r/title-16-CONSERVATION wiki — defined terms

“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under section 460qqq–3(b) of this title . (4) Map

“map” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Sloan Canyon Expansion” and dated May 20, 2024 .

“Commission” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Commission” means the Rio Grande Natural Area Commission established by section 460rrr–2(a) of this title . (2) Natural Area

“Natural Area” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Natural Area” means the Rio Grande Natural Area established by section 460rrr–1(a) of this title . (3) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

“non-Federal source” applies in that section

the term “non-Federal source” includes a State or local government, any private entity, and any individual. (2) In addition to cash outlays, the Secretary shall consider as financial contributions by a non-Federal source the value of inkind contributions and real and personal property provided by the source for purposes of implementing the program. Valuations made by the Secretary under this paragraph are final and not subject to judicial review. (3) For purposes of paragraph (2), inkind contributions may be in the form of, but are not limited to, personal services rendered by volunteers.

“program” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “program” means the Klamath River Basin Conservation Area Restoration Program established under section 460ss–1(b) of this title .;

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

“Lakeshore” applies in that section

The term “Lakeshore” means the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the State of Michigan. (2) Map

“map” applies in that section

The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Addition to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore”, numbered 625/80048, and dated April 2002. (3) Public land

“public land” applies in that section

The term “public land” means the approximately .32 acres of United States Coast Guard land and improvements to the land, including the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Station and the front and rear range lights, as depicted on the map. (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $225,000 to restore, preserve, and maintain the public land transferred under subsection (a).

“inland buffer zone” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “inland buffer zone” means that part of the lakeshore delineated as such on the map identified as “Proposed Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Boundary Map, NL–PR–7100A, July, 1966”. The Secretary shall file the map with the Office of the Federal Register, and it may also be examined in the Offices of the Department of the Interior.

“improved property” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “improved property” shall mean any one-family dwelling on which construction was begun before December 31, 1964 , together with so much of the land on which the dwelling is situated (such land being in the same ownership as the dwelling) as shall be reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the dwelling.

“shoreline” applies in that section

the term “shoreline” means that land which borders both Yellowtail Reservoir and the exterior boundary of the Crow Indian Reservation, together with that part of the reservoir necessary to the development of the facilities referred to in this subsection.

“appropriate map” applies in that section

The term “appropriate map”, means a map identified as “Boundary Map—Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore” (or “A Proposed Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore” in the case of a dwelling the construction of which was begun before January 4, 1965 ) which is dated and numbered as provided in the following table. Property within boundaries of map Construction began before Dated October 1992, No. 626–80,039–C October 1, 1991 Dated October 1986, No. 626–80,033–B February 1, 1986 Dated December 1980, No. 626–91014 January 1, 1981 Dated September 1976, No. 626–91007 February 1, 1973 Dated September 1966, No.

“improved property” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “improved property” means a detached, one-family dwelling which meets each of the following criteria: (1) The construction of the dwelling began before the date (shown in the table contained in this section) corresponding to the appropriate map. (2) The property is located within the boundaries delineated on the map described in such table which corresponds to such date. (3) The property is not located within the boundaries of any other map referred to in such table which bears an earlier date.

“habitat conservation plan” applies in that section

The term “habitat conservation plan” means the conservation plan entitled “Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan” and dated February 23, 1996 . (2) Management plan

“management plan” applies in that section

The term “management plan” means the management plan for the National Conservation Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1). (3) National Conservation Area

“National Conservation Area” applies in that section

The term “National Conservation Area” means the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area that— (A) consists of approximately 44,725 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map; and (B) is established by subsection (c). (4) Public use plan

“public use plan” applies in that section

The term “public use plan” means the use plan entitled “Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Public Use Plan” and dated June 12, 2000 , as amended. (5) Resource management plan

“resource management plan” applies in that section

The term “resource management plan” means the management plan entitled “St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan” and dated March 15, 1999 , as amended. (c) Establishment Subject to valid existing rights, there is established in the State the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. (d) Management plan (1) In general Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009 , and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area.

“management plan” applies in that section

The term “management plan” means the management plan for the National Conservation Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1). (2) National Conservation Area

“National Conservation Area” applies in that section

The term “National Conservation Area” means the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area that— (A) consists of approximately 68,083 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map; and (B) is established by subsection (c). (c) Establishment Subject to valid existing rights, there is established in the State the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area. (d) Management plan (1) In general Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009 , and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area.

“improved property” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “improved property” means a detached, one-family dwelling, construction of which— (1) was begun before December 31, 1964 , or (2) for the purposes of section 460x–9(b) or (d) of this title, was begun on or after December 31, 1964 , and before October 21, 1970 , and has been openly and continuously used, at least during the summer months of each year when similar dwellings in the area are used, as a residential dwelling since such construction was completed, and with respect to the portion of such period after any acquisition of such property by the United States, by the owner, or a member of the immediate family of the owner, of such dwelling on the date of such acquisition, …

“member of the immediate family” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “member of the immediate family” means spouse, brother, sister, or child, including persons bearing such relationships through adoption, and step-child.

“Conservation Area” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Conservation Area” means the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area established by section 460yyy–1(a) of this title . (2) Management plan

“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “management plan” means the management plan developed for the Conservation Area under section 460yyy–2(c) of this title . (3) 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.

“Conservation Area” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Conservation Area” means the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area established by section 460zzz–1(a)(1) of this title . (2) Council

“Council” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Council” means the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council established under section 460zzz–6 of this title . (3) Management plan

“management plan” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “management plan” means the management plan developed under section 460zzz–5 of this title . (4) Map

“Map” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Map” means the map entitled “Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area” and dated September 15, 2008 . (5) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (6) State

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State” means the State of Colorado. (7) Wilderness

“Wilderness” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Wilderness” means the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area designated by section 460zzz–2(a) of this title .

“casual collecting” applies throughout its chapter

The term “casual collecting” means the collecting of a reasonable amount of common invertebrate and plant paleontological resources for non-commercial personal use, either by surface collection or the use of non-powered hand tools resulting in only negligible disturbance to the Earth’s surface and other resources. As used in this paragraph, the terms “reasonable amount”, “common invertebrate and plant paleontological resources” and “negligible disturbance” shall be determined by the Secretary. (2) Federal land

“Federal land” applies in that section

The term “Federal land” means— (A) land controlled or administered by the Secretary of the Interior, except Indian land; or (B) National Forest System land controlled or administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. (3) Indian Land

“Indian Land” applies in that section

The term “Indian Land” means land of Indian tribes, or Indian individuals, which are either held in trust by the United States or subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States. (4) Paleontological resource

“paleontological resource” applies in that section

The term “paleontological resource” means any fossilized remains, traces, or imprints of organisms, preserved in or on the earth’s crust, that are of paleontological interest and that provide information about the history of life on earth, except that the term does not include— (A) any materials associated with an archaeological resource (as defined in section 470bb(1) of this title ; 1 or (B) any cultural item (as defined in section 3001 of title 25 ). (5) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior with respect to land controlled or administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to National Forest System land controlled or administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. (6) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

“archaeological resource” applies throughout its chapter

The term “archaeological resource” means any material remains of past human life or activities which are of archaeological interest, as determined under uniform regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Such regulations containing such determi­nation shall include, but not be limited to: pottery, basketry, bottles, weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, pit houses, rock paintings, rock carvings, intaglios, graves, human skeletal materials, or any portion or piece of any of the foregoing items.

“Federal land manager” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Federal land manager” means, with respect to any public lands, the Secretary of the department, or the head of any other agency or instrumentality of the United States, having primary management authority over such lands. In the case of any public lands or Indian lands with respect to which no department, agency, or instrumentality has primary management authority, such term means the Secretary of the Interior.

“Indian lands” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Indian lands” means lands of Indian tribes, or Indian individuals, which are either held in trust by the United States or subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States, except for any subsurface interests in lands not owned or controlled by an Indian tribe or an Indian individual.;

“Indian tribe” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 85 Stat. 688 ) [ 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.].;

“person” applies throughout its chapter

The term “person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, institution, association, or any other private entity or any officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the United States, of any Indian tribe, or of any State or political subdivision thereof.;

“public lands” applies throughout its chapter

The term “public lands” means— (A) lands which are owned and administered by the United States as part of— (i) the national park system, (ii) the national wildlife refuge system, or (iii) the national forest system; and (B) all other lands the fee title to which is held by the United States, other than lands on the Outer Continental Shelf and lands which are under the jurisdiction of the Smithsonian Institution.;

“State” applies throughout its chapter

The term “State” means any of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

“authorizations” applies in that section

the term “authorizations” means special use authorizations issued under subpart B of part 251 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (f) Implementation This section shall take effect upon promulgation of Forest Service regulations for the collection of fees for processing of special use authorizations and for related monitoring activities.

“moneys received” applies in that section

the term “moneys received” shall include all collections under the Act of June 9, 1930 , and all amounts earned or allowed any purchaser of national forest timber and other forest products within such State as purchaser credits, for the construction of roads on the National Forest Transportation System within such national forests or parts thereof in connection with any Forest Service timber sales contract.

“interchange” applies in that section

the term “interchange” means a land transfer in which the Secretary and another person exchange titles to lands or interests in lands of approximately equal value where the Secretary finds that such a value determination can be made without a formal appraisal and under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe; and;

“person” applies in that section

the term “person” includes any State or any political subdivision or entity thereof;

“Secretary” applies in that section

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.

“other nonprofit organization” applies in that section

The term “other nonprofit organization” shall mean (1) a nonprofit organization holding an exemption under section 501(c) of title 26 ; and (2) a nonprofit association or nonprofit corporation, which is not controlled or owned by profitmaking corporations or business enterprises, and which is engaged in public or semipublic activity to further public health, safety, or welfare.

“Area” applies in that section

The term “Area” means the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area, comprised of approximately 9890 acres of land in the Cibola National Forest, as depicted on the map. (B) Exclusions The term “Area” does not include— (i) the subdivisions; (ii) Pueblo-owned land; (iii) the crest facilities; or (iv) the special use permit area. (2) Crest facilities

“crest facilities” applies in that section

The term “crest facilities” means— (A) all facilities and developments located on the crest of Sandia Mountain, including the Sandia Crest Electronic Site; (B) electronic site access roads; (C) the Crest House; (D) the upper terminal, restaurant, and related facilities of Sandia Peak Tram Company; (E) the Crest Observation Area; (F) parking lots; (G) restrooms; (H) the Crest Trail (Trail No.

“existing use” applies in that section

The term “existing use” means a use that— (A) is occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003 ; or (B) is authorized in the Area after November 1, 1995 , but before February 20, 2003 . (4) La Luz tract

“La Luz tract” applies in that section

The term “La Luz tract” means the tract comprised of approximately 31 acres of land owned in fee by the Pueblo and depicted on the map. (5) Local public body

“local public body” applies in that section

The term “local public body” means a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico (as defined in New Mexico Code 6–5–1). (6) Map

“map” applies in that section

The term “map” means the Forest Service map entitled “T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area” and dated April 2000. (7) Modified use (A) In general

“modified use” applies in that section

The term “modified use” means an existing use that, at any time after February 20, 2003 , is modified or reconfigured but not significantly expanded. (B) Inclusions

“new use” applies in that section

The term “new use” means— (i) a use that is not occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003 ; and (ii) an existing use that is being modified so as to be significantly expanded or altered in scope, dimension, or impact on the land, water, air, or wildlife resources of the Area. (B) Exclusions The term “new use” does not include a use that— (i) is categorically excluded from documentation requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or (ii) is carried out to comply with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (9) Piedra Lisa tract

“Piedra Lisa tract” applies in that section

The term “Piedra Lisa tract” means the tract comprised of approximately 160 acres of land owned by the Pueblo and depicted on the map. (10) Pueblo

“Pueblo” applies in that section

The term “Pueblo” means the Pueblo of Sandia in its governmental capacity. (11) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (12) Settlement Agreement

“Settlement Agreement” applies in that section

The term “Settlement Agreement” means the Agreement of Compromise and Settlement dated April 4, 2000 , among the United States, the Pueblo, and the Sandia Peak Tram Company. (13) Special use permit

“special use permit” applies in that section

The term “special use permit” means the Special Use Permit issued December 1, 1993 , by the Secretary to Sandia Peak Tram Company and Sandia Peak Ski Company. (14) Special use permit area (A) In general

“special use permit area” applies in that section

The term “special use permit area” means the land and facilities subject to the special use permit. (B) Inclusions

“subdivision” applies in that section

The term “subdivision” means— (A) the subdivision of— (i) Sandia Heights Addition; (ii) Sandia Heights North Unit I, II, or 3; (iii) Tierra Monte; (iv) Valley View Acres; or (v) Evergreen Hills; and (B) any additional plat or privately-owned property depicted on the map. (16) Traditional or cultural use

“traditional or cultural use” applies in that section

The term “traditional or cultural use” means— (A) a ceremonial activity (including the placing of ceremonial materials in the Area); and (B) the use, hunting, trapping, or gathering of plants, animals, wood, water, and other natural resources for a noncommercial purpose.

“Apache Leap” applies in that section

The term “Apache Leap” means the approximately 807 acres of land depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Apache Leap” and dated March 2011. (2) Federal land

“Federal land” applies in that section

The term “Federal land” means the approximately 2,422 acres of land located in Pinal County, Arizona, depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Federal Parcel–Oak Flat” and dated March 2011. (3) Indian tribe

“Indian tribe” applies in that section

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (4) Non-Federal land

“non-Federal land” applies in that section

The term “non-Federal land” means the parcels of land owned by Resolution Copper that are described in subsection (d)(1) and, if necessary to equalize the land exchange under subsection (c), subsection (c)(5)(B)(i)(I). (5) Oak Flat Campground

“Oak Flat Campground” applies in that section

The term “Oak Flat Campground” means the approximately 50 acres of land comprising approximately 16 developed campsites depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Oak Flat Campground” and dated March 2011. (6) Oak Flat Withdrawal Area

“Oak Flat Withdrawal Area” applies in that section

The term “Oak Flat Withdrawal Area” means the approximately 760 acres of land depicted on the map entitled “Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011–Oak Flat Withdrawal Area” and dated March 2011. (7) Resolution Copper

“Resolution Copper” applies in that section

The term “Resolution Copper” means Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, including any successor, assign, affiliate, member, or joint venturer of Resolution Copper Mining, LLC. (8) Secretary

“Resolution mine plan of operations” applies in that section

The term “Resolution mine plan of operations” means the mine plan of operations submitted to the Secretary by Resolution Copper in November, 2013, including any amendments or supplements. (c) Land exchange (1) In general Subject to the provisions of this section, if Resolution Copper offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of Resolution Copper in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary is authorized and directed to convey to Resolution Copper, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (9) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means the State of Arizona. (10) Town

“Town” applies in that section

The term “Town” means the incorporated town of Superior, Arizona. (11) Resolution mine plan of operations

“City” applies in that section

The term “City” means the city of Durango, Colorado. (2) County

“County” applies in that section

The term “County” means La Plata County, Colorado. (3) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) Special Management Area

“Special Management Area” applies in that section

The term “Special Management Area” means the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area designated by subsection (b)(1). (5) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means the State of Colorado. (b) Designation of Hermosa Creek Special Management Area (1) Designation Subject to valid existing rights, certain Federal land in the San Juan National Forest comprising approximately 70,650 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Hermosa Creek Special Management Area and Proposed Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area” and dated November 12, 2014 , is designated as the “Hermosa Creek Special Management Area”.

“Conservation Management Area” applies in that section

The term “Conservation Management Area” means the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area established by subsection (b)(1)(A). (2) Decommission

“decommission” applies in that section

The term “decommission” means— (A) to reestablish vegetation on a road; and (B) to restore any natural drainage, watershed function, or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism. (3) District

“district” applies in that section

The term “district” means the Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. (4) Map

“map” applies in that section

The term “map” means the map entitled “Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act” and dated October 27, 2011 . (5) Nonmotorized recreation trail

“nonmotorized recreation trail” applies in that section

The term “nonmotorized recreation trail” means a trail designed for hiking, bicycling, or equestrian use. (6) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means— (A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and (B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior. (7) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means the State of Montana. (b) Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area (1) Establishment (A) In general Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area in the State. (B) Area included The Conservation Management Area shall consist of approximately 195,073 acres of Federal land managed by the Forest Service and 13,087 acres of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, as generally depicted on the map.

“Map” applies in that section

The term “Map” means the map entitled “Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area Designation Act” and dated June 23, 2016 . (2) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (3) Special Management Area

“Special Management Area” applies in that section

The term “Special Management Area” means the Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area designated by subsection (c)(1). (4) State

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means the State of Oregon. (c) Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area, Oregon (1) Designation The approximately 99,653 acres of Forest Service land in the State, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as the “Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area”. (2) Map; legal description (A) In general As soon as practicable after March 12, 2019 , the Secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the Special Management Area.

“landowner” applies in that section

the term “landowner” means the owner of legal or equitable title as of September 1, 2000 . (2) Appraisal standards Except as provided in paragraph (3), land acquired or conveyed by purchase or exchange under this section shall be appraised in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions.

“Bull of the Woods Wilderness” applies in that section

The term “Bull of the Woods Wilderness” means the land designated as wilderness by section 3(4) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–328 ; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). (2) Opal Creek Wilderness

“Opal Creek Wilderness” applies in that section

The term “Opal Creek Wilderness” means certain land in the Willamette National Forest in the State of Oregon comprising approximately 12,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area”, dated July 1996. (3) Scenic Recreation Area

“Scenic Recreation Area” applies in that section

The term “Scenic Recreation Area” means the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, comprising approximately 13,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area”, dated July 1996 and established under subsection (c)(1)(C). (4) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to establish a wilderness and scenic recreation area to protect and provide for the enhancement of the natural, scenic, recreational, historic and cultural resources of the area in the vicinity of Opal Creek; (2) to protect and support the economy of the communities of the Santiam Canyon; and (3) to provide increased protection for an important drinking water source for communities served by the North Santiam River.

“educational institutions” applies in that section

the term “educational institutions” shall include institutions established pursuant to the Act of July 2, 1862 ( 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq., commonly known as the “Morrill Act”), or the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq., commonly known as the “Second Morrill Act”).

“Secretaries” applies in that section

The term “Secretaries” means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Directors of the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (2) Wildland firefighter

“wildland firefighter” applies in that section

The term “wildland firefighter” means any person who participates in wildland firefighting activities— (A) under the direction of either of the Secretaries; or (B) under a contract or compact with a federally recognized Indian tribe. (b) Annual report to Congress (1) In general The Secretaries shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the wildland firefighter safety practices of the Secretaries, including training programs and activities for wildland fire suppression, prescribed burning, and wildland fire use, during the preceding calendar year.

“Secretaries” applies in that section

the term “Secretaries” means each of— (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

“volunteer” applies in that section

the term “volunteer” includes a person providing volunteer services to either of the Secretaries who— (1) is recruited, trained, and supported by a cooperator under a mutual benefit agreement or cooperative agreement with either of the Secretaries; and (2) performs such volunteer services under the supervision of the cooperator as directed by either of the Secretaries in the mutual benefit agreement or cooperative agreement in the mutual benefit agreement, including direction that specifies— (A) the volunteer services, including the geographic boundaries of the work to be performed by the volunteers, and the supervision to be provided by the cooperator; (B) the applicable project safety …

“Secretary” applies in that section

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

“Smokey Bear” applies in that section

the term “Smokey Bear” means the name and character “Smokey Bear” originated by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Association of State Foresters and the Advertising Council. 1;

“Woodsy Owl” applies in that section

the term “Woodsy Owl” means the name and representation of a fanciful owl, who wears slacks (forest green when colored), a belt (brown when colored), and a Robin Hood style hat (forest green when colored) with a feather (red when colored), and who furthers the slogan, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute”, originated by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture;

“owner” applies in that section

the term “owner” shall include the heirs, successors, and assigns of the landowner entering into the cooperative agreements.

“Administrative Unit” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Administrative Unit” means a national forest or national grassland. (2) Outfitter or guide

“outfitter or guide” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “outfitter or guide” means an individual, organization, or business who provides outfitting or guiding services, as defined in section 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Partner

“partner” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “partner” means a non-Federal entity that engages in a partnership. (4) Partnership

“partnership” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “partnership” means arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives. (5) Priority area

“priority area” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “priority area” means a well-defined region on National Forest System land selected by the Secretary under section 583k–3(a) of this title . (6) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (7) Strategy

“strategy” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “strategy” means the National Forest System Trails Volunteer and Partnership Strategy authorized by section 583k–2(a) of this title . (8) Trail maintenance

“trail maintenance” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “trail maintenance” means any activity to maintain the usability and sustainability of trails within the National Forest System, including— (A) ensuring trails are passable by the users for which they are managed; (B) preventing environmental damage resulting from trail deterioration; (C) protecting public safety; and (D) averting future deferred maintenance costs. (9) Volunteer

“volunteer” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “volunteer” means an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.). 1

“agricultural commodity” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural commodity” means— (A) an agricultural commodity; and (B) any regional or market classification, type, or grade of an agricultural commodity. (2) Technical assistance (A) In general

“technical assistance” applies throughout its chapter

The term “technical assistance” means technical expertise, information, and tools necessary for the conservation of natural resources on land active in agricultural, forestry, or related uses. (B) Inclusions

“State” applies throughout its chapter

the term “State” includes Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. (b) This chapter may be cited as the “Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act”.

“acquire” applies in that section

The term “acquire” means to come into possession of, whether directly or indirectly, through a sale, trade, exchange, or other transaction, and

“acquisition” applies in that section

the term “acquisition” means the act of acquiring.;

“Federal lands” applies in that section

The term “Federal lands” means lands that are owned by the United States, but does not include any lands the title to which is— (A) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual, (B) held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation, or (C) held by any Native Corporation as defined in section 1602 of title 43 . (3) Minor violation .—

“minor violation” applies in that section

The term “minor violation” means a violation, other than an intentional violation, involving a single contract, purchase order, processing facility, or log yard involving a quantity of logs that is less than 25 logs and has a total value (at the time of the violation) of less than $10,000. (4) Northwestern private timber open market area .—

“northwestern private timber open market area” applies in that section

The term “northwestern private timber open market area” means the State of Washington.;

“person” applies in that section

The term “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity and includes any subsidiary, subcontractor, or parent company, and business affiliates where 1 affiliate controls or has the power to control the other or when both are controlled directly or indirectly by a third person.;

“private lands” applies in that section

The term “private lands” means lands held or owned by a person. Such term does not include Federal lands or public lands, or any lands the title to which is— (A) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual, (B) held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation, or (C) held by any Native Corporation as defined in section 1602 of title 43 .;

“public lands” applies in that section

The term “public lands” means lands west of the 100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States, that are held or owned by a State or political subdivision thereof, or any other public agency. Such term does not include any lands the title to which is— (A) held by the United States; (B) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual, (C) held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation, or (D) held by any Native Corporation as defined in section 1602 of title 43 .;

“Secretary concerned” applies in that section

The term “Secretary concerned” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Federal lands administered by that Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior with respect to Federal lands administered by that Secretary. (9);

“unprocessed timber” applies in that section

The term “unprocessed timber” means trees or portions of trees or other roundwood not processed to standards and specifications suitable for end product use. (B) The term “unprocessed timber” does not include timber processed into any one of the following: (i) Lumber or construction timbers, except Western Red Cedar, meeting current American Lumber Standards Grades or Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau Export R or N list grades, sawn on 4 sides, not intended for remanufacture.

“violation” applies in that section

The term “violation” means a violation of sections 620 to 620j of this title (including a regulation issued to implement sections 620 to 620j of this title) with regard to a course of action, including— (A) in the case of a violation by the original purchaser of unprocessed timber, an act or omission with respect to a single timber sale; and (B) in the case of a violation of a subsequent purchaser of the timber, an act or omission with respect to an operation at a particular processing facility or log yard.

“ecosystem” applies in that section

The term “ecosystem” means the complex of a community of organisms and the environment of the organisms. (3) Eligible State

“eligible State” applies in that section

The term “eligible State” means any of— 1 (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (D) Guam; (E) American Samoa; (F) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (G) the United States Virgin Islands. (4) Invasive species (A) In general

“invasive species” applies in that section

The term “invasive species” means an alien species, the introduction of which causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. (B) Associated definition For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “alien species”, with respect to a particular ecosystem, means any species (including the seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material of the species that are capable of propagating the species) that is not native to the affected ecosystem.

“Secretary concerned” applies in that section

The term “Secretary concerned” means— (A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to Federal land administered by the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior through— (i) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; (ii) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (iii) the Bureau of Land Management; (iv) the Bureau of Reclamation; or (v) the National Park Service; (C) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Federal land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Forest Service; and (D) the head or a representative of any other Federal agency the duties of whom require planning relating to, and …

“species” applies in that section

The term “species” means a group of organisms, all of which— (A) have a high degree of genetic similarity; (B) are morphologically distinct; (C) generally— (i) interbreed at maturity only among themselves; and (ii) produce fertile offspring; and (D) show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms. (b) Control and management Each Secretary concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land directly managed by the Secretary concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive species— (1) to inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species; and (2) to effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts.

“Academy” applies in that section

the term “Academy” means the National Academy of Sciences. (2) Study (A) In general The Secretaries shall enter into an arrangement with the Academy under which the Academy shall conduct, and submit to the Secretaries a report describing the findings of, a special resource study to identify the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of cervids in the United States. (B) Requirements The arrangement under subparagraph (A) shall provide that the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in conducting the study under subparagraph (A) shall be paid by the Secretaries, subject to the availability of appropriations.

“cervid” applies in that section

The term “cervid” means any species within the family Cervidae. (2) Chronic wasting disease

“chronic wasting disease” applies in that section

The term “chronic wasting disease” means the animal disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations that— (A) is a transmissible disease of the nervous system resulting in distinctive lesions in the brain; and (B) belongs to the group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which group includes scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. (3) Secretaries

“Secretaries” applies in that section

The term “Secretaries” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, acting jointly. (b) Establishment (1) In general The Secretaries shall establish within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service a task force, to be known as the “Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force” (referred to in this subsection as the “Task Force”).

“chronic wasting disease” applies in that section

The term “chronic wasting disease” means the animal disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations that— (A) is a transmissible disease of the nervous system resulting in distinctive lesions in the brain; and (B) belongs to the group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which includes scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease. (2) Eligible entity

“eligible entity” applies in that section

The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a State or Tribal department of agriculture; (B) a State or Tribal wildlife agency; (C) a Tribal research facility; (D) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20 ); and (E) a research center conducting or qualified to conduct scientific research on chronic wasting disease.

“compatible use” applies in that section

The term “compatible use” means a wildlife-dependent recreational use or any other use of a refuge that, in the sound professional judgment of the Director, will not materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of the mission of the System or the purposes of the refuge.;

“conservation” applies in that section

The terms “conserving”, “conservation”, “manage”, “managing”, and “management”, mean to sustain and, where appropriate, restore and enhance, healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants utilizing, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, methods and procedures associated with modern scientific resource programs. Such methods and procedures include, consistent with the provisions of this Act, protection, research, census, law enforcement, habitat management, propagation, live trapping and transplantation, and regulated taking.;

“conserving” applies in that section

The terms “conserving”, “conservation”, “manage”, “managing”, and “management”, mean to sustain and, where appropriate, restore and enhance, healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants utilizing, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, methods and procedures associated with modern scientific resource programs. Such methods and procedures include, consistent with the provisions of this Act, protection, research, census, law enforcement, habitat management, propagation, live trapping and transplantation, and regulated taking.;

“Coordination Area” applies in that section

The term “Coordination Area” means a wildlife management area that is made available to a State— (A) by cooperative agreement between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and a State agency having control over wildlife resources pursuant to section 664 of this title ; or (B) by long-term leases or agreements pursuant to title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 50 Stat. 525 ; 7 U.S.C. 1010 et seq.).;