,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #gcc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #bg1 #bjag ,ms4 ,murkowski 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,risch1 ,mr4 ,manchin1 and ,ms4 ,heitkamp7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting1 fishing1 and shooting1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,sportsmen's ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4 ,,title ,i--,national policy ,sec4 #aja4 ,congressional declaration of national policy4 ,,title ,,ii--,sportsmen's access to ,federal land ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,federal land open to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,closure of ,federal land to hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,shooting ranges4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,federal action transparency4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,amendments to the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act4 ,,title ,,iii--,filming on ,federal ,land ,management ,agency land ,sec4 #cja4 ,commercial filming4 ,,title ,,iv--,wildlife and habitat conservation ,sec4 #dja4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council ,advisory ,committee4 ,,title ,v--,bows and wildlife management ,sec4 #eja4 ,bows in parks4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,wildlife management in parks4 ,,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,respect for treaties and rights4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,no priority4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,state authority for fish and wildlife4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,i ,national policy #aja4 ,congressional declaration of national policy 7a7 ,in general ,congress declares that it is the policy of the ,united ,states that ,federal departments and agencies1 in accordance with the missions of the departments and agencies1 ,executive ,orders #abifb and #acddc 7#fj ,fed4 ,reg4 #cjgfi 7,june #g1 #aiie72 #gb ,fed4 ,reg4 #dfecg 7,august #af1 #bjjg771 and applicable law1 shall-- 7#a7 facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting opportunities on ,federal land1 in consultation with the ,wildlife and ,hunting ,heritage ,conservation ,council1 the ,sport ,fishing and ,boating ,partnership ,council1 ,state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies1 and the public2 7#b7 conserve and enhance aquatic systems and the management of game species and the habitat of those species on ,federal land1 including through hunting and fishing1 in a manner that respects-- 7,a7 ,state management authority over wildlife resources2 and 7,b7 private property rights2 and 7#c7 consider hunting1 fishing1 and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all ,federal plans for land1 resource1 and travel management4 7b7 ,exclusion ,in this ,act1 the term fishing does not include commercial fishing in which fish are harvested1 either in whole or in part1 that are intended to enter commerce through sale4 ,,ii ,sportsmen's access to ,federal land #bja4 ,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 #bjb4 ,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 #bjc4 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 #bjc4 ,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 #bjd4 ,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 #bje4 ,federal action transparency 7a7 ,modification of equal access to justice provisions 7#a7 ,agency proceedings ,section #ejd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7i72 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ca of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 and every fiscal year thereafter1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states1 after consultation with the ,chief ,counsel for ,advocacy of the ,small ,business ,administration1 shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year under this section4 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe the number1 nature1 and amount of the awards1 the claims involved in the controversy1 and any other relevant information that may aid ,congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards4 7#c7 7,a7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this section that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement1 regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision4 7,b7 ,the disclosure of fees and other expenses required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement4 7f7 ,as soon as practicable1 and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under subsection 7e77#a7 is required to be submitted1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing1 with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this section made on or after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the case name and number of the adversary adjudication1 if available1 hyperlinked to the case1 if available4 7#b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the adversary adjudication4 7#c7 ,a description of the claims in the adversary adjudication4 7#d7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made as such party is identified in the order or other court document making the award4 7#e7 ,the amount of the award4 7#f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7g7 ,the online searchable database described in subsection 7f7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order4 7h7 ,the head of each agency shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states in a timely manner all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g74 4 7#b7 ,court cases ,section #bdab7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,not later than ,march #ca of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 and every fiscal year thereafter1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe the number1 nature1 and amount of the awards1 the claims involved in the controversy1 and any other relevant information that may aid ,congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards4 7,c7 7i7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this subsection that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement1 regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision4 7ii7 ,the disclosure of fees and other expenses required under clause 7i7 shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement4 7,d7 ,the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall include and clearly identify in each annual report under subparagraph 7,a71 for each case in which an award of fees and other expenses is included in the report-- 7i7 any amounts paid under section #acjd of title #ca for a judgment in the case2 7ii7 the amount of the award of fees and other expenses2 and 7iii7 the statute under which the plaintiff filed suit4 7#f7 ,as soon as practicable1 and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under paragraph 7#e77;,a7 is required to be submitted1 the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing1 with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this subsection made on or after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the case name and number1 hyperlinked to the case1 if available4 7,b7 ,the name of the agency involved in the case4 7,c7 ,the name of each party to whom the award was made as such party is identified in the order or other court document making the award4 7,d7 ,a description of the claims in the case4 7,e7 ,the amount of the award4 7,f7 ,the basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified4 7#g7 ,the online searchable database described in paragraph 7#f7 may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order4 7#h7 ,the head of each agency 7including the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states7 shall provide to the ,chairman of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states in a timely manner all information requested by the ,chairman to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g74 4 7#c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking ,united ,states ,code12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking of section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 and inserting of this section2 and 7ii7 by striking of such title and inserting of this title4 7b7 ,judgment ,fund transparency ,section #acjd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,beginning not later than the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,sportsmen's ,act1 and unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or a court order1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make available to the public on a website1 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #cj days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered1 the following information with regard to that payment3 7#a7 ,the name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment4 7#b7 ,the name of the plaintiff or claimant4 7#c7 ,the name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant4 7#d7 ,the amount paid representing principal liability1 and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability1 including attorney fees1 costs1 and interest4 7#e7 ,a brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim4 7#f7 ,the name of the agency that submitted the claim4 4 #bjf4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation1 hunting1 and fishing on ,federal land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 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 section1 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 section4 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 #bjg4 ,amendments to the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act 7a7 ,in general ,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 7b7 ,transfer of funds to treasury ,of the amounts deposited in the ,federal ,land ,disposal ,account established by section #bjf of the ,federal ,land ,transaction ,facilitation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje71 there shall be transferred to the general fund of the ,treasury #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbg4 ,,iii ,filming on ,federal ,land ,management ,agency land #cja4 ,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 ,,iv ,wildlife and habitat conservation #dja4 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson ,wildlife ,restoration ,act 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges1 including ranges on ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,definition of public target range ,in this section1 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 7c7 ,amendments to ,pittman-,robertson wildlife restoration act 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 subparagraph 7,a77 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 7#c7 ,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-- 7i7 by striking ,amounts made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 amounts made 2 and 7ii7 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 7d7 ,sense of congress regarding cooperation ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture 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 #djb4 ,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 ,v ,bows and wildlife management #eja4 ,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 #ejb4 ,wildlife management in parks 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajdi of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #eja7;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 #eja7;b771 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajdijh the following3 #ajdiji4 ,wildlife management in parks4 4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,respect for treaties and rights ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act-- 7#a7 affects or modifies any treaty or other right of any federally recognized ,indian tribe2 or 7#b7 modifies any provision of ,federal law relating to migratory birds or to endangered or threatened species4 #fjb4 ,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 #fjc4 ,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