r/title-16-CONSERVATION wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 16 defines, in section order.
“study area” applies in that section
The term “study area” means the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia. (b) Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (1) Redesignation (A) In general The Ocmulgee National Monument, established pursuant to sections 410yyy to 410yyy–2 of this title, shall be known and designated as the “Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park”. (B) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the “Ocmulgee National Monument” shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park”.
“battlefield park” applies in that section
The term “battlefield park” means the Richmond National Battlefield Park. (2) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
“archeological district” applies in that section
The term “archeological district” means the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. (3) State
“Map” applies in that section
The term “Map” means the map entitled, “Boundary Map Moccasin Bend National Archeological District”, numbered 301/80098, and dated September 2002. (c) Establishment (1) In general In order to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of the public the nationally significant archeological and historic resources located on the peninsula known as Moccasin Bend, Tennessee, there is established as a unit of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. (2) Boundaries The archeological district shall consist of approximately 780 acres generally depicted on the Map.
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Archeological district
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means the State of Tennessee. (4) Map
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a year-round noncommercial single-family dwelling together with such land, in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary determines is reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for single-family residential use.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a detached, year-round noncommercial residential dwelling, the construction of which was begun before December 11, 1991 , together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on the land so designated.
“improved property” applies in that section
The term “improved property” means a detached, one-family dwelling, construction of which was begun before January 1, 1979 , which is used for noncommercial residential purposes, together with not to exceed three acres of land on which the dwelling is situated and together with such additional lands or interests therein as the Secretary deems to be reasonably necessary for access thereto, such lands being in the same ownership as the dwelling, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on such land.;
“owner” applies in that section
The term “owner” means the owner of record as of September 1, 1980 .
“park” applies in that section
The term “park” means the Manassas National Battlefield Park established under sections 429b to 429b–5 of this title.;
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.;
“affiliated area” applies in that section
The term “affiliated area” means the Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield established as an affiliated area of the National Park System by subsection (c)(1). (2) Park
“Park” applies in that section
The term “Park” means Shiloh National Military Park, a unit of the National Park System. (b) Areas to be added to Shiloh National Military Park (1) Additional areas The boundary of the Park is modified to include the areas that are generally depicted on the map entitled “Shiloh National Military Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 304/80,011, and dated July 2014, and which are comprised of the following: (A) Fallen Timbers Battlefield. (B) Russell House Battlefield. (C) Davis Bridge Battlefield. (2) Acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire the land described in paragraph (1) by donation, purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
“Map” applies in that section
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Park Boundary-Corinth Unit”, numbered 304A/80009, and dated April 2007. (2) Park
“Park” applies in that section
The term “Park” means the Shiloh National Military Park. (3) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) Unit
“Unit” applies in that section
The term “Unit” means the Corinth Unit of Shiloh National Military Park established under section 430f–8 of this title .
“map” applies in that section
The term “map” means the map entitled “Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 325/80,020, and dated February 2010. (2) Park
“Park” applies in that section
The term “Park” means the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. (b) Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park boundary adjustment (1) Boundary adjustment The boundary of the Park is modified to include the approximately 8 acres of land or interests in land identified as “Wallis House and Harriston Hill”, as generally depicted on the map. (2) Map The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Land acquisition The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land described in paragraph (1) by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a detached, single-family dwelling, construction of which was begun before June 8, 1976 , which is used for noncommercial residential purposes, together with such additional lands or interests therein as the Secretary deems to be reasonably necessary for access thereto, such lands being in the same ownership as the dwelling, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on such land.
“Foundation” applies in that section
The term “Foundation” means the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that is— (A) described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 ; (B) exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title; and (C) dedicated to the support of the Memorial. (2) Memorial
“Memorial” applies in that section
The term “Memorial” means the Oklahoma City National Memorial designated under section 450ss–2(a) of this title . (3) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) Trust
“Trust” applies in that section
The term “Trust” means the Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust.
“fair market value” applies in that section
the term “fair market value” shall mean the fair market value as determined by the Secretary, who may in his discretion base his determination on an independent appraisal obtained by him.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” shall mean a private noncommercial dwelling, including the land on which it is situated, whose construction was begun before September 1, 1959 , or, in the case of areas added by action of the Ninety-fifth Congress, May 1, 1978 or, in the case of areas added by action of the Ninety-sixth Congress, May 1, 1979 , and structures accessory thereto (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as “dwelling”), together with such amount and locus of the property adjoining and in the same ownership as such dwelling as the Secretary designates to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of such dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use and occupancy.
“City” applies in that section
The term “City” means the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada. (B) Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park
“Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park” applies in that section
The term “Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park” means the approximately 960 acres of land identified on the Map as “Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park”. (C) County
“County” applies in that section
The term “County” means Clark County, Nevada. (D) Map
“Map” applies in that section
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area” and dated December 17, 2013 . (E) Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area
“Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area” applies in that section
The term “Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area” means the approximately 10,035 acres of land identified on the Map as “Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area”. (F) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (G) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means the State of Nevada. (2) Conveyance of Federal land to County (A) In general As soon as practicable after December 19, 2014 , the Secretary shall convey to the County, subject to valid existing rights and subparagraph (B), without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park. (B) Reservation of mineral estate In conveying the parcels of Federal land under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall reserve the mineral estate, except for purposes related to flood mitigation (including removal from aggregate flood events).
“immediate family” applies in that section
the term “immediate family” means, with respect to any such owner of record, the spouse, siblings, children (whether natural or adopted), stepchildren, and lineal descendants of that owner.
“scenic easement” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “scenic easement” means the right to control the use of land in order to protect the esthetic values for the purposes of this subchapter, but shall not preclude the continuation of any use exercised by the owner as of August 22, 1972 . (b) Offers of land; hardship from acquisition delays In exercising this authority to acquire lands, the Secretary shall give prompt and careful consideration to any offer made by an individual owning any land, or interest in land, within the boundaries described in section 460aa(b) of this title .
“Management Plan” applies in that section
The term “Management Plan” means the management plan for the Recreation Area prepared under subsection (e)(2)(A). (2) Map
“Map” applies in that section
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Northern Utah Lands Management Act-Overview” and dated February 4, 2019 . (3) Recreation Area
“Recreation Area” applies in that section
The term “Recreation Area” means the Ashley Karst National Recreation and Geologic Area established by subsection (b)(1). (4) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means the State of Utah. (b) Establishment (1) In general Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Ashley Karst National Recreation and Geologic Area in the State. (2) Area included The Recreation Area shall consist of approximately 173,475 acres of land in the Ashley National Forest, as generally depicted on the Map. (c) Purposes The purposes of the Recreation Area are to conserve and protect the watershed, geological, recreational, wildlife, scenic, natural, cultural, and historic resources of the Recreation Area.
“excluded area” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “excluded area” means one of the four areas specifically excluded from the recreation area, as generally depicted on the map referred to in section 460bbb–2(b) of this title ;
“forest plan” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “forest plan” means the land and resource management plan for the Six Rivers National Forest prepared pursuant to section 1604 of this title ;
“inner gorge” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “inner gorge” means the inherently unstable steep slope (65 percent gradient or more) immediately adjacent to the stream or river channel, extending from the channel or recent floodplain to the first significant break in slope (usually 15 percent or more).
“recreation area” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “recreation area” means the Smith River National Recreation Area established by section 460bbb–2 of this title ;
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture; and;
“Map” applies in that section
The term “Map” means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled “Proposed John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area” and dated December 10, 2018 . (2) National Conservation Area
“National Conservation Area” applies in that section
The term “National Conservation Area” means the John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area established by subsection (b)(1). (b) Establishment (1) In general Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area in the State of Utah. (2) Area included The National Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 29,868 acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management as generally depicted on the Map.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a detached year-round one-family dwelling which serves as the owner’s permanent place of abode at the time of acquisition, and construction of which was begun before January 1, 1974 , together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, except that the Secretary may exclude from any improved property any waters or land fronting thereon, together with so much of the land adjoining such waters or land as he deems necessary for public access …
“Secretary” applies in that section
the term “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers. The Secretary, in accordance with the national recreation area concept included in the interagency report prepared pursuant to section 218 of the Flood Control Act of 1968 ( Public Law 90–483 ) by the Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Agriculture, as modified by this section, is authorized and directed to establish on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River in Kentucky and Tennessee the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (hereafter in this section referred to as the “National Area”) for the purposes of conserving and interpreting an area …
“Management Area” applies in that section
The term “Management Area” means the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area established by subsection (b). (2) Map
“map” applies in that section
The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Vinagre Wash Special Management Area and Proposed Wilderness” and dated December 4, 2018 . (3) Public land
“public land” applies in that section
The term “public land” has the meaning given the term “public lands” in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1702 ). (4) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means the State of California. (b) Establishment There is established the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in the State, to be managed by the Secretary. (c) Purpose The purpose of the Management Area is to conserve, protect, and enhance— (1) the plant and wildlife values of the Management Area; and (2) the outstanding and nationally significant ecological, geological, scenic, recreational, archaeological, cultural, historic, and other resources of the Management Area.
“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Scenic Area developed under section 460ffff–2(a) of this title . (2) Map
“Map” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Proposed Alabama Hills National Scenic Area” and dated November 7, 2018 . (3) Motorized vehicle
“motorized vehicle” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “motorized vehicle” means a motorized or mechanized vehicle and includes, when used by a utility, mechanized equipment, a helicopter, and any other aerial device necessary to maintain electrical or communications infrastructure. (4) Scenic area
“Scenic Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Scenic Area” means the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area established by section 460ffff–1(a) of this title . (5) State
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” means the State of California. (6) Tribe
“Tribe” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Tribe” means the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.
“improved property” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “improved property” means: (i) a detached single family dwelling, the construction of which was begun before January 1, 1975 (hereafter referred to as “dwelling”), together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, the said land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, together with any structures necessary to the dwelling which are situated on the land so designated, or (ii) property developed for agricultural uses, together with any structures accessory thereto which were so used on or before January 1, 1975 .
“management plan” applies in that section
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Special Management Area developed under subsection (d). (2) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Special Management Area
“Special Management Area” applies in that section
The term “Special Management Area” means the Numu Newe Special Management Area established by subsection (b). (b) Establishment To protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, cultural, archaeological, natural, and educational resources of the Numu Newe traditional homeland, subject to valid existing rights, there is established in Churchill and Mineral Counties, Nevada, the Numu Newe Special Management Area, to be administered by the Secretary.
“scenic easement” applies throughout its subchapter
the term “scenic easement” means the right to control the use of land in order to protect esthetic values for the purposes of this subchapter, but shall not preclude the continuation of any farming or pastoral use exercised by the owner as of December 31, 1975 . (e) Offers to sell land; hardship from delay The Secretary shall give prompt and careful consideration to any offer made by a person owning land within the recreation area to sell such land to the United States. The Secretary shall specifically consider any hardship to such person which might result from an undue delay in acquiring his property.
“National Forest lands” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “National Forest lands” means lands included in the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title ). (2) Recreation Area
“Recreation Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Recreation Area” means the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area established by this subchapter. (3) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
“Conservation Area” applies in that section
The term “Conservation Area” means the Numunaa Nobe National Conservation Area established by paragraph (2). (B) Management plan
“management plan” applies in that section
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under paragraph (3)(B). (C) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Establishment (A) In general To conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural, archaeological, natural, wilderness, scientific, geological, historical, biological, wildlife, educational, recreational, and scenic resources of the Conservation Area, subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Numunaa Nobe National Conservation Area in the State of Nevada, to be administered by the Secretary.
“Conservation Area” applies in that section
The term “Conservation Area” means the Pistone-Black Mountain National Conservation Area established by paragraph (2)(A). (B) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (C) Tribe
“Tribe” applies in that section
The term “Tribe” means the Walker River Paiute Tribe. (2) Establishment (A) In general To protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, cultural, archaeological, natural, and educational resources of the Pistone Site on Black Mountain, subject to valid existing rights, there is established in Mineral County, Nevada, the Pistone-Black Mountain National Conservation Area.
“Artillery Impact Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Artillery Impact Area” means that area within the Impact Area into which live projectiles are fired, which is generally described as that area labeled as such on the map referred to in section 460iii–2(b) of this title .;
“conservation area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “conservation area” means the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area established by section 460iii–2 of this title .;
“hydroelectric facilities” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “hydroelectric facilities” means all facilities related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of hydroelectric power and which are subject to, and authorized by, a license(s), and any and all amendments thereto, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
“Impact Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Impact Area” means that area which was used for the firing of live artillery projectiles and is used for live fire ranges of all types and, therefore, poses a danger to public safety and which is generally so depicted on the map referred to in section 460iii–2(b) of this title .;
“Memorandum of Understanding” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Memorandum of Understanding” means the Memorandum of Understanding #ID–237, dated May 1985, between the State of Idaho Military Division and the Bureau of Land Management.;
“Orchard Training Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Orchard Training Area” means that area generally so depicted on the map referred to in section 460iii–2(b) of this title , and as described in the Memorandum of Understanding as well as the air space over the same.;
“raptor” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “raptor” or “raptors” means individuals or populations of eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and other birds of prey.;
“raptor habitat” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “raptor habitat” includes the habitat of the raptor prey base as well as the nesting and hunting habitat of raptors within the conservation area.;
“raptors” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “raptor” or “raptors” means individuals or populations of eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and other birds of prey.;
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.;
“the plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “the plan” means the comprehensive management plan developed for the conservation area, dated August 30, 1985 , together with such revisions thereto as may be required in order to implement this subchapter.;
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a detached, year-round noncommercial residential dwelling, the construction of which was begun before January 1, 1975 , together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, the said land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, together with any structures accessory to the dwelling which are situated on the land so designated.
“scenic easement” applies in that section
the term “scenic easement” means the right to control the use of land in order to carry out this subchapter, but shall not preclude the continuation of any use that is compatible with the overall management plan for the Arapaho National Recreation Area developed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 460jj of this title . (b) Privately owned land In exercising the authority conferred by this section to acquire lands, the Secretary shall give prompt and careful consideration to any offer made by an individual owning any land, or interest in land, within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means— (1) a detached single-family dwelling, the construction of which was begun before January 1, 1978 (hereafter referred to as “dwelling”), together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated as is in the same ownership as the dwelling and as the Secretary designates to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use, together with any structures necessary to the dwelling which are situated on the land so designated, and (2) property developed for agricultural uses, together with any structures accessory thereto as were used for agricultural purposes on or before January 1, 1978 …
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means— (i) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; (ii) a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; or (iii) any other entity that is a member of the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership described in subsection (e)(2).
“recreation area” applies in that section
the term “recreation area” means the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area established by subsection (c); and;
“Secretary” applies in that section
the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (1) Establishment In order to preserve for the benefit and inspiration of the people of the United States as a national recreation area certain lands located in Massachusetts Bay, there is established as a unit of the National Park System the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. (2) Boundaries (A) The recreation area shall be comprised of the lands, waters, and submerged lands generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Boston Harbor Islands NRA”, numbered BOHA 80,002, and dated September 1996.
“Administrator” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Advisory Board
“Advisory Board” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Advisory Board” means the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board established under section 460 lll –22 of this title. (3) Chairman
“Chairman” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (4) Eligible employee
“eligible employee” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “eligible employee” means a person that was, on the date of transfer pursuant to section 460 lll –41 of this title, a full-time or part-time annual employee of the Tennessee Valley Authority at the Recreation Area. (5) Environmental law (A) In general
“environmental law” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “environmental law” means all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and requirements related to protection of human health, natural and cultural resources, or the environment. (B) Inclusions
“forest highway” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “forest highway” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 23 . 1 (7) Governmental unit
“governmental unit” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “governmental unit” means an agency of the Federal Government or a State or local government, local governmental unit, public or municipal corporation, or unit of a State university system. (8) Hazardous substance
“hazardous substance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “hazardous substance” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ). (9) Person
“person” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “person” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ). (10) Pollutant or contaminant
“pollutant or contaminant” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “pollutant or contaminant” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ). (11) Qualified resident or relative
“qualified resident or relative” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “qualified resident or relative” means— (A) a former resident of the area within the Recreation Area or the spouse of a former resident of that area; or (B) a widow, widower, or lineal descendant of an individual buried in a cemetery located in the Recreation Area. (12) Recreation Area
“Recreation Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Recreation Area” means the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. (13) Release
“release” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “release” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ). (14) Response action
“response action” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “response action” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ). (15) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (16) State
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” means the State of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee.
“capital cost” applies throughout its part
The term “capital cost” includes interest during construction, wherever appropriate.
“feasibility report” applies throughout its part
The term “feasibility report” shall mean any report of the scope required by the Congress when formally considering authorization of the project of which the report treats.;
“joint costs” applies throughout its part
The term “joint costs” means the difference between the capital cost of the entire multiple-purpose project and the sum of the separable costs for all project purposes.;
“project” applies throughout its part
The term “project” shall mean a project or any appropriate unit thereof. (b) The term “separable costs,” as applied to any project purpose, means the difference between the capital cost of the entire multiple-purpose project and the capital cost of the project with the purpose omitted.;
“Reclamation lands” applies throughout its part
The term “Reclamation lands” means real property administered by the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, and includes all acquired and withdrawn lands and water areas under jurisdiction of the Bureau.;
“Reclamation program” applies throughout its part
The term “Reclamation program” means any activity authorized under the Federal reclamation laws (the Act of June 17, 1902 ( 32 Stat. 388 , chapter 1093; 43 U.S.C. 371 )), 1 and Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof).;
“Reclamation project” applies throughout its part
The term “Reclamation project” means any water supply or water delivery project constructed or administered by the Bureau of Reclamation under the Federal reclamation laws (the Act of June 17, 1902 ( 32 Stat. 388 , chapter 1093; 43 U.S.C. 371 ), 2 and Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof).;
“Secretary” applies throughout its part
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
“area of concentrated public use” applies in that section
The term “area of concentrated public use” means an area administered by the Secretary that meets each of the following criteria: (A) The area is managed primarily for outdoor recreation purposes. (B) Facilities and services necessary to accommodate heavy public use are provided in the area. (C) The area contains at least 1 major recreation attraction. (D) Public access to the area is provided in such a manner that admission fees can be efficiently collected at 1 or more centralized locations. (2) Boat launching facility
“boat launching facility” applies in that section
The term “boat launching facility” includes any boat launching facility, regardless of whether specialized facilities or services, such as mechanical or hydraulic boat lifts or facilities, are provided. (3) Campground
“campground” applies in that section
The term “campground” means any campground where a majority of the following amenities are provided, as determined by the Secretary: (A) Tent or trailer spaces. (B) Drinking water. (C) An access road. (D) Refuse containers. (E) Toilet facilities. (F) The personal collection of recreation use fees by an employee or agent of the Secretary. (G) Reasonable visitor protection. (H) If campfires are permitted in the campground, simple devices for containing the fires. (4) Secretary
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Authority to impose fees The Secretary may charge— (1) admission or entrance fees at national monuments, national volcanic monuments, national scenic areas, and areas of concentrated public use administered by the Secretary; and (2) recreation use fees at lands administered by the Secretary in connection with the use of specialized outdoor recreation sites, equipment, services, and facilities, including visitors’ centers, picnic tables, boat launching facilities, and campgrounds.
“Federal land management unit” applies in that section
The term “Federal land management unit” means— (A) Federal land (other than National Park System land) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. (2) Secretary concerned
“Secretary concerned” applies in that section
The term “Secretary concerned” means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(B).
“Conservation Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Conservation Area” means the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area established by section 460mmm–2(a) of this title . (2) Council
“Council” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Council” means the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area Advisory Council established under section 460mmm–6 of this title . (3) Management plan
“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “management plan” means the management plan developed for the Conservation Area under section 460mmm–4(h) of this title . (4) Map
“Map” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Proposed Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Area” and dated July 18, 2000 . (5) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (6) Wilderness
“Wilderness” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Wilderness” means the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness so designated in section 460mmm–3 of this title .
“water resource facility” applies in that section
the term “water resource facility” means irrigation and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, and transmission and other ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, storage, and carriage structures. Such term does not include any such facilities related to or used for the purpose of livestock grazing.
“improved property” applies in that section
the term “improved property” means a detached year-round one-family dwelling which serves as the owner’s permanent place of abode at the time of acquisition, and construction of which was begun before September 3, 1969 , together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated, the said land being in the same ownership as the dwelling, as the Secretary shall designate to be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling for the sole purpose of noncommercial residential use.
“advisory council” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “advisory council” means the Steens Mountain Advisory Council established by part D. 1 (2) Cooperative management agreement An agreement to plan or implement (or both) cooperative recreation, ecological, grazing, fishery, vegetation, prescribed fire, cultural site protection, wildfire or other measures to beneficially meet public use needs and the public land and private land objectives of this subchapter. (3) Cooperative Management and Protection Area
“conservation easement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “conservation easement” means a binding contractual agreement between the Secretary and a landowner in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area under which the landowner, permanently or during a time period specified in the agreement, agrees to conserve or restore habitat, open space, scenic, or other ecological resource values on the land covered by the easement. (B) Nondevelopment easement
“Cooperative Management and Protection Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Cooperative Management and Protection Area” means the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area designated by part A. (4) Easements (A) Conservation easement
“ecological integrity” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “ecological integrity” means a landscape where ecological processes are functioning to maintain the structure, composition, activity, and resilience of the landscape over time, including— (A) a complex of plant communities, habitats and conditions representative of variable and sustainable successional conditions; and (B) the maintenance of biological diversity, soil fertility, and genetic interchange. (6) Management plan
“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Cooperative Management and Protection Area and the Wilderness Area required to be prepared by section 460nnn–21(b) of this title . (7) Redband Trout Reserve
“nondevelopment easement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “nondevelopment easement” means a binding contractual agreement between the Secretary and a landowner in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area that will, permanently or during a time period specified in the agreement— (i) prevent or restrict development on the land covered by the easement; or (ii) protect open space or viewshed. (5) Ecological integrity
“Redband Trout Reserve” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Redband Trout Reserve” means the Donner und Blitzen Redband Trout Reserve designated by section 460nnn–72 of this title . (8) Secretary
“science committee” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “science committee” means the committee of independent scientists appointed under section 460nnn–53 of this title . (10) Wilderness Area
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management. (9) Science committee
“Wilderness Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Wilderness Area” means the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area designated by part B.
“Acquisition Planning District” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Acquisition Planning District” means the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District established by section 460 ooo –1(a) of this title. (3) Management plan
“Conservation Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Conservation Area” means the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area established by section 460 ooo –3(a) of this title. (2) Acquisition Planning District
“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area. (4) Public lands
“public lands” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “public lands” has the meaning given the term in section 1702(e) of title 43 , except that such term shall not include interest in lands not owned by the United States. (5) Secretary
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
“conservation area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “conservation area” means the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area established pursuant to section 460ppp–2 of this title .
“public lands” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “public lands” has the meaning stated in section 1702(e) of title 43 .;
“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.;
“Conservation Area” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Conservation Area” means the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area established by section 460qqq–2(a) of this title . (2) Federal parcel
“Federal parcel” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Federal parcel” means the parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002 . (3) Management plan