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H.R. 1785 — what changed

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 9 sections amended and 1 removed between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 2 Definitions

changed The purposes of In this Act include—Act:

(1)
changed Heritage area— to recognize the national importance of the natural and cultural legacies of the area, as demonstrated in The term Heritage Area means the study entitled Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Feasibility Study dated April 2012;established in this Act.
(2)
changed Local coordinating entity— to recognize the heritage of natural resource conservation in The term local coordinating entity means the Pacific Northwest and in entity selected by the Mountains to Sound Greenway;Secretary under section 3(d).
(3)
changed Map— to preserve, support, conserve, and interpret The term map means the legacy of natural resource conservation and community stewardship, passed from generation map titled Mountains to generation within the Sound Greenway National Heritage Area;Area Proposed Boundary, numbered 584/125,484 and dated January 31, 2011.
(4)
changed Secretary— to promote heritage, cultural, and recreational tourism and to develop educational and cultural programs for visitors and The term Secretary means the general public;Secretary of the Interior.
(5)
changed State— to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations representing key developments in the creation of America, particularly the settlement of the American West and The term State means the stories State of diverse ethnic groups, including Indians and others;Washington.
(6)
removed to enhance a cooperative management framework to assist Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and citizens residing in the Heritage Area in conserving, supporting, managing, enhancing, and interpreting the significant historic, cultural, natural, and recreational sites in the Heritage Area;
(7)
removed to recognize and interpret the relationship between land and people, representing broad American ideals demonstrated through the integrity of existing resources within the Heritage Area; and
(8)
removed to support working relationships between public land managers and the community by creating relevant linkages between the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service, other relevant Federal agencies, tribes, State and local governments and agencies, and community stakeholders within and surrounding the Heritage Area, in order to protect, enhance, and interpret cultural and natural resources within the Heritage Area.

Sec. 3 Designation of the mountains to sound greenway national heritage area

(a)
added Establishment— There is hereby established the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in the State, to consist of land in King and Kittitas counties in the State, as generally depicted on the map, unless the county commission of King or Kittitas county elects at any time to be excluded from the Heritage Area, in which case that county shall not be part of the Heritage Area.

removed Congress finds that—

(b)
changed Map— there exists a unique The map shall be on file and significant heritage of natural resource conservation available to the public in the Pacific Northwest appropriate offices of the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and in the Mountains to Sound Greenway;local coordinating entity.
(c)
changed Local coordinating entity— the Greenway landscape represents The Secretary shall select a balance between built and natural environments, exemplified by—local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area.
(A)
removed hundreds of thousands of acres of forests and fields in close proximity to a major metropolitan area managed by Federal, State, local, and tribal governments;
(B)
removed dynamic and engaging cultural opportunities, including hundreds of museums, environmental education centers, interpretive trails, festivals, and community centers; and
(C)
removed an outstanding array of accessible natural lands, highlighted by the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, the forests of the Teanaway River Basin, and the towering Douglas firs of the Issaquah Alps;
(3)
removed the Mountains to Sound Greenway—
(A)
removed represents an historic movement encouraging the interface of a major urban center with rural communities and a diverse outdoors experience;
(B)
removed has existed for over 20 years, long before other communities began to focus on the interrelationship between urban centers and outdoor opportunities that strengthen economies;
(C)
removed is the result of citizen leadership, including a Mountains to Sound March in 1990 to focus attention on the value of the greenway and the need to protect this valuable resource;
(D)
removed operates through cooperation, bringing together disparate groups to resolve differences for the betterment of the Greenway; and
(E)
removed has become the model of cooperative action that is followed by other communities working to advance local conservation priorities, expand recreational opportunities that power local economies, and connect local ideas and solutions to our historic, cultural, and natural heritage;
(4)
removed since its creation, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Coalition has been responsible for—
(A)
removed the conservation of over 225,000 acres;
(B)
removed the opportunity for millions of local residents as well as visitors from across the country to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area;
(C)
removed thousands of volunteers and nearly 500,000 volunteer hours engaged in activities such as tree plantings, trail conservation and youth programs;
(D)
removed a strong education program for the next generation, teaching more than 3,000 children each year why forests matter; and
(E)
removed the encouragement of balanced development, business growth, and healthy economies through the region;
(5)
removed the Mountains to Sound Greenway community has many great American stories to share, including those of—
(A)
removed Indian tribes and nations from time immemorial;
(B)
removed settlement, travel, and transport in the American West, from footpaths used for trading to today’s Mountains to Sound Greenway I–90 National Scenic Byway;
(C)
removed working farms and forests of the Snoqualmie and Yakima River Valleys and the Cascade Foothills; and
(D)
removed globally competitive businesses established and growing in the cities of the Greenway; and
(6)
removed the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust conserves and enhances community-based conservation and stewardship inside and outside of the Greenway landscape, illustrated by the fact that—
(A)
removed the Greenway Trust is led by a 60-person board that includes local and State officials, agency staff, and business and nonprofit representatives;
(B)
removed thousands of volunteers have donated hundreds of thousands of hours to the Greenway supporting stewardship projects on public lands; and
(C)
removed over the span of 20 years, partners have collaborated to conserve more than 225,000 acres of land in the Greenway for natural systems, recreation, timber, and agriculture.

Sec. 4 Management plan

(a)
added In general— Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to subsection (b)(4), the local coordinating entity shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the Heritage Area.

removed In this Act:

(b)
changed Heritage area—Requirements— The term Heritage Area means the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area established in this Act.management plan shall—
(1)
added incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection, enhancement, management, and interpretation of the natural, cultural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;
(2)
added take into consideration State government plans;
(3)
added include—
(A)
added an inventory of the resources of the Heritage Area;
(B)
added an inventory of any other property in the Heritage Area that is related to the themes of the Heritage Area, and should be preserved, restored, managed or maintained because of the significance of the property;
(C)
added comprehensive policies, strategies and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, and development of the Heritage Area;
(D)
added a description of actions that governments, private organizations, and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Heritage Area;
(E)
added a program of implementation for the management plan by the local coordinating entity that includes a description of—
(i)
added actions to facilitate ongoing collaboration among partners to promote plans for resource protection, restoration, and construction; and
(ii)
added specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the local coordinating entity or any government, organization or individual for the first five years of operation;
(F)
added analysis and recommendations for means by which Federal, State, and local programs, including the role of the National Park Service in the Heritage Area, may best be coordinated to carry out this Act;
(G)
added an interpretative plan for the Heritage Area; and
(4)
added be submitted to the county commissions of King and Kittitas counties in the State for approval by the commissions before the management plan is submitted to the Secretary, unless the county has elected not to be part of the Heritage Area.
(c)
added Approval or disapproval of management plan—
(1)
added Review— Not later than 180 days after receiving the management plan for the Heritage Area, the Secretary shall review and, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and State, approve or disapprove the management plan on the basis of the criteria established under paragraph (2).
(2)
added Criteria for approval— In determining whether to approve a management plan for a Heritage Area, the Secretary shall consider whether—
(A)
added the local coordinating entity represents the diverse interests of the Heritage Area, including governments, natural and historic resource protection organizations, educational institutions, businesses, recreational organizations, and private property owners;
(B)
added the local coordinating entity has afforded adequate opportunity, including public hearings, for the public and Federal, State, tribal, and local governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan; and
(C)
added the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the management plan, if implemented, would adequately protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area.
(d)
added Disapproval—
(1)
added In general— If the Secretary disapproves the management plan, the Secretary shall—
(A)
added advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval; and
(B)
added make recommendations to the local coordinating entity for revisions to the management plan.
(2)
added Deadline— Not later than 180 days after receiving a revised management plan, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the revised management plan.
(e)
added Amendments—
(1)
added In general— An amendment to the management plan that substantially changes the management plan shall be reviewed by the Secretary and approved or disapproved in the same manner as the original management plan.
(2)
added County review and approval— No amendment may be submitted to the Secretary under paragraph (1) until and unless the amendment is first reviewed and approved by the county commissions for King and Kittitas counties in the State (unless that county has elected not to be part of the Heritage Area).
(3)
added Implementation— The local coordinating entity shall not implement an amendment to the management plan until the Secretary approves the amendment.
(2)
removed Local coordinating entity— The term local coordinating entity means the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, a nonprofit corporation recognized by the Federal Government as being organized for charitable purposes in the State of Washington.
(3)
removed Management plan— The term management plan means the plan to be prepared by the local coordinating entity, along with a group comprised of public agency staff and community members, that will specify actions, policies, strategies, performance goals, and recommendations to meet the goals of the Heritage Area, in accordance with this Act.
(4)
removed Map— The term map means the map titled Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, numbered 1, and dated January 31, 2011.
(f)
changed Secretary—Authorities— The term Secretary means may provide technical assistance to the Secretary State, political subdivisions of the Interior.State, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties.
(6)
removed State— The term State means the State of Washington.
(7)
removed Tribal— The term tribal means the five federally recognized tribes with usual and accustomed places in the Heritage Area, including the Snoqualmie, Yakama, Tulalip, Muckleshoot, and Colville Nation.

Sec. 5 Evaluation; reporting

(a)
changed Establishment—In general— There is hereby established Not later than 10 years after the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area.enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall—
(1)
added conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and
(2)
added prepare and submit a report pursuant to subsection (c).
(b)
changed Boundaries—Evaluation— The Heritage Area shall consist of the approximately 1,550,000 acres of land and interests in land generally depicted on the map and located in King and Kittitas Counties, including—An evaluation conducted under this subsection shall—
(1)
changed in Kittitas County, all lands within assess the Yakima River Basin upstream progress of Manastash Creek, including the Manastash and Teanaway drainages and the cities of Ellensburg, Roslyn, Cle Elum and South Cle Elum; andlocal coordinating entity with respect to—
(A)
added accomplishing the purposes of the authorizing legislation for the Heritage Area; and
(B)
added achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the Heritage Area;
(2)
changed in King County, all lands in analyze the Snoqualmie River, Cedar River, and Lake Washington watersheds Federal, State, tribal, local, and private investments in the Puget Sound nearshore watersheds within and including Heritage Area to determine the cities impact of Seattle and Shoreline, and 22 additional cities in King County.the investments; and
(3)
added review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.
(c)
changed Map—Report— The map Based on the evaluation conducted under subsection (b), the Secretary shall be submit a report to the Committee on file Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and available to the public in Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the appropriate offices Senate. The report shall include recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and Service with respect to the local coordinating entity.Heritage Area.
(d)
removed Local coordinating entity— The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is hereby designated by Congress as the local coordinating entity to—
(1)
removed facilitate, in partnership with Federal, State, and local partners, the creation of the management plan for the Heritage Area; and
(2)
removed act as a catalyst for the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the Heritage Area.

Sec. 6 Local coordinating entity

(a)
changed In general—Duties— Not later than 3 years after To further the date purposes of the enactment of this Act, Heritage Area, the local coordinating entity shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed management plan for the Heritage Area.shall—
(1)
added prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area to the Secretary in accordance with section 4;
(2)
added submit a report to the Secretary every five years after the Secretary has approved the management plan, specifying—
(A)
added the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity; and
(B)
added significant grants or contracts made by the local coordinating entity to any other entities during the five-year period.
(b)
changed Requirements—Authorities— The management plan shall—To further the purposes of the Heritage Area, the local coordinating entity may—
(1)
changed incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for make grants to the protection, enhancement, management, and interpretation State, or a political subdivision of the natural, cultural, historic, scenic, State, nonprofit organizations, and recreational resources of other parties within the National Heritage Area;
(2)
changed take enter into consideration, Federal, State, tribal cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and local government plans;other interested parties;
(3)
changed include—hire and compensate staff, which shall include individuals with expertise in natural, cultural, and historical resources protection, heritage programming, and economic and community development;
(4)
added obtain funds or services that are provided under any Federal law or program not specifically applicable to national heritage areas;
(5)
added contract for goods or services;
(6)
added support activities that further the Heritage Area and are consistent with the approved management plan;
(7)
added assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved management plan by—
(A)
added carrying out programs and projects that recognize, protect, and enhance important resource values in the Heritage Area;
(B)
added establishing and maintaining interpretative exhibits and programs in the Heritage Area;
(C)
added developing recreational and educational opportunities in the Heritage Area;
(D)
added increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area;
(E)
added protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the Heritage Area that are consistent with the Heritage Area themes;
(F)
added ensuring that clear, consistent, and appropriate signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the Heritage Area; and
(G)
added promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments, organizations, and individuals to further the Heritage Area;
(8)
added consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the preparation and implementation of the management plan;
(9)
added conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan;
(10)
added for any year that Federal funds have been received by the local coordinating entity—
(A)
added submit to the Secretary an annual report that describes the activities, expenses, and income of the local coordinating entity (including grants to any other entities during the year that the report is made);
(B)
added make available to the Secretary for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds; and
(C)
added require, with respect to all agreements authorizing expenditure of Federal funds by other organizations, that the organizations receiving the funds make available to the Secretary for audit all records concerning the expenditure of the funds; and
(11)
added encourage by appropriate means economic vitality that is consistent with the Heritage Area.
(c)
added Prohibition on acquisition of real property— The local coordinating entity may not acquire real property or interests in real property with Federal funds or through condemnation.
(A)
removed an inventory of the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area which relate to the national importance and themes of the Heritage Area that should be conserved and enhanced;
(B)
removed a description of strategies and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, and development of the Heritage Area;
(C)
removed a history of the Mountains to Sound Greenway; and of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and its role in encouraging stewardship of the Heritage Area by local, State, Federal, tribal institutions and private organizations;
(D)
removed a description of actions Federal, State, tribal, local, and private partners have agreed to take to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;
(E)
removed a program of implementation for the management plan by the local coordinating entity including—
(i)
removed performance goals; and
(ii)
removed commitments for implementation made by partners;
(F)
removed the identification of sources of funding, economic development strategies, or both, for carrying out the management plan;
(G)
removed analysis and recommendations for means by which local, State, and Federal programs may best be coordinated to carry out this Act;
(H)
removed an interpretive plan for the Heritage Area;
(I)
removed recommended policies and strategies for resource management, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency agreements to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and otherwise provide for the enjoyment and understanding of the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;
(J)
removed a definition of the roles of the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and other Federal agencies in the coordination of the Heritage Area and in otherwise furthering the purposes of this Act; and
(K)
removed in consultation with the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service, a plan to share with other communities and interested parties the expertise of the coordinating entity in—
(i)
removed reconnecting Americans, especially children, to our outdoors;
(ii)
removed promoting community-based recreation and conservation; and
(iii)
removed advancing volunteer opportunities in conservation and outdoor recreation.
(c)
removed Approval of management plan—
(1)
removed Review— Not later than 180 days after receiving the management plan for the Heritage Area, the Secretary shall review and, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, approve or disapprove the management plan on the basis of the criteria established under paragraph (2).
(2)
removed Criteria for approval— In determining whether to approve a management plan for a Heritage Area, the Secretary shall consider whether—
(A)
removed the local coordinating entity represents the diverse interests of the Heritage Area, including Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, natural and historic resource protection organizations, educational institutions, businesses, recreational organizations, community members, and private property owners;
(B)
removed the local coordinating entity—
(i)
removed has afforded adequate opportunity for the public and Federal, State, tribal, and local governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan; and
(ii)
removed provides for at least annual public meetings to ensure adequate implementation of the management plan.
(C)
removed the resource protection, enhancement, interpretation, funding, and management strategies described in the management plan, if implemented, would adequately protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and otherwise provide for the enjoyment and understanding of the natural, historic, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;
(D)
removed the management plan would not adversely affect any activities on Federal land authorized under public land laws or land use plans;
(E)
removed the local coordinating entity has demonstrated the financial capability, in partnership with others, to carry out the management plan;
(F)
removed the Secretary has received adequate assurances from the appropriate State, tribal, and local officials whose support is needed to ensure the effective implementation of the State, tribal, and local elements of the management plan;
(G)
removed the management plan demonstrates partnerships among the local coordinating entity, Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, regional planning organizations, nonprofit organizations, and private sector parties for implementation of the management plan; and
(H)
removed the management plan is consistent with all provisions in this Act.
(d)
removed Disapproval—
(1)
removed In general— If the Secretary disapproves the management plan, the Secretary shall—
(A)
removed advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval; and
(B)
removed make recommendations to the local coordinating entity for revisions to the management plan.
(2)
removed Deadline— Not later than 180 days after receiving a revised management plan, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the revised management plan.
(e)
removed Amendments—
(1)
removed In general— An amendment to the management plan that substantially alters the purposes of the Heritage Area shall be reviewed by the Secretary and approved or disapproved in the same manner as the original management plan.
(2)
removed Implementation— The local coordinating entity shall not use Federal funds authorized by this Act to implement an amendment to the management plan until the Secretary approves the amendment.
(f)
removed Authorities— The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture may—
(1)
removed provide technical assistance under the authority of this Act for the implementation of the management plan; and
(2)
removed enter into cooperative agreements with the local coordinating entity, State and local agencies, and other interested parties to carry out this Act, including cooperation and cost sharing as appropriate to provide more cost-effective and coordinated public land management.

Sec. 7 Relationship to other Federal agencies

(a)
changed In general— Not later than 15 years after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, Nothing in consultation with this Act affects the Secretary authority of Agriculture, shall—a Federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law.
(1)
removed conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and
(2)
removed prepare and submit a report pursuant to subsection (c).
(b)
changed Evaluation—Consultation and coordination— An evaluation conducted under this subsection shall—Any Federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the Heritage Area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the Secretary and the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable.
(1)
removed assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to—
(A)
removed accomplishing the purposes of the authorizing legislation for the Heritage Area; and
(B)
removed achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the Heritage Area;
(2)
removed analyze the Federal, State, tribal, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the impact of the investments; and
(3)
removed review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.
(c)
changed Report—Other Federal agencies— Based on the evaluation conducted under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. The report shall include recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service with respect to the Heritage Area. The Secretary may also include recommendations by the Secretary of Agriculture for the future role of the Forest Service with respect to the Heritage Area.Nothing in this Act—
(1)
added modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;
(2)
added limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or
(3)
added modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

Sec. 8 Private property and regulatory protections

added Nothing in this Act—

(a)
removed Duties— To further the purposes of the Heritage Area, the local coordinating entity shall—
(1)
removed prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area to the Secretary in accordance with section 6;
(2)
removed facilitate and expedite the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the Heritage Area;
(3)
removed encourage economic viability and sustainability that is consistent with the purposes of the Heritage Area;
(4)
removed submit a report to the Secretary every five years after the Secretary has approved the management plan, specifying—
(A)
removed the specific performance goals and accomplishments of the local coordinating entity;
(B)
removed the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity; and
(C)
removed significant grants or contracts made by the local coordinating entity to any other entities during the five-year period; and
(5)
removed consult with the United States Forest Service, National Park Service, the Governor of the State of Washington, and the Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands.
(1)
changed Authorities— To further abridges the purposes rights of any property owner (whether public or private), including the Heritage Area, right to refrain from participating in any plan, project, program, or activity conducted within the local coordinating entity may—Heritage Area;
(1)
removed make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other parties within the National Heritage Area;
(2)
removed enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;
(3)
removed hire and compensate staff, including individuals with expertise in—
(A)
removed natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resource conservation;
(B)
removed economic and community development; and
(C)
removed heritage and interpretive planning;
(4)
removed obtain funds or services from any source, including Federal programs;
(5)
removed contract for goods or services; and
(6)
removed support activities that further the purposes of the Heritage Area and are consistent with the approved management plan.
(2)
changed Prohibition on acquisition of real property— The requires any property owner to permit public access (including access by Federal, State, tribal, or local coordinating entity may not acquire land agencies) to the property of the property owner, or interests in land through condemnation.to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other Federal, State, tribal, or local law;
(3)
added alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved land use plan, or other regulatory authority (such as the authority to make safety improvements or increase the capacity of existing roads or to construct new roads or associated developments) of any Federal, State, tribal, local unit of government or local agency, or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to any local coordinating entity, including but not necessarily limited to development and management of energy, water or water-related infrastructure;
(4)
added alters, modifies, diminishes, or extinguishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe within the Heritage Area;
(5)
added authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights;
(6)
added diminishes the authority of the State to manage fish and wildlife, including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the Heritage Area;
(7)
added creates any liability, or affects any liability under any other law, of any private property owner;
(8)
added affects current or future grazing permits, leases or allotments on Federal lands; or
(9)
added affects the construction, operation, maintenance, improvement or expansion of current or future water projects, including water storage, hydroelectric facilities, or delivery systems.

Sec. 9 Clarification

added Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary—

(a)
removed In general— Nothing in this Act affects the authority of a Federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law.
(1)
changed Consultation and coordination— Any Federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the Heritage Area is encouraged allocate or distribute Federal funds to consult and coordinate the activities with the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable.entity; or
(2)
changed Other Federal agencies— Nothing in to expend Federal funds for any purpose under this Act—Act except for those purposes specifically enumerated to the Secretary under section 3, subsections (c), (d), (e) and (f) of section 4, and section 5.
(1)
removed modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;
(2)
removed limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or
(3)
removed modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

Sec. 10 Termination of authority

changed Nothing in The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under this Act—Act terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

(1)
removed abridges the rights of any property owner (whether public or private), including the right to refrain from participating in any plan, project, program, or activity conducted within the Heritage Area;
(2)
removed requires any property owner to permit public access (including access by Federal, State, tribal, or local agencies) to the property of the property owner, or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other Federal, State, tribal, or local law;
(3)
removed alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved land use plan, or other regulatory authority (such as the authority to make safety improvements or increase the capacity of existing roads or to construct new roads or associated developments) of any Federal, State, tribal, local unit of government or local agency, or conveys any land unit of government or agency use or other regulatory authority to any local coordinating entity, including but not necessarily limited to development and management of energy, water or water-related infrastructure;
(4)
removed alters, modifies, diminishes, or extinguishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe within the Heritage Area;
(5)
removed authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights;
(6)
removed diminishes the authority of the State to manage fish and wildlife, including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the Heritage Area; or
(7)
removed creates any liability, or affects any liability under any other law, of any private property owner.

Sec. 11 Use of Federal funds from other sources

removed

removed Nothing in this Act shall preclude the local coordinating entity from using Federal funds available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.