,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hgc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #af1 #bjbc ,mr4 ,manchin 7for himself and ,mr4 ,barrasso7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to improve recreation opportunities on1 and facilitate greater access to1 ,federal public land1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,outdoor recreation and infrastructure ,subtitle ,a--,declaration of policy ,sec4 #aaa4 ,congressional declaration of policy4 ,subtitle ,b--,public recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters ,sec4 #aba4 ,biking on long-distance bike trails4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,forest ,service climbing guidance4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,target shooting ranges4 ,subtitle ,c--,improving recreation infrastructure ,sec4 #aca4 ,broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,gateway communities4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,parking opportunities for ,federal recreational lands and waters4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,travel management4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,public-private partnerships to modernize federally owned campgrounds1 resorts1 cabins1 and visitor centers on ,federal recreational lands and waters4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,forest ,service pay-for-performance projects4 ,subtitle ,d--,engagement ,sec4 #ada4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,informing the public of access closures4 ,sec4 #add4 ,improved recreation visitation data4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,monitoring for improved recreation decision making4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,increasing youth recreation visits to ,federal land4 ,,title ,,ii--,amendments to the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,special recreation permits and fees4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,online collection of certain recreation fees4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,online purchases and establishment of a digital version of ,america the ,beautiful--the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,passes4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,availability of ,federal1 ,state1 and local recreation passes4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,use of special recreation permit fee revenue4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,permanent authorization4 ,,title ,,iii--,special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding ,subtitle ,a--,administration of special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding ,sec4 #caa4 ,permit administration4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management transitional special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,surrender of unused visitor-use days4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,reviews for transitional permits and long-term permits4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,adjustment of allocated visitor-use days4 ,subtitle ,b--,additional provisions relating to special recreation permits ,sec4 #cba4 ,permitting process improvements4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,service ,first ,initiative and multijurisdictional trips4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,permit flexibility4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,liability4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,cost recovery reform4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,permit relief for picnic areas4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities4 ,subtitle ,c--,effect ,sec4 #cca4 ,effect4 ,,title ,,iv--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,filming and still photography within the ,national ,park ,system and on other ,federal land4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,volunteer enhancement program4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,cape and antler preservation enhancement4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,federal land and water aquatic resource activities assistance4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,amendments to the ,modernizing ,access to ,our ,public ,land ,act4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,recreation budget crosscut4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,commercial use authorization ,the term commercial use authorization means a commercial use authorization to provide services to visitors to units of the ,national ,park ,system under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ajai of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#e7 ,recreation service provider ,the term recreation service provider has the meaning given the term in section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7i774 7#f7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means each of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#h7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land managed by the ,forest ,service4 7#i7 ,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 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj774 7#aj7 ,visitor-use day ,the term visitor-use day means a visitor-use day1 user day1 launch1 or other metric used by the ,secretary concerned for purposes of authorizing use under a special recreation permit4 ,i ,outdoor recreation and infrastructure ,a ,declaration of policy #aaa4 ,congressional declaration of policy ,congress declares that it is the policy of the ,federal ,government to foster and encourage recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 to the extent consistent with the laws applicable to specific areas of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 including multiple-use mandates and land management planning requirements4 ,b ,public recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters #aba4 ,biking on long-,distance bike trails 7a7 ,definition of long-,distance bike trail ,in this section1 the term long-distance bike trail means a continuous route1 consisting of #a or more trails or rights-of-way1 that-- 7#a7 is not less than a total of #hj miles in length on ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 makes use of existing trails2 7#c7 is composed generally of a consistent type of trail2 7#d7 may be used for mountain biking1 bikepacking1 road biking1 bicycle touring1 or gravel biking2 and 7#e7 may include short connections by way of a road or highway4 7b7 ,long-,distance bike trails on ,federal recreational lands and waters 7#a7 ,identification of long-distance bike trails ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 identify not fewer than #aj long-distance bike trails1 consistent with management requirements for the ,federal recreational lands and waters identified1 that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 7i7 identify not fewer than #aj areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete long-distance bike trails1 consistent with the management requirements for the ,federal recreational lands and waters identified2 7ii7 coordinate with stakeholders on the feasibility of1 and identifying any resources necessary for1 completing the development of the trails identified under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,conflict avoidance with other uses ,before identifying a trail or road as a long-distance bike trail under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that the identification of the long-distance bike trail would not conflict with an existing use of the trail or road1 including horseback riding or use by pack and saddle stock4 7#c7 ,maps1 signage1 and promotional materials ,for any long-distance bike trail identified under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned may publish and distribute maps1 install signage1 and issue promotional materials4 7#d7 ,geographic representation ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary concerned shall seek to identify long-distance bike trails and areas for the development or completion of long-distance bike trails under paragraph 7#a7 in a geographically equitable manner4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries1 in partnership with interested organizations1 shall prepare and publish a report that lists the long-distance bike trails identified under paragraph 7#a74 #abb4 ,forest ,service climbing guidance 7a7 ,climbing guidance in wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall issue guidance relating to climbing management for ,national ,forest ,system land1 including in designated wilderness areas on ,national ,forest ,system land1 pursuant to the joint explanatory statement for division ,g 7relating to the ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba7 described in section #d of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #aahe71 that recognizes the appropriateness of the allowable activities described in paragraph 7#b7 in the designated wilderness areas1 if the allowable activities are carried out in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 7,b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7,c7 any terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,the allowable activities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 recreational climbing2 7,b7 the placement1 use1 and maintenance of fixed anchors2 and 7,c7 the use of other equipment necessary for recreational climbing4 7b7 ,public notice and comment ,before finalizing guidance relating to climbing management under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide to the public notice and an opportunity to comment regarding the proposed guidance4 #abc4 ,target shooting ranges 7a7 ,definition of target shooting range ,in this section1 the term target shooting range means a developed and managed area that is authorized or operated by the ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management specifically for the purposeful discharge by the public of legal firearms1 firearms training1 archery1 or other associated activities4 7b7 ,assessing1 identifying1 and establishing target shooting range locations 7#a7 ,assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall make available to the public a list that-- 7,a7 identifies each ,national ,forest and each ,bureau of ,land ,management district that has a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 7,b7 identifies each ,national ,forest and each ,bureau of ,land ,management district that does not have a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 and 7,c7 for each ,national ,forest and each ,bureau of ,land ,management district identified under subparagraph 7,b71 provides a determination of whether applicable law or the applicable land use plan prevents the establishment of a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#b7 ,identification of target shooting range locations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall identify at least #a suitable location for a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 within each ,national ,forest and each ,bureau of ,land ,management district with respect to which the ,secretary concerned has determined under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 that the establishment of a target shooting range is not prevented by applicable law or the applicable land use plan4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the entities described in subsection 7d71 shall1 for purposes of identifying a suitable location for a target shooting range under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 consider the proximity of areas frequently used by recreational shooters2 7ii7 ensure that the target shooting range would not adversely impact a shooting range operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity1 including a shooting range located on private land2 and 7iii7 consider other nearby recreational uses to minimize potential conflict4 7#c7 ,establishment of new target shooting ranges 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 at #a or more suitable locations identified on each eligible ,national ,forest and each ,bureau of ,land ,management district under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7i7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 construct a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b7 or modify an existing target shooting range to meet the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 enter into an agreement with an entity described in subsection 7d77#a71 under which the entity shall establish or maintain a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,a target shooting range established under this paragraph-- 7i7 7,i7 shall be able to accommodate rifles1 pistols1 and shotguns2 and 7,,ii7 may accommodate archery2 7ii7 shall include appropriate public safety designs and features1 including-- 7,i7 significantly modified landscapes1 including berms1 buffer distances1 or other public safety designs or features2 7,,ii7 a designated firing line2 and 7,,iii7 benches2 7iii7 may include-- 7,i7 shade structures2 7,,ii7 trash containers2 7,,iii7 restrooms2 and 7,,iv7 any other features that the ,secretary concerned determines to be necessary2 and 7iv7 may not require a user to pay a fee to use the target shooting range4 7,c7 ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary concerned may consider a target shooting range that is located on land transferred pursuant to the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dd ,stat4 #gda1 chapter #egh2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 as a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b74 7c7 ,restrictions 7#a7 ,management ,the management of a target shooting range shall be subject to such conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines are necessary for the safe1 responsible use of-- 7,a7 the target shooting range2 and 7,b7 the adjacent land and resources4 7#b7 ,closures ,except in emergency situations for reasons of public safety1 the ,secretary concerned shall seek to ensure that a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b71 or an equivalent shooting range adjacent to a ,national ,forest or ,bureau of ,land ,management district1 is available to the public prior to closing ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management to recreational shooting1 in accordance with section #dajc of the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #giac74 7d7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretaries shall consult with interested parties1 as applicable1 including-- 7,a7 local and ,tribal governments2 7,b7 nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations1 including organizations that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled ,federal ,lands ,hunting1 ,fishing1 and ,shooting ,sports ,roundtable ,memorandum of ,understanding and signed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management on ,august #ag1 #bjjf2 7,c7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 7,d7 shooting clubs2 7,e7 ,federal advisory councils relating to hunting and shooting sports2 7,f7 individuals or entities with authorized leases or permits in an area under consideration for a target shooting range2 7,g7 ,state and local offices of outdoor recreation2 7,h7 ,state and local public safety agencies2 7,i7 adjacent landowners2 and 7,j7 the public4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretaries may-- 7,a7 coordinate with an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 to assist with the construction1 modification1 operation1 or maintenance of a target shooting range2 and 7,b7 explore opportunities to leverage funding to maximize non-,federal investment in the construction1 modification1 operation1 or maintenance of a target shooting range4 7e7 ,annual reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjcc1 the ,secretaries shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the progress made with respect to the implementation of this section4 7f7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects the authority of the ,secretary concerned to administer a target shooting range that is in addition to the target shooting ranges that meet the requirements described in 7b77#c77;,b7 on ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,secretary concerned4 ,c ,improving recreation infrastructure #aca4 ,broadband internet connectivity at developed recreation sites 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on ,federal recreational lands and waters to establish broadband internet connectivity-- 7#a7 subject to the availability of appropriations2 and 7#b7 in accordance with applicable law4 7b7 ,identification ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjcc1 the ,secretary and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 in coordination with ,states and local communities1 shall make publicly available-- 7#a7 a list of the highest priority developed recreation sites1 as determined under subsection 7c71 on ,federal recreational lands and waters that lack broadband internet2 7#b7 an estimate of-- 7,a7 the cost to equip each of those sites with broadband internet infrastructure2 and 7,b7 the annual cost to operate that infrastructure2 and 7#c7 a list of potential-- 7,a7 barriers to operating the infrastructure described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 methods to recover the costs of that operation4 7c7 ,priorities ,in selecting developed recreation sites for the list described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall give priority to developed recreation sites-- 7#a7 at which broadband internet infrastructure has not been constructed due to-- 7,a7 geographic challenges2 or 7,b7 the location having an insufficient number of nearby permanent residents1 despite high seasonal or daily visitation levels2 or 7#b7 that are located in an economically distressed county that could benefit significantly from developing the outdoor recreation economy of the county4 #acb4 ,extension of seasonal recreation opportunities 7a7 ,definition of seasonal closure ,in this section1 the term seasonal closure means any period during which-- 7#a7 a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 or a portion of a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 is closed to the public for a continuous period of not less than #cj days1 excluding temporary closures relating to wildlife conservation or public safety2 and 7#b7 permitted or allowable recreational activities1 which provide an economic benefit1 including off-season or winter-season tourism1 are not taking place at-- 7,a7 the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 or 7,b7 a portion of a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretaries shall consult and coordinate with multiple outdoor recreation-related businesses operating on or adjacent to a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 ,state offices of outdoor recreation1 local destination marketing organizations1 applicable trade organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 local governments1 and institutions of higher education-- 7#a7 to better understand trends with respect to visitors to the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7#b7 to solicit input from1 and provide information for1 outdoor recreation marketing campaigns2 and 7#c7 to better understand-- 7,a7 the effect of seasonal closures of areas of1 or infrastructure on1 units of ,federal recreational lands and waters on outdoor recreation opportunities1 adjacent businesses1 and local tax revenue2 and 7,b7 opportunities to extend the period of time during which areas of1 or infrastructure on1 units of ,federal recreational lands and waters are open to the public to increase outdoor recreation opportunities and associated revenues for businesses and local governments4 7c7 ,availability of infrastructure 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall make efforts to make infrastructure available to accommodate increased visitation to units of ,federal recreational lands and waters during periods that are at or before the beginning or at or after the end of traditional seasonal closures-- 7,a7 to extend the outdoor recreation season and the duration of income to gateway communities2 and 7,b7 to provide more opportunities to visit resources on units of ,federal recreational lands and waters to reduce crowding during peak seasons4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 the addition of a facility at the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 or 7,b7 the improvement of access to or on the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7d7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries may enter into agreements with businesses1 local governments1 or other entities to share the cost of additional expenses necessary to extend the period of time during which an area of1 or infrastructure on1 a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters is made open to the public4 7#b7 ,in-kind contributions ,the ,secretaries may accept in-kind contributions of goods and services provided by businesses1 local governments1 or other entities for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 #acc4 ,gateway communities 7a7 ,definition of gateway community ,in this section1 the term gateway community means a community that serves as an entry point or is adjacent to a recreation destination on ,federal recreational lands and waters or non-,federal land at which there is consistently high1 in the determination of the ,secretaries1 seasonal or year-round visitation4 7b7 ,assessment of impacts and needs in gateway communities ,subject to the availability of existing funds1 the ,secretaries-- 7#a7 shall collaborate with ,state and local governments1 ,indian ,tribes1 housing authorities1 applicable trade associations1 nonprofit organizations1 and other relevant stakeholders to identify needs and economic impacts in gateway communities1 including-- 7,a7 housing shortages2 7,b7 demands on existing municipal infrastructure2 7,c7 accommodation and management of sustainable visitation2 and 7,d7 the expansion and diversification of visitor opportunities by bolstering the visitation at-- 7i7 underutilized locations1 as identified under section #ada7;c77#a77;,b71 on nearby ,federal recreational lands and waters2 or 7ii7 lesser-known recreation sites1 as identified under section #add7;b77#a77;,b71 on nearby land managed by a ,state agency or a local agency2 and 7#b7 may address a need identified under paragraph 7#a7 by-- 7,a7 providing financial or technical assistance to a gateway community under an existing program2 7,b7 issuing a lease1 right-of-way1 or easement1 in accordance with applicable laws2 or 7,c7 issuing an entity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 a special use permit 7other than a special recreation permit71 in accordance with applicable laws4 7c7 ,technical and financial assistance to businesses ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service7 and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall provide information on applicable agency resources and programs available to provide financing1 technical assistance1 and other services in gateway communities to support economic opportunities through tourism1 including support for the food service and accommodations sectors with an emphasis on new and diversifying businesses4 7d7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretaries may1 in accordance with applicable laws1 enter into a public-private partnership1 cooperative agreement1 memorandum of understanding1 or similar agreement with a gateway community or a business in a gateway community4 #acd4 ,parking opportunities for ,federal recreational lands and waters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall seek to increase parking opportunities for persons recreating on ,federal recreational lands and waters-- 7#a7 in accordance with existing laws and applicable land use plans2 7#b7 in a manner that minimizes any increase in maintenance obligations on ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7#c7 in a manner that does not impact wildlife habitat that is critical to the mission of a ,federal agency responsible for managing ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7b7 ,authority ,to supplement the quantity of parking spaces available at units of ,federal recreational lands and waters on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries may-- 7#a7 enter into a public-private partnership for parking opportunities on non-,federal land2 7#b7 lease non-,federal land for parking opportunities2 or 7#c7 provide alternative transportation systems for a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 #ace4 ,travel management 7a7 ,travel management plans ,the ,secretary concerned shall seek to have1 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems-- 7#a7 for each district administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 a ground transportation linear feature authorized for public use or administrative use2 and 7#b7 for each unit of the ,national ,forest ,system1 a motor vehicle use map4 7b7 ,over-,snow vehicle-,use maps ,the ,secretary concerned shall seek to have1 not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems1 an over-snow vehicle use map for each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management that has adequate snowfall for over-snow vehicle use to occur4 7c7 ,out-of-,date plans and maps ,not later than #bj years after the date on which the ,secretary concerned adopted or reviewed1 through public notice and comment1 a travel management plan or map described in subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,secretary concerned shall review1 through public notice and comment1 and update1 as necessary1 the applicable travel management plan or map4 7d7 ,motorized and nonmotorized access ,the ,secretaries shall seek to create additional opportunities1 as appropriate1 for motorized and nonmotorized access and opportunities on ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #acf4 ,public-private partnerships to modernize federally owned campgrounds1 resorts1 cabins1 and visitor centers on ,federal recreational lands and waters 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered activity ,the term covered activity means-- 7,a7 a capital improvement1 including the construction1 reconstruction1 and nonroutine maintenance of any structure1 infrastructure1 or improvement1 relating to the operation of1 or access to1 a covered recreation facility2 and 7,b7 any activity necessary to operate or maintain a covered recreation facility4 7#b7 ,covered recreation facility ,the term covered recreation facility means a federally owned campground1 resort1 cabin1 or visitor center that is-- 7,a7 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 located on ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by-- 7i7 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 or 7ii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a unit of ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government2 7,b7 a nonprofit organization2 and 7,c7 a private entity4 7b7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretaries shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary concerned may enter into an agreement with1 or issue or amend a land use authorization to1 an eligible entity to allow the eligible entity to carry out covered activities relating to a covered recreation facility1 subject to the requirements of this section and the terms of any relevant land use authorization1 regardless of whether the eligible entity holds1 on the date of enactment of this ,act1 an authorization to be a concessionaire for the covered recreation facility4 7c7 ,minimum number of agreements or land use authorizations ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned1 with the consent of each affected holder of an authorization to be a concessionaire for a covered recreation facility1 if applicable1 shall enter into at least #a agreement or land use authorization under subsection 7b7 in-- 7#a7 a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system in each region of the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7#b7 ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management in not fewer than #e ,states in which the ,bureau of ,land ,management administers ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,development plans ,before entering into an agreement or issuing a land use authorization under subsection 7b71 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary concerned a development plan that-- 7,a7 describes investments in the covered recreation facility to be made by the eligible entity during the first #c years of the agreement or land use authorization2 7,b7 describes annual maintenance spending for each year of the agreement or land use authorization2 and 7,c7 includes any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,agreements and land use authorizations ,an agreement or land use authorization under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7,a7 be for a term of not more than #cj years1 commensurate with the level of investment2 7,b7 require that1 not later than #c years after the date on which the ,secretary concerned enters into the agreement or issues or amends the land use authorization1 the applicable eligible entity shall expend1 place in an escrow account for the eligible entity to expend1 or deposit in a special account in the ,treasury for expenditure by the ,secretary concerned1 without further appropriation1 for covered activities relating to the applicable covered recreation facility1 an amount or specified percentage1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 which shall be equal to not less than #b1jjj1jjj1 of the anticipated receipts for the term of the agreement or land use authorization2 7,c7 require the eligible entity to operate and maintain the covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the ,secretary concerned in a manner acceptable to the ,secretary concerned and the eligible entity2 7,d7 include any terms and conditions that the ,secretary concerned determines to be necessary for a special use permit issued under section #g of the ,act of ,april #bd1 #aiej 7commonly known as the ,granger-,thye ,act7 7#fd ,stat4 #hd1 chapter #ig2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d71 including the payment described in subparagraph 7,e7 or the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 as applicable2 7,e7 provide for payment to the ,federal ,government of a fee or a sharing of revenue-- 7i7 consistent with-- 7,i7 the land use fee for a special use permit authorized under section #g of the ,act of ,april #bd1 #aiej 7commonly known as the ,granger-,thye ,act7 7#fd ,stat4 #hd1 chapter #ig2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d72 or 7,,ii7 the value to the eligible entity of the rights provided by the agreement or land use authorization1 taking into account the capital invested by1 and obligations of1 the eligible entity under the agreement or land use authorization2 and 7ii7 all or part of which may be offset by the work to be performed at the expense of the eligible entity that is separate from the routine costs of operating and maintaining the applicable covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the ,secretary concerned1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary concerned2 7,f7 include provisions stating that-- 7i7 the eligible entity shall obtain no property interest in the covered recreation facility pursuant to the expenditures of the eligible entity1 as required by the agreement or land use authorization2 7ii7 all structures and other improvements constructed1 reconstructed1 or nonroutinely maintained by that entity under the agreement or land use authorization on land owned by the ,united ,states shall be the property of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 the eligible entity shall be solely responsible for any cost associated with the decommissioning or removal of a capital improvement1 if needed1 at the conclusion of the agreement or land use authorization2 and 7,g7 be subject to any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the ,secretary concerned4 7e7 ,land use fee retention ,a land use fee paid or revenue shared with the ,secretary concerned under an agreement or land use authorization under this section shall be available for expenditure by the ,secretary concerned for recreation-related purposes on the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters at which the land use fee or revenue is collected1 without further appropriation4 #acg4 ,forest ,service pay-for-performance projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,independent evaluator ,the term independent evaluator means an individual or entity1 including an institution of higher education1 that is selected by the pay-for-performance beneficiary and pay-for-performance investor1 as applicable1 or by the pay-for-performance project developer1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 to make the determinations and prepare the reports required under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,national ,forest ,system land ,the term ,national ,forest ,system land means 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;a7774 7#c7 ,pay-for-performance agreement ,the term pay-for-performance agreement means a mutual benefit agreement 7excluding a procurement contract1 grant agreement1 or cooperative agreement described in chapter #fc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for a pay-for-performance project-- 7,a7 with a term of-- 7i7 not less than #a year2 and 7ii7 not more than #bj years2 and 7,b7 that is executed1 in accordance with applicable law1 by-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 a pay-for-performance beneficiary or pay-for-performance project developer4 7#d7 ,pay-for-performance beneficiary ,the term pay-for-performance beneficiary means a ,state or local government1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that-- 7,a7 repays capital loaned upfront by a pay-for-performance investor1 based on a project outcome specified in a pay-for-performance agreement2 or 7,b7 provides capital directly for costs associated with a pay-for-performance project4 7#e7 ,pay-for-performance investor ,the term pay-for-performance investor means a ,state or local government1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that provides upfront loaned capital for a pay-for-performance project with the expectation of a financial return dependent on a project outcome4 7#f7 ,pay-for-performance project ,the term pay-for-performance project means a project that-- 7,a7 would provide or enhance a recreational opportunity2 7,b7 is conducted on-- 7i7 ,national ,forest ,system land2 or 7ii7 other land1 if the activities would benefit ,national ,forest ,system land 7including a recreational use of ,national ,forest ,system land72 and 7,c7 would use an innovative funding or financing model that leverages-- 7i7 loaned capital from a pay-for-performance investor to cover upfront costs associated with a pay-for-performance project1 with the loaned capital repaid by a pay-for-performance beneficiary at a rate of return dependent on a project outcome1 as measured by an independent evaluator2 or 7ii7 capital directly from a pay-for-performance beneficiary to support costs associated with a pay-for-performance project in an amount based on an anticipated project outcome4 7#g7 ,pay-for-performance project developer ,the term pay-for-performance project developer means a nonprofit or for-profit organization that serves as an intermediary to assist in developing or implementing a pay-for-performance agreement or a pay-for-performance project4 7#h7 ,project outcome ,the term project outcome means a measurable1 beneficial result 7whether economic1 environmental1 or social7 that is attributable to a pay-for-performance project and described in a pay-for-performance agreement4 7b7 ,establishment of pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish a pilot program in accordance with this section to carry out #a or more pay-for-performance projects4 7c7 ,pay-for-,performance projects 7#a7 ,in general ,using funds made available through a pay-for-performance agreement or appropriations1 all or any portion of a pay-for-performance project may be implemented by-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 a pay-for-performance project developer or a third party1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall approve the implementation by the pay-for-performance project developer or third party2 and 7ii7 the implementation is in accordance with applicable law4 7#b7 ,relation to land management plans ,a pay-for-performance project carried out under this section shall be consistent with any applicable land management plan developed under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#c7 ,ownership 7,a7 ,new improvements ,the ,united ,states shall have title to any improvements installed on ,national ,forest ,system land as part of a pay-for-performance project4 7,b7 ,existing improvements ,investing in1 conducting1 or completing a pay-for-performance project on ,national ,forest ,system land shall not affect the title of the ,united ,states to-- 7i7 any federally owned improvements involved in the pay-for-performance project2 or 7ii7 the underlying land4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,the carrying out of any action for a pay-for-performance project does not provide any right to any party to a pay-for-performance agreement4 7#e7 ,potential conflicts ,before approving a pay-for-performance project under this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consider and seek to avoid potential conflicts 7including economic competition7 with any existing written authorized use4 7d7 ,project agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the ,act of ,june #cj1 #aiad 7#ch ,stat4 #dcj1 chapter #aca2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #dih71 or subtitle ,c of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acign et seq471 in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under which a pay-for-performance beneficiary1 pay-for-performance investor1 or pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay for or finance all or part of a pay-for-performance project4 7#b7 ,size limitation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under the pilot program under this section for a pay-for-performance project valued at more than #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,financing 7,a7 ,in general ,a pay-for-performance agreement shall specify the amounts that a pay-for-performance beneficiary or a pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay to a pay-for-performance investor or a pay-for-performance project developer1 as appropriate1 in the event of an independent evaluator determining pursuant to subsection 7e7 the degree to which a project outcome has been achieved4 7,b7 ,eligible payments ,an amount described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 based on-- 7,i7 the respective contributions of the parties under the pay-for-performance agreement2 and 7,,ii7 the economic1 environmental1 or social benefits derived from the project outcomes2 and 7ii7 7,i7 a percentage of the estimated value of a project outcome2 7,,ii7 a percentage of the estimated cost savings to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the ,secretary of ,agriculture derived from a project outcome2 7,,iii7 a percentage of the enhanced revenue to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the ,secretary of ,agriculture derived from a project outcome2 or 7,,iv7 a percentage of the cost of the pay-for-performance project4 7,c7 ,forest ,service financial assistance ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may only contribute funding for a pay-for-performance project if-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture demonstrates that-- 7,i7 the pay-for-performance project will provide a cost savings to the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 the funding would accelerate the pace of implementation of an activity previously planned to be completed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 the contribution of the ,secretary of ,agriculture has a value that is not more than #ej percent of the total cost of the pay-for-performance project4 7,d7 ,special account ,any funds received by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 shall be retained in a separate fund in the ,treasury to be used solely for pay-for-performance projects2 and 7ii7 shall remain available until expended and without further appropriation4 7#d7 ,maintenance and decommissioning of pay-for-performance project improvements ,a pay-for-performance agreement shall-- 7,a7 include a plan for maintaining any capital improvement constructed as part of a pay-for-performance project after the date on which the pay-for-performance project is completed2 and 7,b7 specify the party that will be responsible for decommissioning the improvements associated with the pay-for-performance project-- 7i7 at the end of the useful life of the improvements2 7ii7 if the improvements no longer serve the purpose for which the improvements were developed2 or 7iii7 if the pay-for-performance project fails4 7#e7 ,termination of pay-for-performance project agreements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may unilaterally terminate a pay-for-performance agreement1 in whole or in part1 for any program year beginning after the program year during which the ,secretary of ,agriculture provides to each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a notice of the termination4 7e7 ,independent evaluations 7#a7 ,progress reports ,an independent evaluator shall submit to the ,secretary of ,agriculture and each party to the applicable pay-for-performance agreement-- 7,a7 by not later than #b years after the date on which the pay-for-performance agreement is executed1 and at least once every #b years thereafter1 a written report that summarizes the progress that has been made in achieving each project outcome2 and 7,b7 before the first scheduled date for a payment described in subsection 7d77#c77;,a71 and each subsequent date for payment1 a written report that-- 7i7 summarizes the results of the evaluation conducted by the independent evaluator to determine whether a payment should be made pursuant to the pay-for-performance agreement2 and 7ii7 analyzes the reasons why a project outcome was achieved or was not achieved4 7#b7 ,final reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a pay-for-performance project is completed1 the independent evaluator shall submit to the ,secretary of ,agriculture and each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a written report that includes1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the effects of the pay-for-performance project with respect to each project outcome2 7,b7 a determination of whether the pay-for-performance project has met each project outcome2 and 7,c7 the amount of the payments made for the pay-for-performance project pursuant to subsection 7d77#c77;,a74 7f7 ,additional ,forest ,service-,provided assistance 7#a7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may provide technical assistance to facilitate pay-for-performance project development1 such as planning1 permitting1 site preparation1 and design work4 7#b7 ,consultants ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may hire a contractor-- 7,a7 to conduct a feasibility analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project2 7,b7 to assist in the development1 implementation1 or evaluation of a proposed pay-for-performance project or a pay-for-performance agreement2 or 7,c7 to assist with an environmental analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project4 7g7 ,savings clause ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall approve a record of decision1 decision notice1 or decision memo for any activities to be carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land as part of a pay-for-performance project before the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement involving the applicable pay-for-performance project4 7h7 ,duration of pilot program 7#a7 ,sunset ,the authority to enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under this section terminates on ,september #cj1 #bjcc4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 affects any pay-for-performance project agreement entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under this section before the date described in that paragraph4 ,d ,engagement #ada4 ,identifying opportunities for recreation 7a7 ,definition of land use plan ,in this section1 the term land use plan means-- 7#a7 a land use plan prepared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab72 and 7#b7 a land management plan prepared by the ,forest ,service for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,service pursuant to section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7b7 ,inventory and assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7,b7 publish the inventory and assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 for public comment4 7#b7 ,unique recreation values ,an inventory and assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall recognize-- 7,a7 any unique recreation values and recreation opportunities2 and 7,b7 areas of concentrated recreational use4 7#c7 ,inventory ,the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify1 list1 and map recreation resources by-- 7i7 type of recreation opportunity and type of natural or artificial recreation infrastructure2 7ii7 to the extent available1 the level of use of the recreation resource as of the date of the inventory2 and 7iii7 location2 and 7,b7 identify1 to the extent practicable1 any trend relating to recreation opportunities or use at a recreation resource identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,assessments ,for any recreation resource inventoried under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall assess-- 7,a7 the level of demand for the recreation resource2 7,b7 the maintenance needs of1 and expenses necessary to administer1 the recreation resource2 7,c7 the benefits of current and projected future recreation use1 including to the local economy2 7,d7 the capacity of the recreation resource to meet the demand described in subparagraph 7,a71 including the relationship of current and projected future recreation use on-- 7i7 natural1 cultural1 and other resources2 7ii7 other authorized uses and activities on the ,federal recreational lands and waters subject to the applicable land use plan2 and 7iii7 existing infrastructure2 7,e7 the suitability for developing1 expanding1 or enhancing the recreation resource2 7,f7 technological developments and innovation that affects recreation use2 and 7,g7 the adequacy of the current management of the recreation resource4 7c7 ,future recreation needs and management 7#a7 ,future needs ,based on the inventory and assessment conducted under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 estimate future recreation needs through a collaborative process2 7,b7 identify underutilized locations that are suitable for developing1 expanding1 or enhancing recreation use2 and 7,c7 select additional high-value recreation resources at which to encourage recreation use1 consistent with the applicable land use plan4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting a high-value recreation resource under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 the ,secretary concerned shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the future recreation needs estimated under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,the maintenance needs of1 and the expenses necessary to administer1 the high-value recreation resource4 7,c7 ,the presence of partner organizations prepared to assist in the stewardship of the high-value recreation resource4 7,d7 ,the benefits of recreation use1 including benefits to the local economy4 7,e7 ,the impacts of recreation use on-- 7i7 natural1 cultural1 or other resources2 7ii7 other authorized uses and activities on the ,federal recreational lands and waters subject to any applicable land use plan2 and 7iii7 adjacent landowners4 7#c7 ,management ,the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 seek input from the public1 including adjacent landowners and individuals or entities with existing land use authorizations1 with respect to the management of any high-value recreation resource identified under paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7,b7 maintain or enhance the recreation values and encourage recreation use of the high-value recreation resource identified1 subject to the availability of appropriations and consistent with any applicable multiple-use mandates2 and 7,c7 manage a high-value recreation resource under this paragraph in a manner that is consistent with applicable law4 7d7 ,existing efforts ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary concerned shall utilize or incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions and processes in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bjjajc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively4 #adb4 ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjajd of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bjjajd4 ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation established under subsection 7b74 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 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an interagency council1 to be known as the ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of representatives of the following departments and agencies1 to be appointed by the head of the applicable department or agency3 7,a7 ,the ,national ,park ,service4 7,b7 ,the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,d7 ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,e7 ,the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7,f7 ,the ,forest ,service4 7,g7 ,the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,h7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,additional participants ,in addition to the members described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may invite participation in the meetings or other activities of the ,council from among the following3 7,a7 ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7,b7 ,the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7,c7 ,rural development programs of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,d7 ,the ,economic ,development ,administration4 7,e7 ,the ,national ,travel and ,tourism ,office of the ,department of ,commerce4 7,f7 ,the ,national ,center for ,chronic ,disease ,prevention and ,health ,promotion4 7,g7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,h7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7,i7 ,the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7,j7 ,the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis of the ,department of ,commerce4 7,k7 ,the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service4 7,l7 ,the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission4 7,m7 ,the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7,n7 ,an applicable ,state agency or office4 7,o7 ,an applicable agency or office of a local government4 7#c7 ,state coordination ,in determining additional participants under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall seek to ensure that not fewer than #a ,state is invited to participate in each meeting or other activity of the ,council4 7#d7 ,leadership ,the leadership of the ,council shall rotate annually among the members of the ,council described in paragraph 7#a71 or as otherwise determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,funding ,notwithstanding section #gjh of division ,e of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh71 the members of the ,council described in paragraph 7#a7 may enter into agreements to share the management and operational costs of the ,council4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,council shall meet as frequently as appropriate for the purposes of coordinating-- 7#a7 the implementation of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc1 including carrying out any reports required under that ,act or an amendment made by that ,act2 7#b7 recreation management policies across ,federal agencies1 including implementation of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq472 7#c7 the response by an agency that manages ,federal recreational lands and waters to public health emergencies or other emergencies that result in disruptions to1 or closures of1 ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7#d7 the expenditure of funds relating to outdoor recreation on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 including funds made available under section #djhjd7;b77#g7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;a7b77#g772 7#e7 the adoption and expansion of emerging technologies on ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7#f7 research activities1 including quantifying the economic impacts of recreation2 7#g7 dissemination to the public of outdoor recreation-related information 7including information relating to opportunities1 reservations1 accessibility1 and closures71 in a manner that ensures the recreation-related information is easily accessible with modern communication devices2 7#h7 the improvement of access to ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7#i7 the identification and engagement of partners outside the ,federal ,government-- 7,a7 to promote outdoor recreation2 7,b7 to facilitate collaborative management of outdoor recreation2 and 7,c7 to provide additional resources relating to enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities4 7e7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the authorities1 regulations1 or policies of any ,federal agency described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bjja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjjajd and inserting the following3 #bjjajd4 ,federal ,interagency ,council on ,outdoor ,recreation4 4 #adc4 ,informing the public of access closures 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall1 to the extent practicable and in a timely fashion1 alert the public to any closure or disruption to public campsites1 trails1 roads1 and other public areas and access points under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,secretary4 7b7 ,online alert ,an alert under subsection 7a7 shall be posted online on a public website of the appropriate land unit in a manner that-- 7#a7 ensures that the public can easily find the alert in searching for the applicable campsite1 trail1 road1 or other access point2 and 7#b7 consolidates all alerts under subsection 7a74 #add4 ,improved recreation visitation data 7a7 ,consistent visitation data 7#a7 ,annual visitation data ,the ,secretaries shall establish a single visitation data reporting system to report accurate annual visitation data1 in a consistent manner1 for-- 7,a7 each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7,b7 land held in trust for an ,indian ,tribe1 on request of the ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,categories of use ,within the visitation data reporting system established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 establish multiple categories of different recreation activities that are reported consistently across agencies2 and 7,b7 provide an estimate of the number of visitors for each applicable category established under subparagraph 7,a7 for each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7b7 ,real-,time ,data ,pilot ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 using existing funds available to the ,secretaries1 the ,secretaries shall carry out a pilot program1 to be known as the ,real-time ,data ,pilot ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,pilot ,program71 to make available to the public1 for each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters selected for participation in the ,pilot ,program under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 real-time or predictive data on visitation 7including data and resources publicly available from existing nongovernmental platform7 at-- 7i7 the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 areas within the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7iii7 to the extent practicable1 recreation sites managed by any other ,federal agency1 a ,state agency1 or a local agency that are located near the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7,b7 through multiple media platforms1 information about lesser-known1 suitable recreation sites located near the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters 7including recreation sites managed by any other ,federal agency1 a ,state agency1 or a local agency71 in an effort to encourage visitation among recreational sites4 7#b7 ,locations 7,a7 ,initial number of units ,on establishment of the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretaries shall select for participation in the ,pilot ,program-- 7i7 #ae units of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 #e units of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service74 7,b7 ,expansion ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall expand the ,pilot ,program by selecting #hj additional units of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,secretaries for participation in the ,pilot ,program1 not fewer than #ej of which shall be units managed by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,feedback2 support of gateway communities ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7i7 solicit feedback regarding participation in the ,pilot ,program from communities adjacent to units of ,federal recreational lands and waters and the public2 and 7ii7 in carrying out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 select a unit of ,federal recreation lands and waters to participate in the ,pilot ,program only if the ,secretaries determine that the communities adjacent to the unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters support the participation4 7#c7 ,dissemination of information ,the ,secretaries may disseminate the information described in paragraph 7#a7 directly or through an entity or organization referred to in subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,report on best practices ,before expanding the ,pilot ,program under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretaries shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing best practices for the ,pilot ,program4 7c7 ,community partners and third-,party providers ,for purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,secretary concerned may-- 7#a7 coordinate and partner with-- 7,a7 communities adjacent to units of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7,b7 ,state and local outdoor recreation and tourism offices2 7,c7 local governments2 7,d7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,e7 trade associations2 7,f7 local outdoor recreation marketing organizations2 7,g7 permitted facilitated recreation providers2 or 7,h7 other relevant stakeholders2 and 7#b7 coordinate or enter into agreements1 as appropriate1 with private sector and nonprofit partners1 including-- 7,a7 technology companies2 7,b7 geospatial data companies2 7,c7 experts in data science1 analytics1 and operations research2 or 7,d7 data companies4 7d7 ,existing programs ,the ,secretaries may use existing programs or products of the ,secretaries to carry out this section4 7e7 ,privacy clauses ,nothing in this section provides authority to the ,secretaries-- 7#a7 to monitor or record the identity or movements of a visitor to a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 7#b7 to restrict1 interfere with1 or monitor a private communication of a visitor to a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 or 7#c7 to collect-- 7,a7 information from owners of land adjacent to a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 or 7,b7 information on non-,federal land4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretaries shall publish on a website of the ,secretaries a report that describes the annual visitation of each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable1 visitation categorized by recreational activity4 #ade4 ,monitoring for improved recreation decision making 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall seek to capture comprehensive recreation use data to better understand and inform decision making by the ,secretaries4 7b7 ,pilot protocols ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and after public notice and comment1 the ,secretaries shall establish pilot protocols at not fewer than #aj land management units under the jurisdiction of each of the ,secretaries to model recreation use patterns 7including low-use recreation activities and dispersed recreation activities7 that may not be effectively measured by existing general and opportunistic survey and monitoring protocols4 #adf4 ,access for servicemembers and veterans ,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 outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services provided to servicemembers and veterans4 #adg4 ,increasing youth recreation visits to ,federal land 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretaries shall develop and make public a national strategy1 after public notice and comment1 to increase the number of youth recreation visits to ,federal land4 7b7 ,requirements ,a strategy developed under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 emphasize increased recreation opportunities on ,federal land for underserved youth2 7,b7 establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing youth recreation visits2 and 7,c7 provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities4 7c7 ,agreements ,the ,secretaries may enter into contracts or cost-share agreements 7including contracts or agreements for the acquisition of vehicles7 to carry out this section4 ,,ii ,amendments to the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act #bja4 ,short title ,the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq47 is amended by striking section #hja and inserting the following3 #hja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act4 4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking this ,act and inserting this title2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #c7;f7 and inserting section #hjc7;f72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #c7;g7 and inserting section #hjc7;g72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking section #e7;a77#g7 and inserting section #hje7;a77#g72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking section #e7;d7 and inserting section #hje7;d72 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking section #g and inserting section #hjg2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking section #c7;h7 and inserting section #hjc7;h77#b72 7#h7 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#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#i7 ,recreation service provider ,the term recreation service provider means a person that provides recreational services to the public under a special recreation permit under clause 7iii7 or 7iv7 of paragraph 7#ac77;,a74 2 and 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,special recreation permit 7,a7 ,in general ,the term special recreation permit means a permit issued by a ,federal land management agency for the use of ,federal recreational lands and waters-- 7i7 for a specialized recreational use not described in clause 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv71 such as-- 7,i7 an organizational camp2 7,,ii7 a single event that does not require an entry or participation fee that is not strictly a sharing of expenses for the purposes of the event2 and 7,,iii7 participation by the public in a recreation activity or recreation use of a specific area of ,federal recreational lands and waters in which use by the public is allocated2 7ii7 for a large-group activity or event for not fewer than #ge participants2 7iii7 for-- 7,i7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 a single organized group recreation activity or event 7including an activity or event in which motorized recreational vehicles are used or in which outfitting and guiding services are used7 that-- 7aa7 is a structured or scheduled event or activity2 7bb7 is not competitive and is for fewer than #ge participants2 7cc7 may charge an entry or participation fee2 7dd7 involves fewer than #bjj visitor-use days2 and 7ee7 is undertaken or provided by the recreation service provider at the same site not more frequently than #c times a year2 7,,ii7 a single competitive event2 or 7,,iii7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 a recurring organized group recreation activity 7including an outfitting and guiding activity7 that-- 7aa7 is a structured or scheduled activity2 7bb7 is not competitive2 7cc7 may charge a participation fee2 7dd7 occurs in a group size of fewer than #g participants2 7ee7 involves fewer than #dj visitor-use days2 and 7ff7 is undertaken or provided by the recreation service provider for a term of not more than #ahj days2 or 7iv7 for-- 7,i7 a recurring outfitting1 guiding1 or1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 other recreation service1 the authorization for which is for a term of not more than #aj years2 or 7,,ii7 a recurring outfitting1 guiding1 or1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 other recreation service1 that occurs under a transitional special recreation permit authorized under section #cab7;a7 of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term special recreation permit does not include-- 7i7 a concession contract for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services2 7ii7 a commercial use authorization issued under section #ajaibe of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7iii7 any other type of permit1 including a special use permit administered by the ,national ,park ,service4 4 #bjc4 ,special recreation permits and fees 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking this ,act each place it appears and inserting this title2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking section #d7;d7 and inserting section #hjd7;d72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,special recreation permits and fees 7#a7 ,special recreation permits 7,a7 ,applications ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 may develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a special recreation permit described in clause 7i7 of section #hjb7ac77;,a72 and 7ii7 shall develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a special recreation permit described in clause 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 of section #hjb7ac77;,a74 7,b7 ,issuance of permits ,on review of a completed application developed under subparagraph 7,a71 as applicable1 and a determination by the ,secretary that the applicant is eligible for the special recreation permit1 the ,secretary may issue to the applicant a special recreation permit1 subject to any terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,incidental sales ,a special recreation permit issued under this paragraph may include an authorization for sales that are incidental in nature to the permitted use of the ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7#b7 ,special recreation permit fees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may charge a special recreation permit fee for the issuance of a special recreation permit in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,predetermined special recreation permit fees 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 the ,secretary shall establish and may charge a predetermined fee1 described in clause 7ii71 for a special recreation permit described in clause 7iii7 or 7iv7 of section #hjb7ac77;,a7 for a specific type of use on a unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 consistent with the criteria set forth in clause 7iii74 7ii7 ,type of fee ,a predetermined fee described in clause 7i7 shall be-- 7,i7 a fixed fee that is assessed per special recreation permit1 including a fee with an associated size limitation or other criteria as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 an amount assessed per visitor-use day4 7iii7 ,criteria ,a predetermined fee under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 have been established before the date of enactment of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc2 7,,ii7 be established after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc1 in accordance with subsection 7b72 7,,iii7 7aa7 be established after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc2 and 7bb7 be comparable to an amount described in subparagraph 7,d77ii7 or 7,e77ii71 as applicable2 or 7,,iv7 beginning on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc1 be #f per visitor-use day in instances in which the ,secretary has not established a predetermined fee under subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii74 7,c7 ,calculation of fees for specialized recreational uses and large-group activities or events ,the ,secretary may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 establish and charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #hjb7ac77;,a74 7,d7 ,calculation of fees for single organized group recreation activities or events1 competitive events1 and certain recurring organized group recreation activities ,if the ,secretary elects to charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in section #hjb7ac77;,a77iii71 the ,secretary shall charge the recreation service provider1 based on the election of the recreation service provider-- 7i7 the applicable predetermined fee established under subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 an amount equal to a percentage of1 to be determined by the ,secretary1 but to not to exceed #e percent of1 adjusted gross receipts calculated under subparagraph 7,f74 7,e7 ,calculation of fees for transitional permits and long-term permits ,subject to subparagraph 7,g71 if the ,secretary elects to charge a fee for a special recreation permit described in section #hjb7ac77;,a77iv71 the ,secretary shall charge the recreation service provider1 based on the election of the recreation service provider-- 7i7 the applicable predetermined fee established under subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 an amount equal to a percentage of1 to be determined by the ,secretary1 but not to exceed #c percent of1 adjusted gross receipts calculated under subparagraph 7,f74 7,f7 ,adjusted gross receipts ,for the purposes of subparagraphs 7,d77ii7 and 7,e77ii71 the ,secretary shall calculate the adjusted gross receipts collected for each trip or event authorized under a special recreation permit1 using either of the following calculations1 based on the election of the recreation service provider3 7i7 ,the sum of-- 7,i7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the general amount paid by participants of the trip or event to the recreation service provider for the applicable trip or event 7excluding amounts related to goods1 souvenirs1 merchandise1 gear1 and additional food provided or sold by the recreation service provider72 and 7bb7 the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,,aa7 the number of days of the trip or event that occurred on ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit1 rounded to the nearest whole day2 by 7,,bb7 the total number of days of the trip or event2 and 7,,ii7 the amount of any additional revenue received by the recreation service provider for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit4 7ii7 ,the difference between-- 7,i7 the total cost paid by the participants of the trip or event for the trip or event to the recreation service provider1 including any additional revenue received by the recreation service provider for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit2 and 7,,ii7 the sum of-- 7aa7 the amount of any revenues from goods1 souvenirs1 merchandise1 gear1 and additional food provided or sold by the recreation service provider to the participants of the applicable trip or event2 7bb7 the amount of any costs or revenues from services and activities provided or sold by the recreation service provider to the participants of the trip or event that occurred in a location other than the ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit 7including costs for travel and lodging outside the ,federal recreational lands and waters covered by the special recreation permit72 and 7cc7 the amount of any revenues from any service provided by a recreation service provider for an activity on ,federal recreational lands and waters that is not covered by the special recreation permit4 7,g7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,e71 the ,secretary may charge a recreation service provider a minimum annual fee for a special recreation permit described in section #hjb7ac77;,a77iv74 7,h7 ,savings clauses 7i7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph affects any fee for-- 7,i7 a concession contract administered by the ,national ,park ,service for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services2 or 7,,ii7 a commercial use authorization for use of ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,national ,park ,service4 7ii7 ,cost recovery ,nothing in this paragraph affects the ability of the ,secretary to recover any administrative costs under section #cbe of the ,america's ,outdoor ,recreation ,act of #bjbc4 7iii7 ,special recreation permit fees and other recreation fees ,the collection of a special recreation permit fee under this paragraph shall not affect the authority of the ,secretary to collect an entrance fee1 a standard amenity recreation fee1 or an expanded amenity recreation fee authorized under subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g74 7i7 ,disclosure of recreation fees and use of recreation fees 7#a7 ,notice of entrance fees1 standard amenity recreation fees1 expanded amenity recreation fees1 and available recreation passes 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall post clear notice of any entrance fee1 standard amenity recreation fee1 expanded amenity recreation fee1 and available recreation passes at appropriate locations in each unit or area of ,federal recreational land and waters at which an entrance fee1 standard amenity recreation fee1 or expanded amenity recreation fee is charged4 7,b7 ,publications ,the ,secretary shall include in publications distributed at a unit or area or described in subparagraph 7,a7 the notice described in that subparagraph4 7#b7 ,notice of uses of recreation fees ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall annually post1 at the location at which a recreation fee described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is collected1 clear notice of-- 7,a7 the total recreation fees collected during each of the #b preceding fiscal years at the respective unit or area of the ,federal land management agency2 and 7,b7 each use during the preceding fiscal year of the applicable recreation fee or recreation pass revenues collected under this section4 7#c7 ,notice of recreation fee projects ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall post clear notice at the location at which work is performed using recreation fee and recreation pass revenues collected under this section4 7#d7 ,centralized reporting on agency websites 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and not later than #fj days after the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall post on the website of the applicable ,federal land management agency a searchable list of each use during the preceding fiscal year of the recreation fee or recreation pass revenues collected under this section4 7,b7 ,list components ,the list required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to each use described in that subparagraph-- 7i7 a title and description of the overall project2 7ii7 a title and description for each component of the project2 7iii7 the location of the project2 and 7iv7 the amount obligated for the project4 7#e7 ,notice to customers ,a recreation service provider may inform a customer of the recreation service provider of any fee charged by the ,secretary under this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hjd of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjc7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 #bjd4 ,online collection of certain recreation fees ,section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,online payments 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to providing onsite payment methods1 the ,secretaries may collect payment online for-- 7,a7 entrance fees under subsection 7e72 7,b7 standard amenity recreation fees2 7,c7 expanded amenity recreation fees2 and 7,d7 special recreation permit fees4 7#b7 ,distribution of online payments ,an online payment collected under paragraph 7#a7 that is associated with a specific unit or area of a ,federal land management agency shall be distributed in accordance with section #hje7;c74 4 #bje4 ,online purchases and establishment of a digital version of ,america the ,beautiful--the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,passes ,section #hje7;a7 of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall sell the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass-- 7i7 at all ,federal recreational lands and waters at which-- 7,i7 an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged2 and 7,,ii7 such sales are feasible2 7ii7 at such other locations as the ,secretaries determine to be 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 the ,federal land management agencies1 which shall include-- 7,i7 a prominent link on each website2 and 7,,ii7 information about where and when the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass may be used4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,digital recreation passes ,by not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 establish a digital version of the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass that is able to be stored on a mobile device2 and 7,b7 on the completion of a sale carried out under paragraph 7#f77;,a77iii71 make available to the passholder the digital version of the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass established under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bjf4 ,availability of ,federal1 ,state1 and local recreation passes ,section #hjf of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,federal sales of ,state and county recreation passes 7#a7 ,in general ,on receipt of a request by a ,state or county1 the ,secretaries may1 on behalf of the ,state or county-- 7,a7 sell a pass covering a fee charged by a ,state or county for entrance to1 or recreational use of1 a park or public land in the ,state or county2 and 7,b7 collect any required fees for a pass sold under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,revenue from pass sales ,the ,secretaries shall transfer to the applicable ,state or county any amounts collected on behalf of the ,state or county under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7e7 ,coordinating the sales of ,federal1 ,state1 and local recreation passes ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with ,states and counties1 shall seek to coordinate the availability of ,federal1 ,state1 and county recreation passes to allow an individual to purchase a ,federal recreation pass and a ,state or county recreation pass in a single transaction4 4 #bjg4 ,use of special recreation permit fee revenue ,section #hjh of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking this ,act each place it appears and inserting this title2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking #f7;a7 or a visitor reservation service4 and inserting #hjf7;a7 or a visitor reservation service22 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 the processing of special recreation permit applications and administration of special recreation permits2 and 7,h7 the improvement of the operation of the special recreation permit program under section #hjc7;h74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #e and inserting section #hje2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #e and inserting section #hje4 #bjh4 ,permanent authorization ,the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #haj2 and 7#b7 by redesignating sections #haa through #hae as sections #haj through #had1 respectively4 ,,iii ,special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding ,a ,administration of special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding #caa4 ,permit administration 7a7 ,permit availability 7#a7 ,notifications of permit availability 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 in an area of ,federal recreational lands and waters in which use by recreation service providers is allocated1 if the ,secretary concerned has determined that visitor-use days are available for allocation to recreation service providers or holders of a commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding1 the ,secretary concerned shall publish the information on the website of the agency that administers the applicable area of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph-- 7i7 applies to-- 7,i7 the reissuance of an existing special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding2 or 7,,ii7 the issuance of a new special recreation permit or new commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding issued to the purchaser of-- 7aa7 a recreation service provider that is the holder of an existing special recreation permit2 or 7bb7 a holder of an existing commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding2 or 7ii7 creates a prerequisite to the issuance of a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding or otherwise limits the authority of the ,secretary concerned-- 7,i7 to issue a new special recreation permit or new commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding2 or 7,,ii7 to add a new or additional use to an existing special recreation permit or an existing commercial use authorization for outfitting and guiding4 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 notifications ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a system by which potential applicants for special recreation permits or commercial use authorizations for outfitting and guiding may subscribe to receive notification by electronic mail of the availability of special recreation permits under subsection 7h77#a7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c77 or commercial use authorizations for outfitting and guiding4 7b7 ,permit application or proposal acknowledgments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary concerned receives a completed application or a complete proposal for a special recreation permit under subsection 7h77#a7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c771 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 provide to the applicant notice acknowledging receipt of the application or proposal2 and 7,b7 7i7 issue a final decision with respect to the application or proposal2 or 7ii7 provide to the applicant notice of a projected date for a final decision on the application or proposal4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection applies to a concession contract issued by the ,national ,park ,service for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services4 #cab4 ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management transitional special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall implement a program to authorize the issuance of transitional special recreation permits for a new or additional reoccurring outfitting1 guiding1 or other recreation service1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 on ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,term of transitional permits for outfitting and guiding ,a transitional special recreation permit issued under subsection 7a7 shall be issued for a term of #b years4 7c7 ,issuance of long-,term permits for outfitting and guiding 7#a7 ,in general ,on the request of a recreation service provider that holds a transitional special recreation permit under the program implemented under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall provide for the issuance of a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding to replace the transitional special recreation permit if the ,secretary concerned determines that the recreation service provider-- 7,a7 has held not less than #b transitional special recreation permits or similar permits issued under-- 7i7 the program implemented under subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 any other program to issue similar special recreation permits in existence before the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 during the #c-year period preceding the request1 has not been determined to have a performance that is less than satisfactory1 as determined under the monitoring process described in section #cad7;a71 for any transitional special recreation permits or similar special recreation permits issued by the ,secretary concerned1 including the transitional special recreation permit proposed to be replaced1 for the respective unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7,c7 notwithstanding section #cad7;b77#c71 has used not less than #ej percent of the visitor-use days allocated to the recreation service provider under the transitional special recreation permit4 7#b7 ,term ,the term of a long-term special recreation permit under this subsection issued to replace a transitional special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of #e or #aj years1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary concerned4 7#c7 ,visitor-use day allocations ,in replacing a transitional special recreation permit under paragraph 7#a7 with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding1 the ,secretary concerned may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary concerned1 increase the number of visitor-use days allocated to the recreation service provider under the long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding4 7d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section alters or affects the authority of the ,secretary concerned 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 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c774 #cac4 ,surrender of unused visitor-use days 7a7 ,in general ,a recreation service provider holding a special recreation permit described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj77 may-- 7#a7 notify the ,secretary concerned of an inability to use visitor-use days annually allocated to the recreation service provider under the special recreation permit2 and 7#b7 surrender to the ,secretary concerned the unused visitor-use days for the applicable year for temporary reassignment under section #cae7;b74 7b7 ,determination ,to ensure a recreation service provider described in subsection 7a7 is able to make an informed decision before surrendering any unused visitor-use day under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary concerned shall1 on the request of the applicable recreation service provider1 determine and notify the recreation service provider whether the unused visitor-use day meets the requirement described in section #cad7;b77#c77;,b7 before the recreation service provider surrenders the unused visitor-use day4 #cad4 ,reviews for transitional permits and long-term permits 7a7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary concerned shall monitor for compliance a recreation service provider-- 7#a7 annually1 in the case of a transitional special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding issued under section #cab2 7#b7 once every #b years1 in the case of a special recreation permit described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv77,i7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj77 that is issued for a term of #aj years2 7#c7 in the case of a special recreation permit replaced under section #cab with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding with a term of #aj years1 during each of the #dth1 #fth1 #hth1 and #ajth years in which the long-term special recreation permit is in effect2 and 7#d7 in the case of a special recreation permit replaced under section #cab with a long-term special recreation permit for outfitting and guiding with a term of #e years1 during each of the #dth and #eth years in which the special recreation permit is in effect4 7b7 ,use-of-,allocation reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 allocates visitor-use days among special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall1 and the ,secretary may1 review the use by the recreation service provider of the visitor-use days allocated-- 7,a7 under a transitional special recreation permit issued under section #cab1 not later than #ij days before the date on which the transitional special recreation permit expires2 and 7,b7 under a long-term special recreation permit described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv77,i7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj771 once every #e years4 7#b7 ,requirements of the review ,in conducting a review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall determine-- 7,a7 the number of visitor-use days that the recreation service provider has used each year under the transitional special recreation permit or the special recreation permit1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 of the years identified under subparagraph 7,a71 the year in which the recreation service provider used the most visitor-use days4 7#c7 ,consideration of surrendered1 unused visitor-use days ,for the purposes of determining the number of visitor-use days a recreation service provider has used in a specified year under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 and the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall consider an unused visitor-use day that has been surrendered under section #cac7;a77#b7 as-- 7,a7 #a_/b of a visitor-use day used2 or 7,b7 #a visitor-use day used1 if the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 determines the use of the allocated visitor-use day had been or will be prevented by a circumstance beyond the control of the recreation service provider4 #cae4 ,adjustment of allocated visitor-use days 7a7 ,adjustments following use of allocation reviews ,on the completion of a use-of-allocation review of a special recreation permit described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv77,i7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj77 conducted under section #cad7;b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall adjust the number of visitor-use days allocated to a recreation service provider under the special recreation permit as follows3 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that the performance of the recreation service provider was satisfactory during the most recent review conducted under subsection 7a7 of section #cad1 the annual number of visitor-use days allocated for each remaining year of the permit shall be equal to #abe percent of the number of visitor-use days used1 as determined under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 of that section1 during the year identified under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 of that section1 not to exceed the level allocated to the recreation service provider on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary concerned determines the performance of the recreation service provider is less than satisfactory during the most recent performance review conducted under subsection 7a7 of section #cad1 the annual number of visitor-use days allocated for each remaining year of the special recreation permit shall be equal to not more than #ajj percent of the number of visitor-use days used1 as determined under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 of that section during the year identified under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 of that section4 7b7 ,temporary reassignment of unused visitor-,use days ,the ,secretary concerned may temporarily assign unused visitor-use days1 made available under section #cac7;a77#b7 to-- 7#a7 any other existing or potential recreation service provider1 notwithstanding the number of visitor-use days allocated to the special recreation permit holder under the special recreation permit held or to be held by the recreation service provider2 or 7#b7 any existing or potential holder of a special recreation permit described in clause 7i7 or 7iii7 of paragraph 7#ac77;,a7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj771 including the public4 7c7 ,additional capacity ,if unallocated visitor-use days are available1 the ,secretary concerned may1 at any time1 amend a special recreation permit to allocate additional visitor-use days to a qualified recreation service provider4 ,b ,additional provisions relating to special recreation permits #cba4 ,permitting process improvements 7a7 ,in general ,to simplify the process of the issuance and reissuance of special recreation permits and reduce the cost of administering special recreation permits under subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c771 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjba1 and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbe-- 7,a7 evaluate the process for issuing special recreation permits2 and 7,b7 based on the evaluation under subparagraph 7,a71 identify opportunities-- 7i7 to eliminate duplicative processes with respect to issuing special recreation permits2 7ii7 to reduce costs for the issuance of special recreation permits2 7iii7 to decrease processing times for special recreation permits2 and 7iv7 to issue simplified special recreation permits1 including special recreation permits for an organized group recreation activity or event under subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretaries complete the evaluation and identification processes under paragraph 7#a71 revise1 as necessary1 relevant agency regulations and guidance documents1 including regulations and guidance documents relating to the environmental review process1 for special recreation permits to implement the improvements identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7b7 ,environmental reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 utilize available tools1 including tiering to existing programmatic reviews1 as appropriate1 to facilitate an effective and efficient environmental review process for activities undertaken by the ,secretary concerned relating to the issuance of special recreation permits4 7#b7 ,categorical exclusions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 evaluate-- 7i7 whether existing categorical exclusions available to the ,secretary concerned on the date of enactment of this ,act are consistent with the provisions of this ,act2 and 7ii7 whether a modification of an existing categorical exclusion or the establishment of #a or more new categorical exclusions developed in compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 is necessary to undertake an activity described in paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with the authorities and requirements in this ,act2 and 7,b7 revise relevant agency regulations and policy statements1 as necessary1 to modify existing categorical exclusions or incorporate new categorical exclusions based on the evaluation conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 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 under subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c774 7d7 ,online applications ,using funds made available to the ,secretaries1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall make the application for a special recreation permit under subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c771 including a reissuance of a special recreation permit under that section1 available for completion and submission-- 7#a7 online2 7#b7 by mail or electronic mail2 and 7#c7 in person at the field office for the applicable ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7e7 ,special recreation permits for an organized group recreation activity or event 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event ,the term special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event means a special recreation permit described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,iii7 of paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iii7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj774 7,b7 ,youth group ,the term youth group means a recreation service provider that predominantly serves individuals not older than #be years of age4 7#b7 ,exemption from certain allocations of use ,if the ,secretary concerned allocates visitor-use days available for an area or activity on ,federal recreational lands and waters among recreation service providers that hold a permit described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj771 a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event shall not be subject to that allocation of visitor-use days4 7#c7 ,issuance ,in accordance with paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 if use by the general public is not subject to a limited entry permit system and if capacity is available for the times or days in which the proposed activity or event would be undertaken1 on request of a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 to conduct an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,iii7 of paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iii7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj771 the ,secretary concerned-- 7,a7 shall make a nominal effects determination to determine whether the proposed activity or event would have more than nominal effects on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7,b7 7i7 shall not require a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 to obtain a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event if the ,secretary concerned determines-- 7,i7 the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7,,ii7 establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is not necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 7ii7 in the case of an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause 7,i7 of that paragraph1 may issue to a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event1 subject to any terms and conditions as are determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary concerned1 if the ,secretary concerned determines-- 7,i7 the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7,,ii7 establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 7iii7 in the case of an organized group recreation activity or event described in subclause 7,,iii7 of that paragraph1 shall issue to a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event1 subject to such terms and conditions determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary concerned1 if the ,secretary concerned determines-- 7,i7 the proposed activity or event to be undertaken would have only nominal effects on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7,,ii7 establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event is necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7iv7 may issue to a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event1 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary concerned1 if the ,secretary concerned determines-- 7,i7 the proposed activity or event to be undertaken may have more than nominal effects on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs2 and 7,,ii7 establishing additional terms and conditions for the proposed activity or event would be necessary to protect or avoid conflict on or with ,federal recreational lands and waters1 resources1 and programs4 7#d7 ,fees ,the ,secretary concerned may elect not to charge a fee to a recreation service provider 7including a youth group7 for a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event4 7#e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection prevents the ,secretary concerned from limiting or abating the allowance of a proposed activity or event under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 or the issuance of a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event1 based on resource conditions1 administrative burdens1 or safety issues4 7#f7 ,qualifications ,a special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event issued under paragraph 7#c7 shall be subject to the health and safety standards required by the ,secretary concerned for a permit issued under paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj774 #cbb4 ,service ,first ,initiative and multijurisdictional trips 7a7 ,repeal ,section #ccj of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc71 is repealed4 7b7 ,cooperative action and sharing of resources by the ,secretaries of the ,interior and ,agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjab and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretaries1 subject to annual review of ,congress1 may carry out an initiative1 to be known as the ,service ,first ,initiative1 under which the ,secretaries and agencies and bureaus within the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture-- 7,a7 may establish programs to conduct projects1 planning1 permitting1 leasing1 contracting1 and other activities1 either jointly or on behalf of one another2 7,b7 may co-locate in ,federal offices and facilities leased by an agency of the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,c7 may issue special rules to test the feasibility of issuing unified permits1 applications1 and leases4 7#b7 ,delegations of authority ,the ,secretaries may make reciprocal delegations of the respective authorities1 duties1 and responsibilities of the ,secretaries in support of the ,service ,first ,initiative agency-wide to promote customer service and efficiency4 7#c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section alters1 expands1 or limits the applicability of any law 7including regulations7 to land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,national ,park ,service1 ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 or the ,forest ,service or matters under the jurisdiction of any other bureaus or offices of the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,agriculture1 as applicable4 7#d7 ,transfers of funding ,to facilitate the sharing of resources under the ,service ,first ,initiative1 the ,secretaries may make transfers of funds and reimbursements of funds on an annual basis1 including transfers and reimbursements for multi-year projects1 subject to the limitation that this authority may not be used to circumvent requirements and limitations imposed on the use of ,federal funds4 7c7 ,pilot program for special recreation permits for multijurisdictional trips 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall establish a pilot program to offer to a person seeking an authorization for a multijurisdictional trip a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization that authorizes the use of each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters on which the multijurisdictional trip occurs1 subject to the authorities that apply to the applicable unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7#b7 ,minimum number of permits ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall issue not fewer than #aj single joint special recreation permits described in paragraph 7#ac77;,a77iv7 of section #hjb of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 7as amended by section #bjb7aj77 or commercial use authorizations under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,lead agencies ,in carrying out the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 designate a lead agency for issuing and administering a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization2 and 7,b7 select not fewer than #d offices at which a person shall be able to apply for a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization1 of which-- 7i7 not fewer than #b offices are managed by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 not fewer than #b offices are managed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,retention of authority by the applicable ,secretary ,each of the ,secretaries shall retain the authority to enforce the terms1 stipulations1 conditions1 and agreements in a single joint special recreation permit or commercial use authorization issued under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 that apply specifically to the use occurring on the ,federal recreational lands and waters managed by the applicable ,secretary1 under the authorities that apply to the applicable ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7#e7 ,option to apply for separate special recreation permits or commercial use authorizations ,a person seeking an authorization for a multijurisdictional trip may apply for-- 7,a7 a separate special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for the use of each unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters on which the multijurisdictional trip occurs2 or 7,b7 a single joint special recreational permit or commercial use authorization made available under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection applies to a concession contract issued by the ,national ,park ,service for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services4 #cbc4 ,permit flexibility 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish guidelines to allow a holder of a special recreation permit under subsection 7h7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c771 on the approval of the ,secretary concerned1 to engage in another recreational activity under the special recreation permit that is substantially similar to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit4 7b7 ,criteria ,for the purposes of this section1 a recreational activity shall be considered to be a substantially similar recreational activity if the 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 impact of the authorized activity2 7#c7 does not adversely affect-- 7,a7 any other holder of a special recreation permit or other permit2 or 7,b7 any other authorized use of the ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7#d7 is consistent with-- 7,a7 any applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 the land management plan1 resource management plan1 or equivalent plan applicable to the ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects any authority of1 regulation issued by1 or decision of the ,secretary concerned relating to the use of electric bicycles on ,federal recreational lands and waters under any other ,federal law4 #cbd4 ,liability 7a7 ,insurance requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 as a condition of issuing a special recreation permit under subsection 7h77#a77;,b7 of section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 7as amended by section #bjc7;a77#c77 or a commercial use authorization1 the ,secretary concerned may require the holder of the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization to have a commercial general liability insurance policy that-- 7,a7 is commensurate with the level of risk of the activities to be conducted under the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization2 and 7,b7 includes the ,united ,states as an additional insured in an endorsement to the applicable policy4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary concerned shall not require a holder of a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization for low-risk activities1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 including commemorative ceremonies and participation by the public in a recreation activity or recreation use of a specific area of ,federal recreational lands and waters in which use by the public is allocated1 to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,indemnification by governmental entities ,the ,secretary concerned shall not require a ,state1 ,state agency1 ,state institution1 or political subdivision of a ,state to indemnify the ,united ,states for tort liability as a condition for issuing a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization to the extent the ,state1 ,state agency1 ,state institution1 or political subdivision of a ,state is precluded by ,state law from providing indemnification to the ,united ,states for tort liability1 if the ,state1 ,state agency1 ,state institution1 or political subdivision of the ,state maintains the minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required by the ,federal land management agency for the activities conducted under the special recreation permit or commercial use authorization in the form of-- 7#a7 a commercial general liability insurance policy1 which includes the ,united ,states as an additional insured in an endorsement to the policy1 if the ,state is authorized to obtain commercial general liability insurance by ,state law2 7#b7 self-insurance1 which covers the ,united ,states as an additional insured1 if authorized by ,state law2 or 7#c7 a combination of the coverage described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,exculpatory agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a ,federal land management agency shall not implement1 administer1 or enforce any regulation1 guidance1 or policy prohibiting the use of an exculpatory agreement between a recreation service provider or a holder of a commercial use authorization and a customer relating to services provided under a special recreation permit or a commercial use authorization4 7#b7 ,requirements ,any exculpatory agreement used by a recreation service provider or holder of a commercial use authorization for an activity authorized under a special recreation permit or commercial use authorization-- 7,a7 shall shield the ,united ,states from any liability1 if otherwise allowable under ,federal law2 and 7,b7 shall not waive any liability of the recreation service provider or holder of the commercial use authorization that may not be waived under the laws 7including common law7 of the applicable ,state or for gross negligence1 recklessness1 or willful misconduct4 7#c7 ,consistency ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 review the policies of the ,secretaries pertaining to the use of exculpatory agreements by recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations2 and 7,b7 revise any policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 as necessary to make the policies of the ,secretaries pertaining to the use of exculpatory agreements by recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations consistent with this subsection and across all ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section applies to a concession contract issued by the ,national ,park ,service for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services4 #cbe4 ,cost recovery reform 7a7 ,cost recovery for special recreation permits ,in addition to a fee collected under section #hjc of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb7 or any other authorized fee collected by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary concerned may assess and collect a reasonable fee from an applicant for1 and holder of1 a special recreation permit to recover administrative costs incurred by the ,secretary concerned for-- 7#a7 processing a proposal or application for the special recreation permit2 7#b7 issuing the special recreation permit2 and 7#c7 monitoring the special recreation permit to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the special recreation permit4 7b7 ,de minimis exemptions from cost recovery ,if the administrative costs described in subsection 7a7 are assessed on an hourly basis1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 establish an hourly de minimis threshold that exempts a specified number of hours from the assessment and collection of administrative costs described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 charge an applicant only for any hours that exceed the de minimis threshold4 7c7 ,multiple applications ,if the ,secretary concerned collectively processes multiple applications for special recreation permits for the same or similar services in the same unit of ,federal recreational lands and waters1 the ,secretary concerned shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 assess from the applicants the fee described in subsection 7a7 on a prorated basis2 and 7#b7 apply the requirement described in subsection 7b7 to each applicant on an individual basis4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary concerned shall not assess or collect administrative costs under this section for a programmatic environmental review4 #cbf4 ,permit relief for picnic areas 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary concerned does not require the public to obtain a permit or reservation to access a picnic area on ,federal recreational lands and waters administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,secretary concerned may not require a covered person described in subsection 7b7 to obtain a permit solely to access the picnic area4 7b7 ,description of covered persons ,a covered person referred to in subsection 7a7 is a person 7including an educational group7 that provides-- 7#a7 outfitting and guiding services on ,federal recreational lands and waters2 and 7#b7 the services described in paragraph 7#a7 to fewer than #dj customers annually at the picnic area4 #cbg4 ,interagency report on special recreation permits for underserved communities 7a7 ,definition of covered community ,in this section1 the term covered community means a rural or urban1 low-income1 or underserved community1 including an ,indian ,tribe1 that has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on ,federal recreational lands and waters4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries1 acting jointly1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7#a7 the estimated use of special recreation permits serving covered communities2 7#b7 examples of special recreation permits1 partnerships1 cooperative agreements1 or other arrangements providing access to ,federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities2 7#c7 other ways covered communities are engaging on ,federal recreational lands and waters1 including through stewardship and conservation projects or activities2 7#d7 any barriers for existing or prospective recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations operating within or serving a covered community2 and 7#e7 any recommendations to facilitate and increase permitted access to ,federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities4 ,c ,effect #cca4 ,effect ,except as provided in sections #caa7;a71 #cbb1 and #cbd1 nothing in this title 7including an amendment made by this title7 affects the authority or responsibility of the ,secretary to award concessions contracts for the provision of accommodations1 facilities1 or services1 or commercial use authorizations4 ,,iv ,miscellaneous provisions #dja4 ,filming and still photography within the ,national ,park ,system and on other ,federal land 7a7 ,filming in ,national ,park ,system units 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ajjije and inserting the following3 #ajjije4 ,filming and still photography in ,system units 7a7 ,filming and still photography 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a filming or still photography activity or similar recording project in a ,system unit 7referred to in this section as a filming or still photography activity7 and the authorizing or permitting of a filming or still photography activity are carried out in accordance with-- 7,a7 the laws and policies applicable to the ,service2 7,b7 the applicable general management plan2 and 7,c7 this section4 7#b7 ,no permits required ,the ,secretary shall not require an authorization or a permit or assess a fee1 if a fee for a filming or still photography activity is not otherwise required by law1 for a filming or still photography activity that-- 7,a7 7i7 involves fewer than #f individuals2 and 7ii7 meets each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 is merely incidental to an activity or event that is allowed or authorized at the ,system unit1 regardless of-- 7i7 the number of individuals participating in the allowed or authorized activity or event2 or 7ii7 whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity2 or 7,c7 is a news-gathering activity1 unless the news-gathering activity does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e74 7#c7 ,filming and still photography authorizations for de minimis use 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a de minimis use authorization for filming or still photography activities that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,b7 ,policy ,for a filming or still photography activity that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 may require a de minimis use authorization2 and 7ii7 shall not require a permit4 7,c7 ,no fee ,the ,secretary shall not charge a fee for a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,application ,the ,secretary shall provide for a person to apply for and obtain a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph-- 7i7 through the website of the ,service2 and 7ii7 in person at the field office of the applicable ,system unit4 7,e7 ,issuances ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish a procedure-- 7,i7 to automate the approval of an application submitted through the website of the ,service under subparagraph 7,d77i72 and 7,,ii7 to issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph immediately on receipt of an application that is submitted in person at the field office of the applicable ,system unit under subparagraph 7,d77ii72 and 7ii7 if an application submitted under subparagraph 7,d7 meets the requirements of this paragraph1 immediately on receipt of the application issue a de minimis use authorization for the filming or still photography activity4 7,f7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall only issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph if the filming or still photography activity-- 7i7 involves a group of not fewer than #f individuals and not more than #h individuals2 7ii7 meets each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7iii7 is consistent with subsection 7c74 7,g7 ,contents ,a de minimis use authorization issued under this paragraph shall list the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f74 7#d7 ,required permits ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary may require a permit application and1 if a permit is issued1 assess a reasonable fee1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 for a filming or still photography activity that-- 7,a7 involves more than #h individuals2 or 7,b7 does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,requirements for filming or still photography activity ,the requirements referred to in paragraphs 7#b77;,a77ii71 7#c77;,f77ii71 7#d77;,b71 and 7#g77;,c7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,a person conducts the filming or still photography activity in a manner that-- 7i7 does not impede or intrude on the experience of other visitors to the applicable ,system unit2 7ii7 except as otherwise authorized1 does not disturb or negatively impact-- 7,i7 a natural or cultural resource2 or 7,,ii7 an environmental or scenic value2 and 7iii7 allows for equitable allocation or use of facilities of the applicable ,system unit4 7,b7 ,the person conducts the filming or still photography activity at a location in which the public is allowed4 7,c7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not require the exclusive use of a site or area4 7,d7 ,the person does not-- 7i7 conduct the filming or still photography activity in a localized area that receives a very high volume of visitation2 and 7ii7 in the discretion of the ,secretary1 negatively impact the experience of another visitor in the localized area4 7,e7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not use a set or staging equipment1 subject to the limitation that handheld equipment 7such as a tripod1 monopod1 and handheld lighting equipment7 shall not be considered staging equipment for the purposes of this subparagraph4 7,f7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with and adheres to visitor use policies1 practices1 and regulations applicable to the applicable ,system unit4 7,g7 ,the filming or still photography activity is not likely to result in additional administrative costs being incurred by the ,secretary with respect to the filming or still photography activity1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,h7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations71 including laws relating to the use of unmanned aerial equipment4 7#f7 ,content creation ,regardless of distribution platform1 any video1 still photograph1 or audio recording for commercial or noncommercial content creation at a ,system unit shall be considered to be a filming or still photography activity under this subsection4 7#g7 ,effect 7,a7 ,permits requested though not required ,on the request of a person intending to carry out a filming or still photography activity1 the ,secretary may issue a permit and assess a reasonable fee for the filming or still photography activity1 even if a permit for the filming or still photography activity is not required under this section4 7,b7 ,no additional permits1 commercial use authorizations1 or fees for filming and still photography at authorized events ,if an activity or event is allowed or authorized under a permit1 such as a wedding1 engagement party1 family reunion1 photography club outing1 or celebration of a graduate1 the activity or event organizers or any relevant party to the activity or event shall not need a separate permit for the filming or still photography activity at the allowed or permitted activity or event4 7,c7 ,monetary compensation ,the receipt of monetary compensation by the person conducting the filming or still photography activity shall not affect the permissibility of the filming or still photography activity or the application of the requirements under this section4 7,d7 ,wilderness ,act applicability 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection supersedes the provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7ii7 ,applicability ,the provisions of this section shall apply in a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system to the extent consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7b7 ,fees and recovery costs 7#a7 ,fees ,the reasonable fees referred to in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#g77;,a7 of subsection 7a7 shall meet each of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the reasonable fee shall provide a fair return to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the reasonable fee shall be based on the following criteria3 7i7 ,the number of days of the filming or still photography activity4 7ii7 ,the size of the film or still photography crew present at the ,system unit4 7iii7 ,the quantity and type of film or still photography equipment present at the ,system unit4 7iv7 ,any other factors that the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7#b7 ,recovery of costs 7,a7 ,in general ,for any permit issued under subsection 7a7 and in addition to any fee assessed in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall collect from the applicant for the applicable permit any costs incurred by the ,secretary related to a filming or still photography activity subject to a permit under subsection 7a77#d71 including-- 7i7 the costs of the review or issuance of the permit2 and 7ii7 related administrative and personnel costs4 7,b7 ,effect on fees collected ,all costs recovered under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to the fee described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,use of proceeds 7,a7 ,fees ,all fees collected under this section shall-- 7i7 be available for expenditure by the ,secretary1 without further appropriation1 in accordance with the formula and purposes established under the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq472 and 7ii7 remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,costs ,all costs recovered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall-- 7i7 be available for expenditure by the ,secretary1 without further appropriation1 at the ,system unit at which the costs are collected2 and 7ii7 remain available until expended4 7c7 ,protection of resources ,the ,secretary may create use limits on or require a person to cease1 move1 or modify a filming or still photography activity1 whether or not the activity has been permitted1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 there is a likelihood that the person would cause resource damage at the ,system unit1 except as otherwise authorized2 7#b7 the person would create an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment by the public of the ,system unit2 7#c7 the activity would impede the routine1 emergency1 or otherwise necessary management and staff operations on the ,system unit2 or 7#d7 the filming or still photography activity poses a health or safety risk to the public4 7d7 ,processing of permit applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a process to ensure that the ,secretary responds in a timely manner to an application for a permit for a filming or still photography activity required under subsection 7a77#d74 7#b7 ,coordination ,if a permit is required under this section for #b or more ,federal agencies or ,system units1 the ,secretary and the head of any other applicable ,federal agency1 as applicable1 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate permit processing procedures1 including through the use of identifying a lead agency or lead ,system unit-- 7,a7 to review the application for the permit2 7,b7 to issue the permit2 and 7,c7 to collect any required fees4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ajji of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajjije and inserting the following3 #ajjije4 ,filming and still photography in ,system units4 4 7b7 ,filming on other ,federal land ,public ,law #ajf-bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#f;d7 is amended by striking section #a and inserting the following3 #a4 ,filming and still photography 7a7 ,filming and still photography 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that a filming or still photography activity or similar recording project at a ,federal land management unit 7referred to in this section as a filming or still photography activity7 and the authorizing or permitting of a filming or still photography activity are carried out in accordance with-- 7,a7 the laws and policies applicable to the ,secretary concerned2 7,b7 the applicable general management plan2 and 7,c7 this section4 7#b7 ,no permits required ,the ,secretary concerned shall not require an authorization or a permit or assess a fee1 if a fee for a filming or still photography activity is not otherwise required by law1 for a filming or still photography activity that-- 7,a7 7i7 involves fewer than #f individuals2 and 7ii7 meets each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 is merely incidental to an activity or event that is allowed or authorized at the ,federal land management unit1 regardless of-- 7i7 the number of individuals participating in the allowed or authorized activity or event2 or 7ii7 whether any individual receives compensation for any products of the filming or still photography activity2 or 7,c7 is a news-gathering activity1 unless the news-gathering activity does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e74 7#c7 ,filming and still photography authorizations for de minimis use 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a de minimis use authorization for filming or still photography activities that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,b7 ,policy ,for a filming or still photography activity that meets the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary concerned-- 7i7 may require a de minimis use authorization2 and 7ii7 shall not require a permit4 7,c7 ,no fee ,the ,secretary concerned shall not charge a fee for a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,application ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide for a person to apply for and obtain a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph-- 7i7 through the website of the ,department of the ,interior or the ,forest ,service1 as applicable2 and 7ii7 in person at the field office for the ,federal land management unit4 7,e7 ,issuances ,the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7i7 establish a procedure-- 7,i7 to automate the approval of an application submitted through the website of the ,department of the ,interior or the ,forest ,service1 as applicable1 under subparagraph 7,d77i72 and 7,,ii7 to issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph immediately on receipt of an application that is submitted in person at the field office for the ,federal land management unit under subparagraph 7,d77ii72 and 7ii7 if an application submitted under subparagraph 7,d7 meets the requirements of this paragraph1 immediately on receipt of the application issue a de minimis use authorization for the filming or still photography activity4 7,f7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary concerned shall only issue a de minimis use authorization under this paragraph if the filming or still photography activity-- 7i7 involves a group of not fewer than #f individuals and not more than #h individuals2 7ii7 meets each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7iii7 is consistent with subsection 7c74 7,g7 ,contents ,a de minimis use authorization issued under this paragraph shall list the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f74 7#d7 ,required permits ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary concerned may require a permit application and1 if a permit is issued1 assess a reasonable fee1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 for a filming or still photography activity that-- 7,a7 involves more than #h individuals2 or 7,b7 does not meet each of the requirements described in paragraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,requirements for filming or still photography activity ,the requirements referred to in paragraphs 7#b77;,a77ii71 7#c77;,f77ii71 7#d77;,b71 and 7#g77;,c7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,a person conducts the filming or still photography activity in a manner that-- 7i7 does not impede or intrude on the experience of other visitors to the ,federal land management unit2 7ii7 except as otherwise authorized1 does not disturb or negatively impact-- 7,i7 a natural or cultural resource2 or 7,,ii7 an environmental or scenic value2 and 7iii7 allows for equitable allocation or use of facilities of the ,federal land management unit4 7,b7 ,the person conducts the filming or still photography activity at a location in which the public is allowed4 7,c7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not require the exclusive use of a site or area4 7,d7 ,the person does not-- 7i7 conduct the filming or still photography activity in a localized area that receives a very high volume of visitation2 and 7ii7 in the discretion of the ,secretary1 negatively impact the experience of another visitor in the localized area4 7,e7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity does not use a set or staging equipment1 subject to the limitation that handheld equipment 7such as a tripod1 monopod1 and handheld lighting equipment7 shall not be considered staging equipment for the purposes of this subparagraph4 7,f7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with and adheres to visitor use policies1 practices1 and regulations applicable to the ,federal land management unit4 7,g7 ,the filming or still photography activity is not likely to result in additional administrative costs being incurred by the ,secretary concerned with respect to the filming or still photography activity1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned4 7,h7 ,the person conducting the filming or still photography activity complies with other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations71 including laws relating to the use of unmanned aerial equipment4 7#f7 ,content creation ,regardless of distribution platform1 any video1 still photograph1 or audio recording for commercial or noncommercial content creation at a ,federal land management unit shall be considered to be a filming or still photography activity under this subsection4 7#g7 ,effect 7,a7 ,permits requested though not required ,on the request of a person intending to carry out a filming or still photography activity1 the ,secretary concerned may issue a permit and assess a reasonable fee for the filming or still photography activity1 even if a permit for the filming or still photography activity is not required under this section4 7,b7 ,no additional permits1 commercial use authorizations1 or fees for filming and still photography at authorized events ,if an activity or event is allowed or authorized under a permit1 such as a wedding1 engagement party1 family reunion1 photography club outing1 or celebration of a graduate1 the activity or event organizers or any relevant party to the activity or event shall not need a separate permit for the filming or still photography activity at the allowed or permitted activity or event4 7,c7 ,monetary compensation ,the receipt of monetary compensation by the person conducting the filming or still photography activity shall not affect the permissibility of the filming or still photography activity or the application of the requirements under this section4 7,d7 ,wilderness act applicability 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection supersedes the provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7ii7 ,applicability ,the provisions of this section shall apply in a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system to the extent consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7b7 ,fees and recovery costs 7#a7 ,fees ,the reasonable fees referred to in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#g77;,a7 of subsection 7a7 shall meet each of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the reasonable fee shall provide a fair return to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the reasonable fee shall be based on the following criteria3 7i7 ,the number of days of the filming or still photography activity4 7ii7 ,the size of the film or still photography crew present at the ,federal land management unit4 7iii7 ,the quantity and type of film or still photography equipment present at the ,federal land management unit4 7iv7 ,any other factors that the ,secretary concerned determines to be necessary4 7#b7 ,recovery of costs 7,a7 ,in general ,for any permit issued under subsection 7a7 and in addition to any fee assessed in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall collect from the applicant for the applicable permit any costs incurred by the ,secretary concerned related to a filming or still photography activity subject to a permit under subsection 7a77#d71 including-- 7i7 the costs of the review or issuance of the permit2 and 7ii7 related administrative and personnel costs4 7,b7 ,effect on fees collected ,all costs recovered under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to the fee described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,use of proceeds 7,a7 ,fees ,all fees collected under this section shall-- 7i7 be available for expenditure by the ,secretary concerned1 without further appropriation1 in accordance with the formula and purposes established in the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq472 and 7ii7 remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,costs ,all costs recovered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall-- 7i7 be available for expenditure by the ,secretary concerned1 without further appropriation1 at the ,federal land management unit at which the costs are collected2 and 7ii7 remain available until expended4 7c7 ,protection of resources ,the ,secretary concerned may create use limits on or require a person to cease1 move1 or modify a filming or still photography activity1 whether or not the activity has been permitted1 if the ,secretary concerned determines that-- 7#a7 there is a likelihood that the person would cause resource damage at the ,federal land management unit1 except as otherwise authorized2 7#b7 the person would create an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment by the public of the ,federal land management unit2 7#c7 the activity would impede the routine1 emergency1 or otherwise necessary management and staff operations on the ,system unit2 or 7#d7 the filming or still photography activity poses a health or safety risk to the public4 7d7 ,processing of permit applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a process to ensure that the ,secretary concerned responds in a timely manner to an application for a permit for a filming or still photography activity required under subsection 7a77#d74 7#b7 ,coordination ,if a permit is required under this section for #b or more ,federal agencies or ,federal land management units1 the ,secretary concerned and the head of any other applicable ,federal agency1 as applicable1 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate permit processing procedures1 including through the use of identifying a lead agency or lead ,federal land management unit-- 7,a7 to review the application for the permit2 7,b7 to issue the permit2 and 7,c7 to collect any required fees4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal land management unit ,the term ,federal land management unit means-- 7,a7 ,federal land 7other than ,national ,park ,system land7 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 4 #djb4 ,volunteer enhancement program ,the ,volunteers in the ,national ,forests ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eeh;a et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #e2 7#b7 by redesignating the first section and sections #b1 #c1 and #d as sections #d1 #e1 #f1 and #i1 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting before section #d 7as so redesignated7 the following3 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,volunteers in the ,national ,forests and ,public ,land ,act4 #b4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to leverage volunteer engagement to supplement projects that are carried out by the ,secretaries to fulfill the missions of the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management and are accomplished with appropriated funds4 #c4 ,definition of ,secretaries ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretaries means each of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 2 7#d7 in section #d 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through 7hereinafter referred to as the ,secretary7 is in the first sentence and inserting the following3 #d4 ,authorization ,the ,secretaries are 2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting and after civil service2 7ii7 by inserting recreation access1 trail construction or maintenance1 facility construction or maintenance1 educational uses 7including outdoor classroom construction or maintenance71 after for or in aid of2 and 7iii7 by striking ,secretary through the ,forest ,service and inserting ,secretaries2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretaries2 7#e7 in section #e 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,secretary is and inserting the following3 #e4 ,incidental expenses ,the ,secretaries are 2 and 7,b7 by inserting training1 equipment1 after lodging12 7#f7 in section #f 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through 7a7 ,except as and inserting the following3 #f4 ,consideration as ,federal employee 7a7 ,except as 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,secretary and inserting either of the ,secretaries2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking with the ,secretary and inserting or cooperative agreement with either of the ,secretaries2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,secretary in the mutual benefit agreement and inserting either of the ,secretaries in the mutual benefit agreement or cooperative agreement2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to be performed by the volunteers and inserting 1 including the geographic boundaries of the work to be performed by the volunteers12 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 by striking the ,secretary1 when feasible and inserting either of the ,secretaries1 if feasible and only if necessary2 and 7bb7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use2 7,e7 the training the volunteers are required to complete2 7,f7 the actions the volunteers are authorized to take2 and 7,g7 any other terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the applicable ,secretary4 2 7#g7 by inserting before section #i 7as so redesignated7 the following3 #g4 ,promotion of volunteer opportunities ,the ,secretaries shall promote volunteer opportunities in areas administered by the ,secretaries4 #h4 ,liability insurance ,the ,secretaries shall not require a cooperator or volunteer 7as those terms are used in section #f7 to have liability insurance to provide the volunteer services authorized under this ,act4 2 and 7#h7 in section #i 7as so redesignated71 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,there are and inserting the following3 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are 4 #djc4 ,cape and antler preservation enhancement ,section #ajdiji7;c7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking meat from and inserting meat and any other part of an animal removed pursuant to4 #djd4 ,federal land and water aquatic resource activities assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,aquatic nuisance species task force ,the term ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force means the ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force established by section #abja7;a7 of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgba7;a774 7#b7 ,federal land and water ,the term ,federal land and water means ,federal land and water operated and maintained by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 ,forest ,service1 or ,national ,park ,service1 as applicable4 7#c7 ,inspection ,the term inspection means an inspection to prevent and respond to biological invasions of an aquatic ecosystem4 7#d7 ,partner ,the term partner means-- 7,a7 a ,reclamation ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe in a ,reclamation ,state2 7,c7 an applicable nonprofit organization in a ,reclamation ,state2 or 7,d7 a unit of local government in a ,reclamation ,state4 7#e7 ,reclamation ,state ,the term ,reclamation ,state includes any of the ,states of-- 7,a7 ,alaska2 7,b7 ,arizona2 7,c7 ,california2 7,d7 ,colorado2 7,e7 ,idaho2 7,f7 ,kansas2 7,g7 ,montana2 7,h7 ,nebraska2 7,i7 ,nevada2 7,j7 ,new ,mexico2 7,k7 ,north ,dakota2 7,l7 ,oklahoma2 7,m7 ,oregon2 7,n7 ,south ,dakota2 7,o7 ,texas2 7,p7 ,utah2 7,q7 ,washington2 and 7,r7 ,wyoming4 7#f7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means each of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,authority of ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 ,national ,park ,service1 and ,forest ,service with respect to certain aquatic resource activities on ,federal land and water 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries may inspect and decontaminate vessels entering or leaving ,federal land and water located within a river basin that contains a ,bureau of ,reclamation water project4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 in carrying out an inspection under paragraph 7#a71 coordinate with #a or more partners2 7,b7 consult with the ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force to identify potential improvements and efficiencies in the detection and management of invasive species on ,federal land and water2 and 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 inspect vessels in a manner that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating and recreation in noncontaminated vessels4 7#c7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretaries may enter into a partnership to provide technical assistance to a partner-- 7,a7 to carry out an inspection or decontamination of vessels2 or 7,b7 to establish an inspection and decontamination station for vessels4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretaries shall not prohibit access to ,federal land and water for vessels under this subsection in the absence of an inspector4 7#e7 ,data sharing ,the ,secretaries shall make available to a ,reclamation ,state any data gathered related to inspections carried out in the ,reclamation ,state under this subsection4 7c7 ,grant program for reclamation ,states for vessel inspection and decontamination stations 7#a7 ,vessels inspections in reclamation ,states ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to partners to conduct inspections and decontamination of vessels operating in reservoirs operated and maintained by the ,secretary1 including to purchase1 establish1 operate1 or maintain a vessel inspection and decontamination station4 7#b7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a grant under paragraph 7#a71 including personnel costs1 shall not exceed #ge percent4 7#c7 ,standards ,before awarding a grant under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall determine that the project is technically and financially feasible4 7#d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 each of the ,reclamation ,states2 7,b7 affected ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,c7 the ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force4 #dje4 ,amendments to the ,modernizing ,access to ,our ,public ,land ,act ,the ,modernizing ,access to ,our ,public ,land ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fheb7a771 by striking public outdoor recreational use and inserting recreation sites2 7#b7 in section #e7;a77#d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhed7;a77#d771 by striking permanently restricted or prohibited and inserting regulated or closed2 and 7#c7 in section #f7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhee7;b77-- 7,a7 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,secretary of the ,interior and inserting the ,secretaries4 #djf4 ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area4 7#b7 ,eligible nonprofit organization ,the term eligible nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such code4 7#c7 ,entity ,the term entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state1 including-- 7i7 a city2 7ii7 a county2 and 7iii7 a special purpose district that manages open space1 including a park district2 and 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe1 urban ,indian organization1 or ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian community or organization4 7#d7 ,low-income community ,the term low-income community means any census block group in which #cj percent or more of the population are individuals with an annual household income equal to1 or less than1 the greater of-- 7,a7 an amount equal to #hj percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located1 as reported by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7,b7 an amount equal to #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line4 7#e7 ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program ,the term ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program means the program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#f7 ,qualifying area ,the term qualifying area means-- 7,a7 an urbanized area or urban cluster that has a population of #be1jjj or more in the most recent census2 7,b7 #b or more adjacent urban clusters with a combined population of #be1jjj or more in the most recent census2 or 7,c7 an area administered by an ,indian ,tribe or an ,alaska ,native or ,native ,hawaiian community organization4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each territory of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,establishment of program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership program under which the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects-- 7i7 to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas2 and 7ii7 to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas4 7,b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants to eligible entities under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7i7 create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community2 7ii7 engage and empower underserved communities and youth2 7iii7 provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or underserved communities2 7iv7 establish or expand public-private partnerships1 with a focus on leveraging resources2 and 7v7 take advantage of coordination among various levels of government4 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than #ajj percent of the amounts made available under the grant4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 no reasonable means are available through which the eligible entity can meet the matching requirement2 and 7ii7 the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in the matching requirement4 7,c7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #aj percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used for administrative expenses4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which a project would-- 7,a7 provide recreation opportunities in underserved communities in which access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs2 7,b7 provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and public land volunteerism2 7,c7 support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and other recreation-- 7i7 opportunities2 or 7ii7 delivery of services2 7,d7 support park and recreation programming provided by cities1 including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations2 7,e7 develop ,native ,american event sites and cultural gathering spaces2 and 7,f7 provide benefits such as community resilience1 reduction of urban heat islands1 enhanced water or air quality1 or habitat for fish or wildlife4 7#d7 ,eligible uses 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a grant recipient may use a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 for a project described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of that paragraph4 7,b7 ,limitations on use ,a grant recipient may not use grant funds for-- 7i7 incidental costs related to land acquisition1 including appraisal and titling2 7ii7 operation and maintenance activities2 7iii7 facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics2 7iv7 indoor facilities1 such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily non-outdoor purposes2 or 7v7 acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict access to specific persons4 7c7 ,review and evaluation requirements ,in carrying out the ,outdoor ,recreation ,legacy ,partnership ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received2 7#b7 evaluate and score all qualifying applications2 and 7#c7 provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities 7including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities7 on-- 7,a7 the opportunity to apply for grants under this section2 7,b7 the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this section2 and 7,c7 eligible uses for grants under this section4 7d7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,annual reports ,not later than #cj days after the last day of each report period1 each ,state lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall annually submit to the ,secretary performance and financial reports that-- 7,a7 summarize project activities conducted during the report period2 and 7,b7 provide the status of the project4 7#b7 ,final reports ,not later than #ij days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project1 each ,state lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary a final report containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 #djg4 ,recreation budget crosscut ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal year1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress and make public online a report that describes and itemizes the total amount of funding relating to outdoor recreation that was obligated in the preceding fiscal year in accounts in the ,treasury for the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture4