[Congressional Bills 114th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 556 Introduced in Senate (IS)] 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 556 To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2015 Ms. Murkowski introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--REGULATORY REFORMS Sec. 101. Recreational fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting on Federal public land. Sec. 102. Annual permit and fee for film crews of 5 persons or fewer. Sec. 103. Federal action transparency. Sec. 104. Bows in the Parks. TITLE II--HABITAT CONSERVATION Sec. 201. Availability of Land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational public access projects. Sec. 202. Identifying opportunities for recreation, hunting, and fishing on Federal land. Sec. 203. Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act. TITLE I--REGULATORY REFORMS SEC. 101. RECREATIONAL FISHING, HUNTING, AND RECREATIONAL SHOOTING ON FEDERAL PUBLIC LAND. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federal public land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Federal public land'' means any land or water that is-- (i) owned by the United States; and (ii) managed by a Federal agency (including the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service) for purposes that include the conservation of natural resources. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Federal public land'' does not include-- (i) land or water held or managed in trust for the benefit of Indian tribes or individual Indians; (ii) land or water managed by the Director of the National Park Service or the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; (iii) fish hatcheries; or (iv) conservation easements on private land. (2) Hunting.-- (A) In general.--The term ``hunting'' means use of a firearm, bow, or other authorized means in the lawful-- (i) pursuit, shooting, capture, collection, trapping, or killing of wildlife; or (ii) attempt to pursue, shoot, capture, collect, trap, or kill wildlife. (B) Exclusion.--The term ``hunting'' does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals (as defined by Federal law (including regulations)). (3) Recreational fishing.--The term ``recreational fishing'' means-- (A) an activity for sport or pleasure that involves the lawful-- (i) catching, taking, or harvesting of fish; or (ii) attempted catching, taking, or harvesting of fish; or (B) any other activity for sport or pleasure that can reasonably be expected to result in the lawful catching, taking, or harvesting of fish. (4) Recreational shooting.--The term ``recreational shooting'' means any form of sport, training, competition, or pastime, whether formal or informal, that involves-- (A) the discharge of a rifle, handgun, or shotgun; or (B) the use of a bow and arrow. (b) Recreational Fishing, Hunting, and Recreational Shooting.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, and in cooperation with the respective State fish and wildlife agency, a Federal public land management official shall exercise the authority of the official under existing law (including provisions regarding land use planning) to facilitate use of and access to Federal public land for recreational fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting except as limited by-- (A) any Federal law (including regulations) that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security, public safety, or resource conservation; (B) any other Federal law (including regulations) that precludes recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting on specific Federal public land units of Federal public land, or water; or (C) discretionary limitations on recreational fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable, as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process. (2) Management.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the head of each Federal public land management agency shall exercise the land management discretion of the head-- (A) in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting opportunities; (B) to the extent authorized under applicable State law; and (C) in accordance with applicable Federal law. (3) Planning.-- (A) Effects of plans and activities.-- (i) Evaluation of effects on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting.--Federal public land planning documents (including land resources management plans, resource management plans, travel management plans, and energy development plans) shall include a specific evaluation of the effects of the plans on opportunities to engage in recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting. (ii) Other activity not considered.-- (I) In general.--Federal public land management officials shall not be required to consider the existence or availability of recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting opportunities on private or public land that is located adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, Federal public land for purposes of-- (aa) planning for or determining which units of Federal public land are open for recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting; or (bb) setting the levels of use for recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting on Federal public land. (II) Enhanced opportunities.-- Federal public land management officials may consider the opportunities described in subclause (I) if the combination of those opportunities would enhance the recreational fishing, hunting, or shooting opportunities available to the public. (B) Use of volunteers.--If hunting is prohibited by law, all Federal public land planning documents described in subparagraph (A)(i) of an agency shall, after appropriate coordination with State fish and wildlife agencies, allow the participation of skilled volunteers in the culling and other management of wildlife populations on Federal public land unless the head of the agency demonstrates, based on the best scientific data available or applicable Federal law, why skilled volunteers should not be used to control overpopulation of wildlife on the land that is the subject of the planning document. (4) Bureau of land management and forest service land.-- (A) Land open.-- (i) In general.--Land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service (including a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable, and primitive or semiprimitive areas, but excluding land on the outer Continental Shelf) shall be open to recreational fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting unless the managing Federal public land agency acts to close the land to the activity. (ii) Motorized access.--Nothing in this subparagraph authorizes or requires motorized access or the use of motorized vehicles for recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting purposes within land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable. (B) Closure or restriction.--Land described in subparagraph (A)(i) may be subject to closures or restrictions if determined by the head of the agency to be necessary and reasonable and supported by facts and evidence for purposes including resource conservation, public safety, energy or mineral production, energy generation or transmission infrastructure, water supply facilities, protection of other permittees, protection of private property rights or interests, national security, or compliance with other law, as determined appropriate by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management or the Chief of the Forest Service, as applicable. (C) Shooting ranges.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the head of each Federal public land agency may use the authorities of the head, in a manner consistent with this section and other applicable law-- (I) to lease or permit use of land under the jurisdiction of the head for shooting ranges; and (II) to designate specific land under the jurisdiction of the head for recreational shooting activities. (ii) Limitation on liability.--Any designation under clause (i)(II) shall not subject the United States to any civil action or claim for monetary damages for injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by any recreational shooting activity occurring at or on the designated land. (iii) Exception.--The head of each Federal public land agency shall not lease or permit use of Federal public land for shooting ranges or designate land for recreational shooting activities within a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, land designated as a wilderness study area or administratively classified as wilderness eligible or suitable, and primitive or semiprimitive areas. (5) Report.--Not later than October 1 of every other year, beginning with the second October 1 after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each Federal public land agency who has authority to manage Federal public land on which recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting occurs shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) any Federal public land administered by the agency head that was closed to recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting at any time during the preceding year; and (B) the reason for the closure. (6) Closures or significant restrictions of 1,280 or more acres.-- (A) In general.--Other than closures established or prescribed by land planning actions referred to in paragraph (4)(B) or emergency closures described in subparagraph (C), a permanent or temporary withdrawal, change of classification, or change of management status of Federal public land or water that effectively closes or significantly restricts 1,280 or more contiguous acres of Federal public land or water to access or use for recreational fishing or hunting or activities relating to fishing or hunting shall take effect only if, before the date of withdrawal or change, the head of the Federal public land agency that has jurisdiction over the Federal public land or water-- (i) publishes appropriate notice of the withdrawal or change, respectively; (ii) demonstrates that coordination has occurred with a State fish and wildlife agency; and (iii) submits to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate written notice of the withdrawal or change, respectively. (B) Aggregate or cumulative effects.--If the aggregate or cumulative effect of separate withdrawals or changes effectively closes or significantly restricts or affects 1,280 or more acres of land or water, the withdrawals and changes shall be treated as a single withdrawal or change for purposes of subparagraph (A). (C) Emergency closures.-- (i) In general.--Nothing in this section prohibits a Federal public land management agency from establishing or implementing emergency closures or restrictions of the smallest practicable area of Federal public land to provide for public safety, resource conservation, national security, or other purposes authorized by law. (ii) Termination.--An emergency closure under clause (i) shall terminate after a reasonable period of time unless the temporary closure is converted to a permanent closure consistent with this section. (7) No priority.--Nothing in this section requires a Federal agency to give preference to recreational fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting over other uses of Federal public land or over land or water management priorities established by other Federal law. (8) Consultation with councils.--In carrying out this section, the heads of Federal public land agencies shall consult with the appropriate advisory councils established under Executive Order 12962 (16 U.S.C. 1801 note; relating to recreational fisheries) and Executive Order 13443 (16 U.S.C. 661 note; relating to facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation). (9) Authority of states.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this section interferes with, diminishes, or conflicts with the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of any State to manage, control, or regulate fish and wildlife under State law (including regulations) on land or water within the State, including on Federal public land. (B) Federal licenses.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), nothing in this subsection authorizes the head of a Federal public land agency head to require a license, fee, or permit to fish, hunt, or trap on land or water in a State, including on Federal public land in the State. (ii) Migratory bird stamps.--Nothing in this subparagraph affects any migratory bird stamp requirement of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act (16 U.S.C. 718a et seq.). SEC. 102. ANNUAL PERMIT AND FEE FOR FILM CREWS OF 5 PERSONS OR FEWER. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide commercial film crews of 5 persons or fewer access to film in areas designated for public use during public hours on Federal land and waterways. (b) National Park System Land.--Section 100905 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Special rules for film crews of 5 persons or fewer.-- ``(A) Definition of film crew.--In this paragraph, the term `film crew' means any persons present on Federal land or waterways under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who are associated with the production of a film. ``(B) Required permit and fee.--For any film crew of 5 persons or fewer, the Secretary shall require a permit and assess an annual fee of $200 for commercial filming activities or similar projects on Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary. ``(C) Commercial filming activities.--A permit issued under subparagraph (B) shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary for a 1-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit. ``(D) No additional fees.--For persons holding a permit issued under this paragraph, during the effective period of the permit, the Secretary shall not assess any fees in addition to the fee assessed under subparagraph (B). ``(E) Use of cameras.--The Secretary shall not prohibit, as a mechanized apparatus or under any other purposes, use of cameras or related equipment used for the purpose of commercial filming activities or similar projects in accordance with this paragraph on Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary. ``(F) Notification required.--A film crew of 5 persons or fewer subject to a permit issued under this paragraph shall notify the applicable land management agency with jurisdiction over the Federal land at least 48 hours before entering the Federal land. ``(G) Denial of access.--The head of the applicable land management agency may deny access to a film crew under this paragraph if-- ``(i) there is a likelihood of resource damage that cannot be mitigated; ``(ii) there would be an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment of the site by the public; ``(iii) the activity poses health or safety risks to the public; or ``(iv) the filming includes the use of models or props that are not part of the natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities of the Federal land.''; and (2) in the first sentence of subsection (b), by striking ``collect any costs'' and inserting ``recover any costs''. (c) Other Federal Land.--Section 1 of Public Law 106-206 (16 U.S.C. 460l-6d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Special rules for film crews of 5 persons or fewer.-- ``(A) Definition of film crew.--In this paragraph, the term `film crew' means any persons present on Federal land or waterways under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who are associated with the production of a film. ``(B) Required permit and fee.--For any film crew of 5 persons or fewer, the Secretary shall require a permit and assess an annual fee of $200 for commercial filming activities or similar projects on Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary. ``(C) Commercial filming activities.--A permit issued under subparagraph (B) shall be valid for commercial filming activities or similar projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on all Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary for a 1-year period beginning on the date of issuance of the permit. ``(D) No additional fees.--For persons holding a permit issued under this paragraph, during the effective period of the permit, the Secretary shall not assess any fees in addition to the fee assessed under subparagraph (B). ``(E) Use of cameras.--The Secretary shall not prohibit, as a mechanized apparatus or under any other purposes, use of cameras or related equipment used for the purpose of commercial filming activities or similar projects in accordance with this paragraph on Federal land and waterways administered by the Secretary. ``(F) Notification required.--A film crew of 5 persons or fewer subject to a permit issued under this paragraph shall notify the applicable land management agency with jurisdiction over the Federal land at least 48 hours before entering the Federal land. ``(G) Denial of access.--The head of the applicable land management agency may deny access to a film crew under this paragraph if-- ``(i) there is a likelihood of resource damage that cannot be mitigated; ``(ii) there would be an unreasonable disruption of the use and enjoyment of the site by the public; ``(iii) the activity poses health or safety risks to the public; or ``(iv) the filming includes the use of models or props that are not part of the natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities of the Federal land.''; and (2) in the first sentence of subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``collect any costs'' and inserting ``recover any costs''; and (B) by striking ``similar project'' and inserting ``similar projects''. SEC. 103. FEDERAL ACTION TRANSPARENCY. (a) Modification of Equal Access to Justice Provisions.-- (1) Agency proceedings.--Section 504 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``, United States Code''; (B) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (i); and (C) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e)(1) Not later than March 31 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, and every fiscal year thereafter, the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, after consultation with the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, shall submit to Congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year under this section. ``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall describe the number, nature, and amount of the awards, the claims involved in the controversy, and any other relevant information that may aid Congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards. ``(3)(A) Each report under paragraph (1) shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this section that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement, regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision. ``(B) The disclosure of fees and other expenses required under subparagraph (A) shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement. ``(f) As soon as practicable, and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under subsection (e)(1) is required to be submitted, the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing, with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this section made on or after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, the following information: ``(1) The case name and number of the adversary adjudication, if available, hyperlinked to the case, if available. ``(2) The name of the agency involved in the adversary adjudication. ``(3) A description of the claims in the adversary adjudication. ``(4) The name of each party to whom the award was made. ``(5) The amount of the award. ``(6) The basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified. ``(g) The online searchable database described in subsection (f) may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order. ``(h) The head of each agency shall provide to the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States in a timely manner all information requested by the Chairman to comply with the requirements of subsections (e), (f), and (g).''. (2) Court cases.--Section 2412(d) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5)(A) Not later than March 31 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, and every fiscal year thereafter, the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States shall submit to Congress and make publicly available online a report on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year pursuant to this subsection. ``(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall describe the number, nature, and amount of the awards, the claims involved in the controversy, and any other relevant information that may aid Congress in evaluating the scope and impact of such awards. ``(C)(i) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall account for all payments of fees and other expenses awarded under this subsection that are made pursuant to a settlement agreement, regardless of whether the settlement agreement is sealed or otherwise subject to a nondisclosure provision. ``(ii) The disclosure of fees and other expenses required under clause (i) shall not affect any other information that is subject to a nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement. ``(D) The Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States shall include and clearly identify in each annual report under subparagraph (A), for each case in which an award of fees and other expenses is included in the report-- ``(i) any amounts paid under section 1304 of title 31 for a judgment in the case; ``(ii) the amount of the award of fees and other expenses; and ``(iii) the statute under which the plaintiff filed suit. ``(6) As soon as practicable, and in any event not later than the date on which the first report under paragraph (5)(A) is required to be submitted, the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States shall create and maintain online a searchable database containing, with respect to each award of fees and other expenses under this subsection made on or after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, the following information: ``(A) The case name and number, hyperlinked to the case, if available. ``(B) The name of the agency involved in the case. ``(C) The name of each party to whom the award was made. ``(D) A description of the claims in the case. ``(E) The amount of the award. ``(F) The basis for the finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified. ``(7) The online searchable database described in paragraph (6) may not reveal any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law or a court order. ``(8) The head of each agency (including the Attorney General of the United States) shall provide to the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States in a timely manner all information requested by the Chairman to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (5), (6), and (7).''. (3) Technical and conforming amendments.--Section 2412 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``United States Code,''; and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``of section 2412 of title 28, United States Code,'' and inserting ``of this section''; and (ii) by striking ``of such title'' and inserting ``of this title''. (b) Judgment Fund Transparency.--Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Beginning not later than the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, and unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or a court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered, the following information with regard to that payment: ``(1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment. ``(2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant. ``(3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant. ``(4) The amount paid representing principal liability, and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest. ``(5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim. ``(6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim.''. SEC. 104. BOWS IN THE PARKS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the National Park Service. (2) Not ready for immediate use.--The term ``not ready for immediate use'' means-- (A) a bow or crossbow, the arrows of which are secured or stowed in a quiver or other arrow transport case; and (B) with respect to a crossbow, uncocked. (b) Vehicular Transportation Authorized.--The Director shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from transporting bows and crossbows that are not ready for immediate use across any unit of the National Park System in the vehicle of the individual if-- (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the bows and crossbows; (2) the bows or crossbows that are not ready for immediate use remain inside the vehicle of the individual throughout the period during which the bows or crossbows are transported across National Park System land; and (3) the possession of the bows and crossbows is in compliance with the law of the State in which the unit of the National Park System is located. TITLE II--HABITAT CONSERVATION SEC. 201. AVAILABILITY OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR RECREATIONAL PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECTS. (a) Availability of Funds.--Section 200303 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 200303. Availability of funds for certain projects ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that, of the amounts appropriated for the fund for each fiscal year, not less than the greater of 1.5 percent of the amounts or $10,000,000 shall be made available for projects that secure public access to Federal land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes through easements, rights-of-way, or fee title acquisitions from willing sellers.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Availability of deposits.--Section 200302(c)(3) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Notwithstanding section 200303 of this title, money'' and inserting ``Money''. (2) Contracts for acquisition of land and water.--Section 200308 of title 54, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``by section 200303 of this title''. (3) Contracts for options to acquire land and water in system.--Section 200309 of title 54, United States Code, is amended in the third sentence by striking ``by section 200303 of this title''. SEC. 202. IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, HUNTING, AND FISHING ON FEDERAL LAND. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federal public land management agency.--The term ``Federal public land management agency'' means any of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. (2) State or regional office.--The term ``State or regional office'' means-- (A) a State office of the Bureau of Land Management; or (B) a regional office of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service. (3) Travel management plan.--The term ``travel management plan'' means a plan for the management of travel-- (A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, on park roads and designated routes under section 4.10 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); (B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, on the land under a comprehensive conservation plan prepared under section 4(e) of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd(e)); (C) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, on National Forest System land under part 212 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and (D) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, under a resource management plan developed under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). (b) Priority Lists Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, annually during the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the first priority list is completed, and every 5 years after the end of the 10-year period, each head of each State or regional office shall prepare a priority list, to be made publicly available on the website of the applicable Federal public land management agency, which shall identify the location and acreage of land under the jurisdiction of the State or regional office on which the public is allowed, under Federal or State law, to hunt, fish, or use the land for other recreational purposes but-- (A) to which there is no public access or egress; or (B) to which public access or egress to the legal boundaries of the land is significantly restricted (as determined by the head of the State or regional office). (2) Minimum size.--Any land identified under paragraph (1) shall consist of contiguous acreage of at least 640 acres. (3) Considerations.--In preparing the priority list required under paragraph (1), the head of the State or regional office shall consider with respect to the land-- (A) whether access is absent or merely restricted, including the extent of the restriction; (B) the likelihood of resolving the absence of or restriction to public access; (C) the potential for recreational use; (D) any information received from the public or other stakeholders during the nomination process described in paragraph (5); and (E) any other factor as determined by the head of the State or regional office. (4) Adjacent land status.--For each parcel of land on the priority list, the head of the State or regional office shall state whether resolving the issue of public access or egress to the land would require acquisition of an easement, right-of- way, or fee title from-- (A) another Federal agency; (B) a State, local, or tribal government; or (C) a private landowner. (5) Nomination process.--In preparing a priority list under this section, the head of the State or regional office shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to nominate parcels for inclusion on the priority list. (c) Access Options.--With respect to land included on a priority list described in subsection (b), the head of the State or regional office shall develop and submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on options for providing access that-- (1) identifies how public access and egress could reasonably be provided to the legal boundaries of the land in a manner that minimizes the impact on wildlife habitat and water quality; (2) specifies the steps recommended to secure the access and egress, including acquiring an easement, right-of-way, or fee title from a willing owner of any land that abuts the land or the need to coordinate with State land management agencies or other Federal, State, or tribal governments to allow for such access and egress; and (3) is consistent with the travel management plan in effect on the land. (d) Protection of Personally Identifying Information.--In making the priority list and report prepared under subsections (b) and (c) available, the head of the State or regional office shall ensure that no personally identifying information is included, such as names or addresses of individuals or entities. (e) Willing Owners.--For purposes of providing any permits to, or entering into agreements with, a State, local, or tribal government or private landowner with respect to the use of land under the jurisdiction of the government or landowner, a Federal land management agency shall not take into account whether the State, local, or tribal government or private landowner has granted or denied public access or egress to the land. (f) Means of Public Access and Egress Included.--In considering public access and egress under subsections (b) and (c), the head of the applicable Federal public land management agency shall consider public access and egress to the legal boundaries of the land described in those subsections, including access and egress-- (1) by motorized or non-motorized vehicles; and (2) on foot or horseback. (g) Effect.-- (1) In general.--This section shall have no effect on whether a particular recreational use shall be allowed on the land included in a priority list under this section. (2) Effect of allowable uses on agency consideration.--In preparing the priority list under subsection (b), the head of the applicable State or regional office shall only consider recreational uses that are allowed on the land at the time that the priority list is prepared. SEC. 203. FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION ACT. (a) In General.--The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act is amended-- (1) in section 203(2) (43 U.S.C. 2302(2)), by striking ``on the date of enactment of this Act was'' and inserting ``is''; (2) in section 205 (43 U.S.C. 2304)-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``(as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act)''; and (B) by striking subsection (d); (3) in section 206 (43 U.S.C. 2305), by striking subsection (f); and (4) in section 207(b) (43 U.S.C. 2306(b))-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``96-568'' and inserting ``96-586''; and (ii) by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by inserting ``Public Law 105-263;'' before ``112 Stat.''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-432; 120 Stat. 3028); ``(4) the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-424; 118 Stat. 2403); ``(5) subtitle F of title I of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 111- 11); ``(6) subtitle O of title I of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 460www note, 1132 note; Public Law 111-11); ``(7) section 2601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1108); or ``(8) section 2606 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1121).''. (b) Funds to the Treasury.--Of the amounts deposited in the Federal Land Disposal Account, there shall be transferred to the Treasury $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. <all>