,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bbd #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cffh ,report ,no4 #aae-cad1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #a1 #bjag ,mr4 ,duncan of ,south ,carolina 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,austin ,scott of ,georgia1 and ,mr4 ,wittman7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 the ,judiciary1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,ways and ,means1 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 ,september #ah1 #bjag;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,carter of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,gene ,green of ,texas1 and ,mr4 ,sessions ,september #ah1 #bjag ,reported from the ,committee on ,natural ,resources with an amendment ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,september #ah1 #bjag,the ,committees on ,agriculture1 the ,judiciary1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,ways and ,means 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 ,september #a1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the preservation of sportsmen's heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on ,federal land1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,sportsmen's ,heritage ,and ,recreational ,enhancement ,act or the ,,share ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,fishing ,protection ,act ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,modification of definition4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,limitation on authority to regulate ammunition and fishing tackle4 ,title ,,ii--,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definition of public target range4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,limits on liability4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation4 ,title ,,iii--,recreational ,lands ,self-,defense ,act ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,protecting ,americans from violent crime4 ,title ,,iv--,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage ,opportunities ,act ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,volunteer hunters2 reports2 closures and restrictions4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,withdrawal of existing rule regarding hunting and trapping in ,alaska4 ,title ,v--,farmer and ,hunter ,protection ,act ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,baiting of migratory game birds4 ,title ,,vi--,transporting ,bows ,across ,national ,park ,service ,lands ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,bowhunting opportunity and wildlife stewardship4 ,title ,,vii--,respect for ,treaties and ,rights ,sec4 #gja4 ,respect for treaties and rights4 ,title ,,viii--,state ,approval of ,fishing ,restriction ,sec4 #hja4 ,state or territorial approval of restriction of recreational or commercial fishing access to certain ,state or territorial waters4 ,title ,,ix--,open ,book on ,equal ,access to ,justice ,sec4 #ija4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,modification of equal access to justice provisions4 ,title ,x--,good ,samaritan ,search and ,recovery ,sec4 #ajja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,expedited access to certain ,federal land4 ,title ,,xi--,interstate ,transportation of ,firearms or ,ammunition ,sec4 #aaja4 ,interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition4 ,title ,,xii--,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act ,sec4 #abja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada4 ,title ,,xiii--,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,extension ,sec4 #acja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,limitation on expenditures for purchase of land4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,enhanced report on expenditures4 ,title ,,xiv--,gray ,wolves ,sec4 #adja4 ,reissuance of final rules relating to gray wolves in the ,western ,great ,lakes and the ,state of ,wyoming4 ,title ,,xv--,hearing ,protection ,sec4 #aeja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,equal treatment of silencers and firearms4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,treatment of certain silencers4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,preemption of certain ,state laws in relation to firearm silencers4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,destruction of records4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,amendments to title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,imposition of tax on firearm silencers or firearm mufflers4 ,title ,,xvi--,lawful purpose and self-defense ,sec4 #afja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,elimination of authority to reclassify popular rifle ammunition as armor piercing ammunition4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,elimination of restrictions on importation of non-,national ,firearms ,act firearm or ammunition that may otherwise be lawfully possessed and sold in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,protection of shotguns1 shotgun shells1 and large caliber rifles from arbitrary classification as destructive devices4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,broadening of the temporary interstate transfer provision to allow temporary transfers for all lawful purposes rather than just for sporting purposes4 ,title ,,xvii--,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,reauthorization 7,,fltfa7 ,sec4 #agja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4 ,title ,,xviii--,film crews ,sec4 #ahja4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer4 ,title ,,xix--,respect for ,state ,wildlife ,management ,authority ,sec4 #aija4 ,authority of the ,states4 ,sec4 #aijb4 ,federal licenses4 ,sec4 #aijc4 ,cooperation with ,state ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies on ,management ,plans4 ,title ,,xx--,grand ,canyon ,bison ,management ,act ,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,bison management plan for ,grand ,canyon ,national ,park4 ,title ,,xxi--,guides and ,outfitters ,sec4 #baja4 ,short title2 definitions4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,special recreation permit and fee4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,permit across multiple jurisdictions4 ,sec4 #bajd4 ,guidelines and permit fee calculation4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,use of permit fees for permit administration4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,adjustment to permit use reviews4 ,sec4 #bajg4 ,authorization of temporary permits for new uses for the ,forest ,service and ,,blm4 ,sec4 #bajh4 ,indemnification requirements4 ,sec4 #baji4 ,streamlining of permitting process4 ,sec4 #baaj4 ,cost recovery reform4 ,sec4 #baaa4 ,extension of forest service recreation priority use permits4 ,title ,,xxii--,hunting and recreational fishing within certain ,national ,forests ,sec4 #bbja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,hunting and recreational fishing within the ,national ,forest ,system4 ,i ,fishing ,protection ,act #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,fishing ,protection ,act4 #ajb4 ,modification of definition ,section #c7b77;,b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb7b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 any sport fishing equipment 7as such term is defined in subsection 7a7 of section #dafb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 the sale of which is subject to the tax imposed by section #dafa7;a7 of such ,code 7determined without regard to any exemptions from such tax as provided by section #dafb or #dbba or any other provision of such ,code71 and sport fishing equipment components4 4 #ajc4 ,limitation on authority to regulate ammunition and fishing tackle ,except as provided in section #bj4ba of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 or any substantially similar successor regulation thereto1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and any bureau1 service1 or office of the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,agriculture1 may not regulate the use of ammunition cartridges1 ammunition components1 or fishing tackle based on the lead content thereof if such use is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the use occurs4 ,,ii ,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act4 #bjb4 ,definition of public target range ,in this title1 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7#a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7#b7 is open to the public2 7#c7 may be supervised2 and 7#d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting4 #bjc4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the term public target range means a specific location that-- 7,a7 is identified by a governmental agency for recreational shooting2 7,b7 is open to the public2 7,c7 may be supervised2 and 7,d7 may accommodate archery or rifle1 pistol1 or shotgun shooting2 4 7b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources ,section #h7;b7 of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;g7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7b7 ,each ,state and inserting the following3 7b7 ,expenditures for management of wildlife areas and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each ,state 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking construction1 operation1 and inserting operation2 7#c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,non-federal share ,the non-,federal share 2 7#d7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding the limitation described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may pay up to #ij percent of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 4 7c7 ,firearm and bow hunter education and safety program grants ,section #aj of the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,allocation of additional amounts ,of the amount apportioned to a ,state for any fiscal year under section #d7;b71 the ,state may elect to allocate not more than #aj percent1 to be combined with the amount apportioned to the ,state under paragraph 7#a7 for that fiscal year1 for acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using a grant under this section shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the activity4 7#b7 ,public target range construction or expansion ,the ,federal share of the cost of acquiring land for1 expanding1 or constructing a public target range in a ,state on ,federal or non-,federal land pursuant to this section or section #h7;b7 shall not exceed #ij percent of the cost of the activity4 7#c7 ,in-kind match ,for the purposes of cost sharing1 any institution 7as defined by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja7 that is eligible to receive amounts under this section shall be allowed to use the present value of their land as an in-kind match to satisfy cost sharing requirements regardless of any restrictions in law that would otherwise prohibit the use of the land for such purpose4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,amounts made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 amounts made 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,amounts provided for acquiring land for1 constructing1 or expanding a public target range shall remain available for expenditure and obligation during the #e-;fiscal-year period beginning on ,october #a of the first fiscal year for which the amounts are made available4 4 #bjd4 ,limits on liability 7a7 ,discretionary function ,for purposes of chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act71 any action by an agent or employee of the ,united ,states to manage or allow the use of ,federal land for purposes of target practice or marksmanship training by a member of the public shall be considered to be the exercise or performance of a discretionary function4 7b7 ,civil action or claims ,except to the extent provided in chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,united ,states shall not be subject to any civil action or claim for money damages for any injury to or loss of property1 personal injury1 or death caused by an activity occurring at a public target range that is-- 7#a7 funded in whole or in part by the ,federal ,government pursuant to the ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi et seq472 or 7#b7 located on ,federal land4 #bje4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with applicable laws and regulations1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management should cooperate with ,state and local authorities and other entities to carry out waste removal and other activities on any ,federal land used as a public target range to encourage continued use of that land for target practice or marksmanship training4 ,,iii ,recreational ,lands ,self-,defense ,act #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,recreational ,lands ,self-,defense ,act4 #cjb4 ,protecting ,americans from violent crime ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm1 including a firearm that is assembled1 loaded1 and functional1 at a water resources development project covered under section #cbg4j of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 if-- 7#a7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm2 and 7#b7 the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the water resources development project is located4 ,,iv ,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage ,opportunities ,act #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,recreational ,fishing and ,hunting ,heritage and ,opportunities ,act4 #djb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal public land ,the term ,federal public land means any land or water that is owned and managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,federal public land management officials ,the term ,federal public land management officials means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management regarding ,bureau of ,land ,management lands and waters2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service regarding the ,national ,forest ,system4 7#c7 hunting 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term hunting means use of a firearm1 bow1 or other authorized means in the lawful-- 7i7 pursuit1 shooting1 capture1 collection1 trapping1 or killing of wildlife2 7ii7 attempt to pursue1 shoot1 capture1 collect1 trap1 or kill wildlife2 or 7iii7 the training of hunting dogs1 including field trials4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term hunting does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals 7as defined by other ,federal law74 7#d7 ,recreational fishing ,the term recreational fishing means the lawful-- 7,a7 pursuit1 capture1 collection1 or killing of fish2 or 7,b7 attempt to capture1 collect1 or kill fish4 7#e7 ,recreational shooting ,the term recreational shooting means any form of sport1 training1 competition1 or pastime1 whether formal or informal1 that involves the discharge of a rifle1 handgun1 or shotgun1 or the use of a bow and arrow4 #djc4 ,recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and subsection 7g71 and cooperation with the respective ,state fish and wildlife agency1 ,federal public land management officials shall exercise authority under existing law1 including provisions regarding land use planning1 to facilitate use of and access to ,federal public lands1 including ,national ,monuments1 ,wilderness ,areas1 ,wilderness ,study ,areas1 and lands administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable and primitive or semi-primitive areas1 for recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting1 except as limited by-- 7#a7 statutory authority that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security1 public safety1 or resource conservation2 7#b7 any other ,federal statute that specifically precludes recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting on specific ,federal public lands1 waters1 or units thereof2 or 7#c7 discretionary limitations on recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process4 7b7 ,management ,consistent with subsection 7a71 the head of each ,federal public land management agency shall exercise its land management discretion-- 7#a7 in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting opportunities2 7#b7 to the extent authorized under applicable ,state law2 and 7#c7 in accordance with applicable ,federal law4 7c7 ,planning 7#a7 ,evaluation of effects on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting ,federal public land planning documents1 including land resources management plans1 resource management plans1 and comprehensive conservation plans1 shall include a specific evaluation of the effects of such plans on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting4 7#b7 ,no major federal action ,no action taken under this title1 or under section #d of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd71 either individually or cumulatively with other actions involving ,federal public lands or lands managed by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall be considered under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to be a major ,federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment1 and no additional identification1 analysis1 or consideration of environmental effects1 including cumulative effects1 is necessary or required with respect to such an action4 7#c7 ,other activity not considered ,federal public land management officials are not required to consider the existence or availability of recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities on adjacent or nearby public or private lands in the planning for or determination of which ,federal public lands are open for these activities or in the setting of levels of use for these activities on ,federal public lands1 unless the combination or coordination of such opportunities would enhance the recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting opportunities available to the public4 7d7 ,federal public lands 7#a7 ,lands open ,notwithstanding any other law1 lands under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service1 including ,wilderness ,areas1 ,wilderness ,study ,areas1 lands designated as wilderness or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable and primitive or semi-primitive areas and ,national ,monuments1 but excluding lands on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 shall be open to recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting unless the managing ,federal agency acts to close lands to such activity4 ,lands may be made subject to closure to or restriction on recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting if determined by the head of the agency concerned to be necessary and reasonable and supported by facts and evidence1 for purposes including resource conservation1 public safety1 energy or mineral production1 energy generation or transmission infrastructure1 water supply facilities1 protection of other permittees1 protection of private property rights or interest1 national security1 or compliance with other law4 7#b7 ,shooting ranges 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each ,federal agency shall use his or her authorities in a manner consistent with this title and other applicable law1 to-- 7i7 lease or permit use of lands under the jurisdiction of the agency for shooting ranges2 and 7ii7 designate specific lands under the jurisdiction of the agency for recreational shooting activities4 7,b7 ,limitation on liability ,any designation under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall not subject the ,united ,states to any civil action or claim for monetary damages for injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by any activity occurring at or on such designated lands4 7e7 ,necessity in wilderness areas and within and supplemental to wilderness purposes 7#a7 ,minimum requirements for administration ,the provision of opportunities for recreational fishing1 hunting1 and shooting and the conservation of fish and wildlife to provide sustainable use recreational opportunities on designated ,federal wilderness areas shall constitute measures necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the wilderness area1 provided that this determination shall not authorize or facilitate commodity development1 use1 or extraction1 motorized recreational access or use that is not otherwise allowed under the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 or permanent road construction or maintenance within designated wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,application of ,wilderness ,act ,provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 stipulating that wilderness purposes are within and supplemental to the purposes of the underlying ,federal land unit are reaffirmed4 ,when seeking to carry out fish and wildlife conservation programs and projects or provide fish and wildlife dependent recreation opportunities on designated wilderness areas1 the head of each ,federal agency shall implement these supplemental purposes so as to facilitate1 enhance1 or both1 but not to impede the underlying ,federal land purposes when seeking to carry out fish and wildlife conservation programs and projects or provide fish and wildlife dependent recreation opportunities in designated wilderness areas1 provided that such implementation shall not authorize or facilitate commodity development1 use or extraction1 or permanent road construction or use within designated wilderness areas4 7f7 ,report ,beginning on the second ,october #a after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially on ,october #a thereafter1 the head of each ,federal agency who has authority to manage ,federal public land on which recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting occurs shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7#a7 any ,federal public land administered by the agency head that was closed to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting at any time during the preceding year2 and 7#b7 the reason for the closure4 7g7 ,closures or significant restrictions of #fdj or more acres 7#a7 ,in general ,other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in subsection 7d7 or emergency closures described in paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection1 a permanent or temporary withdrawal1 change of classification1 or change of management status of ,federal public land that effectively closes or significantly restricts #fdj or more contiguous acres of ,federal public land to access or use for recreational fishing or hunting or activities related to recreational fishing or hunting1 or both1 shall take effect only if1 before the date of withdrawal or change1 the head of the ,federal agency that has jurisdiction over the ,federal public land-- 7,a7 publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively2 7,b7 demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a ,state fish and wildlife agency2 and 7,c7 submits to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate written notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively4 7#b7 ,aggregate or cumulative effects ,if the aggregate or cumulative effect of separate withdrawals or changes effectively closes or significantly restricts #a1bhj or more acres of land or water1 such withdrawals and changes shall be treated as a single withdrawal or change for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,emergency closures ,nothing in this title prohibits a ,federal land management agency from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area to provide for public safety1 resource conservation1 national security1 or other purposes authorized by law4 ,such an emergency closure shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless converted to a permanent closure consistent with this title4 7h7 ,national park service units not affected ,nothing in this title shall affect or modify management or use of units of the ,national ,park ,system4 7i7 ,no priority ,nothing in this title requires a ,federal land management agency to give preference to recreational fishing1 hunting1 or shooting over other uses of ,federal public land or over land or water management priorities established by ,federal law4 7j7 ,consultation with councils ,in fulfilling the duties set forth in this ,act1 the heads of ,federal agencies shall consult with respective advisory councils as established in ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abifb and #acddc4 7k7 ,authority of the ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title shall be construed as interfering with1 diminishing1 or conflicting with the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of any ,state to exercise primary management1 control1 or regulation of fish and wildlife under ,state law 7including regulations7 on land or water within the ,state1 including on ,federal public land4 7#b7 ,federal licenses ,nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize the head of a ,federal agency to require a license1 fee1 or permit to fish1 hunt1 or trap on land or water in a ,state1 including on ,federal public land in the ,states1 except that this paragraph shall not affect the ,migratory ,bird ,stamp requirement set forth in the ,migratory ,bird ,hunting and ,conservation ,stamp ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah et seq474 #djd4 ,volunteer hunters2 reports2 closures and restrictions 7a7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,public land ,the term public land means-- 7,a7 units of the ,national ,park ,system2 7,b7 ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,c7 land and interests in land owned by the ,united ,states and under the administrative jurisdiction of-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 or 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and includes the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 with regard to units of the ,national ,park ,system2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and includes the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 with regard to ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service lands and waters2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,interior and includes the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 with regard to ,bureau of ,land ,management lands and waters2 and 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and includes the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 with regard to ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7#c7 ,volunteer from the hunting community ,the term volunteer from the hunting community means a volunteer who holds a valid hunting license issued by a ,state4 7b7 ,volunteer ,hunters ,when planning wildlife management involving reducing the size of a wildlife population on public land1 the ,secretary shall consider the use of and may use volunteers from the hunting community as agents to assist in carrying out wildlife management on public land4 ,the ,secretary shall not reject the use of volunteers from the hunting community as agents without the concurrence of the appropriate ,state wildlife management authorities4 7c7 ,report ,beginning on the second ,october #a after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially on ,october #a thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7#a7 any public land administered by the ,secretary that was closed to fishing1 hunting1 and recreational shooting at any time during the preceding year2 and 7#b7 the reason for the closure4 7d7 ,closures or significant restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in section #fjd7;e7 or emergency closures described in paragraph 7#b71 a permanent or temporary withdrawal1 change of classification1 or change of management status of public land that effectively closes or significantly restricts any acreage of public land to access or use for fishing1 hunting1 recreational shooting1 or activities related to fishing1 hunting1 or recreational shooting1 or a combination of those activities1 shall take effect only if1 before the date of withdrawal or change1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively2 7,b7 demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a ,state fish and wildlife agency2 and 7,c7 submits to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate written notice of the withdrawal or change1 respectively4 7#b7 ,emergency closures ,nothing in this ,act prohibits the ,secretary from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area to provide for public safety1 resource conservation1 national security1 or other purposes authorized by law4 ,such an emergency closure shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless converted to a permanent closure consistent with this ,act4 #dje4 ,withdrawal of existing rule regarding hunting and trapping in ,alaska ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall withdraw the final rule entitled ,alaska2 ,hunting and ,trapping in ,national ,preserves and published in the ,federal ,register on ,october #bc1 #bjae 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fdcbe71 and shall not issue a rule that is substantially similar to that rule4 ,v ,farmer and ,hunter ,protection ,act #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,hunter and ,farmer ,protection ,act4 #ejb4 ,baiting of migratory game birds ,section #c of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjd7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,prohibition of baiting 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,baited area 7i7 ,in general ,the term baited area means-- 7,i7 any area on which salt1 grain1 or other feed has been placed1 exposed1 deposited1 distributed1 or scattered1 if the salt1 grain1 or feed could lure or attract migratory game birds2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of waterfowl1 cranes 7family ,gruidae71 and coots 7family ,rallidae71 a standing1 unharvested crop that has been manipulated through activities such as mowing1 discing1 or rolling1 unless the activities are normal agricultural practices4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,an area shall not be considered to be a baited area if the area-- 7,i7 has been treated with a normal agricultural practice2 7,,ii7 has standing crops that have not been manipulated2 or 7,,iii7 has standing crops that have been or are flooded4 7,b7 ,baiting ,the term baiting means the direct or indirect placing1 exposing1 depositing1 distributing1 or scattering of salt1 grain1 or other feed that could lure or attract migratory game birds to1 on1 or over any areas on which a hunter is attempting to take migratory game birds4 7,c7 ,migratory game bird ,the term migratory game bird means migratory bird species-- 7i7 that are within the taxonomic families of ,anatidae1 ,columbidae1 ,gruidae1 ,rallidae1 and ,scolopacidae2 and 7ii7 for which open seasons are prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,d7 ,normal agricultural practice 7i7 ,in general ,the term normal agricultural practice means any practice in one annual growing season that-- 7,i7 is carried out in order to produce a marketable crop1 including planting1 harvest1 postharvest1 or soil conservation practices2 and 7,,ii7 is recommended for the successful harvest of a given crop by the applicable ,state office of the ,cooperative ,extension ,system of the ,department of ,agriculture1 in consultation with1 and if requested1 the concurrence of1 the head of the applicable ,state department of fish and wildlife4 7ii7 ,inclusions 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 the term normal agricultural practice includes the destruction of a crop in accordance with practices required by the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation for agricultural producers to obtain crop insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 on land on which a crop during the current or immediately preceding crop year was not harvestable due to a natural disaster 7including any hurricane1 storm1 tornado1 flood1 high water1 wind-driven water1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 landslide1 mudslide1 drought1 fire1 snowstorm1 or other catastrophe that is declared a major disaster by the ,president in accordance with section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj774 7,,ii7 ,limitations ,the term normal agricultural practice only includes a crop described in subclause 7,i7 that has been destroyed or manipulated through activities that include 7but are not limited to7 mowing1 discing1 or rolling if the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation certifies that flooding was not an acceptable method of destruction to obtain crop insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7,e7 ,waterfowl ,the term waterfowl means native species of the family ,anatidae4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful for any person-- 7,a7 to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over any baited area1 if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is a baited area2 or 7,b7 to place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the purpose of causing1 inducing1 or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over the baited area4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may promulgate regulations to implement this subsection4 4 ,,vi ,transporting ,bows ,across ,national ,park ,service ,lands #fja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,hunter ,access ,corridors ,act4 #fjb4 ,bowhunting opportunity and wildlife stewardship 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ajae of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajaeac4 ,hunter access corridors 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,not ready for immediate use ,the term not ready for immediate use means-- 7,a7 a bow or crossbow1 the arrows of which are secured or stowed in a quiver or other arrow transport case2 and 7,b7 with respect to a crossbow1 uncocked4 7#b7 ,valid hunting license ,the term valid hunting license means a ,state-issued hunting license that authorizes an individual to hunt on private or public land adjacent to the ,system unit in which the individual is located while in possession of a bow or crossbow that is not ready for immediate use4 7b7 ,transportation authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall not require a permit for1 or promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from transporting bows and crossbows that are not ready for immediate use across any ,system unit if-- 7,a7 in the case of an individual traversing the ,system unit on foot-- 7i7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the bows and crossbows2 7ii7 the bows or crossbows are not ready for immediate use throughout the period during which the bows or crossbows are transported across the ,system unit2 7iii7 the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the ,system unit is located2 and 7iv7 7,i7 the individual possesses a valid hunting license2 7,,ii7 the individual is traversing the ,system unit en route to a hunting access corridor established under subsection 7c77#a72 or 7,,iii7 the individual is traversing the ,system unit in compliance with any other applicable regulations or policies2 or 7,b7 the bows or crossbows are not ready for immediate use and remain inside a vehicle4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,nothing in this subsection limits the authority of the ,director to enforce laws 7including regulations7 prohibiting hunting or the taking of wildlife in any ,system unit4 7c7 ,establishment of hunter access corridors 7#a7 ,in general ,on a determination by the ,director under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director may establish and publish 7in accordance with section #a4e of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 on a publicly available map1 hunter access corridors across ,system units that are used to access public land that is-- 7,a7 contiguous to a ,system unit2 and 7,b7 open to hunting4 7#b7 ,determination by director ,the determination referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a determination that the hunter access corridor would provide wildlife management or visitor experience benefits within the boundary of the ,system unit in which the hunter access corridor is located4 7#c7 ,hunting season ,the hunter access corridors shall be open for use during hunting seasons4 7#d7 ,exception ,the ,director may establish limited periods during which access through the hunter access corridors is closed for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable law4 ,such closures shall be clearly marked with signs and dates of closures1 and shall not include gates1 chains1 walls1 or other barriers on the hunter access corridor4 7#e7 ,identification of corridors ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 make information regarding hunter access corridors available on the individual website of the applicable ,system unit2 and 7,b7 provide information regarding any processes established by the ,director for transporting legally taken game through individual hunter access corridors4 7#f7 ,registration2 transportation of game ,the ,director may-- 7,a7 provide registration boxes to be located at the trailhead of each hunter access corridor for self-registration2 7,b7 provide a process for online self-registration2 and 7,c7 allow nonmotorized conveyances to transport legally taken game through a hunter access corridor established under this subsection1 including game carts and sleds4 7#g7 ,consultation with states ,the ,director shall consult with each applicable ,state wildlife agency to identify appropriate hunter access corridors4 7d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 diminishes1 enlarges1 or modifies any ,federal or ,state authority with respect to hunting1 recreational shooting1 or any other recreational activities within the boundaries of a ,system unit2 or 7#b7 authorizes-- 7,a7 the establishment of new trails in ,system units2 or 7,b7 authorizes individuals to access areas in ,system units1 on foot or otherwise1 that are not open to such access4 7e7 ,no major federal action 7#a7 ,in general ,any action taken under this section shall not be considered a major ,federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,no additional action required ,no additional identification1 analyses1 or consideration of environmental effects 7including cumulative environmental effects7 is necessary or required with respect to an action taken under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajaeab the following3 #ajaeac4 ,hunter access corridors4 4 ,,vii ,respect for ,treaties and ,rights #gja4 ,respect for treaties and rights ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act shall be construed to affect or modify any treaty or other right of any federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 ,,viii ,state ,approval of ,fishing ,restriction #hja4 ,state or territorial approval of restriction of recreational or commercial fishing access to certain ,state or territorial waters 7a7 ,approval required ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall not restrict recreational or commercial fishing access to any ,state or territorial marine waters or ,great ,lakes waters within the jurisdiction of the ,national ,park ,service or the ,office of ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries1 respectively1 unless those restrictions are developed in coordination with1 and approved by1 the fish and wildlife management agency of the ,state or territory that has fisheries management authority over those waters4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term marine waters includes coastal waters and estuaries4 ,,ix ,open ,book on ,equal ,access to ,justice #ija4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,open ,book on ,equal ,access to ,justice ,act4 #ijb4 ,modification of equal access to justice provisions 7a7 ,agency proceedings ,section #ejd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing the following information with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this section3 7#a7 ,the case name and number of the adversary adjudication1 if available4 7#b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the adversary adjudication4 7#c7 ,a description of the claims in the adversary adjudication4 7#d7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made1 as such party is identified in the order or other agency document making the award4 7#e7 ,the amount of the award4 7#f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7f7 ,the online searchable database described in subsection 7e7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or court order4 7g7 ,the head of each agency shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states1 no later than #fj days following the ,chairman's request1 all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of subsections 7e7 and 7f74 4 7b7 ,court cases ,section #bdab7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing the following information with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this section3 7,a7 ,the case name and number4 7,b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the case4 7,c7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made1 as such party is identified in the order or other court document making the award4 7,d7 ,a description of the claims in the case4 7,e7 ,the amount of the award4 7,f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7#f7 ,the online searchable database described in paragraph 7#e7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or court order4 7#g7 ,the head of each agency 7including the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states7 shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states1 no later than #fj days following the ,chairman's request1 all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking ,united ,states ,code12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking of section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 and inserting of this section2 and 7,b7 by striking of such title and inserting of this title4 7d7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall first apply with respect to awards of fees and other expenses that are made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,online databases ,the online databases required by section #ejd7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bdab7;d77#e7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be established as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 but in no case later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,x ,good ,samaritan ,search and ,recovery #ajja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,good ,samaritan ,search and ,recovery ,act4 #ajjb4 ,expedited access to certain ,federal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,the term eligible1 with respect to an organization or individual1 means that the organization or individual1 respectively1 is-- 7,a7 acting in a not-for-profit capacity2 and 7,b7 composed entirely of members who1 at the time of the good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission1 have attained the age of majority under the law of the ,state where the mission takes place4 7#b7 ,good samaritan search-and-recovery mission ,the term good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission means a search conducted by an eligible organization or individual for one or more missing individuals believed to be deceased at the time that the search is initiated4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as applicable4 7b7 ,process 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary shall develop and implement a process to expedite access to ,federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary for eligible organizations and individuals to request access to ,federal land to conduct good ,samaritan search-and-recovery missions4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the process developed and implemented under this subsection shall include provisions to clarify that-- 7,a7 an eligible organization or individual granted access under this section-- 7i7 shall be acting for private purposes2 and 7ii7 shall not be considered to be a ,federal volunteer2 7,b7 an eligible organization or individual conducting a good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission under this section shall not be considered to be a volunteer under section #ajbcja7;c7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act71 shall not apply to an eligible organization or individual carrying out a privately requested good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission under this section2 and 7,d7 chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the 8,federal ,employees' ,compensation ,act071 shall not apply to an eligible organization or individual conducting a good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission under this section1 and the conduct of the good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission shall not constitute civilian employment4 7c7 ,release of ,federal ,government from liability ,the ,secretary shall not require an eligible organization or individual to have liability insurance as a condition of accessing ,federal land under this section1 if the eligible organization or individual-- 7#a7 acknowledges and consents1 in writing1 to the provisions described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#b7 signs a waiver releasing the ,federal ,government from all liability relating to the access granted under this section and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the ,united ,states from any claims or lawsuits arising from any conduct by the eligible organization or individual on ,federal land4 7d7 ,approval and denial of requests 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall notify an eligible organization or individual of the approval or denial of a request by the eligible organization or individual to carry out a good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission under this section by not later than #dh hours after the request is made4 7#b7 ,denials ,if the ,secretary denies a request from an eligible organization or individual to carry out a good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the eligible organization or individual of-- 7,a7 the reason for the denial of the request2 and 7,b7 any actions that the eligible organization or individual can take to meet the requirements for the request to be approved4 7e7 ,partnerships ,each ,secretary shall develop search-and-recovery-focused partnerships with search-and-recovery organizations-- 7#a7 to coordinate good ,samaritan search-and-recovery missions on ,federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 to expedite and accelerate good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission efforts for missing individuals on ,federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall submit to ,congress a joint report describing-- 7#a7 plans to develop partnerships described in subsection 7e77#a72 and 7#b7 efforts carried out to expedite and accelerate good ,samaritan search-and-recovery mission efforts for missing individuals on ,federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of each ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7e77#b74 ,,xi ,interstate ,transportation of ,firearms or ,ammunition #aaja4 ,interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition 7a7 ,in general ,section #ibf;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ibf;,a4 ,interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition 7a7 ,notwithstanding any provision of any law1 rule1 or regulation of a ,state or any political subdivision thereof3 7#a7 ,a person who is not prohibited by this chapter from possessing1 transporting1 shipping1 or receiving a firearm or ammunition shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where the person may lawfully possess1 carry1 or transport the firearm to any other such place if1 during the transportation1 the firearm is unloaded1 and-- 7,a7 if the transportation is by motor vehicle1 the firearm is-- 7i7 not directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle2 7ii7 in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console2 or 7iii7 secured by a secure gun storage or safety device2 or 7,b7 if the transportation is by other means1 the firearm is in a locked container or secured by a secure gun storage or safety device4 7#b7 ,a person who is not prohibited by this chapter from possessing1 transporting1 shipping1 or receiving a firearm or ammunition shall be entitled to transport ammunition for any lawful purpose from any place where the person may lawfully possess1 carry1 or transport the ammunition1 to any other such place if1 during the transportation1 the ammunition is not loaded into a firearm1 and-- 7,a7 if the transportation is by motor vehicle1 the ammunition is-- 7i7 not directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle2 or 7ii7 is in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console2 or 7,b7 if the transportation is by other means1 the ammunition is in a locked container4 7b7 ,in subsection 7a71 the term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight1 stopping for food1 fuel1 vehicle maintenance1 an emergency1 medical treatment1 and any other activity incidental to the transport4 7c7 7#a7 ,a person who is transporting a firearm or ammunition may not be arrested or otherwise detained for violation of any law or any rule or regulation of a ,state or any political subdivision thereof related to the possession1 transportation1 or carrying of firearms1 unless there is probable cause to believe that the person is doing so in a manner not provided for in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,when a person asserts this section as a defense in a criminal proceeding1 the prosecution shall bear the burden of proving1 beyond a reasonable doubt1 that the conduct of the person did not satisfy the conditions set forth in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,when a person successfully asserts this section as a defense in a criminal proceeding1 the court shall award the prevailing defendant a reasonable attorney's fee4 7d7 7#a7 ,a person who is deprived of any right1 privilege1 or immunity secured by this section1 section #ibf;,b or #ibf;,c1 under color of any statute1 ordinance1 regulation1 custom1 or usage of any ,state or any political subdivision thereof1 may bring an action in any appropriate court against any other person1 including a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 who causes the person to be subject to the deprivation1 for damages and other appropriate relief4 7#b7 ,the court shall award a plaintiff prevailing in an action brought under paragraph 7#a7 damages and such other relief as the court deems appropriate1 including a reasonable attorney's fee4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter is amended in the item relating to section #ibf;,a by striking firearms and inserting firearms or ammunition4 ,,xii ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act #abja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act4 #abjb4 ,permits for importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in ,canada ,section #ajd7;c77#e77;,d7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acgd7;c77#e77;,d77 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 7i7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 expeditiously after the expiration of the applicable #cj-;day period under subsection 7d77#b71 issue a permit for the importation of any polar bear part 7other than an internal organ7 from a polar bear taken in a sport hunt in ,canada to any person-- 7,i7 who submits1 with the permit application1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before ,february #ah1 #aiig2 or 7,,ii7 who has submitted1 in support of a permit application submitted before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 proof that the polar bear was legally harvested by the person before ,may #ae1 #bjjh1 from a polar bear population from which a sport-hunted trophy could be imported before that date in accordance with section #ah4cj7;i7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary shall issue permits under clause 7i77,i7 without regard to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c77ii7 of this paragraph1 subsection 7d77#c71 and sections #aja and #ajb4 ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,i74 ,this clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before ,june #ab1 #aiig4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary shall issue permits under clause 7i77,,ii7 without regard to subparagraph 7,c77ii7 of this paragraph or subsection 7d77#c74 ,sections #aja7;a77#c77;,b7 and #ajb7;b77#c7 shall not apply to the importation of any polar bear part authorized by a permit issued under clause 7i77,,ii74 ,this clause shall not apply to polar bear parts that were imported before the date of enactment of the ,polar ,bear ,conservation and ,fairness ,act4 4 ,,xiii ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,extension #acja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,extension ,act4 #acjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g7;c7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjf7;c77 is amended by striking not to exceed-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#e7 and inserting not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb44 #acjc4 ,limitation on expenditures for purchase of land 7a7 ,limitation ,section #f of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,limitation on expenditures for purchase of land ,amounts appropriated under this ,act may not be used by the ,secretary to purchase land that will be administered by the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to any specific land acquisition required by contract or other agreement entered into before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acjd4 ,enhanced report on expenditures ,section #aj7b7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddji7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 an annual assessment of the status of wetlands conservation projects1 including an accounting of-- 7,a7 expenditures by ,federal1 ,state1 and other ,united ,states entities2 7,b7 expenditures made for fee-simple acquisition of ,federal lands in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 expenditures by ,canadian and ,mexican sources to carry out wetland projects funded under this ,act4 4 ,,xiv ,gray ,wolves #adja4 ,reissuance of final rules relating to gray wolves in the ,western ,great ,lakes and the ,state of ,wyoming 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall reissue-- 7#a7 the final rule entitled ,endangered and ,threatened ,wildlife and ,plants2 ,revising the ,listing of the ,gray ,wolf 7,canis lupus7 in the ,western ,great ,lakes 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #hafff 7,december #bh1 #bjaa772 and 7#b7 the final rule entitled ,endangered and ,threatened ,wildlife and ,plants2 ,removal of the ,gray ,wolf in ,wyoming ,from the ,federal ,list of ,endangered and ,threatened ,wildlife and ,removal of the ,wyoming ,wolf ,population's ,status as an ,experimental ,population 7#gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #eeecj 7,september #aj1 #bjab774 7b7 ,no judicial review ,the reissuance of the final rules described in subsection 7a7 shall not be subject to judicial review4 ,,xv ,hearing ,protection #aeja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,hearing ,protection ,act4 #aejb4 ,equal treatment of silencers and firearms 7a7 ,in general ,section #ehde7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking 7#g7 any silencer and all that follows through 2 and 7#h7 and inserting and 7#g74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aejc4 ,treatment of certain silencers ,section #ehda of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,firearm silencers ,a person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be treated as meeting any registration and licensing requirements of the ,national ,firearms ,act with respect to such silencer4 4 #aejd4 ,preemption of certain ,state laws in relation to firearm silencers ,section #ibg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding the preceding sentence1 a law of a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state that imposes a tax1 other than a generally applicable sales or use tax1 on making1 transferring1 using1 possessing1 or transporting a firearm silencer in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce1 or imposes a marking1 recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a firearm silencer1 shall have no force or effect44 #aeje4 ,destruction of records ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall destroy any registration of a silencer maintained in the ,national ,firearms ,registration and ,transfer ,record pursuant to section #ehda of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 any application to transfer filed under section #ehab of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that identifies the transferee of a silencer1 and any application to make filed under section #ehbb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that identifies the maker of a silencer4 #aejf4 ,amendments to title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #iba7;a71 by striking paragraph 7#bd7 and inserting the following3 7#bd7 7,a7 ,the terms firearm silencer and firearm muffler mean any device for silencing1 muffling1 or diminishing the report of a portable firearm1 including the keystone part of such a device4 7,b7 ,the term keystone part means1 with respect to a firearm silencer or firearm muffler1 an externally visible part of a firearm silencer or firearm muffler1 without which a device capable of silencing1 muffling1 or diminishing the report of a portable firearm cannot be assembled1 but the term does not include any interchangeable parts designed to mount a firearm silencer or firearm muffler to a portable firearm4 2 7#b7 in section #ibb7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking shotgun or rifle the first place it appears and inserting shotgun1 rifle1 firearm silencer or firearm muffler2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking rifle or shotgun and inserting shotgun1 rifle1 firearm silencer or firearm muffler2 and 7#c7 in section #ibc7;i7-- 7,a7 by striking ,licensed and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in the case of a firearm other than a firearm silencer or firearm muffler1 licensed 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,in the case of a firearm silencer or firearm muffler1 licensed importers and licensed manufacturers shall identify by means of a serial number engraved or cast on the keystone part of the firearm silencer or firearm muffler1 in such manner as the ,attorney ,general shall by regulations prescribe1 each firearm silencer or firearm muffler imported or manufactured by such importer or manufacturer1 except that1 if a firearm silencer or firearm muffler does not have a clearly identifiable keystone part or has multiple keystone parts1 licensed importers or licensed manufacturers shall submit a request for a marking variance to the ,attorney ,general4 ,the ,attorney ,general shall grant such a request except on showing good cause that marking the firearm silencer or firearm muffler as requested would not further the purposes of this chapter4 4 #aejg4 ,imposition of tax on firearm silencers or firearm mufflers 7a7 ,in general ,section #daha of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end of the list relating to ,articles taxable at #aj percent the following3 ,firearm silencers or firearm mufflers4 4 7b7 ,firearm silencers2 firearm mufflers ,section #daha of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this part1 the terms firearm silencer and firearm muffler mean any device for silencing1 muffling1 or diminishing the report of a portable firearm4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #daha of such ,code is amended by striking other than pistols and revolvers and inserting other than articles taxable at #aj percent under this section4 7#b7 ,section #dahb7;b7 of such ,code is amended by striking firearms1 pistols1 revolvers1 shells1 and cartridges and inserting articles described in section #daha and4 7#c7 ,section #dahb7;c77#a7 of such ,code is amended by striking or firearm and inserting firearm1 firearm silencer1 or firearm muffler14 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to articles sold by the manufacturer1 producer1 or importer in any calendar quarter beginning more than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,xvi ,lawful purpose and self-defense #afja4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,lawful ,purpose and ,self ,defense ,act4 #afjb4 ,elimination of authority to reclassify popular rifle ammunition as armor piercing ammunition ,section #iba7;a77#ag7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking may be used and inserting is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting by the manufacturer or importer before for use2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the ,attorney ,general finds is primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes and inserting is primarily intended by the manufacturer or importer to be used in a rifle or shotgun1 a handgun projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer to be used for hunting1 recreational1 or competitive shooting4 #afjc4 ,elimination of restrictions on importation of non-,national ,firearms ,act firearm or ammunition that may otherwise be lawfully possessed and sold in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,elimination of prohibitions ,section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition1 unless the manufacture or importation of the ammunition-- 7,a7 is for the use of the ,united ,states1 any department or agency of the ,united ,states1 any ,state1 or any department1 agency1 or political subdivision of a ,state2 7,b7 is for the purpose of exportation2 or 7,c7 is for the purpose of testing or experimentation1 and has been authorized by the ,attorney ,general2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7l71 by striking #ibe7;d7 of this chapter and inserting #ibe2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7r74 7b7 ,broadening of exceptions ,section #ibe of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking determined and all that follows through the end and inserting intended for the lawful personal use of such member or club42 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking 7,a7 and all that follows through for the and inserting intended for the lawful2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7f7 and inserting the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,within #cj days after the ,attorney ,general receives an application therefor1 the ,attorney ,general shall authorize a firearm or ammunition to be imported or brought into the ,united ,states or any possession thereof if-- 7,a7 the firearm or ammunition is being imported or brought in for scientific1 research1 testing1 or experimentation purposes2 7,b7 the firearm is an unserviceable firearm 7other than a machine gun as defined in section #ehde7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is readily restorable to firing condition7 imported or brought in as a curio or museum piece2 7,c7 the firearm is not a firearm as defined in section #ehde7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,d7 the ammunition is not armor piercing ammunition 7as defined in section #iba7;a77#ag77;,b7 of this title71 unless subparagraph 7,a71 7,e71 7,f71 or 7,g7 applies2 7,e7 the firearm or ammunition is being imported or brought in for the use of the ,united ,states1 any department or agency of the ,united ,states1 any ,state1 or any department1 agency1 or political subdivision of a ,state2 7,f7 the firearm or ammunition is being imported or brought in for the purpose of exportation2 7,g7 the firearm or ammunition was previously taken out of the ,united ,states or a possession thereof by the person who is bringing in the firearm or ammunition2 or 7,h7 the firearm is a firearm defined as curio or relic by the ,attorney ,general under section #iba7;a77#ac7 of this title4 7#b7 ,within #cj days after the ,attorney ,general receives an application therefor1 the ,attorney ,general shall permit the conditional importation or bringing in of a firearm or ammunition for examination and testing in connection with the making of a determination as to whether the importation or bringing in of the firearm or ammunition will be allowed under this subsection4 7#c7 ,the ,attorney ,general shall not authorize1 under this subsection1 the importation of any firearm the importation of which is prohibited by section #ibb7p74 4 #afjd4 ,protection of shotguns1 shotgun shells1 and large caliber rifles from arbitrary classification as destructive devices 7a7 ,amendments to the ,national ,firearms ,act ,section #ehde7;f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes and inserting recognized as suitable for lawful purposes2 and 7#b7 by striking use solely for sporting purposes and inserting use for sporting purposes4 7b7 ,amendments to title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #iba7;a77#d7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of the first sentence1 by striking particularly suitable for sporting and inserting suitable for lawful2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking solely4 #afje4 ,broadening of the temporary interstate transfer provision to allow temporary transfers for all lawful purposes rather than just for sporting purposes ,section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in each of subsections 7a77#e77;,b71 7a77#i71 and 7b77#c77;,b71 by striking sporting4 ,,xvii ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,reauthorization 7,,fltfa7 #agja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,reauthorization4 #agjb4 ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjc7a7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7a771 by striking cultural1 or and inserting cultural1 recreational access and use1 or other2 7#b7 in section #bjc7b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking on the date of enactment of this ,act was and inserting is2 7#c7 in section #bje 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #bjf and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8section #bjf-- 7#a7 to complete appraisals and satisfy other legal requirements for the sale or exchange of public land identified for disposal under approved land use plans under section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab72 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,reauthorization1 to establish and make available to the public1 on the website of the ,department of the ,interior1 a database containing a comprehensive list of all the land referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 to maintain the database referred to in paragraph 7#b74 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aa and inserting #bb2 7#d7 by amending section #bjf7;c77#a7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje7;c77#a77 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,use of ,funds 7,a7 ,in general ,funds in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account shall be expended1 subject to appropriation1 in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,purposes ,except as authorized under paragraph 7#b71 funds in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account shall be used for one or more of the following purposes3 7i7 ,to purchase lands or interests therein that are otherwise authorized by law to be acquired and are one or more of the following3 7,i7 ,inholdings4 7,,ii7 ,adjacent to federally designated areas and contain exceptional resources4 7,,iii7 ,provide opportunities for hunting1 recreational fishing1 recreational shooting1 and other recreational activities4 7,,iv7 ,likely to aid in the performance of deferred maintenance or the reduction of operation and maintenance costs or other deferred costs4 7ii7 ,to perform deferred maintenance or other maintenance activities that enhance opportunities for recreational access4 2 7#e7 in section #bjf7;c77#b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje7;c77#b77-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated by this paragraph7-- 7i7 by striking purchases and inserting land purchases and performance of deferred maintenance activities2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by inserting for the activities outlined in paragraph 7#a7 after generated2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,any funds made available under subparagraph 7,c7 that are not obligated or expended by the end of the fourth full fiscal year after the date of the sale or exchange of land that generated the funds may be expended in any ,state4 2 7#f7 in section #bjf7;c77#c7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje7;c77#c77-- 7,a7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 the extent to which the acquisition of the land or interest therein will increase the public availability of resources for1 and facilitate public access to1 hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational activities2 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d72 7#g7 in section #bjf7;f7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje7;f771 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 any remaining balance in the account shall be deposited in the ,treasury and used for deficit reduction1 except that in the case of a fiscal year for which there is no ,federal budget deficit1 such amounts shall be used to reduce the ,federal debt 7in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury considers appropriate74 2 and 7#h7 in section #bjg7;b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #if-efh and inserting #if-ehf2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,public ,law #aje-bfc2 before #aab ,stat42 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the ,white ,pine ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #abj ,stat4 #cjbh72 7#d7 the ,lincoln ,county ,conservation1 ,recreation1 and ,development ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dbd2 #aah ,stat4 #bdjc72 7#e7 subtitle ,f of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#f7 subtitle ,o of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjwww note1 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaa-aa72 7#g7 section #bfja of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aajh72 or 7#h7 section #bfjf of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #aaba74 4 ,,xviii ,film crews #ahja4 ,annual permit and fee for film crews of #e persons or fewer ,section #ajjije of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking provide a fair return to the ,united ,states and inserting be sufficient to cover the cost of a film permit and other administrative and personnel costs2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,film crew of #e persons or fewer ,for a commercial film crew of #e persons or fewer for commercial filming activities or similar projects on ,federal land and waters administered by the ,secretary the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 assess an annual fee in an amount sufficient to cover the administrative cost of issuing a permit under this section1 but not greater than #bjj2 and 7,b7 require a permit which shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all ,federal land and waterways administered by the ,secretary for a #a-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit4 4 7#b7 ,by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively4 7#c7 ,in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by this section1 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,still photography crew of #e persons or fewer ,the fee under this paragraph for a still photography crew of #e persons or fewer shall be not more than #bjj4 4 7#d7 ,in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by this section-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,timing ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall not consider subject matter or content as a criterion for issuing or denying a permit under this ,act4 4 7#e7 ,by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,exemption ,from ,commercial ,filming or ,still ,photography ,permits and ,fees ,the ,secretary shall not require persons holding commercial use authorizations or special recreation permits to obtain an additional permit or pay an additional fee for commercial filming or still photography under this section if-- 7#a7 the filming or still photography conducted is incidental to the permitted activity that is the subject of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit2 and 7#b7 the holder of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit is an individual or small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7g7 ,news ,gathering ,activities ,for the purposes of this section1 a news gathering shall not be considered a commercial activity4 7h7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the term commercial film crew means any persons present on ,federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary who are associated with the production of a film2 7#b7 the term news gathering means the gathering1 recording1 and filming of news and information related to news in any medium2 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as applicable1 with respect to land under the respective jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 4 ,,xix ,respect for ,state ,wildlife ,management ,authority #aija4 ,authority of the ,states ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed as interfering with1 diminishing1 or conflicting with the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of any ,state to exercise primary management1 control1 or regulation of fish and wildlife under ,state law on land or water within the ,state1 including on ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,forest ,service4 #aijb4 ,federal licenses ,nothing in this ,act1 shall be construed to authorize the head of a ,federal agency to require a license1 fee1 or permit to fish1 hunt1 or trap on land or water in a ,state1 including on ,federal land in the ,state1 except that this paragraph shall not affect the ,migratory ,bird ,stamp requirement set forth in the ,migratory ,bird ,hunting and ,conservation ,stamp ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gah et seq474 #aijc4 ,cooperation with ,state ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies on ,management ,plans 7a7 ,use of ,state fish and wildlife data and analyses ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall prioritize coordination1 consultation1 and cooperation with the appropriate ,state fish and wildlife agencies and local governments to recognize and fully utilize ,state and local government fish and wildlife data and analyses1 unless it is determined by the ,state or local government that such data is proprietary or protected from disclosure under ,state law1 as a primary source to inform-- 7#a7 land and resource management plans for units of the ,national ,forest ,system developed under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd72 7#b7 land use plans developed under section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab72 7#c7 comprehensive conservation plans developed under section #d of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd72 7#d7 project planning and execution2 and 7#e7 related natural resource policies and decisions4 7b7 ,sharing data ,federal agencies shall evaluate and utilize existing analysis of data on fish and wildlife populations prepared by appropriate ,state or local governments and share ,federal data with fish and wildlife managers and local governments4 ,,xx ,grand ,canyon ,bison ,management ,act #bjja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,grand ,canyon ,bison ,management ,act4 #bjjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,full bison ,the term full bison means all of the remains of a bison after field dressing4 7#b7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan published under section #bjjc7;a74 7#c7 ,park ,the term ,park means the ,grand ,canyon ,national ,park4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,skilled public volunteer ,the term skilled public volunteer means an individual who possesses-- 7,a7 a valid hunting license issued by the ,state of ,arizona2 and 7,b7 such other qualifications as the ,secretary may require1 after consultation with the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,commission4 #bjjc4 ,bison management plan for ,grand ,canyon ,national ,park 7a7 ,publication of plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish a management plan to reduce1 through humane lethal culling by skilled public volunteers and by other nonlethal means1 the population of bison in the ,park that the ,secretary determines are detrimental to the use of the ,park4 7b7 ,removal of ,animal ,notwithstanding section #d of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aibi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aih;c7 or any other provision of law1 a skilled public volunteer may remove from the ,park a full bison harvested in accordance with the management plan4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with and obtain written approval from the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,commission regarding the development and finalization of the management plan and any amendments to the management plan4 7d7 ,,nepa ,compliance ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall comply with all applicable ,federal environmental laws 7including regulations71 including the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7e7 ,limitation ,nothing in this ,act applies to the taking of wildlife in the ,park for any purpose other than the implementation of the management plan4 ,,xxi ,guides and ,outfitters #baja4 ,short title2 definitions 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,guides and ,outfitters ,act or the ,,go ,act4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,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 7#b7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture acting jointly4 #bajb4 ,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 and ,duplication of ,analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,the issuance of a new special recreation permit for activities under paragraph 7#b7 shall be categorically excluded from further analysis and documentation under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if the proposed use is the same as or similar to a previously authorized use and the ,secretary determines that such issuance does not have significant environmental effects based upon application of the extraordinary circumstances procedures established by the ,secretary 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 #bajc4 ,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 ,federal agencies4 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 #bajd4 ,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 #baje4 ,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 purposes specifically to support recreation activities at the specific site for which 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 #bajf4 ,adjustment to permit use reviews 7a7 ,in general ,in reviewing and adjusting allocations of use for priority use 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 issued unless additional capacity is available4 ,the ,secretary may assign any use remaining after adjusting allocations on a temporary basis to qualified permit holders4 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 authorizing office 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 #bajg4 ,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 ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall 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 operation4 ,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 #bajh4 ,indemnification requirements 7a7 ,indemnification ,a permit holder that is prohibited by the ,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 #baji4 ,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 permits when the ,secretary determines that such compliance is required1 to the maximum extent allowable under applicable law1 including1 but not limited to1 use of a categorical exclusion as provided under section #hjc7;h77#c7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77#c774 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 #baaj4 ,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 and_/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 in order 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 #baaa4 ,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 items not to exceed #e years in the aggregate1 as necessary to allow the ,secretary to complete the renewal process and to avoid the interruption of services under such permit4 ,before granting an extension under this section1 the ,secretary shall take all reasonable and appropriate steps to complete the renewal process before the expiration of the special use permit4 ,,xxii ,hunting and recreational fishing within certain ,national ,forests #bbja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,hunting ,the term hunting means use of a firearm1 bow1 or other authorized means in the lawful pursuit1 shooting1 capture1 collection1 trapping1 or killing of wildlife2 attempt to pursue1 shoot1 capture1 collect1 trap1 or kill wildlife2 or the training and use of hunting dogs1 including field trials4 7#b7 ,recreational fishing ,the term recreational fishing means the lawful pursuit1 capture1 collection1 or killing of fish2 or attempt to capture1 collect1 or kill fish4 7#c7 ,forest plan ,the term forest plan means a land and resource management plan prepared by the ,forest ,service for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system pursuant to section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#d7 ,national forest system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given that term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a77 #bbjb4 ,hunting and recreational fishing within the ,national ,forest ,system 7a7 ,prohibition of restrictions ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture or ,chief of the ,forest ,service may not establish policies1 directives1 or regulations that restrict the type1 season1 or method of hunting or recreational fishing on lands within the ,national ,forest ,system that are otherwise open to those activities and are consistent with the applicable forest plan4 7b7 ,prior restrictions void ,any restrictions imposed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture or ,chief of the ,forest ,service regarding the type1 season1 or method of hunting or recreational fishing on lands within the ,national ,forest ,system that are otherwise open to those activities in force on the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be void and have no force or effect4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply only to-- 7#a7 the ,kisatchie ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,louisiana2 7#b7 the ,de ,soto ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,mississippi2 and 7#c7 the ,ozark ,national ,forest1 the ,st4 ,francis ,national ,forest1 and the ,ouachita ,national ,forest in the ,states of ,arkansas and ,oklahoma4 7d7 ,state authority ,nothing in this section1 section #a of the ,act of ,june #d1 #ahig 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eea71 or section #cb of the ,act of ,july #bb1 #aicg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7 shall affect the authority of ,states to manage hunting or recreational fishing on lands within the ,national ,forest ,system4 ,september #ah1 #bjag ,reported from the ,committee on ,natural ,resources with an amendment,september #ah1 #bjag,the ,committees on ,agriculture1 the ,judiciary1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,ways and ,means discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed