Section, as added and amended by section 311(a) and (b) of Pub. L. 118–31, is based on Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title III, § 317(a)–(f), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1351, 1352, as amended by Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title III, § 317(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1631, which was formerly set out as a note under section 2684a of this title before being transferred to this chapter and renumbered as this section. Another section 317(f) of Pub. L. 115–91 repealed section 312(b) of Pub. L. 113–66, see Termination of 2013 Amendment note under section 2684a of this title.

A prior section 2693, added Pub. L. 101–647, title XVIII, § 1802(a), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4849; amended Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(a)(26)(A), (B)(i), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1224, 1225; Pub. L. 109–364, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2825(b), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2476, related to conveyance of real property or facility for utilization under the correctional options program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–364, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2825(c)(2), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2477. See section 2696(f) of this title.

Another prior section 2693 was renumbered section 2465 of this title.

2023—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.

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”.

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”.

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.”

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”.

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

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

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”.

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”.

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.”