[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
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[S. 3144 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 3144
To establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument, to authorize
certain land exchanges in the State of Oregon, to convey certain Bureau
of Land Management land in the State of Oregon to the city of Mitchell,
Oregon, and Wheeler County, Oregon, for conservation, economic, and
community development purposes, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 3, 2021
Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To establish the Sutton Mountain National Monument, to authorize
certain land exchanges in the State of Oregon, to convey certain Bureau
of Land Management land in the State of Oregon to the city of Mitchell,
Oregon, and Wheeler County, Oregon, for conservation, economic, and
community development purposes, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Sutton Mountain and Painted Hills
Area Wildfire Resiliency Preservation and Economic Enhancement Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Active habitat restoration.--The term ``active habitat
restoration'' means, with respect to an area, to restore and
enhance the ecological health of the area through the use of
management tools consistent with this Act.
(2) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Mitchell,
Oregon.
(3) County.--The term ``County'' means Wheeler County,
Oregon.
(4) Ecological health.--The term ``ecological health''
means the ability of the ecological processes of a native
ecosystem to function in a manner that maintains the structure,
composition, activity, and resilience of the ecosystem over
time, including an ecologically appropriate diversity of plant
and animal communities, habitats, and conditions that are
sustainable through successional processes.
(5) Landowner.--The term ``landowner'' means an owner of
non-Federal land that enters into a land exchange with the
Secretary under section 4(a).
(6) Lower unit.--The term ``Lower Unit'' means the area
that consists of the approximately 27,184 acres of land
generally depicted as ``Proposed National Monument-Lower Unit''
on the Map.
(7) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the management plan for the Monument developed by the Secretary
under section 3(d)(2).
(8) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the
Bureau of Land Management entitled ``Sutton Complex-Painted
Hills National Monument Proposal'' and dated October 27, 2021.
(9) Monument.--The term ``Monument'' means the Sutton
Mountain National Monument established by section 3(a).
(10) Passive habitat management.--The term ``passive
habitat management'' means those actions that are proposed or
implemented to address degraded or non-functioning resource
conditions that are expected to improve the ecological health
of the area without additional on-the-ground actions, such that
resource objectives and desired outcomes are anticipated to be
reached without additional human intervention.
(11) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(12) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Oregon.
(13) Upper unit.--The term ``Upper Unit'' means the area
that consists of the approximately 38,023 acres of land
generally depicted as ``Proposed National Monument-Upper Unit''
on the Map.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUTTON MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT.
(a) In General.--There is established in the State the Sutton
Mountain National Monument, consisting of the following 2 management
units, as generally depicted on the Map:
(1) Upper Unit.
(2) Lower Unit.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Monument are--
(1) to increase the wildfire resiliency of Sutton Mountain
and the surrounding area; and
(2) to conserve, protect, and enhance the long-term
ecological health of Sutton Mountain and the surrounding area
for present and future generations.
(c) Objectives.--To further the purposes of the Monument described
in subsection (b), and consistent with those purposes, the Secretary
shall manage the Monument for the benefit of present and future
generations--
(1) to support and promote the growth of local communities
and economies;
(2) to promote the scientific and educational values of the
Monument;
(3) to maintain sustainable grazing on the Federal land
within the Upper Unit and Lower Unit, in accordance with
applicable Federal law;
(4) to promote recreation, historical, cultural, and other
uses that are sustainable, in accordance with applicable
Federal law;
(5) to ensure the conservation, protection, restoration,
and improved management of the ecological, social, and economic
environment of the Monument, including geological,
paleontological, biological, wildlife, riparian, and scenic
resources;
(6) to reduce the risk of wildfire within the Monument and
the surrounding area, including through juniper removal and
habitat restoration, as appropriate; and
(7)(A) to allow for active habitat restoration in the Lower
Unit; and
(B) to allow for passive habitat management in the Upper
Unit and Lower Unit.
(d) Management Authorities.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Monument--
(A) in accordance with--
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other
applicable laws; and
(ii) this Act; and
(B) in a manner that--
(i) improves wildfire resiliency; and
(ii) ensures the conservation, protection,
and improved management of the ecological,
social, and economic environment of the
Monument, including geological,
paleontological, biological, wildlife,
riparian, and scenic resources, North American
Indian Tribal and cultural and archaeological
resource sites, and additional cultural and
historic sites and culturally significant
native species.
(2) Management plan.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-
term conservation and management of the Monument that
fulfills the purposes of the Monument described in
subsection (b).
(B) Requirements.--The management plan developed
under subparagraph (A) shall--
(i) describe the appropriate uses and
management of each of the Upper Unit and the
Lower Unit, consistent with the purposes and
objectives of this Act;
(ii) include an assessment of ecological
conditions of the Monument, including an
assessment of--
(I) the status, causes, and rate of
juniper encroachments at the Monument;
and
(II) the ecological impacts of the
juniper encroachments at the Monument;
(iii) identify science-based, short-term
and long-term, active habitat restoration and
passive habitat management actions--
(I) to reduce wildfire risk and
improve the resilience of native plant
communities; and
(II) to restore historical native
vegetation communities, including the
prioritization of the removal of
invasive annual grasses and juniper
trees in the Lower Unit;
(iv) include a habitat restoration
opportunities component that prioritizes--
(I) restoration within the Lower
Unit; and
(II) maintenance of the existing
wilderness character of the Upper Unit;
(v) include a riparian conservation and
restoration component to support anadromous and
other native fish, wildlife, and other riparian
resources and values in the monument;
(vi) include a recreational enhancement
component that prioritizes--
(I) new and expanded opportunities
for mechanized and nonmechanized
recreation in the Lower Unit; and
(II) enhancing nonmechanized,
primitive, and unconfined recreation
opportunities in the Upper Unit;
(vii) include an active habitat restoration
component that prioritizes, with respect to the
Lower Unit--
(I) the restoration of native
ecosystems;
(II) the enhancement of recreation
and grazing activities; and
(III) activities that will reduce
wildfire risk;
(viii) include a passive habitat management
component that prioritizes, with respect to the
Upper Unit--
(I) the restoration of native
ecosystems; and
(II) management activities that
will reduce the risk of wildfire;
(ix) determine measurable and achievable
management objectives, consistent with the
management objectives described in subsection
(c), to ensure the ecological health of the
Monument;
(x) develop a monitoring program for the
Monument so that progress towards ecological
health objectives can be determined;
(xi) include, as an integral part, a
comprehensive transportation plan developed in
accordance with subsection (e); and
(xii) include, as an integral part, a
wildfire mitigation plan developed in
accordance with paragraph (4).
(3) Wildfire risk assessment.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
consultation with the Governor's Council on Wildfire Response
of the State, shall conduct a wildfire risk assessment of the
Upper Unit and the Lower Unit.
(4) Wildfire mitigation plan.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the
date on which the wildfire risk assessment is conducted
under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall develop, based
on the wildfire risk assessment, a wildfire mitigation
plan as part of the management plan developed under
paragraph (2) that identifies, evaluates, and
prioritizes management activities that can be
implemented in the Lower Unit to mitigate wildfire risk
to structures and communities located near the
Monument.
(B) Plan components.--The wildfire mitigation plan
developed under subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) appropriate vegetation management
projects (including mechanical treatments to
reduce hazardous fuels and improve ecological
health and resiliency);
(ii) necessary evacuation routes for
communities located near the Monument, to be
developed in consultation with the State and
local fire agencies;
(iii) strategies for public dissemination
of emergency evacuation plans and routes;
(iv) appropriate passive habitat management
activities; and
(v) strategies or management requirements
to protect items of value identified at the
Monument, consistent with the applicable fire
management plan and the document prepared by
the National Interagency Fire Center entitled
``Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire
Aviation Operations'' or successor interagency
agreement or guidance.
(C) Applicable law.--The wildfire mitigation plan
under subparagraph (A) shall be developed in accordance
with--
(i) this Act; and
(ii) any other applicable law.
(5) Temporary roads.--
(A) In general.--Consistent with the purposes of
this Act and the comprehensive transportation plan
under subsection (e), the Secretary may travel off-road
or establish temporary roads within the Lower Unit to
implement the wildfire mitigation plan developed under
paragraph (4).
(B) Effect on wildfire management.--Nothing in this
section affects the authority of the Secretary, in
cooperation with other Federal, State, and local
agencies, as appropriate, to conduct wildland fire
operations at the Monument, consistent with the
purposes of this Act.
(6) Incorporation of acquired land and interests in land.--
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the
Monument or adjacent to the Monument that is acquired by the
United States shall--
(A) become part of the Monument; and
(B) be managed in accordance with--
(i) this Act; and
(ii) applicable Federal laws.
(e) Comprehensive Transportation Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop as part of the
management plan a comprehensive transportation plan for the
Monument, which shall address--
(A) motorized, mechanized, and nonmotorized use;
(B) the maintenance and closure of motorized and
nonmotorized routes; and
(C) travel access.
(2) Prohibition of motorized and mechanized use in the
upper unit.--Except as provided in paragraphs (3), (4), and
(7), motorized and mechanized use shall be prohibited in the
Upper Unit.
(3) Prohibition of off-road motorized travel.--Except in
cases in which motorized or mechanized vehicles are needed for
administrative purposes, ecological restoration projects, or to
respond to an emergency, the use of motorized or mechanized
vehicles in the Monument shall be permitted only on routes
designated by the transportation plan developed under paragraph
(1).
(4) Prohibition of new construction.--Except as provided in
paragraph (5), no new motorized routes of any type shall be
constructed within the Monument unless the Secretary
determines, in consultation with the public, that the motorized
route is necessary for public safety in the Upper Unit or Lower
Unit.
(5) Temporary motorized routes in the lower unit.--
Notwithstanding paragraph (4), temporary motorized routes may
be developed in the Lower Unit to assist with the removal of
juniper.
(6) Trails.--Nothing in this subsection limits the
authority of the Secretary to construct or maintain trails for
nonmotorized or nonmechanized use in the Upper Unit or Lower
Unit.
(7) Access to inholdings.--The Secretary shall provide
reasonable access to inholdings within the boundaries of the
Monument to provide private landowners the reasonable use of
the inholdings, in accordance with section 1323(b) of the
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C.
3210(b)).
(8) Modifications to existing roads.--
(A) In general.--Consistent with the purposes of
this Act, the existing roads described in subparagraph
(B) may be modified or altered within 50 feet on either
side of the applicable road, as the Secretary
determines to be necessary to support use of motorized
or mechanized vehicles for access, utility development,
or public safety.
(B) Description of roads.--The roads referred to in
subparagraph (A) are Burnt Ranch Road, Twickenham Road,
Girds Creek Road, and the Logging Road, as depicted on
the Map.
(C) Right-of-way.--The Secretary shall grant to the
County a right-of-way for maintenance and repair within
50 feet of Twickenham Road and Girds Creek Road.
(f) Grazing.--
(1) In general.--The grazing of livestock in the Monument,
if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall
be allowed to continue--
(A) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary considers
necessary; and
(ii) applicable law (including
regulations); and
(B) in a manner consistent with the authorities
described in subsection (d).
(2) Voluntary relinquishment of grazing permits or
leases.--
(A) Acceptance by secretary.--The Secretary shall
accept the voluntary relinquishment of any valid
existing permits or leases authorizing grazing on
public land, all or a portion of which is within the
Monument.
(B) Termination.--With respect to each permit or
lease voluntarily relinquished under subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall--
(i) terminate the grazing permit or lease;
and
(ii) ensure a permanent end to grazing on
the land covered by the permit or lease.
(C) Partial relinquishment.--
(i) In general.--If a person holding a
valid grazing permit or lease voluntarily
relinquishes less than the full level of
grazing use authorized under the permit or
lease under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall--
(I) reduce the authorized grazing
level to reflect the voluntary
relinquishment; and
(II) modify the permit or lease to
reflect the revised level.
(ii) Authorized level.--To ensure that
there is a permanent reduction in the
authorized level of grazing on the land covered
by a permit or lease voluntarily relinquished
under clause (i), the Secretary shall not allow
grazing use to exceed the authorized level
established under that clause.
(g) Prohibition on Construction of New Facilities.--No new
facilities may be constructed in the Monument unless the Secretary
determines that the facility--
(1) will be minimal in nature;
(2) is consistent with the purposes of the Monument
described in subsection (b); and
(3) is necessary--
(A) to enhance botanical, fish, wildlife, or
watershed conditions;
(B) to provide for public information, health, or
safety;
(C) for the management of livestock; or
(D) for the management, but not promotion, of
recreation.
(h) Release of Wilderness Study Area.--
(1) Finding.--Congress finds that, for purposes of section
603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), any portion of Federal land designated as
a wilderness study area within the Monument as of the date of
enactment of this Act has been adequately studied for
wilderness designation.
(2) Release.--The land described in paragraph (1)--
(A) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(B) shall be managed in accordance with--
(i) this Act; and
(ii) applicable land use plans adopted
under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).
(i) Effect on Existing Rights.--Nothing in this section--
(1) terminates any valid right-of-way on land included in
the Monument that is in existence on the date of enactment of
this Act; or
(2) affects the ability of an owner of a private inholding
within, or private land adjoining, the boundary of the Monument
to obtain permits or easements from any Federal agency with
jurisdiction over the Monument to support existing uses,
access, management, or maintenance of the private property.
(j) Water Rights and Infrastructure.--Nothing in this section--
(1) constitutes an express or implied claim or denial on
the part of the Federal Government regarding an exemption from
State water laws; or
(2) prohibits access to existing water infrastructure
within the boundaries of the Monument.
(k) Tribal Rights.--Nothing in this section alters, modifies,
enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian
Tribe.
SEC. 4. LAND EXCHANGES.
(a) Authorization.--
(1) Faulkner exchange.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subsections (b) through
(h), if the owner of the non-Federal land described in
subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the United
States all right, title, and interest of the landowner
in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall--
(i) accept the offer; and
(ii) on receipt of acceptable title to the
non-Federal land and subject to valid existing
rights, convey to the landowner all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and
to the Federal land described in subparagraph
(B)(ii).
(B) Description of land.--
(i) Non-federal land.--The non-Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
approximately 15 acres of non-Federal land
identified on the Map as ``Faulkner to BLM''.
(ii) Federal land.--The Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is the
approximately 10 acres of Federal land
identified on the Map as ``BLM to Faulkner''.
(2) Quant exchange.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subsections (b) through
(h), if the owner of the non-Federal land described in
subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the United
States all right, title, and interest of the landowner
in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall--
(i) accept the offer; and
(ii) on receipt of acceptable title to the
non-Federal land and subject to valid existing
rights, convey to the landowner all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and
to the Federal land described in subparagraph
(B)(ii).
(B) Description of land.--
(i) Non-federal land.--The non-Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
approximately 236 acres of non-Federal land
identified on the Map as ``Quant to BLM''.
(ii) Federal land.--The Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is the
approximately 271 acres of Federal land
identified on the Map as ``BLM to Quant''.
(3) Twickenham livestock llc exchange.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subsections (b) through
(h), if the owner of the non-Federal land described in
subparagraph (B)(i) offers to convey to the United
States all right, title, and interest of the landowner
in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall--
(i) accept the offer; and
(ii) on receipt of acceptable title to the
non-Federal land and subject to valid existing
rights, convey to the landowner all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and
to the Federal land described in subparagraph
(B)(ii).
(B) Description of land.--
(i) Non-federal land.--The non-Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
approximately 574 acres of non-Federal land
identified on the Map as ``Twickenham to BLM''.
(ii) Federal land.--The Federal land
referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is the
approximately 566 acres of Federal land
identified on the Map as ``BLM to Twickenham''.
(b) Applicable Law.--Except as otherwise provided in this section,
the Secretary shall carry out each land exchange under subsection (a)
in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(c) Conditions.--Each land exchange under subsection (a) shall be
subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(d) Equal Value Exchange.--
(1) In general.--The value of the Federal land and non-
Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (a)--
(A) shall be equal; or
(B) shall be made equal in accordance with
paragraph (2).
(2) Equalization.--
(A) Surplus of federal land.--If the value of
Federal land exceeds the value of non-Federal land to
be conveyed under a land exchange authorized under
subsection (a), the value of the Federal land and non-
Federal land shall be equalized by reducing the acreage
of the Federal land to be conveyed, as determined to be
appropriate and acceptable by the Secretary and the
landowner.
(B) Surplus of non-federal land.--If the value of
the non-Federal land exceeds the value of the Federal
land, the value of the Federal land and non-Federal
land shall be equalized by reducing the acreage of the
non-Federal land to be conveyed, as determined to be
appropriate and acceptable by the Secretary and the
landowner.
(e) Appraisals.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the landowner shall
select an appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the Federal land
and non-Federal land to be exchanged under subsection (a).
(2) Requirements.--An appraisal under paragraph (1) shall
be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal
standards, including--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(f) Surveys.--
(1) In general.--The exact acreage and legal description of
the Federal land and non-Federal land to be exchanged under
subsection (a) shall be determined by surveys approved by the
Secretary.
(2) Costs.--The Secretary and the landowner shall divide
equally between the Secretary and the landowner--
(A) the costs of any surveys conducted under
paragraph (1); and
(B) any other administrative costs of carrying out
the land exchange under this section.
(g) Valid Existing Rights.--The exchange of Federal land and non-
Federal land under subsection (a) shall be subject to any easements,
rights-of-way, and other valid rights in existence on the date of
enactment of this Act.
(h) Deadline for Completion of Land Exchange.--It is the intent of
Congress that the land exchanges under subsection (a) be completed by
the date that is not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 5. WITHDRAWAL.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land
and any interest in the Federal land included within the Monument is
withdrawn from--
(1) entry, appropriation, new rights-of-way, and disposal
under the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of--
(A) the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing
laws; and
(B) except as provided in subsection (b), the
minerals materials laws.
(b) Road Maintenance.--As the Secretary determines to be consistent
with the purposes of this Act and the management plan, the Secretary
may permit the development of saleable mineral resources, for road
maintenance use only, in a location identified on the Map as an
existing ``gravel pit'' within the area withdrawn by subsection (a), if
the development was authorized before the date of enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF STATE LAND AND MINERAL INTERESTS.
(a) Acquisition Required.--The Secretary shall acquire, for
approximately equal value and as agreed to by the Secretary and the
State, any land and interests in land owned by the State within the
area withdrawn by section 5(a).
(b) Acquisition Methods.--The Secretary shall acquire the State
land and interests in land under subsection (a) in exchange for--
(1) the conveyance of Federal land or Federal mineral
interests that are outside the boundaries of the area withdrawn
by section 5(a);
(2) a payment to the State; or
(3) a combination of the methods described in paragraphs
(1) and (2).
SEC. 7. CONVEYANCES OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND TO THE CITY OF
MITCHELL, OREGON, AND WHEELER COUNTY, OREGON.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the land use planning requirements
of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713)--
(1) on the request of the City, the Secretary shall convey
to the City, without consideration, the approximately 1,327
acres of Federal land generally depicted on the Map as ``City
of Mitchell Conveyance''; and
(2) on request of the County, the Secretary shall convey to
the County, without consideration, the approximately 159 acres
of Federal land generally depicted on the Map as ``Wheeler
County Conveyance''.
(b) Use of Conveyed Land.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the
Federal land conveyed under subsection (a) shall be used for
recreation or other public purposes consistent with the Act of
June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation and Public
Purposes Act'') (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et
seq.).
(2) Affordable or senior housing.--Not more than 50 acres
of the Federal land conveyed under subsection (a)(1) may be
used for the construction of affordable or senior housing.
(3) Economic development.--Not more than 50 acres of the
Federal land conveyed under subsection (a)(1) may be used to
support economic development.
(c) Map and Legal Descriptions.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize legal
descriptions of the parcels of land to be conveyed under
subsection (a).
(2) Corrections of errors.--The Secretary may correct minor
errors in the Map or the legal descriptions.
(3) Availability.--The Map and legal descriptions shall be
on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(d) Reversion.--
(1) In general.--If any parcel of land conveyed under
subsection (a) ceases to be used for the purposes described in
subsection (b), the land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary based on the determination of the Secretary of the
best interests of the United States, revert to the United
States.
(2) Responsibility of local governmental entity.--If the
Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the land should
revert to the United States, and if the Secretary determines
that the land is contaminated with hazardous waste, the City or
the County, as applicable, shall be responsible for remediation
of the contamination.
(e) Tribal Rights.--Nothing in this section alters, modifies,
enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian
Tribe.
SEC. 8. COORDINATION WITH UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
The Secretary shall coordinate with units of local government,
including the County commission and the City, in accordance with
section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712) and section 1610.3-1 of title 43, Code of Federal
Regulations (or a successor regulation) in--
(1) developing the management plan;
(2) prioritizing implementation of project-level activities
under the management plan;
(3) developing activities that implement the management
plan; and
(4) carrying out any other activities under this Act.
SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this Act.
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