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16 U.S.C. § 8573 — Good neighbor authority for recreation
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Authorized recreation services** — The term “authorized recreation services” means similar and complementary recreation enhancement or improvement services carried out—
(A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, or land owned by an Indian Tribe; and
(B) by either the Secretary or a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.
(2) **County** — The term “county” means—
(A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or
(B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.
(3) **Federal land** — The term “Federal land” means land that is—
(A) owned and administered by the United States as a part of—
(i) the National Forest System; or
(ii) the National Park System; or
(B) public lands (as defined in [section 1702 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1702&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(4) **Recreation enhancement or improvement services** — The term “recreation enhancement or improvement services” means—
(A) establishing, repairing, restoring, improving, relocating, constructing, or reconstructing new or existing—
(i) trails or trailheads;
(ii) campgrounds and camping areas;
(iii) cabins;
(iv) picnic areas or other day use areas;
(v) shooting ranges;
(vi) restroom or shower facilities;
(vii) paved or permanent roads or parking areas that serve existing recreation facilities or areas;
(viii) fishing piers, wildlife viewing platforms, docks, or other constructed features at a recreation site;
(ix) boat landings;
(x) hunting or fishing sites;
(xi) infrastructure within ski
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Authorized recreation services** — The term “authorized recreation services” means similar and complementary recreation enhancement or improvement services carried out—
(A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, or land owned by an Indian Tribe; and
(B) by either the Secretary or a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.
(2) **County** — The term “county” means—
(A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or
(B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.
(3) **Federal land** — The term “Federal land” means land that is—
(A) owned and administered by the United States as a part of—
(i) the National Forest System; or
(ii) the National Park System; or
(B) public lands (as defined in [section 1702 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1702&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(4) **Recreation enhancement or improvement services** — The term “recreation enhancement or improvement services” means—
(A) establishing, repairing, restoring, improving, relocating, constructing, or reconstructing new or existing—
(i) trails or trailheads;
(ii) campgrounds and camping areas;
(iii) cabins;
(iv) picnic areas or other day use areas;
(v) shooting ranges;
(vi) restroom or shower facilities;
(vii) paved or permanent roads or parking areas that serve existing recreation facilities or areas;
(viii) fishing piers, wildlife viewing platforms, docks, or other constructed features at a recreation site;
(ix) boat landings;
(x) hunting or fishing sites;
(xi) infrastructure within ski areas; or
(xii) visitor centers or other interpretative sites; and
(B) activities that create, improve, or restore access to existing recreation facilities or areas.
(5) **Good neighbor agreement** — The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized recreation services under this subchapter.
(6) **Governor** — The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(7) **Secretary concerned** — The term “Secretary concerned” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to National Park System land and public lands.
**(b) Good neighbor agreements for recreation**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary concerned may enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county to carry out authorized recreation services in accordance with this subchapter.
(2) **Public availability** — The Secretary concerned shall make each good neighbor agreement available to the public.
(3) **Financial and technical assistance**
(A) *In general* — The Secretary concerned may provide financial or technical assistance to a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county carrying out authorized recreation services.
(B) *Omitted*
(4) **Retention of NEPA responsibilities** — Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) with respect to any authorized recreation services to be provided under this section on Federal land shall not be delegated to a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county.
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Without altering in any way the meaning of the following terms as used in any other statute, whether or not such statute is referred to in, or amended by, this Act, as used in this Act—
**(a)** The term “areas of critical environmental concern” means areas within the public lands where special management attention is required (when such areas are developed or used or where no development is required) to protect and prevent irreparable damage to important historic, cultural, or scenic values, fish and wildlife resources or other natural systems or processes, or to protect life and safety from natural hazards.
**(b)** The term “holder” means any State or local governmental entity, individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other business entity receiving or using a right-of-way under subchapter V of this chapter.
**(c)** The term “multiple use” means the management of the public lands and their various resource values so that they are utilized in the combination that will best meet the present and future needs of the American people; making the most judicious use of the land for some or all of these resources or related services over areas large enough to provide sufficient latitude for periodic adjustments in use to conform to changing needs and conditions; the use of some land for less than all of the resources; a combination of balanced and diverse resource uses that takes into account the long-term needs of future generations for renewable and nonrenewable resources, including, but not limited to, recreation, range, timber, minerals, watershed, wildlife and fish, and natural scenic, scientific and historical values; and harmonious and coordinated management of the various resources without permanent impairment of the productivity of the land and the qual
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Authorized restoration services** — The term “authorized restoration services” means similar and complementary forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services carried out—
(A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe; and
(B) by either the Secretary or a Governor or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.
(2) **County** — The term “county” means—
(A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or
(B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.
(3) **Federal land**
(A) *In general* — The term “Federal land” means land that is—
(i) National Forest System land; or
(ii) public land (as defined in [section 1702 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1702&num=0&edition=prelim)); or
(iii) National Park System land; or
(iv) National Wildlife Refuge Land.
(B) *Exclusions* — The term “Federal land” does not include—
(i) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
(ii) Federal land on which the removal of vegetation is prohibited or restricted by Act of Congress or Presidential proclamation (including the applicable implementation plan); or
(iii) a wilderness study area.
(4) **Forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services**
(A) *In general* — The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” means—
(i) activities to treat insect- and disease-infected trees;
(ii) activities to reduce hazardous fuels; and
(iii) any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 8203
(E) 1 shall be a representative of the Asso-
ciation of Fish and Wildlife Agencies;
(F) 4 shall be representatives of State
agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a
regional association of fish and wildlife
agencies from each of the Northeast, South-
east, Midwest, and Western regions of the
United States;
(G) 2 shall be representatives of Indian
Tribes, of whom—
(i) 1 shall be a representative of Indian
Tribes in the State of Alaska; and
(ii) 1 shall be a representative of Indian
Tribes in States other than the State of
Alaska;
(H) 2 shall be representatives of—
(i) the Regional Fishery Management
Councils established by section 1852(a)(1)
of this title; or
(ii) the Marine Fisheries Commissions;
(I) 1 shall be a representative of the Sport
Fishing and Boating Partnership Council;
(J) 7 shall be representatives selected from
at least one from each of the following:
(i) the recreational sportfishing indus-
try;
(ii) the commercial fishing industry;
(iii) marine recreational anglers;
(iv) freshwater recreational anglers;
(v) habitat conservation organizations;
and
(vi) science-based fishery organizations;
(K) 1 shall be a representative of a na-
tional private landowner organization;
(L) 1 shall be a representative of an agri-
cultural production organization;
(M) 1 shall be a representative of local gov-
ernment interests involved in fish habitat
restoration;
(N) 2 shall be representatives from dif-
ferent sectors of corporate industries, which
may include—
(i) natural resource commodity inter-
ests, such as petroleum or mineral extrac-
tion;
(ii) natural resource user industries; and
(iii) industries with an interest in fish
and fish habitat conservation; and
(O) 1 shall be an individual in a lead
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4321
Sec.
4368a.
Utilization of talents of older Americans in
projects of pollution prevention, abate-
ment, and control.
4368b.
General assistance program.
4369.
Miscellaneous reports.
4369a.
Reports on environmental research and devel-
opment activities of Agency.
4370.
Reimbursement for use of facilities.
4370a.
Assistant Administrators of Environmental
Protection Agency; appointment; duties.
4370b.
Availability of fees and charges to carry out
Agency programs.
4370c.
Environmental Protection Agency fees.
4370d.
Percentage of Federal funding for organiza-
tions owned by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals.
4370e.
Working capital fund in Treasury.
4370f.
Availability of funds after expiration of pe-
riod for liquidating obligations.
4370g.
Availability of funds for uniforms and certain
services.
4370h.
Availability of funds for facilities.
4370i.
Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and
low-income communities.
4370j.
Municipal Ombudsman.
SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING
IMPROVEMENT
4370m.
Definitions.
4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering
Council.
4370m–2. Permitting process improvement.
4370m–3. Interstate compacts.
4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews.
4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs.
4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi-
sion.
4370m–7. Reports.
4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc-
essing of environmental reviews and per-
mits.
4370m–9. Application.
4370m–10. GAO report.
4370m–11. Savings provision.
4370m–12. Repealed.
§ 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a
national policy which will encourage productive
and enjoyable harmony
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