Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013

Bill: 113-s-736
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2013-04-16
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alaska

Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

Forests, forestry, trees

Hunting and fishing

Land use and conservation

Licensing and registrations

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

User charges and fees
Latest action: action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-16
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013 - Requires the maximum fee for the issuance of a covered cabin special use permit by the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land in Alaska to be not more than $250. </p> <p>Defines "covered cabin" to mean a cabin (including related structures) on System land in Alaska: (1) that is used for subsistence uses; (2) that is subject to the disclaimer of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) allowing the renewal or continuation of valid existing cabin leases or permits for cabins, homesites, and similar structures on federal lands; (3) that is subject to the ANILCA requirement that the Secretary permit the continuation of existing uses, and the future establishment and use of, temporary campsites, tent platforms, shelters, and other related temporary facilities and equipment with respect to the taking of fish and wildlife; or (4) that is used for commercial fishing by a permittee not generating more than $15,000 in gross annual income from the fishery.</p>

action_date: 2013-06-27
action_desc: Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
text: <p>Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013 - Requires the maximum land use fee for a special use permit issued by the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) for the use and occupancy of a covered cabin or temporary structure on National Forest System land in Alaska to be not more than $250. </p> <p>Defines "covered cabin or temporary structure" to mean a cabin (including related structures) or a tent platform on System land in Alaska: (1) that is used for subsistence uses; (2) that is subject to the disclaimer of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) allowing the renewal or continuation of valid existing cabin leases or permits for cabins, homesites, and similar structures on federal lands; (3) that is subject to the ANILCA requirement that the Secretary permit the continuation of existing uses, and the future establishment and use of, temporary campsites, tent platforms, shelters, and other related temporary facilities and equipment with respect to the taking of fish and wildlife; or (4) that is used for commercial fishing by a permittee not generating more than $15,000 in gross annual income from the fishery.</p>

tv_txt: II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 736 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2013 Ms. Murkowski introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To establish a maximum amount for special use permit fees applicable to certain cabins on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered cabin The term covered cabin means a cabin (including related structures) on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska— (A) that is used for subsistence uses; (B) that is subject to section 1303(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3193(d)); (C) that is subject to section 1316(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3204(a)); or (D) that is used for commercial fishing by a permittee that does not generate more than $15,000 in gross annual income from the fishery. (2) Subsistence uses The term subsistence uses has the meaning given the term in section 803 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3113 ). 3. Alaska subsistence use cabin permit fees The maximum amount of the fee for the issuance of a special use permit by the Secretary of Agriculture for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land for a covered cabin shall be not more than $250.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 121 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 736 [Report No. 113–67] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2013 Ms. Murkowski introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 27, 2013 Reported by Mr. Wyden , with amendments and an amendment to the title Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To establish a maximum amount for special use permit fees applicable to certain cabins on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered cabin The term covered cabin means a cabin (including related structures) on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska— (1) Covered cabin or temporary structure The term covered cabin or temporary structure means a cabin (including related structures) or a tent platform on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska— (A) that is used for subsistence uses; (B) that is subject to section 1303(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3193(d)); (C) that is subject to section 1316(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3204(a)); or (D) that is used for commercial fishing by a permittee that does not generate more than $15,000 in gross annual income from the fishery. (2) Subsistence uses The term subsistence uses has the meaning given the term in section 803 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3113 ). 3. Alaska subsistence use cabin permit fees The maximum amount of the fee for the issuance of a special use permit by the Secretary of Agriculture for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land for a covered cabin shall be not more than $250. 3. Alaska subsistence use cabin and temporary structure special use land use fees The maximum land use fee for a special use permit issued by the Secretary of Agriculture for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land for a covered cabin or temporary structure shall be not more than $250.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to establish a maximum amount for special use land use fees applicable to certain cabins and temporary structures on National Forest System land in the State of Alaska. .

June 27, 2013 Reported with amendments and an amendment to the title