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H.R. 4684 — what changed

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 2 sections amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Section 1 Short title

changed This Act may be cited as the “Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025”.2026”.

Sec. 2 Special use permit for installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of covered flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point

(a)
Definitions— In this section:
(1)
changed Covered flagpole— The term covered flagpole “covered flagpole” means a flagpole bearing the flag of the United States.
(2)
changed Kyhv Peak Lookout Point—peak lookout point— The term Kyhv “Kyhv Peak Lookout Point Point” means the peak within the Uinta National Forest overlooking Utah Valley and located approximately at latitude 40°16′18.14″ N, longitude 111°36′58.57″ W.
(3)
changed Qualified person— The term qualified person “qualified person” means an individual that resides in, or a nonprofit entity or volunteer organization that carries out operations of the entity or organization in, Utah County, Utah, that has—
(A)
experience placing, maintaining, or otherwise caring for a covered flagpole; and
(B)
any other experience determined relevant by the Secretary.
(4)
changed Secretary— The term Secretary “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(b)
changed Special use permit— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, Act and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall issue a special use permit for a period of 10 years for the placing, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal, if necessary, and maintenance of a covered flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point—Point to—
(1)
changed an individual who has submitted a special use permit application to Robert S. Collins display the flag of Provo, Utah; orthe United States seasonally on Kyhv Peak prior to March 5, 2026;
(2)
changed if the an individual described in paragraph (1) declines such permit, to who has placed or displayed the flag of the United States at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point as part of a qualified person in accordance with longstanding seasonal practice prior to the date of enactment of this section.Act; or
(3)
added if an individual described in paragraphs (1) and (2) declines such permit, to a qualified person in accordance with this section.
(c)
Selection and issuance—
(1)
changed Application— Except as provided in subsection (b)(1), (b), to be eligible to be selected for a special use permit under this section, a qualified person shall submit to the Secretary an a proposal and application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(2)
removed Priority of issuance— Except as provided in subsection (b)(1), in selecting a qualified person to receive a special use permit under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the following qualified persons:
(A)
removed First, a qualified person that held a special use permit issued under this section for the preceding 10-year period.
(B)
removed Second, a qualified person that the prior special use permit holder identifies.
(C)
removed Third, any other qualified person that submits an application under paragraph (1) that the Secretary determines appropriate.
(2)
renumbered was (4)(4) Terms and conditions— The Secretary may impose such terms and conditions on a holder of a special use permit under this section as the Secretary determines necessary to ensure the proper care and maintenance of a covered flagpole.
(3)
renumbered was (4)(5) Land use fee exemption— The Secretary shall not assess any land use fees with respect to a special use permit issued under this section.
(4)
renumbered was (4)(6) Notice of application— The Secretary shall publish notice of the availability of any special use permit under this section on the website of the Forest Service and in a local Utah County, Utah, newspaper of record.
(d)
Subsequent special use permits—
(1)
In general— The Secretary shall renew or issue a new 10-year special use permit not later than 180 days after the date that is the earliest of the following:
(A)
The date that is 10 years after the date on which the Secretary issued the preceding permit.
(B)
changed The date on which the holder of the current special use permit requests termination revocation of such permit.
(C)
The date on which a special use permit is subject to early termination under paragraph (2).
(2)
changed Early termination—Revocation— If the Secretary determines that the holder of a special use permit under this section is not in compliance with the terms and conditions relating to such permit under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary may terminate revoke the special use permit.
(e)
changed Limitation on holders of special use permit—Exemption from cost recovery fees— A holder of a special use permit under this section shall not accept anything of value in exchange for identifying a person be exempt from any cost recovery fee under subsection (c)(2)(B).section 251.58 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
(f)
Applicability of NEPA— The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) shall not apply to the issuance, renewal, or administration of a special use permit under this section, including any activities associated with the placing, maintenance, or removal of a covered flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point.
(g)
Access— The Secretary may authorize reasonable access to Kyhv Peak Lookout Point for the purpose of exercising rights under a special use permit issued under this section, subject to conditions necessary to protect public safety and natural resources.
(h)
added Limitation— The Secretary shall ensure the activities and access authorized by this section are limited to the smallest practicable area.