Title 16 — Conservation
Chapter 41 — Cooperative Forestry Assistance
§ 2113a. Good neighbor authority
Statutory text
Definitions
In this section:
Authorized restoration services
The term “authorized restoration services” means similar and complementary forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services carried out—
on Federal land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe; and
by either the Secretary or a Governor or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.
County
The term “county” means—
the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or
in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.
Federal land
In general
The term “Federal land” means land that is—
National Forest System land; or
public land (as defined in section 1702 of title 43); or
National Park System land; or
National Wildlife Refuge Land.
Exclusions
The term “Federal land” does not include—
a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
Federal land on which the removal of vegetation is prohibited or restricted by Act of Congress or Presidential proclamation (including the applicable implementation plan); or
a wilderness study area.
Forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services
In general
The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” means—
activities to treat insect- and disease-infected trees;
activities to reduce hazardous fuels; and
any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat.
Exclusions
The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” does not include—
construction, reconstruction, repair, or restoration of paved or permanent roads or parking areas, other than the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of a National Forest System, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, or National Wildlife Refuge managed road that is—
necessary to carry out authorized restoration services pursuant to a good neighbor agreement; and
in the case of a National Forest System road that is determined to be unneeded in accordance with section 212.5(b)(2) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on ), decommissioned in accordance with subparagraph (A)(iii)—
in a manner that is consistent with the applicable travel management plan; and
not later than 3 years after the date on which the applicable authorized restoration services project is completed; or
construction, alteration, repair or replacement of public buildings or works.
Good neighbor agreement
The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized restoration services under this section.
Governor
The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or Indian tribe or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
National Forest System road
The term “National Forest System road” has the meaning given the term in section 212.1 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on ).
Road
The term “road” has the meaning given the term in section 212.1 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on ).
Secretary
The term “Secretary” means—
the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and
the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Bureau of Land Management land.
Good neighbor agreements
Good neighbor agreements
In general
The Secretary may enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor or county to carry out authorized restoration services in accordance with this section.
Public availability
The Secretary shall make each good neighbor agreement available to the public.
Timber sales
In general
Subsections (d) and (g) of section 472a of this title shall not apply to services performed under a good neighbor agreement.
Approval of silviculture prescriptions and marking guides
The Secretary shall provide or approve all silviculture prescriptions and marking guides to be applied on Federal land in all timber sale projects conducted under this section.
Treatment of revenue
In general
Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable—
to carry out authorized restoration services on 1 under the good neighbor agreement; and
if there are funds remaining after carrying out clause (i),2 to carry out—
authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements; or
authorized recreation services under the Good Neighbor Authority for Recreation Act.
Termination of effectiveness
The authority provided under this subparagraph terminates effective .
Retention of NEPA responsibilities
Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any authorized restoration services to be provided under this section on Federal land shall not be delegated to a Governor or county.
Receipts
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any payment made by a county to the Secretary under a project conducted under a good neighbor agreement shall not be considered to be monies received from National Forest System, Bureau of Land Management, National Park System, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land, as applicable.
Footnotes
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.
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 title VIII § 8206 · 128 Stat. 649
Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a
Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8206, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 921
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8206, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 921Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 8206. GOOD NEIGHBOR AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.— In this section: (1) Authorized restoration services.— The term “authorized restoration services” means similar and complementary forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services carried out— (A) on Federal land and non-Federal land; and (B) by either the Secretary or a Governor pursuant to a good neighbor agreement. (2) Federal land.— (A) In general.— The term “Federal land” means land that is— (i) National Forest System land; or (ii) public land (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)). (B) Exclusions.— The term “Federal land” does not include— (i) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (ii) Federal land on which the removal of vegetation is prohibited or restricted by Act of Congress or Presidential proclamation (including the applicable implementation plan); or (iii) a wilderness study area. (3) Forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services.— (A) In general.— The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” means— (i) activities to treat insect- and disease-infected trees; (ii) activities to reduce hazardous fuels; and (iii) any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat. (B) Exclusions.— The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” does not include— (i) construction, reconstruction, repair, or restoration of paved or permanent roads or parking areas; or (ii) construction, alteration, repair or replacement of public buildings or works. (4) Good neighbor agreement.— The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor to carry out authorized restoration services under this section. (5) Governor.— The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (6) Road.— The term “road” has the meaning given the term in section 212.1 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (7) Secretary.— The term “Secretary” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Bureau of Land Management land. (b) Good Neighbor Agreements.— (1) Good neighbor agreements.— (A) In general.— The Secretary may enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor to carry out authorized restoration services in accordance with this section. (B) Public availability.— The Secretary shall make each good neighbor agreement available to the public. (2) Timber sales.— (A) In general.— Subsections (d) and (g) of section 14 of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 472a(d) and (g)) shall not apply to services performed under a cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection (a). (B) Approval of silviculture prescriptions and marking guides.— The Secretary shall provide or approve all silviculture prescriptions and marking guides to be applied on Federal land in all timber sale projects conducted under this section. (3) Retention of nepa responsibilities.— Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any authorized restoration services to be provided under this section on Federal land shall not be delegated to a Governor.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2018
Pub. L. 115–141 § 212(1) · 132 Stat. 348
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(3)(B)(i)
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(1), substituted “areas, other than the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of a National Forest System road that is—” and subcls. (I) and (II) for “areas; or”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i). Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(1), substituted “areas, other than the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of a National Forest System road that is—” and subcls. (I) and (II) for “areas; or”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) up to 3 percent of funds made available to the Office of Justice Programs for grant or reimbursement programs may be used by such Office to provide training and technical assistance; andDepartment of Justice Appropriations Act, 2018
Pub. L. 115–141 § 212(3) · 132 Stat. 348
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(6)
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(3), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(3), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 212. At the discretion of the Attorney General, and in addition to any amounts that otherwise may be available (or authorized to be made available) by law, with respect to funds appropriated by this title under the headings “Research, Evaluation and Statistics”, “State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance”, and “Juvenile Justice Programs”— (1) up to 3 percent of funds made available to the Office of Justice Programs for grant or reimbursement programs may be used by such Office to provide training and technical assistance; and (2) up to 2 percent of funds made available for grant or reimbursement programs under such headings, except for amounts appropriated specifically for research, evaluation, or statistical programs administered by the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, shall be transferred to and merged with funds provided to the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, to be used by them for research, evaluation, or statistical purposes, without regard to the authorizations for such grant or reimbursement programs.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2018
Pub. L. 115–141 § 212(2) · 132 Stat. 348
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) up to 2 percent of funds made available for grant or reimbursement programs under such headings, except for amounts appropriated specifically for research, evaluation, or statistical programs administered by the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, shall be transferred to and merged with funds provided to the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, to be used by them for research, evaluation, or statistical purposes, without regard to the authorizations for such grant or reimbursement programs.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2018
Pub. L. 115–141 § 212(2) · 132 Stat. 348
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (7) as (8)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (7) as (8).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) up to 2 percent of funds made available for grant or reimbursement programs under such headings, except for amounts appropriated specifically for research, evaluation, or statistical programs administered by the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, shall be transferred to and merged with funds provided to the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, to be used by them for research, evaluation, or statistical purposes, without regard to the authorizations for such grant or reimbursement programs.Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(1) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(1)(A)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(1), substituted “land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe” for “land and non-Federal land”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(1), substituted “land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe” for “land and non-Federal land”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “land and non-Federal land” and inserting “land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe”;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(1)(B)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(A), inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(A), inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(C) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(2)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(C), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(C), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) County.— The term ‘county’ means— “(A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or “(B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties.” ; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(3)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(4)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (3) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (3) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8704(b)(1) · 132 Stat. 4490
Changed · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(4)(B)(i)(II)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to March 23, 2018
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i)(II). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to March 23, 2018.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (4)(B)(i)(II), by striking “Good Neighbor Authority Improvement Act” and inserting “Wildfire Suppression Funding and Forest Management Activities Act”; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(5)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (4) as (5)
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(5)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), (D), inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”. Former par. (5) redesignated (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (4) as (5) and inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(2) · 132 Stat. 4490
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(5)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(2), inserted “or Indian tribe” after “affected State”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(2), inserted “or Indian tribe” after “affected State”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (5), by inserting “or Indian tribe” after “affected State”;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(6)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(4) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(6)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(4), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by adding par. (6) after par. (5) “(as so redesignated)”, was executed by making the addition after par. (5), relating to the definition of “Governor”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(4), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by adding par. (6) after par. (5) “(as so redesignated)”, was executed by making the addition after par. (5), relating to the definition of “Governor”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by inserting after paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) the following: “(6) Indian tribe.— The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).” .Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(6)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8704(b)(2) · 132 Stat. 4490
Changed · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to March 23, 2018
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to March 23, 2018.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (8), by striking “Good Neighbor Authority Improvement Act” and inserting “Wildfire Suppression Funding and Forest Management Activities Act”.Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(9)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(9)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (8) as (9)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (8) as (9).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(10)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (9) as (10)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (9) as (10).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) (as amended by subsection (a)) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(2)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(1)(A)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(A), inserted “or county” after “Governor”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(A), inserted “or county” after “Governor”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting “or county” after “Governor”;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(2)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(B), substituted “good neighbor agreement” for “cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection (a)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(B), substituted “good neighbor agreement” for “cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection (a)”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking “cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection (a)” and inserting “good neighbor agreement”;Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(c) · 132 Stat. 4490
Added · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(2)(C)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(c), added subpar. (C)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(c), added subpar. (C).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Treatment of Revenue From Timber Sale Contracts.— Section 8206(b)(2) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(C) Treatment of revenue.— “(i) In general.— Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor of a State under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor— “(I) to carry out authorized restoration services on Federal land under the good neighbor agreement; and “(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services on Federal land within the State under other good neighbor agreements. “(ii) Termination of effectiveness.— The authority provided by this subparagraph terminates effective October 1, 2023.” .Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(2)(C) · 132 Stat. 4490
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(3)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(C), inserted “or county” after “Governor”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(C), inserted “or county” after “Governor”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) in paragraph (3), by inserting “or county” after “Governor”; andAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 8624(b)(2)(D) · 132 Stat. 4490
Added · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(4)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(D), added par. (4)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(D), added par. (4).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(D) by adding at the end the following: “(4) Receipts.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any payment made by a county to the Secretary under a project conducted under a good neighbor agreement shall not be considered to be monies received from National Forest System land or Bureau of Land Management land, as applicable.” .Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Pub. L. 117–328 div. G title IV § 439 · 136 Stat. 4459
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(4)(B)(i)
Pub. L. 117–328 inserted “or Bureau of Land Management managed” after “National Forest System” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 117–328 inserted “or Bureau of Land Management managed” after “National Forest System” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 439. road construction Section 8206(a)(4)(B)(i) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(4)(B)(i)) is amended by inserting “or Bureau of Land Management managed” after “National Forest System”.Pub. L. 118–42 § 443(1) · 138 Stat. 297
Added · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(3)(A)(iii); 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(3)(A)(iv)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(1), added cls. (iii) and (iv). See Codification note above
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–42 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
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Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(1), added cls. (iii) and (iv). See Codification note above.Pub. L. 118–42 § 443(2) · 138 Stat. 297
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(4)(B)(i)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(2), (3), in introductory provisions, substituted a comma for “or” before “Bureau of Land Management”
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(a)(4)(B)(i)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(2), (3), in introductory provisions, inserted “, National Park Service, or National Wildlife Refuge” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–42 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(2), (3), in introductory provisions, substituted a comma for “or” before “Bureau of Land Management” and inserted “, National Park Service, or National Wildlife Refuge” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above.Pub. L. 118–42 § 443(4) · 138 Stat. 297
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(2)(C)(ii)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(4), substituted “2024” for “2023”. See Codification note above
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–42 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
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Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(4), substituted “2024” for “2023”. See Codification note above.Pub. L. 118–42 § 443(5) · 138 Stat. 297
Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(4)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(5), (6), substituted a comma for “land or” before “Bureau of Land Management”
Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(4)
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(5), (6), inserted “, National Park System, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–42 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
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Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(5), (6), substituted a comma for “land or” before “Bureau of Land Management” and inserted “, National Park System, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above.Pub. L. 118–234 title III § 351(b)(3)(B) · 138 Stat. 2916
Amended · 16 U.S.C. § 2113a(b)(2)(C)
Pub. L. 118–234 amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) related to treatment of revenue received from sale of timber by a Governor of a State under a good neighbor agreement, and such authority terminated Oct. 1, 2024
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–234 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
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Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 118–234 amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) related to treatment of revenue received from sale of timber by a Governor of a State under a good neighbor agreement, and such authority terminated Oct. 1, 2024.
31 of 38 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 7 unresolved
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References in Text
The Good Neighbor Authority for Recreation Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C)(i)(II)(bb), probably means section 351 of Pub. L. 118–234, which is classified to section 8571 of this title and defines “authorized recreation services”. Section 351 of Pub. L. 118–234 contains the heading “Good neighbor authority for recreation”, but no Short Title was enacted.
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is Pub. L. 91–190, , 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
Codification
Pub. L. 118–42, § 443, which directed amendment of section 8206 of the “Agriculture Act of 2014”, was executed to this section, which is section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Section was enacted as part of the Agricultural Act of 2014, and not as part of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 which comprises this chapter.
Amendments2018–2025 · 4 rounds
2025
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 118–234 amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) related to treatment of revenue received from sale of timber by a Governor of a State under a good neighbor agreement, and such authority terminated .
2024
Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(1), added cls. (iii) and (iv). See Codification note above.
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(2), (3), in introductory provisions, substituted a comma for “or” before “Bureau of Land Management” and inserted “, National Park Service, or National Wildlife Refuge” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above.
Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(4), substituted “2024” for “2023”. See Codification note above.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 118–42, § 443(5), (6), substituted a comma for “land or” before “Bureau of Land Management” and inserted “, National Park System, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service” after “Bureau of Land Management”. See Codification note above.
2022
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 117–328 inserted “or Bureau of Land Management managed” after “National Forest System” in introductory provisions.
2018
Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(1), substituted “land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe” for “land and non-Federal land”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(A), inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(C), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i). Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(1), substituted “areas, other than the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of a National Forest System road that is—” and subcls. (I) and (II) for “areas; or”.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (3) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i)(II). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to .
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (4) as (5) and inserted “or county, as applicable,” after “Governor”. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(2), inserted “or Indian tribe” after “affected State”.
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(4), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by adding par. (6) after par. (5) “(as so redesignated)”, was executed by making the addition after par. (5), relating to the definition of “Governor”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7).
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(3), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8704(b)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to .
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).
Pub. L. 115–141, § 212(2), redesignated par. (7) as (8).
Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).
Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(a)(3), redesignated par. (8) as (9).
Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(1)(B), redesignated par. (9) as (10).
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(A), inserted “or county” after “Governor”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(B), substituted “good neighbor agreement” for “cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection (a)”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(c), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(C), inserted “or county” after “Governor”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8624(b)(2)(D), added par. (4).
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2014–2025 · 6 acts
- 2014Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8206, , 128 Stat. 921
- 2018Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title II, § 212, , 132 Stat. 1073
- 2018Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, §§ 8624, 8704(b), , 132 Stat. 4857, 4877
- 2022Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title IV, § 439, , 136 Stat. 4832
- 2024Pub. L. 118–42, div. E, title IV, § 443, , 138 Stat. 297
- 2025Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 351(b)(3)(B), , 138 Stat. 2916.
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(Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8206, , 128 Stat. 921; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title II, § 212, , 132 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, §§ 8624, 8704(b), , 132 Stat. 4857, 4877; Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title IV, § 439, , 136 Stat. 4832; Pub. L. 118–42, div. E, title IV, § 443, , 138 Stat. 297; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 351(b)(3)(B), , 138 Stat. 2916.)