,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #efgg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #cj1 #bjbf,mr4 ,cornyn introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area to conserve1 protect1 and promote the economic benefits of the natural1 cultural1 and recreational resources of the ,upper and ,middle ,texas ,gulf ,coast as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,purposes4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,sec4 #d4 ,establishment2 boundaries2 land acquisition4,sec4 #e4 ,administration4,sec4 #f4 ,lone ,star ,coastal ,partnership4,sec4 #g4 ,integrated ,resource ,management ,plan4,sec4 #h4 ,savings provisions4,sec4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of establishing the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system are-- 7#a7 to promote the expansion of access and opportunities for outdoor recreation1 including hunting and fishing1 conservation1 and heritage tourism in a way that supports the local economy and rural communities2 7#b7 to conserve open space on voluntarily participating public and nongovernmental lands1 with a principle focus on those lands and habitats that contribute to improved public access and programs that enhance the coastal area's attractiveness2 7#c7 to protect the long-term health of the natural coastal ecosystem1 with a focus on nationally significant flora and fauna of the coastal area2 and 7#d7 to preserve the long-term coastal1 natural resource-based economy reliant on recreation1 nature and heritage tourism1 and traditional land use4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,associated sites ,the term associated sites means land or a facility within ,jefferson1 ,chambers1 ,galveston1 ,brazoria1 or ,matagorda ,counties in ,texas that participate in the ,network through a cooperative agreement1 interagency agreement1 or other voluntary agreement authorized under this ,act1 without regard to ownership or transfer of administrative jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,land ,the term land includes surface waters and submerged lands4 7#c7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,proposed ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area1 numbered ,,lscnra-#jja1 and dated ,june #bjbf4 7#d7 ,national recreation area ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area means the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #d4 7#e7 ,network ,the term ,network means both the ,national ,recreation ,area and the associated sites4 7#f7 ,partnership ,the term ,partnership means the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,partnership established by section #f4 7#g7 ,plan ,the term ,plan means the ,integrated ,resource ,management ,plan developed under section #g4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,texas or a political subdivision of the ,state4 #d4 ,establishment2 boundaries2 land acquisition 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there is established the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,national ,recreation ,area as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system to conserve1 protect1 interpret1 and promote the economic1 natural1 cultural1 and recreational resources of the ,upper and ,middle ,texas ,gulf ,coast for the benefit of current and future generations1 and to protect the historical significance of the region to the ,state of ,texas and the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,condition ,the ,national ,recreation ,area shall be established on the date that the ,secretary determines that sufficient lands or interests in land have been acquired to constitute a manageable unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 7#c7 ,notice ,not later than #fj days after the date described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register notice of the establishment of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,boundary ,the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area shall include any area acquired by the ,secretary from the sites depicted on the ,map4 7c7 ,availability of map 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,secretary approves the ,plan1 the ,secretary shall publish an official boundary map of the ,national ,recreation ,area and associated sites4 ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service and made available to the ,texas ,parks and ,wildlife ,department4 7#b7 ,boundary revision ,if the ,secretary acquires from willing landowners additional land or interests in land in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall make revisions of the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area by publication of a revised map or other boundary description in the ,federal ,register4 7d7 ,acquisition authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this ,act shall be construed to authorize the acquisition of any lands or interest in lands that are not currently designated public lands or lands currently held for preservation or conservation by ,state1 local1 or nonprofit organizations4 7#b7 ,acquisition ,the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land from the sites designated on the ,map by-- 7,a7 donation2 7,b7 purchase from a willing seller with donated funds2 7,c7 exchange2 or 7,d7 transfer from another ,federal agency4 7#c7 ,condemnation ,no land or interest in land for the ,national ,recreation ,area may be acquired by condemnation4 7e7 ,federal lands 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 administrative jurisdiction of the ,federal land generally depicted as associated sites on the ,map may be transferred to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 if the ,secretary requests1 from the head of the agency administering such ,federal lands1 a transfer of administrative jurisdiction for purposes of inclusion in the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 the head of the ,federal agency consents to such transfer4 7#b7 ,,usfws land ,the following lands may not be transferred to the ,secretary for inclusion within the ,national ,recreation ,area3 7,a7 ,land within the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system4 7,b7 ,land administered by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7f7 ,cooperative determination of eligible sites ,in determining the eligibility of lands1 waters1 and resources for inclusion in the ,network1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 work jointly with the ,partnership2 and 7#b7 base each determination on locally produced documentation submitted voluntarily by landowners1 local governments1 conservation organizations1 and the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,alliance4 7g7 ,network participation 7#a7 ,in general ,a parcel1 site1 or resource may only be included in the ,network with-- 7,a7 the written consent of the landowner or administrator of the resource2 and 7,b7 the voluntary submission of supporting documentation for review pursuant to subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,ownership and management ,participation in the ,network shall not be construed to confer ,federal ownership or management authority over participating lands or resources4 #e4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,national recreation area ,the ,national ,recreation ,area shall be administered by the ,secretary in partnership with the ,state1 local subdivisions1 private landowners1 and others-- 7,a7 in accordance with this ,act2 and 7,b7 the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including the ,national ,park ,service ,organic ,act 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjcja7 and the ,act of ,august #ba1 #aice 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjaja74 7#b7 ,associated sites ,among the associated sites1 the ,secretary shall carry out the agreements authorized by this section in consultation with the partners described in paragraph 7#a7 and in accordance with the ,plan4 7b7 ,coordination ,consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary shall coordinate the management of the ,national ,recreation ,area with the ,partnership4 7c7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,interpretation agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into agreements with other entities to provide informational1 educational1 and interpretive resources throughout the ,network1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 resources located within a national wildlife refuge among the associated sites2 7,b7 the ,flower ,garden ,banks ,national ,marine ,sanctuary and other marine and maritime resources of national interest2 7,c7 ,galveston ,bay1 through the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's ,national ,estuary ,program2 and 7,d7 ,national ,historic ,landmarks and ,districts4 7#b7 ,cooperative management agreements ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements with associated sites1 governmental entities1 or other members of the ,partnership to provide for the interpretation1 coordination1 protection1 and management of resources within the ,network4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,to further the purposes of this ,act and notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with other ,federal agencies1 ,state agencies with a focus on coastal resiliency1 members of the ,partnership1 and nonprofit organizations whose properties have been identified as associated sites-- 7i7 to provide technical and financial assistance for natural1 historic1 or cultural resource protection1 interpretation1 access1 education and outdoor recreation projects or programs1 and in accordance with the ,plan2 and 7ii7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 to provide not more than #be percent of the cost of any natural1 historic1 or cultural resource protection1 interpretation1 access1 education and outdoor recreation project or program that is consistent with the ,plan4 7,b7 ,public access ,any cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection shall include terms for reasonable public access to the applicable site as appropriate1 consistent with the purposes of such site4 7d7 ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept and use donated funds1 property1 and services to carry out this ,act4 7#b7 ,approval required ,funds appropriated or donated pursuant to this ,act may not be expended until the ,secretary approves the ,plan1 including-- 7,a7 any amendments to the ,plan2 or 7,b7 interim administration4 7#c7 ,large acquisitions 7,a7 ,in general ,any large acquisition carried out pursuant to this section shall be conducted in accordance with applicable ,federal procurement and competitive bidding requirements1 including requirements relating to public notice1 competition1 and transparency4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,any payment made by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to an agreement that the conversion1 use1 or disposal of the project for purposes that are inconsistent with the purposes of this ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall result in a right of the ,united ,states to reimbursement of the greater of-- 7i7 the amount provided by the ,secretary to the project under subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 an amount equal to the increase in the value of the project that is attributable to the funds1 as determined by the ,secretary at the time of the conversion1 use1 or disposal4 7,c7 ,matching requirement ,as a condition of the receipt of funds under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the ,secretary shall require that any ,federal funds made available under a cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph shall be matched on a ratio of at least three non-,federal dollars to every ,federal dollar2 and 7ii7 the non-,federal share of the match may be expended prior to the date of the agreement and may be in the form of cash1 services1 or in-kind contributions1 fairly valued4 7e7 ,construction of facilities on non-,federal lands ,in order to facilitate the administration of the ,national ,recreation ,area and associated sites1 the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations or donations1 to construct essential administrative and visitor facilities on willing non-,federal lands consistent with the ,plan4 7f7 ,management in accordance with an integrated resource management plan ,the ,secretary shall preserve1 interpret1 manage1 and provide educational and recreational uses for the ,national ,recreation ,area1 in consultation with the owners and managers of lands in the ,network1 in accordance with the ,plan4 #f4 ,lone ,star ,coastal ,partnership 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,partnership to facilitate cooperation among and to coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental entities1 nongovernmental organizations1 individuals and private entities in the development and implementation of the ,plan for the ,network4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,partnership shall be composed of up to #ca willing members as provided for in this subsection1 with not more than #di percent from ,federal and ,state governmental entities1 representing fee or less than fee interests in land1 and such others as appointed by the ,secretary within #ahj days of the effective date of this section as follows3 7,a7 ,one individual1 appointed by the ,secretary1 to represent the ,national ,park ,service4 7,b7 ,one individual1 appointed by the ,secretary1 to represent the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,c7 ,the ,texas ,governor's ,office of ,economic ,development ,tourism office1 ex officio4 7,d7 ,the ,director of the ,texas ,parks and ,wildlife ,department1 ex officio4 7,e7 ,the ,director of the ,texas ,historical ,commission1 ex officio4 7,f7 ,the ,county ,judges of ,galveston1 ,brazoria1 ,matagorda1 ,chambers1 and ,jefferson ,counties1 ex officio4 7,g7 ,one individual per county to represent private landowners in the respective counties1 as recommended by the participating ,county ,judges from ,galveston1 ,brazoria1 ,matagorda1 ,chambers1 and ,jefferson ,counties1 and appointed by the ,secretary4 ,these individuals serve at the pleasure of the respective ,county ,judges4 7,h7 ,local land managers1 ex officio1 of each of the associated sites1 not to exceed #ae board members at one time4 7,i7 ,the ,chairman of the ,board1 ex officio1 of the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,alliance1 to represent the ,alliance1 a nonprofit organization the sole purpose of which is to support the ,network1 including but not limited to fundraising4 7#b7 ,ex officio members ,any member serving on the ,partnership ex officio shall serve by virtue of holding the office that provides for such service and shall continue to serve only for so long as the member holds that office4 7c7 ,resignation ,any member of the ,partnership may resign at any time1 removing themselves and their sites from the ,partnership4 ,sites owned by a former partner may remain in the ,network by written agreement between the former partner and the ,partnership4 7d7 ,compensation ,members of the ,partnership shall serve without pay1 but while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,partnership1 members may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the ,government service are allowed expenses under section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,election of officers ,the ,partnership shall elect one of its members as ,chairperson and one as ,vice ,chairperson4 ,the term of office of the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson shall be #a year4 ,the ,vice ,chairperson shall serve as ,chairperson in the absence of the ,chairperson4 7f7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy on the ,partnership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7g7 ,meetings ,the ,partnership shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson or a majority of its members4 7h7 ,quorum ,a majority of the ,partnership shall constitute a quorum4 7i7 ,committees ,the ,chairperson may establish committees and appoint to the committees members and non-members of the ,partnership4 ,the purpose of the committees shall be to make recommendations to the ,lone ,star ,coastal ,partnership on issues related to the development and implementation of the ,plan1 as well as to undertake special activities as requested by the ,chairperson4 7#a7 ,membership ,in addition to members of the ,partnership appointed to the committees1 the ,chairperson may appoint nonvoting advisors with knowledge related to the purposes of the committees from the following categories of entities1 including but not limited to-- 7,a7 municipalities2 7,b7 educational and cultural institutions2 7,c7 environmental organizations2 7,d7 business and commercial entities related to transportation1 tourism1 energy1 and the maritime industry2 7,e7 organizations focused on coastal issues2 and 7,f7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local agency representatives4 7#b7 ,officers ,the ,chairperson of the ,partnership shall appoint members of the ,partnership to chair respective committees4 7#c7 ,procedures ,all meetings of the ,committees shall be open to the public4 7j7 ,executive committee ,the ,partnership is authorized to establish an executive committee through a two-thirds vote of the full membership of the ,partnership for the purposes of overseeing the development and implementation of the ,plan4 7k7 ,staff of the partnership 7#a7 ,detailees ,the ,secretary may provide the ,partnership with such staff and technical assistance as the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,partnership1 considers appropriate to enable the ,partnership to carry out its duties4 ,the ,secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from the ,state1 or any entity represented on the ,partnership4 7#b7 ,additional staff ,the ,partnership may hire staff to accomplish the goals as set out in this ,act1 as deemed appropriate1 and through means determined by agreement of the ,partnership and executive committee4 7l7 ,hearings ,the ,partnership may hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence1 as the ,partnership determines appropriate4 7m7 ,donations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,partnership may seek and accept donations of funds1 property1 or services from individuals1 foundations1 corporations1 and other private and public entities for the purpose of carrying out this section4 7n7 ,use of funds ,to obtain money ,the ,partnership may use its funds to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money4 7o7 ,mails ,the ,partnership may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and upon the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states4 7p7 ,obtaining property ,the ,partnership may obtain from willing parties through agreed upon means1 such property1 facilities1 and services as may be needed to carry out its duties1 except that the ,partnership may not acquire any real property or interest in real property4 7q7 ,ethics ,all members of the ,partnership are expected to comply with applicable ethics rules and regulations1 which1 along with usual and customary conflict of interest disclosure requirements1 will be established in the ,partnership charter and bylaws4 #g4 ,integrated resource management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after its establishment1 the ,partnership shall submit to the ,secretary an ,integrated ,resource ,management ,plan4 7b7 ,contents and development of plan 7#a7 ,management plan ,to further the purposes of this ,act1 the ,plan shall include-- 7,a7 an identifiable management plan for the ,national ,park ,service owned and managed lands consistent with the requirements of section #ajjejb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 an identifiable management plan for associated sites in the ,network to facilitate cooperation and coordination among willing owners of the associated sites4 7#b7 ,additional factors ,in developing the ,plan1 the ,partnership shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the purposes for creating the ,national ,recreation ,area as stated in section #b2 7,b7 a strategy to finance and support the public improvements and services recommended in the ,plan1 including allocation of non-,federal matching requirements set forth in section #e and a delineation of private-sector roles and responsibilities2 7,c7 a strategy for the coordination of activities that may be carried out by ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies having jurisdiction over land within the ,network2 7,d7 criteria for entering and administering agreements1 interagency disaster coordination1 funding1 and all other provisions authorized under this ,act2 7,e7 emphasis on local control1 including but not limited to1 the voluntary submittal of land through cooperative agreements as it relates to inclusion and exclusion into the ,national ,recreation ,area and associated sites by willing landowners2 7,f7 that this ,act is prohibited from affecting-- 7i7 landowner rights to the adjacent and nearby parcels of land included in the ,national ,recreation ,area and associated sites2 and 7ii7 existing specific regulations of ,federal1 ,state1 and local government entities as listed in subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #h2 7,g7 including a policy statement that recognizes existing economic activities within the area and a program for voluntary coordination and cooperation of willing parties2 and 7,h7 any additional savings provisions listed in section #h of this ,act that is not otherwise included in this section4 7#c7 ,submission to ,state ,governor 7,a7 ,in general ,prior to submitting the ,plan to the ,secretary1 the ,partnership shall-- 7i7 submit the ,plan to the ,governor of ,texas for review2 and 7ii7 consider the ,governor's recommendations with respect to the ,plan4 7,b7 ,failure to respond ,if the ,governor does not respond to the ,partnership with recommendations within #ij days of receiving the ,plan from the ,partnership1 the ,partnership shall submit the plan to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,approval of plan 7#a7 ,timeline ,the ,partnership shall submit the ,plan to the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the ,plan not later than #ij days after the submission4 7#b7 ,determination ,in determining whether or not to approve the associated sites program1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the adequacy of public participation2 7,b7 assurances of ,plan implementation from ,state and local officials2 and 7,c7 the adequacy of management and financial tools in place to implement the ,plan4 7#c7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves the ,plan1 or any portion of the ,plan-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days after the date of such disapproval1 the ,secretary shall advise the ,partnership in writing of the reasons for disapproval and recommendations for revision2 7,b7 not later than #ij days of receipt of such notice of disapproval1 the ,partnership shall revise and resubmit the ,plan1 or respective portions to the ,governor of ,texas for a #fj-;day review period2 7,c7 upon receipt of recommendations from the ,governor of ,texas or the expiration of the review period described in subparagraph 7,b71 whichever occurs first1 the ,partnership shall resubmit the ,plan to the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 not later than #fj days after resubmission under subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the revised ,plan or portion of the ,plan4 7d7 ,interim program ,prior to adoption of the ,plan1 the ,secretary and the ,partnership shall assist the owners and managers of land within the ,network to ensure that existing programs1 services1 and activities that promote the purposes of this section are supported4 ,the ,secretary and the ,partnership will develop interim criteria to address eligibility for the establishment of an associated site and criteria and eligibility for entering and administering cooperative agreements as provided for under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #e4 #h4 ,savings provisions 7a7 ,state and local jurisdiction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to diminish1 enlarge1 or modify any other ,federal authority or program1 and any right of the ,state or any political subdivision thereof1 to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction or to carry out ,state laws1 rules1 and regulations1 including those relating to fish and wildlife1 or to tax persons1 corporations1 franchises1 including on lands owned by the associated sites4 7b7 ,relationship to private property ,the maintenance1 operation1 and use of private property1 including the lands in proximity to lands administered by the ,national ,park ,service1 shall not be deemed to be inconsistent with or otherwise subject to any restriction or regulation as a result of this designation4 7#a7 ,no new regulations ,landowners shall not be subject to any new regulations1 directly1 indirectly or by implication1 to any existing or subsequent regulations1 including but not limited to the ,endangered ,species ,act1 as a consequence of designation4 7#b7 ,clean air act ,the application of the ,prevention of ,significant ,deterioration provisions of the ,federal ,clean ,air ,act relative to mandatory designation of ,class ,i ,areas shall not apply4 7#c7 ,federally authorized or permitted channels1 storm surge protection1 flood control devices1 oil and gas pipelines and projects ,the designation shall in no way be inconsistent with or impede the construction1 maintenance1 operation1 and use of federally authorized or permitted channels1 storm surge protection1 flood control devices1 oil and gas pipelines and projects and the result of such functions shall not be deemed to be an owned land of a public park1 ,national ,recreation ,area1 or other public resource within the meaning of section #cjc7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall not be deemed to have a significant effect on natural1 scenic1 and recreation assets within the meaning of section #dgaja7;h77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,emergency response ,in the event of emergency conditions created by acts of ,god1 including natural disasters1 any relevant ,federal1 ,state1 or local governmental entity may provide expedited emergency relief and assistance where necessary to protect life or real property during the pendency of the emergency1 the provision of which shall not be deemed inconsistent with or otherwise subject to any restriction or regulation as a result of this designation4 ,this ,act does not preempt or otherwise alter any funding or ,federal support for lands and improved property4 ,national hurricane response efforts and ,federal grants would still be accessible to all parties within the ,network that qualify under the established criteria for these programs4 ,nothing in this ,act affects any jurisdiction or responsibility of ,,fema with respect to lands not owned by the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,activities within the national recreation area 7#a7 ,hunting1 fishing1 off road vehicles and personal water craft ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 and with the written consent of the immediate prior grantor of fee or less than fee interest in land to the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,secretary shall permit hunting and recreational and commercial fishing1 off road vehicle and personal water craft use on lands and waters owned or managed by the ,national ,park ,service within the ,national ,recreation ,area1 in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state law4 7#b7 ,administrative exceptions ,the ,secretary may temporarily restrict such uses under paragraph 7#a7 only as needed to address public safety and emergency situations4 7#c7 ,consultation ,except in public safety and emergency situations1 decisions to close locations within the ,national ,recreation ,area to such uses shall be made in consultation with1 but not limited to1 local user groups1 including but not limited to1 the ,texas ,parks and ,wildlife ,department4 7#d7 ,closures ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 decisions to close locations within the ,national ,recreation ,area to such uses shall not become effective until the ,secretary files public notice providing the justification for the closure1 the location or locations being closed and the expected duration4 7#e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this ,act affects any jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on ,federal land and water covered by this ,act4 7#f7 ,oil and gas minerals ,when acquiring land1 waters1 or interests therein1 the ,secretary shall permit a reservation by the grantor of all or any part of the oil and gas minerals in such land or waters and of other minerals therein which can be removed by similar means1 with the right of occupation and use of so much of the surface of the land or waters as may be required for all purposes reasonably incident to the mining or removal of such from beneath the surface of these lands and water and the lands and waters adjacent thereto1 under such regulations as may be prescribed by the ,secretary with respect to such mining or removal4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the ,secretary to provide technical assistance1 interpretation1 planning1 marketing1 cooperative agreement administration1 education1 and signage in furtherance of this ,act4 7b7 ,expenditures ,except for costs associated with the establishment and operations of the ,partnership1 interim planning1 and development of the ,plan1 expenditures shall be consistent with the approved ,plan4 7c7 ,land acquisition by condemnation ,funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may not be used for the acquisition of land or any interest in land by condemnation4 7d7 ,limitation on ,federal ownership ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to require or authorize the acquisition of land or interests in land except from willing sellers through donation1 purchase with donated funds1 exchange1 or transfer from another ,federal agency1 consistent with section #d4