text: SECTION 1.
  
      (a) The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 
  96-487, 94 Stat. 2371) is amended as follows: Section 101 is amended by 
  the addition of a new subsection (e) as follows:
      ``(e) In order to comply with this Act all Federal public land 
  managers in Alaska, or a region that includes Alaska, shall participate 
  in an ANILCA training class as outlined in this legislation to be 
  completed within 120 days after enactment. All future appointed Federal 
  public land managers in Alaska, or a region containing Alaska, are 
  required to complete the aforementioned ANILCA training within 60 days 
  of appointments.''.
      (b) Section 103(c) is amended by inserting ``validly selected or'' 
  in the second sentence before the word ``conveyed''.
      (c) Section 202(1) is amended by adding the following at the end 
  thereof: ``Subsistence uses by local residents shall be permitted in 
  the park where such uses are traditional in accordance with the 
  provisions of title VIII.''.
      (d) Section 302(1)(B) is amended by adding the following new 
  subparagraph (v) at the end thereof:
                              ``(v) to provide opportunities for fish and 
                          wildlife dependent recreation, including 
                          fishing and hunting.''.
      (e) Section 303(1)(B) is amended by adding the following new 
  subparagraph (vi) at the end thereof:
                              ``(vi) to provide opportunities for fish 
                          and wildlife dependent recreation, including 
                          fishing and hunting.''.
      (f) In section 1102 add a new subsection (5) at the end thereof:
              ``(5) The term `compatible with the uses for which the unit 
          was established' means activities which would not cause 
          significant adverse impacts on conservation system units 
          purposes.''.
      (g) Section 1105 is amended by designating the existing language as 
  subsection (a) and inserting a new subsection (b) as follows:
      ``(b) Any alternative route that may be identified by the head of 
  the Federal agency shall not be less economically feasible and prudent 
  than the route for the system being sought by the applicant.''.
      (h) Section 1109 is amended by deleting ``access.'' and inserting 
  in lieu thereof adding ``access, including rights-of-way established 
  under Revised Statute 2477.''.
      (i) Section 1110(a) is amended by adding ``specifically and 
  tangibly'' in the second sentence before the word ``detrimental''.
      (j) The second sentence in section 1110(a) is amended by striking 
  ``area'' and inserting in lieu thereof: ``area: Provided, That 
  reasonable regulations shall not include any requirements for the 
  demonstration of pre-existing use, and: Provide further, That the 
  Secretary shall limit any prohibitions to the smallest area 
  practicable, to the smallest period of time, or both. No prohibition 
  shall occur prior to formal consultation with the State of Alaska.''.
      (k) The last sentence of section 1110(b) is amended by inserting 
  ``may include easements, rights-of-way, or other interests in land or 
  permits and'' immediately after ``such rights''.
      (l) In the last sentence of section 1110(b), strike ``lands.'' and 
  inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``lands: Provided, That the 
  Secretary shall not impose any unreasonable fees or charges on those 
  seeking to secure their rights under this subsection. Individuals or 
  entities possessiong rights under this subsection shall not be subject 
  to the requirement of sections 1104, 1105, 1106, and 1107 herein.''.
      (m) Section 1301(d) is amended by striking ``permit'' in the final 
  sentence and inserting in lieu thereof ``shall enable''.
      (n) Section 1303(a)(1)(D) is amended by striking ``located.'' and 
  inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``located: Provided, That the 
  applicant may not be required to waive, forfeit, or relinquish its 
  possessory or personalty interests in a cabin or structure.''.
      (o) Section 1303(a)(2)(D) is amended by striking ``located.'' and 
  inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``located: Provided, That the 
  applicant may not be required to waive, forfeit, or relinquish its 
  possessory or personalty interests in a cabin or structure.''.
      (p) Section 1303(b)(3)(D) is amended by striking ``located.'' and 
  inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``located: Provided, That the 
  applicant may not be required to waive, forfeit, or relinquish its 
  possessory or personalty interests in a cabin or structure.''.
      (q) Section 1303 is amended by adding a new subsection (e) as 
  follows:
      ``(e) All permits, permit renewals, or renewal or continuation of 
  valid leases issued pursuant to this section shall provide for repair, 
  maintenance, and replacement activities and may authorize alterations 
  to cabins and similar structures that do not constitute a significant 
  impairment of unit purposes.''.
      (r) Section 1307 is amended by adding a new sentence at the end as 
  follows: ``Inability to provide the service for up to a five year 
  period shall not constitute a relinquishment of a right under this 
  section.''.
      (s) Section 1313 is amended at the end of the first sentence by 
  striking ``regulation.'' and inserting the following: ``regulation: 
  Provided, That a purpose of all preserves units is to provide for fish 
  and wildlife dependent recreation including fishing and hunting.''.
      (t) Section 1314(c) is amended by striking ``law.'' at the end of 
  the first sentence and inserting the following: ``law: Provided, That 
  the taking of fish and wildlife for sport purposes shall be permitted 
  on each unit of the Refuge system in Alaska, and: Provided further, 
  That the Secretary may designate zones where and periods when no 
  hunting, fishing, and trapping may be permitted for reasons of public 
  safety, administration, floral and faunal protection, or public use and 
  enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations prescribing such 
  restrictions relating to hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be put 
  into effect only after consultation with the appropriate State agency 
  having responsibility over hunting, fishing, and trapping.''.
      (u) Section 1315 is amended by adding a new subparagraph ``(g) as 
  follows:
      ``(g) Within National Forest Wilderness Areas and National Forest 
  Monument Areas as designated in this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture 
  may permit or otherwise regulate helicopter use and landings.''.
      (v) Section 1316(a) is amended in the first sentence be deleting 
  ``equipment'' and inserting in lieu thereof: ``equipment, including 
  motorized and mechanical equipment,''.
      (w) Section 1316(a) is amended in the second sentence by striking 
  ``consistent with the protection'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``not 
  inconsistent with the conservation''.
      (x) Section 1316(a) is amended by striking ``permittee.'' in the 
  last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``permittee: 
  Provided, That structures and facilities may be allowed to stand from 
  season to season.''.
      (y) Section 1316(b) is amended by inserting ``significantly'' 
  before the word ``detrimental''.
      (z) Section 1317(c) is amended by deleting ``section.'' and 
  inserting in lieu thereof: ``section: Provided, That the Secretary 
  shall not establish management directives, guidelines, policies or 
  prescriptions for the purpose of administering any study area to 
  preserve wilderness values prior to action by Congress on 
  recommendations, if any, for wilderness designation of a study area.''.
      (aa) Section 1319 is amended by designating the existing text as 
  subsection ``(a)'' and adding the following subsection (b):
      ``(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting or 
  restricting the power and authority of the State of Alaska except as 
  expressly provided herein.''.
      (bb) The first sentence of section 1326(a) is amended be striking 
  ``withdraws'' in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof: 
  ``withdraws, redesignates or reclassifies into a more restrictive land 
  management category''.
target: Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to add a new congressional statement of purpose which requires all Federal public land managers in Alaska to participate in an ANILCA training class. 
  Defines, for purposes of title XI (Transportation and Utility Systems In and Across, and Access Into, Conservation System Units) of such Act, "compatible with the uses for which the unit was established" to mean activities which would not cause significant adverse impacts on conservation system unit purposes.  Requires, under such title, that any alternative transportation or utility system route that may be identified by the head of a Federal agency shall not be less economically feasible and prudent than the route for the system being sought by the applicant. 
  Revises provisions concerning, among other things:  (1) right of access to State or private owners or occupiers; (2) the use of snowmobiles, airplanes, and nonmotorized surface transportation for traditional activities; (3) possessory or personalty interests in, as well as alterations to, cabins located on conservation system units; (4) the taking of fish and wildlife; and (5) helicopter landings. 
  Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from establishing policies for the purpose of administering any study area to preserve wilderness values prior to action by the Congress. 
  Prohibits anything in ANILCA from being construed as limiting or restricting the power and authority of the State of Alaska, except as expressly provided.
feat_title: A bill to amend the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, and for other purposes.