,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #agad ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #b1 #bjag,mr4 ,wyden 7for himself and ,mr4 ,merkley7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the conduct of certain economic activities in ,malheur ,county1 ,oregon1 to provide for the conduct of a study on the need for a regional economic commission for certain counties in the ,state of ,oregon1 to withdraw certain ,federal land located in ,malheur ,county1 ,oregon1 from all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws1 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws1 and operation under the mineral leasing laws1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,in general ,this ,act may be cited as the ,southeastern ,oregon ,development ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,economic development activities in ,southeastern ,oregon ,sec4 #aja4 ,water development4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,establishment of an ,agricultural ,center for ,rangeland ,excellence4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,rural fire assistance4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,infrastructure assistance to promote economic development in rural communities4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,workforce development training grants4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,,ii--,regional commission study ,sec4 #bja4 ,study4 ,,title ,,iii--,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,designation of ,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,purposes and management4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,effect of title4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means a city or unincorporated community in the ,county4 7#b7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,malheur ,county1 ,oregon4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,oregon4 7#e7 ,withdrawal area ,the term withdrawal area means the ,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area established by section #cjb7;a74 ,i ,economic development activities in ,southeastern ,oregon #aja4 ,water development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide grants for projects in the ,state to develop modern and efficient water systems that are designed-- 7#a7 to provide adequate water supply and improve water storage for livestock1 other agricultural users1 and wildlife2 7#b7 to keep livestock out of rivers1 streams1 and riparian areas2 and 7#c7 to find innovative ways to address water needs for fighting fires and protecting habitats4 7b7 ,updates and replacements to watering systems ,in providing grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may provide grants for projects in the ,state to update or replace watering systems within the boundary of the withdrawal area with more efficient systems4 #ajb4 ,establishment of an ,agricultural ,center for ,rangeland ,excellence ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish an ,agricultural ,center for ,rangeland ,excellence to be located in the ,county-- 7#a7 to collaborate with the ,department of ,agriculture ,research ,station in ,harney ,county1 ,oregon1 ,oregon ,state ,university ,extension ,livestock ,rangeland ,management ,program in the ,county1 local agricultural producers1 and other entities1 as appropriate2 7#b7 to conduct rangeland and grazing research1 including the conduct of research that addresses invasive species and water storage improvements for livestock and wildlife2 7#c7 to collaborate with agricultural researchers and producers in the ,county and surrounding area to improve grazing practices2 and 7#d7 to provide to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management any findings of the ,center to assist in preparing applicable allotment management plans4 #ajc4 ,rural fire assistance 7a7 ,reauthorization of rural firefighter assistance program 7#a7 ,use of funds ,section #fdje7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bfee7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 to fund operating expenses of firefighters1 including expenses for training1 equipment1 insurance1 maintenance1 and fuel4 4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #fdje7;g77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bfee7;g77#a77 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting each fiscal year4 7#c7 ,limitation ,section #fdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bfee7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,limitation ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 minimize the administrative and paperwork burden imposed on recipients of financial assistance under this section4 4 7b7 ,surplus equipment program ,the ,secretaries of ,homeland ,security and ,defense and the ,secretary 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretaries7 shall establish a program within the ,departments of ,homeland ,security1 ,defense1 and the ,interior1 respectively1 under which the ,secretaries shall transfer to ,states and units of local government surplus equipment of the applicable ,department that can be used in firefighting1 including surplus mechanical equipment and communication devices4 7c7 ,establishment of fuel breaks along certain eligible access roads 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program within the ,bureau of ,land ,management for the establishment and maintenance of strategic fuel breaks from which firefighters would be able to safely operate-- 7,a7 to preserve critical sage grouse habitat2 and 7,b7 to support the ranching community in the vicinity of the fuel breaks4 7#b7 ,priority ,in determining the placement of strategic fuel breaks under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with land managers to assess whether the fuel break serves the purposes described in that paragraph2 and 7,b7 give priority to fuel breaks that the ,secretary determines would serve the purposes described in that paragraph4 #ajd4 ,infrastructure assistance to promote economic development in rural communities 7a7 ,infrastructure grants for communities in the ,county 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development7 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall provide to eligible communities described in paragraph 7#b7 grants for infrastructure projects in the eligible communities1 including-- 7,a7 projects relating to drinking water and wastewater systems2 and 7,b7 projects for the improvement of broadband or cellular service4 7#b7 ,eligible community ,an eligible community referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a community that is-- 7,a7 incorporated or recognized in the ,county land use plan or a regional land use plan2 or 7,b7 within tribal jurisdictional boundaries in the ,county4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection an eligible community described in paragraph 7#b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,study of rural air service 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study of infrastructure needs in rural communities and improvements for rural air services and infrastructure that would support commercial1 charter1 or subscription air service at the ,ontario ,municipal ,airport1 which shall focus on-- 7,a7 the air service needs of the ,county and surrounding areas2 7,b7 improving access for tourism to the ,county2 7,c7 supporting firefighting staging and deployment2 7,d7 supporting commercial1 recreational1 and agricultural needs2 and 7,e7 improving economic development opportunities in the ,county through transportation improvements4 7#b7 ,report ,on completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the results of the study4 7c7 ,construction of innovative agricultural transportation infrastructure 7#a7 ,grant ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may provide to the ,state a grant for the construction or improvement of transportation systems facilitating the efficient movement of agricultural and other products through the ,treasure ,valley ,intermodal ,transfer ,facility in the ,county4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,transportation may require4 7d7 ,transportation system improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide financial assistance to the ,county for the conduct of projects that would improve-- 7,a7 the downtown area of the ,cities and surrounding communities2 and 7,b7 transportation within the ,cities1 including-- 7i7 projects relating to-- 7,i7 pedestrian1 bicycle1 and transit access in the ,cities2 and 7,,ii7 safety corridors in the ,cities2 7ii7 projects to improve access to1 and improvements for1 trails along waterfronts in the ,cities2 7iii7 projects to ensure the availability of transit for senior citizens2 and 7iv7 projects to improve the availability of transit for workers and individuals needing transportation to healthcare appointments4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this subsection1 the ,county shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,transportation may require4 7e7 ,lake ,owyhee road transportation improvement projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide to the ,state grants to support transportation projects to improve-- 7,a7 the safety and security of the ,owyhee ,project2 and 7,b7 transportation access routes associated with the ,owyhee ,project4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,transportation may require4 #aje4 ,workforce development training grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible entity means a public or private nonprofit agency or organization or a consortium of public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term eligible entity includes-- 7i7 a community-based organization2 7ii7 a faith-based organization2 7iii7 an entity carrying out activities under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa et seq471 such as a local board2 7iv7 a community action agency2 7v7 a ,state or local housing development agency2 7vi7 an ,indian tribe or other agency primarily serving members of ,indian tribes2 7vii7 a community development corporation2 7viii7 a ,state or local youth service or conservation corps2 and 7ix7 any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a ,federal program 7other than the program carried out under this section74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7b7 ,establishment of grant program ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor a program to provide to eligible entities grants for the conduct of workforce development training activities in the ,county4 7c7 ,priorities ,in providing grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to activities relating to-- 7#a7 providing career technical education and training to youth under the ,malheur ,county ,poverty to ,prosperity program2 7#b7 training for adults that are reentering the workforce or seeking to improve career opportunities2 and 7#c7 training in agriculture and ranching for veterans and youth1 including the use of innovative agricultural practices and conservation techniques4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 #ajf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title4 ,,ii ,regional commission study #bja4 ,study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a study on the need for an economic regional commission based on economic need in each of the following counties in the ,state3 7#a7 ,malheur ,county4 7#b7 ,klamath ,county4 7#c7 ,lake ,county4 7#d7 ,harney ,county4 7#e7 ,grant ,county4 7#f7 ,baker ,county4 7#g7 ,wheeler ,county4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 ,,iii ,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,eligible ,federal land ,the term eligible ,federal land means-- 7,a7 any federally owned land or interest in the federally owned land depicted on the ,map2 and 7,b7 any land or interest in land located within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the ,federal ,government after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,southeastern ,oregon ,mineral ,withdrawal ,map-,proposed and dated ,june #g1 #bjaf4 #cjb4 ,designation of ,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area 7a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,southeastern ,oregon ,withdrawal ,area1 comprising approximately #b1jfe1jjj acres of eligible ,federal land in the ,county1 as generally depicted on the ,map4 7b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the eligible ,federal land is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation under the mineral leasing laws4 7c7 ,availability of ,map ,the ,map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,effect on geothermal leases ,this section shall not apply to geothermal leases issued as of or after the date of enactment of this ,act in the withdrawal area4 #cjc4 ,purposes and management 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the withdrawal area are-- 7#a7 to preserve the traditional uses and values of the communities in the vicinity of the withdrawal area2 7#b7 to protect against the harmful effects mining and oil and gas extraction could have on the unique and important resources of the region1 particularly water quality1 grazing1 and other economic development opportunities2 and 7#c7 7,a7 to support the continuation of grazing in and around the withdrawal area2 and 7,b7 to recognize the significance of grazing in the economy1 history1 and culture of the ,county4 7b7 ,maps and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file with the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a map and legal description of the withdrawal area4 7#b7 ,force and effect ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in-- 7,a7 the office of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the appropriate office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state4 #cjd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title4 #cje4 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title restricts livestock grazing1 law enforcement activities1 wildfire management1 hunting1 fishing1 fish and wildlife management activities1 other authorized uses1 or ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency authorities allowed on the date of enactment of this ,act on the eligible ,federal land in accordance with applicable law4