[House Report 117-83]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
117th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session } { 117-83
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES
APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2022
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July 6, 2021.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Ms. Pingree, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
MINORITY VIEWS
[To accompany H.R. 4372]
The Committee on Appropriations submits the following
report in explanation of the accompanying bill making
appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the
Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The bill provides
regular annual appropriations for the Department of the
Interior (except the Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Utah
Project), the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other
related agencies, including the Forest Service, the Indian
Health Service, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National
Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.
CONTENTS
Page number
Bill Report
Title I--Department of the Interior: 2
11
Bureau of Land Management.......................... 2
11
United States Fish and Wildlife Service............ 7
16
National Park Service.............................. 13
31
United States Geological Survey.................... 19
38
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.................. 21
46
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement..... 22
47
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement.................................... 24
48
Bureau of Indian Affairs........................... 27
49
Bureau of Indian Education......................... 32
61
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians. 38
65
Office of the Secretary............................ 41
67
Insular Affairs.................................... 43
68
Office of the Solicitor............................ 46
70
Office of Inspector General........................ 46
70
Department-wide Programs: 46
70
Wildland Fire Management, Interior Department...... 46
70
Central Hazardous Materials Fund................... 51
72
Energy Community Revitalization Program............ 52
72
Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration. 53
72
Working Capital Fund............................... 54
73
Office of Natural Resources Revenue................ 55
73
General Provisions, Department of the Interior..... 56
73
Title II--Environmental Protection Agency: 79
74
Science and Technology............................. 79
79
Environmental Programs and Management.............. 79
85
Office of Inspector General........................ 80
94
Buildings and Facilities........................... 81
94
Hazardous Substance Superfund...................... 81
95
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program 82
97
Inland Oil Spill Programs.......................... 82
98
State and Tribal Assistance Grants................. 83
99
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program
Account........................................ 95
105
Administrative Provisions.......................... 98
105
Title III--Related Agencies: 102
106
Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources
and Environment................................ 102
106
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture..... 103
106
Wildland Fire Management, Forest Service........... 109
120
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services............................. 120
122
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 129
132
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry... 130
133
Other Related Agencies: 131
134
Council on Environmental Quality and Office of
Environmental Quality.......................... 131
134
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board..... 131
134
Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation........ 132
135
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native
Culture and Arts Development................... 133
135
Smithsonian Institution............................ 134
135
National Gallery of Art............................ 136
139
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts..... 138
140
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars... 139
140
National Endowment for the Arts.................... 139
141
National Endowment for the Humanities.............. 139
142
Commission of Fine Arts............................ 141
143
National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs......... 142
144
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.......... 142
144
National Capital Planning Commission............... 142
145
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum............ 142
145
Presidio Trust..................................... 143
146
World War I Centennial Commission.................. 143
146
Title IV--General Provisions............................... 144
147
Minority Views.............................................
312
INTRODUCTION
The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2022 totals
$45,850,000,000, $7,393,000,000 above the fiscal year 2021
enacted level and $252,809,000 below the fiscal year 2022
budget request.
References throughout this report to the enacted bill and
the budget request refer to the fiscal year 2021 enacted level
and the fiscal year 2022 budget request unless otherwise
stated.
Committee Oversight
Members of Congress have provided considerable input in
fashioning this bill. In total, 359 Members submitted 7,840
programmatic and community project requests relating to
multiple agencies and programs.
The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee conducted six oversight hearings this year to
carefully review the programs and budgets under its
jurisdiction. The Subcommittee held the following oversight
hearings:
Efforts to Address Marine Plastic Pollution Through
Recycling--March 18, 2021
Wood Innovation: Sustainable Forest Products to
Reinvigorate Rural Economies--March 23, 2021
The Effects of COVID-19 on Arts and Humanities
Organizations--March 25, 2021
Forest Service Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight
Hearing--April 15, 2021
Department of the Interior Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Oversight Hearing--April 20, 2021
Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2022
Budget Oversight Hearing--April 21, 2021
In total, 17 individuals representing the Executive Branch,
Congress, State, Tribal, and local governments, and the general
public testified before the Subcommittee. In addition to those
who testified in person, another 169 organizations, or
coalitions provided written testimony for the hearing record
which is publicly available online.
AERIAL FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION
The Committee is concerned that, in some cases, aerial
fire-fighting companies put forward by states for inclusion in
Cooperator Letters, and that are certified by states as meeting
the equivalent of either Forest Service or Department of
Interior standards, are not receiving timely approval or are
receiving conditional approvals that limit states from fully
utilizing their resources to fight wildfires. Given the
patchwork of state and federal lands and the scale of
wildfires, the Committee urges timely and transparent
Cooperator Letter decisions to allow states to adequately
respond to regional wildfires, including providing feedback to
state wildfire agencies with detailed rationale for denials of
requests. The Forest Service is directed to brief the Committee
within 180 days of enactment of this Act on actions that can be
taken to improve this process to include the feasibility of
federal carding outside the federal contracting process.
BIGHORN SHEEP
The Committee is aware that the Forest Service and Bureau
of Land Management (BLM) use the Western Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies' occupied bighorn habitat maps, telemetry
data, and recent bighorn observations in conducting Risk of
Contact analysis and that risk of contact models are currently
being run on a State-wide basis where sufficient data exists.
The Committee expects the agencies to continue to share
findings transparently and promptly with other Federal land
management agencies, State and local governments, State
wildlife agencies, and State and Federal animal health
professionals, including the Agricultural Research Service,
permittees, and stakeholders. This will ensure the inclusion of
the most directly affected interests in a common understanding
of the Risk of Contact analysis, the search for suitable
alternative allotments, and the development of options for wild
and domestic sheep. The Forest Service and BLM are further
directed to continue to engage the Agricultural Research
Service, research institutions, state wildlife agencies, and
other scientific entities to ensure the best professional
scientific understanding of the risk of disease transmission
between domestic and bighorn sheep is known before making
management decisions that impact permittees.
BIRD COLLISIONS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY
Birds play an important role in ecosystems and a recent
study suggests that nearly 3 billion birds have been lost since
1970. This is a staggering loss in every biome because birds
play important roles such as being pollinators or in
controlling pests. Collisions with glass kill up to 1 billion
birds per year in the United States. All agencies under the
jurisdiction of this Act are directed to monitor visitor and
nature centers and office buildings for bird collisions with
glass during spring migration (April 1--June 1) and fall
migration (September 1--November 1); determine the scale of
collisions; and assess whether retrofits to windows will reduce
collisions. At a minimum, all agencies are directed to take low
cost or no cost action, such as turning off interior lights at
night or applying films or other adhesives to glass windows to
reduce bird collisions. The Committee also supports efforts by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to encourage communication
tower owners to use avian friendly flashing lights which can
save 4 million birds per year.
CARBON STORAGE ON FEDERAL LANDS
The Committee notes that geologic storage of carbon dioxide
provides an opportunity for carbon capture and removal projects
that could reduce emissions and mitigate climate change, and
encourages land management agencies, including the Bureau of
Land Management and Forest Service, to evaluate carbon storage
as a potential activity on public lands. Within 180 days of
enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Land Management and the
Forest Service are to meet with the U.S. Geological Survey and
discuss the potential to collaborate on efforts to better
understand the potential carbon capture and geological storage
on Federal lands and the efficacy of including this evaluation
in resource management and forest plan revisions. Within 270
days of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Land Management
and the Forest Service are to brief the Committee on the
outcome of this discussion and any related decisions.
CIVILIAN CLIMATE CORPS
The Committee supports the proposed Civilian Climate Corps
(CCC). Funding provided in this recommendation will leverage
work occurring in a variety of different agencies and maximize
efforts to engage and mobilize a new generation of climate
focused conservation work. The Committee notes the critical
importance of the urban interface for CCC to inspire and engage
communities and residents traditionally unconnected to the core
rural conservation missions of the partner agencies. The
disperse locations of potential CCC sites will provide the
opportunity to provide a physical and psychological imprint in
the history of our nation during evolving times. The
Departments of Interior and Agriculture are directed to provide
a written plan, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, for
how CCC funding will be used, along with a breakdown of funding
and a list of existing programs or partners. The report should
also include an analysis of the impacts of creating a dedicated
budget line for the CCC.
COLLABORATION ON WILDFIRE PREVENTION
The Committee recognizes the important work in wildfire
prevention for which the Forest Service and Bureau of Land
Management are responsible. The Committee encourages the Forest
Service and Bureau of Land Management to conduct more frequent
fuel content and soil moisture testing in consultation with the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to ensure the
government's ability to develop more accurate wildfire modeling
and artificial intelligence solutions.
CORAL REEF HEALTH
The Committee remains concerned that an unprecedented coral
disease outbreak especially along the Florida Reef Tract, has
left America's Great Barrier Reef on the brink of functional
extinction, posing a significant obstacle to coral reef
restoration efforts. Coral reef tracts serve as a major
economic driver for the State of Florida and the U.S.
territories, and are the most biologically diverse ecosystems
in the ocean. The Committee recognizes the restoration work of
the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, as well as state and territorial
government partners, to support coral monitoring, research, and
restoration efforts in highly impacted and high priority coral
reef habitats in U.S. waters, including in Biscayne National
Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, and further recommends the
diversion of additional resources to support the state and
local partners conducting this work on a daily basis.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Committee directs all agencies funded by this Act to
comply with title 31 of the United States Code, including the
development of their organizational priority goals and outcomes
such as performance outcome measures, output measures,
efficiency measures, and customer service measures, as well as
developing standards to improve customer service and
incorporation of the standards into the performance plans.
EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
The Committee strongly supports academic internships,
partnerships, and educational and outreach programs of the
agencies funded through this bill and encourages them to ensure
that their efforts reach the widest possible audience
including, but not limited to, Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal
Colleges and Universities, as appropriate.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Committee recognizes the importance of environmental
education and nature-based learning as a means of building
healthy communities and neighborhoods, particularly in urban
settings and economically disadvantaged communities. The
Committee urges Department of the Interior agencies (including
the National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, United States Geological Service and the Bureau of
Land Management), EPA, and the Forest Service to continue to
develop partnerships with environmental educational
organizations that increase access to outdoor focused learning
year round in under resourced urban communities, including
those organizations that target programming to children and K-
12 schools. The Committee expects these agencies to delineate,
in fiscal year 2023 budget justifications, efforts undertaken
to support environmental education in urban settings and to
partner with non-profit organizations that contribute to the
underlying mission of these agencies.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Committee notes that the Commerce, Justice, Science,
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 directs the
Attorney General to continue efforts to implement training
programs to cover the use of force and de-escalation, racial
profiling, implicit bias, and procedural justice, to include
training on the duty of Federal law enforcement officers to
intervene in cases where another law enforcement officer is
using excessive force, and make such training a requirement for
Federal law enforcement officers. The Committee further notes
that several Departments and agencies funded by this Act employ
Federal law enforcement officers and are Federal Law
Enforcement Training Centers partner organizations. The
Committee directs such Departments and agencies to adopt and
follow the training programs implemented by the Attorney
General, and to make such training a requirement for its
Federal law enforcement officers. The Committee further directs
such Departments and agencies to brief the House and Senate
Committees on Appropriations on their efforts relating to
training no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act.
In addition, the Committee directs such Departments and
agencies, to the extent that such Departments and agencies have
not already done so, to submit their use of force data to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s National Use of Force
Data Collection database. The Committee further directs such
Departments and agencies to brief the House and Senate
Committees on Appropriations no later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of this Act on their current efforts to
tabulate and submit their use of force data to the FBI.
FIRE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
The Committee supports public-private partnerships that
support and promote fire resilient communities including
efforts to encourage the design, construction, and retrofitting
of fire resilient residential homes and commercial buildings.
Collaborative efforts between private industry, university-
based wildfire researchers, community-based organizations and
local communities are making notable progress in developing
construction techniques and identifying building materials to
actively mitigate fire risk in areas susceptible to
catastrophic wildland fire, including the wildland urban
interface. The Committee strongly encourages efforts at the
state and local level, particularly within high-risk fire
areas, to support the use of non-combustible American made
construction materials to support and promote fire hardened and
resilient communities.
FIREFIGHTING AVIATION CONTRACTS
The Committee reiterates that it is important the Forest
Service and Department of the Interior analyze current aviation
contracting capabilities for wildland fire suppression
activities to determine whether changes to existing practices
may better support the strategic plan for aerial firefighting
assets. The Committee notes that it has yet to receive the
report outlined in House Report 116-448 and the explanatory
statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2021 (Public Law 116-260) regarding aviation contracts, current
impediments to the use of longer-term contracts, and whether
modifying cancellation ceilings for longer-term aviation
contracts consistent with practices used for longer-term
stewardship contracts, as provided by Division O of Public Law
115-141, could assist the agencies in having long-term
certainty and affordability for modern aviation assets. The
Committee expects the Forest Service and the Department to
finalize the report expeditiously.
FORMERLY INCARCERATED FIREFIGHTER
The Committee directs the Department of the Interior and
the Forest Service to explore the possibility of allowing
formerly incarcerated individuals to qualify for Federal
wildland firefighting positions. Within 180 days of enactment
of this Act, the Committee further directs the Department of
the Interior and the Forest Service to provide a joint briefing
to the Committee on the viability of a pilot program for
allowing formerly incarcerated individuals to qualify for
Federal wildland firefighting positions and the resources
necessary to enact such a program.
GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT
At the end of this explanatory statement, the Committees
have included allocation of projects pursuant to the Great
American Outdoors Act (Public Law 116-152).
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
With the August 4, 2020, enactment of the Great American
Outdoors Act (Public Law 116-152), Congress provided a
permanent appropriation of $900,000,000 per year from the Land
and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Act also mandated that
account allocations and detailed project information be
proposed by the administration each year through the
president's annual budget submission, and that such
allocations, following review by the Committee, may be modified
through an alternate allocation. A detailed table showing the
LWCF allocation by agency, account, activity, and project, with
lists of specific federal land acquisition projects (including
Community Project Funding acquisitions) and Forest Legacy
Program projects, included at the end of this report.
The Committee encourages the National Park Service to
prioritize funding under State and Local Assistance Programs to
support the establishment of greenways, parks, trails and other
outdoor recreation facilities in honor of America's veterans.
LAND GRANTS, ACEQUIAS AND COMMUNITY DITCHES
The Secretaries of the Department of the Interior and the
Department of Agriculture are urged to recognize the
traditional use of State-recognized community land grants,
acequias, and community ditches in the American Southwest
during the land use planning process and in accordance with
applicable law, shall consider and, as appropriate, provide for
traditional-historic uses by these entities within land
management plans.
MARIJUANA ON PUBLIC LANDS
The Committee is aware that trespassers illegally grow
marijuana on public lands in California. These unlawful
activities harmfully impact the public, water, soil, and
wildlife. The Committee supports Forest Service efforts to
develop tools to detect and eradicate grow sites. The Committee
directs the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to
continue to cooperate with state, local, and tribal governments
on survey, reclamation, and prevention efforts to the maximum
extent possible. The Committee also supports the Department of
the Interior's use of drones to conduct statewide remote-
sensing surveys of federal public lands to identify grow sites
and allow for the development of cost estimates for reclamation
after concerns about cybersecurity, technology, and domestic
production have been addressed.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION AND RESILIENCY STRATEGY
The Committee recognizes that the Mississippi River basin
from Minnesota to Louisiana is a vital American waterway.
Therefore, the Committee urges the Department of Interior,
including the National Park Service, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to
participate and coordinate as an essential federal stakeholder
with the Environmental Protection Agency as it leads efforts to
develop a federal government-wide Mississippi River restoration
and resiliency strategy focused on improving water quality,
restoring habitat and natural systems, improved navigation,
eliminating aquatic invasive species, and building local
resilience to natural disasters. Additional direction is
provided for the Environmental Protection Agency.
MITIGATION ACTIVITIES FOR BORDER BARRIER CONSTRUCTION
The Committee is concerned that construction of a border
barrier on sensitive lands along the southwest border,
including national wildlife refuges, national forests, national
monuments, and wilderness areas has adversely impacted wildlife
and the survival of imperiled species. The Committee directs
the Department of the Interior to report back within 180 days
of enactment of this Act on impacts to habitat and species from
border barrier construction and what is needed to mitigate
these impacts. Bill language has been included which authorizes
the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service to accept
transfers of funds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for
mitigation activities, including land acquisition, related to
construction of border barriers on Federal lands.
MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATIONS
The Committee is aware the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service determined that listing the monarch as endangered or
threatened is warranted but precluded by higher priority
listing actions. The monarch is now a candidate under the
Endangered Species Act and the Service will review its status
annually until a listing decision is made. The Committee
supports the historic Candidate Conservation Agreement with
Assurances recently forged to create and maintain habitat for
monarch butterflies and other pollinators on energy and
transportation lands. The Committee has provided funding within
the Department of the Interior to assist with monarch recovery.
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT)
The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program provides
compensation to local governments for the loss of tax revenue
resulting from the presence of Federal land in their county or
State. The recommendation includes full funding for PILT for
fiscal year 2022 in Section 114 of Title I General Provisions.
PRESCRIBED BURNS
The Committee encourages the Department of the Interior and
the Forest Service to continue utilizing prescribed burns as a
forest management tool in the western United States. Within 180
days of enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the
Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to submit a
report detailing the barriers to implementing prescribed burns
in the western United States, possible solutions, and an
estimate of fire damage in 2020 that could have potentially
been avoided had the agencies implemented a more robust
prescribed burn regime.
PUBLIC ACCESS
The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service
are directed to notify the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriations in advance of any proposed project specifically
intending to close an area to recreational shooting, hunting,
or fishing on a nonemergency basis of more than 30 days.
REPROGRAMMING GUIDELINES
Reprogramming guidelines were codified in Division D of
P.L. 116-94 and outlined in the accompanying explanatory
statement. Bill language and direction is maintained to protect
the integrity of this Committee.
TRIBAL CONSULTATION
The Committee notes with concern the frustrations heard
from Tribes about agency failures to conduct ``true'' and
``meaningful'' government-to-government consultation. Although
the level of frustration varies by agency and event, the common
theme is that while most consultations solicit input and
feedback from Tribes, the communication is one way and fails to
return feedback to Tribes. Tribes often report that they don't
know whether and how their input is considered. On decisions
made in consultation with Tribes, the Committee expects
agencies funded in this bill to publish decision rationale in
the context of and in reasonable detail to the Tribal input
received during consultation.
CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS AND TRIBAL LEASE PAYMENTS
Payments for 105(l) Tribal lease costs directly resulting
from decisions in the case of Maniilaq Ass'n v. Burwell in both
2014 (72 F. Supp. 3d 227 (D.D.C. 2014)) and 2016 (70 F. Supp.
3d 243 (D.D.C. 2016)) appear to create an entitlement to
compensation that is typically not funded through discretionary
appropriations. Instead, obligations of this nature are
typically addressed through mandatory spending. Estimates for
contract support costs and payments for section 105(l) Tribal
lease costs continue to increase and have the potential to
increase even further. Uncertainty surrounding estimates has
inserted a high level of unpredictability into the budget
process placing the Committee in the difficult position where
rapidly escalating requirements are negatively impacting the
ability to use discretionary appropriations to support core
Tribal programs, including health, education and construction
programs, or provide essential fixed cost requirements. In
addition, because contract support costs and payments for
Tribal leases are addressed through discretionary spending, all
other programs funded under the Interior, Environment, and
Related Agencies appropriations bill are impacted. The costs
are growing exponentially, necessitating a long-term funding
strategy to address them. The Committee notes the
Administration's proposal to reclassify these costs as an
appropriated entitlement in fiscal year 2023. The Department of
the Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services
are directed to continue working with the House and Senate
committees of jurisdiction, the Office of Management and
Budget, and the Committees on Appropriations to formulate long-
term accounting, budget, and legislative strategies to address
this situation, including discussions reclassifying these funds
as an appropriated entitlement.
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND RESOURCES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,220,555,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,480,334,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,458,414,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +237,859,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -21,920,000
The Bureau of Land Management (Bureau) was created in 1946,
75 years ago, to steward the nation's public lands for the
benefit of all Americans. Today the Bureau manages
approximately 245 million surface acres or one-tenth of
America's land base and 700 million acres of the subsurface
mineral estate (30% of the United States). The Bureau manages a
wide range of uses while conserving natural, historical, and
cultural resources for present and future generations.
The Committee is aware of the Bureau's loss of staff and
institutional knowledge under the previous Administration and
that the Bureau is in the process of building back capacity.
That does not excuse the Bureau from providing accurate and
complete programmatic information to Congress in a timely
fashion. The Committee directs Bureau leadership to examine
this problem and take immediate actions to resolve it. The
Bureau is to provide monthly briefings to the Committee on its
progress in rebuilding staff capacity including its staffing
plans, location of employees and the location of the
headquarters, number of staff they have onboarded, hiring
timeline from advertising to filling positions, with a
particular emphasis on the Bureau's budget office.
The Committee recommends $1,458,414,000 in new budget
authority for the Management of Lands and Resources
appropriation. This amount is $237,859,000 above the enacted
level and $21,920,000 below the budget request. The
recommendation assumes the enacted level of funding for all
programs and accepts the program changes in the budget request
unless differences are specified. Program changes, instructions
and details follow below and in the table at the end of this
report. Additional instructions are included in the front of
this report.
Land Resources.--The Committee recommends $314,971,000 for
Land Resources, $63,539,000 above the enacted level and
$1,668,000 above the budget request.
Rangeland Management.--The Committee recommends
$118,335,000 which includes $1,950,000 for the Civilian Climate
Corps; $2,051,000 for restoring landscape connectivity and
function; $1,242,000 for conserving and restoring lands to
combat climate change; $1,147,000 for improving water
resources; $1,675,000 for restoring legacy disturbances;
$1,147,000 for decision support for adaptive management; and
$458,000 to transition to a zero emission fleet. The
recommendation also provides $457,000 for National Wild and
Scenic Rivers and $68,000 for National Scenic and Historic
Trails. Within available funds, the Bureau is to work with a
land grant university to conduct a study on public land
management policies. This study will assist Western urban and
rural communities, policy makers, resource managers, resource
users, and others to understand, analyze, and engage
effectively in the public land policy process.
Forestry Management.--The Committee recommends $12,948,000
which includes $1,256,000 for restoring landscape connectivity
and function; $700,000 for conserving and restoring lands to
combat climate change; and $68,000 to transition to a zero
emission fleet. The recommendation also provides $118,000 for
National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Cultural Resource Management.--The Committee recommends
$21,595,000 which includes $450,000 for the Civilian Climate
Corps and $92,000 to transition to a zero emission fleet. The
recommendation also provides $820,000 for National Wild and
Scenic Rivers and $1,057,000 for National Scenic and Historic
Trails.
Wild Horse and Burro Management.--The Committee recommends
$162,093,000 which supports implementation of the May 2020 plan
and includes $11,000,000 for administration of and research on
reversible immunocontraceptive fertility control; and $504,000
to transition to a zero emission fleet. The Committee is making
a large Federal investment in the wild horse and burro program
and wants to ensure that these resources protect the welfare of
the wild horses and burros and conserve the range for the
habitat it provides to other species and the ecosystem services
that are essential to protect human and species health and
well-being in the face of climate change. The Committee directs
the Secretary to establish a task force to bring experts from
all Interior bureaus together to address the challenge of wild
horses and burros. The Bureau of Land Management is directed to
use $11,000,000 of the funds appropriated for this program to
enter cooperative efforts with other Federal partners to
significantly progress the administration of and research on
reversible immunocontraceptive fertility control. This should
include public-private partnerships and simultaneous evaluation
of multiple fertility control alternatives at a meaningful
scale. To tackle this challenge, the Bureau needs to focus on
achieving a sustainable Appropriate Management Level while
ensuring that all removals are conducted in strict compliance
with the Bureau's Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program and any
population growth suppression strategies must be proven, safe,
and humane. The strategy will not include any sale or actions
that result in the destruction of healthy animals, which
continues to be prohibited by this bill. The Bureau is also
directed to protect against any violation of the law.
Specifically, the Bureau is to review its Adoption Incentive
program and work with the Office of the Solicitor to strengthen
contractual language and address any weakness in the program
that would jeopardize the welfare of these animals. The Bureau
is directed to provide quarterly updates to the Committee on
the allocation of resources, achievement of performance
metrics, input from the Departmental task force, efficacy of
identifying and relocating horses to different Herd Management
Areas, and to discuss any proposed changes to the current
course of action. The recommendation provides $504,000 for the
transition to a zero emission fleet.
Wildlife and Aquatic Habitat Management.--The Committee
recommends $232,674,000 for Wildlife and Aquatic Habitat
Management, $44,170,000 above the enacted level and $4,298,000
below the budget request.
Wildlife Habitat Management.--The Committee recommends
$158,972,000 which includes $70,000,000 for sage grouse
conservation activities, $31,000,000 for threatened and
endangered species, $19,667,000 for plant conservation and
restoration, and $595,000 to transition to a zero emission
fleet. The Committee also provides $427,000 for National Wild
and Scenic Rivers and $192,000 for National Scenic and Historic
Trails.
Aquatic Habitat Management.--The Committee recommends
$73,702,000 which includes $3,188,000 for restoring landscape
connectivity and function; $3,475,000 for conserving and
restoring lands to combat climate change; $5,895,000 for
improving water resources; $2,383,000 for decision support for
adaptive management; and $229,000 to transition to a zero
emission fleet. The recommendation also provides $952,000 for
National Wild and Scenic Rivers and $132,000 for National
Scenic and Historic Trails.
Recreation Management.--The Committee recommends
$95,136,000 for Recreation Management, $18,407,000 above the
enacted level and $3,635,000 above the budget request. The
recommendation includes a total of $367,000 to transition to a
zero emission fleet, $3,947,000 for National Wild and Scenic
Rivers and $9,397,000 for National Scenic and Historic Trails.
The increase of $3,000,000 for National Scenic and Historic
Trails may be used for interpretive centers and to support
iconic trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Bureau is directed to prioritize the use of funding for
Travel and Transportation planning for special management areas
to minimize the impact of motorized vehicles and recreation on
threatened and endangered species. The Bureau is also
encouraged to ensure that the public is adequately informed
regarding the protection of lands, as well as open and closed
routes for trails and recreational activities, for the areas
protected by Public Law 116-9. To help inform the public, the
Department should properly post signage and conduct regular
reviews to ensure that signage is maintained, in good readable
condition, and to replace any damaged or unreadable signs in a
timely manner.
Energy and Minerals.--The Committee recommends $241,226,000
for Energy and Minerals, $42,622,000 above the enacted level
and $7,655,000 below the budget request. The bill provides
$15,000,000 for Alaska legacy wells; $8,000,000 for orphan
wells; $2,000,000 for restoring legacy disturbances;
$12,000,000 for promoting renewable energy development; and a
total of $1,191,000 to transition to a zero emission fleet.
Realty and Ownership Management.--The Committee recommends
$85,345,000 for Realty and Ownership Management, $5,220,000
above the enacted level and $2,401,000 below the budget
request. The recommendation includes $3,000,000 for restoring
landscape connectivity and function and a total of $321,000 to
transition to a zero emission fleet. The recommendation also
provides a total of $163,000 for National Wild and Scenic
Rivers.
Resource Protection and Maintenance.--The Committee
recommends $177,781,000 for Resource Protection and
Maintenance, $44,540,000 above the enacted level and
$11,594,000 below the budget request. The recommendation
provides $8,000,000 for assessment, inventory, and monitoring;
$8,000,000 for renewable energy development; $4,220,000 for
improving water resources; $20,200,000 for abandoned mine land
sites; and a total of $596,000 to transition to a zero emission
fleet. The recommendation also provides $121,000 for National
Wild and Scenic Rivers and $10,000,000 in resource management
planning for sage grouse conservation activities.
Transportation and Facilities Maintenance.--The Committee
recommends $78,724,000 for Transportation and Facilities
Maintenance, $1,055,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the budget request. The recommendation provides $1,220,000 for
National Wild and Scenic Rivers and $1,012,000 for National
Scenic and Historic Trails.
Workforce and Organizational Support.--The Committee
recommends $166,066,000, for Workforce and Organizational
Support, $2,366,000 below the enacted level and $92,000 below
the budget request. The recommendation includes a total of
$91,000 to transition to a zero emission fleet. The
recommendation also provides $800,000 for diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility, and $59,000 for National Wild and
Scenic Rivers.
National Landscape Conservation System.--The Committee
recommends $66,491,000 for the National Landscape Conservation
System, $20,672,000 above the enacted level and $1,183,000
below the budget request. The recommendation includes
$1,779,000 for conserving and restoring lands to combat climate
change, and a total of $183,000 to transition to a zero
emission fleet.
Communication Site Management.--The Committee recommends
$2,000,000 for communications site management, equal to the
budget request. This amount is reduced by $2,000,000 in
offsetting collections.
Mining Law Administration.--The Committee recommends
$39,696,000 for mining law administration, equal to the budget
request. This amount is offset by $64,000,000 in offsetting
collections.
Additional Guidance.--
Aquifer Recharge.--The Committee encourages the Bureau to
work with the state of Idaho to provide appropriate access to
federal lands for the purposes of recharge projects.
Cadastral Survey.--The Committee directs the Bureau to
continue executing the survey requirements of the Hawaiian Home
Lands Recovery Act, P.L. 104-42 as soon as public health
conditions allow. The Bureau shall consult with Homestead
Beneficiary Associations, as defined under 43 C.F.R. Sec. 47.1,
when conducting these surveys.
Diversity Statistics.--The Bureau is encouraged to consider
the feasibility of adding diversity reporting requirement to
commercial filming projects on Bureau-managed lands.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.--The Committee
appreciates the long-standing partnership between the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a congressionally chartered
institution, and several bureaus within the Department,
particularly the Bureau of Land Management. The Committee urges
the Bureau to continue this partnership and agrees that, at the
Bureau's discretion, funds made available under this
appropriation may be used for critical conservation activities,
pursuant to 16 U.S.C.3701 et seq., under the same term and
conditions as outlined under this heading in Title I of
Division G of P.L. 115-31, the fiscal year 2017 Interior,
Environment and Related Agencies Act.
Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Program.--The Bureau is once
again directed to provide a report to the Committee within 90
days of enactment of this Act, on the status of the Bureau's
efforts regarding the directive contained in House Report 115-
765.
Plant Conservation Activities.--The Committee continues to
support the Bureau's Plant Conservation Program and the
National Seed Strategy and no less than $25,000,000 across the
Bureau should be directed towards this effort to enhance this
activity. The program is to be operated consistent with prior
years. The Committee expects the Bureau to work to lead the
interagency Native Plant Materials Development program, the
Seeds of Success program, the Plant Conservation Alliance,
several regional native plant materials development programs,
and related research and programmatic activity. The Committee
also continues to support the implementation of the national
seed strategy to ensure there is a variety of seeds to
accomplish immediate and long-term restoration goals.
Rainy River Watershed.--The Committee is pleased to see the
terms of the Stipulated Settlement Agreement filed May 10, 2021
in which the Bureau of Land Management will reconsider its May
1, 2020 decision authorizing the extension of thirteen Twin
Metals prospecting permits after conducting an Environmental
Assessment, completing an effects determination and, as
appropriate, requesting initiation of Endangered Species Act
Section 7 consultation, and during the interim will not
authorize any surface disturbing activities for the thirteen
prospecting permits.
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA).--The
Committee reiterates that the funds from this account are to be
used for activities authorized under Public Law 105-263.
Water Quality.--The Committee encourages the Bureau to work
with Blaine County and interested community stakeholders to
address the increased sediment buildup in the Hulen Meadows
Pond by examining collaborative solutions to restoring the pond
to adequate health through dredging and other cost effective
measures.
Bill language has been included which authorizes the Bureau
to accept transfers of funds from U.S. Customs and Border
Protection for mitigation activities, including land
acquisition, related to construction of border barriers on
Federal lands.
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $114,783,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 128,471,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 124,471,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +9,688,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -4,000,000
The Committee recommends $124,471,000 for the Oregon and
California Grant Lands appropriation. This amount is $9,688,000
above the enacted level and $4,000,000 below the budget
request. The Committee approves the program changes in the
budget request except includes $1,640,000 for Civilian Climate
Corps; $3,962,000 for restoring landscape connectivity and
function; $2,239,000 for conserving and restoring lands to
combat climate change; and $250,000 to transition to a zero
emission fleet. The recommendation also provides $374,000 for
National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Fire protection.--The Committee directs the Bureau to
refrain from any actions that would withdraw the Bureau from
its fire protection agreement with the State of Oregon.
Timber targets.--The Committee continues to be troubled by
the disparity in timber targets compared with timber awarded
and harvested in some districts. The Bureau is once again
directed to prioritize response to administrative protests on
timber sales in a timely manner and to report timber sale
accomplishments in volume of timber sold and awarded, rather
than merely the volume offered for sale, and shall report to
the Committee on its progress.
RANGE IMPROVEMENTS
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation of not
less than $10,000,000 to be derived from public lands receipts
and Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act lands grazing receipts, as
requested.
SERVICE CHARGES, DEPOSITS, AND FORFEITURES
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $30,000,000 for Service Charges, Deposits, and
Forfeitures. The appropriation is fully offset through
collections.
MISCELLANEOUS TRUST FUNDS
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $26,000,000.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
The Committee recommends inclusion of the Administrative
Provisions proposed in the budget request and notes that they
are long-standing items that facilitate efficient operations.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Originating in 1871, the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) is the oldest federal conservation agency,
and the only agency in the federal government, whose primary
responsibility is management of fish and wildlife for the
American public. The Service plays an important role in
connecting Americans with nature and in maintaining and
protecting the Nation's natural resources for present and
future generations. This requires strict enforcement of
important and foundational environmental laws such as the
Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA),
Marine Mammal Protection Act, Lacey Act, and international
treaties like the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species (CITES).
During the coronavirus pandemic visitors to the 568
national wildlife refuges found sanctuary in a safe, socially
distanced and masked environment where they could seek solace
from nature. These 568 National Wildlife Refuges located in
every State and many territories operate as a national network
of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and
restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and
habitats. The Service also operates one historic National Fish
Hatchery and 70 National Fish Hatcheries that work with states
and tribes to propagate fish to bolster or re-establish self-
sustaining populations in the wild and mitigate impacts
associated with Federal water projects.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,379,828,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,679,113,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,651,795,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +271,967,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -27,318,000
The Committee recommends $1,651,795,000 for Resource
Management, $271,967,000 above the enacted level and
$27,318,000 below the budget request. The recommendation
assumes the enacted level of funding for all programs and
accepts the program changes in the budget request unless
differences are specified. Program changes, instructions and
details follow below and in the table at the end of this
report. Additional instructions are included in the front of
this report. The Committee encourages the Service to expand its
work through its Tribal liaison and regional liaisons and
coordinators to enhance technical assistance and collaboration
with tribes.
Ecological Services.--The recommendation includes
$315,159,000 for Ecological Services to protect landscapes,
fish, wildlife, and plants by administering the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) and related activities, $45,493,000 above the
enacted level and $16,930,000 below the budget request. The
recommendation provides additional resources to strengthen
efforts to conserve our natural resources for future
generations and to ensure the protection of important
ecosystems such as the Chesapeake Bay, the Everglades, and the
California Bay-Delta. Program elements for this activity follow
below.
Listing.--The recommendation includes $22,279,000 for ESA
listings and related activities. Through the listing process,
the best scientific and commercial information on a species is
analyzed so a determination can be made on whether the survival
of a species requires the protections afforded by the ESA. Bill
language is continued as requested to protect the rest of the
Resource Management account from listing-related judicial
mandates. The Committee supports the Service's efforts with
local and regional stakeholders to develop voluntary solutions
to conserve targeted species.
Planning and Consultation.--The recommendation includes
$125,292,000 for timely evaluations and permitting of
development projects to ensure species are protected while
allowing for development that contributes to economic growth
and job creation. This recommendation provides $17,354,000 for
increased support for environmental permitting for clean energy
to stem the effects of climate change, $1,500,000 for pesticide
consultations, and $93,307,000 for general program activities
such as building field capacity and focus on technical
assistance to Federal agencies and project proponents and to
work with States, counties and private landowners to develop
planning grants and create Habitat Conservation Plans; to
enhance the Integrated Planning and Conservation (IPaC) system;
and to ensure adequate implementation of the ESA and the
integration of monitoring data into management decisions.
The Committee acknowledges that the Service has issued
guidance to field offices and will be updating the Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP) Handbook on streamlining ESA section
7(a)(2) consultations on federal actions that authorize, fund,
or carry out a covered activity that affects listed species in
an approved HCP which covers those species as permitted under
section 10(a)(1)(B).
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans balance
resource use and conservation and foster collaboration with
other stakeholders. An example is the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan in Clark County, Nevada which covers 78
species, including the threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise and
the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and yellow-billed
cuckoo. The Committee is supportive of the goal of this plan
which is the long-term conservation and recovery of those
species and their habitat.
Conservation and Restoration.--The recommendation includes
$50,416,000 for Conservation and Restoration. The
recommendation provides $2,390,000 for Coastal Barrier
Resources Act; $12,785,000 for environmental response and
restoration; $6,970,000 for marine mammals with a particular
focus on manatees; $5,471,000 for the National Wetlands
Inventory, and $17,050,000 for candidate conservation. The
Committee directs the Department to involve the Service in any
decision made by the Bureau of Land Management on energy
leasing where leasing will impact species.
Recovery.--The recommendation includes $117,172,000 for ESA
recovery activities. The recommendation provides $4,000,000 for
State of the Birds; $10,000,000 for Recovery Challenge grants;
$1,500,000 for Prescott Grants; $1,000,000 for wolf livestock;
$750,000 for a zero emission fleet; and $91,890,000 for general
program activities which includes funding at the enacted level
for the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program,
San Juan Basin Recovery Implementation Plan, and the Florida
grasshopper sparrow.
The 2019 United Nations report outlined that nature is
declining and that up to one million plant and animal species
are at risk of extinction. The President's Budget echoes that
concern with its emphasis on protecting biodiversity and
highlighting the importance of restoring and maintaining
healthy ecosystems and ecosystem services to protect human and
species health and well-being. Foundational environmental laws
are critical tools in ensuring biodiversity is maintained for
future generations. The Committee strongly supports that the
basis for any listing decisions must be the best available
science and data. The Committee recognizes states like Michigan
and its Department of Natural Resources for their demonstrated
support for keeping the Kirtland's warbler recovered and
healthy. For recovered and de-listed species under State
authority, the Service must abide by the direction outlined in
these foundational environmental laws as they work with the
States to continue to conserve and protect the well-being of
these species so that re-listings under the Endangered Species
Act aren't necessary.
Recovery Challenge matching grants are to be used to
develop and implement recovery outlines, update recovery plans,
and implement high priority recovery actions as prescribed in
recovery plans and other public documents containing specific,
measurable, and prioritized actions to recover federally listed
species. Actions should include but are not limited to
genetically-sound breeding, rearing, and reintroduction
programs. Longstanding partnerships, including for the northern
aplomado falcon and California condor, should be funded at no
less than their current levels and partner contributions should
be no less than their current amounts. The remaining funds
should be dedicated to other multi-year partnerships and should
require at least a 50:50 partner match, which may include in-
kind services. Unless an affected State is a partner on the
project, none of the funds may be awarded to a project until
the project partners have consulted with such State. The
Service is expected to continue to work with the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation to administer a portion of the program
in full consultation with the Service and subject to Service
approval of all grants and cooperative agreements. This
approach allows Service funds to be leveraged and expands
recovery actions. The Service is also expected to administer a
portion of the program itself in support of partnerships to
develop and implement recovery outlines, update recovery plans,
and implement recovery actions benefiting species for which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is not engaged in
conservation efforts. None of the funds may be used for
indirect costs. The Service is to provide a report to the
Committee 120 days after enactment of this Act which shall
include the allocation of funds between the Service and the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and an evaluation of this
collaboration; a breakdown of funding by project which contains
appropriated and matching funds and the estimated projection
completion year; and the amount of highly-ranked but unfunded
project proposals.
Recovery activities are essential for critically endangered
species at the brink of extinction because of climate change.
The Committee directs the Service to incorporate climate change
adaptation actions and activities into new and revised recovery
plans and recovery implementation strategies, such as with the
mosquito vector of avian pox and malaria in the revised
Hawaiian Forest Birds recovery plan. The Service is directed to
brief the Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act on
how it is prioritizing recovery actions that improve a species'
resiliency, redundancy, and representation so that a species is
able to withstand the impacts of climate change and show direct
evidence that these actions are incorporated into new and
revised recovery plans.
The Committee provides an increase to State of the Birds to
respond to the urgent needs of critically endangered birds with
habitats that, due to climate change, now face increased
threats from mosquitoes that carry avian malaria and other
pathogens.
The Committee recommendation maintains funding at the
enacted level for the Service's work on the Upper Colorado
River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and the San Juan River
Basin Recovery Implementation Program.
The Committee supports the Service's recovery efforts of
the American red wolf and recognizes the tremendous
vulnerability of this species. The Service is working to
complete the final revised recovery plan by February 2023 and
is directed to engage with the local community to enhance
education and outreach in the designated five-county recovery
area in North Carolina, is encouraged to release American red
wolves from captive breeding facilities into the wild in the
recovery area as well as other potential reintroduction sites,
and to renew adaptive management techniques for controlling
coyote interference in wild red wolf population.
Habitat Conservation.--The recommendation for this activity
includes $80,331,000 for voluntary, non-regulatory habitat
conservation partnerships with public and private landowners,
of which $64,715,000 is to implement the Partners for Fish and
Wildlife Act and $15,616,000 is for the Coastal Program. This
recommendation is $10,112,000 above the enacted level and
$500,000 below the request. The recommendation includes
$55,905,000 for general program activities in Partners for Fish
and Wildlife to provide technical and financial assistance to
landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife
habitat on their land. The recommendation maintains funding for
nutria eradication at no less than the enacted level and notes
that additional funding for nutria eradication is provided in
the National Wildlife Refuge System. As of 2018, the Service
has stated that all the known nutria populations have been
removed from over a quarter million acres of the Delmarva
Peninsula and efforts continue to verify eradication and remove
any residual animals. Despite this success, nutria is becoming
an emerging problem in other parts of the country and resources
are provided for the Service to work with partners to achieve
control and eradication of all nutria populations and to help
partners restore land damaged by nutria. The Service is also
encouraged to focus Coastal Program funding on projects that
address the threat of invasive species and climate change.
National Wildlife Refuge System.--The recommendation
includes $582,055,000 for the National Wildlife Refuge System,
$78,202,000 above the enacted level and $2,344,000 below the
budget request. Program elements for this activity follow
below.
Wildlife and Habitat Management.--The recommendation
includes $264,517,000, which includes $23,425,000 for Invasive
Species Strike Teams an increase of $10,000,000 above the
enacted level for new teams to focus on high priority invasive
species problems, such as nutria, to eradicate or control them
before they develop more of a stronghold in the environment.
The Committee also urges the Service to consider fire prone
areas, or regions that are made more fire prone by the presence
of invasive species, such as buffelgrass, when allocating and
prioritizing resources for the Invasive Species Strike Teams
and in their other efforts to eradicate invasive species. The
recommendation also provides $29,924,000 for Inventory and
Monitoring which includes no less than $5,000,000 for monarch
butterflies, and no less than $1,000,000 for chronic wasting
disease; and $2,000,000 for Marine National Monuments which
provides a total of $700,000 for research in the Northeast
Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. The
recommendation provides $204,583,000 for general program
activities to assist the Service in delivering conservation on
a landscape scale and providing important ecosystem services
that enhance the survival and protection of hundreds of
threatened and endangered species.
The Committee understands the use of native plant materials
increases resilience, reduces invasive species, and creates a
more effective deterrent to fire. The Service has also informed
the Committee that it favors management that restores or mimics
natural ecosystem processes using native seed sources and
native plants in ecological restoration. Within 180 days of
enactment of this Act, the Service is directed to brief the
Committee on the use of native plants in refuge restoration and
the guidelines it has in place to maintain existing levels of
biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health. The
Committee also supports the continued collaboration of Service
staff with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
USGS, and other partners to monitor coral disease in refuge and
monument waters. This recommendation maintains the enacted
level of funding to support refuge biologists, management
activities, and coral disease studies.
Since fiscal year 2017, the Service has been responsive to
Congressional direction to institute signage on any national
wildlife refuge where trapping occurs. In fiscal year 2020, the
Service was to update the information posted on the website and
physical premises of any refuge to note if body-gripping traps
were on the premises. To further protect the public, the
Committee encourages the Service to conduct a review of this
signage and ensure the signage is in good, readable condition,
and to replace any damaged or unreadable signs within 30 days
of identification. The Service is to continue the reporting
requirement to provide trapping information to the Committee on
an annual basis. The Committee directs $300,000 of the funds
provided to institute a 3-year pilot program that evaluates the
efficacy of using non-lethal methods and equipment to remove
pest species compared to the use of body-gripping traps. During
the pilot study, agency personnel would be allowed to use body-
gripping traps in the following situations: When the body-
gripping trap is used to control documented, invasive species
to achieve resource management objectives where alternative
methods have failed; or protect a species that is listed as an
endangered species or threatened species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or treated by the
Forest Service as a sensitive species. Exceptions only apply
when: such use of a body-gripping trap is in accordance with
applicable State and Federal law; prior to use of a body-
gripping trap, all available and viable non-lethal methods for
such control or protection, respectively, are attempted; and
such attempts are documented in writing, and such documentation
is maintained at the office of the department that employs the
individual engaging in such attempt. The Committee directs the
Secretary to begin the pilot program no later than 180 days
after enactment of this Act and report to Congress no later
than 365 days later on the details of its implementation.
Regional refuges, such as the Silvio O. Conte National Fish
and Wildlife Refuge, effectively work with local communities
and landowners to achieve collaborative conservation. The
Committee encourages the Service to continue these efforts and
to provide the highest level of funding available to these
refuges to build upon this exemplary work. The Committee also
recognizes that refuge sites, while not physically connected,
often contain important ecological and cultural value when
connected as part of a regional wildlife footprint. Numerous
refuges serve the various migratory flyways through an
integrated migratory and ecological footprint across the Refuge
System.
Visitor Services.--The recommendation includes $92,737,000.
The recommendation provides $12,500,000 for Urban Wildlife
Conservation, an increase of $7,000,000 above the enacted
level, and $78,237,000 for general program activities that will
enhance recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing,
and watching wildlife, and put young people to work improving
America's land, waters, and infrastructure. With a national
wildlife refuge located within a one-hour drive of nearly every
major metropolitan area, this increase for urban refuges
enables the Service to improve access and engage new audiences
in outdoor recreation and conservation. The Service is
encouraged to work with partners to support year-round
environmental education for youth and adults of all ages living
in urban settings.
Refuge Maintenance.--The recommendation includes
$171,386,000, which includes $3,250,000 to begin to translate
the Service fleet to zero emission vehicles. The Service has
continued to reduce the deferred maintenance backlog at refuges
like Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and when formulating
the fiscal year 2023 budget is encouraged to prioritize
projects where the visitor experience would be enhanced by the
construction of facilities for public recreation and
environmental education. The Committee recognizes the Service's
effort to prioritize maintenance and restoration of units
within the refuge system that were damaged by Hurricanes Sandy
and Irene. For trails projects, the Committee understands
funding from this account is supplemented with funding from the
Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP), which comes from
the Highway Trust Fund, and from the Great American Outdoors
Act.
Conservation and Enforcement.--The recommendation includes
$191,618,000 for Conservation and Enforcement, $33,853,000
above the enacted level and $1,303,000 above the budget
request. Program elements for this activity follow below.
Migratory Bird Management.--The recommendation includes
$66,371,000 for Migratory Bird Management, including
$41,546,000 for Conservation and Monitoring and provides
$125,000 to begin to translate the Service fleet to zero
emission vehicles. The Committee encourages the Service to
continue its efforts to work with landowners to reduce black
vulture predation on livestock and to manage double crested
cormorants. The recommendation provides $1,000,000 for the
Federal Duck Stamp Program and $18,812,000 for North American
Waterfowl Management Plan/Joint Ventures (JV). The JV program
is essential for addressing the conservation needs of migratory
birds by leveraging matching contributions from partners. This
increase will expand the technical assistance provided to
conservation partners and help address the void created in some
regions of the country by the dismantling of the landscape
conservation cooperatives.
The Committee was pleased the Administration has discarded
the December 22, 2017 legal opinion on the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act (MBTA), M-37050 and plans to replace the previous
Administration's rule that would have no longer prohibited
incidental take. The funding required for staffing to support
an incidental take permitting system under the MBTA and to
complete the e-permitting system is provided. Statistics on the
Service website indicate that migratory birds and their
habitats remain at risk and that incidental take remains a
threat.
Law Enforcement.--The recommendation includes $94,982,000
for Law Enforcement. As in prior years, this increase may be
used as necessary to supplement inspections. The Committee
notes the important role the Service plays in combating illegal
wildlife trafficking and the nexus with trafficking and close
contact with wildlife that can transmit pathogens and impact
human health. The Service is to brief the Committee within 180
days of enactment of this Act on the roles of Law Enforcement
and International Affairs in how they combat global
trafficking, assist with building capacity to improve law
enforcement in other countries; detect and deter illegal import
and export of wildlife; and are improving information sharing
and enhancing capabilities for stopping high-risk illegal
shipments of wildlife into the United States.
International Affairs.--The recommendation provides
$30,265,000 for International Affairs. This funding level
provides $1,000,000 for the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize,
and $6,700,000 for replacing the Service's out-of-date permit
processing infrastructure with a modernized Service-wide
electronic permit application and processing system.
The Committee acknowledges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's International Affairs (IA) Program works worldwide to
conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and the habitats they depend
on at a landscape level, and to maintain these ecological
processes beyond our borders for future generations. Through
these aims, IA leads U.S. and international efforts to protect,
restore, and enhance the world's diverse wildlife and their
habitats, focusing on species of global concern. Funding also
supports strong oversight of international conservation grants
from the agency. As long-term success for conserving wildlife
and wild places relies on building the capacity in countries
for managing their own protected areas and species, Indigenous
Peoples and communities should be included. Within the amount
provided, the Committee encourages the Service to support
projects that foster partnerships with universities or other
institutions that are educating the current and next
generations of conservationists.
The Committee recognizes the Service's work with Honduras,
El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico to conserve priority species
and ecosystems, including partnering with the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) to support community forestry
concessions and tropical forest conservation in the Maya
Biosphere Reserve, and urges the continuation of these
international partnerships in fiscal year 2022 as well as the
timely disbursement of funding. The Committee directs the
Service to provide no less than the enacted level for these
grants to promote research, training, and development of best
practices for international conservation, and to submit a
report within 60 days of the enactment of this Act on these
efforts.
Since 1989, the Service has provided critical financial
assistance to Central African countries that has created
stability and improved local economies while conserving species
of shared importance and concern, protecting vital landscapes,
and combatting wildlife trafficking. This financial assistance
includes the transfer of funding from USAID for the Central
Africa Regional Program for the Environment which began in
2007. Congress has provided the resources for the Department to
continue to administer and execute these programs with adequate
safeguards to protect these funds from being used in violation
of U.S. law. Collaboration with partner agencies, such as
USAID, that routinely provide grant funding to the same
countries should enable the Department to further strengthen
such safeguards and allow for the timely disbursement of these
funds. The Service is directed to brief the Committee within 30
days of enactment of this Act, on how this program has been
revised under the new Administration. This briefing is to
include a discussion of the oversight and safeguards that have
been instituted to prevent the misuse of these funds and the
disbursement and obligation of international grants.
The Committee reiterates its concern about the Service's
current policy of evaluating applications for importing
trophies for elephants and lions on a case-by-case basis and
whether its analysis adequately determines whether a country
has proper safeguards in place to protect species vulnerable to
poaching. In fiscal year 2020, the Service was directed to
reevaluate its current policy and analyze how targeted
investments and technical assistance to the exporting countries
conservation programs would impact the survival of elephants
and lions, improve local communities, and sustain species
populations. The Service has yet to comply with the directive
to brief the Committee within 60 days of enactment. Therefore,
the Committee includes bill language that prohibits the
issuance of any permit for the import of a sport-hunted trophy
of an elephant or lion taken in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, or Zambia.
The limitation described does not apply in the case of the
administration of a tax or tariff.
The Committee also acknowledges and commends the enactment
of the Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals
(DELTA) Act in 2018 and urges the Service, especially its
International Affairs and Office of Law Enforcement programs,
to work with Angola, Namibia, and Botswana in combating
poaching and wildlife trafficking and strengthening protected
area management, including through trans-boundary conservation
programs in the region, with an initial focus on Angola. The
Committee understands the Service has historically allocated
$500,000 towards this effort.
Fish and Aquatic Conservation.--The recommendation includes
$250,472,000 for Fish and Aquatic Conservation, $43,859,000
above the enacted level and $4,450,000 below the budget
request. The Service is expected to continue to work with
partners and the public to manage fish and other aquatic
resources for the benefit of the American people. Program
elements for this activity follow below.
National Fish Hatchery System Operations.--The
recommendation provides $75,674,000 for National Fish Hatchery
Systems Operations, which includes $1,200,000 for the Aquatic
Animal Drug Approval Partnership; $4,700,000 for the Pacific
Salmon Treaty; and maintains the enacted level for the Great
Lakes Consent Decree; the national wild fish health survey
program; mass marking salmonids in the Pacific Northwest; and
Klamath Restoration. The recommendation also provides
$62,569,000 to sustain activities such as expanding
capabilities to ensure the health of aquatic species, advancing
aquatic conservation, and supporting the recovery of federally
listed threatened or endangered aquatic species and restoring
at-risk species.
The recommended funding level provides the resources
required to sustain current hatchery operations. The Service
may not terminate operations or close any facility of the
National Fish Hatchery System. None of the production programs
listed in the March 2013 National Fish Hatchery System
Strategic Hatchery and Workforce Planning Report may be reduced
or terminated without advance, informal consultation with
affected States and Tribes.
The Service is expected to continue funding mitigation
hatchery programs via reimbursable agreements with Federal
partners. Future agreements should include reimbursement for
production, facilities, and administrative costs. The Service
is expected to ensure that its costs are fully reimbursed
before proposing to reduce or redirect base funding.
The Committee encourages the Service to carry out sampling
of re-introduced lake sturgeon and monitor the survival of
juvenile lake sturgeon after they are stocked to determine
whether the stocking rates should be increased to meet the
target stock level.
Maintenance and Equipment.--The recommendation provides
$49,546,000, which includes $1,588,000 to begin to transition
the Service fleet to zero emission vehicles. The Service should
continue to allocate this funding to facilities with the most
severe health and safety deficiencies across the System as a
whole, rather than by region. All other funds should continue
to be allocated as in prior years and should include mitigation
hatcheries as needed to supplement reimbursable funds.
Aquatic Habitat and Species Conservation.--The
recommendation includes $125,252,000 for Aquatic Habitat and
Species Conservation. A discussion of the program components
follows below.
Habitat Assessment and Restoration.--The recommendation
includes $46,326,000, of which: $200,000 is for the Truckee
River Operating Agreement; $7,664,000 is for the National Fish
Habitat Action Plan; and $12,500,000 is to implement the
Delaware River Basin Conservation Act. The recommendation
maintains the enacted level for the Chehalis Fisheries
Restoration Program; the National Fish Passage Program which
includes work with tribes; and the Klamath Basin Restoration
Agreement. The Committee encourages the Service to continue to
work with partners to address their concerns about securing the
non-Federal matching dollars required for eligibility to
receive funding through the Delaware Watershed Conservation
Fund. The Service should explore solutions and convene partners
to develop approaches for addressing this concern and identify
other sources of funds that can be used as a match. Continued
collaboration with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to
acquire technical assistance is also encouraged. The Service is
encouraged to continue its collaborative work with partners
through the National Fish Passage Program on the Warren Glen
Dam removal project.
Population Assessment and Cooperative Management.--The
recommendation provides $33,615,000, which provides the
$1,000,000 requested to implement the Great Lakes Consent
Decree and $2,000,000 for the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife
Restoration Act. The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration
Act is supplemented with funding from the Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative. The recommendation does not accept the
proposed reductions for the Lake Champlain sea lamprey program
and the Pacific Salmon treaty and funds them at no less than
$818,000 and up to $1,000,000 and $150,000 respectively, and
$16,148,000 for general program activities. The Committee
remains supportive of the annual Memorandum of Agreement with
the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to provide funding for sea
lamprey treatment, assessment, and program administration. The
Service is encouraged to continue to work with the State of
Maryland, NOAA, and other partners on eradication of invasive
northern snakehead and to finalize their plan for eradication
in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Service is to brief the
Committee on this effort within 120 days of the enactment of
the Act and to use up to $1,000,000 from within available funds
for this effort.
Aquatic Invasive Species.--The recommendation includes
$45,311,000, of which no less than $3,834,000 is to help States
implement plans required by the National Invasive Species Act
(NISA); $1,566,000 is for NISA coordination; and $6,088,000 is
to implement subsection 5(d)(2) of the Lake Tahoe Restoration
Act. The Committee continues funding to aid the Service in
working to prevent Invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes,
and to control and eradicate them from the Mississippi River;
its six sub-basins, the Upper Mississippi River, Missouri
River, Arkansas-Red White River, Lower Mississippi River,
Tennessee Cumberland River, and Ohio River, and Kentucky Lake,
and Lake Barkley. This recommendation includes $26,000,000 for
Invasive carp, of which $4,000,000 is for contract fishing;
$1,011,000 is for Sea Lamprey administration costs; $3,500,000
is to prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels in the
West; and $2,367,000 is for prevention.
The $4,000,000 provided for contract fishing will create
jobs while advancing efforts to combat Invasive carp by
expanding and perfecting the combined use of contract fishing
and deterrents to extirpate Invasive carp, including grass
carp, where already established, pursuant to individual State
laws and regulations and as called for in management plans to
prevent a sustainable population from establishing in the Great
Lakes. Contract fishing has proven to be an extremely effective
management tool. The Service shall continue to work with its
State partners to gather data to analyze the impacts of
contract fishing to control abundance and movement of Invasive
carp, including grass carp, and to make sure adequate resources
are provided to support the efforts of the Invasive Carp
Regional Coordinating Committee.
The Committee recognizes the importance of understanding
the current economic situation as it relates to the removal and
uses of Invasive carp. The Committee directs the Department of
Interior to hold a one-day forum modeled on the March 25, 2021
Department of the Interior oil and gas forum to review how
Invasive carp that are removed through contract fishing or by
other means are being utilized. Participants should include
State Departments of Natural Resources, academia, and other
interested stakeholders to ascertain current and potential
uses, including human consumption and as a source for bait. The
Service is to maintain a link on their website to this forum
and brief the Committee on the findings within 180 days of
enactment of this Act.
The Service is encouraged to pursue technologies to aid in
the elimination, mitigation, or control of aquatic nuisance
species and invasive species that do not result in the addition
of chemical agents to the ecosystem that can lead to harmful
by-products such as algal blooms.
Cooperative Landscape Conservation.--The Committee
recommendation provides $14,030,000, $1,530,000 above the
enacted level and $4,772,000 below the budget request. The
Committee is still awaiting the Congressionally directed report
on the operation of this program and directs the Administration
to provide it within 30 days of enactment of this Act.
Science Support.--The recommendation provides $41,808,000
for the Science Support program, $24,541,000 above the enacted
level and $5,375,000 above the budget request. The Service
should continue to co-lead and implement the North American Bat
Monitoring Program with other Federal, State, and non-
governmental partners. The Service is also expected to partner
with Cooperative Research Units whenever possible. This funding
level maintains the enacted level for ecosystem restoration of
the Gulf Coast as well as includes $3,500,000 for research
related to white-nose syndrome in bats. The recommendation also
provides $15,000,000 for the Chesapeake WILD grant program. The
Service is directed to brief the Committee within 30 days of
enactment of this Act on the framework, staffing, criteria for
grants, and monitoring established for this new grant program.
Acknowledging the findings of the report from the
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services that 1,000,000 species are threatened with
extinction, the recommendation provides $5,000,000 for research
on Monarch butterflies. Funding of $125,000 is provided to
begin to transition the Service fleet to zero emission
vehicles.
General Operations.--The recommendation includes
$176,322,000 for General Operations programs, $34,377,000 above
the enacted level and $4,000,000 below the budget request. This
funding level provides $32,766,000 for Central Office
Operations; $58,157,000 for Management and Administration,
which includes $150,000 to oversee the translation of the
Service fleet to zero emission vehicles; $44,667,000 for
Servicewide Bill Paying; $7,022,000 for the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation; $30,455,000 for the National Conservation
Training Center; and $3,255,000 for Aviation Management.
Everglades.--The Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife
Refuge and Conservation Area was created to protect one of the
last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes
in eastern North America while securing water resources for
seven million people in south Florida. The Committee continues
its support for collaborative efforts to protect, restore, and
conserve habitats for one of the greatest ecological treasures
of the United States. The recommendation provides no less than
$15,238,000, the enacted level, across multiple programs for
Everglades restoration.
Bill language has been included which authorizes the
Service to accept transfers of funds from U.S. Customs and
Border Protection for mitigation activities, including land
acquisition, related to construction of border barriers on
Federal lands.
CONSTRUCTION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $18,193,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 39,620,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 34,620,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +16,427,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -5,000,000
The Committee recommends $34,620,000 for Construction,
$16,427,000 above the enacted level and $5,000,000 below the
request. The recommendation includes $5,000,000 for the
installation of charging stations and support for the
translation of the Service fleet to zero emission vehicles. For
line item construction, the Service is expected to follow the
project priority list in the table below.
When a construction project is completed or terminated and
appropriated funds remain, the Service may use those balances
to respond to unforeseen reconstruction, replacement, or repair
of facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by storms,
floods, fires, and similar unanticipated natural events.
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Refuge, Hatchery, or Committee
State Other Unit Budget Request Recommendation
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CA Don Edwards San $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Francisco Bay
National Wildlife
Refuge.............
WA Makah National Fish 2,521,000 2,521,000
Hatchery...........
AZ Alchesay National 1,012,000 1,012,000
Fish Hatchery......
AZ Alchesay National 1,400,000 1,400,000
Fish Hatchery......
MT North West Montana 11,533,000 11,533,000
Complex............
* Branch of Dam Safety 200,000 200,000
* Information 250,000 250,000
Resources &
Technology
Management.........
AK Resident Agent in 350,000 350,000
Charge.............
NY Montezuma National 3,160,000 3,160,000
Wildlife Refuge
Cortland Ecological
Services...........
WI Iron River National 30,000 30,000
Fish Hatchery......
* Nationwide Zero 10,000,000 5,000,000
Emission Charging
Stations...........
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COOPERATIVE ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
(CESCF; Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act), administered
by the Service's Ecological Services program, provides grant
funding to States and Territories for species and habitat
conservation actions on non-Federal lands, including habitat
acquisition, conservation planning, habitat restoration, status
surveys, captive propagation and reintroduction, research, and
education.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $43,340,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 42,702,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 24,064,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -19,276,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -18,638,000
The Committee recommends $24,064,000 for the Cooperative
Endangered Species Conservation Fund, $19,276,000 below the
enacted level and $18,638,000 below the budget request. Land
acquisition funding is provided in the Great American Outdoors
Act. A detailed table of funding recommendations below the
account level is provided at the end of this report.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FUND
The National Wildlife Refuge Fund shares refuge revenues
and makes payments in lieu of taxes to counties in which
Service lands are located.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $13,228,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 0
Recommended, 2022..................................... 13,228,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +13,228,000
The Committee recommends $13,228,000 for the National
Wildlife Refuge Fund, equal to the enacted level and
$13,228,000 above the budget request.
NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION FUND
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989
(NAWCA) provided for matching grants to support projects that
protect, enhance, and restore habitat for wetland-dependent
birds and other wildlife in the United States, Canada, and
Mexico. Additional program funding comes from fines, penalties,
and forfeitures collected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
of 1918; from Federal fuel excise taxes on small gasoline
engines, as directed by amendments to the Federal Aid in Sport
Fish Restoration Act of 1950, to benefit coastal ecosystem
projects; and from interest accrued on the fund established
under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937. To
date, the Service has helped NAWCA partners conserve 31 million
acres. Appropriations are authorized through fiscal year 2025.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $46,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 46,500,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 50,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +3,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +3,500,000
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for the North American
Wetlands Conservation Fund, $3,500,000 above the enacted level
and $3,500,000 above the budget request.
NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act program
provides matching grants to partners throughout the Western
Hemisphere to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory
birds in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the
Caribbean, with not less than 75 percent of the amounts
available to be expended on projects in Latin America, the
Caribbean, and Canada.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $4,910,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 7,910,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 6,500,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,590,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -1,410,000
The Committee recommends $6,500,000 for neotropical
migratory bird conservation, $1,590,000 above the enacted level
and $1,410,000 below the budget request.
MULTINATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND
The Multinational Species Conservation Fund provides
critical technical and financial assistance to local
communities, wildlife authorities, and non-governmental
organizations in foreign countries for on-the-ground
conservation work to protect African and Asian elephants,
rhinoceroses, tigers, great apes, and marine turtles, and their
habitats. Matching grants are provided to countries to
establish protected areas; monitor wildlife populations; combat
wildlife trafficking; reduce consumer demand for illegal
wildlife products; and provide vital infrastructure, training,
and equipment to manage protected areas and wildlife
populations.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $18,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 18,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 22,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +4,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +4,000,000
The Committee recommends $22,000,000 for the Multinational
Species Conservation Fund to protect these priority species,
$4,000,000 above the enacted level and $4,000,000 above the
budget request. The Committee is aware of how the coronavirus
is devastating ecotourism, impacting the enforcement of
wildlife trafficking prohibitions and the ability to protect
wildlife, and supports aiding key wildlife populations. A
detailed table of funding recommendations below the account
level is provided at the end of this report.
The Committee directs the Service to provide a briefing
within 60 days after enactment of this Act on the timely
disbursement and obligation of these grants.
STATE AND TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS
The State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program provides
grants to States and federally recognized Tribes, the District
of Columbia, Commonwealths, and Territories to conserve fish
and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not
hunted or fished.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $72,362,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 82,362,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 82,362,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +10,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $82,362,000 for State and Tribal
Wildlife Grants, $10,000,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request. The recommendation acknowledges the
important role States, Commonwealths, Territories, the District
of Columbia, and Tribes play in seeking public input to produce
comprehensive fish and wildlife conservation strategies that
guide the management and conservation of species before they
decline to levels that require listing.
A detailed table of funding recommendations below the
account level is provided at the end of this report.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
The Administrative Provisions include long-standing items
that facilitate efficient operations. The recommendation does
not include language requested for recovery of damages.
National Park Service
The mission of the National Park Service (Service) is to
preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and
values of the national park system for the enjoyment,
education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Established in 1916, the National Park Service has stewardship
responsibilities for the protection and preservation of the
heritage resources of the national park system. The system,
consisting of 423 separate and distinct units, is recognized
globally as a leader in park management and resource
preservation. The national park system represents much of the
finest the Nation has to offer in terms of natural beauty and
wildlife, historical and archeological relics, and cultural
heritage. Through its varied sites, the National Park Service
attempts to explain America's history, interpret its culture,
preserve examples of its natural ecosystems, and provide
recreational and educational opportunities for U.S. citizens
and visitors from all over the world. In addition, the National
Park Service provides support to Tribal, local, and State
governments to preserve culturally significant, ecologically
important, and public recreational lands.
OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $2,688,287,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 2,977,329,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 2,965,756,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +277,469,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -11,573,000
The Committee recommends $2,965,756,000 for Operation of
the National Park System (ONPS), $277,469,000 above the enacted
level and $11,573,000 below the budget request. The amounts
recommended by the Committee compared with the budget estimates
by activity are shown in the table at the end of this report.
The recommendation provides fixed costs and funding for new and
critical responsibilities, as requested.
Additional funding guidance is provided below.
Resource Stewardship.--The Committee recommends
$561,153,000 for resource stewardship. This amount is a
$199,527,000 increase over the enacted level that supports the
proposed conservation initiative and fully funds Advancing
Racial Justice and Equity for Underserved Communities. The
recommendation provides $4,900,000 for the Partnership Wild &
Scenic Rivers program, $5,000,000 for Quagga and Zebra Mussel
Programs, and $800,000 for Cave and Karst Ecosystem Research.
The recommendation includes a program increase of $1,462,000
for the National Trails System.
The recommendation provides $8,825,000 for the National
Networks. Within this amount, the African American Civil Rights
Network is funded at the requested level of $5,375,000 and the
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom is funded at
$2,500,000.
Everglades Restoration.--The Committee recommends
$11,452,000 for the Everglades Restoration Program. The
Committee notes the substantial progress made toward
restoration of the Everglades ecosystem and continues to
support this multi-year effort to preserve one of the great
ecological treasures of the United States. As restoration
efforts continue, it is encouraged that the northern headwaters
of the Everglades be given special consideration.
Visitor Services.--The Committee recommends $288,760,000
for Visitor Services. The National Capital Area Performing Arts
Program is funded at no less than the enacted level.
Every Kid Outdoors Program.--The John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management and Recreation Act reauthorized the
Every Kid Outdoors program through 2026. This program provides
U.S. fourth graders and family members with free access to over
2,000 federal lands and waters. Within the funds provided for
Visitor Services, the Service should aim to use no less than
$25,000,000 to support the work of this program. This funding
will support activities such as distributing information and
resources to make it easy for teachers and families to identify
nearby public lands and waters, providing transportation
support to schools with the greatest financial need, and
providing educational materials. Furthermore, the Service is
encouraged to launch targeted programs for underserved
communities and children with disabilities.
Global Positioning System Modernization.--The
recommendation provides $4,000,000 for the replacement of
Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection devices used by
the Service for facilities planning, lands administration,
visitor safety, and infrastructure protection. The Committee is
aware that approximately 10 percent of the Service's field data
collection to and comply with the Department's Information
Technology requirements. Within appropriate procurement
requirements, the NPS is encouraged to procure these devices
from U.S. manufacturers.
National Park Foundation.--The recommendation includes
$5,000,000 for the National Park Foundation, equal to the
enacted level.
Additional Guidance.--The following additional direction
and guidance is provided with respect to funding provided
within this account:
America's First Frontier.--The Committee urges the Service
to advance interpretive efforts at existing Service sites and
in collaboration with other Federal, State, and local agencies,
including other bureaus within the Department of the Interior,
to detail the start of westward expansion through the Northwest
Territory as Americas First Frontier.
Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor.--The
Committee continues the fiscal year 2021 enacted directive
regarding cooperative agreements with the local coordinating
entity for the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Coltsville National Historical Park.--The Committee
recognizes the unique complexities that have led to a delay in
the establishment of Coltsville National Historical Park, as
authorized in P.L. 113-291. In light of this, the Committee
directs the National Park Service to prioritize activities that
will advance the development of the park, including park
establishment and subsequent efficient progress on a General
Management Plan and subsequent initiation of the General
Management Plan process. The Service shall brief the Committee
on its plan to fulfill this directive within 90 days of
enactment of this act.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.--The
Committee strongly supports the Department of the Interior's
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility initiative and
expects the Service to use resources provided in this
recommendation in a manner that supports it. The Service is
directed to submit a report within 90 days of enactment that
explains what steps it has taken to ensure equity in park
access. The report should include an analysis of whether
additional authorities are needed to achieve this goal.
Diversity Reporting Requirements for Special Use Permits.--
The Committee recognizes the Service's role in facilitating
special use permits for film projects on its lands. The
Committee encourages the Service to explore opportunities to
incorporate diversity and inclusion requirements as part of the
special use permit process.
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.--The
Committee encourages the National Park Service to emphasize and
increase collaborations with local non-profit organizations to
support research and renewal efforts of the El Camino Real de
los Tejas National Historic Trail.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Mead National
Recreation Area.--The significant threat that quagga mussel
infestations pose to the health of the Colorado River ecosystem
and its tributaries, as well as non-federal waterways, is
concerning. There is a continued need for adequate monitoring
of recreational boating activities carried out subsequent to
leaving the National Recreation Areas. The Service is directed
to continue implementation of a technology-based pilot program
at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to assist in better
monitoring and cleaning of recreational boating. The Committee
provides additional funding for the Service to consider
expanding the program to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
and encourages the National Park System to implement a fully
mobile, automated solution that optimizes both federal and
state resources, and can be deployed quickly.
Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center.--The
Committee commends the Service for the strong partnership it
has maintained with the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark
Visitor Center to enhance and support the preservation,
development, and interpretation goals of the Center. The
Committee encourages the Service to work in collaboration with
the Center and local universities to update the Center's
mission.
Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Office.--The
Committee is aware of the work the Natural Resource Stewardship
and Science Office does to leverage science capacity with
programs such as Research Learning Centers, Cooperative
Ecosystem Studies Units, Climate Science Centers, and other
academic, nonprofit, and private entities. The Service is
encouraged to continue the work of this important program.
Outreach.--The Committee recognizes that the Service has
taken steps to increase outreach, make parks more accessible,
and increase recruitment within minority schools and
communities. The Committee directs the Service to continue with
these efforts and to develop partnerships and programs with
Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-
Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and
other Minority Serving Institutions that contribute to the
mission of the National Park Service. The Service is directed
to complete and submit to the Committee on Appropriations the
study required by House Report 116-100 within 60 days of
enactment of the Act.
Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers.--The Committee
recognizes the effectiveness of the Partnership Wild & Scenic
Rivers Program in fulfilling its core mission to preserve
resources, provide for visitor enjoyment and protection,
operate and maintain facilities, and manage and administer the
national parks. Upon authorization, the Service is expected to
study the feasibility of including the Florida National Spring
system in Northern and Central Florida for possible inclusion
in the Wild & Scenic Rivers Program.
Plastic Waste Reduction.--On August 16, 2017, the Service
announced its repeal of the policy entitled, ``Recycling and
Reduction of Disposable Plastic Bottles in Parks''. This policy
allowed parks to voluntarily establish disposable plastic water
bottle sales elimination programs that aimed to reduce the
disposal of plastic water bottles in national parks. Since the
repeal, there have been no alternative approaches to mitigating
or preventing plastic pollution. Within 180 days of enactment
of this Act, the Service is directed to develop and submit to
the Committee a plan to mitigate or prevent plastic pollution
in the National Park System. The plan should include an
evaluation of the potential role of refillable water stations
and recyclable packaging.
Reconnaissance Survey of Black Panther Party Sites.--The
Committee is aware that the Service has received a request for
a reconnaissance survey to review sites in Oakland, CA that are
relevant to the Black Panther Party. Such a survey to determine
the potential inclusion in the National Park System is an
important step to protect and interpret this chapter in the
struggle for civil rights and racial equality.
World War II Interpretation.--The Committee recognizes the
importance of the interpretive story at the World War II
Memorial as a national focal point for a message of
perseverance and hope at a defining moment in American history.
The Service is encouraged to include innovative storytelling at
the memorial, which incorporates video and collections with
related WWII sites.
Bill language has been included which authorizes the Bureau
to accept transfers of funds from U.S. Customs and Border
Protection for mitigation activities, including land
acquisition, related to construction of border barriers on
Federal lands.
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PRESERVATION
The National Recreation and Preservation account provides
for outdoor recreation planning, preservation of cultural and
national heritage resources, technical assistance to Federal,
State and local agencies, and administration of Historic
Preservation Fund grants.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $74,157,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 74,514,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 80,410,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +6,253,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +5,896,000
The Committee recommends $80,410,000 for national
recreation and preservation, $6,253,000 above the enacted level
and $5,896,000 above the budget request. The amounts
recommended by the Committee compared with the budget estimates
by activity are shown in the table at the end of this report.
The recommendation provides fixed costs, as requested.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails.--The Committee
recommends $3,000,000 for Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Grants.--The Committee recommends $2,407,000 for Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Grants.
Japanese Confinement Site Grants.--The Committee recommends
$3,655,000 for Japanese Confinement Site Grants.
American Indian and Native Hawaiian Art and Culture
Grants.--The Committee recommends $1,750,000 for American
Indian and Native Hawaiian Art and Culture Grants.
9/11 Memorial Act Grants.--The Committee recommends
$3,000,000 for the competitive grant program, as authorized by
the 9/11 Memorial Act Public Law 115-413).
Heritage Partnership Programs.--The Committee recommends
$27,144,000 for Heritage Partnership Programs. The directive
contained in the explanatory statement that accompanied Public
Law 116-6 with regards to funding distribution is continued.
Additional Guidance.--The following additional direction
and guidance is provided with respect to funding provided
within this account:
Chief Standing Bear Trail.--The Committee recognizes the
importance of Chief Standing Bear as one of America's earliest
civil rights leaders. The Committee supports work being done at
the state and local level to establish a multi-state trail
commemorating his accomplishments and urges the Secretary of
the Interior to assist in these efforts.
Crossroads of the West National Historic District.--The
Crossroads of the West National Historic District is an
important geographical and historical area in northern Utah
representing the center of the western U.S. and sites
associated with the completion of the first transcontinental
railroad in the State. The Service is encouraged to work with
the Committee, the authorizing committees of jurisdiction, and
relevant stakeholders to help preserve and interpret sites in
the District for the educational and inspirational benefit of
the public and to enhance cultural and compatible economic
redevelopment within the District.
Federal Lands to Parks.--The Committee is concerned about
the lack of access to outdoor recreation opportunities in
underserved and at-risk communities and is therefore supportive
of the Federal Lands to Parks initiative, which conserves
natural and cultural resources and supports a nationwide system
of parks, open space, rivers, and trails to provide close to
home recreational and conservation benefits through the
transfer of surplus Federal lands.
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic
District.--The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic
District has proven to be a unique public-private partnership
model for the protection and preservation of this nationally
significant site. The Committee encourages the Service to work
with the District to ensure that authorities provided under the
District's enabling legislation are fully utilized to maximize
the effectiveness of this partnership. Additionally, the
Service is encouraged to work with Congress to consider
reclassifying it as a National Battlefield Site. The Committee
also directs the Service to convene the Cedar Creek and Belle
Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission to advise
the Secretary regarding opportunities to maximize the visitor
experience across all elements of the battlefield.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
The Historic Preservation Fund supports the State historic
preservation offices to perform a variety of functions. These
include State management and administration of existing grant
obligations; review and advice on Federal projects and actions;
determinations and nominations to the National Register; Tax
Act certifications; and technical preservation services. The
States also review properties to develop data for planning use.
Funding in this account also supports direct grants to
qualifying organizations for individual preservation projects
and for activities in support of heritage tourism and local
historic preservation.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $144,300,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 151,800,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 155,800,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +11,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +4,000,000
The Committee recommends $155,800,000 for historic
preservation, $11,500,000 above the enacted level and
$4,000,000 above the budget request.
Historic Preservation Offices.--The bill provides
$57,675,000 for State Historic Preservation Offices and
$23,000,000 for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.
Competitive Grants.--The Committee recommends $27,625,000,
an increase of $6,500,000 above the enacted level. The
recommendation provides $21,750,000, for the African American
Civil Rights Grants and supports the new program proposed to
support larger physical preservation projects. Additionally,
the Committee provides $4,625,000 for the History of Equal
Rights grants and $1,250,000 for grants to underserved
communities.
Save America's Treasures Grants.--The recommendation
includes $30,000,000 for the Save America's Treasures Grant
program, an increase of $5,000,000 above the enacted level. The
Committee supports the important work of this program to
preserve nationally significant historic properties and
collections while also leveraging non-federal investment. The
Committee encourages the Service to ensure that properties and
collections representing indigenous cultures, including Native
Hawaiian culture, are considered for the grants to provide a
richer and more diverse portrait of the nation's past.
Grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.--
The Committee provides $10,000,000 for the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities grant program. The Committee notes
that the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9) reauthorized the Historically
Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Fund
Program through fiscal year 2025. The recommendation funds the
program at the fully authorized amount.
Additional Guidance.--The following guidance is provided
with respect to funding provided within this account:
Hispanic Heritage Sites.--The Committee is concerned that
across the United States, many sites that are historically
connected to Hispanic contributions to American society and
culture have not been given proper recognition, which affects
how Americans see Hispanics in U.S. history. While the Service
has taken steps to improve Hispanic representation in heritage
sites, the Committee believes there is more work to be done and
directs the Service to complete and submit to the Committee on
Appropriations the study required by House Report 116-100
within 60 days of enactment of the Act.
CONSTRUCTION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $223,907,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 278,563,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 252,613,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +28,706,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -25,950,000
The Committee recommends $252,613,000 for Construction,
$28,706,000 above the enacted level and $25,950,000 below the
budget request. The recommendation provides fixed costs, as
requested.
Line-Item Construction.--The bill includes $138,700,000 for
line-item construction priorities included in the budget
request, including $2,000,000 to support the Abandoned Mineral
Lands conservation initiative.
The following table details the line item construction
activity for specific projects requested or provided by the
administration.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSTRUCTION
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Committee
State Project Budget Request Recommendation
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AL Selma to Montgomery $10,000,000 $10,000,000
National Historic
Trail, Rehabilitate
Selma Interpretive
Center.............
MD Chesapeake and Ohio 14,365,000 14,365,000
Canal National
Historical Park,
Reconstruct
Georgetown Canal
Walls..............
GA Martin Luther King, 7,536,000 7,536,000
Jr. National
Historical Park,
Rehabilitate
Visitor Center and
Headquarters.......
MO Gateway Arch 12,500,000 12,500,000
National Park,
Replace Windows and
Climate Control at
Historic Old
Courthouse.........
AZ Grand Canyon 56,106,000 56,106,000
National Park,
Improve Potable
Water Supply to
Inner Canyon and
South Rim..........
TN Great Smoky 14,519,000 14,519,000
Mountains National
Park, Rehabilitate
and Expand
Sugarlands
Headquarters.......
DC Rock Creek Park, 5,130,000 5,130,000
Replace Bridge to
Edgewater Stables..
VA Prince William 6,450,000 6,450,000
Forest Park,
Rehabilitate
Infrastructure at
Park Campgrounds...
WA North Cascades 6,094,000 6,094,000
National Park,
Replace Obsolete
Housing From
Stehekin River
Flood Plain........
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Total............. 132,700,000 132,700,000
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National Parks Fire Recovery.--In an effort to ensure that
parks around the country continue to provide for safe and
uninterrupted visitor use of facilities, within funding for
Special Programs, the Committee encourages the National Park
Service to provide funds for emergency and unscheduled projects
at sites around the country impacted by fires in recent years,
such as Big Bend National Park.
Non-capitalized Proposals.--The Committee notes that the
Department of the Interior and its agencies may obtain non-
capitalized proposals for use of appropriated funds consistent
with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including funds
allocated to the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund,
the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and the Public
Lands Infrastructure Fund for the purpose of enhancing,
improving and maintaining facilities, transportation, and
infrastructure and meeting deferred maintenance needs.
CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $15,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 15,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 15,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for the Centennial
Challenge matching grant program, equal to the enacted level
and the budget request.
United States Geological Survey
Originating in 1879, the United States Geological Survey
(USGS or Survey), is the Nation's largest water, earth, and
biological science and civilian mapping agency. As the sole
science agency for the Department of the Interior, the Survey
provides reliable scientific information to describe and
understand the Earth; monitor and protect public safety,
health, and American economic prosperity, and improve
resilience to natural hazards; informs stewardship of energy
and mineral resources; helps sustain healthy fish and wildlife
populations; improves water resource decision making;
investigates wildlife diseases; and provides accurate, high-
resolution geospatial data. The Survey works in partnership
within Interior and across the government as well as with
States, Tribes, and academia. The diversity of Survey
scientific expertise enables the Survey to provide the best
available science and scientific information to resource
managers and planners, emergency response officials, and the
public.
SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,315,527,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,642,437,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,642,437,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +326,910,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,642,437,000 for Surveys,
Investigations, and Research, $326,910,000 above the enacted
level and equal to the budget request. The recommendation
includes the program changes in the budget request that build
on the enacted level unless differences were specified in the
budget request. Program changes, instructions and details
follow below and in the table at the end of this report.
The Survey provides critical scientific research and data
to land and water managers in priority ecosystems including the
California Bay Delta, the Everglades, the Chesapeake Bay and
the Great Lakes. This work is funded through multiple mission
areas and accounts, and the Committee expects this work to
continue at no less than fiscal year 2021 enacted level, unless
otherwise directed.
Ecosystems.--The recommendation provides $355,217,000,
$96,140,000 above the enacted level and $3,000,000 below the
budget request. Program elements of this mission area follow
below.
Environmental Health.--The recommendation includes
$26,739,000, which includes an increase of $1,000,000 above the
budget request in Toxic Substances Hydrology for harmful algal
bloom research. The Survey is to continue its research on
understanding the prevalence of toxins in the nation's natural
bodies of water by expanding its understanding of cyanobacteria
and toxins in stream and wetland ecosystems and the associated
health impacts, especially through drinking water. The Survey
is directed to examine pathways through which sediment and
nutrients move that result in the formation of harmful algal
blooms, to examine emerging treatment technologies, and to
remain an active participant in the Harmful Algal Bloom and
Hypoxia Research and Control Act Interagency Working Group to
expedite the development and deployment of remote sensing tools
to assist with early event warning delivered through mobile
devices and web portals. The Committee also directs the Survey
to maintain its monitoring and research activities in the Tahoe
basin on nearshore algal blooms and to support implementation
of P.L. 106 506. The Committee understands the Survey will
continue its work on unconventional oil and gas as it relates
to environmental health at the enacted level. Within 60 days of
enactment of this Act, the Survey is to provide a report to the
Committee on the Environmental Health research it plans to
conduct in fiscal year 2022.
Species Management Research Program.--For Species
Management Research, the recommendation provides $69,418,000.
Funding for the Great Lakes Science Center is provided at no
less than $14,000,000. The Committee supports the Great Lakes
Science Center's collaboration with the broader Great Lakes
Partnership to implement priority science needs for biological
assessment tools and technologies. These additional resources
will ensure acquisition of information necessary for fishery
management decisions and to support the Center's large vessels.
The recommendation also includes $7,816,000 for decision
support science for clean energy development on Federal lands
and waters and $35,000,000 for applied science in support of
conservation and adaptation which includes funding to develop
science-based tools for the conservation of monarch
butterflies, their associated host plants, and ecosystems.
Funding should also be used as necessary to supplement the
additional resources the Committee has provided to the Bureau
of Land Management to work with the Survey to significantly
progress research on reversible immunocontraceptive fertility
control for wild horses and burros.
Within one year of enactment of this Act, the U.S.
Geological Survey shall host a Mississippi River Science Forum
with relevant federal agencies, including the Environmental
Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the
National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Natural
Resources Conservation Service, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; state, local
and tribal governments located in states that border the
Mississippi River; academia, and other interested stakeholders.
The forum may utilize a virtual format, modeled on the March
25, 2021 Department of the Interior Public Forum on the Federal
Oil and Gas Program. The purpose of the forum shall be to share
current science, identify data gaps and areas of concern, and
to prioritize next steps and identify resources needed to
advance the goals of improving water quality, restoring habitat
and natural systems, improving navigation, eliminating aquatic
invasive species, and building local resilience to natural
disasters. The Survey shall incorporate lessons learned on
stakeholder engagement from their previous work on the Great
Lakes science needs assessment, and shall brief the Committee
on the findings from this forum, and make the findings publicly
available in a report of the proceedings within 270 days of the
conclusion of the forum.
Land Management Research Program.--For the Land Management
Research Program, the recommendation provides $71,303,000. The
Survey is directed to fund all priority geographic landscapes
and ecosystems, such as the Everglades at no less than the
enacted level, and $6,000,000 is provided for the Chesapeake
Bay. The Committee urges the Survey to continue its work on
native plant research and identify opportunities for the
Department to increase the use of native plants in land
restoration projects as well as the native plant species that
could be most successful for restoration and promote improved
ecosystem function. The recommendation provides $9,100,000 for
understanding and quantifying ecosystem services and
$33,540,000 is provided for applied science in support of
conservation and adaptation. Resources for applied science may
be used to enhance base funding for sage grouse research as the
Survey's recent report on plummeting population numbers
outlines the need for enhanced conservation to ensure the
viability of the species.
Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program.--
The recommendation provides $43,951,000. This funding level
provides $10,620,000 to continue critical research for Invasive
carp, including $3,000,000 for research to contain or eradicate
grass carp such as the Survey's on-going work to develop
species-specific toxicants for grass carp. The recommendation
also provides $4,720,000 for research on chronic wasting
disease in wild populations of cervids. The Survey should
continue to collaborate with partners, including institutions
of higher education that have expertise in biology, ecology,
and epidemiology of prion diseases, to develop early detection
tools and compounds to disrupt transmission of the disease.
Funding for research on Coral Disease, White Nose Syndrome, and
Greater Everglades Invasive species is maintained at the
enacted level, and $4,190,000 is provided for reducing threats
of invasive species and wildlife disease in a changing climate.
Climate Adaptation Science Centers and Land Change
Science.--The Committee provides $116,300,000 for Climate
Adaptation and Land Change Science. National and Regional
Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are provided
$81,903,000 which ensures all nine centers remain open,
operational, and fully functional and receive no less than the
enacted level of funding. The Committee encourages the Survey
to fund these regional centers, including university consortia,
and approve staffing plans as expeditiously as possible. At a
time when our natural and cultural resources, our communities,
and our health are being assaulted by climate change, CASCs
provide actionable science and research that directly address
many of the climate-related challenges unique to different
regions of the country and are invaluable to stakeholders and
policy makers. In fiscal year 2020, Congress directed the
creation of the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center in
recognition of the disparate climates and adaptation needs of
the twenty-one states that comprised the Northeast CASC and to
better address climate challenges confronted by Midwestern
states. The recommendation includes the requested increases,
including $10,500,000 for Tribal climate adaptation science,
and provides $3,000,000 to facilitate synthesis of regional
findings to the national level. The recommendation also
provides $34,397,000 for land change science which includes
$23,168,000 for climate impacts on physical and biological
systems.
Cooperative Research Units(CRUs).--The Committee recognizes
the value of Cooperative Research Units and provides
$27,506,000 to support these research institutions and maintain
the educational pipeline, including improving and increasing
youth involvement in science and resource management. The
recommendation continues the directive to fill critical
vacancies, specifically vacancies needed to build quantitative
fisheries capacity in inland waters of the Upper Mississippi
Basin. The Survey may use the increase to support existing
CRU's as well as establish a CRU at an institution of higher
education that does not have a CRU to address pollinator
declines, fish and wildlife disease, and new invasive species.
Energy and Mineral Resources.--The Committee provides
$144,973,000 for Energy and Minerals, $54,932,000 above the
enacted level and $5,000,000 above the budget request. Program
elements of this mission area follow below.
The Committee recommends $91,237,000 for the Mineral
Resources Program which includes $10,598,000 to support the
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, Earth MRI; $21,274,000 for
mine waste research and to characterize mine waste as a
potential source for critical minerals; $6,991,000 to locate
and forecast critical minerals; and $6,670,000 for supply chain
research. This funding level allows the Survey to work with
Federal and State partners to modernize the Nation's
understanding of the subsurface and improve the topographic,
geological, and geophysical mapping of the United States.
The recommendation includes $53,736,000 for the Energy
Resources Program. Within the $5,977,000 provided for geologic
carbon sequestration, the Survey is to work on advancing the
understanding of alkalinity sources of carbon mineralization
with a focus on mapping and assessing resources along with
associated impacts. The Survey is directed to collaborate with
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to make sure any
research or energy assessments do not adversely impact species
or their habitats.
Natural Hazards.--The Committee recommends $207,748,000 for
Natural Hazards Programs, $32,264,000 above the enacted level
and equal to the budget request. Program elements of this
mission area follow below.
The recommendation strongly supports the Earthquake Hazards
program and provides $92,637,000 which includes $28,600,000 for
continued development and expansion of the ShakeAlert West
Coast earthquake early warning (EEW) system and for capital
costs associated with the buildout of the ShakeAlert EEW. The
Survey is encouraged to continue its collaboration with
California, Oregon, and Washington to advance this program. The
recommendation funds deferred maintenance and modernization for
the Advanced National Seismic System, Regional Seismic Network
Support, and the Seismic Network, which includes the Central
and Eastern U.S. Seismic Network, at no less than the enacted
level. Funding for the operation and maintenance of the 43
adopted Earthscope USArray stations is maintained at
$3,000,000. The Committee requests an update from the Survey on
how funding made available in Fiscal Year 2021 was used to
begin the expansion of the National Seismic Hazard Map to
include Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and encourages the
continuation of this work in Fiscal Year 2022. The
recommendation also provides $3,700,000 for subduction zone
science; $2,100,000 for induced seismicity; and $3,100,000 for
modernization and hardening of infrastructure in support of
earthquake analysis.
The Committee remains concerned about the lack of knowledge
and offshore real-time instrumentation available for the
Cascadia subduction zone. Scientific understanding of
earthquakes and the ocean environment will benefit from the
wealth of offshore data collected. The Survey is to continue
its development of an early earthquake warning system and its
expansion into locations that will benefit from early detection
and characterization of earthquakes and tsunamis, to include
the Caribbean Basin.
The recommendation provides $33,532,000, for the Volcano
Hazards Program which includes the budget request for next
generation volcano hazard assessments and the national volcano
early warning system: national volcano data center improvement.
The Committee provides $11,179,000 for the Landslide
Hazards Program. This funding level will prevent human and
economic loss through the development of methods and models for
landslide hazard assessment, monitoring, and tools for
landslide early warning and situational awareness. The
Committee remains concerned about the growing frequency of
extreme weather storms and the resulting hazards and directs
that within the $3,000,000 provided for actionable landslide
hazard data and science the Survey improve extreme event
modeling and the transmission of that information to emergency
managers and at-risk communities.
The recommendation provides $7,212,000 for the Global
Seismographic Network (GSN). Adequate resources are provided to
continue the multiyear effort to replace failing and obsolete
equipment, install new Department of Energy funded sensors, and
maintain the network at a high level of quality and
reliability.
The USGS Geomagnetism program is part of the U.S. National
Space Weather Program (NSWP), an interagency collaboration that
includes programs in the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NOAA), Department of Defense, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, and National Science
Foundation. The program provides data to the NSWP agencies, oil
drilling services companies, geophysical surveying companies,
and electrical transmission utilities. The Committee provides
$5,673,000 to ensure that all magnetic observatories remain
open and operating and to avoid any disruption to this work as
well as to expand the number of observatories to improve
coverage. Funding is also provided to support the
Magnetotelluric Survey of the contiguous United States.
The Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources program
supports the hazards programs across the Survey and the
recommendation provides $57,515,000 which includes funding for
the Administration's priorities for coastal blue carbon and
risk reduction and community resilience. The Committee
encourages the Survey to collaborate on blue carbon research
with other federal agencies such as NOAA to leverage resources.
Water Resources.--The recommendation provides $293,394,000,
$30,274,000 above the enacted level and $5,000,000 above the
budget request. Program elements of this mission area follow
below.
The Water Availability and Use Science Program is funded at
$68,501,000 which maintains funding for the U.S.-Mexico
Transboundary Aquifer Assessment at the enacted level. The
Committee supports efforts by the USGS Lower Mississippi-Gulf
Water Science Center to monitor saltwater intrusion in the
Louisiana coastal area aquifers as a result of changes in the
Mississippi River. In Fiscal Year 2021 the Committee provided
funding to initiate research that examines the hydrologic
impact of extraction of water for bottling on water tables, on
concentrations of contaminants, on saltwater intrusion into the
groundwater, and to better understand water availability. The
recommendation includes an additional $1,000,000 to begin a
phased study on the impacts of water extraction from springs
and groundwater. The Survey is directed to report to the
Committee within 60 days of enactment of this Act on how they
will approach this study. The Water Resources Mission Area
allows the Survey to provide information and tools to first
responders, the public, water managers and planners, policy
makers, and other decision makers. The Committee urges the
Survey to continue to engage with universities and other
partners to utilize the best available technology to develop
advanced modeling tools, state-of-the-art forecasts, and
decision support systems for water emergencies and daily water
operations. The recommendation also provides $12,000,000 for
integrated water prediction and $7,225,000 for integrated water
availability. Within available funds $2,500,000 is to be
directed for the Survey's work with the OpenET consortium and
the OpenET software system, and $1,000,000 is to develop
nationally consistent PFAS sampling protocols and support
implementation of the broad-scale PFAS sampling plan to assess
PFAS occurrence at a national scale and help estimate human
exposure to PFAS.
The Cooperative Matching Funds program is designed to bring
State, Tribal, and local partners together to respond to
emerging water issues through shared efforts and funding. The
recommendation provides no less than $65,529,000.
Streamgages are crucial to early warning and flood damage
reduction efforts across the United States. The Committee
recommends $112,651,000 for the National Groundwater and
Streamflow Information Program which expands operation of
Federal Priority streamgages that meet one or more strategic,
long-term Federal information needs.
The Committee recommends $97,242,000 for the National Water
Quality program, which includes $7,490,000 for harmful algal
blooms (HABs) to include research on health effects associated
with HABs, as well as efforts to monitor, characterize,
prevent, control them, and provide rapid response alerts to
water resource agencies, health departments, and the public. As
part of this research, the Committee supports the Survey's
examination of the pathways through which sediment and
nutrients move through watersheds and into bodies of water and
how that relates to the formation of harmful algal blooms. The
Survey is also urged to coordinate with the Environmental
Protection Agency to monitor the nations water systems and
publish available data on the amount of per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFOA/PFAS) detected in our water
systems as well as examine its own water sources.
The Water Resources Research Act was designed to provide
more effective coordination of the Nation's water research by
establishing Water Resources Research Institutes at
universities in each State, territory, and the District of
Columbia. These institutes provide vital support to
stakeholders, States, and Federal agencies for long-term water
planning, policy development, and resource management. The
recommendation provides $15,000,000. Research on aquatic
invasive species in the Upper Mississippi River region to
address a critical need for multi-state research is maintained
at no less than the enacted level. The Committee encourages the
continuation of the development of multi-state research teams
to coordinate needed research for aquatic invasive species in
the basin and requests a briefing on the aquatic invasive
species hydrologic research proposals that are approved. The
Committee also encourages the use of the funding increase for
research on PFAS.
Core Science Systems.--The Committee recommends
$328,192,000 for Core Science Systems, $75,504,000 above the
enacted level and $13,682,000 below the budget request. Program
elements of this mission area follow below.
National Land Imaging.--The Committee recommends
$116,892,000 for National Land Imaging, which provides
$84,788,000 for Satellite Operations. The National Civil
Applications Center and Remote Sensing State grants are funded
at no less than the enacted levels.
Science, Synthesis, Analysis and Research.--The
recommendation provides $65,871,000, which provides $5,000,000
for the National Geologic and Geophysical Data Preservation
Program to preserve critical data; $4,250,000 for tools
supporting conservation planning, monitoring, and projection
and $30,000,000 for assessment of biodiversity collaborative
climate adaptation and resilience research (ARPA-C).
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.--The
recommendation includes $44,581,000 for the National Geologic
Mapping Program, $4,000,000 above the budget request to
accelerate subsurface mapping and sustain Phase Three of the
National Geologic Map Database. This effort is bringing
together detailed national and continental resolution 2D and 3D
information, produced throughout the Survey and by federal and
state partners, that is an essential underpinning of the USGS
Earth Map and Earth MRI initiatives and will enhance drinking
water protection, hazards resilience, infrastructure design,
natural resource management, and support a wide range of
fundamental research applications.
National Geospatial Program.--The recommendation includes
$100,848,000 for the National Geospatial Program, which
includes increases of $5,000,000 for geospatial, 3D Elevation
Program (3DEP), and geologic research and collection on Tribal
lands, $500,000 for the United States Board on Geographic Names
and $1,250,000 for the National Digital Trails project. The
Committee notes that much of the remaining areas to be mapped
to complete the national map represent states with sparse
population density, high federal land ownership, and/or other
mitigating factors and provides an increase of $13,500,000 to
accelerate coverage in the West. The Committee supports the
continued collaboration with partners to leverage the resources
provided for 3DEP to achieve the goal of national coverage by
2026. The National Hydrography Database (NHD) represents the
Nation's drainage networks and provides information integral to
a myriad of mission-critical activities which rely on
hydrography data. The USGS is partnering with the Environmental
Protection Agency, Army Corps, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service to develop an authoritative 3D Hydrography program that
will produce a modernized NHD and be derived from 3DEP data to
provide resolution at the neighborhood and farm scale. The
Committee directs the survey to provide a briefing within 90
days of enactment of this Act, on what funding and staffing
would be required to modernize hydrography to depict the scope
of waters regulated under the Clean Water Act for states such
as Nevada. The Committee also encourages the Survey to examine
the efficacy of working with academic partners to develop new
capability to incorporate elevation changes near coastal areas
into elevation maps. Funding for the U.S. Topo program should
be at no less than the enacted level and the Survey should
continue to procure product-on-demand updates. The Committee
understands State and Federal agencies can use high accuracy
lidar from the 3DEP program to identify the location, size, and
shape of sinkholes quickly and remotely, and encourages the
Survey to consider the inclusion of areas with a high risk of
sinkhole development for repeat coverage. The Committee
understands any funding awarded outside the Federal sector will
undergo a competitive review process.
Science Support.--The Committee recommends $118,103,000,
$22,369,000 above the enacted level and $3,318,000 below the
budget request. Funding to transition the fleet to zero
emission vehicles is provided at $3,832,000.
Facilities.--The recommendation includes $194,810,000,
$15,427,000 above the enacted level and $10,000,000 above the
budget request. The recommendation includes $110,146,000 for
Rental Payments and Operations and Maintenance, and $84,664,000
for projects outlined in the budget request as well as
$10,000,000 for the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences
Center.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $192,815,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 227,781,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 223,932,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +31,117,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -3,849,000
The Committee recommends $223,932,000 for the Ocean Energy
Management appropriation. This amount is $31,117,000 above the
enacted level and $3,849,000 below the budget request. The
overall funding level is partially offset through the
collection of rental receipts and other cost recovery fees
totaling $43,000,000, resulting in a final appropriation of
$180,932,000. Details of the recommendation are explained
through the narrative below and in the table at the back of
this report.
Renewable Energy.--The Committee recommends $45,818,000 for
Renewable Energy, $17,353,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request. The Committee supports the
Administration's commitment to developing offshore renewable
energy including but not limited to wind energy.
Offshore Wind Development.--The Committee finds that
offshore wind energy development creates jobs, stimulates
investment, and grows manufacturing, all while reducing
emissions and strengthening America's energy security and
climate resilience. The Committee is encouraged by the robust
stakeholder engagement, consultation, and cooperation in the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) offshore wind
leasing and permitting process and encourages the Department to
continue expeditiously identifying new Wind Energy Areas,
holding lease auctions within existing and future Wind Energy
Areas, and permitting offshore wind projects within these
areas. The Committee urges BOEM to continue its engagement with
states, local communities, and other stakeholders in this
process to ensure that its decisions consider multiple
perspectives.
The Committee further encourages continued research,
throughout the renewable energy development process, on the
sustained coexistence of offshore wind and commercial fishing.
Marine Minerals.--The Committee recommends $14,965,000 for
Marine Minerals, $4,184,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request. The Committee provides an increase of
$4,184,000 to support the Bureau's National Offshore Sand
Inventory. The sand inventory is a key component of coastal
mitigation efforts and an increasingly important resource for
states.
General Provision.--Within the General Provisions section
of this title, the Committee has included a provision which
restricts funding for the Bureau's offshore oil and gas
activities to only those planning areas contained in the
current 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing
program, published in November 2016. The restriction applies to
the enabling steps prior to leasing or to the consideration of
areas for leasing as part of a leasing program, including the
issuance of permits for geological and geophysical exploration.
The Committee does not sanction the definition of OCS
preleasing activities contained in H. Rpt. 102-116 (pp 46-47)
and directs the Bureau to discontinue reliance on that
description.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
OFFSHORE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $193,812,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 238,273,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 213,273,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +19,461,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -25,000,000
Offshore Safety and Environmental Enforcement
The Committee recommends $213,273,000 for the Offshore
Safety and Environmental Enforcement appropriation. This amount
is $19,461,000 above the enacted level and $25,000,000 below
the budget request. The overall funding level is partially
offset through the collection of rental receipts, other cost
recovery fees, and inspection fees totaling $58,000,000,
resulting in a final appropriation of $155,273,000.
The funding provides an increase for the development of an
offshore renewable energy program as requested.
Offshore Decommissioning.--The Committee provides
$5,000,000 in a new budget activity to begin work to plug and
abandon orphan infrastructure. While the Committee is grateful
for the Bureau's work on these environmental hazards, the
Committee strongly disagrees that the ultimate responsibility
for these activities should fall to the American taxpayer.
Therefore, before accessing these funds, the Department is
directed to brief the Committee on a plan to ensure that oil
and gas assurance policies are set to minimize risk of a lack
of funds for decommissioning in the scenario of a company's
bankruptcy. The briefing should also include a plan, for the
Department to set a per-barrel fee on oil and gas offshore
activities to be set aside in a separate account for
decommissioning activities in cases where there is no remaining
liable party similar to the surface mining control and
reclamation act standard for reclamation.
Rigs to Reefs.--The Committee strongly supports the Rigs to
Reefs program in cooperation with the States and NOAA, both for
its conservation value and for its potential to reduce taxpayer
decommissioning costs. The Bureau is encouraged to utilize the
program to the maximum extent possible.
Blow Out Prevention Technology.--The Committee encourages
BSEE to continue to review new and emerging technology,
including those related to blow out preventers, to ensure that
risks are properly identified and mitigated.
OIL SPILL RESEARCH
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $14,899,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 15,099,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 15,099,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +200,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $15,099,000 for the Oil Spill
Research appropriation, $200,000 above the enacted level and
equal to the budget request.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
REGULATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $117,768,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 119,257,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 119,257,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,489,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $119,257,000 for the Regulation
and Technology appropriation. This amount is $1,489,000 above
the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $139,831,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 192,765,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 192,765,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +52,934,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $192,765,000 for the Abandoned
Mine Reclamation Fund appropriation, $52,934,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request. Of the funds
provided, $27,765,000 are derived from the Abandoned Mine
Reclamation Fund and $165,000,000 are derived from the general
treasury. The Committee recommendation supports the
implementation of strategic environmental justice programs
proposed by the Administration such as Justice40 and includes
the requested funding for the reclamation of Indian Lands in
Oklahoma resulting from the Supreme Court ruling McGirt v.
Oklahoma.
Passive Treatment Systems.--The fiscal year 2022 budget
request highlights the Watershed Cooperative Agreement program
through which the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSMRE) directly funds not-for-profit organizations
to clean streams affected by acid mine drainage. The Committee
directs OSMRE to provide both a briefing and report within 90
days of enactment of this Act detailing how the current program
is meeting community needs, the universe of unmet needs, and
options for expanding this program to encompass abandoned mine
land passive treatment systems that address other types of
water pollution.
Indian Affairs
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Office of the Assistant
Secretary--Indian Affairs (together, ``Indian Affairs'')
programs serve 573 federally recognized Indian Tribes, a
service population of approximately two million American
Indians and Alaska Natives in Tribal and Native communities.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) provides direct services and
funding for compacts and contracts for Tribes to provide
Federal programs for a wide range of activities necessary for
community development. Programs address Tribal government,
natural resource management, trust services, law enforcement,
economic development, and social service needs.
In preparation for the fiscal year 2022 appropriation bill,
the Subcommittee received written testimony from approximately
68 witnesses on a variety of topics pertaining to American
Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) programs. The Federal
government has a legal and moral obligation to provide quality
services to AI/AN. On a nonpartisan basis, the Committee
continues to protect and, where possible, strengthen the
budgets for Indian Country programs in this bill to address
long-standing and underfunded needs.
OPERATION OF INDIAN PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,616,532,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,916,066,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,924,089,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +307,557,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +8,023,000
The Committee recommends $1,924,089,000 for Operation of
Indian Programs, $307,557,000 above the enacted level and
$8,023,000 above the budget request. All subactivities and
program elements presented in the budget estimate submitted to
Congress are continued at enacted levels and adjusted for
internal transfers unless specifically addressed below. The
recommendation fully funds fixed costs, as requested. None of
the requested program changes are agreed to unless specifically
addressed below. Recommended program changes, instructions, and
details follow below and in the table at the end of this
report. Additional instructions are included in the front of
this report.
Internal Transfers.--The recommendation includes internal
transfers, as requested. Again, the Committee notes that due to
internal transfers requested by Indian Tribes, some increases
and decreases in program lines are anomalies. These anomalies
create confusion in Indian Country about true funding levels
for various programs. The Committee continues to direct Indian
Affairs to consult with Indian Tribes about the need to include
Tribally-requested internal transfers on the budget program
line if there is no impact on the ability of compacting and
contracting Indian Tribes to transfer funds among programs.
This will increase transparency in the future about the actual
amounts appropriated for various activities. The Committee
directs Indian Affairs to include a Tribal internal transfer
table within the annual budget submission.
The Committee expects Indian Affairs to consult with the
Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe, and to work with the Office
of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR) on a potential
role for Indian Affairs in the event of ONHIR's closure. Indian
Affairs is to initiate consultation within 90 days of enactment
of this Act.
Tribal Priority Allocations.--Tribal Priority Allocations
(TPA) programs fund basic Tribal services, such as social
services, job placement and training, child welfare, natural
resources management, and Tribal courts. TPA programs give
Tribes the opportunity to further Indian self-determination by
establishing their own priorities and reallocating Federal
funds among programs in this budget category. The
recommendation includes $788,902,000 for BIA TPA programs.
Tiwahe.--Numerous Tribes expressed interest in operating a
Tiwahe program. The Committee heard anecdotally from Tribes
with programs about the success of the program. However, the
Committee is unable to assess whether changes should be made
before expanding the program because Indian Affairs has not
provided the final report as directed by House Report 115-765
and by the explanatory statement accompanying P.L. 116-94. In
fiscal year 2021, Congress withheld $1,000,000 of funds
provided for Assistant Secretary Support within Executive
Direction and Administrative Services until Indian Affairs
provides the requested Tiwahe reports to the Committee. In
anticipation of receiving the requested reports soon, the
Committee provides additional funds as discussed below to
expand the program. If the reports are not received soon as
indicated, the Committee will reassess the additional funding.
The Committee expects BIA to continue funding the existing
recipients at the same amount, including funding to support
women and children's shelters.
Vacancies.--The Committee is concerned about the number of
vacant positions throughout Indian Affairs. Staff shortages
during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted Indian Affairs'
inability to fulfill its trust and treaty obligations to Indian
Tribes. The Committee is encouraged by the request for funding
additional FTEs and urges BIA to prioritize filling these
positions expeditiously.
Tribal Government.--The recommendation includes
$355,424,000 for Tribal Government programs, $1,000,000 below
the budget request and $14,393,000 above the enacted level. The
recommendation includes $27,812,000 for Aid to Tribal
Government, as requested, and $571,000 above the enacted level;
$84,821,000 for Consolidated Tribal Government Program, as
requested, and $2,725,000 above the enacted level; $187,813,000
for Self-Governance Compacts, as requested, and $8,434,000
above the enacted level; and $480,000 for New Tribes, as
requested, and $1,144,000 below the enacted level.
The Committee includes $6,000,000 for Small and Needy
Tribes, $2,000,000 below the budget request and $1,000,000
above the enacted level. The increase is to ensure all Tribes
meeting the criteria receive the current minimum amount based
on their respective population. Indian Affairs, in consultation
with Tribes, is directed to develop criteria to determine
eligibility for these funds and inform the Committee of the
criteria once developed as well as the number of Tribes
eligible for the program.
The recommendation includes $87,400,000 for Road
Maintenance, $1,604,000 above the enacted level. The Committee
recognizes the importance of funding provided through the
Tribal Transportation Program to address the deferred
maintenance backlog. Funding for school bus roads is continued
at the fiscal year 2021 enacted level to improve the condition
of unpaved roads and bridges used by school buses transporting
students. Indian Affairs is directed to report to the Committee
within 90 days of enactment of this Act on the distribution of
funds provided for school bus routes.
The Committee includes $10,098,000 for Tribal Government
Program Oversight, as requested, and $1,203,000 above the
enacted level. The increase includes funding for additional
Public Law 93-638 Awarding Officials to ensure Federal
responsibilities are properly accounted for and to provide
support to Tribes exercising their contracted programs.
Human Services.--The recommendation includes $176,810,000
for Human Services programs, $15,584,000 above the enacted
level and $1,500,000 above the budget request.
Social Services (TPA).--The Committee provides $63,292,000
for Social Services (TPA), as requested, and $12,097,000 above
the enacted level. This includes $10,000,000 to implement
sections 3209 and 3210 of the Indian Child Protection and
Family Violence Prevention Act and $3,000,000 to expand the
Tiwahe initiative beyond the existing programs through grants
to two new sites and to gather Tribal data on program
implementation.
The recommendation includes $78,494,000 for Welfare
Assistance (TPA), $494,000 above the enacted level and $500,000
above the budget request. A general program increase is
provided.
Indian Child Welfare Act (TPA).--This recommendation
includes $18,813,000 for Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (TPA),
as requested, and $1,906,000 above the enacted level. The
increase includes an additional $2,000,000 for off-reservation
programs authorized by section 202 of ICWA. The Committee
directs Indian Affairs to report to the Committee within 90
days of enactment of this Act on the distribution of funds
provided for off-reservation programs and identify any
challenges to obligating funds.
The recommendation also includes $12,736,000 for the
Housing Improvement Program, $1,028,000 above the enacted level
and $1,000,000 above the budget request; $290,000 for Human
Services Tribal Design (TPA), as requested, and equal to the
enacted level; and $3,185,000 for Human Services Program
Oversight, as requested, and $59,000 above the enacted level.
The Committee notes the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (P.L.
117-2) included $900,000,000 for BIA programs, of which
$100,000,000 was for housing.
Trust--Natural Resources Management.--The recommendation
includes $407,614,000 for Trust-Natural Resources Management
programs, $148,772,000 above the enacted level and $11,823,000
above the budget request.
The Committee is concerned about illegal dumping and other
environmentally harmful activity that occurs on allotted trust
land, specifically in the Pacific Region. The Committee
encourages the Agency to use available resources to assist
Tribes in enforcing environmental codes and ordinances, as well
as support Tribal consortia protecting against illegal dumping.
There has been recent momentum in achieving Everglades
restoration with the funding provided for Endangered Species,
Invasive Species and Natural Resources (TPA). The Committee
continues funding for Everglades restoration funding at no less
than the fiscal year 2021 enacted level across all programs and
strongly encourages BIA to continue prioritizing funding for
Everglades restoration activities.
Natural Resources (TPA).--The recommendation includes
$19,750,000 for Natural Resources (TPA), $11,643,000 above the
enacted level and $1,500,000 above the budget request. The
increase includes a general program adjustment, an additional
$4,000,000 for the Indian Youth Service Corps program under
Section 9003 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation,
Management, and Recreation Act of 2019 at BIA, and $2,500,000
for land acquisition for landless and recently recognized
Tribes to foster sustainable Tribal communities, economic
development, and conservation practices. Bill language
increases the amount of funds Indian Affairs may expend for
land acquisition.
Between fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the Committee
appropriated $3,500,000 to BIA to fulfill the remaining
authorization in section 7 of the Elwha River Ecosystem and
Fisheries Restoration Act (Act). The Committee expects the
Secretary of the Interior and the Director of BIA to work with
the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to identify appropriate land for
acquisition to satisfy the requirements of the Act by the end
of fiscal year 2022.
The Committee is concerned about reports of unpermitted
businesses creating environmental and public health hazards in
the Pacific Region. The Committee directs Indian Affairs to
require Pacific Region staff submit a list of all outstanding
business permit applications and/or businesses operating
without an approved permit on Tribal land to the Committee
within 90 days and develop a plan to increase compliance with
permitting laws.
Irrigation Operations and Maintenance.--The recommendation
includes $22,169,000 for Irrigation Operations and Maintenance,
$1,500,000 above the budget request and $8,082,000 above the
enacted level. The general program increase is to be
distributed proportionately among the projects.
Rights Protection Implementation.--The recommendation
includes $45,487,000 for Rights Protection Implementation,
$2,676,000 above the enacted level and $1,000,000 above the
budget request.
The recommendation continues $1,500,000 for Columbia River
in-lieu sites law enforcement and includes $500,000 for
Columbia River in-lieu sites operations and maintenance.The
remaining $2,000,000 increase is to be distributed
proportionately to the remaining activities within Rights
Protection Implementation to provide additional resources to
assess and address various existing and potential climate
change impacts to all of the natural resources within their
communities, to implement the Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty
Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act (P.L. 116-99), for
Columbia River fisheries management, to implement recently
adopted U.S./Pacific Salmon Treaty agreements and obligation,
and for western Washington Tribal wildlife monitoring and
regulation of treaty salmon harvest and co-managing Pacific
salmon resources. The Committee provides funding for climate
related adaptation grants below and expects all Tribes to be
eligible to apply for those grants, including those with
treaty-based rights under U.S. v. Oregon and U.S. v.
Washington. Similarly, Tribal youth are eligible to participate
in other youth programs funded in this Act.
Tribal Management/Development Program.--The recommendation
includes $19,082,000 for Tribal Management/Development Program,
$5,695,000 above the enacted level and $1,623,000 above the
budget request. The recommendation includes $2,500,000 to
develop capacity and prepare for Tribal assumption of
responsibility for the National Bison Range as required under
the Montana Water Rights Settlement Act (P.L. 116-260);
$1,000,000 to directly and indirectly support and assist Tribes
to build capacity and services to conserve, protect, and
enhance fish, wildlife, habitat, and cultural resources; and an
additional $123,000 to manage salmon and steelhead fisheries as
part of the Salmon and Steelhead Habitat Inventory and
Assessment Program. The remaining $2,000,000 general increase
is to be divided proportionately among remaining projects.
The Committee continues to expect Indian Affairs to examine
historical funding provided for buffalo preservation and
management compared to other Native food activities, such as
the preservation and management of fish. In fiscal year 2020,
the Committee directed Indian Affairs to conduct this
comparison and develop a plan to ensure parity among Native
food activities. The Committee has not received this report and
plan and directs Indian Affairs to provide this information
within 90 days of enactment of this Act.
Endangered Species.--The recommendation includes $6,219,000
for Endangered Species, as requested, and $2,011,000 above the
enacted level. Additional funds are provided to allow Tribes to
better coordinate compliance with the Endangered Species Act
and focus activities on protecting and enhancing conditions for
listed species.
Tribal Climate Resilience.--The Committee provides
$60,971,000 for Tribal Climate Resilience, as requested, and
$44,015,000 above the enacted level. The increase includes
$10,000,000 to establish a Tribal Civilian Climate Corps to
address climate change on-the-ground, ensure a living wage, and
provide skills and a pathway to employment; and $23,000,000 for
Tribal climate adaptation grants to support climate resilient
planning by Tribes.
The increase also includes $11,000,000 for Tribes located
in ocean coastal areas in the lower 48 and Alaska who are at
risk of damage from tsunamis or where relocation is necessary
due to climate change. The Committee expects $5,500,000 to be
used to assist Tribes in Alaska and $5,500,000 to be used to
assist Tribes in the lower 48. The funds are to be used for
planning or relocation purposes. Indian Affairs is to report to
the Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act on how
funds are distributed. In addition, within 180 days of
enactment of the Act, the Committee expects Indian Affairs to
work with Tribes to compile a list of Tribes requiring full or
partial relocation due to climate change or other environmental
hazards with the estimated costs to conduct the relocation and
to submit the information to the Committee.
Integrated Resource Information Program.--The
recommendation includes $8,998,000 for Integrated Resource
Information Program, as requested, and $6,015,000 above the
enacted level. The general program increase is to enable Tribes
and Trust managers to incorporate climate projections into
program decision-making, modernize handling of Indian trust-
related information and enhance data to optimize efficacy of
Indian trust assets.
Agriculture and Range Program.--The recommendation provides
$42,127,000 for the Agriculture and Range Program, $5,607,000
above the enacted level and $700,000 below the budget request.
This amount includes $14,781,000 for Invasive Species and
$27,346,000 for Agriculture Program (TPA).
Forestry.--The recommendation includes $64,277,000 for
Forestry, $9,641,000 above the enacted level and $3,000,000
above the budget request. Within this amount, the Committee
recommends $31,062,000 for Forestry Program (TPA) and
$33,215,000 for Forestry Projects. The general increase in
Forestry Projects is to support forest development, inventory
and planning, woodlands management, and timber harvest. By
applying science to projects, the increase is to support
resource planning and management by applying technology to
spatially illustrate the effectiveness of forestry and fuels
projects and to deliver geospatial capacity, tools, training,
and technical support to Tribal forest managers for climate
change vulnerability analysis and for adaptation planning
tools.
Water Resources.--The recommendation provides $19,302,000
for Water Resources, $6,108,000 above the enacted level and
$2,000,000 above the budget request. This amount includes
$6,210,000 for Water Resources Program (TPA) and $13,092,000
for Water Management, Planning and Pre-Development. The
increase is to be used to spatially illustrate the
effectiveness of forestry and fuels projects; to deliver
geospatial capacity, tools, training, and technical support to
forest managers for climate change vulnerability analysis; and
adaptation planning tools.
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.--The recommendation includes
$23,806,000 for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, $6,366,000 above the
enacted level and $2,300,000 above the budget request. Within
amounts provided, $8,550,000 is for Wildlife and Parks Program
(TPA) and $15,256,000 is for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
Projects.
Minerals and Mining.--The recommendation includes
$66,010,000 for Minerals and Mining, $39,304,000 above the
enacted level. The increase for Mineral and Mining Projects is
to focus on clean energy programs that strengthen Tribal
sovereignty, enhance Tribal energy independence and security,
promote energy diversification, and yield environmental and
economic benefits.
Resource Management Program Oversight.--The recommendation
includes $9,416,000 for Resource Management Program Oversight,
$1,609,000 above the enacted level and $600,000 above the
budget request. The increase is to provide subject matter
expertise to mitigate environmental impacts as requested. It
also includes an additional $600,000 to continue support for
ongoing Tribal cultural resource investigations in the Chaco
Canyon region of the Southwest as instructed in the explanatory
statement accompanying the Further Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94).
Trust--Real Estate Services.--The Committee includes
$170,864,000 for Trust-Real Estate Services, $30,201,000 above
the enacted level and $1,000,000 above the budget request.
Within amounts provided, the recommendation includes
$10,503,000 for Trust Services (TPA), which includes $1,000,000
to plug abandoned wells not under Bureau of Land Management
authority. The bill establishes the Energy Community
Revitalization Program, which includes funds to plug orphan
wells in Indian country. Tribes are encouraged to apply for
these funds as well.
The recommendation also includes $1,256,000 for Navajo-Hopi
Settlement Program; $13,529,000 for Probate (TPA); $15,735,000
for Land Titles and Records Offices; $39,736,000 for Real
Estate Services; $6,990,000 for Land Records Improvement;
$49,351,000 for Environmental Quality; $1,499,000 for Alaska
Native Programs; $17,361,000 for Rights Protection; and
$14,904,000 for Trust--Real Estate Services Oversight. The
increase for Environmental Quality Projects includes additional
funds to remediate open dumps and to prepare for other
environmental quality challenges. Within amounts provided for
Rights Protection, the Committee recommends $4,180,000 for
Rights Protection (TPA), $11,204,000 for Water Rights
Negotiations/Litigation, $1,800,000 for Litigation Support/
Attorney Fees, and $177,000 for Other Indian Rights Protection.
Public Safety and Justice.--The recommendation includes
$509,917,000 for Public Safety and Justice, $61,195,000 above
the enacted level and $2,800,000 above the budget request.
McGirt v. Oklahoma, 591 U.S. __, 140 S.Ct. 2452 (2020)
(McGirt).--Last year, the Supreme Court held much of eastern
Oklahoma remains Indian country. Overnight, Tribes located in
that area experienced increased need for public safety and
justice funds. The Committee includes funding to implement
public safety changes resulting from the McGirt v. Oklahoma
decision, which created an immediate and severe shortage of
police and investigative personnel in the vastly expanded
Tribal criminal jurisdiction areas along with other challenges.
Indian Affairs is expected to closely monitor the situation
surrounding public safety and justice needs. The Committee
directs Indian Affairs to provide a longer term cost estimate
to determine future allocation needs to implement the McGirt
decision within 120 days of enactment of this Act. The estimate
is to evaluate all Tribal public safety and justice needs,
including detention/corrections and Tribal court needs, and
evaluate any additional funding or other support from Indian
Affairs and the Department of Justice that may be required for
Tribes in that area to fully exercise their jurisdiction.
The Committee continues to direct Indian Affairs to provide
a detailed accounting of law enforcement funds retained for BIA
activities or not spent at the local level within 90 days of
enactment of this Act, including the activities funded, the
number of employees by activity, and the number of vacant
positions.
The Committee includes $259,213,000 for Criminal
Investigations and Police Services, $38,155,000 above the
enacted level and $300,000 below the budget request. The
increase includes $9,000,000 for additional law enforcement
needs due to the McGirt decision, and $8,000,000 for body-worn
cameras for law enforcement and detention facility officers in
Indian Country, and a general program increase. The Committee
continues funding for opioid addiction assistance, Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women unsolved cases, and to expedite
background checks for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
initiative at fiscal year 2021 enacted levels. It also
continues $1,500,000 to allow law enforcement officers to
implement and enforce the Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act.
Within amounts provided, $118,469,000 is for Detention/
Corrections, $12,062,000 above the enacted level and $2,100,000
above the budget request. The increase includes $1,000,000 for
Tribal needs related to the McGirt decision and a general
program adjustment. It also continues funding for Indian
country detention facilities and background checks for
facilities on Indian lands at fiscal year 2021 enacted levels.
The Committee is disturbed about recent reports on the high
number of deaths in BIA funded detention facilities. Since
2004, the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General
(OIG) conducted reviews of detention/correction facilities and
operations. The OIG found numerous deficiencies and recommended
various changes, which the Committee understands most have been
closed. Yet details surrounding recent deaths suggest that
although BIA indicated recommendations had been adopted, the
changes made in response to recommendations are not being
implemented. Therefore, the Committee directs the OIG to
conduct a comprehensive follow-up of closed recommendations to
determine whether changes made in response to prior
recommendations are being implemented correctly. In addition,
the Committee expects the OIG to examine appropriations
provided for Detention/Corrections in prior years to determine
how the funds were spent and whether they were spent correctly.
The Committee expects this review to begin no later than 60
days of enactment of this Act.
The recommendation includes $3,666,000 for Inspections/
Internal Affairs, as requested, and $76,000 above the enacted
level; and $21,898,000 for Law Enforcement Special Initiatives,
$2,115,000 above the enacted level and $3,000,000 below the
budget request. The increase for Law Enforcement Special
Initiatives includes $2,000,000 to focus on Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women cases. The Committee expects Indian
Affairs to report to the Committee on the number of FTEs hired
and the number of cold cases resolved with these funds. This
information should be provided at the same time as the annual
budget request. The Committee continues funding at fiscal year
2021 enacted levels for equipment to collect and preserve
evidence, Tiwahe recidivism programs and the Victims Witness
assistance program increase. The Committee directs Indian
Affairs to report within 90 days of enactment of this Act on
the number of Victim/Witness Assistance program employees hired
with these funds and how the funds will be used to provide
additional victim witness services throughout Indian Country.
The Committee provides $5,056,000 for the Indian Police
Academy, as requested, and $71,000 above the enacted level; and
$26,809,000 for Tribal Justice Support, as requested, and
$24,000 above the enacted level. The Committee continues
$3,000,000 to implement the Violence Against Women Act in
Indian Country and $15,000,000 for P.L. 280 courts.
The recommendation provides $7,092,000 for Law Enforcement
Program Management, as requested, and $360,000 above the
enacted level; $18,913,000 for Facilities Operations and
Maintenance, as requested, and $120,000 above the enacted
level; $47,169,000 for Tribal Courts (TPA), $8,189,000 above
the enacted level and $4,000,000 above the budget request; and
$1,632,000 for Fire Protection (TPA), as requested, and $23,000
above the enacted level. The increase for Tribal Courts (TPA)
consists of $1,000,000 for Tribes impacted by the McGirt
decision, $4,000,000 for Tribal court operations and
maintenance, and a general program adjustment.
Community and Economic Development.--The recommendation
includes $34,353,000 for Community and Economic Development,
$9,881,000 above the enacted level and $8,500,000 below the
budget request.
Within amounts provided, the Committee provides $14,751,000
for Job Placement and Training (TPA), which includes an
increase to provide training geared towards clean energy jobs.
The recommendation for Economic Development (TPA) is
$9,068,000. This includes an additional $4,500,000 to implement
the Native American Business Incubator Program, solicit
applications, and award grants and a general program adjustment
to increase the number of grants under the Economic Development
Grant Program.
The recommendation includes $10,534,000 for Community
Development Oversight. This includes an additional $1,500,000
for Central Oversight, as requested, and an additional
$1,300,000 to implement the Native American Tourism and
Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act) (P.L. 114-221).
By investing in implementation of the NATIVE Act across federal
departments and agencies, as named in the NATIVE Act, the
purposes and intent of the NATIVE Act can be realized bringing
needed support to build, enhance and grow sustainable cultural
tourism at this critical juncture as we address the COVID-19
recovery efforts, build economic opportunities, address many of
the underlying disparities and invest in sustainable practices
to preserve and protect delicate ecosystems in California and
across the United States as we face the impacts of climate
change.
Executive Direction and Administrative Services.--The
recommendation includes $269,107,000 for Executive Direction
and Administrative Services, $27,531,000 above the enacted
level and $400,000 above the budget request. The recommendation
for Assistant Secretary Support includes an additional $500,000
to continue implementation of the PROGRESS Act, an additional
$1,500,000 for staff, as requested, and an additional $800,000
to promote equity and diversity as part of the Department-wide
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiative for
Indian Affairs for BIA and the Office of the Special Trustee
for American Indians (OST).
INDIAN LAND CONSOLIDATION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $0
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 150,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 75,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +75,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -75,000,000
The Committee recommends $75,000,000 for Indian Land
Consolidation, $75,000,000 below the budget request. This new
account is to support Executive Order 14008, Tackling the
Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad by enhancing Tribal ability
to plan for and adapt to climate change. By reducing land
fractionation and Tribal majority ownership of lands, Tribes
will have more control over land management, use, and
protection to facilitate climate resilience. The Committee is
concerned Indian Affairs did not include administrative expense
estimates in the budget request and expects Indian Affairs to
do so in future budget justifications. In the interim, the
Committee expects Indian Affairs to submit this information
within 30 days of enactment of this Act. Further, the Committee
expects Indian Affairs to provide metrics, including the number
of fractionated interests purchased and acreage consolidated,
each fiscal year.
CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $335,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 240,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 240,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -95,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $240,000,000 for contract support costs
incurred by the Agency as required by law. The bill includes
language making available for two years such sums as are
necessary to meet the Federal government's full legal
obligation and prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other
account for any other purpose.
PAYMENTS FOR TRIBAL LEASES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $21,593,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 36,593,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 36,593,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +15,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $36,593,000 for Payments for Tribal leases
incurred by the Agency as required by law. The bill includes
language making available for two years such sums as are
necessary to meet the Federal government's full legal
obligation and prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other
account for any other purpose.
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $128,818,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 187,992,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 187,992,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +59,174,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $187,992,000 for BIA Construction,
as requested, and $59,174,000 above the enacted level. Internal
transfers and fixed costs are included, as requested. All
subactivities and program elements presented in the budget
estimate submitted to Congress are continued at enacted levels
unless otherwise indicated. Recommended program changes,
instructions, and details follow below and in the table at the
end of this report. Additional instructions are included in the
front of this report.
Public Safety and Justice Construction.--The Committee
provides $50,811,000 for Public Safety and Justice
Construction, $3,000,000 above the budget request and
$8,000,000 above the enacted level. The recommendation provides
an increase for Facilities Replacement/New Construction for
Indian Affairs to develop capacity to assess facilities within
the public safety and justice inventory, to develop the master
plan referenced below and repeatedly requested by the
Committee, and to construct facilities. The Committee heard
concerns that BIA Fire Facilities processes, priorities, and
standards are inconsistent with other BIA processes,
priorities, and standards and that policy guidance is needed.
Like other BIA facilities, there is concern that many Fire
Facilities are or should be condemned. The Committee directs
Indian Affairs to include fire facilities in the assessment.
Green Infrastructure.--Within amounts for Public Safety and
Justice Construction, the Committee directs Indian Affairs in
planning, design, and operations of buildings to reduce costs,
minimize environmental impacts, use renewable energy and
incorporate green infrastructure and the most current energy
efficiency codes and standards to the maximum extent
practicable. The Committee directs Indian Affairs to submit a
report to the Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act
describing how Indian Affairs will incorporate these
activities.
Eligible Facilities.--The Committee continues to hear from
Tribes that Indian Affairs considers funding made available for
Facility Replacement/New Construction for public safety and
justice facilities as only available for detention facilities.
The Committee directs Indian Affairs to consider all public
safety and justice facilities as eligible for funding under
this program and to include such facilities in the master plan
the Committee has repeatedly directed Indian Affairs to
maintain. The Committee directs Indian Affairs to provide the
master plan to the Committee within 90 days of enactment of
this Act.
The Committee understands the demand for public safety and
construction funding remains high and the backlog to replace
these facilities has grown exponentially. The Bureau is
expected to distribute funds provided in this Act to
expeditiously complete construction of adult detention center
projects that were previously awarded.
Resources Management Construction.--The Committee
recommends $86,510,000 for Resources Management Construction,
$1,150,000 above the budget request and $15,102,000 above the
enacted level. The recommendation includes an additional
$1,150,000 for Irrigation Project Construction, $13,800,000 for
dam maintenance and continues $10,000,000 for WIIN Act
projects.
Other Program Construction.--The recommendation includes
$50,671,000 for Other Program Construction, $4,150,000 below
the budget request, and $36,072,000 above the enacted level.
The Committee includes $6,000,000 to acquire zero emission
vehicles, install charging stations and administration costs
associated with this effort; $29,923,000 for Water Safety and
Sanitation to address issues across Indian country cited by the
Environmental Protection Agency as requiring immediate action;
and an additional $77,000 for a total of $3,358,000 for
operation and maintenance costs required by the Fort Peck
Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 (P.L. 105-382).
INDIAN LAND AND WATER CLAIM SETTLEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS TO
INDIANS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $45,644,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 75,844,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 75,844,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +30,200,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $75,844,000 for Indian Land and
Water Claim Settlements and Miscellaneous Payments to Indians,
as requested, and $30,200,000 above the enacted level. A
detailed table of funding recommendations below the account
level is provided at the end of this report. Bill language
provides that funds may be used to implement settlements
pursuant to Public Laws 99-264, 114-322, and 116-260, which
includes the Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement. Bill language
allows funds to be deposited into the Selis-Qlispe Ksanka
Settlement Trust Fund. The Committee directs Indian Affairs to
provide a list of land and water claim settlements that will be
paid in fiscal year 2023 at the same time the budget request is
submitted.
The Committee is aware that on January 31, 2020, the Chief
Judge of the Court of Federal Claims transmitted to the Clerk
of the U.S. House of Representatives the Report of the Hearing
Officer and the Report of the Hearing Panel in the matter of
Thomas Charles Bear et al v. United States. After twenty years
of litigation, the Quapaw Nation and the United States settled
some trust-related claims in the Court of Federal Claims. The
Committee encourages Indian Affairs to work with the parties,
the Committees of jurisdiction, and the Office of Management
and Budget to determine next steps.
INDIAN GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $11,797,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 11,833,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 11,833,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +36,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $11,833,000 for the Indian
Guaranteed Loan Program Account, as requested, and $36,000
above the enacted level.
The Committee supports the Indian Guaranteed Loan Program
but is concerned about high rates of loan defaults in recent
years. The high rate of default limited the amount of loans
that could be leveraged in fiscal year 2021. While Indian
Affairs is addressing this issue, the Committee expects Indian
Affairs to provide frequent updates to the Committee on a
corrective action plan to stabilize the program and its
implementation. The Committee looks forward to considering more
robust funding in the future once the program is stabilized to
leverage substantially more private financing demands in Indian
Country. Bill language makes funds available for two years.
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
OPERATION OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) manages a school
system with 169 elementary and secondary schools and 14
dormitories providing educational services to 47,000 individual
students, with an Average Daily Membership of 41,000 students
in 23 States. The BIE also operates two post-secondary schools
and provides operating grants for 29 Tribally controlled
colleges and universities and two Tribal technical colleges.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $973,092,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,083,634,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,083,463,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +110,371,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -171,000
Operation of Indian Education Programs.--The Committee
provides $1,083,463,000 for Operation of Indian Education
Programs, $110,371,000 above the enacted level and $171,000
below the budget request. All subactivities and program
elements presented in the budget request submitted to Congress
are continued at enacted levels and adjusted for internal
transfers and fixed costs, as requested. None of the requested
program changes are agreed to unless specifically addressed
below. Recommended program changes, instructions, and details
follow below and in the table at the end of this report.
Additional instructions are included in the front of this
report.
The pandemic forced BIE-funded schools to begin distance
learning with little guidance from BIE. The General Accounting
Office (GAO) determined comprehensive distance learning
guidance will help schools better navigate the current pandemic
as well as future emergencies requiring school closures. GAO
also recommended BIE develop and implement written policies and
procedures for collecting timely information on BIE-operated
schools' technology needs. The Committee expects BIE to
implement GAO's recommendations in a timely manner.
In June 2021, the Department announced an investigation
into the Federal government's past oversight of Native boarding
schools. These schools tore families apart and led to a loss of
culture. The Committee applauds this investigation and looks
forward to receiving the results of the investigation.
Tribal Priority Allocations.--The recommendation includes
$68,459,000 for BIE Tribal Priority Allocation (TPA) programs.
TPA programs give Tribes the opportunity to further Indian
self-determination by establishing their own priorities and
reallocating Federal funds among budget accounts.
Elementary and Secondary Programs (forward funded).--The
Committee recommends $676,700,000 for Elementary and Secondary
Programs (forward funded), $58,799,000 above the enacted level
and $13,099,000 below the budget request. Within this amount,
the recommendation includes $474,284,000 for Indian Student
Equalization Program (ISEP) Formula Funds, $47,446,000 above
the enacted level and $10,500,000 below the budget request;
$5,844,000 for ISEP Adjustments, as requested, and $259,000
above the enacted level; $15,013,000 for Education Program
Enhancements, as requested, and $562,000 above the enacted
level; $5,003,000 for Tribal Education Departments, as
requested, and $3,000 above the enacted level; $59,616,000 for
Student Transportation, as requested, and $1,473,000 above the
enacted level; and $92,285,000 to fully fund Tribal Grant
Support Costs, $5,401,000 above the enacted level and
$2,599,000 below the budget request. Within Education Program
Enhancements, the Committee continues $4,000,000 for Native
language immersion grants at fiscal year 2021 enacted levels.
Early Childhood and Family Development.--The Committee
recommends $24,655,000 for Early Childhood and Family
Development, as requested, and $3,655,000 above the enacted
level. The $3,000,000 program adjustment will allow BIE to
prepare more Native students to enter kindergarten ready to
learn and may expand FACE to new sites. The Committee directs
Indian Affairs to submit a report within 90 days of enactment
of this Act on the number of new sites and additional students
served with the increased funds.
Post-Secondary Programs (forward funded).--The Committee
recommends $121,211,000 for Post-Secondary Programs (forward
funded), $10,292,000 above the enacted level and $7,928,000
above the budget request. Within funds provided, $28,694,000 is
for Haskell and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
(SIPI), $2,436,000 above the enacted level and $72,000 above
the budget request; $83,610,000 is for Tribal Colleges and
Universities, $7,100,000 above the enacted level and the budget
request; and $8,907,000 is for Tribal Technical Colleges,
$756,000 above the enacted level and the budget request.
Elementary and Secondary Programs.--The Committee
recommends $154,362,000 for Elementary and Secondary Programs,
as requested, and $885,000 above the enacted level. Within
these amounts, $70,189,000 is for Facilities Operations, as
requested, and $404,000 above the enacted level; $62,421,000 is
for Facilities Maintenance, as requested, and $422,000 above
the enacted level; $554,000 is for Juvenile Detention Center
Education, as requested, and $1,000 above the enacted level.
Johnson O'Malley (TPA).--The Committee recommends
$21,198,000 for Johnson O'Malley (JOM) (TPA), as requested, and
$58,000 above the enacted level. In fiscal year 2021, Congress
provided $2,500,000 for capacity building and training to JOM
contractors on administering the program as recommended by GAO.
The Committee expects these funds to be used as a general
program increase for fiscal year 2022.
The Committee continues to expect BIE to report on training
and capacity building activities provided to contractors in
fiscal years 2020 and 2021 within 90 days of enactment of this
Act. GAO also found that BIE does not have systematic processes
in place to conduct oversight of JOM programs. The Committee
continues to expect Indian Affairs to develop recommended
processes and timelines to ensure the JOM program operates
effectively and efficiently and to submit a report to the
Committee within 120 days from enactment of this Act on the
progress being made towards meeting GAO's recommendations.
Post-Secondary Programs.--The Committee recommends
$59,703,000 for Post-Secondary Programs, $17,208,000 above the
enacted level and $5,000,000 above the budget request. Within
the funds provided, $1,220,000 is for Tribal Colleges and
University Supplements (TPA), equal to the budget request and
the enacted level; $46,041,000 is for Scholarships and Adult
Education (TPA), $11,208,000 above the enacted level and
$1,000,000 above the budget request; $6,492,000 is for Special
Higher Education Scholarships, $3,000,000 above the enacted
level and the budget request; and $5,950,000 is for Science
Post Graduate Scholarship Fund, $3,000,000 above the enacted
level and $1,000,000 above the budget request.
Education Management.--The recommendation includes
$71,487,000 for Education Management, as requested, and
$23,187,000 above the enacted level. This includes $36,063,000
for Education Program Management activities, as requested, and
$3,107,000 above the enacted level, and $35,424,000 for
Education Information Technology, as requested, and $20,080,000
above the enacted level. The increase includes $400,000 for
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, as requested,
and $20,000,000 for Education IT to support ongoing costs of
learning and enhanced use of technology in the classroom.
In fiscal year 2020, the Committee approved establishing
BIE as a bureau separate from BIA. BIE was directed to submit a
quarterly report to the Committee on activities that occur to
separate BIE from BIA, including details on how additional
funds are being used to strengthen and improve BIE's capacity.
BIE has not submitted these reports. The Committee continues to
direct BIE to provide this information.
In fiscal year 2021, the Committee directed BIE to report
on its steps to implement GAO's report documenting deficiencies
in BIE's provision of special education for children with
disabilities. Because BIE has not provided the reports or the
requested workforce plan, the Committee continues to direct
these reports to be provided.
The Committee is encouraged by BIE's efforts to expand
broadband at BIE-funded schools. To modernize its electronic
health record system, the Indian Health Service (IHS) is also
expanding broadband at some IHS-funded facilities. The
Committee directs BIE to coordinate its efforts with IHS to the
extent possible to avoid duplication and to build upon each
agency's efforts.
EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $264,277,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 264,330,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 267,330,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +3,053,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +3,000,000
The Committee recommends $267,330,000 for BIE Construction,
$3,053,000 above the enacted level and $3,000,000 above the
budget request. All subactivities and program elements
presented in the budget estimate submitted to Congress are
continued at enacted levels and adjusted for fixed costs and
internal transfers unless otherwise reflected below. None of
the requested program changes are agreed to unless specifically
addressed below. Recommended program changes, instructions, and
details follow below and in the table at the end of this
report. Additional instructions are included in the front of
this report.
Within amounts provided, the Committee includes
$116,504,000 for Replacement School Construction, $1,000,000
above the enacted level and the budget request; $23,935,000 for
Replacement Facility Construction, as requested, and equal to
the enacted level; $1,000,000 for Replacement/New Employee
Housing, as requested, and equal to the enacted level;
$13,589,000 for Employee Housing Repair, $8,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request; $95,802,000 for
Facilities Improvement and Repair, $500,000 above the budget
request and $545,000 above the enacted level; and $16,500,000
for Tribal Colleges Facilities, Improvement and Repair,
$1,500,000 above the enacted level and the budget request. The
recommendation includes $500,000 for Indian Affairs to
determine the condition of existing Tribal College facilities,
examine facilities-related health and safety concerns, and
identify current and long-term infrastructure needs for Tribal
Colleges and Universities, as defined in section 316(b)(3) of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(3)).
Indian Affairs is expected to commence the study, in
coordination with Tribal Colleges and Universities, within 120
days of enactment of this Act.
The Committee continues to direct BIE to provide an
assessment of the need for replacement/new employee housing and
to provide a spending plan to the Committee within 90 days of
enactment of this Act.
The Committee directs BIE to complete annual health and
safety inspections of all BIE system facilities and to publish
quarterly updates on the status of such inspections. The
Department of Interior Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
revisited the Pine Hill School to determine whether facility
conditions had improved. The Committee is disturbed that issues
identified in 2016 remain unresolved, including extensive water
damage and mold as well as general facility deficiencies, such
as deteriorated walkways. These decades-long deficiencies
affect the health and safety of Native children and need to be
addressed expeditiously. So, while Indian Affairs indicates it
conducts annual health and safety, the IG determined that, at
least with respect to Pine Hill School, noted deficiencies are
not being addressed. Annual inspections are irrelevant if noted
deficiencies are not corrected. Indian Affairs is expected to
develop a deficiency tracking system that can be updated as
deficiencies are addressed to develop a plan to build schools'
capacity to promptly address identified health and safety
problems within BIE facilities. The Committee expects BIE to
promptly develop this plan to address key challenges BIE
schools face in addressing safety hazards and to update the
Committee on the status of this activity within 90 days of
enactment of this Act.
Green Infrastructure.--The Committee directs BIE to include
green infrastructure in the replacement school construction
program and in the replacement facility program. This includes
planning, design, and operations of buildings to reduce costs,
minimize environmental impacts, use renewable energy, and
incorporate green infrastructure and the most current energy
efficiency codes and standards to the maximum extent
practicable. The Committee continues to direct Indian Affairs
to submit a report to the Committee within 90 days of enactment
of this Act explaining how it proposes to incorporate green
infrastructure and renewable energy in these projects.
Education Construction Site Assessment and Capital
Investment Program.--The Committee recognizes the efforts of
Indian Affairs and the BIE to develop and communicate to Tribes
a comprehensive, system-wide approach to school repair and
replacement, as the Committee has directed the agencies to do
since the fiscal year 2015 appropriation, which should include
a clearly identified list of prioritized projects to be
accomplished with annual discretionary and mandatory
appropriations. The agencies are encouraged to continue working
with Tribes to develop and refine the program and are directed
to provide feedback to Tribes throughout the process,
consistent with direction contained in House Report 116-448 on
Tribal consultation.The program must provide for data entry
training for all on-site facilities managers and must not
disincentivize any Tribe from making improvements with its own
funds.
At least with respect to the Pine Hill School, the IG noted
that the facility inventory continues to be inaccurate.
Inaccurate data in the facility database prevents a credible
capital investment plan. The Committee expects Indian Affairs
to maintain valid, accurate data in the facility inventory.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
The bill continues language limiting expansion of grades
and schools in the BIE system which allow for the expansion of
additional grades to schools that meet certain criteria. The
intent of the language is to prevent already limited funds from
being spread further to additional schools and grades. The
intent is not to limit Tribal flexibility at existing schools.
Nothing in the bill is intended to prohibit a Tribe from
converting a Tribally-controlled school already in the BIE
system to a charter school in accordance with State and Federal
law.
The bill continues language providing the Secretary with
authority to approve satellite locations of existing BIE
schools if a Tribe can demonstrate that establishment of such
locations would provide comparable levels of education as are
being offered at such existing BIE schools, and would not
significantly increase costs to the Federal government. The
intent is provided for this authority to be exercised only in
extraordinary circumstances to provide Tribes with additional
flexibility regarding where students are educated without
compromising how they are educated, and to significantly reduce
the hardship and expense of transporting students over long
distances, all without unduly increasing costs that would
otherwise unfairly come at the expense of other schools in the
BIE system.
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
FEDERAL TRUST PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Congress has designated the Secretary of the Interior as
the trustee delegate with responsibility for approximately 55
million surface acres of land, 57 million acres of subsurface
mineral interests, and management of approximately $5.5 billion
held in trust by the Federal government on behalf of American
Indians, Alaska Natives, and federally recognized Indian
Tribes. The Office of the Special Trustee's (OST) trust
management of these assets includes conserving, maintaining,
accounting, investing, disbursing, and reporting to individual
Indians and federally recognized Tribes and Tribal
organizations on asset transactions generated from sales,
leasing and other commercial activities on these lands.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $108,399,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 0
Recommended, 2022..................................... 109,572,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,173,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +109,572,000
The Committee recommends $109,572,000 for Federal trust
programs, $1,173,000 above the enacted level. No budget request
was submitted for OST. Once again, the Committee rejects the
creation of a new Bureau and proposed budget structure. A
detailed table of funding recommendations below the account
level is provided at the end of this report.
The recommendation provides $1,501,000 for Executive
Direction and $108,071,000 for Program Operations and Support.
This amount fully funds fixed costs estimated to be $1,173,000.
The Committee does not approve any internal transfers, other
than for historical accounting purposes, which is estimated to
be $17,536,000. As OST is scheduled to terminate, the Committee
does not approve any new FTEs and does not include funding for
these positions. However, to ensure OST participates in the
Department's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
initiative in support of Executive Orders 13985 and 13988, the
Committee includes $400,000 for Indian Affairs to perform these
activities on OST's behalf until the future of OST is resolved.
The recommendation continues $2,700,000 provided in fiscal
year 2021 to modernize the records management system via the
Electronic Records Management Program. This will enable OST to
digitize and upload paper records into the cloud for storage
for increased operational efficiencies and compliance with
Federal laws. The Committee continues to direct OST to provide
an estimate of the total amount needed to digitize all trust
records located in the Kansas repository within 90 days of
enactment of this Act.
The Committee is extremely concerned about the Department's
disregard for Congress. Despite the rejection of the bureau
budget structure in fiscal year 2021, the Department continues
to take action to create a new Bureau to perform OST's duties
and functions. In addition to the reports requested in the
fiscal year 2021 explanatory statement, the Committee expects
Indian Affairs to submit an updated report with information
similar to that requested in fiscal year 2021 showing costs and
actions taken since passage of the fiscal year 2021
appropriations bill through enactment of this Act. The
Committee expects Indian Affairs to submit the updated report
within 30 days of enactment of this Act.
Finally, the Committee directs Indian Affairs to consult
with Indian Tribes on the future of OST. After consulting with
Tribes and providing the requested information to the
Committee, the Committee is willing to consider creating a new
Bureau. But without the requested information and Tribal
consultation, the Committee is unable to evaluate the proposal
and make an informed decision. Any future proposal should
evaluate and provide options on how to ensure OST employees can
be transitioned to Indian Affairs or elsewhere within the
Department.
Departmental Offices
Office of the Secretary
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $103,210,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 130,887,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 130,887,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +27,677,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $130,887,000 for the Office of the
Secretary, Departmental Operations appropriation. This amount
is $27,677,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request.
Botanical Science Expertise.--The Committee is concerned by
the need to incorporate the perspective and knowledge of
botanists in land management and restoration decision making.
Input from this scientific discipline is necessary to the
effective development of approaches that incorporate meaningful
consideration of how best to create thriving habitats,
ameliorate the impact of invasive species, and preserve lands
for multiple use missions. Accordingly, the Committee
encourages the Secretary to establish a chief botanist in each
of the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau
of Land Management and U.S. Geological Survey.
Office of Native Hawaiian Relations.--The Committee directs
the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) to coordinate
with federal agencies to carry out the consultation policies
described in the Standard Operating Procedure for Consultation
with the Native Hawaii Community in order to ensure the
responsible execution of policy across the federal government.
The Committee directs the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations
to submit a report, not later than 180 days after the enactment
to provide an update on the actions taken to ensure regular and
meaningful consultation by federal agencies with the Native
Hawaiian Community and with native Hawaiians as defined under
section 201(a) of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Wild Horse and Burro Task Force.--The Committee is making a
large Federal investment in the Wild Horse and Burro program to
protect the welfare of the wild horses and burros and conserve
the range for the habitat it provides to other species and the
ecosystem services that protect human and species health and
well-being in the face of climate change. The Committee directs
the Secretary to establish a task force to bring experts from
all Interior Bureaus together to address the challenge of wild
horses and burros. This task force is to have monthly meetings
to review performance metrics, monitor outcomes, assess
milestone achievements, and address any delays or setbacks to
the implementation of the May plan. The task force should
collaborate with experts from academia on scientific
advancements, analyze federal investments, and determine if any
course correction is necessary. The Bureau of Land Management
is to report to the Committee on a quarterly basis on the
status of this program and the work of the task force.
Insular Affairs
ASSISTANCE TO TERRITORIES
The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) was established on
August 4, 1995, through Secretarial Order No. 3191, which also
abolished the former Office of Territorial and International
Affairs. OIA has administrative responsibility for coordinating
Federal policy in the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI), and oversight of Federal programs and
funds in the freely associated states of the Federated States
of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands
(RMI), and the Republic of Palau. The permanent and trust fund
payments to the territories and the compact nations provide
substantial financial resources to these governments. During
fiscal year 2004, financial arrangements for the Compacts of
Free Association with the FSM and the RMI were implemented.
These also included mandatory payments for certain activities
previously provided in discretionary appropriations as well as
Compact impact payments of $30,000,000 per year split among
Guam, CNMI, AS, and Hawaii.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $106,693,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 113,977,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 119,477,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +12,784,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +5,500,000
The Committee recommends $119,477,000 for Assistance to
Territories, $12,784,000 above the enacted level and $5,500,000
above the budget request. Recommended program changes,
instructions, and details follow below and in the table at the
end of this report.
Office of Insular Affairs.--The recommendation includes
$9,837,000 for the Office of Insular Affairs, $284,000 above
the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Technical Assistance.--The recommendation includes
$22,800,000 for Technical Assistance, $1,000,000 above the
enacted level and $1,000,000 above the budget request.
Maintenance Assistance Fund.--The recommendation includes
$4,375,000 for Maintenance Assistance, equal to the enacted
level and the budget request.
Energizing Insular Communities.--The recommendation
includes $15,500,000 for Energizing Insular Communities (EIC),
$7,000,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request.
The Committee continues direction to encourage the
Department to work with the Insular Areas to update and
implement their energy action plans. The Committee expects
funds to be used in accordance with 48 U.S.C. 1492a to update
and implement the energy action plans of American Samoa, Guam,
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands with the goals of reducing reliance and
expenditures on imported fuels, developing and utilizing
domestic energy sources, and improving the performance of
energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency in each of
these insular areas.
American Samoa Operations Grants.--The Committee recommends
$27,120,000 for American Samoa Operations, $2,500,000 above the
enacted level and the budget request. With the increase
provided for American Samoa Operations Grants, the
recommendation provides no less than $2,500,000 for the study,
planning, site selection, design, environmental, and
engineering services for the new Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical
Medical Center in American Samoa, consistent with the U.S. Army
Corps 2019 report to Congress. The Committee also encourages
the Department to pair this funding with additional grant funds
as appropriate from Technical Assistance or other sources.
Regional Biosecurity Report.--The Department is directed to
include in its annual budget submission an updated report
describing the activities of the Department during the
preceding fiscal year to implement the Regional Biosecurity
Plan for Micronesia and Hawaii, as developed jointly by the
Department and other Federal and non-Federal entities to
prevent and control the introduction of invasive species in the
United States Pacific Region. The report shall also include
next steps and planned activities of the Department for further
implementation of the plan, including estimates of additional
funding to be used or needed for such next steps and planned
activities.
The Committee recognizes that the Office of Insular Affairs
funds important efforts to improve education, health,
infrastructure, judicial training, and economic sustainability
in the Insular areas and expects funds to continue to be
awarded accordingly. Additionally, the Department is directed
to continue to award noncompetitive technical assistance funds
to support investments in civic education programs for Insular
Area students.
COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $8,463,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 8,463,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 8,463,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $8,463,000 for Compact of Free
Association, equal to the enacted level and the budget request.
Recommended program changes, instructions, and details follow
below and in the table at the end of this report.
Compact of Free Association--Federal Services.--The
Committee recommends $7,813,000 for Federal Services, equal to
the enacted level and the budget request. The recommendation
includes $5,000,000 as the third payment towards the
$20,000,000 requested by the Republic of the Marshall Islands
in September 2009, as authorized in section 111(d) of the
Compact of Free Association Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-239; 99 Stat.
1799; 48 U.S.C. 1911) and section 108(b) of the Compact of Free
Association Amendments Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-188; 117 Stat.
2755; 48 U.S.C. 1921g).
Office of the Solicitor
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $86,813,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 95,498,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 95,498,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +8,685,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $95,498,000 for Salaries and
Expenses, as requested, and $8,685,000 above the enacted level.
The recommendation fully funds fixed costs and includes
internal transfers. The increase includes $3,400,000 for one-
time office moves for the Intermountain Regional Office and the
Tulsa Field Office and $200,000 for the Office to participate
in the Department-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Accessibility initiative. New bill language makes the funds
available for two years, as requested.
Office of Inspector General
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $58,552,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 66,382,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 66,382,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +7,830,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $66,382,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), $7,830,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request. The
budget reflects additional funding for staffing increases to
enable the OIG to address key programmatic priorities,
technology and infrastructure needs, and fixed costs.
Department-Wide Programs
WILDLAND FIRE
The Department's Wildland Fire Management account supports
fire activities for the Bureau of Land Management, the National
Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and
the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $992,623,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,110,441,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,110,061,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +117,438,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -380,000
The Committee recommends $1,110,061,000 for Wildland Fire
Management at the Department of the Interior. The bill permits
the transfer of $50,000,000 in base discretionary fire
suppression funds between the Department of the Interior and
the Department of Agriculture. The detailed allocation of
funding by activity is included in the table at the end of this
report.
The Committee remains concerned with the trend of high-
intensity fires year-round. The Committee supports the
Department's efforts to develop a professional year-round
workforce to combat these fires.
Wildland Fire Preparedness.--The Committee recommends
$355,543,000 for Wildland Fire Preparedness, an increase of
$8,438,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request.
Wildland Fire Suppression.--The Committee recommends
$383,657,000, for Wildland Fire Suppression, equal to the
enacted level and the budget request. The recommended amount is
the fiscal year 2015 10-year average cost for wildland fire
suppression.
Fuels Management.--The Committee recommends $303,964,000
for the Fuels Management program, $84,000,000 above the enacted
level and $380,000 below the budget request.
Burned Area Rehabilitation.--The Committee recommends
$40,470,000 for the Burned Area Rehabilitation program,
$20,000,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request.
The Committee notes that funding for Burned Area
Rehabilitation is meant to supplement emergency stabilization
funding provided under suppression, not replace it.
Fire Facilities.--The Committee recommends $18,427,000 for
Fire Facilities, equal to the enacted level and the budget
request.
WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION OPERATIONS RESERVE FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $310,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 330,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 330,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The bill includes $330,000,000 for the Wildfire Suppression
Operations Reserve Fund, which is $20,000,000 above the enacted
level and equal to the budget request. Section 1(h) of H. Res.
467 of the 117th Congress as engrossed in the House of
Representatives on June 14, 2021 included a budget cap
adjustment for wildfire suppression costs and this additional
funding is included for fiscal year 2022. Of the additional
$2,450,000,000 available for fire suppression operations,
$330,000,000 is provided to the Department of the Interior and
the remaining $2,120,000,000 is available through a transfer
from the Department of Agriculture (Forest Service). The
Committee provides these additional funds and authorities to
ensure that sufficient funds are available to protect American
homes, lands, and wildlife from catastrophic fires without
requiring a transfer of funds from the very activities that
advance forest health and prevent wildland fires. The Committee
expects the Department to use suppression funds judiciously and
continue to work closely with the Office of Management and
Budget and the Forest Service to accurately account for
expenditures and recover costs.
CENTRAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUND
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $10,010,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 10,036,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 10,036,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +26,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $10,036,000 for the Central
Hazardous Materials Fund appropriation. This amount is $26,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
ENERGY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $0
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 169,200,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 120,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +120,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -49,200,000
The Committee recommends $120,000,000 for the Energy
Community Revitalization Program, an increase of $120,000,000
above the enacted level and $49,200,000 below the budget
request. The funding provided allows entities to inventory,
assess, decommission, reclaim, respond to hazardous substance
releases, and remediate abandoned hard rock mines, orphaned oil
and gas wells, and orphaned infrastructure, including but not
limited to, facilities, pipelines, structures or equipment used
in energy production operations. This recommendation includes
$50,000,000 for State grants; $14,000,000 for Tribal grants;
$53,000,000 for the Federal program; and $3,000,000 for program
management. Within 30 days of enactment of this Act, the
Department will brief the Committee on the framework for the
program, provide a staffing plan, and outline the grant
programs including the criteria and review process for awarding
grants, the oversight and monitoring that will be instituted,
and how this funding complements the funding provided directly
to other Interior bureaus for this purpose.
Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration
NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FUND
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $7,767,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 7,933,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 7,933,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +166,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $7,933,000 for the Natural
Resource Damage Assessment Fund appropriation. This amount is
$166,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request. Details of the recommendation by activity are
contained in the table at the back of this report.
WORKING CAPITAL FUND
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $60,735,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 91,436,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 91,436,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +30,701,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $91,436,000 for the Working
Capital Fund appropriation. This amount is $30,701,000 above
the enacted level and equal to the budget request. The
recommendation adopts the proposed increases for cybersecurity
and Financial Business Management System (FBMS) activities.
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $148,474,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 169,640,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 153,474,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +5,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -16,166,000
The Committee recommends $153,474,000 for the Office of
Natural Resources Revenue. This amount is $5,000,000 above the
enacted level and $16,166,000 below the budget request.
Distribution of GOMESA revenues.--The Committee continues
its annual direction to the Office to distribute revenues from
Gulf of Mexico operations in a manner consistent with current
law, including the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006
(P.L. 109-432), as amended.
General Provisions, Department of the Interior
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Section 101 continues a provision providing for emergency
transfer authority (intra-bureau) with the approval of the
Secretary.
Section 102 continues a provision providing for emergency
transfer authority (Department-wide) with the approval of the
Secretary.
Section 103 continues a provision providing for the use of
appropriations for certain services.
Section 104 continues a provision permitting the transfer
of funds between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of
Indian Education, and the Office of the Special Trustee for
American Indians and includes a notification requirement.
Section 105 continues a provision permitting the
redistribution of Tribal priority allocation and Tribal base
funds to alleviate funding inequities.
Section 106 continues a provision authorizing the
acquisition of lands for the purpose of operating and
maintaining facilities that support visitors to Ellis,
Governors, and Liberty Islands, NJ and NY.
Section 107 continues a provision allowing Outer
Continental Shelf inspection fees to be collected by the
Secretary of the Interior.
Section 108 continues a provision allowing the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) to enter into long-term cooperative
agreements for long-term care and maintenance of excess wild
horses and burros on private land.
Section 109 continues a provision dealing with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service's responsibilities for mass marking
of salmonid stocks.
Section 110 continues a provision allowing the Bureau of
Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education to perform
reimbursable work more efficiently and effectively.
Section 111 continues bill language establishing a
Department of the Interior Experienced Services Program.
Section 112 requires funds to be available for obligation
and expenditure not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment.
Section 113 continues authorization for the Secretary to
transfer funds in conformity with the reprogramming
requirements between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
Bureau of Indian Education in order to separate the accounts.
Section 114 provides funding for the Payments in Lieu of
Taxes (PILT) program.
Section 115 directs the public disclosure of waivers from
safety regulations for operators within the Outer Continental
Shelf.
Section 116 allows the National Park Service to convey
lands for purposes of transportation and recreation for a
specific project.
Section 117 authorizes Tribally controlled schools access
to interagency motor vehicles in same manner as if performing
activities under the Indian Self Determination and Education
Assistance Act.
Section 118 extends the date by which the Alyce Spotted
Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native American Children
needs to submit its report on Native children.
Section 119 provides that the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and
Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act
does not preclude or limit the applicability of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act.
Section 120 extends the authorization for the Delaware
Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Section 121 addresses National Heritage Areas.
Section 122 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to
conduct a study to evaluate resources associated with the 1965
Voting Rights March from Selma to Montgomery.
Section 123 limits the use of funds for certain Outer
Continental Shelf activities to lease sales that are contained
in the currently approved 2017-2022 plan.
Section 124 amends the Indian Reorganization Act to clarify
application to any federally recognized Indian Tribe.
Section 125 requires the National Park Service to conduct
an environmental impact statement prior at Big Cypress National
Preserve.
Section 126 establishes a new offshore decommissioning
account.
Section 127 modifies a provision on the exhaustion of
administrative review.
TITLE II--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by
Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970, which consolidated nine
programs from five different agencies and departments. Major
EPA programs include air and water quality, drinking water,
hazardous waste, research, pesticides, radiation, toxic
substances, enforcement and compliance assurance, pollution
prevention, Inland oil spill, Superfund, Brownfields, and the
Leaking Underground Storage Tank program. In addition, EPA
provides Federal assistance for wastewater treatment, sewer
overflow control, drinking water facilities, other water
infrastructure projects, and diesel emission reduction
projects. The Agency is responsible for conducting research and
development, establishing environmental standards through the
use of health science, risk assessment, and cost-benefit,
monitoring pollution conditions, seeking compliance through
enforcement actions, managing audits and investigations, and
providing technical assistance and grant support to States and
Tribes, which in many cases are delegated authority for much of
program implementation. Under existing statutory authority, the
Agency contributes to specific homeland security efforts and
participates in international environmental activities.
Among the statutes for which the Environmental Protection
Agency has sole or significant oversight responsibilities are:
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as
amended.
Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended.
Clean Water Act (Federal Water Pollution Control Act), as
amended.
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended.
Ocean Dumping Act (Marine Protection, Research, and
Sanctuaries Act of 1972), as amended.
Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Safe Drinking Water Act (Public Health Service Act (Title
XIV)), as amended.
Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act.
Clean Air Act, as amended.
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002.
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended.
Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields
Revitalization Act of 2002 (amending CERCLA).
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986.
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.
Pollution Prosecution Act of 1990.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003.
Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
Save Our Seas 2.0 Act.
For fiscal year 2022, the Committee recommends
$11,344,071,000 for the Environmental Protection Agency,
$2,106,918,000 above the enacted level, and $110,792,000 above
the budget request. The Committee notes that in fiscal year
2021, in addition to its annual discretionary appropriation,
the Agency received an additional $100,000,000 in funds through
the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) to support
environmental justice activities. Comparisons to the budget
request and enacted levels are shown by account in the table at
the end of this report.
Reprogramming.--In general, the Agency shall follow the
Reprogramming Guidelines described in the front matter of this
report. As a reminder, these guidelines apply to
reorganizations, office, laboratory, and facility closures,
relocations, and consolidations. The Committee notes that in
the past two years there have been numerous instances of
reorganizations and laboratory relocations initiated outside of
these guidelines, and expects strict adherence to the outlined
requirements. Further, the Agency may not use any amount of de-
obligated funds to initiate a new program, office, or
initiative without the prior approval of the Committee. Not
more than 45 days after the end of each quarter, the Agency
shall report all reprogrammings between program projects, or
the more detailed program activity levels specified in this
report, including those below the levels requiring prior
approval from the Committee, and shall include cumulative
totals for each budget activity or budget line item.
The Committee notes the four realignments proposed in the
request, including the proposed creation of a new National
Program Manager for Environmental Justice. The Committee looks
forward to receiving and reviewing additional details regarding
each of these proposals prior to Agency implementation.
Congressional Budget Justification.--The Committee directs
the Agency to include in future justifications the following
items: (1) a comprehensive index of programs and activities
within the program projects; (2) the requested bill language,
with changes from the enacted language highlighted, at the
beginning of each account section; (3) a justification for
every program/project, including those proposed for
elimination; (4) a comprehensive, detailed explanation of all
changes within a program project; (5) a table showing
consolidations, realignments or other transfers of resources
and personnel from one program project to another such that the
outgoing and receiving program projects offset and clearly
illustrate a transfer of resources; (6) a table listing the
budgets and FTE by major office within each National Program
Management area, itemized by headquarter and each regional
office, with pay/non-pay breakouts; (7) separate targets for
onsite inspections and offsite compliance monitoring
activities, and separate target and actuals data for onsite and
offsite compliance monitoring activities for the previous five
fiscal years; (8) requested enforcement travel budget, and
budgeted and actual enforcement travel spending for the
previous five fiscal years; and (9) allocations for each
component of funding for environmental justice programs and
grants. Further, if EPA is proposing to change State allocation
formulas for the distribution of appropriated funds, then EPA
should include such proposals in the congressional
justification.
Operating Plan.--Within 30 days of enactment, the Agency is
directed to submit to the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriations its annual operating plan for fiscal year 2022.
The operating plan shall adhere to the program area levels, and
where applicable, the program project levels, specified within
this report. For program project levels not otherwise specified
herein, the operating plan should detail how the Agency plans
to allocate funds at the program project level. For each
program project, the operating plan should include actuals for
the preceding fiscal year, as well as the amounts of any
expired funds.
The operating plan shall also include a table listing the
enacted budgets and target FTE by major office within each
National Program Management area, itemized by headquarter and
each regional office, with pay/non-pay breakouts. Further, the
budgets of each major office should be itemized to indicate the
source of funds for each major office by program project level.
The operating plan should include detailed allocations for
all components of funding for environmental justice programs,
including the Environmental Justice Small Grants program, the
Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative
Agreement Program, and funding for regional resources,
outreach, and technical assistance.
Workforce and Staffing Plans.--The explanatory statement
accompanying the fiscal year 2021 appropriations included
directions for the Agency to develop workforce and staffing
plans to achieve the Agency's FTE targets in fiscal year 2021.
For fiscal year 2022, the Committee expects the Agency to
submit as part of its operating plan, staffing targets by
National Program Management area, with separate staffing
targets for headquarters and each regional office within each
Program, in line with the Agency's enacted appropriation. The
Committee expects the Agency to continue to develop workforce
and staffing plans to achieve the staffing targets submitted
with the operating plan, and directs the Agency to submit its
fiscal year 2022 workforce and staffing plans to the Committee
not more than 45 days after the submission of the Agency's
operating plan. Further, not later than 45 days after the end
of each quarter, the Agency shall submit data on the number of
FTE employed by the Agency in the same format as the fiscal
year 2022 FTE target data was submitted. The Committee expects
quarterly briefings on the Agency's progress in achieving its
staffing targets.
The Committee notes that a significant portion of the
Agency's workforce is already or will soon become retirement
eligible. The Committee applauds the significant strides the
Agency has made in the past two years to streamline the hiring
and onboarding process, especially in light of the special
challenges posed in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. While
there has been considerable progress made in growing the
workforce and approaching the FTE ceiling, the Committee
remains concerned about the potential erosion of the Agency's
reserve of expertise as senior scientists are replaced with
individuals who are at earlier stages in their career. The
Agency is directed to brief the Committee on its plans for
managing this transition, and is encouraged to work with the
Committee to ensure the continued excellence of its scientific
and technical capabilities.
Compliance and Enforcement Policy.--The Committee believes
that vigorous and credible enforcement of environmental laws is
an essential part of the Agency's mission to protect public
health, particularly in environmental justice communities.
These efforts both directly reduce pollution and also deter
non-compliance by regulated entities. While states with
delegated programs carry out the bulk of enforcement
activities, the Agency must exercise its oversight
responsibilities over state programs to ensure that
environmental laws are being vigorously and equitably enforced.
Additionally, more complex cases generally require the
leadership, expertise, and resources of the federal government.
States and Tribes cannot fill the void created by the absence
of an active and capable federal enforcement program.
The Committee remains deeply concerned by the impacts of
the previous Administration's enforcement practices on the work
of the Agency. This includes documented cases of interference
by political appointees in compliance and enforcement
activities, as well as repeated, blatant efforts to politicize
enforcement actions and targets. The Committee believes
strongly in the need for additional guardrails to protect the
integrity of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance's (OECA's) work, and the Agency is directed to work
with Congress as it develops and implements policies to prevent
future abuses.
Restoring Agency Integrity Through Accountability.--There
is a substantial and growing body of work documenting abuses
and other wrongdoing by senior Agency officials in the previous
Administration. The Committee believes strongly that one of the
essential guardrails against such abuses in the future is
having in place a robust Agency culture that cooperates with
oversight bodies, identifies and acknowledges previous
wrongdoing when it has occurred, and takes action to hold the
individuals responsible accountable. The Agency is directed to
brief the Committee on actions taken since January 2021, and to
keep the Committee apprised of its ongoing efforts in this
area.
Environmental Justice.--The Committee applauds the
president's commitment to addressing environmental justice and
is extremely pleased to see this commitment reflected in the
Agency's budget request.
In prior years, Environmental Justice funding was included
as part of the Enforcement budget lines in Environmental
Programs and Management (EPM) and in Hazardous Substance
Superfund (HSS). However, given the significantly expanded role
that environmental justice is to play in all other programs and
media offices, the Committee is elevating Environmental Justice
to its own Program Area within EPM and HSS. Additionally, the
Committee provides $100,000,000 in funds for six new grant
programs within the State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG)
account that address specific and distinct needs within
environmental justice communities. Across these three accounts,
the Committee recommends $247,814,000, an increase of
$235,135,000 above the enacted level. Additional details
regarding allocations amongst the various programmatic and
grant portions of the Environmental Justice program are
outlined within each of the respective accounts.
The Committee believes that adequately addressing
environmental justice will require leveraging the Agency's
expertise to pursue whole-of-government solutions at the
federal, state, and local levels. The Committee expects the
Agency to better integrate environmental justice considerations
into its existing rulemaking, permitting, enforcement, and
grant-making activities. Additionally, through its
participation and leadership within the White House
Environmental Justice Inter-Agency Council, the Committee
expects the Agency to support coordinated federal efforts to
pursue comprehensive solutions to environmental injustices, in
partnership with overburdened and frontline communities. In
particular, solutions must take into account the cumulative
impacts of pollution exposure from multiple media and sources,
the baseline health status and vulnerabilities of residents,
linguistic, socio-economic, and other factors such as access to
healthcare within the affected communities.
Regulatory Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS) and Contaminants of Emerging Concern.--The
Committee remains concerned by the threat that PFAS and other
emerging contaminants pose to human health and the environment.
The Committee notes that the Agency finalized its determination
to set drinking water standards for two PFAS chemicals in March
2021, and more recently has taken several regulatory actions
under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Toxic Release
Inventory. However, the announced timeline for proposing a
drinking water standard is March 2023, and there is currently
no publicly available timeline to designate any PFAS chemical
as a hazardous substance under CERCLA.
The Committee urges the Agency to act expeditiously in
setting drinking water standards for PFAS and in designating
PFAS as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. Substantial
additional resources have been provided across accounts and
program offices to support these efforts.
Science and Technology
The Science and Technology (S&T) account funds all
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research (including
Superfund research activities paid with funds transferred into
this account from the Hazardous Substance Superfund account).
This account includes programs carried out through grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements, cooperative research and
development agreements, and interagency agreements, with other
Federal agencies, States, universities, nonprofit
organizations, and private business, as well as in-house
research. It also funds personnel compensation and benefits,
travel, supplies and operating expenses, including rent,
utilities, and security, for all Agency research. Research
addresses a wide range of environmental and health concerns
across all environmental media and encompasses both long-term
basic and near-term applied research to provide the scientific
knowledge and technologies necessary for preventing,
regulating, and abating pollution, and to anticipate emerging
environmental issues.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $729,329,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 829,972,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 807,262,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +77,933,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -22,710,000
The Committee recommends $807,262,000 for Science and
Technology, $77,933,000 above the enacted level and $22,710,000
below the budget request. The Committee recommends that
$32,985,000 be paid to this account from the Hazardous
Substance Superfund account for ongoing research activities.
A detailed table of funding recommendations below the
account level is provided at the end of this report, and the
Committee provides the following additional detail by program
area:
Clean Air.--The Committee recommends $139,188,000,
$20,563,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request.
The Committee is dismayed that the Agency yet to take any
action on long-pending Electric Pathway II applications under
the Renewable Fuels Standard. Within 10 days of enactment of
this Act, the Committee directs the Administrator to take final
action on applications that have been pending for more than 12
months.
The Committee notes the Agency released its new Motor
Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model, known as MOVES3, in
November 2020, and looks forward to receiving the briefing the
Agency was directed to provide. Within 60 days of enactment of
this Act, the Committee directs the Agency to provide a report
outlining the updates that were incorporated in MOVES3
regarding emissions effects of ethanol-blended fuels in light-
duty vehicles in comparison to the MOVES2014 modeling tool. If
no updates were incorporated into MOVES3, the Committee directs
the Agency to provide a subsequent report within 90 days of
enactment of this Act determining if updates are necessary, and
if warranted, a timeline detailing planned Agency action to
carry out the necessary emission studies to integrate updated
data for these vehicles.
Homeland Security.--The Committee recommends $40,388,000,
$4,655,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request.
The Committee is aware of reports of cyber intrusions into
critical water infrastructure and notes the continuing
vulnerability of the water sector to cyberthreats. The Agency
is directed to periodically brief the Committee on the actions
it is taking to protect against this and other threats.
Operations and Administration.--The Committee recommends
$68,533,000, $1,033,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request. This increase is to support necessary facilities
improvements, equipment upgrades, and maintenance and operating
costs. None of these funds may be used to relocate, close, or
consolidate any office, laboratory, or facility.
Research: Air and Energy.--The Committee recommends
$125,000,000, $29,750,000 above the enacted level and
$31,210,000 below the request. Within available funds, the
Committee supports the Agency's plans to revitalize its climate
change program and supports additional research in the four
focus areas outlined in the request. The Committee also
supports the Agency's ongoing work providing human exposure and
environmental modeling of air pollution, understanding of air
pollution sources, fate, transport, and effects, and the
development and application of new approaches to evaluate
impacts of the transition to a low-carbon energy system,
including fuel standards. The Committee expects the Agency to
consult with and seek approval from the Committee prior to
undertaking any collaborative research with the Department of
Energy on climate adaptation or resilience work.
Additionally, the Committee provides $3,700,000 to continue
supporting year 5 of the Partnership Research as outlined in
the explanatory statement accompanying Public Law 115-141. This
jointly funded, multi-year government-industry research
initiative should be used to produce credible science of
national scope on such development, including periodic review
and tracking of existing exposure and health studies already
underway, and continuation of research initiated under this
section. The Agency is encouraged to submit a report updating
the Committees on the implementation of this partnership within
90 days of enactment of this Act.
Research: National Priorities.--The bill provides
$8,500,000, $1,000,000 above the enacted level and $8,500,000
above the request. The Committee directs that these funds be
used for extramural research grants, independent of the Science
to Achieve Results (STAR) grant program, to fund high-priority
water quality and availability research by not-for-profit
organizations who often partner with the Agency. Because these
grants are independent of the STAR grant program, the Agency
should strive to award grants in as large an amount as is
possible to achieve the most scientifically significant
research. Funds shall be awarded competitively with priority
given to partners proposing research of national scope and who
provide a 25 percent match. The Agency is directed to allocate
funds to grantees within 180 days of enactment of this Act.
Research: Safe and Sustainable Water Resources.--The
Committee recommends $116,588,000, $4,338,000 above the enacted
level and equal to the request. The Committee directs that up
to $3,000,000 be used for grants under section 2007 of
America's Water Infrastructure Act (P.L. 115-270).
The Committee notes the importance of maintaining the
sustainability of large alpine lakes, and monitoring and
improving the health of ecosystems across their basins. The
Committee directs the Agency to use existing tools and
capabilities under the Clean Water Act to address alpine lake
water quality and resilient uplands management. The Committee
provides up to $1,000,000 to support this work and directs the
Agency to provide a report, within 180 days of enactment of
this Act, outlining expanded research plans and future funding
needs to investigate adverse health effects that threaten the
clarity and water quality of large alpine lakes.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).--Of the funds
provided to the Office of Research and Development, no less
than $32,000,000 shall be for priority actions under the PFAS
Action Plan, an increase of $12,000,000 above the enacted
level. Of such funds, not less than $15,000,000 shall be
derived from a transfer from the Hazardous Substance Superfund
appropriation.
Additional Guidance.--The Committee includes the following
additional guidance with respect to funding provided under this
account:
Coronavirus Health Outcomes and Links to Pollution.--The
Committee notes the growing body of work linking pollution
exposures with vaccine efficacies and risks for adverse health
outcomes from infectious diseases. The Agency is directed to
brief the Committee on its ongoing work in this area, including
efforts underway to coordinate its research efforts with other
federal agencies.
Additionally, the Committee directs that not less than
$2,500,000 be used to conduct research on these potential
linkages. As the Agency formulates its research plan, the
Committee urges the Office of Research and Development to
coordinate its work with the Office of Environmental Justice.
Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge.--The Committee urges the
Agency to coordinate with the U.S. Geological Survey to support
research efforts designed to establish a best practices
approach for Enhanced Aquifer Recharge (EAR). Further, from the
funds provided to Research: Safe and Sustainable Waters,
$4,000,000, shall be for research for Enhanced Aquifer Use and
Recharge. The Agency shall distribute funds to appropriate
Research Centers to carry out research activities that would
directly support research on aquifers and enhanced recharge,
including support of sole source aquifers; to work
collaboratively with the U.S. Geological Survey to carry out
these activities; and to partner, through cooperative
agreements, contracts, or grants, with universities, Tribes,
and water related institutions for planning, research,
monitoring, outreach, breach mapping, growth and demand
forecasting, and implementation in furtherance of ensuring
sustainable long-term regional frameworks for ensuring potable
water supplies.
Estimating Air Emissions from Animal Operations.--The
Committee is aware of the Agency's ongoing work developing
emission estimating methodologies for Animal Feeding Operations
(AFOs), with a timeline for the release of draft emission
estimating methodologies through 2021 and 2022. The Committee
supports the Agency's efforts to develop accurate, robust, and
accessible models for estimating these emissions by livestock
type and pollutant and urges the Agency to prioritize these
efforts so that these methodologies can be finalized as quickly
as possible.
Additionally, the Committee notes new research establishing
AFOs as a significant sources of criteria air pollutants. The
explanatory statement accompanying P.L. 116-260 directed the
Agency to study new and innovative lagoon and sprayfield waste
management systems that can help mitigate health and
environmental impacts on communities living near swine and
dairy farms. The Committee looks forward to reviewing that
report, and any recommendations that the Agency may include for
further work to better understand cumulative impacts of such
pollution exposures, or options to mitigate the risks of such
exposures.
Framework for Cumulative Risk Assessment.--The Committee
notes the Agency's Framework for Cumulative Risk Assessment,
which identifies the basic elements of the cumulative risk
assessment process, was developed nearly 20 years ago. The
Agency is directed to evaluate whether the Framework would
benefit from updating to better incorporate increased
understanding of the risks of cumulative pollution exposures,
and to brief the Committee on the results of its evaluation and
any updates it plans to make to the Framework as a result of
its review.
Harmful Algal Blooms.--The Committee recognizes the
increasing threats many communities face from harmful algal
blooms (HABs), both in freshwater and coastal ecosystems. The
Committee encourages the Agency to conduct and support research
that promotes scientific progress towards preventing and
controlling HABs, including research to: (1) develop methods to
monitor, characterize, and predict HABs for early action; (2)
identify and evaluate existing excess nutrient prevention and
treatment technologies; (3) identify emerging nutrient
treatment technologies capable of being scaled up and to evolve
those technologies; and (4) develop best management practices
to help both rural and urban communities reduce excess
nutrients in their watersheds. Additionally, $6,000,000 is made
available to investigate adverse health effects from exposure
to HABs and cyanobacteria toxins and to develop methods to
monitor, predict, and characterize blooms to allow for early
action.
Maintaining IRIS Program Integrity.--The Committee directs
the Agency to continue the IRIS program within the Office of
Research and Development. Additionally, to ensure a neutral,
systematic, and independent evaluation of the science
underlying its decisions, the Agency is directed to utilize the
Office of Research and Development to develop the hazard
identification and dose-response portions of all Agency risk
assessments.
Pathways for Renewable Fuel.--The Committee notes the
Agency received a petition to include pathways for renewable
diesel produced from canola oil as advanced biofuel. Within 90
days of enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the Agency
to report on the status of the petition. As part of this report
to the Committee, the Agency is expected to report on the
status of and actions to process existing corn kernel fiber
pathway applications.
Public Access to Agency Research.--The Committee commends
the Agency on issuing its ``Plan to Increase Access to Results
of EPA-Funded Scientific Research'' on November 29, 2016. The
Committee urges the Agency to continue its efforts towards full
implementation of the plan and encourages the Agency to include
updates on progress in future budget requests.
Slash and Precommercial Thinnings.--The Committee remains
interested in understanding opportunities to use low-grade and
low-value forest biomass as a feedstock for development of
alternative fuels. The Committee looks forward to receiving the
briefing directed in the explanatory statement accompanying
P.L. 116-260, on the progress made to engage with other Federal
agencies, states, private landowners, and stakeholders on
efforts to create markets for low-grade and low-value wood.
Slurry Injection of Complex Waste Pilot Projects.--The
Committee recognizes the potential of new, technological
innovations to lower costs and environmental impacts of complex
waste management, including biosolids, per-and- polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) remediation sites, and superfund sites. The
Committee directs the Agency, through the challenge and prize
program or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
program, to consider supporting pilot projects to test and
evaluate the feasibility of safely and permanently disposing of
complex waste materials using slurry injection technology.
Within 90 days of enactment of this Act, the Agency is directed
to report to the Committee on plans and associated costs to
support such pilot technologies and how these technologies may
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
STAR Grants.--The Committee provides funds to continue the
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program and directs that not
less than $30,000,000 be allocated for this program, a
$1,400,000 increase above the fiscal year 2021 enacted level of
$28,600,000. The Committee remains interested in the
feasibility of reestablishing the Graduate Fellowship program
and of implementing a mechanism to allow for submission of
unsolicited, principal investigator-initiated proposals to STAR
in order to capture innovative research ideas that may exist
outside of the Agency and that advance its mission. The
Committee looks forward to receiving the briefing directed in
the explanatory statement accompanying P.L. 116-260.
The Committee encourages the STAR program to continue
research on how green stormwater infrastructure can be used to
reduce water-borne pollution entering large estuaries in which
stormwater is a large source of pollution.
Testing Alternatives.--The Committee notes that the Frank
R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (P.L.
114-182) directed the Agency to report to Congress on efforts
to advance non-animal testing and goals for future alternative
test methods and strategies implementation. Once finalized, the
Agency is directed to brief the Committee on the findings of
this report, as well as the Agency's efforts to assist
submitters as they develop information by means of an
alternative test method or strategy before conducting new
vertebrate animal testing, consistent with Section 4(h)(3)(A)
of the Act. The Committee also notes that new approach
methodologies (NAMs), including in vitro tests, in chemico
assays and in silico models, represent the cutting edge of
toxicity testing that can be prioritized for use in testing the
safety of pesticides and chemicals instead of the use of
animals in testing. The Committee encourages the Agency to
continue supporting and performing research on the development
and evaluation of NAMs through the Chemical Safety for
Sustainability National Research Program, and is urged to
consider expediting its timeline to end the use of mammals in
testing.
Vehicle Emissions Lifecycle Analysis.--The Committee
believes it is essential that when setting future standards for
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Agency fully evaluate
emission impacts of vehicle technologies and transportation
fuels (including electricity used as a fuel) from well to
wheel, and the vehicle cycle through material recovery and
vehicle disposal in order to capture the full impacts of
greenhouse gas emissions as accurately as possible. The
Committee encourages the Agency to develop standardized
modeling to evaluate the full lifecycle of vehicle technologies
and transportation fuels, as new standards to reduce pollutants
are being developed, and to coordinate as necessary, with other
federal agencies that are conducting similar models for
vehicles in an effort to accurately determine the full impact
of reducing greenhouse gas emissions when conducting cost-
benefit analyses of regulatory and other actions.
Water Distribution Systems.--The Agency is encouraged to
prioritize deployment of smart infrastructure solutions such as
distribution network leak detection, pressure monitoring, and
sanitary and combined sewer monitoring technologies during
upgrades to water and wastewater systems to optimize water
delivery performance, reduce energy usage, limit water waste in
distribution systems, and enhance modeling of sewer collection
networks. These solutions will help improve operations,
maintenance, and capital expenditure in planning and budgeting,
and increase spatial and temporal monitoring data available on
U.S. water quality and quantity.
Water Information Centers.--The Committee notes the
Agency's Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center
works in coordination with Environmental Finance Centers across
the country to provide information and assistance to
communities as they make informed decisions for drinking water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. To enhance these
efforts and better understand the health effects related to
water infrastructure, the Committee urges the Agency to
consider partnering with research universities to establish and
support water health infrastructure and policy centers. Within
180 days of enactment of this Act, the Committee encourages the
Agency to provide a briefing outlining any gaps in the Agency's
existing research programs and how such center(s) may benefit
the Agency, the estimated costs of such center(s), and how the
center(s) might establish a capability to oversee water quality
metrics, standards, and delivery.
Water Security Test Bed.--In fiscal year 2022, the
Committee directs the Agency to include up to $1,000,000 for
advancing full scale applied research and testing capabilities
to address threats to drinking water and drinking water
infrastructure, including weatherization equipment, SCADA
control systems, and water tanks for full year operating
capabilities at Water Security Test Bed facilities.
Wildfire smoke health impacts research, outreach and
education.--The Committee strongly supports the Agency's
ongoing research activities on wildfire's effects on air
quality and associated health impacts. As part of those
efforts, the Committee urges the Agency to systematically track
public health impacts from wildfire smoke to understand the
scale of public health exposure to wildfire smoke, focusing on
cost-effective prevention, mitigation and resilience strategies
to equitably reduce public health impacts.
Environmental Programs and Management
The Environmental Programs and Management (EPM) account
encompasses a broad range of abatement, prevention,
enforcement, and compliance activities, and personnel
compensation, benefits, travel, and expenses for all programs
of the Agency except Science and Technology, Hazardous
Substance Superfund, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust
Fund, Inland Oil Spill Programs, and the Office of Inspector
General.
Abatement, prevention, and compliance activities include
setting environmental standards, issuing permits, monitoring
emissions and ambient conditions and providing technical and
legal assistance toward enforcement, compliance, and oversight.
For many environmental programs, States and Tribes are directly
responsible for actual operation of the various environmental
programs, and the Agency's activities include providing support
and assistance and conducting oversight.
In addition to program costs, this account funds
administrative costs associated with the Agency's operating
programs, including support for executive direction, policy
oversight, grants and resources management, general office and
building services for program operations, and direct
implementation of Agency environmental programs for
headquarters, the ten EPA regional offices, and all non-
research field operations.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $2,761,550,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 3,427,494,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 3,364,206,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +602,656,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -63,288,000
The Committee recommends $3,364,206,000 for Environmental
Programs and Management, $602,656,000 above the enacted level
and $63,288,000 below the budget request.
A detailed table of funding recommendations below the
account level is provided at the end of this report, and the
Committee provides the following additional detail by program
area:
Clean Air.--The Committee recommends $435,154,000,
$152,904,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request.
The recommendation includes $103,689,000 for the Atmospheric
Protection program project and increases funding for Federal
Stationary Source Regulation to $26,618,000. The Committee
notes the new responsibilities required of the Agency to
implement the recently enacted American Innovation and
Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act), which phases out use of
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The recommendation includes the
requested increases for both Stratospheric Ozone program
projects to carry out this work. As the Agency works to
implement the AIM Act, the Committee directs the Agency to make
reasonable accommodations to mitigate economic impacts on
affected stakeholders, including industrial manufacturers.
Despite continued progress under the Clean Air Act to
improve air quality and curb the effects of acid rain, forests
and watersheds throughout the Northeast are still experiencing
long-term impacts from acid rain, smog, and mercury. To better
protect these ecosystems, enhance data collection, and improve
long-term monitoring of these threats on the Northwoods Region,
the Committee provides increased funding, consistent with the
request, within EPM and S&T for the Clean Air Allowance Trading
Program to support such efforts. The Committee directs the
Agency to provide a briefing on its critical loads approach for
climate and acid rain damage documentation not later than 180
days of enactment of this Act. As part of this briefing, the
Agency should discuss opportunities to partner with research
institutions and scientists in the Region to improve its
critical loads approach, to collaborate on water body and
ecosystem restoration projects, and to advance acid rain
mitigation and monitoring in the Northeast.
Compliance.--The Committee recommends $132,350,000 for
compliance activities, $29,850,000 above the enacted level and
equal to the request.
The Committee is aware of concerns from communities across
the country about the potential health risks associated with
prolonged exposure to ethylene oxide. The Committee has
provided the Agency additional resources for monitoring and
compliance activities, and urges the Agency to engage with
communities concerned about ethylene oxide exposure in a manner
that adequately addresses their concerns. The Committee further
urges the Agency to incorporate validated monitoring data
provided to the Agency into relevant rulemakings.
Enforcement.--The Committee recommends $272,710,000 for
enforcement activities, $24,313,000 above the enacted level and
$293,862,000 below the request. In prior years and in the
budget request, the Environmental Justice program project was
funded within the Enforcement program area. As noted above, in
fiscal year 2022, the Committee recommends funding
Environmental Justice as a separate program area. After
accounting for these changes, the Committee recommendation
increases Enforcement program area funding by $36,151,000 above
the enacted level and is equal to the request.
Environmental Justice.--The Committee recommends
$141,973,000 for a new Environmental Justice program area.
Compared to the enacted level within EPM, the Committee
recommendation for fiscal year 2022 is an increase of
$130,135,000. Additional resources for Environmental Justice
are also provided within the Hazardous Substance Superfund and
State and Tribal Assistance Grants accounts, and include new
grantmaking authorities and funds.
The Committee is aware there are front-line communities
that are overly-burdened by corporate pollution and
environmental degradation, leading to a disproportionate
negative impact on the health of community members. The
Committee directs the Agency to develop a definition for
disproportionately exposed communities. The definition should
include: communities in which climate change, pollution, or
environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial,
regional, social, environmental, and economic injustices by
disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples, communities of
color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities,
depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers,
women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, or
youth. The Agency is expected to incorporate this definition
into its ongoing environmental justice work.
With these substantial increases in resources, the
Committee expects the Agency to make significant progress
implementing tasks outlined in the ``EJ 2020 Action Agenda,''
including working in one hundred overburdened communities and
on cumulative risk assessments. Within 60 days of enactment of
this Act, the Committee expects the Agency to submit
implementation plans with anticipated milestones that will be
achieved over the course of the year, and provide periodic
reports on progress achieved to date.
Environmental Protection: National Priorities.--The bill
provides $23,700,000, $2,000,000 above the enacted level and
$23,700,000 above the request. The Committee directs that funds
be used for a competitive grant program for qualified non-
profit organizations, to provide technical assistance for
improved water quality or safe drinking water, adequate
wastewater to small systems or individual private well owners.
The Agency shall provide $20,700,000 for Grassroots Rural and
Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act, for activities
specified under Section 1442(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(42 U.S.C. 300j-1(e)(8)). The Agency is also directed to
provide $2,000,000 for grants to qualified not-for-profit
organizations for technical assistance for individual private
well owners, with priority given to organizations that
currently provide technical and educational assistance to
individual private well owners. The Agency is directed to
provide on a national and multi-State regional basis,
$1,000,000 for grants to qualified organizations, for the sole
purpose of providing on-site training and technical assistance
for wastewater systems. The Agency shall require each grantee
to provide a minimum 10 percent match, including in-kind
contributions. The Agency is directed to allocate funds to
grantees within 180 days of enactment of this Act.
Geographic Programs.--The bill provides $642,747,000,
$100,775,000 above the enacted level and $64,411,000 above the
request. The Committee believes that protecting these important
water bodies is a national priority and provides funding for
programs that support their restoration and protection. From
within the amount provided, the Committee directs the
following:
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.--The Committee
recommends $375,000,000 for the Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative (GLRI), $45,000,000 above the enacted level and
$35,000,000 above the budget request. The Committee directs the
Agency and other federal partners to continue to work together
in coordination with the Great Lakes States, Tribes, local
authorities, and nonfederal stake-holders to prioritize action-
oriented projects across the five focus areas in lieu of
additional studies, monitoring, and evaluations. Such projects
include, but are not limited to, remediating and delisting
Areas of Concern, reducing nutrient runoff, preventing and
controlling invasive species, improve water quality, and
increase coastal resiliency through restoration and protection
of streambanks, natural coastlines and shorelines. As the
Agency distributes funds across the five focus areas, tribal
related activities should be maintained at not less than
$15,000,000.
The Committee remains concerned by the rise in harmful
algal blooms (HABs) due to an increase in extreme weather
events and climate variability throughout the Great Lakes, and
believes that investing GLRI funding in innovative projects
including wetland and other natural infrastructure project
designs, technologies, or approaches), both nutrient and HAB
reduction benefits can be achieved at landscape scales. The
Agency is directed to brief the Committee on its current and
historical allocation of funds among the five focus areas, with
a focus on Area 3 (nutrients) and Area 4 (habitat) in fiscal
year 2021 level. Additionally, the Committee urges the Agency
to focus on HAB reduction efforts in Great Lakes regions where
nutrient loading contributes the most to HABs. The Committee
strongly supports projects that have cross-cutting benefits
across focus areas and directs the Agency to use GLRI funding
to support efforts that yield benefits to more than one focus
area by combining resources from multiple focus areas and to
develop a more flexible and responsive allocation process which
ensures that States and local communities have the capacity and
tools to respond to the growing threat that HABs and other
environmental challenges pose to the Great Lakes. The Committee
also encourages Agency funds to be made available to expand
breakwaters and advance local shoreline mitigation measures
that protect water quality and provide much needed protection
for Great Lakes shorelines threatened by rising lake levels.
The Committee directs the Agency, within 180 days of enactment
of this Act, to submit a report outlining the funding that has
been provided for these purposes over the last five fiscal
years. The Committee also recognizes that environment-based
mitigation measures such as the creation of wetlands,
conservation easements, and natural flood plains to slow the
flow rate of rivers, creeks, and streams, are innovative tools
to mitigate the severity of future floods in the Great Lakes
Bay region. The Committee urges the Agency to work in
coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as
state, local, and tribal governments, and business and non-
profit stakeholders, on developing conservation and
environment-based flood mitigation measures to reduce the
impact of floods on communities within the Great Lakes Bay
region, including the Tittabawassee River Watershed.
The Committee is aware of interest in utilizing GLRI funds
in the Chicago River Watershed and encourages the Agency to
brief the Committee on any benefits that might accrue to the
Great Lakes from restoration work in the Chicago River.
Chesapeake Bay.--The Committee recommends $90,500,000 for
the Chesapeake Bay program, $3,000,000 above the enacted level
and equal to the request. From within the amount provided,
$10,375,000 is for nutrient and sediment removal grants and
$10,375,000 is for small watershed grants to control polluted
runoff from urban, suburban and agricultural lands, and
$8,750,000 is for state-based implementation in the most
effective basins.
San Francisco Bay.--The Committee recommends $25,000,000
for the San Francisco Bay program, $16,078,000 above the
enacted level and $13,000,000 above the request. The Committee
directs the Agency to undertake priority activities within the
San Francisco Bay estuary Comprehensive Conservation and
Management Plan approved under section 320 of the Clean Water
Act (CWA).
Puget Sound.--The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for
Puget Sound, $16,250,000 above the enacted level and
$15,000,000 above the budget request. Funds shall be allocated
in the same manner as directed in House Report 112-331. The
Committee directs the Agency to expeditiously obligate funds,
in a manner consistent with the authority and responsibilities
under section 320 of the CWA and the National Estuary Program.
Long Island Sound.--The Committee recommends $40,000,000
for the Long Island Sound program, $9,600,000 above the enacted
level and equal to the budget request. The Agency shall operate
the program as specified in section 119 of the CWA.
Lake Champlain.--The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for
the Lake Champlain program, $5,000,000 above the enacted level
and equal to the request. To restore and protect Lake Champlain
and its surrounding watershed, funds should be allocated
through the Lake Champlain Basin Program Process to support
implementation of section 120 of the CWA, and by partnering
with states, local organizations, and other stakeholders
working to address challenges in the area, including
phosphorous pollution, toxic substances, biodiversity, aquatic
invasive species, and to make the lake and surrounding
communities and ecosystems more resilient to climate change.
Southern New England Estuaries.--The bill provides
$7,500,000, $2,000,000 above the enacted level and $1,248,000
above the request. The Committee directs the Agency to use the
increase to spur investments in regionally significant and
landscape-scale restoration projects through technical
assistance, grants, and contracts.
Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program.--
The Committee notes that it has yet to receive the plans
directed in P.L. 116-94 and P.L. 116-260 on the Agency's
previous and planned actions to implement the Great Lakes and
Lake Champlain Invasive Species Program as authorized by the
Vessel Incident Discharge Act (P.L. 115-282). In fiscal year
2022, the Committee expects the Agency to finalize its plan
expeditiously, and directs the Agency to use not less than the
fiscal year 2021 level of funds from the appropriate Geographic
Programs to use sound science and technological advancements to
monitor for the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance
species into or within the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain
systems. The Agency is directed to include details of these
relevant funding levels as part of the Agency's operating plan.
Indoor Air and Radiation.--The Committee recommends
$30,254,000, $5,303,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request. The Agency is directed to continue to operate the
Radon program as in fiscal year 2021. Additionally, the
Committee notes the need to maintain the U.S. source standard
for radon gas for use by states and industry as the national
benchmark for radon measurement devices, and encourages the
Agency to collect available radon test data to update the
national U.S. EPA Radon Map and develop locality-specific
classifications of radon risks.
Information Exchange/Outreach.--The Committee recommends
$131,117,000, $12,142,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request. This includes a $3,069,000 increase for Tribal
Capacity Building to $15,971,000, an additional $1,027,000 to
support implementation of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act
of 2018, and the requested $5,376,000 increase to support
engagement with state and local partners, reduce children's
exposure to lead, and strengthen the Agency's ability to carry
out effective risk communication.
IT/Data Management/Security.--The Committee recommends
$100,860,000, $9,860,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request. The Committee applauds the Agency for its efforts
to support teleworking during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,
and where appropriate, is supportive of continuing flexibility
for the Agency's workforce.
Pesticide Licensing.--The Committee recommends
$110,219,000, $1,219,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request.
The Committee is aware of proposals to establish a Vector
Expedited Review Voucher (VERV) program within the Office of
Pesticides, modeled after a similar expedited review program at
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to incentivize the
development of disease vector control agents to control
insecticide resistant mosquitos or other disease vectors. The
Agency is directed to brief the Committee on the merits of
establishing a VERV pilot program.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).--The
Committee recommends $123,120,000, $4,220,000 above the enacted
level and $3,000,000 above the request.
Of the funds provided under this program area, $9,000,000
is for implementation of a federal permit program for coal
combustion residuals in non-participating states, as authorized
under section 4005(d)(2)(B) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42
U.S.C. 6945(d)(2)(B)), or to provide technical assistance to
states establishing their own permitting program under section
4005(d) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6945(d)).
Recycling provides significant contributions to American
prosperity and protection of the environment, and the Committee
supports efforts to strengthen the U.S. recycling system and
increase outreach, awareness, and education on recycling. The
Committee provides $13,202,000 for Waste Minimization and
Recycling, $3,220,000 above the enacted level. The Committee
notes that the recently enacted Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (P.L.
116-224) includes new authorities and responsibilities for the
Agency. The Committee urges the Agency to utilize these
authorities to improve domestic waste management and bolster
U.S. recycling rates. Within funding provided for Waste
Minimization and Recycling, the Committee includes no less than
$1,000,000 for the Agency to work with states, local
governments, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships to
educate and inform consumers and households about their
residential and community recycling programs. The Committee
also provides an additional $1,000,000 for the Agency to assist
local communities in studying, designing, and constructing
recycling infrastructure in order to recapture valuable
materials for the U.S. economy and divert biodegradable
materials from landfilling to reduce the generation of methane
gas. In addition to resources provided here, the Committee
provides new funding for recycling infrastructure grants within
STAG.
The Committee looks forward to receiving the Recycling
Needs Survey and Assessment report described in House Report
116-448.
Reducing Plastic Waste in Commerce.--The Committee believes
that efforts to reduce production and use of virgin plastics,
especially single-use plastics, must be part of any overall
strategy to reduce the landfilling of waste materials and a
transition to a circular economy. The Committee directs the
Agency to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to
prepare a report on single use plastics. The report should
analyze plastics by plastic type, and should evaluate the
recyclability of each type of plastic, the average recycled
content of each type of plastic, and national and regional
estimates for the rates at which each plastic type is generated
and recycled. To the extent such information is available, the
report should include estimates for the contribution of state
and local policies intended to reduce the use of single-use
plastics (including bans, fees, and other mandatory and
voluntary policies designed to reduce or discourage the use of
single-use plastics) in any observed regional variability seen
in rates of plastic waste generation or recycling. The Agency
shall submit this report to the Committee within one year of
enactment of this Act.
Water: Ecosystems.--The Committee recommends $59,899,000,
$8,777,000 above the enacted level and $3,037,000 above the
request. From within the amount provided, the Committee
provides $750,000 per estuary for National Estuary Program
(NEP) grants funded under Section 320 of the CWA, an increase
of $50,000 per estuary above the enacted level. An additional
$2,000,000 is provided for competitive grants. The Committee
encourages the Agency to work in consultation with the NEP
directors to identify worthy projects and activities.
The Committee recognizes the value of leveraging existing
Agency programs and expertise to improve water quality in the
Mississippi River Basin and to mitigate and control hypoxia in
the Gulf of Mexico. The Committee expects the Agency, through
the Hypoxia Task Force, to provide executive level direction
and assistance to state and tribal partners as they implement
comprehensive water quality solutions designed to reduce
nutrient loads in waterways throughout the greater Mississippi
River Basin, consistent with the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan. The
Committee directs the Agency to utilize available funding from
the Gulf of Mexico Geographic Program, National Estuary
Program/Coastal Waterways, and Sec. 319 Non-point Source
grants, as appropriate, to support the implementation of State
Nutrient Reduction Strategies and to develop modeling tools to
understand the collaborative effects and impacts of these
strategies on mitigating hypoxia. Not later than 90 days after
enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the Agency to
provide a spend plan to support these efforts and a report
noting any additional authorities the Agency needs to carry out
this work. Of the increase provided to the National Estuary
Program/Coastal Waterways program project, $1,000,000 shall be
used to support the Task Force's work.
Water: Human Health Protection.--The Committee recommends
$118,804,000, $10,317,000 above the enacted level and
$1,265,000 below the request. The Committee commends the
decision to review and, as necessary, to revise the Lead and
Copper Rule, to better protect children and communities from
the risks of lead exposure through drinking water, including in
schools and childcare facilities.
The Committee understands there is strong interest in
carbon capture and storage projects that permanently sequester
carbon dioxide in geologic formations instead of releasing this
pollutant into the air. The Committee provides not less than
$4,000,000 for the Agency's work within the Underground
Injection Control program related to Class VI wells for
geologic sequestration to help develop expertise and capacity
at the Agency. These funds should be used by the Agency to
expeditiously review and process Class VI primacy applications
from States and Tribes and to directly implement the regulation
as quickly as possible, where States have not yet obtained
primacy by working directly with permit applicants. The
Committee also directs the Agency, in consultation with the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, to provide an assessment
within 180 days of enactment of this Act of Class VI program's
relevance to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) carbon capture
projects.
The Agency is encouraged to continue coordinating with the
Food and Drug Administration in light of the directive included
in Section 773 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2019 (P.L. 116-6).
Water Quality Protection.--The Committee recommends
$228,072,000, $11,722,000 above the enacted level and
$2,582,000 below the request. The Committee supports the
WaterSENSE, Urban Waters, and Trash Free Waters programs at the
proposed levels. The Committee urges the Agency to develop
Effluent Limit Guidelines (ELGs) and biosolids regulations with
respect to PFAS chemicals.
The Committee supports the Agency's ongoing activities
related to integrated planning, which will be increasingly
necessary as States and communities work to meet their myriad
clean water obligations while keeping rates affordable for
water ratepayers. The Committee directs that funding for the
Office of Municipal Ombudsman, as authorized by Congress, be
funded at not less than the enacted level.
The Agency is directed to continue and expand its work
coordinating with Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies to
monitor and reduce transboundary hazardous contaminants in
U.S.-British Columbia transboundary watersheds, including the
Kootenai watershed. These efforts should be funded at no less
than the enacted level.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).--Of the funds
provided under this account, no less than $10,500,000 shall be
for priority actions under the PFAS Action Plan, an increase of
$4,989,000. Of such funds, the Committee directs that not less
than $800,000 shall be from the Toxics Release Inventory
program project, not less than $1,100,000 shall be from Toxics
Review and Risk Prevention, not less than $4,000,000 shall be
from Water: Human Health, and not less than $4,400,000 shall be
from Water Quality Protection.
Additional Guidance.--The Committee includes the following
additional guidance with respect to funding provided under this
account:
Administrator Priorities.--The Agency is directed to submit
a report within 90 days of enactment of this Act that
identifies how any fiscal year 2020 and 2021 funding was used,
by account, program area, and program project. Each activity
funded should include a justification for the effort and any
anticipated results.
Asbestos.--The Committee supports Agency action to
eliminate the future use of asbestos in a variety of
applications. The Agency is directed to periodically report to
the Committee on its efforts to monitor, remove, and eliminate
the use of asbestos.
Buy Clean Procurement Pilot.--The Committee urges the
Agency to develop policies that can leverage the federal
government's purchasing power to help reduce carbon pollution
and other forms of pollution. The Administrator is encouraged
to development a Buy Clean procurement preference pilot
program, working in collaboration with the Secretary of the
Department of Energy, and in consultation with the
Administrators of the General Services Administration and the
Office of Federal Procurement Policy, that places preference on
the purchase or acquisition of goods, products, or materials
that help reduce pollution, especially carbon pollution.
Chlorpyrifos.--The Committee notes the recent 9th Circuit
decision directing the Agency to reevaluate existing and future
registrations of chlorpyrifos in light of the risks that
residual residues on food can pose. The Committee accepts the
findings from numerous studies establishing the link between
the use of chlorpyrifos and brain damage in children. The
Agency is expected to meet its obligations to protect human
health and the environment.
Great Lakes Algal Blooms.--The Committee recognizes that
efforts to control runoff, manage Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
and better manage nutrient flows into the Great Lakes in
general, and Lake Erie in particular, require a shared
interagency agenda. The Agency is directed to brief the
Committee on its efforts to collaborate with federal partners,
including the Natural Resources Conservation Service, in this
region, and to include as part of the briefing how funds made
available to the Agency are being utilized to build new habitat
and natural infrastructure to decrease nutrient outflows and
reduce HABs.
Lead and Copper Rule.--The Committee directs the Agency to
study the merits of issuing a separate national drinking water
regulation for schools that establishes a lead action level not
more than the current federal action level to ensure children,
who are at greatest risk from lead poisoning, are protected
from contaminants in their water. The Committee urges the
Administrator to publish a report following completion of the
study with findings and conclusions related towards the
feasibility and potential life-saving impacts of establishing a
separate lead action level for schools.
Mississippi River Restoration and Resiliency Strategy.--The
Committee continues to recognize the need for the Agency to
establish a Mississippi River Restoration and Resiliency
Strategy, as described by House Report 116-448 and in
coordination with identified stakeholders. The Committee
directs the Agency to report the findings, strategy, and
recommendations not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act. The Agency is also directed to engage with the U.S.
Geological Survey as they host the Mississippi River Science
Forum and to contribute to the proceedings as a federal agency
with relevant scientific expertise.
Outreach to Farm Workers.--The Committee directs the Agency
to extend its Spanish-language outreach program educating
farmworkers and pesticide handlers about improving worker
safety when applying pesticides in agriculture operations
through radio and other media. The Committee notes support from
outside parties of the radio outreach effort as having
materially improved farm workers' knowledge and ability to
reduce exposure risks for themselves and their families, and
that research indicates the importance of message repetition
over an extended period. The Committee urges the Agency to
continue this Spanish-language radio outreach program beyond
the final year of the current effort.
Restrictions on Certain Communications.--The Committee
reminds EPA that funding may not be used in a manner contrary
to Section 401 of this bill.
Office of Inspector General
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides audit,
evaluation, and investigation products and advisory services to
improve the performance and integrity of EPA programs and
operations. The Inspector General (IG) will continue to perform
the function of IG for the Chemical Safety and Hazard
Investigation Board. This account funds personnel compensation
and benefits, travel, and expenses (excluding rent, utilities,
and security costs) for the OIG. In addition to the funds
provided under this heading, this account receives funds from
the Hazardous Substance Superfund account.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $43,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 54,347,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 54,347,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +10,847,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $54,347,000 for the Office of
Inspector General, $10,847,000 above the enacted level and
equal to the budget request. In addition, the Committee
recommends $11,800,000 as a payment to this account from the
Hazardous Substance Superfund account.
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
The Buildings and Facilities account provides for the
design and construction of EPA-owned facilities as well as for
the repair, extension, alteration, and improvement of
facilities used by the Agency. The funds are used to correct
unsafe conditions, protect health and safety of employees and
Agency visitors, and prevent deterioration of structures and
equipment.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $33,752,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 62,752,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 62,752,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +29,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $62,752,000 for Buildings and
Facilities, $29,000,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the request.
The Committee continues to have reservations about
laboratory and office relocations and closures initiated
outside of the Committee's reprogramming requirements in the
previous four years. The Committee expects the Agency to
immediately seek approval before undertaking any additional
actions to effect such moves.
Hazardous Substance Superfund
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
The Hazardous Substance Superfund (Superfund) program was
established in 1980 by the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to
clean up hazardous materials, spills, and dangerous,
uncontrolled, and/or abandoned hazardous waste sites. The
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) expanded
the program substantially in 1986, authorizing approximately
$8,500,000,000 in revenues over five years. In 1990, the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act extended the program's
authorization through 1994 for $5,100,000,000 with taxing
authority through calendar year 1995.
The Superfund program is operated by EPA subject to annual
appropriations from a dedicated trust fund and from general
revenues. Enforcement activities are used to identify and
induce parties responsible for hazardous waste problems to
undertake cleanup actions and pay for EPA oversight of those
actions. These enforcement actions are an essential element to
the success of the program. In addition, responsible parties
have been required to cover the cost of fund-financed removal
and remedial actions undertaken at spills and waste sites by
Federal and State agencies. At sites where no viable
responsible party can be identified, EPA may use monies from
the Trust Fund to remediate contaminated sites. Funds are
transferred from this account to the Office of Inspector
General and Science and Technology accounts for Superfund
related activities.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,205,811,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,533,814,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,536,308,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +330,497,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +2,494,000
The Committee recommends $1,536,308,000 for the Hazardous
Substance Superfund program, $330,497,000 above the enacted
level and $2,494,000 above the request. The Committee
recommends that $11,800,000 be transferred to the Office of
Inspector General, and $32,985,000 be transferred to the
Science and Technology account.
Enforcement.--The Committee recommends $176,066,000,
$2,251,000 above the enacted level and $5,841,000 below the
request. In prior years and in the budget request, the
Enforcement program area included funding for the Environmental
Justice program project. Consistent with Enforcement funding
within EPM, in fiscal year 2022, the Committee recommends
funding Environmental Justice as a separate program area. After
accounting for these changes, the Committee recommendation
increases Enforcement program area funding by $8,092,000 above
the enacted level for enforcement activities and is equal to
the request.
Environmental Justice.--The Committee recommends $5,841,000
for a new Environmental Justice program area. Compared to the
enacted level within HSS, the Committee recommendation for
fiscal year 2022 is an increase of $5,015,000.
Homeland Security.--The Committee recommends $34,294,000,
$244,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request. Of
the funds provided, $1,475,000 should be included as part of
the transfer to the Science and Technology account.
Research: Chemical Safety and Sustainability.--The
Committee recommends $13,576,000, $752,000 above the enacted
level and $700,000 above the request. There remain significant
research needs with respect to the human health and ecological
impacts of PFAS exposure, and methods for treatment and
remediation. The Committee continues its support for research
in support of designating PFAS chemicals as hazardous
substances under Section 102 of CERCLA. Additionally, the
Committee provides an increase of $700,000 to develop new and
more cost-effective methods for remediating lead contamination
in soils. The Agency is directed to include these funds as part
of the transfer to the Science and Technology account.
Research: Sustainable and Healthy Communities.--The
Committee recommends $17,934,000, $1,471,000 above the enacted
level and $1,300,000 above the request. The Committee continues
its support for research in support of designating PFAS
chemicals as hazardous substances under Section 102 of CERCLA.
Additionally, the Committee provides an increase of $1,300,000
to develop new and more cost-effective methods for remediating
lead contamination in soils. The Agency is directed to include
these funds as part of the transfer to the Science and
Technology account.
Superfund Cleanup.--The Committee recommends
$1,107,917,000, $299,417,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the request. The Committee urges the Agency to prioritize
work at sites where activities will result in reduced human
exposure to toxic substances. The Committee provides an
additional $2,500,000 within the Superfund: Remedial program,
to support regulatory work needed to designate PFAS chemicals
as hazardous substances under section 102 of CERCLA.
The Committee also directs the Agency, within 180 days of
enactment of this Act, to submit a report on the status of each
time-critical removal action for which Federal funds greater
than $1,000,000 have been expended since January 1, 2017, along
with the Federal cost of clean-up efforts, whether responsible
parties have faced criminal charges, and the amount of
recovered Federal dollars.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).--Of the funds
provided under this account, not less than $24,000,000 shall be
for priority actions under the PFAS Action Plan, an increase of
not less than $3,800,000. Of such funds, not less than
$10,000,000 shall be from Research: Chemical Safety, not less
than $5,000,000 shall be from Research: Sustainable
Communities, not less than $5,500,000 shall be for overseeing
cleanups at federal facilities, and not less than $2,500,000
shall be for designating PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances
under CERCLA. The amounts provided for research purposes should
be included in the transfer to the Science and Technology
account.
Additional Guidance.--The Committee includes the following
additional guidance with respect to funding provided under this
account:
New and Emerging Technologies.--To increase the rate of
cleanups of Superfund sites around the country, the Agency is
encouraged to collaborate with the private sector to utilize
the best available technologies and in situ remediation
products to restore these sites as expeditiously as possible to
return them to productive use.
Lead Contamination at Superfund Sites.--The Committee notes
that lead contamination is pervasive at Superfund sites, and
that remediation efforts are hampered by the high costs of
current removal options. The Committee has provided additional
funds for research to help address this challenge. The Agency
is urged to brief the Committee on additional research or
remediation needs to address this problem.
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program
Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA),
authorized the establishment of a response program for cleanup
of releases from leaking underground storage tanks. Owners and
operators of facilities with underground tanks must demonstrate
financial responsibility and bear initial responsibility for
cleanup. The Federal trust fund is funded through the
imposition of a motor fuel tax of one-tenth of a cent per
gallon.
In addition to State resources, the Leaking Underground
Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund provides funding to clean up
sites, enforces necessary corrective actions, and recovers
costs expended from the Fund for cleanup activities. The
underground storage tank response program is designed to
operate primarily through cooperative agreements with States.
Funds are also used for grants to non-State entities, including
Indian Tribes, under Section 8001 of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 expanded the
authorized activities of the Fund to include the underground
storage tank program. In 2006, Congress amended section 9508 of
the Internal Revenue Code to authorize expenditures from the
trust fund for prevention and inspection activities.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $92,203,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 92,376,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 92,376,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +173,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $92,376,000 for the Leaking
Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund Program, $173,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Regular inspections of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) are
a key part of an overall strategy to prevent and minimize
impacts of releases of fuels or other hazardous substances from
USTs. The Committee provides $25,369,000 to support state
inspection programs.
The Committee supports the Agency's ongoing efforts to
study and mitigate corrosion issues at USTs as the nation
employs increasing quantities of emerging fuels.
Inland Oil Spill Programs
This appropriation, authorized by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, provides funds to prepare for and prevent releases of oil
and other petroleum products in navigable waterways. In
addition, EPA is reimbursed for incident specific response
costs through the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund managed by the
United States Coast Guard.
EPA is responsible for directing all cleanup and removal
activities posing a threat to public health and the
environment; conducting site inspections; providing a means to
achieve cleanup activities by private parties; reviewing
containment plans at facilities; reviewing area contingency
plans; pursuing cost recovery of fund-financed cleanups; and
conducting research of oil cleanup techniques. Funds for this
appropriation are provided through the Oil Spill Liability
Trust Fund which is composed of fees and collections made
through provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the
Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act, the
Deepwater Port Act of 1974, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands
Act Amendments of 1978, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $20,098,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 22,409,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 22,409,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +2,311,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $22,409,000 for the Inland Oil
Spill program, $2,311,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the budget request.
Preventing Oil Spills.--The Committee is aware of the high
non-compliance rate among facilities that are required to
submit Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans or
Facility Response Plans, and provides the requested increase to
facilitate compliance assurance efforts.
Research on Dispersants.--The Committee expects the agency
to continue its work studying the performance and behavior of
oil dispersants in deep water and arctic spills, as well as
developing protocols for testing oil spill control agents.
State and Tribal Assistance Grants
The State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) account
provides grant funds for programs operated primarily by State,
Tribal, local, and other governmental partners. The account
includes three broad types of funds: (1) Infrastructure
Assistance, which is used primarily by state, local, and tribal
partners for projects that directly improve air quality, water
quality, or clean up contaminated sites; supporting
environmental protection; (2) Categorical Grants, which assist
State and Tribal governments and other environmental partners
with the operation of environmental programs, and (3)
environmental justice implementation grants for state, local,
and tribal governments and community stakeholders.
In the STAG account, the agency provides funding for
infrastructure projects through two State Revolving Funds
(Clean Water and Drinking Water), geographic specific projects
in Alaska Native Villages and on the United States-Mexico
Border, Brownfields revitalization projects, diesel emission
reduction grants, and other targeted infrastructure projects.
Additionally, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (P.L. 114-322)(WIIN Act) and America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-270)(AWIA) authorized a
number of clean water and drinking water grant programs
designed to address specific water-related health and
environmental concerns in communities.
The State Revolving Funds (SRFs) provide Federal financial
assistance to protect the Nation's water resources. The Clean
Water SRF helps eliminate municipal discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated pollutants and thereby helps maintain or
restore the country's water to a swimmable and/or fishable
quality. The Clean Water SRF provides resources for municipal,
inter-municipal, State, and interstate agencies and Tribal
governments to plan, design, and construct wastewater
facilities and other projects, including non-point source,
estuary, stormwater, and sewer overflow projects. The Safe
Drinking Water SRF finances improvements to community water
systems so that they can achieve compliance with the mandates
of the Safe Drinking Water Act and continue to protect public
health.
Many Federal environmental statutes include provisions
allowing delegation of day-to-day management of environmental
programs to approved State and Tribal environmental programs.
The Federal statutes were designed to recognize States and
Tribes as partners and co-regulators, allowing States and
Tribes to assist with the execution and implementation of
environmental safeguards. For delegated environmental programs,
State and Tribal governments issue and enforce permits, carry
out inspections and monitoring, and collect data. To assist
States and Tribes in this task, the statutes also authorized
the agency to provide funding to States and Tribes. These
grants, which cover every major aspect of environmental
protection, include those programs authorized by sections 319
and 106 of the Clean Water Act (Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, for non-point source pollution and water
quality permits programs), sections 103 and 105 of the Clean
Air Act (for State and Local air quality management programs),
section 128 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) (for State and
Tribal response programs), section 1443(a) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (for public water system supervision), and section
3011 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (for the
implementation of State hazardous waste programs).
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $4,313,901,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 5,130,007,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 5,324,303,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,010,402,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +194,296,000
The Committee recommends $5,324,303,000 for the State and
Tribal Assistance Grants account, $1,010,402,000 above the
enacted level and $194,296,000 above the budget request. The
Committee provides the following additional detail by program
area:
Infrastructure Assistance.--The Committee recommends
$3,961,797,000 for infrastructure assistance.
Community Project Funding Grants.--From within funds
provided for capitalization grants for the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the
Committee recommends $222,431,651 from the Clean Water SRF and
$206,146,044 from the Drinking Water SRF be for Community
Project Funding (CPF) grants for the construction of drinking
water, waste water, and storm water infrastructure and for
water quality protection. Each project shall provide not less
than 20 percent matching funds from non-federal sources, unless
approved for a waiver. Applicable federal requirements that
would apply to a Clean Water State Revolving Fund or Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund project grant recipient shall apply
to a grantee receiving a CPF grant under this section. The
Committee notes that the following funding sources are to be
treated as non-federal funds and can be used to meet the non-
federal matching fund requirement: U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant
program; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Program; and Appalachian Regional Commission grants. As per
U.S. Department of the Treasury guidance, funding made
available to jurisdictions through the American Rescue Plan Act
of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) are considered federal funds and may not
be applied towards the non-federal cost share requirement. A
detailed list of projects is located in the table titled
``Incorporation of Community Project Funding'' located at the
end of this report.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).--The Committee
recommends $1,870,680,000 for the Clean Water SRF, requires at
least 10 percent of funds to be used for green infrastructure
or energy efficiency projects, reserves $2,000,000 for
technical assistance and training grants, and requires that 10
percent of grant funds be used for additional subsidization.
The Committee urges the Agency to utilize funding for the Clean
Water SRF to protect freshwater sources. Additionally, to the
extent there are sufficient eligible project applications, up
to 20 percent of the funds made available through the CWSRF to
each state may be used for projects that seek to minimize the
impacts of nonpoint source pollution and stormwater runoff
through the use of nature-based and other low impact
development techniques.
The Committee notes that wastewater treatment facilities
are some of the largest industrial users of electricity in the
nation and provides Green Project Reserve (GPR) funds as part
of the CWSRF to encourage states to improve energy and water
efficiency at treatment facilities. The Committee reminds the
Agency of prior directives to develop a uniform reporting
framework which states may use to report their GPR spending,
and directs the Agency to develop and make available to states
tools and metrics that allow states to quantify estimated
energy and water savings benefits of these investments. The
Agency is also reminded of the prior requirement to provide
entities that provide technical assistance to wastewater and
drinking water treatment facilities clear guidance on metrics
for how to utilize GPR set asides. Finally, the Agency is
directed to increase its cooperation on GPR technical
assistance with the Department of Energy's Advanced
Manufacturing Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Rural Development Program.
The Committee is aware that in many parts of the country,
untreated wastewater from failing septic systems contaminates
surface waters and ground water. Section 4107 of AWIA
authorizes use of Clean Water SRF funds to address septic
systems. The Committee encourages the Agency to avail itself of
all tools and authorities to address sources of water
contamination. The Committee looks forward to receiving the
report on the prevalence of low- and moderate-income households
without access to wastewater treatment works described in House
Report 116-448.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.--The Committee
recommends $1,357,934,000 for the Drinking Water SRF, allows
funds to be used to finance green infrastructure or energy
efficiency projects, and requires that 14 percent be used for
additional subsidization.
US-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Grant Program.--The
Committee recommends $35,000,000 for drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure projects along the US-Mexico border
that benefit U.S. citizens by reducing the flow of
transnational pollution flows into the United States.
Alaska Native Villages.--The Committee recommends
$36,186,000 in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
projects in Alaska Native Villages and other rural communities
that face significant health challenges due to lack of adequate
sanitation.
Brownfields Program.--The Committee recommends $130,982,000
for brownfields grants and directs that at least 10 percent of
such grants be provided to areas in which at least 20 percent
of the population has lived under the poverty level over the
past 30 years as determined by censuses and the most recent
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates.
The Committee notes the value of multipurpose Brownfields
grant awards, especially in communities that have clusters of
Brownfield sites distributed over a larger geographic area.
Many communities find that these larger awards allow for more
rapid, cost-effective remediation and redevelopment planning,
which in turn produce greater leveraging of Brownfields funding
and offer more substantial returns on federal investment. The
Committee urges the Agency to tailor the size and frequency of
multi-purpose awards to the needs of each region, in order to
make grant funding consistently available to communities with
Brownfields sites.
Diesel Emissions Reductions Grants (DERA).--The Committee
recommends $150,000,000 for DERA grants. The Committee notes
that the DERA program was recently reauthorized through 2024.
The Committee strongly supports the use of DERA funding in
transportation electrification projects.
Targeted Airshed Grants.--The Committee recommends
$70,000,000, and these grants shall be distributed on a
competitive basis to non-attainment areas that EPA determines
are ranked as the top five most polluted areas relative to
annual ozone or particulate matter 2.5 standards, as well as
the top five areas based on the 24-hour particulate matter 2.5
standard where the design values exceed the 35 mg/m3 standard.
To determine these areas, the Agency shall use the most recent
design values calculated from validated air quality data. The
Committee notes that these funds are available for emission
reduction activities deemed necessary for compliance with
national ambient air quality standards and included in a State
Implementation Plan submitted to EPA.
The Committee urges the Agency to pursue projects near port
facilities and that advance the deployment of electrification
technologies within the transportation sector.
Water Quality Monitoring Grants.--The Committee recommends
$4,000,000 for water monitoring authorized under section 5004
of the WIIN Act (P.L. 114-322).
Small and Disadvantaged Communities Grants.--The Committee
recommends $40,000,000 for grants to assist small and
disadvantaged communities meet Safe Drinking Water Act
requirements, authorized in section 2104 of the WIIN Act and
section 2005 of AWIA.
Lead Testing in Schools Grants.--The Committee recommends
$36,500,000 for voluntary testing of drinking water for lead
contamination at schools and childcare facilities, as
authorized in section 2107 of the WIIN Act and section 2006 of
AWIA.
Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grants.--The Committee
recommends $81,515,000 for grants to reduce the concentration
of lead in drinking water, as authorized in section 2105 of the
WIIN Act.
Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
Program Grants.--The Committee recommends $9,000,000 for grants
to increase resilience of drinking water infrastructure to
natural hazards, as authorized in section 2005 of AWIA.
Technical Assistance for Treatment Works Grants.--The
Committee recommends $20,000,000 for grants to provide
technical assistance to small, rural, and disadvantaged
communities for the planning, design, financing, operation, and
maintenance of water treatment infrastructure, as authorized by
section 4103 as AWIA.
Sewer Overflow Control Grants.--The Committee recommends
$60,000,000 for grants to control and treat sewer overflows, as
authorized in section 4106 of AWIA. The Committee directs the
Agency to award no less than 20 percent of grants for green
infrastructure projects.
Water Infrastructure Workforce Development.--The Committee
recommends $5,000,000 for grants to support workforce
development for drinking water and wastewater system workers,
as authorized by section 4304 of AWIA.
Recycling Infrastructure.--The Committee recommends
$55,000,000 for recycling infrastructure grants as authorized
under section 302(a) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act.
Categorical Grants.--For categorical grants to States and
other environmental partners for the implementation of
delegated programs, the bill provides $1,262,506,000, an
increase of $163,106,000 above the enacted level and
$20,709,000 above the request. Funding levels for each grant
program within the Categorical Grants program are specified in
the table at the end of this report.
The Committee notes that states are essential partners that
work to support the Agency's mission to protect public health
and the environment. Ensuring that state agencies have
sufficient capacity and expertise to effectively implement
their delegated responsibilities is essential to ensuring that
every community equitably benefits from our environmental laws.
Categorical Grant: Beaches Protection.--The Committee
provides $11,500,000, $1,881,000 above enacted level and
$1,689,000 above the request. These grants should be used to
assist eligible states, territories, and Tribes as they
implement programs to monitor their beaches and notify the
public when they are unsafe to use. The Committee notes that
beaches are used year-round in communities across the country,
and that BEACH Act grants are especially critical in these
states and communities that must continuously track bacteria
levels to protect public health.
Categorical Grant: Hazardous Waste Financial Assistance.--
The Committee recommends $111,500,000. The bill includes a
provision to spend categorical grant funds for the purpose of
providing grants to assist States in the development and
implementation of state programs for the control of coal
combustion residuals under section 2301 of the Water and Waste
Act of 2016 (Public Law 114--322), and the Agency is directed
to allocate $4,500,000 from the Hazardous Waste Financial
Assistance categorical grants program project for this purpose.
The Committees note that funds awarded under the authority
provided by this Act are not subject to section 3011 of the
Solid Waste Disposal Act (Public Law 89-272).
Categorical Grant: Nonpoint Source (Sec. 319).--The
Committee recommends $180,000,000. The Committee notes that
anthropogenic sources of nutrients, including non-point
sources, are a primary factor in the occurrence and prevalence
of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), and that reducing non-point
pollution should significantly reduce both the frequency and
severity of HABs. Therefore, the Committee directs the Agency
to work with recipients to utilize these additional resources
to prioritize these efforts. The Committee also supports
ongoing efforts through non-point source programs and other
mechanisms to reduce the amounts of plastic and other trash
from entering waterways.
Categorical Grant: Radon.--The Committee continues to
support state radon program efforts that raise awareness about
the associated risks of radon exposure. The Committee
recommends $11,000,000 and the Agency shall prioritize radon
grants to states that have adopted or are seeking to adopt
statewide radon building codes, conduct awareness and education
programs for homebuyers and renters, and that have in place
adequate certification or credentialing requirements for radon
measurement and mitigation workers.
Categorical Grant: State and Local Air Quality
Management.--The Committee recommends $320,000,000, an increase
of $90,500,000 above the enacted level. The Committee is
providing substantial increases of resources to accelerate the
deployment of air monitoring equipment, especially in
overburdened communities, and to enhance ongoing efforts at the
state level to address emissions of carbon pollution.
Environmental Justice Program Implementation Grants.--The
Committee recommends $100,000,000 for six new grant programs to
assist communities members, states, Tribes, local governments,
and community organizations by building capacity at all levels
of civil society to assess environmental justice needs and
implement solutions tailored to individual communities.
The Committee intends these grants to complement the
Agency's existing small grants and cooperative agreement work,
and to focus on implementing solutions that have been
identified through collaborative engagement among all affected
stakeholders. The Committee recognizes the need for flexibility
in tailoring solutions to the individualized needs of
environmental justice communities. Where appropriate, the
Committee encourages the Agency to solicit consolidated
community grant applications for grants that combine these new
grant authorities to deliver solutions tailored to the specific
needs of the applicant communities.
The Committee notes that there are wide disparities between
states in their capacities to implement environmental justice
practices, and the Agency is directed to prioritize resources
to reduce those disparities.
Additional Guidance.--The Committee includes the following
additional guidance with respect to funding provided under this
account:
National Water System Consolidation Assessment.--The
Committee recognizes the importance of water systems around the
country being able to meet federal water quality standards
while also being affordable for consumers. Many small urban and
rural water systems struggle with the financial and technical
capacity to meet these standards while providing affordable
water and may need to consolidate or be absorbed by larger
water systems. The Committee directs the Agency, as part of its
Drinking Water Needs Survey, to assess water systems'
capability of meeting water quality and affordability
standards, their debt levels, and to develop guidance that
provides recommendations to state and local governments to
facilitate consolidations of small, urban, and disadvantaged
water systems when they struggle to meet water quality and
affordability standards.
Use of Iron and Steel.--The bill includes language in title
IV general provisions that stipulates requirements for the use
of iron and steel in State Revolving Fund projects. The
Committee acknowledges that the Agency may issue a waiver of
said requirements for de minimis amounts of iron and steel
building materials. The Committees emphasize that any coating
processes that are applied to the external surface of iron and
steel components that otherwise qualify under the procurement
preference shall not render such products ineligible for the
procurement preference regardless of where the coating
processes occur, provided that final assembly of the products
occurs in the United States.
Circuit Rider.--The Committee believes that dedicating
full-time circuit rider-type positions in each state under both
drinking water and wastewater authorizations presents a
significant opportunity to make progress on the most important
water policy issues and improve compliance in rural and small
communities. The Agency should ensure that assistance is used
in a manner that is most beneficial to small and rural
communities. The Agency is urged to adopt the circuit rider
model and allocate funding for full-time circuit rider
positions in each state to support technical assistance
programs in small and rural communities in each state.
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION PROGRAM
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $65,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 80,108,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 80,108,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +15,108,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $80,108,000 for the Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program,
$15,108,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request.
The fiscal year 2020 appropriation for the WIFIA program
required the Agency, in conjunction with the Office of
Management and Budget, and the Department of Treasury, to
publish project eligibility criteria and to certify prior to
publishing any Requests for Applications that any projects
receiving support from the program shall meet the requirements
of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA) with regards to
the budgetary treatment of federal participation in such
projects. The Agency published these criteria in June 2020.
The Committee reminds the Agency of its legal obligations
under FCRA with regards to making credit subsidy funds
available for federal projects. The Agency must adhere to these
requirements to sustain the continued operation of this
program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
The bill authorizes the Administrator to assist Tribes with
their environmental program implementation and to enter into
cooperative agreements.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to collect and
obligate certain pesticide fees in accordance with the
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to assess certain
fees under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to collect and
obligate certain hazardous waste electronic manifest fees in
accordance with the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to collect and
obligate certain chemical review fees in accordance with the
Toxic Substances Control Act.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to transfer funds
appropriated for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to
other federal agencies in support of restoration activities.
The bill authorizes the use of certain accounts for
construction, alteration, repair, rehabilitation, and
restoration of facilities, up to $150,000 per project.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to make certain Clean
Water Act grants to tribes.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to provide grants to
implement the Southeastern New England Watershed Restoration
Program.
The bill directs the availability of not less than
$2,000,000 of funds for the National Estuary program as
competitive grants.
The bill clarifies that the Agency may utilize aircraft in
its supervision of Superfund site cleanups financed through
Special Accounts.
The bill makes Agency's Working Capital Fund available for
certain information technology expenses.
The bill authorizes the Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention and the Office of Water in fiscal year
2022 to use up to $2,000,000 to hire students and recent
graduates as contractors on a temporary or intermittent basis.
The bill authorizes the Administrator to employ up to 75
persons within the Office of Research and Development and up to
25 persons within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention under special hiring authority under section 209 of
Title 42.
TITLE III--RELATED AGENCIES
Department of Agriculture
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $875,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,396,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,396,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +521,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,396,000 for the Office of the
Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, $521,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
FOREST SERVICE
The U.S. Forest Service manages 193 million acres of
National Forests, Grasslands, and a Tallgrass Prairie,
including lands in 44 States and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and cooperates with States, other Federal agencies,
Tribes and private landowners to sustain the Nation's forests
and grasslands. The National Forest System (NFS) includes 154
national forests, 20 national grasslands, 23 national
recreation areas, a national Tallgrass prairie, 13 national
monuments, and seven land utilization projects. The Forest
Service administers a wide variety of programs and activities
that sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of forests
and grasslands to include forest and rangeland research, State
and private forestry assistance, cooperative forest health
management, international operations, NFS management, and
wildland fire management.
Climate Hubs.--The Committee provides not less than
$6,360,000 to support the work of Department of Agriculture
Climate Hubs, which link research, authoritative tools, and
information to agricultural producers and professionals.
Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovations Program.--The
Committee directs the Forest Service to support the Community
Wood Energy Systems and Innovative Wood Products Facilities
grant program at not less than $25,000,000.
Carbon Accounting.--The Committee recognizes our National
Forests as an essential asset in reducing carbon emissions and
in the fight against climate change. Healthy forests provide an
important carbon sink and the Committee recognizes the Forest
Service's efforts to factor carbon accounting into its land
management decisions. The Committee directs the Forest Service
to submit a yearly estimate of carbon accounting on Forest
Service lands broken down by region in its annual budget
materials. The Committee expects the increases given to
numerous programs throughout the Forest Service to combat
wildfires, invasive species and diseases, rehabilitate burned
areas, among others, will help contribute to an increased
amount of carbon stored in our National Forests.
Forest Collaboratives.--The Committee recognizes the proven
success of forest collaboratives which have helped the Forest
Service to achieve increased harvest levels while also
improving ecosystem health. The Committee directs the Forest
Service to provide increased funding to support established
forest collaboratives where there is an existing relationship
with the Forest Service to fill identified gaps in Forest
Service capacity and expedite project development and approval
of forest treatments developed by those collaboratives in order
to meet harvest targets on federal forests that have failed to
meet harvest targets in at least three of the past five years.
Indian Trust Lands.--The Service is encouraged to promote
and expand the use of agreements with Indian Tribes to protect
Indian trust resources from catastrophic wildfire, insect and
disease infestation or other threats from adjacent Federal
lands, as authorized by law.
National Agroforestry Center.--The Committee provides not
less than $1,114,000 to support the work of the National
Agroforestry Center which advances the health, diversity, and
productivity of working lands, waters, and communities through
agroforestry.
Northeastern States Research Cooperative.--The Committee
applauds the Forest Service partnership with the Northeastern
States Research Cooperative and provides not less than
$5,000,000 for continuation of this work to sustain the health
of the northern forest ecosystem.
Reforestation Methods.--The Committee encourages the Forest
Service to explore the viability and cost-effectiveness of a
two-phase planting project that uses traditional planting
methods and drone-delivered seed vessels for reforestation
efforts, including replanting post-fire landscapes.
Removal of Dead and Dying Trees.--The Forest Service is
urged to consider the use of all existing authorities to remove
dead and dying trees in California and the western United
States. Further, the Committee encourages the Service, within
180 days of enactment of this Act, to submit a report outlining
strategies that could be implemented to remove dead and dying
trees on forested lands, including in California.
Resource Advisory Committees.--While the Committee
recognizes the Department of Agriculture's efforts to improve
the timeliness of Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) appointee
nominations, nearly sixty percent of RACs currently lack a
quorum and consequently lack the ability to distribute millions
of dollars in Title II Secure Rural Schools funds for projects
and investments in local communities. The Committee directs the
Secretary of Agriculture to accelerate processing and approving
of these nominations as soon as possible and to report to the
Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act on the status
of these nominations.
Wood Innovation Grant Program.--The program works to expand
wood products and wood energy markets that support forest
management and deliver economic and environmental benefits to
communities. The Committee directs the Forest Service to
support the Wood Innovation Grant Program at not less than
$8,450,000, $685,000 above the enacted level and equal to the
budget request.
Remote Wildfire Detection Equipment.--The Committee
recommends not less than $10,000,000 for remote wildfire
detection equipment. This funding will enhance wildfire
surveillance, monitoring, and forecasting capacity.
Firefighter Pay.--The Forest Service is directed to report
to the Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act on any
barriers, including pay limitations for premium pay, and
potential solutions that exist to increasing firefighter pay
for firefighters paid through Wildland Fire Management or other
Forest Service sources. The Service should focus on pay
discrepancy between federal and state firefighter pay and
barriers to parity.
FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,026,163,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,074,086,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,074,086,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +47,923,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,074,086,000 for Forest Service
Operations, $47,923,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the budget request.
Facilities Maintenance and Leases.--The Committee
recommends $160,900,000 for Facilities Maintenance and Leases,
$2,000,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request. The Committee directs the Forest Service to adequately
plan and budget for staffing, operations, and maintenance costs
of new facilities as they come online, including, but not
limited to, new visitor centers resulting from U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers projects.
Wildland Fire Readiness and Response.--The Committee notes
that the Forest Service relies heavily on the Remote Automated
Weather Station (RAWS) network primarily for weather
information and it is increasingly using fire surveillance
cameras. Due to the increasing incidence of destructive
wildfires throughout the western United States, to potentially
improve wildland fire detection on Federal lands, the Committee
directs the Service to assess fire prone areas that are not
adequately observed by fire surveillance cameras and to
consider acquiring additional camera systems and RAWs networks
and deploying them, where possible and appropriate, on existing
radio communications towers.
Smokejumper Base.--The Committee is aware that the North
Cascades Smokejumper Base in Winthrop, Washington, has been in
need of facility upgrades, improvements, and renovations to
meet Federal Aviation Administration compliance standards and
requirements. The Committee understands the Forest Service has
completed a Preliminary Project Analysis recommending
maintaining the base and notes the site's historical
significance and value to the local community. The Committee
urges the Forest Service to devote the necessary resources to
ensure the base can maintain operational excellence.
FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $258,760,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 313,560,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 363,797,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +105,037,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +50,237,000
The Committee recommends $363,797,000 for Forest and
Rangeland Research, $105,037,000 above the enacted level and
$50,237,000 above the budget request.
Forest Inventory and Analysis.--The recommendation includes
$22,197,000 for Forest Inventory and Analysis, $4,576,000 above
the enacted level and the budget request.
Digital Forestry Technologies.--The Committee encourages
the Forest Service to continue investing in new digital
approaches to Forest Inventory and Analysis activities. Such
technologies include, but are not limited to, LiDAR, unmanned
aircraft systems, terrestrial laser scanning, or hyperspectral
information; adopting these technologies as they become ready
for operational use. The Committee further encourages the
Forest Service to, using competitive grants, cooperative
agreements, or other award mechanisms, work closely with
university partners with capabilities in this area to test and
adopt existing digital tools and develop new tools and
algorithms for precision forest management and for public
health improvement and mitigation.
Research and Development.--The recommendation includes
$84,000,000 for research and development activities,
$43,280,000 above the enacted level and $4,720,000 below the
budget request. The Forest Service is directed to provide
$8,000,000 to the Joint Fire Science program for fiscal year
2022.
Joint Fire Science.--The Committee urges the program to
ensure that a broad network of academic researchers is
considered for funding and that the program addresses the range
of research needs to enhance wildland fire resiliency and to
address barriers to wildfire management. The Committee
encourages the Joint Fire Science Program to enhance its
attention to understanding how invasive species affect fuels,
fire behavior, and fire regimes and exploring how indigenous
practices may be beneficial to wildfire prevention, response,
and resilience.
The Committee notes the interest of Members of Congress,
States, and stakeholders in funding specific research
laboratories, programs, and projects, including those noted
below. This report emphasizes some of the research activities
of importance to the Committee and expects the Forest Service
to develop a research program that reflects these priorities as
well as the other activities and programs most critical to
forest health, particularly with respect to climate change
adaption, preventing the spread of disease and invasive
species, and watershed improvement.
Bighorn Sheep Research.--The Committee directs the Service
to continue the quantitative, science-based analysis of the
risk of disease transmission between domestic and bighorn sheep
required in the explanatory statement accompanying the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113).
Fire Plan Research and Development.--The Committee supports
continued research that significantly contributes to the
understanding of wildfire regimes, and the development of new
firefighting technologies and decision support tools.
Fire and Smoke Modeling.--The Committee supports and
provides not less than enacted levels for the Fire and Smoke
Model Evaluation Experiment (FASMEE), a multi-region fire
experiment involving universities to understand wildfire
behavior, mitigate impacts of smoke on public and first
responder health, and predict and manage fire effects on
ecosystem health. The Committee encourages the Forest Service
to focus interest on ecosystems and communities in the western
United States and then apply the work across the country and to
the national community of first responders and agencies tasked
with the increasingly difficult challenge of wildland fire.
Forest Products Laboratory.--The Committee provides not
less than the enacted level for the Forest Products Laboratory
to continue research to advance wood markets, including
research on wood-based nanotechnology; advanced wood products
that incorporate carbon fiber; and wood use in building
construction including research on the life cycle impacts of
wood as a building material. The Committee also supports
public/private partnerships that provide project assistance,
education, and resources related to the design of non-
residential and multi-family wood buildings, and that leverage
research and technology investments to create new and expanded
wood product markets.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--The Committee recognizes the
potential for unmanned aircraft systems to provide near real-
time, supervised classification imagery of active wildfires.
Such information is critical to managing and fighting
wildfires. The Committee encourages the Forest Service to
explore and research further use of unmanned systems for
imagery purposes, including in a variety of terrain and
atmospheric conditions.
Carbon Uptake in Trees Research.--The Committee supports
research optimizing and improving understanding of carbon
uptake in trees in a manner consistent with advancing
traditional food and fiber mission objectives. The USFS forest
monitoring system should include carbon and add remote
monitoring, modeling the technical, economic, and social
impacts on land use from afforestation and forest management
changes, demonstration projects for best practices to improve
disposal of wood products after use and design and
demonstration of landfills for woody biomass disposal, and
carbon sequestration.
Cellulose Nanomaterials.--The Committee directs the US
Forest Service to support research on Forest-based cellulose
nanomaterials, including material forms, manufacturing
processes, and technology transfer. The recommendation includes
not less than $2,000,000 to further this research.
Forest Carbon Sequestration.--The Committee recognizes that
efforts to improve carbon monitoring require investments across
the Service including in FIA, Forest and Rangeland Research
S&E, and FS Operations IT. Therefore, the Committee has
included substantial investments in these budget line items to
allow for significantly increased resources for the Forest
Service to carry out research projects, in collaboration with
universities and non-governmental organizations with expertise
in this field, to study the quantity and distribution of forest
biomass and carbon at multiple spatial scales. The Committee
urges the Forest Service to focus on projects that enhance the
use of forests to sequester carbon, and to improve the
economics to family forest owners.
Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Research Program.--The Committee
recognizes the multi-agency collaboration on research regarding
the Mt. Graham Red Squirrel including between Coronado National
Forest, Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Phoenix Zoo, and University of Arizona. The
Committee encourages continued support for the Mt. Graham Red
Squirrel Research Program.
STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $267,180,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 304,614,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 324,876,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +57,696,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +20,262,000
The Committee recommends $324,876,000 for State and Private
Forestry. The recommendation is $57,696,000 above the enacted
level and $20,262,000 above the budget request.
Community Project Funding.--A detailed list of projects can
be found at the back of this report. Section 433 provides
direction for funding of these projects and is in reference to
the table at the back of this report.
Landscape Scale Restoration.--The Committee recommends
$20,000,000 for Landscape Scale Restoration, $6,000,000 above
the enacted level and $1,000,000 below the budget request.
Forest Health Management.--The Committee recommends
$59,232,000 for Forest Health Management, $13,000,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request. The Committee
encourages the Service to address high priority invasive
species, pests, and diseases, including the Emerald Ash Borer
and bark beetle infestations.
Lake Tahoe Basin.--The Committee urges the Forest Service
to support the implementation of P.L. 106-506 at no less than
the fiscal year 2021 enacted levels.
Cooperative Fire Assistance.--The Committee recognizes
Forest Service efforts to create fire-resilient communities
through active fuel reduction treatments and collaboration with
State and local fire agencies. The Committee recommends
$75,000,000 for State Fire Assistance, $1,567,000 above the
enacted level and the budget request. The Committee recommends
$20,000,000 for Volunteer Fire Assistance, $1,000,000 above the
enacted level and $1,000,000 above the budget request.
Lake Tahoe Basin State Fire Assistance.--The Committee is
encouraged by the work to create fire-resilient communities
conducted in the Lake Tahoe Basin and urges the Forest Service
to support the implementation of P.L. 106-506. The Committee
urges the Forest Service to consider the needs of disadvantaged
communities, which have great vulnerability to wildfires, when
prioritizing projects. To support these implementation efforts,
within funding available, the Committee provides up to
$7,000,000 for projects to improve critical infrastructure and
expand wildfire response capabilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Forest Stewardship Program.--The Committee recommends
$17,902,000 for the Forest Stewardship Program, $6,000,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Great Lakes Forests.--The recommendation includes $900,000
for the Forest Service to work with partners to educate natural
resource professionals and private woodland owners on the
effective land stewardship practices of lower Great Lakes
native forests such as woodlot management and agroforestry.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation.--The
Committee recommends $5,000,000 for Community Forest and Open
Space Conservation, $1,000,000 above the enacted level and the
budget request.
Community Forest Program.--The Committee maintains support
for the community forest program.
Urban and Community Forestry.--The Committee recommends
$45,000,000 for Urban and Community Forestry, $13,090,000 above
the enacted level and the budget request.
Environmental Justice.--The Committee directs the Service
to consider minority and underserved communities which also
have relatively little tree cover as a top priority when
considering which projects to fund, utilizing best available
science and analytical tools. The Service is urged to ensure
that such projects are being undertaken in partnership with
affected communities.
Extreme Heat Mitigation.--The Committee recognizes the
impact of extreme heat in communities with low tree coverage,
which uniquely impacts communities in urban settings. The
Committee further recognizes that there has been an increase in
consecutive days of high heat that requires the proactive
attention of the Federal government during fiscal year 2022.
Urban Reforestation.--The Committee continues to urge the
Service to address the catastrophic losses to urban forests
from Emerald Ash Borer while building resiliency through tree
diversity and the protection of existing trees. Nearly eighty-
one percent of Americans live in urban areas where trees are
critical to human health and to reducing the impact of climate
change. Of the funds provided within Urban and Community
Forestry, the Committee directs an additional $4,000,000 to be
used for reforestation, to include tree planting, in urban
communities most severely impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer.
This funding is to be in addition to funds otherwise provided
to regions for the Urban and Community Forestry program. The
Committee encourages the Forest Service to prioritize regional,
multi-organizational collaborations in urban communities most
severely impacted by invasive species like the Emerald Ash
Borer.
The Committee notes that the urban canopy is critical to
mitigating impacts of climate change and improving human
health. Therefore, the Committee directs the Service to
coordinate with the Department of the Interior to place members
of the newly created Civilian Climate Corps within the Urban
and Community Forestry program to foster the resilience,
restoration, and sustainability of urban forests.
International Programs and Trade Compliance.--The Committee
recommends $20,000,000, $4,605,000 above the enacted level and
the budget request. The Committee encourages the Forest Service
to continue working with partner organizations in Guatemala on
sustainable forest management, forest health, forest landscape
restoration and reforestation, community forestry, urban
forestry, and youth conservation corps, that support
sustainable natural resource management for human and habitat
well-being, and economic development to provide viable job
opportunities.
To support efforts that could help expand international
forests as a solution for climate mitigation and human and
habitat well-being, the Committee directs the Service to
provide a report, within 60 days of enactment of this Act,
examining how the Service could work in coordination with the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S.
Department of State, other land management agencies, and a
potential non-profit partner, to select and deploy volunteers
internationally in concert with existing U.S. programs for
forest management, reforestation, and other related
conservation efforts. As part of this report, the Service
should assess how it could leverage the skills of professionals
with extensive relevant experience in the management of natural
resources and protected areas, including individuals working
for or retired from the Service and other federal land
management agencies, and how locations for volunteer
assignments will be identified that fit within larger USAID
goals and strategies.
Illegal Harvesting of Timber.--The Committee commends the
Forest Service's work to combat the illegal harvesting of
timber. As an example of Forest Service efforts, the Direct
Analysis in Real Time--Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry is a
chemical analysis technique trusted by U.S. enforcement
agencies to confirm the species of wood products in suspected
violations.
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,786,870,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 2,369,634,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 2,232,344,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +445,474,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -137,290,000
The Committee recommends $2,232,344,000 for the National
Forest System, $445,474,000 above the enacted level and
$137,290,000 below the budget request.
Urban Connections.--The Committee continues to strongly
support the Forest Service Urban Connections Program as a model
for building strong relationships with diverse youth,
interested citizens, urban leaders, interagency partners, and
non-governmental organizations. The Committee provides not less
than the enacted level for this program. Further, the Committee
directs the Service to report back within 90 days of the
enactment of this Act, on a strategy to expand the program
nationwide and the budgetary requirements necessary, assuming
matching support from the private sector.
Land Management.--The Committee recommends $24,500,000 for
Land Management, Planning, Assessment, and Monitoring,
$7,956,000 above the enacted level and $2,956,000 below the
budget request.
Lake Tahoe Basin.--The Committee directs the Forest Service
to support the implementation and oversight of P.L. 106-506 at
no less than the enacted level.
Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness.--The Committee
recommends $71,241,000 for Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness,
$36,000,000 above the enacted level and $20,000,000 below the
budget request. Within the funds provided, $2,000,000 is made
available to support infrastructure and trails development and
to build the capacity of local user groups and partnership
organizations for all National Recreation Areas administered by
the Service established after 1997. The Service is directed to
issue general guidance on rock climbing management for National
Forest System lands, including the application of the
Wilderness Act (Public Law 88-577) for rock climbing and
appropriate use of equipment in wilderness areas, within 180
days of enactment of this Act.
Grazing Management.--The Committee recommends $23,410,000
for Grazing Management, $18,000,000 above the enacted level and
equal to the budget request. The increase includes $3,000,000
for targeted grazing for hazardous fuels reduction and
$15,000,000 for wild horse and burro appropriate management
level range restoration.
Vacant Grazing Allotments.--The Service is directed, to the
greatest extent practicable, to make vacant grazing allotments
available to a holder of a grazing permit or lease when lands
covered by the holder of the permit or lease are unusable
because of drought or wildfire.
Hazardous Fuels.--The Committee recommends $321,388,000 for
Hazardous Fuels, $141,000,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request.
The Committee directs the Forest Service to engage with
stakeholders and use the best science available on historical
fire data, landscape characteristics, and forest composition;
the effects of past and current human influences, such as
development and land-use patterns; and climatic conditions to
identify ecologically-based forest health projects that reduce
risks of catastrophic wildland fires.
The Committee, recognizing the great importance of fire
risk reduction to increased forest and community resilience, is
providing a substantial funding increase to the hazardous fuels
reduction program. Within the amount provided, the Committee
directs the Forest Service to increase funding above the
enacted level for ecologically-based forest health projects
that reduce risks of catastrophic wildland fires and involve
significant non-Federal (state, private, and NGO) investment
and stakeholder engagement.
Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes.--The Committee
directs the Forest Service to continue support to the Southwest
Ecological Restoration Institutes at not less than the
$6,000,000.
Forest Products.--The Committee recommends $39,017,000 for
Forest Products, $2,000,000 above the enacted level and
$8,000,000 below the budget request.
Vegetation and Watershed Management.--The Committee
recommends $98,470,000 for Vegetation and Watershed Management,
$69,787,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request. To help limit the increasing intensity of wildfires,
rate of spread, and annual number of acres burned in the
nation's forests, the Committee urges the Service to engage and
work with State and local partners on vegetation management to
increase the annual number of forest acres improved.
Furthermore, the Committee continues its support for the Wild
and Scenic Rivers System and similar programs.
Lake Tahoe Basin.--The EPA has identified Lake Tahoe as a
priority watershed. The Committee directs the Forest Service to
support the implementation of P.L. 106-506 at not less than
enacted levels and provides an additional $500,000 above the
enacted level to carry out this work.
Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat Management.--The Committee
recommends $29,000,000 for Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat
Management, $8,273,000 above the enacted level and $7,727,000
below the budget request.
Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund.--The
Committee provides $60,000,000 for the Collaborative Forest
Landscape Restoration Fund, $46,213,000 above the enacted level
and $20,000,000 below the budget request.
Collaborative Partnering.--The Committee supports efforts
to proactively mitigate the threat of uncharacteristic
wildfires through preventative and restorative measures and
recommends new and increased direct investment in landscape
forest restoration efforts deriving from public-private
partnerships, specifically 20-year stewardship contracts and
agreements for ecological restorative projects such as
Collaborative Landscape Restoration Program and other
collaborative restoration efforts. The Committee appreciates
the value of these long-term stewardship contracts and urges
the Forest Service entering into such agreements with
organizations that have adopted healthy forest goals.
Therefore, the Committee urges prioritized Forest Service
funding where there is opportunity for long term strategic
improvements and successful engagement of collaborative
partners.
Minerals and Geology Management.--The Committee recommends
$48,282,000 for Minerals and Geology Management, $35,000,000
above the enacted level and $35,000,000 below the budget
request. The increase provided includes $35,000,000 towards the
Department's orphaned oil and gas well remediation initiative.
Landownership Management.--The Committee recommends
$12,934,000 for Landownership Management, $6,000,000 above the
enacted level and $16,000,000 below the budget request.
Communications Sites.--Federal agencies are charged with
ensuring that federal lands are made available to support the
communications networks this nation relies on while also
protecting the natural beauty, habitats, and environment of
these lands. Through the Forest Planning process and site-
specific project analysis, the Forest Service provides multiple
locations to expand the national broadband network. The
Committee calls upon the Forest Service to continue to work
with the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration to simplify and standardize permitting
regulations and requirements to ensure both timely action and
responsible stewardship. The bill includes language to permit
the Forest Service to collect funds to cover the costs of
administering the communications site program.
Agency Timber Target.--The Service is directed to provide
information to the Committee within 90 days of enactment of
this Act detailing the resources necessary to increase the
agency's timber target to four billion board feet, annually,
including the geographic regions most likely to contribute to
the increase in forest product production should a new timber
target be implemented, as well as any barriers to achieving the
higher target level.
Law Enforcement Operations.--The Committee recommends
$19,505,000 for Law Enforcement Operations, equal to the
enacted level and the budget request.
Reforestation Backlog.--The Committee notes the
reforestation needs across the country, specifically those
needs related to the 2020 wildfire season. The Committee
directs the Forest Service, within 90 days of enactment of this
Act, to provide a briefing on reforestation needs across the
National Forest System and state and private forest lands, with
an emphasis on the challenges of meeting these goals including
availability of seedlings and nursery capacity.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.--The
Committee recognizes the important role that the Land Between
the Lakes National Recreation Area plays in protecting natural
resources and wildlife, promoting environmental conservation
education, and preserving over 170,000 acres of forests,
wetlands, and open lands on the peninsula between Kentucky and
Barkley Lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee. Land Between the Lakes
National Recreation Area encompasses 300 miles of natural
shoreline providing individuals vast recreation and economic
opportunities. The Committee notes that although there was a
budget restructure occurring last year, the Forest Service
Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness fiscal year 2021 funding
was an increase in funding when accounting for the programmatic
expenses and salaries and expenses. The Committee is aware
there has been reporting on information regarding the Land
Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, implying cuts in
funding to that Recreation Area. However, the Committee
stresses that cuts were not made to the Forest Service
Recreation, Heritage and Wilderness budget in fiscal year 2021
nor in fiscal year 2022 for programmatic reasons nor as a
result of the budget restructure. Additionally, The Committee
directs the Forest Service to work with local stakeholders to
ensure that funding provided through the Land Between the Lakes
Management Fund is used to address priority maintenance and
recreation projects within the National Recreation Area.
Shared Stewardship.--The 2020 wildfire year in California
was the largest in California history. The US Forest Service is
a model for shared stewardship principles working with States
and local authorities to target strategic acres for vegetation
management. U.S. Forest Service Stewardship contracts focus on
removing vegetation or other activities to promote healthy
forests, reduce fire hazards, or achieve other land management
objectives. The Committee is concerned about the increasing
intensity of wildfires in our nation's forests. Vegetation
management includes controlling unwanted vegetation such as
invasive weed species that, when left unmanaged, have the
effect of increasing intensity, rate of spread and the number
of annual acres of forests burned. The Committee urges the USFS
to engage State and local partners on increasing the annual
amount of forest acres improved through vegetation management.
Shared Stewardship Strategy.--The Committee notes the
benefits of the Forest Service working with States through
Shared Stewardship to identify priorities for landscape-scale
treatments that increase the scope and scale of critical forest
treatments, including wildfire mitigation and restoration, to
support communities and improve ecosystem function. The
Committee directs the Forest Service to continue engaging with
states under the Shared Stewardship Strategy and supports the
use of National Forest System funding to implement projects
jointly developed by States and the Forest Service under this
framework.
Northwest Forest Plan.--The Committee urges the Forest
Service to consider prioritizing forests where there are no
matrix management areas designated for ongoing, active
management and timber production when revising individual
forest plans under the North-west Forest Plan. The Forest
Service, in updating these plans, is encouraged to use the best
available science to evaluate how new matrix designations and
revised restrictions on harvestable timber would improve forest
health, promote habitat complexity in second-growth forests for
threatened and endangered wildlife, and increase timber
production to support rural economies.
Twin Lakes Recreation Area.--The Committee notes that the
Twin Lakes Recreation Area in the Alleghany National Forest in
Pennsylvania serves thousands of visitors each year. As the
Forest Service works with local partners to consider future
plans for improvements to the recreation area's drinking water
and wastewater systems to enhance visitor experiences, the
Committee encourages the Service to provide updates on
management plan developments and other related actions.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $140,371,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 148,371,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 153,302,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +12,931,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +4,931,000
The Committee recommends $153,302,000 for Capital
Improvement and Maintenance, $12,931,000 above the enacted
level and $4,931,000 above the budget request.
Rural Airstrips.--Within the funds provided, the Committee
directs not less than the enacted level to support rural
airstrips.
Facilities Maintenance and Construction.--The Committee
recommends $54,037,000 for Facilities Maintenance and
Construction, equal to the enacted level and the budget
request. The Committee urges the Service to support air tanker
base repairs to support an increasing wildfire response fleet.
Southern California Fire Cache.-- The Forest Service is
strongly encouraged to expeditiously determine a new location
for the Southern California Fire Cache and to consider a
transfer of any excess land near the March Air Reserve Base in
Riverside County, California.
Road Maintenance and Construction.--The Committee
recommends $68,895,000 for Road Maintenance and Construction,
equal to the enacted level and the budget request.
Uwharrie National Forest.--The Committee strongly urges the
Forest Service to finish the ongoing planning, survey, design
work, and any further requirements necessary for 5.3 miles of
road in the Uwharrie National Forest that provide a lifeline
for the residents who depend upon these roads. After the
necessary analysis has been completed, the Committee directs
the Forest Service to consider paving residential access roads
within the Uwharrie National Forest, working with the State and
surrounding communities to identify priority projects.
Cleveland National Forest.--To better understand whether
Los Alamos Road in the Cleveland National Forest could provide
emergency egress to the south in a fire situation, the
Committee directs the Forest Service to scope a study and
provide a report, within one year of enactment of this Act, on
the costs to develop an engineering plan that could address the
maintenance and drainage challenges of a paved Los Alamos Road.
Trail Maintenance and Construction.--The Committee
recommends $22,370,000 for Trail Maintenance and Construction,
$4,931,000 above the enacted level and the budget request.
National Scenic and Historic Trails.--The Committee directs
the Forest Service to continue to provide specific trail
operation, maintenance, and construction funding and
accomplishment data for the national scenic and historic trails
in future budget justifications. The Committee recommends no
less than $11,500,000 for national scenic and historic trails
funding.
Pacific Crest Trail.--The Committee strongly urges the
Service to make needed safety updates to the Pacific Crest
Trail, a historic scenic trail, that stretches over 2,600 miles
from the border with Mexico to the border with Canada, allowing
constituents to safely enjoy nature and history.
Public Access.--The Committee recommends not less than
$2,500,000 for the U.S. Forest Service Region 5 CMTL account.
Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation.--The Committee
continues to recognize the need to remediate legacy roads and
trails and directs the Service to address these projects as
they rank in priority along with all other infrastructure. To
emphasize the importance of this work, the committee has
created a separate line item for Legacy Roads and Trail
Remediation. The Committee recommends $8,000,000 for this new
line item, equal to the budget request.
ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS SPECIAL ACTS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $664,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 664,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 664,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $664,000 for Acquisition of Lands
for National Forests Special Acts, equal to the enacted level
and the budget request.
ACQUISITION OF LANDS TO COMPLETE LAND EXCHANGES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $150,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 150,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 150,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $150,000 for Acquisition of Lands
to Complete Land Exchanges under the Act of December 4, 1967
(16 U.S.C. 484a), equal to the enacted level and the budget
request.
RANGE BETTERMENT FUND
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,719,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,719,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,719,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,719,000 for the Range
Betterment Fund, to be derived from grazing receipts from
national forests (Public Law 94-579) and to be used for range
rehabilitation, protection, and improvements including seeding,
reseeding, fence construction, weed control, water development,
and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement in 16 western States.
GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS FOR FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $45,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 45,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 45,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $45,000 for Gifts, Donations and
Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research, the enacted level
and the budget request.
MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL FOREST LANDS FOR SUBSISTENCE USES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,099,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,099,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,099,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,099,000 for the Management of
National Forest Lands for Subsistence Uses in Alaska, the
enacted level and equal to the request.
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $1,927,241,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 2,097,622,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 2,097,622,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +170,381,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $2,097,622,000 for Wildland Fire
Management, $170,381,000 above the enacted level and equal to
the budget request.
Wildland Fire Preparedness.--The Committee recommends
$192,000,000 for Wildland Fire Preparedness, $40,000,000 above
the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Wildland Fire Suppression Operations.--The Committee
recommends $1,011,000,000 for Wildland Fire Suppression
Operations, the enacted level and the budget request. The
recommended amount is the fiscal year 2015 10-year average cost
for wildland fire suppression.
Full-time Federal Wildland Firefighters.--The fire season
in the West, including in California, is no longer restricted
to one season, but is nearly year-round. To reflect this
change, the U.S. Forest Service should transition its part-time
seasonal wildland firefighters to year-round federal employees
to ensure the agency has the workforce, flexibility and
resources they need to combat wildfires and meet additional
agency objectives during periods of low wildfire activity. The
Committee directs the U.S. Forest Service to create a report
within 60 days of enactment of this Act on the resources,
policies, personnel or structural changes, and other
investments necessary to support an expanded full time, year-
round firefighting workforce.
Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreements.--Throughout the
country, many local cooperative fire agreements have evolved in
how they are used. In some instances, it would be preferable to
utilize sub-geographic/local operating plans to send resources
to support operations in areas not adjacent to a fire
organization's respective jurisdiction. The Committee
encourages the Forest Service to work with local fire
organizations/emergency management agencies to develop and
utilize sub-geographic/local operating plans that would be
tiered to statewide cooperative agreements, including
signatures of all applicable federal entities, the State, and
local fire organizations/emergency management agencies. The
sub-geographic/local operating plans should also support and
allow for direct reimbursement to the local fire organization/
emergency management agencies by the appropriate jurisdictional
agency, including direct reimbursement to the local government
by one of the Federal agencies for mobilization out of state,
in accordance with the Farm Bill of 2014, codified in 42 U.S.C.
1865e.
Prescribed Fire Technologies.--The Committee also directs
the Forest Service to consider exploring a technology
development program aimed at maturing scientific knowledge,
technology implementation, and field-proven practices for
leveraging acoustic diagnostics to significantly enhance the
mitigation of wildfires through prescribed fire management.
Detection of Unauthorized Drones.--The Committee notes that
aircraft making air drops of fire suppressant are sometimes
exposed to risks when unauthorized drones are present near the
fire. Drones are often difficult to detect with personnel on
the ground, particularly when heavy smoke is present, which can
result in the aircraft having to potentially abort and dump its
payload elsewhere. The Committee encourages the Forest Service
to consider the use of technology to enhance detection of
unauthorized drones near forest fires to provide pilots and
ground personnel with necessary situational awareness.
WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION OPERATIONS RESERVE FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $2,040,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 2,120,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 2,120,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +80,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The bill includes $2,120,000,000 for the Wildfire
Suppression Operations Reserve Fund, $80,000,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request. Section 1(h) of
H. Res. 467 of the 117th Congress as engrossed in the House of
Representatives on June 14, 2021 included a budget cap
adjustment for wildfire suppression costs and this additional
funding is included for fiscal year 2022. Of the additional
$2,450,000,000 available for fire suppression operations,
$2,120,000,000 is provided to the Forest Service and the
remaining $330,000,000 is available through a transfer from the
Department of the Interior. The Committee provides these
additional funds and authorities to ensure that sufficient
funds are available to protect American homes, lands, and
wildlife from catastrophic fires without requiring a transfer
of funds from the very activities that advance forest health
and prevent wildland fires. The Committee expects the Forest
Service to use suppression funds judiciously and continue to
work closely with the Office of Management and Budget and the
Department of the Interior to accurately account for
expenditures and recover costs.
COMMUNICATIONS SITE ADMINISTRATION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
The bill includes language permitting amounts collected in
fiscal year 2022 for Communications Site Administration to be
deposited and subsequently transferred to the ``National Forest
System'' account.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, FOREST SERVICE
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
The Committee has included administrative provisions that
provide further direction on the use and transfer of
appropriated funds provided to the Forest Service.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
The provision of Federal health services to Indians is
based on a treaty and trust relationship between Indian Tribes
and the U.S. Government first set forth in the 1830s by the
U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall. Numerous
treaties, statutes, constitutional provisions, and
international laws have reconfirmed this relationship.
Principle among these is the Snyder Act of 1921, which provides
the basic authority for most Indian health services provided by
the Federal government to American Indians and Alaska Natives
(AI/AN). The Indian Health Service (IHS) provides direct health
care services in 24 hospitals, 50 health centers, 12 school
health centers, and 24 health stations. Tribes and Tribal
groups, through contracts and compacts with IHS, operate 22
hospitals, 280 health centers, six school health centers, and
79 health stations (including 59 Alaska Native village
clinics).
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $4,301,391,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 5,678,336,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 5,799,102,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,497,711,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +120,766,000
The Committee recommends $5,799,102,000 for Indian Health
Services, $120,766,000 above the budget request and
$1,497,711,000 above the enacted level. The Committee does not
agree to any program changes unless discussed below. IHS is
expected to continue all programs at enacted levels except as
otherwise discussed below and summarized in the table at the
end of this report. The recommendation fully funds current
services, as requested. All increases are general program
adjustments unless otherwise specified. The bill makes funds
available for two years unless otherwise specified.
The coronavirus pandemic highlighted deficiencies in health
care delivery in Indian country. Antiquated buildings, poor
water infrastructure, and numerous vacancies contribute to the
spread of the virus and hinders the ability to fully respond.
The Committee expects IHS to submit a report within 180 days of
enactment of this Act, detailing the challenges it, as well as
Tribes and UIOs, faced over the course of the pandemic and how
they were resolved. The term ``challenges'' in this context
includes, but is not limited to, distribution of funds, supply
chain issues; vaccine availability and distribution policies
amongst tribes; outdated health record systems; and overall
COVID-19 case numbers. Additionally, the Committee encourages
IHS to provide details on ongoing challenges caused by the
pandemic and any weaknesses that will persist beyond the
pandemic's conclusion. IHS indicates it will evaluate the total
net impact of COVID-19 on its revenue system and make
adjustments as necessary to return to a healthy revenue stream.
The Committee expects IHS to provide a written report of its
evaluation to the Committee within 90 days of its completion.
In doing so, the Committee believes it will better understand
what is needed to prevent or curtail the effects of future
pandemics or emergencies.
GAO High Risk designation and IHS employee misconduct.--The
General Accounting Office (GAO) continues to designate IHS as
High Risk. While IHS made progress on noted Leadership
deficiencies, much more work is needed. GAO continues to find
deficiencies in IHS oversight of certain activities and IHS
only partially met recommendations related to capacity, action
plans, and monitoring. IHS has multiple open recommendations in
its high risk designation. The Committee expects IHS to provide
quarterly updates on how the agency is addressing
recommendations related to its high risk designation.
The Committee remains concerned about alleged and confirmed
misconduct and substandard performance by IHS employees. GAO
made three recommendations, including that IHS establish a
process to review area office trainings and a standard approach
for documenting governing board review of information. The
Committee expects IHS to keep the Committee apprised of ongoing
investigations into these matters and any legislative
recommendations for Congress to prevent abuse, harm, and
misconduct from happening again.
Background checks and Patient safety.--In addition to
deficiencies found by GAO, the Department of Health and Human
Services' Inspector General (IG) noted a significant
vulnerability with Tribally-operated programs not conducting
required Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background
checks for employees, contractors, and volunteers having
contact with Native children. This violates the law and
increases the potential for child sexual abuse.
The IG also estimated 13% of patients in IHS hospitals
experienced patient harm events, with higher rates of harm in
smaller hospitals. Of patient harm events, the IG found half
were preventable and half of those preventable were the result
of substandard treatment. The IG made several recommendations,
including recommendations to incorporate patient protection
policies. The Committee expects IHS to monitor and ensure
Tribally-operated programs conduct required background checks
and to expeditiously implement all recommendations.
Advance Appropriations.--The Committee notes the budget
requests advance appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2023.
A proposal of this magnitude often takes years to fully
evaluate and obtain appropriate authority. Yet as of budget
submission, IHS has not commenced dialogue with the authorizing
committees about this proposal. Further, to advance appropriate
funds, IHS needs to be included in the list of accounts for
which advance appropriations can be made. IHS is not on this
list. Therefore, the Committee is unable to act on this
request. In addition, to effectively evaluate an advance
appropriation request, the Committee requires more details on
the proposal. For the last two years, the Committee directed
IHS to report on its policies and procedures that may need to
be changed in the event of advance appropriations. IHS has not
submitted this report nor has IHS evaluated each line of its
budget to explain which lines may be essential for advance
appropriation and the reason why. The Committee again directs
IHS to submit this information within 120 days of enactment of
this Act.
Staffing for New Facilities.--The recommendation includes
$115,093,000 for staffing newly-opened health facilities, as
requested. This amount represents the full amount required
based on updated estimates provided to the Committee. Funds for
Staffing for New Facilities are limited to facilities funded
through the Health Care Facilities Construction Priority System
or the Joint Venture Construction Program that opened in fiscal
year 2021 or will open in fiscal year 2022. Funds may not be
allocated to a facility until such facility has achieved
beneficial occupancy status. The Committee understands that
amounts required for staffing new facilities continue to
evolve, due in part to when facilities achieve beneficial
occupancy. IHS is expected to update the Committee as
beneficial occupancy dates change, including for the River
People Health Clinic.
Third Party Collections.--The Committee continues to direct
IHS to consult with direct service Tribes about eligible uses
of third party collections and report to the Committee on
whether more weight should be afforded Tribal views on the use
of third party funds and the reason for any outcomes within 180
days of enactment of this Act.
Hospitals and Health Clinics.--The recommendation includes
$2,720,840,000 for Hospitals and Health Clinics, $17,266,000
above the budget request and $482,753,000 above the enacted
level. This amount continues $2,000,000 for quality and
oversight, $182,149,000 for Health Information Technology,
$1,300,000 for Healthy Lifestyles in Youth Project, $8,083,000
for Village Based Clinics, and $14,967,000 for the Domestic
Violence Prevention Program.
Assessments.--For the first time, IHS requests funding for
assessments to cover shared costs charged by the Department of
Health and Human Services to IHS for inherently federal
functions. IHS's total assessment for fiscal year 2022 is
$84,000,000 yet IHS only requests $27,000,000, which is
included. The Committee is extremely concerned that IHS may be
sacrificing quality health care and oversight by not requesting
full funding to cover these costs separate from health care
funds. Instead, IHS is on GAO's high risk agency list and has
numerous open GAO recommendations related to patient safety and
quality of care, many detailed above. The Committee encourages
IHS to examine whether additional funding for these costs
should be requested in the future. In addition, these costs are
funded under Hospitals and Health Care rather than Direct
Operations program because of IHS's legacy accounting system.
The Committee urges IHS to evaluate whether it would be more
appropriate to account for these funds in Direct Operations for
future years.
Community Health Aide Program (CHAP).--The Committee
provides an additional $20,000,000, as requested, for a total
of $25,000,000 to expand the national CHAP program to the lower
48 states. The Committee expects IHS to report within 90 days
of enactment of this Act on how funds will be distributed.
Tribal Epidemiology Centers.--Tribal Epidemiology Centers
played an important role in documenting and combatting
coronavirus in Native communities. The recommendation includes
an additional $14,000,000 for Tribal Epidemiology Centers to
further data collection, evaluation, and research to improve
the health of Native Americans.
Alzheimer's Disease.--The recommendation includes an
additional $500,000 for a total of $5,500,000 to continue
Alzheimer's and related dementia activities. These funds will
further efforts on Alzheimer's awareness campaigns tailored for
the AI/AN perspective to increase recognition of early signs of
Alzheimer's and other dementias; quarterly, competency-based
training curriculum, either in-person or virtually, for primary
care practitioners to ensure a core competency on assessing,
diagnosing, and managing individuals with Alzheimer's and other
dementias; pilot programs to increase early detection and
accurate diagnosis, including evidence based caregiver services
within Indian Country, inclusive of UIOs; and an annual report
to the Committee with data elements including the prevalence of
Alzheimer's incidence in the preceding year, and access to
services within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year.
The Committee continues to be concerned that IHS-funded
facilities are not adequately prepared for the expected
increase in Native patients with Alzheimer's. Therefore, the
Committee continues to direct IHS, in consultation with Indian
Tribes and UIOs, to develop a plan to assist those with
Alzheimer's, the additional services required, and the costs
associated with increasing Alzheimer's patients and submit this
information to Congress within 270 days of enactment of this
Act.
Accreditation Emergencies.--The recommendation continues
$58,000,000 to assist IHS-operated facilities that have been
terminated or received notice of termination from the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare program while
under operation by IHS. Funding shall be allocated to such
facilities in amounts to restore or maintain compliance;
supplement purchased/referred care, including transportation,
in the event of temporary closure of such facility or one or
more of its departments; and compensate for third-party
collection shortfalls resulting from being out of compliance.
Primary consideration should be given to facilities that have
been without certification the longest or that need assistance
to maintain newly achieved re-certification. Shortfalls shall
be calculated relative to the average of the collections in
each of the two fiscal years preceding the year in which an
agreement with CMS was terminated or put on notice of
termination. The funds may not be used for purposes other than
those described herein.
The Committee has heard complaints that not all funds
appropriated for accreditation purposes are being distributed.
Thus, the Committee continues to expect IHS to submit, within
90 days of enactment of this Act, a full accounting of the
funds provided for accreditation emergencies in fiscal years
2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, including the amount and purpose of
funds allocated to each facility.
The Committee is concerned about financial losses from loss
of CMS accreditation or of the requirement to divert patients
at Service-operated facilities. The Committee considers the
loss or imminent loss of accreditation to be an emergency.
Funds allocated to a facility may be made available to Tribes
newly assuming operation of such facilities pursuant to the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
(ISDEAA) and shall be used by such Tribes to cover replacement
of third-party revenues lost as a result of decertification,
replacement of third-party carryover funds expended to respond
to decertification, and reasonable costs of achieving
recertification, including recruitment costs necessary to
stabilize staffing.
Additionally, the Committee continues to urge IHS to
develop new strategies to improve how IHS programs, including
those operated by Tribes under ISDEAA, can be supported to
avoid these challenges and to refocus on both the quality of
health care delivery and the improvement in health outcomes
for, and health status of, Indian health program beneficiaries.
This requires full Tribal consultation and the participation of
the Department of Health and Human Services, CMS, CMS
Innovation, and State Medicaid and State Children's Health
Insurance programs.
Ending Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS and STDs.--The recommendation
includes an additional $22,000,000, as requested, for a total
of $27,000,000 to identify, treat, prevent, and eliminate
Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases. The
Committee encourages IHS to confer with UIOs to determine how
they may participate in this initiative.
Improving Maternal Health.--The recommendation continues
$5,000,000 to improve maternal health. Pregnancy-related deaths
have increased generally in the United States with pregnancy-
related deaths for AI/AN women more than twice the non-Hispanic
white women rate. The Committee continues to direct IHS to
submit a report to the Committee within 180 days of enactment
of this Act on use of funds, updates on staff hiring, status of
related standards, and the amount of training provided with
these funds.
Produce Prescription Pilot Program.--The Committee is
concerned with food insecurity among Native populations and
recognizes the important role access to healthy food plays in
preventing and managing chronic disease and reducing health
care utilization. Produce prescription programs across the
country allow medical providers to ``prescribe'' fresh fruits
and vegetables to individuals or households who are at-risk due
to health status or income, often pairing these prescriptions
with financial incentives and nutrition education resources.
The Committee provides $3,000,000 for IHS to create, in
coordination with Tribes and UIOs, a pilot program to implement
this model to increase access to produce and other traditional
foods among its service population. Within 60 days of enactment
of this Act, the Committee expects IHS to explain how the funds
are to be distributed and the metrics to be used to measure
success of the pilot, which shall include engagement metrics,
and may include appropriate health outcomes metrics, if
feasible.
Electronic Health Records.--To improve the current IT
infrastructure system to support deployment of a new modern
electronic health records (EHR) solution, the recommendation
includes $284,500,000 for Electronic Health Records, as
requested, and $250,000,000 above the enacted level.
The bill continues language prohibiting IHS from obligating
or expending funds to select or implement a new IT
infrastructure system unless IHS notifies the Committee at
least 90 days before such funds are obligated or expended. In
addition, the Committee notes that funding used to select the
core components appropriate to support the initial capacity of
the system are covered by the bill language. The Committee also
expects IHS to provide quarterly updates to the Committee on
the status and implementation of a Request for Proposal to
select core components appropriate to support the initial
capacity of a modernized EHR and all activities associated with
modernization of EHR.
The Committee acknowledges that any effort to deploy a new
EHR must prioritize and ensure full interoperability with
Tribal and Urban health systems that have chosen to purchase
and implement a separate commercial-off-the-shelf system, and
with the Department of Veterans' Affairs EHR system. The
Committee heard concerns from Tribes and UIOs about costs they
have incurred to implement their own commercial-off-the-shelf
EHR systems. The Committee understands that the costs Tribes
and UIOs have incurred for needs such as upfront investments,
maintenance, upgrades, and other activities related to their
own EHR systems are substantial. The Committee urges the agency
to consult with Tribes and provide options for transitioning to
the chosen EHR system. Further, the Committee recognizes that
the full health IT infrastructure costs across the Indian
health system will be substantial and directs the agency to
report back to the Committee on whether a special appropriation
to the agency is necessary.
The Committee urges IHS to continue moving forward with
modernizing its aging EHR system by replacing it with a
solution that is interoperable with the new EHR at the
Department of Veterans Affairs and with systems purchased by
Tribes and UIOs. Modernization should include robust Tribal
consultation and planning to ensure that Tribes and UIOs are
enabled to take full advantage of resulting modern health
information technology and are not unduly burdened during this
process. A modern system should increase security of patient
data and promote efficiencies of care, empowering Tribal
veterans who utilize care from both IHS and VA providers, and
ensuring complete and accurate records of all IHS beneficiaries
no matter where they receive care. The Committee is concerned
about the disparate impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the
health and well-being of AI/AN populations. It is important,
therefore, that IHS consider options for deploying a population
health data platform as a part of its modernization effort that
can analyze EHR data and share resources and capabilities
already available at other federal departments. In doing so,
IHS can enhance its abilities to understand chronic conditions
affecting IHS patient populations, research social determinants
of health, and assist Tribal governments in building their
public health infrastructure.
Dental Health.--The recommendation includes $287,326,000
for Dental Health, as requested, and $72,639,000 above the
enacted level.
Dental Support Centers.--The Committee recognizes the
importance of Dental Support Centers (DSCs) in providing
technical support, training, and assistance in clinical and
preventive efforts of the dental program. Many IHS dentists
practice in isolated areas without immediate access to
specialty services. DSCs provide them with the necessary
expertise and experience they need to address challenging oral
health demands. Within the increase provided for Dental Health,
the Committee includes an additional $1,500,000 to enable IHS
to expand DSCs to all 12 service areas with the flexibility to
regionalize DSC operations as needed to provide their services
efficiently.
Electronic Dental Records.--The Committee applauds the
Service for successfully installing an electronic dental
records (EDR) system. Within the increase for Dental Health,
the Committee provides an additional $2,500,000 to enable IHS
to bring more dental centers into the system and to manage the
current electronic dental records system. IHS is directed to
expand their efforts in planning and developing greater data
and information exchange between the EHR system and the EDR
system.
Mental Health.--The recommendation includes $124,622,000
for Mental Health, as requested, and $9,515,000 above the
enacted level. The Committee continues funding for suicide
prevention/Zero Suicide Initiative and the behavioral health
integration initiative at fiscal year 2021 enacted levels. The
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (P.L. 117-2) provided
$6,094,000,000 to IHS, which included $420,000,000 for mental
and behavioral health care.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse.--The Committee provides
$268,490,000 for Alcohol and Substance Abuse, $1,000,000 above
the budget request and $17,130,000 above the enacted level. The
recommendation includes an additional $5,000,000, as requested,
for a total of $15,000,000 for opioid grants. In addition, the
recommendation continues funding for Generation Indigenous,
Youth pilot project, essential detoxification and related
services, and Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention grants at
fiscal year 2021 enacted levels. Tribes frequently testify that
IHS should provide assistance for all types of drug abuse, not
just opioids. The Committee urges IHS to examine whether grant
funds should be made available to address all types of drug
abuse.
Medication assisted treatment.--The Committee is concerned
that alcohol and opioid use disorders continue to be some of
the most severe public health and safety problems facing AI/AN
individuals, families, and communities. To address this
problem, the Committee continues to direct IHS to increase its
support for culturally competent preventive, educational, and
treatment services programs and partner with academic
institutions with established AI/AN training and health
professions programs to research and promote culturally
responsive care. Additionally, the Committee encourages IHS to
employ the full spectrum of medication assisted treatments
(MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders, including non-
narcotic treatment options that are less subject to diversion
combined with counseling services. IHS should prioritize
efforts that leverage existing clinical networks, consortia,
technology solutions, and encompass the AI/AN rural population.
The Committee understands IHS has seen a decrease in opioid
prescribing and an increase in overdose deaths among Native
Americans. With this change, the interaction between patient
and medication dispenser is a crucial intervention point to
ensure patients are educated regarding the risk of their
prescribed opioid; risks associated with augmenting pain
prescriptions with street drugs; the importance of increased
communication with prescribers; and the availability of life-
saving antidotes. While CDC opioid prescribing guidelines
provide prescribers with best practices, these recommendations
may not fully address responsible opioid tapering for special
populations and dispensers are the last touch point for
patients. The Committee is aware that under Medicare's
Medication Therapy Management Services, pharmacists are
eligible for reimbursement for extra education and services
provided to patients with certain medical conditions. The
Committee encourages IHS to pilot a demonstration project to
study incorporating payment by IHS (or reimbursement from
respective federal and private payers including Medicaid) to
dispensers who fill opioid prescriptions and co-prescribe an
overdose reversal agent. IHS is also encouraged to examine its
influence on patient education, rates of co-prescribing an
overdose reversal drug for prescriptions 50 MME or higher, and
the average time allotted for patient education.
Purchased/Referred Care.--The recommendation includes
$1,191,824,000 for Purchased/Referred Care, as requested, and
$215,968,000 above the enacted level. The Committee includes an
additional $1,000,000 for the Indian Catastrophic Health Fund.
Indian Health Care Improvement Fund.--To continue reducing
health care disparities across the IHS system, the
recommendation includes $317,306,000 for the Indian Health Care
Improvement Fund, as requested, and $245,026,000 above the
enacted level.
Public Health Nursing.--The recommendation includes
$104,693,000 for Public Health Nursing, $2,000,000 above the
budget request and $11,957,000 above the enacted level.
Health Education.--The Committee provides $22,164,000 for
Health Education, as requested, and $1,130,000 above the
enacted level.
Community Health Representatives.--Community Health
Representatives (CHR) played an important role in pandemic
response. As individuals quarantined themselves, CHRs made home
visits to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions and emergency
department visits for patients with chronic health conditions.
The recommendation includes $65,557,000 for CHR, as requested,
and $2,665,000 above the enacted level. The Committee
encourages IHS to examine whether UIOs should be eligible for
these funds and to confer with UIOs to determine the amount
necessary.
Immunization (Alaska).--The recommendation includes
$2,174,000 for Immunization (Alaska), as requested, and $47,000
above the enacted level.
Urban Indian Health.--The recommendation includes
$200,500,000 for Urban Indian Health, $100,500,000 above the
budget request and $137,816,000 above the enacted level. The
Committee expects the Service to continue including current
services estimates for Urban Indian health in annual budget
requests.
Indian Health Professions.--The recommendation provides
$92,843,000 for Indian Health Professions, as requested, and
$25,529,000 above the enacted level. The increase includes an
additional $11,200,000 for scholarship programs and an
additional $13,800,000 for the loan repayment program. The
Committee continues funding for the Quentin N. Burdick American
Indians Into Nursing Program; the Indians Into Medicine
Program, including the fourth site expansion; and the American
Indians Into Psychology Program at enacted levels.
The Committee continues to direct IHS to review its
processes and timeliness in reviewing and approving
applications and submit a report within 180 days of enactment
of this Act to the Committee on how IHS can streamline the
scholarship and loan repayment application process and expedite
its review processes.
Tribal Management Grant Program.--The recommendation
includes $2,485,000 for the Tribal Management Grant Program, as
requested, and $20,000 above the enacted level.
Direct Operations.--The recommendation includes
$107,788,000 for Direct Operations, as requested, and
$25,332,000 above the enacted level. The Committee notes that
in addition to the funds for the Office of Quality continued in
Hospitals and Health Care, the recommendation also continues
funding for quality and oversight activities provided in fiscal
year 2021 levels in Direct Operations.
The Committee does not continue the $1,000,000 for a UIO
infrastructure study but continues to direct IHS to conduct
urban confer and prepare the study and report on UIO
infrastructure needs with the funds provided in fiscal year
2021. Within 30 days of completion of the study and report, the
Committee expects IHS to submit the report to the Committee.
Several direct service Tribes indicate an interest in IHS
providing dialysis services. They contend that patient health
and quality of life is negatively impacted by the need to
travel long distances for dialysis. They also contend it may be
cheaper for IHS to provide dialysis directly rather than
purchase through outside vendors. The Committee encourages IHS
to survey direct service Tribes on the interest in dialysis
services and to discuss benefits and challenges for IHS-
operated facilities to provide dialysis.
Self-Governance.--The Committee provides $5,990,000 for
Self-Governance, as requested, and $184,000 above the enacted
level.
CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $916,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 880,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 880,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -36,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $880,000,000 for contract support costs
incurred by the agency as required by law. The bill continues
language making such sums as are necessary to meet the Federal
government's full legal obligation and prohibiting the transfer
of funds to any other account for any other purpose. In
addition, the bill includes language specifying carryover funds
may be applied to subsequent years' contract support costs.
PAYMENTS FOR TRIBAL LEASES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $101,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 150,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 150,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +49,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends an indefinite appropriation
estimated to be $150,000,000 for Payments for Tribal Leases
incurred by the agency as required by law. The bill includes
language making such sums as necessary to meet the Federal
government's full legal obligation and prohibits the transfer
of funds to any other account for any other purpose.
INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $917,888,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,500,943,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,285,064,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +367,176,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -215,879,000
The Committee recommends $1,285,064,000 for Indian Health
Facilities, $367,176,000 above the enacted level and
$215,879,000 below the budget request. The Committee fully
funds current services, as requested, and expects IHS to
continue all programs at enacted levels, except as otherwise
discussed below and summarized in the table at the end of this
report.
Staffing for New Facilities.--The recommendation includes
$9,984,000 for staffing newly opened health facilities, as
requested. Funding for Staffing for New Facilities represents
the full amount required based on updated estimates provided to
the Committee. Funds for Staffing for New Facilities are
limited to facilities funded through the Health Care Facilities
Construction Priority System or the Joint Venture Construction
Program that have opened in fiscal year 2021 or will open in
fiscal year 2022. None of these funds may be allocated to a
facility until such facility has achieved beneficial occupancy
status.
Maintenance and Improvement.--The recommendation includes
$222,924,000 for Maintenance and Improvement, as requested, and
$53,972,000 above the enacted level.
Sanitation Facilities Construction.--The recommendation
includes $231,445,000 for Sanitation Facilities Construction,
$34,868,000 above the enacted level and $120,000,000 below the
budget request.
Health Care Facilities Construction.--The recommendation
includes $413,902,000 for Health Care Facilities Construction,
$154,612,000 above the enacted level and $111,879,000 below the
budget request. The increase includes an additional $8,000,000
for the small ambulatory program and an additional $20,000,000
for staff quarters. The Committee continues $5,000,000 to
incorporate planning, design, and operations of buildings to
reduce costs, minimize environmental impacts, use renewable
energy and incorporate green infrastructure and the most
current energy efficiency codes and standards to the maximum
extent practicable. The Committee directs IHS to submit a
report to the Committee within 90 days of enactment of this Act
explaining how it proposes to use the funds provided for green
infrastructure and renewable energy.
Facilities and Environmental Health Support.--The
recommendation includes $300,153,000 for Facilities and
Environmental Health Support, as requested, and $36,171,000
above the enacted level.
Equipment.--The recommendation includes $116,640,000 for
Equipment, $16,000,000 above the budget request and $87,553,000
above the enacted level. This includes a program adjustment of
$67,913,000 allowing IHS to replace existing equipment at the
end of its lifecycle rather than continuing to use outdated
equipment. The bill continues $500,000 for TRANSAM.
In addition, the Committee is aware that the increasing
severity and frequency of extreme weather events has motivated
certain jurisdictions to adopt de-energization protocols to
reduce the risks of catastrophic wildfires. While these
protocols are useful in limiting loss of life, however, they
can also have dire consequences for Tribal communities who rely
on Tribal Health Programs for their health care needs,
including vaccines and other specialty drugs. To increase the
resilience of these facilities, the recommendation includes an
additional $19,000,000, for a total of $20,000,000, to purchase
generators for Tribal Health Programs located in areas impacted
by de-energization events. In procuring generators, the Indian
Health Service and Tribal Health Programs are directed to take
into account cost effective methods, which may include leasing.
Indian Health Care Improvement Fund.--The bill includes
language allowing funds in the Indian Health Care Improvement
Fund to be used for activities in the Facilities account.
National Institutes of Health
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
(NIEHS), an agency within the National Institutes of Health,
was authorized in section 311(a) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA) and in section 126(g) of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 to conduct certain research and
worker training activities associated with the Nation's
Hazardous Substance Superfund program.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $81,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 83,540,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 83,540,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +2,040,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $83,540,000 for the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, $2,040,000 above
the enacted level and equal to the request.
The Committee continues to strongly support the Worker
Training Program, which trains workers to safely work in
hazardous environments and respond in emergency situations.
NIEHS is encouraged to continue its work supporting
communities' capacity to respond to pandemics and disasters.
Risk Communications.--The Committee is acutely aware of the
significant need for effective risk communications methods,
particularly as part of broader strategies to reduce exposures
and to mitigate risks to public health and the environment. The
Committee strongly supports the Superfund Research Program's
ongoing work in this area and urges NIEHS to continue to
develop communications toolkits that utilize the most effective
strategies for targeting and educating communities of
environmental risks. The Committee believes that such
communications toolkits should be tailored to account for
differences in regional, cultural, educational, linguistic, and
other demographic factors that can impact the effectiveness of
risk communications.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR), an agency in the Department of Health and Human
Services, was created in section 104(i) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA). The Agency's mission is to serve the public through
responsive public health actions to promote healthy and safe
environments and prevent harmful toxic exposures. ATSDR
assesses hazardous exposures in communities near toxic waste
sites and advises the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
other government agencies, community groups and industry
partners on actions needed to protect people's health. In
addition, ATSDR conducts toxicological and applied research to
support environmental assessments, supports health surveillance
systems and registries, develops and disseminates information
on hazardous substances, provides education and training on
hazardous exposures, and responds to environmental emergencies.
Through a national network of scientists and public health
practitioners in State health departments, regional EPA offices
and headquarters, ATSDR helps to protect people from acute
toxic exposures that occur from hazardous leaks and spills,
environment-related poisonings, and natural and terrorism-
related disasters.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $78,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 81,750,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 84,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +6,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +2,250,000
The Committee recommends $84,000,000 for the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, $6,000,000 above the
enacted level and $2,250,000 above the budget request.
The Committee supports the Agency's ongoing work assessing
health threats from environmental hazards, including emerging
contaminants such as PFAS chemicals. The Committee directs the
Agency to increase its statistical and data analytical capacity
to support the Agency's health mission.
The Committee believes it is vitally important to continue
to develop the state health departments' capacity to coordinate
with state environmental agencies and to incorporate
environmental data into health departments' programmatic work.
The Committee has provided additional resources above the
request to further these efforts. The Agency is directed to
work with state health departments to support increased
coordination and data sharing between state health departments
and corresponding state and local environmental authorities.
The Committee understands that the Agency has recently
consulted with the State of Ohio regarding the Department of
Energy Portsmouth Site. The Committee also understands that a
third-party effort is underway to collect environmental samples
in the area. The Agency is directed to consult with the
Department of Energy, if requested, on the results of this
effort, and in coordination with the Department, provide to the
Committee a briefing on the results.
OTHER RELATED AGENCIES
Executive Office of the President
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established
by Congress under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA). The Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ), which
provides professional and administrative staff for the Council,
was established in the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of
1970. CEQ has statutory responsibility for overseeing Federal
agency implementation of the requirements of NEPA and also
assists in coordinating environmental programs among the
Federal agencies in the Executive Branch.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $3,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 4,200,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 4,200,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +700,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $4,200,000 for the Council on
Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality,
$700,000 above the enacted level and equal to the request.
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is
an independent Federal agency charged with investigating
industrial chemical accidents. The board members are appointed
by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The CSB conducts
root-cause investigations of chemical accidents at fixed
industrial facilities. CSB does not issue fines or citations
but does make recommendations.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $12,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 13,400,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 13,400,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,400,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $13,400,000 for the Salaries and
Expenses appropriation, $1,400,000 above the enacted level and
equal to the budget request.
The Committee notes that there is only one of five Senate-
confirmed board members in place, and that this lack of
staffing has been identified as a management challenge during
Inspector General audits. The Committee expects the agency to
brief the Committee on its plans for continuing its mission
while its staffing issues are resolved, and its plans to
address this and other challenges that have been identified by
the Inspector General and other stakeholders.
Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR) was
established by Public Law 93-531 to plan and conduct relocation
activities associated with the settlement of a land dispute
between the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $4,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 4,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 3,150,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -850,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... -850,000
The Committee recommends $3,150,000 for ONHIR to complete
its mission and bring about the closure of ONHIR in accordance
with its authorizing statutes, $850,000 below the enacted level
and the budget request. Bill language makes these funds
available from unobligated balances. The Committee does not
recommend funds to relocate individuals who have not been
certified as eligible for relocation. If an appeal of a denial
for relocation benefits is successful, ONHIR has sufficient
unobligated balances to provide relocation assistance. The
Committee expects ONHIR to continue keeping the Committee
informed of the status and resolution of appeals. None of the
funds may be used for the ultimate closure of ONHIR.
The Committee is encouraged that as of the time of the
budget submission, there are only three families, for which
funding has already been provided, left to be relocated.
However, the Committee understands that some appeals are still
pending and that this amount may change. ONHIR is directed to
continue to work closely with the Navajo Nation, the Hopi
Tribe, the Department of the Interior, the Assistant
Secretary--Indian Affairs, and the Department of Justice to
plan and implement the timely, reasonable, and fair closure of
ONHIR and transfer of any legacy responsibilities to the
appropriate parties.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development
PAYMENT TO THE INSTITUTE
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $10,772,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 11,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 11,772,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +772,000
The Committee recommends $11,772,000 for the Institute of
American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
(IAIA), $1,000,000 above the enacted level and $772,000 above
the budget request.
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum
and research complex, with 21 museums and galleries, numerous
research centers, 21 libraries, the National Zoological Park,
and more than 200 Affiliates in nearly every state, Puerto
Rico, and Panama. Funded by both private and Federal sources,
the Smithsonian is unique in the Federal establishment. Created
by an Act of Congress in 1846 to carry out the trust included
in James Smithson's will, in 2021 the Smithsonian will
celebrate 175 years of honoring its mission to promote ``the
increase and diffusion of knowledge''. As custodian of the
National Collections, the Smithsonian is responsible for
overseeing 155 million objects, including scientific specimens,
works of art, library volumes, archival materials, musical
instruments, and live animals. These scientific and cultural
collections are a vital resource for global research and
conservation efforts. The collections are displayed for the
enjoyment and education of visitors and are available for
research by the staff of the Institution and by thousands of
visiting students, scientists, and historians each year. Using
its digital tools, the Smithsonian's goal is to share its
treasures with millions across the country and the globe who
cannot visit in person.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $818,192,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 872,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 872,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +53,808,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $872,000,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the Smithsonian Institution, $53,808,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request. The
recommendation includes the requested fixed costs and program
increases that are critical as the Smithsonian confronts the
operational challenges due to the coronavirus and how to safely
reopen unless otherwise specified. Additional information and
program increases are provided in the narrative below and in
the detail table at the end of the report. The Committee
supports the Smithsonian's efforts to transform into a virtual
museum that complements their physical spaces to share their
collection with millions across the country and the globe.
Additional Guidance.--The following additional direction
and guidance is provided with respect to funding provided
within this account:
Accessibility.--The Committee understands the Smithsonian
is committed to making all facilities accessible, including for
individuals that are hard of hearing, and requests a report
within 60 days of enactment of this Act describing how it meets
that goal, including its collaboration with the National Park
Service.
American Women's Initiatives and Outreach.--The Committee
provides a total of $7,500,000 for the Smithsonian's American
Women's Initiative and the Smithsonian American Women's History
museum, equal to the budget request. This includes $5,000,000
that will heighten the public's knowledge and appreciation of
the transformative role women have played in constructing our
national identity and culture. Through exhibitions, programs,
educational content, and expansion of the national collection
both online and on site, the Smithsonian Institution will
better portray how women have shaped this country.
Asian Pacific American Initiatives and Outreach.--In light
of the rise in anti-Asian hate and discrimination, the
Committee supports the need to strengthen programming to
commemorate Asian Pacific history, and provides a total of
$2,520,000 for the Asian Pacific Center and the Asian Pacific
Pool, an increase of $1,100,000 above the budget request. This
funding will allow the Smithsonian to acquire new material for
its collection that it determines will communicate the history
of Asian and Pacific Americans. This can include photographic
and documentary resources that promote a better understanding
of the Asian Pacific American experience.
The Committee encourages the continued collaboration of the
Smithsonian, through the National Museum of American History
and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, with the
Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project on the
development of an educational website and accompanying
resources to recognize Filipino and American WWII veterans.
Latino Programs, Exhibitions, Collections and Public
Outreach.--The Committee reaffirms and supports the intent of
Congress that the new National Museum of the American Latino
will be located on or near the National Mall, to the maximum
extent practicable. The recommendation includes a total of
$8,324,000 for the Latino Pool and the National Museum of the
American Latino, equal to the budget request. This includes
$5,000,000 for projects that support Latino programs and focus
on U.S. Latino contributions to science, history, and culture,
as well as exhibition and collections development, public and
educational programs, research and publications, digital
content, and fellowships and internships. The Committee looks
forward to the opening of the Molina Family Latino Gallery in
the National Museum of American History in the winter of 2022,
and understands the Smithsonian is committed to a gallery
experience that is accessible to all visitors, including those
with physical, sensory and brain-based challenges and is
working to ensure all special needs are met in exceptional
ways. The Committee requests an update on the Molina Family
Latino Gallery and related exhibits and collections within 60
days of enactment of this Act.
National Museum of African American History and Culture.--
The Committee maintains its longstanding support of the
National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Outreach and Institution-wide Programs.--The Committee
supports Smithsonian's request to establish new pools and
provides $3,900,000 for the Research Pool Initiative to include
research on recycling; $2,850,000 for the Digital Support Pool;
and $1,500,000 for the Education Initiatives Pool. The
Committee encourages the Institution to increase outreach and
support activities through collaboration with local museums and
other interested public and non-profit organizations. Through
the Smithsonian's Traveling Exhibitions and Affiliations
programs, Smithsonian expertise, art, science, historical
artifacts, and rich educational programming can be shared
throughout the Nation ensuring all Americans can learn and
experience the magnificent history which millions find every
year exhibited in Washington, D.C. The Committee also supports
discussions with outside partners about utilizing a portion of
the increases provided for digital support and education
initiatives to make the Smithsonian's artifacts and
collections, specifically the music and historic collections of
the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, more accessible
for teachers and students, so these resources can enhance
school curriculums.
Expanding upon the central tenet of the Smithsonian's
mission, to share knowledge, the Smithsonian Office of
Educational Technology website currently offers teachers and
students free digital access to more than one million resources
from across the institution. The Smithsonian's commitment to
education is further illustrated in its response to the COVID-
19 crisis. The Smithsonian has become a collaborative knowledge
partner to professional associations and local and national
school districts, providing resources for their websites, while
also forming an interdisciplinary education response team to
support schools, caregivers and students. The Committee
supports these efforts as well as the Smithsonian's
collaboration with other federal agencies, such as the Library
of Congress and the Department of Education. The Committee
urges the Smithsonian to expand upon these collaborative
efforts to ensure audiences can easily locate and access
Smithsonian resources.
STEAM engagement and diversity.--The Committee commends the
Smithsonian's efforts to provide authentic and inspiring STEAM
experiences for teachers and students by drawing on the
scientific and engineering assets of the Federal government
including scientists, labs, satellites, museums, and research
centers. The Committee notes the achievement gap persists for
many low-income students and students of color and encourages
the Smithsonian to ensure priorities are given to disadvantaged
and dual language students. Supporting STEAM initiatives is
crucial in preparing young Americans, especially those from
low-income disadvantaged backgrounds, for the 21st century
economy and beyond. The Committee encourages the Smithsonian to
continue its involvement and leadership in the Federal CoSTEAM
initiative which coordinates the efforts of STEAM engagement
across mission agencies, and other non-profit collaborators.
The Committee also supports the Smithsonian's goal to transport
our nation's aeronautical and space treasures and stories
through digital technology, and cultivate the next generation
of science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics and
history learners by sharing high quality education content
aligned with national education priorities.
Facilities Maintenance.--The Smithsonian-wide facility
replacement value is currently $9.45 billion. The National
Research Council recommends an annual maintenance budget in the
range of two to four percent of a physical plant's current
replacement value to avoid adding a deferred maintenance
backlog. The Committee supports the Smithsonian's goal to
further reduce its maintenance backlog, currently estimated at
$1.13 billion, through coordinated efforts of its maintenance
and Facilities Capital programs. The recommendation provides
$116,917,000, equal to the budget request.
The Committee encourages the Smithsonian to work with the
National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) to explore a
plan for acquisition of the Museum and report back within 180
days of enactment of this Act.
FACILITIES CAPITAL
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $214,530,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 230,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 230,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +15,470,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $230,000,000 for the Facilities
Capital account, $15,470,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request. The recommendation includes $185,600,000
for Revitalization to continue the renovation of the National
Air and Space Museum and start major renovation projects for
the Smithsonian Castle; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
and continue revitalization of building systems and
infrastructure projects at facilities such as the National
Zoological Park. The recommendation also includes $7,600,000 to
begin construction of the Pod 6 Collections Storage Module, a
partnership with the National Gallery of Art, and $36,800,000
for planning and design.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
The National Gallery of Art is one of the world's great
galleries. Its magnificent works of art, displayed for the
benefit of millions of visitors annually, and its two iconic
buildings and sculpture garden, serve as an example of a
successful cooperative endeavor between private individuals and
institutions and the Federal government. With the special
exhibitions shown in the Gallery, and through the many
exhibitions which travel across the country, the Gallery brings
great art treasures to Washington, DC, and to the Nation.
Through its educational and teacher training programs and its
website, the Gallery provides art history materials, rich
online educational materials, direct loans, and broadcast
programs to millions of Americans in every State.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $153,242,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 157,500,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 157,500,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +4,258,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $153,242,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the National Gallery of Art, $4,258,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Bill Language.--The Committee has included bill language
specifying the amount provided for Special Exhibitions.
REPAIR, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $23,203,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 26,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 26,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +2,797,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $26,000,000 for Repair,
Restoration and Renovation of buildings at the National Gallery
of Art, $2,797,000 above the enacted level and equal to the
budget request. The recommendation also includes bill language
and $11,458,000 for design of an off-site art storage facility
in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a
living memorial to the late President Kennedy and is the
National Center for the Performing Arts. The Center houses nine
stages and seven theaters which have a total of more than 7,300
seats. The Center consists of over 1.5 million square feet of
usable floor space with visitation averaging 8,000 on a daily
basis.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $26,400,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 27,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 27,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +600,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $27,000,000 for Operations and
Maintenance, $600,000 above the enacted level and equal to the
budget request.
CAPITAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $14,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 13,440,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 13,440,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -560,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $13,440,000 for Capital Repair and
Restoration, $560,000 below the enacted level and equal to the
budget request.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968, P.L. 90-637,
established the Woodrow Wilson International Center for
Scholars as the official memorial to President Wilson and as a
key non-partisan forum for tackling global issues through
independent research and open dialogue. Since 1968, this
institution's nonpartisan insight and analysis has helped
inform decisions of policymakers, civic leaders, and the
general public across a wide spectrum of beliefs and
backgrounds. The Center hosts more than 150 world-class
scholars, journalists, former policymakers, and others per year
to do their own advanced study, research and writing which
facilitates debate and discussions on relevant, major long-term
issues facing this Nation and the world.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $14,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 14,095,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 14,095,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +95,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $14,095,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for
Scholars, $95,000 above the enacted level and equal to the
budget request. The Committee expresses continued support for
the effective role the Center plays as a nonpartisan forum that
fosters independent research and open dialogue to meet today's
most pressing challenges.
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
National Endowment for the Arts
GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $167,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 201,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 201,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +33,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $201,000,000 for the National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA), $33,500,000 above the enacted
level and equal to the budget request.
The Committee recognizes the broad bipartisan support for
the NEA and its work to promote access to the arts in every
community across America. Each year, every district receives
NEA funding to support art programs that can enhance economic
development, create jobs, and expand arts learning.
Addressing systemic racism through the arts.--The Committee
recognizes the unique role of the arts to strengthen
communities and address racial injustice. The National
Endowment for the Arts is encouraged to increase engagement
with public and nonprofit entities, including faith-based and
community-based organizations, led by people of color, and to
support arts projects that directly combat systemic racism
through the arts.
The Committee recognizes the power of NEA grants to provide
arts programming access to minority and underserved
populations. These grant programs also have the potential to
increase opportunities for, and develop the potential of,
minority and underserved artists, particularly in the film,
television, theater, publishing, and other industries. The
Committee directs the NEA to continue prioritizing diversity in
its work and to work with relevant stakeholders including
Members of Congress on identifying ways to increase outreach
and engagement with historically underrepresented communities
and regions, as well as to continue prioritizing increasing
diversity in NEA staff, the National Council of the Arts,
Discipline Directors, and Peer Panelists.
The Committee further encourages the NEA to prioritize
grants dedicated to traditionally underserved artforms and
artist organizations. Specifically, the Committee directs the
NEA to consider expanding grants for arts projects beyond the
currently listed 15 project disciplines for consideration.
The Committee remains committed to supporting proven
national initiatives with broad geographic reach. The Big Read,
Challenge America, and Shakespeare in American Communities are
among the cost-effective grant programs that extend the arts to
underserved populations in both urban and rural communities
across the United States. Through the innovative program,
``Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network,'' the
NEA, in partnership with the Departments of Defense and
Veterans Affairs, provides creative arts therapies and arts
engagement strategies that promote healing and support the
reintegration of service members and veterans recovering from
traumatic brain injuries and psychological health issues.
The Committee recognizes the efficacy of maternal music
programs to improve maternal health, early childhood
development, and strengthen family bonds. NEA is encouraged to
support music programs that promote maternal-child wellbeing,
particularly for mothers facing adversity, such as poverty,
homelessness, incarceration, behavioral health, and teenage
pregnancy.
The Committee strongly urges the NEA to continue support of
projects that promote the culture, language, and related arts
of Native American communities, including American Indians,
Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
The bill includes funding to continue the longstanding
collaborative relationship between the NEA and the States.
State governments match NEA grant funds to support programs
that respond to local needs in arts education, community
development, cultural preservation, and arts access. More than
4,000 communities benefit annually from these programs.
Bill Language.--As in previous years, bill language is
included to provide grant program direction to the NEA. With
the exception of established honorific programs, grant funding
to individual artists is strictly prohibited. The Committee
directs that priority be given to providing services or grant
funding for projects, productions, or programs that encourage
public knowledge, education, understanding, and appreciation of
the arts.
National Endowment for the Humanities
GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $167,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 177,550,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 201,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +33,500,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +23,450,000
The Committee recommends $201,000,000 for the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), $33,500,000 above the
enacted level and $23,450,000 above the budget request. The
Committee expects the NEH to obligate and expend funds as
directed in the table that is included at the end of this
report.
The Committee recognizes the broad bipartisan support for
the NEH mission to serve and strengthen our nation by making
the humanities available to all Americans. NEH programs support
cultural infrastructure projects, education programs, and
initiatives; advance scholarly research; and provide for
exhibitions, documentaries, and the preservation of historic
collections.
The Committee includes funding to advance cross-cutting NEH
initiatives. The Committee understands that this funding will
be used to support three programmatic areas: the celebration of
the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the advancement of civic
education, and NEH's ``Standing Together'' initiative which
promotes a deeper understanding of the military experience and
supports returning veterans and their families.
The Committee commends the NEH for its support of grant
programs to benefit wounded warriors and to ensure educational
opportunities for veterans and service members transitioning to
civilian life. In partnership with NEH, State humanities
councils have developed and delivered local programs that
support veterans, their families and caregivers. The Committee
encourages the NEH to fully support efforts to connect the
humanities to the experience of veterans and provide
educational opportunities to these American heroes.
The Committee recognizes the power of NEH grants to provide
humanities programming access to minority and underserved
populations. The Committee directs the NEH to continue
prioritizing diversity in its work and to work with relevant
stakeholders including Members of Congress on identifying ways
to increase outreach and engagement with historically
underrepresented communities and regions, as well as to
continue prioritizing increasing diversity in NEH staff,
members of the National Council of the Humanities, Division
Directors, and Peer Panelists.
The Committee commends the NEH for its ongoing support to
American Indian and Alaska Native communities in preserving
their cultural and linguistic heritage through the Documenting
Endangered Languages program and a variety of preservation and
access grants that enable American Indian and Alaska Native
communities to preserve cultural artifacts and make them
broadly accessible. The Committee also commends the NEH for
providing educational opportunities for Tribal communities
through the Humanities Initiatives at Tribal Colleges and
Universities program. The Committee encourages the NEH to
expand its support to Native Hawaiian communities to ensure
access to and preservation of cultural artifacts and practices
across more indigenous communities.
The bill includes funding to continue the longstanding
collaborative relationship between the NEH and State humanities
councils. The Committee commends the NEH for its ongoing,
successful collaboration with State humanities councils in each
of the 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. State
humanities councils support public humanities programming in
more than 6,000 rural and urban communities and nearly every
congressional district. These programs increase public
awareness of national issues such as the opioid epidemic, help
veterans reintegrate into their communities, promote family
literacy, and record and preserve the stories, language, and
histories of our native cultures. The Committee urges the NEH
to provide program funding to support the work of State
humanities councils consistent with the guidance provided in
the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.
Commission of Fine Arts
The Commission of Fine Arts was established in 1910 to
advise the government on questions of art and architecture and
preserve the symbolic significance of the nation's capital. The
Commission's work includes advice on designs for parks, public
buildings, public art, as well as the design of national
monuments, coins and medals, and overseas American military
cemeteries. In addition, the Commission conducts design reviews
of semipublic and private structures within the Old Georgetown
Historic District and within certain areas of the National
Capital that are adjacent to areas of Federal interest. The
Commission also administers the National Capital Arts and
Cultural Affairs program.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $3,240,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 3,328,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 3,328,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +88,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $3,328,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the Commission of Fine Arts, $88,000 above the
enacted level and equal to the budget request.
NATIONAL CAPITAL ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $5,000,000
Budget Estimate, 2022................................. 5,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 5,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. 0
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs (NCACA)
program was established in Public Law 99-190 to support
organizations that perform, exhibit, and/or present the arts in
the Nation's Capital. NCACA provides grants to support Ford's
Theater, the National Symphony Orchestra, the National Museum
of Women in the Arts, and other arts organizations. The
Committee recommends $5,000,000, equal to the enacted level and
the budget request.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). The ACHP
was granted permanent authorization as part of the National
Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 2006 (Public Law 109-
453). The ACHP promotes the preservation, enhancement, and
productive use of our Nation's historic resources and advises
the President and Congress on national historic preservation
policy.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $7,400,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 8,255,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 8,255,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +855,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $8,255,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
(ACHP), $855,000 above the enacted level and equal to the
budget request.
National Capital Planning Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The National Capital Planning Act of 1952 designated the
National Capital Planning Commission as the central planning
agency for the Federal government in the National Capital
Region. The three major functions of the Commission are to
prepare the federal elements of the National Capital
Comprehensive Plan; prepare the Federal Capital Improvement
Program; and review plans and proposals submitted to the
Commission.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $8,124,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 8,382,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 8,382,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +258,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $8,382,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the National Capital Planning Commission, $258,000
above the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
In 1980, Congress passed legislation creating a 65-member
Holocaust Memorial Council with the mandate to create and
oversee a living memorial/museum to victims of the Holocaust.
The museum opened in April 1993. Construction costs for the
museum came solely from donated funds raised by the U.S.
Holocaust Memorial Museum Campaign, and appropriated funds were
used for planning and development of programmatic components,
overall administrative support, and annual commemorative
observances. Since the opening of the museum, appropriated
funds have been provided to pay for the ongoing operating costs
of the museum as authorized by Public Law 102-529 and Public
Law 106-292. Private funds support educational outreach
throughout the United States.
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $61,388,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 62,616,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 62,616,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +1,228,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $62,616,000 for the Holocaust
Memorial Museum, $1,228,000 above the enacted level and equal
to the budget request.
Salaries and Expenses.--The recommendation includes
$57,637,000 for salaries and expenses. The recommendation
includes $2,000,000 to enhance the Museum's education
programming on the Holocaust and genocide prevention, as
authorized by the Never Again Education Act (Public Law 116-
141). The Committee directs the Museum to continue to develop
and nationally disseminate relevant and accessible resources to
promote critical thinking and understanding about how and why
the Holocaust happened. The Museum is encouraged to articulate
and share sound methodologies and approaches for teaching and
learning about the Holocaust and to work with state and local
education agencies, museums, Holocaust education leaders and
centers, and other organizations to educate students nationwide
about the history and relevance of the Holocaust.
Repair and Rehabilitation.--The recommendation includes
$3,000,000 for Repair and Rehabilitation, equal to the enacted
level and the budget request.
Outreach Initiatives.--The recommendation includes
$1,264,000 for Outreach Initiatives, equal to the enacted level
and the budget request.
Equipment Replacement.--The recommendation includes
$715,000 for Equipment Replacement, equal to the enacted level
and the budget request.
PRESIDIO TRUST
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 31,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 40,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... +9,000,000
The Committee recommends $40,000,000 for the Presidio Trust
$20,000,000 above the enacted level and $9,000,000 above the
budget request.
World War I Centennial Commission
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission was created by
an Act of Congress in 2013 as an independent agency of the
Legislative Branch of the United States government. Members of
the 12-member Commission were appointed by the President and
the leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as
well as the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
the National World War I Museum. The Commission's mission is to
plan, develop, and execute programs, projects and activities to
commemorate the Centennial of World War I.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... $7,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022................................. 1,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 1,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. -6,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $1,000,000 for salaries and
expenses of the World War I Centennial Commission, $6,000,000
below the enacted level and equal to the budget request.
United States Semiquincentennial Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriation enacted, 2021........................... 0
Budget estimate, 2022................................. $8,000,000
Recommended, 2022..................................... 8,000,000
Comparison:
Appropriation, 2021................................. +8,000,000
Budget estimate, 2022............................... 0
The Committee recommends $8,000,000 for Salaries and
Expenses of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission,
$8,000,000 above the enacted level and equal to the budget
request.
TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Section 401 continues a provision prohibiting activities to
promote public support or opposition to legislative proposals.
Section 402 continues a provision providing for annual
appropriations unless expressly provided otherwise in this Act.
Section 403 continues a provision providing restrictions on
departmental assessments unless approved by the Committee on
Appropriations.
Section 404 continues a limitation on accepting and
processing applications for patents and on the patenting of
Federal lands.
Section 405 continues a provision regarding the payment of
contract support costs for prior fiscal years.
Section 406 addresses the payment of contract support costs
for fiscal year 2022.
Section 407 continues a provision providing that the
Secretary of Agriculture shall not be considered in violation
of certain provisions of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable
Resources Planning Act solely because more than 15 years have
passed without revision of a forest plan, provided that the
Secretary is working in good faith to complete the plan
revision.
Section 408 continues a provision limiting preleasing,
leasing, and related activities within the boundaries of
National Monuments.
Section 409 continues a provision which restricts funding
for acquisition of lands or interests in lands from being used
for declarations of taking or complaints in condemnation.
Section 410 continues a provision which prohibits no-bid
contracts and grants except under certain circumstances.
Section 411 continues a provision which requires public
disclosure of certain reports.
Section 412 continues a provision which delineates the
grant guidelines for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Section 413 continues a provision which delineates the
program priorities for programs managed by the National
Endowment for the Arts.
Section 414 continues a provision requiring the Department
of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Forest
Service, and Indian Health Service to provide the Committees on
Appropriations quarterly reports on the status of balances of
appropriations.
Section 415 extends certain authorities through fiscal year
2022 allowing the Forest Service to renew grazing permits.
Section 416 prohibits the use of funds to maintain or
establish a computer network unless such network is designed to
block access to pornography websites.
Section 417 continues a provision requiring the humane
treatment of wild horses and burros.
Section 418 extends the authority of the Forest Service
Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act.
Section 419 sets requirements for the use of American iron
and steel for certain loans and grants.
Section 420 provides authority for the Secretary of the
Interior to enter into training agreements and to transfer
excess equipment and supplies for wildfires.
Section 421 provides a one-year extension of the current
recreation fee authority.
Section 422 references Reprogramming Guidelines previously
enacted into law.
Section 423 continues a provision through fiscal year 2021
authorizing the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture to consider local contractors when awarding
contracts for certain activities on public lands.
Section 424 reauthorizes for one year the Shasta-Trinity
Marina Fee authority.
Section 425 reauthorizes for one year the Interpretive
Association authority.
Section 426 reauthorizes for one year the Puerto Rico
Schooling authority.
Section 427 reauthorizes for one year the Forest Botanical
Products Fee Collection authority.
Section 428 continues a provision restricting certain
activities within Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Section 429 requires the initial lease term Tribal lease
payments to be consistent with funding agreements.
Section 430 reauthorizes for one year the Forest Ecosystem
Health and Recovery Fund.
Section 431 requires the allocation of funds from the
National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund and Land
and Water Conservation Fund.
Section 432 addresses carbon emissions from forest biomass.
Section 433 references congressionally requested projects
contained in this report.
Section 434 allows the Secretary of Health and Human
Services to allow Urban Indian Organizations to use grant or
contract funds for minor renovations to facilities, or
construction or expansion of facilities, to meet certain
standards.
Section 435 prohibits funds to be used to review or approve
a mine plan in the Rainy River Watershed.
Section 436 prohibits the issuance of permits for the
import of a sport-hunted trophy of elephants or lions from
certain countries.
Section 437 prohibits the construction of forest
development roads in the Tongass National Forest.
Allocation of Funds From the National Parks and Public Land Legacy
Restoration Fund--Fiscal Year 2022
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funding
State(s) Station or Unit Name Project or Activity Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID National Interagency 100-Administration $7,000,000
Fire Center. Repair, Access, and
Abatement.
OR Medford and NW Oregon Bridge 8,899,000
Districts. Rehabilitation.
FL South Eastern District Jupiter Inlet 6,850,000
Lighthouse Building
and Site Repair.
WY High Desert District/ Wyoming BLM Dam 3,095,000
High Plains District. Safety Repairs and
Maintenance Projects.
AZ Colorado River La Posa Wastewater 5,740,000
District. Septic/Lagoon
Replacement (Phase 3
of 3) and Site Road
Repairs.
ID Boise District, Coeur Idaho Statewide 6,877,000
d'Alene District, Recreation Site
Idaho Falls District, Repairs.
Twin Falls District.
MT, SD Eastern Montana Montana/Dakotas 6,840,000
Dakotas District, Recreation, Roads,
North Central and Dam Repairs.
District, Western
Montana District.
UT Color Country and Color Country and 5,000,000
Paria River Districts. Paria River District
Recreation Site
Repairs.
CO Grand Junction Air Grand Junction Air 6,160,000
Center. Center Tanker Base
Repairs.
AK Fairbanks District.... White Mountains 11,600,000
National Recreation
Area Access Repairs.
CA Central California and Combined California 4,650,000
Northern California Historic
Districts. Rehabilitation
Project.
NV Winnemucca and Nevada Recreation 2,706,000
Southern Nevada Safety and Access
Districts. Repairs.
NM Las Cruces District... Starvation Draw 3,303,000
Detention Dams
Decommissioning
(Phase 2 of 2).
AZ Gila Box Riparian Gila Box Recreation 6,100,000
National Conservation Sites and Access
Area. Roadway
Reconstruction and
Repairs.
Bureau-wide........... Program 2,688,000
Administration
(Indirect Costs).
-----------------------------------------------------------
Total, Bureau of Land Management....................... 87,508,000
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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funding
State(s) Station or Unit Name Project or Activity Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Multiple National Wildlife Continued salary $8,000,000
Refuges. funding for
Maintenance Action
Team (MAT) strike
forces as
established and
deployed in FY21.
AR Dale Bumpers White Modernize multiple 7,900,000
River NWR. outdoor recreational
access facilities
and transportation
assets to eliminate
deferred maintenance
and improve the
visitor experience;
Phase II -
Construction.
AK Izembek NWR........... Modernize multiple 6,650,000
facilities and
waterlines to
eliminate deferred
maintenance, seismic
and other safety
deficiencies, and
demolish unnecessary
infrastructure to
ensure portfolio is
right-sized; Phase
II - Construction.
Multiple National Wildlife Salary funding for 2,000,000
Refuges. hiring junior
Civilian Climate
Conservation Corps
(CCCC) personnel at
various NWRs to help
plan and/or execute
a variety of
deferred maintenance
reduction projects.
DE Coastal Delaware NWR Demolish multiple 4,800,000
Complex. buildings at Bombay
Hook NWR, Prime Hook
NWR, and Wertheim
NWR and replace with
two new smaller
buildings; a
multiple-purpose
building at Bombay
Hook NWR and a
visitor contact
station at Prime
Hook NWR.
AK Kenai NWR............. Modernize multiple 13,540,000
outdoor recreational
access facilities
and transportation
assets to eliminate
deferred
maintenance, improve
the visitor
experience, and
increase pedestrian
safety.
NY Montezuma NWR......... Co-locate a visitor 5,151,000
center and
administrative
facility, improve
outdoor recreational
access
infrastructure, and
demolish unnecessary
infrastructure to
eliminate deferred
maintenance to
ensure the portfolio
is right-sized.
SD Lake Andes NWR........ Replace flood-damaged 6,800,000
headquarters
building, improve
siting and condition
of bunkhouse and
shop buildings, and
improve recreational
assets.
NM Bosque del Apache NWR. Consolidate and 15,407,000
modernize multiple
facilities to
eliminate deferred
maintenance, improve
efficiency and
ensure portfolio is
right-sized.
Modernize multiple
outdoor recreational
access facilities to
eliminate deferred
maintenance and
improve the visitor
experience.
CA San Luis NWR.......... Repair and modernize 6,500,000
multiple water
control structures
and outdoor
recreation assets to
eliminate deferred
maintenance, improve
outdoor recreational
access, and provide
reliable water
resource
infrastructure to
support habitat and
huntable wildlife.
AZ Buenos Aires NWR...... Co-locate a visitor 10,149,000
center and
administrative
facility, improve
transportation-
related access
infrastructure, and
demolish unnecessary
infrastructure to
eliminate deferred
maintenance to
ensure portfolio is
right-sized.
Bureau-wide........... Program 2,688,000
Administration
(Indirect Costs).
-----------------------------------------------------------
Total, Fish and Wildlife Service....................... $89,585,000
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Station or Unit Project or
State(s) Name Activity Funding Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY Yellowstone Replace the 71,200,000
National Park. Yellowstone River
Bridge.
CA Yosemite National Rehabilitate 19,407,000
Park. Ahwahnee Hotel
and Correct
Critical Safety
Hazards.
OR Crater Lake Rehabilitate 45,200,000
National Park. Sections of the
East Rim Drive.
WY Yellowstone Replace Mammoth 9,327,000
National Park. Wastewater
Collection System.
OH Cuyahoga Valley Stabilize 24,897,000
National Park. Riverbank at High
Priority Areas
along Towpath
Trail and Valley
Railway.
CA Golden Gate Stabilize Alcatraz 36,577,000
National Wharf.
Recreation Area.
WY Yellowstone Rehabilitate and 20,112,000
National Park. Improve Old
Faithful Water
Treatment System
and Demolish
Abandoned
Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
MD Chesapeake and Ohio Restore Canal 7,125,000
Canal National Prism and
Historical Park. Historic Dry
Stone Wall.
KY Mammoth Cave Rehabilitate Cave 10,128,000
National Park. Trails: New
Entrance to
Frozen Niagara.
NC, Great Smoky Rehabilitate Park 25,410,000
Mountains National Roads and Road
Park. Structures.
VA Blue Ridge Parkway. Rehabilitate 32,834,000
Sections of Blue
Ridge Parkway in
Virginia.
FL Everglades National Rehabilitate 30,912,000
Park. Parkwide Water
and Wastewater
Systems.
CO Mesa Verde National Replace Morefield 22,969,000
Park. and Wetherill
Water Lines.
VA Colonial National Rehabilitate 128,674,000
Historical Park. Sections of the
Colonial Parkway.
MA Minute Man National Rehabilitate and 27,352,000
Historic Park. Repair Structures
and Landscapes.
NJ Gateway National Rehabilitate Fort 11,621,000
Recreation Area. Hancock Potable
Water and
Wastewater System.
CA Sequoia and Kings Rehabilitate Park 9,563,000
Canyon National Wastewater
Park. Treatment
Facilities.
NM Bandelier National Rehabilitate 29,089,000
Monument. Underground
Utilities.
NC Blue Ridge Parkway. Rehabilitate 26,789,000
sections of Blue
Ridge Parkway in
North Carolina.
AZ Grand Canyon Replace Wastewater 40,456,000
National Park. Plant at South
Rim Village.
OH Perry's Victory and Rehabilitate 25,077,000
International Failing Upper
Peace Memorial. Plaza at Perry's
Victory &
International
Peace Memorial.
NY Gateway National Rehabilitate Floyd 7,673,000
Recreation Area. Bennett Field
Wastewater
Collection System
at Jamaica Bay.
TX Big Bend National Rehabilitate or 22,630,000
Park. Replace the
Chisos Mountains
Lodge.
TX Lyndon B Johnson Rehabilitate Texas 9,119,000
National Historic White House.
Park.
MT Glacier National Replace 15,726,000
Park. Swiftcurrent
Water
Distribution
System.
AZ Petrified Forest Rehabilitate 30,812,000
National Park. Painted Desert
Community Complex.
ME Acadia National Rehabilitate 7,624,000
Park. Schoodic Point
Water and
Wastewater
Systems.
AZ Organ Pipe Cactus Rehabilitate 9,887,000
National Monument. Primary Park
Water Systems.
WY Yellowstone Rehabilitate/ 52,588,000
National Park. Replace Canyon &
Grant Village
Wastewater
Collection and
Treatment Systems.
WA Olympic National Rehabilitate 7,029,000
Park. Hurricane Ridge
Day Lodge.
TX Big Bend National Rehabilitate Park 54,357,000
Park. Water Systems.
MT Glacier National Replace 10,921,000
Park. Headquarters
Wastewater System.
UT Zion National Park. Rehabilitate South 11,253,000
Campground.
NV Lake Mead National Demolish Outdated 21,963,000
Recreation Area. Infrastructure to
Enhance Scenic
Features and
Visitor
Experience.
MA Cape Cod National Demolish Excess 12,572,000
Seashore. Structures to
Improve Safety,
Operations, and
Promote Financial
Sustainability.
MS Natchez Trace Rehabilitate 105,681,000
Parkway. Sections of the
Natchez Trace
Parkway.
Bureau-wide........ FY23+ Project 137,932,000
Planning &
Compliance.
Bureau-wide........ Program 37,626,000
Administration
(Indirect Costs).
Bureau-wide........ Project Management 44,078,000
-----------------------------------------------------------
Total, National Park Service..................... 1,254,190,000
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BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funding
State(s) Station or Unit Name Project or Activity Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
AZ Shonto Preparatory Shonto Preparatory $56,057,000
School. School--Replacement.
SD Wounded Knee District Wounded Knee District 30,764,000
School. School--Replacement.
Bureau-wide........... Program 2,688,000
Administration
(Indirect Costs).
-----------------------------------------------------------
Total, Bureau of Indian Education...................... 89,509,000
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U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funding
State Forest or Grassland Project or Activity Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN Hoosier National Hemlock Cliffs Trail $85,000
Forest. 112.10 Bridge Trail
Improvement.
OR Rogue River-Siskiyou Bear Camp Road 40,000
National Forest. Pavement
Preservation.
VT Green Mountain and Green Mountain Trail 92,000
Finger Lakes National Bridge Replacements.
Forests.
WI Chequamegon-Nicolet Joseph Creek #34 100,000
National Forest. Trail Bridge
Replacement to
Maintain Safe Trail
Public Access.
ID Payette National Payette Bridge 100,000
Forest. Repairs.
MN Chippewa National North Country Trail 124,000
Forest. Anway Trail Bridge
Replacement.
SC Southern Research Santee Experimental 233,860
Station. Forest Paving and
Wastewater System
Replacement.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Mouth of Swamp Creek 90,000
Recreation Area
Improvements.
SD Black Hills National Pactola Boat Ramps & 103,000
Forest. Parking Restoration.
CO Pike and San Isabel Monarch Park 300,000
National Forests Campground.
Cimarron and Comanche
National Grasslands.
UT Manti-La Sal National Flat Canyon 278,400
Forest. Campground.
MI Huron-Manistee Trail Bridge 255,000
National Forest. Replacement Project--
North Country
National Scenic
Trail and Manistee
River Trail.
WY Bridger-Teton National Blackrock Ranger 150,000
Forest. District Parking Lot
Repairs.
UT Manti-La Sal National Devils Canyon 150,000
Forest. Campground--Chip
Seal Road and
Interpretive Trail.
CO San Juan National National Forest 350,000
Forest. Service Road 528
House Creek Road
Slump Repair.
ID Boise National Forest; Central Idaho 172,814
Payette National Wilderness Complex
Forest; Salmon- Priority Area Trails
Challis National Maintenance.
Forest.
AK Chugach National Heney Ridge Complex 205,000
Forest. Trail Bridge
Replacement.
AZ Coconino National Red Rock Ranger 49,000
Forest. District Trail
Maintenance.
CA Modoc National Forest. Forest-wide Trails 300,000
Maintenance Phase 2.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Bend Recreation Site 50,000
& Cabin Rental
Maintenance: Sanders
County.
MS National Forests in Little Tiger ATV 213,509
Mississippi. Trailhead & Access
Road.
SD Black Hills National Veteran's Point Trail 125,100
Forest. & Parking Lot
Rehabilitation.
CA Humboldt-Toiyabe Virginia Lake 50,000
National Forest. Restroom Repair.
UT Ashley National Forest High Uintas 74,000
Wilderness Trail
Rehabilitation.
PR El Yunque National Yokahu Tower 48,855
Forest. Maintenance.
CO San Juan National San Juan Williams 172,800
Forest. Creek Road and Spur
Resurfacing.
UT Ashley National Forest South Fork Rock Creek 100,000
Bridge Replacement.
WA Colville National International Selkirk 75,000
Forest. Loop/Selkirks to
Surf--Mixed Use
Trail Restoration.
UT Ashley National Forest Hells Canyon Bridge 100,000
Replacement.
WV Monongahela National Forest Road 209 350,000
Forest. Culvert Replacement
with Bridge for
Aquatic Organism
Passage Improvements.
UT Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Pineview Reservoir: 638,568
National Forest. Cemetery Point
Stabilization
Project.
AK Tongass National Ohmer Creek Trail 210,000
Forest. Floating Bridge
Replacement.
NM Santa Fe National Jemez National 700,000
Forest. Recreation Area
Recreation Site
Pavement
Preservation Project.
CA Inyo National Forest.. Inyo Campground 440,000
Improvements Project
furthering
Conservation Finance.
ID Boise National Forest. Trail Bridge 550,000
Replacements.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Cove Lake Dam 450,000
National Forest. Spillway
Rehabilitation.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Ely Ranger District 50,000
National Forest. Campground Access
Roads.
CO San Juan National South Mineral Creek 550,000
Forest. Road Resurfacing.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Urban Interface 100,000
Campground and
Trailhead Updates:
Blue Mountain &
Pattee Canyon, City
of Missoula.
WV Monongahela National Forest Road 76-20 429,000
Forest. Tumbling Rock Bridge
Replacement for
Timber Sales and
Recreation Access.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Ophir Creek Trail 50,000
National Forest. Bridge.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Martin Creek Guard 60,000
National Forest. Station Cabin Rental
Repairs and Lye
Creek Campground ADA.
MT Bitterroot National Rye Road #75 350,000
Forest. Aggregate Surfacing,
In-place Processing,
and Drainage
Features: Ravalli
County.
MI Huron-Manistee Forest Road 4581 180,000
National Forest. Whirlpool Road
Reconstruction to
Improve Recreation
Site Access.
OR Deschutes National Wyeth Boat Ramp 75,500
Forest. Reconstruction and
Bank Stabilization.
AK Chugach National Pipeline Lakes Trail 50,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
ID Salmon-Challis Salmon River Road 125,000
National Forest. Corridor, Recreation
Site Maintenance.
CO Rio Grande National Carnero Guard Station 120,000
Forest. Cabin Rental
Renovations.
AK Chugach National Glacier Ranger 46,460
Forest. District Trails
Deferred Maintenance
Backlog.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Carolyn Creek Trail 60,000
National Forest. Bridge.
NH White Mountain Androscoggin Area 80,000
National Forest. Trails
Rehabilitation.
AK Tongass National Auk Nu Trail......... 71,080
Forest.
OR Malheur National Replace 88 Developed 120,000
Forest. Recreation Site Wood
Picnic Tables.
NM Lincoln National South Fork Bridge and 70,000
Forest. Campground Erosion
Control.
NC National Forests in Joyce Kilmer 50,000
North Carolina. Rehabilitation.
VT Green Mountain and Appalachian National 50,000
Finger Lakes National Scenic Trail and
Forests. Long Trail Shelter
and Privy
Improvements.
ID Salmon-Challis Trail Maintenance 128,500
National Forest. Strike Team for the
Salmon-Challis,
Central Idaho
Wilderness Complex
Trails Priority Area.
WI Chequamegon-Nicolet Interagency Northern 420,000
National Forest. Great Lakes Visitor
Center Site
Rehabilitation.
NC National Forests in Curtis Creek 50,000
North Carolina. Campground Pit
Toilet Replacement.
WY Bighorn National Bighorn Forest-wide 100,000
Forest. Trailhead
Improvements.
WI Chequamegon-Nicolet Mt. Valhalla Snowpark 877,509
National Forest. and Developed
Recreation Access
Road Maintenance and
Reconstruction.
AK Chugach National Seward Ranger 148,077
Forest. District Campground
Deferred Maintenance.
NC National Forests in Uwharrie Hunt Camp 15,000
North Carolina. Improvements.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Trout Creek 20,000
Campground Water
System Repair.
CO Rio Grande National Tucker Ponds 85,825
Forest. Campground Design.
IL Shawnee National Garden of the Gods 500,000
Forest. Recreation Area Road
Rehabilitation.
AK Chugach National Upper and Lower 80,000
Forest. Paradise Cabins
Deferred Maintenance
Project.
AZ Prescott National Lynx Lake North Shore 200,000
Forest. Repaving.
ID, UT, WY Caribou-Targhee Caribou-Targhee 450,000
National Forest. Forest Trails
Maintenance.
IL Shawnee National Bell Smith Springs 100,000
Forest. Road and Parking
Rehabilitation
Recreation Access.
MT Custer Gallatin South Madison Bridge 400,000
National Forest. Replacement and
Habitat Restoration.
AZ Prescott National Sycamore Canyon Cliff 305,000
Forest. Dwelling
Stabilization and
Interpretation.
NC National Forests in Stackhouse Boat 25,000
North Carolina. Launch.
AK Tongass National Harbor Mountain 50,000
Forest. Viewpoint Trail.
MT Beaverhead-Deerlodge Maidenrock Bridge.... 200,000
National Forest.
NC National Forests in Joyce Kilmer Memorial 52,500
North Carolina. Loop National
Recreation Trail
Maintenance.
OR Wallowa-Whitman Elkhorn Crest 57,285
National Forest. National Scenic
Trail Deferred
Maintenance.
CA Lassen National Forest Almanor Campground 750,000
Reconstruction.
MI Hiawatha National Grand Island National 15,000
Forest. Recreation Area
Rehabilitation.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Lolo Timber Haul 700,000
Route Deficient
Bridge Replacements.
AK Chugach National Iditarod National 115,000
Forest. Historic Trail
Segment Deferred
Maintenance.
WY Bighorn National Forest Road 33 Crazy 150,000
Forest. Woman Corridor
Repairs.
AK Chugach National Spencer Bench Trail 63,250
Forest. Bridge Replacement.
WY Shoshone National Shoshone - Road 640,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
OR Willamette National Trail Bridge 45,000
Forest. Replacement Project.
AZ Tonto National Forest. Community Trails 250,000
Improvement.
WI Northern Research Renovate Laboratories 1,200,000
Station. for Improved Visitor
and Scientists
Experience.
AZ Coconino National Arizona National 48,000
Forest. Scenic Trail
Maintenance.
ID Sawtooth National Steer Basin Double 75,000
Forest. Vault Toilet
Replacement.
CO,Medicine Bow-Routt Tie Hack and Mad 200,000
National Forests and Creek Trail Bridges.
Thunder Basin
National Grassland.
AK Tongass National Beaver Lake Trail 39,503
Forest. Gravel.
AK Chugach National Palmer Creek 692,000
Forest. Subsistence Access
and Aquatic Organism
Passage (AOP)
Improvements.
CO San Juan National Chimney Rock Entry 310,000
Forest. and Parking Paving.
AZ Tonto National Forest. Forest-wide Pavement 400,000
Preservation.
NY, VT Green Mountain and Forest-wide Developed 231,375
Finger Lakes National Recreation Site
Forests. Deferred Maintenance
Reduction.
AK Tongass National Chief Shakes Hot Tub 81,200
Forest. Outdoor Tub Deck
Replacement.
IL Shawnee National Big Creek Bridge 900,000
Forest. Replacement for
Recreation and
Private Land Access.
AK Chugach National Crater Lake Trail 40,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
CA Eldorado National Fleming Meadow Trail 125,000
Forest. & Access
Improvements.
NM Gila National Forest.. Whitewater Trail (TR 75,000
207.1)/Catwalk
National Recreation
Trail (CNRT).
MT Lolo National Forest.. Forest-wide Toilet 175,000
Replacements.
MT Bitterroot National Meadow Vapor and 855,000
Forest. Darby Aquatic
Organism Passage and
Stormwater Upgrades.
CO Pike and San Isabel Cottonwood Bridge 995,000
National Forests Replacement.
Cimarron and Comanche
National Grasslands.
CO San Juan National San Juan Bridge 86,885
Forest. Campground.
CO Rio Grande National Mogote Complex 214,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance
Improvements.
MO Mark Twain National Eleven Point National 60,000
Forest. Scenic River-
Riverton West
Retaining Wall.
MT Bitterroot National Rombo Campground 50,000
Forest. Shoreline
Stabilization:
Ravalli County.
MN Superior National Kawishiwi Trails 178,584
Forest. Rehabilitation
(Superior Trails
Priority Area).
SC Francis Marion and Chattooga River 100,000
Sumter National Corridor Master
Forests. Planning.
IN Hoosier National Springs Valley 100,000
Forest. Recreation Area Dam
Improvement.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Rock Creek Road 1,800,000
Resurface and
Maintenance to
Recreation Sites.
MT Flathead National Flathead Wild and 75,000
Forest. Scenic River Access
Site Deferred
Maintenance.
ID Sawtooth National Minidoka Ranger 75,000
Forest. District Deferred
Trails Maintenance.
NC National Forests in Poplar Boat Launch 42,500
North Carolina. Deferred Maintenance
and Remodeling.
ID Sawtooth National Sawtooth Wilderness 132,000
Forest. Trails and Alice
Toxaway Puncheons.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Lee Creek Campground 75,000
Water System
Maintenance:
Missoula County.
FL National Forests in Repave Forest Service 150,000
Florida. Road 210 & Olustee
Beach/Boat Ramp
Parking Lot.
CA Modoc National Forest. MDF Forest-wide 250,000
Campground
Maintenance Phase 2.
NE Nebraska National Bessey Recreation 50,000
Forest. Complex Sidewalk
Repair and Group
Electrical Upgrades.
SD Black Hills National Bear Mountain Toilet 61,000
Forest. Replacement.
AZ Prescott National Rehabilitation - 226,000
Forest. Skidmore/Bignotti
Verde River Access
Points.
WA Olympic National Willaby Campground 250,000
Forest. Restroom Replacement.
CA Sierra National Forest Jerseydale Campground 303,290
Rehabilitation Phase
4.
AK Chugach National Forest-Wide Cabin 184,034
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
NC National Forests in Old Fort Picnic Area 100,000
North Carolina. Rehabilitation.
AK Chugach National Trail of Blue Ice/ 209,925
Forest. Black Bear
Campground Flood
Repair.
VA George Washington and Roaring Run Road 25,000
Jefferson National Bridge
Forests. Superstructure
Replacement.
WY Bridger-Teton National Greys River Road & 1,280,000
Forest. Rec Improvements -
Phase 2.
MT Kootenai National Recreation Sites 39,500
Forest. Campfire Ring
Replacement.
Northwest Montana.
OR Ochoco National Forest Forest-wide Cattle 300,000
Guard Maintenance
and Reconstruction.
AZ Tonto National Forest. Pipeline Off Highway 200,000
Vehicle Area
Improvements.
CO San Juan National Williams Creek 248,000
Forest. Campground.
PR El Yunque National Historic Stonework 47,411
Forest. Restoration.
AZ Coronado National Replace Gibb Wash 70,000
Forest. Bridge.
ID Payette National West Zone Campground 108,000
Forest. Reconstruction.
UT Manti-La Sal National Fish Creek Campground 237,120
Forest. and Trailhead.
NM Lincoln National Lincoln Cabin Rental 60,000
Forest. Remodel.
OR Umpqua National Forest Rogue-Umpqua Scenic 180,000
Byway - Diamond Lake
Composite Facilities
User Experience
Enhancement.
IN Hoosier National East Bass Pond 135,000
Forest. Section of Cope
Hollow Trail 405.20
Trail Improvement.
CO Medicine Bow-Routt Dry Lake Campground 139,860
National Forests and and Trailhead
Thunder Basin Rehabilitation.
National Grassland.
MT Flathead National South Fork of the 75,000
Forest. Flathead Watershed
Improvement Project.
CO Grand Mesa, Blue Lakes Trailhead 50,000
Uncompahgre and Reconstruction Multi.
Gunnison National
Forests.
WY Bridger-Teton National Wyoming Range 125,000
Forest. National Recreation
Trail Lander Cut-off
National Historic
Trail Improvement.
CA Eldorado National John Don't Specified 500,000
Forest. Road Reconstruction.
WV Monongahela National Williams River at Tea 1,579,000
Forest. Creek Bridge
Replacement 135-0.5
at Cranberry
Wilderness.
MT Kootenai National Recreation Site 40,500
Forest. Picnic Tables and
Bench Replacement.
AK Tongass National Mitkof Island Trail.. 117,250
Forest.
WI Chequamegon-Nicolet Critical Boat Launch 228,000
National Forest. Repairs at 6 Sites.
CO San Juan National Bridge Campground 121,920
Forest. Road and Spur
Deferred Maintenance.
OR Willamette National Detroit Critical HVAC 250,000
Forest. Upgrades.
VA George Washington and Virginia Creeper 377,000
Jefferson National Trail (4575)
Forests. Renovation.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Spring Mountains 55,000
National Forest. Visitor Gateway's
Amphitheater Safety
Repairs.
AZ Apache-Sitgreaves Sitgreaves Zone 245,000
National Forests. Trails Maintenance.
OR Willamette National Toilet Replacement 90,000
Forest. and Composting
Toilet Conversion
Project.
NM Carson National Forest El Rito Campground 237,000
Renovation and
Improvement.
AZ Coconino National Forest Portal and 75,000
Forest. Recreation Site Sign
Replacement Project.
AK Tongass National Indian River Trail 60,000
Forest. Bridge Replacements.
AK Chugach National Port Chalmers Public 250,000
Forest. Use Cabin
Reconstruction.
NM Carson National Forest Canjilon Lakes 200,000
National Forest
Service Road 129
Alkali Spring Road
Repaving Project.
CA Eldorado National Eleven Pines Land 375,000
Forest. Slide Repair.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Pacific Crest Trail 330,000
National Forest. Access Roads Bridges
Trails.
UT Fishlake National Fishlake Campground 384,330
Forest. Water System
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction Project.
AZ Apache-Sitgreaves Apache Zone Trails 240,000
National Forests. Maintenance.
ID, MT Bitterroot National Continued Bitterroot 200,000
Forest. Developed Recreation
Site Deferred
Maintenance &
Accessibility
Improvements.
AK Tongass National Exchange Cove Bridge 280,000
Forest. and Aquatic Organism
Passage (AOP)
Structure.
AK Tongass National Hoonah Road, Aquatic 330,000
Forest. Organism Passage
(AOP) Improvements,
and Bridge
Reconstruction.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Blanchard Sewage Line 50,000
National Forest. Replacement.
AK Chugach National Begich, Boggs Visitor 220,000
Forest. Center and Portage
Lakefront Recreation
Site.
WV Monongahela National Red Creek Bridge 2,000,000
Forest. Replacement for
Dolly Sods
Wilderness Access.
OR Deschutes National Lava River Cave Trail 190,000
Forest. Rehabilitation and
Safety Improvements.
AK Chugach National Alaganik Slough 55,000
Forest. Recreation Site
Renovation.
CO San Juan National Piedra Trail 111,798
Forest. Reconstruction.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Historic Savenac 255,000
Recreation Rental
Facility
Maintenance: Mineral
County.
WY Shoshone National Shoshone First Forest 294,000
Forest. and Facility
Maintenance Project.
UT Ashley National Forest Forest-wide 376,000
Campground
Improvements.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Mountain Loop Hwy 322,000
National Forest. Corridor
Enhancement:
Bridges, Picnic
Sites, Trailheads.
AL National Forests in Payne Lake Dam 75,700
Alabama. Spillway.
AL National Forests in Lake Chinnabee 10,000
Alabama. Recreation Area.
VA George Washington and Upper Sherando Dam 258,000
Jefferson National Auxiliary Spillway
Forests. Armoring.
OR Deschutes National Forest-wide Trail 106,000
Forest. Bridge
Reconstruction.
MT Kootenai National Boat Launches and 75,000
Forest. Dock Replacements:
Lincoln County.
WA Olympic National Quinault Rainforest 200,000
Forest. Trailhead Restroom
Replacement.
UT Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Pineview Reservoir 6,850,000
National Forest. Recreation Complex
Reconstruction -
Phase 2.
ID, OR Wallowa-Whitman Hells Canyon National 266,700
National Forest. Recreation Area
Deferred Maintenance
Phase 1.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Lolo Timber and Fuels 75,000
Access Roads.
CA Klamath National Medicine Lake Roads.. 2,500,000
Forest; Modoc
National Forest;
Shasta-Trinity
National Forest.
OR Rogue River-Siskiyou Quosatana Campground 35,000
National Forest. Septic Replacements.
AZ Coronado National Replace Bear Canyon 120,000
Forest. Bridge.
WY Black Hills National Cement Ridge Lookout 50,000
Forest. Repointing.
AZ Tonto National Forest. Arizona Game and Fish 150,000
Department Fishing-
Boating Dock
Improvements.
CA Cleveland National Upper San Juan 485,000
Forest. Campground
Renovation.
WY Medicine Bow-Routt Forest-wide Rec 123,500
National Forests and Rental Cabin.
Thunder Basin
National Grassland.
WA Gifford Pinchot Critical Upgrades to 275,000
National Forest. Johnston Ridge
Observatory, Mount
Saint Helens
National Volcanic
Monument.
AZ Kaibab National Forest National Forest 60,000
Service Road 307/310
Road and Parking lot
Reconstruction.
AK Chugach National Center Ridge 38,200
Forest. Trailhead
Reconstruction.
LA Kisatchie National Longleaf Vista Toilet 80,000
Forest. Replacement.
ID Boise National Forest. Sage Hen Recreation 2,211,432
Area Reconstruction.
CA Eldorado National Eldorado Forest-wide 100,000
Forest. Public Road Safety
and Directional Sign
Replacement.
ID Payette National East Fork Trail 227,450
Forest. Complex Deferred
Maintenance Project.
CO San Juan National Middle Fork Trail 100,000
Forest. Reconstruction.
ID Sawtooth National Redfish Lake (Phase 3,400,000
Forest. 3) Road Improvements.
CA Inyo National Forest.. Rock Creek Lake Boat 500,000
Launch
Rehabilitation.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Forest-wide Road, 150,000
National Forest. Trail and Access
Sign Replacement
Project.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Trail Deferred 550,000
National Forest. Maintenance
Reduction Project.
AK Tongass National Zarembo Island Boat 500,000
Forest. Launch, St Johns
Bridge, Road
Reconstruction and
Aquatic Organism
Passage Structures.
OR, WA Pacific Northwest Regional Trails 1,100,000
Region Regional Deferred Maintenance
Office. Shared Stewardship
(1,500 miles to
Standard).
WY Shoshone National Shoshone Trails 403,800
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
CA Mendocino National Yolla Bolly 135,000
Forest. Wilderness Deferred
Trail Maintenance.
AK Tongass National Middle Ridge Cabin 40,000
Forest. Wall Rehabilitation
Project.
AZ Tonto National Forest. Granite Reef Day Use 650,000
Site Improvements.
CA Lassen National Forest Forest-wide toilet 530,000
Replacement.
GA Chattahoochee-Oconee Lake Winfield Scott 2,000,000
National Forests. Campground
Improvements.
AZ Prescott National Trails Maintenance... 225,000
Forest.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Mountain Loop Highway 1,551,000
National Forest. - South Fork
Stillaguamish Roads
Trails Bridges.
NM Gila National Forest.. Recreation Fee Site 595,530
Maintenance.
WY Bridger-Teton National Upper Green River 200,000
Forest. Corridor Road
Improvement - Phase
1.
UT Fishlake National Kents Lake Road 455,000
Forest. Corridor Deferred
Maintenance - Phase
2.
ID Payette National South Fork Salmon 1,650,000
Forest. River Road Pavement
Rehabilitation.
MT Bitterroot National Bitterroot Recreation 270,000
Forest. Water System
Deferred Maintenance.
TN Cherokee National Ocoee Whitewater 350,000
Forest. Center Functional
Assessment.
OR Malheur National Allison Cabin Remodel 275,000
Forest. & Improvement.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Rock Creek Recreation 300,000
Sites Water System
Repairs and Toilet
Replacements:
Granite County.
AK Tongass National Suntaheen Fishpass 235,000
Forest. Nature Watch Area:
Trail Reconstruction
and Site
Improvements.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Brainard Lake 120,000
National Forests Recreation Area
Pawnee National Deferred Maintenance.
Grassland.
AL National Forests in Bartra Trail Bridge 56,000
Alabama. Repair.
AZ Coconino National Red Rock Trails 40,000
Forest. Universal Access
Enhancement Project.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Forest-wide Cabin 150,000
National Forest. Deferred Maintenance
Reduction Project.
NC National Forests in Winesprings-Whiteoak 50,000
North Carolina. Road Paving.
CO Pike and San Isabel Whitestar Campground 50,000
National Forests Water System
Cimarron and Comanche Maintenance.
National Grasslands.
CA Eldorado National Adventure Mountain 300,000
Forest. Lodge Roof
Replacement.
WY Medicine Bow-Routt Forest-wide 50,000
National Forests and Recreation Site
Thunder Basin Decommissioning.
National Grassland.
CO Grand Mesa, National Forest 50,000
Uncompahgre and Service Road 7839
Gunnison National Alpine Tunnel Road
Forests. and Palisade Repair.
CO San Juan National McPhee Breakwater.... 520,000
Forest.
SD Black Hills National Grizzly Bear 113,000
Forest. Campground
Reconstruction.
TN Cherokee National Tellico Corridor and 1,175,000
Forest. Road Improvements.
WV Monongahela National Lake Sherwood 953,370
Forest. Campground
Rehabilitation.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Bridge Repairs and 440,000
National Forest. Preservation.
MT Flathead National Rental Cabin Deferred 300,000
Forest. Maintenance
Reduction: Flathead
County, MT.
SD Black Hills National Pactola Campground 295,000
Forest. Loop B
Reconstruction.
MT Beaverhead-Deerlodge Recreation and Road 65,000
National Forest. Signs Deferred
Maintenance
Reduction. Southwest
Montana.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Greenwater Lake Trail 360,000
National Forest. Bridges.
WY Black Hills National Four-Corners 102,400
Forest. Snowmobile Area
Toilet & Parking Lot.
TX National Forests and Historic Boykin 250,000
Grasslands in Texas. Springs Log Shelter
Rehab.
OR Willamette National Salt Creek Falls Day 115,000
Forest. Use Site Restoration.
AK Chugach National Chugach Forest-Wide 630,000
Forest. Campground
Infrastructure
Replacement.
CO Pike and San Isabel Colorado Trail (S. 210,000
National Forests Fooses) Deferred
Cimarron and Comanche Maintenance.
National Grasslands.
KY Daniel Boone National Stearns District 239,970
Forest. Replace Minor
Recreation Features.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Seeley Lake 600,000
Recreation Area
Campgrounds & Day
Use Sites
Maintenance &
Repairs: Missoula
County.
NM Gila National Forest.. South Negrito Creek 122,000
Bridge Replacement.
CA Angeles National Wet a Line - Provide 175,000
Forest. Accessible Fishing
Opportunities at
West Fork San
Gabriel.
UT Fishlake National Fish Lake Basin 1,683,477
Forest. Deferred Maintenance
Project Phase 2.
AZ Coconino National Red Rock Trail Heavy 175,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance
Project.
WY Medicine Bow-Routt Rob Roy and Hog Park 200,000
National Forests and Boat Dock Rehab.
Thunder Basin
National Grassland.
OR Umpqua National Forest Dellenback Trail 400,000
Improvements.
OR, WA Columbia River Gorge Vault Restroom 245,000
National Scenic Area. Replacements -
Herman Creek Horse
Camp, Herman Creek
Trailhead, and St.
Cloud Picnic Area.
MT Kootenai National Rexford Bench 750,000
Forest. Recreation Complex
Water/Wastewater
Reconstruction and
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction. Lincoln
County.
PA Allegheny National Irwin Run Boat Launch 250,074
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
CO Grand Mesa, Forest-wide Toilet 780,000
Uncompahgre and Replacement.
Gunnison National
Forests.
WY Shoshone National Shoshone Developed 401,131
Forest. Recreation Deferred
Maintenance.
NM Cibola National Forest Nine Mile Recreation 851,526
Improvements.
CO Grand Mesa, Forest-wide Fence 485,000
Uncompahgre and Replacement.
Gunnison National
Forests.
MT Custer Gallatin Gallatin River 25,000
National Forest. Bridges
Rehabilitation.
AK Tongass National Mount Edgecumbe Trail 166,844
Forest. Gravel.
MI Huron-Manistee Round Lake Recreation 65,000
National Forest. Area Campground &
Kneff Lake
Recreation Area
Safety Improvements.
MT Custer Gallatin 30 Miles Pavement 951,500
National Forest. Preservation &
Replacement: West
Yellowstone,
Gallatin River,
Beartooth Mountains,
and Ashland.
UT Ashley National Forest Forest-wide public 995,000
restroom replacement.
AZ Coronado National Improve Sierra Vista 500,000
Forest. Recreation Access,
Roads and Trails.
OR Ochoco National Forest Road 42 Highway 1,560,000
Safety Act
Improvements.
CA Eldorado National Highway 88 Trailhead 70,000
Forest. Improvements and
Trail Maintenance.
WV Monongahela National International 367,000
Forest. Mountain Biking
Association Ride
Center Tea Creek
Mountain Trail
Improvements.
AK Tongass National Misty Fjords National 115,000
Forest. Monument Wilderness
Trails Deferred
Maintenance.
AZ Rocky Mountain Historic Fort Valley 220,000
Research Station. EF Headquarters Site
Utility System
Replacement.
SC Francis Marion and Recreation Deferred 100,000
Sumter National Maintenance.
Forests.
CO San Juan National Upper Dolores Trails. 180,000
Forest.
MT Flathead National Flathead National 200,000
Forest. Forest Trail
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction Project
(outside of the Bob
Marshall Priority
Area).
MT Flathead National Hungry Horse 90,000
Forest. Reservoir Phase 2
Renovations-Emery
Bay Campground,
Abbott and FK&L Boat
Launch.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Heather Meadows 480,000
National Forest. Trails Rec Site
Deferred Maintenance
and Dam Rehab.
MT Flathead National Forest-wide Water and 250,000
Forest. Wastewater System
Deferred Maintenance.
AZ Coronado National Forest-wide Water and 400,000
Forest. Wastewater
Improvement.
MO Mark Twain National Crane Lake Dam 3,900,000
Forest. Rehabilitation and
Forest Service Road
2113 Improvement
Project.
MT Flathead National Knieff Creek Pipe 315,000
Forest. Replacement Road
#895 Milepost 24.47:
Flathead County.
MT Custer Gallatin Falls Creek and 75,000
National Forest. Summit Trailhead and
Campground
Construction and
Improvements.
MI Hiawatha National Hiawatha Historic 250,000
Forest. Lighthouses:
Stabilization and
Rehabilitation with
Partner Support.
AK Chugach National Upper Winner Creek 165,230
Forest. Deferred Maintenance
and Improvement.
KY Land Between the Lakes Hillman Ferry 520,000
National Recreation Campground Restroom
Area. Replacement.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Toilet Repair and 216,450
National Forests. Replacement: Idaho,
Clearwater & Latah
County.
MT Kootenai National Recreation Sites, 170,000
Forest. Cabins, Lookouts
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction. Northwest
Montana.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Welcome Creek 250,000
Wilderness Trails
Access.
GA Chattahoochee-Oconee Southern Region 75,000
National Forests. Wilderness Trail
Projects.
ID Idaho Panhandle Priest Lake (lake 1,000,000
National Forests. based) Priority Area
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction: Northern
Idaho.
AR Ouachita National Shady Lake Recreation 100,000
Forest. Site - Day Use
Renovation.
NM Santa Fe National Forest-wide Critical 1,583,000
Forest. Water and Wastewater
System Replacement.
CA Angeles National Enhancing Los Angeles 475,000
Forest. Foothill Community
Rec Destination at
Chantry Flat.
WY Bighorn National Bighorn forest-wide 20,000
Forest. historical
preservation and
rehabilitation of
the Forest
Recreation Rental
Program.
MT Flathead National Recreation Site Road 240,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Lower Hurricane Creek 35,000
National Forest. Bridge Improvements.
MT Custer Gallatin Bridgers and 126,730
National Forest. Bangtails Trail
Facility Renovations.
ID Idaho Panhandle Whiskey Rock and 800,000
National Forests. Green Bay Campground
Improvements. Bonner
County.
ID, MT Bitterroot National Bitterroot Lookout 1,156,207
Forest. and Rental Cabin
Deferred Maintenance
and Safety Upgrades.
ID Boise National Forest; Idaho Airstrip....... 250,000
Payette National
Forest; Salmon-
Challis National
Forest.
OR Fremont-Winema Oregon Timber Trail 25,000
National Forest. Access Improvements
Recreation.
NC National Forests in Davidson River 2,500,000
North Carolina. Campground and
Pisgah Sewer
Reconstruction.
WA Columbia River Gorge Dog Mountain 15,000
National Scenic Area. Trailhead Relocation.
ID Idaho Panhandle Historic Route of the 1,750,000
National Forests. Hiawatha Rails-to-
Trails Tunnels
Improvements.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Briggsdale Historical 295,295
National Forests Rehabilitation for
Pawnee National Recreation, Admin,
Grassland. and Visitor
Information Services.
AZ Coronado National Tanque Verde Falls 20,000
Forest. Recreation
Enhancement Project.
NM Santa Fe National Forest-Wide Developed 500,000
Forest. Recreation Site
Improvements and
Trail Deferred
Maintenance
Reduction.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Arapaho National 1,145,000
National Forests Recreation Area
Pawnee National Deferred Maintenance.
Grassland.
SC Francis Marion and Cooter Creek Bridge 700,000
Sumter National Replacement.
Forests.
OH Wayne National Forest. Lamping Homestead and 140,000
Sand Run Dam Repair/
Renovation.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe Bob Scott Campground 598,580
National Forest. Renovation.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Bob Marshall 1,100,000
National Forest. Wilderness Complex
and Adjacent Lands
Priority Area Trail
Maintenance.
OR Pacific Northwest Corvallis 530,000
Research Station. Architectrual
Barriers Act
Restroom Renovations.
CO Pike and San Isabel Historicorps Heritage 616,444
National Forests Deferred Maintenance
Cimarron and Comanche Projects.
National Grasslands.
AZ Coronado National Sky Island Trail 162,750
Forest. Maintenance and
Improvement.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Shadow Mountain 1,500,000
National Forests Village
Pawnee National Rehabilitation.
Grassland.
CA Mendocino National Critical Forest-wide 250,000
Forest. Roof Replacement.
AK Tongass National Starrigavan 25,000
Forest. Recreation Area
Deferred Maintenance.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Bear Creek Lake 650,000
National Forest. Spillway
Rehabilitation.
WI Forest Products FPL #4 Improve 350,000
Laboratory. Construction
Practices/Building
Codes - Bldg 4 & 15
Roof Replacement.
WA Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Mountains to Sound- 7,117,707
National Forest; Heritage Multi Asset
Okanogan-Wenatchee Recreation
National Forest. Investment Corridor.
SD Black Hills National Comanche Park 251,800
Forest. Campground
Reconstruction.
WY Medicine Bow-Routt Brush Creek Visitor 175,000
National Forests and Center
Thunder Basin Rehabilitation.
National Grassland.
MI Huron-Manistee Historic Iargo 90,000
National Forest. Springs Interpretive
Site-Stair and
Boardwalk Renovation-
Recreation Access.
CA Inyo National Forest; Southern Sierra Zone 1,558,000
Sequoia National Recreation Facility
Forest; Stanislaus Improvements.
National Forest.
NH White Mountain Glen Ellis Road/Trail/ 622,000
National Forest. Civilian
Conservation Corps
Era Site
Improvements.
MT Flathead National Summit Nature Center 250,000
Forest. Interpretive Display
Upgrade and
Replacement.
Whitefish, MT.
CA Plumas National Forest Upper Golden Trout 800,000
Campground Temp
Bridge and bridge
replacement.
ID Rocky Mountain Priest River 120,000
Research Station. Experimental Forest
Historic
Headquarters
Reroofing.
CO Grand Mesa, Forest-wide Non- 150,000
Uncompahgre and Motorized Trail
Gunnison National Restoration.
Forests.
AK Tongass National Tongass Docks and 304,000
Forest. Marine
Infrastructure
Repairs.
CA Sierra National Forest Scenic Byway Multi- 5,167,080
Developed Recreation
Site Rehabilitation.
NM Gila National Forest.. Quemado Lake Rec 15,000
Areas Reconstruction
and Accessibility
Upgrades.
OR Umpqua National Forest South Umpqua 395,000
Transportation
Remediation and
Watershed
Improvement to Aid
in Critical Access
and Aquatic Organism
Passage.
ID Sawtooth National Sawtooth National 106,000
Forest. Forest Bald Mountain
Lookout Deferred
Maintenance.
NM Cibola National Forest Sandia Crest 2,097,255
Recreation Complex
Design and
Construction.
MT Custer Gallatin Phase 2 Madison Arm 385,000
National Forest. Road #291 Aggregate
Surfacing: Hebgen
Lake, Gallatin
County.
NM Gila National Forest.. Gila Wilderness and 250,000
Urban Interface
Trail Access
Improvement.
AZ Southwestern Region Arizona National 310,000
Regional Office. Scenic Trail (AZT)
Deferred Maintenance.
CO,Medicine Bow-Routt Forest-wide Deferred 240,000
National Forests and Trail Maintenance.
Thunder Basin
National Grassland.
AK Tongass National One Duck Trail 385,000
Forest. Reconstruction and
Shelter Replacement.
IL Shawnee National Lake Glendale Phased 644,000
Forest. Rehabilitation
Project.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Salmon River & Red 510,000
National Forests. River Campgrounds
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction: Idaho
County.
ID Sawtooth National Pioneer Campground 85,000
Forest. Improvements.
NM Carson National Forest Echo Amphitheater 658,024
Campground
Renovation.
VA George Washington and Sherando Recreation 142,900
Jefferson National Area Rehabilitation.
Forests.
WY Bighorn National Bighorn Forest-wide 200,000
Forest. Vault Toilet
Placements.
WA Gifford Pinchot La Wis Wis Campground 780,000
National Forest. Water System Repairs.
AK Tongass National 9-mile Downstream 42,000
Forest. Trail Reconstruction
Project.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Trail Stewardship Act 1,107,307
National Forests. Priority Area--
Central Idaho
Complex Deferred
Maintenance
Reduction Project.
MI Hiawatha National Forest Service Road 850,000
Forest. 2258-1.8, Indian
River Bridge
Replacement.
MT Custer Gallatin Recreation Site 372,000
National Forest. Toilet Deferred
Maintenance
Improvement Project.
NC National Forests in Cradle of Forestry in 150,000
North Carolina. America National
Historic Area Major
Rehabilitation.
CO San Juan National Weminuche Trails..... 216,854
Forest.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Improving Trail 185,000
National Forests System Access and
Pawnee National Connectivity.
Grassland.
MT Kootenai National Campground 890,000
Forest. Reconstruction:
Lincoln & Sanders
County.
TX National Forests and Double Lake 1,400,000
Grasslands in Texas. Campground and
Recreation Site
Rehab.
WA Okanogan-Wenatchee Steven's Pass 450,000
National Forest. National Historic
Byway-Icicle River
Recreation Corridor
Improvements.
SC Francis Marion and Nicholson Creek 1,250,000
Sumter National Bridges Replacement.
Forests.
UT Dixie National Forest. Spruces Campground 447,178
Reconstruction
Project.
WI Forest Products FPL #3 Improved 850,000
Laboratory. Public Education of
Forest Biorefinery &
Woody Biomass
Utilization Deferred
Maintenance
Elimination.
WA Okanogan-Wenatchee Selkirks to Surf: 150,000
National Forest. North Cascades
Recreation Scenic
Corridor.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Water/Wastewater 247,125
National Forests. System Maintenance:
Idaho, Clearwater &
Latah County.
OR Siuslaw National Visitor Center and 650,000
Forest. Roof Replacements.
NM Carson National Forest Hopewell Lake Day Use 53,500
and Campground
Renovations &
Improvements.
CO Rio Grande National Building Improvements 50,000
Forest. Creede.
NC National Forests in Roan Mountain Well 75,000
North Carolina. and Water System
Relocation and Site
Reconstruction.
MT Flathead National Big Creek, Window 167,000
Forest. Rock & Basin Station
Rental Cabin
Repairs: Paradise
Valley, Hyalite
Canyon, and West
Yellowstone.
CA Sequoia National Hume Lake Ranger 1,166,000
Forest. District Recreation
Roads Pavement
Preservation.
CO Grand Mesa, Little Bear 3,000,000
Uncompahgre and Campground
Gunnison National Reconstruction.
Forests.
CA Sierra National Forest Sierra Vista Scenic 4,125,000
Byway Rehabilitation
Project.
ID Idaho Panhandle North Zone Trails- 85,000
National Forests. Bonners Ferry Trail
Reconstruction.
AK Chugach National Recreation Toilet 40,000
Forest. Replacement.
NM Santa Fe National Jemez National 195,000
Forest. Recreation Area
Dispersed Recreation
Management.
WA Columbia River Gorge Coyote Wall Trail 240,000
National Scenic Area. System Restoration.
CO Grand Mesa, Deer Lakes Campground 1,000,000
Uncompahgre and Reconstruction.
Gunnison National
Forests.
AK Pacific Northwest Replace Two Cabins at 505,000
Research Station. Hollis Site.
OR, WA Pacific Northwest Routine Developed 600,000
Region Regional Recreation Site
Office. Deferred Maintenance
Projects.
AK Tongass National Tongass Docks and 1,150,000
Forest. Marine
Infrastructure
Repairs Phase 2.
ID Rocky Mountain Priest River 290,000
Research Station. Experimental Forest
Water System
Replacement.
WV Monongahela National Marlinton/White 450,000
Forest. Sulphur Ranger
District Stream
Crossing Structures
(Panther Ridge and
Upper Williams River
NEPA) for Trout
Fisheries.
CO Grand Mesa, Lake Irwin Campground 3,000,000
Uncompahgre and Reconstruction.
Gunnison National
Forests.
OR, WA Pacific Northwest Aquatic Organism 500,000
Region Regional Passage Design and
Office. Implementation.
CA Pacific Southwest San Dimas 2,720,000
Research Station. Experimental Forest
Site Renovation.
PA Allegheny National Kiasutha Recreation 700,000
Forest. Area Improvements &
Redevelopment.
AK Tongass National Situk River Corridor 100,000
Forest. Trails Enhancement.
SD Dakota Prairie Recondition, Spot 74,000
Grasslands. Surface, & drainage
repairs on 47 Roads
(15-16 roads/year):
National Grasslands,
Perkins & Coron
Counties.
MT Lolo National Forest.. Bighorn Campground 125,000
Reconstruction:
Granite County.
PA Allegheny National Longhouse Scenic 6,000,000
Forest. Drive & Jakes Rock
Roads and Culvert
Repairs.
AL National Forests in Coleman Lake 20,000
Alabama. Renovation.
AZ Apache-Sitgreaves Forest-wide Developed 607,496
National Forests. Recreation Site
Renovation.
TN Cherokee National Forest Historic 700,000
Forest. Civilian
Conservation Corps
Structures & Site
Rehabilitation.
CA Inyo National Forest; Southern Sierra Zone 555,000
Sequoia National Pavement Stripping
Forest; Sierra and Safety
National Forest; Maintenance.
Stanislaus National
Forest.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Blanchard Spring 5,750,000
National Forest. Caverns Life Safety
and Lighting Rehab.
AK Tongass National Margaret Viewing Site 450,500
Forest.
NM Gila National Forest.. Gila National Forest 3,630,000
Service Road 141
Repavement.
CO San Juan National Dolores Fire Heritage 250,000
Forest.
OR Malheur National Bogue Gulch Bridge 225,000
Forest. Replacement.
CA Pacific Southwest Arcata Redwood Lab 297,560
Research Station. Accessible Upgrades.
MT Kootenai National Kootenai Access 200,000
Forest. Improvement & Trails
Deferred Maintenance.
CA Lassen National Forest Forest-wide Deferred 350,000
Maintenance.
OR Mt. Hood National Timberline Lodge 4,850,000
Forest. Boiler System
Replacement.
CA Inyo National Forest.. Forest-wide 3,929,700
Wilderness Trailhead
Improvements.
MT Flathead National Backcountry Airstrip 50,000
Forest. Hazard Mitigation
and Deferred
Maintenance work
(Spotted Bear).
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Forest-wide 1,000,000
National Forest. Campground &
Trailhead Deferred
Maintenance &
Improvements.
ID, MT Bitterroot National Bitterroot Motorized 300,000
Forest. & Non-motorized
Trail Reconditioning
& Drainage Repair.
NM Gila National Forest.. Romero Creek Bridge 145,000
Replacement.
AZ Coronado National Reconstruct Upper 125,000
Forest. Control Road
National Forest
Service Road 38.
AK Tongass National Cathedral Falls Trail 261,000
Forest. Reconstruction.
PR International Sabana Field Roof 850,000
Institute of Tropical Replacements at El
Forestry. Yunque National
Forest.
CA San Bernardino Lytle Creek 1,300,000
National Forest. Recreation Corridor
Improvements.
TN Cherokee National Ocoee River Corridor 3,694,330
Forest. Facilities And
Access Improvements.
WA Colville National International Selkirk 1,780,000
Forest. Loop - Recreation
Area Accessibility &
Amenity Improvements
- Phase 1.
AK Tongass National Sunnahae Trail 1,200,000
Forest. Reconstruction.
CO White River National Forest-wide 1,021,183
Forest. Partnership Trail
Project.
OR Malheur National Forest-wide Aquatic 549,548
Forest. Organism Passage
Implementation.
MT Beaverhead-Deerlodge Motorized and Non- 150,000
National Forest. motorized Trail
Deferred Maintenance
Reduction Project:
Southwest Montana
across 6 counties.
CA San Bernardino Rehabilitate 347,000
National Forest. Developed and
Dispersed/Developed
Recreational Sites.
UT Fishlake National Forest-wide Road 300,000
Forest. Deferred Maintenance
Reduction.
IL Midewin National Bison Fence 247,000
Tallgrass Prairie. Replacement
(Southwest)
Improving Visitor
Safety.
OR Malheur National Summit Creek Bridge 250,000
Forest. Replacement.
FL National Forests in Juniper Springs and 45,000
Florida. Alexander Springs
Boardwalk
Replacement.
UT Manti-La Sal National Manti La Sal Forest- 233,000
Forest. wide Trail
Maintenance.
VA George Washington and Comers Creek 30,000
Jefferson National Appalachian Trail -
Forests. Trail Bridge
Replacement.
MN Superior National Forest Service Road 175,000
Forest. 166 Cross River
Bridge Repair.
AR Ozark-St. Francis Blanchard Springs 8,100,000
National Forest. Caverns VIC
Renovation.
AK Tongass National El Cap Recreation 876,401
Forest. Area.
CO Arapaho and Roosevelt Colorado Fourteeners 680,000
National Forests Trail Deferred
Pawnee National Maintenance.
Grassland; Pike and
San Isabel National
Forests Cimarron and
Comanche National
Grasslands; Rio
Grande National
Forest.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Trailhead and Road 600,000
National Forests. Access Repairs and
Updates: Clearwater
& Idaho Counties.
CA,Angeles; Cleveland; Pacific Crest Trail 2,600,000
Deschutes; Eldorado; Region 4, Region 5,
Fremont-Winema; Region 6 National
Gifford Pinchot; Deferred Maintenance.
Humboldt-Toiyabe;
Inyo; Klamath;
Lassen; Mt. Baker-
Snoqualmie; Mt. Hood;
Okanogan-Wenatchee;
Plumas; Rouge River-
Siskiyou; San
Bernardino; Sequoia;
Shasta-Trinity;
Sierra; Stanislaus;
Tahoe; Umpqua;
Willamette; Columbia
River Gorge National
Scenic Area, Lake
Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit.
WA Gifford Pinchot Forest Service Road 100,000
National Forest. 25 Huffaker Bridge
Replacement.
MI Hiawatha National Forest Service Road 633,000
Forest. 3458-1.4, Carp River
and Forest Service
Road 2251-6.2, North
Branch Stutts Creek
Bridge Replacements
for Timber Sales and
Recreation Access.
SD Black Hills National Mitchell Lake Dam 225,000
Forest. Reconstruction.
AK Tongass National Rainbow Falls Trail 120,000
Forest. Complex.
CO Rio Grande National South Saguache Creek 80,000
Forest. Aquatic Organism
Passage.
CA Tahoe National Forest. Campground Resilience 1,000,000
& Vegetation
Management.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Road Reconditioning, 315,000
National Forest. Aggregate Surface In-
Place Processing on
200-250 miles over
three years: 12
Counties, Central
Montana.
MT Northern Region Missoula Smokejumper 150,000
Regional Office. Visitor Center
Renovation: Missoula
County.
AK Tongass National Mendenhall Glacier 320,000
Forest. Visitor Center
Deferred Maintenance.
CO White River National Forest-Wide Aquatic 265,000
Forest. Organism Passages.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Realigning parking 450,000
National Forests. and repair boating
facilities at six
sites: Lochsa River
and Salmon River.
WA Columbia River Gorge Forest Service Road 65,000
National Scenic Area. 1400 East Fork
Woodard Creek Bridge
Aquatic Organism
Passage.
OR Wallowa-Whitman Aquatic Organism 53,000
National Forest. Passage--Little Fly
Culvert.
AK Tongass National Mendenhall Glacier 500,000
Forest. Master Plan
Implementation--Park
ing Planning Phase.
CA Los Padres National Repair Big Sur Roads. 712,500
Forest.
NE Nebraska National Nebraska Master 300,000
Forest. Challenge Cost-Share
Agreement.
OR Wallowa-Whitman Scenic Byway Road 15,000
National Forest. Pavement Maintenance
& Chip Seal.
CA Tahoe National Forest. Tahoe Modernizations 400,000
& Hotshot Facilities.
ID Nez Perce-Clearwater Repair 3 Historic 506,345
National Forests. Routes and
associated
Recreation Sites:
Idaho & Clearwater
Counties.
MT Custer Gallatin Absaroka Beartooth 200,000
National Forest. Zone Deferred Trail
Maintenance Project.
CA Tahoe National Forest. Granite Chief 800,000
Wilderness Trail
Reroutes.
CA Lake Tahoe Basin Pope-Baldwin National 750,000
Management Unit. Recreation Trail
Reconstruction.
WA Gifford Pinchot Trout Lake and Wind 325,000
National Forest. River Water and
Wastewater
Replacement.
ND Dakota Prairie Recondition, Spot 82,000
Grasslands. Surface, and
drainage repairs on
7 Roads (2-3 roads/
year): 3 counties.
SD Nebraska National National Grasslands 275,000
Forest. Visitor Center
Exhibit & Kiosk.
MT Helena-Lewis and Clark Memorial Way Road 40,000
National Forest. Reconstruction Phase
2.
OR Umpqua National Forest Francis Creek Aquatic 160,000
Organism Passage to
Aid Fish Passage.
AK Pacific Northwest Potable Water System 100,000
Research Station. Replacement at
Hollis-Maybeso
shared w/ local
school.
AK Tongass National Historic Spasski 20,000
Forest. Trail Reconstruction.
ND Dakota Prairie Civilian Conservation 300,000
Grasslands. Corps Campground
Updates near Maah-
Daah-Hey Trail,
Theodore National
Park and Bakken Oil
Formation.
ND Dakota Prairie Maah Daah Hey Trail 15,000
Grasslands. Reroute & Trailhead.
WA Okanogan-Wenatchee Aquatic Organism 180,000
National Forest. Passage Design/
Construct Mission
Restoration.
NE, SD Nebraska National Forest-wide Aggregate 840,000
Forest. Placement.
VA George Washington and Lower Sherando Dam 655,000
Jefferson National Spillway Upgrade.
Forests.
ID Idaho Panhandle North Zone Trails, 44,000
National Forests. Little Snowy Top
Trail Improvements.
CO White River National Sweetwater Lake 372,000
Forest. Recreation Rehab/
Modernization
Project.
NV Humboldt-Toiyabe San Juan and Big 60,000
National Forest. Creek Campgrounds
replacement/
improvements.
AK Tongass National Dangerous River All- 50,000
Forest. Terrain Vehicle
(ATV) Trail.
OR Siuslaw National Road 2116 Indian 300,000
Forest. Creek Bridge Deck
Replacements.
CA Plumas National Forest Plumas Forest-Wide 436,000
Campground and Day
Use Site
Improvements.
PA Grey Towers National Building Replace 675,000
Historic Site. Temporary Structure,
Grey Towers.
OR Siuslaw National Road 3405 Connection 550,000
Forest. Creek Aquatic
Organism Passage.
CA Sequoia National Tenmile-Lava Butte 2,475,000
Forest. Campground Giant
Sequoia National
Monument.
MS National Forests in Shockaloe Horse Trail 27,000
Mississippi.
WA Gifford Pinchot High Priority Safety/ 1,000,000
National Forest. Rec Access
Improvements--sub
grade road repair on
21.5 Miles.
OR Umatilla National Blue Mountain Scenic 946,000
Forest. Byway Chip Seal
(63.6 miles).
ID Boise National Forest. Boise National Forest 50,000
Kirkham Day Use Site
Improvements.
SD, WY Black Hills National Forest-wide Rec 656,000
Forest. Toilet Replacements.
OR Siuslaw National North Fork Smith 350,000
Forest. River Trail Bridge
Replacements
Deferred Maintenance.
OR Malheur National Forest Service Road 1,550,000
Forest. 16-Big Creek
Crossing Aquatic
Organism Passage
Reconstruction.
WY Bighorn National Forest Service Road 140,000
Forest. 19--Hunter Road
Improvements.
KY Daniel Boone National Forest-wide Legacy 300,000
Forest. Trail Bridges.
AR Ozark-St Francis Shores Lake Road 184,700
National Forests. Reconstruction.
WA Gifford Pinchot Trail Bridge 120,000
National Forest. Replacements--Bundle
d.
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Allocation of Funds From the Land and Water Conservation Fund--Fiscal Year 2022
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Agency--Account--Activity--Project
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Office of the Secretary, Total 19,000,000
Departmental Operations
Appraisal and Valuation 19,000,000
Services--Federal Lands
Bureau of Land Management, Total 66,200,070
Land Acquisition
Acquisition Management 7,500,000
Recreational Access 20,500,000
Emergencies & Hardships 9,462,000
Acquisitions, Total 28,738,070
State Project Acres Cost
AZ Arizona National Scenic Trail (Coke Ovens) 190 600,000
CO Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation 160 600,000
Area
ID Sands Desert Habitat Management Area 9,191 3,000,000
ID Upper Snake/South Fork River Special 1,923 9,000,000
Recreation Management Area and Tex Creek
Wildlife Management Area
MT Big Snowy Mountains Access 5,629 6,700,000
MT High Divide 5,347 5,400,000
NM Rio Grande del Norte National Monument-- 1,286 1,000,000
Core
OR John Day National Wild and Scenic River 600 800,000
subtotal available for projects (net of 27,100,000
sequester)
5.7% sequester (unallocated) 1,638,070
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 155,906,597
Total
Land Acquisition, Total 115,106,597
Highlands Conservation Act (P.L. 108-421) 10,000,000
Land Acquisition Management 18,028,000
Sportsmen and Recreational Access 15,200,000
Inholding/Emergencies and Hardships 11,135,000
Exchanges 1,591,000
Land Protection Planning 493,000
Acquisitions, Total 58,659,597
State Project Acres Cost
AR Cache River National Wildlife Refuge 285 1,000,000
AR Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge 2,143 4,500,000
CA Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge 500 1,000,000
CA San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge 160 2,500,000
FL St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge 1,818 2,000,000
IN Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge 200 1,000,000
KS Flint Hills Legacy Conservation Area 1,250 500,000
MO Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife 200 1,000,000
Refuge
MT Montana Conservation Areas and National 18,000 12,000,000
Wildlife Refuges
NH Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife 2,957 3,750,000
Refuge--Mascoma River Unit
OR Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge 225 1,500,000
OR William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge 695 1,000,000
TX Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife 1,148 3,000,000
Refuge
TX Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge 2,000 4,000,000
TX Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge 357 1,000,000
VA Rappahannock River Valley National 500 2,000,000
Wildlife Refuge
Mult. Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife 2,686 5,000,000
Refuge (CT/MA/NH/VT)
Mult. Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge (CT/ 750 2,500,000
MA/ME/NH/NY/RI)
Mult. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife 500 1,500,000
and Fish Refuge (IA/IL/MN/WI)
Mult. Northern Tallgrass Prairie National 120 500,000
Wildlife Refuge (IA/MN)
Mult. Bear River Watershed Conservation Area (ID/ 2,980 2,316,000
UT/WY)
Mult. Middle Mississippi National Wildlife 500 1,000,000
Refuge (IL/MO)
Mult. Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (IL/ 200 750,000
WI)
subtotal available for projects (net of 55,316,000
sequester)
5.7% sequester (unallocated) 3,343,597
Cooperative Endangered Species Fund, Total 40,800,000
Land Acquisition
Species Recovery Land Acquisition 11,162,000
Habitat Conservation Plan Acquisition 29,638,000
National Park Service, Total 452,304,268
Land Acquisition and State Assistance
State Conservation Grants 200,362,000
LWCF Outdoor Recreation Legacy Grants 115,000,000
State Conservation Grants Administration 12,401,000
American Battlefield Protection Program (P.L. 113-287) 20,000,000
Acquisition Management 14,500,000
Recreational Access 12,800,000
Emergencies, Hardships, Relocations, and Deficiencies 4,162,000
Inholding, Donations, and Exchanges 9,750,000
Acquistions, Total 63,329,268
State Project Acres Cost
AK Denali National Park and Preserve 140 150,000
AK Katmai National Park and Preserve 100 275,000
AL Little River Canyon National Preserve 95 1,150,000
AZ Petrified Forest National Park 28,213 12,000,000
AZ Saguaro National Park--Rincon Creek Valley 434 4,124,500
CA Death Valley National Park 90,075 750,000
CA Joshua Tree National Park 2,200 2,500,000
CO Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site 4,078 4,100,000
DC Rock Creek Park 8 100,000
GA Cumberland Island National Seashore 483 2,800,000
GA Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park 300 1,575,000
GU War in the Pacific National Historical 20 825,000
Park
HI Haleakala National Park 3,019 6,125,000
HI Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical 3 150,000
Park
ID City of Rocks National Reserve 200 850,000
MA Cape Cod National Seashore 11 200,000
MA Minute Man National Historical Park 1 250,000
MD Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National 16 340,000
Historical Park
MD Monacacy National Battlefield 17 900,000
ME Acadia National Park 10 200,000
MO Wilson's Creek National Battlefield 85 1,000,000
MS Natchez National Historical Park 10 540,000
NC Guilford Courthouse National Military Park 2 200,000
NM Carlsbad Caverns National Park 340 375,000
PA Gettysburg National Military Park 10 275,000
PA Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreation River 20 200,000
SD Badlands National Park 100 575,000
TN Obed Wild and Scenic River 27 150,000
TN Shiloh National Military Park 401 1,965,000
UT Zion National Park 50 1,950,000
VA Petersburg National Battlefield 508 1,475,000
VA Richmond National Battlefield Park 28 775,000
WI Ice Age National Scenic Trail 180 1,900,000
WV Gauley River National Recreation Area 334 975,000
WY Grand Teton National Park--Snake River 35 7,000,000
Tract 1
Mult. Big South Fork National River and 500 1,000,000
Recreation Area (KY/TN)
subtotal available for projects (net of 59,719,500
sequester)
5.7% sequester (unallocated) 3,609,768
U.S. Forest Service, Total 206,589,065
Land Acquisition, Total 121,764,109
Acquisition Management 14,846,235
Recreational Access 11,079,459
Critical Inholdings/Wilderness 5,842,391
Cash Equalization 274,655
Acquisitions 89,721,368
State Project Acres Cost
WA Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest-- 1,280 2,437,000
Washington Cascades Phase III
MN Superior National Forest--School Trust 25,000 25,000,000
MT Lolo National Forest--Bear Creek Lolo 1,040 970,250
Trails
CA Shasta-Trinity National Forest--PCT 7,513 7,000,000
Trinity Alps to Castle Crags
SC Francis Marion and Sumter National 1,962 5,900,000
Forests--Devils Fork TNC
FL National Forests in Florida--Longleaf Pine 14,168 19,000,000
Restoration Initiative
MT Lolo National Forest--Missoula Valley 18,345 10,300,000
Frontcountry
CA Plumas National Forest--Spring Creek Ranch 1,640 2,000,000
CA Tahoe National Forest; Lake Tahoe Basin 6,376 12,000,000
Management Unit--Martis Valley Headwaters
subtotal available for projects (net of 84,607,250
sequester)
5.7% sequester (unallocated) 5,114,118
State and Private Forestry, 84,824,956
Total
Administrative Funds 6,564,086
Forest Legacy Program 78,260,870
State Project Acres Cost
MT Montana Great Outdoors Conservation 130,000 20,000,000
Project
ME Quill Hill to Perham Stream 13,557 8,045,000
HI East Maui Rainforest 1,047 6,000,000
WA Nason Ridge 3,714 3,870,000
OR Spence Mountain Forest 3,491 2,100,000
WY Munger Mountain Corridor Initiative 134 10,000,000
NH Androscoggin Valley Corridor 4,881 1,665,000
ME Chadbourne Tree Farm 10,675 7,990,000
MI Black River Ranch 8,850 10,665,000
VT Chateauguay Forest Project 249 465,000
CA Shackleford Forest 12,214 3,000,000
subtotal available for projects (net of 73,800,000
sequester)
5.7% sequester (unallocated) 4,460,870
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Land and Water Conservation Fund, 900,000,000
Grand Total
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Incorporation of Community Project Funding
[Note: Land Acquisition projects are included in the LWCF allocation table]
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Agency Account Location Project House Amount
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Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF AK The City of Ketchikan for the Tongass Sewer force 1,250,000
main rehabilitation project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF AK The City and Borough of Juneau for Mendenhall 800,000
Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF AL Lowndes County for Septic Tank Installations 700,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF AL City of Marion for Source Water Rehabilitation 480,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF AZ City of Chandler for Advanced Metering 990,000
Infrastructure
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Torrance for Torrance Airport Storm Water 938,000
Basin Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA County of Lake/Special Districts for Pipeline Design 320,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of San Juan Bautista for Regional Waste Water 1,000,000
Solution Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA Monterey One Water for Coral Street Pump Station 400,000
Electrical Relocation Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Maywood for Sewer Improvement Project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for Waste Water 112,340
Treatment Plant improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of East Palo Alto for O'Connor Stormwater 800,000
Station improvement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of San Leandro for Trash Capture Project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Sacramento for 24th Street In-Line Combined 1,500,000
Sewer System (CSS) Storage Pipe project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Sacramento for Combined Sewer System 2,000,000
Improvement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Madera for Sewer Trunk Main Rehabilitation 3,500,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Banning for Wastewater Treatment and 1,250,000
Groundwater Protection Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA City of Millbrae for Water Recycling Project 800,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA Eastern Municipal Water District for the Quail 2,500,000
Valley septic to sewer conversion project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA The City of Yucaipa for the Wilson III basin project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA The City of Twentynine Palms for a wastewater 663,224
treatment facility phase II project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency for the 960,000
Replenish Big Bear Lake recycled water project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works 1,932,000
for the Desert Knolls Wash Phase III construction
channel project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA The City of Adelanto for a wastewater treatment 800,000
plant tertiary treatment capability project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CA Earlimart Public Utility District for a sewer relief 1,284,696
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Oxnard for a Water Transmission Line 500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of San Buenaventura (Ventura Water) for a State 2,840,000
Water Interconnection Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Thousand Oaks for a Water Reuse Project 1,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Lomita for Lomita Water System Improvements 940,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA West Valley Water District for Bloomington Alleyway 2,000,000
Pipeline Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA East Bay Municipal Utility District for Upper San 3,500,000
Leandro Drinking Water Treatment Plant upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Gustine for Water Loop Line Completion 950,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Adventist Health St. Helena Hospital for Napa County 1,840,000
Deer Park/St. Helena Water System improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Santa Cruz for Water Meter Upgrade Program 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Eastern Municipal Water District for Mead Valley 1,000,000
Water Booster Station Replacement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Cambria Community Services District for Water Tanks 375,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Citrus Heights Water District for Groundwater 585,000
Production Well
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Pico Rivera Water Authority for PFAS Groundwater 2,500,000
Treatment Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Poway for Clearwell Bypass System Project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Ironhouse Sanitary District for Recycled Water 3,000,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Dos Palos for Water Plant Clarifier 279,664
Replacement and Repair
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Coachella Valley Water District for Water 2,700,000
Transmission Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA City of Downey for Well Remediation Project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District for the 780,000
Canyon Lake Water Treatment Plant improvement
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CA Earlimart Public Utility District for a well 1,756,416
treatment improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CT Town of Newtown for Non-Impervious Parking in 480,000
Newtown
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF CT Save the Sound for Dam Removal Project 475,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF CT Town of Durham for Public Water Supply Expansion 3,412,455
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL City of West Park for a Drainage Improvement Project 400,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL City of North Miami Beach for Drainage Improvement 1,141,038
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Seminole County Government for Little Wekiva River 688,000
Restoration Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Pinellas County Government for Sanitary Sewer 700,000
Interceptor at Pinellas Park
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL City of Oviedo for Percolation Pond Decommissioning 900,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Leon County for Lake Henrietta Stormwater Facility 1,600,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Cities of Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and Fort 900,000
Lauderdale for Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Fort
Lauderdale Middle River Water Quality Improvement
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL City of Coral Springs for Stormwater Drainage 400,000
Infrastructure
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Hillsborough County for Septic-to-Sewer project 800,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Town of Eatonville for Vereen Lift Station/Quadrant 665,000
Rehabilitation
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL City of Sunrise for Storm Water Pump Station 2,000,000
Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Town of Davie for Shenandoah Drainage Improvements 1,772,800
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Miami-Dade County for a septic to sewer project 750,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners 240,000
for a tidal check valves project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Charlotte County for the Ackerman septic to sewer 3,200,000
conversion project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Lee County for the Bob Janes Preserve restoration 720,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Okeechobee Utility Authority for the Treasure Island 1,000,000
wastewater expansion project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL DeSoto County for a wastewater treatment expansion 2,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The Village of Pinecrest for a stormwater management 606,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The City of Dade City for a wastewater treatment 1,750,000
plant relocation and upgrade project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department for the 1,600,000
Biscayne Bay Water Pump project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The City of Zephyrhills for the Northside Lift 1,500,000
Station and Force Main project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The Village of Key Biscayne for the Key Biscayne K-8 500,000
Center Elementary School stormwater improvements
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL The City of Sarasota for a wetlands restoration 2,578,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF FL Bay Park Conservancy for an environmental 2,000,000
restoration project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL City of Dania Beach for Water Utility Upgrade and 1,500,000
Improvement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL City of Apopka for Northwest Water Production Plant 1,500,000
New Water Storage Tank
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL Miami-Dade County for a drinking water mains 1,000,000
extension project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL Sarasota County for extension of a portable 1,000,000
transmission main project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL The City of West Miami for a potable water main 3,000,000
improvements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF FL Miami-Dade County for a drinking water project 2,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF GA City of East Point for Water Treatment Plant 1,600,000
Renovations
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IA City of Johnston for Sewer Extension Project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IA The City of Burlington for a sewer separation 1,700,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IA The City of Ottumwa for the Blake's Branch sewer 2,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IA Creston City Water Works for water intake Project 600,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IL City of Elmhurst for Stormwater Improvement Project 2,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IL The Galesburg Sanitary District for Anaerobic 1,200,000
Digester Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IL Village of Burr Ridge for Stormwater Management 785,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IL Downers Grove Sanitary District for Sanitary Sewer 1,080,000
Rehabilitation
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF IL City of Hickory Hills for Sanitary Sewer 640,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL City of Joliet for Water Main Replacements and 3,500,000
Alternative Water Source Program project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL Village of Pingree Grove for Water Treatment 3,500,000
Expansion
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL Village of Richmond for Water Tower Rehabilitation 560,800
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The City of Nokomis for a drinking water treatment 480,000
plant system improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The City of Farmer City for a water plant sand 197,619
filter rehabilitation project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The City of Carrollton for a water treatment plant 1,975,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The Village of Blue Mound for water system 320,000
improvements and a water tower rehabilitation
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The City of Assumption for water system and 1,965,040
treatment plant improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF IL The City of Rushville for drinking water system 1,700,000
improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF KY Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer 480,000
District for Park DuValle Community Odor Control
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF KY The City of Danville for the Spears Creek Pump 400,000
Station upgrade
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF KY Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc. for a septic system 800,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF KY The City of Lawrenceburg for a sanitary sewer 750,000
overflow elimination and sewer extension project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF KY Franklin County Fiscal Court for the Farmdale 3,500,000
Sanitation District sewer system project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF KY The City of Lancaster for a drinking water treatment 400,000
plant project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF KY The Hyden-Leslie County Water District for a water 1,392,960
system improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF LA The City of Monroe for rehabilitation of a sewer 2,000,000
main project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA Merrimack River Watershed Council for Merrimack 352,000
River Hot Spot Detection and Green Infrastructure
Solutions
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA Town of Hull for Pump Station 9 Replacement 2,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA Charles River Watershed Association, Inc. for 400,000
Charles River Flood Model
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA City of Waltham for Waltham Embassy Parking Lot 280,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA City of Somerville for Poplar Street Pump Station 2,500,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA Town of Agawam Main Street Sewage Main and Slope 740,000
Stabilization Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MA City of Westfield for Water Treatment Plant Building 1,000,000
Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA City of Malden for Lead Line Replacement Program 3,360,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA Town of Medway for Central Water Treatment Facility 2,750,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA Norton Water & Sewer Department for Source Water 1,475,000
Well Replacement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA Town of Plainville for Water System Capacity 1,500,000
Expansion Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA Town of Sturbridge for Water Main Improvements 850,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MA Town of Hopedale for Water Supply And Storage 2,000,000
Enhancement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MD Anacostia Watershed Society for Treating and 200,000
Teaching program
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MD Montgomery County for Watershed Enhancement Project 500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MD Montgomery County for Watershed Stormwater 1,000,000
Management Enhancements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MD City of Bowie for Replacement of Tuberculated Pipes 2,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF ME Town of Livermore Falls for Wastewater Treatment 1,000,000
Facility improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF; ME Town of Vinalhaven for drinking water ($559,000) and 1,192,000
Clean Water SRF sewer and storm water ($633,000) infrastructure
improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI 8\1/2\ Mile Relief Drain Drainage District for 1,000,000
Chapaton Retention Basin In-Storage Expansion
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI City of Mason for Wastewater Treatment Plant 3,500,000
Improvement and Expansion
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI The City of Midland for a storm and sanitary sewer 750,000
improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI Tuscarora Township for a septic to sewer expansion 3,500,000
and modernization project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI St. Clair County for the Clay-Ira interceptor 1,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI The Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District for a 1,000,000
segment sewer rehabilitation project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI Harrison Township for a sanitary sewer project 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI The Village of Clinton for a septic waste treatment 185,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MI Leoni Township for a wastewater treatment plant 3,500,000
improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI Village of Milford for Water System Improvements 2,000,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI City of Pleasant Ridge for Kensington Water Main and 650,000
Lead Service Line Replacement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI Oakland County for Pontiac Water System Improvements 800,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI Village of Fowlerville for Water Treatment Plant 3,500,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI Oakland County for Royal Oak Township Water System 800,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI The City of Croswell for a drinking water quality 1,000,000
improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI Charter Township of Shelby for a water reservoir 1,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI The City of Kalamazoo for a lead water service line 1,000,000
replacement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MI The City of Jackson for the Pearl Loop North Branch 1,760,000
water transmission main project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF; MI St. Clair County for a drinking water ($200,000) and 1,000,000
Clean Water SRF wastewater ($800,000) improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MN City of Shakopee for River Stabilization Project 3,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF MN City of Two Harbors for a wastewater treatment 3,500,000
facility improvements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MN City of Zumbrota for Water Main Loop 448,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MO City of Slater for Well Field Protection Project 147,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MO City Utilities of Springfield for a raw water main 3,500,000
construction project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MS The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for the 2,000,000
Bogue Homa water system project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF MS The City of Gautier for a water treatment project 2,770,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NC Town of Cary for Swift Creek Stormwater Management 900,000
and Modeling Program
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NC Town of Hookerton for Waste Water Treatment Plant 1,897,001
Lagoon and Sewer Collection System Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NC The Town of Benson for a sewer treatment capacity 1,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NC The City of Clinton for a sewer line repair project 68,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NC The City of Dunn for the Black River Waste Water 1,000,000
Plant improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NC City of Henderson for Kerr Lake Regional Water 3,500,000
System Upgrade and Expansion Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NC Martin County for Water Regionalization Project 3,437,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NC Town of Pittsboro for Water Treatment Plant 2,208,800
Infrastructure Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NE The Sarpy County Wastewater Agency for the 3,500,000
Springfield Creek sewer project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NH Town of Exeter for Exeter Squamscott River Sewer 600,000
Siphons
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NH City of Portsmouth for Little Bay Waterline 600,000
Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NH Town of Peterborough for Water Main Relocation 277,804
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NJ Township of Saddle Brook for Sewage Rehabilitation 1,393,682
and Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NJ Township of Berkeley Heights for West Side Drainage 250,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NJ Borough of Paramus for Prospect Avenue Sewer Pump 250,000
Station Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NJ Borough of Saddle River for Sewer Main Construction 1,105,166
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NJ City of New Brunswick for Sewer Replacement Project 760,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Borough of Stanhope for Water Main Replacements 250,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Township of Bloomfield for Lead Service Line 255,000
Replacement Program
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Hopatcong Borough for PFAS-related Water System 800,000
Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Town of Clinton for the West Main Street Water Main 898,257
Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Milford Borough for Water Main Improvements 360,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ The Village of Ridgewood for Drinking Water 2,800,000
Treatment Facilities Construction
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NJ Borough of Sussex for Water Utility Improvement 100,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NV Boulder City for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade 1,000,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NV The City of Carson City for a sewer extension 1,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NV The City of Sparks for Truckee Meadows Water 1,960,000
Reclamation Facility upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NV The City of Reno for the McCloud Area sewer 1,000,000
conversion project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NV The City of Carson City for the Quill Water 1,500,000
Treatment Plant filtration upgrade project.
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NV Churchill County for a water treatment plant project 300,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Save the Sound for Little Neck Bay Stormwater 600,000
Management
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Village of Kiryas Joel Wastewater Treatment Plant 2,000,000
for Wastewater Treatment Plant Components
Modernization Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY City of Newburgh for North Interceptor Sewer Project 3,120,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY County of Putnam for Riparian and Watershed 3,500,000
Ecological Restoration Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Incorporated Village of Hempstead for Sewage System 2,000,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Village of Sea Cliff and Hempstead Harbor Protection 300,000
Committee for North Shore Shellfish Seeding
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Town of Clarkstown for Storm Water Management 1,000,000
Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Town of Yorktown for Hallocks Mill Sewer Extension 1,200,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY Town of Rotterdam for Wastewater Treatment Plant 960,000
Improvements Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The Incorporated Village of Patchogue for a 3,500,000
wastewater treatment facility expansion project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The Town of Cherry Creek wastewater collection 2,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The City of Corning for a wastewater treatment plant 480,000
improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The Village of Portville for a sanitary sewer 3,500,000
improvements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The Town of Prattsburgh for a wastewater service 398,700
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF NY The Town of Seneca Falls for a pump station and 1,966,000
force main wastewater collection project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY City of Middletown for Water System Improvements 3,500,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY Town of Lewisboro for Oakridge Water District PFAS 1,800,000
Mitigation
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY City of Long Beach for Sand Filter Rehabilitation 1,000,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY City of Glen Cove for Rehabilitation of the Nancy 1,000,000
Court Pump Station
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY City of Mechanicville for Water Reliability Project 800,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Town of Riverhead for a drinking water project 3,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY Suffolk County Water Authority for a drinking water 3,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Town of Babylon for the Oak Beach Water System 1,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Village of Dundee for the water tank replacement 640,000
and control system enhancements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Village of Mayville for a water well replacement 2,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Village of Marathon for a water river crossing 600,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY Herkimer County for the Eastern Mohawk Valley 500,000
Regional transmission main project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Town of Vernon for the Vernon Central water 3,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Village of Frankfort for a water system 3,000,000
improvements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF NY The Village of Aurora for replacement of aging water 160,000
infrastructure
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH Village of Lowellville for Wastewater Improvements 549,600
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The Village of Chagrin Falls for a wastewater 3,500,000
treatment plant infrastructure rehabilitation
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Willoughby for the Willoughby-Eastlake 3,500,000
Water Pollution Control Center Lakeshore East
Equalization Basin project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The Geauga County Board of Commissioners for 800,000
McFarland Waste Water Treatment Plant renovation
and upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The Village of Grover Hill for a wastewater 400,000
collections system project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Rocky River for the Buckingham Road, 2,520,000
Argyle Oval, and Arundel Road sewer replacement
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Strongsville for the Prospect Road storm 1,600,000
sewer project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Chillicothe for a wastewater treatment 3,500,000
plant project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Parma for Valley Villas, York, and State 1,968,000
Roads sewer improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OH The City of Fairview Park for sewer remediation and 3,500,000
environmental improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OH The City of Painesville for the Shamrock/Brookstone 570,000
waterline extension and capacity project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OH The City of Munroe Falls for a waterline crossing 1,040,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OH The City of Rittman for a water transmission line 2,628,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OH The City of Portsmouth for water treatment plant 3,500,000
repairs and updates
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OH The Village of Georgetown for a water tower 450,000
rehabilitation project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF OR Port of Brookings Harbor for Wastewater Treatment 3,500,000
Plant
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF OR City of Hillsboro for Water Supply System 1,000,000
Construction
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF PA Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority for Stream 3,500,000
Restorations and Stormwater Basin Retrofit
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF PA Cranberry Township for a sanitary sewer system 960,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF PA The City of Corry for a wastewater treatment plant 400,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF PA Creswell Heights Joint Authority for Filter Media 400,000
Material Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF PA Center Township Water Authority for Center Grange 999,999
Road Waterline Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF PA Municipal Authority Borough of Midland for Water 80,000
Treatment Plant Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF PA The Avella Area School District for a water line 500,000
extension project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF RI City of Newport for Narragansett Avenue Water Main 1,520,000
Rehabilitation
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TN Glen Hills Utility District for an updated drinking 996,160
water infrastructure project in Greeneville
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TN The City of Oak Ridge for a water treatment plant 3,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX City of Austin for a Wastewater and Stormwater 1,000,000
Infrastructure Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX City of Buda for South Loop 4 Wastewater Extension 1,636,364
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX City of Wilmer for Force Main Replacement Project 2,226,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX Harris County Flood Control District for the 1,600,000
Kingwood Diversion Channel improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX Harris County Flood Control District for the Taylor 1,600,000
Gully stormwater channel improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX Memorial City Redevelopment Authority for a 3,394,000
detention basin improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX Harris County for the Forest Manor drainage 1,673,600
improvement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF TX The City of Waco for the Flat Creek water reuse 1,700,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX San Antonio Water System for Generators for Critical 500,000
Infrastructure Protection
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Schertz for Corbett Water Ground Storage 3,500,000
Tank Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Bellaire for Bellaire Waterlines 782,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Jersey Village for Seattle Street Waterlines 624,835
Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Alamo for Water Treatment Plant 3,500,000
Rehabilitation and Expansion
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX The Brownsville Public Utilities Board for Water 500,000
Treatment Plant Pump Station Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Glenn Heights for Elevated Water Storage 2,800,000
Tank Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF TX City of Jacinto City for Northeast Water Mains & 1,950,000
Fire Hydrant Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF; TX County of El Paso for First-Time Water ($314,000) 1,105,000
Clean Water SRF and Wastewater ($791,000) Connection Projects
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF UT The Town of Manila for a sewage system project 3,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF UT The City of Centerville for the Green Steel Tank 1,500,000
replacement project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF UT The City of Ephraim for a drinking water resiliency 3,000,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VA City Williamsburg for Walnut Hills Stormwater 336,600
Abatement and Streambank Stabilization project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VA City of Petersburg for Sewer Service Area 2,432,000
Infrastructure Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VA City of Falls Church for Lincoln Avenue Stormwater 400,000
Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA Frederick County Sanitation Authority for Diehl 3,000,000
Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA City of Manassas for Transmission Main Replacement 2,400,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA City of Portsmouth for Water Service Line Inventory 500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA Surry County for Water System Upgrades 3,200,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA Prince George County for Central Water System 3,200,000
Extension Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF VA Spotsylvania County for Motts Run Water Treatment 1,840,000
Plant Expansion Project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VI Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for 960,000
Residential Collection Sewers Replacement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VI Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for 1,120,000
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF VI Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for Water 1,200,000
Security Infrastructure Upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WA City of Ellensburg for Renewable Natural Gas 840,000
Conversion and Methane Gas Recovery at the
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WA City of North Bend for Snoqualmie Valley Trail 225,000
Channel Widening and Wetland Creation/Enhancement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WA The Town of Malden for a sewer system project 3,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WA The City of College Place for a wastewater treatment 3,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WA The Stevens Public Utility District #1 for a septage 1,680,000
reuse project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA Quileute Nation for Quileute Move to Higher Ground 1,479,355
Water System Improvement
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District for 1,585,000
Sammamish Plateau Water PFAS Treatment Plant
upgrades
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA Port of Coupeville for Wharf Rehabilitation Project 136,000
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA MacKaye Harbor Water District for Agate Beach Lane 694,480
Source Water and Transmission Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA The City of Airway Heights for a water replacement 3,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WA The Town of Cusick for a water treatment facility 3,500,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WI City of River Falls for West Central Wisconsin 1,600,000
Biosolids Facility Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WI Waukesha Water Utility for an elevated storage tank 530,000
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WV DigDeep Right to Water Project for a sanitary septic 459,840
and sewerage service project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Clean Water SRF WV The City of Moundsville for a main sewer line 100,000
evaluation project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WV The Marshall County Commission for a water meter 230,400
project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WV The Bel-O-Mar Regional Council for a water system 1,120,000
improvements project
Environmental Protection Agency STAG--Drinking Water SRF WV The Ohio County Commission for the Town of 600,000
Triadelphia water storage tank project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private AZ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum for an Invasive Plant 50,000
Forestry Treatment and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA TreePeople Inc. for a Park Restoration Project 750,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA Cal Poly Corporation for a Fire Break Project 500,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA Town of Los Gatos for a Fuels Reduction Project 750,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA City of Burbank for a Water Tender Project 225,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA County of Nevada for the Ponderosa West Grass Valley 750,000
Forestry Defense Zone fuels reduction treatment project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CA Yorba Linda Water District wildfire protection and 500,000
Forestry firefighting support project.
U.S. Forest Service State and Private CO Jefferson County for a Fuels Reduction Project 358,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private HI City and County of Honolulu for an Urban Forest 300,000
Forestry Inventory Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private IL Morton Arboretum for an Urban Forestry Project 750,000
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private MD Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for an Urban 120,000
Forestry Forestry Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private MI Royal Oak for an Urban Forestry Project 93,500
Forestry
U.S. Forest Service State and Private NE National Arbor Day Foundation for an urban forestry 750,000
Forestry project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private NJ Mercer County for an Emerald Ash Borer Management 625,000
Forestry and Ash Tree Restoration Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private OR Willamalane Parks and Recreation District for a 200,000
Forestry Fuels Reduction Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private OR McKenzie River Trust for a Floodplain Restoration 125,000
Forestry Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private TX Texas A&M University System for an Urban Forestry 630,000
Forestry Project
U.S. Forest Service State and Private WA City of Roslyn for a Fuels Reduction Project 750,000
Forestry
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Bill-Wide Reporting Requirements
The following items are included in accordance with various
requirements of the Rules of the House of Representatives:
FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII of
the Rules of the House of Representatives, the results of each
roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report,
together with the names of those voting for and those voting
against, are printed below:
STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following is a statement of
general performance goals and objectives for which this measure
authorizes funding:
The Committee on Appropriations considers program
performance, including a program's success in developing and
attaining outcome-related goals and objectives, in developing
funding recommendations.
RESCISSION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following table is submitted
describing the rescission recommended in the accompanying bill:
Department and activity:
There are no amounts recommended for rescission.
TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following table is submitted
describing the transfer of funds in the accompanying bill.
APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
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Account to which
Account from which transfer is made Amount (000's) transfer is made Amount (000's)
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Department of the Interior, National not specified.......... Department of not specified
Park Service. Transportation,
Federal Highway
Administration.
Department of the Interior, BIA, not specified.......... Indian forest land not specified
Operation of Indian Programs. assistance accounts.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of not specified.......... Bureau of Reclamation.. not specified
Indian Affairs Construction.
Office of the Special Trustee for not specified.......... Department of the not specified
American Indians. Interior, BIA,
Operation of Indian
Programs; BIE,
Operation of Indian
Education Programs;
Office of the
Solicitor, Salaries
and Expenses; Office
of the Secretary,
Departmental
Operations.
Department of the Interior, Office of not specified.......... Bureau of Indian not specified
the Secretary. Affairs, Bureau of
Indian Education
``Operation of Indian
Programs''', Office of
the Special Trustee
``Federal Trust
Programs'''.
Department of the Interior, Office of not specified.......... Secretary of not specified
Insular Affairs. Agriculture.
Department of the Interior, Wildland up to $50,000.......... National Forest not specified
Fire Management. Foundation,
Administrative
Provision.
Department of the Interior, Wildland not specified.......... Department of the not specified
Fire Management. Interior, for
repayment of advances
made during
emergencies.
Department of the Interior, Wildfire up to $330,000......... Forest Service, up to $330,000
Suppression Reserve Fund. Wildland Fire
Management, Department
of the Interior,
Wildland Fire
Management.
Department of the Interior, Energy not specified.......... States, Tribes, not specified
Community Revitalization Program. Department-wide to
address cleanup and
closure.
Department of the Interior, Intra- not specified.......... Department of the not specified
Bureau. Interior, Intra-
Bureau, for emergency
purposes as specified.
Department of the Interior, not specified.......... Department of the not specified
Department-Wide. Interior, Department-
Wide, for emergency
purposes as specified.
Environmental Protection Agency, not specified.......... Other Federal Agencies. not specified
Hazardous Substance Superfund.
Environmental Protection Agency, $11,800................ Environmental $11,800
Hazardous Substance Superfund. Protection Agency,
Office of Inspector
General.
Environmental Protection Agency, $32,985................ Environmental $32,985
Hazardous Substance Superfund. Protection Agency,
Science and Technology.
Environmental Protection Agency, up to $375,000......... Any Federal Department up to $375,000
Administrative Provisions. or Agency for Great
Lakes Initiative.
Environmental Protection Agency, not specified.......... Environmental not specified
Administrative Provisions. Protection Agency,
Environmental Programs
and Management.
Forest Service, Capital Improvement not specified.......... General Treasury....... not specified
and Maintenance.
Forest Service, Wildland Fire not specified.......... Forest Service not specified
Management. Operations, permanent
funds or trusts.
Forest Service, Wildland Fire not specified.......... Forest Service, not specified
Management. National Forest System.
Forest Service, Wildfire Suppression up to $2,120,000....... Forest Service, up to $2,120,000
Operations Reserve Fund. Wildland Fire
Management, Department
of the Interior,
Wildland Fire
Management.
Forest Service, Communications Site not specified.......... Forest Service, not specified
Administration. National Forest System.
Forest Service, Wildland Fire up to $50,000.......... Secretary of the up to $50,000
Management, Administrative Provision. Interior.
Forest Service, All Accounts......... not specified.......... Forest Service, not specified
Wildland Fire
Management.
Forest Service, Administrative up to $82,000.......... USDA, Working Capital up to $82,000
Provisions. Fund.
Forest Service, Administrative up to $14,500.......... USDA, Greenbook........ up to $14,500
Provisions.
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DISCLOSURE OF EARMARKS AND CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING ITEMS
The following table is submitted in compliance with clause
9 of rule XXI, and lists the congressional earmarks (as defined
in paragraph (e) of clause 9) contained in the bill or in this
report. Neither the bill nor the report contain any limited tax
benefits or limited tariff benefits as defined in paragraphs
(f) or (g) of clause 9 of rule XXI.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
[Community Project Funding Items]
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Agency Account Location Project House Amount House Requestor(s)
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Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... AK The City of Ketchikan for the 1,250,000 Young
Tongass Sewer force main
rehabilitation project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... AK The City and Borough of 800,000 Young
Juneau for Mendenhall
Wastewater Treatment Plant
improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... AL Lowndes County for Septic 700,000 Sewell
Tank Installations.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. AL City of Marion for Source 480,000 Sewell
Water Rehabilitation Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. AZ City of Chandler for Advanced 990,000 Stanton
Metering Infrastructure.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Torrance for Torrance 938,000 Waters
Airport Storm Water Basin
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA County of Lake/Special 320,000 Thompson (CA)
Districts for Pipeline
Design Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of San Juan Bautista for 1,000,000 Panetta
Regional Waste Water
Solution Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA Monterey One Water for Coral 400,000 Panetta
Street Pump Station
Electrical Relocation
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Maywood for Sewer 1,000,000 Roybal-Allard
Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA Santa Ynez Band of Chumash 112,340 Carbajal
Indians for Waste Water
Treatment Plant improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of East Palo Alto for 800,000 Speier
O'Connor Stormwater Station
improvement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of San Leandro for Trash 1,000,000 Lee (CA)
Capture Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Sacramento for 24th 1,500,000 Matsui
Street In-Line Combined
Sewer System (CSS) Storage
Pipe project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Sacramento for 2,000,000 Matsui
Combined Sewer System
Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Madera for Sewer 3,500,000 Costa
Trunk Main Rehabilitation
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Banning for 1,250,000 Ruiz
Wastewater Treatment and
Groundwater Protection
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA City of Millbrae for Water 800,000 Speier
Recycling Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA Eastern Municipal Water 2,500,000 Calvert
District for the Quail
Valley septic to sewer
conversion project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA The City of Yucaipa for the 1,000,000 Obernolte
Wilson III basin project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA The City of Twentynine Palms 663,224 Obernolte
for a wastewater treatment
facility phase II project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA The Big Bear Area Regional 960,000 Obernolte
Wastewater Agency for the
Replenish Big Bear Lake
recycled water project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA The San Bernardino County 1,932,000 Obernolte
Department of Public Works
for the Desert Knolls Wash
Phase III construction
channel project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA The City of Adelanto for a 800,000 Obernolte
wastewater treatment plant
tertiary treatment
capability project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CA Earlimart Public Utility 1,284,696 Valadao
District for a sewer relief
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Oxnard for a Water 500,000 Brownley
Transmission Line.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of San Buenaventura 2,840,000 Brownley
(Ventura Water) for a State
Water Interconnection
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Thousand Oaks for a 1,500,000 Brownley
Water Reuse Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Lomita for Lomita 940,000 Waters
Water System Improvements
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA West Valley Water District 2,000,000 Torres (CA)
for Bloomington Alleyway
Pipeline Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA East Bay Municipal Utility 3,500,000 Swalwell
District for Upper San
Leandro Drinking Water
Treatment Plant upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Gustine for Water 950,000 Costa
Loop Line Completion Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Adventist Health St. Helena 1,840,000 Thompson (CA)
Hospital for Napa County
Deer Park/St. Helena Water
System improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Santa Cruz for Water 1,000,000 Panetta
Meter Upgrade Program.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Eastern Municipal Water 1,000,000 Takano
District for Mead Valley
Water Booster Station
Replacement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Cambria Community Services 375,000 Carbajal
District for Water Tanks
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Citrus Heights Water District 585,000 Bera
for Groundwater Production
Well.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Pico Rivera Water Authority 2,500,000 Linda T. Sanchez
for PFAS Groundwater
Treatment Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Poway for Clearwell 1,000,000 Peters
Bypass System Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Ironhouse Sanitary District 3,000,000 McNerney
for Recycled Water Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Dos Palos for Water 279,664 Costa
Plant Clarifier Replacement
and Repair.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Coachella Valley Water 2,700,000 Ruiz
District for Water
Transmission Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA City of Downey for Well 1,000,000 Roybal-Allard
Remediation Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Elsinore Valley Municipal 780,000 Calvert
Water District for the
Canyon Lake Water Treatment
Plant improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CA Earlimart Public Utility 1,756,416 Valadao
District for a well
treatment improvement
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CT Town of Newtown for Non- 480,000 Hayes
Impervious Parking in
Newtown.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... CT Save the Sound for Dam 475,000 Himes
Removal Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. CT Town of Durham for Public 3,412,455 DeLauro
Water Supply Expansion.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL City of West Park for a 400,000 Wilson (FL)
Drainage Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL City of North Miami Beach for 1,141,038 Wilson (FL)
Drainage Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Seminole County Government 688,000 Murphy (FL)
for Little Wekiva River
Restoration Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Pinellas County Government 700,000 Crist
for Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor at Pinellas Park.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL City of Oviedo for 900,000 Murphy (FL)
Percolation Pond
Decommissioning project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Leon County for Lake 1,600,000 Lawson (FL)
Henrietta Stormwater
Facility.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Cities of Wilton Manors, 900,000 Deutch
Oakland Park, and Fort
Lauderdale for Oakland Park/
Wilton Manors/Fort
Lauderdale Middle River
Water Quality Improvement
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL City of Coral Springs for 400,000 Deutch
Stormwater Drainage
Infrastructure.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Hillsborough County for 800,000 Castor (FL)
Septic-to-Sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Town of Eatonville for Vereen 665,000 Demings
Lift Station/Quadrant
Rehabilitation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL City of Sunrise for Storm 2,000,000 Wasserman Schultz
Water Pump Station
Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Town of Davie for Shenandoah 1,772,800 Wasserman Schultz
Drainage Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Miami-Dade County for a 750,000 Diaz-Balart
septic to sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The Pinellas County Board of 240,000 Bilirakis
County Commissioners for a
tidal check valves project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Charlotte County for the 3,200,000 Steube
Ackerman septic to sewer
conversion project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Lee County for the Bob Janes 720,000 Steube
Preserve restoration project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Okeechobee Utility Authority 1,000,000 Steube
for the Treasure Island
wastewater expansion project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL DeSoto County for a 2,000,000 Steube
wastewater treatment
expansion project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The Village of Pinecrest for 606,000 Salazar
a stormwater management
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The City of Dade City for a 1,750,000 Bilirakis
wastewater treatment plant
relocation and upgrade
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Miami-Dade Water and Sewer 1,600,000 Salazar
Department for the Biscayne
Bay Water Pump project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The City of Zephyrhills for 1,500,000 Bilirakis
the Northside Lift Station
and Force Main project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The Village of Key Biscayne 500,000 Salazar
for the Key Biscayne K-8
Center Elementary School
stormwater improvements
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL The City of Sarasota for a 2,578,000 Buchanan
wetlands restoration project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... FL Bay Park Conservancy for an 2,000,000 Buchanan
environmental restoration
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL City of Dania Beach for Water 1,500,000 Wasserman Schultz
Utility Upgrade and
Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL City of Apopka for Northwest 1,500,000 Demings
Water Production Plant New
Water Storage Tank.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL Miami-Dade County for a 1,000,000 Diaz-Balart
drinking water mains
extension project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL Sarasota County for extension 1,000,000 Steube
of a portable transmission
main project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL The City of West Miami for a 3,000,000 Salazar
potable water main
improvements project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. FL Miami-Dade County for a 2,000,000 Gimenez
drinking water project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. GA City of East Point for Water 1,600,000 Williams (GA)
Treatment Plant Renovations.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IA City of Johnston for Sewer 1,000,000 Axne
Extension Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IA The City of Burlington for a 1,700,000 Miller-Meeks
sewer separation project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IA The City of Ottumwa for the 2,500,000 Miller-Meeks
Blake's Branch sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IA Creston City Water Works for 600,000 Axne
water intake Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IL City of Elmhurst for 2,000,000 Quigley
Stormwater Improvement
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IL The Galesburg Sanitary 1,200,000 Bustos
District for Anaerobic
Digester Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IL Village of Burr Ridge for 785,000 Casten
Stormwater Management
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IL Downers Grove Sanitary 1,080,000 Casten
District for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... IL City of Hickory Hills for 640,000 Newman
Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL City of Joliet for Water Main 3,500,000 Underwood; Foster
Replacements and Alternative
Water Source Program project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL Village of Pingree Grove for 3,500,000 Underwood
Water Treatment Expansion.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL Village of Richmond for Water 560,800 Underwood
Tower Rehabilitation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The City of Nokomis for a 480,000 Davis, Rodney
drinking water treatment
plant system improvement
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The City of Farmer City for a 197,619 Davis, Rodney
water plant sand filter
rehabilitation project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The City of Carrollton for a 1,975,000 Davis, Rodney
water treatment plant
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The Village of Blue Mound for 320,000 Davis, Rodney
water system improvements
and a water tower
rehabilitation project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The City of Assumption for 1,965,040 Davis, Rodney
water system and treatment
plant improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. IL The City of Rushville for 1,700,000 LaHood
drinking water system
improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... KY Louisville and Jefferson 480,000 Yarmuth
County Metropolitan Sewer
District for Park DuValle
Community Odor Control
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... KY The City of Danville for the 400,000 Guthrie
Spears Creek Pump Station
upgrade.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... KY Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc. 800,000 Rogers (KY)
for a septic system project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... KY The City of Lawrenceburg for 750,000 Barr
a sanitary sewer overflow
elimination and sewer
extension project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... KY Franklin County Fiscal Court 3,500,000 Barr
for the Farmdale Sanitation
District sewer system
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. KY The City of Lancaster for a 400,000 Guthrie
drinking water treatment
plant project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. KY The Hyden-Leslie County Water 1,392,960 Rogers (KY)
District for a water system
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... LA The City of Monroe for 2,000,000 Letlow
rehabilitation of a sewer
main project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA Merrimack River Watershed 352,000 Trahan
Council for Merrimack River
Hot Spot Detection and Green
Infrastructure Solutions.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA Town of Hull for Pump Station 2,000,000 Lynch
9 Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA Charles River Watershed 400,000 Clark (MA)
Association, Inc. for
Charles River Flood Model.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA City of Waltham for Waltham 280,000 Clark (MA)
Embassy Parking Lot Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA City of Somerville for Poplar 2,500,000 Pressley
Street Pump Station Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA Town of Agawam Main Street 740,000 Neal
Sewage Main and Slope
Stabilization Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MA City of Westfield for Water 1,000,000 Neal
Treatment Plant Building
Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA City of Malden for Lead Line 3,360,000 Clark (MA)
Replacement Program.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA Town of Medway for Central 2,750,000 Auchincloss
Water Treatment Facility
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA Norton Water & Sewer 1,475,000 Auchincloss
Department for Source Water
Well Replacement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA Town of Plainville for Water 1,500,000 Auchincloss
System Capacity Expansion
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA Town of Sturbridge for Water 850,000 Neal
Main Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MA Town of Hopedale for Water 2,000,000 Auchincloss
Supply And Storage
Enhancement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MD Anacostia Watershed Society 200,000 Brown
for Treating and Teaching
program.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MD Montgomery County for 500,000 Sarbanes
Watershed Enhancement
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MD Montgomery County for 1,000,000 Raskin
Watershed Stormwater
Management Enhancements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MD City of Bowie for Replacement 2,000,000 Hoyer
of Tuberculated Pipes.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... ME Town of Livermore Falls for 1,000,000 Golden
Wastewater Treatment
Facility improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF; ME Town of Vinalhaven for 1,192,000 Pingree
Clean Water SRF. drinking water ($559,000)
and sewer and storm water
($633,000) infrastructure
improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI 8\1/2\ Mile Relief Drain 1,000,000 Levin (MI)
Drainage District for
Chapaton Retention Basin In-
Storage Expansion.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI City of Mason for Wastewater 3,500,000 Slotkin
Treatment Plant Improvement
and Expansion.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI The City of Midland for a 750,000 Moolenaar
storm and sanitary sewer
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI Tuscarora Township for a 3,500,000 Bergman
septic to sewer expansion
and modernization project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI St. Clair County for the Clay- 1,000,000 McClain
Ira interceptor project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI The Macomb Interceptor Drain 1,000,000 McClain
Drainage District for a
segment sewer rehabilitation
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI Harrison Township for a 1,000,000 McClain
sanitary sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI The Village of Clinton for a 185,000 Walberg
septic waste treatment
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MI Leoni Township for a 3,500,000 Walberg
wastewater treatment plant
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI Village of Milford for Water 2,000,000 Stevens
System Improvements Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI City of Pleasant Ridge for 650,000 Levin (MI)
Kensington Water Main and
Lead Service Line
Replacement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI Oakland County for Pontiac 800,000 Lawrence
Water System Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI Village of Fowlerville for 3,500,000 Slotkin
Water Treatment Plant
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI Oakland County for Royal Oak 800,000 Lawrence
Township Water System
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI The City of Croswell for a 1,000,000 McClain
drinking water quality
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI Charter Township of Shelby 1,000,000 McClain
for a water reservoir
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI The City of Kalamazoo for a 1,000,000 Upton
lead water service line
replacement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MI The City of Jackson for the 1,760,000 Walberg
Pearl Loop North Branch
water transmission main
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF; MI St. Clair County for a 1,000,000 McClain
Clean Water SRF. drinking water ($200,000)
and wastewater ($800,000)
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MN City of Shakopee for River 3,500,000 Craig
Stabilization Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... MN City of Two Harbors for a 3,500,000 Stauber
wastewater treatment
facility improvements
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MN City of Zumbrota for Water 448,000 Craig
Main Loop.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MO City of Slater for Well Field 147,000 Cleaver
Protection Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MO City Utilities of Springfield 3,500,000 Long
for a raw water main
construction project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MS The Mississippi Band of 2,000,000 Palazzo
Choctaw Indians for the
Bogue Homa water system
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. MS The City of Gautier for a 2,770,000 Palazzo
water treatment project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NC Town of Cary for Swift Creek 900,000 Ross
Stormwater Management and
Modeling Program.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NC Town of Hookerton for Waste 1,897,001 Butterfield
Water Treatment Plant Lagoon
and Sewer Collection System
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NC The Town of Benson for a 1,000,000 Rouzer
sewer treatment capacity
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NC The City of Clinton for a 68,000 Rouzer
sewer line repair project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NC The City of Dunn for the 1,000,000 Rouzer
Black River Waste Water
Plant improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NC City of Henderson for Kerr 3,500,000 Butterfield; Price (NC)
Lake Regional Water System
Upgrade and Expansion
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NC Martin County for Water 3,437,000 Butterfield
Regionalization Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NC Town of Pittsboro for Water 2,208,800 Price (NC)
Treatment Plant
Infrastructure Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NE The Sarpy County Wastewater 3,500,000 Bacon
Agency for the Springfield
Creek sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NH Town of Exeter for Exeter 600,000 Pappas
Squamscott River Sewer
Siphons.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NH City of Portsmouth for Little 600,000 Pappas
Bay Waterline Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NH Town of Peterborough for 277,804 Kuster
Water Main Relocation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NJ Township of Saddle Brook for 1,393,682 Pascrell
Sewage Rehabilitation and
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NJ Township of Berkeley Heights 250,000 Malinowski
for West Side Drainage
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NJ Borough of Paramus for 250,000 Gottheimer
Prospect Avenue Sewer Pump
Station Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NJ Borough of Saddle River for 1,105,166 Gottheimer
Sewer Main Construction
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NJ City of New Brunswick for 760,000 Pallone
Sewer Replacement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Borough of Stanhope for Water 250,000 Sherrill
Main Replacements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Township of Bloomfield for 255,000 Sherrill
Lead Service Line
Replacement Program.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Hopatcong Borough for PFAS- 800,000 Sherrill
related Water System
Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Town of Clinton for the West 898,257 Malinowski
Main Street Water Main
Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Milford Borough for Water 360,000 Malinowski
Main Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ The Village of Ridgewood for 2,800,000 Gottheimer
Drinking Water Treatment
Facilities Construction.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NJ Borough of Sussex for Water 100,000 Gottheimer
Utility Improvement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NV Boulder City for Wastewater 1,000,000 Lee (NV)
Treatment Plant Upgrade.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NV The City of Carson City for a 1,000,000 Amodei
sewer extension project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NV The City of Sparks for 1,960,000 Amodei
Truckee Meadows Water
Reclamation Facility
upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NV The City of Reno for the 1,000,000 Amodei
McCloud Area sewer
conversion project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NV The City of Carson City for 1,500,000 Amodei
the Quill Water Treatment
Plant filtration upgrade
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NV Churchill County for a water 300,000 Amodei
treatment plant project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Save the Sound for Little 600,000 Suozzi
Neck Bay Stormwater
Management.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Village of Kiryas Joel 2,000,000 Maloney, Sean
Wastewater Treatment Plant
for Wastewater Treatment
Plant Components
Modernization Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY City of Newburgh for North 3,120,000 Maloney, Sean
Interceptor Sewer Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY County of Putnam for Riparian 3,500,000 Maloney, Sean
and Watershed Ecological
Restoration Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Incorporated Village of 2,000,000 Rice (NY)
Hempstead for Sewage System
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Village of Sea Cliff and 300,000 Suozzi
Hempstead Harbor Protection
Committee for North Shore
Shellfish Seeding.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Town of Clarkstown for Storm 1,000,000 Jones
Water Management
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Town of Yorktown for Hallocks 1,200,000 Jones
Mill Sewer Extension Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY Town of Rotterdam for 960,000 Tonko
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The Incorporated Village of 3,500,000 Zeldin
Patchogue for a wastewater
treatment facility expansion
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The Town of Cherry Creek 2,000,000 Reed
wastewater collection
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The City of Corning for a 480,000 Reed
wastewater treatment plant
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The Village of Portville for 3,500,000 Reed
a sanitary sewer
improvements project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The Town of Prattsburgh for a 398,700 Reed
wastewater service project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... NY The Town of Seneca Falls for 1,966,000 Reed
a pump station and force
main wastewater collection
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY City of Middletown for Water 3,500,000 Maloney, Sean
System Improvements Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY Town of Lewisboro for 1,800,000 Maloney, Sean
Oakridge Water District PFAS
Mitigation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY City of Long Beach for Sand 1,000,000 Rice (NY)
Filter Rehabilitation
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY City of Glen Cove for 1,000,000 Suozzi
Rehabilitation of the Nancy
Court Pump Station.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY City of Mechanicville for 800,000 Tonko
Water Reliability Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Town of Riverhead for a 3,500,000 Zeldin
drinking water project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY Suffolk County Water 3,500,000 Zeldin
Authority for a drinking
water project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Town of Babylon for the 1,000,000 Garbarino
Oak Beach Water System
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Village of Dundee for the 640,000 Reed
water tank replacement and
control system enhancements
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Village of Mayville for a 2,000,000 Reed
water well replacement
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Village of Marathon for a 600,000 Tenney
water river crossing project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY Herkimer County for the 500,000 Tenney
Eastern Mohawk Valley
Regional transmission main
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Town of Vernon for the 3,000,000 Tenney
Vernon Central water project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Village of Frankfort for 3,000,000 Tenney
a water system improvements
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. NY The Village of Aurora for 160,000 Katko
replacement of aging water
infrastructure.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH Village of Lowellville for 549,600 Ryan
Wastewater Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The Village of Chagrin Falls 3,500,000 Joyce (OH)
for a wastewater treatment
plant infrastructure
rehabilitation project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Willoughby for 3,500,000 Joyce (OH)
the Willoughby-Eastlake
Water Pollution Control
Center Lakeshore East
Equalization Basin project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The Geauga County Board of 800,000 Joyce (OH)
Commissioners for McFarland
Waste Water Treatment Plant
renovation and upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The Village of Grover Hill 400,000 Latta
for a wastewater collections
system project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Rocky River for 2,520,000 Gonzalez (OH)
the Buckingham Road, Argyle
Oval, and Arundel Road sewer
replacement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Strongsville for 1,600,000 Gonzalez (OH)
the Prospect Road storm
sewer project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Chillicothe for a 3,500,000 Wenstrup
wastewater treatment plant
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Parma for Valley 1,968,000 Gonzalez (OH)
Villas, York, and State
Roads sewer improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OH The City of Fairview Park for 3,500,000 Gonzalez (OH)
sewer remediation and
environmental improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OH The City of Painesville for 570,000 Joyce (OH)
the Shamrock/Brookstone
waterline extension and
capacity project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OH The City of Munroe Falls for 1,040,000 Joyce (OH)
a waterline crossing project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OH The City of Rittman for a 2,628,000 Gonzalez (OH)
water transmission line
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OH The City of Portsmouth for 3,500,000 Wenstrup
water treatment plant
repairs and updates.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OH The Village of Georgetown for 450,000 Wenstrup
a water tower rehabilitation
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... OR Port of Brookings Harbor for 3,500,000 DeFazio
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. OR City of Hillsboro for Water 1,000,000 Bonamici
Supply System Construction.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... PA Wyoming Valley Sanitary 3,500,000 Cartwright
Authority for Stream
Restorations and Stormwater
Basin Retrofit.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... PA Cranberry Township for a 960,000 Kelly (PA)
sanitary sewer system
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... PA The City of Corry for a 400,000 Kelly (PA)
wastewater treatment plant
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. PA Creswell Heights Joint 400,000 Lamb
Authority for Filter Media
Material Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. PA Center Township Water 999,999 Lamb
Authority for Center Grange
Road Waterline Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. PA Municipal Authority Borough 80,000 Lamb
of Midland for Water
Treatment Plant Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. PA The Avella Area School 500,000 Reschenthaler
District for a water line
extension project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. RI City of Newport for 1,520,000 Cicilline
Narragansett Avenue Water
Main Rehabilitation.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TN Glen Hills Utility District 996,160 Harshbarger
for an updated drinking
water infrastructure project
in Greeneville.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TN The City of Oak Ridge for a 3,500,000 Fleischmann
water treatment plant
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX City of Austin for a 1,000,000 Doggett
Wastewater and Stormwater
Infrastructure Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX City of Buda for South Loop 4 1,636,364 Doggett
Wastewater Extension Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX City of Wilmer for Force Main 2,226,000 Johnson (TX)
Replacement Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX Harris County Flood Control 1,600,000 Crenshaw
District for the Kingwood
Diversion Channel
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX Harris County Flood Control 1,600,000 Crenshaw
District for the Taylor
Gully stormwater channel
improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX Memorial City Redevelopment 3,394,000 Crenshaw
Authority for a detention
basin improvement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX Harris County for the Forest 1,673,600 Crenshaw
Manor drainage improvement
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... TX The City of Waco for the Flat 1,700,000 Sessions
Creek water reuse project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX San Antonio Water System for 500,000 Castro (TX)
Generators for Critical
Infrastructure Protection.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Schertz for Corbett 3,500,000 Gonzalez, Vicente
Water Ground Storage Tank
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Bellaire for Bellaire 782,000 Fletcher
Waterlines.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Jersey Village for 624,835 Fletcher
Seattle Street Waterlines
Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Alamo for Wate 3,500,000 Vela
Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation and Expansion.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX The Brownsville Public 500,000 Vela
Utilities Board for Water
Treatment Plant Pump Station
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Glenn Heights for 2,800,000 Johnson (TX)
Elevated Water Storage Tank
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. TX City of Jacinto City for 1,950,000 Jackson Lee
Northeast Water Mains & Fire
Hydrant Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF; TX County of El Paso for First- 1,105,000 Escobar
Clean Water SRF. Time Water ($314,000) and
Wastewater ($791,000)
Connection Projects.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... UT The Town of Manila for a 3,500,000 Moore (UT)
sewage system project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. UT The City of Centerville for 1,500,000 Stewart
the Green Steel Tank
replacement project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. UT The City of Ephraim for a 3,000,000 Stewart
drinking water resiliency
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VA City Williamsburg for Walnut 336,600 Luria
Hills Stormwater Abatement
and Streambank Stabilization
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VA City of Petersburg for Sewer 2,432,000 McEachin
Service Area Infrastructure
Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VA City of Falls Church for 400,000 Beyer
Lincoln Avenue Stormwater
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA Frederick County Sanitation 3,000,000 Wexton
Authority for Diehl Water
Treatment Plant Improvement
Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA City of Manassas for 2,400,000 Wexton
Transmission Main
Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA City of Portsmouth for Water 500,000 Scott (VA)
Service Line Inventory.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA Surry County for Water System 3,200,000 McEachin
Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA Prince George County for 3,200,000 McEachin
Central Water System
Extension Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. VA Spotsylvania County for Motts 1,840,000 Spanberger
Run Water Treatment Plant
Expansion Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VI Virgin Islands Waste 960,000 Plaskett
Management Authority for
Residential Collection
Sewers Replacement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VI Virgin Islands Waste 1,120,000 Plaskett
Management Authority for
Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Upgrade.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... VI Virgin Islands Waste 1,200,000 Plaskett
Management Authority for
Water Security
Infrastructure Upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WA City of Ellensburg for 840,000 Schrier
Renewable Natural Gas
Conversion and Methane Gas
Recovery at the Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WA City of North Bend for 225,000 Schrier
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Channel Widening and Wetland
Creation/Enhancement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WA The Town of Malden for a 3,500,000 Rodgers (WA)
sewer system project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WA The City of College Place for 3,500,000 Rodgers (WA)
a wastewater treatment
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WA The Stevens Public Utility 1,680,000 Rodgers (WA)
District #1 for a septage
reuse project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA Quileute Nation for Quileute 1,479,355 Kilmer
Move to Higher Ground Water
System Improvement.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA Sammamish Plateau Water and 1,585,000 Schrier
Sewer District for Sammamish
Plateau Water PFAS Treatment
Plant upgrades.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA Port of Coupeville for Wharf 136,000 Larsen (WA)
Rehabilitation Project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA MacKaye Harbor Water District 694,480 Larsen (WA)
for Agate Beach Lane Source
Water and Transmission
Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA The City of Airway Heights 3,500,000 Rodgers (WA)
for a water replacement
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WA The Town of Cusick for a 3,500,000 Rodgers (WA)
water treatment facility
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WI City of River Falls for West 1,600,000 Kind
Central Wisconsin Biosolids
Facility Improvements.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WI Waukesha Water Utility for an 530,000 Fitzgerald
elevated storage tank
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WV DigDeep Right to Water 459,840 Miller (WV)
Project for a sanitary
septic and sewerage service
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Clean Water SRF.... WV The City of Moundsville for a 100,000 McKinley
main sewer line evaluation
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WV The Marshall County 230,400 McKinley
Commission for a water meter
project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WV The Bel-O-Mar Regional 1,120,000 McKinley
Council for a water system
improvements project.
Environmental Protection Agency....... STAG--Drinking Water SRF. WV The Ohio County Commission 600,000 McKinley
for the Town of Triadelphia
water storage tank project.
National Park Service................. Land Acquisition......... AZ Saguaro National Park--Rincon 4,124,500 Kirkpatrick
Creek Valley.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service........ Land Acquisition......... NH Silvio O. Conte National Fish 3,700,000 Kuster
and Wildlife Refuge--Mascoma
River Unit.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private AZ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 50,000 Grijalva
Forestry. for an Invasive Plant
Treatment and Hazardous
Fuels Reduction Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA TreePeople Inc. for a Park 750,000 Sherman
Forestry. Restoration Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA Cal Poly Corporation for a 500,000 Eshoo
Forestry. Fire Break Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA Town of Los Gatos for a Fuels 750,000 Eshoo
Forestry. Reduction Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA City of Burbank for a Water 225,000 Schiff
Forestry. Tender Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA County of Nevada for the 750,000 LaMalfa
Forestry. Ponderosa West Grass Valley
Defense Zone fuels reduction
treatment project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CA Yorba Linda Water District 500,000 Kim (CA)
Forestry. wildfire protection and
firefighting support project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private CO Jefferson County for a Fuels 358,000 Neguse
Forestry. Reduction Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private HI City and County of Honolulu 300,000 Case
Forestry. for an Urban Forest
Inventory Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private IL Morton Arboretum for an Urban 750,000 Casten
Forestry. Forestry Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private MD Alliance for the Chesapeake 120,000 Sarbanes
Forestry. Bay for an Urban Forestry
Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private MI Royal Oak for an Urban 93,500 Levin (MI)
Forestry. Forestry Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private NE National Arbor Day Foundation 750,000 Fortenberry
Forestry. for an urban forestry
project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private NJ Mercer County for an Emerald 625,000 Watson Coleman
Forestry. Ash Borer Management and Ash
Tree Restoration Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private OR Willamalane Parks and 200,000 DeFazio
Forestry. Recreation District for a
Fuels Reduction Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private OR McKenzie River Trust for a 125,000 DeFazio
Forestry. Floodplain Restoration
Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private TX Texas A&M University System 630,000 Johnson (TX)
Forestry. for an Urban Forestry
Project.
U.S. Forest Service................... State and Private WA City of Roslyn for a Fuels 750,000 Schrier
Forestry. Reduction Project.
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Compliance With Rule XIII, Clause 3(e) (Ramseyer Rule)
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, and existing law in which no
change is proposed is shown in roman):
Compliance With Rule XIII, Cl. 3(e) (Ramseyer Rule)
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italics, existing law in which no change
is proposed is shown in roman):
400 YEARS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY COMMISSION ACT
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SEC. 7. PLANS; REPORTS.
(a) Strategic Plan.--The Commission shall prepare a strategic
plan for the activities of the Commission carried out under
this Act.
(b) Final Report.--Not later than [July 1, 2022] July 1,
2023, the Commission shall complete and submit to Congress a
final report that contains--
(1) a summary of the activities of the Commission;
(2) a final accounting of funds received and expended
by the Commission; and
(3) the findings and recommendations of the
Commission.
SEC. 8. TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.
(a) Date of Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on
[July 1, 2022] July 1, 2023.
(b) Transfer of Documents and Materials.--Before the date of
termination specified in subsection (a), the Commission shall
transfer all documents and materials of the Commission to the
National Archives or another appropriate Federal entity.
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ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN
ACT
(Public Law 114-244)
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SEC. 3. COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN.
(a) In general.--There is established a commission, to be
known as the ``Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff
Commission on Native Children''.
(b) Membership.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall be composed of
11 members, of whom--
(A) 3 shall be appointed by the President, in
consultation with--
(i) the Attorney General;
(ii) the Secretary;
(iii) the Secretary of Education; and
(iv) the Secretary of Health and
Human Services;
(B) 3 shall be appointed by the Majority
Leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
Chairperson of the Committee on Indian Affairs
of the Senate;
(C) 1 shall be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Indian
Affairs of the Senate;
(D) 3 shall be appointed by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, in consultation
with the Chairperson of the Committee on
Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives; and
(E) 1 shall be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives, in
consultation with the Ranking Member of the
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
(2) Requirements for eligibility.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B),
each member of the Commission shall have
significant experience and expertise in--
(i) Indian affairs; and
(ii) matters to be studied by the
Commission, including--
(I) health care issues facing
Native children, including
mental health, physical health,
and nutrition;
(II) Indian education,
including experience with
Bureau of Indian Education
schools and public schools,
tribally operated schools,
tribal colleges or
universities, early childhood
education programs, and the
development of extracurricular
programs;
(III) juvenile justice
programs relating to prevention
and reducing incarceration and
rates of recidivism; and
(IV) social service programs
that are used by Native
children and designed to
address basic needs, such as
food, shelter, and safety,
including child protective
services, group homes, and
shelters.
(B) Experts.--
(i) Native children.--1 member of the
Commission shall--
(I) meet the requirements of
subparagraph (A); and
(II) be responsible for
providing the Commission with
insight into and input from
Native children on the matters
studied by the Commission.
(ii) Research.--1 member of the
Commission shall--
(I) meet the requirements of
subparagraph (A); and
(II) have extensive
experience in statistics or
social science research.
(3) Terms.--
(A) In general.--Each member of the
Commission shall be appointed for the life of
the Commission.
(B) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission
shall be filled in the manner in which the
original appointment was made.
(c) Operation.--
(1) Chairperson.--Not later than 15 days after the
date on which all members of the Commission have been
appointed, the Commission shall select 1 member to
serve as Chairperson of the Commission.
(2) Meetings.--
(A) In general.--The Commission shall meet at
the call of the Chairperson.
(B) Initial meeting.--The initial meeting of
the Commission shall take place not later than
30 days after the date described in paragraph
(1).
(3) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the
Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser
number of members may hold hearings.
(4) Rules.--The Commission may establish, by majority
vote, any rules for the conduct of Commission business,
in accordance with this Act and other applicable law.
(d) Native Advisory Committee.--
(1) Establishment.--The Commission shall establish a
committee, to be known as the ``Native Advisory
Committee''.
(2) Membership.--
(A) Composition.--The Native Advisory
Committee shall consist of--
(i) 1 representative of Indian tribes
from each region of the Bureau of
Indian Affairs who is 25 years of age
or older; and
(ii) 1 Native Hawaiian who is 25
years of age or older.
(B) Qualifications.--Each member of the
Native Advisory Committee shall have experience
relating to matters to be studied by the
Commission.
(3) Duties.--The Native Advisory Committee shall--
(A) serve as an advisory body to the
Commission; and
(B) provide to the Commission advice and
recommendations, submit materials, documents,
testimony, and such other information as the
Commission determines to be necessary to carry
out the duties of the Commission under this
section.
(4) Native children subcommittee.--The Native
Advisory Committee shall establish a subcommittee that
shall consist of at least 1 member from each region of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs and 1 Native Hawaiian,
each of whom shall be a Native child, and have
experience serving on the council of a tribal,
regional, or national youth organization.
(e) Comprehensive Study of Native Children Issues.--
(1) In general.--The Commission shall conduct a
comprehensive study of Federal, State, local, and
tribal programs that serve Native children, including
an evaluation of--
(A) the impact of concurrent jurisdiction on
child welfare systems;
(B) the barriers Indian tribes and Native
Hawaiians face in applying, reporting on, and
using existing public and private grant
resources, including identification of any
Federal cost-sharing requirements;
(C) the obstacles to nongovernmental
financial support, such as from private
foundations and corporate charities, for
programs benefitting Native children;
(D) the issues relating to data collection,
such as small sample sizes, large margins of
error, or other issues related to the validity
and statistical significance of data on Native
children;
(E) the barriers to the development of
sustainable, multidisciplinary programs
designed to assist high-risk Native children
and families of those high-risk Native
children;
(F) cultural or socioeconomic challenges in
communities of Native children;
(G) any examples of successful program models
and use of best practices in programs that
serve children and families;
(H) the barriers to interagency coordination
on programs benefitting Native children; and
(I) the use of memoranda of agreement or
interagency agreements to facilitate or improve
agency coordination, including the effects of
existing memoranda or interagency agreements on
program service delivery and efficiency.
(2) Coordination.--In conducting the study under
paragraph (1), the Commission shall, to the maximum
extent practicable--
(A) to avoid duplication of efforts,
collaborate with other workgroups focused on
similar issues, such as the Task Force on
American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed
to Violence of the Attorney General; and
(B) to improve coordination and reduce travel
costs, use available technology.
(3) Recommendations.--Taking into consideration the
results of the study under paragraph (1) and the
analysis of any existing data relating to Native
children received from Federal agencies, the Commission
shall--
(A) develop recommendations for goals, and
plans for achieving those goals, for Federal
policy relating to Native children in the
short-, mid-, and long-term, which shall be
informed by the development of accurate child
well-being measures, except that the Commission
shall not consider or recommend the recognition
or the establishment of a government-to-
government relationship with--
(i) any entity not recognized on or
before the date of enactment of this
Act by the Federal Government through
an Act of Congress, Executive action,
judicial decree, or any other action;
or
(ii) any entity not included in the
list authorized pursuant to the
Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List
Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a et seq.);
(B) make recommendations on necessary
modifications and improvements to programs that
serve Native children at the Federal, State,
and tribal levels, on the condition that the
recommendations recognize the diversity in
cultural values, integrate the cultural
strengths of the communities of the Native
children, and will result in--
(i) improvements to the child welfare
system that--
(I) reduce the
disproportionate rate at which
Native children enter child
protective services and the
period of time spent in the
foster system;
(II) increase coordination
among social workers, police,
and foster families assisting
Native children while in the
foster system to result in the
increased safety of Native
children while in the foster
system;
(III) encourage the hiring
and retention of licensed
social workers in Native
communities;
(IV) address the lack of
available foster homes in
Native communities; and
(V) reduce truancy and
improve the academic
proficiency and graduation
rates of Native children in the
foster system;
(ii) improvements to the mental and
physical health of Native children,
taking into consideration the rates of
suicide, substance abuse, and access to
nutrition and health care, including--
(I) an analysis of the
increased access of Native
children to Medicaid under the
Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (Public Law
111-148) and the effect of that
increase on the ability of
Indian tribes and Native
Hawaiians to develop
sustainable health programs;
and
(II) an evaluation of the
effects of a lack of public
sanitation infrastructure,
including in-home sewer and
water, on the health status of
Native children;
(iii) improvements to educational and
vocational opportunities for Native
children that will lead to--
(I) increased school
attendance, performance, and
graduation rates for Native
children across all educational
levels, including early
education, post-secondary, and
graduate school;
(II) localized strategies
developed by educators, tribal
and community leaders, and law
enforcement to prevent and
reduce truancy among Native
children;
(III) scholarship
opportunities at a Tribal
College or University and other
public and private
postsecondary institutions;
(IV) increased participation
of the immediate families of
Native children;
(V) coordination among
schools and Indian tribes that
serve Native children,
including in the areas of data
sharing and student tracking;
(VI) accurate identification
of students as Native children;
and
(VII) increased school
counseling services, improved
access to quality nutrition at
school, and safe student
transportation;
(iv) improved policies and practices
by local school districts that would
result in improved academic proficiency
for Native children;
(v) increased access to
extracurricular activities for Native
children that are designed to increase
self-esteem, promote community
engagement, and support academic
excellence while also serving to
prevent unplanned pregnancy, membership
in gangs, drug and alcohol abuse, and
suicide, including activities that
incorporate traditional language and
cultural practices of Indians and
Native Hawaiians;
(vi) taking into consideration the
report of the Indian Law and Order
Commission issued pursuant to section
15(f) of the Indian Law Enforcement
Reform Act (25 U.S.C. 2812(f)),
improvements to Federal, State, and
tribal juvenile justice systems and
detention programs--
(I) to provide greater access
to educational opportunities
and social services for
incarcerated Native children;
(II) to promote prevention
and reduce incarceration and
recidivism rates among Native
children;
(III) to identify
intervention approaches and
alternatives to incarceration
of Native children;
(IV) to incorporate families
and the traditional cultures of
Indians and Native Hawaiians in
the juvenile justice process,
including through the
development of a family court
for juvenile offenses; and
(V) to prevent unnecessary
detentions and identify
successful reentry programs;
(vii) expanded access to a continuum
of early development and learning
services for Native children from
prenatal to age 5 that are culturally
competent, support Native language
preservation, and comprehensively
promote the health, well-being,
learning, and development of Native
children, such as--
(I) high quality early care
and learning programs for
children starting from birth,
including Early Head Start,
Head Start, child care, and
preschool programs;
(II) programs, including home
visiting and family resource
and support programs, that
increase the capacity of
parents to support the learning
and development of the children
of the parents, beginning
prenatally, and connect the
parents with necessary
resources;
(III) early intervention and
preschool services for infants,
toddlers, and preschool-aged
children with developmental
delays or disabilities; and
(IV) professional development
opportunities for Native
providers of early development
and learning services;
(viii) the development of a system
that delivers wrap-around services to
Native children in a way that is
comprehensive and sustainable,
including through increased
coordination among Indian tribes,
schools, law enforcement, health care
providers, social workers, and
families;
(ix) more flexible use of existing
Federal programs, such as by--
(I) providing Indians and
Native Hawaiians with more
flexibility to carry out
programs, while maintaining
accountability, minimizing
administrative time, cost, and
expense and reducing the burden
of Federal paperwork
requirements; and
(II) allowing unexpended
Federal funds to be used
flexibly to support programs
benefitting Native children,
while taking into account--
(aa) the Indian
Employment, Training
and Related Services
Demonstration Act of
1992 (25 U.S.C. 3401
note; 106 Stat. 2302);
(bb) the Coordinated
Tribal Assistance
Solicitation program of
the Department of
Justice;
(cc) the Federal
policy of self-
determination; and
(dd) any consolidated
grant programs; and
(x) solutions to other issues that,
as determined by the Commission, would
improve the health, safety, and well-
being of Native children;
(C) make recommendations for improving data
collection methods that consider--
(i) the adoption of standard
definitions and compatible systems
platforms to allow for greater linkage
of data sets across Federal agencies;
(ii) the appropriateness of existing
data categories for comparative
purposes;
(iii) the development of quality data
and measures, such as by ensuring
sufficient sample sizes and frequency
of sampling, for Federal, State, and
tribal programs that serve Native
children;
(iv) the collection and measurement
of data that are useful to Indian
tribes and Native Hawaiians;
(v) the inclusion of Native children
in longitudinal studies; and
(vi) tribal access to data gathered
by Federal, State, and local
governmental agencies; and
(D) identify models of successful Federal,
State, and tribal programs in the areas studied
by the Commission.
(f) Report.--Not later than [3 years] 5 years after the date
on which all members of the Commission are appointed and
amounts are made available to carry out this Act, the
Commission shall submit to the President, the Committee on
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate, and the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the
Senate, a report that contains--
(1) a detailed statement of the findings and
conclusions of the Commission; and
(2) the recommendations of the Commission for such
legislative and administrative actions as the
Commission considers to be appropriate.
(g) Powers.--
(1) Hearings.--
(A) In general.--The Commission may hold such
hearings, meet and act at such times and
places, take such testimony, and receive such
evidence as the Commission considers to be
advisable to carry out the duties of the
Commission under this section, except that the
Commission shall hold not less than 5 hearings
in Native communities.
(B) Public requirement.--The hearings of the
Commission under this paragraph shall be open
to the public.
(2) Witness expenses.--
(A) In general.--A witness requested to
appear before the Commission shall be paid the
same fees and allowances as are paid to
witnesses under section 1821 of title 28,
United States Code.
(B) Per diem and mileage.--The fees and
allowances for a witness shall be paid from
funds made available to the Commission.
(3) Information from federal, tribal, and state
agencies.--
(A) In general.--The Commission may secure
directly from a Federal agency such information
as the Commission considers to be necessary to
carry out this section.
(B) Tribal and state agencies.--The
Commission may request the head of any tribal
or State agency to provide to the Commission
such information as the Commission considers to
be necessary to carry out this Act.
(4) Postal services.--The Commission may use the
United States mails in the same manner and under the
same conditions as other agencies of the Federal
Government.
(5) Gifts.--The Commission may accept, use, and
dispose of gifts or donations of services or property
related to the purpose of the Commission.
(h) Commission Personnel Matters.--
(1) Travel expenses.--A member of the Commission
shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in
lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an
employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57
of title 5, United States Code, while away from the
home or regular place of business of the member in the
performance of the duties of the Commission.
(2) Detail of federal employees.--
(A) In general.--On the affirmative vote of
\2/3\ of the members of the Commission--
(i) the Attorney General, the
Secretary, the Secretary of Education,
and the Secretary of the Health and
Human Services shall each detail,
without reimbursement, 1 or more
employees of the Department of Justice,
the Department of the Interior, the
Department of Education, and the
Department of Health and Human
Services; and
(ii) with the approval of the
appropriate Federal agency head, an
employee of any other Federal agency
may be, without reimbursement, detailed
to the Commission.
(B) Effect on detailees.--Detail under this
paragraph shall be without interruption or loss
of civil service status, benefits, or
privileges.
(3) Procurement of temporary and intermittent
services.--
(A) In general.--On request of the
Commission, the Attorney General shall provide
to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis,
reasonable and appropriate office space,
supplies, and administrative assistance.
(B) No requirement for physical facilities.--
The Administrator of General Services shall not
be required to locate a permanent, physical
office space for the operation of the
Commission.
(4) Members not federal employees.--No member of the
Commission, the Native Advisory Committee, or the
Native Children Subcommittee shall be considered to be
a Federal employee.
(i) Termination of Commission.--The Commission shall
terminate 90 days after the date on which the Commission
submits the report under subsection (f).
(j) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission, the
Native Advisory Committee, or the Native Children Subcommittee.
(k) Effect.--This Act shall not be construed to recognize or
establish a government-to-government relationship with--
(1) any entity not recognized on or before the date
of enactment of this Act by the Federal Government
through an Act of Congress, Executive action, judicial
decree, or any other action; or
(2) any entity not included in the list authorized
pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List
Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a et seq.).
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YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO AND ALABAMA AND COUSHATTA INDIAN TRIBES OF TEXAS
RESTORATION ACT
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SEC. 301. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preclude or limit
the applicability of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).
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SECTION 4 OF THE DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
IMPROVEMENT ACT
SEC. 4. USE OF CERTAIN ROADS WITHIN THE RECREATION AREA.
(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section, Highway 209, a federally owned road within the
boundaries of the Recreation Area, shall be closed to all
commercial vehicles.
(b) Exception for Local Business Use.--Until September 30,
[2021] 2022, subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the
use of commercial vehicles that have four or fewer axles and
are--
(1) owned and operated by a business physically
located in--
(A) the Recreation Area; or
(B) one or more adjacent municipalities; or
(2) necessary to provide services to businesses or
persons located in--
(A) the Recreation Area; or
(B) one of more adjacent municipalities.
(c) Fee.--The Secretary shall establish a fee and permit
program for the use by commercial vehicles of Highway 209 under
subsection (b). The program shall include an annual fee not to
exceed $200 per vehicle. All fees received under the program
shall be set aside in a special account and be available,
without further appropriation, to the Secretary for the
administration and enforcement of the program, including
registering vehicles, issuing permits and vehicle
identification stickers, and personnel costs.
(d) Exceptions.--The following vehicles may use Highway 209
and shall not be subject to a fee or permit requirement under
subsection (c):
(1) Local school buses.
(2) Fire, ambulance, and other safety and emergency
vehicles.
(3) Commercial vehicles using Federal Road Route 209,
from--
(A) Milford to the Delaware River Bridge
leading to U.S. Route 206 in New Jersey; and
(B) mile 0 of Federal Road Route 209 to
Pennsylvania State Route 2001.
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SECTION 126 OF THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT OF
1984
(Public Law 98-398)
SEC. 126. SUNSET.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this title terminates on [the date that is 15 years after the
date of enactment of this section] September 30, 2023.
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SECTION 10 OF PUBLIC LAW 99-647
authorization of appropriations
Sec. 10. (a) There is authorized to be appropriated annually
to the Commission $1,000,000 for each year until September 30,
[2021] 2023 to carry out the purposes of this Act; except that
the Federal contribution to the Commission shall not exceed 50
percent of the annual operating costs of the Commission.
(b) Demonstration Funds.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 8(c) not more than
$10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2016,
to remain available until expended.
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SECTION 12 OF THE DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NAVIGATION CANAL NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDOR
(Public Law 100-692)
SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Commission.--There is authorized to be appropriated
annually to the Corporation to carry out its duties under this
Act $1,000,000, except that the Federal contribution to the
Corporation shall not exceed 50 percent of the annual costs to
the Corporation in carrying out those duties.
(b) Secretary.--There are authorized to be appropriated
annually to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to
carry out his duties under this Act.
(c) Management Action Plan.--
(1) In general.--To implement the management action
plan created by the Commission, there is authorized to
be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2000 through [2021] 2023.
(2) Limitation on expenditures.--Amounts made
available under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 50
percent of the costs of implementing the management
action plan.
(d) Termination of Assistance.--The authority of the
Secretary to provide financial assistance under this Act
terminates on September 30, [2021] 2023.
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SECTION 106 OF THE QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIVERS VALLEY NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT OF 1994
(Public Law 103-449)
SEC. 106. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.
(a) Assistance.--The Secretary and the heads of other Federal
agencies shall, upon request of the management entity assist
the management entity in the implementation of the plan. Such
assistance shall include providing funds authorized under
section 109 and technical assistance necessary to carry out
this Act.
(b) Termination of Authority.-- The Secretary may not make
any grants or provide any assistance under this Act after
September 30, [2021] 2023.
(c) Evaluation; Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years before the
date on which authority for Federal funding terminates
for the Corridor, the Secretary shall--
(A) conduct an evaluation of the
accomplishments of the Corridor; and
(B) prepare a report in accordance with
paragraph (3).
(2) Evaluation.--An evaluation conducted under
paragraph (1)(A) shall--
(A) assess the progress of the management
entity with respect to--
(i) accomplishing the purposes of
this title for the Corridor; and
(ii) achieving the goals and
objectives of the management plan for
the Corridor;
(B) analyze the Federal, State, local, and
private investments in the Corridor to
determine the leverage and impact of the
investments; and
(C) review the management structure,
partnership relationships, and funding of the
Corridor for purposes of identifying the
critical components for sustainability of the
Corridor.
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Based on the evaluation
conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary
shall prepare a report that includes
recommendations for the future role of the
National Park Service, if any, with respect to
the Corridor.
(B) Required analysis.--If the report
prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that
Federal funding for the Corridor be
reauthorized, the report shall include an
analysis of--
(i) ways in which Federal funding for
the Corridor may be reduced or
eliminated; and
(ii) the appropriate time period
necessary to achieve the recommended
reduction or elimination.
(C) Submission to congress.--On completion of
the report, the Secretary shall submit the
report to--
(i) the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of
Representatives.
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ACT OF NOVEMBER 12, 1996
(Public Law 104-333)
AN ACT To provide for the administration of certain Presidio properties
at minimal cost to the Federal taxpayer, and for other purposes.
DIVISION I
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DIVISION II
TITLE I--NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 107. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE II--TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 208. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
TITLE III--AUGUSTA CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 310. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE IV--STEEL INDUSTRY HERITAGE PROJECT
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SEC. 408. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE V--ESSEX NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 507. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE VI--SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
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SEC. 607. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE VII--AMERICA'S AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP
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SEC. 707. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE VIII--OHIO & ERIE NATIONAL HERITAGE CANALWAY
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SEC. 809. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any financial
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE IX--HUDSON RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 910. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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SECTION 109 OF PUBLIC LAW 105-355
SEC. 109. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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ACT OF OCTOBER 6, 2000
(Public Law 106-278)
AN ACT To designate the Lackawanna Valley and the Schuylkill River
National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes.
TITLE I--LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 108. SUNSET PROVISION.
The Secretary shall not provide any grant or other assistance
under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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TITLE II--SCHUYLKILL RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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SEC. 209. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this title after September 30, [2021] 2023.
SEC. 210. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this title not more than [$10,000,000] $12,000,000,
of which not more than $1,000,000 is authorized to be
appropriated for any 1 fiscal year.
(b) Federal Share.--Federal funding provided under this title
may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of any project or
activity funded under this title.
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WHEELING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 2000
(Public Law 106-291)
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes.
Sec. 157. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the
``Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 2000''.
(b) Findings and Purposes.--
(1) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
(A) the area in an around Wheeling, West
Virginia, possesses important historical,
cultural, and natural resources, representing
major heritage themes of transportation,
commerce and industry, and Victorian culture in
the United States;
(B) the City of Wheeling has played an
important part in the settlement of this
country by serving as--
(i) the western terminus of the
National Road of the early 1800's;
(ii) the ``Crossroads of America''
throughout the nineteenth century;
(iii) one of the few major inland
ports in the nineteenth century; and
(iv) the site for the establishment
of the Restored State of Virginia, and
later the State of West Virginia,
during the Civil War and as the first
capital of the new State of West
Virginia;
(C) the City of Wheeling has also played an
important role in the industrial and commercial
heritage of the United States, through the
development and maintenance of many industries
crucial to the Nation's expansion, including
iron and steel, textile manufacturing, boat
building, glass manufacturing, and stogie and
chewing tobacco manufacturing facilities, many
of which are industries that continue to play
an important role in the national economy;
(D) the city of Wheeling has retained its
national heritage themes with the designations
of the old custom house (now Independence Hall)
and the historic suspension bridge as National
Historic Landmarks; with five historic
districts; and many individual properties in
the Wheeling area listed or eligible for
nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places;
(E) the heritage themes and number and
diversity of Wheeling's remaining resources
should be appropriately retained, enhanced, and
interpreted for the education, benefit, and
inspiration of the people of the United States;
and
(F) in 1992 a comprehensive plan for the
development and administration of the Wheeling
National Heritage Area was completed for the
National Park Service, the City of Wheeling,
and the Wheeling National Task Force,
including--
(i) an inventory of the national and
cultural resources in the City of
Wheeling;
(ii) criteria for preserving and
interpreting significant natural and
historic resources;
(iii) a strategy for the
conservation, preservation, and reuse
of the historical and cultural
resources in the City of Wheeling and
the surrounding region; and
(iv) an implementation agenda by
which the State of West Virginia and
local governments can coordinate their
resources as well as a complete
description of the management entity
responsible for implementing the
comprehensive plan.
(2) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
(A) to recognize the special importance of
the history and development of the Wheeling
area in the cultural heritage of the Nation;
(B) to provide a framework to assist the City
of Wheeling and other public and private
entities and individuals in the appropriate
preservation, enhancement, and interpretation
of significant resources in the Wheeling area
emblematic of Wheeling's contributions to the
Nation's cultural heritage;
(C) to allow for limited Federal, State and
local capital contributions for planning and
infrastructure investments to complete the
Wheeling National Heritage Area, in partnership
with the State of West Virginia, the City of
Wheeling, and other appropriate public and
private entities; and
(D) to provide for an economically self-
sustaining National Heritage Area not dependent
on Federal financial assistance beyond the
initial years necessary to establish the
heritage area.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section--
(1) the term ``city'' means the City of Wheeling;
(2) the term ``heritage area'' means the Wheeling
National Heritage Area established in subsection (d);
(3) the term ``plan'' means the ``Plan for the
Wheeling National Heritage Area'' dated August, 1992;
(4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Interior; and
(5) the term ``State'' means the State of West
Virginia.
(d) Wheeling National Heritage Area.--
(1) Establishment.--In furtherance of the purposes of
this section, there is established in the State of West
Virginia the Wheeling National Heritage Area, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Boundary Map,
Wheeling National Heritage Area, Wheeling, West
Virginia'' and dated March, 1994. The map shall be on
file and available for public inspection in the
appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(2) Management entity.--
(A) The management entity for the heritage
area shall be the Wheeling National Heritage
Corporation, a non-profit corporation chartered
in the State of West Virginia.
(B) To the extent consistent with this
section, the management entity shall manage the
heritage area in accordance with the plan.
(e) Duties of the Management Entity.--
(1) Mission.--
(A) The primary mission of the management
entity shall be--
(i) to implement and coordinate the
recommendations contained in the plan;
(ii) ensure integrated operation of
the heritage area; and
(iii) conserve and interpret the
historic and cultural resources of the
heritage area.
(B) The management entity shall also direct
and coordinate the diverse conservation,
development, programming, educational, and
interpretive activities within the heritage
area.
(2) Recognition of plan.--The management entity shall
work with the State of West Virginia and local
governments to ensure that the plan is formally adopted
by the City and recognized by the State.
(3) Implementation.--To the extent practicable, the
management entity shall--
(A) implement the recommendations contained
in the plan in a timely manner pursuant to the
schedule identified in the plan;
(B) coordinate its activities with the City,
the State, and the Secretary;
(C) ensure the conservation and
interpretation of the heritage area's
historical, cultural, and natural resources,
including--
(i) assisting the City and the State
in the preservation of sites,
buildings, and objects within the
heritage area which are listed or
eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places;
(ii) assisting the City, the State,
or a nonprofit organization in the
restoration of any historic building in
the heritage area;
(iii) increasing public awareness of
and appreciation for the natural,
cultural, and historic resources of the
heritage area;
(iv) assisting the State or City in
designing, establishing, and
maintaining appropriate interpretive
facilities and exhibits in the heritage
area;
(v) assisting in the enhancement of
public awareness and appreciation for
the historical, archaeological, and
geologic resources and sites in the
heritage area; and
(vi) encouraging the City and other
local governments to adopt land use
policies consistent with the goals of
the plan, and to take actions to
implement those policies;
(D) encourage intergovernmental cooperation
in the achievement of these objectives;
(E) develop recommendations for design
standards within the heritage area; and
(F) seek to create public-private
partnerships to finance projects and
initiatives within the heritage area.
(4) Authorities.--The management entity may, for the
purposes of implementing the plan, use Federal funds
made available by this section to--
(A) make grants to the State, City, or other
appropriate public or private organizations,
entities, or persons;
(B) enter into cooperative agreements with,
or provide technical assistance to Federal
agencies, the State, City or other appropriate
public or private organizations, entities, or
persons;
(C) hire and compensate such staff as the
management entity deems necessary;
(D) obtain money from any source under any
program or law requiring the recipient of such
money to make a contribution in order to
receive such money;
(E) spend funds on promotion and marketing
consistent with the resources and associated
values of the heritage area in order to promote
increased visitation; and
(F) contract for goods and services.
(5) Acquisition of real property.--
(A) Except as provided in paragraph (B), the
management entity may not acquire any real
property or interest therein within the
heritage area, other than the leasing of
facilities.
(B)(i) Subject to subparagraph (ii), the
management entity may acquire real property, or
an interest therein, within the heritage area
by gift or devise, or by purchase from a
willing seller with money which was donated,
bequeathed, appropriated, or otherwise made
available to the management entity on the
condition that such money be used to purchase
real property, or interest therein, within the
heritage area.
(ii) Any real property or interest therein
acquired by the management entity pursuant to
this paragraph shall be conveyed in perpetuity
by the management entity to an appropriate
public or private entity, as determined by the
management entity. Any such conveyance shall be
made as soon as practicable after acquisition,
without consideration, and on the condition
that the real property or interest therein so
conveyed shall be used for public purposes.
(6) Revision of plan.--Within 18 months after the
date of enactment, the management entity shall submit
to the Secretary a revised plan. Such revision shall
include, but not be limited to--
(A) a review of the implementation agenda for
the heritage area;
(B) projected capital costs; and
(C) plans for partnership initiatives and
expansion of community support.
(f) Duties of the Secretary.--
(1) Interpretive support.--The Secretary may, upon
request of the management entity, provide appropriate
interpretive, planning, educational, staffing,
exhibits, and other material or support for the
heritage area, consistent with the plan and as
appropriate to the resources and associated values of
the heritage area.
(2) Technical assistance.--The Secretary may upon
request of the management entity and consistent with
the plan, provide technical assistance to the
management entity.
(3) Cooperative agreements and Grants.--The Secretary
may, in consultation with the management entity and
consistent with the management plan, make grants to,
and enter into cooperative agreements with the
management entity, the State, City, non-profit
organization or any person.
(3) Plan amendments.--No amendments to the plan may
be made unless approved by the Secretary. The Secretary
shall consult with the management entity in reviewing
any proposed amendments.
(g) Duties of Other Federal Agencies.--Any Federal
department, agency, or other entity conducting or supporting
activities directly affecting the heritage area shall--
(1) consult with the Secretary and the management
entity with respect to such activities.
(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the management
entity in carrying out their duties under this Act, and
to the extent practicable, coordinate such activities
directly with the duties of the Secretary and the
management entity.
(3) to the extent practicable, conduct or support
such activities in a manner which the management entity
determines will not have an adverse effect on the
heritage area.
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000,
except that not more than $1,000,000 may be
appropriated to carry out this section for any fiscal
year.
(2) Matching funds.--Federal funding provided under
this section shall be matched at least 25 percent by
other funds or in-kind services.
(i) Sunset.--The Secretary may not make any grant or provide
any assistance under this section after September 30, [2021]
2023.
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SECTION 7 OF THE YUMA CROSSING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 2000
(Public Law 106-319)
AN ACT To establish the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.
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SEC. 7. SUNSET.
The Secretary may not make any grant or provide any
assistance under this Act after September 30, [2021] 2023.
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ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT
(Public Law 106-554)
TITLE VIII--ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
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SEC. 810. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--
(1) Corridor.--There is authorized to be appropriated
for the Corridor not more than $1,000,000 for any
fiscal year, to remain available until expended. Not
more than a total of [$14,000,000] $16,000,000 may be
appropriated for the Corridor under this title.
(2) Matching requirement.--Federal funding provided
under this paragraph may not exceed 50 percent of the
total cost of any activity carried out with such funds.
The non-Federal share of such support may be in the
form of cash, services, or in-kind contributions,
fairly valued.
(b) Other Funding.--In addition to the sums authorized in
subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of the Interior such sums as are necessary for the
Secretary for planning and technical assistance.
SEC. 811. TERMINATION OF ASSISTANCE.
The authority of the Secretary to provide financial
assistanceunder this title shall terminate on September 30,
[2021] 2023.
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BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 2003
(Public Law 108-108)
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for
other purposes.
Sec. 140. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the
``Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003''.
(b) Findings and Purpose.--
(1) Findings.--Congress finds that:
(A) The Blue Ridge Mountains and the
extensive cultural and natural resources of the
Blue Ridge Mountains have played a significant
role in the history of the United States and
the State of North Carolina.
(B) Archaeological evidence indicates that
the Blue Ridge Mountains have been inhabited by
humans since the last retreat of the glaciers,
with the Native Americans living in the area at
the time of European discovery being primarily
of Cherokee descent.
(C) The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North
Carolina, including the Great Smoky Mountains,
played a unique and significant role in the
establishment and development of the culture of
the United States through several distinct
legacies, including--
(i) the craft heritage that--
(I) was first influenced by
the Cherokee Indians;
(II) was the origin of the
traditional craft movement
starting in 1900 and the
contemporary craft movement
starting in the 1940's; and
(III) is carried out by over
4,000 craftspeople in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of western
North Carolina, the third
largest concentration of such
people in the United States;
(ii) a musical heritage comprised of
distinctive instrumental and vocal
traditions that--
(I) includes stringband
music, bluegrass, ballad
singing, blues, and sacred
music;
(II) has received national
recognition; and
(III) has made the region one
of the richest repositories of
traditional music and folklife
in the United States;
(iii) the Cherokee heritage--
(I) dating back thousands of
years; and
(II) offering--
(aa) nationally
significant cultural
traditions practiced by
the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians;
(bb) authentic
tradition bearers;
(cc) historic sites;
and
(dd) historically
important collections
of Cherokee artifacts;
and
(iv) the agricultural heritage
established by the Cherokee Indians,
including medicinal and ceremonial food
crops, combined with the historic
European patterns of raising livestock,
culminating in the largest number of
specialty crop farms in North Carolina.
(D) The artifacts and structures associated
with those legacies are unusually well-
preserved.
(E) The Blue Ridge Mountains are recognized
as having one of the richest collections of
historical resources in North America.
(F) The history and cultural heritage of the
Blue Ridge Mountains are shared with the States
of Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.
(G) there are significant cultural, economic,
and educational benefits in celebrating and
promoting this mutual heritage.
(H) according to the 2002 reports entitled
``The Blue Ridge Heritage and Cultural
Partnership'' and ``Western North Carolina
National Heritage Area Feasibility Study and
Plan'', the Blue Ridge Mountains contain
numerous resources that are of outstanding
importance to the history of the United States.
(I) it is in the interest of the United
States to preserve and interpret the cultural
and historical resources of the Blue Ridge
Mountains for the education and benefit of
present and future generations.
(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to
foster a close working relationship with, and to
assist, all levels of government, the private sector,
and local communities in the State in managing,
preserving, protecting, and interpreting the cultural,
historical, and natural resources of the Heritage Area
while continuing to develop economic opportunities.
(c) Definitions.--
(1) In this section:
(A) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage
Area'' means the Blue Ridge National Heritage
Area established by subsection (d).
(B) Management entity.--The term ``management
entity'' means the management entity for the
Heritage Area designated by subsection (d)(3).
(C) Management plan.--The term ``management
plan'' means the management plan for the
Heritage Area approved under subsection (e).
(D) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(E) State.--The term ``State'' means the
State of North Carolina.
(d) Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.--
(1) Establishment.--There is established the Blue
Ridge National Heritage Area in the State.
(2) Boundaries.--The Heritage Area shall consist of
the counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe,
Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell,
Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga,
Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey in the State.
(3) Management entity.--
(A) In general.--As a condition of the
receipt of funds made available under
subsection (i), the Blue Ridge National
Heritage Area Partnership shall be the
management entity for the Heritage Area.
(B) Board of directors.--
(i) Composition.--The management
entity shall be governed by a board of
directors composed of nine members, of
whom--
(I) two members shall be
appointed by AdvantageWest;
(II) two members shall be
appointed by HandMade In
America, Inc.;
(III) one member shall be
appointed by the Education
Research Consortium of Western
North Carolina;
(IV) one member shall be
appointed by the Eastern Band
of the Cherokee Indians; and
(V) three members shall be
appointed by the Governor of
North Carolina and shall--
(aa) reside in
geographically diverse
regions of the Heritage
Area;
(bb) be a
representative of State
or local governments or
the private sector; and
(cc) have knowledge
of tourism, economic
and community
development, regional
planning, historic
preservation, cultural
or natural resources
development, regional
planning, conservation,
recreational services,
education, or museum
services.
(e) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this section, the management
entity shall submit to the Secretary for approval a
management plan for the Heritage Area.
(2) Consideration of other plans and actions.--In
developing the management plan, the management entity
shall--
(A) for the purpose of presenting a unified
preservation and interpretation plan, take into
consideration Federal, State, and local plans;
and
(B) provide for the participation of
residents, public agencies, and private
organizations in the Heritage Area.
(3) Contents.--The management plan shall--
(A) present comprehensive recommendations and
strategies for the conservation, funding,
management, and development of the Heritage
Area;
(B) identify existing and potential sources
of Federal and non-Federal funding for the
conservation, management, and development of
the Heritage Area; and
(C) include--
(i) an inventory of the cultural,
historical, natural, and recreational
resources of the Heritage Area,
including a list of property that--
(I) relates to the purposes
of the Heritage Area; and
(II) should be conserved,
restored, managed, developed,
or maintained because of the
significance of the property;
(ii) a program of strategies and
actions for the implementation of the
management plan that identifies the
roles of agencies and organizations
that are involved in the implementation
of the management plan;
(iii) an interpretive and educational
plan for the Heritage Area;
(iv) a recommendation of policies for
resource management and protection that
develop intergovernmental cooperative
agreements to manage and protect the
cultural, historical, natural, and
recreational resources of the Heritage
Area; and
(v) an analysis of ways in which
Federal, State, and local programs may
best be coordinated to promote the
purposes of this section.
(4) Effect of failure to submit.--If a management
plan is not submitted to the Secretary by the date
described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not
provide any additional funding under this section until
a management plan is submitted to the Secretary.
(5) Approval or disapproval of management plan.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after
receiving the management plan submitted under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve or
disapprove the management plan.
(B) Criteria.--In determining whether to
approve the management plan, the Secretary
shall consider whether the management plan--
(i) has strong local support from
landowners, business interests,
nonprofit organizations, and
governments in the Heritage Area; and
(ii) has a high potential for
effective partnership mechanisms.
(C) Action following disapproval.--If the
Secretary disapproves a management plan under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall--
(i) advise the management entity in
writing of the reasons for the
disapproval;
(ii) make recommendations for
revisions to the management plan; and
(iii) allow the management entity to
submit to the Secretary revisions to
the management plan.
(D) Deadline for approval of revision.--Not
later than 60 days after the date on which a
revision is submitted under subparagraph
(C)(iii), the Secretary shall approve or
disapprove the proposed revision.
(6) Amendment of approved management plan.--
(A) In general.--After approval by the
Secretary of a management plan, the management
entity shall periodically--
(i) review the management plan; and
(ii) submit to the Secretary, for
review and approval, the recommendation
of the management entity for any
amendments to the management plan.
(B) Use of funds.--No funds made available
under subsection (i) shall be used to implement
any amendment proposed by the management entity
under subparagraph (A) until the Secretary
approves the amendment.
(f) Authorities and Duties of the Management Entity.--
(1) Authorities.--For the purposes of developing and
implementing the management plan, the management entity
may use funds made available under subsection (i) to--
(A) make grants to, and enter into
cooperative agreements with, the State
(including a political subdivision), nonprofit
organizations, or persons;
(B) hire and compensate staff; and
(C) enter into contracts for goods and
services.
(2) Duties.--In addition to developing the management
plan, the management entity shall--
(A) develop and implement the management plan
while considering the interests of diverse
units of government, businesses, private
property owners, and nonprofit groups in the
Heritage Area;
(B) conduct public meetings in the Heritage
Area at least semiannually on the development
and implementation of the management plan;
(C) give priority to the implementation of
actions, goals, and strategies in the
management plan, including providing assistance
to units of government, nonprofit
organizations, and persons in--
(i) carrying out the programs that
protect resources in the Heritage Area;
(ii) encouraging economic viability
in the Heritage Area in accordance with
the goals of the management plan;
(iii) establishing and maintaining
interpretive exhibits in the Heritage
Area;
(iv) developing recreational and
educational opportunities in the
Heritage Area; and
(v) increasing public awareness of
and appreciation for the cultural,
historical, and natural resources of
the Heritage Area; and
(D) for any fiscal year for which Federal
funds are received under subsection (i)--
(i) submit to the Secretary a report
that describes, for the fiscal year--
(I) the accomplishments of
the management entity;
(II) the expenses and income
of the management entity; and
(III) each entity to which a
grant was made;
(ii) make available for audit by
Congress, the Secretary, and
appropriate units of government, all
records relating to the expenditure of
funds and any matching funds; and
(iii) require, for all agreements
authorizing expenditure of Federal
funds by any entity, that the receiving
entity make available for audit all
records relating to the expenditure of
funds.
(3) Prohibition on the acquisition of real
property.--The management entity shall not use Federal
funds received under subsection (i) to acquire real
property or an interest in real property.
(g) Technical and Financial Assistance.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may provide to the
management entity technical assistance and, subject to
the availability of appropriations, financial
assistance, for use in developing and implementing the
management plan.
(2) Priority for assistance.--In providing assistance
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority
to actions that facilitate--
(A) the preservation of the significant
cultural, historical, natural, and recreational
resources of the Heritage Area; and
(B) the provision of educational,
interpretive, and recreational opportunities
that are consistent with the resources of the
Heritage Area.
(h) Land Use Regulation.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this section--
(A) grants any power of zoning or land use to
the management entity; or
(B) modifies, enlarges, or diminishes any
authority of the Federal Government or any
State or local government to regulate any use
of land under any law (including regulations).
(2) Private property.--Nothing in this section--
(A) abridges the rights of any person with
respect to private property;
(B) affects the authority of the State or
local government with respect to private
property; or
(C) imposes any additional burden on any
property owner.
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $14,000,000, of
which not more than $1,000,000 shall be made available
for any fiscal year.
(2) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share of the
cost of any activities carried out using Federal funds
made available under subsection (a) shall be not less
than 50 percent.
(j) Termination of Authority.--The authority of the Secretary
to provide assistance under this section terminates on
September 30, [2021] 2023.
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NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS ACT OF 2006
(Public Law 109-338)
AN ACT To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium
produced, to establish certain National Heritage Areas, and for other
purposes.
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TITLE II--ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS
Subtitle A--Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area
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SEC. 208. SUNSET.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
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Subtitle B--Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
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SEC. 221. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance to the
local coordinating entity under this subtitle terminates on
[the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this
Act] September 30, 2023.
Subtitle C--Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
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SEC. 240. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subsubtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
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Subtitle D--Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area
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SEC. 260. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
Subtitle E--Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area
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SEC. 269. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
Subtitle F--Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
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SEC. 280B. SUNSET.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle shall terminate on [the day occurring 15 years
after the date of the enactment of this subtitle] September 30,
2023.
Subtitle G--Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
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SEC. 289. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
Subtitle H--Great Basin National Heritage Route
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SEC. 291J. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
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Subtitle I--Gullah/Geechee Heritage Corridor
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SEC. 295L. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
Subtitle J--Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage
Area
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SEC. 297H. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.
The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under
this subtitle terminates on [the date that is 15 years after
the date of enactment of this Act] September 30, 2023.
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SECTION 125 OF ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
ACT OF 1984
(Public Law 98-398)
SEC. 125. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--To carry out this title there is authorized
to be appropriated [$10,000,000] $12,000,000, except that not
more than $1,000,000 may be appropriated to carry out this
title for any fiscal year.
(b) 50 Percent Match.--The Federal share of the cost of
activities carried out using any assistance or grant under this
title shall not exceed 50 percent of that cost.
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ACT OF JUNE 18, 1934
(Public Law Chapter 576 of the 73rd Congress)
AN ACT To conserve and develop Indian lands and resources; to extend to
Indians the right to form business and other organizations; to
establish a credit system for Indians; to grant certain rights of home
rule to Indians; to provide for vocational education for Indians; and
for other purposes.
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Sec. 19. [The term] Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the
term ``Indian'' as used in this Act shall include all persons
of Indian descent who are members of [any recognized Indian
tribe now under Federal jurisdiction] any federally recognized
Indian tribe, and all persons who are descendants of such
members who were, on June 1, 1934, residing within the present
boundaries of any Indian reservation, and shall further include
all other persons of one-half or more Indian blood. For the
purposes of this Act, Eskimos and other aboriginal peoples of
Alaska shall be considered Indians. The term ``tribe'' wherever
used in this Act shall be construed to refer to any Indian
tribe, organized band, pueblo, or the Indians residing on one
reservation. The words ``adult Indians'' wherever used in this
Act shall be construed to refer to Indians who have attained
the age of twenty-one years.
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CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012
(Public Law 112-74)
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DIVISION E--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED
AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012
TITLE I
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS REGARDING GRAZING ON PUBLIC LANDS
Sec. 122. (a) Exhaustion of Administrative Review Required.--
(1) For fiscal years 2012 [through 2022,] through
2027. a person may bring a civil action challenging a
decision of the Bureau of Land Management concerning
grazing on public lands (as defined in section 103(e)
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1702(e))) in a Federal district court only
if the person has exhausted the administrative hearings
and appeals procedures established by the Department of
the Interior, including having filed a timely appeal
and a request for stay.
(2) An issue may be considered in the judicial review
of a decision referred to in paragraph (1) only if the
issue was raised in the administrative review process
described in such paragraph.
(3) An exception to the requirement of exhausting the
administrative review process before seeking judicial
review shall be available if a Federal court finds that
the agency failed or was unable to make information
timely available during the administrative review
process for issues of material fact. For the purposes
of this paragraph, the term ``timely'' means within 120
calendar days after the date that the challenge to the
agency action or amendment at issue is received for
administrative review.
(b) Acceptance of Donation of Certain Existing Permits or
Leases.--
(1) During fiscal year 2012 and thereafter, the
Secretary of the Interior shall accept the donation of
any valid existing permits or leases authorizing
grazing on public lands within the California Desert
Conservation Area. With respect to each permit or lease
donated under this paragraph, the Secretary shall
terminate the grazing permit or lease, ensure a
permanent end (except as provided in paragraph (2)), to
grazing on the land covered by the permit or lease, and
make the land available for mitigation by allocating
the forage to wildlife use consistent with any
applicable Habitat Conservation Plan, section
10(a)(1)(B) permit, or section 7 consultation under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
(2) If the land covered by a permit or lease donated
under paragraph (1) is also covered by another valid
existing permit or lease that is not donated under such
paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall reduce
the authorized grazing level on the land covered by the
permit or lease to reflect the donation of the permit
or lease under paragraph (1). To ensure that there is a
permanent reduction in the level of grazing on the land
covered by a permit or lease donated under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall not allow grazing use to
exceed the authorized level under the remaining valid
existing permit or lease that is not donated.
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CHANGES IN APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the following statements are
submitted describing the effect of provisions in the
accompanying bill, which directly or indirectly change the
application of existing law. In most instances these provisions
have been included in prior appropriations Acts.
The bill includes the following changes in application of
existing law:
OVERALL BILL
Providing that certain appropriations remain available
until expended, or extending the availability of funds beyond
the fiscal year where programs or projects are continuing but
for which legislation does not specifically authorize such
extended availability. This authority tends to result in
savings by preventing the practice of committing funds on low
priority projects at the end of the fiscal year to avoid losing
the funds.
Limiting, in certain instances, the obligation of funds for
particular functions or programs. These limitations include
restrictions on the obligation of funds for administrative
expenses, travel expenses, the use of consultants, and
programmatic areas within the overall jurisdiction of a
particular agency.
Limiting official entertainment or reception and
representation expenses for selected agencies in the bill.
Continuing ongoing activities of certain critical Federal
agencies or programs, which require re-authorization or other
legislation which has not been enacted.
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND RESOURCES
Providing funds to the Bureau for the management of lands
and resources.
Permitting the use of fees for processing applications for
permit to drill.
Permitting the use of mining fee collections for program
operations.
Permitting the use of fees from communication site rentals.
Permitting the Bureau to accept transfers from the
Department of Homeland Security.
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS
Providing funds for the Oregon and California Grant Lands.
Authorizing the transfer of certain collections from the
Oregon and California Land Grants Fund to the Treasury.
RANGE IMPROVEMENTS
Allowing certain funds to be transferred to the Department
of the Interior for range improvements.
SERVICE CHARGES, DEPOSITS, AND FORFEITURES
Allowing the use of certain collected funds for certain
administrative costs and operation of termination of certain
facilities.
Allowing the use of funds on any damaged public lands.
Authorizing the Secretary to use monies from forfeitures,
compromises or settlements for improvement, protection and
rehabilitation of public lands under certain conditions.
MISCELLANEOUS TRUST FUNDS
Allowing certain contributed funds to be advanced for
administrative costs and other activities of the Bureau.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Permitting the Bureau to enter into agreements with public
and private entities, including States.
Permitting the Bureau to manage improvements to which the
United States has title.
Permitting the payment of rewards for information on
violations of law on Bureau lands.
Providing for cost-sharing arrangements for printing
services.
Permitting the Bureau to conduct certain projects for State
governments on a reimbursable basis.
Prohibiting the use of funds for the destruction of wild
horses and burros.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Provides funding for Endangered Species Act programs with a
specified limitation.
Permitting the Bureau to accept transfers from the
Department of Homeland Security.
STATE AND TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS
Providing for a State and Tribal wildlife grants program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Providing that programs may be carried out by direct
expenditure, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and
reimbursable agreements with public and private entities.
Providing for repair of damage to public roads.
Providing options for the purchase of land not to exceed
$1.
Permitting cost-shared arrangements for printing services.
Permitting the acceptance of donated aircraft.
Providing that fees collected for non-toxic shot review and
approval shall be available without further appropriation for
the expenses of non-toxic shot review related expenses.
National Park Service
OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
Designating funds for Everglades restoration.
Providing for repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of
National Park Service assets.
Permitting the Bureau to accept transfers from the
Department of Homeland Security.
National Recreation and Preservation
Providing for expenses not otherwise provided for.
Providing that cost share requirements shall be waived for
the Heritage Partnership Program.
Historic Preservation
Providing for expenses derived from the Historic
Preservation Fund.
Construction
Providing funds for construction, improvements, repair or
replacement of physical facilities, and management planning and
compliance for areas administered by the National Park Service.
Providing that a single procurement may be issued for any
project funded in fiscal year 2020 with a future phase
indicated in the National Park Service 5-year Line Item
Construction Plan.
Providing that the solicitation and contract shall contain
the availability of funds clause.
Providing that fees may be made available for the cost of
adjustments and changes within the original scope of effort for
projects funded by the Construction appropriation.
Providing that the Secretary of the Interior shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations in accordance with
reprogramming thresholds prior to making any changes authorized
by this section.
CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE
Providing funds for Centennial Challenge projects with no
less than 50 percent of the cost of each project derived from
non-Federal sources.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Allowing certain franchise fees to be available for
expenditure without further appropriation to extinguish or
reduce liability for certain possessory interests.
Providing for the retention of administrative costs under
certain Land and Water Conservation Fund programs.
Allowing National Park Service funds to be transferred to
the Federal Highway Administration for purposes authorized
under 23 U.S.C. 204 for reasonable administrative support
costs.
United States Geological Survey
SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH
Providing funds to classify lands as to their mineral and
water resources.
Providing funds to give engineering supervision to power
permittees and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensees.
Providing funds to publish and disseminate data relative to
the foregoing activities.
Limiting funds for the conduct of new surveys on private
property without permission.
Limiting funds for cooperative topographic mapping or water
resource data collection and investigations.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Allowing funds to be used for certain contracting,
construction, maintenance, acquisition, and representation
expenses.
Permitting the use of certain contracts, grants, and
cooperative agreements.
Recognizing students and recent graduates as Federal
employees for the purposes of travel and work injury
compensation.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Permitting funds for granting and administering mineral
leases and environmental study; enforcing laws and contracts;
and for matching grants.
Providing that funds may be used which shall be derived
from non-refundable cost recovery fees collected in 2020.
Permitting the use of certain excess receipts from Outer
Continental Shelf leasing activities.
Providing for reasonable expenses related to volunteer
beach and marine cleanup activities.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Permitting funds for granting and administering mineral
leases and environmental study; enforcing laws and contracts;
decommission activities; and for matching grants.
Providing that funds may be used which shall be derived
from non-refundable cost recovery fees.
Permitting the use of certain excess receipts from Outer
Continental Shelf leasing activities.
Permitting the use of funds derived from non-refundable
inspection fees.
Requiring that not less than 50 percent of inspection fees
expended be used on personnel, expanding capacity and reviewing
applications for permit to drill.
OIL SPILL RESEARCH
Providing that funds shall be derived from the Oil Spill
Liability Trust Fund.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
REGULATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Permitting payment to State and Tribal personnel for travel
and per diem expenses for training.
Allowing that certain funds made available under title V of
Public Law 95-87 may be used for any required non-Federal share
of the cost of certain projects.
Permitting the use of certain offsetting collections from
permit fees.
ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND
Allowing the use of debt recovery to pay for debt
collection.
Allowing that certain funds made available under title IV
of Public Law 95-87 may be used for any required non-Federal
share of the cost of certain projects.
Allowing funds to be used for travel expenses of State and
Tribal personnel while attending certain OSM training.
Providing that funds shall be used for economic and
community development in conjunction with reclamation
priorities.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
OPERATION OF INDIAN PROGRAMS
Limiting funds for official reception and representation
expenses.
Limiting funds for welfare assistance payments, except for
disaster relief.
Allowing Tribal priority allocation funds to be used for
unmet welfare assistance costs.
Limiting funds for housing improvement, road maintenance,
attorney fees, litigation support, land records Improvement,
and Navajo-Hopi Settlement Program.
Allowing the transfer of certain forestry funds.
Allowing the use of funds to purchase uniforms or other
identifying articles of clothing for personnel.
Allowing BIA to accept transfers from U.S. Customs and
Border Protection for reconstruction or repair of roads.
Increasing the amount available for land purchases.
Indian Land Consolidation
Allowing funds to purchase fractionated interests in land.
CONSTRUCTION
Providing for the transfer of Navajo irrigation project
funds to the Bureau of Reclamation.
Providing Safety of Dams funds on a non-reimbursable basis.
Allowing reimbursement of construction costs from the
Office of Special Trustee.
CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS
Providing such sums as necessary to fully fund contract
support costs.
Prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other account.
PAYMENT FOR TRIBAL LEASES
Providing such sums as necessary to fully fund Tribal lease
costs.
Prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other account.
INDIAN GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Limiting funds for administrative expenses and for
subsidizing total loan principal.
Bureau of Indian Education
OPERATION OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Allowing Tribal priority allocation funds to be used for
unmet welfare assistance costs.
Providing forward-funding for school operations of Bureau-
funded schools and other education programs.
Limiting funds for education-related administrative cost
grants.
Allowing the use of funds to purchase uniforms or other
identifying articles of clothing for personnel.
EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION
Limiting the control of construction projects when certain
time frames have not been met.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Allowing the use of funds for direct expenditure,
contracts, cooperative agreements, compacts, and grants.
Allowing contracting for the San Carlos Irrigation Project.
Limiting the use of funds for certain contracts, grants and
cooperative agreements.
Providing that there is no impact on the trust
responsibility for Tribes that return appropriations.
Prohibiting funding of Alaska schools.
Limiting the number of schools and the expansion of grade
levels in individual schools.
Specifying distribution of indirect and administrative
costs for certain Tribes.
Limiting the expansion of satellite school locations.
Allowing Tribal Priority Allocation funds to be used to
execute adjustments requested by Indian tribes.
Office of Special Trustee for American Indians
FEDERAL TRUST PROGRAMS
Limiting the amount of funding available for the historical
accounting of Indian trust fund accounts.
Allowing transfers to other Department of the Interior
accounts.
Providing no-year funding for certain Indian Self-
Determination Act grants.
Exempting quarterly statements for Indian trust accounts
$15 or less.
Requiring annual statements and records maintenance for
Indian trust accounts.
Limiting use of funds to correct administrative errors in
Indian trust accounts.
Permitting the use of recoveries from erroneous payments
pursuant to Indian trust accounts.
Exempting reconciliation of Special Deposit Accounts with
low balances in certain circumstances.
Allowing for limited aggregation of trust accounts of
individuals whose whereabouts are unknown.
Departmental Offices
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Allowing the use of certain funds for official reception
and representation expenses.
Permitting payments to former Bureau of Mines workers.
Designating funds for consolidated appraisal services to be
derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Designating funds for Indian land, mineral, and resource
valuation activities.
Permitting funds for Indian land, mineral, and resource
valuation activities to be transferred to and merged with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs ``Operation of Indian Programs'' and
Bureau of Indian Education ``Operation of Indian Education
Programs'' account and the Office of the Special Trustee for
American Indians ``Federal Trust Programs'' account.
Allowing funds to remain available until expended.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Allowing certain payments authorized for the Payments in
Lieu of Taxes Program to be retained for administrative
expenses.
Providing that the amounts provided are the only amounts
available for payments authorized under chapter 69 of title 31,
United States Code.
Providing that in the event sums appropriated are
insufficient to make the full payments then the payment to each
local government shall be made proportionally.
Providing that the Secretary may make adjustments to
payment to individual units of local government to correct for
prior overpayments or underpayments.
Providing that no Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program payment
be made to otherwise eligible units of local government if the
computed amount of the payment is less than $100.
Insular Affairs
ASSISTANCE TO TERRITORIES
Designating funds for various programs and for salaries and
expenses of the Office of Insular Affairs.
Allowing audits of the financial transactions of the
Territorial and Insular governments by the GAO.
Providing grant funding under certain terms of the
Agreement of the Special Representatives on Future United
States Financial Assistance for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Providing for capital infrastructure in various
Territories.
Allowing appropriations for disaster assistance to be used
as non-Federal matching funds for hazard mitigation grants.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, INSULAR AFFAIRS
Allowing, at the request of the Governor of Guam, for
certain discretionary or mandatory funds to be used to assist
securing certain rural electrification loans through the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
DEPARTMENT-WIDE PROGRAMS
Wildland Fire Management
Providing funds for wildland fire management.
Permitting the repayments of funds transferred from other
accounts for firefighting.
Designating funds for hazardous fuels and burned area
rehabilitation.
Permitting the use of funds for lodging and subsistence of
firefighters.
Permitting the use of grants, contracts and cooperative
agreements for hazardous fuels reduction, including cost-
sharing and local assistance.
Permitting cost-sharing of cooperative agreements with non-
Federal entities under certain circumstances.
Providing for local competition for hazardous fuel
reduction activities.
Permitting reimbursement to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for
consultation activities under the Endangered Species Act.
Providing certain terms for leases of real property with
local governments.
Providing for the transfer of funds between the Department
of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture for wildland
fire management.
Providing funds for support of Federal emergency response
actions.
Allowing for international forestry assistance to or
through the Department of State.
CENTRAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUND
Providing funds for response action, including associated
activities, performed pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
ENERGY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Providing funds to address hard rock mining and orphaned
oil and gas wells.
WORKING CAPITAL FUND
Allowing funds for the financial and business management
system and information technology improvement.
Prohibiting use of funds to establish reserves in the
working capital fund with exceptions.
Allowing assessments for reasonable charges for training
services at the National Indian Program Center and use of these
funds under certain conditions.
Providing space and related facilities or the lease of
related facilities, equipment or professional services of the
National Indian Program Training Center to state, local and
Tribal employees or other persons for cultural, educational or
recreational activities.
Providing that the Secretary may enter into grants and
cooperative agreements to support the Office of Natural
Resource Revenue's collection and disbursement of royalties,
fees, and other mineral revenue proceeds, as authorized by law.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION
Allowing acquisition and sale of certain aircraft.
OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE
Designating funds for mineral revenue management
activities.
Allowing certain refunds of overpayments in connection with
certain Indian leases.
GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Allowing transfer of funds for certain reconstruction of
facilities, aircraft or utilities in emergency situations.
Allowing transfer of funds in certain emergency situations,
including wildland fire, if other funds provided in other
accounts will be exhausted within 30 days and a supplemental
appropriation is requested as promptly as possible.
Permitting the Department to use limited funding for
certain services.
Permitting the transfer of funds between the Bureau of
Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education and the Office of
Special Trustee for American Indians and limiting amounts for
historical accounting activities.
Authorizing the redistribution of Tribal Priority
Allocation funds to address unmet needs.
Authorizing the acquisition of lands and leases for Ellis,
Governors and Liberty Islands.
Providing the authority for the Secretary to collect
nonrefundable inspection fees.
Permitting the Secretary of the Interior to enter into
long-term agreements for wild horse and burro holding
facilities.
Requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to mark
hatchery salmon.
Continuing a provision allowing the Bureau of Indian
Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education to perform reimbursable
work more efficiently and effectively.
Continuing a provision allowing the establishment of the
Department of the Interior Experienced Services Program.
Requiring funds to be available for obligation within 60
days of enactment.
Authorizing transfer of funds in accordance with
reprogramming guidelines to split the Bureau of Indian
Education and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Directs the public disclosure of waivers from safety
regulations for operators within the Outer Continental Shelf.
Allows the National Park Service to convey land for
purposes of transportation and recreation for a specific
project.
Allowing Indian tribes and authorized Tribal organizations
to obtain interagency motor vehicles.
Provides the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboloff
Commision on Native Children an additional two years to submit
its report.
Outlines certain direction for a Tribal settlement.
Extends the authorization for the Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area.
Addresses national heritage areas.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
study.
Limits the use of funds for certain Outer Continental Shelf
activities.
Amends the Indian Reorganization Act.
Requires the National Park Service to conduct an
environmental impact statement.
Establishes a new offshore decommissioning account.
Modifies the provision of exhaustion of administrative
review.
TITLE II--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Providing for operating expenses in support of research and
development.
Designating funding for National Priorities research as
specified in the report accompanying this Act.
Allowing for the operation of aircraft.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND MANAGEMENT
Allowing hire and maintenance of passenger motor vehicles
and operation of aircraft and purchase of reprints and library
memberships in societies or associations which issue
publications to members only or at a price to members lower
than to subscribers who are not members.
Limiting amounts for official representation and reception
expenses.
Designating funding for National Priorities as specified in
the report accompanying this Act.
Designating funding for Geographical programs as specified
in the report accompanying this Act.
Allocation of certain appropriated funds for the Chemical
Risk Review and Reduction program project.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND
Allowing distribution of funds to purchase services from
other agencies under certain circumstances.
Allowing for the operation of aircraft.
Providing for the transfer of funds within certain agency
accounts.
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Providing for grants to Federally-recognized Indian Tribes.
INLAND OIL SPILL PROGRAM
Allowing for the operation of aircraft.
STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Limiting funding amounts for certain programs.
Specifying funding for capitalization grants for the Clean
Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and allowing
certain amounts for additional subsidies.
Specifying funding for Community Project Funding grants.
Designating funds for specific sections of law.
Providing waivers for certain uses of Clean Water and
Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for State administrative
costs for grants to federally-recognized Indian Tribes and
grants to specific Territories and Freely Associated States.
Requiring that 10 percent Clean Water and 14 percent of
Drinking Water funds shall be used by States for forgiveness of
principal or negative interest loans.
Prohibiting the use of funds for jurisdictions that permit
development or construction of additional colonia areas.
Requiring state matching funds for certain grants to Alaska
Native Villages, and specifying certain allocation of funds.
Limiting the portion of grant funding that can be provided
for brownfields planning and requiring a minimum percentage of
grants to persistent poverty communities and territories.
Allowing for the construction, maintenance, and operation
of post-consumer material management or recycling facilities
and allowing for grants to certain Tribes.
Providing certain grants under authority of Section 103,
Clean Air Act.
Providing funding for environmental information exchange
network initiatives grants, statistical surveys of water
resources and enhancements to State monitoring programs, Tribal
grants, and underground storage tank projects.
Allowing for assistance to States in developing and
implementing coal combustion residual control programs.
Allowing for certain grants to reduce disproportionate
health impacts of environmental pollution in environmental
justice communities.
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Prohibiting the use of funds for loans unless certain
certifications are made.
Allowing for the collection, transfer, and obligation of
certain fees.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Allowing awards of grants to federally-recognized Indian
Tribes.
Authorizing the collection and obligation of pesticide
registration service fees.
Authorizing the collection and obligations of Electronic
Manifest fees.
Authorizing the collection and obligations of TSCA fees.
Allowing the transfer of funds from the ``Environmental
Programs and Management'' account to support the Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative and providing for certain interagency
agreements and grants to various entities in support of this
effort.
Providing amounts for construction, alteration, repair,
rehabilitation, and renovation of facilities.
Providing for grants to federally recognized Tribes.
Authorizing grants to implement certain watershed
restoration.
Providing amounts for competitive grants under the National
Estuary Program.
Allowing for the use of aircraft from certain funds.
Allowing certain expenses to be charged to the Working
Capital Fund.
Authorizing certain temporary hiring of contractors.
Allowing for certain hires under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 209.
TITLE III--RELATED AGENCIES
FOREST SERVICE
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Providing funds for the office of the Under Secretary for
Natural Resources and Environment.
FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS
Providing funds for Forest Service Operations
FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH
Providing funds for forest and rangeland research.
Designating funds for the forest inventory and analysis
program.
STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY
Providing for forest health management, including
treatments of certain pests or invasive plants, and for
restoring damaged forests, and for cooperative forestry,
education and land conservation activities, and conducting an
international program.
Deriving certain funds from the Land and Water Conservation
Fund.
NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
Providing funds for the National Forest System.
Depositing funds in the Collaborative Forest Landscape
Restoration Fund.
Designating funds for forest products.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Providing funds for construction, reconstruction, and
maintenance and acquisition of buildings and other facilities
and infrastructure; and for construction, capital improvement,
decommissioning, and maintenance of forest roads and trails.
Requiring that funds becoming available in fiscal year 2020
for the road and trails fund (16 U.S.C. 501) shall be
transferred to the Treasury.
ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS SPECIAL ACTS
Requiring that funding for the program is derived from
forest receipts.
ACQUISITION OF LANDS TO COMPLETE LAND EXCHANGES
Requiring that funding for the program is derived from
funds deposited by State, county, or municipal governments and
non-Federal parties pursuant to Land Sale and Exchange Acts.
RANGE BETTERMENT FUND
Providing that fifty percent of monies received for grazing
fees shall be used for range improvements and limiting
administrative expenses to six percent.
GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS
Providing for gifts, donations and bequest per Federal law.
MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL FORESTS FOR SUBSISTENCE USES
Providing funds for subsistence uses per the Alaska
National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
Permitting the use of funds for emergency rehabilitation
and to support emergency response and wildfire suppression.
Allowing the use of wildland fire funds to repay advances
from other accounts.
Allowing reimbursement of States for certain wildfire
emergency activities.
Designating funds for suppression.
Providing for cooperative agreements and grants.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Permitting the purchase of passenger motor vehicles and
proceeds from the sale of aircraft may be used to purchase
replacement aircraft.
Allowing funds for certain employment contracts.
Allowing funds to be used for purchase and alteration of
buildings.
Allowing for acquisition of certain lands and interests.
Allowing expenses for certain volunteer activities.
Providing for the cost of uniforms.
Providing for debt collections on certain contracts.
Limiting the transfer of wildland fire management funds
between the Department of the Interior and the Department of
Agriculture.
Allowing funds to be used through the Agency for
International Development for work in foreign countries and to
support other forestry activities outside of the United States.
Allowing the Forest Service, acting for the International
Program, to sign certain funding agreements with foreign
governments and institutions as well as with certain domestic
agencies.
Authorizing the expenditure or transfer of funds for wild
horse and burro activities.
Prohibiting the transfer of funds under the Department of
Agriculture transfer authority under certain conditions.
Limiting the transfer of funds for the Working Capital Fund
and Department Reimbursable Program (also known as Greenbook
charges).
Limiting funds to support the Youth Conservation Corps and
Public Lands Corps.
Limiting the use of funds for official reception and
representation expenses.
Providing for matching funds for the National Forest
Foundation.
Allowing funds to be used for technical assistance for
rural communities.
Allowing funds for payments to counties in the Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Allowing funds to be used for the Older Americans Act.
Permitting funding assessments for facilities maintenance,
rent, utilities, and other support services.
Prohibiting the use of funds for the destruction of wild
horses and burros.
Limiting funds to reimburse the Office of General Counsel
at the Department of Agriculture.
Permitting eligible employees to be considered a Federal
Employee.
Requiring regular reporting of unobligated balances.
Indian Health Service
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
Providing that Tribal contract and grant funding is deemed
obligated at the time of grant or contract award and remains
available until expended.
Providing no-year funds for alcohol detoxification
services.
Providing no-year funds for contract medical care including
the Indian Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund.
Providing no-year funds for loan repayment program.
Providing for operational funds related to accreditation
emergencies.
Providing that scholarship funds recovered for breach of
contract shall be deposited into a Fund and remain available
until expended.
Providing that certain funds are available at the
discretion of the Director.
Providing that certain contracts and grants may be
performed in two fiscal years.
Providing for use of collections and reporting of
collections under Title IV of the Indian Health Care
Improvement Act.
Providing no-year funding for scholarship funds.
Requiring certain amounts received by Tribes and Tribal
organization be reported and accounted for.
Providing for the collection of individually identifiable
health information relating to the Americans with Disabilities
Act by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Permitting the use of Indian Health Care Improvement Fund
monies for facilities improvement and providing no-year funding
availability.
Requiring reporting to Congress before funds made available
for the Electronic Health Record system may be obligated.
CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS
Providing such sums as necessary to fully fund contract
support costs.
Prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other account.
Providing funds obligated but not expended to be used for
subsequent fiscal year costs.
PAYMENT FOR TRIBAL LEASES
Providing such sums as necessary to fully fund Tribal lease
costs.
Prohibiting the transfer of funds to any other account.
INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES
Providing that facilities funds may be used to purchase
land, modular buildings and trailers.
Providing for TRANSAM equipment to be purchased from the
Department of Defense.
Prohibiting the use of funds for sanitation facilities for
new homes funded by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Providing for per diem expenses for senior level positions.
Providing for payments for telephone service in private
residences in the field, purchase of motor vehicles, aircraft
and reprints.
Providing for purchase and erection of modular buildings.
Providing funds for uniforms.
Allowing funding to be used for attendance at professional
meetings.
Providing that health care may be extended to non-Indians
at Indian Health Service facilities, subject to charges, and
for the expenditure of collected funds.
Providing for transfers of funds from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to the Indian Health Service.
Prohibiting limitations on certain Federal travel and
transportation expenses.
Requiring departmental assessments to be identified in
annual budget justifications.
Allowing de-obligation and re-obligation of funds applied
to self-governance funding agreements.
Prohibiting the expenditure of funds to implement new
eligibility regulations.
Permitting certain reimbursements for goods and services
provided to Tribes.
Providing that reimbursements for training, technical
assistance, or services include total costs.
Allowing housing allowances for civilian medical personnel.
Prohibiting changes in organizational structure without
advance notification to Congress.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
Providing for the conduct of health studies, testing, and
monitoring.
Limiting the number of toxicological profiles.
Executive Office of the President
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Limiting the use of funds for official reception and
representation expenses.
Designating the appointment and duties of the chairman.
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Permitting use of funds for hire of passenger vehicles,
uniforms or allowances with per diem rate limitations.
Limiting the number of senior level positions.
Designating the individual appointed to the position of
Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency as the
Inspector General of the Board.
Directing use of personnel and limiting position
appointments within the Board.
Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
Providing that funds in this and prior appropriations Acts
shall be used to relocate persons certified as eligible.
Providing that no person can be evicted unless a
replacement home is provided.
Providing that no relocatee is provided with more than one
new or replacement home.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development
Providing funds to the Institute of American Indian and
Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
Smithsonian Institution
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Limiting certain lease terms.
Providing for purchase, rental, repair and cleaning of
uniforms.
Designating funds for certain programs and providing no-
year funds.
Providing that funds may be used to support American
overseas research centers.
Allowing for advance payments to independent contractors
performing research services or participating in official
Smithsonian presentations.
Providing for Federal appropriations designated for lease
or rent payments to be expended as rent payable and deposited
into the general trust funds for expenses associated with the
purchase of a portion of a building and not to be construed as
Federal debt service or an obligation of the Federal
Government.
Providing no funds may be used to directly service debt
incurred to finance the cost of acquiring a portion of a
building and specifying notification requirements if the
acquisition is sold.
Facilities Capital
Designating funds for maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
and construction and for consultant services.
National Gallery of Art
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Allowing payment in advance for membership in library,
museum, and art associations or societies.
Allowing for purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for
guards and employees and allowances therefor.
Allowing purchase or rental of devices for protecting
buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance, alteration,
improvement, and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds.
Providing no-year funds for special exhibitions.
Providing for restoration and repair of works of art by
contract under certain circumstances.
REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS
Providing lease agreements of no more than 10 years
addressing space needs created by renovations under the Master
Facilities Plan.
Providing funds for construction design.
Permitting the Gallery to perform work by contract under
certain circumstances.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Providing funds to the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts Kennedy Center for operational and maintenance
costs.
CAPITAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION
Providing funds to the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts Kennedy Center for facility repair.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Providing funds to the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars.
Allowing for hire of passenger vehicles and services.
National Endowment for the Arts
GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Providing funds for the support of projects and productions
in the arts, including arts education and public outreach
activities.
National Endowment for the Humanities
GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Specifying funds to carry out the matching grants program.
Allowing obligation of National Endowment for the
Humanities current and prior year funds from gifts, bequests,
and devises of money for which equal amounts have not
previously been appropriated.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE
HUMANITIES
Prohibiting the use of funds for grants and contracts which
do not include the text of 18 U.S.C. 1913.
Prohibiting the use of appropriated funds and permitting
the use of non-appropriated funds for reception expenses.
Allowing the chairperson of the National Endowment for the
Arts to approve small grants under certain circumstances.
Commission of Fine Arts
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Permitting the charging and use of fees for its
publications and accepting gifts related to the history of the
Nation's Capital.
Providing that one-tenth of one percent of funds provided
may be used for official reception and representation expenses.
National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs
Providing funding for the National Capital Arts and
Cultural Affairs.
National Capital Planning Commission
Providing funding for the National Capital Planning
Commission.
Providing that one-quarter of one percent may be used for
official reception and representational expenses.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Designating funds for equipment replacement.
Designating funds for repair, rehabilitation and for
exhibition design and production and providing no year
availability for these funds.
Presidio Trust
Providing funds for the Trust.
World War I Centennial Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Providing funding for the World War I Centennial
Commission.
Providing that the Commission may accept support from any
executive branch agency for activities of the Commission.
United States Semicentennial Commission
Providing funds for the Commission.
TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Prohibiting the use of funds to promote or oppose
legislative proposals on which congressional action is
incomplete.
Providing for annual appropriations unless expressly
provided otherwise in this Act.
Providing for disclosure of administrative expenses,
assessments and requirements for operating plans.
Continuing a limitation on accepting and processing
applications for patents and on the patenting of Federal lands;
permitting processing of grandfathered applications; and
permitting third-party contractors to process grandfathered
applications.
Continuing a provision regarding the payment of contract
support costs for prior fiscal years.
Addressing the payment of contract support costs for fiscal
year 2022.
Continuing a provision allowing Forest Service land
management plans to be more than 15 years old if the Secretary
is acting in good faith to update such plans and prohibiting
the use of funds to implement new wilderness directives under
the planning rule.
Limiting leasing and preleasing activities within National
Monuments.
Limiting takings for acquisition of lands except under
certain conditions.
Prohibiting funds to enter into certain no-bid contracts
except under certain conditions.
Requiring reports to Congress to be posted on public agency
websites.
Continuing a provision that delineates grant guidelines for
the National Endowment for the Arts.
Continuing a provision that delineates program priorities
for the programs managed by the National Endowment for the
Arts.
Requiring that the Department of the Interior, the EPA, the
Forest Service, and the Indian Health Service provide the
Committees on Appropriations a quarterly report on the status
of balances of appropriations.
Extending certain authorities allowing the Forest Service
to renew grazing permits.
Prohibiting the use of funds to maintain or establish a
computer network unless such network blocks the viewing,
downloading, and exchanging of pornography.
Directing humane treatment of wild horses and burros.
Extending the Forest Service Facility Realignment and
Enhancement Act.
Setting requirements for the use of American iron and steel
for certain loans and grants.
Allowing the Secretary of the Interior to enter into
training agreements and to transfer excess equipment and
supplies for wildfires.
Providing a one-year extension of the Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act.
Reaffirming reprogramming guidelines.
Extending authorization dealing with use of local
contractors.
Extending Shasta-Trinity Marina fee authority.
Extending Interpretative Association authorization.
Extending Puerto Rico schooling authorization.
Extending forest botanical products fee collection
authority.
Restricting certain activities within Chaco Culture
National Historical Park.
Requiring certain terms for Payments for Tribal Leases.
Reauthorizing the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery
Fund.
Requiring allocation of funds for projects.
Addressing carbon emissions from forest biomass.
Referencing congressionally requested projects.
Allowing funds for renovation of facilities.
Prohibiting funds for review or approval of mine funds.
Prohibiting the issuance of permits for the import of a
sport-hunted trophy of elephants or lions from certain
countries.
Prohibiting destruction of forest development roads.
Appropriations Not Authorized by Law
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(B) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the following table lists the
appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not
authorized by law:
[Dollars in Thousands]
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Appropriations
Last year of in last year Appropriations
authorization Authorization level of in this bill
authorization
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Bureau of Land Management.............
All discretionary programs............ 2002 Such sums................ 1,862,170 1,558,581
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service........
Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982; 2010 2,000.................... 1,390 2,390
amended by Improvement Act of 2000 &
Reauthorization Act of 2005.
Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 1992 41,500................... 42,373 *305,799
et seq.).
Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 1999 14,768................... 2,008 6,970
U.S.C. 1361-1407).
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 2010 25,000................... 7,537 7,022
Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3701 et
seq.).
National Invasive Species Act (16 2002 6,000.................... 6,000 45,311
U.S.C. 4701 et seq.).
U.S. Geological Survey................
Energy Resources Program (50 U.S.C. 2015 1,000.................... 400 20
167n, P.L. 113-40)--Helium
Stewardship Act of 2013.
National Geologic and Geophysical Data 2010 30,000................... 1,332 5,000
Preservation Program (42 U.S.C. 15908
sec 351, P.L. 109-58).
Water Resources Research Act Program 2011 12,000................... 6,486 15,000
(42 U.S.C. 10301-10303, P.L. 109-471).
Bureau of Indian Affairs..............
Indian Child Protection and Family 1997 30,000................... 26,116 36,116
Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C.
3210, 104 Stat. 4531, P.L. 101-630,
Title IV.).
Indian Tribal Justice Act, as amended 2015 58,400................... 26,785 26,809
by TLOA (Tribal Law and Order Act of
2010, P.L. 111-211).
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 2013 N/A...................... 76,510 83,610
U.S.C. 1001 et seq P.L. 110-315).
Tribally Controlled Colleges or 2013 N/A...................... 110,919 121,211
University Assistance Act of 1978 (25
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., P.L. 110-315).
Tribally Controlled Colleges or 2013 N/A...................... 110,919 121,211
University Assistance Act of 1978, as
amended by the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (25 USC 1862 (a) and
(b)).
Office of Insular Affairs.............
Brown Tree Snake Control and 2010 No more than 3,000....... 3,500 3,500
Eradication Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-
384).
Environmental Protection Agency.......
Clean Air Act......................... 1997 Such sums................ 450,000 937,188
Hazardous Substance Superfund......... 1994 5,100.................... 1,480,853 1,536,308
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[Dollars in Thousands]
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Appropriations
Last year of in last year Appropriations
authorization Authorization level of in this bill
authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lake Champlain Basin.................. 2008 11,000................... 3,000 20,000
Lake Pontchartrain Basin.............. 2017 20,000................... 1,000 1,900
Chesapeake Bay Restoration............ 2005 40,000................... 23,000 90,500
State and Tribal Assistance Grants:
Alaska and Rural Native Villages...... 2010 13,000................... 10,000 36,186
Clean Water SRF....................... 1994 600,000.................. 1,196,000 1,870,680
Lead Containment Control Act of 1988.. 1992 Such sums................ 14,500 21,000
Mexico Border......................... 2011 NA....................... 17,000 35,000
Non-Point Source Management Program... 1991 130,000.................. 51,000 180,000
Pollution Control..................... 1990 75,000................... 73,000 235,000
Pollution Prevention Act.............. 1993 8,000.................... 8,000 5,000
Radon Abatement Act................... 1991 10,000................... 9,000 11,000
Underground Storage Tanks............. 1988 25,000................... 7,000 1,505
State Hazardous Waste Program Grants.. 1988 60,000................... 67,000 111,500
Toxic Substances Control Act.......... 1983 1,500.................... 0 7,000
Tribal General Assistance Program..... 1992 Such sums................ 0 80,000
Underground Injection Control Grants.. 2003 15,000................... 11,000 14,000
Council on Environmental Quality, 1986 480...................... 670 4,200
Office of Environmental Quality.
Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian 2008 30,000................... 7,350,000 3,150,000
Relocation.
National Endowment for the Arts....... 1993 Such sums................
National Endowment for the Humanities. 1993 Such sums................
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*Appropriations in this bill for Endangered Species Act implementation are an estimate and this amount does not
include Coastal Barrier Resources Act or Marine Mammal Protection Act funding.
COMPARISON WITH BUDGET RESOLUTION
Section 308(A)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act
requires the report accompanying a bill providing new budget
authority to contain a statement comparing the levels in the
bill to the suballocations submitted under section 302(b) of
the Act for the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution
on the application fiscal year.
[In millions of dollars]
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302(b) Allocation This Bill
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Budget Budget
Authority Outlay Authority Outlays
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee
allocations to its subcommittees: Subcommittee
on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies:
Discretionary............................... 43,400 41,000 45,850 \1\41,689
Mandaroty................................... 64 65 64 \1\65
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\1\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
Note.--Consistent with the funding recommended in the bill for disaster relief, in accordance with the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and section 1(h) of House Resolution 467 of the 117th Congress, and after the
bill is reported to the House, the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget will provide a revised section
302(a) allocation reflecting an additional $2,450 million in discretionary budget authority and $841 million
in associated outlays for amounts provided for wildfire suppression operations. That new allocation will
eliminate the technical difference prior to floor consideration.
FIVE-YEAR OUTLAY PROJECTION
In compliance with section 308(a)(1)(B) of the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
(Public Law 93-344), as amended, the following table contains
five-year projections associated with the budget authority
provided in te accompanying bill.
[In millions of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outlays
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Projection of outlays associated with the recomendation:
2022................................................ \1\27,047
2023................................................ 11,785
2024................................................ 4,462
2025................................................ 1,673
2026 and future years............................... 543
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\1\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
In accordance with section 308(a)(1)(C) of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended, the Congressional
Budget Office has provided the following estimates of new
budget authority and outlays provided by the accompanying bill
for financial assistance to State and local governments.
[In millions of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Budget
Authority Outlays
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Financial assistance to State and local 8,664 \1\2,721
governments for 2022...................
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\1\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
PROGRAM DUPLICATION
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, no provision of this bill establishes
or reauthorizes a program of the Federal Government known to be
duplicative of another Federal program, a program that was
included in any report from the Government Accountability
Office to Congress pursuant to section 21 of Public Law 111-
139, or a program related to a program identified in the most
recent Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
Committee Hearings
In compliance with clause 3(c)(6) of rule XIII (117th
Congress) the following hearings were used to develop the
fiscal year 2022 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill:
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Date Title of Hearing Witnesses
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March 18, 2021................ Efforts to Dr. Winnie Lau,
Address Marine Senior Manager,
Plastic Preventing Ocean
Pollution Plastics, The Pew
Through Charitable Trusts;
Recycling. Ginger Spencer,
Public Works
Director, City of
Phoenix, Arizona;
Nicole Collier,
Senior Director,
Corporate Affairs,
Nestle USA
March 23, 2021................ Wood Innovation: Dr. Cynthia ``Cindi''
Sustainable West, Director,
Forest Products Forest Products
to Reinvigorate Laboratory and
Rural Economies. Northern Research
Station; Peter
MacKeith, Dean and
Architect, Fay Jones
School of
Architecture and
Design, University
of Arkansas; Dr.
Stephen Shaler,
Professor &
Director, University
of Maine, FOR/Maine,
School of Forest
Resources; Marc
Brinkmeyer, Owner,
Idaho Forest Group,
Idaho Forest
Products Commission
March 25, 2021................ The Effects of Kathleen Mundell,
COVID-19 on Arts Cultural Resources;
and Humanities Caleb Cage, Nevada
Organizations. Humanities Board of
Trustees; Deborah
Lenk, Museum
Director, Museum of
Glass; Ulysses
Slaughter, Project
Manager, Chester
Made
April 15, 2021................ U.S. Forest Victoria
Service FY22 Christiansen, Chief,
Budget Oversight U.S. Forest Service;
Hearing. Andria Weeks, Acting
Director of
Strategic Planning,
Budget, and
Accountability, U.S.
Forest Service
April 20, 2021................ Department of the The Honorable Deb
Interior FY22 Haaland, Secretary,
Budget Oversight Department of the
Hearing. Interior; Rachael
Taylor, Principal
Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Policy,
Management, and
Budget, Department
April 21, 2021................ Environmental Michael Regan,
Protection Administrator,
Agency FY22 Environmental
Budget Oversight Protection Agency;
Hearing. David Bloom, Deputy
Chief Financial
Officer,
Environmental
Protection Agency
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Comparative Statement of New Budget Authority
The following table provides the amounts recommended by the
Committee compared with the budget estimates by account.
MINORITY VIEWS
We appreciate the efforts of Full Committee Chair DeLauro
and Subcommittee Chair Pingree in producing an Interior,
Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that
addresses many priorities of Members on both sides of the
aisle. The bill supports programs that will help conserve our
nation's most critical natural, cultural, and environmental
resources, and increase the federal commitment to honor our
treaties and trust responsibilities to American Indians and
Alaska Natives. We comment Chair Pingree for the collaborative
approach she has taken in her first year leading the
Subcommittee and that she has continued the tradition of
collegiality.
The bill fully funds Payments in Lieu of Taxes and provides
funding to address our nation's aging water infrastructure and
support our National Parks. We are also pleased to see that the
bill makes important investments in Indian Country and includes
robust support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Unfortunately, we are not able to support the bill as
currently drated. The bill provides $45,852,000,000 in new
discretionary budget authority, which includes $2,450,000,000
for emergency wildfire suppression costs if needed. This is
$7,395,000,000, or 19 percent above the comparable fiscal year
2021 enacted level. This level of spending without any offsets
is not justified and ignores our unsustainable fiscal
trajectory.
After a year of record-high Federal spending due to the
pandemic, we were hopeful that annual non-defense discretionary
spending would be limited for fiscal year 2022. Instead
numerous agencies funded in the bill receive a double-digit
percentage increase over last year. We are already seeing the
effects of inflation and historically high debt and are greatly
concerned these realities will hinder the recovery and burden
future generations of Americans.
In addition to excessive spending, the bill also includes
several controversial new policy provisions, and removes or
weakens other longstanding provisions such as protecting the
greater sage-grouse from unnecessary environmental litigation
and affirming that biomass energy is carbon-neutral.
Unfortunately, the Majority rejected several Republican
amendments offered in the Committee. If passed, these
amendments would have improved the bill by: funding the request
for offshore conventional energy development; preventing the
National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and
Wildlife Service from straining the already-underfunded Customs
and Border Protection for border mitigation work; restoring two
longstanding, bipartisan Environmental Protection Agency
agriculture provisions that exempt farmers and livestock
producers from burdensome greenhouse gas permitting and
reporting requirements; removing a harmful rider that weakens
America's domestic mineral security; and preventing the
Administration from locking up public lands from energy
development and other uses.
While we have many concerns with the bill at this stage in
the process, we are hopeful that, at some point in the near
future, we will be able to reach a bipartisan and bicameral
agreement on spending and eliminate controversial policy
changes.
We are confident that as this process moves forward, we can
continue working together to find bipartisan agreement on the
items that matter most.
Kay Granger.
David P. Joyce.