r/title-16-CONSERVATION wiki — defined terms

“management direction” applies in that section

The term “management direction” means definitions, designations, standards, guidelines, goals, or objectives established for an old growth stand under a resource management plan developed in accordance with applicable law, including section 1604(g)(3)(B) of this title . (D) Old growth stand

“old growth stand” applies in that section

The term “old growth stand” has the meaning given the term under management direction used pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4), based on the structure and composition characteristic of the forest type, and in accordance with applicable law, including section 1604(g)(3)(B) of this title .

“hazardous fuel reduction project” applies in that section

The term “hazardous fuel reduction project” means a hazardous fuel reduction project described in paragraph (2). (B) Non-Federal land

“non-Federal land” applies in that section

The term “non-Federal land” includes— (i) State land; (ii) county land; (iii) Tribal land; (iv) private land; and (v) other non-Federal land. (2) Grants The Secretary may make grants to State foresters to support hazardous fuel reduction projects that incorporate treatments in landscapes across ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land, particularly in areas identified as priorities in applicable State-wide forest resource assessments or strategies under section 2101a(a) of this title , as mutually agreed to by the State forester and the Regional Forester.

“end water user” applies in that section

The term “end water user” means a non-Federal entity, including— (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State; (C) an Indian tribe; (D) a utility; (E) a municipal water system; (F) an irrigation district; (G) a nonprofit organization; and (H) a corporation. (2) Forest management activity

“forest management activity” applies in that section

The term “forest management activity” means a project carried out by the Secretary on National Forest System land. (3) Forest plan

“forest plan” applies in that section

The term “forest plan” means a land management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 1604 of this title . (4) Non-Federal partner

“non-Federal partner” applies in that section

The term “non-Federal partner” means an end water user with whom the Secretary has entered into a partnership agreement under subsection (c)(1). (5) Program

“Program” applies in that section

The term “Program” means the Water Source Protection Program established under subsection (b). (6) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (7) Water source management plan

“water source management plan” applies in that section

The term “water source management plan” means the water source management plan developed under subsection (d)(1). (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish and maintain a program, to be known as the “Water Source Protection Program”, to carry out watershed protection and restoration projects on National Forest System land. (c) Water source investment partnerships (1) In general In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may enter into water source investment partnership agreements with end water users to protect and restore the condition of National Forest watersheds that provide water to the end water users.

“1890 Institution” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “1890 Institution” means a college or university that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.). (B) Inclusion

“applied silvicultural assessment” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “applied silvicultural assessment” means any vegetative or other treatment carried out for information gathering and research purposes. (B) Inclusions

“forest-damaging insect” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “forest-damaging insect” means— (A) a Southern pine beetle; (B) a mountain pine beetle; (C) a spruce bark beetle; (D) a gypsy moth; (E) a hemlock woolly adelgid; (F) an emerald ash borer; (G) a red oak borer; (H) a white oak borer; and (I) such other insects as may be identified by the Secretary. (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, with respect to National Forest System land; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through appropriate offices of the United States Geological Survey, with respect to federally owned land administered by the Secretary of the Interior.

“acreage owned by Indian tribes” applies in that section

the term “acreage owned by Indian tribes” includes— (i) land that is held in trust by the United States for Indian tribes or individual Indians; (ii) land, the title to which is held by Indian tribes or individual Indians subject to Federal restrictions against alienation or encumbrance; (iii) land that is subject to rights of use, occupancy, and benefit of certain Indian tribes; (iv) land that is held in fee title by an Indian tribe; or (v) land that is owned by a native corporation formed under section 5124 of title 25 or section 1607 of title 43 ; or (vi) a combination of 1 or more types of land described in clauses (i) through (v).

“declining forest health” applies in that section

the term “declining forest health” means a forest that is experiencing— (1) substantially increased tree mortality due to insect or disease infestation; or (2) dieback due to infestation or defoliation by insects or disease.

“Chief” applies in that section

The term “Chief” means the Chief of the Forest Service. (2) Director

“Director” applies in that section

The term “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (b) Projects The Chief and the Director, via agreement or contract as appropriate, may enter into stewardship contracting projects with private persons or other public or private entities to perform services to achieve land management goals for the national forests and the public lands that meet local and rural community needs. (c) Land management goals The land management goals of a project under subsection (b) may include any of the following: (1) Road and trail maintenance or obliteration to restore or maintain water quality. (2) Soil productivity, habitat for wildlife and fisheries, or other resource values.

“covered vegetation management activity” applies in that section

The term “covered vegetation management activity” means any activity described in subparagraph (B) that— (i) (I) is carried out on National Forest System land administered by the Forest Service; or (II) is carried out on public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management; (ii) with respect to public land, meets the objectives of the order of the Secretary of the Interior numbered 3336 and dated January 5, 2015 ; (iii) conforms to an applicable forest plan or land use plan; (iv) protects, restores, or improves greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem as described in— (I) Circular 1416 of the United States Geological Survey entitled “Restoration Handbook …

“Secretary concerned” applies in that section

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 public land. (3) Temporary road

“temporary road” applies in that section

The term “temporary road” means a road that is— (A) authorized— (i) by a contract, permit, lease, other written authorization; or (ii) pursuant to an emergency operation; (B) not intended to be part of the permanent transportation system of a Federal department or agency; (C) not necessary for long-term resource management; (D) designed in accordance with standards appropriate for the intended use of the road, taking into consideration— (i) safety; (ii) the cost of transportation; and (iii) impacts to land and resources; and (E) managed to minimize— (i) erosion; and (ii) the introduction or spread of invasive species.

“Secretary concerned” applies in that section

the term “Secretary concerned” means— (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43 ) administered by the Bureau of Land Management. (b) Categorical exclusion established Forest management activities described in subsection (c) are a category of actions designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C.

“authorized emergency action” applies in that section

The term “authorized emergency action” means an action carried out pursuant to an emergency situation determination issued under this section to mitigate the harm to life, property, or important natural or cultural resources on National Forest System land or adjacent land. (2) Emergency situation

“emergency situation” applies in that section

The term “emergency situation” means a situation on National Forest System land for which immediate implementation of 1 or more authorized emergency actions is necessary to achieve 1 or more of the following results: (A) Relief from hazards threatening human health and safety. (B) Mitigation of threats to natural resources on National Forest System land or adjacent land. (3) Emergency situation determination

“emergency situation determination” applies in that section

The term “emergency situation determination” means a determination made by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1)(A). (4) Land and resource management plan

“land and resource management plan” applies in that section

The term “land and resource management plan” means a plan developed under section 1604 of this title . (5) National Forest System land

“National Forest System land” applies in that section

The term “National Forest System land” means land of the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title ). (6) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Authorized emergency actions to respond to emergency situations (1) Determination (A) In general The Secretary may make a determination that an emergency situation exists with respect to National Forest System land. (B) Review An emergency situation determination shall not be subject to objection under the predecisional administrative review processes under part 218 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (C) Basis of determination An emergency situation determination shall be based on an examination of the relevant information.

“Chiefs” applies in that section

The term “Chiefs” means the Chief of the Forest Service and the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2) Eligible activity

“eligible activity” applies in that section

The term “eligible activity” means an activity— (A) to reduce the risk of wildfire; (B) to protect water quality and supply; or (C) to improve wildlife habitat for at-risk species. (3) Program

“Program” applies in that section

The term “Program” means the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program established under subsection (b)(1). (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Wildland-urban interface

“wildland-urban interface” applies in that section

The term “wildland-urban interface” has the meaning given the term in section 6511 of this title . (b) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program to improve the health and resilience of forest landscapes across National Forest System land and State, Tribal, and private land.

“CITES” applies throughout its chapter

The term “CITES” means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249). (2) Conservation

“conservation” applies throughout its chapter

The term “conservation” means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, and the habitats of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, in foreign countries and territories of the United States under the jurisdiction of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs, including— (A) protection, restoration, and management of habitats; (B) onsite research and monitoring of populations, habitats, annual reproduction, and species population trends; (C) assistance in the development, implementation, and improvement of national and regional management plans for habitat ranges; (D) enforcement and implementation of CITES …

“freshwater turtle” applies throughout its chapter

The term “freshwater turtle” means any member of the family Carettochelyidae, Chelidae, Chelydridae, Dermatemydidae, Emydidae, Geoemydidae, Kinosternidae, Pelomedusidae, Platysternidae, Podocnemididae, or Trionychidae. (B) Inclusions

“Fund” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Fund” means the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund established by section 6604 of this title . (5) Habitat

“habitat” applies throughout its chapter

The term “habitat” means any marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise habitat (including a nesting habitat) that is under the jurisdiction of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs. (6) Marine turtle (A) In general

“marine turtle” applies throughout its chapter

The term “marine turtle” means any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae. (B) Inclusions

“Multinational Species Conservation Fund” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Multinational Species Conservation Fund” means the fund established under the heading “multinational species conservation fund” in title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 ( 16 U.S.C. 4246 ). (8) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) Territory of the United States

“territory of the United States” applies throughout its chapter

The term “territory of the United States” means— (A) American Samoa; (B) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (D) Guam; (E) the United States Virgin Islands; and (F) any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Tortoise (A) In general

“tortoise” applies throughout its chapter

The term “tortoise” means any member of the family Testudinidae. (B) Inclusions

“adaptive ecosystem management” applies throughout its chapter

The term “adaptive ecosystem management” means a natural resource management process under which planning, implementation, monitoring, research, evaluation, and incorporation of new knowledge are combined into a management approach that— (i) is based on scientific findings and the needs of society; (ii) treats management actions as experiments; (iii) acknowledges the complexity of these systems and scientific uncertainty; and (iv) uses the resulting new knowledge to modify future management methods and policy.

“affected entities” applies throughout its chapter

The term “affected entities” includes— (A) land managers; (B) stakeholders; (C) concerned citizens; and (D) the States of the interior West, including political subdivisions of the States. (3) Dry forest and woodland ecosystem

“dry forest and woodland ecosystem” applies throughout its chapter

The term “dry forest and woodland ecosystem” means an ecosystem that is dominated by ponderosa pines and associated dry forest and woodland types. (4) Institute

“Institute” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Institute” means an Institute established under section 6704(a) of this title . (5) Interior West

“interior West” applies throughout its chapter

The term “interior West” means the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. (6) Land manager (A) In general

“land manager” applies throughout its chapter

The term “land manager” means a person or entity that practices or guides natural resource management. (B) Inclusions

“restoration” applies throughout its chapter

The term “restoration” means a process undertaken to move an ecosystem or habitat toward— (A) a sustainable structure of the ecosystem or habitat; or (B) a condition that supports a natural complement of species, natural function, or ecological process (such as a low-intensity fire). (8) Secretary

“Secretaries” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretaries” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior. (10) Stakeholder

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (9) Secretaries

“stakeholder” applies throughout its chapter

The term “stakeholder” means any person interested in or affected by management of forest or woodland ecosystems. (11) Subdominant trees Are trees that occur underneath the canopy or extend into the canopy but are smaller and less vigorous than dominant trees. (12) Overstocked stands Where the number of trees per acre exceeds the natural carrying capacity of the site. (13) Resilience The ability of a system to absorb disturbance without being pushed into a different, possibly less desirable stable state.

“entrance fee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “entrance fee” means the recreation fee authorized to be charged to enter onto lands managed by the National Park Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (2) Expanded amenity recreation fee

“expanded amenity recreation fee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “expanded amenity recreation fee” means the recreation fee authorized by section 6802(g) of this title . (3) Federal land management agency

“Federal land management agency” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land management agency” means the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest Service. (4) Federal recreational lands and waters

“Federal recreational lands and waters” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal recreational lands and waters” means lands or waters managed by a Federal land management agency. (5) National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

“National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass” applies throughout its chapter

The term “National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass” means the interagency national pass authorized by section 6804 of this title . (6) Passholder

“passholder” applies throughout its chapter

The term “passholder” means the person who is issued a recreation pass. (7) Recreation fee

“recreation fee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “recreation fee” means an entrance fee, standard amenity recreation fee, expanded amenity recreation fee, or special recreation permit fee. (8) Recreation pass

“recreation pass” applies throughout its chapter

The term “recreation pass” means the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or one of the other recreation passes available as authorized by section 6804 of this title . (9) Recreation service provider

“recreation service provider” applies throughout its chapter

The term “recreation service provider” means a person that provides recreational services to the public under a special recreation permit under clause (iii) or (iv) of paragraph (13)(A). (10) Secretaries

“Secretaries” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretaries” means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture acting jointly. (11) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a Federal land management agency (other than the Forest Service); and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to the Forest Service. (12) Special account

“special account” applies throughout its chapter

The term “special account” means the special account established in the Treasury under section 6806 of this title for a Federal land management agency. (13) Special recreation permit (A) In general

“special recreation permit” applies throughout its chapter

The term “special recreation permit” means a permit issued by a Federal land management agency for the use of Federal recreational lands and waters— (i) for a specialized recreational use not described in clause (ii), (iii), or (iv), such as— (I) an organizational camp; (II) a single event that does not require an entry or participation fee that is not strictly a sharing of expenses for the purposes of the event; and (III) participation by the public in a recreation activity or recreation use of a specific area of Federal recreational lands and waters in which use by the public is allocated; (ii) for a large-group activity or event of 75 participants or more; (iii) for— (I) at the …

“special recreation permit fee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “special recreation permit fee” means the fee authorized by section 6802(h)(2) of this title . (15) Standard amenity recreation fee

“standard amenity recreation fee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “standard amenity recreation fee” means the recreation fee authorized by section 6802(f) of this title . (16) State

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.

“Federal land” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land” means any land managed by a Federal land management agency. (2) Federal land management agency

“Federal land management agency” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land management agency” means— (A) the Bureau of Reclamation; (B) the National Park Service; (C) the Bureau of Land Management; (D) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; (E) the Forest Service; and (F) the Corps of Engineers. (3) Road or trail

“road or trail” applies throughout its chapter

The term “road or trail” means a road or trail designated by 1 or more of the Secretaries for public use. (4) Secretaries

“Secretaries” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretaries” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; (B) the Secretary of the Interior; and (C) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

“Federal fishing restriction” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal fishing restriction” means a defined area in which all or certain fishing activities are temporarily or permanently prohibited or restricted by a Federal land or water management agency. (2) Federal land or water management agency

“Federal land or water management agency” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land or water management agency” means— (A) the Bureau of Reclamation; (B) the National Park Service; (C) the Bureau of Land Management; (D) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Forest Service. (3) Federal waterway

“Federal waterway” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal waterway” means waters managed by 1 or more of the relevant Secretaries. (4) Federal waterway restriction

“Federal waterway restriction” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal waterway restriction” means a restriction on the access or use of a Federal waterway applied under applicable law by 1 or more of the Secretaries. (5) Secretaries

“Secretaries” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretaries” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior. (6) State

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.

“1982 Convention” applies throughout its chapter

The term “1982 Convention” means the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982. (2) Agreement

“Agreement” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Agreement” means the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks. (3) Commission

“Commission” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Commission” means the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean established in accordance with this Convention. (4) Convention area

“convention area” applies throughout its chapter

The term “convention area” means all waters of the Pacific Ocean bounded to the south and to the east by the following line: From the south coast of Australia due south along the 141th meridian of east longitude to its intersection with the 55th parallel of south latitude; thence due east along the 55th parallel of south latitude to its intersection with the 150th meridian of east longitude; thence due south along the 150th meridian of east longitude to its intersection with the 60th parallel of south latitude; thence due east along the 60th parallel of south latitude to its intersection with the 130th meridian of west longitude; thence due north along the 130th meridian of west longitude …

“exclusive economic zone” applies throughout its chapter

The term “exclusive economic zone” means the zone established by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 5030 of March 10, 1983 . (6) Fishing

“fishing” applies throughout its chapter

The term “fishing” means— (A) searching for, catching, taking, or harvesting fish; (B) attempting to search for, catch, take, or harvest fish; (C) engaging in any other activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, taking, or harvesting of fish for any purpose; (D) placing, searching for, or recovering fish aggregating devices or associated electronic equipment such as radio beacons; (E) any operations at sea directly in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in subparagraphs (A) through (D), including transshipment; and (F) use of any other vessel, vehicle, aircraft, or hovercraft, for any activity described in subparagraphs (A) through …

“fishing vessel” applies throughout its chapter

The term “fishing vessel” means any vessel used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing, including support ships, carrier vessels, and any other vessel directly involved in such fishing operations. (8) Highly migratory fish stocks

“highly migratory fish stocks” applies throughout its chapter

The term “highly migratory fish stocks” means all fish stocks of the species listed in Annex 1 of the 1982 Convention, except sauries, occurring in the Convention Area, 1 and such other species of fish as the Commission may determine. (9) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. (10) State

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. (11) Transhipment

“transshipment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “transshipment” means the unloading of all or any of the fish on board a fishing vessel to another fishing vessel either at sea or in port. (12) WCPFC Convention; Western and Central Pacific Convention

“WCPFC Convention” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “WCPFC Convention” and “Western and Central Pacific Convention” means the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, (including any annexes, amendments, or protocols which are in force, or have come into force, for the United States) which was adopted at Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 5, 2000 , by the Multilateral High Level Conference on the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.

“Western and Central Pacific Convention” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “WCPFC Convention” and “Western and Central Pacific Convention” means the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, (including any annexes, amendments, or protocols which are in force, or have come into force, for the United States) which was adopted at Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 5, 2000 , by the Multilateral High Level Conference on the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.

“advisory panel” applies throughout its chapter

The term “advisory panel” means the Advisory Panel on Pacific Hake/Whiting established by the Agreement. (2) Agreement

“Agreement” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Agreement” means the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting, signed at Seattle, Washington, on November 21, 2003 . (3) Catch

“catch” applies throughout its chapter

The term “catch” means all fishery removals from the offshore whiting resource, including landings, discards, and bycatch in other fisheries. (4) Joint management committee

“joint management committee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “joint management committee” means the joint management committee established by the Agreement. (5) Joint technical committee

“joint technical committee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “joint technical committee” means the joint technical committee established by the Agreement. (6) Offshore whiting resource

“offshore whiting resource” applies throughout its chapter

The term “offshore whiting resource” means the transboundary stock of Merluccius productus that is located in the offshore waters of the United States and Canada except in Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia. (7) Scientific review group

“scientific review group” applies throughout its chapter

The term “scientific review group” means the scientific review group established by the Agreement. (8) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. (9) United States Section

“United States Section” applies throughout its chapter

The term “United States Section” means the United States representatives on the joint management committee.

“25-percent payment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “25-percent payment” means the payment to States required by the sixth paragraph under the heading of “FOREST SERVICE” in the Act of May 23, 1908 ( 35 Stat. 260 ; 16 U.S.C. 500 ), and section 13 of the Act of March 1, 1911 ( 36 Stat. 963 ; 16 U.S.C. 500 ).

“50-percent adjusted share” applies throughout its chapter

The term “50-percent adjusted share” means the number equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (A) the number equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (i) the 50-percent 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 (1)(A) for all eligible counties. (9) 50-percent base share

“50-percent base share” applies throughout its chapter

The term “50-percent 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)(B) in each eligible county; by (ii) the total number acres 1 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 50-percent payments made to each eligible county during the eligibility period; by (ii) the amount equal to the sum of the amounts calculated under clause (i) and paragraph (2)(B)(i) for all eligible counties in all eligible States during the eligibility period. (10) 50-percent payment

“50-percent payment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “50-percent payment” means the payment that is the sum of the 50-percent share otherwise paid to a county pursuant to title II of the Act of August 28, 1937 (chapter 876; 50 Stat. 875 ; 43 U.S.C. 1181f ), 2 and the payment made to a county pursuant to the Act of May 24, 1939 (chapter 144; 53 Stat. 753 ; 43 U.S.C. 1181f–1 et seq.) 2 . (11) Full funding amount

“adjusted share” applies throughout its chapter

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

“base share” applies throughout its chapter

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 1 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 …

“county payment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “county payment” means the payment for an eligible county calculated under section 7111(b) of this title . (4) Eligible county

“eligibility period” applies throughout its chapter

The term “eligibility period” means fiscal year 1986 through fiscal year 1999. (6) Eligible State

“eligible county” applies throughout its chapter

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 . (5) Eligibility period

“eligible State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “eligible State” means a State or territory of the United States that received a 25-percent payment for 1 or more fiscal years of the eligibility period. (7) Federal land

“Federal land” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land” means— (A) land within the National Forest System, as defined in section 1609(a) of this title exclusive of the National Grasslands and land utilization projects designated as National Grasslands administered pursuant to the Act of July 22, 1937 ( 7 U.S.C.

“full funding amount” applies throughout its chapter

The term “full funding amount” means— (A) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; (B) for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, the amount that is equal to 90 percent of the full funding amount for the preceding fiscal year; (C) for fiscal year 2012 through fiscal year 2015, the amount that is equal to 95 percent of the full funding amount for the preceding fiscal year; (D) for fiscal year 2017, the amount that is equal to 95 percent of the full funding amount for fiscal year 2015; (E) for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020, the amount that is equal to 95 percent of the full funding amount for the preceding fiscal year; and (F) for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the …

“income adjustment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “income adjustment” means the square of the quotient obtained by dividing— (A) the per capita personal income for each eligible county; by (B) the median per capita personal income of all eligible counties. (13) Per capita personal income

“per capita personal income” applies throughout its chapter

The term “per capita personal income” means the most recent per capita personal income data, as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (14) Safety net payments

“safety net payments” applies throughout its chapter

The term “safety net payments” means the special payment amounts paid to States and counties required by section 13982 or 13983 2 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( Public Law 103–66 ; 16 U.S.C. 500 note; 43 U.S.C. 1181f note). (15) Secretary concerned

“Secretary concerned” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary concerned” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture or the designee of the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to the Federal land described in paragraph (7)(A); and (B) the Secretary of the Interior or the designee of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Federal land described in paragraph (7)(B). (16) State payment

“State payment” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State payment” means the payment for an eligible State calculated under section 7111(a) of this title . (17) 25-percent payment

“adjusted amount” applies in that section

The term “adjusted amount” means, with respect to a covered State— (A) for fiscal year 2008, 90 percent of— (i) the sum of the amounts paid for fiscal year 2006 under section 102(a)(2) 1 (as in effect on September 29, 2006 ) for the eligible counties in the covered State that have elected under section 7112(b) of this title to receive a share of the State payment for fiscal year 2008; and (ii) the sum of the amounts paid for fiscal year 2006 under section 103(a)(2) 1 (as in effect on September 29, 2006 ) for the eligible counties in the State of Oregon that have elected under section 7112(b) of this title to receive the county payment for fiscal year 2008; (B) for fiscal year 2009, 81 …

“covered State” applies in that section

The term “covered State” means each of the States of California, Louisiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington. (b) Transition payments For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010, in lieu of the payment amounts that otherwise would have been made under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(B) of section 7112(a) of this title , the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay the adjusted amount to each covered State and the eligible counties within the covered State, as applicable.

“participating county” applies throughout its subchapter

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

“project funds” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “project funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter. (3) Resource advisory committee

“resource advisory committee” applies throughout its subchapter

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 requirements of section 7125 of this title . (4) Resource management plan

“resource management plan” applies throughout its subchapter

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 section 1604 of this title .

“applicable designee” applies in that section

The term “applicable designee” means the applicable regional forester. (B) National pilot program

“national pilot program” applies in that section

The term “national pilot program” means the national pilot program established under paragraph (4)(A). (C) Regional pilot program

“regional pilot program” applies in that section

The term “regional pilot program” means the regional pilot program established under paragraph (3)(A). (2) Establishment of pilot programs In accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4), the Secretary concerned shall carry out 2 pilot programs to appoint members of resource advisory committees. (3) Regional pilot program (A) In general The Secretary concerned shall carry out a regional pilot program to allow an applicable designee to appoint members of resource advisory committees. (B) Geographic limitation The regional pilot program shall only apply to resource advisory committees chartered in— (i) the State of Montana; and (ii) the State of Arizona.

“county funds” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “county funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter. (2) Participating county

“participating county” applies throughout its subchapter

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.

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) System

“system” applies throughout its chapter

The term “system” means the National Landscape Conservation System established by section 7202(a) of this title .

“Fund” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Fund” means the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund established by section 7303(f) of this title . (2) Program

“program” applies throughout its chapter

The term “program” means the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program established under section 7303(a) of this title . (3) Proposal

“proposal” applies throughout its chapter

The term “proposal” means a collaborative forest landscape restoration proposal described in section 7303(b) of this title . (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (5) Strategy

“strategy” applies throughout its chapter

The term “strategy” means a landscape restoration strategy described in section 7303(b)(1) of this title .

“Agreement” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Agreement” means the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, done at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in Rome, Italy, November 22, 2009 , and signed by the United States November 22, 2009 .;

“fish” applies throughout its chapter

The term “fish” means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of marine animal and plant life other than marine mammals and birds.;

“fishing” applies throughout its chapter

The term “fishing”— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), means— (i) the catching, taking, or harvesting of fish; (ii) the attempted catching, taking, or harvesting of fish; (iii) any other activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the catching, taking, or harvesting of fish; or (iv) any operations at sea in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in clauses (i) through (iii); and (B) does not include any scientific research activity that is conducted by a scientific research vessel.

“IUU fishing” applies throughout its chapter

The term “IUU fishing” means any activity set out in paragraph 3 of the 2001 FAO International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.;

“listed IUU vessel” applies throughout its chapter

The term “listed IUU vessel” means a vessel that is included in a list of vessels having engaged in IUU fishing or fishing-related activities in support of IUU fishing that has been adopted by a regional fisheries management organization of which the United States is a member, or a list adopted by a regional fisheries management organization of which the United States is not a member if the Secretary determines the criteria used by that organization to create the IUU list is comparable to criteria adopted by RFMOs of which the United States is a member for identifying IUU vessels and activities.;

“Magnuson-Stevens Act” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Magnuson-Stevens Act” means the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).;

“person” applies throughout its chapter

The term “person” has the same meaning as that term has in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1802 ).;

“regional fisheries management organization” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “RFMO” and “regional fisheries management organization” mean a regional fisheries management organization (as that term is defined by the United Nation’s 1 Food and Agriculture Organization Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) that is recognized by the United States.;

“RFMO” applies throughout its chapter

The terms “RFMO” and “regional fisheries management organization” mean a regional fisheries management organization (as that term is defined by the United Nation’s 1 Food and Agriculture Organization Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) that is recognized by the United States.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce or his or her designee.;

“vessel” applies throughout its chapter

The term “vessel” means any vessel, ship of another type, or boat used for, equipped to be used for, or intended to be used for, fishing or fishing-related activities, including container vessels that are carrying fish that have not been previously landed.;

“Administrator” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Administrator” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (7) Tidal shoreline

“coastal county” applies throughout its chapter

The term “coastal county” has the meaning given the term by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the document entitled “NOAA’s List of Coastal Counties for the Bureau of the Census” (or similar successor document). (2) Coastal State