,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ceg ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #i1 #bjai,mr4 ,garamendi 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,matsui1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,mc,nerney1 and ,mr4 ,thompson of ,california7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,heritage ,area ,the term ,heritage ,area means the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,heritage ,area established by section #c7;a74 7#b7 ,heritage ,area management plan ,the term ,heritage ,area management plan means the plan developed and adopted by the local coordinating entity under this ,act4 7#c7 ,local coordinating entity ,the term local coordinating entity means the local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area designated by section #c7;d74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 #c4 ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,heritage ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,heritage ,area in the ,state4 7b7 ,boundaries ,the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area shall be in the counties of ,contra ,costa1 ,sacramento1 ,san ,joaquin1 ,solano1 and ,yolo in the ,state of ,california1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered ,t#bg_/aje1jcj1 and dated ,october #bjab4 7c7 ,availability of map ,the map described in subsection 7b7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service and the ,delta ,protection ,commission4 7d7 ,local coordinating entity ,the local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area shall be the ,delta ,protection ,commission established by section #bigce of the ,california ,public ,resources ,code4 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,authorities ,for purposes of carrying out the ,heritage ,area management plan1 the ,secretary1 acting through the local coordinating entity1 may use amounts made available under this ,act to-- 7,a7 make grants to the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7,b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide technical assistance to1 the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties2 7,c7 hire and compensate staff1 which shall include individuals with expertise in natural1 cultural1 and historical resources protection1 and heritage programming2 7,d7 obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7,e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7,f7 undertake to be a catalyst for any other activity that furthers the ,heritage ,area and is consistent with the approved ,heritage ,area management plan4 7#b7 ,duties ,the local coordinating entity shall-- 7,a7 in accordance with subsection 7f71 prepare and submit a ,heritage ,area management plan to the ,secretary2 7,b7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved ,heritage ,area management plan by-- 7i7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values in the ,heritage ,area2 7ii7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs in the ,heritage ,area2 7iii7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,heritage ,area2 7iv7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historical1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7v7 protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the ,heritage ,area that are consistent with ,heritage ,area themes2 7vi7 ensuring that clear1 consistent1 and appropriate signs identifying points of public access1 and sites of interest are posted throughout the ,heritage ,area2 and 7vii7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to further the ,heritage ,area2 7,c7 consider the interests of diverse units of government1 businesses1 organizations1 and individuals in the ,heritage ,area in the preparation and implementation of the ,heritage ,area management plan2 7,d7 conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the ,heritage ,area management plan2 7,e7 for any year that ,federal funds have been received under this ,act-- 7i7 submit an annual report to the ,secretary that describes the activities1 expenses1 and income of the local coordinating entity 7including grants to any other entities during the year that the report is made72 7ii7 make available to the ,secretary for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds2 and 7iii7 require1 with respect to all agreements authorizing expenditure of ,federal funds by other organizations1 that the organizations receiving the funds make available to the ,secretary for audit all records concerning the expenditure of the funds2 and 7,f7 encourage by appropriate means economic viability that is consistent with the ,heritage ,area4 7#c7 ,prohibition on the ,acquisition of ,real ,property ,the local coordinating entity shall not use ,federal funds made available under this ,act to acquire real property or any interest in real property4 7#d7 ,cost-sharing requirement ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using any assistance made available under this ,act shall be #ej percent4 7f7 ,heritage area management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a proposed ,heritage ,area management plan4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,heritage ,area management plan shall-- 7,a7 incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach to agricultural resources and activities1 flood protection facilities1 and other public infrastructure2 7,b7 emphasize the importance of the resources described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 take into consideration ,state and local plans2 7,d7 include-- 7i7 an inventory of-- 7,i7 the resources located in the core area described in subsection 7b72 and 7,,ii7 any other property in the core area that-- 7aa7 is related to the themes of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7bb7 should be preserved1 restored1 managed1 or maintained because of the significance of the property2 7ii7 comprehensive policies1 strategies and recommendations for conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,heritage ,area2 7iii7 a description of actions that governments1 private organizations1 and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural1 historical and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7iv7 a program of implementation for the ,heritage ,area management plan by the local coordinating entity that includes a description of-- 7,i7 actions to facilitate ongoing collaboration among partners to promote plans for resource protection1 restoration1 and construction2 and 7,,ii7 specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the local coordinating entity or any government1 organization1 or individual for the first #e years of operation2 7v7 the identification of sources of funding for carrying out the ,heritage ,area management plan2 7vi7 analysis and recommendations for means by which local1 ,state1 and ,federal programs1 including the role of the ,national ,park ,service in the ,heritage ,area1 may best be coordinated to carry out this ,act2 and 7vii7 an interpretive plan for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,e7 recommend policies and strategies for resource management that consider and detail the application of appropriate land and water management techniques1 including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural1 historical1 cultural1 educational1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area4 7#c7 ,restrictions ,the ,heritage ,area management plan submitted under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 ensure participation by appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local agencies1 including the ,delta ,stewardship ,council1 special districts1 natural and historical resource protection and agricultural organizations1 educational institutions1 businesses1 recreational organizations1 community residents1 and private property owners2 and 7,b7 not be approved until the ,secretary has received certification from the ,delta ,protection ,commission that the ,delta ,stewardship ,council has reviewed the ,heritage ,area management plan for consistency with the plan adopted by the ,delta ,stewardship ,council pursuant to ,state law4 7#d7 ,deadline ,if a proposed ,heritage ,area management plan is not submitted to the ,secretary by the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the local coordinating entity shall be ineligible to receive additional funding under this ,act until the date that the ,secretary receives and approves the ,heritage ,area management plan4 7#e7 ,approval or disapproval of heritage area management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the ,heritage ,area management plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state1 shall approve or disapprove the ,heritage ,area management plan4 7,b7 ,criteria for approval ,in determining whether to approve the ,heritage ,area management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7i7 the local coordinating entity is representative of the diverse interests of the ,heritage ,area1 including governments1 natural and historic resource protection organizations1 educational institutions1 businesses1 and recreational organizations2 7ii7 the local coordinating entity has afforded adequate opportunity1 including public hearings1 for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the ,heritage ,area management plan2 and 7iii7 the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the ,heritage ,area management plan1 if implemented1 would adequately protect the natural1 historical1 and cultural resources of the ,heritage ,area4 7,c7 ,action following disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves the ,heritage ,area management plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval2 7ii7 make recommendations for revisions to the ,heritage ,area management plan2 and 7iii7 not later than #ahj days after the receipt of any proposed revision of the ,heritage ,area management plan from the local coordinating entity1 approve or disapprove the proposed revision4 7,d7 ,amendments 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove each amendment to the ,heritage ,area management plan that the ,secretary determines makes a substantial change to the ,heritage ,area management plan4 7ii7 ,use of funds ,the local coordinating entity shall not use ,federal funds authorized by this ,act to carry out any amendments to the ,heritage ,area management plan until the ,secretary has approved the amendments4 7g7 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7#a7 ,in ,general ,nothing in this ,act affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7#b7 ,consultation and ,coordination ,the head of any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the ,secretary and the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable4 7#c7 ,other ,federal ,agencies ,nothing in this ,act-- 7,a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law or regulation authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7,b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7,c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 7h7 ,private property and regulatory protections 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this ,act-- 7,a7 abridges the rights of any property owner 7whether public or private71 including the right to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 requires any property owner to permit public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner1 or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law2 7,c7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority of any ,federal1 ,state or local agency1 or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the local coordinating entity2 7,d7 authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7,e7 diminishes the authority of the ,state to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area2 or 7,f7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on the private property4 7#b7 ,opt out ,an owner of private property within the ,heritage ,area may opt out of participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity carried out within the ,heritage ,area under this ,act1 if the property owner provides written notice to the local coordinating entity4 7i7 ,evaluation2 report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years before the date on which authority for ,federal funding terminates for the ,heritage ,area1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 prepare a report in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,evaluation ,an evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to-- 7i7 accomplishing the purposes of this ,act for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7ii7 achieving the goals and objectives of the approved ,heritage ,area management plan2 7,b7 analyze the ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private investments in the ,heritage ,area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments2 and 7,c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,heritage ,area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,heritage ,area4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service1 if any1 with respect to the ,heritage ,area4 7,b7 ,required analysis ,if the report prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 recommends that ,federal funding for the ,heritage ,area be reauthorized1 the report shall include an analysis of-- 7i7 ways in which ,federal funding for the ,heritage ,area may be reduced or eliminated2 and 7ii7 the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination4 7,c7 ,submission to congress ,on completion of the report1 the ,secretary shall submit the report to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7j7 ,effect of designation ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 precludes the local coordinating entity from using ,federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized2 or 7#b7 affects any water rights or contracts4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #aj1jjj1jjj1 of which not more than #a1jjj1jjj may be made available for any fiscal year4 7b7 ,cost-,sharing requirement ,the ,federal share of the total cost of any activity under this ,act shall be determined by the ,secretary1 but shall be not more than #ej percent4 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the total cost of any activity under this ,act may be in the form of in-kind contributions of goods or services4 #e4 ,termination of authority 7a7 ,in general ,if a proposed ,heritage ,area management plan has not been submitted to the ,secretary by the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,heritage ,area designation shall be rescinded4 7b7 ,funding authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide assistance under this ,act terminates on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4