What does Appropriations made in this title shall be available for of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section allows for expenditure or transfer of funds for emergency reconstruction or repair Funds can be used for damaged or destroyed aircraft, buildings, utilities, or equipment The Secretary of the Interior must approve the expenditure or transfer

What does The Secretary of the Interior may authorize the of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to expend or transfer no-year appropriations for wildland fire suppression and emergency prevention. Funds can be used for emergency rehabilitation of burned lands, actions related to natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms), contingency planning after oil spills, and response to oil spills or hazardous substance releases. The Secretary can also use funds to prevent, suppress, and control grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks. Emergency reclamation projects are also covered under this authority. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's funds can be transferred to permit assumption of regulatory authority if a primacy State fails to meet regulatory requirements. Wildland fire appropriations can be used to pay obligations from the previous fiscal year and reimburse other federal agencies for equipment destruction. Funds used for wildland fire operations are only available after the Secretary determines appropriated funds for 'wildland fire suppression' are exhausted within 30 days. Any funds used under this section must be replenished by a supplemental appropriation requested promptly, and those replenishment funds will reimburse accounts on a pro rata basis.

What does Appropriations made to the Department of the Interior in of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Department of the Interior appropriations are available for specific services Funds can be used for vehicle purchases, aircraft operations, and telephone services The Secretary of the Interior must authorize certain expenditures

What does Appropriations made in this Act under the headings of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Funds under this section are for Indian trust management and reform activities Total funding for settlement support has a designated limit The Secretary must notify Appropriations Committees within 60 days of fund expenditure or transfer

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to redistribute Tribal Priority Allocation funds to address funding inequities. The redistribution can address unmet needs, dual enrollment, overlapping service areas, or inaccurate distribution methodologies. No Tribe will receive a reduction in Tribal Priority Allocation funds exceeding 10 percent in fiscal year 2027, except in cases of dual enrollment, overlapping service areas, or inaccurate distribution methodologies.

What does (a) In fiscal year 2027, the Secretary of the Interior of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section establishes inspection fees for various offshore facilities and operations for fiscal year 2027. The Secretary of the Interior is required to collect these nonrefundable fees and deposit them into the 'Offshore Safety and Environmental Enforcement' account. Fees vary based on facility type, number of wells, and water depth. Facilities above the waterline, excluding drilling rigs, are subject to annual fees ranging from $10,500 to $31,500 based on the number of wells. Drilling rigs face inspection fees of $16,700 to $30,500 depending on water depth. Non-rig units conducting well operations have inspection fees ranging from $4,470 to $13,260 based on water depth. Offshore wind facilities, whether under construction or operating, are subject to annual fees for control centers, wind turbine generators, and substations, as well as per-inspection fees. Designated operators are billed quarterly or within 30 days of inspection completion, with payment due within 30 days of billing.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

The Secretary of the Interior may enter into multiyear cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations. The Secretary may also enter into multiyear contracts for the long-term care and maintenance of excess wild free roaming horses and burros. Cooperative agreements and contracts may not exceed 10 years, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Secretary.

What does The United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall, in of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service must implement a system of mass marking for salmonid stocks released from federally operated or financed hatcheries. This marking system applies to salmonid stocks intended for harvest. The visible mark on these fish must be readily identifiable by commercial and recreational fishers. The marking applies to fish releases of coho, chinook, and steelhead species, among others.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Indian Affairs may record obligations against accounts receivable from State, local, and Tribal governments during fiscal year 2027 Total obligations at the end of the fiscal year shall not exceed total budgetary resources available

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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Q: What does Preamble of Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The Bureau of Land Management receives $1,212,095,000 for management of lands and resources, including maintenance, development, and cadastral surveying. A portion of the BLM funding, $42,379,000, is designated for annual and deferred maintenance programs, and $144,000,000 for the wild horse and burro program. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is allocated $1,362,899,000 for resource management and related activities. The bill establishes a Great Salt Lake Watershed Recovery Program with $10,000,000 to support the lake's sustainability.