the period of implementation of the #ba;,,csc project1 under any law or authority other than this title4 7c7 ,set cost share ,a #ba;,,csc organization carrying out a #ba;,,csc project shall provide a cost share of not less than #aj percent of the total cost of the #ba;,,csc project1 which may include cash or in-kind contributions from a ,state1 local1 or private source4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking qualified youth or conservation corps and inserting corpsmembers or #ba;,,csc organizations2 and 7ii7 by striking the first and second sentences2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting #ba;,,csc2 7ii7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking ,the ,secretary is authorized to and inserting ,the head of a participating entity may2 7,,ii7 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting #ba;,,csc2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the ,corps and inserting the #ba;,,csc2 and 7iii7 in the second sentence1 by striking the ,corps and inserting the #ba;,,csc2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,in order and all that follows through the ,secretary and inserting ,to carry out the #ba;,,csc or to support resource assistants and ,corpsmembers or #ba;,,csc organizations under this title1 the head of a participating entity2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking section #baa and inserting section #bac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,public ,lands ,corps and inserting #ba;,,csc4 #eaa4 ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps2 ,rule of construction ,the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #baa as section #bac2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #baj the following3 #baa4 ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps 7a7 ,authorization of cooperative agreements ,the head of a participating entity may offer to enter into a cooperative agreement with a tribal agency or a #ba;,,csc organization to establish and administer the ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps1 which shall carry out #a or more #ba;,,csc projects on tribal land or water4 7b7 ,guidelines ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with ,indian tribes1 shall issue guidelines for the management of the ,indian ,youth #bast ,century ,conservation ,service ,corps1 in accordance with this ,act and any other applicable ,federal laws4 #bab4 ,rule of construction ,except where otherwise provided for in this title1 the requirements and authorities provided under this title with respect to ,corpsmembers1 #ba;,,csc organizations1 and participating entities with respect to a #ba;,,csc project shall be in addition to any requirement or authority provided under other ,federal law with respect to ,corpsmembers1 #ba;,,csc organizations1 and participating entities with respect to the #ba;,,csc project4 4 #eab4 ,direct hire authority ,section #aba7;a7 of the ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe;a7a771 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of the ,interior and inserting head of a participating entity 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb77 7referred to in this subsection as a participating entity72 and 7,b7 by striking in paragraph 7#a7 directly to a position with a land managing agency of the ,department of the ,interior and inserting in paragraph 7#b7 directly to a position with a participating entity2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking land managing agency and inserting participating entity4 #eac4 ,national and community service programs 7a7 ,nonprofit capacity building ,section #aih,s7a77#d7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfecs7a77#d77 is amended by striking and the ,district of ,columbia and inserting the ,district of ,columbia1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,compact migrant eligibility ,section #acg7;a77#e7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeia7;a77#e77 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 is a citizen or national of the ,united ,states or lawful permanent resident alien of the ,united ,states1 or is a citizen of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau and admitted to the ,united ,states as a nonimmigrant under the terms of the applicable ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to any participant in a program under the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja et seq47 selected after the date of enactment of this section4 #ead4 ,youth conservation corps ,public ,law #ia-cgh 7commonly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajb7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb7;a771 by-- 7,a7 striking trust territories1 or and inserting or the2 and 7,b7 inserting 7or who are citizens of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau and admitted to the ,united ,states as nonimmigrants under the terms of the applicable ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states71 after ,puerto ,rico2 and 7#b7 in section #ajd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agjd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa and inserting ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by striking 1 possessions1 or the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands and inserting or possessions 7or the citizens of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau and admitted to the ,united ,states as nonimmigrants under the terms of the applicable ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states74 ,,vi ,every ,kid ,outdoors #fja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,every ,kid ,outdoors ,act4 #fjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal lands and waters ,the term ,federal lands and waters means any ,federal lands or body of water under the jurisdiction of any ,secretary to which the public has access4 7#b7 ,program ,the term program means the ,every ,kid ,outdoors program established under section #fjc7;a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 in the case of ,federal lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through1 as relevant-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7iv7 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation2 7,b7 in the case of ,federal lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service2 7,c7 in the case of ,federal lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,d7 in the case of ,federal lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers of the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#d7 ,student or students ,the term student or students means any fourth grader or home-schooled learner #aj years of age residing in the ,united ,states1 including any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #fjc4 ,every kid outdoors program 7a7 ,establishment ,each ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,every ,kid ,outdoors ,program1 that will provide free access to students and certain accompanying individuals1 in accordance with this section1 to those ,federal lands and waters for which access is subject to an entrance1 standard amenity1 or day use fee4 7b7 ,annual passes 7#a7 ,in general ,at the request of a student1 the ,secretary shall issue a pass to the student1 which allows access to ,federal lands and waters for which access is subject to an entrance1 standard amenity1 or day use fee1 free of charge for the student and-- 7,a7 in the case of a per-vehicle fee area-- 7i7 any passengers accompanying the student in a private1 noncommercial vehicle2 or 7ii7 not more than #c adults accompanying the student on bicycles2 or 7,b7 in the case of a per-person fee area1 not more than #c adults accompanying the student4 7#b7 ,term ,a pass described in this subsection shall be effective during the period beginning on ,september #a and ending on ,august #ca of the following year4 7#c7 ,presence of student required ,a pass described in this subsection shall be effective only if the student to which the pass was issued is present at the point of entry to the applicable ,federal lands or waters4 7c7 ,other activities ,in carrying out the program1 each ,secretary-- 7#a7 may collaborate with ,state and territorial park systems that opt to implement a complementary ,every ,kid ,outdoors ,state or ,territory ,park pass2 7#b7 may coordinate with the ,secretary of ,education to implement the program2 7#c7 shall maintain a publicly available website with information about the program2 7#d7 may provide visitor services for the program2 and 7#e7 may support approved partners of the ,federal land and waters by providing the partners with opportunities to participate in the program4 7d7 ,reports ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in coordination with each ,secretary1 shall prepare a comprehensive report to ,congress each year describing-- 7#a7 the implementation of the program2 7#b7 the number and geographical distribution of students who participated in the program2 and 7#c7 the number of passes described in subsection 7b77#a7 that were distributed4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authorities provided in this title1 including the reporting requirement1 shall expire on the date that is seven years after the date of enactment of this title4 ,december #bh1 #bjah ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,energy and ,commerce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed