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16 U.S.C. § 7123 — Definitions

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16 U.S.C. § 7123 — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) **Participating county** — The term “participating county” means an eligible county that elects under [section 7112(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7112/d&num=0&edition=prelim) to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under [section 7112 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7112&num=0&edition=prelim) in accordance with this subchapter. (2) **Project funds** — The term “project funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under [section 7112(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7112/d&num=0&edition=prelim) to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter. (3) **Resource advisory committee** — The term “resource advisory committee” means— (A) an advisory committee established by the Secretary concerned under [section 7125 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7125&num=0&edition=prelim); or (B) an advisory committee determined by the Secretary concerned to meet the requirements of [section 7125 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7125&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) **Resource management plan** — The term “resource management plan” means— (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for units of the Federal land described in [section 7102(7)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7102/7/B&num=0&edition=prelim) pursuant to [section 1712 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1712&num=0&edition=prelim); or (B) a land an

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16 U.S.C. § 7112 — Definitions

In this chapter: (1) **Adjusted share** — The term “adjusted share” means the number equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (A) the number equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (i) the base share for the eligible county; by (ii) the income adjustment for the eligible county; by (B) the number equal to the sum of the quotients obtained under subparagraph (A) and paragraph (8)(A) for all eligible counties. (2) **Base share** — The term “base share” means the number equal to the average of— (A) the quotient obtained by dividing— (i) the number of acres of Federal land described in paragraph (7)(A) in each eligible county; by (ii) the total number acres 11 So in original. Probably should be preceded by “of”. of Federal land in all eligible counties in all eligible States; and (B) the quotient obtained by dividing— (i) the amount equal to the average of the 3 highest 25-percent payments and safety net payments made to each eligible State for each eligible county during the eligibility period; by (ii) the amount equal to the sum of the amounts calculated under clause (i) and paragraph (9)(B)(i) for all eligible counties in all eligible States during the eligibility period. (3) **County payment** — The term “county payment” means the payment for an eligible county calculated under [section 7111(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7111/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) **Eligible county** — The term “eligible county” means any county that— (A) contains Federal land (as defined in paragraph (7)); and (B) elects to receive a share of the State payment or the county payment under [section 7112(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-pr

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16 U.S.C. § 7125 — Submission of project proposals

**(a) Submission of project proposals to Secretary concerned** (1) **Projects funded using project funds** — Not later than September 30 of each fiscal year (or a later date specified by the Secretary concerned for the fiscal year), each resource advisory committee shall submit to the Secretary concerned a description of any projects that the resource advisory committee proposes the Secretary undertake using any project funds reserved by eligible counties in the area in which the resource advisory committee has geographic jurisdiction. (2) **Projects funded using other funds** — A resource advisory committee may submit to the Secretary concerned a description of any projects that the committee proposes the Secretary undertake using funds from State or local governments, or from the private sector, other than project funds and funds appropriated and otherwise available to do similar work. (3) **Joint projects** — Participating counties or other persons may propose to pool project funds or other funds, described in paragraph (2), and jointly propose a project or group of projects to a resource advisory committee established under [section 7125 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7125&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Required description of projects** In submitting proposed projects to the Secretary concerned under subsection (a), a resource advisory committee shall include in the description of each proposed project the following information: (1) The purpose of the project and a description of how the project will meet the purposes of this subchapter. (2) The anticipated duration of the project. (3) The anticipated cost of the project. (4) The proposed source of funding for the project, whether project funds or ot

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16 U.S.C. § 1604 — National Forest System land and resource management plans

**(a) Development, maintenance, and revision by Secretary as part of program; coordination** As a part of the Program provided for by [section 1602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1602&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall develop, maintain, and, as appropriate, revise land and resource management plans for units of the National Forest System, coordinated with the land and resource management planning processes of State and local governments and other Federal agencies. **(b) Criteria** In the development and maintenance of land management plans for use on units of the National Forest System, the Secretary shall use a systematic interdisciplinary approach to achieve integrated consideration of physical, biological, economic, and other sciences. **(c) Incorporation of standards and guidelines by Secretary; time of completion; progress reports; existing management plans** The Secretary shall begin to incorporate the standards and guidelines required by this section in plans for units of the National Forest System as soon as practicable after October 22, 1976, and shall attempt to complete such incorporation for all such units by no later than September 30, 1985. The Secretary shall report to the Congress on the progress of such incorporation in the annual report required by [section 1606(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1606/c&num=0&edition=prelim). Until such time as a unit of the National Forest System is managed under plans developed in accordance with this subchapter, the management of such unit may continue under existing land and resource management plans. **(d) Public participation and consultation** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shal

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16 U.S.C. § 500 — Payment and evaluation of receipts to State or Territory for schools and roads; moneys received; projections of revenues and estimated payments

On and after May 23, 1908, an amount equal to the annual average of 25 percent of all amounts received for the applicable fiscal year and each of the preceding 6 fiscal years from each national forest shall be paid, at the end of such year, by the Secretary of the Treasury to the State or Territory in which such national forest is situated, to be expended as the State or Territorial legislature may prescribe for the benefit of the public schools and public roads of the county or counties in which such national forest is situated: Provided, That when any national forest is in more than one State or Territory or county the distributive share to each from the proceeds of such forest shall be proportional to its area therein. In sales of logs, ties, poles, posts, cordwood, pulpwood, and other forest products the amounts made available for schools and roads by this section shall be based upon the stumpage value of the timber. Beginning October 1, 1976, the term “moneys received” shall include all collections under the Act of June 9, 1930, and all amounts earned or allowed any purchaser of national forest timber and other forest products within such State as purchaser credits, for the construction of roads on the National Forest Transportation System within such national forests or parts thereof in connection with any Forest Service timber sales contract. The Secretary of Agriculture shall, from time to time as he goes through his process of developing the budget revenue estimates, make available to the States his current projections of revenues and payments estimated to be made under the Act of May 23, 1908, as amended, or any other special Acts making payments in lieu of taxes, for their use for local budget planning purposes.

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43 U.S.C. § 1712 — Land use plans

**(a) Development, maintenance, and revision by Secretary** The Secretary shall, with public involvement and consistent with the terms and conditions of this Act, develop, maintain, and, when appropriate, revise land use plans which provide by tracts or areas for the use of the public lands. Land use plans shall be developed for the public lands regardless of whether such lands previously have been classified, withdrawn, set aside, or otherwise designated for one or more uses. **(b) Coordination of plans for National Forest System lands with Indian land use planning and management programs for purposes of development and revision** In the development and revision of land use plans, the Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate land use plans for lands in the National Forest System with the land use planning and management programs of and for Indian tribes by, among other things, considering the policies of approved tribal land resource management programs. **(c) Criteria for development and revision** In the development and revision of land use plans, the Secretary shall— (1) use and observe the principles of multiple use and sustained yield set forth in this and other applicable law; (2) use a systematic interdisciplinary approach to achieve integrated consideration of physical, biological, economic, and other sciences; (3) give priority to the designation and protection of areas of critical environmental concern; (4) rely, to the extent it is available, on the inventory of the public lands, their resources, and other values; (5) consider present and potential uses of the public lands; (6) consider the relative scarcity of the values involved and the availability of alternative means (including recycling) and sites for realization of those values; (7) weigh lo

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16 U.S.C. § 7124 — General limitation on use of project funds

**(a) Limitation** Project funds shall be expended solely on projects that meet the requirements of this subchapter. **(b) Authorized uses** Project funds may be used by the Secretary concerned for the purpose of entering into and implementing cooperative agreements with willing Federal agencies, State and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, and landowners for protection, restoration, and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, and other resource objectives consistent with the purposes of this chapter on Federal land and on non-Federal land where projects would benefit the resources on Federal land. **(c) Administrative expenses** A resource advisory committee may, in accordance with [section 7123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7123&num=0&edition=prelim), propose to use not more than 10 percent of the project funds of an eligible county for any fiscal year for administrative expenses associated with operating the resource advisory committee under this subchapter.

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16 U.S.C. § 7126 — Evaluation and approval of projects by Secretary concerned

**(a) Conditions for approval of proposed project** The Secretary concerned may make a decision to approve a project submitted by a resource advisory committee under [section 7123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7123&num=0&edition=prelim) only if the proposed project satisfies each of the following conditions: (1) The project complies with all applicable Federal laws (including regulations). (2) The project is consistent with the applicable resource management plan and with any watershed or subsequent plan developed pursuant to the resource management plan and approved by the Secretary concerned. (3) The project has been approved by the resource advisory committee in accordance with [section 7125 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7125&num=0&edition=prelim), including the procedures issued under subsection (e) of that section. (4) A project description has been submitted by the resource advisory committee to the Secretary concerned in accordance with [section 7123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7123&num=0&edition=prelim). (5) The project will improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems, and restore and improve land health and water quality. **(b) Environmental reviews** (1) **Request for payment by county** — The Secretary concerned may request the resource advisory committee submitting a proposed project to agree to the use of project funds to pay for any environmental review, consultation, or compliance with applicable environmental laws required in connection with the project. (2) **Conduct of environmental review**

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16 U.S.C. § 7127 — Resource advisory committees

**(a) Establishment and purpose of resource advisory committees** (1) **Establishment** — The Secretary concerned shall establish and maintain resource advisory committees to perform the duties in subsection (b), except as provided in paragraph (4). (2) **Purpose** — The purpose of a resource advisory committee shall be— (A) to improve collaborative relationships; and (B) to provide advice and recommendations to the land management agencies consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. (3) **Access to resource advisory committees** — To ensure that each unit of Federal land has access to a resource advisory committee, and that there is sufficient interest in participation on a committee to ensure that membership can be balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed, the Secretary concerned may,11 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. establish resource advisory committees for part of, or 1 or more, units of Federal land. (4) **Existing advisory committees** (A) *In general* — An advisory committee that meets the requirements of this section, a resource advisory committee established before December 20, 2023, or an advisory committee determined by the Secretary concerned before December 20, 2023, to meet the requirements of this section may be deemed by the Secretary concerned to be a resource advisory committee for the purposes of this subchapter. (B) *Charter* — A charter for a committee described in subparagraph (A) that was filed on or before December 20, 2023, shall be considered to be filed for purposes of this chapter. (C) *Bureau of land management advisory committees* — The Secretary of the Interior may deem a resource advisory committee meeting the requirements of subpart 1784 of part

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16 U.S.C. § 7123 — Submission of project proposals

Page 2679 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 7123 thority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. SUBCHAPTER II—SPECIAL PROJECTS ON FEDERAL LAND § 7121. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Participating county The term ‘‘participating county’’ means an eligible county that elects under section 7112(d) of this title to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under section 7112 of this title in accordance with this subchapter. (2) Project funds The term ‘‘project funds’’ means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accord- ance with this subchapter. (3) Resource advisory committee The term ‘‘resource advisory committee’’ means— (A) an advisory committee established by the Secretary concerned under section 7125 of this title; or (B) an advisory committee determined by the Secretary concerned to meet the re- quirements of section 7125 of this title. (4) Resource management plan The term ‘‘resource management plan’’ means— (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for units of the Federal land described in section 7102(7)(B) of this title pursuant to section 1712 of title 43; or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for units of the National Forest System pursuant to sec- tion 1604 of this title. (Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3900.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 201 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893. § 7122. General limitation on use of project funds (

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