,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddhi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #cj1 #bjag,mr4 ,thompson of ,california 7for himself and ,mr4 ,grijalva7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,judiciary1 ,agriculture1 and ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 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 ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the preservation of ,america's outdoor heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on ,federal land1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,authorizing ,critical ,conservation and ,enabling ,sportsmen and ,sportswomen ,act or the ,,access ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act reauthorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act4 ,title ,,ii--,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act reauthorization ,sec4 #bja4 ,amendments to the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4 ,title ,,iii--,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund reauthorization ,sec4 #cja4 ,permanent reauthorization of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund4 ,title ,,iv--,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act reauthorization ,sec4 #dja4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act4 ,title ,v--,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act reauthorization ,sec4 #eja4 ,reauthorization of ,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act4 ,title ,,vi--,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program ,reauthorization ,sec4 #fja4 ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization4 ,title ,,vii--,fish and wildlife coordination ,sec4 #gja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,amendments to the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act4 ,title ,,viii--,multinational ,species ,conservation ,funds reauthorization ,sec4 #hja4 ,reauthorization of multinational species conservation funds4 ,title ,,ix--,prize competitions ,sec4 #ija4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,administration of prize competitions4 ,title ,x--,fish habitat conservation ,sec4 #ajja4 ,national fish habitat conservation through partnerships4 ,title ,,xi--,target practice and marksmanship training support ,sec4 #aaja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,definition of public target range4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,limits on liability4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation4 ,title ,,xii--,sportsmen's access to ,federal land ,sec4 #abja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,federal land open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,closure of ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 ,title ,,xiii--,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee ,sec4 #acja4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee4 ,title ,,xiv--,shooting ranges ,sec4 #adja4 ,shooting ranges4 ,title ,,xv--,identifying access to opportunities ,sec4 #aeja4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land4 ,title ,,xvi--,film crews ,sec4 #afja4 ,commercial filming4 ,title ,,xvii--,bows in parks ,sec4 #agja4 ,bows in parks4 ,title ,,xviii--,wildlife management using volunteer hunters ,sec4 #ahja4 ,wildlife management in parks4 ,title ,,xix--,respect for treaties and rights ,sec4 #aija4 ,respect for treaties and rights4 ,title ,,xx--,no priority over other uses ,sec4 #bjja4 ,no priority4 ,title ,,xxi--,state authority for fish and wildlife ,sec4 #baja4 ,state authority for fish and wildlife4 ,i ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act reauthorization #aja4 ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7a7 ,real property ,section #f7;a77#c7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddje7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#c7 in lieu of and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,provision of funds or conveyance of real property interest 7,a7 ,in general ,in lieu of 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7#c7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,real property ,any real property interest conveyed under this paragraph shall be subject to terms and conditions that ensure that-- 7i7 the real property interest will be administered for the long-term conservation and management of the wetland ecosystem and the fish and wildlife dependent on that ecosystem2 7ii7 the grantor of a real property interest has been provided with information relating to all available conservation options1 including conservation options that involve the conveyance of a real property interest for a limited period of time2 and 7iii7 the provision of the information described in clause 7ii7 has been documented4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g7;c7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 ,,ii ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act reauthorization #bja4 ,amendments to the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act ,the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjc7b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7b771 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking on the date of enactment of this ,act was and inserting is2 7#b7 in section #bje 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 in section #bjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje71 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 in section #bjg7;b7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #if-efh and inserting #if-ehf2 and 7ii7 by striking or at the end2 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,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #ajcb72 7#f7 subtitle ,o of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #ajge72 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 ,,iii ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund reauthorization #cja4 ,permanent reauthorization of ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,during the period ending ,september #cj1 #bjae1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking through ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7b7 ,public access ,section #bjjcjf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,public access ,not less than #a4e percent of amounts made available for expenditure in any fiscal year under section #bjjcjc1 or #aj1jjj1jjj1 whichever is greater1 shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing ,federal public land for hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational purposes4 4 ,,iv ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act reauthorization #dja4 ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7a7 ,board of directors of ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,in general ,after consulting with the ,secretary of ,commerce and considering the recommendations submitted by the ,board1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall appoint #bh ,directors who1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall-- 7,a7 be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to the conservation of fish1 wildlife1 or other natural resources2 and 7,b7 represent a balance of expertise in ocean1 coastal1 freshwater1 and terrestrial resource conservation4 2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,terms ,each ,director 7other than a ,director described in paragraph 7#a77 shall be appointed for a term of #f years4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 ,officers and employees may not be appointed until the ,foundation has sufficient funds to pay them for their service4 ,officers and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,officers 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,executive ,director ,the ,foundation shall have an ,executive ,director who shall be-- 7i7 appointed by1 and serve at the direction of1 the ,board as the chief executive officer of the ,foundation2 and 7ii7 knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to fish and wildlife conservation4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjc7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,secretary of the ,board and inserting ,executive ,director of the ,board4 7b7 ,rights and obligations of ,foundation ,section #d of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7c7 ,powers4--,to carry out its purposes under and inserting the following3 7c7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the purposes described in 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states and inserting at #a or more financial institutions that are members of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation or the ,securities ,investment ,protection ,corporation2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,j7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b771 by striking and at the end2 7,f7 by striking subparagraph 7,k7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b77 and inserting the following3 7,k7 to receive and administer restitution and community service payments1 amounts for mitigation of impacts to natural resources1 and other amounts arising from legal1 regulatory1 or administrative proceedings1 subject to the condition that the amounts are received or administered for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources2 and 7,l7 to do acts necessary to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation4 2 and 7,g7 by striking the undesignated matter at the end and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,treatment of real property 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this ,act1 an interest in real property shall be treated as including easements or other rights for preservation1 conservation1 protection1 or enhancement by and for the public of natural1 scenic1 historic1 scientific1 educational1 inspirational1 or recreational resources4 7,b7 ,encumbered real property ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though the gift1 devise1 or bequest is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift1 devise1 or bequest is for the benefit of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,the acceptance and administration of amounts by the ,foundation under paragraph 7#a77,k7 does not alter1 supersede1 or limit any regulatory or statutory requirement associated with those amounts4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aj of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of ,commerce4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,amounts from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities are authorized to provide funds to the ,foundation through ,federal financial assistance grants and cooperative agreements1 subject to the condition that the amounts are used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources in accordance with this ,act4 7,b7 ,advances ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities may advance amounts described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,foundation in a lump sum without regard to when the expenses for which the amounts are used are incurred4 7,c7 ,management fees ,the ,foundation may assess and collect fees for the management of amounts received under this paragraph4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking funds and inserting amounts2 7ii7 by striking shall be used and inserting may be used2 and 7iii7 by striking and ,state and local government agencies and inserting 1 ,state and local government agencies1 and other entities2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,administration of amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,in entering into contracts1 agreements1 or other partnerships pursuant to this ,act1 a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality shall have discretion to waive any competitive process applicable to the department1 agency1 or instrumentality for entering into contracts1 agreements1 or partnerships with the ,foundation if the purpose of the waiver is-- 7i7 to address an environmental emergency resulting from a natural or other disaster2 or 7ii7 as determined by the head of the applicable ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality1 to reduce administrative expenses and expedite the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 7,b7 ,reports ,the ,foundation shall include in the annual report submitted under section #g7;b7 a description of any use of the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 by a ,federal department1 agency1 or instrumentality in that fiscal year4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of gifts1 devises1 or bequests of money or other property ,any gifts1 devises1 or bequests of amounts or other property1 or any other amounts or other property1 transferred to1 deposited with1 or otherwise in the possession of the ,foundation pursuant to this ,act1 may be made available by the ,foundation to ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities and may be accepted and expended 7or the disposition of the amounts or property directed71 without further appropriation1 by those ,federal departments1 agencies1 or instrumentalities1 subject to the condition that the amounts or property be used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish1 wildlife1 plants1 and other natural resources4 4 7d7 ,limitation on authority ,section #aa of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by inserting exclusive before authority4 ,v ,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act reauthorization #eja4 ,reauthorization of ,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act ,section #aj of the ,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #faji7 is amended to read as follows3 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #f1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,use of funds ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year1 not less than #ge percent shall be expended for projects carried out at a location outside of the ,united ,states4 4 ,,vi ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program ,reauthorization #fja4 ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization ,section #e of the ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cggd7 is amended by striking #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjf through #bjaa and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 ,,vii ,fish and wildlife coordination #gja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to protect water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species4 #gjb4 ,amendments to the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7a7 ,short title2 authorization ,the first section of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 is amended by striking ,for the purpose and inserting the following3 #a4 ,short title2 authorization 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act4 7b7 ,authorization ,for the purpose 4 7b7 ,protection of water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species ,the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aj4 ,protection of water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,control ,the term control1 with respect to an invasive species1 means the eradication1 suppression1 or reduction of the population of the invasive species within the area in which the invasive species is present4 7#b7 ,ecosystem ,the term ecosystem means the complex of a community of organisms and the environment of the organisms4 7#c7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means any of-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#d7 ,invasive species 7,a7 ,in general ,the term invasive species means an alien species1 the introduction of which causes1 or is likely to cause1 economic or environmental harm or harm to human health4 7,b7 ,associated definition ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term alien species1 with respect to a particular ecosystem1 means any species 7including the seeds1 eggs1 spores1 or other biological material of the species that are capable of propagating the species7 that is not native to the affected ecosystem4 7,c7 ,inclusion ,the terms invasive species and alien species include any terrestrial or aquatic species determined by the relevant tribal1 regional1 ,state1 or local authority to meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as applicable4 7#e7 ,manage2 management ,the terms manage and management1 with respect to an invasive species1 mean the active implementation of any activity-- 7,a7 to reduce or stop the spread of the invasive species2 and 7,b7 to inhibit further infestations of the invasive species1 the spread of the invasive species1 or harm caused by the invasive species1 including investigations regarding methods for early detection and rapid response1 prevention1 control1 or management of the invasive species4 7#f7 ,prevent ,the term prevent1 with respect to an invasive species1 means-- 7,a7 to hinder the introduction of the invasive species onto land or water2 or 7,b7 to impede the spread of the invasive species within land or water by inspecting1 intercepting1 or confiscating invasive species threats prior to the establishment of the invasive species onto land or water of an eligible ,state4 7#g7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 7iii7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7iv7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 or 7v7 the ,national ,park ,service2 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture through the ,forest ,service2 and 7,d7 the head or a representative of any other ,federal agency the duties of whom require planning relating to1 and the treatment of1 invasive species for the purpose of protecting water and wildlife on land and coasts and in oceans and water4 7#h7 ,species ,the term species means a group of organisms1 all of which-- 7,a7 have a high degree of genetic similarity2 7,b7 are morphologically distinct2 7,c7 generally-- 7i7 interbreed at maturity only among themselves2 and 7ii7 produce fertile offspring2 and 7,d7 show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms4 7b7 ,control and management ,each ,secretary concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land directly managed by the ,secretary concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive species-- 7#a7 to inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species2 and 7#b7 to effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts4 7c7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary concerned shall develop a strategic plan for the implementation of the invasive species program to achieve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a substantive annual net reduction of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water managed by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,coordination ,each strategic plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed-- 7,a7 in coordination with affected-- 7i7 eligible ,states2 7ii7 political subdivisions of eligible ,states2 and 7iii7 federally recognized ,indian tribes2 and 7,b7 in accordance with the priorities established by #a or more ,governors of the eligible ,states in which an ecosystem affected by an invasive species is located4 7#c7 ,factors for consideration ,in developing a strategic plan under this subsection1 the ,secretary concerned shall take into consideration the economic and ecological costs of action or inaction1 as applicable4 7d7 ,cost-,effective methods ,in selecting a method to be used to control or manage an invasive species as part of a specific control or management project conducted as part of a strategic plan developed under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary concerned shall prioritize the use of methods that-- 7#a7 effectively control and manage invasive species1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 based on sound scientific data2 7#b7 minimize environmental impacts2 and 7#c7 control and manage invasive species in the least costly manner4 7e7 ,comparative economic assessment ,to achieve compliance with subsection 7d71 the ,secretary concerned shall require a comparative economic assessment of invasive species control and management methods to be conducted4 7f7 ,expedited action 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries concerned shall use all tools and flexibilities available 7as of the date of enactment of this section7 to expedite the projects and activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,description of projects and activities ,a project or activity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a project or activity-- 7,a7 to protect water or wildlife from an invasive species that1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned is1 or will be1 carried out on land or water that is-- 7i7 directly managed by the ,secretary concerned2 and 7ii7 located in an area that is-- 7,i7 at high risk for the introduction1 establishment1 or spread of invasive species2 and 7,,ii7 determined by the ,secretary concerned to require immediate action to address the risk identified in subclause 7,i72 and 7,b7 carried out in accordance with applicable agency procedures1 including any applicable-- 7i7 land or resource management plan2 or 7ii7 land use plan4 7g7 ,allocation of funding ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 the ,secretary concerned shall use not less than #ge percent for on-the-ground control and management of invasive species1 which may include-- 7#a7 the purchase of necessary products1 equipment1 or services to conduct that control and management2 7#b7 the use of integrated pest management options1 including options that use pesticides authorized for sale1 distribution1 or use under the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf et seq472 7#c7 the use of biological control agents that are proven to be effective to reduce invasive species populations2 7#d7 the use of revegetation or cultural restoration methods designed to improve the diversity and richness of ecosystems2 7#e7 the use of monitoring and detection activities for invasive species1 including equipment1 detection dogs1 and mechanical devices2 7#f7 the use of appropriate methods to remove invasive species from a vehicle or vessel capable of conveyance2 or 7#g7 the use of other effective mechanical or manual control methods4 7h7 ,investigations1 outreach1 and public awareness ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 the ,secretary concerned may use not more than #ae percent for investigations1 development activities1 and outreach and public awareness efforts to address invasive species control and management needs4 7i7 ,administrative costs ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 not more than #aj percent may be used for administrative costs incurred to carry out those programs1 including costs relating to oversight and management of the programs1 recordkeeping1 and implementation of the strategic plan developed under subsection 7c74 7j7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #fj days after the end of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 describing the use by the ,secretary concerned during the #b preceding fiscal years of funds for programs that address or include invasive species management2 and 7#b7 specifying the percentage of funds expended for each of the purposes specified in subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i74 7k7 ,other invasive species control1 prevention1 and management authorities ,nothing in this section precludes the ,secretary concerned from pursuing or supporting1 pursuant to any other provision of law1 any activity regarding the control1 prevention1 or management of an invasive species1 including investigations to improve the control1 prevention1 or management of the invasive species4 7l7 ,use of partnerships ,subject to the subsections 7m7 and 7n71 the ,secretary concerned may enter into any contract or cooperative agreement with another ,federal agency1 an eligible ,state1 a political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or a private individual or entity to assist with the control and management of an invasive species4 7m7 ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l71 the ,secretary concerned and the applicable ,federal agency1 eligible ,state1 political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or private individual or entity shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that describes-- 7,a7 the nature of the partnership between the parties to the memorandum of understanding2 and 7,b7 the control and management activities to be conducted under the contract or cooperative agreement4 7#b7 ,contents ,a memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall contain1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a prioritized listing of each invasive species to be controlled or managed4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the expected total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species after control and management of the invasive species is attempted4 7,d7 ,a description of each specific1 integrated pest management option to be used1 including a comparative economic assessment to determine the least-costly method4 7,e7 ,any map1 boundary1 or ,global ,positioning ,system coordinates needed to clearly identify the area in which each control or management activity is proposed to be conducted4 7,f7 ,a written assurance that each partner will comply with section #ae of the ,federal ,noxious ,weed ,act of #aigd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bhad74 7#c7 ,coordination ,if a partner to a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 is an eligible ,state1 political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or private individual or entity1 the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the means by which each applicable control or management effort will be coordinated2 and 7,b7 the expected outcomes of managing and controlling the invasive species4 7#d7 ,public outreach and awareness efforts ,if a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 involves any outreach or public awareness effort1 the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a list of goals and objectives for each outreach or public awareness effort that have been determined to be efficient to inform national1 regional1 ,state1 or local audiences regarding invasive species control and management4 7n7 ,investigations ,the purpose of any invasive species-related investigation carried out under a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 shall be-- 7#a7 to develop solutions and specific recommendations for control and management of invasive species2 and 7#b7 specifically to provide faster implementation of control and management methods4 7o7 ,coordination with affected local governments ,each project and activity carried out pursuant to this section shall be coordinated with affected local governments in a manner that is consistent with section #bjb7;c77#i7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#i774 4 ,,viii ,multinational ,species ,conservation ,funds reauthorization #hja4 ,reauthorization of multinational species conservation funds 7a7 ,reauthorization of the ,african ,elephant ,conservation ,act ,section #bcjf7;a7 of the ,african ,elephant ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbde7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,reauthorization of the ,asian ,elephant ,conservation ,act of #aiig ,section #h7;a7 of the ,asian ,elephant ,conservation ,act of #aiig 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbff7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7c7 ,reauthorization of the ,rhinoceros and ,tiger ,conservation ,act of #aiid ,section #aj7;a7 of the ,rhinoceros and ,tiger ,conservation ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7d7 ,amendments to the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#a7 ,panel ,section #d7;i7 of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7;i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,convention ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,wildlife ,innovation and ,longevity ,driver ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall convene a panel of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and priorities for the conservation of great apes4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the panel referred to in paragraph 7#a7 includes1 to the maximum extent practicable1 #a or more representatives-- 7,a7 from each country that comprises the natural range of great apes2 and 7,b7 with expertise in great ape conservation4 7#c7 ,conservation plans ,in identifying the conservation needs and priorities under paragraph 7#a71 the panel referred to in that paragraph shall consider any relevant great ape conservation plan or strategy1 including scientific research and findings relating to-- 7,a7 the conservation needs and priorities of great apes2 7,b7 any regional or species-specific action plan or strategy2 7,c7 any applicable strategy developed or initiated by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 any other applicable conservation plan or strategy4 7#d7 ,funds ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may use amounts available to the ,secretary to pay for the costs of convening and facilitating any meeting of the panel referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,multiyear grants ,section #d of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,multiyear grants 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective1 long-term conservation strategy for great apes and the habitat of great apes4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection precludes the ,secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis4 4 7#c7 ,administrative expenses ,section #e7;b77#b7 of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #f of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcje7 is amended by striking #bjjf through #bjaj and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7e7 ,amendments to the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#a7 ,purpose ,section #b7;b7 of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;b77 is amended by inserting and territories of the ,united ,states after foreign countries4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and territories of the ,united ,states after foreign countries2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,territory of the ,united ,states ,the term territory of the ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,b7 ,guam2 7,c7 ,american ,samoa2 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7,f7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 4 7#c7 ,marine turtle conservation assistance ,section #d of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting or a territory of the ,united ,states after foreign country2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking foreign countries and inserting a foreign country or a territory of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,administrative expenses ,section #e7;b77#b7 of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #hj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjf7 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjje through #bjji and inserting each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 ,,ix ,prize competitions #ija4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,non-,federal funds ,the term non-,federal funds means funds provided by-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a territory of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 #a or more units of local or tribal government2 7,d7 a private for-profit entity2 7,e7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,f7 a private individual4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#c7 ,wildlife ,the term wildlife has the meaning given the term in section #h of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fff;b74 #ijb4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that prevents wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 wildlife trafficking and trade2 7,b7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,c7 biology2 7,d7 technology development2 7,e7 engineering2 7,f7 economics2 7,g7 business development and management2 and 7,h7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to prevent wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #ijg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #ijc4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the promotion of wildlife conservation2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes wildlife conservation4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to promote wildlife conservation4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the promotion of wildlife conservation2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the promotion of wildlife conservation4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #ijg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #ijd4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the management of invasive species2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that manages invasive species4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 invasive species2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to manage invasive species4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the management of invasive species2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of invasive species4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #ijg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #ije4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the protection of endangered species2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that protects endangered species4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 endangered species2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to protect endangered species4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the protection of endangered species2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the protection of endangered species4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;b74 #ijf4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 nonlethal wildlife management2 7,b7 social aspects of human-wildlife conflict management2 7,c7 biology2 7,d7 technology development2 7,e7 engineering2 7,f7 economics2 7,g7 business development and management2 and 7,h7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to promote the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #ijg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #ijg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #ijg4 ,administration of prize competitions 7a7 ,additional requirements for advisory boards ,an advisory board established under section #ijb7;c77#a71 #ijc7;c77#a71 #ijd7;c77#a71 #ije7;c77#a71 or #ijf7;c77#a7 7referred to in this section as a ,board7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,term2 vacancies 7,a7 ,term ,a member of the ,board shall serve for a term of #e years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,board-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,board2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7#b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,board have been appointed1 the ,board shall hold the initial meeting of the ,board4 7#c7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7,b7 ,remote participation 7i7 ,in general ,any member of the ,board may participate in a meeting of the ,board through the use of-- 7,i7 teleconferencing2 or 7,,ii7 any other remote business telecommunications method that allows each participating member to simultaneously hear each other participating member during the meeting4 7ii7 ,presence ,a member of the ,board who participates in a meeting remotely under clause 7i7 shall be considered to be present at the meeting4 7#d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold a meeting4 7#e7 ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,board shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the members of the ,board4 7#f7 ,administrative cost reduction ,the ,board shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 minimize the administrative costs of the ,board1 including by encouraging the remote participation described in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 to reduce travel costs4 7b7 ,agreements with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,any agreement entered into under section #ijb7;d77#a71 #ijc7;d77#a71 #ijd7;d77#a71 #ije7;d77#a71 or #ijf7;c77#a7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,contents ,an agreement shall provide the following3 7,a7 ,duties ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall-- 7i7 advertise the prize competition2 7ii7 solicit prize competition participants2 7iii7 administer funds relating to the prize competition2 7iv7 receive ,federal funds-- 7,i7 to administer the prize competition2 and 7,,ii7 to award a cash prize2 7v7 carry out activities to generate contributions of non-,federal funds to offset1 in whole or in part-- 7,i7 the administrative costs of the prize competition2 and 7,,ii7 the costs of a cash prize2 7vi7 in consultation with1 and subject to final approval by1 the ,secretary1 develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners2 7vii7 provide advice and consultation to the ,secretary on the selection of judges under sections #ijb7;e71 #ijc7;e71 #ijd7;e71 #ije7;e71 #ijf7;e7 based on criteria developed in consultation with1 and subject to the final approval of1 the ,secretary2 7viii7 announce #a or more annual winners of the prize competition2 7ix7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 award #a cash prize annually2 and 7x7 protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant4 7,b7 ,additional cash prizes ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation may award more than #a cash prize annually if the initial cash prize referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ix7 and any additional cash prize are awarded using only non-,federal funds4 7,c7 ,solicitation of funds ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation-- 7i7 may request and accept ,federal funds and non-,federal funds for a cash prize2 7ii7 may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize2 and 7iii7 shall not give special consideration to any ,federal agency or non-,federal entity in exchange for a donation for a cash prize awarded under this section4 7c7 ,award amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of the initial cash prize referred to in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77ix7 shall be #ajj1jjj4 7#b7 ,additional cash prizes ,on notification by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that non-,federal funds are available for an additional cash prize1 the ,secretary shall determine the amount of the additional cash prize4 7d7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #ijg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7f7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 ,x ,fish habitat conservation #ajja4 ,national fish habitat conservation through partnerships 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation-- 7#a7 to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic actions of ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities by-- 7,a7 improving ecological conditions2 7,b7 restoring natural processes2 or 7,c7 preventing the decline of intact and healthy systems2 7#b7 to establish a consensus set of national conservation strategies as a framework to guide future actions and investment by ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships2 7#c7 to broaden the community of support for fish habitat conservation by-- 7,a7 increasing fishing opportunities2 7,b7 fostering the participation of local communities1 especially young people in local communities1 in conservation activities2 and 7,c7 raising public awareness of the role healthy fish habitat play in the quality of life and economic well-being of local communities2 7#d7 to fill gaps in the ,national ,fish ,habitat ,assessment and the associated database of the ,national ,fish ,habitat ,assessment-- 7,a7 to empower strategic conservation actions supported by broadly available scientific information2 and 7,b7 to integrate socioeconomic data in the analysis to improve the lives of humans in a manner consistent with fish habitat conservation goals2 and 7#e7 to communicate to the public and conservation partners-- 7,a7 the conservation outcomes produced collectively by ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships2 and 7,b7 new opportunities and voluntary approaches for conserving fish habitat4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,national ,fish ,habitat ,board established by subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#d7 ,,epa assistant administrator ,the term ,,epa ,assistant ,administrator means the ,assistant ,administrator for ,water of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#e7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#f7 ,,noaa ,assistant ,administrator ,the term ,,noaa ,assistant ,administrator means the ,assistant ,administrator for ,fisheries of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#g7 ,partnership ,the term ,partnership means a self-governed entity designated by ,congress as a ,fish ,habitat ,partnership under subsection 7d77#f7 after a recommendation by the ,board under subsection 7d77#a74 7#h7 ,real property interest ,the term real property interest means an ownership interest in-- 7,a7 land2 or 7,b7 water 7including water rights74 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states4 7#aa7 ,state agency ,the term ,state agency means-- 7,a7 the fish and wildlife agency of a ,state2 and 7,b7 any department or division of a department or agency of a ,state that manages in the public trust the inland or marine fishery resources or sustains the habitat for those fishery resources of the ,state pursuant to ,state law or the constitution of the ,state4 7c7 ,national ,fish ,habitat ,board 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,fish ,habitat ,board ,there is established a board1 to be known as the ,national ,fish ,habitat ,board1 whose duties are-- 7i7 to promote1 oversee1 and coordinate the implementation of this section2 7ii7 to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation2 7iii7 to recommend to ,congress entities for designation as ,partnerships2 and 7iv7 to review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects4 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,board shall be composed of #be members1 of whom-- 7i7 #a shall be a representative of the ,department of the ,interior2 7ii7 #a shall be a representative of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7iii7 #a shall be a representative of the ,department of ,commerce2 7iv7 #a shall be a representative of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7v7 #a shall be a representative of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies2 7vi7 #d shall be representatives of ,state agencies1 #a of whom shall be nominated by a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies from each of the ,northeast1 ,southeast1 ,midwest1 and ,western regions of the ,united ,states2 7vii7 #a shall be a representative of either-- 7,i7 ,indian tribes in the ,state of ,alaska2 or 7,,ii7 ,indian tribes in ,states other than the ,state of ,alaska2 7viii7 #a shall be a representative of either-- 7,i7 the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils established under section #cjb of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb72 or 7,,ii7 a representative of the ,marine ,fisheries ,commissions1 which is composed of-- 7aa7 the ,atlantic ,states ,marine ,fisheries ,commission2 7bb7 the ,gulf ,states ,marine ,fisheries ,commission2 and 7cc7 the ,pacific ,states ,marine ,fisheries ,commission2 7ix7 #a shall be a representative of the ,sportfishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council2 7x7 #g shall be representatives selected from each of-- 7,i7 the recreational sportfishing industry2 7,,ii7 the commercial fishing industry2 7,,iii7 marine recreational anglers2 7,,iv7 freshwater recreational anglers2 7,v7 habitat conservation organizations2 and 7,,vi7 science-based fishery organizations2 7xi7 #a shall be a representative of a national private landowner organization2 7xii7 #a shall be a representative of an agricultural production organization2 7xiii7 #a shall be a representative of local government interests involved in fish habitat restoration2 7xiv7 #b shall be representatives from different sectors of corporate industries1 which may include-- 7,i7 natural resource commodity interests1 such as petroleum or mineral extraction2 7,,ii7 natural resource user industries2 and 7,,iii7 industries with an interest in fish and fish habitat conservation2 and 7xv7 #a shall be a leadership private sector or landowner representative of an active partnership4 7,c7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,board shall serve without compensation4 7,d7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,board may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,board4 7#b7 ,appointment and terms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 a member of the ,board described in any of clauses 7vi7 through 7xiv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall serve for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,initial ,board membership 7i7 ,in general ,the initial ,board will consist of representatives as described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7ii7 ,remaining members ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the representatives of the initial ,board pursuant to clause 7i7 shall appoint the remaining members of the ,board described in clauses 7viii7 through 7xiv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7iii7 ,tribal representatives ,not later than #fj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,board a recommendation of not fewer than #c tribal representatives1 from which the ,board shall appoint #a representative pursuant to clause 7vii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,transitional terms ,of the members described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77x7 initially appointed to the ,board-- 7i7 #b shall be appointed for a term of #a year2 7ii7 #b shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7iii7 #c shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,d7 ,vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,a vacancy of a member of the ,board described in any of clauses 7viii7 through 7xiv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the ,board4 7ii7 ,tribal representatives ,following a vacancy of a member of the ,board described in clause 7vii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall recommend to the ,board a list of not fewer than #c tribal representatives1 from which the remaining members of the ,board shall appoint a representative to fill the vacancy4 7,e7 ,continuation of service ,an individual whose term of service as a member of the ,board expires may continue to serve on the ,board until a successor is appointed4 7,f7 ,removal ,if a member of the ,board described in any of clauses 7viii7 through 7xiv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 misses #c consecutive regularly scheduled ,board meetings1 the members of the ,board may-- 7i7 vote to remove that member2 and 7ii7 appoint another individual in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7#c7 ,chairperson 7,a7 ,in general ,the representative of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b77v7 shall serve as ,chairperson of the ,board4 7,b7 ,term ,the ,chairperson of the ,board shall serve for a term of #c years4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet-- 7i7 at the call of the ,chairperson2 but 7ii7 not less frequently than twice each calendar year4 7,b7 ,public access ,all meetings of the ,board shall be open to the public4 7#e7 ,procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall establish procedures to carry out the business of the ,board1 including-- 7i7 a requirement that a quorum of the members of the ,board be present to transact business2 7ii7 a requirement that no recommendations may be adopted by the ,board1 except by the vote of #b_/c of all members2 7iii7 procedures for establishing national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation for the purposes of this section2 7iv7 procedures for designating ,partnerships under subsection 7d72 and 7v7 procedures for reviewing1 evaluating1 and making recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects4 7,b7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships 7#a7 ,authority to recommend ,the ,board may recommend to ,congress the designation of ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of a ,partnership shall be-- 7,a7 to work with other regional habitat conservation programs to promote cooperation and coordination to enhance fish and fish habitats2 7,b7 to engage local and regional communities to build support for fish habitat conservation2 7,c7 to involve diverse groups of public and private partners2 7,d7 to develop collaboratively a strategic vision and achievable implementation plan that is scientifically sound2 7,e7 to leverage funding from sources that support local and regional partnerships2 7,f7 to use adaptive management principles1 including evaluation of project success and functionality2 7,g7 to develop appropriate local or regional habitat evaluation and assessment measures and criteria that are compatible with national habitat condition measures2 and 7,h7 to implement local and regional priority projects that improve conditions for fish and fish habitat4 7#c7 ,criteria for designation ,an entity seeking to be designated by ,congress as a ,partnership shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,board an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,board may reasonably require2 and 7,b7 demonstrate to the ,board that the entity has-- 7i7 a focus on promoting the health of important fish and fish habitats2 7ii7 an ability to coordinate the implementation of priority projects that support the goals and national priorities set by the ,board that are within the ,partnership boundary2 7iii7 a self-governance structure that supports the implementation of strategic priorities for fish habitat2 7iv7 the ability to develop local and regional relationships with a broad range of entities to further strategic priorities for fish and fish habitat2 7v7 a strategic plan that details required investments for fish habitat conservation that addresses the strategic fish habitat priorities of the ,partnership and supports and meets the strategic priorities of the ,board2 7vi7 the ability to develop and implement fish habitat conservation projects that address strategic priorities of the ,partnership and the ,board2 and 7vii7 the ability to develop fish habitat conservation priorities based on sound science and data1 the ability to measure the effectiveness of fish habitat projects of the ,partnership1 and a clear plan as to how ,partnership science and data components will be integrated with the overall ,board science and data effort4 7#d7 ,requirements for recommendation to ,congress ,the ,board may recommend to ,congress for designation an application for a ,partnership submitted under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 if the ,board determines that the applicant-- 7,a7 meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 7,b7 identifies representatives to provide support and technical assistance to the ,partnership from a diverse group of public and private partners1 which may include ,state or local governments1 nonprofit entities1 ,indian tribes1 and private individuals1 that are focused on conservation of fish habitats to achieve results across jurisdictional boundaries on public and private land2 7,c7 is organized to promote the health of important fish species and important fish habitats1 including reservoirs1 natural lakes1 coastal and marine environments1 and estuaries2 7,d7 identifies strategic fish and fish habitat priorities for the ,partnership area in the form of geographical focus areas or key stressors or impairments to facilitate strategic planning and decisionmaking2 7,e7 is able to address issues and priorities on a nationally significant scale2 7,f7 includes a governance structure that-- 7i7 reflects the range of all partners2 and 7ii7 promotes joint strategic planning and decisionmaking by the applicant2 7,g7 demonstrates completion of1 or significant progress toward the development of1 a strategic plan to address the decline in fish populations1 rather than simply treating symptoms1 in accordance with the goals and national priorities established by the ,board2 and 7,h7 promotes collaboration in developing a strategic vision and implementation program that is scientifically sound and achievable4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act and each ,february #a thereafter1 the ,board shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report1 to be entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,fish ,habitat ,partnerships and ,modifications1 that-- 7i7 identifies any entity that-- 7,i7 meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7,,ii7 the ,board recommends for designation as a ,partnership2 7ii7 describes any proposed modifications to a ,partnership previously designated by ,congress under paragraph 7#f72 and 7iii7 with respect to each entity recommended for designation as a ,partnership1 describes1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 the purpose of the recommended ,partnership2 and 7,,ii7 how the recommended ,partnership fulfills the requirements described in paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,public availability2 notification ,the ,board shall-- 7i7 make the report publicly available1 including on the ,internet2 and 7ii7 provide to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,state agency of any ,state included in a recommended ,partnership area written notification of the public availability of the report4 7#f7 ,designation or modification of ,partnership ,congress shall have the sole authority to designate or modify a ,partnership4 7#g7 ,existing partnerships 7,a7 ,designation review ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 any fish habitat partnership receiving ,federal funds as of the date of enactment of this ,act shall be subject to a designation review by ,congress in which ,congress shall have the opportunity to designate the partnership under paragraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,ineligibility for ,federal funds ,a partnership referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 that ,congress does not designate as described in that subparagraph shall be ineligible to receive ,federal funds under this section4 7e7 ,fish habitat conservation projects 7#a7 ,submission to ,board ,not later than ,march #ca of each calendar year1 each ,partnership shall submit to the ,board a list of priority fish habitat conservation projects recommended by the ,partnership for annual funding under this section4 7#b7 ,recommendations by ,board ,not later than ,july #a of each calendar year1 the ,board shall submit to the ,secretary a priority list of fish habitat conservation projects that includes the description1 including estimated costs1 of each project that the ,board recommends that the ,secretary approve and fund under this section for the following fiscal year4 7#c7 ,criteria for project selection ,the ,board shall select each fish habitat conservation project to be recommended to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 after taking into consideration1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,a recommendation of the ,partnership that is1 or will be1 participating actively in implementing the fish habitat conservation project4 7,b7 ,the capabilities and experience of project proponents to implement successfully the proposed project4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the fish habitat conservation project-- 7i7 fulfills a local or regional priority that is directly linked to the strategic plan of the ,partnership and is consistent with the purpose of this section2 7ii7 addresses the national priorities established by the ,board2 7iii7 is supported by the findings of the ,habitat ,assessment of the ,partnership or the ,board1 and aligns or is compatible with other conservation plans2 7iv7 identifies appropriate monitoring and evaluation measures and criteria that are compatible with national measures2 7v7 provides a well-defined budget linked to deliverables and outcomes2 7vi7 leverages other funds to implement the project2 7vii7 addresses the causes and processes behind the decline of fish or fish habitats2 and 7viii7 includes an outreach or education component that includes the local or regional community4 7,d7 ,the availability of sufficient non-,federal funds to match ,federal contributions for the fish habitat conservation project1 as required by paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 ,the extent to which the local or regional fish habitat conservation project-- 7i7 will increase fish populations in a manner that leads to recreational fishing opportunities for the public2 7ii7 will be carried out through a cooperative agreement among ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 ,indian tribes1 and private entities2 7iii7 increases public access to land or water for fish and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities2 7iv7 advances the conservation of fish and wildlife species that have been identified by the ,states as species of greatest conservation need2 7v7 where appropriate1 advances the conservation of fish and fish habitats under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 and other relevant ,federal law and ,state wildlife action plans2 and 7vi7 promotes strong and healthy fish habitats so that desired biological communities are able to persist and adapt4 7,f7 ,the substantiality of the character and design of the fish habitat conservation project4 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,requirements for evaluation ,no fish habitat conservation project may be recommended by the ,board under paragraph 7#b7 or provided financial assistance under this section unless the fish habitat conservation project includes an evaluation plan designed using applicable ,board guidance-- 7i7 to appropriately assess the biological1 ecological1 or other results of the habitat protection1 restoration1 or enhancement activities carried out using the assistance2 7ii7 to reflect appropriate changes to the fish habitat conservation project if the assessment substantiates that the fish habitat conservation project objectives are not being met2 7iii7 to identify improvements to existing fish populations1 recreational fishing opportunities and the overall economic benefits for the local community of the fish habitat conservation project2 and 7iv7 to require the submission to the ,board of a report describing the findings of the assessment4 7,b7 ,acquisition authorities 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state1 local government1 or other non-,federal entity is eligible to receive funds for the acquisition of real property from willing sellers under this section if the acquisition ensures #a of-- 7,i7 public access for compatible fish and wildlife-dependent recreation2 or 7,,ii7 a scientifically based1 direct enhancement to the health of fish and fish populations1 as determined by the ,board4 7ii7 ,state agency approval 7,i7 ,in general ,all real property interest acquisition projects funded under this section are required to be approved by the ,state agency in the ,state in which the project is occurring4 7,,ii7 ,prohibition ,the ,board may not recommend1 and the ,secretary may not provide any funding for1 any real property interest acquisition that has not been approved by the ,state agency4 7iii7 ,assessment of other authorities ,the ,fish ,habitat ,partnership shall conduct a project assessment1 submitted with the funding request and approved by the ,board1 to demonstrate all other ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities for the acquisition of real property have been exhausted4 7iv7 ,restrictions ,a real property interest may not be acquired pursuant to a fish habitat conservation project by a ,state1 local government1 or other non-,federal entity1 unless-- 7,i7 the owner of the real property authorizes the ,state1 local government1 or other non-,federal entity to acquire the real property2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary and the ,board determine that the ,state1 local government1 or other non-,federal entity would benefit from undertaking the management of the real property being acquired because that is in accordance with the goals of a partnership4 7#e7 ,non-,federal ,contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no fish habitat conservation project may be recommended by the ,board under paragraph 7#b7 or provided financial assistance under this section unless at least #ej percent of the cost of the fish habitat conservation project will be funded with non-,federal funds4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a fish habitat conservation project-- 7i7 may not be derived from another ,federal grant program2 but 7ii7 may include in-kind contributions and cash4 7,c7 ,special rule for ,indian tribes ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7 or any other provision of law1 any funds made available to an ,indian tribe pursuant to this section may be considered to be non-,federal funds for the purpose of subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,approval 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of the recommended priority list of fish habitat conservation projects under paragraph 7#b71 subject to the limitations of paragraph 7#d71 and based1 to the maximum extent practicable1 on the criteria described in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary1 after consulting with the ,secretary of ,commerce on marine or estuarine projects1 shall approve or reject any fish habitat conservation project recommended by the ,board4 7,b7 ,funding ,if the ,secretary approves a fish habitat conservation project under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall use amounts made available to carry out this section to provide funds to carry out the fish habitat conservation project4 7,c7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary rejects any fish habitat conservation project recommended by the ,board under paragraph 7#b71 not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the recommendation1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,board1 the appropriate ,partnership1 and the appropriate congressional committees a written statement of the reasons that the ,secretary rejected the fish habitat conservation project4 7f7 ,technical and scientific assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 the ,,noaa ,assistant ,administrator1 the ,,epa ,assistant ,administrator1 and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 in coordination with the ,forest ,service and other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 may provide scientific and technical assistance to the ,partnerships1 participants in fish habitat conservation projects1 and the ,board4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,scientific and technical assistance provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 providing technical and scientific assistance to ,states1 ,indian tribes1 regions1 local communities1 and nongovernmental organizations in the development and implementation of ,partnerships2 7,b7 providing technical and scientific assistance to ,partnerships for habitat assessment1 strategic planning1 and prioritization2 7,c7 supporting the development and implementation of fish habitat conservation projects that are identified as high priorities by ,partnerships and the ,board2 7,d7 supporting and providing recommendations regarding the development of science-based monitoring and assessment approaches for implementation through ,partnerships2 7,e7 supporting and providing recommendations for a national fish habitat assessment2 7,f7 ensuring the availability of experts to assist in conducting scientifically based evaluation and reporting of the results of fish habitat conservation projects2 and 7,g7 providing resources to secure ,state agency scientific and technical assistance to support ,partnerships1 participants in fish habitat conservation projects1 and the ,board4 7g7 ,coordination with ,states and ,indian tribes ,the ,secretary shall provide a notice to1 and cooperate with1 the appropriate ,state agency or tribal agency1 as applicable1 of each ,state and ,indian tribe within the boundaries of which an activity is planned to be carried out pursuant to this section1 including notification1 by not later than #cj days before the date on which the activity is implemented4 7h7 ,interagency operational plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director1 in cooperation with the ,,noaa ,assistant ,administrator1 the ,,epa ,assistant ,administrator1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies 7including at a minimum1 those agencies represented on the ,board7 shall develop an interagency operational plan that describes-- 7#a7 the functional1 operational1 technical1 scientific1 and general staff1 administrative1 and material needs for the implementation of this section2 and 7#b7 any interagency agreements between or among ,federal departments and agencies to address those needs4 7i7 ,accountability and reporting 7#a7 ,reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the progress of this section4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an estimate of the number of acres1 stream miles1 or acre-feet1 or other suitable measures of fish habitat1 that was maintained or improved by partnerships of ,federal1 ,state1 or local governments1 ,indian tribes1 or other entities in the ,united ,states during the #e-year period ending on the date of submission of the report2 7ii7 a description of the public access to fish habitats established or improved during that #e-year period2 7iii7 a description of the improved opportunities for public recreational fishing2 and 7iv7 an assessment of the status of fish habitat conservation projects carried out with funds provided under this section during that period1 disaggregated by year1 including-- 7,i7 a description of the fish habitat conservation projects recommended by the ,board under subsection 7e77#b72 7,,ii7 a description of each fish habitat conservation project approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#f71 in order of priority for funding2 7,,iii7 a justification for-- 7aa7 the approval of each fish habitat conservation project2 and 7bb7 the order of priority for funding of each fish habitat conservation project2 7,,iv7 a justification for any rejection of a fish habitat conservation project recommended by the ,board under subsection 7e77#b7 that was based on a factor other than the criteria described in subsection 7e77#c72 and 7,v7 an accounting of expenditures by ,federal1 ,state1 or local governments1 ,indian tribes1 or other entities to carry out fish habitat conservation projects4 7#b7 ,status and trends report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 a status of all ,partnerships designated under this section2 7,b7 a description of the status of fish habitats in the ,united ,states as identified by established ,partnerships2 and 7,c7 enhancements or reductions in public access as a result of-- 7i7 the activities of the ,partnerships2 or 7ii7 any other activities carried out pursuant to this section4 7j7 ,effect of section 7#a7 ,water rights ,nothing in this section-- 7,a7 establishes any express or implied reserved water right in the ,united ,states for any purpose2 7,b7 affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,c7 preempts or affects any ,state water law or interstate compact governing water2 or 7,d7 affects any ,federal or ,state law in existence on the date of enactment of the ,act regarding water quality or water quantity4 7#b7 ,authority to acquire water rights or rights to property ,under this section1 only a ,state1 local government1 or other non-,federal entity may acquire1 under ,state law1 water rights or rights to property4 7#c7 ,state authority ,nothing in this section-- 7,a7 affects the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of a ,state to manage1 control1 or regulate fish and wildlife under the laws and regulations of the ,state2 or 7,b7 authorizes the ,secretary to control or regulate within a ,state the fishing or hunting of fish and wildlife4 7#d7 ,effect on ,indian tribes ,nothing in this section abrogates1 abridges1 affects1 modifies1 supersedes1 or alters any right of an ,indian tribe recognized by treaty or any other means1 including-- 7,a7 an agreement between the ,indian tribe and the ,united ,states2 7,b7 ,federal law 7including regulations72 7,c7 an ,executive order2 or 7,d7 a judicial decree4 7#e7 ,adjudication of water rights ,nothing in this section diminishes or affects the ability of the ,secretary to join an adjudication of rights to the use of water pursuant to subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 of section #bjh of the ,department of ,justice ,appropriation ,act1 #aiec 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fff74 7#f7 ,department of ,commerce authority ,nothing in this section affects the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of the ,department of ,commerce to manage1 control1 or regulate fish or fish habitats under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7#g7 ,effect on other authorities 7,a7 ,private property protection ,nothing in this section permits the use of funds made available to carry out this section to acquire real property or a real property interest without the written consent of each owner of the real property or real property interest4 7,b7 ,mitigation ,nothing in this section permits the use of funds made available to carry out this section for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes under-- 7i7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7ii7 the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq472 7iii7 the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #ajj ,stat4 #djhb72 or 7iv7 any other ,federal law or court settlement4 7,c7 ,clean ,water ,act ,nothing in this section affects any provision of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 including any definition in that ,act4 7k7 ,nonapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 the ,board2 or 7#b7 any ,partnership4 7l7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,fish habitat conservation projects ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #g1bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to provide funds for fish habitat conservation projects approved under subsection 7e77#f71 of which #e percent shall be made available for each fiscal year for projects carried out by ,indian tribes4 7,b7 ,administrative and planning expenses ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb an amount equal to #e percent of the amount appropriated for the applicable fiscal year pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 for administrative and planning expenses2 and 7ii7 to carry out subsection 7i74 7,c7 ,technical and scientific assistance ,there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to carry out1 and provide technical and scientific assistance under1 subsection 7f7-- 7i7 #ejj1jjj to the ,secretary for use by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7ii7 #ejj1jjj to the ,,noaa ,assistant ,administrator for use by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7iii7 #ejj1jjj to the ,,epa ,assistant ,administrator for use by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7iv7 #ejj1jjj to the ,secretary for use by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#b7 ,agreements and grants ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 on the recommendation of the ,board1 and notwithstanding sections #fcjd and #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,federal ,financial ,assistance ,management ,improvement ,act of #aiii 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-ajg71 enter into a grant agreement1 cooperative agreement1 or contract with a ,partnership or other entity for a fish habitat conservation project or restoration or enhancement project2 7,b7 apply for1 accept1 and use a grant from any individual or entity to carry out the purposes of this section2 and 7,c7 make funds available to any ,federal department or agency for use by that department or agency to provide grants for any fish habitat protection project1 restoration project1 or enhancement project that the ,secretary determines to be consistent with this section4 7#c7 ,donations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 enter into an agreement with any organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code to solicit private donations to carry out the purposes of this section2 and 7ii7 accept donations of funds1 property1 and services to carry out the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,treatment ,a donation accepted under this section-- 7i7 shall be considered to be a gift or bequest to1 or otherwise for the use of1 the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 may be-- 7,i7 used directly by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 provided to another ,federal department or agency through an interagency agreement4 7m7 ,prohibition against implementation of regulatory authority by ,federal agencies ,any ,partnership designated under this section-- 7#a7 shall be for the sole purpose of promoting fish conservation2 and 7#b7 shall not be used to implement any regulatory authority of any ,federal agency4 ,,xi ,target practice and marksmanship training support #aaja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,target ,practice and ,marksmanship ,training ,support ,act4 #aajb4 ,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 #aajc4 ,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 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 #aajd4 ,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 #aaje4 ,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 ,,xii ,sportsmen's access to ,federal land #abja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means-- 7,a7 any land in the ,national ,forest ,system 7as defined in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a777 that is administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 public lands 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb771 the surface of which is administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #abjb4 ,federal land open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 ,federal land shall be open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting1 in accordance with applicable law1 unless the ,secretary concerned closes an area in accordance with section #abjc4 7b7 ,effect of part ,nothing in this title opens to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting any land that is not open to those activities as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abjc4 ,closure of ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and in accordance with section #cjb7;b7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7;b771 the ,secretary concerned may designate any area on ,federal land in which1 and establish any period during which1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws1 no hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting shall be permitted4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in making a designation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall designate the smallest area for the least amount of time that is required for public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7b7 ,closure procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,except in an emergency1 before permanently or temporarily closing any ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 consult with ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 and 7,b7 provide public notice and opportunity for comment under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,public notice and comment 7,a7 ,in general ,public notice and comment shall include-- 7i7 a notice of intent-- 7,i7 published in advance of the public comment period for the closure-- 7aa7 in the ,federal ,register2 7bb7 on the website of the applicable ,federal agency2 7cc7 on the website of the ,federal land unit1 if available2 and 7dd7 in at least #a local newspaper2 7,,ii7 made available in advance of the public comment period to local offices1 chapters1 and affiliate organizations in the vicinity of the closure that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled ,federal ,lands ,hunting1 ,fishing1 and ,shooting ,sports ,roundtable ,memorandum of ,understanding2 and 7,,iii7 that describes-- 7aa7 the proposed closure2 and 7bb7 the justification for the proposed closure1 including an explanation of the reasons and necessity for the decision to close the area to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for public comment for a period of-- 7,i7 not less than #fj days for a permanent closure2 or 7,,ii7 not less than #cj days for a temporary closure4 7,b7 ,final decision ,in a final decision to permanently or temporarily close an area to hunting1 fishing1 or recreation shooting1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7i7 respond in a reasoned manner to the comments received2 7ii7 explain how the ,secretary concerned resolved any significant issues raised by the comments2 and 7iii7 show how the resolution led to the closure4 7c7 ,temporary closures 7#a7 ,in general ,a temporary closure under this section may not exceed a period of #ahj days4 7#b7 ,renewal ,except in an emergency1 a temporary closure for the same area of land closed to the same activities-- 7,a7 may not be renewed more than #c times after the first temporary closure2 and 7,b7 must be subject to a separate notice and comment procedure in accordance with subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,effect of temporary closure ,any ,federal land that is temporarily closed to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting under this section shall not become permanently closed to that activity without a separate public notice and opportunity to comment in accordance with subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,reporting ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretaries concerned shall-- 7#a7 publish on a public website a list of all areas of ,federal land temporarily or permanently subject to a closure under this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies-- 7,a7 a list of each area of ,federal land temporarily or permanently subject to a closure2 7,b7 the acreage of each closure2 and 7,c7 a survey of-- 7i7 the aggregate areas and acreage closed under this section in each ,state2 and 7ii7 the percentage of ,federal land in each ,state closed under this section with respect to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 7e7 ,application ,this section shall not apply if the closure is-- 7#a7 less than #ad days in duration2 and 7#b7 covered by a special use permit4 ,,xiii ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee #acja4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee ,the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aj4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee7 to advise the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretaries7 on wildlife and habitat conservation1 hunting1 and recreational shooting4 7b7 ,duties of the advisory committee ,the ,advisory ,committee shall advise the ,secretaries regarding-- 7#a7 implementation of the ,recreational ,hunting and ,wildlife ,resource ,conservation ,plan--,a ,ten-,year ,plan for ,implementation and any successor plans1 in accordance with ,executive ,order #acddc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa note2 relating to facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation72 7#b7 increasing public awareness of1 and support for1 the ,wildlife ,restoration ,program2 7#c7 fostering wildlife and habitat conservation and ethics in hunting and shooting sports recreation2 7#d7 stimulating the participation of sportsmen and sportswomen in the conservation and management of wildlife and habitat resources through outreach and education2 7#e7 fostering communication and coordination among-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,government and ,state and tribal governments2 7,b7 industry2 7,c7 sportsmen and sportswomen who hunt and shoot2 7,d7 wildlife and habitat conservation and management organizations2 and 7,e7 the public2 7#f7 providing appropriate access to ,federal land for recreational shooting and hunting2 and 7#g7 recommendations to improve implementation of ,federal conservation programs that benefit wildlife1 hunting1 and outdoor recreation on private land4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of not more than #af discretionary members and #g ex officio members4 7,b7 ,ex officio members ,the ex officio members are-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service or a designated representative of the ,director2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or a designated representative of the ,director2 7iii7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service or a designated representative of the ,director2 7iv7 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or a designated representative of the ,chief2 7v7 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or a designated representative of the ,chief2 7vi7 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency or a designated representative of the ,administrator2 and 7vii7 the ,executive ,director of the ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies4 7,c7 ,discretionary members ,the discretionary members shall be appointed jointly by the ,secretaries from at least one of each of the following3 7i7 ,state fish and wildlife management agencies4 7ii7 ,wildlife and habitat conservation management organizations4 7iii7 ,game bird hunting organizations4 7iv7 ,waterfowl hunting organizations4 7v7 ,big game hunting organizations4 7vi7 ,the tourism1 outfitter1 or guiding industry relating to hunting1 fishing1 and shooting sports4 7vii7 ,the hunting or shooting equipment retail industry4 7viii7 ,tribal resource management organizations4 7ix7 ,hunting1 shooting1 and fishing sports outreach and education organizations4 7x7 ,women's hunting and fishing advocacy1 outreach1 or education organizations4 7xi7 ,minority hunting and fishing advocacy1 outreach1 or education organizations4 7xii7 ,veterans service organizations4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #d years4 ,members shall not be appointed for more than #c consecutive or nonconsecutive terms4 7,b7 ,terms of initial appointees ,as designated by the ,secretaries at the time of appointment1 of the members first appointed-- 7i7 #f members shall be appointed for a term of #d years2 7ii7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #c years2 and 7iii7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#c7 ,preservation of public advisory status ,no individual may be appointed as a discretionary member of the ,advisory ,committee while serving as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,vacancy and removal 7,a7 ,in general ,any vacancy on the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,b7 ,removal ,advisory ,committee members shall serve at the discretion of the ,secretaries and may be removed at any time for good cause4 7#e7 ,continuation of service ,each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until a successor has been appointed4 7#f7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a #c-year term by the ,secretaries1 jointly1 from among the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,an individual may not be appointed as ,chairperson for more than #b consecutive or nonconsecutive terms4 7#g7 ,compensation ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#h7 ,travel expenses ,members of the ,advisory ,committee may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#i7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson1 but not less frequently than twice annually4 7,b7 ,open meetings ,each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 7,c7 ,prior notice of meetings ,timely notice of each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall be published in the ,federal ,register and be submitted to trade publications and publications of general circulation4 7,d7 ,subgroups ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish such workgroups or subgroups as the ,advisory ,committee deems necessary for the purpose of compiling information or conducting research4 7#aj7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,expenses1 administrative support1 technical services1 and advice ,the ,secretaries may provide for expenses1 administrative support1 technical services1 and advice to the ,advisory ,committee that the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,required ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit a report to the ,secretaries1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,advisory ,committee during the preceding year2 7,b7 the reports and recommendations made by the ,advisory ,committee to the ,secretaries during the preceding year2 and 7,c7 an accounting of actions taken by the ,secretaries as a result of the recommendations4 7f7 ,federal advisory committee ,act ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be exempt from the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 4 ,,xiv ,shooting ranges #adja4 ,shooting ranges 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary concerned may1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law1 lease or permit the use of ,federal land for a shooting range4 7b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary concerned shall not lease or permit the use of ,federal land for a shooting range1 within-- 7#a7 a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7#b7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7#c7 any area that is-- 7,a7 designated as a wilderness study area2 7,b7 administratively classified as-- 7i7 wilderness-eligible2 or 7ii7 wilderness-suitable2 or 7,c7 a primitive or semiprimitive area2 7#d7 a national monument1 national volcanic monument1 or national scenic area2 or 7#e7 a component of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system 7including areas designated for study for potential addition to the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system74 ,,xv ,identifying access to opportunities #aeja4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 with respect to land administered by-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7iii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,state or regional office ,the term ,state or regional office means-- 7,a7 a ,state office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 or 7,b7 a regional office of-- 7i7 the ,national ,park ,service2 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 or 7iii7 the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,travel management plan ,the term travel management plan means a plan for the management of travel-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,park ,service1 on park roads and designated routes under section #d4aj of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 on the land under a comprehensive conservation plan prepared under section #d7;e7 of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd7e772 7,c7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,forest ,service1 on ,national ,forest ,system land under part #bab of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,d7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 under a resource management plan developed under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7b7 ,priority lists required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter during the #aj-year period beginning on the date on which the first priority list is completed1 the ,secretary shall prepare a priority list1 to be made publicly available on the website of the applicable ,federal agency referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 which shall identify the location and acreage of land within the jurisdiction of each ,state or regional office on which the public is allowed1 under ,federal or ,state law1 to hunt1 fish1 or use the land for other recreational purposes but-- 7,a7 to which there is no public access or egress2 or 7,b7 to which public access or egress to the legal boundaries of the land is significantly restricted 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,minimum size ,any land identified under paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of contiguous acreage of at least #fdj acres4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in preparing the priority list required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider with respect to the land-- 7,a7 whether access is absent or merely restricted1 including the extent of the restriction2 7,b7 the likelihood of resolving the absence of or restriction to public access2 7,c7 the potential for recreational use2 7,d7 any information received from the public or other stakeholders during the nomination process described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7,e7 any other factor as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,adjacent land status ,for each parcel of land on the priority list1 the ,secretary shall include in the priority list whether resolving the issue of public access or egress to the land would require acquisition of an easement1 right-of-way1 or fee title from-- 7,a7 another ,federal agency2 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 or tribal government2 or 7,c7 a private landowner4 7#e7 ,nomination process ,in preparing a priority list under this title1 the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to nominate parcels for inclusion on the priority list4 7c7 ,access options ,with respect to land included on a priority list described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on options for providing access that-- 7#a7 identifies how public access and egress could reasonably be provided to the legal boundaries of the land in a manner that minimizes the impact on wildlife habitat and water quality2 7#b7 specifies the steps recommended to secure the access and egress1 including acquiring an easement1 right-of-way1 or fee title from a willing owner of any land that abuts the land or the need to coordinate with ,state land management agencies or other ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal governments to allow for such access and egress2 and 7#c7 is consistent with the travel management plan in effect on the land4 7d7 ,protection of personally identifying information ,in making the priority list and report prepared under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 available1 the ,secretary shall ensure that no personally identifying information is included1 such as names or addresses of individuals or entities4 7e7 ,willing owners ,for purposes of providing any permits to1 or entering into agreements with1 a ,state1 local1 or tribal government or private landowner with respect to the use of land under the jurisdiction of the government or landowner1 the ,secretary shall not take into account whether the ,state1 local1 or tribal government or private landowner has granted or denied public access or egress to the land4 7f7 ,means of public access and egress included ,in considering public access and egress under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall consider public access and egress to the legal boundaries of the land described in those subsections1 including access and egress-- 7#a7 by motorized or non-motorized vehicles2 and 7#b7 on foot or horseback4 7g7 ,effect 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall have no effect on whether a particular recreational use shall be allowed on the land included in a priority list under this title4 7#b7 ,effect of allowable uses on agency consideration ,in preparing the priority list under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall only consider recreational uses that are allowed on the land at the time that the priority list is prepared4 ,,xvi ,film crews #afja4 ,commercial filming 7a7 ,in general ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definition of secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as applicable1 with respect to land under the respective jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7hereafter individually referred to as the ,secretary with respect to land 7except land in a ,system unit as defined in section #ajjajb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code7 under their respective jurisdictions72 and 7,,ii7 by striking or similar projects2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or similar project2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 except in the case of film crews of three or fewer individuals before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,fee schedule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 to enhance consistency in the management of ,federal land1 the ,secretaries shall publish a single joint land use fee schedule for commercial filming and still photography4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in the second sentence1 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 in the heading1 by inserting ,commercial before ,still2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting in accordance with the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq471 after without further appropriation12 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary shall not consider subject matter or content as a criterion for issuing or denying a permit under this ,act4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,exemption from commercial filming or still photography permits and fees ,the ,secretary shall not require persons holding commercial use authorizations or special recreation permits to obtain an additional permit or pay a fee for commercial filming or still photography under this ,act if the filming or photography conducted is-- 7#a7 incidental to the permitted activity that is the subject of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit2 and 7#b7 the holder of the commercial use authorization or special recreation permit is an individual or small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7i7 ,exception from certain fees ,commercial filming or commercial still photography shall be exempt from fees under this ,act1 but not from recovery of costs under subsection 7c71 if the activity-- 7#a7 is conducted by an entity that is a small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 7#b7 is conducted by a crew of not more than #c individuals2 and 7#c7 uses only a camera and tripod4 7j7 ,applicability to news gathering activities 7#a7 ,in general ,news gathering shall not be considered a commercial activity4 7#b7 ,included activities ,in this subsection1 the term news gathering includes1 at a minimum1 the gathering1 recording1 and filming of news and information related to news in any medium4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #ajji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #ajjije2 and 7#b7 in the table of sections for chapter #ajji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 by striking the item relating to section #ajjije4 ,,xvii ,bows in parks #agja4 ,bows in parks 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajdijh4 ,bows in parks 7a7 ,definition of not ready for immediate use ,the term not ready for immediate use means-- 7#a7 a bow or crossbow1 the arrows of which are secured or stowed in a quiver or other arrow transport case2 and 7#b7 with respect to a crossbow1 uncocked4 7b7 ,vehicular transportation authorized ,the ,director shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from transporting bows and crossbows that are not ready for immediate use across any ,system unit in the vehicle of the individual if-- 7#a7 the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the bows and crossbows2 7#b7 the bows or crossbows that are not ready for immediate use remain inside the vehicle of the individual throughout the period during which the bows or crossbows are transported across ,system land2 and 7#c7 the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the ,state in which the ,system unit is located4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijg the following3 #ajdijh4 ,bows in parks4 4 ,,xviii ,wildlife management using volunteer hunters #ahja4 ,wildlife management in parks 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #agja7;a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajdiji4 ,wildlife management in parks 7a7 ,use of qualified volunteers ,if the ,secretary determines it is necessary to reduce the size of a wildlife population on ,system land in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations71 the ,secretary may use qualified volunteers to assist in carrying out wildlife management on ,system land4 7b7 ,requirements for qualified volunteers ,qualified volunteers providing assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to-- 7#a7 any training requirements or qualifications established by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 any other terms and conditions that the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,donations ,the ,secretary may authorize the donation and distribution of meat from wildlife management activities carried out under this section1 including the donation and distribution to ,indian tribes1 qualified volunteers1 food banks1 and other organizations that work to address hunger1 in accordance with applicable health guidelines and such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajdi of title #ed 7as amended by section #agja7;b771 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijh the following3 #ajdiji4 ,wildlife management in parks4 4 ,,xix ,respect for treaties and rights #aija4 ,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 ,,xx ,no priority over other uses #bjja4 ,no priority ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act provides a preference to hunting1 fishing1 or recreational shooting over any other use of ,federal land or water4 ,,xxi ,state authority for fish and wildlife #baja4 ,state authority for fish and wildlife ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 authorizes the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary to require ,federal licenses or permits to hunt and fish on ,federal land2 or 7#b7 enlarges or diminishes the responsibility or authority of ,states with respect to fish and wildlife management4