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16 U.S.C. § 6814 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6814. Limitation on use of fees for employee bonuses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, fees collected under the authorities of the chapter may not be used for employee bonuses.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 815, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3393.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “the Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6851 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6851. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Federal land
The term “Federal land” means any land managed by a Federal land management agency.
(2) Federal land management agency
The term “Federal land management agency” means—
(A) the Bureau of Reclamation;
(B) the National Park Service;
(C) the Bureau of Land Management;
(D) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(E) the Forest Service; and
(F) the Corps of Engineers.
(3) Road or trail
The term “road or trail” means a road or trail designated by 1 or more of the Secretaries for public use.
(4) Secretaries
The term “Secretaries” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service;
(B) the Secretary of the Interior; and
(C) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 2, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 117–114, § 1, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 6852 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6852. Interagency data standardization
Not later than 30 months after April 29, 2022, the Secretaries shall jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable Federal databases with respect to the collection and dissemination of data—
(1) relating to recreation sites on Federal land; and
(2) used to depict locations at which recreation uses are available to the public.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 3, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 354(1), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2917.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Par. (1). Pub. L. 118–234 substituted “recreation sites” for “public outdoor recreational use”.
16 U.S.C. § 6853 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6853. Digitization and publication of easements
(a) In general
Not later than 4 years after April 29, 2022, each of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall digitize and publish on the applicable agency website geographic information system mapping data that specifies, with respect to the relevant Secretary, all Federal interests in private land, including easements (other than flowage easements), reservations, and rights-of-way—
(1) to which the Federal Government does not have a fee title interest; and
(2) that may be used to provide public recreational access to the Federal land.
(b) Public comment
The Secretaries shall develop a process to allow members of the public to submit questions or comments regarding the information described in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 4, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1176.)
16 U.S.C. § 6854 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6854. Data consolidation and publication of route and area data for public recreational use
(a) In general
Beginning not later than 5 years after April 29, 2022, each of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers, as applicable, geographic information system data with respect to the following:
(1) Status information with respect to whether roads and trails on the Federal land are open or closed.
(2) The dates on which roads and trails on the Federal land are seasonally closed.
(3) The classes of vehicles and types of recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails on the Federal land, including the permissibility of—
(A) off-highway vehicles;
(B) motorcycles;
(C) nonmotorized bicycles;
(D) electric bicycles;
(E) passenger vehicles;
(F) nonmechanized transportation; and
(G) over-snow vehicles.
(4) The boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting (including archery, firearm discharge, and target shooting) is regulated or closed on the Federal land.
(b) Updates
(1) In general
The Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall update the data described in subsection (a) not less frequently than twice per year.
(2) Public comment
The Secretaries shall develop a process to allow members of the public to submit questions or comments regarding the information described in subsection (a).
(c) Effect
Geographic information system data made publicly available under subsection (a) shall not disclose information regarding the nature, location, character, or ownership of historic, paleontological, or archaeological resources, consistent with applicable law.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 5, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1176; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 354(2), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2917.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 118–234 substituted “regulated or closed” for “permanently restricted or prohibited”.
16 U.S.C. § 6855 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6855. Cooperation and coordination
(a) Third-party providers
The Secretaries may enter into an agreement with a third party to carry out any provision of this chapter.
(b) US Geological Survey
The Secretaries shall work with the Director of the United States Geological Survey to collect, aggregate, digitize, standardize, or publish data on behalf of the Secretaries to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 6, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1177; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 354(3), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2917.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–234 substituted “shall” for “may” and “the Secretaries” for “the Secretary of the Interior”.
16 U.S.C. § 6856 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6856. Reports
Not later than 1 year after April 29, 2022, and annually thereafter through March 30, 2031, the Secretaries shall submit a report on the progress made by the Secretaries with respect to meeting the requirements of this chapter to—
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
(2) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
(4) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 7, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1177.)
16 U.S.C. § 6857 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6857. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this chapter—
(A) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
(B) $5,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025;
(2) to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out this chapter—
(A) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
(B) $5,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025; and
(3) to the Secretary of the Army to carry out this chapter—
(A) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
(B) $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025.
(Pub. L. 117–114, § 8, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1177.)
16 U.S.C. § 6871 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6871. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Federal fishing restriction
The term “Federal fishing restriction” means a defined area in which all or certain fishing activities are temporarily or permanently prohibited or restricted by a Federal land or water management agency.
(2) Federal land or water management agency
The term “Federal land or water management agency” means—
(A) the Bureau of Reclamation;
(B) the National Park Service;
(C) the Bureau of Land Management;
(D) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and
(E) the Forest Service.
(3) Federal waterway
The term “Federal waterway” means waters managed by 1 or more of the relevant Secretaries.
(4) Federal waterway restriction
The term “Federal waterway restriction” means a restriction on the access or use of a Federal waterway applied under applicable law by 1 or more of the Secretaries.
(5) Secretaries
The term “Secretaries” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior.
(6) State
The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.
(Pub. L. 119–62, § 2, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1979.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 119–62, § 1, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1979, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act of 2025’ or the ‘MAPWaters Act of 2025’.”
16 U.S.C. § 6872 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6872. Interagency data standardization
Not later than 30 months after December 26, 2025, the Secretaries, in coordination with the Federal Geographic Data Committee established by section 2802(a) of title 43, shall jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable Federal databases with respect to the collection and dissemination of geospatial data relating to public outdoor recreational access of Federal waterways and Federal fishing restrictions.
(Pub. L. 119–62, § 3, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1979.)
16 U.S.C. § 6874 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6874. Cooperation and coordination
(a) Community partners and third-party providers
For purposes of carrying out this chapter, the Secretaries may—
(1) coordinate and partner with non-Federal agencies and private sector and nonprofit partners, including—
(A) State natural resource agencies;
(B) Tribal natural resource agencies;
(C) technology companies;
(D) geospatial data companies; and
(E) experts in data science, analytics, and operations research; and
(2) enter into an agreement with a third party to carry out any provision of this chapter.
(b) United States Geological Survey
The Secretaries may work with the Director of the United States Geological Survey to collect, aggregate, digitize, standardize, and publish data on behalf of the Secretaries to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(c) Requirement
With respect to data developed and distributed under this chapter, the Secretaries shall—
(1) develop the data in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal laws (including regulations); and
(2) include a notice that any geospatial data are subject to applicable Federal, State, and Tribal laws (including regulations).
(d) Existing efforts
To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall use or incorporate existing applicable data, maps, and resources in carrying out this chapter, including data, maps, and resources developed and published under—
(1) the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (16 U.S.C. 6851 et seq.);
(2) section 776 of title 43; or
(3) other applicable law.
(Pub. L. 119–62, § 5, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1981.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), is Pub. L. 117–114, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175, which is classified generally to chapter 87A (§ 6851 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6851 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6875 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6875. Reports
Not later than 1 year after December 26, 2025, and annually thereafter through March 30, 2034, the Secretaries shall submit a report that describes the progress made by the Secretaries with respect to meeting the requirements of this chapter to—
(1) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;
(3) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives;
(4) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(5) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 119–62, § 6, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1982.)
16 U.S.C. § 6876 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6876. Effect
Nothing in this chapter—
(1) modifies or alters the definition of the term “navigable waters” under Federal law;
(2) affects the jurisdiction or authority of State or Federal agencies to regulate navigable waters;
(3) modifies or alters the authority or jurisdiction of Federal or State agencies to manage fisheries; or
(4) authorizes or is intended to result in a change in the accessibility of waters open to hunting, fishing, or other forms of outdoor recreation as of December 26, 2025.
(Pub. L. 119–62, § 7, Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1982.)
16 U.S.C. § 6903 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6903. Authority and responsibility of the Secretary of State
The Secretary of State may—
(1) receive and transmit, on behalf of the United States, reports, requests, recommendations, proposals, decisions, and other communications of and to the Commission;
(2) in consultation with the Secretary approve, disapprove, object to, or withdraw objections to bylaws and rules, or amendments thereof, adopted by the WCPFC Commission, and, with the concurrence of the Secretary to approve or disapprove the general annual program of the WCPFC Commission with respect to conservation and management measures and other measures proposed or adopted in accordance with the WCPFC Convention; and
(3) act upon, or refer to other appropriate authority, any communication referred to in paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 504, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3639.)
16 U.S.C. § 6904 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6904. Rulemaking authority of the Secretary of Commerce
(a) Promulgation of regulations
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State and, with respect to enforcement measures, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, is authorized to promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the United States international obligations under the WCPFC Convention and this chapter, including recommendations and decisions adopted by the Commission. In cases where the Secretary has discretion in the implementation of one or more measures adopted by the Commission that would govern fisheries under the authority of a Regional Fishery Management Council, the Secretary may, to the extent practicable within the implementation schedule of the WCPFC Convention and any recommendations and decisions adopted by the Commission, promulgate such regulations in accordance with the procedures established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).
(b) Additions to fishery regimes and regulations
The Secretary may promulgate regulations applicable to all vessels and persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including United States flag vessels wherever they may be operating, on such date as the Secretary shall prescribe.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 505, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3639.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§ 1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6908 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6908. Territorial participation
The Secretary of State shall ensure participation in the Commission and its subsidiary bodies by American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands to the same extent provided to the territories of other nations.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 509, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3643.)
16 U.S.C. § 6909 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6909. Exclusive Economic Zone notification
Masters of commercial fishing vessels of nations fishing for species under the management authority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention that do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with United States enforcement authorities shall, prior to, or as soon as reasonably possible after, entering and transiting the Exclusive Economic Zone seaward of Hawaii and of the Commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States in the Pacific Ocean area—
(1) notify the United States Coast Guard or the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Law Enforcement in the appropriate region of the name, flag state, location, route, and destination of the vessel and of the circumstances under which it will enter United States waters;
(2) ensure that all fishing gear on board the vessel is stowed below deck or otherwise removed from the place where it is normally used for fishing and placed where it is not readily available for fishing; and
(3) where requested by an enforcement officer, proceed to a specified location so that a vessel inspection can be conducted.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 510, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3643.)
16 U.S.C. § 6909a (CONSERVATION)
§ 6909a. United States conservation, management, and enforcement objectives
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, in the course of negotiations, shall seek—
(1) to minimize any disadvantage to United States fishermen in relation to other members of the Commission;
(2) to maximize the opportunities for fishing vessels of the United States to harvest fish stocks on the high seas in the Convention area, recognizing that such harvests may be restricted if the Commission, based on the best available scientific information provided by the Scientific Committee, determines it is necessary to achieve the conservation objective set forth in Article 2 of the Convention;
(3) to prevent any requirement for the transfer to other nations or foreign entities of the fishing capacity, fishing capacity rights, or fishing vessels of the United States or its territories, unless any such requirement is voluntary and market-based; and
(4) to ensure that conservation and management measures take into consideration traditional fishing patterns of fishing vessels of the United States and the operating requirements of the fisheries covered by the Western and Central Pacific Convention.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 511, as added Pub. L. 114–327, title III, § 301(a)(2), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1994.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 511 of Pub. L. 109–479 was renumbered section 512 and is classified to section 6910 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 6910 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6910. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter and to pay the United States’ contribution to the Commission under section 5 of part III of the WCPFC Convention.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 512, formerly § 511, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3644; renumbered § 512, Pub. L. 114–327, title III, § 301(a)(2), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1994.)
16 U.S.C. § 7001 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7001. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Advisory panel
The term “advisory panel” means the Advisory Panel on Pacific Hake/Whiting established by the Agreement.
(2) Agreement
The term “Agreement” means the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting, signed at Seattle, Washington, on November 21, 2003.
(3) Catch
The term “catch” means all fishery removals from the offshore whiting resource, including landings, discards, and bycatch in other fisheries.
(4) Joint management committee
The term “joint management committee” means the joint management committee established by the Agreement.
(5) Joint technical committee
The term “joint technical committee” means the joint technical committee established by the Agreement.
(6) Offshore whiting resource
The term “offshore whiting resource” means the transboundary stock of Merluccius productus that is located in the offshore waters of the United States and Canada except in Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia.
(7) Scientific review group
The term “scientific review group” means the scientific review group established by the Agreement.
(8) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(9) United States Section
The term “United States Section” means the United States representatives on the joint management committee.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 602, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3644.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 601, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3644, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Pacific Whiting Act of 2006’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7002 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7002. United States representation on joint management committee
(a) Representatives
(1) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint 4 individuals to represent the United States as the United States Section on the joint management committee. In making the appointments, the Secretary shall select representatives from among individuals who are knowledgeable or experienced concerning the offshore whiting resource. Of these—
(A) 1 shall be an official of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
(B) 1 shall be a member of the Pacific Fishery Management Council, appointed with consideration given to any recommendation provided by that Council;
(C) 1 shall be appointed from a list submitted by the treaty Indian tribes with treaty fishing rights to the offshore whiting resource; and
(D) 1 shall be appointed from the commercial sector of the whiting fishing industry concerned with the offshore whiting resource.
(2) Term of office
Each representative appointed under paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term not to exceed 4 years, except that, of the initial appointments, 2 representatives shall be appointed for terms of 2 years. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of office of that individual’s predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. A representative may be appointed for a term of less than 4 years if such term is necessary to ensure that the term of office of not more than 2 representatives will expire in any single year. An individual appointed to serve as a representative is eligible for reappointment.
(3) Chair
Unless otherwise agreed by all of the 4 representatives, the chair shall rotate annually among the 4 members, with the order of rotation determined by lot at the first meeting.
(b) Alternate representatives
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate alternate representatives of the United States to serve on the joint management committee. An alternative representative may exercise, at any meeting of the committee, all the powers and duties of a representative in the absence of a duly designated representative for whatever reason.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 603, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3645.)