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16 U.S.C. § 8424 — Range access

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16 U.S.C. § 8424 — Range access

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**(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, a concessioner of the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management (or their lessee) 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 January 4, 2025, 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 on non-Federal 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 January 4, 2025, at 1 or more suitable locations identified on each eligible National Forest and Bureau of Land Management district under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary concerned shall— (i) subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, 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 and pistols; (II) may include skeet, trap, or sporting clay infrastructure; and (III) 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; and (II) a designated firing line; and (iii) may include— (I) shade structures; (II) trash containers; (III) restrooms; (IV) benches; and (V) any other features that the Secretary concerned determines to be necessary. (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 or leased 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section869&num=0&edition=prelim) 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 7913 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section7913&num=0&edition=prelim). **(d) Coordination** (1) **In general** — In carrying out this section, the Secretaries shall coordinate with— (A) State, Tribal, and local 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) shooting clubs; (D) Federal advisory councils relating to hunting and shooting sports; and (E) individuals or entities with authorized leases or permits in an area under consideration for a target shooting range. (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 2 years after January 4, 2025, 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.

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16 U.S.C. § 7913 — Closure of Federal land to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting

**(a) Authorization** (1) **In general** — Subject to paragraph (2) and in accordance with [section 1732(b) of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1732/b&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary concerned may designate any area on Federal land in which, and establish any period during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting shall be permitted. (2) **Requirement** — In making a designation under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall designate the smallest area for the least amount of time that is required for public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws. **(b) Closure procedures** (1) **In general** — Except in an emergency, before permanently or temporarily closing any Federal land to hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting, the Secretary concerned shall— (A) consult with State fish and wildlife agencies; and (B) provide public notice and opportunity for comment under paragraph (2). (2) **Public notice and comment** (A) *In general* — Public notice and comment shall include— (i) a notice of intent— (I) published in advance of the public comment period for the closure— (aa) in the Federal Register; (bb) on the website of the applicable Federal agency; (cc) on the website of the Federal land unit, if available; and (dd) in at least 1 local newspaper; (II) made available in advance of the public comment period to local offices, chapters, and affiliate organizations in the vicinity of the closure that are signatories to the memorandum of understanding entitled “Federal Lands Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Sports Roundtable Memorandum of

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43 U.S.C. § 869 — Disposal of lands for public or recreational purposes

**(a) Application; conditions; classification; restoration if not applied for** The Secretary of the Interior upon application filed by a duly qualified applicant under [section 869–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section869-1&num=0&edition=prelim) may, in the manner prescribed by sections 869 to 869–4 of this title, dispose of any public lands to a State, federally recognized Indian Tribe, Territory, county, municipality, or other State, Tribal, Territorial, or Federal instrumentality or political subdivision for any public purposes, or to a nonprofit corporation or nonprofit association for any recreational or any public purpose consistent with its articles of incorporation or other creating authority. Before the land may be disposed of under sections 869 to 869–4 of this title it must be shown to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the land is to be used for an established or definitely proposed project, that the land involved is not of national significance nor more than is reasonably necessary for the proposed use, and that for proposals of over 640 acres comprehensive land use plans and zoning regulations applicable to the area in which the public lands to be disposed of are located have been adopted by the appropriate State, Tribal, or local authority. The Secretary shall provide an opportunity for participation by affected citizens in disposals under sections 869 to 869–4 of this title, including public hearings or meetings where he deems it appropriate to provide public comments, and shall hold at least one public meeting on any proposed disposal of more than six hundred forty acres under sections 869 to 869–4 of this title. The Secretary may classify public lands in Alaska for disposition under sections

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16 U.S.C. § 8424 — Untitled legal text

Page 2731 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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43 U.S.C. § 869 — Disposal of lands for public or recreational

Page 269 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 869 § 866. Exchange of cut over land in Montana Tracts of timbered lands prior to February 14, 1923, granted to the State of Montana for edu- cational purposes, from which the timber has been cut or removed pursuant to State laws, may, under such rules and regulations as the legislature of said State shall prescribe, be ex- changed for other lands of like character and ap- proximately of equal value, in private owner- ship, which exchanged land shall be subject to the same requirements and limitations to the end that the State may acquire holdings in rea- sonably compact form and reforesting be under- taken in an economic manner, anything in the enabling act of said State to the contrary not- withstanding. (Feb. 14, 1923, ch. 74, 42 Stat. 1245.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The enabling act of Montana, referred to in text, is act Feb. 22, 1889, ch. 180, 25 Stat. 676. For complete clas- sification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. § 867. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section, R.S. § 2377; act June 20, 1874, ch. 330, 18 Stat. 111, related to extension of obsolete section 829 of this title to reissue of agricultural land scrip, canceled, or destroyed without the fault of the owner thereof. § 868. Representation of Indian claimants in suits to determine right to school lands In any suit instituted in the Supreme Court of the United States to determine the right of a State to what are commonly known as school lands within any Indian Reservation or any In- dian cession where an Indian tribe claims any right to or interest in the lands in controversy, or in the disposition thereof by the United States, the right of such State may be fully test- ed and determined without making the Indian tribe, or any

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