I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4489 
To provide for the preservation of America’s outdoor heritage and enhance 
recreation opportunities on Federal land, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself and Mr. GRIJALVA) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 
the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide for the preservation of America’s outdoor heritage 
and enhance recreation opportunities on Federal land, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Authorizing Critical Conservation and Enabling Sports-
men and Sportswomen Act’’ or the ‘‘ACCESS Act’’. 
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(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 101. North American Wetlands Conservation Act. 
TITLE II—FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION ACT 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 201. Amendments to the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act. 
TITLE III—LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 301. Permanent reauthorization of Land and Water Conservation Fund. 
TITLE IV—NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION 
ESTABLISHMENT ACT REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 401. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. 
TITLE V—NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 501. Reauthorization of Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. 
TITLE VI—PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 601. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program reauthorization. 
TITLE VII—FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION 
Sec. 701. Purpose. 
Sec. 702. Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. 
TITLE VIII—MULTINATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUNDS 
REAUTHORIZATION 
Sec. 801. Reauthorization of multinational species conservation funds. 
TITLE IX—PRIZE COMPETITIONS 
Sec. 901. Definitions. 
Sec. 902. Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the prevention of wildlife poach-
ing and trafficking. 
Sec. 903. Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the promotion of wildlife con-
servation. 
Sec. 904. Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the management of invasive spe-
cies. 
Sec. 905. Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the protection of endangered 
species. 
Sec. 906. Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for nonlethal management of 
human-wildlife conflicts. 
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Sec. 907. Administration of prize competitions. 
TITLE X—FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION 
Sec. 1001. National fish habitat conservation through partnerships. 
TITLE XI—TARGET PRACTICE AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING 
SUPPORT 
Sec. 1101. Short title. 
Sec. 1102. Definition of public target range. 
Sec. 1103. Amendments to Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. 
Sec. 1104. Limits on liability. 
Sec. 1105. Sense of Congress regarding cooperation. 
TITLE XII—SPORTSMEN’S ACCESS TO FEDERAL LAND 
Sec. 1201. Definitions. 
Sec. 1202. Federal land open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. 
Sec. 1203. Closure of Federal land to hunting, fishing, and recreational shoot-
ing. 
TITLE XIII—WILDLIFE AND HUNTING HERITAGE CONSERVATION 
COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
Sec. 1301. Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Com-
mittee. 
TITLE XIV—SHOOTING RANGES 
Sec. 1401. Shooting ranges. 
TITLE XV—IDENTIFYING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES 
Sec. 1501. Identifying opportunities for recreation, hunting, and fishing on 
Federal land. 
TITLE XVI—FILM CREWS 
Sec. 1601. Commercial filming. 
TITLE XVII—BOWS IN PARKS 
Sec. 1701. Bows in parks. 
TITLE XVIII—WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT USING VOLUNTEER 
HUNTERS 
Sec. 1801. Wildlife management in parks. 
TITLE XIX—RESPECT FOR TREATIES AND RIGHTS 
Sec. 1901. Respect for treaties and rights. 
TITLE XX—NO PRIORITY OVER OTHER USES 
Sec. 2001. No priority. 
TITLE XXI—STATE AUTHORITY FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE 
Sec. 2101. State authority for fish and wildlife. 
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TITLE 
I—NORTH 
AMERICAN 
WETLANDS 
CONSERVATION 
ACT REAUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 101. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION 
ACT. 
(a) REAL PROPERTY.—Section 6(a)(3) of the North 
American 
Wetlands 
Conservation 
Act 
(16 
U.S.C. 
4405(a)(3)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(3) in lieu of’’ and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(3) PROVISION OF FUNDS OR CONVEYANCE OF 
REAL PROPERTY INTEREST.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In lieu of’’; 
(2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘The 
Secretary shall’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘(B) 
DETERMINATION.—The 
Secretary 
shall’’; and 
(3) by striking the third sentence and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(C) REAL PROPERTY.—Any real property 
interest conveyed under this paragraph shall be 
subject to terms and conditions that ensure 
that— 
‘‘(i) the real property interest will be 
administered for the long-term conserva-
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tion and management of the wetland eco-
system and the fish and wildlife dependent 
on that ecosystem; 
‘‘(ii) the grantor of a real property in-
terest has been provided with information 
relating to all available conservation op-
tions, including conservation options that 
involve the conveyance of a real property 
interest for a limited period of time; and 
‘‘(iii) the provision of the information 
described in clause (ii) has been docu-
mented.’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
7(c) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act 
(16 U.S.C. 4406(c)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’; 
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at 
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(6) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 
through 2022.’’. 
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TITLE 
II—FEDERAL 
LAND 
TRANSACTION FACILITATION 
ACT REAUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 201. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL LAND TRANS-
ACTION FACILITATION ACT. 
The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 
U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) is amended— 
(1) in section 203(2) (43 U.S.C. 2302(2)), in 
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
‘‘on the date of enactment of this Act was’’ and in-
serting ‘‘is’’; 
(2) in section 205 (43 U.S.C. 2304)— 
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(as in 
effect on the date of enactment of this Act)’’; 
and 
(B) by striking subsection (d); 
(3) in section 206 (43 U.S.C. 2305), by striking 
subsection (f); and 
(4) in section 207(b) (43 U.S.C. 2306(b))— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘96–568’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘96–586’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
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(i) by inserting ‘‘Public Law 105– 
263;’’ before ‘‘112 Stat.’’; and 
(ii) by striking the period at the end 
and inserting a semicolon; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) the White Pine County Conservation, 
Recreation, and Development Act of 2006 (Public 
Law 109–432; 120 Stat. 3028); 
‘‘(4) the Lincoln County Conservation, Recre-
ation, and Development Act of 2004 (Public Law 
108–424; 118 Stat. 2403); 
‘‘(5) subtitle F of title I of the Omnibus Public 
Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111– 
11; 123 Stat. 1032); 
‘‘(6) subtitle O of title I of the Omnibus Public 
Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111– 
11; 123 Stat. 1075); 
‘‘(7) section 2601 of the Omnibus Public Land 
Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 
Stat. 1108); or 
‘‘(8) section 2606 of the Omnibus Public Land 
Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 
Stat. 1121).’’. 
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TITLE 
III—LAND 
AND 
WATER 
CONSERVATION FUND REAU-
THORIZATION 
SEC. 301. PERMANENT REAUTHORIZATION OF LAND AND 
WATER CONSERVATION FUND. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 200302 of title 54, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding 
paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘During the period end-
ing September 30, 2015, there’’ and inserting 
‘‘There’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘through 
September 30, 2015’’. 
(b) PUBLIC ACCESS.—Section 200306 of title 54, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(c) PUBLIC ACCESS.—Not less than 1.5 percent of 
amounts made available for expenditure in any fiscal year 
under section 200303, or $10,000,000, whichever is great-
er, shall be used for projects that secure recreational pub-
lic access to existing Federal public land for hunting, fish-
ing, and other recreational purposes.’’. 
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TITLE IV—NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ES-
TABLISHMENT 
ACT 
REAU-
THORIZATION 
SEC. 401. NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ES-
TABLISHMENT ACT. 
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 
U.S.C. 3702) is amended— 
(A) in subsection (b)— 
(i) by striking paragraph (2) and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(2) IN GENERAL.—After consulting with the 
Secretary of Commerce and considering the rec-
ommendations submitted by the Board, the Sec-
retary of the Interior shall appoint 28 Directors 
who, to the maximum extent practicable, shall— 
‘‘(A) be knowledgeable and experienced in 
matters relating to the conservation of fish, 
wildlife, or other natural resources; and 
‘‘(B) represent a balance of expertise in 
ocean, coastal, freshwater, and terrestrial re-
source conservation.’’; and 
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(ii) by striking paragraph (3) and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(3) TERMS.—Each Director (other than a Di-
rector described in paragraph (1)) shall be appointed 
for a term of 6 years.’’; and 
(B) in subsection (g)(2)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
‘‘(A) Officers and employees may not be 
appointed until the Foundation has suffi-
cient funds to pay them for their service. 
Officers’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Officers’’; and 
(ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(B) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.—The Foun-
dation shall have an Executive Director who 
shall be— 
‘‘(i) appointed by, and serve at the di-
rection of, the Board as the chief executive 
officer of the Foundation; and 
‘‘(ii) knowledgeable and experienced in 
matters relating to fish and wildlife con-
servation.’’. 
(2) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
4(a)(1)(B) of the North American Wetlands Con-
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servation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(B)) is amended 
by striking ‘‘Secretary of the Board’’ and inserting 
‘‘Executive Director of the Board’’. 
(b) RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FOUNDATION.— 
Section 4 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 
Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3703) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (c)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘(c) POWERS.—To carry 
out its purposes under’’ and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(c) POWERS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To carry out the purposes 
described in’’; 
(B) 
by 
redesignating 
paragraphs 
(1) 
through (11) as subparagraphs (A) through 
(K), respectively, and indenting appropriately; 
(C) in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated 
by subparagraph (B)), by striking ‘‘that are in-
sured by an agency or instrumentality of the 
United States’’ and inserting ‘‘at 1 or more fi-
nancial institutions that are members of the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the 
Securities Investment Protection Corporation’’; 
(D) in subparagraph (E) (as redesignated 
by subparagraph (B)), by striking ‘‘paragraph 
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(3) or (4)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraph (C) or 
(D)’’; 
(E) in subparagraph (J) (as redesignated 
by subparagraph (B)), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(F) by striking subparagraph (K) (as re-
designated by subparagraph (B)) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(K) to receive and administer restitution 
and community service payments, amounts for 
mitigation of impacts to natural resources, and 
other amounts arising from legal, regulatory, or 
administrative proceedings, subject to the con-
dition that the amounts are received or admin-
istered for purposes that further the conserva-
tion and management of fish, wildlife, plants, 
and other natural resources; and 
‘‘(L) to do acts necessary to carry out the 
purposes of the Foundation.’’; and 
(G) by striking the undesignated matter at 
the end and inserting the following: 
‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF REAL PROPERTY.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this 
Act, an interest in real property shall be treated 
as including easements or other rights for pres-
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ervation, conservation, protection, or enhance-
ment by and for the public of natural, scenic, 
historic, scientific, educational, inspirational, or 
recreational resources. 
‘‘(B) ENCUMBERED REAL PROPERTY.—A 
gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the 
Foundation even though the gift, devise, or be-
quest is encumbered, restricted, or subject to 
beneficial interests of private persons if any 
current or future interest in the gift, devise, or 
bequest is for the benefit of the Foundation. 
‘‘(3) SAVINGS
CLAUSE.—The acceptance and 
administration of amounts by the Foundation under 
paragraph (1)(K) does not alter, supersede, or limit 
any regulatory or statutory requirement associated 
with those amounts.’’; 
(2) by striking subsections (f) and (g); and 
(3) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as 
subsections (f) and (g), respectively. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
10 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Estab-
lishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3709) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) 
and inserting the following: 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this Act for each of fiscal 
years 2018 through 2022— 
‘‘(A) $15,000,000 to the Secretary of the 
Interior; 
‘‘(B) $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Agri-
culture; and 
‘‘(C) $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Com-
merce.’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(1) AMOUNTS FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—In addition to the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated under 
subsection (a), Federal departments, agencies, 
or instrumentalities are authorized to provide 
funds to the Foundation through Federal finan-
cial assistance grants and cooperative agree-
ments, subject to the condition that the 
amounts are used for purposes that further the 
conservation and management of fish, wildlife, 
plants, and other natural resources in accord-
ance with this Act. 
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‘‘(B) ADVANCES.—Federal departments, 
agencies, or instrumentalities may advance 
amounts described in subparagraph (A) to the 
Foundation in a lump sum without regard to 
when the expenses for which the amounts are 
used are incurred. 
‘‘(C) MANAGEMENT FEES.—The Founda-
tion may assess and collect fees for the manage-
ment of amounts received under this para-
graph.’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) in the paragraph heading, by strik-
ing ‘‘FUNDS’’ and inserting ‘‘AMOUNTS’’; 
(ii) by striking ‘‘shall be used’’ and in-
serting ‘‘may be used’’; and 
(iii) by striking ‘‘and State and local 
government agencies’’ and inserting ‘‘, 
State and local government agencies, and 
other entities’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION OF AMOUNTS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In entering into con-
tracts, agreements, or other partnerships pursu-
ant to this Act, a Federal department, agency, 
or instrumentality shall have discretion to waive 
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any competitive process applicable to the de-
partment, agency, or instrumentality for enter-
ing into contracts, agreements, or partnerships 
with the Foundation if the purpose of the waiv-
er is— 
‘‘(i) to address an environmental 
emergency resulting from a natural or 
other disaster; or 
‘‘(ii) as determined by the head of the 
applicable Federal department, agency, or 
instrumentality, to reduce administrative 
expenses and expedite the conservation and 
management of fish, wildlife, plants, and 
other natural resources. 
‘‘(B) REPORTS.—The Foundation shall in-
clude in the annual report submitted under sec-
tion 7(b) a description of any use of the author-
ity under subparagraph (A) by a Federal de-
partment, agency, or instrumentality in that fis-
cal year.’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) USE OF GIFTS, DEVISES, OR BEQUESTS OF 
MONEY OR OTHER PROPERTY.—Any gifts, devises, or be-
quests of amounts or other property, or any other amounts 
or other property, transferred to, deposited with, or other-
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wise in the possession of the Foundation pursuant to this 
Act, may be made available by the Foundation to Federal 
departments, agencies, or instrumentalities and may be 
accepted and expended (or the disposition of the amounts 
or property directed), without further appropriation, by 
those Federal departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, 
subject to the condition that the amounts or property be 
used for purposes that further the conservation and man-
agement of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural re-
sources.’’. 
(d) LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY.—Section 11 of the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act 
(16 U.S.C. 3710) is amended by inserting ‘‘exclusive’’ be-
fore ‘‘authority’’. 
TITLE V—NEOTROPICAL MIGRA-
TORY BIRD CONSERVATION 
ACT REAUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 501. REAUTHORIZATION OF NEOTROPICAL MIGRA-
TORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT. 
Section 10 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Con-
servation Act (16 U.S.C. 6109) is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
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‘‘SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act $6,500,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2018 through 2022. 
‘‘(b) USE OF FUNDS.—Of the amounts made avail-
able under subsection (a) for each fiscal year, not less than 
75 percent shall be expended for projects carried out at 
a location outside of the United States.’’. 
TITLE VI—PARTNERS FOR FISH 
AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM RE-
AUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 601. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM 
REAUTHORIZATION. 
Section 5 of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act 
(16 U.S.C. 3774) is amended by striking ‘‘$75,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011’’ and inserting 
‘‘$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 
2022’’. 
TITLE VII—FISH AND WILDLIFE 
COORDINATION 
SEC. 701. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of this title is to protect water, oceans, 
coasts, and wildlife from invasive species. 
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SEC. 702. AMENDMENTS TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE CO-
ORDINATION ACT. 
(a) SHORT TITLE; AUTHORIZATION.—The first sec-
tion of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 
661) is amended by striking ‘‘For the purpose’’ and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AUTHORIZATION. 
‘‘(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act’. 
‘‘(b) AUTHORIZATION.—For the purpose’’. 
(b) PROTECTION OF WATER, OCEANS, COASTS, AND 
WILDLIFE FROM INVASIVE SPECIES.—The Fish and 
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘SEC. 10. PROTECTION OF WATER, OCEANS, COASTS, AND 
WILDLIFE FROM INVASIVE SPECIES. 
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) CONTROL.—The term ‘control’, with re-
spect to an invasive species, means the eradication, 
suppression, or reduction of the population of the 
invasive species within the area in which the invasive 
species is present. 
‘‘(2) 
ECOSYSTEM.—The 
term 
‘ecosystem’ 
means the complex of a community of organisms 
and the environment of the organisms. 
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‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE
STATE.—The term ‘eligible 
State’ means any of— 
‘‘(A) a State; 
‘‘(B) the District of Columbia; 
‘‘(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
‘‘(D) Guam; 
‘‘(E) American Samoa; 
‘‘(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands; and 
‘‘(G) the United States Virgin Islands. 
‘‘(4) INVASIVE SPECIES.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘invasive 
species’ means an alien species, the introduction 
of which causes, or is likely to cause, economic 
or environmental harm or harm to human 
health. 
‘‘(B) ASSOCIATED DEFINITION.—For pur-
poses of subparagraph (A), the term ‘alien spe-
cies’, with respect to a particular ecosystem, 
means any species (including the seeds, eggs, 
spores, or other biological material of the spe-
cies that are capable of propagating the species) 
that is not native to the affected ecosystem. 
‘‘(C) INCLUSION.—The terms ‘invasive 
species’ and ‘alien species’ include any terres-
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trial or aquatic species determined by the rel-
evant tribal, regional, State, or local authority 
to meet the requirements of subparagraph (A) 
or (B), as applicable. 
‘‘(5) 
MANAGE; 
MANAGEMENT.—The 
terms 
‘manage’ and ‘management’, with respect to an 
invasive species, mean the active implementation of 
any activity— 
‘‘(A) to reduce or stop the spread of the 
invasive species; and 
‘‘(B) to inhibit further infestations of the 
invasive species, the spread of the invasive spe-
cies, or harm caused by the invasive species, in-
cluding investigations regarding methods for 
early detection and rapid response, prevention, 
control, or management of the invasive species. 
‘‘(6) PREVENT.—The term ‘prevent’, with re-
spect to an invasive species, means— 
‘‘(A) to hinder the introduction of the 
invasive species onto land or water; or 
‘‘(B) to impede the spread of the invasive 
species within land or water by inspecting, 
intercepting, or confiscating invasive species 
threats prior to the establishment of the 
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invasive species onto land or water of an eligible 
State. 
‘‘(7) SECRETARY CONCERNED.—The term ‘Sec-
retary concerned’ means— 
‘‘(A) the Secretary of the Army, acting 
through the Chief of Engineers, with respect to 
Federal land administered by the Corps of En-
gineers; 
‘‘(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with re-
spect to Federal land administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior through— 
‘‘(i) the United States Fish and Wild-
life Service; 
‘‘(ii) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; 
‘‘(iii) the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment; 
‘‘(iv) the Bureau of Reclamation; or 
‘‘(v) the National Park Service; 
‘‘(C) the Secretary of Agriculture, with re-
spect to Federal land administered by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture through the Forest Serv-
ice; and 
‘‘(D) the head or a representative of any 
other Federal agency the duties of whom re-
quire planning relating to, and the treatment 
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of, invasive species for the purpose of protecting 
water and wildlife on land and coasts and in 
oceans and water. 
‘‘(8) SPECIES.—The term ‘species’ means a 
group of organisms, all of which— 
‘‘(A) have a high degree of genetic simi-
larity; 
‘‘(B) are morphologically distinct; 
‘‘(C) generally— 
‘‘(i) 
interbreed 
at 
maturity 
only 
among themselves; and 
‘‘(ii) produce fertile offspring; and 
‘‘(D) show persistent differences from 
members of allied groups of organisms. 
‘‘(b) CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT.—Each Secretary 
concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land di-
rectly managed by the Secretary concerned to protect 
water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive 
species— 
‘‘(1) to inhibit or reduce the populations of 
invasive species; and 
‘‘(2) to effectuate restoration or reclamation ef-
forts. 
‘‘(c) STRATEGIC PLAN.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each Secretary concerned 
shall develop a strategic plan for the implementation 
of the invasive species program to achieve, to the 
maximum extent practicable, a substantive annual 
net reduction of invasive species populations or in-
fested acreage on land or water managed by the Sec-
retary concerned. 
‘‘(2) 
COORDINATION.—Each 
strategic 
plan 
under paragraph (1) shall be developed— 
‘‘(A) in coordination with affected— 
‘‘(i) eligible States; 
‘‘(ii) political subdivisions of eligible 
States; and 
‘‘(iii) 
federally 
recognized 
Indian 
tribes; and 
‘‘(B) in accordance with the priorities es-
tablished by 1 or more Governors of the eligible 
States in which an ecosystem affected by an 
invasive species is located. 
‘‘(3) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In devel-
oping a strategic plan under this subsection, the 
Secretary concerned shall take into consideration the 
economic and ecological costs of action or inaction, 
as applicable. 
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‘‘(d) COST-EFFECTIVE METHODS.—In selecting a 
method to be used to control or manage an invasive species 
as part of a specific control or management project con-
ducted as part of a strategic plan developed under sub-
section (c), the Secretary concerned shall prioritize the use 
of methods that— 
‘‘(1) effectively control and manage invasive 
species, as determined by the Secretary concerned, 
based on sound scientific data; 
‘‘(2) minimize environmental impacts; and 
‘‘(3) control and manage invasive species in the 
least costly manner. 
‘‘(e) COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT.—To 
achieve compliance with subsection (d), the Secretary con-
cerned shall require a comparative economic assessment 
of invasive species control and management methods to 
be conducted. 
‘‘(f) EXPEDITED ACTION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries concerned 
shall use all tools and flexibilities available (as of the 
date of enactment of this section) to expedite the 
projects and activities described in paragraph (2). 
‘‘(2) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVI-
TIES.—A project or activity referred to in paragraph 
(1) is a project or activity— 
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‘‘(A) to protect water or wildlife from an 
invasive species that, as determined by the Sec-
retary concerned is, or will be, carried out on 
land or water that is— 
‘‘(i) directly managed by the Secretary 
concerned; and 
‘‘(ii) located in an area that is— 
‘‘(I) at high risk for the introduc-
tion, establishment, or spread of 
invasive species; and 
‘‘(II) determined by the Sec-
retary concerned to require immediate 
action to address the risk identified in 
subclause (I); and 
‘‘(B) carried out in accordance with appli-
cable agency procedures, including any applica-
ble— 
‘‘(i) land or resource management 
plan; or 
‘‘(ii) land use plan. 
‘‘(g) ALLOCATION OF FUNDING.—Of the amount ap-
propriated or otherwise made available to each Secretary 
concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or 
include protection of land or water from an invasive spe-
cies, the Secretary concerned shall use not less than 75 
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percent for on-the-ground control and management of 
invasive species, which may include— 
‘‘(1) the purchase of necessary products, equip-
ment, or services to conduct that control and man-
agement; 
‘‘(2) the use of integrated pest management op-
tions, including options that use pesticides author-
ized for sale, distribution, or use under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 
U.S.C. 136 et seq.); 
‘‘(3) the use of biological control agents that 
are proven to be effective to reduce invasive species 
populations; 
‘‘(4) the use of revegetation or cultural restora-
tion methods designed to improve the diversity and 
richness of ecosystems; 
‘‘(5) the use of monitoring and detection activi-
ties for invasive species, including equipment, detec-
tion dogs, and mechanical devices; 
‘‘(6) the use of appropriate methods to remove 
invasive species from a vehicle or vessel capable of 
conveyance; or 
‘‘(7) the use of other effective mechanical or 
manual control methods. 
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‘‘(h) INVESTIGATIONS, OUTREACH, AND
PUBLIC 
AWARENESS.—Of the amount appropriated or otherwise 
made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal 
year for programs that address or include protection of 
land or water from an invasive species, the Secretary con-
cerned may use not more than 15 percent for investiga-
tions, development activities, and outreach and public 
awareness efforts to address invasive species control and 
management needs. 
‘‘(i) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Of the amount appro-
priated or otherwise made available to each Secretary con-
cerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or in-
clude protection of land or water from an invasive species, 
not more than 10 percent may be used for administrative 
costs incurred to carry out those programs, including costs 
relating to oversight and management of the programs, 
recordkeeping, and implementation of the strategic plan 
developed under subsection (c). 
‘‘(j) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Not later than 60 
days after the end of the second fiscal year beginning after 
the date of enactment of this section, each Secretary con-
cerned shall submit to Congress a report— 
‘‘(1) describing the use by the Secretary con-
cerned during the 2 preceding fiscal years of funds 
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for programs that address or include invasive species 
management; and 
‘‘(2) specifying the percentage of funds ex-
pended for each of the purposes specified in sub-
sections (g), (h), and (i). 
‘‘(k) OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, PREVEN-
TION, AND MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES.—Nothing in this 
section precludes the Secretary concerned from pursuing 
or supporting, pursuant to any other provision of law, any 
activity regarding the control, prevention, or management 
of an invasive species, including investigations to improve 
the control, prevention, or management of the invasive 
species. 
‘‘(l) USE OF PARTNERSHIPS.—Subject to the sub-
sections (m) and (n), the Secretary concerned may enter 
into any contract or cooperative agreement with another 
Federal agency, an eligible State, a political subdivision 
of an eligible State, or a private individual or entity to 
assist with the control and management of an invasive spe-
cies. 
‘‘(m) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of a con-
tract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l), 
the Secretary concerned and the applicable Federal 
agency, eligible State, political subdivision of an eli-
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‘‘(E) Any map, boundary, or Global Posi-
tioning System coordinates needed to clearly 
identify the area in which each control or man-
agement activity is proposed to be conducted. 
‘‘(F) A written assurance that each part-
ner will comply with section 15 of the Federal 
Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814). 
‘‘(3) COORDINATION.—If a partner to a con-
tract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) 
is an eligible State, political subdivision of an eligible 
State, or private individual or entity, the memo-
randum of understanding under this subsection shall 
include a description of— 
‘‘(A) the means by which each applicable 
control or management effort will be coordi-
nated; and 
‘‘(B) the expected outcomes of managing 
and controlling the invasive species. 
‘‘(4) PUBLIC OUTREACH AND AWARENESS EF-
FORTS.—If a contract or cooperative agreement 
under subsection (l) involves any outreach or public 
awareness effort, the memorandum of understanding 
under this subsection shall include a list of goals and 
objectives for each outreach or public awareness ef-
fort that have been determined to be efficient to in-
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form national, regional, State, or local audiences re-
garding invasive species control and management. 
‘‘(n) INVESTIGATIONS.—The purpose of any invasive 
species-related investigation carried out under a contract 
or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) shall be— 
‘‘(1) to develop solutions and specific rec-
ommendations for control and management of 
invasive species; and 
‘‘(2) specifically to provide faster implementa-
tion of control and management methods. 
‘‘(o) COORDINATION WITH AFFECTED LOCAL GOV-
ERNMENTS.—Each project and activity carried out pursu-
ant to this section shall be coordinated with affected local 
governments in a manner that is consistent with section 
202(c)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(9)).’’. 
TITLE 
VIII—MULTINATIONAL 
SPECIES 
CONSERVATION 
FUNDS REAUTHORIZATION 
SEC. 801. REAUTHORIZATION OF MULTINATIONAL SPECIES 
CONSERVATION FUNDS. 
(a) REAUTHORIZATION OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT 
CONSERVATION ACT.—Section 2306(a) of the African 
Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(a)) is amend-
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ed by striking ‘‘2007 through 2012’’ and inserting ‘‘2018 
through 2022’’. 
(b) REAUTHORIZATION OF THE ASIAN ELEPHANT 
CONSERVATION ACT OF 1997.—Section 8(a) of the Asian 
Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266(a)) 
is amended by striking ‘‘2007 through 2012’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2018 through 2022’’. 
(c) REAUTHORIZATION OF THE RHINOCEROS AND 
TIGER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1994.—Section 10(a) of 
the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 
U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2007 through 
2012’’ and inserting ‘‘2018 through 2022’’. 
(d) AMENDMENTS TO THE GREAT APE CONSERVA-
TION ACT OF 2000.— 
(1) PANEL.—Section 4(i) of the Great Ape 
Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303(i)) is 
amended— 
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(1) CONVENTION.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of the enactment of the Wildlife Innovation 
and Longevity Driver Act, and every 5 years there-
after, the Secretary shall convene a panel of experts 
on great apes to identify the greatest needs and pri-
orities for the conservation of great apes.’’; 
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(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as 
paragraph (5); and 
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the 
following: 
‘‘(2) COMPOSITION.—The Secretary shall en-
sure that the panel referred to in paragraph (1) in-
cludes, to the maximum extent practicable, 1 or 
more representatives— 
‘‘(A) from each country that comprises the 
natural range of great apes; and 
‘‘(B) with expertise in great ape conserva-
tion. 
‘‘(3) CONSERVATION PLANS.—In identifying the 
conservation needs and priorities under paragraph 
(1), the panel referred to in that paragraph shall 
consider any relevant great ape conservation plan or 
strategy, including scientific research and findings 
relating to— 
‘‘(A) the conservation needs and priorities 
of great apes; 
‘‘(B) any regional or species-specific action 
plan or strategy; 
‘‘(C) any applicable strategy developed or 
initiated by the Secretary; and 
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‘‘(D) any other applicable conservation 
plan or strategy. 
‘‘(4) FUNDS.—Subject to the availability of ap-
propriations, the Secretary may use amounts avail-
able to the Secretary to pay for the costs of con-
vening and facilitating any meeting of the panel re-
ferred to in paragraph (1).’’. 
(2) MULTIYEAR
GRANTS.—Section 4 of the 
Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 
6303) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(j) MULTIYEAR GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary may 
award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a 
grant under this section a multiyear grant to carry 
out a project that the person demonstrates is an ef-
fective, long-term conservation strategy for great 
apes and the habitat of great apes. 
‘‘(2) EFFECT OF SUBSECTION.—Nothing in this 
subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a 
grant on an annual basis.’’. 
(3) 
ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES.—Section 
5(b)(2) of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 
(16 U.S.C. 6304(b)(2)) is amended by striking 
‘‘$100,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$150,000’’. 
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(4) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
Section 6 of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 
2000 (16 U.S.C. 6305) is amended by striking 
‘‘2006 through 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘2018 through 
2022’’. 
(e) AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE TURTLE CON-
SERVATION ACT OF 2004.— 
(1) PURPOSE.—Section 2(b) of the Marine Tur-
tle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6601(b)) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘and territories of the United 
States’’ after ‘‘foreign countries’’. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—Section 3 of the Marine 
Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6602) 
is amended— 
(A) in paragraph (2), in the matter pre-
ceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and ter-
ritories of the United States’’ after ‘‘foreign 
countries’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(7) TERRITORY
OF
THE
UNITED
STATES.— 
The term ‘territory of the United States’ means— 
‘‘(A) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
‘‘(B) Guam; 
‘‘(C) American Samoa; 
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TITLE IX—PRIZE COMPETITIONS 
SEC. 901. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) NON-FEDERAL
FUNDS.—The term ‘‘non- 
Federal funds’’ means funds provided by— 
(A) a State; 
(B) a territory of the United States; 
(C) 1 or more units of local or tribal gov-
ernment; 
(D) a private for-profit entity; 
(E) a nonprofit organization; or 
(F) a private individual. 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Di-
rector of the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice. 
(3) WILDLIFE.—The term ‘‘wildlife’’ has the 
meaning given the term in section 8 of the Fish and 
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 666b). 
SEC. 902. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR THE 
PREVENTION OF WILDLIFE POACHING AND 
TRAFFICKING. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the 
Prevention of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking 
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Technology Advisory Board established by sub-
section (c)(1). 
(2) PRIZE
COMPETITION.—The term ‘‘prize 
competition’’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and 
trafficking established under subsection (b). 
(b) AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In-
novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competi-
tion, to be known as the ‘‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize’’ for the prevention of wildlife poaching and traf-
ficking— 
(1) to encourage technological innovation with 
the potential to advance the mission of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the 
prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; and 
(2) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a 
technological advancement that prevents wildlife 
poaching and trafficking. 
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an 
advisory board, to be known as the ‘‘Prevention of 
Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking Technology Advi-
sory Board’’. 
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(2) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall be com-
posed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the 
Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— 
(A) wildlife trafficking and trade; 
(B) wildlife conservation and management; 
(C) biology; 
(D) technology development; 
(E) engineering; 
(F) economics; 
(G) business development and manage-
ment; and 
(H) any other discipline, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to achieve the pur-
poses of this section. 
(3) DUTIES.—Subject to paragraph (4), with 
respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— 
(A) select a topic; 
(B) issue a problem statement; and 
(C) advise the Secretary on any oppor-
tunity for technological innovation to prevent 
wildlife poaching and trafficking. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In selecting a topic and 
issuing a problem statement for the prize competi-
tion under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 
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(3), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with 
Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— 
(A) 1 or more Federal agencies with juris-
diction over the prevention of wildlife poaching 
and trafficking; 
(B) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdic-
tion over the prevention of wildlife poaching 
and trafficking; 
(C) 1 or more State, regional, or local 
wildlife organizations, the mission of which re-
lates to the prevention of wildlife poaching and 
trafficking; and 
(D) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, 
technology companies, research institutions, in-
stitutions of higher education, industry associa-
tions, or individual stakeholders with an inter-
est in the prevention of wildlife poaching and 
trafficking. 
(5) REQUIREMENTS.—The Board shall comply 
with all requirements under section 907(a). 
(d) AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to 
enter into an agreement under which the National 
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Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the 
prize competition. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement entered 
into under paragraph (1) shall comply with all re-
quirements under section 907(b). 
(e) JUDGES.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (2), select the 1 or more an-
nual winners of the prize competition. 
(2) DETERMINATION
BY
THE
SECRETARY.— 
The judges appointed under paragraph (1) shall not 
select any annual winner of the prize competition if 
the Secretary makes a determination that, in any 
fiscal year, none of the technological advancements 
entered into the prize competition merits an award. 
(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives a report on the prize competition that in-
cludes— 
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(1) a statement by the Board that describes the 
activities carried out by the Board relating to the 
duties described in subsection (c)(3); 
(2) if the Secretary has entered into an agree-
ment under subsection (d)(1), a statement by the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties 
described in section 907(b); and 
(3) a statement by 1 or more of the judges ap-
pointed under subsection (e) that explains the basis 
on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. 
(g) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Board and 
all authority provided under this section shall terminate 
on December 31, 2022. 
SEC. 903. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR THE 
PROMOTION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the 
Promotion of Wildlife Conservation Technology Ad-
visory Board established by subsection (c)(1). 
(2) PRIZE
COMPETITION.—The term ‘‘prize 
competition’’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation es-
tablished under subsection (b). 
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(b) AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In-
novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competi-
tion, to be known as the ‘‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize’’ for the promotion of wildlife conservation— 
(1) to encourage technological innovation with 
the potential to advance the mission of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the 
promotion of wildlife conservation; and 
(2) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a 
technological advancement that promotes wildlife 
conservation. 
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an 
advisory board, to be known as the ‘‘Promotion of 
Wildlife Conservation Technology Advisory Board’’. 
(2) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall be com-
posed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the 
Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— 
(A) wildlife conservation and management; 
(B) biology; 
(C) technology development; 
(D) engineering; 
(E) economics; 
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(F) business development and manage-
ment; and 
(G) any other discipline, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to achieve the pur-
poses of this section. 
(3) DUTIES.—Subject to paragraph (4), with 
respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— 
(A) select a topic; 
(B) issue a problem statement; and 
(C) advise the Secretary on any oppor-
tunity for technological innovation to promote 
wildlife conservation. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In selecting a topic and 
issuing a problem statement for the prize competi-
tion under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 
(3), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with 
Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— 
(A) 1 or more Federal agencies with juris-
diction over the promotion of wildlife conserva-
tion; 
(B) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdic-
tion over the promotion of wildlife conservation; 
(C) 1 or more State, regional, or local 
wildlife organizations, the mission of which re-
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lates to the promotion of wildlife conservation; 
and 
(D) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, 
technology companies, research institutions, in-
stitutions of higher education, industry associa-
tions, or individual stakeholders with an inter-
est in the promotion of wildlife conservation. 
(5) REQUIREMENTS.—The Board shall comply 
with all requirements under section 907(a). 
(d) AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to 
enter into an agreement under which the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the 
prize competition. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement entered 
into under paragraph (1) shall comply with all re-
quirements under section 907(b). 
(e) JUDGES.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (2), select the 1 or more an-
nual winners of the prize competition. 
(2) DETERMINATION
BY
THE
SECRETARY.— 
The judges appointed under paragraph (1) shall not 
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select any annual winner of the prize competition if 
the Secretary makes a determination that, in any 
fiscal year, none of the technological advancements 
entered into the prize competition merits an award. 
(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives a report on the prize competition that in-
cludes— 
(1) a statement by the Board that describes the 
activities carried out by the Board relating to the 
duties described in subsection (c)(3); 
(2) if the Secretary has entered into an agree-
ment under subsection (d)(1), a statement by the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties 
described in section 907(b); and 
(3) a statement by 1 or more of the judges ap-
pointed under subsection (e) that explains the basis 
on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. 
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(g) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Board and 
all authority provided under this section shall terminate 
on December 31, 2022. 
SEC. 904. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR THE 
MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the 
Management of Invasive Species Technology Advi-
sory Board established by subsection (c)(1). 
(2) PRIZE
COMPETITION.—The term ‘‘prize 
competition’’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize for the management of invasive species estab-
lished under subsection (b). 
(b) AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In-
novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competi-
tion, to be known as the ‘‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize’’ for the management of invasive species— 
(1) to encourage technological innovation with 
the potential to advance the mission of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the 
management of invasive species; and 
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(2) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a 
technological advancement that manages invasive 
species. 
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an 
advisory board, to be known as the ‘‘Management of 
Invasive Species Technology Advisory Board’’. 
(2) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall be com-
posed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the 
Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— 
(A) invasive species; 
(B) biology; 
(C) technology development; 
(D) engineering; 
(E) economics; 
(F) business development and manage-
ment; and 
(G) any other discipline, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to achieve the pur-
poses of this section. 
(3) DUTIES.—Subject to paragraph (4), with 
respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— 
(A) select a topic; 
(B) issue a problem statement; and 
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(C) advise the Secretary on any oppor-
tunity for technological innovation to manage 
invasive species. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In selecting a topic and 
issuing a problem statement for the prize competi-
tion under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 
(3), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with 
Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— 
(A) 1 or more Federal agencies with juris-
diction over the management of invasive spe-
cies; 
(B) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdic-
tion over the management of invasive species; 
(C) 1 or more State, regional, or local 
wildlife organizations, the mission of which re-
lates to the management of invasive species; 
and 
(D) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, 
technology companies, research institutions, in-
stitutions of higher education, industry associa-
tions, or individual stakeholders with an inter-
est in the management of invasive species. 
(5) REQUIREMENTS.—The Board shall comply 
with all requirements under section 907(a). 
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(d) AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to 
enter into an agreement under which the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the 
prize competition. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement entered 
into under paragraph (1) shall comply with all re-
quirements under section 907(b). 
(e) JUDGES.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (2), select the 1 or more an-
nual winners of the prize competition. 
(2) DETERMINATION
BY
THE
SECRETARY.— 
The judges appointed under paragraph (1) shall not 
select any annual winner of the prize competition if 
the Secretary makes a determination that, in any 
fiscal year, none of the technological advancements 
entered into the prize competition merits an award. 
(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
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resentatives a report on the prize competition that in-
cludes— 
(1) a statement by the Board that describes the 
activities carried out by the Board relating to the 
duties described in subsection (c)(3); 
(2) if the Secretary has entered into an agree-
ment under subsection (d)(1), a statement by the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties 
described in section 907(b); and 
(3) a statement by 1 or more of the judges ap-
pointed under subsection (e) that explains the basis 
on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. 
(g) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Board and 
all authority provided under this section shall terminate 
on December 31, 2022. 
SEC. 905. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR THE 
PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the 
Protection of Endangered Species Technology Advi-
sory Board established by subsection (c)(1). 
(2) PRIZE
COMPETITION.—The term ‘‘prize 
competition’’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
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Prize for the protection of endangered species estab-
lished under subsection (b). 
(b) AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In-
novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competi-
tion, to be known as the ‘‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize’’ for the protection of endangered species— 
(1) to encourage technological innovation with 
the potential to advance the mission of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the 
protection of endangered species; and 
(2) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a 
technological advancement that protects endangered 
species. 
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an 
advisory board, to be known as the ‘‘Protection of 
Endangered Species Technology Advisory Board’’. 
(2) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall be com-
posed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the 
Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— 
(A) endangered species; 
(B) biology; 
(C) technology development; 
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(D) engineering; 
(E) economics; 
(F) business development and manage-
ment; and 
(G) any other discipline, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to achieve the pur-
poses of this section. 
(3) DUTIES.—Subject to paragraph (4), with 
respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— 
(A) select a topic; 
(B) issue a problem statement; and 
(C) advise the Secretary on any oppor-
tunity for technological innovation to protect 
endangered species. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In selecting a topic and 
issuing a problem statement for the prize competi-
tion under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 
(3), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with 
Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— 
(A) 1 or more Federal agencies with juris-
diction over the protection of endangered spe-
cies; 
(B) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdic-
tion over the protection of endangered species; 
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(C) 1 or more State, regional, or local 
wildlife organizations, the mission of which re-
lates to the protection of endangered species; 
and 
(D) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, 
technology companies, research institutions, in-
stitutions of higher education, industry associa-
tions, or individual stakeholders with an inter-
est in the protection of endangered species. 
(5) REQUIREMENTS.—The Board shall comply 
with all requirements under section 907(a). 
(d) AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to 
enter into an agreement under which the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the 
prize competition. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement entered 
into under paragraph (1) shall comply with all re-
quirements under section 907(b). 
SEC. 906. THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR NON-
LETHAL MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN-WILDLIFE 
CONFLICTS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the 
Nonlethal Management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts 
Technology Advisory Board established by sub-
section (c)(1). 
(2) PRIZE
COMPETITION.—The term ‘‘prize 
competition’’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize for the nonlethal management of human-wild-
life conflicts established under subsection (b). 
(b) AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In-
novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competi-
tion, to be known as the ‘‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius 
Prize’’ for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife 
conflicts— 
(1) to encourage technological innovation with 
the potential to advance the mission of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the 
nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts; 
and 
(2) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a 
technological advancement that promotes the non-
lethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. 
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.— 
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(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an 
advisory board, to be known as the ‘‘Nonlethal Man-
agement of Human-Wildlife Conflicts Technology 
Advisory Board’’. 
(2) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall be com-
posed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the 
Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— 
(A) nonlethal wildlife management; 
(B) social aspects of human-wildlife con-
flict management; 
(C) biology; 
(D) technology development; 
(E) engineering; 
(F) economics; 
(G) business development and manage-
ment; and 
(H) any other discipline, as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to achieve the pur-
poses of this section. 
(3) DUTIES.—Subject to paragraph (4), with 
respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— 
(A) select a topic; 
(B) issue a problem statement; and 
(C) advise the Secretary on any oppor-
tunity for technological innovation to promote 
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the nonlethal management of human-wildlife 
conflicts. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In selecting a topic and 
issuing a problem statement for the prize competi-
tion under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 
(3), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with 
Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— 
(A) 1 or more Federal agencies with juris-
diction over the management of native wildlife 
species at risk due to conflict with human ac-
tivities; 
(B) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdic-
tion over the management of native wildlife spe-
cies at risk due to conflict with human activi-
ties; 
(C) 1 or more State, regional, or local 
wildlife organizations, the mission of which re-
lates to the management of native wildlife spe-
cies at risk due to conflict with human activi-
ties; and 
(D) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, 
technology companies, research institutions, in-
stitutions of higher education, industry associa-
tions, or individual stakeholders with an inter-
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est in the management of native wildlife species 
at risk due to conflict with human activities. 
(5) REQUIREMENTS.—The Board shall comply 
with all requirements under section 907(a). 
(d) AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to 
enter into an agreement under which the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the 
prize competition. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—An agreement entered 
into under paragraph (1) shall comply with all re-
quirements under section 907(b). 
(e) JUDGES.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (2), select the 1 or more an-
nual winners of the prize competition. 
(2) DETERMINATION
BY
THE
SECRETARY.— 
The judges appointed under paragraph (1) shall not 
select any annual winner of the prize competition if 
the Secretary makes a determination that, in any 
fiscal year, none of the technological advancements 
entered into the prize competition merits an award. 
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(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives a report on the prize competition that in-
cludes— 
(1) a statement by the Board that describes the 
activities carried out by the Board relating to the 
duties described in subsection (c)(3); 
(2) if the Secretary has entered into an agree-
ment under subsection (d)(1), a statement by the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties 
described in section 907(b); and 
(3) a statement by 1 or more of the judges ap-
pointed under subsection (e) that explains the basis 
on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. 
(g) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Board and 
all authority provided under this section shall terminate 
on December 31, 2022. 
SEC. 907. ADMINISTRATION OF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. 
(a) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADVISORY 
BOARDS.—An advisory board established under section 
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902(c)(1), 903(c)(1), 904(c)(1), 905(c)(1), or 906(c)(1) 
(referred to in this section as a ‘‘Board’’) shall comply 
with the following requirements: 
(1) TERM; VACANCIES.— 
(A) TERM.—A member of the Board shall 
serve for a term of 5 years. 
(B) 
VACANCIES.—A 
vacancy 
on 
the 
Board— 
(i) shall not affect the powers of the 
Board; and 
(ii) shall be filled in the same manner 
as the original appointment was made. 
(2) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than 30 days 
after the date on which all members of the Board 
have been appointed, the Board shall hold the initial 
meeting of the Board. 
(3) MEETINGS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall meet 
at the call of the Chairperson. 
(B) REMOTE PARTICIPATION.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Any member of the 
Board may participate in a meeting of the 
Board through the use of— 
(I) teleconferencing; or 
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(II) any other remote business 
telecommunications method that al-
lows each participating member to si-
multaneously hear each other partici-
pating member during the meeting. 
(ii) PRESENCE.—A member of the 
Board who participates in a meeting re-
motely under clause (i) shall be considered 
to be present at the meeting. 
(4) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of 
the Board shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser 
number of members may hold a meeting. 
(5) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.— 
The Board shall select a Chairperson and Vice 
Chairperson from among the members of the Board. 
(6) ADMINISTRATIVE
COST
REDUCTION.—The 
Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable, 
minimize the administrative costs of the Board, in-
cluding by encouraging the remote participation de-
scribed in paragraph (3)(B)(i) to reduce travel costs. 
(b) AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL FISH AND 
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.—Any agreement entered into 
under section 902(d)(1), 903(d)(1), 904(d)(1), 905(d)(1), 
or 906(c)(1) shall comply with the following requirements: 
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(1) CONTENTS.—An agreement shall provide 
the following: 
(A) DUTIES.—The National Fish and 
Wildlife Foundation shall— 
(i) advertise the prize competition; 
(ii) solicit prize competition partici-
pants; 
(iii) administer funds relating to the 
prize competition; 
(iv) receive Federal funds— 
(I) to administer the prize com-
petition; and 
(II) to award a cash prize; 
(v) carry out activities to generate 
contributions of non-Federal funds to off-
set, in whole or in part— 
(I) the administrative costs of the 
prize competition; and 
(II) the costs of a cash prize; 
(vi) in consultation with, and subject 
to final approval by, the Secretary, develop 
criteria for the selection of prize competi-
tion winners; 
(vii) provide advice and consultation 
to the Secretary on the selection of judges 
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under sections 902(e), 903(e), 904(e), 
905(e), 906(e) based on criteria developed 
in consultation with, and subject to the 
final approval of, the Secretary; 
(viii) announce 1 or more annual win-
ners of the prize competition; 
(ix) subject to subparagraph (B), 
award 1 cash prize annually; and 
(x) protect against unauthorized use 
or disclosure by the National Fish and 
Wildlife Foundation of any trade secret or 
confidential business information of a prize 
competition participant. 
(B) ADDITIONAL CASH PRIZES.—The Na-
tional Fish and Wildlife Foundation may award 
more than 1 cash prize annually if the initial 
cash prize referred to in subparagraph (A)(ix) 
and any additional cash prize are awarded 
using only non-Federal funds. 
(C) SOLICITATION
OF
FUNDS.—The Na-
tional Fish and Wildlife Foundation— 
(i) may request and accept Federal 
funds and non-Federal funds for a cash 
prize; 
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(ii) may accept a contribution for a 
cash prize in exchange for the right to 
name the prize; and 
(iii) shall not give special consider-
ation to any Federal agency or non-Fed-
eral entity in exchange for a donation for 
a cash prize awarded under this section. 
(c) AWARD AMOUNTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the initial 
cash prize referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ix) 
shall be $100,000. 
(2) ADDITIONAL CASH PRIZES.—On notification 
by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that 
non-Federal funds are available for an additional 
cash prize, the Secretary shall determine the amount 
of the additional cash prize. 
(d) JUDGES.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (2), select the 1 or more an-
nual winners of the prize competition. 
(2) DETERMINATION
BY
THE
SECRETARY.— 
The judges appointed under paragraph (1) shall not 
select any annual winner of the prize competition if 
the Secretary makes a determination that, in any 
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fiscal year, none of the technological advancements 
entered into the prize competition merits an award. 
(e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives a report on the prize competition that in-
cludes— 
(1) a statement by the Board that describes the 
activities carried out by the Board relating to the 
duties described in subsection (c)(3); 
(2) if the Secretary has entered into an agree-
ment under subsection (d)(1), a statement by the 
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the National 
Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties 
described in section 907(b); and 
(3) a statement by 1 or more of the judges ap-
pointed under subsection (e) that explains the basis 
on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. 
(f) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Board and 
all authority provided under this section shall terminate 
on December 31, 2022. 
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TITLE X—FISH HABITAT 
CONSERVATION 
SEC. 
1001. 
NATIONAL 
FISH 
HABITAT 
CONSERVATION 
THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to en-
courage partnerships among public agencies and other in-
terested parties to promote fish conservation— 
(1) to achieve measurable habitat conservation 
results through strategic actions of Fish Habitat 
Partnerships that lead to better fish habitat condi-
tions and increased fishing opportunities by— 
(A) improving ecological conditions; 
(B) restoring natural processes; or 
(C) preventing the decline of intact and 
healthy systems; 
(2) to establish a consensus set of national con-
servation strategies as a framework to guide future 
actions and investment by Fish Habitat Partner-
ships; 
(3) to broaden the community of support for 
fish habitat conservation by— 
(A) increasing fishing opportunities; 
(B) fostering the participation of local 
communities, especially young people in local 
communities, in conservation activities; and 
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(C) raising public awareness of the role 
healthy fish habitat play in the quality of life 
and economic well-being of local communities; 
(4) to fill gaps in the National Fish Habitat As-
sessment and the associated database of the Na-
tional Fish Habitat Assessment— 
(A) to empower strategic conservation ac-
tions supported by broadly available scientific 
information; and 
(B) to integrate socioeconomic data in the 
analysis to improve the lives of humans in a 
manner consistent with fish habitat conserva-
tion goals; and 
(5) to communicate to the public and conserva-
tion partners— 
(A) the conservation outcomes produced 
collectively by Fish Habitat Partnerships; and 
(B) new opportunities and voluntary ap-
proaches for conserving fish habitat. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) APPROPRIATE
CONGRESSIONAL
COMMIT-
TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional com-
mittees’’ means— 
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(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation and the Committee on En-
vironment and Public Works of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources 
of the House of Representatives. 
(2) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Na-
tional Fish Habitat Board established by subsection 
(c)(1)(A). 
(3) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means 
the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service. 
(4) EPA 
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR.—The 
term ‘‘EPA Assistant Administrator’’ means the As-
sistant Administrator for Water of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. 
(5) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the 
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
(6) NOAA ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR.—The 
term ‘‘NOAA Assistant Administrator’’ means the 
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
(7) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘Partnership’’ 
means a self-governed entity designated by Congress 
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as a Fish Habitat Partnership under subsection 
(d)(6) after a recommendation by the Board under 
subsection (d)(1). 
(8) REAL
PROPERTY
INTEREST.—The term 
‘‘real property interest’’ means an ownership interest 
in— 
(A) land; or 
(B) water (including water rights). 
(9) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(10) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each of 
the several States. 
(11) STATE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘State agen-
cy’’ means— 
(A) the fish and wildlife agency of a State; 
and 
(B) any department or division of a de-
partment or agency of a State that manages in 
the public trust the inland or marine fishery re-
sources or sustains the habitat for those fishery 
resources of the State pursuant to State law or 
the constitution of the State. 
(c) NATIONAL FISH HABITAT BOARD.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
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(A) FISH HABITAT BOARD.—There is es-
tablished a board, to be known as the ‘‘National 
Fish Habitat Board’’, whose duties are— 
(i) to promote, oversee, and coordinate 
the implementation of this section; 
(ii) to establish national goals and pri-
orities for fish habitat conservation; 
(iii) to recommend to Congress enti-
ties for designation as Partnerships; and 
(iv) to review and make recommenda-
tions regarding fish habitat conservation 
projects. 
(B) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall be 
composed of 25 members, of whom— 
(i) 1 shall be a representative of the 
Department of the Interior; 
(ii) 1 shall be a representative of the 
United States Geological Survey; 
(iii) 1 shall be a representative of the 
Department of Commerce; 
(iv) 1 shall be a representative of the 
Department of Agriculture; 
(v) 1 shall be a representative of the 
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; 
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(vi) 4 shall be representatives of State 
agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by 
a regional association of fish and wildlife 
agencies from each of the Northeast, 
Southeast, Midwest, and Western regions 
of the United States; 
(vii) 1 shall be a representative of ei-
ther— 
(I) Indian tribes in the State of 
Alaska; or 
(II) Indian tribes in States other 
than the State of Alaska; 
(viii) 1 shall be a representative of ei-
ther— 
(I) the Regional Fishery Manage-
ment Councils established under sec-
tion 302 of the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Manage-
ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1852); or 
(II) a representative of the Ma-
rine Fisheries Commissions, which is 
composed of— 
(aa) the Atlantic States Ma-
rine Fisheries Commission; 
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(bb) the Gulf States Marine 
Fisheries Commission; and 
(cc) the Pacific States Ma-
rine Fisheries Commission; 
(ix) 1 shall be a representative of the 
Sportfishing 
and 
Boating 
Partnership 
Council; 
(x) 7 shall be representatives selected 
from each of— 
(I) the recreational sportfishing 
industry; 
(II) the commercial fishing in-
dustry; 
(III) marine recreational anglers; 
(IV) freshwater recreational an-
glers; 
(V) habitat conservation organi-
zations; and 
(VI) science-based fishery organi-
zations; 
(xi) 1 shall be a representative of a 
national private landowner organization; 
(xii) 1 shall be a representative of an 
agricultural production organization; 
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(xiii) 1 shall be a representative of 
local government interests involved in fish 
habitat restoration; 
(xiv) 2 shall be representatives from 
different sectors of corporate industries, 
which may include— 
(I) natural resource commodity 
interests, such as petroleum or min-
eral extraction; 
(II) natural resource user indus-
tries; and 
(III) industries with an interest 
in fish and fish habitat conservation; 
and 
(xv) 1 shall be a leadership private 
sector or landowner representative of an 
active partnership. 
(C) COMPENSATION.—A member of the 
Board shall serve without compensation. 
(D) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—A member of the 
Board may be allowed travel expenses, includ-
ing per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates au-
thorized for an employee of an agency under 
subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United 
States Code, while away from the home or reg-
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ular place of business of the member in the per-
formance of the duties of the Board. 
(2) APPOINTMENT AND TERMS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Except as otherwise 
provided in this subsection, a member of the 
Board described in any of clauses (vi) through 
(xiv) of paragraph (1)(B) shall serve for a term 
of 3 years. 
(B) INITIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The initial Board 
will consist of representatives as described 
in clauses (i) through (vi) of paragraph 
(1)(B). 
(ii) REMAINING MEMBERS.—Not later 
than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the representatives of the ini-
tial Board pursuant to clause (i) shall ap-
point the remaining members of the Board 
described in clauses (viii) through (xiv) of 
paragraph (1)(B). 
(iii) TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES.—Not 
later than 60 days after the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the 
Board a recommendation of not fewer than 
3 tribal representatives, from which the 
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Board shall appoint 1 representative pur-
suant to clause (vii) of paragraph (1)(B). 
(C) TRANSITIONAL TERMS.—Of the mem-
bers described in paragraph (1)(B)(x) initially 
appointed to the Board— 
(i) 2 shall be appointed for a term of 
1 year; 
(ii) 2 shall be appointed for a term of 
2 years; and 
(iii) 3 shall be appointed for a term of 
3 years. 
(D) VACANCIES.— 
(i) IN
GENERAL.—A vacancy of a 
member of the Board described in any of 
clauses (viii) through (xiv) of paragraph 
(1)(B) shall be filled by an appointment 
made by the remaining members of the 
Board. 
(ii) TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES.—Fol-
lowing a vacancy of a member of the 
Board described in clause (vii) of para-
graph (1)(B), the Secretary shall rec-
ommend to the Board a list of not fewer 
than 3 tribal representatives, from which 
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the remaining members of the Board shall 
appoint a representative to fill the vacancy. 
(E) CONTINUATION OF SERVICE.—An indi-
vidual whose term of service as a member of the 
Board expires may continue to serve on the 
Board until a successor is appointed. 
(F) REMOVAL.—If a member of the Board 
described in any of clauses (viii) through (xiv) 
of paragraph (1)(B) misses 3 consecutive regu-
larly scheduled Board meetings, the members of 
the Board may— 
(i) vote to remove that member; and 
(ii) appoint another individual in ac-
cordance with subparagraph (D). 
(3) CHAIRPERSON.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The representative of 
the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 
appointed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B)(v) 
shall serve as Chairperson of the Board. 
(B) TERM.—The Chairperson of the Board 
shall serve for a term of 3 years. 
(4) MEETINGS.— 
(A) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
Board 
shall 
meet— 
(i) at the call of the Chairperson; but 
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(ii) not less frequently than twice each 
calendar year. 
(B) PUBLIC ACCESS.—All meetings of the 
Board shall be open to the public. 
(5) PROCEDURES.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall estab-
lish procedures to carry out the business of the 
Board, including— 
(i) a requirement that a quorum of 
the members of the Board be present to 
transact business; 
(ii) a requirement that no rec-
ommendations may be adopted by the 
Board, except by the vote of 2⁄3 of all mem-
bers; 
(iii) procedures for establishing na-
tional goals and priorities for fish habitat 
conservation for the purposes of this sec-
tion; 
(iv) procedures for designating Part-
nerships under subsection (d); and 
(v) procedures for reviewing, evalu-
ating, and making recommendations re-
garding fish habitat conservation projects. 
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(B) QUORUM.—A majority of the members 
of the Board shall constitute a quorum. 
(d) FISH HABITAT PARTNERSHIPS.— 
(1) AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND.—The Board 
may recommend to Congress the designation of Fish 
Habitat Partnerships in accordance with this sub-
section. 
(2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of a Partnership 
shall be— 
(A) to work with other regional habitat 
conservation programs to promote cooperation 
and coordination to enhance fish and fish habi-
tats; 
(B) to engage local and regional commu-
nities to build support for fish habitat conserva-
tion; 
(C) to involve diverse groups of public and 
private partners; 
(D) to develop collaboratively a strategic 
vision and achievable implementation plan that 
is scientifically sound; 
(E) to leverage funding from sources that 
support local and regional partnerships; 
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(F) to use adaptive management prin-
ciples, including evaluation of project success 
and functionality; 
(G) to develop appropriate local or regional 
habitat evaluation and assessment measures 
and criteria that are compatible with national 
habitat condition measures; and 
(H) to implement local and regional pri-
ority projects that improve conditions for fish 
and fish habitat. 
(3) CRITERIA
FOR
DESIGNATION.—An entity 
seeking to be designated by Congress as a Partner-
ship shall— 
(A) submit to the Board an application at 
such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as the Board may reasonably re-
quire; and 
(B) demonstrate to the Board that the en-
tity has— 
(i) a focus on promoting the health of 
important fish and fish habitats; 
(ii) an ability to coordinate the imple-
mentation of priority projects that support 
the goals and national priorities set by the 
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Board that are within the Partnership 
boundary; 
(iii) a self-governance structure that 
supports the implementation of strategic 
priorities for fish habitat; 
(iv) the ability to develop local and re-
gional relationships with a broad range of 
entities to further strategic priorities for 
fish and fish habitat; 
(v) a strategic plan that details re-
quired investments for fish habitat con-
servation that addresses the strategic fish 
habitat priorities of the Partnership and 
supports and meets the strategic priorities 
of the Board; 
(vi) the ability to develop and imple-
ment fish habitat conservation projects 
that address strategic priorities of the 
Partnership and the Board; and 
(vii) the ability to develop fish habitat 
conservation priorities based on sound 
science and data, the ability to measure 
the effectiveness of fish habitat projects of 
the Partnership, and a clear plan as to 
how Partnership science and data compo-
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nents will be integrated with the overall 
Board science and data effort. 
(4) REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO 
CONGRESS.—The Board may recommend to Con-
gress for designation an application for a Partner-
ship submitted under paragraph (3)(A) if the Board 
determines that the applicant— 
(A) meets the criteria described in para-
graph (3)(B); 
(B) identifies representatives to provide 
support and technical assistance to the Partner-
ship from a diverse group of public and private 
partners, which may include State or local gov-
ernments, nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and 
private individuals, that are focused on con-
servation of fish habitats to achieve results 
across jurisdictional boundaries on public and 
private land; 
(C) is organized to promote the health of 
important fish species and important fish habi-
tats, including reservoirs, natural lakes, coastal 
and marine environments, and estuaries; 
(D) identifies strategic fish and fish habi-
tat priorities for the Partnership area in the 
form of geographical focus areas or key 
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stressors or impairments to facilitate strategic 
planning and decisionmaking; 
(E) is able to address issues and priorities 
on a nationally significant scale; 
(F) includes a governance structure that— 
(i) reflects the range of all partners; 
and 
(ii) promotes joint strategic planning 
and decisionmaking by the applicant; 
(G) demonstrates completion of, or signifi-
cant progress toward the development of, a 
strategic plan to address the decline in fish pop-
ulations, rather than simply treating symptoms, 
in accordance with the goals and national prior-
ities established by the Board; and 
(H) promotes collaboration in developing a 
strategic vision and implementation program 
that is scientifically sound and achievable. 
(5) REPORT TO CONGRESS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than Feb-
ruary 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after 
the date of enactment of this Act and each Feb-
ruary 1 thereafter, the Board shall develop and 
submit to the appropriate congressional com-
mittees an annual report, to be entitled ‘‘Report 
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to Congress on Future Fish Habitat Partner-
ships and Modifications’’, that— 
(i) identifies any entity that— 
(I) meets the requirements de-
scribed in paragraph (4); and 
(II) the Board recommends for 
designation as a Partnership; 
(ii) describes any proposed modifica-
tions to a Partnership previously des-
ignated by Congress under paragraph (6); 
and 
(iii) with respect to each entity rec-
ommended for designation as a Partner-
ship, describes, to the maximum extent 
practicable— 
(I) the purpose of the rec-
ommended Partnership; and 
(II) how the recommended Part-
nership fulfills the requirements de-
scribed in paragraph (4). 
(B) 
PUBLIC
AVAILABILITY; 
NOTIFICA-
TION.—The Board shall— 
(i) make the report publicly available, 
including on the Internet; and 
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(ii) provide to the appropriate con-
gressional committees and the State agen-
cy of any State included in a recommended 
Partnership area written notification of the 
public availability of the report. 
(6) DESIGNATION OR MODIFICATION OF PART-
NERSHIP.—Congress shall have the sole authority to 
designate or modify a Partnership. 
(7) EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS.— 
(A) DESIGNATION
REVIEW.—Not later 
than 5 years after the date of enactment of this 
Act, any fish habitat partnership receiving Fed-
eral funds as of the date of enactment of this 
Act shall be subject to a designation review by 
Congress in which Congress shall have the op-
portunity to designate the partnership under 
paragraph (6). 
(B) 
INELIGIBILITY
FOR
FEDERAL 
FUNDS.—A partnership referred to in subpara-
graph (A) that Congress does not designate as 
described in that subparagraph shall be ineli-
gible to receive Federal funds under this sec-
tion. 
(e) FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS.— 
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(1) SUBMISSION
TO
BOARD.—Not later than 
March 31 of each calendar year, each Partnership 
shall submit to the Board a list of priority fish habi-
tat conservation projects recommended by the Part-
nership for annual funding under this section. 
(2) RECOMMENDATIONS BY BOARD.—Not later 
than July 1 of each calendar year, the Board shall 
submit to the Secretary a priority list of fish habitat 
conservation projects that includes the description, 
including estimated costs, of each project that the 
Board recommends that the Secretary approve and 
fund under this section for the following fiscal year. 
(3) CRITERIA FOR PROJECT SELECTION.—The 
Board shall select each fish habitat conservation 
project to be recommended to the Secretary under 
paragraph (2) after taking into consideration, at a 
minimum, the following information: 
(A) A recommendation of the Partnership 
that is, or will be, participating actively in im-
plementing 
the 
fish 
habitat 
conservation 
project. 
(B) The capabilities and experience of 
project proponents to implement successfully 
the proposed project. 
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(C) The extent to which the fish habitat 
conservation project— 
(i) fulfills a local or regional priority 
that is directly linked to the strategic plan 
of the Partnership and is consistent with 
the purpose of this section; 
(ii) addresses the national priorities 
established by the Board; 
(iii) is supported by the findings of 
the Habitat Assessment of the Partnership 
or the Board, and aligns or is compatible 
with other conservation plans; 
(iv) identifies appropriate monitoring 
and evaluation measures and criteria that 
are compatible with national measures; 
(v) provides a well-defined budget 
linked to deliverables and outcomes; 
(vi) leverages other funds to imple-
ment the project; 
(vii) addresses the causes and proc-
esses behind the decline of fish or fish 
habitats; and 
(viii) includes an outreach or edu-
cation component that includes the local or 
regional community. 
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(D) The availability of sufficient non-Fed-
eral funds to match Federal contributions for 
the fish habitat conservation project, as re-
quired by paragraph (5); 
(E) The extent to which the local or re-
gional fish habitat conservation project— 
(i) will increase fish populations in a 
manner that leads to recreational fishing 
opportunities for the public; 
(ii) will be carried out through a coop-
erative agreement among Federal, State, 
and local governments, Indian tribes, and 
private entities; 
(iii) increases public access to land or 
water for fish and wildlife-dependent rec-
reational opportunities; 
(iv) advances the conservation of fish 
and wildlife species that have been identi-
fied by the States as species of greatest 
conservation need; 
(v) where appropriate, advances the 
conservation of fish and fish habitats 
under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con-
servation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 
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1801 et seq.) and other relevant Federal 
law and State wildlife action plans; and 
(vi) promotes strong and healthy fish 
habitats so that desired biological commu-
nities are able to persist and adapt. 
(F) The substantiality of the character and 
design of the fish habitat conservation project. 
(4) LIMITATIONS.— 
(A) REQUIREMENTS FOR EVALUATION.— 
No fish habitat conservation project may be 
recommended by the Board under paragraph 
(2) or provided financial assistance under this 
section unless the fish habitat conservation 
project includes an evaluation plan designed 
using applicable Board guidance— 
(i) to appropriately assess the biologi-
cal, ecological, or other results of the habi-
tat protection, restoration, or enhancement 
activities carried out using the assistance; 
(ii) to reflect appropriate changes to 
the fish habitat conservation project if the 
assessment substantiates that the fish 
habitat conservation project objectives are 
not being met; 
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(iii) to identify improvements to exist-
ing fish populations, recreational fishing 
opportunities and the overall economic ben-
efits for the local community of the fish 
habitat conservation project; and 
(iv) to require the submission to the 
Board of a report describing the findings 
of the assessment. 
(B) ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—A State, local gov-
ernment, or other non-Federal entity is eli-
gible to receive funds for the acquisition of 
real property from willing sellers under 
this section if the acquisition ensures 1 
of— 
(I) public access for compatible 
fish and wildlife-dependent recreation; 
or 
(II) a scientifically based, direct 
enhancement to the health of fish and 
fish populations, as determined by the 
Board. 
(ii) STATE AGENCY APPROVAL.— 
(I) IN GENERAL.—All real prop-
erty interest acquisition projects fund-
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ed under this section are required to 
be approved by the State agency in 
the State in which the project is oc-
curring. 
(II) PROHIBITION.—The Board 
may not recommend, and the Sec-
retary may not provide any funding 
for, any real property interest acquisi-
tion that has not been approved by 
the State agency. 
(iii) ASSESSMENT
OF
OTHER
AU-
THORITIES.—The Fish Habitat Partner-
ship shall conduct a project assessment, 
submitted with the funding request and 
approved by the Board, to demonstrate all 
other Federal, State, and local authorities 
for the acquisition of real property have 
been exhausted. 
(iv) RESTRICTIONS.—A real property 
interest may not be acquired pursuant to a 
fish habitat conservation project by a 
State, local government, or other non-Fed-
eral entity, unless— 
(I) the owner of the real property 
authorizes the State, local govern-
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ment, or other non-Federal entity to 
acquire the real property; and 
(II) the Secretary and the Board 
determine that the State, local govern-
ment, or other non-Federal entity 
would benefit from undertaking the 
management of the real property 
being acquired because that is in ac-
cordance with the goals of a partner-
ship. 
(5) NON-FEDERAL CONTRIBUTIONS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), no fish habitat conservation 
project may be recommended by the Board 
under paragraph (2) or provided financial as-
sistance under this section unless at least 50 
percent of the cost of the fish habitat conserva-
tion project will be funded with non-Federal 
funds. 
(B) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Fed-
eral share of the cost of a fish habitat conserva-
tion project— 
(i) may not be derived from another 
Federal grant program; but 
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(ii) may include in-kind contributions 
and cash. 
(C) SPECIAL RULE FOR INDIAN TRIBES.— 
Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) or any other 
provision of law, any funds made available to 
an Indian tribe pursuant to this section may be 
considered to be non-Federal funds for the pur-
pose of subparagraph (A). 
(6) APPROVAL.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of receipt of the recommended 
priority list of fish habitat conservation projects 
under paragraph (2), subject to the limitations 
of paragraph (4), and based, to the maximum 
extent practicable, on the criteria described in 
paragraph (3), the Secretary, after consulting 
with the Secretary of Commerce on marine or 
estuarine projects, shall approve or reject any 
fish habitat conservation project recommended 
by the Board. 
(B) FUNDING.—If the Secretary approves 
a fish habitat conservation project under sub-
paragraph (A), the Secretary shall use amounts 
made available to carry out this section to pro-
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vide funds to carry out the fish habitat con-
servation project. 
(C) NOTIFICATION.—If the Secretary re-
jects any fish habitat conservation project rec-
ommended by the Board under paragraph (2), 
not later than 180 days after the date of receipt 
of the recommendation, the Secretary shall pro-
vide to the Board, the appropriate Partnership, 
and the appropriate congressional committees a 
written statement of the reasons that the Sec-
retary rejected the fish habitat conservation 
project. 
(f) TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Director, the NOAA 
Assistant Administrator, the EPA Assistant Admin-
istrator, and the Director of the United States Geo-
logical Survey, in coordination with the Forest Serv-
ice and other appropriate Federal departments and 
agencies, may provide scientific and technical assist-
ance to the Partnerships, participants in fish habitat 
conservation projects, and the Board. 
(2) INCLUSIONS.—Scientific and technical as-
sistance provided pursuant to paragraph (1) may in-
clude— 
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(A) providing technical and scientific as-
sistance to States, Indian tribes, regions, local 
communities, and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in the development and implementation of 
Partnerships; 
(B) providing technical and scientific as-
sistance to Partnerships for habitat assessment, 
strategic planning, and prioritization; 
(C) supporting the development and imple-
mentation of fish habitat conservation projects 
that are identified as high priorities by Partner-
ships and the Board; 
(D) supporting and providing recommenda-
tions regarding the development of science- 
based monitoring and assessment approaches 
for implementation through Partnerships; 
(E) supporting and providing recommenda-
tions for a national fish habitat assessment; 
(F) ensuring the availability of experts to 
assist in conducting scientifically based evalua-
tion and reporting of the results of fish habitat 
conservation projects; and 
(G) providing resources to secure State 
agency scientific and technical assistance to 
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support Partnerships, participants in fish habi-
tat conservation projects, and the Board. 
(g) COORDINATION
WITH
STATES
AND
INDIAN 
TRIBES.—The Secretary shall provide a notice to, and co-
operate with, the appropriate State agency or tribal agen-
cy, as applicable, of each State and Indian tribe within 
the boundaries of which an activity is planned to be car-
ried out pursuant to this section, including notification, 
by not later than 30 days before the date on which the 
activity is implemented. 
(h) INTERAGENCY OPERATIONAL PLAN.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
every 5 years thereafter, the Director, in cooperation with 
the NOAA Assistant Administrator, the EPA Assistant 
Administrator, the Director of the United States Geologi-
cal Survey, and the heads of other appropriate Federal 
departments and agencies (including at a minimum, those 
agencies represented on the Board) shall develop an inter-
agency operational plan that describes— 
(1) the functional, operational, technical, sci-
entific, and general staff, administrative, and mate-
rial needs for the implementation of this section; and 
(2) any interagency agreements between or 
among Federal departments and agencies to address 
those needs. 
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(i) ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING.— 
(1) REPORTING.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
every 5 years thereafter, the Board shall submit 
to the appropriate congressional committees a 
report describing the progress of this section. 
(B) CONTENTS.—Each report submitted 
under subparagraph (A) shall include— 
(i) an estimate of the number of 
acres, stream miles, or acre-feet, or other 
suitable measures of fish habitat, that was 
maintained or improved by partnerships of 
Federal, State, or local governments, In-
dian tribes, or other entities in the United 
States during the 5-year period ending on 
the date of submission of the report; 
(ii) a description of the public access 
to fish habitats established or improved 
during that 5-year period; 
(iii) a description of the improved op-
portunities for public recreational fishing; 
and 
(iv) an assessment of the status of 
fish habitat conservation projects carried 
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out with funds provided under this section 
during that period, disaggregated by year, 
including— 
(I) a description of the fish habi-
tat 
conservation 
projects 
rec-
ommended by the Board under sub-
section (e)(2); 
(II) a description of each fish 
habitat conservation project approved 
by the Secretary under subsection 
(e)(6), in order of priority for funding; 
(III) a justification for— 
(aa) the approval of each 
fish habitat conservation project; 
and 
(bb) the order of priority for 
funding of each fish habitat con-
servation project; 
(IV) a justification for any rejec-
tion of a fish habitat conservation 
project recommended by the Board 
under subsection (e)(2) that was 
based on a factor other than the cri-
teria described in subsection (e)(3); 
and 
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135 
‘‘(3) FEE SCHEDULE.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of the Sportsmen’s Act, 
to enhance consistency in the management of Fed-
eral land, the Secretaries shall publish a single joint 
land use fee schedule for commercial filming and 
still photography.’’; 
(4) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), in the 
second sentence, by striking ‘‘subsection (a)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘subsection (b)’’; 
(5) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated), in 
the heading, by inserting ‘‘Commercial’’ before 
‘‘Still’’; 
(6) in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) (as so re-
designated), by inserting ‘‘in accordance with the 
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 
U.S.C. 6801 et seq.),’’ after ‘‘without further appro-
priation,’’; 
(7) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall’’ and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—The Secretary shall 
not consider subject matter or content as a criterion 
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