Establishes a grant program for remote search and rescue activities on federal land.
The Public Land Search and Rescue Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to create a grant program for remote search and rescue activities on federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture. Eligible recipients include states, political subdivisions, or their designees authorized to conduct such activities. Grants can fund equipment purchases, maintenance, and reimbursement for activities. Priority is given to areas with a high visitor-to-resident ratio. The federal share of costs is capped at 75%.
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