(a) Short title.—This Act may be cited as the “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act” or the “EXPLORE Act”.

(b) Table of contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.

In this Act:

(1) FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY.—The term “Federal land management agency” has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).

(2) FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS.—The term “Federal recreational lands and waters” has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).

(3) GATEWAY COMMUNITY.—The term “gateway community” means a community that serves as an entry point, or is adjacent, to a recreation destination on Federal recreational lands and waters or non-Federal land at which there is consistently high, in the determination of the Secretaries, seasonal or year-round visitation.

(4) 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. 5304).

(5) SECRETARIES.—The term “Secretaries” means each of—

(A) the Secretary; and

(B) the Secretary of Agriculture.

(6) SECRETARY.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(7) SECRETARY CONCERNED.—The term “Secretary concerned” means—

(A) the Secretary, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or

(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land managed by the Forest Service.

Congress declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to foster and encourage recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters, to the extent consistent with the laws applicable to specific areas of Federal recreational lands and waters, including multiple-use mandates and land management planning requirements.

(a) Definition of land use plan.—In this section, the term “land use plan” means—

(1) a land use plan prepared by the Secretary pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); and

(2) a land management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest Service pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604).

(b) Inventory and assessments.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries shall—

(A) conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for Federal recreational lands and waters; and

(B) publish the inventory and assessment conducted under subparagraph (A) for public comment.

(2) UNIQUE RECREATION VALUES.—An inventory and assessment conducted under paragraph (1) shall—

(A) recognize—

(i) any unique recreation values and recreation opportunities; and

(ii) areas of concentrated recreational use; and

(B) identify, list, and map recreation resources by—

(i) type of recreation opportunity and type of natural or artificial recreation infrastructure;

(ii) to the extent available, the level of use of the recreation resource as of the date of the inventory;

(iii) location; and

(iv) identify, to the extent practicable, any trend relating to recreation opportunities or use at a recreation resource identified under subparagraph (A).

(3) ASSESSMENTS.—For any recreation resource inventoried under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall assess—

(A) the level of demand for the recreation resource;

(B) the maintenance needs of, and expenses necessary to administer, the recreation resource;

(C) the benefits of current and projected future recreation use, including to the local economy;

(D) the capacity of the recreation resource to meet the demand described in subparagraph (A), including the relationship of current and projected future recreation use on—

(i) natural, cultural, and other resources;

(ii) other authorized uses and activities on the Federal recreational lands and waters subject to the applicable land use plan; and

(iii) existing infrastructure;

(E) the suitability for developing, expanding, or enhancing the recreation resource;

(F) technological developments and innovation that affect recreation use; and

(G) the adequacy of the current management of the recreation resource.

(c) Future recreation needs and management.—

(1) FUTURE NEEDS.—Based on the inventory and assessment conducted under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary concerned shall—

(A) estimate future recreation needs through a collaborative process;

(B) identify underutilized locations that are suitable for developing, expanding, or enhancing recreation use; and

(C) select additional high-value recreation resources at which to encourage recreation use, consistent with the applicable land use plan.

(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In selecting a high-value recreation resource under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary concerned shall consider the following:

(A) The future recreation needs estimated under paragraph (1)(A).

(B) The maintenance needs of, and the expenses necessary to administer, the high-value recreation resource.

(C) The presence of partner organizations prepared to assist in the stewardship of the high-value recreation resource.

(D) The benefits of recreation use, including benefits to the local economy.

(E) The impacts of recreation use on—

(i) natural, cultural, or other resources;

(ii) other authorized uses and activities on the Federal recreational lands and waters subject to any applicable land use plan; and

(iii) adjacent landowners.

(3) MANAGEMENT.—The Secretary concerned shall—

(A) seek input from the public, including adjacent landowners and individuals or entities with existing land use authorizations, with respect to the management of any high-value recreation resource identified under paragraph (1)(C);

(B) maintain or enhance the recreation values and encourage recreation use of the high-value recreation resource identified, subject to the availability of appropriations and consistent with any applicable multiple-use mandates; and

(C) manage a high-value recreation resource under this paragraph in a manner that is consistent with applicable law.

(d) Existing efforts.—To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall use or incorporate existing applicable research and planning decisions and processes in carrying out this section.

(e) Conforming amendments.—Section 200103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by striking subsection (d); and

(2) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively.

(a) Definitions.—Section 200102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (4) and (5) respectively; and

(2) by inserting before paragraph (4), as so redesignated, the following:

“(1) COUNCIL.—The term ‘Council’ means the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation established under section 200104.

“(2) FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY.—The term ‘Federal land management agency’ means the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, Corps of Engineers, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“(3) FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS.—The term ‘Federal recreational lands and waters’ has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) and also includes Federal waters managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Federal lands and waters managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.”.

(b) Establishment of council.—Section 200104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

(c) Clerical amendment.—The table of sections for chapter 2001 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 200104 and inserting the following:

“200104. Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation”.

Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2025, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress and make public online a report that describes and itemizes the total amount of funding relating to outdoor recreation that was obligated in the preceding fiscal year in accounts in the Treasury for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.

(a) Identification of long-Distance trails.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries shall identify—

(1) not fewer than 10 long-distance bike trails that make use of trails and roads in existence on the date of the enactment of this title; and

(2) not fewer than 10 areas in which there is an opportunity to develop or complete a trail that would qualify as a long-distance bike trail.

(b) Public comment.—The Secretaries shall—

(1) develop a process to allow members of the public to comment regarding the identification of trails and areas under subsection (a); and

(2) consider the identification, development, and completion of long-distance bike trails in a geographically equitable manner.

(c) Maps, signage, and promotional materials.—For any long-distance bike trail identified under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may—

(1) publish and distribute maps, install signage, and issue promotional materials; and

(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the stewardship, development, or completion of trails.

(d) Report.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries, in partnership with interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a report that lists the trails identified under subsection (a), including a summary of public comments received in accordance with the process developed under subsection (b).

(e) Conflict avoidance with other uses.—The Secretary concerned shall ensure that each long-distance bike trail or area identified under subsection (a)—

(1) does not conflict with—

(A) the uses, before the date of the enactment of this title, of any trail or road that is part of that long-distance bike trail;

(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on the date of the enactment of this title;

(C) the purposes for which any trail was or is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and

(D) any area managed under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

(2) complies with land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters that are part of that long-distance bike trail.

(f) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) LONG-DISTANCE BIKE TRAIL.—The term “long-distance bike trail” means a continuous route, consisting of 1 or more trails or rights-of-way, that—

(A) is not less than 80 miles in length;

(B) primarily makes use of dirt or natural surface trails;

(C) may require connections along paved or other improved roads;

(D) does not include Federal recreational lands where mountain biking or related activities are not consistent with management requirements for those Federal recreational lands; and

(E) to the maximum extent practicable, makes use of trails and roads that were on Federal recreational lands on or before the date of the enactment of this title.

(2) SECRETARIES.—The term “Secretaries” means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting jointly.

(a) In general.—Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this title, each Secretary concerned shall issue guidance for recreational climbing activities on covered Federal land.

(b) Applicable law.—The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall ensure that recreational climbing activities comply with the laws (including regulations) applicable to the covered Federal land.

(c) Wilderness areas.—The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall recognize that recreational climbing (including the use, placement, and maintenance of fixed anchors) is an appropriate use within a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, if undertaken—

(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and other applicable laws (including regulations); and

(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate.

(d) Authorization.—The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall describe the requirements, if any, for the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors for recreational climbing in a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, including any terms and conditions determined by the Secretary concerned to be appropriate, which may be issued programmatically or on a case-by-case basis.

(e) Existing routes.—The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall include direction providing for the continued use and maintenance of recreational climbing routes (including fixed anchors along the routes) in existence as of the date of the enactment of this title, in accordance with this Act.

(f) Public comment.—Before finalizing the guidance issued under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall provide opportunities for public comment with respect to the guidance.

(g) Covered Federal land defined.—In this section, the term “covered Federal land”—

(1) means the lands described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2); and

(2) includes components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

(a) Definition of target shooting range.—In this section, the term “target shooting range” means a developed and managed area that is authorized or operated by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management specifically for the purposeful discharge by the public of legal firearms, firearms training, archery, or other associated activities.

(b) Assessment; Identification of Target Shooting Range Locations.—

(1) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall make available to the public a list that—

(A) identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that has a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B);

(B) identifies each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district that does not have a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B); and

(C) for each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district identified under subparagraph (B), provides a determination of whether applicable law or the applicable land use plan prevents the establishment of a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B).

(2) IDENTIFICATION OF TARGET SHOOTING RANGE LOCATIONS.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary concerned shall identify at least 1 suitable location for a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in paragraph (3)(B) within each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district with respect to which the Secretary concerned has determined under paragraph (1)(C) that the establishment of a target shooting range is not prevented by applicable law or the applicable land use plan.

(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries, in consultation with the entities described in subsection (d), shall, for purposes of identifying a suitable location for a target shooting range under subparagraph (A)—

(i) consider the proximity of areas frequently used by recreational shooters;

(ii) ensure that the target shooting range would not adversely impact a shooting range operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity, including a shooting range located on private land; and

(iii) consider other nearby recreational uses, including proximity to units of the National Park System, to minimize potential conflict and prioritize visitor safety.

(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TARGET SHOOTING RANGES.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this title, at 1 or more suitable locations identified on each eligible National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary concerned shall—

(i) subject to the availability of appropriations, construct a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B) or modify an existing target shooting range to meet the requirements described in subparagraph (B); or

(ii) enter into an agreement with an entity described in subsection (d)(1), under which the entity shall establish or maintain a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B).

(B) REQUIREMENTS.—A target shooting range established under this paragraph—

(i) (I) shall be able to accommodate rifles, pistols, and shotguns; and

(II) may accommodate archery;

(ii) shall include appropriate public safety designs and features, including—

(I) significantly modified landscapes, including berms, buffer distances, or other public safety designs or features;

(II) a designated firing line; and

(III) benches;

(iii) may include—

(I) shade structures;

(II) trash containers;

(III) restrooms; and

(IV) any other features that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary; and

(iv) may not require a user to pay a fee to use the target shooting range.

(C) RECREATION AND PUBLIC PURPOSES ACT.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned may consider a target shooting range that is located on land transferred pursuant to the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), as a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subparagraph (B).

(c) Restrictions.—

(1) MANAGEMENT.—The management of a target shooting range shall be subject to such conditions as the Secretary concerned determines are necessary for the safe, responsible use of—

(A) the target shooting range; and

(B) the adjacent land and resources.

(2) CLOSURES.—Except in emergency situations, the Secretary concerned shall seek to ensure that a target shooting range that meets the requirements described in subsection (b)(3)(B), or an equivalent shooting range adjacent to a National Forest or Bureau of Land Management district, is available to the public prior to closing Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to recreational shooting, in accordance with section 4103 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 7913).

(d) Consultations.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section, the Secretaries shall consult, as applicable, with—

(A) local and Tribal Governments;

(B) nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations, including organizations that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled “Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Sports Roundtable Memorandum of Understanding” and signed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management on August 17, 2006;

(C) State fish and wildlife agencies;

(D) shooting clubs;

(E) Federal advisory councils relating to hunting and shooting sports;

(F) individuals or entities with authorized leases or permits in an area under consideration for a target shooting range;

(G) State and local offices of outdoor recreation;

(H) State and local public safety agencies; and

(I) the public.

(2) PARTNERSHIPS.—The Secretaries may—

(A) coordinate with an entity described in paragraph (1) to assist with the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range; and

(B) explore opportunities to leverage funding to maximize non-Federal investment in the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of a target shooting range.

(e) Annual reports.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2033, the Secretaries 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 describing the progress made with respect to the implementation of this section.

(f) Savings clause.—Nothing in this section affects the authority of the Secretary concerned to administer a target shooting range that is in addition to the target shooting ranges that meet the requirements described in subsection (b)(3)(B) on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Secretary concerned.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) RECREATION AREA.—The term “Recreation Area” means the recreation area and grounds associated with the recreation area located in the Ouachita National Forest, approximately six miles north of Langley, Arkansas, in southern Montgomery County, Arkansas.

(2) SECRETARY.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

(b) In general.—The Secretary shall—

(1) not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this title, identify 54 areas within the Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; and

(2) not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title—

(A) review each area identified under paragraph (1); and

(B) from the areas so identified, select and establish at least 27 campsites and related facilities within the Recreation Area for public use.

(c) Requirements related to campsites and related facilities.—The Secretary shall—

(1) ensure that at least 27 campsites are available under subsection (b), of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and

(2) ensure that each campsite and related facility identified or established under subsection (b) is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation.

(d) Reopening of certain sites.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall open each campsite within the Recreation Area that—

(1) exists on the date of the enactment of this title;

(2) is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation;

(3) was in operation on June 1, 2010; and

(4) would not interfere with any current (as of the date of the enactment of this title) day use areas.

(e) Day use areas.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to rehabilitate and make publicly accessible the areas in the Recreation Area identified for year-round day use, including the following:

(1) Loop A.

(2) Loop B.

(3) The covered, large-group picnic pavilion in Loop D.

(4) The parking lot in Loop D.

(a) Filming in national park system units.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1009 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking section 100905 and inserting the following:

(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections for chapter 1009 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 100905 and inserting the following:

“100905. Filming and still photography in System units.”.

(b) Filming on other federal land.—Public Law 106–206 (16 U.S.C. 460l–6d) is amended by striking section 1 and inserting the following:

Section 104909(c) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking “meat from” and inserting “meat and any other part of an animal removed pursuant to”.

(a) In general.—The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this title, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems—

(1) for each district administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, a ground transportation linear feature authorized for public use or administrative use; and

(2) for each unit of the National Forest System, a motor vehicle use map.

(b) Over-Snow vehicle-Use maps.—The Secretary concerned shall seek to have, not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of this title, in a printed and publicly available format that is compliant with the format for geographic information systems, an over-snow vehicle-use map for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or Director of the Bureau of Land Management on which over-snow vehicle-use occurs, in accordance with existing law.

(c) Out-of-Date maps.—Not later than 20 years after the date on which the Secretary concerned adopted or reviewed, through public notice and comment, a map described in subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary concerned shall seek to review, through public notice and comment, and update, as necessary, the applicable map.

(d) Motorized and nonmotorized access.—The Secretaries shall seek to create additional opportunities, as appropriate, for motorized and nonmotorized access and opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

(e) Savings clause.—Nothing in this section prohibits a lawful use, including a motorized or nonmotorized use, on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Chief of the Forest Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, if the Secretary concerned fails to meet a timeline established under this section.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES TASK FORCE.—The term “Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force” means the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force established by section 1201(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721(a)).

(2) FEDERAL LAND AND WATER.—The term “Federal land and water” means Federal land and water operated and maintained by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, or National Park Service, as applicable.

(3) INSPECTION.—The term “inspection” means an inspection to prevent and respond to biological invasions of an aquatic ecosystem.

(4) PARTNER.—The term “partner” means—

(A) a Reclamation State;

(B) an Indian Tribe in a Reclamation State;

(C) an applicable nonprofit organization in a Reclamation State; or

(D) a unit of local government in a Reclamation State.

(5) RECLAMATION STATE.—The term “Reclamation State” includes any of the States of—

(A) Alaska;

(B) Arizona;

(C) California;

(D) Colorado;

(E) Idaho;

(F) Kansas;

(G) Montana;

(H) Nebraska;

(I) Nevada;

(J) New Mexico;

(K) North Dakota;

(L) Oklahoma;

(M) Oregon;

(N) South Dakota;

(O) Texas;

(P) Utah;

(Q) Washington; and

(R) Wyoming.

(6) SECRETARIES.—The term “Secretaries” means each of—

(A) the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and the Director of the National Park Service; and

(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.

(7) RECLAMATION PROJECT.—The term “reclamation project” has the meaning given such term in section 2803(3) of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 460l-32(3)).

(b) Authority of bureau of land management, bureau of reclamation, national park service, and forest service with respect to certain aquatic resource activities on Federal land and water.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The head of each Federal land management agency shall have the authority to carry out inspections and decontamination of watercraft entering or leaving Federal land and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Federal land management agency.

(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries shall—

(A) in carrying out an inspection under paragraph (1), coordinate with 1 or more partners;

(B) consult with the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to identify potential improvements and efficiencies in the detection and management of invasive species on Federal land and water; and

(C) to the maximum extent practicable, inspect vessels in a manner that minimizes disruptions to public access for boating and recreation in noncontaminated vessels.

(3) PARTNERSHIPS.—The Secretaries may enter into a partnership to provide technical assistance to a partner—

(A) to carry out an inspection or decontamination of vessels; or

(B) to establish an inspection and decontamination station for vessels.

(4) LIMITATION.—The Secretaries shall not prohibit access to Federal land and water for vessels under this subsection in the absence of an inspector.

(5) DATA SHARING.—The Secretaries shall make available to a Reclamation State any data gathered related to inspections carried out in the Reclamation State under this subsection.

(c) Grant program for reclamation States for vessel inspection and decontamination stations.—

(1) VESSELS INSPECTIONS IN RECLAMATION STATES.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to partners to conduct inspections and decontamination of vessels operating in Reclamation projects, including to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a vessel inspection and decontamination station.

(2) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost of a grant under paragraph (1), including personnel costs, shall not exceed 75 percent.

(3) STANDARDS.—Before awarding a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine that the project is technically and financially feasible.

(4) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall coordinate with—

(A) each of the Reclamation States;

(B) affected Indian Tribes; and

(C) the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.

(a) Assessment of impacts and needs in gateway communities.—Using existing funds available to the Secretaries, the Secretaries—

(1) shall collaborate with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, housing authorities, applicable trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify needs and economic impacts in gateway communities, including—

(A) housing shortages;

(B) demands on existing municipal infrastructure;

(C) accommodation and management of sustainable visitation; and

(D) the expansion and diversification of visitor experiences by bolstering the visitation at—

(i) underutilized locations on nearby Federal recreational lands and waters that are suitable for developing, expanding, or enhancing recreation use, as identified by the Secretaries; or

(ii) lesser-known recreation sites, as identified under section 5(b)(1)(B), on nearby land managed by a State agency or a local agency; and

(2) may address a need identified under paragraph (1) by—

(A) providing financial or technical assistance to a gateway community under an existing program;

(B) entering into a lease, right-of-way, or easement, in accordance with applicable laws; or

(C) issuing an entity referred to in paragraph (1) a special use permit (other than a special recreation permit (as defined in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801)), in accordance with applicable laws.

(b) Technical and financial assistance to businesses.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Administrator of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service), in coordination with the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce, shall provide to businesses in gateway communities the assistance described in paragraph (2) to establish, operate, or expand infrastructure to accommodate and manage sustainable visitation, including hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants.

(2) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary of Agriculture may provide assistance under paragraph (1) through the use of existing, or the establishment of new, entrepreneur and vocational training programs, technical assistance programs, low-interest business loan programs, and loan guarantee programs.

(c) Partnerships.—In carrying out this section, the Secretaries may, in accordance with applicable laws, enter into a public-private partnership, cooperative agreement, memorandum of understanding, or similar agreement with a gateway community or a business in a gateway community.

(a) Consistent visitation data.—

(1) ANNUAL VISITATION DATA.—The Secretaries shall establish a single visitation data reporting system to report accurate annual visitation data, in a consistent manner, for—

(A) each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and

(B) land held in trust for an Indian Tribe, on request of the Indian Tribe.

(2) CATEGORIES OF USE.—Within the visitation data reporting system established under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall—

(A) establish multiple categories of different recreation activities that are reported consistently across agencies; and

(B) provide an estimate of the number of visitors for each applicable category established under subparagraph (A) for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.

(b) Real-Time data pilot program.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title, using existing funds available to the Secretaries, the Secretaries shall carry out a pilot program, to be known as the “Real-Time Data Pilot Program” (referred to in this section as the “Pilot Program”), to make available to the public, for each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters selected for participation in the Pilot Program under paragraph (2)—

(A) real-time or predictive data on visitation (including data and resources publicly available from existing nongovernmental platform) at—

(i) the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters;

(ii) to the extent practicable, areas within the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and

(iii) to the extent practicable, recreation sites managed by any other Federal agency, a State agency, or a local agency that are located near the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; and

(B) through multiple media platforms, information about lesser-known recreation sites located near the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters (including recreation sites managed by any other Federal agency, a State agency, or a local agency), in an effort to encourage visitation among recreational sites.

(2) LOCATIONS.—

(A) INITIAL NUMBER OF UNITS.—On establishment of the Pilot Program, the Secretaries shall select for participation in the Pilot Program—

(i) 15 units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretary; and

(ii) 5 units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service).

(B) EXPANSION.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries shall expand the Pilot Program by selecting 80 additional units of Federal recreational lands and waters managed by the Secretaries for participation in the Pilot Program, not fewer than 50 of which shall be units managed by the Secretary.

(C) FEEDBACK; SUPPORT OF GATEWAY COMMUNITIES.—The Secretaries shall—

(i) solicit feedback regarding participation in the Pilot Program from communities adjacent to units of Federal recreational lands and waters and the public; and

(ii) in carrying out subparagraphs (A) and (B), select a unit of Federal recreation lands and waters to participate in the Pilot Program only if the community adjacent to the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters is supportive of the participation of the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters in the Pilot Program.

(3) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.—The Secretaries may disseminate the information described in paragraph (1) directly or through an entity or organization referred to in subsection (c).

(c) Community partners and third-Party providers.—For purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary concerned may—

(1) coordinate and partner with—

(A) communities adjacent to units of Federal recreational lands and waters;

(B) State and local outdoor recreation and tourism offices;

(C) local governments;

(D) Indian Tribes;

(E) trade associations;

(F) local outdoor recreation marketing organizations;

(G) permitted facilitated recreation providers; or

(H) other relevant stakeholders; and

(2) coordinate or enter into agreements, as appropriate, with private sector and nonprofit partners, including—

(A) technology companies;

(B) geospatial data companies;

(C) experts in data science, analytics, and operations research; or

(D) data companies.

(d) Existing programs.—The Secretaries may use existing programs or products of the Secretaries to carry out this section.

(e) Privacy clauses.—Nothing in this section provides authority to the Secretaries—

(1) to monitor or record the movements of a visitor to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters;

(2) to restrict, interfere with, or monitor a private communication of a visitor to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or

(3) to collect—

(A) information from owners of land adjacent to a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters; or

(B) information on non-Federal land.

(f) Reports.—Not later than January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Secretaries shall publish on a website of the Secretaries a report that describes the annual visitation of each unit of Federal recreational lands and waters, including, to the maximum extent practicable, visitation categorized by recreational activity.

(a) In general.—The Secretaries shall seek to capture comprehensive recreation use data to better understand and inform decision making by the Secretaries.

(b) Pilot protocols.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, and after public notice and comment, the Secretaries shall establish pilot protocols at not fewer than 10 land management units under the jurisdiction of each of the Secretaries to model recreation use patterns (including low-use recreation activities and dispersed recreation activities) that may not be effectively measured by existing general and opportunistic survey and monitoring protocols.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.—The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—

(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;

(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;

(C) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and

(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.

(2) BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE.—The term “broadband internet access service” has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).

(3) CELLULAR SERVICE.—The term “cellular service” has the meaning given the term in section 22.99 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).

(4) NATIONAL PARK.—The term “National Park” means a unit of the National Park System.

(5) SECRETARY.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.

(b) Assessment.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall complete an assessment of National Parks to identify—

(A) locations in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for broadband internet access service, based on the considerations described in paragraph (2)(A); and

(B) areas in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for cellular service, based on the considerations described in paragraph (2)(B).

(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—

(A) BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE.—For purposes of identifying locations in National Parks under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall consider, with respect to each National Park, the availability of broadband internet access service in—

(i) housing;

(ii) administrative facilities and related structures;

(iii) lodging;

(iv) developed campgrounds; and

(v) any other location within the National Park in which broadband internet access service is determined to be necessary by the superintendent of the National Park.

(B) CELLULAR SERVICE.—For purposes of identifying areas in National Parks under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall consider, with respect to each National Park, the availability of cellular service in any developed area within the National Park that would increase—

(i) the access of the public to emergency services and traveler information technologies; or

(ii) the communications capabilities of National Park Service employees.

(3) REPORT.—On completion of the assessment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, and make available on the website of the Department of the Interior, a report describing the results of the assessment.

(c) Plan.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall develop a plan, based on the results of the assessment completed under subsection (b) and subject to paragraph (4)—

(A) to install broadband internet access service infrastructure in certain locations in National Parks; and

(B) to install cellular service equipment and infrastructure in certain areas of National Parks.

(2) CONSULTATION.—In developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—

(A) affected Indian Tribes; and

(B) local stakeholders that the superintendent of the applicable National Park determines to be appropriate.

(3) REQUIREMENTS.—The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall—

(A) provide for avoiding or minimizing impacts to—

(i) National Park viewsheds;

(ii) cultural and natural resources;

(iii) the visitor experience;

(iv) other resources or values of the National Park; and

(v) historic properties and the viewsheds of historic properties;

(B) provide for infrastructure providing broadband internet access service or cellular service to be located in—

(i) previously disturbed or developed areas; or

(ii) areas zoned for uses that would support the infrastructure;

(C) provide for the use of public-private partnerships—

(i) to install broadband internet access service or cellular service equipment; and

(ii) to provide broadband internet access service or cellular service;

(D) be technology neutral; and

(E) in the case of broadband internet access service, provide for broadband internet access service of at least—

(i) a 100–Mbps downstream transmission capacity; and

(ii) a 20–Mbps upstream transmission capacity.

(4) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a plan developed under that paragraph shall not be required to address broadband internet access service or cellular service in any National Park with respect to which the superintendent of the National Park determines that there is adequate access to broadband internet access service or cellular service, as applicable.

(a) In general.—The Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on Federal recreational lands and waters to establish broadband internet connectivity—

(1) subject to the availability of appropriations; and

(2) in accordance with applicable law.

(b) Identification.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2031, the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service, in coordination with States and local communities, shall make publicly available—

(1) a list of the highest priority developed recreation sites, as determined under subsection (c), on Federal recreational lands and waters that lack broadband internet;

(2) an estimate of—

(A) the cost to equip each of those sites with broadband internet infrastructure; and

(B) the annual cost to operate that infrastructure; and

(3) a list of potential—

(A) barriers to operating the infrastructure described in paragraph (2)(A); and

(B) methods to recover the costs of that operation.

(c) Priorities.—In selecting developed recreation sites for the list described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service shall give priority to developed recreation sites—

(1) at which broadband internet infrastructure has not been constructed due to—

(A) geographic challenges; or

(B) the location having an insufficient number of nearby permanent residents, despite high seasonal or daily visitation levels; or

(2) that are located in an economically distressed county that could benefit significantly from developing the outdoor recreation economy of the county.

(a) In general.—Subchapter III of chapter 1013 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by amending section 101331 to read as follows:

(2) in section 101332—

(A) in subsection (a)(2), by—

(i) striking “rates” and inserting “affordable rates”; and

(ii) by inserting “, unless otherwise authorized,” after “based”;

(B) in subsection (c)—

(i) by inserting “under the administrative jurisdiction of the Service” after “any land”; and

(ii) by inserting “or fundamental resources” after “primary resource value”; and

(C) in subsection (d), by inserting “, unless otherwise authorized,” after “that are based”;

(3) in section 101333, by inserting “or affordability” after “lack of availability”;

(4) by amending section 101334 to read as follows:

(5) in section 101335—

(A) in subsection (a)—

(i) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “50” and inserting “60”;

(ii) in paragraph (2)—

(I) by striking “procedures.” and inserting “procedures, unless—”; and

(II) by adding at the end the following:

“(A) the lease is awarded to a nonprofit or government entity; or

“(B) the Secretary determines that it is in the public interest to use procedures other than competitive procedures in the particular lease concerned and notifies, in writing, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives of such determination and the rationale for such determination.”; and

(iii) in paragraph (3)(D), by inserting “, affordability,” after “improve the quality”; and

(B) in subsection (b)—

(i) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and

(ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

“(2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—Any arrangement made pursuant to this subsection shall contain such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the United States and ensure that necessary quarters are available to field employees.”; and

(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);

(6) in section 101336, by inserting “rehabilitation,” after “repair,”;

(7) by amending section 101338 to read as follows:

(8) in section 101340—

(A) by amending subsection (a), by striking “, in sequential order,”; and

(B) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

“(b) Annual budget submittal.—Each fiscal year, the President’s proposed budget to Congress shall include—

“(1) identification of nonconstruction funds to be spent for Service housing maintenance and operations that are in addition to rental receipts collected;

“(2) the use of each of the authorities provided to the Service under this subchapter;

“(3) the number of additional housing units needed within the National Park System;

“(4) any barriers that have been identified to providing the needed housing; and

“(5) any recommendations for changes to existing authorities that would help to remove those barriers.”.

(b) Clerical amendments.—The table of sections for chapter 1013 of title 54, United States Code, is amended as follows:

(1) By striking the item related to section 101334 and inserting the following new item:

“Sec. 101334. Authorization for housing accommodation projects”.

(2) By striking the item related to section 101338 and inserting the following new item:

“Sec. 101338. General provisions”.

(c) Authorization for lease of forest service sites.—Section 8623 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; Public Law 115–334) is amended—

(1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking “dwelling;” and inserting “dwelling or multiunit dwelling;”;

(2) in subsection (e)—

(A) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii)—

(i) in subclause (I), by inserting “such as housing,” after “improvements,”;

(ii) in subclause (II), by striking “and” at the end;

(iii) in subclause (III), by striking “or” at the end and inserting “and”; and

(iv) by adding at the end the following:

“(IV) services occurring off of the administrative site—

“(aa) that—

“(AA) occur on the unit of the National Forest System in which the administrative site is located; or

“(BB) benefit the National Forest System; and

“(bb) that support activities occurring within the unit of the National Forest System in which the administrative site is located; or”; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

“(6) LEASE TERM.—

“(A) IN GENERAL.—The term of a lease of an administrative site under this section shall be not more than 100 years.

“(B) RENEWAL.—A lease of an administrative site under this section shall include a provision for renewal of the lease if the use of the administrative site, at the time of renewal, is in accordance with this section.”; and

(3) in subsection (i), by striking “2023” each place it appears and inserting “2028”.

Section 101703 of title 54, United States Code, is amended—

(1) in subsection (a)—

(A) by striking “agreement with a State or local government agency to provide for the cooperative management of the Federal and State or local park areas where a System unit is located adjacent to or near a State or local park area, and” and inserting “agreement with a State or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity to provide for the cooperative management of Federal, State, local, or Tribal park areas where”; and

(B) by striking “between the Service and a State or local government agency of a portion of either the System unit or State or local park will allow for more effective and efficient management of the System unit and State or local park” and inserting “between the Service and a State or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity of a portion of either the System unit or State, local, Tribal, or quasi-governmental entity land will allow for more effective and efficient management of such System unit or such land”;

(2) in subsection (b), by striking “provide to a State” and all that follows through “land” and inserting “provide to a State or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity goods and services to be used by the Secretary and the State or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity in the cooperative management of lands and waters”; and

(3) in subsection (c)—

(A) by striking “a Federal, State, or local employee for work on any Federal, State, or local” and inserting “an employee of a Federal, State, or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity, for work on any Federal, State, local, Tribal, or quasi-governmental entity”; and

(B) by striking “by the Secretary and the State or local agency” and inserting “by the Secretary and the State or local agency, Tribal Government, public university, public utility, or quasi-governmental entity”.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) COVERED ACTIVITY.—The term “covered activity” means—

(A) a capital improvement, including the construction, reconstruction, and nonroutine maintenance of any structure, infrastructure, or improvement, relating to the operation of, or access to, a covered recreation facility; and

(B) any activity necessary to operate or maintain a covered recreation facility.

(2) COVERED RECREATION FACILITY.—The term “covered recreation facility” means a federally owned campground, resort, cabin, or visitor center that is—

(A) in existence on the date of the enactment of this title; and

(B) located on Federal recreational lands and waters administered by—

(i) the Chief of the Forest Service; or

(ii) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

(3) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term “eligible entity” means—

(A) a unit of State, Tribal, or local government;

(B) a nonprofit organization; and

(C) a private entity.

(b) Pilot program.—The Secretaries shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary concerned may enter into an agreement with, or issue or amend a land use authorization to, an eligible entity to allow the eligible entity to carry out covered activities relating to a covered recreation facility, subject to the requirements of this section and the terms of any relevant land use authorization, regardless of whether the eligible entity holds, on the date of the enactment of this title, an authorization to be a concessionaire for the covered recreation facility.

(c) Minimum number of agreements or land use authorizations.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, with the consent of each affected holder of an authorization to be a concessionaire for a covered recreation facility, if applicable, shall enter into at least 1 agreement or land use authorization under subsection (b) in—

(1) a unit of the National Forest System in each region of the National Forest System; and

(2) Federal recreational lands and waters administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management in not fewer than 5 States in which the Bureau of Land Management administers Federal recreational lands and waters.

(d) Requirements.—

(1) DEVELOPMENT PLANS.—Before entering into an agreement or issuing a land use authorization under subsection (b), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary concerned a development plan that—

(A) describes investments in the covered recreation facility to be made by the eligible entity during the first 3 years of the agreement or land use authorization;

(B) describes annual maintenance spending for each year of the agreement or land use authorization; and

(C) includes any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Secretary concerned.

(2) AGREEMENTS AND LAND USE AUTHORIZATIONS.—An agreement or land use authorization under subsection (b) shall—

(A) be for a term of not more than 30 years, commensurate with the level of investment;

(B) require that, not later than 3 years after the date on which the Secretary concerned enters into the agreement or issues or amends the land use authorization, the applicable eligible entity shall expend, place in an escrow account for the eligible entity to expend, or deposit in a special account in the Treasury for expenditure by the Secretary concerned, without further appropriation, for covered activities relating to the applicable covered recreation facility, an amount or specified percentage, as determined by the Secretary concerned, which shall be equal to not less than $2,000,000, of the anticipated receipts for the term of the agreement or land use authorization;

(C) require the eligible entity to operate and maintain the covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the Secretary concerned in a manner acceptable to the Secretary concerned and the eligible entity;

(D) include any terms and conditions that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary for a special use permit issued under section 7 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (commonly known as the “Granger-Thye Act”) (64 Stat. 84, chapter 97; 16 U.S.C. 580d), including the payment described in subparagraph (E) or the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), as applicable;

(E) provide for payment to the Federal Government of a fee or a sharing of revenue—

(i) consistent with—

(I) the land use fee for a special use permit authorized under section 7 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (commonly known as the “Granger-Thye Act”) (64 Stat. 84, chapter 97; 16 U.S.C. 580d); or

(II) the value to the eligible entity of the rights provided by the agreement or land use authorization, taking into account the capital invested by, and obligations of, the eligible entity under the agreement or land use authorization; and

(ii) all or part of which may be offset by the work to be performed at the expense of the eligible entity that is separate from the routine costs of operating and maintaining the applicable covered recreation facility and any associated infrastructure designated by the Secretary concerned, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary concerned;

(F) include provisions stating that—

(i) the eligible entity shall obtain no property interest in the covered recreation facility pursuant to the expenditures of the eligible entity, as required by the agreement or land use authorization;

(ii) all structures and other improvements constructed, reconstructed, or nonroutinely maintained by that entity under the agreement or land use authorization on land owned by the United States shall be the property of the United States; and

(iii) the eligible entity shall be solely responsible for any cost associated with the decommissioning or removal of a capital improvement, if needed, at the conclusion of the agreement or land use authorization; and

(G) be subject to any other terms and conditions determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Secretary concerned.

(e) Land use fee retention.—A land use fee paid or revenue shared with the Secretary concerned under an agreement or land use authorization under this section shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary concerned for recreation-related purposes on the unit of Federal recreational lands and waters at which the land use fee or revenue is collected, without further appropriation.

(a) In general.—The Secretaries shall seek to increase parking opportunities for persons recreating on Federal recreational lands and waters—

(1) in accordance with existing laws and applicable land use plans;

(2) in a manner that minimizes any increase in maintenance obligations on Federal recreational lands and waters; and

(3) in a manner that does not impact wildlife habitat that is critical to the mission of a Federal agency responsible for managing Federal recreational lands and waters.

(b) Authority.—To supplement the quantity of parking spaces available at units of Federal recreational lands and waters on the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries may—

(1) enter into a public-private partnership for parking opportunities on non-Federal land;

(2) lease non-Federal land for parking opportunities; or

(3) provide alternative transportation systems for a unit of Federal recreational lands and waters.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR.—The term “independent evaluator” means an individual or entity, including an institution of higher education, that is selected by the pay-for-performance beneficiary and pay-for-performance investor, as applicable, or by the pay-for-performance project developer, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to make the determinations and prepare the reports required under subsection (e).

(2) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND.—The term “National Forest System land” means land in the National Forest System (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a))).

(3) PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT.—The term “pay-for-performance agreement” means a mutual benefit agreement (excluding a procurement contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement described in chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code) for a pay-for-performance project—

(A) with a term of—

(i) not less than 1 year; and

(ii) not more than 20 years; and

(B) that is executed, in accordance with applicable law, by—

(i) the Secretary of Agriculture; and

(ii) a pay-for-performance beneficiary or pay-for-performance project developer.

(4) PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE BENEFICIARY.—The term “pay-for-performance beneficiary” means a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that—

(A) repays capital loaned upfront by a pay-for-performance investor, based on a project outcome specified in a pay-for-performance agreement; or

(B) provides capital directly for costs associated with a pay-for-performance project.

(5) PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE INVESTOR.—The term “pay-for-performance investor” means a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or a nonprofit or for-profit organization that provides upfront loaned capital for a pay-for-performance project with the expectation of a financial return dependent on a project outcome.

(6) PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROJECT.—The term “pay-for-performance project” means a project that—

(A) would provide or enhance a recreational opportunity;

(B) is conducted on—

(i) National Forest System land; or

(ii) other land, if the activities would benefit National Forest System land (including a recreational use of National Forest System land); and

(C) would use an innovative funding or financing model that leverages—

(i) loaned capital from a pay-for-performance investor to cover upfront costs associated with a pay-for-performance project, with the loaned capital repaid by a pay-for-performance beneficiary at a rate of return dependent on a project outcome, as measured by an independent evaluator; or

(ii) capital directly from a pay-for-performance beneficiary to support costs associated with a pay-for-performance project in an amount based on an anticipated project outcome.

(7) PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROJECT DEVELOPER.—The term “pay-for-performance project developer” means a nonprofit or for-profit organization that serves as an intermediary to assist in developing or implementing a pay-for-performance agreement or a pay-for-performance project.

(8) PROJECT OUTCOME.—The term “project outcome” means a measurable, beneficial result (whether economic, environmental, or social) that is attributable to a pay-for-performance project and described in a pay-for-performance agreement.

(b) Establishment of pilot program.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a pilot program in accordance with this section to carry out 1 or more pay-for-performance projects.

(c) Pay-for-Performance projects.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Using funds made available through a pay-for-performance agreement or appropriations, all or any portion of a pay-for-performance project may be implemented by—

(A) the Secretary of Agriculture; or

(B) a pay-for-performance project developer or a third party, subject to the conditions that—

(i) the Secretary of Agriculture shall approve the implementation by the pay-for-performance project developer or third party; and

(ii) the implementation is in accordance with applicable law.

(2) RELATION TO LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS.—A pay-for-performance project carried out under this section shall be consistent with any applicable land management plan developed under section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604).

(3) OWNERSHIP.—

(A) NEW IMPROVEMENTS.—The United States shall have title to any improvements installed on National Forest System land as part of a pay-for-performance project.

(B) EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS.—Investing in, conducting, or completing a pay-for-performance project on National Forest System land shall not affect the title of the United States to—

(i) any federally owned improvements involved in the pay-for-performance project; or

(ii) the underlying land.

(4) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—The carrying out of any action for a pay-for-performance project does not provide any right to any party to a pay-for-performance agreement.

(5) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.—Before approving a pay-for-performance project under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall consider and seek to avoid potential conflicts (including economic competition) with any existing written authorized use.

(d) Project agreements.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the Act of June 30, 1914 (38 Stat. 430, chapter 131; 16 U.S.C. 498), or subtitle C of title XX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397n et seq.), in carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under which a pay-for-performance beneficiary, pay-for-performance investor, or pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay for or finance all or part of a pay-for-performance project.

(2) SIZE LIMITATION.—The Secretary of Agriculture may not enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under the pilot program under this section for a pay-for-performance project valued at more than $15,000,000.

(3) FINANCING.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—A pay-for-performance agreement shall specify the amounts that a pay-for-performance beneficiary or a pay-for-performance project developer agrees to pay to a pay-for-performance investor or a pay-for-performance project developer, as appropriate, in the event of an independent evaluator determining pursuant to subsection (e) the degree to which a project outcome has been achieved.

(B) ELIGIBLE PAYMENTS.—An amount described in subparagraph (A) shall be—

(i) based on—

(I) the respective contributions of the parties under the pay-for-performance agreement; and

(II) the economic, environmental, or social benefits derived from the project outcomes; and

(ii) (I) a percentage of the estimated value of a project outcome;

(II) a percentage of the estimated cost savings to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the Secretary of Agriculture derived from a project outcome;

(III) a percentage of the enhanced revenue to the pay-for-performance beneficiary or the Secretary of Agriculture derived from a project outcome; or

(IV) a percentage of the cost of the pay-for-performance project.

(C) FOREST SERVICE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture may only contribute funding for a pay-for-performance project if—

(i) the Secretary of Agriculture demonstrates that—

(I) the pay-for-performance project will provide a cost savings to the United States; or

(II) the funding would accelerate the pace of implementation of an activity previously planned to be completed by the Secretary of Agriculture; and

(ii) the contribution of the Secretary of Agriculture has a value that is not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the pay-for-performance project.

(D) SPECIAL ACCOUNT.—Any funds received by the Secretary of Agriculture under subsection (c)(1)—

(i) shall be retained in a separate fund in the Treasury to be used solely for pay-for-performance projects; and

(ii) shall remain available until expended and without further appropriation.

(4) MAINTENANCE AND DECOMMISSIONING OF PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS.—A pay-for-performance agreement shall—

(A) include a plan for maintaining any capital improvement constructed as part of a pay-for-performance project after the date on which the pay-for-performance project is completed; and

(B) specify the party that will be responsible for decommissioning the improvements associated with the pay-for-performance project—

(i) at the end of the useful life of the improvements;

(ii) if the improvements no longer serve the purpose for which the improvements were developed; or

(iii) if the pay-for-performance project fails.

(5) TERMINATION OF PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROJECT AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of Agriculture may unilaterally terminate a pay-for-performance agreement, in whole or in part, for any program year beginning after the program year during which the Secretary of Agriculture provides to each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a notice of the termination.

(e) Independent evaluations.—

(1) PROGRESS REPORTS.—An independent evaluator shall submit to the Secretary of Agriculture and each party to the applicable pay-for-performance agreement—

(A) by not later than 2 years after the date on which the pay-for-performance agreement is executed, and at least once every 2 years thereafter, a written report that summarizes the progress that has been made in achieving each project outcome; and

(B) before the first scheduled date for a payment described in subsection (d)(3)(A), and each subsequent date for payment, a written report that—

(i) summarizes the results of the evaluation conducted by the independent evaluator to determine whether a payment should be made pursuant to the pay-for-performance agreement; and

(ii) analyzes the reasons why a project outcome was achieved or was not achieved.

(2) FINAL REPORTS.—Not later than 180 days after the date on which a pay-for-performance project is completed, the independent evaluator shall submit to the Secretary of Agriculture and each party to the pay-for-performance agreement a written report that includes, with respect to the period covered by the report—

(A) an evaluation of the effects of the pay-for-performance project with respect to each project outcome;

(B) a determination of whether the pay-for-performance project has met each project outcome; and

(C) the amount of the payments made for the pay-for-performance project pursuant to subsection (d)(3)(A).

(f) Additional Forest Service-Provided assistance.—

(1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary of Agriculture may provide technical assistance to facilitate pay-for-performance project development, such as planning, permitting, site preparation, and design work.

(2) CONSULTANTS.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture may hire a contractor—

(A) to conduct a feasibility analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project;

(B) to assist in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a proposed pay-for-performance project or a pay-for-performance agreement; or

(C) to assist with an environmental analysis of a proposed pay-for-performance project.

(g) Savings clause.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall approve a record of decision, decision notice, or decision memo for any activities to be carried out on National Forest System land as part of a pay-for-performance project before the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into a pay-for-performance agreement involving the applicable pay-for-performance project.

(h) Duration of pilot program.—

(1) SUNSET.—The authority to enter into a pay-for-performance agreement under this section terminates on the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title.

(2) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in paragraph (1) affects any pay-for-performance project agreement entered into by the Secretary of Agriculture under this section before the date described in that paragraph.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term “eligible entity” means an entity or combination of entities that represents or otherwise serves a qualifying area.

(2) ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.—The term “eligible nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.

(3) ENTITY.—The term “entity” means—

(A) a State;

(B) a political subdivision of a State, including—

(i) a city;

(ii) a county; and

(iii) a special purpose district that manages open space, including a park district; and

(C) an Indian Tribe, urban Indian organization, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community or organization.

(4) LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY.—The term “low-income community” has the same meaning given that term in 26 U.S.C. 45D(e)(1).

(5) OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.—The term “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program” means the program codified under subsection (b)(1).

(6) QUALIFYING AREA.—The term “qualifying area” means—

(A) an urbanized area or urban cluster that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census;

(B) 2 or more adjacent urban clusters with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or

(C) an area administered by an Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization.

(7) STATE.—The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.

(b) Grants authorized.—

(1) CODIFICATION OF PROGRAM.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—There is established an existing program, to be known as the “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program”, under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects—

(i) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas; and

(ii) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas.

(B) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants to eligible entities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that—

(i) create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in a qualifying area;

(ii) engage and empower low-income communities and youth;

(iii) provide employment or job training opportunities for youth or low-income communities;

(iv) establish or expand public-private partnerships, with a focus on leveraging resources; and

(v) take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.

(2) MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiving a grant under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant.

(B) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Not more than 7 percent of funds provided to an eligible entity under a grant awarded under paragraph (1) may be used for administrative expenses.

(3) CONSIDERATIONS.—In awarding grants to eligible entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which a project would—

(A) provide recreation opportunities in low-income communities in which access to parks is not adequate to meet local needs;

(B) provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and public land volunteerism;

(C) support innovative or cost-effective ways to enhance parks and other recreation—

(i) opportunities; or

(ii) delivery of services;

(D) support park and recreation programming provided by local governments, including cooperative agreements with community-based eligible nonprofit organizations;

(E) develop Native American event sites and cultural gathering spaces;

(F) provide benefits such as community resilience, reduction of urban heat islands, enhanced water or air quality, or habitat for fish or wildlife; and

(G) facilitate any combination of purposes listed in subparagraphs (A) through (F).

(4) ELIGIBLE USES.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (B), an eligible entity may use a grant awarded under paragraph (1) for a project described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of that paragraph.

(B) LIMITATIONS ON USE.—An eligible entity may not use grant funds for—

(i) incidental costs related to land acquisition, including appraisal and titling;

(ii) operation and maintenance activities;

(iii) facilities that support semiprofessional or professional athletics;

(iv) indoor facilities, such as recreation centers or facilities that support primarily nonoutdoor purposes; or

(v) acquisition of land or interests in land that restrict public access.

(c) Review and evaluation requirements.—In carrying out the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, the Secretary shall—

(1) conduct an initial screening and technical review of applications received;

(2) evaluate and score all qualifying applications; and

(3) provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities (including low-income communities and eligible entities serving low-income communities) on—

(A) the opportunity to apply for grants under this section;

(B) the application procedures by which eligible entities may apply for grants under this section; and

(C) eligible uses for grants under this section.

(d) Reporting.—

(1) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than 30 days after the last day of each report period, each State-lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall annually submit to the Secretary performance and financial reports that—

(A) summarize project activities conducted during the report period; and

(B) provide the status of the project.

(2) FINAL REPORTS.—Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each State-lead agency that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require.

In this title:

(1) ACCESSIBLE TRAIL.—The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines.

(2) ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.—The term “Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines” means the accessibility guidelines set forth in appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(3) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.—The term “assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, particularly with participating in outdoor recreation activities.

(4) GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER.—The term “Gold Star Family member” means an individual described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36.

(5) OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTED FEATURE.—The term “outdoor constructed feature” has the meaning given such term in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

(6) VETERANS ORGANIZATION.—The term “veterans organization” means a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.

(a) Assessment.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall—

(1) carry out a comprehensive assessment of outdoor recreation facilities on Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to determine the accessibility of such outdoor recreation facilities, consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.), including—

(A) camp shelters, camping facilities, and camping units;

(B) boat launch ramps;

(C) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges or locations;

(D) outdoor constructed features;

(E) picnic facilities and picnic units; and

(F) any other outdoor recreation facilities, as determined by the Secretary concerned; and

(2) make information about such opportunities available (including through the use of prominently displayed links) on public websites of—

(A) each of the Federal land management agencies; and

(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the Federal land management agencies.

(b) Inclusion of current assessments.—As part of the comprehensive assessment required under subsection (a)(1), to the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned may rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to the date of the enactment of this title.

(c) Public information.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall identify opportunities to create, update, or replace signage and other publicly available information, including web page information, related to accessibility and consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) at outdoor recreation facilities covered by the assessment required under subsection (a)(1).

(a) Assessment.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall—

(1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of trails on Federal recreational lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned, including measuring each trail’s—

(A) surface;

(B) clear tread width;

(C) passing spaces;

(D) size;

(E) tread obstacles;

(F) openings;

(G) slopes, including cross slope;

(H) maximum running slope and segment length;

(I) resting intervals;

(J) length;

(K) width;

(L) turning space;

(M) protruding objects; and

(N) trailhead signs; and

(2) make information about such trails available (including through the use of prominently displayed links) on public websites of—

(A) each of the Federal land management agencies; and

(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the Federal land management agencies.

(b) Inclusion of current assessments.—As part of the assessment required under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary concerned may, to the extent practicable, rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to the date of the enactment of this title.

(c) Public information.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall identify opportunities to replace signage and other publicly available information, including web page information, related to such trails and consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) at trails covered by the assessment required under subsection (a)(1).

(d) Prioritization.—The Secretary concerned shall consult with stakeholders, including veterans organizations and organizations with expertise or experience providing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities, in selecting priority trails to measure under subsection (a)(1).

(e) Assistive technology specification.—In publishing information about each trail under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall make public information about trails that do not meet the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines but could otherwise provide outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities through the use of certain assistive technology.

(a) In general.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall carry out a pilot program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to—

(1) measure trails as part of the assessment required under section 212;

(2) develop accessible trails under section 214; and

(3) make minor modifications to existing trails to enhance recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities using assistive technology—

(A) in compliance with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located; and

(B) in consultation with stakeholders, including veterans organizations and organizations with expertise or experience providing outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

(b) Locations.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary concerned shall select no fewer than 5 units or subunits under the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a).

(2) SPECIAL RULE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.—In selecting the locations of the pilot programs, the Secretary shall ensure that at least one pilot program is carried out in a unit managed by the—

(A) National Park Service;

(B) Bureau of Land Management; and

(C) United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(c) Sunset.—The pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title.

(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall select a location or locations to develop at least 3 new accessible trails—

(1) on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service;

(2) on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service;

(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and

(4) on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(b) Development.—In developing an accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned—

(1) may—

(A) create a new accessible trail;

(B) modify an existing trail into an accessible trail; or

(C) create an accessible trail from a combination of new and existing trails; and

(2) shall—

(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible trail;

(B) ensure the accessible trail complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.); and

(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible trail, including parking spaces and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

(c) Completion.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders consulted with under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible trail developed under subsection (a).

(d) Maps, signage, and promotional materials.—For each accessible trail developed under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall—

(1) publish and distribute maps and install signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines; and

(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the development, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the accessible trail.

(e) Conflict avoidance with other uses.—In developing each accessible trail under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the accessible trail—

(1) minimizes conflict with—

(A) the uses in effect before the date of the enactment of this title with respect to any trail or road that is part of that accessible trail;

(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle recreation, or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses on the date of the enactment of this title; or

(C) the purposes for which any trail is established under the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and

(2) complies with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible trail is located.

(f) Reports.—

(1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in partnership with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish an interim report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section during the previous 3 years.

(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in partnership with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a final report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section.

(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned shall select a location to develop at least 2 new accessible recreation opportunities—

(1) on National Forest System lands in each region of the Forest Service;

(2) on land managed by the National Park Service in each region of the National Park Service;

(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in each region of the Bureau of Land Management; and

(4) on land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in each region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

(b) Development.—In developing an accessible recreation opportunity under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned—

(1) may—

(A) create a new accessible recreation opportunity; or

(B) modify an existing recreation opportunity into an accessible recreation opportunity; and

(2) shall—

(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to the feasibility and resources necessary for completing the accessible recreation opportunity;

(B) ensure the accessible recreation opportunity complies with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.); and

(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that outdoor constructed features supporting the accessible recreation opportunity, including parking spaces and restroom facilities, meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

(c) Accessible recreation opportunities.—The accessible recreation opportunities developed under subsection (a) may include improving accessibility or access to—

(1) camp shelters, camping facilities, and camping units;

(2) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges or locations;

(3) snow activities, including skiing and snowboarding;

(4) water activities, including kayaking, paddling, canoeing, and boat launch ramps;

(5) rock climbing;

(6) biking;

(7) off-highway vehicle recreation;

(8) picnic facilities and picnic units;

(9) outdoor constructed features; and

(10) any other new or existing recreation opportunities identified in consultation with stakeholders under subsection (b)(2) and consistent with the applicable land management plan.

(d) Completion.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders consulted with under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible recreation opportunity developed under subsection (a).

(e) Maps, signage, and promotional materials.—For each accessible recreation opportunity developed under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall—

(1) publish and distribute maps and install signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines; and

(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any non-Federal resources necessary for the development, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the accessible trail.

(f) Conflict avoidance with other uses.—In developing each accessible recreation opportunity under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the accessible recreation opportunity—

(1) minimizes conflict with—

(A) the uses in effect before the date of the enactment of this title with respect to any Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible recreation opportunity is located; or

(B) multiple-use areas in existence on the date of the enactment of this title; and

(2) complies with all applicable land use and management plans of the Federal recreational lands and waters on which the accessible recreational opportunity is located.

(g) Reports.—

(1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in partnership with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish an interim report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section during the previous 3 years.

(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 7 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in partnership with stakeholders and other interested organizations, shall prepare and publish a final report that lists the accessible trails developed under this section.

In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary concerned may enter into partnerships, contracts, or agreements with other Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private entities, including existing outfitting and guiding services, to make assistive technology available on Federal recreational lands and waters.

Nothing in the subtitle shall be construed to create any conflicting standards with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.).

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness materials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program under chapter 1142 of title 10, United States Code, on—

Section 804(d)(5) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(d)(5)), is amended—