§ 2693. Sentinel Landscapes Partnership

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 div. A title III § 311(a) · 137 Stat. 136

   Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693

   (Added and amended Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title III, § 311(a), (b), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 213, 214.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Added and amended Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title III, § 311(a), (b), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 213, 214.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Codification of Existing Statute.— Section 317 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 10 U.S.C. 2684a note) 10 USC prec. 2661, 2684a notes, 2693. is— (1) transferred to chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code; (2) inserted after section 2692 of such chapter; and (3) redesignated as section 2693.

2. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(a) · 137 Stat. 136

   Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 2693

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(a), transferred section 317 of Pub. L. 115–91, as amended, to this chapter and renumbered it as this section. See Codification note above

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(a), transferred section 317 of Pub. L. 115–91, as amended, to this chapter and renumbered it as this section. See Codification note above.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Codification of Existing Statute.— Section 317 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 10 U.S.C. 2684a note) 10 USC prec. 2661, 2684a notes, 2693. is— (1) transferred to chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code; (2) inserted after section 2692 of such chapter; and (3) redesignated as section 2693.

3. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(1) · 137 Stat. 136

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(a)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(1), substituted “, the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the program” for “and the Secretary of the Interior”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(1), substituted “, the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the program” for “and the Secretary of the Interior”.

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   (1) in subsection (a), by striking “and the Secretary of the Interior” and inserting “, the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the program”;

4. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(2) · 137 Stat. 136

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(b)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(2), substituted “the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership may, as such Secretaries and other heads” for “and the Secretary of the Interior, may, as the Secretaries”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(2), substituted “the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership may, as such Secretaries and other heads” for “and the Secretary of the Interior, may, as the Secretaries”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in subsection (b), by striking “and the Secretary of the Interior, may, as the Secretaries” and inserting “the Secretary of the Interior, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners in the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership may, as such Secretaries and other heads”;

5. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(3) · 137 Stat. 136

   Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(c)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(3), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretaries may coordinate actions between their departments and with other agencies and private organizations to more efficiently work together for the mutual benefit of conservation, resilience, working lands, and national defense, and to encourage private landowners to engage in voluntary land management, resilience, and conservation activities that contribute to the sustainment of military installations, ranges, and airspace.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(3), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretaries may coordinate actions between their departments and with other agencies and private organizations to more efficiently work together for the mutual benefit of conservation, resilience, working lands, and national defense, and to encourage private landowners to engage in voluntary land management, resilience, and conservation activities that contribute to the sustainment of military installations, ranges, and airspace.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: “(c) Coordination of Activities.— In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may coordinate actions between their departments and agencies and with other Federal, State, interstate, and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and private entities to more efficiently work together for the mutual benefit of conservation, resilience, working lands, and national defense, and to encourage owners and managers of land to engage in voluntary land management, resilience, and conservation activities that contribute to the sustainment of military installations, State-owned National Guard installations, and associated airspace.” ;

6. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(4) · 137 Stat. 136

   1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(d)

      Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(4), substituted “In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may give to any eligible owner or manager of land within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance program administered by that Secretary or head.” for “The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may give to any eligible landowner or agricultural producer within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance programs administered by that Secretary’s department.”

   2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(d)

      Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(4), substituted “an eligible owner or manager of land” for “an eligible landowner or agricultural producer”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(4), substituted “In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may give to any eligible owner or manager of land within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance program administered by that Secretary or head.” for “The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may give to any eligible landowner or agricultural producer within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance programs administered by that Secretary’s department.” and “an eligible owner or manager of land” for “an eligible landowner or agricultural producer”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) in subsection (d)— (A) by striking the first sentence and inserting “In carrying out this section, the Secretaries and the other heads of Federal departments and agencies may give to any eligible owner or manager of land within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement, grant, or assistance program administered by that Secretary or head.”; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking “eligible landowner or agricultural producer” and inserting “eligible owner or manager of land”;

7. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(6) · 137 Stat. 136

   Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(f)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(6), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(6), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (6) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): “(f) Rule of Construction.— Nothing in this section may be construed to require an owner or manager of land, including a private landowner or agricultural producer, to participate in any land management, resilience, or conservation activity under this section.” ; and

8. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(5) · 137 Stat. 136

   Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(g)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(5), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(5), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (5) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);

9. 2023

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

   Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(7)(A) · 137 Stat. 136

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(g)(1)

   Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(A), substituted “section 100(1) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(1))” for “section 670(1) of title 16, United States Code”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(A), substituted “section 100(1) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(1))” for “section 670(1) of title 16, United States Code”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “section 670(1) of title 16, United States Code” and inserting “section 100(1) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(1))”;

10. 2023

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(7)(B) · 137 Stat. 136

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(g)(2)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(B), substituted “section 100(3) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(3))” for “section 670(3) of title 16, United States Code”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(B), substituted “section 100(3) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(3))” for “section 670(3) of title 16, United States Code”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “section 670(3) of title 16, United States Code” and inserting “section 100(3) of the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670(3))”; and

11. 2023

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

    Pub. L. 118–31 § 311(b)(7)(C) · 137 Stat. 136

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 2693(g)(3)(B)

    Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(C), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “the working or natural lands that serve to protect and support the rural economy, the natural environment, outdoor recreation, and the national defense test and training missions of the military- or State-owned National Guard installation or installations.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(3)(B). Pub. L. 118–31, § 311(b)(7)(C), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “the working or natural lands that serve to protect and support the rural economy, the natural environment, outdoor recreation, and the national defense test and training missions of the military- or State-owned National Guard installation or installations.”

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    (C) in paragraph (3), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: “(B) the publicly and privately owned lands that serve to protect and support the rural economy, the natural environment, outdoor recreation, and the national defense missions of a military installation or State-owned National Guard installation.” .

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