116 HR 996 IH: Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
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2019-02-06
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 996IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2019Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Simpson, and Ms. Meng) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain
			 federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act. 2.Exclusion of certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (a)In generalSection 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , under a loan repayment program receiving a grant or contract under section 748(a)(2) of such Act after section 338I of such Act.
 (b)Conforming amendmentSection 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking National Health Service Corps loan repayment program and certain State loan repayment programs in the heading thereof and inserting certain Federal and State loan repayment programs. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (d)GAO reportThe Comptroller General of the United States shall review and report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding from the Dental Faculty Development and Loan Repayment Program under section 748(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, including the extent to which they remain full-time faculty teaching and practicing in dental clinics located in dental schools, hospitals, or community-based affiliated sites after receiving funding from the program.


109 HRES 488 : Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession relating to contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery.
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IV
House Calendar No. 110
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 488
[Report No. 109–269]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 7, 2005
Mr. LaTourette (for himself, Mr. LoBiondo, and Mr. McCotter) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

November 3, 2005
Additional sponsors: Mr. Simmons and Mr. Johnson of Illinois

November 3, 2005
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

RESOLUTION
Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession relating to contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery.

That the House of Representatives requests that the President transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any portions of any contracts in his possession for services or building or other construction (including pre-awarded contracts or contracts that were modified or extended) related to Hurricane Katrina recovery or rebuilding in the geographic areas specified in the President’s Proclamation 7924 of September 8, 2005, that were awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or any other agency) pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), and any communications in his possession made or received, on or after August 26, 2005, by such agency relating to such contracts.

November 3, 2005
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 2073

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			November 18, 2005

			Mrs. Clinton introduced

			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

		  to provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint

		  hazards.

		1.Short title; findings;

			 purpose

			(a)Short

			 titleThis Act may be cited

			 as the Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act

			 of 2005.

			(b)FindingsCongress finds that:

				(1)Of the 98,000,000 housing units in the

			 United States, 38,000,000 have lead-based paint.

				(2)Of the 38,000,000 housing units with

			 lead-based paint, 25,000,000 pose a hazard, as defined by Environmental

			 Protection Agency and Department of Housing and Urban Development standards,

			 due to conditions such as peeling paint and settled dust on floors and

			 windowsills that contain lead at levels above Federal safety standards.

				(3)Though the number of children in the United

			 States ages 1 through 5 with blood levels higher than the Centers for Disease

			 Control action level of 10 micrograms per deciliter has declined to 300,000,

			 lead poisoning remains a serious, entirely preventable threat to a child’s

			 intelligence, behavior, and learning.

				(4)The Secretary of Health and Human Services

			 has established a national goal of ending childhood lead poisoning by

			 2010.

				(5)Current Federal lead abatement programs,

			 such as the Lead Hazard Control Grant Program of the Department of Housing and

			 Urban Development, only have resources sufficient to make approximately 7,000

			 homes lead-safe each year. In many cases, when State and local public health

			 departments identify a lead-poisoned child, resources are insufficient to

			 reduce or eliminate the hazards.

				(6)Old windows typically pose significant

			 risks because wood trim is more likely to be painted with lead-based paint,

			 moisture causes paint to deteriorate, and friction generates lead dust. The

			 replacement of old windows that contain lead based paint significantly reduces

			 lead poisoning hazards in addition to producing significant energy

			 savings.

				(7)Childhood lead poisoning can be

			 dramatically reduced by the abatement or complete removal of all lead-based

			 paint. Empirical studies also have shown substantial reductions in lead

			 poisoning when the affected properties have undergone so-called interim

			 control measures that are far less costly than abatement.

				(c)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to encourage

			 the safe removal of lead hazards from homes and thereby decrease the number of

			 children who suffer reduced intelligence, learning difficulties, behavioral

			 problems, and other health consequences due to lead-poisoning.

			2.Home lead hazard

			 reduction activity tax credit

			(a)In

			 generalSubpart B of part IV

			 of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to

			 foreign tax credit, etc.) is amended by adding at the end the following new

			 section:

					30D.Home lead hazard

				reduction activity

						(a)Allowance of

				creditThere shall be allowed

				as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an

				amount equal to 50 percent of the lead hazard reduction activity cost paid or

				incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for each eligible dwelling

				unit.

						(b)LimitationThe amount of the credit allowed under

				subsection (a) for any eligible dwelling unit for any taxable year shall not

				exceed—

							(1)either—

								(A)$3,000 in the case of lead hazard reduction

				activity cost including lead abatement measures described in clauses (i), (ii),

				(iv) and (v) of subsection (c)(1)(A), or

								(B)$1,000 in the case of lead hazard reduction

				activity cost including interim lead control measures described in clauses (i),

				(iii), (iv), and (v) of subsection (c)(1)(A), reduced by

								(2)the aggregate lead hazard reduction

				activity cost taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to such unit

				for all preceding taxable years.

							(c)Definitions and

				special rulesFor purposes of

				this section:

							(1)Lead hazard

				reduction activity cost

								(A)In

				generalThe term lead

				hazard reduction activity cost means, with respect to any eligible

				dwelling unit—

									(i)the cost for a certified risk assessor to

				conduct an assessment to determine the presence of a lead-based paint

				hazard,

									(ii)the cost for performing lead abatement

				measures by a certified lead abatement supervisor, including the removal of

				paint and dust, the permanent enclosure or encapsulation of lead-based paint,

				the replacement of painted surfaces, windows, or fixtures, or the removal or

				permanent covering of soil when lead-based paint hazards are present in such

				paint, dust, or soil,

									(iii)the cost for performing interim lead

				control measures to reduce exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint

				hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting,

				temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards, and the

				establishment and operation of management and resident education programs, but

				only if such measures are evaluated and completed by a certified lead abatement

				supervisor using accepted methods, are conducted by a qualified contractor, and

				have an expected useful life of more than 10 years,

									(iv)the cost for a certified lead abatement

				supervisor, those working under the supervision of such supervisor, or a

				qualified contractor to perform all preparation, cleanup, disposal, and

				clearance testing activities associated with the lead abatement measures or

				interim lead control measures, and

									(v)costs incurred by or on behalf of any

				occupant of such dwelling unit for any relocation which is necessary to achieve

				occupant protection (as defined under section 35.1345 of title 24, Code of

				Federal Regulations).

									(B)LimitationThe term lead hazard reduction

				activity cost does not include any cost to the extent such cost is

				funded by any grant, contract, or otherwise by another person (or any

				governmental agency).

								(2)Eligible

				dwelling unit

								(A)In

				generalThe term

				eligible dwelling unit means, with respect to any taxable year,

				any dwelling unit—

									(i)placed in service before 1960,

									(ii)located in the United States,

									(iii)in which resides, for a total period of not

				less than 50 percent of the taxable year, at least 1 child who has not attained

				the age of 6 years or 1 woman of child-bearing age, and

									(iv)each of the residents of which during such

				taxable year has an adjusted gross income of less than 185 percent of the

				poverty line (as determined for such taxable year in accordance with criteria

				established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget).

									(B)Dwelling

				unitThe term dwelling

				unit has the meaning given such term by section 280A(f)(1).

								(3)Lead-based

				paint hazardThe term

				lead-based paint hazard has the meaning given such term by section

				745.61 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

							(4)Certified lead

				abatement supervisorThe term

				certified lead abatement supervisor means an individual certified

				by the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 745.226 of title 40,

				Code of Federal Regulations, or an appropriate State agency pursuant to section

				745.325 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

							(5)Certified

				inspectorThe term

				certified inspector means an inspector certified by the

				Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 745.226 of title 40, Code

				of Federal Regulations, or an appropriate State agency pursuant to section

				745.325 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

							(6)Certified risk

				assessorThe term

				certified risk assessor means a risk assessor certified by the

				Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to section 745.226 of title 40, Code

				of Federal Regulations, or an appropriate State agency pursuant to section

				745.325 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

							(7)Qualified

				contractorThe term

				qualified contractor means any contractor who has successfully

				completed a training course on lead safe work practices which has been approved

				by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental

				Protection Agency.

							(8)Documentation

				required for credit allowanceNo credit shall be allowed under subsection

				(a) with respect to any eligible dwelling unit for any taxable year

				unless—

								(A)after lead hazard reduction activity is

				complete, a certified inspector or certified risk assessor provides written

				documentation to the taxpayer that includes—

									(i)evidence that—

										(I)the eligible dwelling unit passes the

				clearance examinations required by the Department of Housing and Urban

				Development under part 35 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations,

										(II)the eligible dwelling unit does not contain

				lead dust hazards (as defined by section 745.227(e)(8)(viii) of such title 40),

				or

										(III)the eligible dwelling unit meets lead

				hazard evaluation criteria established under an authorized State or local

				program, and

										(ii)documentation showing that the lead hazard

				reduction activity meets the requirements of this section, and

									(B)the taxpayer files with the appropriate

				State agency and attaches to the tax return for the taxable year—

									(i)the documentation described in subparagraph

				(A),

									(ii)documentation of the lead hazard reduction

				activity costs paid or incurred during the taxable year with respect to the

				eligible dwelling unit, and

									(iii)a statement certifying that the dwelling

				unit qualifies as an eligible dwelling unit for such taxable year.

									(9)Basis

				reductionThe basis of any

				property for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced

				by the amount of such credit (determined without regard to subsection

				(d)).

							(10)No double

				benefitAny deduction allowable for costs taken into account in

				computing the amount of the credit for lead-based paint abatement shall be

				reduced by the amount of such credit attributable to such costs.

							(d)Limitation

				based on amount of taxThe

				credit allowed under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed the

				excess of—

							(1)the sum of the regular tax liability (as

				defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over

							(2)the sum of the credits allowable under

				subpart A and sections 27, 29, 30, 30A, 30B, and 30C for the taxable

				year.

							(e)Carryforward

				allowed

							(1)In

				generalIf the credit amount

				allowable under subsection (a) for a taxable year exceeds the amount of the

				limitation under subsection (d) for such taxable year (referred to as the

				unused credit year in this subsection), such excess shall be

				allowed as a credit carryforward for each of the 20 taxable years following the

				unused credit year.

							(2)RulesRules similar to the rules of section 39

				shall apply with respect to the credit carryforward under paragraph

				(1).

							.

			(b)Conforming

			 amendments

				(1)Section 1016(a) of the Internal Revenue

			 Code of 1986 is amended by striking and in paragraph (36), by

			 striking the period and inserting , and in paragraph (37), and

			 by inserting at the end the following new paragraph:

						(38)in the case of an eligible dwelling unit

				with respect to which a credit for any lead hazard reduction activity cost was

				allowed under section 30D, to the extent provided in section

				30D(c)(9).

						.

				(2)The table of sections for subpart B of part

			 IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the

			 item relating to section 30C the following new item:

							Sec. 30D. Home lead hazard

				reduction

				activity.

						.

				(c)Effective

			 dateThe amendments made by

			 this section shall apply to lead hazard reduction activity costs incurred after

			 December 31, 2005, in taxable years ending after that date.


115 HR 4889 IH: Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018
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2018-01-29
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4889IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 29, 2018Mr. Beyer (for himself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. McGovern, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Lee, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Hastings, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Khanna, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Welch, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Capuano, Mr. McEachin, and Mr. Scott of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 committee concernedA BILLTo cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to
			 distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018. 2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
 (1)Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. In 2013, CO2 levels in the atmosphere reached 400 parts per million for the first time in human history. Ten of the world’s warmest years on record have occurred since 2000, and 2016 was the warmest year ever recorded.
 (2)The warming of our planet has led to more frequent, dangerous and expensive extreme weather events, including heat waves, storms, fires, droughts, floods and tornadoes.
 (3)More than 97 percent of climate scientists agree that our planet is warming, primarily because of the extraction and burning of fossil fuels.
 (4)The atmosphere is a common resource that belongs equally to all. (5)Stabilizing the climate can and must be done in a way that supports vibrant economic growth and a thriving middle class.
 (6)Legislation to address climate change and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy must be fair, transparent and built to last.
			3.Auction of carbon permits and distribution of Healthy Climate Dividends
 (a)In generalThe Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle:  LAuction of Carbon Permits and Distribution of Healthy Climate Dividends  Chapter 101. Cap and Dividend Program Rules. Chapter 102. Healthy Climate Dividends. Chapter 103. Border Adjustments. 101Cap and Dividend Program Rules  Sec. 9901. Definitions. Sec. 9902. Carbon permits. Sec. 9903. Auctions. Sec. 9904. Compliance obligation. Sec. 9905. Penalty for noncompliance. Sec. 9906. Carbon capture and sequestration. Sec. 9907. Trading. Sec. 9908. Banking and borrowing. 9901.DefinitionsFor purposes of this subtitle:
 (1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2)Carbon permitThe term carbon permit means a carbon permit established by the Secretary under section 9902(a).
 (3)Covered entityThe term covered entity means— (A)in the case of crude oil—
 (i)a refinery operating in the United States which is designed to serve the primary purpose of processing liquid fuel from crude oil, and
 (ii)any importer of any petroleum or petroleum product (not including crude oil) into the United States,
 (B)in the case of coal— (i)any coal mine operating in the United States, and
 (ii)any importer of coal into the United States, and (C)in the case of natural gas—
 (i)any person required to submit a report to the Energy Information Agency on Form 176 by reason of delivering natural gas to an end user, and
 (ii)any natural gas processor not described in clause (i) with respect to sales of natural gas in the United States.
 (4)Covered fuelThe term covered fuel means crude oil, natural gas, coal, or any other product derived therefrom for use as a combustible fuel offered for sale in United States markets.
 (5)Crude oilThe term crude oil includes crude oil condensates, natural gasoline, shale oil, any bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen or bituminous mixture, and any oil derived from kerogen-bearing sources.
 (6)Fair market valueThe term fair market value means the average auction price for carbon permits during the 4 quarters immediately preceding a failure to surrender, when required under section 9904, the required number of carbon permits under such section.
 (7)StateThe term State means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
 (8)Vintage yearThe term vintage year means the calendar year for which a carbon permit is established under section 9902. 9902.Carbon permits (a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a separate quantity of carbon permits for calendar year 2019 and each calendar year thereafter, as set forth under subsection (b).
								(b)Emissions reduction schedule
 (1)In generalThe quantity of carbon permits established by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, under subsection (a) for any calendar year before 2050 that is between the nearest target years specified in paragraph (2) preceding and succeeding such calendar year shall be the quantity of such permits that represents an equal, pro rata reduction from the preceding year to the succeeding year.
									(2)Targets
 (A)Initial targetThe quantity of carbon permits established for 2019 shall be equal to 12.5 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005.
 (B)Decadal targetsThe quantity of carbon permits established for— (i)2020 shall be equal to 20 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005,
 (ii)2025 shall be equal to 30 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005,
 (iii)2030 shall be equal to 40 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005,
 (iv)2035 shall be equal to 50 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005,
 (v)2040 shall be equal to 60 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005,
 (vi)2045 shall be equal to 70 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005, and
 (vii)2050 shall be equal to 80 percent less than the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2005.
											(3)Reports
 (A)Calendar year 2048In 2048 the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, will submit a report to Congress making recommendations concerning the program established under this subtitle for years after 2050, including the quantity of carbon permits to be established and any reductions that may be necessary to ensure a healthy climate.
 (B)Averting catastrophic climatic impactThe Secretary shall report to Congress if the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, determines the emissions reductions targets under this subsection should be revised in order to avert catastrophic climate impacts. Such report shall include recommended revisions to the existing emissions reduction schedule and the basis for those recommendations.
 (c)Identification numbersThe Secretary shall assign to each carbon permit established under subsection (a) a unique identification number that includes the vintage year for that carbon permit.
								(d)Legal status of carbon permits
 (1)In generalA carbon permit does not constitute a property right. (2)Termination or limitationNothing in this subtitle or any other provision of law shall be construed to limit or alter the authority of the United States, including the Secretary acting pursuant to statutory authority, to terminate or limit a carbon permit.
 (3)Other provisions unaffectedNothing in this subtitle relating to carbon permits issued under this section shall affect the application of any other provision of law to a covered entity (including the Clean Air Act), or the responsibility for a covered entity to comply with any such provision of law. Regional and State greenhouse gas initiatives are not preempted by this subtitle.
 (e)RegulationsNot later than December 31, 2018, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
								9903.Auctions
 (a)Periodic auctionsThe Secretary shall conduct periodic public auctions of carbon permits established under section 9902(a). The Secretary shall conduct at least 4 such auctions in each year for which carbon permits are established.
 (b)Auction rulesThe Secretary shall— (1)limit auction participation only to covered entities,
 (2)establish a limit on the amount of carbon permits that can be purchased by a single entity at each auction and an aggregate limit on the total amount of permits that can be held by a single entity at any one time that—
 (A)reflects anticipated sector and participant demand, (B)prevents speculation, manipulation, or hoarding of permits, and
 (C)does not interfere with normal market competition, and (3)have the authority to set a minimum permit price at auction.
 (c)Unsold permitsAny carbon permit unsold at auction may be offered at the next quarterly auction in the calendar year. Any carbon permit unsold after the last auction for a calendar year shall be transferred to the reserve established under section 9908.
								9904.Compliance obligation
 (a)In generalNot later than April 1, 2019, and April 1 of each year thereafter, a covered entity shall surrender to the Secretary a quantity of carbon permits at least as great as the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide that the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, determines would be emitted by the combustion of covered fuels with respect to which the covered entity made the first sale in United States markets during the previous calendar year.
 (b)Use treated as saleFor purposes of subsection (a), consumption for an emitting use by the covered entity of covered fuels produced by the covered entity shall be treated as a first sale.
 (c)ExemptionA covered entity shall not have to surrender a carbon permit for the sale of a covered fuel consumed for a non-emitting use, as defined and verified by the Secretary in consultation with the Administrator, unless such covered fuel is sold to a person issued carbon permits under section 9906.
								9905.Penalty for noncompliance
 (a)In generalAny covered entity that fails for any year to surrender, by the deadline described in section 9904, one or more of the carbon permits due pursuant to such section shall be liable for payment to the Secretary of a penalty in the amount described in subsection (b).
 (b)AmountThe amount of a penalty required to be paid under subsection (a) shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying—
 (1)the number of carbon permits that the covered entity failed to surrender by the deadline, by (2)3 times the fair market value of carbon permits issued for emissions occurring in the calendar year for which the carbon permits were due.
 (c)TimingA penalty required under this section shall be immediately due and payable to the Secretary, without demand, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, which shall be issued not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subtitle.
 (d)No effect on liabilityA penalty due and payable by the covered entity under this section shall not diminish the liability of the covered entity for any fine, penalty, or assessment against the covered entity for the same violation under any other provision of law.
 (e)Penalty not deductibleNo deduction shall be allowed under subtitle A for a penalty paid under this section. 9906.Carbon capture and sequestration (a)In generalThe Secretary shall issue a carbon permit to any person who the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, determines has safely and verifiably captured and sequestered carbon dioxide from the combustion of covered fuels in the United States.
 (b)QuantityThe quantity of each permit issued under subsection (a) shall be in the amount equivalent to the number of metric tons of carbon dioxide so captured and sequestered.
 (c)CoordinationThe quantity of permits issued under this section shall be in addition to the quantity of permits established under section 9902(a).
								9907.Trading
 (a)Permitted transactionsThe lawful holder of a carbon permit may— (1)hold the carbon permit, subject to the limits established by the Secretary under section 9903(b)(2), or
 (2)sell, exchange, or transfer the carbon permit to a covered entity consistent with the limits established by the Secretary under section 9903(b)(2).
 (b)Effectiveness of carbon permit transfersNo transfer of a carbon permit shall be effective until a written certification of the transfer, signed by a responsible official of the transferor, is received and recorded by the Secretary in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 9902(e).
 (c)Carbon permit tracking systemThe regulations promulgated under section 9902(e) shall include a system for issuing, recording, holding, and tracking carbon permits that shall specify all necessary procedures and requirements for an orderly and competitive functioning of the carbon permit system. Such regulations shall provide for appropriate publication of the information in the system on the Internet.
								9908.Banking and borrowing
 (a)BankingA carbon permit may be used to meet the compliance obligation requirements of section 9904 for emissions in—
 (1)the vintage year for the carbon permit, or (2)any calendar year subsequent to the vintage year for the carbon permit in accordance with subsection (b).
 (b)ReserveThe Secretary shall establish a reserve for carbon permits. Carbon permits transferred into the reserve shall be available in the manner determined by the Secretary when the Secretary determines that price point for carbon permits determined under subsection (d) is met and additional carbon permit supply is needed to stabilize the auction price. Permits in the reserve shall be used on a first in, first out basis.
 (c)ExpirationA carbon permit shall not expire unless— (1)it is surrendered to the Secretary under section 9904 or section 9907(a)(3),
 (2)it has remained in the reserve for 5 years after being transferred into the reserve, or (3)the Secretary determines by regulation that expiration is necessary to ensure the authenticity and integrity of carbon permits or the carbon permit tracking system.
									(d)Borrowing future vintage year carbon permits
 (1)In generalIf the auction price for carbon permits increases by more than 50 percent above the average auction price for carbon permits during the preceding two years (or, if before the third year for which auctions are conducted, the average auction price for carbon permits during the preceding auctions), the Secretary shall auction as many additional carbon permits as are necessary to stabilize the auction price.
									(2)Special rules
 (A)Coordination with reserveAdditional permits may not be auctioned under paragraph (1) until after all available permits in the reserve for carbon permits established under subsection (b) have been used.
 (B)Reduction in vintage year permitsAny carbon permits made available under this subsection shall result in an equivalent reduction in the aggregate amount of carbon permits made available in vintage years 2030 through 2050 as set forth in section 9902, and the Secretary shall reduce the number of carbon permits by an equal percentage in each of those vintage years.
										102Healthy Climate Dividends

								Sec. 9911. Healthy Climate Trust Fund.
								Sec. 9912. Healthy Climate Dividend Payments.
								Sec. 9913. Transparency.
							9911.Healthy Climate Trust Fund
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Healthy Climate Trust Fund, consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated to such trust fund as provided for in this section.
								(b)Transfers
 (1)Proceed amountsThere are appropriated to the Healthy Climate Trust Fund amounts equivalent to funds received as proceeds under section 9903.
 (2)Penalty amountsThere are appropriated to the Healthy Climate Trust Fund amounts equivalent to funds received as penalties under section 9905.
									(c)Expenditures
 (1)Administrative expensesSuch amounts as may be necessary from the Healthy Climate Trust Fund shall be available to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this section for each month, but not exceeding the amount of interest credited to the trust fund under section 9602.
 (2)Healthy Climate Dividend PaymentsAmounts in the Healthy Climate Trust Fund not used under paragraph (1) for any month shall be available for making Healthy Climate Dividend Payments under section 9912.
									9912.Healthy Climate Dividend Payments
 (a)In generalFor purposes of this section: (1)Healthy Climate Dividend PaymentThe term Healthy Climate Dividend Payment means the individual pro-rata share, as determined by the Secretary, of amounts available for any quarter in the Healthy Climate Trust Fund under section 9911(c)(2). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the amounts available for any quarter shall be the fraction of the total amount made available from an auction conducted under section 9903—
 (A)the numerator of which is 1, and (B)the denominator of which is the number of quarters in the period beginning with the quarter in which such auction is conducted and ending with the quarter before the quarter in which the next such auction is scheduled to be conducted.
										(2)Eligible individual
 (A)In generalThe term eligible individual means, with respect to any quarter, any individual with a valid social security number (other than a nonresident alien individual) who is lawfully present in the United States for such quarter, as determined and verified by the Secretary in consultation with any other Federal entity the Secretary determines appropriate.
 (B)Opt outAn individual may elect not to be treated as an eligible individual. (b)Payment of Healthy Climate DividendFrom amounts made available under section 9911(c)(2), the Secretary shall make a Healthy Climate Dividend Payment not later than the end of the calendar quarter following the calendar quarter in which such amounts are appropriated to the Healthy Climate Trust Fund under section 9911 to each individual who is an eligible individual for that quarter. Such payments shall be made by electronic means to the maximum extent practicable.
 (c)Exclusion from gross incomeGross income shall not include any Healthy Climate Dividend paid under this section. (d)RegulationsThe Secretary shall prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section.
								9913.Transparency
 (a)Report to CongressNot later than June 30, 2019, and at least annually thereafter, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report accounting for the disposition of amounts in the Healthy Climate Trust Fund in the previous calendar year.
 (b)Healthy Climate Trust Fund WebsiteNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a website to provide the public with information on the disposition of any amounts in the Healthy Climate Trust Fund.
								103Border Adjustments

								Sec. 9921. Carbon equivalency fee.
								Sec. 9922. Definitions.
								Sec. 9923. Sense of Congress.
							9921.Carbon equivalency fee
 (a)ImportsThe Secretary shall impose carbon equivalency fees to be collected by the Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs and Border Control on imports of carbon-intensive goods. The amount of the carbon equivalency fee shall be equal to the cost that domestic producers of a comparable carbon-intensive good incur as a result of—
 (1)prices paid in the acquisition of carbon permits by covered entities under this subtitle, and (2)carbon equivalency fees paid by importers of carbon-intensive goods used in the production of the comparable carbon-intensive good.
 (b)Payments to ExportersThe Secretary shall pay without interest to persons exporting from the United States carbon-intensive goods produced in the United States. The amount of the payment shall be equal to the cost that domestic producers of the carbon-intensive good incur as a result of—
 (1)prices paid in the acquisition of carbon permits by covered entities under this subtitle, and (2)carbon equivalency fees paid by importers of carbon-intensive goods used in the production of the comparable carbon-intensive good.
 (c)ExpirationThis section shall cease to have effect at such time as and to the extent that— (1)an international agreement requiring countries that emit greenhouse gases and produce carbon-intensive goods for export markets to adopt equivalent measures comes into effect, or
 (2)the country of export has implemented equivalent measures, as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State.
 9922.DefinitionsIn this chapter: (1)Carbon-intensive goodThe term carbon-intensive good means a good that, as identified by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, by rule—
 (A)is a primary product, or (B)is a manufactured item in which one or more primary products are inputs and the cost of production of which in the United States is significantly increased by reason of the requirements under this subtitle.
 (2)Primary productThe term primary product means— (A)iron, steel, steel mill products (including pipe and tube), aluminum, cement, glass (including flat, container, and specialty glass and fiberglass), pulp, paper, chemicals, or industrial ceramics, and
 (B)any other manufactured product that the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, determines—
 (i)is sold for purposes of further manufacture, and (ii)generates, in the course of the manufacture of the product, direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions that are comparable (on an emissions-per-dollar of output basis) to emissions generated in the manufacture or production of a primary product identified in subparagraph (A).
 (3)Equivalent measureThe term ‘equivalent measure’ means a tax, or other regulatory requirement that imposes a cost, on manufacturers of carbon-intensive goods located outside the United States, by reason of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of such goods by such manufacturers, approximately equal to the cost imposed by this subtitle on manufacturers of comparable carbon-intensive goods located in the United States.
 9923.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the United States should work proactively under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and in other appropriate fora, to establish binding agreements committing all major greenhouse gas emitting countries and countries with globally competitive producers of carbon-intensive goods to contribute equitably to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions on a schedule and order of magnitude necessary to stabilize the climate..
 (b)Clerical AmendmentThe table of subtitles for the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

						Subtitle L. Auction of Carbon Permits and Distribution of Healthy Climate Dividends.
			4.Non-auction greenhouse gases
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
 (2)The term non-auction greenhouse gas refers to the gases included on the list in effect under subsection (b). (b)List of non-Auction greenhouse gases (1)Initial listNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, by rule, shall finalize and publish a list that—
 (A)consists of the anthropogenically emitted gases that are determined by the Administrator to contribute to global warming; and
 (B)excludes gases to the extent they are— (i)carbon dioxide emitted by the combustion of a covered fuel (as such term is defined in section 9901 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 3(a) of this Act); or
 (ii)directly attributable to the production of animals for food or food products. (2)UpdatesThe Administrator shall periodically review and, as appropriate, update the list under paragraph (1).
				(c)Regulations
 (1)In generalUnder the authorities vested in the Administrator by the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and any other applicable law (other than this section), the Administrator shall promulgate regulations addressing the contribution of non-auction greenhouse gases to global warming.
 (2)International competitivenessIn promulgating regulations under this subsection, the Administrator shall take into consideration the effect of such regulations on the international competitiveness of businesses and industries of the United States.
				(d)Schedule
 (1)In generalThe regulations under subsection (c) shall ensure that— (A)not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, requirements take effect to regulate sources which, collectively, emit not less than 25 percent of non-auction greenhouse gases emitted in the United States;
 (B)not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act, requirements take effect to regulate sources which, collectively, emit not less than 50 percent of non-auction greenhouse gases emitted in the United States;
 (C)not later than 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, requirements take effect to regulate sources which, collectively, emit not less than 75 percent of non-auction greenhouse gases emitted in the United States; and
 (D)not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, requirements take effect to regulate sources which, collectively, emit 100 percent of non-auction greenhouse gases emitted in the United States.
 (2)BaselineThe percentages specified in paragraph (1) shall be applied relative to the aggregate quantity of non-auction greenhouse gases emitted in the United States during the calendar year in which the initial list under subsection (b)(1) is required to be finalized by such subsection.
 (e)PrioritiesIn determining priorities for regulating the emissions of non-auction greenhouse gases under subsection (c), the Administrator shall consider—
 (1)the degree to which the gases involved contribute to global warming; and (2)the speed with which a given reduction would contribute to stabilizing the climate.
 (f)Citizen suitsThe provisions of section 304 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7604) shall apply with respect to a violation of a requirement under this section, or the failure of the Administrator to perform a non-discretionary act or duty under this section, to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to a violation described in subsection (a) of such section 304 or a failure to perform a non-discretionary act or duty described in such subsection.
 (g)Report to CongressNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report to the Congress identifying any additions or modifications to statutory provisions which are needed for the Administrator to effectively address the contribution of non-auction greenhouse gases to global warming.
			5.Disclosure of information
 (a)Limited disclosure of identitySubsection (l) of section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(23)Limited disclosure of identity information relating to Healthy Climate Dividend Payments
 (A)Department of the TreasuryIndividual identity information shall, without written request, be open to inspection by or disclosure to officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury whose official duties require such inspection or disclosure for purposes of section 9912.
 (B)Commissioner of Social SecurityThe Commissioner of Social Security shall, on written request, disclose to officers and employees of the Department of the Treasury individual identity information which has been disclosed to the Social Security Administration as provided by paragraph (1) or (5).
 (C)Restriction on disclosureInformation disclosed under this paragraph shall be disclosed only for purposes of, and to the extent necessary in, carrying out section 9912..
 (b)Conforming amendmentsSection 6103(p)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or (18) and inserting , (23), or (21). 6.Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.


115 HR 3068 IH: Invent and Manufacture in America Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-06-27
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115th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 3068
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 27, 2017
Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Kind) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the research credit for domestic manufacturers.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Invent and Manufacture in America Act. 2.Enhanced research credit for domestic manufacturers (a)In generalSection 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(i)Enhanced credit for domestic manufacturers
(1)In generalIn the case of a qualified domestic manufacturer, this section shall be applied— (A)except as provided in subparagraph (B), by increasing the 20 percent amount in subsection (a)(1) by the bonus amount, and
(B)in the case of a qualified domestic manufacturer making an election under subsection (c)(5)— (i)by increasing the 14 percent amount under subsection (c)(5)(A) by the alternative simplified bonus amount, and
(ii)by increasing the 6 percent amount under subsection (c)(5)(B)(ii) by the subsection (c)(5)(B) bonus amount. (2)Qualified domestic manufacturerFor purposes of this subsection—
(A)In generalThe term qualified domestic manufacturer means a taxpayer who has domestic production gross receipts which are more than 50 percent of total gross receipts. (B)Domestic production gross receiptsThe term domestic production gross receipts has the meaning given to such term under section 199(c)(4).
(3)Bonus amount; alternative simplified bonus amount; subsection (c)(5)(B) amountFor purposes of paragraph (1):   If the percentage of total gross receipts which are domestic production gross receipts is:The bonus amount is the following number of percentage points:The alternative simplified bonus amount is the following number of percentage points:The subsection (c)(5)(B) bonus amount is the following number of percentage points:  More than 50 percent but not more than 60 percent10.7 0.3  More than 60 percent but not more than 70 percent2 1.4 0.6  More than 70 percent but not more than 80 percent3 2.1 0.9  More than 80 percent but not more than 90 percent4 2.8 1.2  More than 90 percent5 3.51.5.. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.


113 S2221 IS: MotorCities National Heritage Area Extension Act
U.S. Senate
2014-04-08
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		113th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2221
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 8, 2014
			Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To extend the authorization for the Automobile National Heritage Area in Michigan.

	1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the MotorCities National Heritage Area Extension Act.2.Automobile national heritage area authorization extendedSection 109 of the Automobile National Heritage
Area Act (16 U.S.C. 461 note; Public Law 105–355) is
 amended by striking  September 30, 2014 and inserting
September 30, 2030.


116 HR 3879 RH: Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-12-18
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IBUnion Calendar No. 562116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3879[Report No. 116–678, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 23, 2019Ms. Haaland (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Stewart, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Gianforte, Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 committee concernedDecember 18, 2020Additional sponsors: Mr. Kilmer, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Cook, Mr. McClintock, Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Tipton, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Young, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Norton, Mr. Lamb, and Mr. BlumenauerDecember 18, 2020Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with amendmentsStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicDecember 18, 2020Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 23, 2019A BILLTo modify the procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units, and for other purposes.1.Short title; table of contents(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act.(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Sec. 2. Definitions.Sec. 3. Sense of Congress regarding outdoor recreation.Title I—Modernizing Recreation PermittingSec. 101. Definitions.Sec. 102. Special recreation permit and fee.Sec. 103. Permitting process improvements.Sec. 104. Permit flexibility.Sec. 105. Permit administration.Sec. 106. Permits for multijurisdictional trips.Sec. 107. Forest Service permit use reviews.Sec. 108. Liability.Sec. 109. Cost recovery reform.Sec. 110. Extension of special recreation permits.Sec. 111. Availability of Federal and State recreation passes.Sec. 112. Online purchases of America the Beautiful—The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.Title II—Accessing the OutdoorsSec. 201. Access for servicemembers and veterans.Title III—Making Recreation a PrioritySec. 301. Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities.Sec. 302. Recreation performance metrics.Sec. 303. Recreation mission.Title IV—Maintenance of Public LandSubtitle A—VolunteersSec. 401. Private-sector volunteer enhancement program.Sec. 402. Enhancing outdoor recreation through public lands service organizations.Subtitle B—Priority Trail MaintenanceSec. 411. Interagency trail management.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(2)Federal recreational lands and watersThe term Federal recreational lands and waters has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(3)SecretariesExcept as otherwise provided in this Act, the term Secretaries means—(A)the Secretary of the Interior; and(B)the Secretary of Agriculture.3.Sense of Congress regarding outdoor recreationIt is the sense of Congress that—(1)outdoor recreation and the outdoor industry that outdoor recreation supports are vital to the United States;(2)access to outdoor recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters is important to the health and wellness of all people of the United States, especially young people;(3)in addition to the overall economic benefit of outdoor recreation, the economic benefits of outdoor recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters creates significant economic and employment benefits to rural economies;(4)Congress supports the creation of outdoor recreation sector leadership positions within State governments, as well as coordination with recreation and tourism organizations within the State to guide the growth of this sector, as evidenced by recent examples in the States of Colorado, Utah, and Washington;(5)State and local recreation and tourism offices play a pivotal role in—(A)coordinating State outdoor recreation policies, management, and promotion among Federal, State, and local agencies and entities;(B)disseminating information, increasing awareness, and growing demand for outdoor recreation experiences among visitors across the United States and throughout the world;(C)improving funding for, access to, and participation in outdoor recreation; and(D)promoting economic development in the State by coordinating with stakeholders, improving recreational opportunities, and recruiting outdoor recreation businesses;(6)it is vital—(A)to support the coordination and collaboration of the Federal and State land and water management agencies in the delivery of visitor services and management of outdoor recreation for the United States; and(B)provide adequate staffing within Federal land management agencies to facilitate sustainable and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities; and(7)volunteers and volunteer partnerships play an important role in maintaining public land.IModernizing Recreation Permitting101.DefinitionsIn this title:(1)Associated agencyThe term associated agency means the Federal land management agency, other than the lead agency, that manages a public land unit that is the subject of a single joint special recreation permit under section 106.(2)Lead agencyWith respect to a single joint special recreation permit application submitted under section 106(a), the term lead agency means the Federal land management agency designated to administer the single joint special recreation permit under section 106(a)(2).(3)Long-term special recreation permitThe term long-term special recreation permit means—(A)for a public land unit managed by the Forest Service, a priority use permit; and(B)for a public land unit managed by the Bureau of Land Management, a multiyear special recreation permit.(4)Multijurisdictional tripThe term multijurisdictional trip means a trip that—(A)uses 2 or more public land units; and(B)is under the jurisdiction of 2 or more Federal land management agencies.(5)Public land unitThe term public land unit means—(A)a unit of the National Forest System;(B)a unit of the National Park System;(C)a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System;(D)a district of the Bureau of Land Management; and(E)a project of the Bureau of Reclamation.(6)Secretary concernedThe term Secretary concerned means—(A)the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to a public land unit described in paragraph (5)(A); and(B)the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a public land unit described in subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of paragraph (5).(7)Special recreation permitThe term special recreation permit has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).102.Special recreation permit and fee(a)DefinitionsSection 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by striking section 3(f) and inserting section 803(f);(2)in paragraph (2), by striking section 3(g) and inserting section 803(g);(3)in paragraph (6), by striking section 5 and inserting section 805;(4)in paragraph (9), by striking section 5 and inserting section 805;(5)in paragraph (12), by striking section 7 and inserting section 807;(6)in paragraph (13), by striking section 3(h) and inserting section 803(h);(7)by redesignating paragraphs (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (13) as paragraphs (15), (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (11), (10), and (14), respectively, and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order;(8)by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so redesignated) the following:(9)Recreation service providerThe term recreation service provider means an individual or entity that—(A)provides outfitting, guiding, or other recreation services; or(B)conducts recreational or competitive events, including incidental sales.; and(9)by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:(13)Special recreation permitThe term special recreation permit means a permit issued by a Federal Land Management Agency for specialized individual or group uses of Federal recreational lands and waters, including—(A)for outfitting, guiding, or other recreation services;(B)for recreation or competitive events, which may include incidental sales;(C)for the use of—(i)a special area; or(ii)an area in which use is allocated;(D)for motorized recreational vehicle use in compliance with an applicable travel management plan or other regulation; and(E)for a group activity or event..(b)Special recreation permit and feeSection 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6802) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(5), by striking section 4(d) and inserting section 804(d); and(2)by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following:(h)Special recreation permit and fee(1)Special recreation permitThe Secretary may issue a special recreation permit for specialized individual or group uses of Federal recreational lands and waters as defined in section 802(13) of this Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(2)Special recreation permit fee(A)In generalThe Secretary may charge a special recreation permit fee in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph (1).(B)Fees for certain lands(i)In generalSubject to clauses (ii) and (iii), a special recreation permit fee under subparagraph (A) for use of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall not exceed the difference between—(I)the sum of—(aa)3 percent of the annual gross revenue of the recreation service provider for all activities authorized by the special recreation permit; and(bb)any applicable revenue addition; and(II)any applicable revenue exclusion.(ii)Exclusion of certain revenues and paymentsIn calculating the amount of a fee for a special recreation permit under clause (i), the Secretary concerned shall exclude—(I)revenue from goods, services, souvenirs, merchandise, gear, food, and activities provided or sold by a special recreation permit holder in a location other than the Federal recreational lands and waters covered by the permit, including transportation costs, lodging, and any other service before or after a trip; and(II)revenue from any recreational services provided by a special recreation permit holder for activities on Federal recreational lands and waters for which a separate permit is issued.(iii)Alternative per-person fee(I)In generalFor Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Secretary may charge a per-person fee in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph (1).(II)Amount of feeThe total amount charged by the Secretary in connection with the issuance of a special recreation permit under paragraph (1) using a per-person fee under subclause (I) shall not exceed the amount the Secretary may charge for a special recreation permit fee under subparagraph (A) and clauses (i) and (ii).(iv)EffectNothing in this subparagraph affects any fee for a commercial use authorization for use of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the National Park Service.(C)Disclosure of feesA special recreation permit holder may inform customers of any fee charged by the Secretary under this section.(3)Reports(A)In generalThe Secretary shall make available to holders of special recreation permits under paragraph (1) and the public an annual report describing the use of fees collected by the Secretary under paragraph (2).(B)RequirementsThe report under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of how the fees are used in each public land unit (as defined in section 101 of the SOAR Act) administered by the Secretary, including an identification of the amounts used for specific activities within the public land unit..(c)Use of special recreation permit revenueSection 808 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6807) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(3)(F), by striking section 6(a) and inserting section 806(a);(2)in subsection (d), by striking section 5 each place it appears and inserting section 805;(3)by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and(4)by inserting after subsection (a) the following:(b)Use of special recreation permit fee revenueRevenue from a special recreation permit fee may be used for—(1)the purposes described in subsection (a); and(2)expenses—(A)associated with processing applications for special recreation permits; and(B)incurred in the improvement of the operation of the special recreation permit system..(d)Permanent authorizationSection 810 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6809) is amended—(1)by striking The authority and inserting the following:(a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), the authority; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(b)ApplicabilitySubsection (a) shall not apply to—(1)section 802;(2)subsection (d)(2) or (h) of section 803; or(3)subsection (a), (b) or (c) of section 808..103.Permitting process improvements(a)In generalTo simplify the process of the issuance and renewal of special recreation permits and reduce the cost of administering special recreation permits, the Secretary concerned shall—(1)not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act—(A)evaluate the special recreation permitting process; and(B)identify opportunities—(i)to eliminate duplicative processes;(ii)to reduce costs; and(iii)to decrease processing times; and(2)not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned completes the evaluation and identification processes under paragraph (1), revise, as necessary, relevant agency regulations and policy statements to implement the improvements identified under paragraph (1)(B).(b)Categorical exclusions(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall—(A)evaluate whether 1 or more additional categorical exclusions developed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) would reduce processing times or costs for the issuance or renewal of special recreation permits without significantly affecting the human environment; and(B)if the Secretary concerned determines under subparagraph (A) that 1 or more additional categorical exclusions would reduce processing times or costs for the issuance or renewal of special recreation permits without significantly affecting the human environment—(i)establish those categorical exclusions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);(ii)fully document that a category of actions will not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment; and(iii)revise relevant agency regulations and policy statements to implement those categorical exclusions.(2)Administration(A)In generalIn administering a categorical exclusion established under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary concerned shall comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) (including regulations promulgated pursuant to that Act).(B)Extraordinary circumstancesIn determining whether to use a categorical exclusion established under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary concerned shall apply, as applicable, the extraordinary circumstances procedures described in—(i)section 220.6 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and(ii)section 46.215 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(c)Needs assessmentsExcept as required under subsection (c) or (d) of section 4 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133), the Secretary concerned shall not conduct a needs assessment as a condition of issuing a special recreation permit for a public land unit under this Act.(d)Online applicationsThe Secretary concerned shall make applications for special recreation permits available to be completed and submitted online unless the Secretary concerned determines that making applications for special recreation permits available to be completed and submitted online would not improve the efficiency or accessibility of the permitting process.104.Permit flexibility(a)Similar activitiesThe Secretary concerned shall establish a permit administration protocol that authorizes, to the maximum extent practicable, a permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit under section 803(h) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(h)) to engage in a recreational activity that is substantially similar to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit, if the substantially similar recreational activity—(1)is comparable in type, nature, scope, and ecological setting to the specific activity authorized under the special recreation permit;(2)does not result in a greater impact on natural and cultural resources than the authorized activity;(3)does not adversely affect any other permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit under that subsection;(4)does not involve the use of a motor, including an electric motor, for a previously non-motorized use; and(5)is consistent with any laws and regulations (including land use or management plans) applying to a public land unit.(b)Voluntary return of surplus service daysThe Secretary concerned shall establish a program to allow a permittee issued a special recreation permit for a public land unit to voluntarily and temporarily return to the Secretary concerned 1 or more surplus service days, to be made available to any other existing or potential permittee.(c)Forest service and bureau of land management temporary special recreation permits(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish and implement a program to authorize the issuance of temporary special recreation permits for new or additional recreational uses of Federal recreational land and water managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.(2)Term of temporary permitsA temporary special recreation permit issued under paragraph (1) shall be issued for a period of not more than 2 years.(3)Conversion to long-term permitIf the Secretary concerned determines that a permittee under paragraph (1) has completed 2 years of satisfactory operation under the permit proposed to be converted, the Secretary may provide for the conversion of a temporary special recreation permit issued under paragraph (1) to a long-term special recreation permit.(4)EffectNothing in this subsection alters or affects the authority of the Secretary to issue a special recreation permit under subsection (h)(1) of section 803 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6802).105.Permit administration(a)Permit availability(1)Notification of permit availability(A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), if the Secretary concerned has determined that the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior, as applicable, is able to issue new special recreation permits to recreation service providers seeking to use a public land unit, the Secretary concerned shall publish that information on the website of the agency that administers the relevant public land unit.(B)Exception for certain permitsWith respect to a public land unit managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management, subparagraph (A) shall apply only to a long-term special recreation permit for the public land unit.(C)Exception for renewals and reissuancesSubparagraph (A) shall not apply to—(i)a renewal or reissuance of an existing special recreation permit; or(ii)a new special recreation permit issued to the purchaser of a recreation service provider that is the holder of an existing special recreation permit.(D)EffectNothing in this paragraph creates a prerequisite to the issuance of a special recreation permit or otherwise limits the authority of the Secretary concerned—(i)to issue a new special recreation permit;(ii)to add a new or additional use to an existing special recreation permit; or(iii)to make special recreation permits available to members of the public.(2)UpdatesThe Secretary concerned shall ensure that information published on the website under this subsection is consistently updated to provide current and correct information to the public.(3)Electronic mail notificationThe Secretary concerned shall—(A)establish a system by which potential special recreation permit applicants may subscribe to receive notification of the availability of special recreation permits by electronic mail; and(B)direct employees of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior, as applicable, to use that system to notify the public of the availability of special recreation permits.(b)Permit application acknowledgmentNot later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Interior receives a completed application or the Secretary of Agriculture receives a complete proposal for a special recreation permit for a public land unit, the Secretary concerned shall—(1)provide to the applicant notice acknowledging receipt of the application or proposal; and(2)(A)issue a final decision with respect to the application or proposal; or(B)provide to the applicant notice of a projected date for a final decision on the application or proposal.106.Permits for multijurisdictional trips(a)Single joint special recreation permits(1)In generalIn the case of a multijurisdictional trip, the Federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip may offer to the applicant a single joint special recreation permit that authorizes the use of each public land unit under the jurisdiction of those Federal land management agencies.(2)Lead agencyIn offering a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph (1), the applicable Federal land management agencies shall designate a lead agency for administering the single joint special recreation permit based on the following considerations:(A)The length of the multijurisdictional trip and the relative portions of the multijurisdictional trip on each public land unit.(B)The congressional or administrative designations that apply to the areas to be used during the multijurisdictional trip and the degree to which those designations impose limitations on recreational use.(C)The relative ability of the Federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip to respond to the single joint special recreation permit application in a timely manner.(D)Other relevant administrative considerations.(3)ApplicationAn applicant desiring to be offered a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph (1) shall submit to the lead agency an application, as required by the lead agency.(4)Option to apply for separate permitsAn applicant for a special recreation permit for a multijurisdictional trip may apply to each applicable Federal land management agency for a separate permit for the portion of the multijurisdictional trip on the public land unit managed by each applicable Federal land management agency.(5)ProhibitionsNothing in this section shall be construed to allow an activity that would otherwise be prohibited on the public land unit where the activity would take place.(b)RequirementsIn issuing a single joint special recreation permit under subsection (a), the lead agency shall—(1)coordinate with each associated agency, consistent with the authority of the Secretary concerned under section 330 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (43 U.S.C. 1703), to develop and issue 1 joint permit that covers the entirety of the multijurisdictional trip;(2)in processing the joint special recreation permit application, incorporate the findings, interests, and needs of the associated agency;(3)in issuing the joint special recreation permit, clearly identify the agencies that have the authority to enforce the terms, stipulations, conditions and agreements of the joint special recreation permit, as determined under subsection (d); and(4)complete the permitting process within a reasonable timeframe.(c)Cost recoveryThe coordination with the associated agency under subsection (b) shall not be subject to cost recovery.(d)Enforcement authority(1)Delegation of authority to lead agencyIn administering a single joint special recreation permit under subsection (a), the associated agency shall delegate to the lead agency the authority—(A)to enforce the terms, stipulations, conditions, and agreements of the joint special recreation permit, as may be required by the regulations of the Secretary of the associated agency; and(B)to suspend, terminate, or revoke the joint special recreation permit for—(i)noncompliance with Federal, State, or local laws and regulations;(ii)noncompliance with the terms of the joint special recreation permit; or(iii)failure of the holder of the joint special recreation permit to exercise the privileges granted by the joint special recreation permit.(2)Retention of authority by the associated agencyThe associated agency shall retain the authority to enforce the terms, stipulations, conditions, and agreements in the joint special recreation permit that apply specifically to the use occurring on the public land unit managed by the associated agency.(e)Withdrawal(1)In generalThe lead agency or an associated agency may withdraw from a joint special recreation permit at any time.(2)Issuance of separate permits(A)In generalIn the case of a withdrawal by 1 or more agencies under paragraph (1), if the holder of the joint special recreation permit is in compliance with the requirements of the joint special recreation permit, the lead agency and each associated agency shall issue to the holder of the joint special recreation permit a new, separate special recreation permit for any use occurring on the public land unit managed by the agency.(B)RequirementsA special recreation permit issued under subparagraph (A) shall contain the same or substantially similar terms, conditions, and operating stipulations as the joint special recreation permit from which an agency has withdrawn under paragraph (1).(C)No new applicationThe holder of a joint special recreation permit from which an agency has withdrawn under paragraph (1) shall not be required to submit a new application for a separate special recreation permit under subparagraph (A).(f)Treatment of public land units charging entrance feesEntrance fees may still be collected in addition to any special recreation permit fees for any trip that originates on, or outside of but passes through, a public lands unit that charges such fees.107.Forest Service permit use reviews(a)In generalIf the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary) conducts a special recreation permit use review in renewing a special recreation permit or adjusting allocations of use in a special recreation permit, the Secretary shall—(1)take into consideration the performance of the special recreation permit holder during the reviewed period; and(2)if the special recreation permit holder receives a satisfactory performance review, allocate to the special recreation permit holder the highest level of actual annual use during the period under review plus 25 percent of that use, not to exceed the level allocated to the special recreation permit holder on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued.(b)Additional capacity(1)In generalIf additional use capacity is available the Secretary may, at any time, assign additional use capacity to 1 or more qualified recreation service providers.(2)Assignment not subject to cap on useNotwithstanding subsection (a), in assigning additional use capacity under paragraph (1), the Secretary may assign additional use capacity to an existing special recreation permit holder even if that assignment would exceed the amount of use allocated to the special recreation permit holder on the date on which the special recreation permit was issued.(c)WaiverThe Secretary may waive a special recreation permit use review for any period during which use of the assigned capacity has been prevented by a circumstance beyond the control of the special recreation permit holder, such as—(1)unfavorable weather;(2)fire;(3)natural disaster;(4)wildlife displacement;(5)business interruption;(6)insufficient availability of hunting and fishing licenses; or(7)significant seasonal variability or off-peak periods within the allocated period of use.(d)Approval of non-use(1)In generalIn any circumstance for which the holder of a special recreation permit would qualify for a waiver under subsection (c), on request of the holder of the special recreation permit, the Secretary may approve non-use by the holder of the special recreation permit without reducing the number of service days assigned to the special recreation permit.(2)Temporary reassignment of useThe Secretary may temporarily assign any period of non-use approved under paragraph (1) to any other existing or potential permittee.108.Liability(a)Exculpatory agreements(1)In generalA Federal land management agency shall not implement, administer, or enforce any regulation, guidance, or policy regarding the use of an exculpatory agreement between a special recreation permit holder and a customer of the special recreation permit holder relating to services provided under a special recreation permit.(2)Savings clauseNothing in this subsection preempts, displaces, modifies, or eliminates any State law (including common law) regarding exculpatory agreements.(b)Indemnification by government entitiesThe Secretary concerned may not require a recreation service provider to indemnify the United States as a condition for issuing a special recreation permit for a public land unit under this section 803(h) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(h)) if—(1)the recreation service provider is prohibited by State or local law from providing indemnification to the United States; and(2)the recreation service provider—(A)carries the minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required by the issuing agency for the activities conducted under the special recreation permit; or(B)is self-insured for the same amount.109.Cost recovery reform(a)Revision of regulations(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall revise section 251.58 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and the Secretary of the Interior shall revise subsections (e) and (f) of section 2932.31 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, to be consistent with this section.(2)LimitationIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall not include anything in the revised regulations that would limit the authority of the Secretary concerned to issue or renew special recreation permits.(b)De minimis exemption from cost recovery(1)In generalAny regulation promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to establish fees to recover the costs of processing an application for a special recreation permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management, or for monitoring an authorization under a special recreation permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management, shall include an exemption providing that fees may not be recovered for not less than the first 50 hours of work necessary in any 1 year to process the application or monitor the authorization.(2)Multiple applicationsIn situations involving multiple applications for special recreation permits issued by the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management for similar services in the same public land unit or area that, in the aggregate, require more hours to process than are exempt under the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall, regardless of whether the applications are solicited or unsolicited and whether there is competitive interest—(A)determine the share of the aggregate quantity of hours to be allocated to each application on an equal or prorated basis, as appropriate; and(B)for each application, apply a separate exemption as specified in the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) to the share of the aggregate hours allocated to the application.(c)Cost reductionTo the maximum extent practicable, the agency processing an application for a special recreation permit shall use existing studies and analysis to reduce the quantity of work and costs necessary to process the application.110.Extension of special recreation permits(a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), if the holder of a long-term special recreation permit makes a timely and sufficient request for renewal of the long-term special recreation permit, the expiration of the permit shall be tolled in accordance with the undesignated matter following section 558(c)(2) of title 5, United States Code, until such time as the request for renewal has been finally determined by the Secretary concerned.(b)LimitationAny tolling under subsection (a) shall be for a period of not more than 5 years.(c)Responsibility of the secretary concernedBefore allowing the expiration of a permit to be tolled under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned, to the maximum extent practicable, shall complete the renewal process.111.Availability of Federal and State recreation passes(a)In generalThe Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is amended by inserting after section 805 (16 U.S.C. 6804) the following:805A.Availability of Federal and State recreation passes(a)Establishment of program(1)In generalTo improve the availability of Federal and State outdoor recreation passes, the Secretaries are encouraged to consult with States to coordinate the availability of Federal and State recreation passes to allow a purchaser to buy a Federal recreation pass and a State recreation pass in the same transaction.(2)Included passesPasses covered by the program established under paragraph (1) include—(A)an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass under section 805; and(B)any pass covering any fees charged by participating States and localities for entrance and recreational use of parks and public land in the participating States.(b)Agreements with states(1)In generalThe Secretaries, after consultation with the States, may enter into agreements with States to coordinate the availability of passes as described in subsection (a).(2)Revenue from pass salesThe agreements between the Secretaries and the States shall ensure that—(A)funds from the sale of State passes are transferred to the appropriate State agency;(B)funds from the sale of Federal passes are transferred to the appropriate Federal agency; and(C)fund transfers are completed by the end of a fiscal year for all pass sales occurring during the fiscal year.(3)NoticeIn entering into an agreement under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall publish in the Federal Register a notice describing the agreement..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents for the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 805 the following:Sec. 805A. Availability of Federal and State recreation passes..112.Online purchases of America the Beautiful—The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass(a)In generalSection 805(a)(6) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(a)(6)) is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:(A)In generalThe Secretaries shall sell the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—(i)at all Federal recreational lands and waters at which an entrance fee or a standard amenity recreation fee is charged where feasible to do so;(ii)at such other locations as the Secretaries consider appropriate and feasible; and(iii)through the website of each of the Federal land management agencies and the websites of the relevant units and subunits of those agencies, with—(I)a prominent link on each website; and(II)information about where and when passes are needed..(b)Entrance pass and amenity feesThe Secretaries shall make available for payment online, if appropriate and feasible, for each public land unit where passes and fees are required—(1)all entrance fees under section 803(e) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(e));(2)all standard amenity recreation fees under section 803(f) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(f)); and(3)all expanded amenity recreation fees under section 803(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 6802(g)).IIAccessing the Outdoors201.Access for servicemembers and veterans(a)In generalThe Secretaries are encouraged to work with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure servicemembers and veterans have access to outdoor recreation and to outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs as a part of the basic services provided to servicemembers and veterans.(b)Inclusion of informationEach branch of the Armed Forces is encouraged to include information regarding outdoor recreation and outdoors-based careers in the materials and counseling services focused on resilience and career readiness provided in transition programs, including—(1)the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health;(2)resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the Department of Veterans Affairs; and(3)information regarding programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as the Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, or a conservation corps program.(c)Outdoor recreation program attendanceEach branch of the Armed Forces is encouraged to permit members of the Armed Forces on active duty status, at the discretion of the commander of the member, to use not more than 7 days of a permissive temporary duty assignment or terminal leave allotted to the member to participate in a program related to environmental stewardship or guided outdoor recreation following deployment.(d)Veteran hiringThe Secretaries are strongly encouraged to hire veterans in all positions related to the management of Federal recreational lands and waters.IIIMaking Recreation a Priority301.Extension of seasonal recreation opportunities(a)In general(1)Extension of Recreational SeasonThe relevant unit managers of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service may—(A)identify areas of Federal recreational lands and waters in which recreation use is highly seasonal;(B)where appropriate, extend the recreation season or increase recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason; and(C)make information about extended season schedules and related recreational opportunities available to the public and local communities.(2)ClarificationNothing in this subsection precludes the Secretaries from providing for additional recreational opportunities and uses at times other than those referred to in paragraph (1).(b)InclusionsAn extension under subsection (a)(1) may include—(1)the addition of facilities that would increase recreation use during the offseason; and(2)improvement of access to the area to extend the season.(c)RequirementAn extension under subsection (a)(1) shall be compatible with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies, including land use plans.302.Recreation performance metrics(a)In generalThe Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall evaluate land managers under their jurisdiction based on the achievement of applicable agency recreational and tourism metrics as described in applicable land management plans.(b)Metrics(1)In generalThe metrics used to evaluate recreation and tourism outcomes shall ensure—(A)the advancement of recreation and tourism goals; and(B)the ability of the land manager to enhance the outdoor experience of the visitor.(2)InclusionsThe metrics referred to in paragraph (1) shall include—(A)the extent of positive economic impacts;(B)visitation by families;(C)the number of visiting school and youth groups;(D)the number of available recreational opportunities;(E)the quality of visitor experience;(F)the number of recreational and environmental educational programs offered;(G)visitor satisfaction; and(H)the maintenance and expansion of existing recreation infrastructure.303.Recreation mission(a)Definition of Federal agencyIn this section, the term Federal agency means each of—(1)the Corps of Engineers;(2)the Bureau of Reclamation;(3)the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and(4)the Department of Transportation.(b)MissionWith respect to the mission of the Federal agency, each Federal agency shall consider how land and water management decisions can enhance recreation opportunities and the recreation economy.IVMaintenance of Public LandAVolunteers401.Private-sector volunteer enhancement program(a)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to promote private-sector volunteer programs within the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to enhance stewardship, recreation access, and sustainability of the resources, values, and facilities of the Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Federal land management agencies.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Secretary concernedThe term Secretary concerned means—(A)the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service), with respect to National Forest System land; and(B)the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.(2)VolunteerThe term volunteer means any individual who performs volunteer services under this section.(c)EstablishmentThe Secretary concerned shall carry out a program under which the Secretary concerned shall—(1)enhance private-sector volunteer programs;(2)actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities; and(3)provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the private sector for the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(d)Cooperative agreements for stewardship of Federal land(1)Authority to enter into agreementsThe Secretary concerned may enter into cooperative agreements (in accordance with section 6305 of title 31, United States Code) with private agencies, organizations, institutions, corporations, individuals, or other entities to carry out one or more projects or programs with a Federal land management agency in accordance with this section.(2)Project and program instructionsThe Secretary concerned shall include in the cooperative agreement the desired outcomes of the project or program and the guidelines for the volunteers to follow, including—(A)the physical boundaries of the project or program;(B)the equipment the volunteers are authorized to use to complete the project or program;(C)the training the volunteers are required to complete, including agency consideration and incorporation of training offered by qualified nongovernmental organizations and volunteer partner organizations;(D)the actions the volunteers are authorized to take to complete the project or program; and(E)any other information that the Secretary concerned determines necessary for the volunteer group to complete the project or program.(3)Authorized projects and programsSubject to paragraph (4), the Secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement to carry out projects and programs for Federal land that—(A)promote the stewardship of resources of Federal land by volunteers;(B)support maintaining the resources, trails, and facilities on Federal land in a sustainable manner;(C)increase awareness, understanding, and stewardship of Federal land through the development, publication, or distribution of educational materials and products; and(D)promote the use of Federal land as outdoor classrooms.(4)Conditions on use of authorityThe Secretary concerned may use a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) to carry out a project or program for the Federal land only if the project or program—(A)complies with all Federal laws (including regulations) and policies;(B)is consistent with an applicable management plan for any Federal recreational lands and waters involved;(C)is monitored by the relevant Federal land management agency during the project and after project completion to determine compliance with the instructions under paragraph (2); and(D)satisfies such other terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate.402.Enhancing outdoor recreation through public lands service organizationsIn carrying out projects on public lands that would directly or indirectly enhance recreation, the Secretaries shall—(1)to the maximum extent practicable—(A)use qualified youth or conservation corps as defined in section 203(11) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1722(11)); and(B)use non-profit wilderness and trails stewardship organizations;(2)consult with the Corps Network, the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, American Trails, and other public lands stewardship organizations for the purpose of identifying appropriate projects, activities, and workforce development outcomes; and(3)waive any matching funds requirements, including under section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1729(a)(1)).BPriority Trail Maintenance411.Interagency trail management(a)In generalThe Secretaries shall establish an interagency trail management plan to manage and maintain in a uniform manner trails that cross jurisdictional boundaries between Federal land management agencies.(b)RequirementThe plan established under subsection (a) shall ensure compliance with all Federal laws.Amend the title so as to read: A bill to promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation on Federal land and to increase opportunities for collaboration with non-Federal partners, and for other purposes..December 18, 2020Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed