SEC. 2001. Short Title.
This division may be cited as the “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015”.
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations
DIVISION B Military Construction Authorizations
SEC. 2002. Expiration of Authorizations and Amounts Required to Be Specified by Law.
Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.— Except as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVII and title XXIX of this division for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of—
October 1, 2017; or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2018.
Exception.— Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of—
October 1, 2017; or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2018 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.
TITLE XXI Army Military Construction
SEC. 2101. Authorized Army Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | Concord | $15,200,000 |
| Fort Irwin | $45,000,000 | |
| Colorado | Fort Carson | $89,000,000 |
| Hawaii | Fort Shafter | $311,400,000 |
| Kentucky | Blue Grass Army Depot | $15,000,000 |
| Fort Campbell | $23,000,000 | |
| New York | Fort Drum | $27,000,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Letterkenny Army Depot | $16,000,000 |
| South Carolina | Fort Jackson | $52,000,000 |
| Texas | Fort Hood | $46,000,000 |
| Virginia | Fort Lee | $86,000,000 |
| Joint Base Langley-Eustis | $7,700,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guantanamo Bay | Guantanamo Bay | $23,800,000 |
| Japan | Kadena Air Base | $10,600,000 |
SEC. 2102. Family Housing.
Construction and Acquisition.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:
| State/Country | Installation | Units | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Rock Island | Family Housing New Construction | $19,500,000 |
| Korea | Camp Walker | Family Housing New Construction | $57,800,000 |
Planning and Design.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $1,309,000.
SEC. 2103. Authorization of Appropriations, Army.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$226,400,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for a Command and Control Facility at Fort Shafter, Hawaii).
$46,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for a Simulations Center at Fort Hood, Texas).
$86,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for an Advanced Individual Training Barracks Complex, Ph 3, at Fort Lee, Virginia).
$6,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) for cadet barracks at the United States Military Academy, New York).
$78,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119), as amended by section 2105(d) of this Act, for a Secure Administration/Operations Facility at Fort Belvoir, Virginia).
SEC. 2104. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2004 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (division B of Public Law 108–136; 117 Stat. 1697) for Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, for construction of an Explosives Research and Development Loading Facility at the installation, the Secretary of the Army may use available unobligated balances of amounts appropriated for military construction for the Army to complete work on the project within the scope specified for the project in the justification data provided to Congress as part of the request for authorization of the project.
SEC. 2105. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Fort Drum.—
In general.— In executing the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) for Fort Drum, New York, for construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at the installation, the Secretary of the Army may provide a capital contribution to a public or private utility company in order for the utility company to extend the utility company’s gas line to the installation boundary.
No change in scope.— The capital contribution under subsection (a) shall not be construed as a change in the scope of work under section 2853 of title 10, United States Code.
Fort Leonard Wood.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) for Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for construction of Battalion Complex Facilities at the installation, the Secretary of the Army may construct the Battalion Headquarters with classrooms for a unit other than a Global Defense Posture Realignment unit.
Fort McNair.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) for Fort McNair, District of Columbia, for construction of a Vehicle Storage Building at the installation, the Secretary of the Army may construct up to 20,227 square feet of vehicle storage.
Fort Belvoir.— The table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) is amended in the item relating to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, by striking “ $94,000,000” in the amount column and inserting “ $172,000,000”.
SEC. 2106. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2011 Project.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4436), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (124 Stat. 4437) and extended by section 2109 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 988), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Fort Benning | Land Acquisition | $12,200,000 |
SEC. 2107. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (125 Stat. 1661), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) as follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Fort Benning | Land Acquisition | $5,100,000 |
| Fort Benning | Land Acquisition | $25,000,000 | |
| North Carolina | Fort Bragg | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintenance Hanger | $54,000,000 |
| Texas | Fort Bliss | Applied Instruction Building | $8,300,000 |
| Fort Bliss | Vehicle Maintenance Facility | $19,000,000 | |
| Fort Hood | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintenance Hanger | $47,000,000 | |
| Virginia | Fort Belvoir | Road and Infrastructure Improvements | $25,000,000 |
SEC. 2108. Limitation on Construction of Cadet Barracks at United States Military Academy, New York.
No amounts may be obligated or expended for the construction of increment 3 of the Cadet Barracks at the United States Military Academy, New York, as authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119), until the Secretary of the Army certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary intends to award a contract for the renovation of the MacArthur Long Barracks at the United States Military Academy concurrent with assuming beneficial occupancy of the renovated MacArthur Short Barracks at the United States Military Academy.
SEC. 2109. Limitation on Funding for Family Housing Construction at Camp Walker, Republic of Korea.
Limitation.— None of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2015 for construction of military family housing units at Camp Walker, Republic of Korea, may be obligated or expended until 30 days following the delivery of the report required under subsection (b).
Report Required.—
In general.— Not later than March 1, 2015, the Secretary of the Army, in consultation with the Commander, U.S. Forces-Korea, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on future military family housing requirements in the Republic of Korea and potential courses of action for meeting those requirements.
Elements.— The report required under paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum—
identify the number of authorized Command Sponsored Families, by location, in the Republic of Korea;
validate that the number of authorized Command Sponsored Families identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) is necessary for operational effectiveness;
identify and validate each key and essential Command Sponsored Family billet requiring on-post housing in the Republic of Korea;
identify and validate the number of authorized Command Sponsored Families in excess of key and essential requiring on-post housing in the Republic of Korea;
identify the number and estimated cost of on-post family housing units required to support the validated requirements;
contain a plan for meeting the on-post family housing requirements in the Republic of Korea, including the source of funding; and
contain a prioritized list of planned military construction projects to be funded with Special Measures Agreement funds over the future-years defense plan, including a certification that each proposed project is a higher priority than family housing.
TITLE XXII Navy Military Construction
SEC. 2201. Authorized Navy Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Yuma | $16,608,000 |
| California | Bridgeport | $16,180,000 |
| Lemoore | $38,985,000 | |
| San Diego | $47,110,000 | |
| District of Columbia | Naval Support Activity Washington | $31,735,000 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | $30,235,000 |
| Mayport | $20,520,000 | |
| Guam | Joint Region Marianas | $50,651,000 |
| Hawaii | Kaneohe Bay | $53,382,000 |
| Pearl Harbor | $9,698,000 | |
| Maryland | Annapolis | $120,112,000 |
| Indian Head | $15,346,000 | |
| Patuxent River | $9,860,000 | |
| Nevada | Fallon | $31,262,000 |
| North Carolina | Camp Lejeune | $50,706,000 |
| Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station | $41,588,000 | |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $23,985,000 |
| South Carolina | Charleston | $35,716,000 |
| Virginia | Dahlgren | $27,313,000 |
| Norfolk | $39,274,000 | |
| Portsmouth | $9,743,000 | |
| Quantico | $12,613,000 | |
| Yorktown | $26,988,000 | |
| Washington | Bangor | $13,833,000 |
| Bremerton | $16,401,000 | |
| Port Angeles | $20,638,000 | |
| Whidbey Island | $24,390,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Island | Southwest Asia | $27,826,000 |
| Djibouti | Camp Lemonier | $9,923,000 |
| Japan | Iwakuni | $6,415,000 |
| Kadena Air Base | $19,411,000 | |
| Marine Corps Air Station Futenma | $4,639,000 | |
| Okinawa | $35,685,000 | |
| Spain | Rota | $20,233,000 |
SEC. 2202. Family Housing.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $472,000.
SEC. 2203. Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.
Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $15,940,000.
SEC. 2204. Authorization of Appropriations, Navy.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Navy as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2201 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$90,112,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(a) for a Center for Cyber Security Studies Building at Annapolis, Maryland).
$274,099,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1666) for an explosive handling wharf at Kitsap, Washington).
$68,196,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2633) for ramp parking at Joint Region Marianas, Guam.
SEC. 2205. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Yuma.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1666), for Yuma, Arizona, for construction of a Double Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, the Secretary of the Navy may construct up to approximately 70,000 square feet of additional apron to be utilized as a taxi-lane using amounts appropriated for this project pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204 of such Act (125 Stat. 1667).
Camp Pendelton.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1666), for Camp Pendelton, California, for construction of an Infantry Squad Defense Range, the Secretary of the Navy may construct up to 9,000 square feet of vehicular bridge using amounts appropriated for this project pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204 of such Act (125 Stat. 1667).
Kings Bay.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1666), for Kings Bay, Georgia, for construction of a Crab Island Security Enclave, the Secretary of the Navy may expand the enclave fencing system to three layers of fencing and construct two elevated fixed fighting positions with associated supporting facilities using amounts appropriated for this project pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204 of such Act (125 Stat. 1667).
SEC. 2206. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2014 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 989), for Yorktown, Virginia, for construction of Small Arms Ranges, the Secretary of the Navy may construct 240 square meters of armory, 48 square meters of Safety Officer/Target Storage Building, and 667 square meters of Range Operations Building using appropriations available for the project pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204 of such Act (127 Stat. 990).
SEC. 2207. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2011 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4436), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (124 Stat. 4441) and extended by section 2207 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 991), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | South West Asia | Navy Central Command Ammunition Magazines | $89,280,000 |
| Guam | Naval Activities, Guam | Defense Access Roads Improvements | $66,730,000 |
SEC. 2208. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (125 Stat. 1666), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Camp Pendelton | North Area Waste Water Conveyance | $78,271,000 |
| Camp Pendelton | Infantry Squad Defense Range | $29,187,000 | |
| Twentynine Palms | Land Expansion | $8,665,000 | |
| Florida | Jacksonville | P–8A Hangar Upgrades | $6,085,000 |
| Georgia | Kings Bay | Crab Island Security Enclave | $52,913,000 |
| Kings Bay | WRA Land/Water Interface | $33,150,000 | |
| Maryland | Patuxent River | Aircraft Prototype Facility Phase 2 | $45,844,000 |
TITLE XXIII Air Force Military Construction
SEC. 2301. Authorized Air Force Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2302(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Clear Air Force Station | $11,500,000 |
| Arizona | Luke Air Force Base | $26,800,000 |
| Guam | Joint Region Marianas | $47,800,000 |
| Kansas | McConnell Air Force Base | $34,400,000 |
| Massachusetts | Hanscom Air Force Base | $13,500,000 |
| Nevada | Nellis Air Force Base | $53,900,000 |
| New Jersey | Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | $5,900,000 |
| Oklahoma | Tinker Air Force Base | $111,000,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | $5,800,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2302(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation or location outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Royal Air Force Croughton | $92,223,000 |
SEC. 2302. Authorization of Appropriations, Air Force.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2301 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$107,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 992) for the CYBERCOM Joint Operations Center at Fort Meade, Maryland).
SEC. 2303. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2008 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (division B of Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 515), for Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, for base infrastructure at that location, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire fee or lesser real property interests in approximately 11.5 acres of land contiguous to Shaw Air Force Base for the project using funds appropriated to the Department of the Air Force for construction in years prior to fiscal year 2015.
SEC. 2304. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2011 Project.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4436), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (124 Stat. 4444) and extended by section 2307 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 994), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | Shaikh Isa Air Base | North Apron Expansion | $45,000,000. |
SEC. 2305. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Project.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (125 Stat. 1670), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Sigonella Naval Air Station | UAS SATCOM Relay Pads and Facility | $15,000,000 |
TITLE XXIV Defense Agencies Military Construction
Subtitle A Defense Agency Authorizations
SEC. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Fort Huachuca | $1,871,000 |
| California | Camp Pendelton | $11,841,000 |
| Coronado | $70,340,000 | |
| Lemoore | $52,500,000 | |
| Colorado | Peterson Air Force Base | $15,200,000 |
| Georgia | Hunter Army Airfield | $7,692,000 |
| Robins Air Force Base | $19,900,000 | |
| Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | $52,900,000 |
| Kentucky | Fort Campbell | $18,000,000 |
| Maryland | Fort Meade | $54,207,000 |
| Joint Base Andrews | $18,300,000 | |
| Michigan | Selfridge Air National Guard Base | $35,100,000 |
| Mississippi | Stennis | $27,547,000 |
| Nevada | Fallon | $20,241,000 |
| New Mexico | Cannon Air Force Base | $23,333,000 |
| North Carolina | Camp Lejeune | $52,748,000 |
| Fort Bragg | $93,136,000 | |
| Seymour Johnson AFB | $8,500,000 | |
| South Carolina | Beaufort | $40,600,000 |
| South Dakota | Ellsworth Air Force Base | $8,000,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | $38,300,000 |
| Virginia | Craney Island | $36,500,000 |
| Defense Distribution Depot Richmond | $5,700,000 | |
| Fort Belvoir | $7,239,000 | |
| Joint Base Langley-Eustis | $41,200,000 | |
| Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Story | $39,588,000 | |
| Pentagon | $15,100,000 | |
| CONUS Classified | Classified Location | $53,073,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Geraldton | $9,600,000 |
| Belgium | Brussels | $79,544,000 |
| Guantanamo Bay | Guantanamo Bay | $76,290,000 |
| Japan | Misawa Air Base | $37,775,000 |
| Okinawa | $170,901,000 | |
| Sasebo | $37,681,000 |
SEC. 2402. Authorized Energy Conservation Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | Edwards Air Force Base | $4,500,000 |
| Fort Hunter Liggett | $13,500,000 | |
| Vandenberg Air Force Base | $2,965,000 | |
| Colorado | Fort Carson | $3,000,000 |
| Florida | Eglin Air Force Base | $3,850,000 |
| Georgia | Moody Air Force Base | $3,600,000 |
| Hawaii | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | $8,460,000 |
| Illinois | Great Lakes Naval Station | $2,190,000 |
| Maine | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard | $2,740,000 |
| Maryland | Fort Detrick | $2,100,000 |
| Nebraska | Offutt Air Force Base | $2,869,000 |
| Oklahoma | Tinker Air Force Base | $3,609,000 |
| Oregon | Oregon City Armory | $9,400,000 |
| Utah | Dugway Proving Ground | $15,400,000 |
| Virginia | Naval Station Norfolk | $11,360,000 |
| Pentagon | $2,120,000 | |
| Various Locations | Various Locations | $25,112,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Garcia | Naval Support Facility | $14,620,000 |
| Japan | Fleet Activities Yokosuka | $8,030,000 |
| Germany | Spangdahlem | $4,800,000 |
| Various Locations | Various Locations | $5,776,000 |
SEC. 2403. Authorization of Appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2013, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments) as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$79,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2128) for NSAW Recapitalize Building #1 at Fort Meade, Maryland).
$20,800,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2129) for the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Complex at Deveselu, Romania).
$141,039,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1672), as amended by section 2404(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2130), for a data center at Fort Meade, Maryland).
$50,500,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1672) for an Ambulatory Care Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland).
$54,300,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1672) for an Ambulatory Care Center at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas).
$526,168,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1673) for a hospital at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany).
$281,325,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2640) for a hospital at Fort Bliss, Texas).
$123,827,000 (the balance of the amount authorized as a Military Construction, Defense-Wide project by title X of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32; 123 Stat. 1888) for a data center at Camp Williams, Utah).
SEC. 2404. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2011 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4436), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401 of that Act (124 Stat. 4446), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Bolling Air Force Base | Cooling Tower Expansion | $2,070,000 |
| DIAC Parking Garage | $13,586,000 | ||
| Electrical Upgrades | $1,080,000 |
SEC. 2405. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401 of that Act (125 Stat. 1672), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Coronado | SOF Support Activity Operations Facility | $42,000,000 |
| Germany | USAG Baumholder | Wetzel-Smith Elementary School | $59,419,000 |
| Italy | USAG Vicenza | Vicenza High School | $41,864,000 |
| Japan | Yokota Air Base | Yokota High School | $49,606,000 |
| Virginia | Pentagon Reservation | Heliport Control Tower and Fire Station | $6,457,000 |
| Pedestrian Plaza | $2,285,000 |
SEC. 2406. Limitation on Project Authorization to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2015 Projects Pending Submission of Report.
Limitation.— No amounts may be obligated or expended for the military construction projects described in subsection (b) and otherwise authorized by section 2401(a) until the report described in subsection (c) has been submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Covered Projects.— The limitation imposed by subsection (a) applies to the following military construction projects:
The construction of a human performance center facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Story, Virginia.
The construction of a squadron operations facility at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Report Described.— The report referred to in subsection (a) is the report on the review of Department of Defense efforts regarding the prevention of suicide among members of United States Special Operations Forces and their dependents required by section 582 of this Act.
Subtitle B Chemical Demilitarization Authorizations
SEC. 2411. Authorization of Appropriations, Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for military construction and land acquisition for chemical demilitarization, as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under subsection (a) and the project described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$2,049,000 (the balance of the amount authorized for ammunition demilitarization at Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 835), as most recently amended by section 2412 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4450) and section 2412 of this Act.
SEC. 2412. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2000 Project.
Modification.— The table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 835), as amended by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1298), section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (division B of Public Law 107–314; 116 Stat. 2698), section 2414 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (division B of Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4697), and section 2412 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4450), is amended—
in the item relating to Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, by striking “ $746,000,000” in the amount column and inserting “ $780,000,000”; and
by striking the amount identified as the total in the amount column and inserting “ $1,237,920,000”.
Conforming Amendment.— Section 2405(b)(3) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 839), as amended by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1298), section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (division B of Public Law 107–314; 116 Stat. 2698), section 2414 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (division B of Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4697), and section 2412 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4450), is further amended by striking “ $723,200,000” and inserting “ $757,200,000”.
TITLE XXV North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
SEC. 2501. Authorized Nato Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section 2502 and the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the United States.
SEC. 2502. Authorization of Appropriations, Nato.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for contributions by the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by section 2501 as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
TITLE XXVI Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities
Subtitle A Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Dagsboro | $10,800,000 |
| Maine | Augusta | $32,000,000 |
| Maryland | Havre De Grace | $12,400,000 |
| Montana | Helena | $38,000,000 |
| New Mexico | Alamogordo | $5,000,000 |
| North Dakota | Valley City | $10,800,000 |
| Vermont | North Hyde Park | $4,400,000 |
| Washington | Yakima | $19,000,000 |
SEC. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | Fresno | $22,000,000 |
| March Air Force Base | $25,000,000 | |
| Colorado | Fort Carson | $5,000,000 |
| Illinois | Arlington Heights | $26,000,000 |
| Mississippi | Starkville | $9,300,000 |
| New Jersey | Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | $26,000,000 |
| New York | Mattydale | $23,000,000 |
| Virginia | Fort Lee | $16,000,000 |
SEC. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | $17,650,000 |
| Washington | Naval Station Everett | $47,869,000 |
| Whidbey Island | $27,755,000 |
SEC. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Air National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Fort Smith Municipal Airport | $13,200,000 |
| Connecticut | Bradley International Airport | $16,306,000 |
| Iowa | Des Moines Municipal Airport | $8,993,000 |
| Michigan | W.K. Kellog Regional Airport | $6,000,000 |
| New Hampshire | Pease International Trade Port | $41,902,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Horsham Air Guard Station (Willow Grove) | $5,662,000 |
SEC. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base | $14,500,000 |
| Georgia | Robins Air Force Base | $27,700,000 |
| North Carolina | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | $9,800,000 |
| Texas | Forth Worth | $3,700,000 |
SEC. 2606. Authorization of Appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2601 through 2605 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$10,800,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2601 for a National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop at Dagsboro, Delaware).
$19,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2601 for an Enlisted Barracks, Transient Training at Yakima, Washington).
$26,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2602 for an Army Reserve Center at Arlington Heights, Illinois).
$9,300,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2602 for an Army Reserve Center at Starkville, Mississippi).
Subtitle B Other Matters
SEC. 2611. Modification and Extension of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Kansas City.—
Modification.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2602 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1678), for Kansas City, Kansas, for construction of an Army Reserve Center at that location, the Secretary of the Army may, instead of constructing a new facility in Kansas City, construct a new facility in the vicinity of Kansas City, Kansas.
Duration of authority.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorization set forth in subsection (a) shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Attleboro.—
Modification.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2602 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1678), for Attleboro, Massachusetts, for construction of an Army Reserve Center at that location, the Secretary of the Army may, instead of constructing a new facility in Attleboro, construct a new facility in the vicinity of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Duration of authority.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorization set forth in subsection (a) shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
SEC. 2612. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Stormville.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2601 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2133) for Stormville, New York, for construction of a Combined Support Maintenance Shop Phase I, the Secretary of the Army may instead construct the facility at Camp Smith, New York, and build a 53,760 square foot maintenance facility in lieu of a 75,156 square foot maintenance facility.
Tustin.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2602 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2135) for Tustin, California, for construction of an Army Reserve Center, the Secretary of the Army may construct the facility in the vicinity of Tustin instead of constructing the facility in Tustin.
SEC. 2613. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2014 Project.
The table in section 2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1002) is amended in the item relating to Martin State Airport, Maryland, for construction of a CYBER/ISR Facility by striking “ $8,000,000” in the amount column and inserting “ $12,900,000”.
SEC. 2614. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2011 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (division B of Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4436), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601 and 2602 of that Act (124 Stat. 4452, 4453) and extended by section 2612 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1003), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2016, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is a follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Camp Santiago | Multipurpose Machine Gun Range | $9,200,000 |
| Virginia | Fort Story | Army Reserve Center | $11,000,000 |
TITLE XXVII Base Realignment and Closure Activities
Subtitle A Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 2701. Authorization of Appropriations for Base Realignment and Closure Activities Funded Through Department of Defense Base Closure Account.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for base realignment and closure activities, including real property acquisition and military construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act (as amended by section 2711 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Subtitle B Prohibition on Additional BRAC Round
SEC. 2711. Prohibition on Conducting Additional Base Realignment and Closure (brac) Round.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
Subtitle C Other Matters
SEC. 2721. Modification of Property Disposal Procedures under Base Realignment and Closure Process.
Report on Excess Property.— Section 2905 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:
“(f) Report on Designation of Property as Excess Instead of Surplus.—
(1) Not later than 180 days after the date on which real property located at a military installation closed or realigned under this part is declared excess, but not surplus, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying the property and including the information required by paragraph (2). The Secretary shall update the report every 180 days thereafter until the property is either declared surplus or transferred to another Federal agency.
“(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:
“(A) The reason for the excess designation.
“(B) The nature of the contemplated transfer.
“(C) The proposed timeline for the transfer.
“(D) Any impediments to completing the Federal agency screening process.”
Effect of Lack of Recognized Redevelopment Authority.— Section 2910(9) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended—
by striking “ The term” and inserting “ (A) The term”; and
by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
“(B) If no redevelopment authority referred to in subparagraph (A) exists with respect to a military installation, the term shall include the following:
“(i) The local government in whose jurisdiction the military installation is wholly located.
“(ii) A local government agency or State government agency designated by the chief executive officer of the State in which the military installation is located under subparagraph (B) of section 2905(b)(3) for the purpose of the consultation required by subparagraph (A) of such section.”
TITLE XXVIII Military Construction General Provisions
Subtitle A Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes
SEC. 2801. Congressional Notification of Construction Projects, Land Acquisitions, and Defense Access Road Projects Conducted under Authorities Other Than a Military Construction Authorization Act.
Section 2802 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(e)
(1) If a construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project described in paragraph (2) will be carried out pursuant to a provision of law other than a Military Construction Authorization Act, the Secretary concerned shall—
“(A) comply with the congressional notification requirement contained in the provision of law under which the construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project will be carried out; or
“(B) in the absence of such a congressional notification requirement, submit to the congressional defense committees, in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title, a report describing the construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project at least 15 days before commencing the construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project.
“(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), a construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project subject to the notification requirement imposed by paragraph (1) is a construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project that—
“(A) is not specifically authorized in a Military Construction Authorization Act;
“(B) will be carried out by a military department, Defense Agency, or Department of Defense Field Activity; and
“(C) will be located on a military installation.
“(3) This subsection does not apply to a construction project, land acquisition, or defense access road project described in paragraph (2) whose cost is less than or equal to the threshold amount specified in section 2805(b) of this title.”
SEC. 2802. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Unspecified Minor Military Construction.
Unspecified Minor Military Construction Project Described.— Subsection (a)(2) of section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
in the first sentence, by striking “ $2,000,000” and inserting “ $3,000,000”; and
in the second sentence, by striking “ $3,000,000” and inserting “ $4,000,000”.
Increased Threshold for Application of Secretory Approval and Congressional Notification Requirements.— Subsection (b)(1) of such section is amended by striking “ $750,000” and inserting “ $1,000,000”.
Maximum Amount of Operation and Maintenance Funds Authorized to Be Used for Projects.— Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking “ $750,000” and inserting “ $1,000,000”.
SEC. 2803. Clarification of Authorized Use of Payments-In-Kind and In-Kind Contributions.
Payments-In-Kind and In-Kind Contributions.— Subsection (f) of section 2687a of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“(f) Authorized Use of Payments-In-Kind and In-Kind Contributions.—
(1) A military construction project, as defined in chapter 159 of this title, may be accepted as payment-in-kind or as an in-kind contribution required by a bilateral agreement with a host country only if that military construction project is authorized by law.
“(2) Operations of United States forces may be funded through payment-in-kind or an in-kind contribution required by a bilateral agreement with a host country under this section only if the costs covered by such payment or contribution are included in the budget justification documents for the Department of Defense submitted to Congress in connection with the budget submitted under 1105 of title 31.
“(3) If funds previously appropriated for a military construction project or operating costs are subsequently addressed in an agreement for payment-in-kind or by an in-kind contribution required by a bilateral agreement with a host country, the Secretary of Defense shall return to the Treasury funds in the amount equal to the value of the appropriated funds.
“(4) This subsection does not apply to a military construction project that—
“(A) was specified in a bilateral agreement with a host country that was entered into before December 26, 2013;
“(B) was the subject of negotiation between the United States and a host country as of the date of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015;
“(C) was accepted as payment-in-kind for the residual value of improvements made by the United States at military installations released to the host country under section 2921 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (division B of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) before December 26, 2013; or
“(D) subject to paragraph (6), will cost less than the cost specified in subsection (a)(2) of section 2805 of this title for certain unspecified minor military construction projects.
“(5) This subsection does not apply to an in-kind contribution toward operating costs that—
“(A) was specified in a bilateral agreement with a host country that was entered into before December 26, 2013;
“(B) was the subject of negotiation between the United States and a host country as of the date of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015; or
“(C) was accepted as an in-kind contribution for the residual value of improvements made by the United States at military installations released to the host country under section 2921 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (division B of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) before December 26, 2013.
“(6) In the case of a military construction project excluded pursuant to paragraph (4)(D) whose cost will exceed the cost specified in subsection (b) of section 2805 of this title for certain unspecified minor military construction projects, the congressional notification requirements and waiting period specified in paragraph (2) of such subsection shall apply.”
in paragraph (1), by striking “ payment-in-kind contributions” and inserting “ payments-in-kind or in-kind contributions”;
by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following new paragraph:
“(3) This subsection does not apply to a military construction project covered by one of the exceptions in section 2687a(f)(4) of this title.”
; and
in paragraph (4), by striking “ paragraph (3)(C)” and inserting “ paragraph (3), by reference to section 2687a(f)(4)(D) of this title,”.
Congressional Notification.—
Notification required.— During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date specified in subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification, at least 30 days before the initiation date for any military construction project to be built for Department of Defense personnel outside the United States using payments-in-kind or in-kind contributions.
Elements of notice.— A written notifications under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
The requirements for, and purpose and description of, the proposed military construction project.
The cost of the proposed military construction project.
The scope of the proposed military construction project.
The schedule for the proposed military construction project.
Such other details as the Secretary considers relevant.
Effective Date.— The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the later of—
September 30, 2016; or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017.
SEC. 2804. Use of One-Step Turn-Key Contractor Selection Procedures for Additional Facility Projects.
Section 2862 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 2862. Turn-key selection procedures
“(a) Authority to Use for Certain Purposes.—The Secretary concerned may use one-step turn-key selection procedures for the purpose of entering into a contract for any of the following purposes:
“(1) The construction of an authorized military construction project.
“(2) A repair project (as defined in section 2811(e) of this title) with an approved cost equal to or less than $4,000,000.
“(3) The construction of a facility as part of an authorized security assistance activity.
“(b) Definitions.—In this section:
“(1) The term ‘one-step turn-key selection procedures’ means procedures used for the selection of a contractor on the basis of price and other evaluation criteria to perform, in accordance with the provisions of a firm fixed-price contract, both the design and construction of a facility using performance specifications supplied by the Secretary concerned.
“(2) The term ‘security assistance activity’ means—
“(A) humanitarian and civic assistance authorized by sections 401 and 2561 of this title;
“(B) foreign disaster assistance authorized by section 404 of this title;
“(C) foreign military construction sales authorized by section 29 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2769);
“(D) foreign assistance authorized under sections 607 and 632 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2357, 2392); and
“(E) other international security assistance specifically authorized by law.”
SEC. 2805. Limitations on Military Construction in European Command Area of Responsibility and European Reassurance Initiative.
Extension of Current Limitation on Construction Projects.— Section 2809 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1013) is amended—
in subsection (a), by inserting “ or the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015” after “ this division”; and
in subsection (b)(1), by striking “ the date of the enactment of this Act” and inserting “ December 26, 2013”.
Limitation Related to European Reassurance Initiative.— The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department shall not award any contract in connection with a construction project authorized in title XXIX of this division to be carried out at an installation operated in the European Command area of responsibility until—
the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a project notification that—
includes a completed military construction project data sheet (DD 1391); and
certifies that a pre-financing statement for eligible projects has been submitted through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program; and
subject to subsection (c), the expiration of the 21-day period beginning on the date the notification is received by the committees or, if earlier, the 14-day period beginning on the date on which a copy of the notification is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of title 10, United States Code.
Relation to Current Limitation on Construction Projects.— The limitation imposed by subsection (b) is in addition to the limitation on construction projects carried out in the European Command area of responsibility imposed by section 2809 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1013), as amended by subsection (a).
SEC. 2806. Extension of Temporary, Limited Authority to Use Operation and Maintenance Funds for Construction Projects in Certain Areas Outside the United States.
Section 2808 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (division B of Public Law 108–136; 117 Stat. 1723), as most recently amended by section 2808 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 127 Stat. 1012), is further amended—
in subsection (c)(1), by striking “ shall not exceed” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “ shall not exceed $100,000,000 between October 1, 2014, and the earlier of December 31, 2015, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military activities of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016.”; and
in subsection (h)—
in paragraph (1), by striking “ December 31, 2014” and inserting “ December 31, 2015”; and
in paragraph (2), by striking “ fiscal year 2015” and inserting “ fiscal year 2016”.
SEC. 2807. Application of Residential Building Construction Standards.
If a residential building project (including repair or remodeling project) is authorized by this Act or will be carried out using amounts appropriated pursuant to an authorization of appropriations in this Act and the project will be designed and constructed to meet an above code green building standard or rating system, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned may use the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard, the LEED Green Building Standard System, the Green Globes Green Building Certification System, or an equivalent protocol developed using a voluntary consensus standard, as defined in Office of Management and Budget Circular Number A–119.
SEC. 2808. Limitation on Construction of New Facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Limitation.— None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2015 for the Department of Defense may be used to construct new facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that any new construction of facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has enduring military value independent of a high value detention mission.
Rule of Construction.— Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed as limiting the ability of the Department of Defense to obligate or expend available funds to correct a deficiency that is life-threatening, health-threatening, or safety-threatening.
Subtitle B Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2811. Renewals, Extensions, and Succeeding Leases for Financial Institutions Operating on Military Installations.
Section 2667(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(4)
(A) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a renewal, extension, or succeeding lease by the Secretary concerned with a financial institution selected in accordance with the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation providing for the selection of financial institutions to operate on military installations if each of the following applies:
“(i) The on-base financial institution was selected before the date of the enactment of this paragraph or competitive procedures are used for the selection of any new financial institutions.
“(ii) A current and binding operating agreement is in place between the installation commander and the selected on-base financial institution.
“(B) The renewal, extension, or succeeding lease shall terminate upon the termination of the operating agreement described in subparagraph (A)(ii) associated with that lease.”
SEC. 2812. Deposit of Reimbursed Funds to Cover Administrative Expenses Relating to Certain Real Property Transactions.
Authority to Credit Reimbursed Funds to Accounts Currently Available.— Section 2695(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
by striking the first sentence and inserting the following:
“(A) to the appropriation, fund, or account from which the expenses were paid; or
“(B) to an appropriate appropriation, fund, or account currently available to the Secretary for the purposes for which the expenses were paid.”
; and
in the second sentence, by striking “ Amounts so credited” and inserting the following:
“(2) Amounts credited under paragraph (1)”
Prospective Applicability.— The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to administrative expenses related to a real property transaction referred to in section 2695(b) of title 10, United States Code, that were covered by the Secretary of a military department using amounts appropriated to the Secretary before the date of the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle C Provisions Related to Asia-Pacific Military Realignment
SEC. 2821. Realignment of Marines Corps Forces in Asia-Pacific Region.
Limitation Based on Cost Estimates.—
Limitation amount.— Pursuant to the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the “Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Military Relocation (2012 Roadmap Adjustments)”, the total amount obligated or expended from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for military construction for implementation of the Record of Decision for the relocation of Marine Corps forces to Guam associated with such Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement may not exceed $8,725,000,000, subject to such adjustment as may be made under paragraph (2).
Adjustment of limitation amount.— The Secretary of the Navy may adjust the amount specified in paragraph (1) by the following:
The amounts of increases or decreases in costs attributable to economic inflation after September 30, 2014.
The amounts of increases or decreases in costs attributable to compliance with changes in Federal, Guam or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or local laws enacted after September 30, 2014.
Written notice of adjustment.— At the same time that the budget for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notice of any adjustment to the amount specified in paragraph (1) made by the Secretary during the preceding fiscal year pursuant to the authority provided by paragraph (2).
Restriction on Development of Public Infrastructure.—
Restriction.— If the Secretary of Defense determines that any grant, cooperative agreement, transfer of funds to another Federal agency, or supplement of funds available under Federal programs administered by agencies other than the Department of Defense will result in the development (including repair, replacement, renovation, conversion, improvement, expansion, acquisition, or construction) of public infrastructure on Guam, the Secretary of Defense may not carry out such grant, transfer, cooperative agreement, or supplemental funding unless such grant, transfer, cooperative agreement, or supplemental funding—
is specifically authorized by law; and
will be used to carry out a public infrastructure project included in the report prepared by the Secretary of Defense under section 2822(d)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1017), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
Public infrastructure defined.— In this subsection, the term “public infrastructure” means any utility, method of transportation, item of equipment, or facility under the control of a public entity or State or local government that is used by, or constructed for the benefit of, the general public.
Repeal of Superseded Law.— Section 2822 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1016) is repealed. The repeal of such section does not affect the validity of the amendment made by subsection (f) of such section or the responsibilities of the Economic Adjustment Committee and the Secretary of Defense under subsection (d) of such section, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2822. Establishment of Surface Danger Zone, Ritidian Unit, Guam National Wildlife Refuge.
Agreement to Establish.— In order to accommodate the operation of a live-fire training range complex on Andersen Air Force Base-Northwest Field and the management of the adjacent Ritidian Unit of the Guam National Wildlife Refuge, the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Interior, notwithstanding the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.), may enter into an agreement providing for the establishment and operation of a surface danger zone which overlays the Ritidian Unit or such portion thereof as the Secretaries consider necessary.
Elements of Agreement.— The agreement to establish a surface danger zone over all or a portion of the Ritidian Unit of the Guam National Wildlife Refuge shall include—
measures to maintain the purposes of the Refuge; and
as appropriate, measures, funded by the Secretary of the Navy from funds appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act and otherwise available to the Secretary, for the following purposes:
Relocation and reconstruction of structures and facilities of the Refuge in existence as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
Mitigation of impacts to wildlife species present on the Refuge or to be reintroduced in the future in accordance with applicable laws.
Use of Department of Defense personnel to undertake conservation activities within the Ritidian Unit normally performed by Department of the Interior personnel, including habitat maintenance, maintaining the boundary fence, and conducting the brown tree snake eradication program.
Openings and closures of the surface danger zone to the public as may be necessary.
Subtitle D Land Conveyances
SEC. 2831. Land Conveyance, Gordo Army Reserve Center, Gordo, Alabama.
Conveyance Authorized.— The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to the town of Gordo, Alabama (in this section referred to as the “Town”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 3.79 acres and containing the Gordo Army Reserve Center located at 25226 Highway 82 in Gordo, Alabama, for the purpose of permitting the Town to use the parcel for municipal government purposes, including use by municipal utilities management, the municipal police department, and municipal officials and use as a community center and polling place.
Reversionary Interest.— If the Secretary of the Army determines at any time that the real property conveyed under subsection (a) is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in subsection (a), all right, title, and interest in and to such real property, including any improvements thereto, shall, at the option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property of the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto such real property. A determination by the Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
Alternative Consideration Option.—
Consideration option.— In lieu of exercising the reversionary interest under subsection (b), if the Secretary of the Army determines that the property conveyed under subsection (a) is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance, the Secretary may require the Town to pay to the United States an amount equal to the fair market value of the property, excluding the value of any improvements on the property constructed by the Town, as determined by the Secretary.
Treatment of consideration received.— Consideration received by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the special account in the Treasury established for the Secretary under subsection (e) of section 2667 of title 10, United States Code, and shall be available to the Secretary for the same uses and subject to the same limitations as provided in that section.
Payment of Cost of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army shall require the Town to cover costs (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the Town in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Town.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2832. Land Conveyance, West Nome Tank Farm, Nome, Alaska.
Conveyance Authorized.— The Secretary of the Air Force may convey, without consideration, to the City of Nome, Alaska (in this section referred to as the “City”) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property consisting of approximately seven acres, including improvements thereon, known as the USAF West Nome Tank Farm, and located adjacent to the City’s port facilities along Port Road in Nome, Alaska, for the purpose of permitting the City to use the property for municipal purposes, including municipal office space, port development, fuel storage for the municipal power plant, and municipal public utility facilities.
Interim Lease.— Until such time as the real property described in subsection (a) may be conveyed to the City by deed, the Secretary of the Air Force may lease, without consideration, all or part of the real property to the City for municipal purposes, as described in such subsection.
Reversionary Interest and Alternative Consideration Option.—
In general.— If the Secretary of the Air Force determines at any time that the real property conveyed or leased to the City under this section is not being used for municipal purposes, then, at the option of the Secretary—
all right, title, and interest in and to the real property, including any improvement thereto, shall revert to and become the property of the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property; or
the Secretary may require the City to pay the Secretary an amount equal to the then current fair market value of the property, excluding the value of any improvements on the property constructed by the City, as determined by the Secretary.
Determination process.— A determination by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
Treatment of cash payments received.— Any cash payment received by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall be deposited in the special account in the Treasury established for the Secretary under section 2667(e) of title 10, United State Code, and shall be available to the Secretary for the same uses and subject to the same limitations as provided in that section.
Payment of Costs.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Air Force shall require the City to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out a conveyance or lease under this section, including survey costs, cost for environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance or lease. If amount are collected from the City in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance or lease, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the City.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or lease or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed or leased under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Air Force.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Air Force may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance or lease under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2833. Land Conveyance, Former Air Force Norwalk Defense Fuel Supply Point, Norwalk, California.
Conveyance Authorized.— The Secretary of the Air Force may convey, without consideration, to the City of Norwalk, California (in this section referred to as the “City”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 15 acres at the former Norwalk Defense Fuel Supply Point for the purpose of permitting the City to use the property for public purposes.
Payment of Cost of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Air Force shall require the City to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the City in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the City.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Air Force.
Additional Terms.— The Secretary of the Air Force may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2834. Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction and Alternative Land Conveyance Authority, Former Walter Reed Army Hospital, District of Columbia.
Transfer of Jurisdiction Authorized.—
Transfer authorized.— The Secretary of the Army may transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of State a parcel of real property at former Walter Reed Army Hospital in the District of Columbia consisting of approximately 43.53 acres for the purpose of permitting the Secretary of State to develop a Foreign Missions Center on the property.
Description of property.— The property authorized for transfer under this subsection includes the following:
Building 3 (attached parking structure).
Buildings 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 29a, 30, 35 (residences).
Building 20 (Mologne House).
Building 32 (Wagner Physical Fitness Center).
Building 40 (Army Medical School–Walter Reed Institute of Research).
Building 41 (Red Cross).
Building 52 (warehouse and outpatient clinic).
Building 53 (former post theater).
Building 54 (The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Building and former Military Medical Museum).
Buildings 55 and 56 (Fisher Houses).
Building 57 (Memorial Chapel).
Alternative Conveyance Authority.—
Conveyance for protection of public health, including research.— If the transfer of administrative jurisdiction authorized by subsection (a) does not occur, the Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to an authorized recipient described in paragraph (2) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and a parcel of real property at former Walter Reed Army Hospital consisting of approximately 13.25 acres and containing of the buildings specified in subparagraphs (A), (G), (H), and (I) of subsection (a) for the purpose of permitting the recipient to use the parcel for the protection of public health, including research.
Authorized recipients.— The conveyance authorized by this subsection may be made to the District of Columbia, a political subdivision or instrumentality of the District of Columbia, a tax-supported medical institution, or a hospital or similar institution not operated for profit that has been exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Reversionary interest.— If the Secretary of the Army determines at any time that real property conveyed under this subsection is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to such real property, including any improvements thereto, shall, at the option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property of the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto such real property. A determination by the Secretary under this paragraph shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
Payment of costs of conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army shall require the recipient of the property under this subsection to cover costs (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under this subsection, including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the recipient of the property.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under subparagraph (A) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Relation to other laws.— Section 2905(b) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) and section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to real property conveyed under this subsection.
Description of Properties.— The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be transferred or conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a transfer or conveyance under this section as the Secretary of the Army considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2835. Land Conveyance, Former Lynn Haven Fuel Depot, Lynn Haven, Florida.
Conveyance Authorized.—
In general.— The Secretary of the Air Force may convey to the City of Lynn Haven, Florida (in this section referred to as the “City”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 144 acres at the former Lynn Haven Fuel Depot in Bay County, Florida.
Excluded property.— The real property to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall not include the portion of the former Lynn Haven Fuel Depot authorized to be conveyed by the Secretary to Florida State University by section 2843 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (division B of Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 553).
Consideration.—
Consideration required.— As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a)(1), the City shall pay to the United States an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property to be conveyed, as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force.
Treatment of consideration received.— Consideration received by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the special account in the Treasury established for the Secretary under subsection (e) of section 2667 of title 10, United States Code, and shall be available to the Secretary for the same uses and subject to the same limitations as provided in that section.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a)(1) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Air Force.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Air Force may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2836. Transfers of Administrative Jurisdiction, Camp Frank D. Merrill and Lake Lanier, Georgia.
Transfers Required.—
Camp frank d. merrill.— Not later than September 30, 2015, the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army for required Army force protection measures certain Federal land administered as part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, but permitted to the Secretary of the Army for Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega, Georgia, consisting of approximately 282 acres identified in the permit numbers 0018–01.
Lake lanier property.— In exchange for the land transferred under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) shall transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture certain Federal land administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and consisting of approximately 10 acres adjacent to Lake Lanier at 372 Dunlap Landing Road, Gainesville, Georgia.
Use of Transferred Land.—
Camp frank d. merrill.—
In general.— On receipt of the land under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of the Army shall—
continue to use the land for military purposes;
maintain a public access road through the land or provide for alternative public access in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture; and
make accommodations for public access and enjoyment of the land, when such public use is consistent with Army mission and force protection requirements.
Return of jurisdiction.— The land transferred under subsection (a)(1) shall return to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, based on the best interests of the United States, if the Secretary of the Army determines that the transferred land is no longer needed for military purposes.
Lake lanier property.—
In general.— On receipt of the land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Agriculture shall use the land for administrative purposes.
Sale of land.— The Secretary of Agriculture may—
sell or exchange land transferred under subsection (a)(2);
deposit the proceeds of a sale or exchange under clause (i) in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a); and
retain the proceeds for future acquisition of land within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, with the proceeds to remain available for expenditure without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation.
Use and Occupancy of National Forest System Land.— Use and occupancy of National Forest System land by the Department of the Army, other than land transferred pursuant to this Act, shall continue to be subject to all laws (including regulations) applicable to the National Forest System.
Endangered Species.—
Critical habitat designation for darters.— Nothing in the transfer required by subsection (a)(1) shall affect the prior designation of land within the Chattahoochee National Forest as critical habitat for the Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae) and the Holiday darter (Etheostoma brevistrum).
Future critical habitat listings and designations.— Nothing in the transfer required by subsection (a)(1) shall affect the operation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) for future listing or designations of critical habitat.
Legal Description and Map.—
Preparation and publication.— The Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Agriculture shall publish in the Federal Register a legal description and map of both parcels of land to be transferred under subsection (a).
Force of law.— The legal description and map filed under paragraph (1) for a parcel of land shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretaries may correct errors in the legal description and map.
Reimbursement of Costs.— The Secretary of the Army shall reimburse the Secretary of Agriculture for all costs related to the transfer required by subsection (a), including, at a minimum, any costs incurred by the Secretary of Agriculture to assist in the preparation of the legal description and maps required by subsection (e).
SEC. 2837. Land Conveyance, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Conveyance Authorized.— The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (in this section referred to as the “Honolulu Authority”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 1.2 acres at or in the nearby vicinity of Radford Drive and the Makalapa Gate of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, for the purpose of permitting the Honolulu Authority to use the property as the location for a rail platform for the public benefit.
Condition on Use of Revenues.— If the property conveyed under subsection (a) is used, consistent with such subsection, for a public purpose that results in the generation of revenue for the Honolulu Authority, the Honolulu Authority shall agree to use the generated revenue only for passenger rail transit purposes by depositing the revenue in a fund designated for passenger rail transit use.
Payment of Costs of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Navy shall require the Honolulu Authority to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the Honolulu Authority in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Honolulu Authority.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Navy may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2838. Modification of Conditions on Land Conveyance, Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Illinois.
Section 2922(c)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public Law 104–106; 110 Stat. 605), as added by section 2842 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 863), is amended in the second sentence by striking “ 23 years of operation” and inserting “ 38 years of operation”.
SEC. 2839. Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction, Camp Gruber, Oklahoma.
Transfer Authorized.— Upon a determination by the Secretary of the Army that the parcel of property at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, conveyed by the war asset deed dated June 29, 1949, between the United States of America and the State of Oklahoma, or any portion thereof, is needed for national defense purposes, including military training, and that the transfer of the parcel is in the best interest of the Department of the Army, the Administrator of General Services shall execute the reversionary clause in the deed and immediately transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Department of the Army.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of any real property to be transferred under subsection (a) may be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
Additional Term and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a transfer under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2840. Conveyance, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.
Conveyance Authorized.— The Secretary of the Air Force may convey to the City of Hanahan (in this section referred to as the “City”) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 53 total acres at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, for the purpose of accommodating the City’s recreation needs.
Consideration.—
In general.— As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the City shall provide the United States with consideration in an amount that is acceptable to the Secretary, whether by cash payment, in-kind consideration as described under paragraph (2), or a combination thereof.
In-kind consideration.— In-kind consideration provided by the City under paragraph (1) may include the acquisition, construction, provision, improvement, maintenance, repair, or restoration (including environmental restoration), or combination thereof, of any facilities or infrastructure relating to the needs of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, that the Secretary considers acceptable.
Public benefit conveyance.— A public benefit conveyance may also be used to transfer the property under subsection (a) to the City for public use. The property use must benefit the community as a whole, including use for parks and recreation.
Payment of Costs of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Air Force may require the City to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts paid to the Secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the City.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Air Force.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Air Force may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2841. Land Exchanges, Arlington County, Virginia.
Exchanges Authorized.—
In general.— The Secretary of Defense may convey—
to Arlington County, Virginia (in this section referred to as the “County”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to one or more parcels of real property, together with any improvements thereon, located south of Columbia Pike and west of South Joyce Street in Arlington County, Virginia; and
to the Commonwealth of Virginia (in this section referred to as the “Commonwealth”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to one or more parcels of property east of Joyce Street in Arlington County, Virginia, necessary for the realignment of Columbia Pike and the Washington Boulevard-Columbia Pike interchange, as well as for future improvements to Interstate 395 ramps.
Phasing.— The conveyances authorized by this subsection may be accomplished through a phasing of several exchanges if necessary.
Consideration.— As consideration for the conveyances of real property under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall receive—
from the County, all right, title, and interest of the County in and to one or more parcels of real property in the area known as the Southgate Road right-of-way, Columbia Pike right-of-way, and South Joyce Street right-of-way located in Arlington County, Virginia; and
from the Commonwealth, all right, title, and interest of the Commonwealth in and to one or more parcels of property in the area known as the Columbia Pike right-of-way, and the Washington Boulevard-Columbia Pike interchange.
Selection of Property for Conveyance.— The Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of the Army and Arlington County signed in January 2013 shall be used as a guide in determining the properties to be exchanged under this section. After consultation with the Commonwealth and the County, the Secretary of Defense shall determine the exact parcels to be exchanged, and such determination shall be final. In selecting the properties to be exchanged under subsections (a) and (b), the parties shall, within their respective authorities, seek—
to remove existing barriers to contiguous expansion of Arlington National Cemetery north of Columbia Pike through a realignment of Southgate Road to the western boundary of the former Navy Annex site;
to provide the County with sufficient property to construct a museum that honors the history of Freedman’s Village, as well as any other County or public use that is compatible with a location immediately adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery; and
to support the realignment and straightening of Columbia Pike, a redesign of the Washington Boulevard-Columbia Pike interchange, and future improvements to the Interstate 395 ramps.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commonwealth and the County.
Terms and Conditions.— The conveyances of real property authorized under this section shall be accomplished by one or more exchange agreements upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary of Defense, the Commonwealth, and the County.
Repeal of Obsolete Authority.— Section 2881 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (division B of Public Law 108–375; 118 Stat. 2153) is repealed. The repeal of such section does not affect the amendments made by subsections (g) and (h) of such section.
Subtitle E Military Memorials, Monuments, and Museums
SEC. 2851. Acceptance of In-Kind Gifts on Behalf of Heritage Center for the National Museum of the United States Army.
Section 4772(c)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “ accept funds from the Army Historical Foundation” and insert “ accept funds and in-kind gifts, including services, construction materials, and equipment used in construction, from the Army Historical Foundation and other persons”.
SEC. 2852. Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, San Diego, California.
Requirement to Convey Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial.— Subject to subsections (b) and (d), the Secretary of Defense shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California, to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, Inc.
Contingencies.— The requirement under subsection (a) to convey the Memorial to the Association is contingent upon—
an agreement between the Association and the Secretary of the Defense regarding consideration to be paid by the Association as described in subsection (c); and
the Association’s agreement to accept the Memorial subject to the conditions described in subsection (d).
Consideration.—
Determination of consideration.— The Secretary of Defense shall convey the Memorial to the Association for consideration that, as determined by the Secretary, reasonably reflects—
the price paid by the United States to purchase the Memorial pursuant to Public Law 109–272 (16 U.S.C. 431 note);
significant reductions in the market value of the Memorial as a result of the conditions imposed by subsection (d); and
any additional equities the Association may have, such as prior occupancy and any improvements made to the Memorial.
Time for payment.— The amount of consideration determined under paragraph (1) need not be received by the United States in full before conveyance of the Memorial. The consideration may be paid over a period of time or through installments, or such other financial instruments or arrangements, as may be reasonably convenient for the Secretary and the Association.
Conditions of Conveyance.— The conveyance of the Memorial under subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
The Memorial shall be accepted in its condition at the time of the conveyance, commonly known as conveyance “as is”.
The Association, and any successive owner of the Memorial, shall maintain and use the Memorial as a veterans memorial in perpetuity.
If the Secretary of Defense determines that the Memorial is ever put to a use other than as a veterans memorial, the United States shall have the right, at its election, to reacquire all right, title, and interest in and to the Memorial without any right of compensation to the owner or any other person. Any election to reacquire the Memorial under the authority of this paragraph shall be temporary and solely for the purpose of conveying, as expeditiously as practicable, the Memorial to another entity subject to the same conditions in this subsection.
Definitions.— In this section:
The term “Association” means the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, Inc.
The terms “Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial” and “Memorial” mean the memorial in San Diego, California, acquired by the United States pursuant to Public Law 109–272 (16 U.S.C. 431 note).
The term “veterans memorial” means a display of commemorative objects, such as tablets, statuary, and other fixtures, that—
pays tribute to those persons who served in the Armed Forces of the United States; and
is unencumbered by structures not intended for the purpose specified in subparagraph (A).
SEC. 2853. Establishment of Memorial to the Victims of the Shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013.
Memorial Authorized.— The Secretary of the Navy may permit a third party to establish and maintain a memorial dedicated to the victims of the shooting attack at the Washington Navy Yard that occurred on September 16, 2013.
Location of Memorial.— The Secretary of the Navy may permit the memorial authorized by subsection (a) to be established at the Washington Navy Yard.
Establishment of Account.— An account shall be established on the books of the Treasury for the purpose of managing contributions received pursuant to paragraph (d).
Acceptance of Contributions.— The Secretary of the Navy may establish procedures under which the Secretary may solicit and accept monetary contributions or gifts of property for the purpose of the activities described in subsection (a).
Deposit of Contributions.— Without regard to the limitations set forth under section 2601(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, amounts collected by the Secretary of the Navy under subsection (d) shall be—
credited as discretionary offsetting collections in the account established under subsection (c); and
available, to the extent and in amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts, until expended for the purposes described in subsection (a).
Use of Federal Funds Prohibited.— Federal funds may not be used to design, procure, prepare, install, or maintain the memorial authorized by subsection (a).
Condition.— The memorial authorized by subsection (a) may not be established until the Secretary of the Navy determines that an assured source of non-Federal funding has been established for the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of the memorial in perpetuity.
Design of Memorial.— The final design of the memorial authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Navy.
Subtitle F Designations
SEC. 2861. Redesignation of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
Redesignation.— The Department of Defense regional center for security studies known as the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is hereby renamed the “Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies”.
Conforming Amendments.—
Reference to regional centers for strategic studies.— Section 184(b)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “ Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies” and inserting “ Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies”.
Acceptance of gifts and donations.— Section 2611(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking “ Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies” and inserting “ Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies”.
References.— Any reference to the Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
Subtitle G Other Matters
SEC. 2871. Report on Physical Security at Department of Defense Facilities.
Report Required.— Not later than April 30, 2015, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a summary of the actions taken by the Department of Defense to respond to recommendations resulting from the reviews of security standards following the November 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, and the September 2013 shootings at the Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, which included an assessment of the ability of the Department to detect, prevent, and respond to future incidents of violence at Department facilities.
Elements of Report.— The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:
A summary of the recommendations resulting from the security standards reviews referred to in subsection (a).
A description of the actions taken on each recommendation.
An assessment of current and planned physical security capabilities at Department facilities, and their ability to meet Department physical security requirements.
An identification and assessment of known and potential physical security shortfalls at Department facilities.
An assessment of the ability of the Department to eliminate or mitigate shortfalls in physical security at Department facilities, including recommendations on means to increase physical security at such facilities and the funding required to implement such means.
TITLE XXIX Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction
SEC. 2901. Authorized Army Construction and Land Acquisition Project.
The Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | Mihail Kogalniceanu | $37,000,000 |
SEC. 2902. Authorized Air Force Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
The Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Graf Ignatievo | $3,200,000 |
| Estonia | Amari | $24,780,000 |
| Italy | Camp Darby | $44,450,000 |
| Latvia | Lielvarde | $10,710,000 |
| Lithuania | Siauliai | $13,120,000 |
| Poland | Lask | $22,400,000 |
| Romania | Camp Turzii | $2,900,000 |
SEC. 2903. Authorized Defense Agency Construction and Land Acquisition Project.
The Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Installation | Defense Agency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Classified | National Security Agency | $46,000,000 |
SEC. 2904. Authorization of Appropriations.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2014, for the military construction projects outside the United States authorized by this title as specified in the funding table in section 4602.
TITLE XXX Natural Resources Related General Provisions
Subtitle A Land Conveyances and Related Matters
SEC. 3001. Land Conveyance, Wainwright, Alaska.
Definitions.— In this section:
Corporation.— The term “Corporation” means the Olgoonik Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyance.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and after the date of completion of the appraisal required under subsection (d)(1)(B), the Secretary shall convey to the Corporation by quitclaim deed, for the amount of consideration determined under subsection (d)(1), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property described in subsection (c).
Description of Property.— The parcel to be conveyed under subsection (b) consists of approximately 1,518 acres and improvements comprising a former Distant Early Warning Line site in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska near Wainwright, Alaska, and described as United States Survey Number 5252 located within the Umiat Meridian.
Terms and Conditions.—
Consideration.—
In general.— As consideration for the conveyance of the property under subsection (b), the Corporation shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to not less than the fair market value of the conveyed property, to be determined as provided in subparagraph (B).
Appraisal.— The fair market value of the property to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined based on an appraisal that is conducted—
by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary; and
in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Additional terms and conditions.— The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 3002. Sealaska Land Entitlement Finalization.
Definitions.— In this section:
Maps.— The term “maps” means the maps entitled “Sealaska Land Entitlement Finalization”, numbered 1 through 18, and dated June 14, 2013.
Sealaska.— The term “Sealaska” means the Sealaska Corporation, a Regional Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Alaska.
Finalization of Entitlement.—
In general.— If, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary receives a corporate resolution adopted by the board of directors of Sealaska agreeing to accept the conveyance of land described in paragraph (2) in accordance with this section as full and final satisfaction of the remaining land entitlement of Sealaska under section 14(h) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)), the Secretary shall—
implement the provisions of this section; and
charge the entitlement pool under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) 70,075 acres, reduced by the number of acres deducted under paragraph (2)(B), in fulfillment of the remaining land entitlement for Sealaska under that Act, notwithstanding whether the surveyed acreage of the 18 parcels of land generally depicted on the maps as “Sealaska Selections” and patented under subsection (c) is less than or more than 69,585 acres, reduced by the number of acres deducted under paragraph (2)(B).
Final entitlement.—
In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the 70,075 acres of land described in paragraph (1) shall consist of—
the 18 parcels of Federal land comprising approximately 69,585 acres that is generally depicted as “Sealaska Selections” on the maps; and
a total of not more than 490 acres of Federal land for cemetery sites and historical places comprised of parcels that are applied for in accordance with subsection (d).
Deduction.—
In general.— The Secretary shall deduct from the number of acres of Federal land described in subparagraph (A)(i) the number of acres of Federal land for which the Secretary has issued a conveyance under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) during the period beginning on August 1, 2012, and ending on the date of receipt of the resolution under paragraph (1).
Agreement.— The Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, and Sealaska shall negotiate in good faith to make a mutually agreeable adjustment to the parcel of Federal land generally depicted on the maps numbered 1 and 18 to implement the deduction of acres required by clause (i).
Effect of acceptance.— The resolution filed by Sealaska in accordance with paragraph (1) shall—
be final and irrevocable; and
without any further administrative action by the Secretary, result in—
the relinquishment of all existing selections made by Sealaska under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)); and
the termination of all withdrawals by section 16 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1615), except to the extent a selection by a Village Corporation under subsections (b) and (d) of section 16 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1615) remains pending, until the date on which those selections are resolved.
Failure to accept.— If Sealaska fails to file the resolution in accordance with paragraph (1)—
the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective, except as otherwise provided in this subsection;
the Secretary shall, not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, complete the interim conveyance of the remaining land entitlement to Sealaska under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) from prioritized selections on file with the Secretary on the date of enactment of this Act; and
the remaining land entitlement of Sealaska under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) shall be 70,075 acres, provided that the Secretary shall deduct the number of acres of Federal land for which the Secretary has issued a conveyance under section 14(h)(8) of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) during the period beginning on August 1, 2012, and ending 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and
if the Governor of the State does not approve the prioritized selections of Sealaska in the Saxman or Yakutat withdrawal areas as required by section 14(h)(8)(B) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)(B)) by the date that is 42 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall reject those selections and fulfill the remaining land entitlement of Sealaska from the remaining prioritized selections on file with the Secretary on the date of enactment of this Act.
Scope of law.— Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (6), this section provides the exclusive authority under which the remaining land entitlement of Sealaska under section 14(h) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)) may be fulfilled.
Effect.— Nothing in this section affects any land that is—
the subject of an application under subsection (h)(1) of section 14 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613) that is pending on the date of enactment of this Act; and
conveyed in accordance with that subsection.
Conveyances to Sealaska.—
Interim conveyance.—
In general.— Subject to valid existing rights, paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), subsection (b)(2), and subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall complete the interim conveyance of the 18 parcels of Federal land comprising approximately 69,585 acres generally depicted on the maps by the date that is 60 days after the date of receipt of the resolution under subsection (b)(1), subject to the Secretary identifying and reserving, by the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, any easement under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)) that could have been reserved prior to the interim conveyance.
Failure to reserve easements by deadline.— If the Secretary does not complete the reservation of easements under subparagraph (A) by the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall reserve the easements as soon as practicable after that date.
Withdrawal.—
In general.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land described in paragraph (1) is withdrawn from—
all forms of appropriation under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws;
disposition under laws relating to mineral or geothermal leasing; and
selection under the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “Alaska Statehood Act”) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85–508).
Termination.— The withdrawal under subparagraph (A) shall remain in effect until—
if Sealaska fails to file a resolution in accordance with subsection (b)(1), the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or
the date on which the Federal land is conveyed under paragraph (1).
Treatment of land conveyed.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, any land conveyed to Sealaska under paragraph (1) shall be—
considered to be land conveyed by the Secretary under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)); and
subject to all laws (including regulations) applicable to entitlements under section 14(h)(8) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)), including section 907(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (43 U.S.C. 1636(d)).
Easements.—
Public easements.—
In general.— The interim conveyance and patents for the land under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the reservation of public easements under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)).
Termination.— No public easement reserved on land conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be terminated without publication of notice of the proposed termination in the Federal Register.
Reservation of easements.— In the interim conveyance and patents for the land under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reserve the right of the Secretary to amend the interim conveyance and patents to include reservations of public easements under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)) until the completion of the easement reservation process.
Conservation easements.—
In general.— In the interim conveyance and patents for the land under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reserve a conservation easement to protect the aquatic and riparian habitat extending 100 feet on each side of the anadromous water bodies depicted as “100 Foot Conservation Easement” on the maps numbered 3, 4, and 6.
Prohibition.— The commercial harvest of timber within the conservation easements described in clause (i) shall be prohibited, except that Sealaska may, for the purpose of harvesting timber outside of the conservation easement—
maintain roads within the conservation easement that are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and
construct temporary roads and yarding corridors across the conservation easements in accordance with the applicable National Forest System construction standards.
Administration.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer the conservation easements described in clause (i).
Research easement.— In the interim conveyance and patent for the land generally depicted on the map numbered 7, the Secretary shall reserve an easement—
to access and continue Forest Service research activities on the study plots located on the land; and
that shall remain in effect for a 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
Koscuisko island road easement.—
In general.— Concurrently with the conveyance of land under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall grant to Sealaska an easement on Koscuisko Island providing access to and use by Sealaska of the sort yard and all other upland facilities at the sort yard that are associated with the transfer of logs to the marine environment, subject to—
the agreement under clause (iii); and
the agreement under subsection (e)(2).
Scope of the easement.— The easement under clause (i) shall enable Sealaska—
to construct, use, and maintain a road connecting the National Forest System Road known as “Cape Pole Road” to the National Forest System Road known as “South Shipley Bay Road” within the corridor depicted on the map numbered 3;
to use, maintain, and if necessary, reconstruct the National Forest System Road known as “South Shipley Bay Road” referred to in subclause (I) to access the sort yard and associated upland facilities at Shipley Bay; and
to use, maintain, and expand the sort yard and associated upland facilities at Shipley Bay that are within the area depicted on the map numbered 3.
Roads and facilities use agreement.— In addition to the agreement under subsection (e)(2), the Secretary of Agriculture and Sealaska shall enter into an agreement relating to the access, use, maintenance, and improvement of the roads and facilities under this subparagraph.
Effect.— Nothing in this subparagraph preempts or otherwise affects State or local regulatory authority.
Hunting, fishing, and recreation.—
In general.— Any land conveyed under paragraph (1) that is located outside a withdrawal area designated under section 16(a) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1615(a)) shall remain open and available to subsistence uses, noncommercial recreational hunting and fishing, and other noncommercial recreational uses by the public under applicable law—
without liability on the part of Sealaska, except for willful acts, to any user as a result of the use; and
subject to—
any reasonable restrictions that may be imposed by Sealaska on the public use—
to ensure public safety;
to minimize conflicts between recreational and commercial uses;
to protect cultural resources;
to conduct scientific research; or
to provide environmental protection; and
the condition that Sealaska post on any applicable property, in accordance with State law, notices of the restrictions on use.
Effect.— Access provided to any individual or entity under subparagraph (A) shall not—
create an interest in any third party in the land conveyed under paragraph (1); or
provide standing to any third party in any review of, or challenge to, any determination by Sealaska with respect to the management or development of the land conveyed under paragraph (1), except as against Sealaska for the management of public access under subparagraph (A).
Cemetery Sites and Historical Places.—
In general.— Notwithstanding section 14(h)(1)(E) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)(E)), Sealaska may submit applications for the conveyance under section 14(h)(1)(A) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)(A)) of not more than 76 cemetery sites and historical places—
that are listed in the document entitled “Sealaska Cemetery Sites and Historical Places” and dated October 17, 2012;
that are cemetery sites and historical places included in the report by Wilsey and Ham, Inc., entitled “1975 Native Cemetery and Historic Sites of Southeast Alaska (Preliminary Report)” and dated October 1975;
for which Sealaska has not previously submitted an application; and
that are not located within a conservation system unit (as defined in section 102 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3102)).
Procedure for evaluating applications.— Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall consider all applications submitted under this subsection in accordance with the criteria and procedures set forth in applicable regulations in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act.
Conveyance.— If approved under the procedures described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey cemetery sites and historical places that result in the conveyance of a total of approximately 490 acres of Federal land comprised of parcels that are—
applied for in accordance with this subsection; and
subject to—
valid existing rights;
the public access provisions of paragraph (7);
the condition that the conveyance of land for the site listed under paragraph (1)(A) as “Bay of Pillars Portage” is limited to not more than 25 acres in T.60 S., R.72 E., Sec. 28, Copper River Meridian; and
the condition that any access to or use of the cemetery sites and historical places shall be consistent with the management plans for adjacent public land, if the management plans are more restrictive than the laws (including regulations) applicable under paragraph (9).
Timeline.— No application for a cemetery site or historical place may be submitted under paragraph (1) after the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Consultation with recognized tribal entity.— Sealaska shall—
consult with any affected federally recognized Indian tribe before submitting any application for a cemetery site or historical place located within the vicinity of the Indian tribe; and
include with each application described in subparagraph (A) a statement that the required consultation was carried out in accordance with that subparagraph.
Selection of additional cemetery sites.— If Sealaska submits timely applications to the Secretary in accordance with paragraphs (1), (4), and (5), for all 76 sites listed under paragraph (1)(A), and the Secretary rejects any of those applications in whole or in part—
not later than 2 years after the date on which the Secretary completes the conveyance of eligible cemetery sites and historical places applied for under paragraph (1), and subject to paragraph (5), Sealaska may submit applications for the conveyance under section 14 (h)(1)(A) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)(A)) of additional cemetery sites that are not located in a conservation system unit described in paragraph (1)(D), the total acreage of which, together with the cemetery sites and historical places previously conveyed by the Secretary under paragraph (3), shall not exceed 490 acres; and
the Secretary shall—
consider any applications for the conveyance of additional cemetery sites in accordance with paragraph (2); and
if the applications are approved, provide for the conveyance of the sites in accordance with paragraph (3).
Public access.—
In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), any land conveyed under this subsection shall be subject to—
the reservation of public easements under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b));
public access across the conveyed land in cases in which no reasonable alternative access around the land is available, without liability to Sealaska, except for willful acts, to any user by reason of the use; and
public access to and along any Class I stream described in section 705(e) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 539d(e)) for noncommercial recreational and subsistence fishing, without liability to Sealaska, except for willful acts, to any user by reason of the use.
Limitations.— The public access and use under clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be subject to—
any reasonable restrictions that may be imposed by Sealaska on the public access and use—
to ensure public safety;
to protect and conduct research on the historic, archaeological, and cultural resources of the conveyed land; or
to provide environmental protection;
the condition that Sealaska post on any applicable property, in accordance with State law, notices of the restrictions on the public access and use; and
the condition that the public access and use shall not be incompatible with or in derogation of the values of the area as a cemetery site or historical place, as provided in section 2653.11 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
Effect.— Access provided to any individual or entity by subparagraph (A) shall not—
create an interest in any third party in the land conveyed under this subsection; or
provide standing to any third party in any review of, or challenge to, any determination by Sealaska with respect to the management or development of the land conveyed under this subsection, except as against Sealaska for the management of public access under subparagraph (B).
Prohibition on transfer or loss.—
Prohibition on transfer.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Sealaska shall not—
alienate, transfer, assign, mortgage, or pledge any cemetery site or historical place conveyed under this subsection to any person or entity other than the United States; or
permit development or improvement of the cemetery site or historical place for any use which is incompatible with, or is in derogation of, the values of the area as a cemetery site or historical place.
Prohibition on loss.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any cemetery site or historical place conveyed to Sealaska under this subsection shall be exempt from—
adverse possession and similar claims based on estoppel;
title 11 of the United States Code or a successor law, any other insolvency or moratorium law, or any other law generally affecting creditors’ rights;
judgments in any action at law or in equity to recover sums owed or penalties incurred by Sealaska or any employee, officer, director, or shareholder of Sealaska, except for liens from real property taxes; and
involuntary distributions or conveyances to any person or entity other than the United States related to the involuntary dissolution of Sealaska.
Treatment of land conveyed.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, any land conveyed to Sealaska under this subsection shall be—
considered land conveyed by the Secretary under section 14(h)(1) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)); and
subject to all laws (including regulations) applicable to conveyances under section 14(h)(1) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)), including section 907(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (43 U.S.C. 1636(d)).
Miscellaneous.—
Special use authorizations.—
In general.— On the conveyance of land to Sealaska under subsection (c)(1)—
any guiding or outfitting special use authorization issued by the Forest Service for the use of the conveyed land shall terminate; and
as a condition of the conveyance and consistent with section 14(g) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(g)), Sealaska shall issue the holder of the special use authorization terminated under clause (i) an authorization to continue the authorized use, subject to the terms and conditions that were in the special use authorization issued by the Forest Service, for—
the remainder of the term of the authorization; and
1 additional consecutive 10-year renewal period.
Notice of commercial activities.— Sealaska and any holder of a guiding or outfitting authorization under this paragraph shall have a mutual obligation, subject to the guiding or outfitting authorization, to inform the other party of any commercial activities prior to engaging in the activities on the land conveyed to Sealaska under subsection (c)(1).
Negotiation of new terms.— Nothing in this paragraph precludes Sealaska and the holder of a guiding or outfitting authorization from negotiating a new mutually agreeable guiding or outfitting authorization.
Liability.— Neither Sealaska nor the United States shall bear any liability, except for willful acts of Sealaska or the United States, regarding the use and occupancy of any land conveyed to Sealaska under this section, as provided in any outfitting or guiding authorization under this paragraph.
Roads and facilities.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and Sealaska shall negotiate in good faith to develop a binding agreement—
for the use of National Forest System roads and related transportation facilities by Sealaska; and
the use of Sealaska roads and related transportation facilities by the Forest Service.
Traditional trade and migration routes.—
Identification of routes.—
The inside passage.— The route from Yakutat to Dry Bay, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Traditional Trade and Migration Route, Neix naax aan náx—The Inside Passage” and dated April 22, 2013, shall be known as “Neix naax aan náx” (“The Inside Passage”).
Canoe road.— The route from the Bay of Pillars to Port Camden, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Traditional Trade and Migration Route, Yakwdeiyí—Canoe Road” and dated April 22, 2013, shall be known as “Yakwdeiyí” (“Canoe Road”).
The people’s road.— The route from Portage Bay to Duncan Canal, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Traditional Trade and Migration Route, Lingít Deiyí—The People’s Road” and dated April 22, 2013, shall be known as “Lingít Deiyí” (“The People’s Road”).
Access to traditional trade and migration routes.— The culturally and historically significant trade and migration routes described in subparagraph (A) shall be open to travel by Sealaska and the public in accordance with applicable law, subject to such terms, conditions, and special use authorizations as the Secretary of Agriculture may require.
Tongass national forest young growth management.—
In general.— Notwithstanding subsection (m) of section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604) and in addition to the authority provided under that subsection and the terms of section 705(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 539d(a)), the Secretary of Agriculture may allow the harvest of trees prior to the culmination of mean annual increment of growth in areas that are available for commercial timber harvest under the Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan to facilitate the transition from commercial timber harvest of old growth stands.
Limitation.— Any sale of trees pursuant to the authority granted under subparagraph (A) shall not—
exceed 15,000 acres during the 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, with an annual maximum of 3,000 acres sold;
exceed a total of 50,000 acres, with an annual maximum of 5,000 acres sold after the first 10-year period;
be advertised if the indicated rate is deficit (defined as the value of the timber is not sufficient to cover all logging and stumpage costs and provide a normal profit and risk allowance under the appraisal process of the Forest Service) when appraised using a residual value appraisal; or
apply to land withdrawn under subsection (c)(2).
Applicable law.— Nothing in this section affects the requirement under section 705(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 539d(a)) that the Forest Service seek to meet demand for timber from the Tongass National Forest.
Effect on other laws.—
In general.— Nothing in this section delays the duty of the Secretary to convey land to—
the State under the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “Alaska Statehood Act”) (48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85–508); or
a Native Corporation under—
the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); or
the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (43 U.S.C. 1611 note; Public Law 108–452).
Conveyances.— The Secretary shall promptly proceed with the conveyance of all land necessary to fulfill the final entitlement of all Native Corporations in accordance with—
the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); and
the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (43 U.S.C. 1611 note; Public Law 108–452).
Fish and wildlife.— Nothing in this section enlarges or diminishes the responsibility and authority of the State with respect to the management of fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
Escrow funds.— If Sealaska files the resolution in accordance with subsection (b)(1)—
the escrow requirements of section 2 of Public Law 94–204 (43 U.S.C. 1613 note) shall apply to proceeds (including interest) derived from the land withdrawn under subsection (c)(2) from the date of receipt of the resolution; and
Sealaska shall have no right to any proceeds (including interest) held pursuant to the escrow requirements of section 2 of Public Law 94–204 (43 U.S.C. 1613 note) that were derived from land originally withdrawn for selection by section 16 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1615), but not conveyed.
Maps.—
Availability.— Each map referred to in this section shall be available in the appropriate offices of the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture.
Corrections.— The Secretary of Agriculture may make any necessary correction to a clerical or typographical error in a map referred to in this section.
Conservation Areas.—
LUD ii management areas.— If Sealaska files a resolution in accordance with subsection (b)(1), section 508 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487; 104 Stat. 4428) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(13) Bay of pillars.—Certain land which comprises approximately 20,863 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Bay of Pillars LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(14) Kushneahin creek.—Certain land which comprises approximately 33,613 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Kushneahin Creek LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(15) Northern prince of wales.—Certain land which comprises approximately 8,728 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Northern Prince of Wales LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(16) Western kosciusko.—Certain land which comprises approximately 8,012 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Western Kosciusko LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(17) Eastern kosciusko.—Certain land which comprises approximately 1,664 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Eastern Kosciusko LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(18) Sarkar lakes.—Certain land which comprises approximately 24,509 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Sarkar Lakes LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(19) Honker divide.—Certain land which comprises approximately 19,805 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Honker Divide LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.
“(20) Eek lake and sukkwan island.—Certain land which comprises approximately 34,873 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Eek Lake and Sukkwan Island LUD II Management Area—Proposed’ and dated June 14, 2013.”
No buffer zones.—
In general.— The designation of the conservation areas by paragraphs (13) through (20) of section 508 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487; 104 Stat. 4428) (as added by paragraph (1)) (referred to in this subsection as the “conservation areas”) is not intended to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the conservation areas.
Outside activities.— The fact that activities outside of the conservation areas are not consistent with the purposes of the conservation areas or can be seen or heard within the conservation areas shall not preclude the activities or uses outside the boundary of the conservation areas.
Reinstatement to Sealaska Corporation.—
Definition of affected individual.— In this subsection, the term “affected individual” means Michael G. Faber, who—
is a former resident of the State of Alaska; and
was previously enrolled in Sealaska under roll number 13–752–39665–01.
Revocation of membership in metlakatla indian community.— Effective on the date on which the affected individual submits written notice to the Metlakatla Indian Community revoking the membership of the affected individual in the Metlakatla Indian Community, the membership of the affected individual in the Metlakatla Indian Community shall be considered to be revoked.
Reinstatement.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, pursuant to section 5 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1604), the Secretary shall, immediately after the affected individual submits the notice under paragraph (2), update the shareholder roll of Sealaska to include the affected individual.
Shareholder status.— As of the date on which the affected individual is added to the shareholder roll of Sealaska under paragraph (3), it is the intent of Congress that Sealaska—
reinstate the affected individual to the shareholder roll of Sealaska; and
ensure the provision to the affected individual of the number of shares originally allocated to the affected individual by Sealaska.
Effect of subsection.— Nothing in this subsection provides to the affected individual any retroactive benefit relating to membership in—
Sealaska; or
the Metlakatla Indian Community.
SEC. 3003. Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation.
Purpose.— The purpose of this section is to authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the exchange of land between Resolution Copper and the United States.
Definitions.— In this section:
Apache leap.— The term “Apache Leap” means the approximately 807 acres of land depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Apache Leap” and dated March 2011.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the approximately 2,422 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Federal Parcel–Oak Flat” and dated March 2011.
Indian tribe.— The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
Non-federal land.— The term “non-Federal land” means the parcels of land owned by Resolution Copper that are described in subsection (d)(1) and, if necessary to equalize the land exchange under subsection (c), subsection (c)(5)(B)(i)(I).
Oak flat campground.— The term “Oak Flat Campground” means the approximately 50 acres of land comprising approximately 16 developed campsites depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Oak Flat Campground” and dated March 2011.
Oak flat withdrawal area.— The term “Oak Flat Withdrawal Area” means the approximately 760 acres of land depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Oak Flat Withdrawal Area” and dated March 2011.
Resolution copper.— The term “Resolution Copper” means Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, including any successor, assign, affiliate, member, or joint venturer of Resolution Copper Mining, LLC.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Arizona.
Town.— The term “Town” means the incorporated town of Superior, Arizona.
Resolution mine plan of operations.— The term “Resolution mine plan of operations” means the mine plan of operations submitted to the Secretary by Resolution Copper in November, 2013, including any amendments or supplements.
Land Exchange.—
In general.— Subject to the provisions of this section, if Resolution Copper offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of Resolution Copper in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary is authorized and directed to convey to Resolution Copper, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.
Conditions on acceptance.— Title to any non-Federal land conveyed by Resolution Copper to the United States under this section shall be in a form that—
is acceptable to the Secretary, for land to be administered by the Forest Service and the Secretary of the Interior, for land to be administered by the Bureau of Land Management; and
conforms to the title approval standards of the Attorney General of the United States applicable to land acquisitions by the Federal Government.
Consultation with indian tribes.—
In general.— The Secretary shall engage in government-to-government consultation with affected Indian tribes concerning issues of concern to the affected Indian tribes related to the land exchange.
Implementation.— Following the consultations under paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with Resolution Copper and seek to find mutually acceptable measures to—
address the concerns of the affected Indian tribes; and
minimize the adverse effects on the affected Indian tribes resulting from mining and related activities on the Federal land conveyed to Resolution Copper under this section.
Appraisals.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and Resolution Copper shall select an appraiser to conduct appraisals of the Federal land and non-Federal land in compliance with the requirements of section 254.9 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
Requirements.—
In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), an appraisal prepared under this paragraph shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Final appraised value.— After the final appraised values of the Federal land and non-Federal land are determined and approved by the Secretary, the Secretary shall not be required to reappraise or update the final appraised value—
for a period of 3 years beginning on the date of the approval by the Secretary of the final appraised value; or
at all, in accordance with section 254.14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), after an exchange agreement is entered into by Resolution Copper and the Secretary.
Improvements.— Any improvements made by Resolution Copper prior to entering into an exchange agreement shall not be included in the appraised value of the Federal land.
Public review.— Before consummating the land exchange under this section, the Secretary shall make the appraisals of the land to be exchanged (or a summary thereof) available for public review.
Appraisal information.— The appraisal prepared under this paragraph shall include a detailed income capitalization approach analysis of the market value of the Federal land which may be utilized, as appropriate, to determine the value of the Federal land, and shall be the basis for calculation of any payment under subsection (e).
Equal value land exchange.—
In general.— The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under this section shall be equal or shall be equalized in accordance with this paragraph.
Surplus of federal land value.—
In general.— If the final appraised value of the Federal land exceeds the value of the non-Federal land, Resolution Copper shall—
convey additional non-Federal land in the State to the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, consistent with the requirements of this section and subject to the approval of the applicable Secretary;
make a cash payment to the United States; or
use a combination of the methods described in subclauses (I) and (II), as agreed to by Resolution Copper, the Secretary, and the Secretary of the Interior.
Amount of payment.— The Secretary may accept a payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the land or interests conveyed, notwithstanding section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)).
Disposition and use of proceeds.— Any amounts received by the United States under this subparagraph shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the “Sisk Act”; 16 U.S.C. 484a) and shall be made available to the Secretary for the acquisition of land or interests in land in Region 3 of the Forest Service.
Surplus of non-federal land.— If the final appraised value of the non-Federal land exceeds the value of the Federal land—
the United States shall not make a payment to Resolution Copper to equalize the value; and
except as provided in subsection (h), the surplus value of the non-Federal land shall be considered to be a donation by Resolution Copper to the United States.
Oak flat withdrawal area.—
Permits.— Subject to the provisions of this paragraph and notwithstanding any withdrawal of the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area from the mining, mineral leasing, or public land laws, the Secretary, upon enactment of this Act, shall issue to Resolution Copper—
if so requested by Resolution Copper, within 30 days of such request, a special use permit to carry out mineral exploration activities under the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area from existing drill pads located outside the Area, if the activities would not disturb the surface of the Area; and
if so requested by Resolution Copper, within 90 days of such request, a special use permit to carry out mineral exploration activities within the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area (but not within the Oak Flat Campground), if the activities are conducted from a single exploratory drill pad which is located to reasonably minimize visual and noise impacts on the Campground.
Conditions.— Any activities undertaken in accordance with this paragraph shall be subject to such reasonable terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Termination.— The authorization for Resolution Copper to undertake mineral exploration activities under this paragraph shall remain in effect until the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area land is conveyed to Resolution Copper in accordance with this section.
Costs.— As a condition of the land exchange under this section, Resolution Copper shall agree to pay, without compensation, all costs that are—
associated with the land exchange and any environmental review document under paragraph (9); and
agreed to by the Secretary.
Use of federal land.— The Federal land to be conveyed to Resolution Copper under this section shall be available to Resolution Copper for mining and related activities subject to and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to mining and related activities on land in private ownership.
Environmental compliance.—
In general.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchange in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
Environmental analysis.— Prior to conveying Federal land under this section, the Secretary shall prepare a single environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), which shall be used as the basis for all decisions under Federal law related to the proposed mine and the Resolution mine plan of operations and any related major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, including the granting of any permits, rights-of-way, or approvals for the construction of associated power, water, transportation, processing, tailings, waste disposal, or other ancillary facilities.
Impacts on cultural and archeological resources.— The environmental impact statement prepared under subparagraph (B) shall—
assess the effects of the mining and related activities on the Federal land conveyed to Resolution Copper under this section on the cultural and archeological resources that may be located on the Federal land; and
identify measures that may be taken, to the extent practicable, to minimize potential adverse impacts on those resources, if any.
Effect.— Nothing in this paragraph precludes the Secretary from using separate environmental review documents prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws for exploration or other activities not involving—
the land exchange; or
the extraction of minerals in commercial quantities by Resolution Copper on or under the Federal land.
Title transfer.— Not later than 60 days after the date of publication of the final environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land to Resolution Copper.
Conveyance and Management of Non-Federal Land.—
Conveyance.— On receipt of title to the Federal land, Resolution Copper shall simultaneously convey—
to the Secretary, all right, title, and interest that the Secretary determines to be acceptable in and to—
the approximately 147 acres of land located in Gila County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Turkey Creek” and dated March 2011;
the approximately 148 acres of land located in Yavapai County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Tangle Creek” and dated March 2011;
the approximately 149 acres of land located in Maricopa County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Cave Creek” and dated March 2011;
the approximately 640 acres of land located in Coconino County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–East Clear Creek” and dated March 2011; and
the approximately 110 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Apache Leap South End” and dated March 2011; and
to the Secretary of the Interior, all right, title, and interest that the Secretary of the Interior determines to be acceptable in and to—
the approximately 3,050 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, identified as “Lands to DOI” as generally depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Lower San Pedro River” and dated July 6, 2011;
the approximately 160 acres of land located in Gila and Pinal Counties, Arizona, identified as “Lands to DOI” as generally depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Dripping Springs” and dated July 6, 2011; and
the approximately 940 acres of land located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, identified as “Lands to DOI” as generally depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Non-Federal Parcel–Appleton Ranch” and dated July 6, 2011.
Management of acquired land.—
Land acquired by the secretary.—
In general.— Land acquired by the Secretary under this section shall—
become part of the national forest in which the land is located; and
be administered in accordance with the laws applicable to the National Forest System.
Boundary revision.— On the acquisition of land by the Secretary under this section, the boundaries of the national forest shall be modified to reflect the inclusion of the acquired land.
Land and water conservation fund.— For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601–9), the boundaries of a national forest in which land acquired by the Secretary is located shall be deemed to be the boundaries of that forest as in existence on January 1, 1965.
Land acquired by the secretary of the interior.—
San pedro national conservation area.—
In general.— The land acquired by the Secretary of the Interior under paragraph (1)(B)(i) shall be added to, and administered as part of, the San Pedro National Conservation Area in accordance with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Conservation Area.
Management plan.— Not later than 2 years after the date on which the land is acquired, the Secretary of the Interior shall update the management plan for the San Pedro National Conservation Area to reflect the management requirements of the acquired land.
Dripping springs.— Land acquired by the Secretary of the Interior under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) shall be managed in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and applicable land use plans.
Las cienegas national conservation area.— Land acquired by the Secretary of the Interior under paragraph (1)(B)(iii) shall be added to, and administered as part of, the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in accordance with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Conservation Area.
Value Adjustment Payment to United States.—
Annual production reporting.—
Report required.— As a condition of the land exchange under this section, Resolution Copper shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior an annual report indicating the quantity of locatable minerals produced during the preceding calendar year in commercial quantities from the Federal land conveyed to Resolution Copper under subsection (c). The first report is required to be submitted not later than February 15 of the first calendar year beginning after the date of commencement of production of valuable locatable minerals in commercial quantities from such Federal land. The reports shall be submitted February 15 of each calendar year thereafter.
Sharing reports with state.— The Secretary shall make each report received under subparagraph (A) available to the State.
Report contents.— The reports under subparagraph (A) shall comply with any recordkeeping and reporting requirements prescribed by the Secretary or required by applicable Federal laws in effect at the time of production.
Payment on production.— If the cumulative production of valuable locatable minerals produced in commercial quantities from the Federal land conveyed to Resolution Copper under subsection (c) exceeds the quantity of production of locatable minerals from the Federal land used in the income capitalization approach analysis prepared under subsection (c)(4)(C), Resolution Copper shall pay to the United States, by not later than March 15 of each applicable calendar year, a value adjustment payment for the quantity of excess production at the same rate assumed for the income capitalization approach analysis prepared under subsection (c)(4)(C).
State law unaffected.— Nothing in this subsection modifies, expands, diminishes, amends, or otherwise affects any State law relating to the imposition, application, timing, or collection of a State excise or severance tax.
Use of funds.—
Separate fund.— All funds paid to the United States under this subsection shall be deposited in a special fund established in the Treasury and shall be available, in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts, to the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior only for the purposes authorized by subparagraph (B).
Authorized use.— Amounts in the special fund established pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be used for maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation projects for Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management assets.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, Apache Leap and any land acquired by the United States under this section are withdrawn from all forms of—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
Apache Leap Special Management Area.—
Designation.— To further the purpose of this section, the Secretary shall establish a special management area consisting of Apache Leap, which shall be known as the “Apache Leap Special Management Area” (referred to in this subsection as the “special management area”).
Purpose.— The purposes of the special management area are—
to preserve the natural character of Apache Leap;
to allow for traditional uses of the area by Native American people; and
to protect and conserve the cultural and archeological resources of the area.
Surrender of mining and extraction rights.— As a condition of the land exchange under subsection (c), Resolution Copper shall surrender to the United States, without compensation, all rights held under the mining laws and any other law to commercially extract minerals under Apache Leap.
Management.—
In general.— The Secretary shall manage the special management area in a manner that furthers the purposes described in paragraph (2).
Authorized activities.— The activities that are authorized in the special management area are—
installation of seismic monitoring equipment on the surface and subsurface to protect the resources located within the special management area;
installation of fences, signs, or other measures necessary to protect the health and safety of the public; and
operation of an underground tunnel and associated workings, as described in the Resolution mine plan of operations, subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary may reasonably require.
Plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with affected Indian tribes, the Town, Resolution Copper, and other interested members of the public, shall prepare a management plan for the Apache Leap Special Management Area.
Considerations.— In preparing the plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider whether additional measures are necessary to—
protect the cultural, archaeological, or historical resources of Apache Leap, including permanent or seasonal closures of all or a portion of Apache Leap; and
provide access for recreation.
Mining activities.— The provisions of this subsection shall not impose additional restrictions on mining activities carried out by Resolution Copper adjacent to, or outside of, the Apache Leap area beyond those otherwise applicable to mining activities on privately owned land under Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.
Conveyances to Town of Superior, Arizona.—
Conveyances.— On request from the Town and subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Secretary shall convey to the Town the following:
Approximately 30 acres of land as depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Federal Parcel–Fairview Cemetery” and dated March 2011.
The reversionary interest and any reserved mineral interest of the United States in the approximately 265 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, as depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Federal Reversionary Interest–Superior Airport” and dated March 2011.
The approximately 250 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, as depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Federal Parcel–Superior Airport Contiguous Parcels” and dated March 2011.
Payment.— The Town shall pay to the Secretary the market value for each parcel of land or interest in land acquired under this subsection, as determined by appraisals conducted in accordance with subsection (c)(4).
Sisk act.— Any payment received by the Secretary from the Town under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the “Sisk Act”) (16 U.S.C. 484a) and shall be made available to the Secretary for the acquisition of land or interests in land in Region 3 of the Forest Service.
Terms and conditions.— The conveyances under this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Miscellaneous Provisions.—
Revocation of orders; withdrawal.—
Revocation of orders.— Any public land order that withdraws the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under a public land law shall be revoked to the extent necessary to permit disposal of the land.
Withdrawal.— On the date of enactment of this Act, if the Federal land or any Federal interest in the non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (c) is not withdrawn or segregated from entry and appropriation under a public land law (including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)), the land or interest shall be withdrawn, without further action required by the Secretary concerned, from entry and appropriation. The withdrawal shall be terminated—
on the date of consummation of the land exchange; or
if Resolution Copper notifies the Secretary in writing that it has elected to withdraw from the land exchange pursuant to section 206(d) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1716(d)).
Rights of resolution copper.— Nothing in this section shall interfere with, limit, or otherwise impair, the unpatented mining claims or rights currently held by Resolution Copper on the Federal land, nor in any way change, diminish, qualify, or otherwise impact Resolution Copper’s rights and ability to conduct activities on the Federal land under such unpatented mining claims and the general mining laws of the United States, including the permitting or authorization of such activities.
Maps, estimates, and descriptions.—
Minor errors.— The Secretary concerned and Resolution Copper may correct, by mutual agreement, any minor errors in any map, acreage estimate, or description of any land conveyed or exchanged under this section.
Conflict.— If there is a conflict between a map, an acreage estimate, or a description of land in this section, the map shall control unless the Secretary concerned and Resolution Copper mutually agree otherwise.
Availability.— On the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file and make available for public inspection in the Office of the Supervisor, Tonto National Forest, each map referred to in this section.
Public access in and around oak flat campground.— As a condition of conveyance of the Federal land, Resolution Copper shall agree to provide access to the surface of the Oak Flat Campground to members of the public, including Indian tribes, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with health and safety requirements, until such time as the operation of the mine precludes continued public access for safety reasons, as determined by Resolution Copper.
SEC. 3004. Land Exchange, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, and Bureau of Land Management Land in Riverside County, California.
Definitions.— In this section—
Map 1.— The term “Map 1” means the map entitled “Specified Parcel of Public Land in California” and dated July 18, 2014.
Map 2.— The term “Map 2” means the map entitled “River Bottom Farm Lands” and dated July 18, 2014.
Land Exchange.—
Conveyance of bureau of land management land.— In exchange for the land described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to River Bottom Farms of La Paz County, Arizona, all right, title and interest of the United States in and to certain Federal land administered by the Secretary through the Bureau of Land Management consisting of a total of approximately 80 acres in Riverside County, California, identified as “Parcel A” on Map 1. The conveyed land shall be subject to valid existing rights, including easements, rights-of-way, utility lines, and any other valid encumbrances on the land as of the date of the conveyance under this section.
Consideration.— As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal land under paragraph (1), River Bottom Farms shall convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of River Bottom Farms in and to two parcels of land contiguous to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in La Paz County, Arizona, consisting of a total of approximately 40 acres in La Paz County, Arizona, identified as “Parcel 301–05–005B–9” and “Parcel 301–05–008–0” on Map 2.
Equal value exchange.— The values of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under this section shall be equal or equalized by the payment of cash to the Secretary by River Bottom Farms, if appropriate, pursuant to section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)). The value of the land shall be determined by the Secretary through an appraisal performed by a qualified appraiser mutually agreed to by the Secretary and River Bottom Farms and performed in conformance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (U.S. Department of Justice, December 2000). If the final appraised value of the non-Federal land (“Parcel 301–05–005B–9” and “Parcel 301–05–008–0” on Map 2) exceeds the value of the Federal land (“Parcel A” on Map 1), the surplus value of the non-Federal land shall be considered to be a donation by River Bottom Farms to the United States.
Exchange timetable.— The Secretary shall complete the land exchange under this section not later than 1 year after the date of the expiration of any existing Bureau of Land Management lease agreement or agreements affecting the Federal land (“Parcel A” on Map 1) to be exchanged under this section, unless the Secretary and River Bottom Farms mutually agree to extend such deadline.
Administration of acquired land.— The land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (2) shall become part of the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to the National Wildlife Refuge System.
SEC. 3005. Special Rules for Inyo National Forest, California, Land Exchange.
Authority To Accept Lands Outside Boundaries of Inyo National Forest.— In any land exchange involving the conveyance of certain National Forest System land located within the boundaries of Inyo National Forest in California, as shown on the map titled “Federal Parcel Mammoth Base Facility” and dated June 29, 2011, the Secretary of Agriculture may accept for acquisition in the exchange certain non-Federal lands in California lying outside the boundaries of Inyo National Forest, as shown on the maps titled “DWP Parcel – Interagency Visitor Center Parcel” and “DWP Parcel – Town of Bishop Parcel” and dated June 29, 2011, if the Secretary determines that acquisition of the non-Federal lands is desirable for National Forest System purposes.
Cash Equalization Payment; Use.— In an exchange described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent. Any such cash equalization payment shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States established by Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a) and shall be made available to the Secretary for the acquisition of land for addition to the National Forest System.
Rule of Construction.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to grant the Secretary of Agriculture new land exchange authority. This section modifies the use of land exchange authorities already available to the Secretary as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3006. Land Exchange, Trinity Public Utilities District, Trinity County, California, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service.
Land Exchange Required.— If not later than three years after enactment of this Act, the Utilities District conveys to the Secretary of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the Utilities District in and to Parcel A, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior may require, the Secretary of Agriculture shall convey Parcel B to the Utilities District, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Agriculture may require, including the reservation of easements for all roads and trails considered to be necessary for administrative purposes and to ensure public access to National Forest System lands.
Availability of Maps and Legal Descriptions.— Maps are entitled “Trinity County Land Exchange Act of 2014 – Parcel A” and “Trinity County Land Exchange Act of 2014 – Parcel B”, both dated March 24, 2014. The maps shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service and the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. With the agreement of the parties to the conveyances under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the maps and legal descriptions.
Equal Value Exchange.—
Land exchange process.— The land exchange under this section shall be an equal value exchange. Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out the land exchange in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
Appraisal of parcels.— The values of Parcel A and Parcel B shall by determined by appraisals performed by a qualified appraiser mutually agreed to by the parties to the conveyances under subsection (a). The appraisals shall be approved by the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and conducted in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land.
Cash equalization.— If the values of Parcel A and Parcel B are not equal, the values may be equalized through the use of a cash equalization payment, however, if the final appraised value of Parcel A exceeds the value of Parcel B, the surplus value of Parcel A shall be considered to be a donation by the Utilities District. Notwithstanding section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)), a cash equalization payment may be made in excess of 25 percent of the appraised value of the Parcel B.
Disposition of Proceeds.—
In general.— Any cash equalization payment received by the United States under subsection (c) shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (16 U.S.C. 484a; commonly known as the Sisk Act).
Use of proceeds.— Amounts deposited under paragraph (1) shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture, without further appropriation and until expended, for the improvement, maintenance, reconstruction, or construction of a facility or improvement for the National Forest System.
Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of Parcel A and Parcel B shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture.
Costs.— As a condition of the land exchange under subsection (a), the Utilities District shall pay the costs associated with—
the surveys described in subsection (e);
the appraisals described in subsection (c)(2); and
any other reasonable administrative or remediation cost determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Management of Acquired Land.— Upon the acquisition of Parcel A, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Redding Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, shall administer Parcel A as public land in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and the laws and regulations applicable to public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, except that public recreation and public access to and for recreation shall be the highest and best use of Parcel A.
Completion of Land Exchange.— Once the Utilities District offers to convey Parcel A to the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture shall complete the conveyance of Parcel B not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.
Definitions.— For the purposes of this section:
Parcel A.— The term “Parcel A” means the approximately 47 acres of land, known as the “Sky Ranch parcel”, adjacent to public land administered by the Redding Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management as depicted on the map entitled “Trinity County Land Exchange Act of 2014 – Parcel A”, dated March 24, 2014, more particularly described as a portion of Mineral Survey 178, south Highway 299, generally located in the S1/2 of the S1/2 of Section 7 and the N1/2 of the N1/2 of Section 8, Township 33 North, Range 10 West, Mount Diablo Meridian.
Parcel B.— The term “Parcel B” means the approximately 100 acres land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the State of California near the Weaverville Airport in Trinity County as depicted on the map entitled “Trinity County Land Exchange Act of 2014 – Parcel B” dated March 24, 2014, more particularly described as Lot 8, SW1/4 SE1/4, and S1/2 N1/2 SE, Section 31, Township 34 North, Range 9 West, Mount Diablo Meridian.
Utilities district.— The term “Utilities District” means the Trinity Public Utilities District of Trinity County, California.
SEC. 3007. Idaho County, Idaho, Shooting Range Land Conveyance.
Definitions.— In this section:
County.— The term “County” means Idaho County in the State of Idaho.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Idaho County Land Conveyance” and dated April 11, 2014.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyance of Land to Idaho County.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after notification by the County and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall convey to the County, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (2).
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (1) consists of approximately 31 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and generally depicted on the map as “Conveyance＿Area”.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in—
the map; or
the legal description.
Availability.— The map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Use of conveyed land.— The land conveyed under this section shall be used only—
as a shooting range; or
for any other public purpose consistent with uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
Administrative costs.— The Secretary shall require the County to pay all survey costs and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, the land described in paragraph (2).
Conditions.— As a condition of the conveyance under paragraph (1), the County shall agree—
to pay any administrative costs associated with the conveyance including the costs of any environmental, wildlife, cultural, or historical resources studies;
to release and indemnify the United States from any claims or liabilities that may arise from uses carried out on the land described in paragraph (2) on or before the date of the enactment of this Act by the United States or any person; and
to accept such reasonable terms and conditions as the Secretary determines necessary.
Reversion.— If the land conveyed under this section ceases to be used for a public purpose in accordance with paragraph (4), the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
SEC. 3008. School District 318, Minnesota, Land Exchange.
Purposes.— The purposes of this section are—
to provide greater safety to the students of the Robert J. Elkington Middle School and the families of those students in Grand Rapids, Minnesota; and
to promote the mission of the United States Geological Survey.
Definitions.— In this section:
District.— The term “District” means Minnesota Independent School District number 318 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Federal land.—
In general.— The term “Federal land” means the parcel of approximately 1.3 acres of United States Geological Survey land identified as USGS Parcel 91-016-4111 on the map, which was transferred to the Department of the Interior by the General Services Administration by a letter dated July 22, 1965.
Inclusion.— The term “Federal land” includes any structures on the land described in subparagraph (A).
Map.— The term “map” means each of the maps entitled “USGS and School Parcel Locations” and dated January 15, 2014.
Non-federal land.—
In general.— The term “non-Federal land” means the parcel of approximately 1.6 acres of District land identified as School Parcel 91-540-1210 on the map.
Inclusion.— The term “non-Federal land” includes any structures on the land described in subparagraph (A).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Authorization of Exchange.— If the District offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the District in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall—
accept the offer; and
convey to the District all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.
Valuation.—
In general.— The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (c) shall be determined—
by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary; and
in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Approval.— Appraisals conducted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval.
Cash equalization payments.—
In general.— If the value of the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (c) is not of equal value, the value shall be equalized through a cash equalization payment.
Use of amounts.— Amounts received by the United States under subparagraph (A) shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts.
SEC. 3009. Northern Nevada Land Conveyances.
Land Conveyance to Yerington, Nevada.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
City.— The term “City” means the city of Yerington, Nevada.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the land located in Lyon County and Mineral County, Nevada, that is identified on the map as “City of Yerington Sustainable Development Conveyance Lands”.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Yerington Land Conveyance” and dated December 19, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyances of land to city of yerington, nevada.—
In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to valid existing rights and to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary shall convey to the City, subject to the agreement of the City, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land identified on the map.
Appraisal to determine fair market value.— The Secretary shall determine the fair market value of the Federal land to be conveyed—
in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
based on an appraisal that is conducted in accordance with—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition; and
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Availability of map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Applicable law.— Beginning on the date on which the Federal land is conveyed to the City, the development of and conduct of activities on the Federal land shall be subject to all applicable Federal laws (including regulations).
Costs.— As a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land under subparagraph (A), the City shall pay—
an amount equal to the appraised value determined in accordance with subparagraph (B); and
all costs related to the conveyance, including all surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance of the Federal land to the City under subparagraph (A).
Native american cultural and religious uses.— Nothing in this subsection alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe.
Conveyance of Certain Federal Land to City of Carlin, Nevada.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
City.— The term “City” means the City of Carlin, Nevada.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the approximately 1,329 acres of land located in the City of Carlin, Nevada, that is identified on the map as “Carlin Selected Parcels”.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Carlin, Nevada Land Sales” map dated October 25, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyance.— Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary shall convey to the City all right, title, and interest of the United States to and in the Federal land.
Consideration.— As consideration for the conveyance authorized under paragraph (2), the City shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the appraised value of the Federal land, as determined under paragraph (4).
Appraisal.— The Secretary shall conduct an appraisal of the Federal land in accordance with—
the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Availability of map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Costs.— At closing for the conveyance authorized under paragraph (2) the City shall pay or reimburse the Secretary, as appropriate, for the reasonable transaction and administrative personnel costs associated with the conveyance authorized under such paragraph, including the costs of title searches, maps, and boundary and cadastral surveys.
Release of united states.— Upon making the conveyance under paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States is released from any and all liabilities or claims of any kind or nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of release of any hazardous substance, pollutant, contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a petroleum product of any kind), solid waste, mine materials or mining related features (including tailings, overburden, waste rock, mill remnants, pits, or other hazards resulting from the presence of mining related features) on the Federal land in existence on or before the date of the conveyance.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land identified for conveyance shall be withdrawn from all forms of—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.
Conveyance to the City of Fernley, Nevada.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
City.— The term “City” means the city of Fernley, Nevada.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the land located in the City that is identified as “Proposed Sale Parcels” on the map.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Fernley, Nevada, Land Sales” and dated January 25, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyance authorized.— Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a request from the City for the conveyance of the Federal land, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States to and in the Federal land.
Use of conveyed land.—
In general.— The Federal land conveyed under paragraph (2)—
may be used by the City for any public purposes consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.); and
shall not be disposed of by the City.
Reversion.— If the City ceases to use a parcel of the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (2) in accordance with subparagraph (A)—
title to the parcel shall revert to the Secretary, at the option of the Secretary; and
the City shall be responsible for any reclamation necessary to revert the parcel to the United States.
Availability of map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Reservation of easements and rights-of-way.— The City and the Commissioner of Reclamation may retain easements or rights-of-way on the Federal land to be conveyed, including easements or rights-of-way that the Commissioner of Reclamation determines are necessary to carry out—
the operation and maintenance of the Truckee Canal Irrigation District Canal; or
the Newlands Project.
Costs.— At closing for the conveyance authorized under paragraph (2), the City shall pay or reimburse the Secretary, as appropriate, for the reasonable transaction and administrative personnel costs associated with the conveyance authorized under that paragraph, including the costs of title searches, maps, and boundary and cadastral surveys.
Release of united states.— On conveyance of the Federal land under paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States is released from any and all liabilities or claims of any kind or nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of release of any hazardous substance, pollutant, contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a petroleum product of any kind), solid waste, mine materials, or mining related features (including tailings, overburden, waste rock, mill remnants, pits, or other hazards resulting from the presence of mining related features) on the Federal land in existence before or on the date of the conveyance.
Acquisition of federal reversionary interest.—
Request.— After the date of conveyance of the Federal land under paragraph (2), the City may submit to the Secretary a request to acquire the Federal reversionary interest in all or any portion of the Federal land.
Appraisal.—
In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of a request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall complete an appraisal of the Federal reversionary interest in the Federal land requested by the City under that subparagraph.
Requirement.— The appraisal under clause (i) shall be completed in accordance with—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Conveyance required.— If, by the date that is 1 year after the date of completion of the appraisal under subparagraph (B), the City submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the Federal reversionary requested under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than the date that is 30 days after the date on which the offer is submitted, convey to the City the reversionary interest covered by the offer.
Consideration.— As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest under subparagraph (C), the City shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the appraised value of the Federal reversionary interest, as determined under subparagraph (B).
Costs of conveyance.— As a condition of the conveyance under subparagraph (C), all costs associated with the conveyance (including the cost of the appraisal under subparagraph (B)), shall be paid by the City.
Conveyance of Federal Land, Storey County, Nevada.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
County.— The term “County” means Storey County, Nevada.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the approximately 1,745 acres of Federal land identified on the map as “BLM Owned–County Request Transfer”.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Restoring Storey County Act” and dated November 20, 2012.
Mining townsite.— The term “mining townsite” means the real property—
located in the Virginia City townsite within the County;
owned by the Federal Government; and
on which improvements were constructed based on the belief that—
the property had been or would be acquired from the Federal Government by the entity operating the relevant mine on the date of construction; or
the individual or entity that made the improvements had a valid claim for acquiring the property from the Federal Government.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Mining claim validity review.—
In general.— The Secretary shall carry out an expedited program to examine each unpatented mining claim (including each unpatented mining claim for which a patent application has been filed) within the mining townsite.
Determination of validity.— With respect to a mining claim described in subparagraph (A), if the Secretary determines that the elements of a contest are present, the Secretary shall immediately determine the validity of the mining claim.
Declaration by secretary.— If the Secretary determines a mining claim to be invalid under subparagraph (B), as soon as practicable after the date of the determination, the Secretary shall declare the mining claim to be null and void.
Treatment of valid mining claims.—
In general.— Each mining claim that the Secretary determines to be valid under subparagraph (B) shall be maintained in compliance with the general mining laws and paragraph (3)(B)(ii).
Effect on holders.— A holder of a mining claim described in clause (i) shall not be entitled to a patent.
Abandonment of claim.— The Secretary shall provide—
a public notice that each mining claim holder may affirmatively abandon the claim of the mining claim holder prior to the validity review under subparagraph (B); and
to each mining claim holder an opportunity to abandon the claim of the mining claim holder before the date on which the land that is subject to the mining claim is conveyed.
Conveyance to county.—
Conveyance.—
In general.— Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), after completing the mining claim validity review under paragraph (2)(B), if requested by the County, the Secretary shall convey to the County, by quitclaim deed, all surface rights of the United States in and to the Federal land, including any improvements on the Federal land, in accordance with this paragraph.
Reservation of rights.— All mineral and geothermal rights in and to the Federal land are reserved to the United States.
Valid mining claims.—
In general.— With respect to each parcel of land located in a mining townsite subject to a valid mining claim, the Secretary shall—
reserve the mineral rights in and to the mining townsite; and
otherwise convey, without consideration, the remaining right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the mining townsite (including improvements to the mining townsite), as identified for conveyance on the map.
Procedures and requirements.— Each valid mining claim shall be subject to each procedure and requirement described in section 9 of the Act of December 29, 1916 (43 U.S.C. 299) (commonly known as the “Stockraising Homestead Act of 1916”) (including regulations).
Recipients.—
In general.— In the case of a mining townsite conveyed under paragraph (3)(B)(i)(II) for which a valid interest is proven by 1 or more individuals in accordance with chapter 244.2825 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the County shall reconvey the property to the 1 or more individuals by appropriate deed or other legal conveyance in accordance with that chapter.
Authority of county.— The County shall not be required to recognize a claim under this paragraph that is submitted on a date that is later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Valid existing rights.— The conveyance of a mining townsite under paragraph (3) shall be subject to valid existing rights, including any easement or other right-of-way or lease in existence as of the date of the conveyance.
Withdrawals.— Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, and except as otherwise provided in this Act, the mining townsite is withdrawn from—
all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Survey.— A mining townsite to be conveyed by the United States under paragraph (3) shall be sufficiently surveyed as a whole to legally describe the land for patent conveyance.
Conveyance of terminated mining claims.— If a mining claim determined by the Secretary to be valid under paragraph (2)(B) is abandoned, invalidated, or otherwise returned to the Bureau of Land Management, the mining claim shall be—
withdrawn in accordance with paragraph (6); and
subject to the agreement of the owner, conveyed to the owner of the surface rights covered by the mining claim.
Release.— On completion of the conveyance of a mining townsite under paragraph (3), the United States shall be relieved from liability for, and shall be held harmless from, any claim arising from the presence of an improvement or material on the mining townsite.
Sense of congress regarding deadline for review and conveyances.— It is the sense of Congress that the examination of the unpatented mining claims under paragraph (2) and the conveyances under paragraph (3) should be completed by not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
Elko Motocross Land Conveyance.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
County.— The term “county” means the county of Elko, Nevada.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Elko Motocross Park” and dated April 19, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
Authorization of conveyance.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to valid existing rights and the provisions of this subsection, if requested by the county the Secretary shall convey to the county, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (3).
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (2) consists of approximately 275 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, Nevada, as generally depicted on the map as “Elko Motocross Park”.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this subsection.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in the map or the legal description.
Availability.— The map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Use of conveyed land.— The land conveyed under this subsection shall be used only as a motocross, bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area, or for any other public purpose consistent with uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
Administrative costs.— The Secretary shall require the county to pay all survey costs and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, the land described in paragraph (3).
Land to Be Held in Trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Elko Band).—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Te-moak Tribal Land Expansion” and dated April 19, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
Tribe.— The term “Tribe” means the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Elko Band).
Land to be held in trust.— Subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (3)—
shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit and use of the Tribe; and
shall be part of the reservation of the Tribe.
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (2) is the approximately 373 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on the map as “Expansion Area”.
Map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Survey.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to establish the boundaries of the land taken into trust under paragraph (2).
Use of trust land.—
Gaming.— Land taken into trust under paragraph (2) shall not be eligible, or considered to have been taken into trust, for class II gaming or class III gaming (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).
General uses.—
In general.— The Tribe shall use the land taken into trust under paragraph (2) only for—
traditional and customary uses;
stewardship conservation for the benefit of the Tribe; or
residential or recreational development.
Other uses.— If the Tribe uses any portion of the land taken into trust under paragraph (2) for a purpose other than a purpose described in clause (i), the Tribe shall pay to the Secretary an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the portion of the land, as determined by an appraisal.
Thinning; landscape restoration.— With respect to the land taken into trust under paragraph (2), the Secretary, in consultation and coordination with the Tribe, may carry out any fuels reduction and other landscape restoration activities on the land that is beneficial to the Tribe and the Bureau of Land Management.
Naval Air Station Fallon Land Conveyance.—
Transfer of department of the interior land.—
In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall transfer to the Secretary of the Navy, without reimbursement, the Federal land described in subparagraph (B).
Description of federal land.— The Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the parcel of approximately 400 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that—
is adjacent to Naval Air Station Fallon in Churchill County, Nevada; and
was withdrawn under Public Land Order 6834 (NV–943–4214–10; N–37875).
Management.— On transfer of the Federal land described under subparagraph (B) to the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Navy shall have full jurisdiction, custody, and control of the Federal land.
Water rights.—
Water rights.— Nothing in this subsection shall be construed—
to establish a reservation in favor of the United States with respect to any water or water right on land transferred by this subsection; or
to authorize the appropriation of water on land transferred by this subsection except in accordance with applicable State law.
Effect on previously acquired or reserved water rights.— This subsection shall not be construed to affect any water rights acquired or reserved by the United States before the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3010. San Juan County, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance.
Definitions.— In this section:
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means the approximately 19 acres of Federal surface estate generally depicted as “Lands Authorized for Conveyance” on the map.
Landowner.— The term “landowner” means the plaintiffs in the case styled Blancett v. United States Department of the Interior, et al., No. 10–cv–00254–JAP–KBM, United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “San Juan County Land Conveyance” and dated June 20, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of New Mexico.
Conveyance of Certain Federal Land in San Juan County, New Mexico.—
In general.— On request of the landowner, the Secretary shall, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe and subject to valid existing rights, convey to the landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any portion of the Federal land (including any improvements or appurtenances to the Federal land) by sale.
Survey; administrative costs.—
Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
Costs.— The administrative costs associated with the conveyance shall be paid by the landowner.
Consideration.—
In general.— As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal land under paragraph (1), the landowner shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the Federal land conveyed, as determined under subparagraph (B).
Appraisal.— The fair market value of any Federal land that is conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary that is performed in accordance with—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions;
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and
any other applicable law (including regulations).
Disposition and use of proceeds.—
Disposition of proceeds.— The Secretary shall deposit the proceeds of any conveyance of Federal land under paragraph (1) in a special account in the Treasury for use in accordance with subparagraph (B).
Use of proceeds.— Amounts deposited under subparagraph (A) shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of land or interests in land from willing sellers in the State or the State of Arizona for bald eagle habitat protection.
Additional terms and conditions.— The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions for a conveyance under paragraph (1) as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from—
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
SEC. 3011. Land Conveyance, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah.
Conveyance Required.— On the request of Brigham Young University submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey, not later than one year after receiving the request, to Brigham Young University all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to an approximately 80-acre parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in the State of Utah, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Upper Y Mountain Trail and Y Conveyance Act” and dated June 6, 2013, subject to valid existing rights and by quitclaim deed.
Consideration.—
Consideration required.— As consideration for the land conveyed under subsection (a), Brigham Young University shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the land, as determined by an appraisal approved by the Secretary and conducted in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
Deposit.— The consideration received by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the Federal deficit.
Public Access to Y Mountain Trail.— After the conveyance under subsection (a), Brigham Young University will—
continue to allow the same reasonable public access to the trailhead and portion of the Y Mountain Trail already owned by Brigham Young University as of the date of the enactment of this Act that Brigham Young University has historically allowed; and
allow that same reasonable public access to the portion of the Y Mountain Trail and the “Y” symbol located on the land described in subsection (a).
Survey and Administrative Costs.— The exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. Brigham Young University shall pay the reasonable costs of survey, appraisal, and any administrative analyses required by law.
SEC. 3012. Conveyance of Certain Land to the City of Fruit Heights, Utah.
Definitions.— In this section:
City.— The term “City” means the city of Fruit Heights, Utah.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Fruit Heights City Conveyance” and dated September 13, 2012.
National forest system land.— The term “National Forest System land” means the approximately 100 acres of National Forest System land, as depicted on the map.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
In General.— The Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the National Forest System land.
Survey.—
In general.— If determined by the Secretary to be necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
Costs.— The City shall pay the reasonable survey and other administrative costs associated with a survey conducted under paragraph (1).
Easement.— As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary shall reserve an easement to the National Forest System land for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Use of National Forest System Land.— As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the City shall use the National Forest System land only for public purposes.
Reversionary Interest.— In the quitclaim deed to the City for the National Forest System land, the Secretary shall provide that the National Forest System land shall revert to the Secretary, at the election of the Secretary, if the National Forest System land is used for other than a public purpose.
SEC. 3013. Land Conveyance, Hanford Site, Washington.
Conveyance Required.—
In general.— Not later than September 30, 2015, the Secretary of Energy shall convey to the Community Reuse Organization of the Hanford Site (in this section referred to as the “Organization”) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to two parcels of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 1,341 acres and 300 acres, respectively, of the Hanford Reservation, as requested by the Organization on May 31, 2011, and October 13, 2011, and as depicted within the proposed boundaries on the map titled “Attachment 2–Revised Map” included in the October 13, 2011, letter.
Modification of conveyance.— Upon the agreement of the Secretary and the Organization, the Secretary may adjust the boundaries of one or both of the parcels specified for conveyance under paragraph (1).
Consideration.— As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the Organization shall pay to the United States an amount equal to the estimated fair market value of the conveyed real property, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, except that the Secretary may convey the property without consideration or for consideration below the estimated fair market value of the property if the Organization—
agrees that the net proceeds from any sale or lease of the property (or any portion thereof) received by the Organization during at least the seven-year period beginning on the date of such conveyance will be used to support the economic redevelopment of, or related to, the Hanford Site; and
executes the agreement for such conveyance and accepts control of the real property within a reasonable time.
Expedited Notification to Congress.— Except as provided in subsection (d)(2), the enactment of this section shall be construed to satisfy any notice to Congress otherwise required for the land conveyance required by this section.
Additional Terms and Conditions.—
In general.— The Secretary of Energy may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary deems necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
Congressional notification.— If the Secretary uses the authority provided by paragraph (1) to impose a term or condition on the conveyance, the Secretary shall submit to Congress written notice of the term or condition and the reason for imposing the term or condition.
SEC. 3014. Ranch a Wyoming Consolidation and Management Improvement.
Definitions.— In this section:
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Wyoming.
Conveyance.—
In general.— Upon the request of the State submitted to the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the State, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, all right, title and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Forest System land described in paragraph (2).
Description of land.— The parcel of land referred to in paragraph (1) is approximately 10 acres of National Forest System land located on the Black Hills National Forest, in Crook County, State of Wyoming more specifically described as the E½ NE¼ NW¼ SE¼ less the south 50 feet, W½ NW¼ NE¼ SE¼ less the south 50 feet, Section 24, Township 52 North, Range 61 West Sixth P.M.
Terms and conditions.— The conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be—
subject to valid existing rights; and
made notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a) of section 1 of Public Law 104–276.
Survey.— If determined by the Secretary to be necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey that is approved by the Secretary and paid for by the State.
Amendments.— Section 1 of the Act of October 9, 1996 (Public Law 104–276) is amended—
by striking subsection (b); and
by designating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
Subtitle B Public Lands and National Forest System Management
SEC. 3021. Bureau of Land Management Permit Processing.
Program to Improve Federal Permit Coordination.— Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15924) is amended—
in the section heading, by striking “ pilot”;
by striking “ Pilot Project” each place it appears and inserting “ Project”;
in subsection (b)(2), by striking “ Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico” and inserting “ the States in which Project offices are located”;
in subsection (d)—
in the subsection heading, by striking “ Pilot”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(8) Any other State, district, or field office of the Bureau of Land Management determined by the Secretary.”
by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
“(e) Report to Congress.—Not later than February 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 and each February 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the Chairman and ranking minority Member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, which shall include—
“(1) the allocation of funds to each Project office for the previous fiscal year; and
“(2) the accomplishments of each Project office relating to the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations during that fiscal year.”
in subsection (h), by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:
“(6) the States in which Project offices are located.”
by striking subsection (i); and
by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (i).
BLM Oil and Gas Permit Processing Fee.— Section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(d) BLM Oil and Gas Permit Processing Fee.—
“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2026, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill that is submitted to the Secretary.
“(2) Amount.—The amount of the fee shall be $9,500 for each new application, as indexed for United States dollar inflation from October 1, 2015 (as measured by the Consumer Price Index).
“(3) Use.—Of the fees collected under this subsection for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall transfer—
“(A) for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019—
“(i) 15 percent to the field offices that collected the fees and used to process protests, leases, and permits under this Act, subject to appropriation; and
“(ii) 85 percent to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund established under subsection (c)(2)(B) (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Fund’); and
“(B) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2026, all of the fees to the Fund.
“(4) Additional costs.—During each of fiscal years of 2016 through 2026, the Secretary shall not implement a rulemaking that would enable an increase in fees to recover additional costs related to processing applications for permits to drill.”
BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund.—
In general.— Section 35(c) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(c)) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
“(3) Use of fund.—
“(A) In general.—The Fund shall be available to the Secretary of the Interior for expenditure, without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation, for the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations on onshore Federal and Indian trust mineral estate land.
“(B) Accounts.—The Secretary shall divide the Fund into—
“(i) a Rental Account (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Rental Account’) comprised of rental receipts collected under this section; and
“(ii) a Fee Account (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Fee Account’) comprised of fees collected under subsection (d).
“(4) Rental account.—
“(A) In general.—The Secretary shall use the Rental Account for—
“(i) the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations on onshore Federal and Indian trust mineral estate land under the jurisdiction of the Project offices identified under section 365(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15924(d)); and
“(ii) training programs for development of expertise related to coordinating and processing oil and gas use authorizations.
“(B) Allocation.—In determining the allocation of the Rental Account among Project offices for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall consider—
“(i) the number of applications for permit to drill received in a Project office during the previous fiscal year;
“(ii) the backlog of applications described in clause (i) in a Project office;
“(iii) publicly available industry forecasts for development of oil and gas resources under the jurisdiction of a Project office; and
“(iv) any opportunities for partnership with local industry organizations and educational institutions in developing training programs to facilitate the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations.
“(5) Fee account.—
“(A) In general.—The Secretary shall use the Fee Account for the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations on onshore Federal and Indian trust mineral estate land.
“(B) Allocation.—The Secretary shall transfer not less than 75 percent of the revenues collected by an office for the processing of applications for permits to the State office of the State in which the fees were collected.”
Interest on overpayment adjustment.— Section 111(h) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1721(h)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ the rate” and all that follows through the period at the end of the sentence and inserting “ a rate equal to the sum of the Federal short-term rate determined under section 6621(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 plus 1 percentage point.”.
SEC. 3022. Internet-Based Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales.
in subparagraph (A), in the third sentence, by inserting “ , except as provided in subparagraph (C)” after “ by oral bidding”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(C) In order to diversify and expand the Nation’s onshore leasing program to ensure the best return to the Federal taxpayer, reduce fraud, and secure the leasing process, the Secretary may conduct onshore lease sales through Internet-based bidding methods. Each individual Internet-based lease sale shall conclude within 7 days.”
Report.— Not later than 90 days after the tenth Internet-based lease sale conducted under the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall analyze the first 10 such lease sales and report to Congress the findings of the analysis. The report shall include—
estimates on increases or decreases in such lease sales, compared to sales conducted by oral bidding, in—
the number of bidders;
the average amount of bid;
the highest amount bid; and
the lowest bid;
an estimate on the total cost or savings to the Department of the Interior as a result of such sales, compared to sales conducted by oral bidding; and
an evaluation of the demonstrated or expected effectiveness of different structures for lease sales which may provide an opportunity to better maximize bidder participation, ensure the highest return to the Federal taxpayers, minimize opportunities for fraud or collusion, and ensure the security and integrity of the leasing process.
SEC. 3023. Grazing Permits and Leases.
Section 402 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1752) is amended—
in subsection (c)—
by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively;
by striking “ So long as” and inserting the following:
“(1) Renewal of expiring or transferred permit or lease.—During any period in which”
; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) Continuation of terms under new permit or lease.—The terms and conditions in a grazing permit or lease that has expired, or was terminated due to a grazing preference transfer, shall be continued under a new permit or lease until the date on which the Secretary concerned completes any environmental analysis and documentation for the permit or lease required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and other applicable laws.
“(3) Completion of processing.—As of the date on which the Secretary concerned completes the processing of a grazing permit or lease in accordance with paragraph (2), the permit or lease may be canceled, suspended, or modified, in whole or in part.
“(4) Environmental reviews.—The Secretary concerned shall seek to conduct environmental reviews on an allotment or multiple allotment basis, to the extent practicable, if the allotments share similar ecological conditions, for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and other applicable laws.”
by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (j); and
by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
“(h) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.—
“(1) In general.—The issuance of a grazing permit or lease by the Secretary concerned may be categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) if—
“(A) the issued permit or lease continues the current grazing management of the allotment; and
“(B) the Secretary concerned—
“(i) has assessed and evaluated the grazing allotment associated with the lease or permit; and
“(ii) based on the assessment and evaluation under clause (i), has determined that the allotment—
“(I) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior—
“(aa) is meeting land health standards; or
“(bb) is not meeting land health standards due to factors other than existing livestock grazing; or
“(II) with respect to National Forest System land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture—
“(aa) is meeting objectives in the applicable land and resource management plan; or
“(bb) is not meeting the objectives in the applicable land resource management plan due to factors other than existing livestock grazing.
“(2) Trailing and crossing.—The trailing and crossing of livestock across public land and National Forest System land and the implementation of trailing and crossing practices by the Secretary concerned may be categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
“(i) Priority and Timing for Completion of Environmental Analyses.—The Secretary concerned, in the sole discretion of the Secretary concerned, shall determine the priority and timing for completing each required environmental analysis with respect to a grazing allotment, permit, or lease based on—
“(1) the environmental significance of the grazing allotment, permit, or lease; and
“(2) the available funding for the environmental analysis.”
SEC. 3024. Cabin User and Transfer Fees.
In General.— The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall establish a fee in accordance with this section for the issuance of a special use permit for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land for recreational residence purposes.
Interim Fee.— During the period beginning on January 1, 2014, and ending on the last day of the calendar year during which the current appraisal cycle is completed under subsection (c), the Secretary shall assess an interim annual fee for recreational residences on National Forest System land that is an amount equal to the lesser of—
the fee determined under the Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.), subject to the requirement that any increase over the fee assessed during the previous year shall be limited to not more than 25 percent; or
$5,600.
Completion of Current Appraisal Cycle.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the current appraisal cycle, including receipt of timely second appraisals, for recreational residences on National Forest System land in accordance with the Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) (referred to in this section as the “current appraisal cycle”).
Lot Value.— Only appraisals conducted and approved by the Secretary in accordance with the Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) during the current appraisal cycle shall be used to establish the base value assigned to the lot, subject to the adjustment in subsection (e). If a second appraisal—
was approved by the Secretary, the value established by the second appraisal shall be the base value assigned to the lot; or
was not approved by the Secretary, the value established by the initial appraisal shall be the base value assigned to the lot.
Adjustment.— On the date of completion of the current appraisal cycle, and before assessing a fee under subsection (f), the Secretary shall make a 1-time adjustment to the value of each appraised lot on which a recreational residence is located to reflect any change in value occurring after the date of the most recent appraisal for the lot, in accordance with the 4th quarter of 2012 National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Annual Fee.—
Base.— After the date on which appraised lot values have been adjusted in accordance with subsection (e), the annual fee assessed prospectively by the Secretary for recreational residences on National Forest System land shall be in accordance with the following tiered fee structure:
| Fee Tier | Approximate Percent of Permits Nationally | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 6 percent | $650 |
| Tier 2 | 16 percent | $1,150 |
| Tier 3 | 26 percent | $1,650 |
| Tier 4 | 22 percent | $2,150 |
| Tier 5 | 10 percent | $2,650 |
| Tier 6 | 5 percent | $3,150 |
| Tier 7 | 5 percent | $3,650 |
| Tier 8 | 3 percent | $4,150 |
| Tier 9 | 3 percent | $4,650 |
| Tier 10 | 3 percent | $5,150 |
| Tier 11 | 1 percent | $5,650. |
Inflation adjustment.— The Secretary shall increase or decrease the annual fees set forth in the table under paragraph (1) to reflect changes in the Implicit Price Deflator for the Gross Domestic Product published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, applied on a 5-year rolling average.
Access and occupancy adjustment.—
In general.— The Secretary shall by regulation establish criteria pursuant to which the annual fee determined in accordance with this section may be suspended or reduced temporarily if access to, or the occupancy of, the recreational residence is significantly restricted.
Appeal.— The Secretary shall by regulation grant the cabin owner the right of an administrative appeal of the determination made in accordance with subparagraph (A) whether to suspend or reduce temporarily the annual fee.
Periodic Review.—
In general.— Beginning on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that—
analyzes the annual fees set forth in the table under subsection (f) to ensure that the fees reflect fair value for the use of the land for recreational residence purposes, taking into account all use limitations and restrictions (including any limitations and restrictions imposed by the Secretary); and
includes any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to modifying the fee system.
Limitation.— The use of appraisals shall not be required for any modifications to the fee system based on the recommendations under paragraph (1)(B).
Cabin Transfer Fees.—
In general.— The Secretary shall establish a fee in the amount of $1,200 for the issuance of a new recreational residence permit due to a change of ownership of the recreational residence.
Adjustments.— The Secretary shall annually increase or decrease the transfer fee established under paragraph (1) to reflect changes in the Implicit Price Deflator for the Gross Domestic Product published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, applied on a 5-year rolling average.
Effect.—
In general.— Nothing in this section limits or restricts any right, title, or interest of the United States in or to any land or resource in the National Forest System.
Alaska.— The Secretary shall not establish or impose a fee or condition under this section for permits in the State of Alaska that is inconsistent with section 1303(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3193(d)).
Retention of Fees.—
In general.— Beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary may retain, and expend, for the purposes described in paragraph (2), any fees collected under this section without further appropriation.
Use.— Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be used to administer the recreational residence program and other recreation programs carried out on National Forest System land.
Repeal of Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000.— Effective on the date of the assessment of annual permit fees in accordance with subsection (f) (as certified to Congress by the Secretary), the Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) is repealed.
Subtitle C National Park System Units
SEC. 3030. Addition of Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light to the Apostle Islands National Seashore.
Public Law 91–424 (16 U.S.C. 460w et seq.) is amended as follows:
In the first section as follows:
In the matter preceding subsection (a)—
by striking “ islands and shoreline” and inserting “ islands, shoreline, and light stations”; and
by inserting “ historic,” after “ scenic,”.
In subsection (a)—
by striking “ the area” and inserting “ The area”; and
by striking “ ; and” and inserting a period.
In subsection (b), by striking the final period.
By inserting after “ 1985.” the following:
“(c) Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light.—
“(1) The Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light generally depicted on the map titled ‘Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light Addition to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’ and dated February 11, 2014, located at the end of the breakwater on Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin.
“(2) Congress does not intend for the designation of the property under paragraph (1) to create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the boundary of that property.”
In section 6 as follows:
By striking “ The lakeshore” and inserting:
“(a) In General.—The lakeshore”
By inserting “ this section and” before “ the provisions of”.
By adding after subsection (a) the following:
“(b) Federal Use.—Notwithstanding subsection (c) of the first section—
“(1) the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may operate, maintain, keep, locate, inspect, repair, and replace any Federal aid to navigation located at the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light for as long as such aid is needed for navigational purposes; and
“(2) in carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), such Secretary may enter, at any time, the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light or any Federal aid to navigation at the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, for as long as such aid is needed for navigational purposes, without notice to the extent that it is not possible to provide advance notice.
“(c) Clarification of Authority.—Pursuant to existing authorities, the Secretary may enter into agreements with the City of Ashland, County of Ashland, and County of Bayfield, Wisconsin, for the purpose of cooperative law enforcement and emergency services within the boundaries of the lakeshore.”
SEC. 3031. Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
Purpose.— The purpose of this section is to establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park—
to help preserve, protect, and interpret the nationally significant resources that exemplify the industrial heritage of the Blackstone River Valley for the benefit and inspiration of future generations;
to support the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the urban, rural, and agricultural landscape features (including the Blackstone River and Canal) of the region that provide an overarching context for the industrial heritage of the Blackstone River Valley;
to educate the public about—
the nationally significant sites and districts that convey the industrial history of the Blackstone River Valley; and
the significance of the Blackstone River Valley to the past and present of the United States; and
to support and enhance the network of partners in the protection, improvement, management, and operation of related resources and facilities throughout the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Definitions.— In this section:
National heritage corridor.— The term “National Heritage Corridor” means the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Park.— The term “Park” means the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park established by subsection (c)(1).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
States.— The term “States” means—
the State of Massachusetts; and
the State of Rhode Island.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.—
Establishment.— There is established in the States a unit of the National Park System, to be known as the “Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park”.
Historic sites and districts.— The Park shall include—
Blackstone River State Park; and
the following resources, as described in Management Option 3 of the study entitled “Blackstone River Valley Special Resource Study—Study Report 2011”:
Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District.
Slatersville Historic District.
Ashton Historic District.
Whitinsville Historic District.
Hopedale Village Historic District.
Blackstone River and the tributaries of Blackstone River.
Blackstone Canal.
Acquisition of land; park boundary.—
Land acquisition.—
In general.— The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land that are considered contributing historic resources in the historic sites and districts described in paragraph (2)(B) for inclusion in the Park boundary by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
No condemnation.— No land or interest in land may be acquired for the Park by condemnation.
Park boundary.— On a determination by the Secretary that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit, the Secretary shall establish a boundary for the Park by publishing a boundary map in the Federal Register.
Other resources.— The Secretary may include in the Park boundary any resources that are the subject of an agreement with the States or a subdivision of the States entered into under paragraph (4)(D).
Boundary adjustment.— On the acquisition of additional land or interests in land under subparagraph (A), or on entering an agreement under subparagraph (C), the boundary of the Park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition or agreement by publishing a Park boundary map in the Federal Register.
Availability of map.— The maps referred to in this paragraph shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Administrative facilities.— The Secretary may acquire not more than 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island for the development of administrative, curatorial, maintenance, or visitor facilities for the Park.
Limitation.— Land owned by the States or a political subdivision of the States may be acquired under this paragraph only by donation.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer land within the boundary of the Park in accordance with—
this subsection; and
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
General management plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the Park—
in consultation with the States and other interested parties; and
in accordance with section 12(b) of the National Park System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)).
Requirements.— The plan shall consider ways to use preexisting or planned visitor facilities and recreational opportunities developed in the National Heritage Corridor, including—
the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, Pawtucket, Rhode Island;
the Captain Wilbur Kelly House, Blackstone River State Park, Lincoln, Rhode Island;
the Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket, Rhode Island;
the River Bend Farm/Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge, Massachusetts;
the Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center, located at the former Washburn & Moen wire mill facility, Worcester, Massachusetts;
the Route 295 Visitor Center adjacent to Blackstone River State Park; and
the Blackstone River Bikeway.
Related sites.— The Secretary may provide technical assistance, visitor services, interpretive tours, and educational programs to sites and resources in the National Heritage Corridor that are located outside the boundary of the Park and associated with the purposes for which the Park is established.
Cooperative agreements.—
In general.— To further the purposes of this subsection and notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the States, political subdivisions of the States, nonprofit organizations (including the local coordinating entity for the National Heritage Corridor), and other interested parties—
to provide technical assistance, interpretation, and educational programs in the historic sites and districts described in paragraph (2)(B); and
subject to the availability of appropriations and clauses (ii) and (iii), to provide not more than 50 percent of the cost of any natural, historic, or cultural resource protection project in the Park that is consistent with the general management plan prepared under subparagraph (B).
Matching requirement.— As a condition of the receipt of funds under clause (i)(II), the Secretary shall require that any Federal funds made available under a cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph are to be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal funds.
Reimbursement.— Any payment made by the Secretary under clause (i)(ii) shall be subject to an agreement that the conversion, use, or disposal of the project for purposes that are inconsistent with the purposes of this subsection, as determined by the Secretary, shall result in a right of the United States to reimbursement of the greater of—
the amount provided by the Secretary to the project under clause (i)(II); or
an amount equal to the increase in the value of the project that is attributable to the funds, as determined by the Secretary at the time of the conversion, use, or disposal.
Public access.— Any cooperative agreement entered into under this subparagraph shall provide for reasonable public access to the resources covered by the cooperative agreement.
Dedication; memorial.—
In general.— Congress dedicates the Park to John H. Chafee, the former United States Senator from Rhode Island, in recognition of—
the role of John H. Chafee in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears the name of John H. Chafee; and
the decades of the service of John H. Chafee to the people of Rhode Island and the United States.
Memorial.— The Secretary shall display a memorial at an appropriate location in the Park that recognizes the role of John H. Chafee in preserving the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States.
SEC. 3032. Coltsville National Historical Park.
Definitions.— In this section:
City.— The term “city” means the city of Hartford, Connecticut.
Commission.— The term “Commission” means the Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission established by subsection (k)(1).
Historic district.— The term “Historic District” means the Coltsville Historic District.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Coltsville National Historical Park—Proposed Boundary”, numbered T25/102087, and dated May 11, 2010.
Park.— The term “park” means the Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of Connecticut.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Connecticut.
Establishment.—
In general.— Subject to paragraph (2), there is established in the State a unit of the National Park System to be known as the “Coltsville National Historical Park”.
Conditions for establishment.— The park shall not be established until the date on which the Secretary determines that—
the Secretary has acquired by donation sufficient land or an interest in land within the boundary of the park to constitute a manageable unit;
the State, city, or private property owner, as appropriate, has entered into a written agreement with the Secretary to donate at least 10,000 square feet of space in the East Armory which would include facilities for park administration and visitor services; and
the Secretary has entered into a written agreement with the State, city, or other public entity, as appropriate, providing that land owned by the State, city, or other public entity within the Coltsville Historic District shall be managed consistent with this section.
Notice.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the park.
Boundaries.— The park shall include and provide appropriate interpretation and viewing of the following sites, as generally depicted on the map:
The East Armory.
The Church of the Good Shepherd.
The Caldwell/Colt Memorial Parish House.
Colt Park.
The Potsdam Cottages.
Armsmear.
The James Colt House.
Availability of Map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Collections.— The Secretary may enter into a written agreement with the State of Connecticut State Library, Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Colt Trust, or other public entities, as appropriate, to gain appropriate access to Colt-related artifacts for the purposes of having items routinely on display in the East Armory or within other areas of the park to enhance the visitor experience.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the park in accordance with—
this section; and
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
State and local jurisdiction.— Nothing in this section enlarges, diminishes, or modifies any authority of the State, or any political subdivision of the State (including the city)—
to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction; or
to carry out State laws (including regulations) and rules on non-Federal land located within the boundary of the park.
Cooperative Agreements.—
In general.— As the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out this section, under which the Secretary may identify, interpret, restore, rehabilitate, and provide technical assistance for the preservation of nationally significant properties within the boundary of the park.
Right of access.— A cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall have the right of access at all reasonable times to all public portions of the property covered by the agreement for the purposes of—
conducting visitors through the properties; and
interpreting the properties for the public.
Changes or alterations.— No changes or alterations shall be made to any properties covered by a cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) unless the Secretary and the other party to the agreement agree to the changes or alterations.
Conversion, use, or disposal.— Any payment by the Secretary under this subsection shall be subject to an agreement that the conversion, use, or disposal of a project for purposes contrary to the purposes of this section, as determined by the Secretary, shall entitle the United States to reimbursement in an amount equal to the greater of—
the amounts made available to the project by the United States; or
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, use, or disposal.
Matching funds.—
In general.— As a condition of the receipt of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall require that any Federal funds made available under a cooperative agreement shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal funds.
Form.— With the approval of the Secretary, the non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may be in the form of donated property, goods, or services from a non-Federal source, fairly valued.
Acquisition of Land.—
In general.— The Secretary is authorized to acquire land and interests in land by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange, except that land or interests in land owned by the State or any political subdivision of the State may be acquired only by donation.
No condemnation.— The Secretary may not acquire any land or interest in land for the purposes of this section by condemnation.
Technical Assistance and Public Interpretation.— The Secretary may provide technical assistance and public interpretation of related historic and cultural resources within the boundary of the historic district.
Management Plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall complete a management plan for the park in accordance with—
section 12(b) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the “National Park Service General Authorities Act”) (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)); and
other applicable laws.
Cost share.— The management plan shall include provisions that identify costs to be shared by the Federal Government, the State, and the city, and other public or private entities or individuals for necessary capital improvements to, and maintenance and operations of, the park.
Submission to congress.— On completion of the management plan, the Secretary shall submit the management plan to—
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission.—
Establishment.— There is established a Commission to be known as the “Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission”.
Duty.— The Commission shall advise the Secretary in the development and implementation of the management plan.
Membership.—
Composition.— The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;
1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the State Senate President;
1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Speaker of the State House of Representatives;
2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut;
2 members shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by Connecticut’s 2 United States Senators;
1 member shall be appointed after consideration of recommendations submitted by Connecticut’s First Congressional District Representative;
2 members shall have experience with national parks and historic preservation;
all appointments must have significant experience with and knowledge of the Coltsville Historic District; and
1 member of the Commission must live in the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood within the Coltsville Historic District.
Initial appointments.— The Secretary shall appoint the initial members of the Commission not later than the earlier of—
the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary has received all of the recommendations for appointments under subparagraph (A); or
the date that is 30 days after the park is established.
Term; vacancies.—
Term.—
In general.— A member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
Reappointment.— A member may be reappointed for not more than 1 additional term.
Vacancies.— A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
Meetings.— The Commission shall meet at the call of—
the Chairperson; or
a majority of the members of the Commission.
Quorum.— A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
Chairperson and vice chairperson.—
In general.— The Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission.
Vice chairperson.— The Vice Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
Term.— A member may serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson for not more than 1 year in each office.
Commission personnel matters.—
Compensation of members.—
In general.— Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
Travel expenses.— Members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I 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 the duty of the Commission.
Staff.—
In general.— The Secretary shall provide the Commission with any staff members and technical assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with the Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable the Commission to carry out the duty of the Commission.
Detail of employees.— The Secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from the State or any political subdivision of the State.
FACA nonapplicability.— Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
Termination.—
In general.— Unless extended under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Extension.—
Recommendation.— Eight years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall make a recommendation to the Secretary if a body of its nature is still necessary to advise on the development of the park.
Term of extension.— If, based on a recommendation under clause (i), the Secretary determines that the Commission is still necessary, the Secretary may extend the life of the Commission for not more than 10 years.
SEC. 3033. First State National Historical Park.
Definitions.— In this section:
Historical park.— The term “historical park” means the First State National Historical Park.
Map.— The term “map” means the map with pages numbered 1–6 entitled “First State National Historical Park, New Castle, Kent, Sussex Counties, DE and Delaware County, PA, Proposed Boundary”, numbered T19/80,000G, and dated October 2014.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Establishment.—
Redesignation of first state national monument.—
In general.— The First State National Monument is redesignated as the First State National Historical Park, as generally depicted on the map.
Availability of funds.— Any funds available for purposes of the First State National Monument shall be available for purposes of the historical park.
References.— Any references in a law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to the First State National Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the historical park.
Purposes.— The purposes of the historical park are to preserve, protect, and interpret the nationally significant cultural and historic resources that are associated with—
early Dutch, Swedish, and English settlement of the Colony of Delaware and portions of the Colony of Pennsylvania; and
the role of Delaware—
in the birth of the United States; and
as the first State to ratify the Constitution.
Inclusion of additional historic sites.— In addition to sites included in the historical park (as redesignated by paragraph (1)(A)) as of the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary may include the following sites within the boundary of the historical park, as generally depicted on the map:
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark in New Castle County, Delaware, as depicted on page 3 of 6 of the map.
Old Swedes Church National Historic Landmark in New Castle County, Delaware, as depicted on page 3 of 6 of the map.
John Dickinson Plantation National Historic Landmark in Kent County, Delaware, as depicted on page 5 of 6 of the map.
Ryves Holt House in Sussex County, Delaware, as depicted on page 6 of 6 of the map.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the historical park in accordance with—
this section; and
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park System Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
Land acquisition.—
Methods.—
In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary may acquire all or a portion of any of the sites described in subsection (b)(3), including easements or other interests in land, by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange.
Donation only.— The Secretary may acquire only by donation all or a portion of the property identified as “Area for Potential Addition by Donation” on page 2 of 6 of the map.
Limitation.— No land or interest land may be acquired for inclusion in the historical park by condemnation.
Boundary adjustment.— On acquisition of land or an interest in land under subparagraph (A), the boundary of the historical park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition.
Interpretive tours.— The Secretary may provide interpretive tours to sites and resources in the State that are located outside the boundary of the historical park and associated with the purposes for which the historical park is established, including—
Fort Casimir;
DeVries Monument;
Amstel House;
Dutch House; and
Zwaanendael Museum.
Cooperative agreements.—
In general.— The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Delaware, political subdivisions of the State of Delaware, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to mark, interpret, and restore nationally significant historic or cultural resources within the boundaries of the historical park, if the cooperative agreement provides for reasonable public access to the resources.
Cost-sharing requirement.—
Federal share.— The Federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under a cooperative agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) shall be not more than 50 percent.
Form of non-federal share.— The non-Federal share may be in the form of in-kind contributions or goods or services fairly valued.
Management plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary shall complete a management plan for the historical park.
Applicable law.— The management plan shall be prepared in accordance with section 12(b) of the National Park System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)) and other applicable laws.
National Landmark Study.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall complete a study assessing the historical significance of additional properties in the State of Delaware that are associated with the purposes of historical park.
Requirements.— The study prepared under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the potential for designating the additional properties as National Historic Landmarks.
Offset.— Section 7302(f) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 469n(f)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “ , except that the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not appropriated as of the date of enactment of the First State National Historical Park Act shall be reduced by $6,500,000”.
SEC. 3034. Gettysburg National Military Park.
by striking “ include the” and insert
“(1) the”
at the end of paragraph (1) (as designated by paragraph (1)), by striking the period and inserting “ ; and”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) the properties depicted as ‘Proposed Addition’ on the map entitled ‘Gettysburg National Military Park Proposed Boundary Addition’, numbered 305/80,045, and dated January, 2010 (2 sheets), including—
“(A) the property commonly known as the ‘Gettysburg Train Station’; and
“(B) the property located adjacent to Plum Run in Cumberland Township.”
in the first sentence, by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting the following:
“(1) Authority to acquire land.—The Secretary”
in the second sentence, by striking “ In acquiring” and inserting the following:
“(2) Minimum federal interests.—In acquiring”
; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(3) Method of acquisition for certain land.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may acquire the properties added to the park by section 1(b)(2) only by donation.”
SEC. 3035. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Maryland.
Definitions.— In this section:
Historical park.— The term “historical park” means the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park established by subsection (b)(1)(A).
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary and Authorized Acquisition Areas”, numbered T20/80,001A, and dated March 2014.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Maryland.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.—
Establishment.—
In general.— There is established as a unit of the National Park System the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in the State, consisting of the area depicted on the map as “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park Boundary”.
Boundary.— The boundary of the historical park shall consist of—
the land described in subparagraph (A); and
any land and interests in land acquired under paragraph (3).
Availability of map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Purpose.— The purpose of the historical park is to preserve and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the historical, cultural, and natural resources associated with the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Land acquisition.—
In general.— The Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the areas depicted on the map as “Authorized Acquisition Areas for the National Historical Park” only by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.
Limitation.— The Secretary may not acquire land or an interest in land for purposes of this section by condemnation.
Boundary adjustment.— On acquisition of land or an interest in land under subparagraph (A), the boundary of the historical park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the historical park and the portion of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument administered by the National Park Service as a single unit of the National Park System, which shall be known as the “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park”.
Applicable law.— The Secretary shall administer the historical park in accordance with this section, Presidential Proclamation Number 8943 (78 Fed. Reg. 18763), and the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park System Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
Interagency agreement.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Park Service and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall enter into an agreement to allow the National Park Service to provide for archeological research and the public interpretation of historic resources located within the boundary of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge that are associated with the life of Harriet Tubman, consistent with the management requirements of the Refuge.
Interpretive tours.— The Secretary may provide interpretive tours to sites and resources located outside the boundary of the historical park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, relating to the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Land uses and agreements.— Nothing in this section affects—
land within the boundaries of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge;
agreements between the Secretary and private landowners regarding hunting, fishing, farming, or other activities; or
land use rights of private property owners within or adjacent to the historical park or the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument, including activities or uses on private land that can be seen or heard within the historical park or the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument.
Agreements.—
In general.— The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State, political subdivisions of the State, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and individuals—
to mark, interpret, and restore nationally significant historic or cultural resources relating to the life of Harriet Tubman or the Underground Railroad within the boundaries of the historical park, if the agreement provides for reasonable public access; or
to conduct research relating to the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Visitor center.— The Secretary may enter into an agreement to design, construct, operate, and maintain a joint visitor center on land owned by the State—
to provide for National Park Service visitor and interpretive facilities for the historical park; and
to provide to the Secretary, at no additional cost, sufficient office space to administer the historical park.
Cost-sharing requirement.—
Federal share.— The Federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under this paragraph shall not exceed 50 percent.
Form of non-federal share.— The non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this paragraph may be in the form of in-kind contributions or goods or services fairly valued.
General Management Plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the historical park in accordance with section 12(b) of the National Park Service General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)).
Consultation.— The general management plan shall be prepared in consultation with the State (including political subdivisions of the State).
Public comment.— The Secretary shall—
hold not less than 1 public meeting in the area of the historical park on the proposed general management plan, including opportunity for public comment; and
publish the draft general management plan on the internet and provide an opportunity for public comment on the plan.
Coordination.— The Secretary shall coordinate the preparation and implementation of the management plan with—
the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge;
the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park established by section 3(b)(1)(A); and
the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
SEC. 3036. Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Auburn, New York.
Definitions.— In this section:
Historical park.— The term “historical park” means the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park established by subsection (b)(1)(A).
Home.— The term “Home” means The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., located in Auburn, New York.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Harriet Tubman National Historical Park”, numbered T18/80,000, and dated March 2009.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of New York.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.—
Establishment.—
In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), there is established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, as a unit of the National Park System.
Determination by secretary.— The historical park 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.
Notice.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historical park.
Map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Boundary.— The historical park shall include the Harriet Tubman Home, the Tubman Home for the Aged, the Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church and Rectory, and associated land, as identified in the area entitled “National Historical Park Proposed Boundary” on the map.
Purpose.— The purpose of the historical park is to preserve and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations the historical, cultural, and natural resources associated with the life of Harriet Tubman.
Land acquisition.—
In general.— The Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the areas depicted on the map by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange.
No condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the areas depicted on the map may be acquired by condemnation.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the historical park in accordance with this section and the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park System Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
Interpretive tours.— The Secretary may provide interpretive tours to sites and resources located outside the boundary of the historical park in Auburn, New York, relating to the life of Harriet Tubman.
Agreements.—
In general.— The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the owner of any land within the historical park to mark, interpret, or restore nationally significant historic or cultural resources relating to the life of Harriet Tubman, if the agreement provides that—
the Secretary shall have the right of access to any public portions of the land covered by the agreement to allow for—
access at reasonable times by historical park visitors to the land; and
interpretation of the land for the public; and
no changes or alterations shall be made to the land except by mutual agreement of the Secretary and the owner of the land.
Research.— The Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State, political subdivisions of the State, institutions of higher education, the Home and other nonprofit organizations, and individuals to conduct research relating to the life of Harriet Tubman.
Cost-sharing requirement.—
Federal share.— The Federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out under this paragraph shall not exceed 50 percent.
Form of non-federal share.— The non-Federal share may be in the form of in-kind contributions or goods or services fairly valued.
Attorney general.—
In general.— The Secretary shall submit to the Attorney General for review any agreement under this paragraph involving religious property or property owned by a religious institution.
Finding.— No agreement subject to review under this subparagraph shall take effect until the date on which the Attorney General issues a finding that the proposed agreement does not violate the Establishment Clause of the first amendment to the Constitution.
General Management Plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the historical park in accordance with section 12(b) of the National Park Service General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)).
Coordination.— The Secretary shall coordinate the preparation and implementation of the management plan with—
the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park established by section 2(b)(1); and
the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Offset.— Section 101(b)(12) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–303; 110 Stat. 3667) is amended by striking “ $53,852,000” and inserting “ $29,852,000”.
SEC. 3037. Hinchliffe Stadium Addition to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment.— Section 7001 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 410lll) is amended as follows:
In subsection (b)(3)—
by striking “ The Park shall” and inserting “ (A) The Park shall”;
by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G) as clauses (i) through (vii), respectively; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(B) In addition to the lands described in subparagraph (A), the Park shall include the approximately 6 acres of land containing Hinchliffe Stadium and generally depicted as the ‘Boundary Modification Area’ on the map entitled ‘Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary Modification’, numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014, which shall be administered as part of the Park in accordance with subsection (c)(1) and section 3 of the Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act.”
In subsection (b)(4), by striking “ The Map” and inserting “ The Map and the map referred to in paragraph (3)(B)”.
In subsection (c)(4)—
in subparagraph (A), by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting “ Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary”; and
by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
“(C) Hinchliffe stadium.—The Secretary may not acquire fee title to Hinchliffe Stadium, but may acquire a preservation easement in Hinchliffe Stadium if the Secretary determines that doing so will facilitate resource protection of the stadium.”
Additional Considerations for Hinchliffe Stadium.—
In general.— In administering the approximately 6 acres of land containing Hinchliffe Stadium and generally depicted as the “Boundary Modification Area” on the map entitled “Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary Modification”, numbered T03/120,155, and dated April 2014, the Secretary of the Interior—
may not include non-Federal property within the approximately 6 acres of land as part of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park without the written consent of the owner;
may not acquire by condemnation any land or interests in land within the approximately 6 acres of land; and
shall not construe the inclusion of Hinchliffe Stadium made by this section to create buffer zones outside the boundaries of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
Outside activities.— The fact that activities can be seen or head from within the approximately 6 acres of land described in paragraph (1) shall not preclude such activities outside the boundary of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
SEC. 3038. Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site.
Public Law 105–378 is amended—
in section 101(a)—
in paragraph (4), by striking “ the Lower East Side Tenement at 97 Orchard Street in New York City is an outstanding survivor” and inserting “ the Lower East Side Tenements at 97 and 103 Orchard Street in New York City are outstanding survivors”; and
in paragraph (5), by striking “ the Lower East Side Tenement is” and inserting “ the Lower East Side Tenements are”;
in section 102—
in paragraph (1), by striking “ Lower East Side Tenement found at 97 Orchard Street” and inserting “ Lower East Side Tenements found at 97 and 103 Orchard Street”; and
in paragraph (2), by striking “ which owns and operates the tenement building at 97 Orchard Street” and inserting “ which owns and operates the tenement buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard Street”;
in section 103(a), by striking “ the Lower East Side Tenement at 97 Orchard Street, in the City of New York, State of New York, is designated” and inserting “ the Lower East Side Tenements at 97 and 103 Orchard Street, in the City of New York, State of New York, are designated”; and
in section 104(d), by striking “ the property at 97 Orchard Street” and inserting “ the properties at 97 and 103 Orchard Street”.
SEC. 3039. Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Purposes.— The purposes of this section are—
to preserve and protect for the benefit of present and future generations the nationally significant historic resources associated with the Manhattan Project;
to improve public understanding of the Manhattan Project and the legacy of the Manhattan Project through interpretation of the historic resources associated with the Manhattan Project;
to enhance public access to the Historical Park consistent with protection of public safety, national security, and other aspects of the mission of the Department of Energy; and
to assist the Department of Energy, Historical Park communities, historical societies, and other interested organizations and individuals in efforts to preserve and protect the historically significant resources associated with the Manhattan Project.
Definitions.— In this section:
Historical park.— The term “Historical Park” means the Manhattan Project National Historical Park established under subsection (c).
Manhattan project.— The term “Manhattan Project” means the Federal military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on December 31, 1946.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Establishment of Manhattan Project National Historical Park.—
Establishment.—
Date.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, there shall be established as a unit of the National Park System the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Areas included.— The Historical Park shall consist of facilities and areas listed under paragraph (2) as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy. The Secretary shall include the area referred to in paragraph (2)(C)(i), the B Reactor National Historic Landmark, in the Historical Park.
Eligible areas.— The Historical Park may only be comprised of one or more of the following areas, or portions of the areas, as generally depicted in the map titled “Manhattan Project National Historical Park Sites”, numbered 540/108,834–C, and dated September 2012:
Oak ridge, tennessee.— Facilities, land, or interests in land that are—
Buildings 9204–3 and 9731 at the Department of Energy Y–12 National Security Complex;
the X–10 Graphite Reactor at the Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory;
the K–25 Building site at the Department of Energy East Tennessee Technology Park;
the former Guest House located at 210 East Madison Road; and
at other sites in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, that are not depicted on the map but are determined by the Secretary to be suitable and appropriate for inclusion in the Historical Park, except that sites administered by the Secretary of Energy may be included only with the concurrence of the Secretary of Energy.
Los alamos, new mexico.— Facilities, land, or interests in land that are—
within the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory National Historic Landmark District, or any addition to the Landmark District proposed in the National Historic Landmark Nomination—Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) NHL District (Working Draft of NHL Revision), Los Alamos National Laboratory document LA–UR 12–00387 (January 26, 2012);
the former East Cafeteria located at 1670 Nectar Street; and
the former dormitory located at 1725 17th Street.
Hanford, washington.— Facilities, land, or interests in land on the Department of Energy Hanford Nuclear Reservation that are—
the B Reactor National Historic Landmark;
the Hanford High School in the town of Hanford and Hanford Construction Camp Historic District;
the White Bluffs Bank building in the White Bluffs Historic District;
the warehouse at the Bruggemann’s Agricultural Complex;
the Hanford Irrigation District Pump House; and
the T Plant (221–T Process Building).
Agreement.—
In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy (acting through the Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, and Richland site offices) shall enter into an agreement governing the respective roles of the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy in administering the facilities, land, or interests in land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of Energy that is to be included in the Historical Park under subsection (c)(2), including provisions for enhanced public access, management, interpretation, and historic preservation.
Responsibilities of the secretary.— Any agreement under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary shall—
have decisionmaking authority for the content of historic interpretation of the Manhattan Project for purposes of administering the Historical Park; and
ensure that the agreement provides an appropriate advisory role for the National Park Service in preserving the historic resources covered by the agreement.
Responsibilities of the secretary of energy.— Any agreement under paragraph (1) shall provide that the Secretary of Energy—
shall ensure that the agreement appropriately protects public safety, national security, and other aspects of the ongoing mission of the Department of Energy at the Oak Ridge Reservation, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Hanford Site;
may consult with and provide historical information to the Secretary concerning the Manhattan Project;
shall retain responsibility, in accordance with applicable law, for any environmental remediation or activities relating to structural safety that may be necessary in or around the facilities, land, or interests in land governed by the agreement; and
shall retain authority and legal obligations for historic preservation and general maintenance, including to ensure safe access, in connection with the Department’s Manhattan Project resources.
Amendments.— The agreement under paragraph (1) may be amended, including to add to the Historical Park facilities, land, or interests in land within the eligible areas described in subsection (c)(2) that are under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy.
Public Participation.—
In general.— The Secretary shall consult with interested State, county, and local officials, organizations, and interested members of the public—
before executing any agreement under subsection (d); and
in the development of the general management plan under subsection (f)(2).
Notice of determination.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which an agreement under subsection (d) is entered into, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the Historical Park, including an official boundary map.
Availability of map.— The official boundary map published under paragraph (2) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. The map shall be updated to reflect any additions to the Historical Park from eligible areas described in subsection (c)(2).
Additions.— Any land, interest in land, or facility within the eligible areas described in subsection (c)(2) that is acquired by the Secretary or included in an amendment to the agreement under subsection (d)(4) shall be added to the Historical Park.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the Historical Park in accordance with—
this section; and
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park System Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
General management plan.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Energy, with respect to land administered by the Secretary of Energy, and in consultation and collaboration with the Oak Ridge, Los Alamos and Richland Department of Energy site offices, shall complete a general management plan for the Historical Park in accordance with section 12(b) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the National Park Service General Authorities Act; 16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)).
Interpretive tours.— The Secretary may, subject to applicable law, provide interpretive tours of historically significant Manhattan Project sites and resources in the States of Tennessee, New Mexico, and Washington that are located outside the boundary of the Historical Park.
Land acquisition.—
In general.— The Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the eligible areas described in subsection (c)(2) by—
transfer of administrative jurisdiction from the Department of Energy by agreement between the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy;
donation;
exchange; or
in the case of land and interests in land within the eligible areas described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (c)(2), purchase from a willing seller.
No use of condemnation.— The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interest in land under this section.
Facilities.— The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land in the vicinity of the Historical Park for visitor and administrative facilities.
Donations; cooperative agreements.—
Federal facilities.—
In general.— The Secretary may enter into one or more agreements with the head of a Federal agency to provide public access to, and management, interpretation, and historic preservation of, historically significant Manhattan Project resources under the jurisdiction or control of the Federal agency.
Donations; cooperative agreements.— The Secretary may accept donations from, and enter into cooperative agreements with, State governments, units of local government, tribal governments, organizations, or individuals to further the purpose of an interagency agreement entered into under clause (i) or to provide visitor services and administrative facilities within reasonable proximity to the Historical Park.
Technical assistance.— The Secretary may provide technical assistance to State, local, or tribal governments, organizations, or individuals for the management, interpretation, and historic preservation of historically significant Manhattan Project resources not included within the Historical Park.
Donations to department of energy.— For the purposes of this section, or for the purpose of preserving and providing access to historically significant Manhattan Project resources, the Secretary of Energy may accept, hold, administer, and use gifts, bequests, and devises (including labor and services).
Adjacent Management.—
In general.— Nothing in this section creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the boundary of the Historical Park.
Activities outside the boundary of the historical park.— The fact that an activity or use on land outside the boundary of the Historical Park can be seen or heard from within the boundary shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the Historical Park.
No Cause of Action.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a cause of action with respect to activities outside or adjacent to the established boundary of the Historical Park.
SEC. 3040. North Cascades National Park and Stephen Mather Wilderness.
Title II of the Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 100–668) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“SEC. 207. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROAD.
“(a) In General.—The Secretary may adjust the boundaries of the North Cascades National Park and the Stephen Mather Wilderness in order to provide a 100-foot-wide corridor along which the Stehekin Valley Road may be rebuilt—
“(1) outside of the floodplain between milepost 12.9 and milepost 22.8;
“(2) within the boundaries of the North Cascades National Park; and
“(3) outside of the boundaries of the Stephen Mather Wilderness.
“(b) No Net Loss of Lands.—The boundary adjustments made under this section shall be such that equal acreage amounts are exchanged between the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park, resulting in no net loss of acreage to either the Stephen Mather Wilderness or the North Cascades National Park.”
SEC. 3041. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.
Definitions.— In this section:
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve”, numbered 150/80,023, and dated May 2010.
Monument.— The term “Monument” means the Oregon Caves National Monument established by Presidential Proclamation Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497), dated July 12, 1909.
National monument and preserve.— The term “National Monument and Preserve” means the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve designated by subsection (b)(1)(A).
National preserve.— The term “National Preserve” means the National Preserve designated by subsection (b)(1)(B).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Secretary concerned.— The term “Secretary concerned” means—
the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service), with respect to National Forest System land; and
the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Oregon.
Designations; Land Transfer; Boundary Adjustment.—
Designations.—
In general.— The Monument and the National Preserve shall be administered as a single unit of the National Park System and collectively known and designated as the “Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve”.
National preserve.— The approximately 4,070 acres of land identified on the map as “Proposed Addition Lands” shall be designated as a National Preserve.
Transfer of administrative jurisdiction.—
In general.— Administrative jurisdiction over the land designated as a National Preserve under paragraph (1)(B) is transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary, to be administered as part of the National Monument and Preserve.
Exclusion of land.— The boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest are adjusted to exclude the land transferred under subparagraph (A).
Boundary adjustment.— The boundary of the National Monument and Preserve is modified to exclude approximately 4 acres of land—
located in the City of Cave Junction; and
identified on the map as the “Cave Junction Unit”.
Availability of map.— The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the “Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve”.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the National Monument and Preserve in accordance with—
this section;
Presidential Proclamation Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497), dated July 12, 1909; and
any law (including regulations) generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
Fire management.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
revise the fire management plan for the Monument to include the land transferred under subsection (b)(2)(A); and
in accordance with the revised plan, carry out hazardous fuel management activities within the boundaries of the National Monument and Preserve.
Existing forest service contracts.—
In general.— The Secretary shall—
allow for the completion of any Forest Service stewardship or service contract executed as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the National Preserve; and
recognize the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture for the purpose of administering a contract described in clause (i) through the completion of the contract.
Terms and conditions.— All terms and conditions of a contract described in subparagraph (A)(i) shall remain in place for the duration of the contract.
Liability.— The Forest Service shall be responsible for any liabilities relating to a contract described in subparagraph (A)(i).
Grazing.—
In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may allow the grazing of livestock within the National Preserve to continue as authorized under permits or leases in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act.
Applicable law.— Grazing under subparagraph (A) shall be—
at a level not greater than the level at which the grazing exists as of the date of enactment of this Act, as measured in Animal Unit Months; and
in accordance with each applicable law (including National Park Service regulations).
Fish and wildlife.— The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on land and waters within the National Preserve in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, except that the Secretary may, in consultation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, designate zones in which, and establish periods during which, no hunting or fishing shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance by the Secretary with any applicable law (including regulations).
Voluntary Grazing Lease or Permit Donation Program.—
Donation of lease or permit.—
Acceptance by secretary concerned.— The Secretary concerned shall accept a grazing lease or permit that is donated by a lessee or permittee for—
the Big Grayback Grazing Allotment located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest; and
the Billy Mountain Grazing Allotment located on a parcel of land that is managed by the Secretary (acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management).
Termination.— With respect to each grazing permit or lease donated under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—
terminate the grazing permit or lease; and
ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the grazing permit or lease.
Effect of donation.— A lessee or permittee that donates a grazing lease or grazing permit (or a portion of a grazing lease or grazing permit) under this section shall be considered to have waived any claim to any range improvement on the associated grazing allotment or portion of the associated grazing allotment, as applicable.
Wild and Scenic River Designations.—
Designation.— Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(208) River styx, oregon.—The subterranean segment of Cave Creek, known as the River Styx, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river.”
Potential additions.—
In general.— Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(141) Oregon caves national monument and preserve, oregon.—
“(A) Cave creek, oregon.—The 2.6-mile segment of Cave Creek from the headwaters at the River Styx to the boundary of the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest.
“(B) Lake creek, oregon.—The 3.6-mile segment of Lake Creek from the headwaters at Bigelow Lakes to the confluence with Cave Creek.
“(C) No name creek, oregon.—The 0.6-mile segment of No Name Creek from the headwaters to the confluence with Cave Creek.
“(D) Panther creek.—The 0.8-mile segment of Panther Creek from the headwaters to the confluence with Lake Creek.
“(E) Upper cave creek.—The segment of Upper Cave Creek from the headwaters to the confluence with River Styx.”
Study; report.— Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(20) Oregon caves national monument and preserve, oregon.—Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary shall—
“(A) complete the study of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve segments described in subsection (a)(141); and
“(B) submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study.”
SEC. 3042. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
by striking “ Sec. 201. (a) In order” and inserting the following:
“SEC. 201. SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
“(a) Establishment.—
“(1) In general.—In order”
; and
in subsection (a)—
in the second sentence, by striking “ The park shall also” and inserting the following:
“(2) Additional land.—The park shall also”
in the third sentence, by striking “ After advising the” and inserting the following:
“(4) Revisions.—After advising the”
; and
by inserting after paragraph (2) (as designated by subparagraph (A)) the following:
“(3) Boundary modification.—
“(A) In general.—The boundary of the park is modified to include approximately 137 acres, as depicted on the map entitled ‘San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition’, numbered 472/113,006A, and dated June 2012.
“(B) Availability of map.—The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
“(C) Acquisition of land.—The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land or any interest in the land described in subparagraph (A) only by donation or exchange.”
SEC. 3043. Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico.
Definitions.— In this section:
Eligible employee.— The term “eligible employee” means a person who was a full-time or part-time employee of the Trust during the 180-day period immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act.
Fund.— The term “Fund” means the Valles Caldera Fund established by section 106(h)(2) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v–4(h)(2)).
Preserve.— The term “Preserve” means the Valles Caldera National Preserve in the State.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of New Mexico.
Trust.— The term “Trust” means the Valles Caldera Trust established by section 106(a) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v–4(a)).
Designation of Valles Caldera National Preserve as a Unit of the National Park System.—
In general.— To protect, preserve, and restore the fish, wildlife, watershed, natural, scientific, scenic, geologic, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational values of the area, the Valles Caldera National Preserve is designated as a unit of the National Park System.
Boundary.—
In general.— The boundary of the Preserve shall consist of approximately 89,900 acres of land as depicted on the map entitled “Valles Caldera National Preserve Proposed Boundary”, numbered P80/102,036C, and dated November 4, 2014.
Availability of map.— The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Management.—
Applicable law.— The Secretary shall administer the Preserve in accordance with—
this section; and
the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including—
the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
Management coordination.— The Secretary may coordinate the management and operations of the Preserve with the Bandelier National Monument.
Management plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to implement this subparagraph, the Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the Preserve.
Applicable law.— The management plan shall be prepared in accordance with—
section 12(b) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the “National Park Service General Authorities Act”) (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)); and
any other applicable laws.
Consultation.— The management plan shall be prepared in consultation with—
the Secretary of Agriculture;
State and local governments;
Indian tribes and pueblos, including the Pueblos of Jemez, Santa Clara, and San Ildefonso; and
the public.
Acquisition of land.—
In general.— The Secretary may acquire land and interests in land within the boundaries of the Preserve by—
purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds; or
donation.
Prohibition of condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the boundaries of the Preserve may be acquired by condemnation.
Administration of acquired land.— On acquisition of any land or interests in land under subparagraph (A), the acquired land or interests in land shall be administered as part of the Preserve.
Science and education program.—
In general.— The Secretary shall—
until the date on which a management plan is completed in accordance with paragraph (3)(C), carry out the science and education program for the Preserve established by the Trust; and
beginning on the date on which a management plan is completed in accordance with paragraph (3)(C), establish a science and education program for the Preserve that—
allows for research and interpretation of the natural, historic, cultural, geologic and other scientific features of the Preserve;
provides for improved methods of ecological restoration and science-based adaptive management of the Preserve; and
promotes outdoor educational experiences in the Preserve.
Science and education center.— As part of the program established under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary may establish a science and education center outside the boundaries of the Preserve in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
Grazing.— The Secretary shall allow the grazing of livestock within the Preserve to continue—
at levels and locations determined by the Secretary to be appropriate, consistent with this section; and
to the extent the use furthers scientific research or interpretation of the ranching history of the Preserve.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping.—
In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on land and water within the Preserve in accordance with applicable Federal and State law.
Administrative exceptions.— The Secretary may designate areas in which, and establish limited periods during which, no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted under subparagraph (A) for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable law.
Agency agreement.— Except in an emergency, regulations closing areas within the Preserve to hunting, fishing, or trapping under this paragraph shall be made in consultation with the appropriate agency of the State having responsibility for fish and wildlife administration.
Savings clause.— Nothing in this section affects any jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the Preserve.
Ecological restoration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall undertake activities to improve the health of forest, grassland, and riparian areas within the Preserve, including any activities carried out in accordance with title IV of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 7301 et seq.).
Agreements.— The Secretary may enter into agreements with adjacent pueblos to coordinate activities carried out under subparagraph (A) on the Preserve and adjacent pueblo land.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, all land and interests in land within the boundaries of the Preserve are withdrawn from—
entry, disposal, or appropriation under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing laws, geothermal leasing laws, and mineral materials laws.
Volcanic domes and other peaks.—
In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (C), for the purposes of preserving the natural, cultural, religious, archaeological, and historic resources of the volcanic domes and other peaks in the Preserve described in subparagraph (B) within the area of the domes and peaks above 9,600 feet in elevation or 250 feet below the top of the dome, whichever is lower—
no roads or buildings shall be constructed; and
no motorized access shall be allowed.
Description of volcanic domes.— The volcanic domes and other peaks referred to in subparagraph (A) are—
Redondo Peak;
Redondito;
South Mountain;
San Antonio Mountain;
Cerro Seco;
Cerro San Luis;
Cerros Santa Rosa;
Cerros del Abrigo;
Cerro del Medio;
Rabbit Mountain;
Cerro Grande;
Cerro Toledo;
Indian Point;
Sierra de los Valles; and
Cerros de los Posos.
Exception.— Subparagraph (A) shall not apply in cases in which construction or motorized access is necessary for administrative purposes (including ecological restoration activities or measures required in emergencies to protect the health and safety of persons in the area).
Traditional cultural and religious sites.—
In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes and pueblos, shall ensure the protection of traditional cultural and religious sites in the Preserve.
Access.— The Secretary, in accordance with Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the “American Indian Religious Freedom Act”) (42 U.S.C. 1996)—
shall provide access to the sites described in subparagraph (A) by members of Indian tribes or pueblos for traditional cultural and customary uses; and
may, on request of an Indian tribe or pueblo, temporarily close to general public use 1 or more specific areas of the Preserve to protect traditional cultural and customary uses in the area by members of the Indian tribe or pueblo.
Prohibition on motorized access.— The Secretary shall maintain prohibitions on the use of motorized or mechanized travel on Preserve land located adjacent to the Santa Clara Indian Reservation, to the extent the prohibition was in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
Caldera rim trail.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, affected Indian tribes and pueblos, and the public, shall study the feasibility of establishing a hiking trail along the rim of the Valles Caldera on—
land within the Preserve; and
National Forest System land that is adjacent to the Preserve.
Agreements.— On the request of an affected Indian tribe or pueblo, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall seek to enter into an agreement with the Indian tribe or pueblo with respect to the Caldera Rim Trail that provides for the protection of—
cultural and religious sites in the vicinity of the trail; and
the privacy of adjacent pueblo land.
Valid existing rights.— Nothing in this section affects valid existing rights.
Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.—
In general.— Administrative jurisdiction over the Preserve is transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Trust to the Secretary, to be administered as a unit of the National Park System, in accordance with subsection (b).
Exclusion from santa fe national forest.— The boundaries of the Santa Fe National Forest are modified to exclude the Preserve.
Interim management.—
Memorandum of agreement.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Trust shall enter into a memorandum of agreement to facilitate the orderly transfer to the Secretary of the administration of the Preserve.
Existing management plans.— Notwithstanding the repeal made by subsection (d)(1), until the date on which the Secretary completes a management plan for the Preserve in accordance with subsection (b)(3)(C), the Secretary may administer the Preserve in accordance with any management activities or plans adopted by the Trust under the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v et seq.), to the extent the activities or plans are consistent with subsection (b)(3)(A).
Public use.— The Preserve shall remain open to public use during the interim management period, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
Valles caldera trust.—
Termination.— The Trust shall terminate 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act unless the Secretary determines that the termination date should be extended to facilitate the transitional management of the Preserve.
Assets and liabilities.—
Assets.— On termination of the Trust—
all assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Secretary; and
any amounts appropriated for the Trust shall remain available to the Secretary for the administration of the Preserve.
Assumption of obligations.—
In general.— On termination of the Trust, the Secretary shall assume all contracts, obligations, and other liabilities of the Trust.
New liabilities.—
Budget.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Trust shall prepare a budget for the interim management of the Preserve.
Written concurrence required.— The Trust shall not incur any new liabilities not authorized in the budget prepared under item (aa) without the written concurrence of the Secretary.
Personnel.—
Hiring.— The Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture may hire employees of the Trust on a noncompetitive basis for comparable positions at the Preserve or other areas or offices under the jurisdiction of the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture.
Salary.— Any employees hired from the Trust under clause (i) shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 51, and subchapter III of chapter 53, title 5, United States Code, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
Interim retention of eligible employees.— For a period of not less than 180 days beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, all eligible employees of the Trust shall be—
retained in the employment of the Trust;
considered to be placed on detail to the Secretary; and
subject to the direction of the Secretary.
Termination for cause.— Nothing in this subparagraph precludes the termination of employment of an eligible employee for cause during the period described in clause (iii).
Records.— The Secretary shall have access to all records of the Trust pertaining to the management of the Preserve.
Valles caldera fund.—
In general.— Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall assume the powers of the Trust over the Fund.
Availability and use.— Any amounts in the Fund as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be available to the Secretary for use, without further appropriation, for the management of the Preserve.
Repeal of Valles Caldera Preservation Act.—
Repeal.— On the termination of the Trust, the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v et seq.) is repealed.
Effect of repeal.— Notwithstanding the repeal made by paragraph (1)—
the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire mineral interests under section 104(e) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v–2(e)) is transferred to the Secretary and any proceeding for the condemnation of, or payment of compensation for, an outstanding mineral interest pursuant to the transferred authority shall continue;
the provisions in section 104(g) of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v–2(g)) relating to the Pueblo of Santa Clara shall remain in effect; and
the Fund shall not be terminated until all amounts in the Fund have been expended by the Secretary.
Boundaries.— The repeal of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 698v et seq.) shall not affect the boundaries as of the date of enactment of this Act (including maps and legal descriptions) of—
the Preserve;
the Santa Fe National Forest (other than the modification made by subsection (c)(2));
Bandelier National Monument; and
any land conveyed to the Pueblo of Santa Clara.
SEC. 3044. Vicksburg National Military Park.
Acquisition of Land.—
In general.— The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may acquire the land or any interests in land within the area identified as “Modified Core Battlefield” for the Port Gibson Unit, the Champion Hill Unit, and the Raymond Unit as generally depicted on the map entitled “Vicksburg National Military Park—Proposed Battlefield Additions”, numbered 306/100986A (4 sheets), and dated July 2012.
Methods of acquisition.— Land may be acquired under paragraph (1) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange, except that land owned by the State of Mississippi or any political subdivisions of the State may be acquired only by donation.
Availability of Map.— The map described in subsection (a)(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
Boundary Adjustment.— On the acquisition of land by the Secretary under this section—
the acquired land shall be added to Vicksburg National Military Park;
the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park shall be adjusted to reflect the acquisition of the land; and
the acquired land shall be administered as part of the Vicksburg National Military Park in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
Subtitle D National Park System Studies, Management, and Related Matters
SEC. 3050. Revolutionary War and War of 1812 American Battlefield Protection Program.
Section 7301(c) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11) is amended as follows:
In paragraph (1)—
by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:
“(A) Battlefield report.—The term ‘battlefield report’ means, collectively—
“(i) the report entitled ‘Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields’, prepared by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and dated July 1993; and
“(ii) the report entitled ‘Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States’, prepared by the National Park Service, and dated September 2007.”
; and
in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking “ Battlefield Report” and inserting “ battlefield report”.
In paragraph (2), by inserting “ eligible sites or” after “ acquiring”.
In paragraph (3), by inserting “ an eligible site or” after “ acquire”.
In paragraph (4), by inserting “ an eligible site or” after “ acquiring”.
In paragraph (5), by striking “ An” and inserting “ An eligible site or an”.
By redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (9).
By inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraphs:
“(6) Willing sellers.—Acquisition of land or interests in land under this subsection shall be from willing sellers only.
“(7) Report.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the activities carried out under this subsection, including a description of—
“(A) preservation activities carried out at the battlefields and associated sites identified in the battlefield report during the period between publication of the battlefield report and the report required under this paragraph;
“(B) changes in the condition of the battlefields and associated sites during that period; and
“(C) any other relevant developments relating to the battlefields and associated sites during that period.
“(8) Prohibition on lobbying.—None of the funds provided pursuant to this section shall be used in any way, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.”
In paragraph (9) (as redesignated by paragraph (6)), by striking “ 2014” and inserting “ 2021”.
SEC. 3051. Special Resource Studies.
In General.— The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall conduct a special resource study regarding each area, site, and issue identified in subsection (b) to evaluate—
the national significance of the area, site, or issue; and
the suitability and feasibility of designating such an area or site as a unit of the National Park System.
Studies.— The areas, sites, and issues referred to in subsection (a) are the following:
Lower mississippi river, louisiana.— Sites along the lower Mississippi River in the State of Louisiana, including Fort St. Philip, Fort Jackson, the Head of Passes, and any related and supporting historical, cultural, or recreational resource located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Buffalo soldiers.— The role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Park System, including an evaluation of appropriate ways to enhance historical research, education, interpretation, and public awareness of the story of the stewardship role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks, including ways to link the story to the development of National Parks and the story of African-American military service following the Civil War.
Rota, commonwealth of northern mariana islands.— Prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on the island of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Prison ship monument, new york.— The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, New York.
Flushing remonstrance, new york.— The John Bowne House, located at 3701 Bowne Street, Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House located at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, New York, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing, New York, relating to the history of religious freedom during the era of the signing of the Flushing Remonstrance.
West hunter street baptist church, georgia.— The historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, located at 775 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia, and the block on which the church is located.
Mill springs battlefield, kentucky.— The area encompassed by the National Historic Landmark designations relating to the 1862 Battle of Mill Springs located in Pulaski and Wayne Counties in the State of Kentucky.
New philadelphia, illinois.— The New Philadelphia archeological site and surrounding land in the State of Illinois.
Criteria.— In conducting a study under this section, the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System described in section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (commonly known as the “National Park System General Authorities Act”) (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)).
Contents.— Each study authorized by this section shall—
determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the applicable area or site as a unit of the National Park System;
include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the applicable area or site;
include an analysis of the effect of the applicable area or site on—
existing commercial and recreational activities;
the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission or other infrastructure in the area; and
the authority of State and local governments to manage those activities;
include an identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the applicable area or site is designated as a unit of the National Park System; and
identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the applicable area or site.
Report.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out a study authorized by this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report the describes—
the findings and recommendations of the study; and
any applicable recommendations of the Secretary.
SEC. 3052. National Heritage Areas and Corridors.
Extension of National Heritage Area Authorities.—
Extensions.—
Section 12 of Public Law 100–692 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 102 Stat. 4558; 112 Stat. 3258; 123 Stat. 1292; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314) is amended—
in subsection (c)(1), by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”; and
in subsection (d), by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”.
Division II of Public Law 104–333 (16 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking “ 2015” each place it appears in the following sections and inserting “ 2021”:
Section 107 (110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 408 (110 Stat. 4256; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 507 (110 Stat. 4260; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 707 (110 Stat. 4267; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 809 (110 Stat. 4275; 122 Stat. 826; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 910 (110 Stat. 4281; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314).
Section 109 of Public Law 105–355 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 112 Stat. 3252) is amended by striking “ September 30, 2014” and inserting “ September 30, 2021”.
in section 108 (114 Stat. 818; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314), by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”; and
in section 209 (114 Stat. 824), by striking “ the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this title” and inserting “ September 30, 2021”.
Section 157(i) of Public Law 106–291 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 114 Stat. 967) is amended by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”.
Section 7 of Public Law 106–319 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 114 Stat. 1284) is amended by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”.
Title VIII of division B of H.R. 5666 (Appendix D) as enacted into law by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106–554 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–295; 123 Stat. 1294) is amended—
in section 804(j), by striking “ the day occurring 15 years after the date of enactment of this title” and inserting “ September 30, 2021”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“SEC. 811. TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE.
“The authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this title shall terminate on September 30, 2021.”
Section 106(b) of Public Law 103–449 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 108 Stat. 4755; 113 Stat. 1726; 123 Stat. 1291) is amended, by striking “ 2015” and inserting “ 2021”.
Conditional extension of authorities.—
In general.— The amendments made by paragraph (1) (other than the amendments made by clauses (iii) and (iv) of paragraph (1)(B)), shall apply only through September 30, 2020, unless the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”)—
conducts an evaluation of the accomplishments of the national heritage areas extended under paragraph (1), in accordance with subparagraph (B); and
prepares a report in accordance with subparagraph (C) that recommends a future role for the National Park Service with respect to the applicable national heritage area.
Evaluation.— An evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A)(i) shall—
assess the progress of the local management entity with respect to—
accomplishing the purposes of the authorizing legislation for the national heritage area; and
achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the national heritage area;
analyze the investments of Federal, State, tribal, and local government and private entities in each national heritage area to determine the impact of the investments; and
review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the national heritage area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the national heritage area.
Report.— Based on the evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A)(i), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service with respect to the national heritage area.
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments.— Public Law 99–647 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 100 Stat. 3625) is amended—
in the first sentence of section 2 (110 Stat. 4202), by striking “ the map entitled ‘Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Boundary Map’, numbered BRV–80–80,011, and dated May 2, 1993” and inserting “ the map entitled ‘John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor—Proposed Boundary’, numbered 022/111530, and dated November 10, 2011”;
in section 7 (120 Stat. 1858; 125 Stat. 155)—
in the section heading, by striking “ termination of commission” and inserting “ termination of commission; designation of local coordinating entity”;
by striking “ The Commission” and inserting the following:
“(a) In General.—The Commission”
; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Local Coordinating Entity.—
“(1) Designation.—The Commission shall select, subject to the approval of the Secretary, a qualified nonprofit organization to be the local coordinating entity for the Corridor (referred to in this section as the ‘local coordinating entity’).
“(2) Implementation of management plan.—The local coordinating entity shall assume the duties of the Commission for the implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Land Management Plan developed and approved under section 6.
“(c) Use of Funds.—For the purposes of carrying out the management plan, the local coordinating entity may use amounts made available under this Act—
“(1) to make grants to the States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (referred to in this section as the ‘States’), political subdivisions of the States, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
“(2) to enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to the States, political subdivisions of the States, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;
“(3) to hire and compensate staff, including individuals with expertise in—
“(A) natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resource conservation;
“(B) economic and community development; or
“(C) heritage planning;
“(4) to obtain funds or services from any source, including funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program;
“(5) to contract for goods or services; and
“(6) to support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of the Corridor and are consistent with the approved management plan.”
in section 8 (120 Stat. 1858)—
in subsection (b)—
by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting the following:
“(1) In general.—The Secretary”
; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) Cooperative agreements.—Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the local coordinating entity selected under paragraph (1) and other public or private entities for the purpose of—
“(A) providing technical assistance; or
“(B) implementing the plan under section 6(c).”
; and
by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
“(d) Transition Memorandum of Understanding.—The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the local coordinating entity to ensure—
“(1) the appropriate transition of management of the Corridor from the Commission to the local coordinating entity; and
“(2) coordination regarding the implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Land Management Plan.”
in section 10 (104 Stat. 1018; 120 Stat. 1858)—
in subsection (a), by striking “ in which the Commission is in existence” and inserting “ until September 30, 2021”; and
by striking subsection (c); and
by adding at the end the following:
“SEC. 11. REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION.
“For purposes of sections 6, 8 (other than section 8(d)(1)), 9, and 10, a reference to the ‘Commission’ shall be considered to be a reference to the local coordinating entity.”
National Heritage Area Redesignations.—
Redesignation of the last green valley national heritage corridor.—
In general.— The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; Public Law 103–449) is amended—
in section 103—
in the heading, by striking “ quinebaug and shetucket rivers valley national heritage corridor” and inserting “ last green valley national heritage corridor”; and
in subsection (a), by striking “ the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor” and inserting “ The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor”; and
in section 108(2), by striking “ the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor under” and inserting “ The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor established by”.
References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor shall be deemed to be a reference to the “The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor”.
Redesignation of motorcities national heritage area.—
In general.— The Automobile National Heritage Area Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; Public Law 105–355) is amended—
in section 102—
in subsection (a)—
in paragraph (7), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership”; and
in paragraph (8), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area” each place it appears and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area”; and
in subsection (b)—
in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area”; and
in paragraph (2), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area”;
in section 103—
in paragraph (2), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area”; and
in paragraph (3), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership”;
in section 104—
in the heading, by striking “ automobile national heritage area” and inserting “ motorcities national heritage area”; and
in subsection (a), by striking “ Automobile National Heritage Area” and inserting “ MotorCities National Heritage area”; and
in section 106, in the heading, by striking “ automobile national heritage area partnership” and inserting “ motorcities national heritage area partnership”.
References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Automobile National Heritage Area shall be deemed to be a reference to the “MotorCities National Heritage Area”.
SEC. 3053. National Historic Site Support Facility Improvements.
Improvement.— The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), may make improvements to a support facility, including a visitor center, for a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service if the project—
is conducted using amounts included in the budget of the National Park Service in effect on the date on which the project is authorized;
is subject to a 50 percent non-Federal cost-sharing requirement; and
is conducted in an area in which the National Park Service was authorized by law in effect before the date of enactment of this Act to establish a support facility.
Operation and Use.— The Secretary may operate and use all or part of a support facility, including a visitor center, for a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service—
to carry out duties associated with operating and supporting the National Historic Site; and
only in accordance with an agreement between the Secretary and the unit of local government in which the support facility is located.
SEC. 3054. National Park System Donor Acknowledgment.
Definitions.— In this section:
Donor acknowledgment.— The term “donor acknowledgment” means an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging a donation.
National park system.— The term “National Park System” includes each program and individual unit of the National Park System.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Donor Acknowledgments in Units of National Park System.—
In general.— The Secretary may authorize a donor acknowledgment to recognize a donation to—
the National Park Service; or
the National Park System.
Restrictions.— A donor acknowledgment shall not be used to state or imply—
recognition of the donor or any product or service of the donor as an official sponsor, or any similar form of recognition, of the National Park Service or the National Park System;
a National Park Service endorsement of the donor or any product or service of the donor; or
naming rights to any unit of the National Park System or a National Park System facility, including a visitor center.
Requirements.—
Display.— A donor acknowledgment shall be displayed—
in a manner that is approved by the Secretary; and
for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary, that is commensurate with the amount of the contribution and the life of the structure.
Guidelines.— The Secretary shall establish donor acknowledgment guidelines that take into account the unique requirements of individual units and programs of the National Park System.
Use of slogans prohibited.— A donor acknowledgment shall not permit the use of—
an advertising slogan; or
a statement or credit promoting or opposing a political candidate or issue.
Placement.—
Visitor and administrative facilities.— A donor acknowledgment may be located on or inside a visitor center or administrative facility of the National Park System (including in a specific room or section) or any other appropriate location, such as on a donor recognition wall or plaque.
Outside.— A donor acknowledgment may be located in an area outside of a visitor or administrative facility described in subparagraph (A), including a bench, brick, pathway, area of landscaping, or plaza.
Projects.— A donor acknowledgment may be located near a park construction or restoration project, if the donation directly relates to the project.
Vehicles.— A donor acknowledgment may be placed on a National Park Service vehicle, if the donation directly relates to the vehicle.
Limitation.— Any donor acknowledgment associated with a historic structure or placed outside a park restoration project—
shall be freestanding; and
shall not obstruct a natural or historical site or view.
Printed, digital, and media platforms.— The Secretary may authorize the use of donor acknowledgments under this subsection to include donor acknowledgments on printed, digital, and media platforms, including brochures or Internet websites relating to a specific unit of the National Park System.
in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (7); and
by adding at the end the following:
“(c) Donor Contributions.—
“(1) Acknowledgment of donor contribution.—Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as applicable, may permit a sponsor to acknowledge donor contributions at the commemorative work.
“(2) Requirements.—An acknowledgment under paragraph (1) shall—
“(A) be displayed—
“(i) inside an ancillary structure associated with the commemorative work; or
“(ii) as part of a manmade landscape feature at the commemorative work; and
“(B) conform to applicable National Park Service or General Services Administration guidelines for donor recognition, as applicable.
“(3) Limitations.—An acknowledgment under paragraph (1) shall—
“(A) be limited to an appropriate statement or credit recognizing the contribution;
“(B) be displayed in a form in accordance with National Park Service and General Services Administration guidelines;
“(C) be displayed for a period of up to 10 years, with the display period to be commensurate with the level of the contribution, as determined in accordance with the plan and guidelines described in subparagraph (B);
“(D) be freestanding; and
“(E) not be affixed to—
“(i) any landscape feature at the commemorative work; or
“(ii) any object in a museum collection.
“(4) Cost.—The sponsor shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments under paragraph (1).
“(5) Applicability.—This subsection shall apply to any commemorative work dedicated after January 1, 2010.”
Effect of Section.— Nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section—
requires the Secretary to accept a donation; or
modifies section 145 of Public Law 108–108 (16 U.S.C. 1a–1 note; 117 Stat. 1280).
SEC. 3055. Coin to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service.
Coin Specifications.—
Denominations.— The Secretary of the Treasury (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall mint and issue the following coins:
$5 gold coins.— Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall—
weigh 8.359 grams;
have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and
contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy.
$1 silver coins.— Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall—
weigh 26.73 grams;
have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
Half dollar clad coins.— Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall—
weigh 11.34 grams;
have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code.
Legal tender.— The coins minted under this section shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.
Numismatic items.— For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this section shall be considered to be numismatic items.
Design of Coins.—
Design requirements.—
In general.— The design of the coins minted under this section shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Designation and inscriptions.— On each coin minted under this section there shall be—
a designation of the face value of the coin;
an inscription of the year “2016”; and
inscriptions of the words “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, “United States of America”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
Selection.— The design for the coins minted under this section shall be—
selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
the National Park Service;
the National Park Foundation; and
the Commission of Fine Arts; and
reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
Issuance of Coins.—
Quality of coins.— Coins minted under this section shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
Period for issuance.— The Secretary may issue coins minted under this section only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016.
Sale of Coins.—
Sale price.— The coins issued under this section shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—
the face value of the coins;
the surcharge provided in subsection (e)(1) with respect to the coins; and
the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).
Bulk sales.— The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this section at a reasonable discount.
Prepaid orders.—
In general.— The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this section before the issuance of such coins.
Discount.— Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under subparagraph (A) shall be at a reasonable discount.
Surcharges.—
In general.— All sales of coins minted under this section shall include a surcharge as follows:
A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.
A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.
A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin.
Distribution.—
In general.— Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this section shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.
Prohibition on land acquisition.— Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to subparagraph (A) may not be used for land acquisition.
Audits.— The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under paragraph (2).
Limitations.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this section of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this paragraph.
Financial Assurances.— The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—
minting and issuing coins under this section will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and
no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in subsection (e) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this section (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.
Budget Compliance.— The budgetary effects of this section, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this section, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
SEC. 3056. Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum.
Definitions.— In this section:
Commission.— The term “Commission” means the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum established by subsection (b)(1).
Museum.— The term “Museum” means the National Women’s History Museum.
Establishment of Commission.—
In general.— There is established the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum.
Membership.— The Commission shall be composed of 8 members, of whom—
2 members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
Qualifications.— Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess—
a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of women’s history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and
expertise in museum administration;
expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions;
experience in the study and teaching of women’s history;
experience in studying the issue of the representation of women in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or
extensive experience in public or elected service;
experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or
experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities.
Prohibition.— No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission.
Deadline for initial appointment.— The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Vacancies.— A vacancy in the Commission—
shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and
shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
Chairperson.— The Commission shall, by majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission.
Duties of the Commission.—
Reports.—
Plan of action.— The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing the recommendations of the Commission with respect to a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, DC.
Report on issues.— The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report that addresses the following issues:
The availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the Museum.
The impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums.
Potential locations for the Museum in Washington, DC, and its environs.
Whether the Museum should be part of the Smithsonian Institution.
The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate.
Best practices for engaging women in the development and design of the Museum.
The cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum.
Deadline.— The reports required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be submitted not later than the date that is 18 months after the date of the first meeting of the Commission.
Fundraising plan.—
In general.— The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public.
Considerations.— In developing the fundraising plan under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider—
the role of the National Women’s History Museum (a nonprofit, educational organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that was incorporated in 1996 in Washington, DC, and dedicated for the purpose of establishing a women’s history museum) in raising funds for the construction of the Museum; and
issues relating to funding the operations and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity without reliance on appropriations of Federal funds.
Independent review.— The Commission shall obtain an independent review of the viability of the plan developed under subparagraph (A) and such review shall include an analysis as to whether the plan is likely to achieve the level of resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and the operations and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity without reliance on appropriations of Federal funds.
Submission.— The Commission shall submit the plan developed under subparagraph (A) and the review conducted under subparagraph (C) to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate.
Legislation to carry out plan of action.— Based on the recommendations contained in the report submitted under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations for a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.
National conference.— Not later than 18 months after the date on which the initial members of the Commission are appointed under subsection (b), the Commission may, in carrying out the duties of the Commission under this subsection, convene a national conference relating to the Museum, to be comprised of individuals committed to the advancement of the life, art, history, and culture of women.
Director and Staff of Commission.—
Director and staff.—
In general.— The Commission may employ and compensate an executive director and any other additional personnel that are necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.
Rates of pay.— Rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of title 5, United States Code.
Not federal employment.— Any individual employed under this section shall not be considered a Federal employee for the purpose of any law governing Federal employment.
Technical assistance.—
In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), on request of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency may provide technical assistance to the Commission.
Prohibition.— No Federal employees may be detailed to the Commission.
Administrative Provisions.—
Compensation.—
In general.— A member of the Commission—
shall not be considered to be a Federal employee for any purpose by reason of service on the Commission; and
shall serve without pay.
Travel expenses.— A member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.
Gifts, bequests, devises.— The Commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money, services, or real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission.
Federal advisory committee act.— The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
Termination.— The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the final versions of the reports required under section (c)(1) are submitted.
Funding.—
In general.— The Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the Commission.
Prohibition.— No Federal funds may be obligated to carry out this section.
SEC. 3057. Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Definitions.— In this section:
Final rule.— The term “Final Rule” means the final rule entitled “Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore—Off-Road Vehicle Management” (77 Fed. Reg. 3123 (January 23, 2012)).
National seashore.— The term “National Seashore” means the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of North Carolina.
Review and Adjustment of Wildlife Protection Buffers.—
In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review and modify wildlife buffers in the National Seashore in accordance with this subsection and any other applicable law.
Buffer modifications.— In modifying wildlife buffers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, using adaptive management practices—
ensure that the buffers are of the shortest duration and cover the smallest area necessary to protect a species, as determined in accordance with peer-reviewed scientific data; and
designate pedestrian and vehicle corridors around areas of the National Seashore closed because of wildlife buffers, to allow access to areas that are open.
Coordination with state.— The Secretary, after coordinating with the State, shall determine appropriate buffer protections for species that are not listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), but that are identified for protection under State law.
Modifications to Final Rule.— The Secretary shall undertake a public process to consider, consistent with management requirements at the National Seashore, the following changes to the Final Rule:
Opening beaches at the National Seashore that are closed to night driving restrictions, by opening beach segments each morning on a rolling basis as daily management reviews are completed.
Extending seasonal off-road vehicle routes for additional periods in the Fall and Spring if off-road vehicle use would not create resource management problems at the National Seashore.
Modifying the size and location of vehicle-free areas.
Construction of New Vehicle Access Points.— The Secretary shall construct new vehicle access points and roads at the National Seashore—
as expeditiously as practicable; and
in accordance with applicable management plans for the National Seashore.
Report.— The Secretary shall report to Congress within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act on measures taken to implement this section.
Subtitle E Wilderness and Withdrawals
SEC. 3060. Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection.
Expansion of Alpine Lakes Wilderness.—
In general.— There is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System certain Federal land in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in the State of Washington comprising approximately 22,173 acres that is within the Proposed Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions Boundary, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions” and dated December 3, 2009, which is incorporated in and shall be considered to be a part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Administration.—
Management.— Subject to valid existing rights, the land designated as wilderness by paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
Map and description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the land designated as wilderness by paragraph (1) with—
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
Force of law.— A map and legal description filed under clause (i) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map and legal description.
Public availability.— The map and legal description filed under clause (i) shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.
Incorporation of acquired land and interests in land.— Any land or interests in land within the Proposed Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions Boundary, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions” and dated December 3, 2009, that is acquired by the United States shall—
become part of the wilderness area; and
be managed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A).
Wild and Scenic River Designations.—
Designation.— Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (208), as added by section 3040(e), the following:
“(209) Middle fork snoqualmie, washington.—The 27.4-mile segment from the headwaters of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River near La Bohn Gap in NE ¼ sec. 20, T. 24 N., R. 13 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 11, T. 23 N., R. 9 E., to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following classifications:
“(A) The approximately 6.4-mile segment from the headwaters of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River near La Bohn Gap in NE ¼ sec. 20, T. 24 N., R. 13 E., to the west section line of sec. 3, T. 23 N., R. 12 E., as a wild river.
“(B) The approximately 21-mile segment from the west section line of sec. 3, T. 23 N., R. 12 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 11, T. 23 N., R. 9 E., as a scenic river.
“(210) Pratt river, washington.—The entirety of the Pratt River in the State of Washington, located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.”
No condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the boundary of the river segment designated by paragraph (209) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) may be acquired by condemnation.
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Nothing in paragraph (209) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone outside the designated boundary of the river segment designated by that paragraph.
Outside activities.— The fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard within the boundary of the river segment designated by paragraph (209) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the river segment.
SEC. 3061. Columbine-Hondo Wilderness.
Definitions.— In this section:
Red river conveyance map.— The term “Red River Conveyance Map” means the map entitled “Town of Red River Town Site Act Proposal” and dated April 19, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
State.— The term “State” means the State of New Mexico.
Town.— The term “Town” means the town of Red River, New Mexico.
Village.— The term “Village” means the village of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.
Wilderness.— The term “Wilderness” means the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness designated by subsection (b)(1)(A).
Wilderness map.— The term “Wilderness Map” means the map entitled “Columbine-Hondo, Wheeler Peak Wilderness” and dated April 25, 2012.
Addition to the National Wilderness Preservation System.—
Designation of the columbine-hondo wilderness.—
In general.— In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 45,000 acres of land in the Carson National Forest in the State, as generally depicted on the Wilderness Map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the “Columbine-Hondo Wilderness”.
Management.—
In general.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this section and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Congress does not intend for the designation of the Wilderness to create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Wilderness.
Nonwilderness activities.— The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within the Wilderness shall not preclude the conduct of the activities or uses outside the boundary of the Wilderness.
Incorporation of acquired land and interests in land.— Any land or interest in land that is within the boundary of the Wilderness that is acquired by the United States shall—
become part of the Wilderness; and
be managed in accordance with—
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
this subsection; and
any other applicable laws.
Grazing.— Grazing of livestock in the Wilderness, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be allowed to continue in accordance with—
section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96–617).
Columbine-hondo wilderness study area.—
Finding.— Congress finds that, for purposes of section 103(a)(2) of Public Law 96–550 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 94 Stat. 3223), any Federal land in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Study Area administered by the Forest Service that is not designated as wilderness by subparagraph (A) has been adequately reviewed for wilderness designation.
Applicability.— The Federal land described in clause (i) is no longer subject to subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 103 of Public Law 96–550 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 94 Stat. 3223).
Maps and legal descriptions.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of the Wilderness.
Force of law.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under clause (i) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
Public availability.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under clause (i) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
Fish and wildlife.—
In general.— Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife located on public land in the State, except that the Secretary may designate areas in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the Wilderness.
Consultation.— Except in emergencies, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate State agency and notify the public before taking any action under clause (i).
Withdrawals.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land described in subparagraphs (A) and (E)(i) and any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States in the Wilderness after the date of enactment of this Act is withdrawn from—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
Wheeler peak wilderness boundary modification.—
In general.— The boundary of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness in the State is modified as generally depicted in the Wilderness Map.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, any Federal land added to or excluded from the boundary of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness under subparagraph (A) is withdrawn from—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
Land Conveyances and Sales.—
Town of red river land conveyance.—
In general.— Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the Secretary shall convey to the Town, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the one or more parcels of Federal land described in subparagraph (B) for which the Town submits a request to the Secretary by the date that is not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
Description of land.— The parcels of Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) are the parcels of National Forest System land (including any improvements to the land) in Taos County, New Mexico, that are identified as “Parcel 1”, “Parcel 2”, “Parcel 3”, and “Parcel 4” on the Red River Conveyance Map.
Conditions.— The conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to—
valid existing rights;
public rights-of-way through “Parcel 1”, “Parcel 3”, and “Parcel 4”;
an administrative right-of-way through “Parcel 2” reserved to the United States; and
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Use of land.— As a condition of the conveyance under subparagraph (A), the Town shall use—
“Parcel 1” for a wastewater treatment plant;
“Parcel 2” for a cemetery;
“Parcel 3” for a public park; and
“Parcel 4” for a public road.
Reversion.— In the quitclaim deed to the Town under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide that any parcel of Federal land conveyed to the Town under subparagraph (A) shall revert to the Secretary, at the election of the Secretary, if the parcel of Federal land is used for a purpose other than the purpose for which the parcel was conveyed, as required under subparagraph (D).
Survey; administrative costs.—
Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land conveyed under subparagraph (A) shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
Costs.— The Town shall pay the reasonable survey and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance.
Village of taos ski valley land conveyance.—
In general.— Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the Secretary shall convey to the Village, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of Federal land described in subparagraph (B) for which the Village submits a request to the Secretary by the date that is not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
Description of land.— The parcel of Federal land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the parcel comprising approximately 4.6 acres of National Forest System land (including any improvements to the land) in Taos County generally depicted as “Parcel 1” on the map entitled “Village of Taos Ski Valley Town Site Act Proposal” and dated April 19, 2012.
Conditions.— The conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to—
valid existing rights;
an administrative right-of-way through the parcel of Federal land described in subparagraph (B) reserved to the United States; and
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Use of land.— As a condition of the conveyance under subparagraph (A), the Village shall use the parcel of Federal land described in subparagraph (B) for a wastewater treatment plant.
Reversion.— In the quitclaim deed to the Village, the Secretary shall provide that the parcel of Federal land conveyed to the Village under subparagraph (A) shall revert to the Secretary, at the election of the Secretary, if the parcel of Federal land is used for a purpose other than the purpose for which the parcel was conveyed, as described in subparagraph (D).
Survey; administrative costs.—
Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land conveyed under subparagraph (A) shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
Costs.— The Village shall pay the reasonable survey and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance.
Authorization of sale of certain national forest system land.—
In general.— Subject to the provisions of this paragraph and in exchange for consideration in an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the applicable parcel of National Forest System land, the Secretary may convey—
to the holder of the permit numbered “QUE302101” for use of the parcel, the parcel of National Forest System land comprising approximately 0.2 acres that is generally depicted as “Parcel 5” on the Red River Conveyance Map; and
to the owner of the private property adjacent to the parcel, the parcel of National Forest System land comprising approximately 0.1 acres that is generally depicted as “Parcel 6” on the Red River Conveyance Map.
Disposition of proceeds.— Any amounts received by the Secretary as consideration for a conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall be—
deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the “Sisk Act”) (16 U.S.C. 484a); and
available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of land or interests in land in Region 3 of the Forest Service.
Conditions.— The conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to—
valid existing rights; and
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Survey; administrative costs.—
Survey.— The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land conveyed under subparagraph (A) shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary.
Costs.— The reasonable survey and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance shall be paid by the holder of the permit or the owner of the private property, as applicable.
SEC. 3062. Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection.
Definitions.— In this section:
City.— The term “City” means the city of Durango, Colorado.
County.— The term “County” means La Plata County, Colorado.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
Special management area.— The term “Special Management Area” means the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area designated by subsection (b)(1).
State.— The term “State” means the State of Colorado.
Designation of Hermosa Creek Special Management Area.—
Designation.— Subject to valid existing rights, certain Federal land in the San Juan National Forest comprising approximately 70,650 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Hermosa Creek Special Management Area and Proposed Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area” and dated November 12, 2014, is designated as the “Hermosa Creek Special Management Area”.
Purpose.— The purpose of the Special Management Area is to conserve and protect for the benefit of present and future generations the watershed, geological, cultural, natural, scientific, recreational, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and scenic resources of the Special Management Area.
Administration.—
In general.— The Secretary shall administer the Special Management Area—
in a manner that conserves, protects, and manages the resources of the Special Management Area described in paragraph (2); and
in accordance with—
the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.);
this Act; and
any other applicable laws.
Uses.—
In general.— The Secretary shall allow only such uses of the Special Management Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in paragraph (2).
Motorized and mechanized vehicles.—
In general.— Except as provided in subclause (II) and as needed for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles in the Special Management Area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated by the Secretary for use by those vehicles.
Oversnow vehicles.— The Secretary shall authorize the use of snowmobiles and other oversnow vehicles within the Special Management Area—
when there exists adequate snow coverage; and
subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Grazing.— The Secretary shall permit grazing within the Special Management Area, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, subject to all applicable laws (including regulations) and Executive orders.
Prohibited activities.— Within the area of the Special Management Area identified as “East Hermosa Area” on the map entitled “Proposed Hermosa Creek Special Management Area and Proposed Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area” and dated November 12, 2014, the following activities shall be prohibited:
New permanent or temporary road construction or the renovation of existing nonsystem roads, except as allowed under the final rule entitled “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Applicability to the National Forests in Colorado” (77 Fed. Reg. 39576 (July 3, 2012)).
Projects undertaken for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber (other than activities relating to the harvest of merchantable products that are byproducts of activities conducted for ecological restoration or to further the purposes described in this section).
State and federal water management.— Nothing in this subsection affects the potential for development, operation, or maintenance of a water storage reservoir at the site in the Special Management Area that is identified in—
pages 17 through 20 of the Statewide Water Supply Initiative studies prepared by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and issued by the State in November 2004; and
page 27 of the Colorado Dam Site Inventory prepared by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and dated August 1996.
Withdrawal.—
In general.— Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act and except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Federal land within the Special Management Area is withdrawn from—
all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
Exception.— The withdrawal under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the areas identified as parcels A and B on the map entitled “Proposed Hermosa Creek Special Management Area and Proposed Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area” and dated November 12, 2014.
Winter skiing and related winter activities.— Nothing in this subsection alters or limits—
a permit held by a ski area;
the implementation of the activities governed by a ski area permit; or
the authority of the Secretary to modify or expand an existing ski area permit.
Vegetation management.— Nothing in this subsection prevents the Secretary from conducting vegetation management projects within the Special Management Area—
subject to—
such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
all applicable laws (including regulations); and
in a manner consistent with—
the purposes described in paragraph (2); and
this subsection.
Wildfire, insect, and disease management.— In accordance with this subsection, the Secretary may—
carry out any measures that the Secretary determines to be necessary to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels, insects, and diseases in the Special Management Area; and
coordinate those measures with the appropriate State or local agency, as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
Management plan.— Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a management plan for the long-term protection and management of the Special Management Area that—
takes into account public input; and
provides for recreational opportunities to occur within the Special Management Area, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, off-highway vehicle use, snowshoeing, and camping.
Trail and open area snowmobile usage.— Nothing in this subsection affects the use or status of trails authorized for motorized or mechanized vehicle or open area snowmobile use on the date of enactment of this Act.
State water rights.— Nothing in this subsection affects access to, use of, or allocation of any absolute or conditional water right that is—
decreed under the laws of the State; and
in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
Hermosa Creek Wilderness.—
Designation of wilderness.— Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 107 Stat. 756; 114 Stat. 1955; 116 Stat. 1055) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(22) Certain land within the San Juan National Forest that comprises approximately 37,236 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Proposed Hermosa Creek Special Management Area and Proposed Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area’ and dated November 12, 2014, which shall be known as the ‘Hermosa Creek Wilderness’.”
Effective date.— Any reference contained in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of administering the wilderness area designated by section 2(a)(22) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 107 Stat. 756; 114 Stat. 1955; 116 Stat. 1055) (as added by paragraph (1)).
Fire, insects, and diseases.— In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), within the wilderness areas designated by section 2(a)(22) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 107 Stat. 756; 114 Stat. 1955; 116 Stat. 1055) (as added by paragraph (1)), the Secretary may carry out any measure that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
Durango Area Mineral Withdrawal.—
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the land and mineral interests described in paragraph (2) are withdrawn from all forms of—
entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws relating to mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, or mineral materials.
Description of land and mineral interests.— The land and mineral interests referred to in paragraph (1) are the Federal land and mineral interests generally depicted within the areas designated as “Withdrawal Areas” on the map entitled “Perins Peak & Animas City Mountain, Horse Gulch and Lake Nighthorse Mineral Withdrawal” and dated April 5, 2013.
Public purpose conveyance.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior may convey any portion of the land described in paragraph (2) that is administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the City, the County, or the State—
pursuant to the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.); or
by exchange in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
Conveyance of Bureau of Land Management Land to County.—
In general.— On the expiration of the permit numbered COC 64651 (09) and dated February 24, 2009, on request and agreement of the County, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the County, without consideration and subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (2), subject to—
paragraph (3);
the condition that the County shall pay all administrative and other costs associated with the conveyance; and
such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary.
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (1) consists of approximately 82 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Tres Rios District, Colorado, as generally depicted on the map entitled “La Plata County Grandview Conveyance” and dated May 5, 2014.
Use of conveyed land.— The Federal land conveyed pursuant to this subsection may be used by the County for any public purpose, in accordance with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
Reversion.— If the County ceases to use a parcel of the Federal land conveyed pursuant to this subsection in accordance with paragraph (1), title to the parcel shall revert to the Secretary of the Interior, at the option of the Secretary of the Interior.
Molas Pass Recreation Area; Wilderness Study Area Release; Wilderness Study Area Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.—
Molas pass recreation area.—
Designation.— The approximately 461 acres of land in San Juan County, Colorado, that is generally depicted as “Molas Pass Recreation Area” on the map entitled “Molas Pass Recreation Area and Molas Pass Wilderness Study Area” and dated November 13, 2014, is designated as the “Molas Pass Recreation Area”.
Use of snowmobiles.— The use of snowmobiles shall be authorized in the Molas Pass Recreation Area—
during periods of adequate snow coverage;
in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other applicable laws (including regulations);
on designated trails for winter motorized travel and grooming;
in designated areas for open area motorized travel; and
subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Other recreational opportunities.— In addition to the uses authorized under subparagraph (B), the Secretary may authorize other recreational uses in the Molas Pass Recreation Area.
Molas pass wilderness study area.—
Transfer of administrative jurisdiction.— Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land generally depicted as “Molas Pass Wilderness Study Area” on the map entitled “Molas Pass Recreation Area and Molas Pass Wilderness Study Area”, and dated November 13, 2014, is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Forest Service.
Administration.— The Federal land described in subparagraph (A) shall—
be known as the “Molas Pass Wilderness Study Area”; and
be administered by the Secretary, so as to maintain the wilderness character and potential of the Federal land for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Release.—
Finding.— Congress finds that the land described in subparagraph (C) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation under section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782).
Release.— Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the land described in subparagraph (C)—
shall not be subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c));
shall be managed in accordance with land management plans adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712); and
shall not be subject to Secretarial Order 3310 issued on December 22, 2010.
Description of land.— The land referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B) is the approximately 461 acres located in the West Needles Contiguous Wilderness Study Area of San Juan County, Colorado, that is generally depicted as “Molas Pass Recreation Area” on the map entitled “Molas Pass Recreation Area and Molas Pass Wilderness Study Area” and dated November 13, 2014.
General Provisions.—
Fish and wildlife.— Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with regard to fish and wildlife in the State.
Maps and legal descriptions.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of—
the Special Management Area;
the wilderness area designated by the amendment made by subsection (c)(1);
the withdrawal pursuant to subsection (d);
the conveyance pursuant to subsection (e);
the recreation area designated by subsection (f)(1); and
the wilderness study area designated by subsection (f)(2)(B)(i).
Force of law.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary concerned may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
Public availability.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Nothing in this section establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around—
the Special Management Area;
the wilderness area designated by an amendment made by subsection (c)(1); or
the wilderness study area designated by subsection (f)(2)(B)(i).
Nonwilderness activities.— The fact that a nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from areas within the wilderness area designated by an amendment made by subsection (c)(1) or the wilderness study area designated by subsection (f)(2)(B)(i) shall not preclude the conduct of the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness area or wilderness study area.
Military overflights.— Nothing in this section restricts or precludes—
any low-level overflight of military aircraft over an area designated as a wilderness area under an amendment made by this section, including military overflights that can be seen, heard, or detected within the wilderness area;
flight testing or evaluation; or
the designation or establishment of—
new units of special use airspace; or
any military flight training route over a wilderness area described in subparagraph (A).
SEC. 3063. North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area.
Definitions.— In this section:
Eligible federal land.— The term “eligible Federal land” means—
any federally owned land or interest in land depicted on the Map as within the North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area; or
any land or interest in land located within the North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act.
Map.— The term “Map” means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled “North Fork Federal Lands Withdrawal Area” and dated June 9, 2010.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the eligible Federal land is withdrawn from—
all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws relating to mineral leasing and geothermal leasing.
Availability of Map.— Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Map shall be made available to the public at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management.
Effect of Section.— Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) required for permitting surface- disturbing activity to occur on any lease issued before the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3064. Pine Forest Range Wilderness.
Definitions.— In this section:
County.— The term “County” means Humboldt County, Nevada.
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “Proposed Pine Forest Wilderness Area” and dated October 28, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
Wilderness.— The term “Wilderness” means the Pine Forest Range Wilderness designated by section (b)(1).
Addition to National Wilderness Preservation System.—
Designation.— In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 26,000 acres of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the “Pine Forest Range Wilderness”.
Boundary.—
Road access.— The boundary of any portion of the Wilderness that is bordered by a road shall be 100 feet from the edge of the road.
Road adjustments.— The Secretary shall—
reroute the road running through Long Meadow to the west to remove the road from the riparian area;
reroute the road currently running through Rodeo Flat/Corral Meadow to the east to remove the road from the riparian area;
close, except for administrative use, the road along Lower Alder Creek south of Bureau of Land Management road #2083; and
leave open the Coke Creek Road to Little Onion Basin; but
close spur roads connecting to the roads described in subclause (I).
Reservoir access.— The boundary of the Wilderness shall be 160 feet downstream from the dam at Little Onion Reservoir.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the Wilderness.
Effect.— The map and legal description prepared under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description.
Availability.— The map and legal description prepared under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness is withdrawn from—
all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Administration.—
Management.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
Livestock.— The grazing of livestock in the Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be allowed to continue, subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers to be necessary in accordance with—
section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House Report 101–405).
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Congress does not intend for the designation of the Wilderness to create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Wilderness.
Nonwilderness activities.— The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen, heard, or detected from areas within the Wilderness shall not limit or preclude the conduct of the activities or uses outside the boundary of the Wilderness.
Military overflights.— Nothing in this section restricts or precludes—
low-level overflights of military aircraft over the Wilderness, including military overflights that can be seen, heard, or detected within the Wilderness;
flight testing and evaluation; or
the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace, or the establishment of military flight training routes, over the Wilderness.
Wildfire, insect, and disease management.— In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may take such measures in the Wilderness as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases (including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of the activities with a State or local agency).
Wildfire management operations.— Nothing in this section precludes a Federal, State, or local agency from conducting wildfire management operations (including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment).
Water rights.—
Purpose.— The purpose of this paragraph is to protect the wilderness values of the land designated as wilderness by this section by means other than a federally reserved water right.
Statutory construction.— Nothing in this section—
constitutes an express or implied reservation by the United States of any water or water rights with respect to the Wilderness;
affects any water rights in the State (including any water rights held by the United States) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act;
establishes a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations;
affects the interpretation of, or any designation made under, any other Act; or
limits, alters, modifies, or amends any interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree that apportions water among and between the State and other States.
Nevada water law.— The Secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of State law in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the Wilderness.
New projects.—
Definition of water resource facility.—
In general.— In this subparagraph, the term “water resource facility” means irrigation and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, transmission and other ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, storage, and carriage structures.
Exclusion.— In this subparagraph, the term “water resource facility” does not include wildlife guzzlers.
Restriction on new water resource facilities.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, on or after the date of enactment of this Act, neither the President nor any other officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or issue a license or permit for the development of any new water resource facility within a wilderness area, any portion of which is located in the County.
Release of Wilderness Study Areas.—
Finding.— Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the land described in paragraph (3) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
Release.— Any public land described in paragraph (3) that is not designated as wilderness by this section—
is no longer subject to—
section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); or
Secretarial Order No. 3310 issued by the Secretary on December 22, 2010; and
shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plans adopted under section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712).
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) consists of the portions of the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek wilderness study areas not designated as wilderness by subsection (b)(1), including the approximately 990 acres in the following areas:
Lower Alder Creek Basin.
Little Onion Basin.
Lands east of Knott Creek Reservoir.
Portions of Corral Meadow and the Blue Lakes Trailhead.
Wildlife Management.—
In general.— In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this section affects or diminishes the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife management, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping, in the Wilderness.
Management activities.— In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities in the Wilderness that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and the habitats to support the populations, if the activities are carried out—
consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; and
in accordance with—
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
the guidelines set forth in Appendix B of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House Report 101–405), including the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles if the use, as determined by the Secretary, would promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values with the minimal impact necessary to reasonably accomplish those tasks.
Existing activities.— Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Appendix B of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House Report 101–405), the State may continue to use aircraft, including helicopters, to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water for wildlife populations in the Wilderness.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping.—
In general.— The Secretary may designate areas in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the Wilderness.
Consultation.— Except in emergencies, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate State agency and notify the public before taking any action under subparagraph (A).
Agreement.—
In general.— The State, including a designee of the State, may conduct wildlife management activities in the Wilderness—
in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the agreement between the Secretary and the State entitled “Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Wildlife Supplement No. 9” and signed November and December 2003, including any amendments to the agreement agreed to by the Secretary and the State; and
subject to all applicable laws (including regulations).
References; clark county.— For the purposes of this paragraph, any reference to Clark County in the agreement described in subparagraph (A)(i) shall be considered to be a reference to the Wilderness.
Land Exchanges.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means Federal land in the County that is identified for disposal by the Secretary through the Winnemucca Resource Management Plan.
Non-federal land.— The term “non-Federal land” means land identified on the Map as “non-Federal lands for exchange”.
Acquisition of land and interests in land.— Consistent with applicable law and subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may exchange the Federal land for non-Federal land.
Conditions.— Each land exchange under paragraph (1) shall be subject to—
the condition that the owner of the non-Federal land pay not less than 50 percent of all costs relating to the land exchange, including the costs of appraisals, surveys, and any necessary environmental clearances; and
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
Incorporation of acquired land and interests in land.— Any non-Federal land or interest in the non-Federal land within the boundary of the Wilderness that is acquired by the United States under this subsection after the date of enactment of this Act shall be added to and administered as part of the Wilderness.
Deadline for completion of land exchange.— It is the intent of Congress that the land exchanges under this subsection be completed by not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Native American Cultural and Religious Uses.— Nothing in this section alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)).
SEC. 3065. Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area and Wilderness Additions.
Definitions.— In this section:
Conservation management area.— The term “Conservation Management Area” means the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area established by subsection (b)(1)(A).
Decommission.— The term “decommission” means—
to reestablish vegetation on a road; and
to restore any natural drainage, watershed function, or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism.
District.— The term “district” means the Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act” and dated October 27, 2011.
Nonmotorized recreation trail.— The term “nonmotorized recreation trail” means a trail designed for hiking, bicycling, or equestrian use.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means—
with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Montana.
Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area.—
Establishment.—
In general.— Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area in the State.
Area included.— The Conservation Management Area shall consist of approximately 195,073 acres of Federal land managed by the Forest Service and 13,087 acres of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, as generally depicted on the map.
Incorporation of acquired land and interests.— Any land or interest in land that is located in the Conservation Management Area and is acquired by the United States from a willing seller shall—
become part of the Conservation Management Area; and
be managed in accordance with—
in the case of land managed by the Forest Service—
the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the “Weeks Law”) (16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.); and
any laws (including regulations) applicable to the National Forest System;
in the case of land managed, by the Bureau of Land Management, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
this subsection; and
any other applicable law (including regulations).
Purposes.— The purposes of the Conservation Management Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational, scenic, historical, cultural, fish, wildlife, roadless, and ecological values of the Conservation Management Area.
Management.—
In general.— The Secretary shall manage the Conservation Management Area—
in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the Conservation Management Area; and
in accordance with—
the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to the National Forest System for land managed by the Forest Service;
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land managed by the Bureau of Land Management;
this subsection; and
any other applicable law (including regulations).
Uses.—
In general.— The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Conservation Management Area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in paragraph (2).
Motorized vehicles.—
In general.— The use of motorized vehicles in the Conservation Management Area shall be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act.
New or temporary roads.— Except as provided in subclause (III), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the Conservation Management Area.
Exceptions.— Nothing in subclause (I) or (II) prevents the Secretary from—
rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary;
constructing a temporary road on which motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management project in any portion of the Conservation Management Area located not more than ¼ mile from the Teton Road, South Teton Road, Sun River Road, Beaver Willow Road, or Benchmark Road;
authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes (including noxious weed eradication or grazing management); or
responding to an emergency.
Decommissioning of temporary roads.— The Secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed under subclause (III)(bb) not later than 3 years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed.
Grazing.— The Secretary shall permit grazing within the Conservation Management Area, if established on the date of enactment of this Act—
subject to—
such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and
all applicable laws; and
in a manner consistent with—
the purposes described in paragraph (2); and
the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96–617).
Vegetation management.— Nothing in this section prevents the Secretary from conducting vegetation management projects within the Conservation Management Area—
subject to—
such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and
all applicable laws (including regulations); and
in a manner consistent with the purposes described in paragraph (2).
Adjacent management.—
In general.— The designation of the Conservation Management Area shall not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Conservation Management Area.
Effect.— The fact that activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within the Conservation Management Area shall not preclude the conduct of the activities or uses outside the boundary of the Conservation Management Area.
Designation of Wilderness Additions.—
In general.— In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal land in the State is designated as wilderness and as additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
Bob marshall wilderness.— Certain land in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, comprising approximately 50,401 acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness designated under section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).
Scapegoat wilderness.— Certain land in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, comprising approximately 16,711 acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Scapegoat Wilderness designated by the first section of Public Law 92–395 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
Management of wilderness additions.— Subject to valid existing rights, the land designated as wilderness additions by paragraph (1) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this Act.
Livestock.— The grazing of livestock and the maintenance of existing facilities relating to grazing in the wilderness additions designated by this subsection, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue in accordance with—
section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96–617).
Wildfire, insect, and disease management.— In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), within the wilderness additions designated by this subsection, the Secretary may take any measures that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines appropriate, the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency.
Adjacent management.—
In general.— The designation of a wilderness addition by this subsection shall not create any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness area.
Nonwilderness activities.— The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness addition designated by this subsection shall not preclude the conduct of those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
Maps and Legal Descriptions.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of the Conservation Management Area and the wilderness additions designated by subsections (b) and (c), respectively.
Force of law.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions.
Public availability.— The maps and legal descriptions prepared under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Noxious Weed Management.—
In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare a comprehensive management strategy for preventing, controlling, and eradicating noxious weeds in the district.
Contents.— The management strategy shall—
include recommendations to protect wildlife, forage, and other natural resources in the district from noxious weeds;
identify opportunities to coordinate noxious weed prevention, control, and eradication efforts in the district with State and local agencies, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and others;
identify existing resources for preventing, controlling, and eradicating noxious weeds in the district;
identify additional resources that are appropriate to effectively prevent, control, or eradicate noxious weeds in the district; and
identify opportunities to coordinate with county weed districts in Glacier, Pondera, Teton, and Lewis and Clark Counties in the State to apply for grants and enter into agreements for noxious weed control and eradication projects under the Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 7781 et seq.).
Consultation.— In developing the management strategy required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—
the Secretary of the Interior;
appropriate State, tribal, and local governmental entities; and
members of the public.
Nonmotorized Recreation Opportunities.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not designated as wilderness within the district.
Management of Fish and Wildlife; Hunting and Fishing.— Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife management (including the regulation of hunting and fishing) on public land in the State.
Overflights.—
Jurisdiction of the federal aviation administration.— Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to the airspace above the wilderness or the Conservation Management Area.
Benchmark airstrip.— Nothing in this section affects the continued use, maintenance, and repair of the Benchmark (3U7) airstrip.
Release of Wilderness Study Areas.—
Finding.— Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the Zook Creek and Buffalo Creek wilderness study areas in the State have been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
Release.— The Zook Creek and Buffalo Creek wilderness study areas—
are no longer subject to—
section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); or
Secretarial Order 3310 issued on December 22, 2010; and
shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plans adopted under section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712).
Assessment Update.—
In general.— Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review and update the assessment for oil and gas potential for the following wilderness study areas in the State:
Bridge Coulee.
Musselshell Breaks.
Report.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the review is completed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes the oil and gas potential for the wilderness study areas.
SEC. 3066. Wovoka Wilderness.
Definitions.— In this section:
County.— The term “County” means Lyon County, Nevada.
Map.— The term “map” means the map entitled “Wovoka Wilderness Area” and dated December 18, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
Wilderness.— The term “Wilderness” means the Wovoka Wilderness designated by subsection (b)(1).
Wovoka Wilderness.—
Designation.— In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Federal land managed by the Forest Service, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the “Wovoka Wilderness”.
Boundary.— The boundary of any portion of the Wilderness that is bordered by a road shall be 150 feet from the centerline of the road.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the Wilderness.
Effect.— The map and legal description prepared under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description.
Availability.— Each map and legal description prepared under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness is withdrawn from—
all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Administration.—
Management.— Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
Livestock.— The grazing of livestock in the Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be allowed to continue, subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers to be necessary, in accordance with—
section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House Report 101–405).
Incorporation of acquired land and interests.— Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Wilderness that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall be added to and administered as part of the Wilderness.
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Congress does not intend for the designation of the Wilderness to create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Wilderness.
Nonwilderness activities.— The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within the Wilderness shall not preclude the conduct of the activities or uses outside the boundary of the Wilderness.
Overflights.—
Military overflights.— Nothing in this section restricts or precludes—
low-level overflights of military aircraft over the Wilderness, including military overflights that can been seen or heard within the Wilderness;
flight testing and evaluation; or
the designation or creation of new units of special airspace, or the establishment of military flight training routes, over the Wilderness.
Existing airstrips.— Nothing in this section restricts or precludes low-level overflights by aircraft originating from airstrips in existence on the date of enactment of this Act that are located within 5 miles of the proposed boundary of the Wilderness.
Wildfire, insect, and disease management.— In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may take any measures in the Wilderness that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of the activities with a State or local agency.
Water rights.—
Findings.— Congress finds that—
the Wilderness is located—
in the semiarid region of the Great Basin; and
at the headwaters of the streams and rivers on land with respect to which there are few—
actual or proposed water resource facilities located upstream; and
opportunities for diversion, storage, or other uses of water occurring outside the land that would adversely affect the wilderness values of the land;
the Wilderness is generally not suitable for use or development of new water resource facilities; and
because of the unique nature of the Wilderness, it is possible to provide for proper management and protection of the wilderness and other values of land in ways different from those used in other laws.
Purpose.— The purpose of this paragraph is to protect the wilderness values of the Wilderness by means other than a federally reserved water right.
Statutory construction.— Nothing in this paragraph—
constitutes an express or implied reservation by the United States of any water or water rights with respect to the Wilderness;
affects any water rights in the State (including any water rights held by the United States) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act;
establishes a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations;
affects the interpretation of, or any designation made under, any other Act; or
limits, alters, modifies, or amends any interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree that apportions water among and between the State and other States.
Nevada water law.— The Secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of State law in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the Wilderness.
New projects.—
Definition of water resource facility.—
In general.— In this subparagraph, the term “water resource facility” means irrigation and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, transmission and other ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, storage, and carriage structures.
Exclusion.— In this subparagraph, the term “water resource facility” does not include wildlife guzzlers.
Restriction on new water resource facilities.—
In general.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, on or after the date of enactment of this Act, no officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or issue a license or permit for the development of any new water resource facility within the Wilderness, any portion of which is located in the County.
Exception.— If a permittee within the Bald Mountain grazing allotment submits an application for the development of water resources for the purpose of livestock watering by the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a water development permit within the non-wilderness boundaries of the Bald Mountain grazing allotment for the purposes of carrying out activities under paragraph (2).
Nonwilderness roads.— Nothing in this section prevents the Secretary from implementing or amending a final travel management plan.
Wildlife Management.—
In general.— In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this section affects or diminishes the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife management, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping, in the Wilderness.
Management activities.— In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities in the Wilderness that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and the habitats to support the populations, if the activities are carried out—
consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; and
in accordance with—
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
the guidelines set forth in Appendix B of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House Report 101–405), including the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles and aircraft, if the use, as determined by the Secretary, would promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values with the minimal impact necessary to reasonably accomplish those tasks.
Existing activities.— Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Appendix B of House Report 101–405, the State may continue to use aircraft, including helicopters, to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water for wildlife populations in the Wilderness.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping.—
In general.— The Secretary may designate areas in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the Wilderness.
Consultation.— Except in emergencies, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate State agency and notify the public before making any designation under subparagraph (A).
Agreement.— The State, including a designee of the State, may conduct wildlife management activities in the Wilderness—
in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the agreement between the Secretary and the State entitled “Memorandum of Understanding: Intermountain Region USDA Forest Service and the Nevada Department of Wildlife State of Nevada” and signed by the designee of the State on February 6, 1984, and by the designee of the Secretary on January 24, 1984, including any amendments, appendices, or additions to the agreement agreed to by the Secretary and the State or a designee; and
subject to all applicable laws (including regulations).
Wildlife Water Development Projects.— Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary shall authorize structures and facilities, including existing structures and facilities, for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Wilderness if—
the structures and facilities will, as determined by the Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and
the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on the Wilderness can reasonably be minimized.
Native American Cultural and Religious Uses.— Nothing in this section alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe.
SEC. 3067. Withdrawal Area Related to Wovoka Wilderness.
Definition of Withdrawal Area.— In this section, the term “Withdrawal Area” means the land administered by the Forest Service and identified as “Withdrawal Area” on the map entitled “Wovoka Wilderness Area” and dated December 18, 2012.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the Withdrawal Area is withdrawn from all forms of—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral laws, geothermal leasing laws, and mineral materials laws.
Motorized and Mechanical Vehicles.—
In general.— Subject to paragraph (2), use of motorized and mechanical vehicles in the Withdrawal Area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of those vehicles, unless the use of those vehicles is needed—
for administrative purposes; or
to respond to an emergency.
Exception.— Paragraph (1) does not apply to aircraft (including helicopters).
Native American Cultural and Religious Uses.— Nothing in this section alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any Indian tribe.
SEC. 3068. Withdrawal and Reservation of Additional Public Land for Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, California.
In General.— Section 2971(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1044) is amended—
by striking “ subsection (a) is the Federal land” and inserting the following:
“(1) the Federal land”
; and
by striking “ section 2912.” and inserting the following:
“(2) approximately 7,556 acres of public land described at Public Law 88–46 and commonly known as the Cuddeback Lake Air Force Range; and
“(3) approximately 4,480 acres comprised of all the public lands within: Sections 31 and 32 of Township 29S, Range 43E; Sections 12, 13, 24, and 25 of Township 30S, Range 42E; and Section 5 and the northern half of Section 6 of Township 31S, Range 43E, Mount Diablo Meridian, in the county of San Bernardino in the State of California, (but excluding the parcel identified as ‘AF Fee Simple’) as depicted on the map entitled: ‘Cuddeback Area of the Golden Valley Proposed Wilderness Additions, June 2014’.”
Expirational Repeal.— The Act entitled “An Act to provide for the withdrawal and reservation for the use of the Department of the Air Force of certain public lands of the United States at Cuddeback Lake Air Force Range, California, for defense purposes”, as approved June 21, 1963 (Public Law 88–46; 77 Stat. 69), is repealed.
Subtitle F Wild and Scenic Rivers
SEC. 3071. Illabot Creek, Washington, Wild and Scenic River.
Designation.— Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (210), as added by section 3060(b), the following:
“(211) Illabot creek, washington.—
“(A) The 14.3-mile segment from the headwaters of Illabot Creek to the northern terminus as generally depicted on the map titled ‘Illabot Creek Proposed WSR–Northern Terminus’, dated September 15, 2009, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as follows:
“(i) The 4.3-mile segment from the headwaters of Illabot Creek to the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness Area as a wild river.
“(ii) The 10-mile segment from the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness to the northern terminus as generally depicted on the map titled ‘Illabot Creek Proposed WSR–Northern Terminus’, dated September 15, 2009, as a recreational river.
“(B) Action required to be taken under subsection (d)(1) for the river segments designated under this paragraph shall be completed through revision of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River comprehensive management plan.”
No Condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the boundary of the river segment designated by paragraph (211) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) may be acquired by condemnation.
Adjacent Management.—
In general.— Nothing in paragraph (211) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone outside the designated boundary of the river segment designated by that paragraph.
Outside activities.— The fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard within the boundary of the river segment designated by paragraph (211) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the river segment.
SEC. 3072. Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic Rivers, Vermont.
Designation of Wild and Scenic River Segments.— Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (211), as added by section 3071(a), the following:
“(212) Missisquoi river and trout river, vermont.—The following segments in the State of Vermont, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a recreational river:
“(A) The 20.5-mile segment of the Missisquoi River from the Lowell/Westfield town line to the Canadian border in North Troy, excluding the property and project boundary of the Troy and North Troy hydroelectric facilities.
“(B) The 14.6-mile segment of the Missisquoi River from the Canadian border in Richford to the upstream project boundary of the Enosburg Falls hydroelectric facility in Sampsonville.
“(C) The 11-mile segment of the Trout River from the confluence of the Jay and Wade Brooks in Montgomery to where the Trout River joins the Missisquoi River in East Berkshire.”
Management.—
Management.—
In general.— The river segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) shall be managed in accordance with—
the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Management Plan developed during the study described in section 5(b)(19) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)(19)) (referred to in this subsection as the “management plan”); and
such amendments to the management plan as the Secretary of the Interior determines are consistent with this section and as are approved by the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee (referred to in this subsection as the “Committee”).
Comprehensive management plan.— The management plan, as finalized in March 2013, and as amended, shall be considered to satisfy the requirements for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to section 3(d) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)).
Adjacent management.—
In general.— Nothing in paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone outside the designated boundary of the river segments designated by that paragraph.
Outside activities.— The fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard within the boundary of the river segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the river segments.
Committee.— The Secretary shall coordinate management responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior under this section with the Committee, as specified in the management plan.
Cooperative agreements.—
In general.— In order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), the Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements pursuant to sections 10(e) and 11(b)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1281(e), 1282(b)(1)) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with—
the State of Vermont;
the municipalities of Berkshire, Enosburg Falls, Enosburgh, Montgomery, North Troy, Richford, Troy, and Westfield; and
appropriate local, regional, statewide, or multi-state planning, environmental, or recreational organizations.
Consistency.— Each cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph shall be consistent with the management plan and may include provisions for financial or other assistance from the United States.
Effect on existing hydroelectric facilities.—
In general.— The designation of the river segments by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), does not—
preclude the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from licensing, relicensing, or otherwise authorizing the operation or continued operation of the Troy Hydroelectric, North Troy, or Enosburg Falls hydroelectric project under the terms of licenses or exemptions in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; or
limit modernization, upgrade, or other changes to the projects described in clause (i), subject to written determination by the Secretary of the Interior that the changes are consistent with the purposes of the designation.
Hydropower proceedings.— Resource protection, mitigation, or enhancement measures required by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hydropower proceedings—
shall not be considered to be project works for purposes of this section; and
may be located within the river segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), subject to a written determination by the Secretary that the measures are consistent with the purposes of the designation.
Land management.—
Zoning ordinances.— For the purpose of the segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), the zoning ordinances adopted by the towns of Berkshire, Enosburg Falls, Enosburgh, Montgomery, North Troy, Richford, Troy, and Westfield in the State of Vermont, including provisions for conservation of floodplains, wetlands, and watercourses associated with the segments, shall be considered to satisfy the standards and requirements of section 6(c) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1277(c)).
Acquisitions of land.— The authority of the Secretary to acquire land for the purposes of the segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) shall be—
limited to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the consent of the owner of the land; and
subject to the additional criteria set forth in the management plan.
No condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the boundary of the river segments designated by paragraph (212) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) may be acquired by condemnation.
Relation to national park system.— Notwithstanding section 10(c) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1281(c)), the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers shall not be administered as part of the National Park System or be subject to regulations that govern the National Park System.
SEC. 3073. White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion.
Designation of Segments of White Clay Creek, as Scenic and Recreational Rivers.— Section 3(a)(163) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S. C. 1274(a)(163)) is amended—
in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—
by striking “ 190 miles” and inserting “ 199 miles”; and
by striking “ the recommended designation and classification maps (dated June 2000)” and inserting “ the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’ ”;
by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
“(B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at the southern boundary line of the Borough of Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational river.”
; and
by striking subparagraph (H) and inserting the following:
“(H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware, beginning at the confluence of the east and middle branches in London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary line of the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river.”
Administration of White Clay Creek.— Sections 4 through 8 of Public Law 106–357 (16 U.S.C. 1274 note; 114 Stat. 1393), shall be applicable to the additional segments of White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by subsection (a).
No Condemnation.— No land or interest in land within the boundary of the additional segments of White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by subsection (a) may be acquired by condemnation.
Adjacent Management.—
In general.— Nothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone outside the designated boundary of the additional segments of White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by that subsection.
Outside activities.— The fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard within the boundary of the additional segments of White Clay Creek designated by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the segment.
SEC. 3074. Studies of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Designation for Study.— Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (141), as added by section 3041(e), the following:
“(142) Beaver, chipuxet, queen, wood, and pawcatuck rivers, rhode island and connecticut.—The following segments:
“(A) The approximately 10-mile segment of the Beaver River from the headwaters in Exeter, Rhode Island, to the confluence with the Pawcatuck River.
“(B) The approximately 5-mile segment of the Chipuxet River from Hundred Acre Pond to the outlet into Worden Pond.
“(C) The approximately 10-mile segment of the upper Queen River from the headwaters to the Usquepaugh Dam in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, including all tributaries of the upper Queen River.
“(D) The approximately 5-mile segment of the lower Queen (Usquepaugh) River from the Usquepaugh Dam to the confluence with the Pawcatuck River.
“(E) The approximately 11-mile segment of the upper Wood River from the headwaters to Skunk Hill Road in Richmond and Hopkinton, Rhode Island, including all tributaries of the upper Wood River.
“(F) The approximately 10-mile segment of the lower Wood River from Skunk Hill Road to the confluence with the Pawcatuck River.
“(G) The approximately 28-mile segment of the Pawcatuck River from Worden Pond to Nooseneck Hill Road (Rhode Island Rte 3) in Hopkinton and Westerly, Rhode Island.
“(H) The approximately 7-mile segment of the lower Pawcatuck River from Nooseneck Hill Road to Pawcatuck Rock, Stonington, Connecticut, and Westerly, Rhode Island.
“(143) Nashua river, massachusetts.—The following segments:
“(A) The approximately 19-mile segment of the mainstem of the Nashua River from the confluence with the North and South Nashua Rivers in Lancaster, Massachusetts, north to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire State line, excluding the approximately 4.8-mile segment of the mainstem of the Nashua River from the Route 119 bridge in Groton, Massachusetts, downstream to the confluence with the Nissitissit River in Pepperell, Massachusetts.
“(B) The 10-mile segment of the Squannacook River from the headwaters at Ash Swamp downstream to the confluence with the Nashua River in the towns of Shirley and Ayer, Massachusetts.
“(C) The 3.5-mile segment of the Nissitissit River from the Massachusetts-New Hampshire State line downstream to the confluence with the Nashua River in Pepperell, Massachusetts.
“(144) York river, maine.—The segment of the York River that flows 11.25 miles from the headwaters of the York River at York Pond to the mouth of the river at York Harbor, and any associated tributaries.”
Study and Report.— Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (20), as added by section 3041(e), the following:
“(21) Beaver, chipuxet, queen, wood, and pawcatuck rivers, rhode island and connecticut; nashua river, massachusetts; york river, maine.—
“(A) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall—
“(i) complete each of the studies described in paragraphs (142), (143), and (144) of subsection (a); and
“(ii) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of each of the studies.
“(B) Report requirements.—In assessing the potential additions to the wild and scenic river system, the report submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall—
“(i) determine the effect of the designation on—
“(I) existing commercial and recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting, motor boat use, and bridge construction;
“(II) the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production, transmission, or other infrastructure; and
“(III) the authority of State and local governments to manage the activities described in subclauses (I) and (II);
“(ii) identify any authorities that, in a case in which an area studied under paragraph (142), (143), or (144) of subsection (a) is designated under this Act—
“(I) would authorize or require the Secretary of the Interior—
“(aa) to influence local land use decisions, such as zoning; or
“(bb) to place restrictions on non-Federal land if designated under this Act; and
“(II) the Secretary of the Interior may use to condemn property; and
“(iii) identify any private property located in an area studied under paragraph (142), (143), or (144) of subsection (a).”
Subtitle G Trust Lands
SEC. 3077. Land Taken into Trust for Benefit of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Definitions.— In this section:
Fund.— The term “Fund” means the Northern Cheyenne Trust Fund identified in the June 7, 1999 Agreement Settling Certain Issues Relating to the Tongue River Dam Project, which was entered into by the Tribe, the State, and delegates of the Secretary, and managed by the Office of Special Trustee in the Department of the Interior.
Great northern properties.— The term “Great Northern Properties” means the Great Northern Properties Limited Partnership, which is a Delaware limited partnership.
Permanent fund.— The term “Permanent Fund” means the Northern Cheyenne Tribe Permanent Fund managed by the Tribe pursuant to the Plan for Investment, Management and Use of the Fund, as amended by vote of the tribal membership on November 2, 2010.
Reservation.— The term “Reservation” means the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Montana.
Tribe.— The term “Tribe” means the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Tribal Fee Land to Be Taken Into Trust.—
In general.— Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe the approximately 932 acres of land depicted on—
the map entitled “Northern Cheyenne Lands Act – Fee-to-Trust Lands” and dated April 22, 2014; and
the map entitled “Northern Cheyenne Lands Act – Fee-to-Trust Lands – Lame Deer Townsite” and dated April 22, 2014.
Limitation.— Any land located in the State of South Dakota that is included on the maps referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) shall not be taken into trust pursuant to that paragraph.
Mineral Rights to Be Taken Into Trust.—
Completion of mineral conveyances.—
In general.— Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the notification described in paragraph (3), in a single transaction—
Great Northern Properties shall convey to the Tribe all right, title, and interest of Great Northern Properties, consisting of coal and iron ore mineral interests, underlying the land on the Reservation generally depicted as “Great Northern Properties” on the map entitled “Northern Cheyenne Land Act – Coal Tracts” and dated April 22, 2014; and
subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall convey to Great Northern Properties all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the coal mineral interests underlying the land generally depicted as “Bull Mountains” and “East Fork” on the map entitled “Northern Cheyenne Federal Tracts” and dated April 22, 2014.
Requirement.— The Secretary shall ensure that the deed for the conveyance authorized by subparagraph (A)(ii) shall include a covenant running with the land that—
precludes the coal conveyed from being mined by any method other than underground mining techniques until any surface owner (as defined in section 714(e) of Public Law 95–87 (30 U.S.C. 1304(e))) for a specific tract has provided to Great Northern Properties written consent to enter the specific tract and commence surface mining;
shall not create any property interest in the United States or any surface owner (as defined in section 714(e) of Public Law 95–87 (30 U.S.C. 1304(e))); and
shall not affect, abridge, or amend any valid existing rights of any surface owner of a specific tract or any adjacent tracts.
Treatment of land transferred to tribe.—
In general.— At the request of the Tribe, the Secretary shall take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe the mineral interests conveyed to the Tribe under paragraph (1)(A)(i).
No state taxation.— The mineral interests conveyed to the Tribe under paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall not be subject to taxation by the State (including any political subdivision of the State).
Revenue sharing agreement.— The Tribe shall notify the Secretary, in writing, that—
consistent with a settlement agreement entered into between the Tribe and the State in 2002, the Tribe and Great Northern Properties have agreed on a formula for sharing revenue from development of the mineral interests described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) if those mineral interests are developed;
the revenue sharing agreement remains in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
Great Northern Properties has offered to convey the mineral interests described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) to the Tribe.
Waiver of legal claims.— As a condition of the conveyances of mineral interests under paragraph (1)(A)—
the Tribe shall waive any and all claims relating to the failure of the United States to acquire and take into trust on behalf of the Tribe the mineral interests described in paragraph (1)(A)(i), as directed by Congress in 1900; and
Great Northern Properties shall waive any and all claims against the United States relating to the value of the coal mineral interests described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii).
Rescission of mineral conveyances.— If any portion of the mineral interests conveyed under paragraph (1)(A) is invalidated by final judgment of a court of the United States—
not later than 1 year after the date on which the final judgment is rendered, the Secretary or Great Northern Properties may agree to rescind the conveyances under paragraph (1)(A); and
if the conveyances are rescinded under subparagraph (A), the waivers under paragraph (4) shall no longer apply.
Transfer of Northern Cheyenne Trust Fund to Tribe.—
In general.— Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, all amounts in the Fund shall be deposited in the Permanent Fund.
Use of amounts.— Of the amounts transferred to the Permanent Fund under paragraph (1)—
the portion that is attributable to the principal of the Fund shall be maintained in perpetuity; and
any interest earned on the amounts described in subparagraph (A) shall be used in the same manner as interest earned on amounts in the Permanent Fund may be used.
Waiver of legal claims.— As a condition of the transfer under paragraph (1), the Tribe shall waive any and all claims arising from the management of the Fund by the United States.
Land Consolidation and Fractionation Reporting.—
Inventory.—
In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Tribe, shall prepare an inventory of fractionated land interests held by the United States in trust for the benefit of—
the Tribe; or
individual Indians on the Reservation.
Agricultural purposes.— The inventory prepared by the Secretary under this paragraph shall include details currently available about fractionated land on the Reservation suitable for agricultural purposes.
Submission.— The Secretary shall submit the inventory prepared under this paragraph to the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives by not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Report.—
In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Tribe, shall prepare periodic reports regarding obstacles to consolidating trust land ownership on the Reservation.
Contents.— The reports under this paragraph shall include—
a description of existing obstacles to consolidating trust land ownership, including the extent of fractionation;
a description of progress achieved by the Tribe toward reducing fractionation and increasing trust land ownership;
an analysis of progress achieved by the Tribe toward making agricultural use economical on trust land; and
any applicable outcomes and lessons learned from land consolidation activities undertaken pursuant to the Indian Land Consolidation Act (25 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.).
Submission.— The Secretary shall submit the reports under this paragraph to the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not less frequently than once each calendar year for the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
Eligibility for Other Federal Benefits.— The transfer under subsection (d) shall not result in the reduction or denial of any Federal service, benefit, or program to the Tribe or to any member of the Tribe to which the Tribe or member is entitled or eligible because of—
the status of the Tribe as a federally recognized Indian tribe; or
the status of the member as a member of the Tribe.
SEC. 3078. Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction, Badger Army Ammunition Plant, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Definition.— In this section, the term “Property” means approximately 1,553 acres, including federally owned structures thereon, located within the boundary of the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant near Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.—
In general.— Administrative jurisdiction over the Property is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary of the Interior.
Structures.— Upon receipt by the Secretary of the Interior of a resolution from the Ho-Chunk Nation accepting title to the structures, all federally owned structures on the Property are hereby transferred to the Ho-Chunk Nation in fee.
Trust status.— The Property, less the structures thereon, shall be held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the Ho-Chunk Nation and shall be a part of the reservation of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Legal description.— As soon as practicable after the transfer, the Secretary of the Interior, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army, shall publish in the Federal Register a legal description of the Property.
Retention of Environmental Response Responsibilities by the Army.—
In general.— Notwithstanding the transfer of the Property by subsection (b), the Secretary of the Army shall be responsible—
for obtaining final case closure and no-action-required remedial determinations for the Property from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
for any additional remedial actions, with respect to any hazardous substance remaining on the Property, found to be necessary to protect human health and the environment to support the recreational and grazing land reuse (including agricultural activities necessary to sustain such reuse) considered for the final case closure and no-action-required determinations of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Limitation.— The responsibility described in paragraph (1) is limited to the remediation of releases of hazardous substances resulting from the activities of the Department of Defense that occurred before the date on which administrative jurisdiction of the Property is transferred under this section.
Other uses of the property by the secretary of the interior or the ho-chunk nation.— The Secretary of the Interior shall not take any action to authorize, nor shall the Ho-Chunk Nation undertake or allow, any activity on or use of the Property inconsistent with the case closure conditions required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources except as provided in this paragraph. Nothing in this section shall preclude the Ho-Chunk Nation from undertaking, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and without any cost to the Department of Defense or the Department of the Interior, such additional action necessary to allow for uses of the Property other than uses that are consistent with the case closure conditions required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Access by the united states.—
The United States retains and reserves a perpetual and assignable easement and right of access on, over, and through the Property, to enter upon the Property in any case in which an environmental response or corrective action is found to be necessary on the part of the United States, without regard to whether such environmental response or corrective action is on the Property or on adjoining or nearby lands. Such easement and right of access includes, without limitation, the right to perform any environmental investigation, survey, monitoring, sampling, testing, drilling, boring, coring, testpitting, installing monitoring or pumping wells or other treatment facilities, response action, corrective action, or any other action necessary for the United States to meet its responsibilities under applicable laws and as provided for in this section.
In exercising such easement and right of access, the United States shall provide the property holder or owner and their successors or assigns, as the case may be, with reasonable notice of its intent to enter upon the Property and exercise its rights under this clause, which notice may be severely curtailed or even eliminated in emergency situations. The United States shall use reasonable means to avoid and to minimize interference with the property holder’s or owner’s and their successors’ and assigns’, as the case may be, quiet enjoyment of the Property. At the completion of work, the work site shall be reasonably restored. Such easement and right of access includes the right to obtain and use utility services, including water, gas, electricity, sewer, and communications services available on the Property at a reasonable charge to the United States. Excluding the reasonable charges for such utility services, no fee, charge, or compensation will be due the property holder or owner, their successors and assigns, for the exercise of the easement and right of access hereby retained and reserved by the United States.
In exercising such easement and right of access, neither the Ho-Chunk Nation nor its successors and assigns, as the case may be, shall have any claim at law or equity against the United States or any officer, employee, agent, contractor of any tier, or servant of the United States based on actions taken by the United States or its officers, employees, agents, contractors of any tier, or servants pursuant to and in accordance with this clause: Provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall be considered as a waiver by the Ho-Chunk Nation, its successors and assigns, of any remedy available to them under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Treatment of Existing Easements, Permit Rights, and Rights-of-way.—
In general.— The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under this section recognizes and preserves, in perpetuity and without the right of revocation except as provided in paragraph (2), easements, permit rights, and rights-of-way and access to such easements and rights-of-way of any applicable utility service provider in existence at the time of the conveyance prior to the date of enactment of this Act. The rights recognized and preserved include the right to upgrade applicable utility services.
Termination.— An easement, permit right, or right-of-way recognized and preserved under paragraph (1) shall terminate only—
on the relocation of an applicable utility service referred to in paragraph (1), and then only with respect to that portion of those utility facilities that are relocated; or
with the consent of the holder of the easement, permit right, or right-of-way.
Additional easements.— The Secretary of the Interior shall grant to a utility service provider, without consideration, such additional easements across the property transferred under this section as the Secretary considers necessary to accommodate the relocation or reconnection of a utility service existing prior to the date of enactment of this section on property held by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Prohibition on Gaming.— Any real property taken into trust under this section shall not be eligible, or used, for any gaming activity carried out under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).
Liability of the United States Unchanged.— Nothing in this section shall diminish or increase the liability of the United States or otherwise affect the liability of the United States under any provision of law.
Subtitle H Miscellaneous Access and Property Issues
SEC. 3081. Ensuring Public Access to the Summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument.
In General.— The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including—
motor vehicle access; and
pedestrian and other nonmotorized access.
Cooperative Agreements.— The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain—
with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and
with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain.
SEC. 3082. Anchorage, Alaska, Conveyance of Reversionary Interests.
Definitions.— In this section:
City.— The term “City” means the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.
Non-federal land.— The term “non-Federal land” means certain parcels of land located in the City and owned by the City, which are more particularly described as follows:
Block 42, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 1.93 acres, commonly known as the Egan Center, Petrovich Park, and Old City Hall.
Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 66, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.48 acres, commonly known as the parking lot at 7th Avenue and I Street.
Lot 13, Block 15, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.24 acres, an unimproved vacant lot located at H Street and Christensen Drive.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Conveyance of Reversionary Interests, Anchorage, Alaska.—
In general.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land.
Legal descriptions.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary.
Costs.— The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under paragraph (1), including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.
SEC. 3083. Release of Property Interests in Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyed to the State of Oregon for Establishment of Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Definitions.— In this section:
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center” and dated April 7, 2014.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Oregon (acting through the Oregon State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University).
Release of Retained Interests.—
In general.— Any reservation or reversionary interest retained by the United States to the approximately 290 acres in Hermiston, Oregon, depicted as “Reversionary Interest Area” on the Map, is hereby released without consideration.
Instrument of release.— The Secretary shall execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of retained interests under paragraph (1).
Conveyance of Orphan Parcel.— Notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a request from the State, the Secretary shall convey to the State, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States to and in the approximately 6 acres identified on the Map as “Bureau of Land Management Administered Land”.
Subtitle I Water Infrastructure
SEC. 3087. Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Development.
Section 9 of the Act of August 11, 1939 (commonly known as the “Water Conservation and Utilization Act”) (16 U.S.C. 590z–7) is amended—
by striking “ In connection with” and inserting “ (a) In General.—In connection with”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Certain Leases Authorized.—
“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary—
“(A) may enter into leases of power privileges for electric power generation in connection with any project constructed pursuant to this Act; and
“(B) shall have authority over any project constructed pursuant to this Act in addition to and alternative to any existing authority relating to a particular project.
“(2) Process.—In entering into a lease of power privileges under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use the processes, terms, and conditions applicable to a lease under section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)).
“(3) Findings not required.—No findings under section 3 shall be required for a lease under paragraph (1).
“(4) Rights retained by lessee.—Except as otherwise provided under paragraph (5), all right, title, and interest in and to installed power facilities constructed by non-Federal entities pursuant to a lease under paragraph (1), and any direct revenues derived from that lease, shall remain with the lessee.
“(5) Lease charges.—Notwithstanding section 8, lease charges shall be credited to the project from which the power is derived.
“(6) Effect.—Nothing in this section alters or affects any agreement in effect on the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 for the development of hydropower projects or disposition of revenues.”
SEC. 3088. Toledo Bend Hydroelectric Project.
Notwithstanding section 3(2) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(2)), Federal land within the Sabine National Forest or the Indian Mounds Wilderness Area occupied by the Toledo Bend Hydroelectric Project numbered 2305 shall not be considered to be—
a reservation, for purposes of section 4(e) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 797(e));
land or other property of the United States for purposes of recompensing the United States for the use, occupancy, or enjoyment of the land under section 10(e)(1) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 803(e)(1)); or
land of the United States, for purposes of section 24 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 818).
SEC. 3089. East Bench Irrigation District Contract Extension.
Section 2(1) of the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act (Public Law 112–139; 126 Stat. 390) is amended by striking “ 4 years” and inserting “ 10 years”.
Subtitle J Other Matters
SEC. 3091. Commemoration of Centennial of World War I.
Liberty Memorial as World War I Museum and Memorial.—
Designation of liberty memorial.— The Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America’s National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby designated as a “World War I Museum and Memorial”.
Ceremonies.— The World War I Centennial Commission (in this section referred to as the “Commission”) may plan, develop, and execute ceremonies to recognize the designation of the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City as a World War I Museum and Memorial.
Pershing Park as World War I Memorial.—
Redesignation of pershing park.— Pershing Park in the District of Columbia is hereby redesignated as a “World War I Memorial”.
Ceremonies.— The Commission may plan, develop, and execute ceremonies for the rededication of Pershing Park, as it approaches its 50th anniversary, as a World War I Memorial and for the enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work as authorized by paragraph (3).
Authority to enhance commemorative work.—
In general.— The Commission may enhance the General Pershing Commemorative Work by constructing on the land designated by paragraph (1) as a World War I Memorial appropriate sculptural and other commemorative elements, including landscaping, to further honor the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I.
General pershing commemorative work defined.— In this subsection, the term “General Pershing Commemorative Work” means the memorial to the late John J. Pershing, General of the Armies of the United States, who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, and to the officers and men under his command, as authorized by Public Law 89–786 (80 Stat. 1377).
Compliance with standards for commemorative works.—
In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, applies to the enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work under this subsection.
Waiver of certain requirements.—
Site selection for memorial.— Section 8905 of such title does not apply with respect to the selection of the site for the World War I Memorial.
Certain conditions.— Section 8908(b) of such title does not apply to this subsection.
No infringement upon existing memorial.— The World War I Memorial designated by paragraph (1) may not interfere with or encroach on the District of Columbia War Memorial.
Deposit of excess funds.—
Use for other world war i commemorative activities.— If, upon payment of all expenses for the enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work under this subsection (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for such purpose, the Commission may use the amount of the balance for other commemorative activities authorized under the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2448).
Use for other commemorative works.— If the authority for enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work and the authority of the Commission to plan and conduct commemorative activities under the World War I Centennial Commission Act have expired and there remains a balance of funds received for the enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work, the Commission shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(3) of such title, except that funds in such account may only be obligated subject to appropriation.
Authorization to complete construction after termination of commission.— Section 8 of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272) is amended—
in subsection (a), by striking “ The Centennial Commission” and inserting “ Except as provided in subsection (c), the Centennial Commission”; and
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(c) Exception for Completion of World War I Memorial.—The Centennial Commission may perform such work as is necessary to complete the rededication of a World War I Memorial and enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work under section 3091(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, subject to section 8903 of title 40, United States Code.”
Additional Amendments to World War I Centennial Commission Act.—
Ex officio and other advisory members.— Section 4 of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2449) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(e) Ex Officio and Other Advisory Members.—
“(1) Powers.—The individuals listed in paragraphs (2) and (3), or their designated representative, shall serve on the Centennial Commission solely to provide advice and information to the members of the Centennial Commission appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1), and shall not be considered members for purposes of any other provision of this Act.
“(2) Ex officio members.—The following individuals shall serve as ex officio members:
“(A) The Archivist of the United States.
“(B) The Librarian of Congress.
“(C) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
“(D) The Secretary of Education.
“(E) The Secretary of State.
“(F) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
“(G) The Administrator of General Services.
“(3) Other advisory members.—The following individuals shall serve as other advisory members:
“(A) Four members appointed by the Secretary of Defense in the following manner: One from the Navy, one from the Marine Corps, one from the Army, and one from the Air Force.
“(B) Two members appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security in the following manner: One from the Coast Guard and one from the United States Secret Service.
“(C) Two members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, including one from the National Parks Service.
“(4) Vacancies.—A vacancy in a member position under paragraph (3) shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.”
Payable rate of staff.— Section 7(c)(2) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2451) is amended—
in subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ , without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.”; and
in subparagraph (B), by striking “ level IV” and inserting “ level II”.
Limitation on obligation of federal funds.—
Limitation.— Section 9 of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2453) is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 9. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
“No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the designation, establishment, or enhancement of a memorial or commemorative work by the World War I Centennial Commission.”
Conforming amendment.— Section 7(f) of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2452) is repealed.
Clerical amendment.— The item relating to section 9 in the table of contents of the World War I Centennial Commission Act (Public Law 112–272; 126 Stat. 2448) is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 9. Limitation on obligation of Federal funds.”.
SEC. 3092. Miscellaneous Issues Related to Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Council.— The term “Council” means the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council established by paragraph (6)(A).
County.— The term “County” means Clark County, Nevada.
Local government.— The term “local government” means the City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, or the County.
Management plan.— The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Monument developed under paragraph (3)(E).
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Proposed Boundary”, numbered 963/123,142, and dated December 2013.
Monument.— The term “Monument” means the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument established by paragraph (2)(A).
Public land.— The term “public land” has the meaning given the term “public lands” in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).
Public water agency.— The term “public water agency” means a regional wholesale water provider that is engaged in the acquisition of water on behalf of, or the delivery of water to, water purveyors who are member agencies of the public water agency.
Qualified electric utility.— The term “qualified electric utility” means any public or private utility determined by the Secretary to be technically and financially capable of developing the high-voltage transmission facilities described in paragraph (4).
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
Establishment.—
In general.— In order to conserve, protect, interpret, and enhance for the benefit of present and future generations the unique and nationally important paleontological, scientific, educational, and recreational resources and values of the land described in this paragraph, there is established in the State, subject to valid existing rights, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
Boundaries.— The Monument shall consist of approximately 22,650 acres of public land in the County identified as “Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument”, as generally depicted on the Map.
Map; legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall prepare an official map and legal description of the boundaries of the Monument.
Legal effect.— The map and legal description prepared under clause (i) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subsection, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the legal description or the map.
Availability of map and legal description.— The map and legal description prepared under clause (i) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.
Acquisition of land.—
In general.— Subject to clause (ii), the Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the Monument by donation, purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer from another Federal agency.
Limitations.—
Acquisition of certain land.— Land or interests in land that are owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State may be acquired under clause (i) only by donation or exchange.
Prohibition of condemnation.— No land or interest in land may be acquired under clause (i) by condemnation.
Withdrawals.— Subject to valid existing rights and paragraphs (4) and (5), any land within the Monument or any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States for inclusion in the Monument after the date of enactment of this section is withdrawn from—
entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing laws, geothermal leasing laws, and minerals materials laws.
Relationship to clark county multi-species habitat conservation plan.—
Amendment to plan.— The Secretary shall credit, on an acre-for-acre basis, approximately 22,650 acres of the land conserved for the Monument under this section toward the development of additional non-Federal land within the County through an amendment to the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
Effect on plan.— Nothing in this section otherwise limits, alters, modifies, or amends the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
Termination of upper las vegas wash conservation transfer area.— The Upper Las Vegas Wash Conservation Transfer Area established by the Record of Decision dated October 21, 2011, for the Upper Las Vegas Wash Conservation Transfer Area Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, is terminated.
Administration of monument.—
Transfer of administrative jurisdiction.— Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 22,650 acres of public land depicted on the Map as “Tule Springs Fossil Bed National Monument” is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service.
Administration.— The Secretary shall administer the Monument—
in a manner that conserves, protects, interprets, and enhances the resources and values of the Monument; and
in accordance with—
this subsection;
the provisions of laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System (including the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)); and
any other applicable laws.
Buffer zones.— The establishment of the Monument shall not—
lead to the creation of express or implied protective perimeters or buffer zones around or over the Monument;
preclude disposal or development of public land adjacent to the boundaries of the Monument, if the disposal or development is consistent with other applicable law; or
preclude an activity on, or use of, private land adjacent to the boundaries of the Monument, if the activity or use is consistent with other applicable law.
Air and water quality.— Nothing in this section alters the standards governing air or water quality outside the boundary of the Monument.
Management plan.—
In general.— Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this subparagraph, the Secretary shall develop a management plan that provides for the long-term protection and management of the Monument.
Components.— The management plan—
shall—
be prepared in accordance with section 12(b) of the National Park System General Authorities Act (16 U.S.C. 1a–7(b)); and
consistent with this subsection and the purposes of the Monument, allow for continued scientific research at the Monument; and
may—
incorporate any appropriate decisions contained in an existing management or activity plan for the land designated as the Monument under paragraph (2)(A); and
use information developed in any study of land within, or adjacent to, the boundary of the Monument that was conducted before the date of enactment of this section.
Public process.— In preparing the management plan, the Secretary shall—
consult with, and take into account the comments and recommendations of, the Council;
provide an opportunity for public involvement in the preparation and review of the management plan, including holding public meetings;
consider public comments received as part of the public review and comment process of the management plan; and
consult with governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders involved in establishing and improving the regional trail system to incorporate, where appropriate, trails in the Monument that link to the regional trail system.
Interpretation, education, and scientific research.—
In general.— The Secretary shall provide for public interpretation of, and education and scientific research on, the paleontological resources of the Monument, with priority given to the onsite exhibition and curation of the resources, to the extent practicable.
Cooperative agreements.— The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and appropriate public and private entities to carry out clause (i).
Renewable energy transmission facilities.—
In general.— On receipt of a complete application from a qualified electric utility, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et seq.)), shall issue to the qualified electric utility a 400-foot-wide right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of high-voltage transmission facilities depicted on the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013, as “Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor” if the high-voltage transmission facilities do not conflict with other previously authorized rights-of-way within the corridor.
Requirements.—
In general.— The high-voltage transmission facilities shall—
be used—
primarily, to the maximum extent practicable, for renewable energy resources; and
to meet reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, or the public utilities regulator of the State; and
employ best management practices identified as part of the compliance of the Secretary with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to limit impacts on the Monument.
Capacity.— The Secretary shall consult with the qualified electric utility that is issued the right-of-way under subparagraph (A) and the public utilities regulator of the State to seek to maximize the capacity of the high-voltage transmission facilities.
Terms and conditions.— The issuance of a notice to proceed on the construction of the high-voltage transmission facilities within the right-of-way under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to terms and conditions that the Secretary (in consultation with the qualified electric utility), as part of the compliance of the Secretary with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), determines appropriate to protect and conserve the resources for which the Monument is managed.
Expiration of right-of-way.— The right-of-way issued under subparagraph (A) shall expire on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this section if construction of the high-voltage transmission facilities described in subparagraph (A) has not been initiated by that date, unless the Secretary determines that it is in the public interest to continue the right-of-way.
Water conveyance facilities.—
Water conveyance facilities corridor.—
In general.— On receipt of 1 or more complete applications from a public water agency and except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et seq.)), shall issue to the public water agency a 100-foot-wide right-of-way for the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a buried water conveyance pipeline and associated facilities within the “Water Conveyance Facilities Corridor” and the “Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor” depicted on the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013.
Limitation.— A public water agency right-of-way shall not be granted under clause (i) within the portion of the Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor that is located along the Moccasin Drive alignment, which is generally between T. 18 S. and T. 19 S., Mount Diablo Baseline and Meridian.
Buried water conveyance pipeline.— On receipt of 1 or more complete applications from a unit of local government or public water agency, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et seq.)), shall issue to the unit of local government or public water agency a 100-foot-wide right-of-way for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a buried water conveyance pipeline to access the existing buried water pipeline turnout facility and surge tank located in the NE¼ sec. 16 of T. 19 S. and R. 61 E.
Requirements.—
Best management practices.— The water conveyance facilities shall employ best management practices identified as part of the compliance of the Secretary with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to limit the impacts of the water conveyance facilities on the Monument.
Consultations.— The water conveyance facilities within the “Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor” shall be sited in consultation with the qualified electric utility to limit the impacts of the water conveyance facilities on the high-voltage transmission facilities.
Terms and conditions.— The issuance of a notice to proceed on the construction of the water conveyance facilities within the right-of-way under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary, in consultation with the public water agency, as part of the compliance of the Secretary with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), determines appropriate to protect and conserve the resources for which the Monument is managed.
Tule springs fossil beds national monument advisory council.—
Establishment.— To provide guidance for the management of the Monument, there is established the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council.
Membership.—
Composition.— The Council shall consist of 10 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
1 member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the County Commission;
1 member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the city council of Las Vegas, Nevada;
1 member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the city council of North Las Vegas, Nevada;
1 member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the tribal council of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe;
1 member shall be a representative of the conservation community in southern Nevada;
1 member shall be a representative of Nellis Air Force Base;
1 member shall be nominated by the State;
1 member shall reside in the County and have a background that reflects the purposes for which the Monument was established; and
2 members shall reside in the County or adjacent counties, both of whom shall have experience in the field of paleontology, obtained through higher education, experience, or both.
Initial appointment.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall appoint the initial members of the Council in accordance with clause (i).
Duties of council.— The Council shall advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan.
Compensation.— Members of the Council shall receive no compensation for serving on the Council.
Chairperson.—
In general.— Subject to clause (ii), the Council shall elect a Chairperson from among the members of the Council.
Limitation.— The Chairperson shall not be a member of a Federal or State agency.
Term.— The term of the Chairperson shall be 3 years.
Term of members.—
In general.— The term of a member of the Council shall be 3 years.
Successors.— Notwithstanding the expiration of a 3-year term of a member of the Council, a member may continue to serve on the Council until—
the member is reappointed by the Secretary; or
a successor is appointed.
Vacancies.—
In general.— A vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
Appointment for remainder of term.— A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Council—
shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor was appointed; and
may be nominated for a subsequent term.
Termination.— Unless an extension is jointly recommended by the Director of the National Park Service and the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Council shall terminate on the date that is 6 years after the date of enactment of this section.
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the land identified on the Map as “BLM Withdrawn Lands” is withdrawn from—
entry under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and mineral materials laws.
Addition of Land to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Conservation area.— The term “Conservation Area” means the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area established by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.).
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
Addition of land to conservation area.—
In general.— The Conservation Area is expanded to include the land depicted on the Map as “Additions to Red Rock NCA”.
Management plan.— Not later than 2 years after the date on which the land is acquired, the Secretary shall update the management plan for the Conservation Area to reflect the management requirements of the acquired land.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this subsection.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in—
the Map; or
the legal description.
Availability.— The Map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Conveyance of Bureau of Land Management Land to North Las Vegas.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013.
North las vegas.— The term “North Las Vegas” means the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
Conveyance.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section and subject to valid existing rights, upon the request of North Las Vegas, the Secretary shall convey to North Las Vegas, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (3).
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (2) consists of the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management described on the Map as the “North Las Vegas Job Creation Zone” (including the interests in the land).
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this subsection.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in—
the Map; or
the legal description.
Availability.— The Map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Use of land for nonresidential development.—
In general.— North Las Vegas may sell any portion of the land described in paragraph (3) for nonresidential development.
Method of sale.— The sale of land under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out—
through a competitive bidding process; and
for not less than fair market value.
Fair market value.— The Secretary shall determine the fair market value of the land under subparagraph (B)(ii) based on an appraisal that is performed in accordance with—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions;
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices; and
any other applicable law (including regulations).
Disposition of proceeds.— The gross proceeds from the sale of land under subparagraph (A) shall be distributed in accordance with section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 112 Stat. 2345; 116 Stat. 2007; 117 Stat. 1317; 118 Stat. 2414; 120 Stat. 3045).
Use of land for recreation or other public purposes.—
In general.— North Las Vegas may retain a portion of the land described in paragraph (3) for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) by providing written notice of the election to the Secretary.
Revocation.— If North Las Vegas retains land for public recreation or other public purposes under subparagraph (A), North Las Vegas may—
revoke that election; and
sell the land in accordance with paragraph (5).
Administrative costs.— North Las Vegas shall pay all appraisal costs, survey costs, and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, the land described in paragraph (3).
Reversion.—
In general.— If any parcel of land described in paragraph (3) is not conveyed for nonresidential development under this subsection or reserved for recreation or other public purposes under paragraph (6) by the date that is 30 years after the date of enactment of this section, the parcel of land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
Inconsistent use.— If North Las Vegas uses any parcel of land described in paragraph (3) in a manner that is inconsistent with this subsection—
at the discretion of the Secretary, the parcel shall revert to the United States; or
if the Secretary does not make an election under clause (i), North Las Vegas shall sell the parcel of land in accordance with this subsection.
Conveyance of Bureau of Land Management Land to Las Vegas.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Las vegas.— The term “Las Vegas” means the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
Conveyance.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, subject to valid existing rights, and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary shall convey to Las Vegas, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (3).
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (2) consists of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management described on the Map as “Las Vegas Job Creation Zone” (including interests in the land).
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this subsection.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in—
the Map; or
the legal description.
Availability.— The Map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Use of land.—
In general.— Las Vegas may sell any portion of the land described in paragraph (3) for nonresidential development.
Method of sale.— The sale of land under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out, after consultation with the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe—
through a competitive bidding process; and
for not less than fair market value.
Fair market value.— The Secretary shall determine the fair market value of the land under subparagraph (B)(ii) based on an appraisal that is performed in accordance with—
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions;
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices; and
any other applicable law (including regulations).
Disposition of proceeds.— The gross proceeds from the sale of land under subparagraph (A) shall be distributed in accordance with section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 112 Stat. 2345; 116 Stat. 2007; 117 Stat. 1317; 118 Stat. 2414; 120 Stat. 3045).
Use of land for recreation or other public purposes.—
In general.— Las Vegas may retain a portion of the land described in paragraph (3) for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) by providing written notice of the election to the Secretary.
Revocation.— If Las Vegas retains land for public recreation or other public purposes under subparagraph (A), Las Vegas may—
revoke that election; and
sell the land in accordance with paragraph (5).
Administrative costs.— Las Vegas shall pay all appraisal costs, survey costs, and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, the land described in paragraph (3).
Reversion.—
In general.— If any parcel of land described in paragraph (3) is not conveyed for nonresidential development under this subsection or reserved for recreation or other public purposes under paragraph (6) by the date that is 30 years after the date of enactment of this section, the parcel of land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
Inconsistent use.— If Las Vegas uses any parcel of land described in paragraph (3) in a manner that is inconsistent with this subsection—
at the discretion of the Secretary, the parcel shall revert to the United States; or
if the Secretary does not make an election under clause (i), Las Vegas shall sell the parcel of land in accordance with this subsection.
Expansion of Conveyance to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.— Section 703 of the Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–282; 116 Stat. 2013) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “ and, subject to valid existing rights, the parcel of land identified as ‘Las Vegas Police Shooting Range’ on the map entitled ‘North Las Vegas Valley Overview’ and dated November 5, 2013”.
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Withdrawal.— Section 8 of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Act (16 U.S.C. 460hhh–6) is amended—
in subsection (a), by striking “ for lands described” and inserting “ as provided”; and
by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
“(b) Exceptions.—
“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), W½E½ and W½ sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 58 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian is not subject to withdrawal under that subsection.
“(2) Effect of entry under public land laws.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the following are not subject to withdrawal under that paragraph:
“(A) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that qualifies for conveyance under Public Law 97–465 (commonly known as the ‘Small Tracts Act’) (16 U.S.C. 521c et seq.), which, notwithstanding section 7 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 521i), may be conveyed under that Act.
“(B) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for conveyance by exchange for non-Federal land within the Recreation Area under authorities generally providing for the exchange of National Forest System land.”
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 Amendments.— Section 4 of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 112 Stat. 2344; 116 Stat. 2007) is amended—
in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “ dated October 1, 2002” and inserting “ dated September 17, 2012”; and
in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
“(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (4), subject to paragraphs (1) through (3), Clark County may convey to a unit of local government or regional governmental entity, without consideration, land located within the Airport Environs Overlay District, as identified in the Cooperative Management Agreement described in section 3(3) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 112 Stat. 2343), if the land is used for a water or wastewater treatment facility or any other public purpose consistent with uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the ‘Recreation and Public Purposes Act’) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).”
Conveyance of Land to the Nevada System of Higher Education.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
Board of regents.— The term “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Campuses.— The term “Campuses” means the Great Basin College, College of Southern Nevada, and University of Las Vegas, Nevada, campuses.
Federal land.— The term “Federal land” means—
the approximately 40 acres to be conveyed for the College of Southern Nevada, identified as “Parcel to be Conveyed”, as generally depicted on the map entitled “College of Southern Nevada Land Conveyance” and dated June 26, 2012;
the approximately 2,085 acres to be conveyed for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, identified as “UNLV North Campus”, as generally depicted on the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013; and
the approximately 285 acres to be conveyed for the Great Basin College, identified as “Parcel to be Conveyed”, as generally depicted on the map entitled “College of Southern Nevada Land Conveyance” and dated June 26, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
System.— The term “System” means the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Conveyances of federal land to system.—
Conveyances.— Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712) and section 1(c) of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869(c)), and subject to all valid existing rights and such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary, the Secretary shall—
not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, convey to the System, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to—
the Federal land identified on the map entitled “Great Basin College Land Conveyance” and dated June 26, 2012, for the Great Basin College; and
the Federal land identified on the map entitled “College of Southern Nevada Land Conveyance” and dated June 26, 2012, for the College of Southern Nevada, subject to the requirement that, as a precondition of the conveyance, the Board of Regents shall, by mutual assent, enter into a binding development agreement with the City of Las Vegas that—
provides for the orderly development of the Federal land to be conveyed under this item; and
complies with State law; and
convey to the System, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land identified on the map entitled “North Las Vegas Valley Overview” and dated November 5, 2013, for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, if the area identified as “Potential Utility Schedule” on the map is reserved for use for a potential 400-foot-wide utility corridor of certain rights-of-way for transportation and public utilities.
Conditions.—
In general.— As a condition of the conveyance under subparagraph (A), the Board of Regents shall agree in writing—
to pay any administrative costs associated with the conveyance, including the costs of any environmental, wildlife, cultural, or historical resources studies;
to use the Federal land conveyed for educational and recreational purposes; and
to release and indemnify the United States from any claims or liabilities that may arise from uses carried out on the Federal land on or before the date of enactment of this section by the United States or any person.
Agreement with nellis air force base.—
In general.— The Federal land conveyed to the System under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be used in accordance with the agreement entitled the “Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada” and dated June 19, 2009.
Modifications.— Any modifications to the agreement described in subclause (I) or any related master plan shall require the mutual assent of the parties to the agreement.
Limitation.— In no case shall the use of the Federal land conveyed under subparagraph (A)(ii) compromise the national security mission or navigation rights of Nellis Air Force Base.
Use of federal land.— The System may use the Federal land conveyed under subparagraph (A) for any public purposes consistent with uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
Reversion.—
In general.— If the Federal land or any portion of the Federal land conveyed under subparagraph (A) ceases to be used for the System, the Federal land, or any portion of the Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
University of nevada, las vegas.— If the System fails to complete the first building or show progression toward development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on the applicable parcels of Federal land by the date that is 50 years after the date of receipt of certification of acceptable remediation of environmental conditions, the parcels of the Federal land described in paragraph (1)(C)(ii) shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
College of southern nevada.— If the System fails to complete the first building or show progression toward development of the College of Southern Nevada campus on the applicable parcels of Federal land by the date that is 12 years after the date of conveyance of the applicable parcels of Federal land to the College of Southern Nevada, the parcels of the Federal land described in paragraph (1)(C)(i) shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
Land Conveyance for Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport.—
Findings.— Congress finds that—
flood mitigation infrastructure is critical to the safe and uninterrupted operation of the proposed Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport authorized by the Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act (Public Law 106–362; 114 Stat. 1404); and
through proper engineering, the land described in this subsection for flood mitigation infrastructure for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport may be consistent with the role of the Bureau of Land Management—
to protect and prevent irreparable damage to—
important historic, cultural, or scenic values;
fish and wildlife resources; or
other natural systems or processes; or
to protect life and safety from natural hazards in the County and nearby areas.
Definitions.— In this subsection:
County.— The term “County” means Clark County, Nevada.
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “Land Conveyance for Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport” and dated June 26, 2012.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Land conveyance.—
Authorization of conveyance.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date described in subparagraph (B), subject to valid existing rights and subparagraph (C), and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary shall convey to the County, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in paragraph (4), subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
Costs.— The County shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance under clause (i).
Date on which conveyance may be made.— The Secretary shall not make the conveyance described in subparagraph (A) until the later of the date on which the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration has—
approved an airport layout plan for an airport to be located in the Ivanpah Valley; and
with respect to the construction and operation of an airport on the site conveyed to the County pursuant to section 2(a) of the Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act (Public Law 106–362; 114 Stat. 1404), issued a record of decision after the preparation of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
Reservation of mineral rights.— In conveying the public land under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall reserve the mineral estate, except for purposes related to flood mitigation (including removal from aggregate flood events).
Withdrawal.— Subject to valid existing rights, the public land to be conveyed under subparagraph (A) is withdrawn from—
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
Use.— The public land conveyed under subparagraph (A) shall be used for the development of flood mitigation infrastructure for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport.
Reversion and reentry.—
In general.— If the land conveyed to the County under the Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act (Public Law 106–362; 114 Stat. 1404) reverts to the United States, the land conveyed to the County under this subsection shall revert, at the option of the Secretary, to the United States.
Use of land.— If the Secretary determines that the County is not using the land conveyed under this subsection for a purpose described in subparagraph (D), all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the land shall revert, at the option of the Secretary, to the United States.
Description of land.— The land referred to in paragraph (3) consists of the approximately 2,320 acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and described on the Map as the “Conveyance Area”.
Map and legal description.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall prepare an official legal description and map of the parcel to be conveyed under this subsection.
Minor errors.— The Secretary may correct any minor error in—
the map prepared under subparagraph (A); or
the legal description.
Availability.— The map prepared under subparagraph (A) and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.—
Definitions.— In this subsection:
City.— The term “City” means the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Clark county off-highway vehicle recreation park.— The term “Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park” means the approximately 960 acres of land identified on the Map as “Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park”.
County.— The term “County” means Clark County, Nevada.
Map.— The term “Map” means the map entitled “Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area” and dated December 17, 2013.
Nellis dunes off-highway recreation area.— The term “Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area” means the approximately 10,035 acres of land identified on the Map as “Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area”.
Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
State.— The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
Conveyance of federal land to county.—
In general.— As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall convey to the County, subject to valid existing rights and subparagraph (B), without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park.
Reservation of mineral estate.— In conveying the parcels of Federal land under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall reserve the mineral estate, except for purposes related to flood mitigation (including removal from aggregate flood events).
Use of conveyed land.—
In general.— The parcels of land conveyed under subparagraph (A) may be used by the County for any public purposes described in clause (ii), consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
Authorized uses.— The land conveyed under subparagraph (A)—
shall be used by the County—
to provide a suitable location for the establishment of a centralized off-road vehicle recreation park in the County;
to provide the public with opportunities for off-road vehicle recreation, including a location for races, competitive events, training and other commercial services that directly support a centralized off-road vehicle recreation area and County park;
to provide a designated area and facilities that would discourage unauthorized use of off-highway vehicles in areas that have been identified by the Federal Government, State government, or County government as containing environmentally sensitive land; and
shall not be disposed of by the County.
Reversion.— If the County ceases to use any parcel of land conveyed under subparagraph (A) for the purposes described in clause (ii)—
title to the parcel shall revert to the Secretary, at the option of the Secretary; and
the County shall be responsible for any reclamation necessary to revert the parcel to the United States.
Management plan.— The Secretary of the Air Force and the County, may develop a special management plan for the land conveyed under subparagraph (A)—
to enhance public safety and safe off-highway vehicle recreation use in the Nellis Dunes Recreation Area;
to ensure compatible development with the mission requirements of the Nellis Air Force Base; and
to avoid and mitigate known public health risks associated with off-highway vehicle use in the Nellis Dunes Recreation Area.
Agreement with nellis air force base.—
In general.— Before the Federal land may be conveyed to the County under subparagraph (A), the Clark County Board of Commissioners and Nellis Air Force Base shall enter into an interlocal agreement for the Federal land and the Nellis Dunes Recreation Area—
to enhance safe off-highway recreation use; and
to ensure that development of the Federal land is consistent with the long-term mission requirements of Nellis Air Force Base.
Limitation.— The use of the Federal land conveyed under subparagraph (A) shall not compromise the national security mission of Nellis Air Force Base.
Additional terms and conditions.— With respect to the conveyance of Federal land under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
Designation of nellis dunes off-highway vehicle recreation area.—
In general.— The approximately 10,035 acres of land identified on the Map as the “Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area” shall be known and designated as the “Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area”.
Management plan.— The Secretary may develop a special management plan for the Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area to enhance the safe use of off-highway vehicles for recreational purposes.
Withdrawal and Reservation of Land for Nellis Air Force Base Expansion.—
Withdrawals.— Section 3011(b) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 886) is amended—
in paragraph (4)—
by striking “ comprise approximately” and inserting the following:
“(A) approximately”
by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(B) approximately 710 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, identified as ‘Addition to Nellis Air Force Base’ on the map entitled ‘Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area’ and dated June 26, 2012; and
“(C) approximately 410 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, identified as ‘Addition to Nellis Air Force Base’ on the map entitled ‘North Las Vegas Valley Overview’ and dated November 5, 2013.”
; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(6) Existing mineral materials contracts.—
“(A) Applicability.—Section 3022 shall not apply to any mineral material resource authorized for sale by the Secretary of the Interior under a valid contract for the duration of the contract.
“(B) Access.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Secretary of the Air Force shall allow adequate and reasonable access to mineral material resources authorized for sale by the Secretary of the Interior under a valid contract for the duration of the contract.”
Conforming amendment.— Section 3022 of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 897) is amended by striking “ section 3011(b)(5)(B)” and inserting “ paragraphs (5)(B) and (6) of section 3011(b)”.
Military Overflights.—
Findings.— Congress finds that military aircraft testing and training activities in the State of Nevada—
are an important part of the national defense system of the United States; and
are essential in order to secure an enduring and viable national defense system for the current and future generations of people of the United States.
Overflights.— Nothing in this section restricts or precludes any military overflight, including—
low-level overflights of military aircraft over the Federal land;
flight testing and evaluation; and
the designation or creation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of military flight training routes, over—
the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument established by subsection (a)(2)(A); or
the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area established by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.) (as modified by subsection (b)).
SEC. 3093. National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
Definitions.— In this section:
Association.— The term “Association” means the National Desert Storm Memorial Association, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas and described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Memorial.— The term “memorial” means the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial authorized to be established under subsection (b).
Memorial to Commemorate.—
Authorization to establish commemorative work.— The Association may establish the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative work, on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as a member of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.
Compliance with standards for commemorative works act.— The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the “Commemorative Works Act”).
Use of federal funds prohibited.— Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial.
Deposit of excess funds.—
In general.— If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.
On expiration of authority.— If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 3094. Extension of Legislative Authority for Establishment of Commemorative Work in Honor of Former President John Adams.
by striking “ 2013” and inserting “ 2020” in subsection (c); and
by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
“(e) Deposit of Excess Funds for Established Memorial.—
“(1) If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Adams Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code.
“(2) If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Adams Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided for in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.”
SEC. 3095. Refinancing of Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishing Capacity Reduction Loan.
In General.— The Secretary of Commerce, upon receipt of such assurances as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, shall issue a loan to refinance the existing debt obligation funding the fishing capacity reduction program for the West Coast groundfish fishery implemented under section 212 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 (title II of division B of Public Law 108–7; 117 Stat. 80).
Applicable Law.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall issue the loan under this section in accordance with subsections (b) through (e) of section 312 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a) and sections 53702 and 53735 of title 46, United States Code.
Loan Term.—
In general.— Notwithstanding section 53735(c)(4) of title 46, United States Code, a loan under this section shall have a maturity that expires at the end of the 45-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the loan.
Extension.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and if there is an outstanding balance on the loan after the period described in paragraph (1), a loan under this section shall have a maturity of 45 years or until the loan is repaid in full.
Limitation on Fee Amount.— Notwithstanding section 312(d)(2)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(d)(2)(B)), the fee established by the Secretary with respect to a loan under this section shall not exceed 3 percent of the ex-vessel value of the harvest from each fishery for where the loan is issued.
Interest Rate.—
In general.— Notwithstanding section 53702(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, the annual rate of interest an obligor shall pay on a direct loan obligation under this section is the percent the Secretary must pay as interest to borrow from the Treasury the funds to make the loan.
Subloans.— Each subloan under the loan authorized by this section—
shall receive the interest rate described in paragraph (1); and
may be paid off at any time notwithstanding subsection (c)(1).
Ex-Vessel Landing Fee.—
Calculations and accuracy.— The Secretary shall set the ex-vessel landing fee to be collected for payment of the loan under this section—
as low as possible, based on recent landings value in the fishery, to meet the requirements of loan repayment;
upon issuance of the loan in accordance with paragraph (2); and
on a regular interval not to exceed every 5 years beginning on the date of issuance of the loan.
Deadline for initial ex-vessel landings fee calculation.— Not later than 60 days after the date of issuance of the loan under this section, the Secretary shall recalculate the ex-vessel landing fee based on the most recent value of the fishery.
Authorization.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this section an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount of the loan authorized under this section for purposes of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.).
SEC. 3096. Payments in Lieu of Taxes.
For payments in lieu of taxes under chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, which shall be available without further appropriation to the Secretary of the Interior—
$33,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and
$37,000,000 to be available for obligation and payment beginning on October 1, 2015.
Funds available for obligation and payment under paragraph (2) shall be paid in October 2015.