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Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act

From Reported in Senate to Engrossed in Senate. 8 sections amended and 3 removed between Reported in Senate and Engrossed in Senate.

Sec. 2 Definitions

In this Act:

(1)
changed Advisory Commission—commission— The term Advisory Commission means the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commission established under section 11(a).9(a).
(2)
changed Bay— The term Bay means—means the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries, in Maryland and Virginia.
(A)
removed the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and
(B)
removed any tidal segment of a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in any State.
(3)
changed Bay Program—program— The term Bay Program means the Chesapeake Bay Program authorized under section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267).
(4)
changed Chesapeake Gateways—gateways— The term Chesapeake Gateways means the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network authorized under section 502 of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–312).
(5)
changed Map— The term Map means the map entitled “Chesapeake National Recreation Area Proposed Boundary”, numbered P99/189631, and dated June 2023.2023 (5 pages).
(6)
changed National Park Service Site—recreation area— The term National Park Service site Recreation Area means a unit of the Chesapeake National Park System that is—Recreation Area established by section 3(a).
(A)
removed directly associated with the Bay; and
(B)
removed located in 1 or more of the States in the Bay watershed.
(7)
removed Partner site— The term “partner site” means land that is subject to a partner site agreement under section 8(b).
(8)
removed Recreation area— The term Recreation Area means the Chesapeake National Recreation Area established by section 4(a).
(7)
renumbered was (11) Secretary— The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
(8)
renumbered was (12) Youth representative— The term youth representative means a member of the Advisory Commission who—
(A)
renumbered was (12)(3) has not attained the age of 22 as of the date on which the member is appointed or reappointed; and
(B)
renumbered was (12)(4) is tasked with representing the interests of children and young adults in the State from which the member is appointed.

Sec. 3 Establishment and boundaries of chesapeake national recreation area

(a)
added Establishment—
(1)
added In general— Subject to paragraph (2), there is established the Chesapeake National Recreation Area in the States of Maryland and Virginia as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, interpret, and provide for the public enjoyment of, and access to, the natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources relating to the Bay and surrounding areas.
(2)
added Determination by the secretary— The National Recreation Area shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.
(3)
added Notice— Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the National Recreation Area.

removed The purposes of this Act are—

(b)
changed Boundary— to recognize the ecological, cultural, and historic diversity The boundary of the region in which the Bay is located National Recreation Area shall include any area acquired by promoting the national significance of Secretary from sites depicted on the Bay and surrounding areas;Map.
(c)
changed Availability of map— to conserve The Map shall be on file and protect available for public inspection in the significant natural, recreational, historical, and cultural resources relating to appropriate offices of the Bay;National Park Service.
(d)
added Revision of fort monroe national monument boundary—
(3)
removed to facilitate public access to the Bay for—
(1)
changed In general— recreation;At such time as the Secretary determines that the land identified on the Map within the boundary of Fort Monroe National Monument established by Proclamation 8750, dated November 1, 2011 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 76 Fed. Reg. 68625), has been remediated and is appropriate for inclusion in the National Recreation Area—
(A)
added administrative jurisdiction over the land shall be transferred from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary for inclusion in the National Recreation Area; and
(B)
added the boundary of the Fort Monroe National Monument shall be revised to exclude all land and interests in land within the North Beach area of the Monument (as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), as generally depicted on the Map.
(2)
changed References to national recreation area— public enjoyment; andAny reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the land described in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the National Recreation Area.
(3)
changed Interim administration— Until the enhancement date on which administrative jurisdiction over the land is transferred to the Secretary under paragraph (1), the Secretary of sustainable tourism the Army shall continue to administer the land described in that respects paragraph that was under the health jurisdiction of the Bay;Secretary of the Army as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary entitled “Memorandum of Agreement Between the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior for Fort Monroe National Monument” and dated December 9, 2016.
(4)
added Boundary revision— On transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the land to the Secretary under paragraph (1), the boundary of the National Recreation Area shall be revised to include the land transferred under that paragraph, which shall be administered in accordance with the laws applicable to the National Recreation Area.
(4)
removed to encourage engagement and cooperation with communities that neighbor the Bay and communities that include historically underserved and underrepresented populations that have traditionally lacked access to the Bay;
(5)
removed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion with respect to the Bay by emphasizing the vital economic, cultural, and ecological contributions of historic and current populations, including, at a minimum, by providing educational and interpretive services to increase public understanding of, and appreciation for—
(A)
removed the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Bay; and
(B)
removed traditional practices of the individuals whose livelihoods have been dependent on the land and water resources of the Bay and the surrounding area;
(6)
removed to facilitate the cooperative management and stewardship of the resources of the Bay; and
(7)
removed to advance the conservation goals of Chesapeake Gateways and the Bay Program.

Sec. 4 Acquisition of land for the chesapeake national recreation area

(a)
changed Establishment—In general— To preserve, protect, interpret, and provide for the public enjoyment of the resources relating Subject to subsection (c), the Bay and surrounding areas, there is established as a unit of Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the National Park System boundary of the Chesapeake National Recreation Area.Area by—
(1)
added donation;
(2)
added purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds;
(3)
added exchange; or
(4)
added transfer from another Federal agency.
(b)
changed Boundary—Additional sites— The boundary of the Recreation Area shall be the boundary as depicted on Secretary, in consultation with the Map.Advisory Commission, may—
(1)
added identify additional sites near or adjacent to the Bay for potential addition to the National Recreation Area; and
(2)
added subject to the availability of appropriations, assess whether sites identified under paragraph (1)—
(A)
added are appropriate for addition to the National Recreation Area; and
(B)
added meet National Park Service criteria applicable to additions to units of the National Park System.
(c)
changed Administrative, interpretive, and visitor service sites—Limitation— As soon as practicable after the date Any land or interest in land owned by a State or a political subdivision of a State that is within the establishment boundary of the National Recreation Area, the Secretary shall—Area may be acquired only by donation.
(1)
removed seek to enter into a cooperative agreement for administrative, interpretive, and visitor service uses for the Recreation Area under section 8(a) or a partner site agreement under section 8(b) with the City of Annapolis, Maryland, for the use of the Burtis House;
(2)
removed acquire, lease, or enter into a cooperative management agreement with respect to real property for an additional administrative, interpretive, and visitor services center for the Recreation Area, which shall be located within or in the environs of the historic downtown area of the City of Annapolis, Maryland; and
(3)
removed acquire, lease, or enter into a cooperative management agreement with respect to real property for an additional interpretive and visitor services center for the Recreation Area, which shall be located within or in the environs of Fort Monroe.
(d)
changed Availability of map—Condemnation— The Map shall No land or interest in land may be on file and available acquired for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.Recreation Area by condemnation.
(e)
removed Revision of fort monroe national monument boundary—
(1)
removed In general— The boundary of Fort Monroe National Monument, established by Proclamation 8750, dated November 1, 2011 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 76 Fed. Reg. 68625), is revised to exclude all land and interests in land within the North Beach area of the Monument (as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) that are identified on the Map as part of the Recreation Area.
(2)
removed Administration— Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the land or interests in land described in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Recreation Area.
(3)
removed Transfer of administrative jurisdiction—
(A)
removed In general— Subject to subparagraph (B) and until the date on which administrative jurisdiction over the land and interests in land are transferred to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Army shall continue to administer the land and interests in land described in paragraph (1) that were under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with—
(i)
removed the memorandum of agreement between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary dated December 9, 2016; and
(ii)
removed this Act.
(B)
removed Requirements— In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary of the Army shall—
(i)
removed consult with the Secretary; and
(ii)
removed administer the land and interests in land described in paragraph (1) in a manner consistent with this Act.

Sec. 5 Administration

(a)
changed Within boundary—In general— Subject to subsection (c), the The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundary of shall administer the National Recreation Area only by—in accordance with—
(1)
changed donation;this section; and
(2)
changed purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds;the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
(A)
added sections 100101(a), 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and
(B)
added chapters 1003 and 3201 of title 54, United States Code.
(b)
added Headquarters— To facilitate coordination of the National Recreation Area with the Chesapeake Gateways program and the Bay Program, the Secretary may locate the headquarters of the National Recreation Area at the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Park Service.
(3)
removed exchange; or
(4)
removed transfer from another Federal agency.
(b)
removed Outside boundary—
(1)
removed In general— Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary may acquire, using the methods described in subsection (a), land or interests in land located outside the boundary of the Recreation Area, in consultation with the Advisory Commission as described in section 11(b)(2)(B).
(2)
removed Inclusion in Recreation area— On acquisition of land or an interest in land under paragraph (1), the boundary of the Recreation Area shall be modified to reflect the acquisition.
(c)
changed Limitation—Administrative, interpretive, and visitor service sites— Any land or interest The Secretary may acquire, in land owned by a State or a political subdivision of a State that is within accordance with section 4(a), not more than 10 acres outside the boundary of the National Recreation Area or described in subsection (b)(1) may be acquired only by donation.for administrative, interpretive, and visitor service purposes.
(d)
changed Condemnation—Commercial and recreational fishing— No land or interest Nothing in land may be acquired for the Recreation Area by condemnation unless the owner this Act affects statutory or regulatory authority with respect to navigation or regulation of the applicable land commercial or interest recreational fishing activities or shellfish aquaculture in land consents to the condemnation.Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries.
(e)
changed Environmental quality standards—State jurisdiction— Prior to the acquisition of land or an interest Nothing in land under this section, Act enlarges or diminishes the Secretary shall ensure that jurisdiction of a State, including the land jurisdiction or interest in land meets all applicable environmental quality standards.authority of a State with respect to fish and wildlife management.
(f)
added Coordination—
(1)
added In general— Consistent with the purposes of the National Recreation Area, the Secretary shall coordinate the management of the National Recreation Area with the Chesapeake Gateways and the Bay Program.
(2)
added Coordination with national park service sites— As a component of the management plan required under section 8, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate the development of an implementation plan to interpret and enhance public understanding of the outstanding, remarkable, and nationally significant resources of the Bay with units of the National Park System located in the Bay watershed.
(f)
removed Boundary adjustment— As the Secretary determines to be necessary, the Secretary may make minor revisions of the boundary of the Recreation Area by publishing a revised map or other boundary description in the Federal Register.

Sec. 6 Agreements

added The Secretary may enter into an agreement with a State, a political subdivision of a State, a nonprofit organization, or an individual to interpret and restore nationally significant historic, cultural, or recreational resources relating to the Bay if the agreement provides for reasonable public access to the resources covered by the agreement.

(a)
removed In general— Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may acquire land-based resources, including associated docks, piers, and structures extending into adjacent waters, within the boundary of the Recreation Area only by—
(1)
removed donation;
(2)
removed purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds;
(3)
removed exchange; or
(4)
removed transfer from another Federal agency.
(b)
removed Environmental quality standards— Prior to the acquisition of a land-based resource under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the land-based resource meets all applicable environmental quality standards.

Sec. 7 Chesapeake gateways

(a)
changed In general— The Secretary shall administer the Recreation Area Chesapeake Gateways in accordance with—coordination with the National Recreation Area.
(1)
removed this section; and
(2)
removed the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including title 54, United States Code.
(b)
changed Headquarters—Permanent authorization— To facilitate coordination Section 502(c) of the Recreation Area with Chesapeake Gateways and the Bay Program, the headquarters Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–312) is amended by striking “is authorized” and all that follows through the Recreation Area shall be located period at the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.end and inserting “are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.”.
(c)
changed Commercial and recreational fishing—Effect— Nothing in this Act impacts or otherwise affects statutory or regulatory authority with respect to navigation section or regulation an amendment made by this section modifies the eligibility criteria developed under section 502(b)(2) of commercial or recreational fishing activities or shellfish aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay or tributaries Initiative Act of the Chesapeake Bay.1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–312).
(d)
removed State jurisdiction— Nothing in this Act enlarges or diminishes the jurisdiction of a State, including the jurisdiction or authority of a State with respect to fish and wildlife management.
(e)
removed Coordination—
(1)
removed In general— Consistent with the purposes of the Recreation Area, the Secretary shall seek to coordinate the programming and management of activities of the Recreation Area with the goals of Chesapeake Gateways and the Chesapeake Bay Agreement (as defined in section 117(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(a))).
(2)
removed Coordination with National Park Service Sites and partner sites— As a component of the management plan required under section 10, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate the development of an implementation plan for onsite interpretation of resources and other means of enhancing public understanding of the Bay at participating National Park Service sites and partner sites to tell the story of the outstanding, remarkable, and nationally significant resources of the Bay.

Sec. 8 Management plan

(a)
added In general— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the preparation of a management plan for the National Recreation Area, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council (as defined in section 117(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(a))) and the Advisory Commission, shall prepare a management plan for the National Recreation Area in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
(b)
added Visitor facilities— In preparing the management plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the inclusion of visitor facilities for the National Recreation Area in Annapolis, Maryland, and near Fort Monroe.
(a)
removed Cooperative agreements—
(1)
removed In general— To accomplish the purposes of the Recreation Area, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with a State, a political subdivision of a State, an educational institution, a Tribal government, a nonprofit organization, or other interested party that contributes to—
(A)
removed the development of the Recreation Area; or
(B)
removed the implementation of the management plan for the Recreation Area prepared under section 10(a).
(2)
removed Matching funds—
(A)
removed In general— The Secretary shall require that any Federal funds made available under an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal funds.
(B)
removed In-kind contribution— With the approval of the Secretary, the non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may be in the form of property, goods, or services from a non-Federal source, fairly valued.
(3)
removed Effect— Nothing in this subsection affects any existing cooperative agreement authority applicable to Chesapeake Gateways.
(b)
removed Partner site agreements—
(1)
removed In general— The Secretary, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate, may enter into a partner site agreement with an eligible entity described in paragraph (2) that owns or manages an eligible site described in paragraph (3), which shall provide for the inclusion of the partner site in the Recreation Area.
(2)
removed Description of eligible entity— An eligible entity referred to in paragraph (1) is—
(A)
removed a Federal entity;
(B)
removed a State or local government;
(C)
removed a Tribal government;
(D)
removed a private nonprofit organization; or
(E)
removed a private landowner.
(3)
removed Description of eligible site— An eligible site referred to in paragraph (1) is land that the Secretary has determined—
(A)
removed contains a nationally significant natural, recreational, historical, or cultural resource;
(B)
removed ensures public access to the applicable resource; and
(C)
removed meaningfully contributes to the purposes of the Recreation Area.
(4)
removed Criteria for inclusion in the recreation area— On the establishment of the Advisory Commission, the Secretary shall, establish any additional criteria for inclusion of partner sites in the Recreation Area, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Commission under section 11(b)(2).
(5)
removed Cooperative management of partner sites— Under a partner site agreement entered into paragraph (1), the Secretary may acquire from, and provide to, the owner or manager of the partner site goods and services to be used in the cooperative management of the applicable partner site.
(6)
removed Prohibition— The Secretary may not transfer administrative responsibilities for the Recreation Area to the owner or operator of a partner site.
(c)
changed Terms and conditions of agreements—Transportation planning— Any agreement entered into As part of the management plan prepared under subsection (a) or (b) may include any terms (a), the Secretary, in consultation with State and conditions that are determined local governments, shall seek to be necessary by minimize park-related traffic impacts of the Secretary to ensure that—National Recreation Area on nearby communities.
(1)
removed in the case of an agreement relating to a partner site, the partner site complies with the terms and conditions of the applicable agreement;
(2)
removed the Secretary has the right of access at all reasonable times, and as specified in the applicable agreement, to all public portions of the properties covered by the agreement or grant for the purposes of—
(A)
removed conducting visitors through the properties or providing public recreational access;
(B)
removed interpreting the properties for the public; and
(C)
removed research, inventory, monitoring, and resource management;
(3)
removed no changes or alterations may be made to any properties covered by an agreement entered into under subsection (a) or (b) unless the Secretary and the other party to the agreement agree to the changes or alterations; and
(4)
removed any conversion, use, or disposal of a project for purposes contrary to the purposes of this Act, as determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United States to reimbursement in an amount equal to the greater of—
(A)
removed the amounts made available to the project by the United States; and
(B)
removed the portion of the increased value of the project attributable to the amounts made available under this subsection, as determined at the time of the conversion or disposal.

Sec. 9 Chesapeake national recreation area advisory commission

(a)
changed In general—Establishment— The Secretary (acting through Not later than 180 days after the Superintendent date of the Chesapeake Bay Office enactment of this Act, the National Park Service) Secretary shall administer Chesapeake Gateways in coordination with establish an advisory commission, to be known as the “Chesapeake National Recreation Area.Area Advisory Commission”.
(b)
changed Permanent authorization—Duties and authorizations— Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–312) is amended by striking “to carry out this section $3,000,000” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “to carry out activities authorized under this section $6,000,000 for each fiscal year.”.The Advisory Commission—
(1)
added shall—
(A)
added make recommendations to the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan required under section 8; and
(B)
added after consultation with the States and other interested parties, provide to the Secretary recommendations on the Bay for additional properties on the Bay to be studied for potential addition to the National Recreation Area in accordance with section 4(b); and
(2)
added may establish committees relating to specific National Recreation Area management issues, including education, tourism, transportation, natural resources, cultural and historic resources, and activities to raise revenue for the National Recreation Area, with membership on a committee established under this paragraph to be open to members of the Advisory Commission and individuals that are not members of the Advisory Commission.
(c)
changed Effect—Applicable law— Nothing Except as otherwise provided in this section or an amendment made by this section modifies the eligibility criteria developed under section 502(b)(2) of section, the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 105–312).Advisory Commission shall be subject to—
(1)
added chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act”), except section 1013(b) of that title; and
(2)
added all other applicable laws (including regulations).
(d)
added Membership—
(1)
added In general— The Advisory Commission shall be composed of 19 members, appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
(A)
added 9 shall be appointed from the State of Maryland, of whom—
(i)
added 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural, or historic resources, education, or interpretation;
(ii)
added 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay;
(iii)
added 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay;
(iv)
added 1 shall be a youth representative;
(v)
added 1 shall be selected after considering recommendations by the Governor of the State of Maryland; and
(vi)
added 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay;
(B)
added 9 shall be appointed from the State of Virginia, of whom—
(i)
added 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural, or historic resources, education, or interpretation;
(ii)
added 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay;
(iii)
added 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay;
(iv)
added 1 shall be a youth representative;
(v)
added 1 shall be selected after considering recommendations by the Governor of the State of Virginia; and
(vi)
added 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; and
(C)
added 1 shall be the Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
(2)
added Requirement— In appointing the members described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to ensure representation from communities around the Bay and broad practicable representation of the areas of knowledge described in those subparagraphs.
(e)
added Terms—
(1)
added In general— A member of the Advisory Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(2)
added Succession and reappointment— On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Commission, the member—
(A)
added shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed; and
(B)
added may be reappointed to serve an additional 3-year term.
(f)
added Vacancies— A vacancy on the Advisory Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(g)
added Elected positions—
(1)
added Chairperson— The Advisory Commission shall have a Chairperson who shall—
(A)
added be elected by the Advisory Commission; and
(B)
added serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1).
(2)
added Vice chairperson— The Advisory Commission shall have a Vice Chairperson who shall—
(A)
added be elected by the Advisory Commission;
(B)
added serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1); and
(C)
added serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
(3)
added Other positions— The Advisory Commission may establish other positions and elect members to serve in those positions as the Advisory Commission determines to be appropriate, subject to subsection (h).
(h)
added Procedures—
(1)
added In general— Subject to paragraphs (2) through (6) and any applicable laws (including regulations), the Advisory Commission may establish such rules and procedures for conducting the affairs of the Advisory Commission as the Advisory Commission determines to be necessary.
(2)
added Meetings— The Advisory Commission shall meet at the call of—
(A)
added the Chairperson; or
(B)
added a majority of the appointed members.
(3)
added Quorum— A quorum shall consist of not less than 11 of the members of the Advisory Commission.
(4)
added Actions of the advisory commission— Any action of the Advisory Commission shall require a majority vote of the members present at any meeting.
(5)
added Virtual meetings—
(A)
added In general— Meetings of the Advisory Commission may be conducted virtually, in whole or in part.
(B)
added Request— Any member of the Advisory Commission may request permission from the Chairperson of the Advisory Commission to participate virtually in—
(i)
added a meeting; and
(ii)
added all activities for that meeting.
(6)
added Elections— Not less than 3/4 of the members of the Advisory Commission must be present, virtually or in-person, for elections carried out under subsection (g).
(i)
added Advisory commission personnel matters—
(1)
added Compensation of members—
(A)
added In general— Members of the Advisory Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B)
added Travel expenses— Members of the Advisory Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for, or the duties of, the Commission.
(2)
added Staff—
(A)
added In general— The Secretary may provide the Advisory Commission with any staff or technical assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with the Advisory Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable the Advisory Commission to carry out its duties.
(B)
added Detail of employees— The Advisory Commission may accept the services of personnel detailed from a State or any political subdivision of a State.
(j)
added Termination— The Advisory Commission shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

Sec. 10 Management plan

removed
(a)
removed In general— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the preparation of a management plan for the Recreation Area, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council (as defined in section 117(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(a))) and the Advisory Commission, shall prepare a management plan for the Recreation Area, in accordance with—
(1)
removed section 7(e)(2); and
(2)
removed section 100502 of title 54, United States Code.
(b)
removed Transportation planning—
(1)
removed Initial sites— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and State transportation agencies, shall conduct transportation planning in accordance with section 100502(3) of title 54, United States Code, with respect to the initial sites depicted on the Map, to minimize traffic burden on the surrounding community by—
(A)
removed providing an evaluation of the transportation systems needs;
(B)
removed using strategies to effectively manage the transportation system;
(C)
removed subject to section 7(c), prioritizing water and trail access to Recreation Area sites; and
(D)
removed collecting community feedback on traffic.
(2)
removed Future sites— The Secretary may, in accordance with paragraph (1), conduct additional transportation planning, as determined to be necessary by the Secretary, for any future sites included in the Recreation Area.
(c)
removed Cost share— The management plan prepared under subsection (a) shall address costs to be shared by the Secretary and partner sites for necessary capital improvements to, and maintenance and operations of, the Recreation Area.
(d)
removed Submission to congress— On completion of the management plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit the management plan to—
(1)
removed the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(2)
removed the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

Sec. 11 Chesapeake national recreation area advisory commission

removed
(a)
removed Establishment— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an advisory commission, to be known as the “Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commission”.
(b)
removed Duties— The Advisory Commission shall—
(1)
removed advise the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan required under section 10; and
(2)
removed after consultation with the States and other interested parties, recommend to the Secretary criteria and specific recommendations on the Bay for—
(A)
removed partner sites; and
(B)
removed properties to be added to the boundary of the Recreation Area to be managed by the Secretary, including properties located outside of the existing boundaries of the Recreation Area.
(c)
removed Applicable law— Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Advisory Commission shall be subject to—
(1)
removed the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (except section 14(b) of that Act); and
(2)
removed all other applicable laws (including regulations).
(d)
removed Membership—
(1)
removed In general— The Advisory Commission shall be composed of 19 members, appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
(A)
removed 9 shall be appointed to represent the State of Maryland, of whom—
(i)
removed 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural or historic resources, environmental justice, grassroots organizing, education, or interpretation;
(ii)
removed 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay;
(iii)
removed 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay;
(iv)
removed 1 shall be a youth representative;
(v)
removed 1 shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the Governor of the State of Maryland; and
(vi)
removed 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay;
(B)
removed 9 shall be appointed to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia, of whom—
(i)
removed 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural or historic resources, environmental justice, grassroots organizing, education, or interpretation;
(ii)
removed 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay;
(iii)
removed 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay;
(iv)
removed 1 shall be a youth representative;
(v)
removed 1 shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
(vi)
removed 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; and
(C)
removed 1 shall be the Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
(2)
removed Requirement— In appointing the members described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to ensure the broadest practicable representation of the areas of knowledge described in those subparagraphs.
(e)
removed Terms—
(1)
removed In general— A member of the Advisory Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(2)
removed Succession and reappointment— On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Commission, the member—
(A)
removed shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed; and
(B)
removed may be reappointed to serve an additional 3-year term.
(f)
removed Vacancies— A vacancy on the Advisory Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(g)
removed Elected positions—
(1)
removed Chairperson— The Advisory Commission shall have a Chairperson who shall—
(A)
removed be elected by the Advisory Commission; and
(B)
removed serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1).
(2)
removed Vice chairperson— The Advisory Commission shall have a Vice Chairperson who shall—
(A)
removed be elected by the Advisory Commission;
(B)
removed serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1); and
(C)
removed serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
(3)
removed Other positions— The Advisory Commission may establish other positions and elect members to serve in those positions as the Advisory Commission determines to be appropriate, subject to subsection (h).
(h)
removed Procedures—
(1)
removed In general— Subject to paragraphs (2) through (6) and any applicable laws (including regulations), the Advisory Commission may establish such rules and procedures for conducting the affairs of the Advisory Commission as the Advisory Commission determines to be necessary.
(2)
removed Meetings— The Advisory Commission shall meet at the call of—
(A)
removed the Chairperson; or
(B)
removed a majority of the appointed members.
(3)
removed Quorum— A quorum shall consist of not less than 11 of the members of the Advisory Commission.
(4)
removed Actions of the advisory commission— Any action of the Advisory Commission shall require a majority vote of the members present at any meeting.
(5)
removed Virtual meetings—
(A)
removed In general— Meetings of the Advisory Commission may be conducted virtually, in whole or in part.
(B)
removed Request— Any member of the Advisory Commission may request permission from the Chairperson of the Advisory Commission to participate virtually in—
(i)
removed a meeting; and
(ii)
removed all activities for that meeting.
(6)
removed Elections— Not less than 3/4 of the members of the Advisory Commission must be present, virtually or in-person, for elections carried out under subsection (g).
(i)
removed Advisory commission personnel matters—
(1)
removed Compensation of members—
(A)
removed In general— Members of the Advisory Commission shall serve without compensation.
(B)
removed Travel expenses— Members of the Advisory Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for, or the duties of, the Commission.
(2)
removed Staff—
(A)
removed In general— The Secretary may provide the Advisory Commission with any staff or technical assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with the Advisory Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable the Advisory Commission to carry out the duties of the Advisory Commission.
(B)
removed Detail of employees— The Secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from a State or any political subdivision of a State.
(j)
removed Termination—
(1)
removed In general— Unless extended under paragraph (2), the Advisory Commission shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(2)
removed Extension—
(A)
removed Recommendation— Not later than 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Advisory Commission shall make a recommendation to the Secretary as to whether the Advisory Commission is still necessary to advise on the development of the Recreation Area.
(B)
removed Determination—
(i)
removed In general— If, based on a recommendation under subparagraph (A), the Secretary determines that the Advisory Commission is still necessary, the Secretary may extend the existence of the Advisory Commission for a period of not more than 10 years beyond the date described in paragraph (1).
(ii)
removed Timing— The Secretary shall make a determination to extend the existence of the Advisory Commission under clause (i) not later than 180 days before the date described in paragraph (1).

Sec. 12 Savings provision

removed

removed Except as provided in section 4(e), nothing in this Act enlarges or diminishes the authority of any official at, or transfers the administration or management of, any National Park Service site or any partner site to the Recreation Area.