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PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Adoption Act of 2015''.

SEC. 2. BROADBAND LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    Section 254(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(j)) 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(j) Lifeline Assistance.--
            ``(1) In general.--Nothing in this section, other than 
        paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall affect the collection, 
        distribution, or administration of the Lifeline program of the 
        Commission set forth under sections 54.400 through 54.417 of 
        title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor 
        thereto.
            ``(2) Broadband lifeline assistance program.--
                    ``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph--
                            ``(i) the term `broadband Internet access 
                        service' has the meaning given that term under 
                        section 8.11(a) of title 47, Code of Federal 
                        Regulations, or any successor thereto;
                            ``(ii) the terms `duplicative support' and 
                        `qualifying low-income consumer' have the 
                        meanings given those terms in section 54.400 of 
                        title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any 
                        successor thereto;
                            ``(iii) the term `Lifeline program' means 
                        the Lifeline program of the Commission set 
                        forth under sections 54.400 through 54.417 of 
                        title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any 
                        successor thereto; and
                            ``(iv) the term `participating broadband 
                        Internet access service provider' means a 
                        provider of broadband Internet access service 
                        that elects to participate in the Lifeline 
                        program to provide broadband Internet access 
                        service to qualifying low-income consumers 
                        under the final rule adopted under subparagraph 
                        (C)(i).
                    ``(B) Purpose.--The purpose of this paragraph is to 
                promote the adoption of broadband Internet access 
                service by all people of the United States while 
                recognizing that the price of broadband Internet access 
                service is one of the barriers to adoption for low-
                income households.
                    ``(C) Establishment.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Not later than 270 days 
                        after the date of enactment of the Broadband 
                        Adoption Act of 2015, the Commission shall 
                        adopt a final rule establishing Lifeline 
                        support under the Lifeline program for 
                        broadband Internet access service to enable 
                        qualifying low-income consumers in urban and 
                        rural areas to purchase broadband Internet 
                        access service at reduced charges by 
                        reimbursing participating broadband Internet 
                        access service providers for each such consumer 
                        served.
                            ``(ii) Model.--The final rule adopted under 
                        clause (i) shall provide that a qualifying low-
                        income consumer may elect to apply Lifeline 
                        support under the Lifeline program to basic 
                        telephone service, voice telephony service, or 
                        broadband Internet access service, regardless 
                        of whether the service is purchased as a stand-
                        alone service or as part of a bundle of 
                        services.
                            ``(iii) Digital literacy program.--The 
                        Commission shall consider providing a 
                        preference to a participating broadband 
                        Internet access service provider that includes 
                        components involving digital literacy programs 
                        as part of the offerings of the participating 
                        broadband Internet access service provider.
                    ``(D) State funds.--The Commission shall consult 
                with the Federal-State Joint Board instituted under 
                subsection (a)(1) regarding ways to encourage States to 
                develop programs that would work in conjunction with 
                the Lifeline program.
                    ``(E) Amount of support.--
                            ``(i) In general.--In calculating the 
                        amount of Lifeline support to be provided to 
                        each qualifying low-income consumer under the 
                        final rule adopted under subparagraph (C)(i), 
                        the Commission shall routinely study--
                                    ``(I) the prevailing market price 
                                for broadband Internet access service;
                                    ``(II) the prevailing speed of 
                                broadband Internet access service 
                                adopted by households; and
                                    ``(III) the prevailing broadband 
                                usage patterns of residential 
                                consumers.
                            ``(ii) Information.--In carrying out clause 
                        (i), the Commission shall rely on information 
                        that--
                                    ``(I) the Commission routinely 
                                collects; or
                                    ``(II) is publicly available.
                    ``(F) Technology neutral.--
                            ``(i) In general.--To promote competition 
                        from service providers to qualify under the 
                        Lifeline program, the Commission shall ensure 
                        that the final rule adopted under subparagraph 
                        (C)(i) is neutral as to the types of technology 
                        used to provide voice telephony or broadband 
                        Internet access service under the Lifeline 
                        program.
                            ``(ii) Authorization.--A participating 
                        broadband Internet access service provider--
                                    ``(I) shall not be required to be 
                                an eligible telecommunications carrier 
                                (as designated under section 214(e)) to 
                                receive support under the Lifeline 
                                program; and
                                    ``(II) shall obtain authorization 
                                from the Commission in order to 
                                participate in the Lifeline program.
                    ``(G) Accountability.--
                            ``(i) Nonduplication.--The final rule 
                        adopted under subparagraph (C)(i) shall 
                        incorporate regulations of the Commission in 
                        effect on the date of enactment of this Act 
                        that prevent the receipt of duplicative support 
                        under the Lifeline program.
                            ``(ii) Preventing waste, fraud, or abuse.--
                        In promulgating regulations to carry out this 
                        paragraph, the Commission shall consider any 
                        appropriate measures to prevent any waste, 
                        fraud, or abuse in the administration of the 
                        Lifeline program.
                            ``(iii) Eligibility.--The Commission, in 
                        consultation with other relevant Federal 
                        agencies, shall establish a national database 
                        to determine qualifying low-income consumer 
                        eligibility for Lifeline program subsidies.
                    ``(H) Evaluation reports.--Not later than 1 year 
                after the Commission adopts the final rule under 
                subparagraph (C)(i), and every year thereafter, the 
                Commission shall conduct an evaluation and issue a 
                report on the performance of the Lifeline program 
                during the 12-month period preceding the date on which 
                each report is issued.
                    ``(I) GAO study.--Not later than 1 year after the 
                Commission adopts the final rule under subparagraph 
                (C)(i), the Comptroller General of the United States 
                shall conduct a study and issue a report on the 
                performance of the Lifeline support provided under the 
                Lifeline program for broadband Internet access service.
            ``(3) Clarification of authority.--Nothing in this section 
        shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission 
        under any other provision of law, including the authority to 
        promulgate regulations to promote the adoption of broadband 
        service by low-income households in the United States.''.

SOLUTION: Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt a final rule establishing support under the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Assistance Program for qualifying low-income consumers in urban and rural areas to purchase broadband Internet access service at reduced charges by reimbursing participating providers for each such consumer served. Requires the program to allow qualifying consumers to elect to apply support from the Lifeline program to basic telephone service, voice telephony service, or broadband Internet access service, regardless of whether the service is purchased as a stand-alone service or in a bundle. Directs the FCC to consult with the federal-state joint board on universal service regarding ways to encourage states to develop programs in conjunction with the Lifeline program. Requires the program to be technology neutral to promote competition from service providers. Requires participating broadband Internet access service providers to obtain FCC authorization to participate in the Lifeline program, but a provider is not required to be an eligible telecommunications carrier to receive support under the program. Directs the FCC to: (1) adopt regulations to prevent receipt of duplicative support under the Lifeline program, and (2) establish a national database to determine consumer eligibility. 

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017''.

SEC. 2. RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS OR AT-RISK INDIAN VETERANS.

    Section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 
U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) Indian veterans housing rental assistance 
                program.--
                            ``(i) Definitions.--In this subparagraph:
                                    ``(I) Eligible indian veteran.--The 
                                term `eligible Indian veteran' means an 
                                Indian veteran who is--
                                            ``(aa) homeless or at risk 
                                        of homelessness; and
                                            ``(bb) living--

                                                    ``(AA) on or near a 
                                                reservation; or

                                                    ``(BB) in or near 
                                                any other Indian area.

                                    ``(II) Eligible recipient.--The 
                                term `eligible recipient' means a 
                                recipient eligible to receive a grant 
                                under section 101 of the Native 
                                American Housing Assistance and Self-
                                Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 
                                4111).
                                    ``(III) Indian; indian area.--The 
                                terms `Indian' and `Indian area' have 
                                the meanings given those terms in 
                                section 4 of the Native American 
                                Housing Assistance and Self-
                                Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 
                                4103).
                                    ``(IV) Indian veteran.--The term 
                                `Indian veteran' means an Indian who is 
                                a veteran.
                                    ``(V) Program.--The term `Program' 
                                means the Tribal HUD-VASH program 
                                carried out under clause (ii).
                                    ``(VI) Tribal organization.--The 
                                term `tribal organization' has the 
                                meaning given the term in section 4 of 
                                the Indian Self-Determination and 
                                Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 
                                5304).
                            ``(ii) Program specifications.--The 
                        Secretary shall use not less than 5 percent of 
                        the amounts made available for rental 
                        assistance under this paragraph to carry out a 
                        rental assistance and supported housing 
                        program, to be known as the `Tribal HUD-VASH 
                        program', in conjunction with the Secretary of 
                        Veterans Affairs, by awarding grants for the 
                        benefit of eligible Indian veterans.
                            ``(iii) Model.--
                                    ``(I) In general.--Except as 
                                provided in subclause (II), the 
                                Secretary shall model the Program on 
                                the rental assistance and supported 
                                housing program authorized under 
                                subparagraph (A) and applicable 
                                appropriations Acts, including 
                                administration in conjunction with the 
                                Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
                                    ``(II) Exceptions.--
                                            ``(aa) Secretary of housing 
                                        and urban development.--After 
                                        consultation with Indian 
                                        tribes, eligible recipients, 
                                        and any other appropriate 
                                        tribal organizations, the 
                                        Secretary may make necessary 
                                        and appropriate modifications 
                                        to facilitate the use of the 
                                        Program by eligible recipients 
                                        to serve eligible Indian 
                                        veterans.
                                            ``(bb) Secretary of 
                                        veterans affairs.--After 
                                        consultation with Indian 
                                        tribes, eligible recipients, 
                                        and any other appropriate 
                                        tribal organizations, the 
                                        Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
                                        may make necessary and 
                                        appropriate modifications to 
                                        facilitate the use of the 
                                        Program by eligible recipients 
                                        to serve eligible Indian 
                                        veterans.
                            ``(iv) Eligible recipients.--The Secretary 
                        shall make amounts for rental assistance and 
                        associated administrative costs under the 
                        Program available in the form of grants to 
                        eligible recipients.
                            ``(v) Funding criteria.--The Secretary 
                        shall award grants under the Program based on--
                                    ``(I) need;
                                    ``(II) administrative capacity; and
                                    ``(III) any other funding criteria 
                                established by the Secretary in a 
                                notice published in the Federal 
                                Register after consulting with the 
                                Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
                            ``(vi) Administration.--Grants awarded 
                        under the Program shall be administered in 
                        accordance with the Native American Housing 
                        Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 
                        (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.), except that 
                        recipients shall--
                                    ``(I) submit to the Secretary, in a 
                                manner prescribed by the Secretary, 
                                reports on the utilization of rental 
                                assistance provided under the Program; 
                                and
                                    ``(II) provide to the Secretary 
                                information specified by the Secretary 
                                to assess the effectiveness of the 
                                Program in serving eligible Indian 
                                veterans.
                            ``(vii) Consultation.--
                                    ``(I) Grant recipients; tribal 
                                organizations.--The Secretary, in 
                                coordination with the Secretary of 
                                Veterans Affairs, shall consult with 
                                eligible recipients and any other 
                                appropriate tribal organization on the 
                                design of the Program to ensure the 
                                effective delivery of rental assistance 
                                and supportive services to eligible 
                                Indian veterans under the Program.
                                    ``(II) Indian health service.--The 
                                Director of the Indian Health Service 
                                shall provide any assistance requested 
                                by the Secretary or the Secretary of 
                                Veterans Affairs in carrying out the 
                                Program.
                            ``(viii) Waiver.--
                                    ``(I) In general.--Except as 
                                provided in subclause (II), the 
                                Secretary may waive or specify 
                                alternative requirements for any 
                                provision of law (including 
                                regulations) that the Secretary 
                                administers in connection with the use 
                                of rental assistance made available 
                                under the Program if the Secretary 
                                finds that the waiver or alternative 
                                requirement is necessary for the 
                                effective delivery and administration 
                                of rental assistance under the Program 
                                to eligible Indian veterans.
                                    ``(II) Exception.--The Secretary 
                                may not waive or specify alternative 
                                requirements under subclause (I) for 
                                any provision of law (including 
                                regulations) relating to labor 
                                standards or the environment.
                            ``(ix) Renewal grants.--The Secretary may--
                                    ``(I) set aside, from amounts made 
                                available for tenant-based rental 
                                assistance under this subsection and 
                                without regard to the amounts used for 
                                new grants under clause (ii), such 
                                amounts as may be necessary to award 
                                renewal grants to eligible recipients 
                                that received a grant under the Program 
                                in a previous year; and
                                    ``(II) specify criteria that an 
                                eligible recipient must satisfy to 
                                receive a renewal grant under subclause 
                                (I), including providing data on how 
                                the eligible recipient used the amounts 
                                of any grant previously received under 
                                the Program.
                            ``(x) Reporting.--
                                    ``(I) In general.--Not later than 1 
                                year after the date of enactment of the 
                                Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017, and every 
                                5 years thereafter, the Secretary, in 
                                coordination with the Secretary of 
                                Veterans Affairs and the Director of 
                                the Indian Health Service, shall--
                                            ``(aa) conduct a review of 
                                        the implementation of the 
                                        Program, including any factors 
                                        that may have limited its 
                                        success; and
                                            ``(bb) submit a report 
                                        describing the results of the 
                                        review under item (aa) to--

                                                    ``(AA) the 
                                                Committee on Indian 
                                                Affairs, the Committee 
                                                on Banking, Housing, 
                                                and Urban Affairs, the 
                                                Committee on Veterans' 
                                                Affairs, and the 
                                                Committee on 
                                                Appropriations of the 
                                                Senate; and

                                                    ``(BB) the 
                                                Subcommittee on Indian, 
                                                Insular and Alaska 
                                                Native Affairs of the 
                                                Committee on Natural 
                                                Resources, the 
                                                Committee on Financial 
                                                Services, the Committee 
                                                on Veterans' Affairs, 
                                                and the Committee on 
                                                Appropriations of the 
                                                House of 
                                                Representatives.

                                    ``(II) Analysis of housing stock 
                                limitation.--The Secretary shall 
                                include in the initial report submitted 
                                under subclause (I) a description of--
                                            ``(aa) any regulations 
                                        governing the use of formula 
                                        current assisted stock (as 
                                        defined in section 1000.314 of 
                                        title 24, Code of Federal 
                                        Regulations (or any successor 
                                        regulation)) within the 
                                        Program;
                                            ``(bb) the number of 
                                        recipients of grants under the 
                                        Program that have reported the 
                                        regulations described in item 
                                        (aa) as a barrier to 
                                        implementation of the Program; 
                                        and
                                            ``(cc) proposed alternative 
                                        legislation or regulations 
                                        developed by the Secretary in 
                                        consultation with recipients of 
                                        grants under the Program to 
                                        allow the use of formula 
                                        current assisted stock within 
                                        the Program.''.

            Passed the Senate May 23, 2018.

            Attest:

                                                JULIE E. ADAMS,

                                                             Secretary.

SOLUTION: Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and living in or near an Indian area.  The United States Housing Act of 1937 is amended to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use at least 5% of rental assistance amounts under the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance to homeless veterans, for the Tribal HUD-VASH program. The Tribal HUD-VASH program shall be carried out in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  HUD and the VA: (1) shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design, and (2) may make program modifications after consulting with tribal organizations. Program grants shall be made to entities eligible for Native American housing assistance block grants.   HUD may make renewal grants to entities that have received prior program grants.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Columbia River Habitat Protection 
and Recreational Access Act of 1997''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    The Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The 51-mile stretch of the Columbia River, known as the 
        ``Hanford Reach'', provides 80 percent of the fall Chinook 
        salmon in the river system, critical habitat for wildlife, a 
        high-quality waterfowl sanctuary, as well as numerous scenic, 
        historic, and recreational opportunities for the public.
            (2) In 1996 Congress, through Public Law 104-333, 
        prohibited damming, dredging, channeling, or other such 
        activities along the Hanford Reach in order to help preserve 
        and protect the unique environmental benefits of the region.
            (3) The lands surrounding the Hanford Reach area of the 
        Columbia River, Washington, should be properly managed in order 
        to protect plant, fish, wildlife, cultural, recreational, and 
        scenic resources, while preserving access to these lands.
            (4) Recognizing the unique and pristine values of the area, 
        local citizens in cooperation with Federal and State 
        authorities have developed a comprehensive protection plan 
        which has enhanced salmon habitat along the Hanford Reach. This 
        plan, known as the Vernita Bar Agreement, has preserved the 
        free flowing, riparian character of the Hanford Reach, and 
        serves as a blueprint for further successful management along 
        the Columbia River.
            (5) Although dozens of local, State, and Federal 
        environmental protection and management laws and regulations 
        exist for the Hanford Reach, management efforts can be better 
        integrated and can lead to more efficient use of public 
        resources and improved habitat and recreation management.
            (6) Several of the areas adjacent to the Hanford Reach of 
        the Columbia River, including lands known as the Wahluke Slope, 
        currently owned by the United States, have been extensively 
        studied and reviewed through environmental impact statements 
        and have been declared environmentally sound and certified 
        suitable for conveyance.
            (7) Inasmuch as Federal financial resources are 
        constrained, joint partnerships among Federal, State, and local 
        entities can provide long-term habitat and wildlife management, 
        maintain recreational opportunities, and develop a responsible 
        and environmentally sound local land use plan for the region.
            (8) The people and the governments of Benton, Franklin, 
        Grant, and Adams Counties desire to enter into such a 
        partnership with the State of Washington and the United States 
        to ensure the continued protection of plant, fish, wildlife, 
        cultural, recreational, and scenic resources on the lands 
        surrounding the Hanford Reach.
            (9) Such a cooperative partnership will provide a forum for 
        public input from the entire region and ensure the long-term 
        protection of the river as wild, scenic, and accessible.
            (10) Congress recommends the formation of a commission, of 
        which a majority of the members of such a commission represent 
        the local entities, to ensure that the above goals are achieved 
        and to maintain maximum involvement by the citizens of Benton, 
        Franklin, Grant, and Adams Counties.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this Act--
            (1) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy;
            (2) the term ``Hanford Works'' means the property 
        represented as ``Department of Energy'' under the Land Status 
        Legend on the Bureau of Land Management topographic map of 
        Priest Rapids, Washington, Edition-1991; and
            (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Hanford Reach 
        Protection and Management Commission.

SEC. 4. GENERAL AUTHORITY; PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS.

    (a) Authority.--As soon as practicable after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary for no consideration shall convey 
to the governmental entities referred to in subsection (b) all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the properties 
described in subsection (b).
    (b) Conveyances.--
            (1) State of washington.--The Secretary shall convey to the 
        State of Washington the property that consists of the portion 
        of the Hanford Works that runs along both banks of the Columbia 
        River and lies within the one quarter mile to the north of the 
        mean high water mark on the north bank of the Columbia River, 
        and that lies within the one quarter mile to the south of the 
        mean high water mark on the south bank of the Columbia River.
            (2) Adams county, washington.--The Secretary shall convey 
        to Adams County, Washington, the property that consists of the 
        portion of the Hanford Works that lies within Adams County, 
        Washington.
            (3) Grant county, washington.--The Secretary shall convey 
        to Grant County, Washington, the property that consists of the 
        portion of the Hanford Works that lies within Grant County, 
        Washington, to the north of the Columbia River and that is not 
        part of the conveyance made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this 
        subsection.
            (4) Franklin county, washington.--The Secretary shall 
        convey to Franklin County, Washington, the property that 
        consists of the portion of Hanford Works that lies within 
        Franklin County, Washington, to the north of the Columbia River 
        and that is not part of the conveyance made pursuant to 
        paragraph (1) of this subsection.
            (5) Additional properties.--In addition to properties 
        described in paragraphs (1) through (4), the Secretary may 
        convey to a State or local government referred to in paragraphs 
        (1) through (4) such property within the Hanford Works as the 
        Secretary and the State or local government agree is 
        appropriate to carry out this Act.

SEC. 5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

    (a) Special Rules for State of Washington.--
            (1) Environmental safety.--The conveyance made under 
        section 4(b)(1) shall be made only after the Administrator of 
        the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Secretary 
        that--
                    (A) the properties described in section 4(b)(1) are 
                clean of hazardous, toxic, or radioactive materials or 
                substances;
                    (B) all corrective, remedial, or response actions 
                have been completed; and
                    (C) all obligations of the Secretary at the Hanford 
                Nuclear Reservation under the Comprehensive 
                Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
                of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and other applicable 
                laws have been fulfilled.
            (2) Federal leaseholds.--Any leasehold interest by any 
        agency of the United States on lands described under section 
        4(b) shall terminate upon enactment of this Act, and such 
        interest shall be transferred pursuant to section 4.
            (3) Water rights and utility easements.--The conveyances 
        under section 4 shall be made subject to all existing water 
        rights and all easements and rights of any public and private 
        utility districts which operate and maintain transmission and 
        generation facilities along the lands described under section 
        4.
    (b) Establishment of Hanford Reach Protection and Management 
Commission.--Not later than 6 months after the conveyances under 
section 4(b)(1) are made, the State of Washington shall enter into a 
written joint agreement with the governments of Benton, Franklin, and 
Grant Counties to establish the Hanford Reach Protection and Management 
Commission as follows:
            (1) Membership appointment.--The Commission shall be 
        composed of 7 members. As soon as practicable, but not more 
        than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        members shall be appointed as follows:
                    (A) One member who shall be a resident of Benton 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (B) One member who shall be a resident of Franklin 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (C) One member who shall be a resident of Grant 
                County, appointed by the government of such county.
                    (D) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Governor of the State 
                of Washington.
                    (E) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Secretary of Energy.
                    (F) One member who shall be a resident of the State 
                of Washington, appointed by the Secretary of the 
                Interior.
                    (G) One member who shall be a resident of any 
                county in the State of Washington through or along 
                which the Columbia River runs, appointed by a majority 
                vote of the other members of the Commission.
            (2) Terms of office.--The length of the terms of office of 
        the members appointed under (1) shall be fixed by each 
        appointing governmental entity at the time of appointment, but 
        no term shall exceed 4 years.
            (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy that may occur prior to the 
        expiration of a member's term shall be filled for the balance 
        of such term by appointment made by the entity which appointed 
        the vacating member.
            (4) Restriction.--Except as provided herein, no person 
        shall be appointed to the Commission who is an employee, agent, 
        or independent contractor of the United States or any agency 
        thereof.
            (5) Failure to appoint.--In the event a member has not been 
        appointed within 6 months of the establishment of the 
        Commission, any such vacancy shall be filled by joint 
        appointment by the governments of Benton, Franklin, and Grant 
        Counties.
            (6) Establishment of commission authority.--As soon as 
        practicable after the appointment of a majority of the members 
        of the Commission, such members shall be authorized to convene 
        meetings of the Commission and to adopt rules and provisions 
        governing the administration, voting, meeting, terms of 
        service, and finances of the Commission. The first meeting 
        shall be held no later than 1 year from the date of the 
        establishment of the Commission.
            (7) Development of hanford reach protection and management 
        plan.--
                    (A) The primary duty of the Commission shall be to 
                develop and implement a plan to manage the lands 
                conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) to protect and 
                enhance plant resources, fish and wildlife resources, 
                cultural resources, recreational access, and other uses 
                or resources prescribed by the Commission.
                    (B) From the date the conveyances under section 
                4(b)(1) are made until such time as a permanent 
                protection and management plan is approved by the 
                Commission, the lands conveyed pursuant to such section 
                shall be managed under an interim management plan 
                approved by the governments of Benton, Franklin, and 
                Grant Counties, which shall be consistent with the 
                purposes of this Act.
    (c) Nonperformance of State of Washington, Transfer to and 
Management by Counties Authorized.--If the State of Washington does not 
fulfill its obligations under subsection (b), all right, title, and 
interest to the property conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) shall be 
transferred to the counties, with the consent of such counties, in 
which the lands are situated in order to carry out the purposes of this 
Act, and the governments of such counties shall jointly establish the 
Commission pursuant to subsection (b) and to provide for the management 
of the lands conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1).
    (d) Reversion and Right To Reenter.--If the State of Washington 
does not fulfill its obligations under subsection (b), and if the 
governments of Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties do not fulfill 
their obligations under subsection (c), all right, title, and interest 
to the property conveyed pursuant to section 4(b)(1) shall revert to 
the United States and the United States shall have the right of 
immediate entry thereon.
    (e) Use of Federal Resources Authorized.--The Secretary of the 
Interior may enter into agreements with the State of Washington and the 
governmental entities referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) of 
section 4(b) to allow the utilization of personnel, and the provision 
of technical and financial assistance from the United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service to assist the county governments in the administration 
and management of the lands transferred under this Act.
    (f) Special Rule for Adams County, Grant County, and Franklin 
County.--The properties described under paragraphs (2) through (4) of 
section 4(b) shall be conveyed only after Adams County, Grant County, 
and Franklin County, Washington, have submitted a written report to the 
Secretary of the Interior which shall include--
            (1) a risk analysis of debris slides in the White Bluffs 
        Wasteway;
            (2) any recommendations necessary to address the risk of 
        such slides; and
            (3) a comprehensive land use plan of the Wahluke Slope.

SOLUTION:
Columbia River Habitat Protection and Recreational Access Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to convey to the State of Washington and to Adams, Grant, and Franklin counties in Washington specified portions of the Hanford Works, an area of property along the Columbia River in Washington.  Allows such conveyances only after the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has made specified certifications to the Secretary with respect to the appropriate environmental cleanup of such area. 
Directs the State of Washington to enter into a joint agreement with Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties to establish the Hanford Reach Protection and Management Commission, which shall develop and implement a plan to manage the lands conveyed by the Secretary in order to protect and enhance plant, fish and wildlife, and cultural resources, as well as recreational access to, and other uses of, Hanford Reach (a 51-mile stretch of land along the Columbia River containing fish, wildlife, and other resources). 
Requires Adams, Grant, and Franklin Counties to submit to the Secretary:  (1) a risk analysis of debris slides in the White Bluffs Wasteway; and (2) a comprehensive land use plan of the Wahluke Slope.