‘‘(C) fund transfers are completed by the 
end of a fiscal year for all pass sales occurring 
during the fiscal year. 
‘‘(3) NOTICE.—In entering into an agreement 
under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall publish in 
the Federal Register a notice describing the agree-
ment.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for 
the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 
6801 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 805 the following: 
‘‘Sec. 805A. Availability of Federal and State recreation passes.’’. 
SEC. 112. ONLINE PURCHASES OF AMERICA THE BEAU-
TIFUL—THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL 
RECREATIONAL LANDS PASS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 805(a)(6) of the Federal 
Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(a)(6)) 
is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretaries shall 
sell the America the Beautiful—the National 
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass— 
‘‘(i) at all Federal recreational lands 
and waters at which an entrance fee or a 
standard amenity recreation fee is charged 
where feasible to do so; 
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‘‘(ii) at such other locations as the Sec-
retaries consider appropriate and feasible; 
and 
‘‘(iii) through the website of each of the 
Federal land management agencies and the 
websites of the relevant units and subunits 
of those agencies, with— 
‘‘(I) a prominent link on each 
website; and 
‘‘(II) information about where 
and when passes are needed.’’. 
(b) ENTRANCE PASS AND AMENITY FEES.—The Secre-
taries shall make available for payment online, if appro-
priate and feasible, for each public land unit where passes 
and fees are required— 
(1) all entrance fees under section 803(e) of the 
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 
U.S.C. 6802(e)); 
(2) all standard amenity recreation fees under 
section 803(f) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(f)); and 
(3) all expanded amenity recreation fees under 
section 803(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(g)). 
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TITLE II—ACCESSING THE 
OUTDOORS 
SEC. 201. ACCESS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries are encouraged to 
work with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs to ensure servicemembers and veterans 
have access to outdoor recreation and to outdoor-related vol-
unteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services 
provided to servicemembers and veterans. 
(b) INCLUSION OF INFORMATION.—Each branch of the 
Armed Forces is encouraged to include information regard-
ing outdoor recreation and outdoors-based careers in the 
materials and counseling services focused on resilience and 
career readiness provided in transition programs, includ-
ing— 
(1) the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical 
and mental health; 
(2) resources to access guided outdoor trips and 
other outdoor programs connected to the Department 
of Veterans Affairs; and 
(3) information regarding programs and jobs fo-
cused on continuing national service such as the Pub-
lic Land Corps, AmeriCorps, or a conservation corps 
program. 
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(c) OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE.— 
Each branch of the Armed Forces is encouraged to permit 
members of the Armed Forces on active duty status, at the 
discretion of the commander of the member, to use not more 
than 7 days of a permissive temporary duty assignment 
or terminal leave allotted to the member to participate in 
a program related to environmental stewardship or guided 
outdoor recreation following deployment. 
(d) VETERAN HIRING.—The Secretaries are strongly 
encouraged to hire veterans in all positions related to the 
management of Federal recreational lands and waters. 
TITLE III—MAKING RECREATION 
A PRIORITY 
SEC. 301. EXTENSION OF SEASONAL RECREATION OPPOR-
TUNITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) EXTENSION OF RECREATIONAL SEASON.—The 
relevant unit managers of Federal recreational lands 
and waters managed by the Forest Service, the Bu-
reau of Land Management, and the National Park 
Service may— 
(A) identify areas of Federal recreational 
lands and waters in which recreation use is 
highly seasonal; 
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(B) where appropriate, extend the recre-
ation season or increase recreation use in a sus-
tainable manner during the offseason; and 
(C) make information about extended season 
schedules and related recreational opportunities 
available to the public and local communities. 
(2) CLARIFICATION.—Nothing in this subsection 
precludes the Secretaries from providing for addi-
tional recreational opportunities and uses at times 
other than those referred to in paragraph (1). 
(b) INCLUSIONS.—An extension under subsection 
(a)(1) may include— 
(1) the addition of facilities that would increase 
recreation use during the offseason; and 
(2) improvement of access to the area to extend 
the season. 
(c) REQUIREMENT.—An extension under subsection 
(a)(1) shall be compatible with all applicable Federal laws, 
regulations, and policies, including land use plans. 
SEC. 302. RECREATION PERFORMANCE METRICS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief of the Forest Service and 
the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall 
evaluate land managers under their jurisdiction based on 
the achievement of applicable agency recreational and tour-
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ism metrics as described in applicable land management 
plans. 
(b) METRICS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The metrics used to evaluate 
recreation and tourism outcomes shall ensure— 
(A) the advancement of recreation and tour-
ism goals; and 
(B) the ability of the land manager to en-
hance the outdoor experience of the visitor. 
(2) INCLUSIONS.—The metrics referred to in 
paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) the extent of positive economic impacts; 
(B) visitation by families; 
(C) the number of visiting school and youth 
groups; 
(D) the number of available recreational op-
portunities; 
(E) the quality of visitor experience; 
(F) the number of recreational and environ-
mental educational programs offered; 
(G) visitor satisfaction; and 
(H) the maintenance and expansion of ex-
isting recreation infrastructure. 
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SEC. 303. RECREATION MISSION. 
(a) DEFINITION OF FEDERAL AGENCY.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ means each of— 
(1) the Corps of Engineers; 
(2) the Bureau of Reclamation; 
(3) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; 
and 
(4) the Department of Transportation. 
(b) MISSION.—With respect to the mission of the Fed-
eral agency, each Federal agency shall consider how land 
and water management decisions can enhance recreation 
opportunities and the recreation economy. 
TITLE IV—MAINTENANCE OF 
PUBLIC LAND 
Subtitle A—Volunteers 
SEC. 401. PRIVATE-SECTOR VOLUNTEER ENHANCEMENT 
PROGRAM. 
(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to pro-
mote private-sector volunteer programs within the Depart-
ment of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to 
enhance stewardship, recreation access, and sustainability 
of the resources, values, and facilities of the Federal rec-
reational lands and waters managed by the Federal land 
management agencies. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) SECRETARY
CONCERNED.—The term ‘‘Sec-
retary concerned’’ means— 
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting 
through the Chief of the Forest Service), with re-
spect to National Forest System land; and 
(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with re-
spect to land managed by the Bureau of Land 
Management. 
(2) VOLUNTEER.—The term ‘‘volunteer’’ means 
any individual who performs volunteer services under 
this section. 
(c) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary concerned shall 
carry out a program under which the Secretary concerned 
shall— 
(1) enhance private-sector volunteer programs; 
(2) actively promote private-sector volunteer op-
portunities; and 
(3) provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the 
private sector for the purposes described in para-
graphs (1) and (2). 
(d) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR STEWARDSHIP 
OF FEDERAL LAND.— 
(1) AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS.— 
The Secretary concerned may enter into cooperative 
agreements (in accordance with section 6305 of title 
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31, United States Code) with private agencies, orga-
nizations, institutions, corporations, individuals, or 
other entities to carry out one or more projects or pro-
grams with a Federal land management agency in 
accordance with this section. 
(2) PROJECT
AND
PROGRAM
INSTRUCTIONS.— 
The Secretary concerned shall include in the coopera-
tive agreement the desired outcomes of the project or 
program and the guidelines for the volunteers to fol-
low, including— 
(A) the physical boundaries of the project or 
program; 
(B) the equipment the volunteers are au-
thorized to use to complete the project or pro-
gram; 
(C) the training the volunteers are required 
to complete, including agency consideration and 
incorporation of training offered by qualified 
nongovernmental organizations and volunteer 
partner organizations; 
(D) the actions the volunteers are author-
ized to take to complete the project or program; 
and 
(E) any other information that the Sec-
retary concerned determines necessary for the 
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volunteer group to complete the project or pro-
gram. 
(3) AUTHORIZED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.— 
Subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary concerned 
may use a cooperative agreement to carry out projects 
and programs for Federal land that— 
(A) promote the stewardship of resources of 
Federal land by volunteers; 
(B) support maintaining the resources, 
trails, and facilities on Federal land in a sus-
tainable manner; 
(C) increase awareness, understanding, and 
stewardship of Federal land through the develop-
ment, publication, or distribution of educational 
materials and products; and 
(D) promote the use of Federal land as out-
door classrooms. 
(4) CONDITIONS ON USE OF AUTHORITY.—The 
Secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement 
under paragraph (1) to carry out a project or pro-
gram for the Federal land only if the project or pro-
gram— 
(A) complies with all Federal laws (includ-
ing regulations) and policies; 
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(B) is consistent with an applicable man-
agement plan for any Federal recreational lands 
and waters involved; 
(C) is monitored by the relevant Federal 
land management agency during the project and 
after project completion to determine compliance 
with the instructions under paragraph (2); and 
(D) satisfies such other terms and condi-
tions as the Secretary concerned determines to be 
appropriate. 
SEC. 402. ENHANCING OUTDOOR RECREATION THROUGH 
PUBLIC LANDS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. 
In carrying out projects on public lands that would 
directly or indirectly enhance recreation, the Secretaries 
shall— 
(1) to the maximum extent practicable— 
(A) use qualified youth or conservation 
corps as defined in section 203(11) of the Public 
Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1722(11)); 
and 
(B) use non-profit wilderness and trails 
stewardship organizations; 
(2) consult with the Corps Network, the National 
Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, American Trails, 
and other public lands stewardship organizations for 
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the purpose of identifying appropriate projects, ac-
tivities, and workforce development outcomes; and 
(3) waive any matching funds requirements, in-
cluding under section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands 
Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1729(a)(1)). 
Subtitle B—Priority Trail 
Maintenance 
SEC. 411. INTERAGENCY TRAIL MANAGEMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries shall establish an 
interagency trail management plan to manage and main-
tain in a uniform manner trails that cross jurisdictional 
boundaries between Federal land management agencies. 
(b) REQUIREMENT.—The plan established under sub-
section (a) shall ensure compliance with all Federal laws. 
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to promote in-
novative approaches to outdoor recreation on Federal 
land and to increase opportunities for collaboration with 
non-Federal partners, and for other purposes.’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 562 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3879 
[Report No. 116–678, Part I] 
A BILL 
To modify the procedures for issuing special recre-
ation permits for certain public land units, and 
for other purposes. 
DECEMBER 18, 2020 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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