,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #efb #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #chgi ,report ,no4 #aaf-fgh1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #bc1 #bjai,ms4 ,haaland 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,curtis1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,mr4 ,stewart1 ,ms4 ,de,gette1 ,mr4 ,simpson1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,mr4 ,gianforte1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 and ,mr4 ,la,malfa7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 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 ,december #ah1 #bjbj;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,ms4 ,del,bene1 ,mr4 ,cook1 ,mr4 ,mc,clintock1 ,ms4 ,kuster of ,new ,hampshire1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,mr4 ,perlmutter1 ,mr4 ,raskin1 ,ms4 ,torres ,small of ,new ,mexico1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mr4 ,westerman1 ,mr4 ,tipton1 ,mr4 ,gosar1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mrs4 ,napolitano1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,lamb1 and ,mr4 ,blumenauer ,december #ah1 #bjbj,reported from the ,committee on ,natural ,resources with amendments,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,december #ah1 #bjbj;,committee on ,agriculture discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #bc1 #bjai ,a ,,bill ,to modify the procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,simplifying ,outdoor ,access for ,recreation ,act or the ,,soar ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation4,title ,i--,modernizing ,recreation ,permitting,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,special recreation permit and fee4,sec4 #ajc4 ,permitting process improvements4,sec4 #ajd4 ,permit flexibility4,sec4 #aje4 ,permit administration4,sec4 #ajf4 ,permits for multijurisdictional trips4,sec4 #ajg4 ,forest ,service permit use reviews4,sec4 #ajh4 ,liability4,sec4 #aji4 ,cost recovery reform4,sec4 #aaj4 ,extension of special recreation permits4,sec4 #aaa4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes4,sec4 #aab4 ,online purchases of ,america the ,beautiful--,the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass4,title ,,ii--,accessing the ,outdoors,sec4 #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans4,title ,,iii--,making ,recreation a ,priority,sec4 #cja4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities4,sec4 #cjb4 ,recreation performance metrics4,sec4 #cjc4 ,recreation mission4,title ,,iv--,maintenance of ,public ,land,subtitle ,a--,volunteers,sec4 #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program4,sec4 #djb4 ,enhancing outdoor recreation through public lands service organizations4,subtitle ,b--,priority ,trail ,maintenance,sec4 #daa4 ,interagency trail management4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,federal land management agency ,the term ,federal land management agency has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#b7 ,federal recreational lands and waters ,the term ,federal recreational lands and waters has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#c7 ,secretaries ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #c4 ,sense of ,congress regarding outdoor recreation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 outdoor recreation and the outdoor industry that outdoor recreation supports are vital to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 access to outdoor recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters is important to the health and wellness of all people of the ,united ,states1 especially young people2 7#c7 in addition to the overall economic benefit of outdoor recreation1 the economic benefits of outdoor recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters creates significant economic and employment benefits to rural economies2 7#d7 ,congress supports the creation of outdoor recreation sector leadership positions within ,state governments1 as well as coordination with recreation and tourism organizations within the ,state to guide the growth of this sector1 as evidenced by recent examples in the ,states of ,colorado1 ,utah1 and ,washington2 7#e7 ,state and local recreation and tourism offices play a pivotal role in-- 7,a7 coordinating ,state outdoor recreation policies1 management1 and promotion among ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and entities2 7,b7 disseminating information1 increasing awareness1 and growing demand for outdoor recreation experiences among visitors across the ,united ,states and throughout the world2 7,c7 improving funding for1 access to1 and participation in outdoor recreation2 and 7,d7 promoting economic development in the ,state by coordinating with stakeholders1 improving recreational opportunities1 and recruiting outdoor recreation businesses2 7#f7 it is vital-- 7,a7 to support the coordination and collaboration of the ,federal and ,state land and water management agencies in the delivery of visitor services and management of outdoor recreation for the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 provide adequate staffing within ,federal land management agencies to facilitate sustainable and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities2 and 7#g7 volunteers and volunteer partnerships play an important role in maintaining public land4 ,i ,modernizing ,recreation ,permitting #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,associated agency ,the term associated agency means the ,federal land management agency1 other than the lead agency1 that manages a public land unit that is the subject of a single joint special recreation permit under section #ajf4 7#b7 ,lead agency ,with respect to a single joint special recreation permit application submitted under section #ajf7;a71 the term lead agency means the ,federal land management agency designated to administer the single joint special recreation permit under section #ajf7;a77#b74 7#c7 ,long-term special recreation permit ,the term long-term special recreation permit means-- 7,a7 for a public land unit managed by the ,forest ,service1 a priority use permit2 and 7,b7 for a public land unit managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 a multiyear special recreation permit4 7#d7 ,multijurisdictional trip ,the term multijurisdictional trip means a trip that-- 7,a7 uses #b or more public land units2 and 7,b7 is under the jurisdiction of #b or more ,federal land management agencies4 7#e7 ,public land unit ,the term public land unit means-- 7,a7 a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system2 7,b7 a unit of the ,national ,park ,system2 7,c7 a unit of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system2 7,d7 a district of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,e7 a project of the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7#f7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to a public land unit described in paragraph 7#e77;,a72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to a public land unit described in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#e74 7#g7 ,special recreation permit ,the term special recreation permit has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 #ajb4 ,special recreation permit and fee 7a7 ,definitions ,section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #c7;f7 and inserting section #hjc7;f72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #c7;g7 and inserting section #hjc7;g72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking section #e and inserting section #hje2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking section #e and inserting section #hje2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking section #g and inserting section #hjg2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking section #c7;h7 and inserting section #hjc7;h72 7#g7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#ae71 7#a71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#aa71 7#aj71 and 7#ad71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#i7 ,recreation service provider ,the term recreation service provider means an individual or entity that-- 7,a7 provides outfitting1 guiding1 or other recreation services2 or 7,b7 conducts recreational or competitive events1 including incidental sales4 2 and 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,special recreation permit ,the term special recreation permit means a permit issued by a ,federal ,land ,management ,agency for specialized individual or group uses of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 including-- 7,a7 for outfitting1 guiding1 or other recreation services2 7,b7 for recreation or competitive events1 which may include incidental sales2 7,c7 for the use of-- 7i7 a special area2 or 7ii7 an area in which use is allocated2 7,d7 for motorized recreational vehicle use in compliance with an applicable travel management plan or other regulation2 and 7,e7 for a group activity or event4 4 7b7 ,special recreation permit and fee ,section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking section #d7;d7 and inserting section #hjd7;d72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,special recreation permit and fee 7#a7 ,special recreation permit ,the ,secretary may issue a special recreation permit for specialized individual or group uses of ,federal recreational lands and waters as defined in section #hjb7ac7 of this ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja74 7#b7 ,special recreation permit fee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may charge a special recreation permit fee in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,fees for certain lands 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 a special recreation permit fee under subparagraph 7,a7 for use of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall not exceed the difference between-- 7,i7 the sum of-- 7aa7 #c percent of the annual gross revenue of the recreation service provider for all activities authorized by the special recreation permit2 and 7bb7 any applicable revenue addition2 and 7,,ii7 any applicable revenue exclusion4 7ii7 ,exclusion of certain revenues and payments ,in calculating the amount of a fee for a special recreation permit under clause 7i71 the ,secretary concerned shall exclude-- 7,i7 revenue from goods1 services1 souvenirs1 merchandise1 gear1 food1 and activities provided or sold by a special recreation permit holder in a location other than the ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the permit1 including transportation costs1 lodging1 and any other service before or after a trip2 and 7,,ii7 revenue from any recreational services provided by a special recreation permit holder for activities on ,federal recreational lands and waters for which a separate permit is issued4 7iii7 ,alternative per-person fee 7,i7 ,in general ,for ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,secretary may charge a per-person fee in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a74 7,,ii7 ,amount of fee ,the total amount charged by the ,secretary in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a7 using a per-person fee under subclause 7,i7 shall not exceed the amount the ,secretary may charge for a special recreation permit fee under subparagraph 7,a7 and clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7iv7 ,effect ,nothing in this subparagraph affects any fee for a commercial use authorization for use of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,national ,park ,service4 7,c7 ,disclosure of fees ,a special recreation permit holder may inform customers of any fee charged by the ,secretary under this section4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available to holders of special recreation permits under paragraph 7#a7 and the public an annual report describing the use of fees collected by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a description of how the fees are used in each public land unit 7as defined in section #aja of the ,,soar ,act7 administered by the ,secretary1 including an identification of the amounts used for specific activities within the public land unit4 4 7c7 ,use of special recreation permit revenue ,section #hjh of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,f71 by striking section #f7;a7 and inserting section #hjf7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #e each place it appears and inserting section #hje2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,use of special recreation permit fee revenue ,revenue from a special recreation permit fee may be used for-- 7#a7 the purposes described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 expenses-- 7,a7 associated with processing applications for special recreation permits2 and 7,b7 incurred in the improvement of the operation of the special recreation permit system4 4 7d7 ,permanent authorization ,section #haj of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the authority and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the authority 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 section #hjb2 7#b7 subsection 7d77#b7 or 7h7 of section #hjc2 or 7#c7 subsection 7a71 7b7 or 7c7 of section #hjh4 4 #ajc4 ,permitting process improvements 7a7 ,in general ,to simplify the process of the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits and reduce the cost of administering special recreation permits1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 evaluate the special recreation permitting process2 and 7,b7 identify opportunities-- 7i7 to eliminate duplicative processes2 7ii7 to reduce costs2 and 7iii7 to decrease processing times2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary concerned completes the evaluation and identification processes under paragraph 7#a71 revise1 as necessary1 relevant agency regulations and policy statements to implement the improvements identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7b7 ,categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 evaluate whether #a or more additional categorical exclusions developed in compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 would reduce processing times or costs for the issuance or renewal of special recreation permits without significantly affecting the human environment2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary concerned determines under subparagraph 7,a7 that #a or more additional categorical exclusions would reduce processing times or costs for the issuance or renewal of special recreation permits without significantly affecting the human environment-- 7i7 establish those categorical exclusions in compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 fully document that a category of actions will not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment2 and 7iii7 revise relevant agency regulations and policy statements to implement those categorical exclusions4 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,in administering a categorical exclusion established under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary concerned shall comply with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 7including regulations promulgated pursuant to that ,act74 7,b7 ,extraordinary circumstances ,in determining whether to use a categorical exclusion established under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary concerned shall apply1 as applicable1 the extraordinary circumstances procedures described in-- 7i7 section #bbj4f of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7ii7 section #df4bae of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7c7 ,needs assessments ,except as required under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #d of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc71 the ,secretary concerned shall not conduct a needs assessment as a condition of issuing a special recreation permit for a public land unit under this ,act4 7d7 ,online applications ,the ,secretary concerned shall make applications for special recreation permits available to be completed and submitted online unless the ,secretary concerned determines that making applications for special recreation permits available to be completed and submitted online would not improve the efficiency or accessibility of the permitting process4 #ajd4 ,permit flexibility 7a7 ,similar activities ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a permit administration protocol that authorizes1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit under section #hjc7;h7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77 to engage in a recreational activity that is substantially similar to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit1 if the substantially similar recreational activity-- 7#a7 is comparable in type1 nature1 scope1 and ecological setting to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit2 7#b7 does not result in a greater impact on natural and cultural resources than the authorized activity2 7#c7 does not adversely affect any other permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit under that subsection2 7#d7 does not involve the use of a motor1 including an electric motor1 for a previously non-motorized use2 and 7#e7 is consistent with any laws and regulations 7including land use or management plans7 applying to a public land unit4 7b7 ,voluntary return of surplus service days ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a program to allow a permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit to voluntarily and temporarily return to the ,secretary concerned #a or more surplus service days1 to be made available to any other existing or potential permittee4 7c7 ,forest service and bureau of land management temporary special recreation permits 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall establish and implement a program to authorize the issuance of temporary special recreation permits for new or additional recreational uses of ,federal recreational land and water managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,term of temporary permits ,a temporary special recreation permit issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall be issued for a period of not more than #b years4 7#c7 ,conversion to long-term permit ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that a permittee under paragraph 7#a7 has completed #b years of satisfactory operation under the permit proposed to be converted1 the ,secretary may provide for the conversion of a temporary special recreation permit issued under paragraph 7#a7 to a long-term special recreation permit4 7#d7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection alters or affects the authority of the ,secretary to issue a special recreation permit under subsection 7h77#a7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb74 #aje4 ,permit administration 7a7 ,permit availability 7#a7 ,notification of permit availability 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 if the ,secretary concerned has determined that the ,department of ,agriculture or the ,department of the ,interior1 as applicable1 is able to issue new special recreation permits to recreation service providers seeking to use a public land unit1 the ,secretary concerned shall publish that information on the website of the agency that administers the relevant public land unit4 7,b7 ,exception for certain permits ,with respect to a public land unit managed by the ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply only to a long-term special recreation permit for the public land unit4 7,c7 ,exception for renewals and reissuances ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to-- 7i7 a renewal or reissuance of an existing special recreation permit2 or 7ii7 a new special recreation permit issued to the purchaser of a recreation service provider that is the holder of an existing special recreation permit4 7,d7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph creates a prerequisite to the issuance of a special recreation permit or otherwise limits the authority of the ,secretary concerned-- 7i7 to issue a new special recreation permit2 7ii7 to add a new or additional use to an existing special recreation permit2 or 7iii7 to make special recreation permits available to members of the public4 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that information published on the website under this subsection is consistently updated to provide current and correct information to the public4 7#c7 ,electronic mail notification ,the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 establish a system by which potential special recreation permit applicants may subscribe to receive notification of the availability of special recreation permits by electronic mail2 and 7,b7 direct employees of the ,department of ,agriculture or the ,department of the ,interior1 as applicable1 to use that system to notify the public of the availability of special recreation permits4 7b7 ,permit application acknowledgment ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,interior receives a completed application or the ,secretary of ,agriculture receives a complete proposal for a special recreation permit for a public land unit1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 provide to the applicant notice acknowledging receipt of the application or proposal2 and 7#b7 7,a7 issue a final decision with respect to the application or proposal2 or 7,b7 provide to the applicant notice of a projected date for a final decision on the application or proposal4 #ajf4 ,permits for multijurisdictional trips 7a7 ,single joint special recreation permits 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a multijurisdictional trip1 the ,federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip may offer to the applicant a single joint special recreation permit that authorizes the use of each public land unit under the jurisdiction of those ,federal land management agencies4 7#b7 ,lead agency ,in offering a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a71 the applicable ,federal land management agencies shall designate a lead agency for administering the single joint special recreation permit based on the following considerations3 7,a7 ,the length of the multijurisdictional trip and the relative portions of the multijurisdictional trip on each public land unit4 7,b7 ,the congressional or administrative designations that apply to the areas to be used during the multijurisdictional trip and the degree to which those designations impose limitations on recreational use4 7,c7 ,the relative ability of the ,federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip to respond to the single joint special recreation permit application in a timely manner4 7,d7 ,other relevant administrative considerations4 7#c7 ,application ,an applicant desiring to be offered a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the lead agency an application1 as required by the lead agency4 7#d7 ,option to apply for separate permits ,an applicant for a special recreation permit for a multijurisdictional trip may apply to each applicable ,federal land management agency for a separate permit for the portion of the multijurisdictional trip on the public land unit managed by each applicable ,federal land management agency4 7#e7 ,prohibitions ,nothing in this section shall be construed to allow an activity that would otherwise be prohibited on the public land unit where the activity would take place4 7b7 ,requirements ,in issuing a single joint special recreation permit under subsection 7a71 the lead agency shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with each associated agency1 consistent with the authority of the ,secretary concerned under section #ccj of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc71 to develop and issue #a joint permit that covers the entirety of the multijurisdictional trip2 7#b7 in processing the joint special recreation permit application1 incorporate the findings1 interests1 and needs of the associated agency2 7#c7 in issuing the joint special recreation permit1 clearly identify the agencies that have the authority to enforce the terms1 stipulations1 conditions and agreements of the joint special recreation permit1 as determined under subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 complete the permitting process within a reasonable timeframe4 7c7 ,cost recovery ,the coordination with the associated agency under subsection 7b7 shall not be subject to cost recovery4 7d7 ,enforcement authority 7#a7 ,delegation of authority to lead agency ,in administering a single joint special recreation permit under subsection 7a71 the associated agency shall delegate to the lead agency the authority-- 7,a7 to enforce the terms1 stipulations1 conditions1 and agreements of the joint special recreation permit1 as may be required by the regulations of the ,secretary of the associated agency2 and 7,b7 to suspend1 terminate1 or revoke the joint special recreation permit for-- 7i7 noncompliance with ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws and regulations2 7ii7 noncompliance with the terms of the joint special recreation permit2 or 7iii7 failure of the holder of the joint special recreation permit to exercise the privileges granted by the joint special recreation permit4 7#b7 ,retention of authority by the associated agency ,the associated agency shall retain the authority to enforce the terms1 stipulations1 conditions1 and agreements in the joint special recreation permit that apply specifically to the use occurring on the public land unit managed by the associated agency4 7e7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,in general ,the lead agency or an associated agency may withdraw from a joint special recreation permit at any time4 7#b7 ,issuance of separate permits 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a withdrawal by #a or more agencies under paragraph 7#a71 if the holder of the joint special recreation permit is in compliance with the requirements of the joint special recreation permit1 the lead agency and each associated agency shall issue to the holder of the joint special recreation permit a new1 separate special recreation permit for any use occurring on the public land unit managed by the agency4 7,b7 ,requirements ,a special recreation permit issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain the same or substantially similar terms1 conditions1 and operating stipulations as the joint special recreation permit from which an agency has withdrawn under paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,no new application ,the holder of a joint special recreation permit from which an agency has withdrawn under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be required to submit a new application for a separate special recreation permit under subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,treatment of public land units charging entrance fees ,entrance fees may still be collected in addition to any special recreation permit fees for any trip that originates on1 or outside of but passes through1 a public lands unit that charges such fees4 #ajg4 ,forest ,service permit use reviews 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 conducts a special recreation permit use review in renewing a special recreation permit or adjusting allocations of use in a special recreation permit1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take into consideration the performance of the special recreation permit holder during the reviewed period2 and 7#b7 if the special recreation permit holder receives a satisfactory performance review1 allocate to the special recreation permit holder the highest level of actual annual use during the period under review plus #be percent of that use1 not to exceed the level allocated to the special recreation permit holder on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued4 7b7 ,additional capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,if additional use capacity is available the ,secretary may1 at any time1 assign additional use capacity to #a or more qualified recreation service providers4 7#b7 ,assignment not subject to cap on use ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 in assigning additional use capacity under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may assign additional use capacity to an existing special recreation permit holder even if that assignment would exceed the amount of use allocated to the special recreation permit holder on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive a special recreation permit use review for any period during which use of the assigned capacity has been prevented by a circumstance beyond the control of the special recreation permit holder1 such as-- 7#a7 unfavorable weather2 7#b7 fire2 7#c7 natural disaster2 7#d7 wildlife displacement2 7#e7 business interruption2 7#f7 insufficient availability of hunting and fishing licenses2 or 7#g7 significant seasonal variability or off-peak periods within the allocated period of use4 7d7 ,approval of non-use 7#a7 ,in general ,in any circumstance for which the holder of a special recreation permit would qualify for a waiver under subsection 7c71 on request of the holder of the special recreation permit1 the ,secretary may approve non-use by the holder of the special recreation permit without reducing the number of service days assigned to the special recreation permit4 7#b7 ,temporary reassignment of use ,the ,secretary may temporarily assign any period of non-use approved under paragraph 7#a7 to any other existing or potential permittee4 #ajh4 ,liability 7a7 ,exculpatory agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,federal land management agency shall not implement1 administer1 or enforce any regulation1 guidance1 or policy regarding the use of an exculpatory agreement between a special recreation permit holder and a customer of the special recreation permit holder relating to services provided under a special recreation permit4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection preempts1 displaces1 modifies1 or eliminates any ,state law 7including common law7 regarding exculpatory agreements4 7b7 ,indemnification by government entities ,the ,secretary concerned may not require a recreation service provider to indemnify the ,united ,states as a condition for issuing a special recreation permit for a public land unit under this section #hjc7;h7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;h77 if-- 7#a7 the recreation service provider is prohibited by ,state or local law from providing indemnification to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the recreation service provider-- 7,a7 carries the minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required by the issuing agency for the activities conducted under the special recreation permit2 or 7,b7 is self-insured for the same amount4 #aji4 ,cost recovery reform 7a7 ,revision of regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall revise section #bea4eh of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall revise subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of section #bicb4ca of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to be consistent with this section4 7#b7 ,limitation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall not include anything in the revised regulations that would limit the authority of the ,secretary concerned to issue or renew special recreation permits4 7b7 ,de minimis exemption from cost recovery 7#a7 ,in general ,any regulation promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture to establish fees to recover the costs of processing an application for a special recreation permit issued by the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 or for monitoring an authorization under a special recreation permit issued by the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 shall include an exemption providing that fees may not be recovered for not less than the first #ej hours of work necessary in any #a year to process the application or monitor the authorization4 7#b7 ,multiple applications ,in situations involving multiple applications for special recreation permits issued by the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management for similar services in the same public land unit or area that1 in the aggregate1 require more hours to process than are exempt under the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall1 regardless of whether the applications are solicited or unsolicited and whether there is competitive interest-- 7,a7 determine the share of the aggregate quantity of hours to be allocated to each application on an equal or prorated basis1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 for each application1 apply a separate exemption as specified in the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a7 to the share of the aggregate hours allocated to the application4 7c7 ,cost reduction ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the agency processing an application for a special recreation permit shall use existing studies and analysis to reduce the quantity of work and costs necessary to process the application4 #aaj4 ,extension of special recreation permits 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 if the holder of a long-term special recreation permit makes a timely and sufficient request for renewal of the long-term special recreation permit1 the expiration of the permit shall be tolled in accordance with the undesignated matter following section #eeh7;c77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 until such time as the request for renewal has been finally determined by the ,secretary concerned4 7b7 ,limitation ,any tolling under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,responsibility of the secretary concerned ,before allowing the expiration of a permit to be tolled under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall complete the renewal process4 #aaa4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act is amended by inserting after section #hje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7 the following3 #hje;,a4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,to improve the availability of ,federal and ,state outdoor recreation passes1 the ,secretaries are encouraged to consult with ,states to coordinate the availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes to allow a purchaser to buy a ,federal recreation pass and a ,state recreation pass in the same transaction4 7#b7 ,included passes ,passes covered by the program established under paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 an ,america the ,beautiful--the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass under section #hje2 and 7,b7 any pass covering any fees charged by participating ,states and localities for entrance and recreational use of parks and public land in the participating ,states4 7b7 ,agreements with states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries1 after consultation with the ,states1 may enter into agreements with ,states to coordinate the availability of passes as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,revenue from pass sales ,the agreements between the ,secretaries and the ,states shall ensure that-- 7,a7 funds from the sale of ,state passes are transferred to the appropriate ,state agency2 7,b7 funds from the sale of ,federal passes are transferred to the appropriate ,federal agency2 and 7,c7 fund transfers are completed by the end of a fiscal year for all pass sales occurring during the fiscal year4 7#c7 ,notice ,in entering into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice describing the agreement4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hje the following3 ,sec4 #hje;,a4 ,availability of ,federal and ,state recreation passes4 4 #aab4 ,online purchases of ,america the ,beautiful--,the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass 7a7 ,in general ,section #hje7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77#f77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall sell the ,america the ,beautiful--the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass-- 7i7 at all ,federal recreational lands and waters at which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged where feasible to do so2 7ii7 at such other locations as the ,secretaries consider appropriate and feasible2 and 7iii7 through the website of each of the ,federal land management agencies and the websites of the relevant units and subunits of those agencies1 with-- 7,i7 a prominent link on each website2 and 7,,ii7 information about where and when passes are needed4 4 7b7 ,entrance pass and amenity fees ,the ,secretaries shall make available for payment online1 if appropriate and feasible1 for each public land unit where passes and fees are required-- 7#a7 all entrance fees under section #hjc7;e7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;e772 7#b7 all standard amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;f7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;f772 and 7#c7 all expanded amenity recreation fees under section #hjc7;g7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7;g774 ,,ii ,accessing the ,outdoors #bja4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries are encouraged to work with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to ensure servicemembers and veterans have access to outdoor recreation and to outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services provided to servicemembers and veterans4 7b7 ,inclusion of information ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to include information regarding outdoor recreation and outdoors-based careers in the materials and counseling services focused on resilience and career readiness provided in transition programs1 including-- 7#a7 the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health2 7#b7 resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#c7 information regarding programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as the ,public ,land ,corps1 ,ameri,corps1 or a conservation corps program4 7c7 ,outdoor recreation program attendance ,each branch of the ,armed ,forces is encouraged to permit members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty status1 at the discretion of the commander of the member1 to use not more than #g days of a permissive temporary duty assignment or terminal leave allotted to the member to participate in a program related to environmental stewardship or guided outdoor recreation following deployment4 7d7 ,veteran hiring ,the ,secretaries are strongly encouraged to hire veterans in all positions related to the management of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 ,,iii ,making ,recreation a ,priority #cja4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,extension of ,recreational ,season ,the relevant unit managers of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,national ,park ,service may-- 7,a7 identify areas of ,federal recreational lands and waters in which recreation use is highly seasonal2 7,b7 where appropriate1 extend the recreation season or increase recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason2 and 7,c7 make information about extended season schedules and related recreational opportunities available to the public and local communities4 7#b7 ,clarification ,nothing in this subsection precludes the ,secretaries from providing for additional recreational opportunities and uses at times other than those referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,inclusions ,an extension under subsection 7a77#a7 may include-- 7#a7 the addition of facilities that would increase recreation use during the offseason2 and 7#b7 improvement of access to the area to extend the season4 7c7 ,requirement ,an extension under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be compatible with all applicable ,federal laws1 regulations1 and policies1 including land use plans4 #cjb4 ,recreation performance metrics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall evaluate land managers under their jurisdiction based on the achievement of applicable agency recreational and tourism metrics as described in applicable land management plans4 7b7 ,metrics 7#a7 ,in general ,the metrics used to evaluate recreation and tourism outcomes shall ensure-- 7,a7 the advancement of recreation and tourism goals2 and 7,b7 the ability of the land manager to enhance the outdoor experience of the visitor4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the metrics referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the extent of positive economic impacts2 7,b7 visitation by families2 7,c7 the number of visiting school and youth groups2 7,d7 the number of available recreational opportunities2 7,e7 the quality of visitor experience2 7,f7 the number of recreational and environmental educational programs offered2 7,g7 visitor satisfaction2 and 7,h7 the maintenance and expansion of existing recreation infrastructure4 #cjc4 ,recreation mission 7a7 ,definition of ,federal agency ,in this section1 the term ,federal agency means each of-- 7#a7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7#c7 the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7#d7 the ,department of ,transportation4 7b7 ,mission ,with respect to the mission of the ,federal agency1 each ,federal agency shall consider how land and water management decisions can enhance recreation opportunities and the recreation economy4 ,,iv ,maintenance of ,public ,land ,a ,volunteers #dja4 ,private-sector volunteer enhancement program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to promote private-sector volunteer programs within the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture to enhance stewardship1 recreation access1 and sustainability of the resources1 values1 and facilities of the ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,federal land management agencies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service71 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,volunteer ,the term volunteer means any individual who performs volunteer services under this section4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary concerned shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 enhance private-sector volunteer programs2 7#b7 actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities2 and 7#c7 provide outreach to1 and coordinate with1 the private sector for the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7d7 ,cooperative agreements for stewardship of ,federal land 7#a7 ,authority to enter into agreements ,the ,secretary concerned may enter into cooperative agreements 7in accordance with section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 with private agencies1 organizations1 institutions1 corporations1 individuals1 or other entities to carry out one or more projects or programs with a ,federal land management agency in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,project and program instructions ,the ,secretary concerned shall include in the cooperative agreement the desired outcomes of the project or program and the guidelines for the volunteers to follow1 including-- 7,a7 the physical boundaries of the project or program2 7,b7 the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use to complete the project or program2 7,c7 the training the volunteers are required to complete1 including agency consideration and incorporation of training offered by qualified nongovernmental organizations and volunteer partner organizations2 7,d7 the actions the volunteers are authorized to take to complete the project or program2 and 7,e7 any other information that the ,secretary concerned determines necessary for the volunteer group to complete the project or program4 7#c7 ,authorized projects and programs ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement to carry out projects and programs for ,federal land that-- 7,a7 promote the stewardship of resources of ,federal land by volunteers2 7,b7 support maintaining the resources1 trails1 and facilities on ,federal land in a sustainable manner2 7,c7 increase awareness1 understanding1 and stewardship of ,federal land through the development1 publication1 or distribution of educational materials and products2 and 7,d7 promote the use of ,federal land as outdoor classrooms4 7#d7 ,conditions on use of authority ,the ,secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out a project or program for the ,federal land only if the project or program-- 7,a7 complies with all ,federal laws 7including regulations7 and policies2 7,b7 is consistent with an applicable management plan for any ,federal recreational lands and waters involved2 7,c7 is monitored by the relevant ,federal land management agency during the project and after project completion to determine compliance with the instructions under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 satisfies such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 #djb4 ,enhancing outdoor recreation through public lands service organizations ,in carrying out projects on public lands that would directly or indirectly enhance recreation1 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 use qualified youth or conservation corps as defined in section #bjc7aa7 of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7aa772 and 7,b7 use non-profit wilderness and trails stewardship organizations2 7#b7 consult with the ,corps ,network1 the ,national ,wilderness ,stewardship ,alliance1 ,american ,trails1 and other public lands stewardship organizations for the purpose of identifying appropriate projects1 activities1 and workforce development outcomes2 and 7#c7 waive any matching funds requirements1 including under section #bab7;a77#a7 of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbi7;a77#a774 ,b ,priority ,trail ,maintenance #daa4 ,interagency trail management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish an interagency trail management plan to manage and maintain in a uniform manner trails that cross jurisdictional boundaries between ,federal land management agencies4 7b7 ,requirement ,the plan established under subsection 7a7 shall ensure compliance with all ,federal laws4 ,amend the title so as to read3 ,a bill to promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation on ,federal land and to increase opportunities for collaboration with non-,federal partners1 and for other purposes44 ,december #ah1 #bjbj;,committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed