[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[S. 1776 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 525
118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1776
[Report No. 118-232]
To provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land
in the State of California, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023
Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, and Ms. Butler) introduced
the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources
September 24, 2024
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land
in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the
``Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California
Lands Act'' or the ``PUBLIC Lands Act''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act
is as follows:</DELETED>
<DELETED>Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
<DELETED>TITLE I--NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND
WORKING FORESTS
<DELETED>Sec. 101. Definitions.
<DELETED>Subtitle A--Restoration and Economic Development
<DELETED>Sec. 111. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
<DELETED>Sec. 112. Redwood National and State Parks restoration.
<DELETED>Sec. 113. California Public Land Remediation Partnership.
<DELETED>Sec. 114. Trinity Lake visitor center.
<DELETED>Sec. 115. Del Norte County visitor center.
<DELETED>Sec. 116. Land and resource management plans.
<DELETED>Sec. 117. Annual fire management plans.
<DELETED>Sec. 118. Study; partnerships related to overnight
accommodations.
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Recreation
<DELETED>Sec. 121. Horse Mountain Special Management Area.
<DELETED>Sec. 122. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
<DELETED>Sec. 123. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
<DELETED>Sec. 124. Trinity Lake Trail.
<DELETED>Sec. 125. Trails study.
<DELETED>Sec. 126. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
<DELETED>Sec. 127. Partnerships.
<DELETED>Subtitle C--Conservation
<DELETED>Sec. 131. Designation of wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 132. Administration of wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 133. Designation of potential wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 134. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
<DELETED>Sec. 135. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.
<DELETED>Sec. 136. Release of wilderness study area.
<DELETED>Subtitle D--Miscellaneous
<DELETED>Sec. 141. Maps and legal descriptions.
<DELETED>Sec. 142. Updates to land and resource management plans.
<DELETED>Sec. 143. Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities
and rights-of-way.
<DELETED>TITLE II--CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION
<DELETED>Sec. 201. Definitions.
<DELETED>Sec. 202. Designation of wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 203. Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential
Wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 204. Administration of wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 205. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
<DELETED>Sec. 206. Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential
Wilderness.
<DELETED>Sec. 207. Designation of scenic areas.
<DELETED>Sec. 208. Condor National Scenic Trail.
<DELETED>Sec. 209. Forest Service study.
<DELETED>Sec. 210. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities.
<DELETED>Sec. 211. Use by members of Indian Tribes.
<DELETED>TITLE III--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS
PROTECTION
<DELETED>Sec. 301. Definitions.
<DELETED>Sec. 302. National monument boundary modification.
<DELETED>Sec. 303. Designation of wilderness areas and additions.
<DELETED>Sec. 304. Administration of wilderness areas and additions.
<DELETED>Sec. 305. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
<DELETED>Sec. 306. Water rights.
<DELETED>Sec. 307. Reauthorization of existing water facilities in
Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness.
<DELETED>TITLE I--NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND
WORKING FORESTS</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) with respect to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the
Secretary of Agriculture; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) with respect to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle A--Restoration and Economic Development</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 111. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION
AREA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Collaboratively developed.--The term
``collaboratively developed'' means, with respect to a
restoration project, the development and implementation of the
restoration project through a collaborative process that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) appropriate Federal, State,
and local agencies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) multiple interested persons
representing diverse interests; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) is transparent and
nonexclusive.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Plantation.--The term ``plantation'' means a
forested area that has been artificially established by
planting or seeding.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Restoration.--The term ``restoration'' means
the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has
been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by establishing the
composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes
necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem
sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future
conditions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration
area'' means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area
established by subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Shaded fuel break.--The term ``shaded fuel
break'' means a vegetation treatment that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) effectively addresses all slash
generated by a project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) retains, to the maximum extent
practicable--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) adequate canopy cover to
suppress plant regrowth in the forest
understory following treatment;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the longest living trees that
provide the most shade over the longest period
of time;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) the healthiest and most
vigorous trees with the greatest potential for
crown growth in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) plantations;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) natural stands
adjacent to plantations; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) mature hardwoods.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Stewardship contract.--The term ``stewardship
contract'' means an agreement or contract entered into under
section 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16
U.S.C. 6591c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Wildland-urban interface.--The term
``wildland-urban interface'' has the meaning given the term in
section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16
U.S.C. 6511).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights,
there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area,
comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land administered by
the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the restoration area are--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-
resilient late successional forest structures characterized by
large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically
appropriate, in the restoration area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to protect late successional reserves in the
restoration area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) to enhance the restoration of Federal land in
the restoration area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to
communities in or in the vicinity of the restoration
area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and
anadromous fisheries;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) to protect the quality of water within the
restoration area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic,
recreational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the
restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
restoration area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in a manner--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (c); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in the case of the Forest
Service, that prioritizes the restoration of
the restoration area over other nonemergency
vegetation management projects on the portions
of the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National
Forests in Humboldt and Trinity Counties,
California;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in accordance with an agreement
entered into by the Chief of the Forest Service and the
Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) for cooperation to ensure the
timely consultation required under section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1536) on restoration projects within the
restoration area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to maintain and exchange
information on planning schedules and
priorities with respect to the restoration area
on a regular basis;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the laws (including
regulations) and rules applicable to the
National Forest System, with respect to land
managed by the Forest Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et
seq.), with respect to land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) this title; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) any other applicable law
(including regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) in a manner consistent with
congressional intent that consultation for restoration
projects within the restoration area be completed in a
timely and efficient manner.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Conflict of laws.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The establishment of the
restoration area shall not modify the management status
of any land or water that is designated as a component
of the National Wilderness Preservation System or the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, including land
or water designated as a component of the National
Wilderness Preservation System or the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System by this title (including an
amendment made by this title).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Resolution of conflict.--If there is a
conflict between a law applicable to a component
described in subparagraph (A) and this section, the
more restrictive provision shall control.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Uses.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only
allow uses of the restoration area that the Secretary
determines would further the purposes described in
subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give
priority to restoration activities within the
restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Limitation.--Nothing in this section
limits the ability of the Secretary to plan, approve,
or prioritize activities outside of the restoration
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Wildland fire.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Nothing in this section
prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with Federal,
State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from
conducting wildland fire operations in the restoration
area, consistent with the purposes of this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Priority.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary may use prescribed burning
and managed wildland fire to achieve the purposes of
this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Road decommissioning.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Definition of decommission.--In this
paragraph, the term ``decommission'' means, with
respect to a road--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to reestablish vegetation on
the road; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to restore any natural
drainage, watershed function, or other
ecological process that is disrupted or
adversely impacted by the road by removing or
hydrologically disconnecting the road
prism.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Decommissioning.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the Secretary shall decommission
any unneeded National Forest System road or any
unauthorized road identified for decommissioning within
the restoration area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) subject to
appropriations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) consistent with the analysis
required under subparts A and B of part 212 of
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) in accordance with existing
law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Additional requirement.--In making
determinations with respect to the decommissioning of a
road under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall
consult with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) appropriate State, Tribal, and
local governmental entities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) members of the
public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Vegetation management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs
(B), (C), and (D), the Secretary may carry out any
vegetation management projects in the restoration area
that the Secretary determines to be necessary--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to maintain or restore the
characteristics of ecosystem composition and
structure;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to reduce wildfire risk to
the community by promoting forests that are
fire resilient;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) to improve the habitat of
threatened species, endangered species, or
sensitive species;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) to protect or improve water
quality; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) to enhance the restoration of
land within the restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Additional requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Shaded fuel breaks.--In
carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall prioritize, as practicable, the
establishment in the restoration area of a
network of shaded fuel breaks within--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) any portion of the
wildland-urban interface that is within
150 feet of private property contiguous
to Federal land;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) on the condition that
the Secretary includes vegetation
treatments within a minimum of 25 feet
of a road that is open to motorized
vehicles as of the date of enactment of
this Act if practicable, feasible, and
appropriate as part of any shaded fuel
break--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (aa) 150 feet of
the road; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (bb) as topography
or other conditions require,
275 feet of the road, if the
combined total width of the
shaded fuel breaks for both
sides of the road does not
exceed 300 feet; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) 150 feet of any
plantation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Plantations; riparian
reserves.--The Secretary may carry out
vegetation management projects--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) in an area within the
restoration area in which a fish or
wildlife habitat is significantly
compromised as a result of past
management practices (including
plantations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) in designated
riparian reserves in the restoration
area, as the Secretary determines to be
necessary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (aa) to maintain
the integrity of fuel breaks;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (bb) to enhance
fire resilience.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Applicable law.--The Secretary shall
carry out vegetation management projects in the
restoration area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) this section;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) applicable law
(including regulations);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) after providing an
opportunity for public comment; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) subject to
appropriations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) Best available science.--The Secretary
shall use the best available science in planning and
carrying out vegetation management projects in the
restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Grazing.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Existing grazing.--The grazing of
livestock in the restoration area, where established
before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be
permitted to continue--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) subject to such reasonable
regulations, policies, and practices as the
Secretary considers to be necessary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in accordance with applicable
law (including regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) in a manner consistent with
the purposes described in subsection
(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Targeted new grazing.--The Secretary
may issue annual targeted grazing permits for the
grazing of livestock in an area of the restoration area
in which the grazing of livestock is not authorized
before the date of enactment of this Act to control
noxious weeds, aid in the control of wildfire within
the wildland-urban interface, or provide other
ecological benefits--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) subject to such reasonable
regulations, policies, and practices as the
Secretary considers to be necessary;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in a manner consistent with
the purposes described in subsection
(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Best available science.--The Secretary
shall use the best available science in determining
whether to issue targeted grazing permits under
subparagraph (B) within the restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
restoration area is withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral
and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Use of Stewardship Contracts.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) use stewardship contracts to carry out this
section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) use revenue derived from stewardship contracts
under paragraph (1) to carry out restoration and other
activities within the restoration area, including staff and
administrative costs to support timely consultation activities
for restoration projects.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Collaboration.--In developing and carrying out
restoration projects in the restoration area, the Secretary shall
consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Environmental Review.--A collaboratively developed
restoration project within the restoration area may be carried out in
accordance with the provisions for hazardous fuel reduction projects in
sections 104, 105, and 106 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of
2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514, 6515, 6516), as applicable.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Multiparty Monitoring.--The Secretary of Agriculture
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in collaboration with the Secretary of the
Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty monitoring,
evaluation, and accountability process to assess the positive
or negative ecological, social, and economic effects of
restoration projects within the restoration area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) incorporate the monitoring results into the
management of the restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Available Authorities.--The Secretary shall use any
available authorities to secure the funding necessary to fulfill the
purposes of the restoration area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (k) Forest Residues Utilization.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with applicable law
(including regulations) and this section, the Secretary may use
forest residues from restoration projects, including shaded
fuel breaks, in the restoration area for research and
development of biobased products that result in net carbon
sequestration.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Partnerships.--In carrying out paragraph (1),
the Secretary may enter into partnerships with institutions of
higher education, nongovernmental organizations, industry,
Tribes, and Federal, State, and local governmental
agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 112. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS
RESTORATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Partnership Agreements.--The Secretary of the Interior
may carry out initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems
in Redwood National and State Parks in partnership with the State,
local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Applicable Law.--In carrying out an initiative under
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall comply with
applicable law.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 113. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION
PARTNERSHIP.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means
the California Public Land Remediation Partnership established
by subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Priority land.--The term ``priority land''
means Federal land in the State that is determined by the
partnership to be a high priority for remediation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Remediation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The term ``remediation''
means to facilitate the recovery of land or water that
has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal
marijuana cultivation or another illegal
activity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Inclusions.--The term ``remediation''
includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the removal of trash, debris,
or other material; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) establishing the composition,
structure, pattern, and ecological processes
necessary to facilitate terrestrial or aquatic
ecosystem sustainability, resilience, or health
under current and future conditions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Establishment.--There is established the California
Public Land Remediation Partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to
support coordination of activities among Federal, State, Tribal, and
local authorities and the private sector in the remediation of priority
land in the State affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or another
illegal activity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Membership.--The members of the partnership shall
include the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee)
to represent the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee)
to represent--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Bureau of Land Management;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the National Park Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The Director of the Office of National Drug
Control Policy (or a designee).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources
Agency (or a designee) to represent the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) A designee of the California State Water
Resources Control Board.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs'
Association.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) 1 member to represent federally recognized
Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental
organizations with an interest in Federal land remediation, to
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) 1 member to represent local governmental
interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) A law enforcement official from each of the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) The Department of the
Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) The Department of
Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise
and advice on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be
appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) A designee of the National Guard Counterdrug
Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) Any other members that are determined to be
appropriate by the partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Duties.--To further the purposes of this section and
subject to subsection (f), the partnership shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) identify priority land for remediation in the
State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) secure voluntary contributions of resources
from Federal sources and non-Federal sources for remediation of
priority land in the State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and
local agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying
out remediation of priority land in the State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) support research and education on the impacts
of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other
illegal activities on priority land in the State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public
in remediation efforts on priority land in the State, to the
maximum extent practicable; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) carry out any other administrative or advisory
activities necessary to address remediation of priority land in
the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Limitation.--Nothing in this section limits the
authorities of the Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities that
comprise the partnership.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Authorities.--Subject to the prior approval of the
Secretary of Agriculture and consistent with applicable law (including
regulations), the partnership may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) provide grants to the State, political
subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other
persons;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) enter into cooperative agreements with or
provide technical assistance to Federal agencies, the State,
political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations,
and other interested persons;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) identify opportunities for collaborative
efforts among members of the partnership;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) hire and compensate staff;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) obtain funds or services from any source,
including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Federal funds (including funds and
services provided under any other Federal law or
program); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) non-Federal funds;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or
services that may be available for remediation
activities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) seek funds or services from any source,
including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Federal funds (including funds and
services provided under any other Federal law or
program); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) non-Federal funds; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) support--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) activities of partners; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) any other activities that further the
purposes of this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Procedures.--The partnership shall establish any
internal administrative procedures for the partnership that the
partnership determines to be necessary or appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Local Hiring.--The partnership shall, to the maximum
extent practicable and in accordance with existing law, give preference
to local entities and individuals in carrying out this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Service Without Compensation.--A member of the
partnership shall serve without pay.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (k) Duties and Authorities of the Secretaries.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture
shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out
this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Technical and financial assistance.--The
Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may
provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable
or nonreimbursable basis, as determined to be appropriate by
the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior,
as applicable, to the partnership or any members of the
partnership to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may enter into
cooperative agreements with the partnership, any member of the
partnership, or other public or private entities to provide
technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 114. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting
through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as
the ``Secretary''), may establish, in cooperation with any other public
or private entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, a
visitor center in Weaverville, California--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to serve visitors; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to provide
for the interpretation of the scenic, biological, natural, historical,
scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and
cultural resources of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National
Recreation Area and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor
center.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Cooperative Agreements.--In a manner consistent with
this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with
the State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to
carry out the purposes of this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 115. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately (referred to in
this section as the ``Secretaries''), may establish, in cooperation
with any other public or private entity that the Secretaries determine
to be appropriate, a visitor center in Del Norte County, California--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to serve visitors; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of
Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National
Recreation Area, and any other Federal land in the vicinity of
the visitor center.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Requirements.--The Secretaries shall ensure that the
visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret
the scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific,
paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural
resources of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National
Recreation Area, and any other Federal land in the vicinity of the
visitor center.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 116. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In revising the land and resource management plan for
each of the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino National
Forests, the Secretary shall consider the purposes of the South Fork
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section
111(b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 117. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In revising the fire management plan for a wilderness area
or wilderness addition designated by section 131(a), the Secretary
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) develop spatial fire management plans in
accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Guidance for Implementation of
Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, dated February
13, 2009, including any amendments to the guidance;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) other appropriate policies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) ensure that a fire management plan--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) considers how prescribed or managed
fire can be used to achieve ecological management
objectives of wilderness and other natural or primitive
areas; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in the case of a wilderness area to
which land is added under section 131, provides
consistent direction regarding fire management to the
entire wilderness area, including the wilderness
addition;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) consult with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) members of the public; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) comply with applicable law (including
regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 118. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in
this section as the ``Secretary''), in consultation with interested
Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities and private and nonprofit
organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and
suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood
National and State Parks on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Federal land that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) at the northern boundary of Redwood
National and State Parks; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) on land within 20 miles of the
northern boundary of Redwood National and State Parks;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Federal land that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) at the southern boundary of Redwood
National and State Parks; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) on land within 20 miles of the
southern boundary of Redwood National and State
Parks.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Partnerships.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Agreements authorized.--If the Secretary
determines, based on the study conducted under subsection (a),
that establishing the accommodations described in that
subsection is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in
accordance with applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements
with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the
development, operation, and maintenance of the
accommodations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Contents.--Any agreement entered into under
paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility
of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization
entering into the agreement.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) reduces or diminishes the authority of
the Secretary to manage land and resources under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) amends or modifies the application of
any law (including regulations) applicable to land
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Recreation</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 121. HORSE MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights,
there is established the Horse Mountain Special Management Area
(referred to in this section as the ``special management area'')
comprising approximately 7,482 acres of Federal land administered by
the Forest Service in Humboldt County, California, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Horse Mountain Special Management Area''
and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the special management area
is to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special
management area while conserving the plants, wildlife, and other
natural resource values of the area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management Plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the
date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph
(2), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section
as the ``Secretary'') shall develop a comprehensive plan for
the long-term management of the special management
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Consultation.--In developing the management
plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) members of the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Additional requirement.--The management plan
required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use
within the special management area does not cause significant
adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special
management area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
special management area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in furtherance of the purpose
described in subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the laws (including
regulations) generally applicable to the
National Forest System;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) this section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) any other applicable law
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Recreation.--The Secretary shall continue to
authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the
special management area, including hunting, fishing, camping,
hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback
riding, rafting, mountain bicycling, motorized recreation on
authorized routes, and other recreational activities, if the
recreational use is consistent with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the purpose of the special management
area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) other applicable law (including
regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) any applicable management
plans.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Motorized vehicles.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the use of motorized vehicles in the
special management area shall be permitted only on
roads and trails designated for the use of motorized
vehicles.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Use of snowmobiles.--The winter use of
snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management
area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) during periods of adequate
snow coverage during the winter season;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) subject to any terms and
conditions determined to be necessary by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) New trails.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Secretary may
construct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized
recreation within the special management area in
accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the laws (including
regulations) generally applicable to the
National Forest System;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) this section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) any other applicable law
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Priority.--In establishing new trails
within the special management area, the Secretary
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) prioritize the establishment
of loops that provide high-quality, diverse
recreational experiences; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) consult with members of the
public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
special management area is withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of appropriation or disposal under
the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 122. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Feasibility Study.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
(referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), in
cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a study that describes the feasibility of
establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
that follows the route described in paragraph (2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Route.--The route referred to in paragraph (1)
shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino
National Forest to Crescent City, California, following the
route as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail--Proposed'' and dated July 25,
2018.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Additional requirement.--In completing the
study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal,
regional, and local agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) private landowners;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) nongovernmental organizations;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) members of the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--On a determination by the
Secretary that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is
feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation
Trail under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16
U.S.C. 1243), the Secretary shall designate the Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the
``trail'') in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the National Trails System Act (16
U.S.C. 1241 et seq.)</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) this title; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) other applicable law (including
regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Administration.--On designation by the
Secretary, the trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in
consultation with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) other Federal, State, Tribal,
regional, and local agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) private landowners; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) other interested
organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Private property rights.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--No portions of the trail
may be located on non-Federal land without the written
consent of the landowner.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not
acquire for the trail any land or interest in land
outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed
area without the consent of the owner of the land or
interest in the land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) requires any private property
owner to allow public access (including
Federal, State, or local government access) to
private property; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) modifies any provision of
Federal, State, or local law with respect to
public access to or use of private
land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal,
and local government entities and private entities--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to complete necessary trail construction,
reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) carry out education projects relating to the
trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Map.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Map required.--On designation of the trail,
the Secretary shall prepare a map of the trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Public availability.--The map referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest
Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 123. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as
the ``Secretary''), after providing an opportunity for public
comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of
trails)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) for use by off-highway vehicles,
mountain bicycles, or both; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to be known as the ``Elk Camp Ridge
Recreation Trail'' (referred to in this section as the
``trail'').</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirements.--In designating the trail under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only include routes that
are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) as of the date of enactment of this
Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles,
mountain bicycles, or both; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) located on land that is managed by the
Forest Service in Del Norte County in the
State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Map.--A map that depicts the trail shall be on
file and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
trail--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in accordance with applicable law
(including regulations);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in a manner that ensures the safety of
citizens who use the trail; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in a manner that minimizes any damage
to sensitive habitat or cultural resources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the
impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural
resources, the Secretary shall annually assess the effects of
the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the trail;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) land located in proximity to the
trail; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife
habitat.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Closure.--The Secretary, in consultation with
the State and Del Norte County in the State and subject to
paragraph (4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a
portion of the trail if the Secretary determines that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the trail is having an adverse impact
on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) wildlife habitat;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) natural resources;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) cultural resources;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) traditional uses;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the trail threatens public safety;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) closure of the trail is necessary--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to repair damage to the trail;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to repair resource
damage.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Rerouting.--Any portion of the trail that is
temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be
permanently rerouted along any road or trail--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in existence as of the date of
the closure of the portion of the
trail;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) located on public land;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) open to motorized or
mechanized use; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) if the Secretary determines that
rerouting the portion of the trail would not
significantly increase or decrease the length of the
trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary
shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate
notice relating to the availability of trail routes through--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the placement of appropriate signage
along the trail; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the distribution of maps, safety
education materials, and other information that the
Secretary determines to be appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land
(including any interest in any non-Federal land).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 124. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Trail Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a
recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake
(referred to in this section as the ``trail'').</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Construction authorized.--Subject to
appropriations, and in accordance with paragraph (3),
if the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that
the construction of the trail is feasible and in the
public interest, the Secretary may provide for the
construction of the trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Use of volunteer services and
contributions.--The trail may be constructed under this
section through the acceptance of volunteer services
and contributions from non-Federal sources to reduce or
eliminate the need for Federal expenditures to
construct the trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the laws (including regulations)
generally applicable to the National Forest System;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land
(including any interest in any non-Federal land).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 125. TRAILS STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with
subsection (b) and in consultation with interested parties, shall
conduct a study to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail
opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not designated as
wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and
Mendocino National Forests located in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and
Mendocino Counties in the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the
Secretary of the Interior regarding opportunities to improve, through
increased coordination, recreation trail opportunities on land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that shares a
boundary with the National Forest System land described in subsection
(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 126. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Trail Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'')
shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing
recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other
nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the
report entitled ``Trail Study for Smith River National
Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest'' and dated
2016.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Construction authorized.--Subject to
appropriations and in accordance with paragraph (3), if
the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the
construction of 1 or more routes described in that
paragraph is feasible and in the public interest, the
Secretary may provide for the construction of the
routes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Modifications.--The Secretary may
modify the routes, as determined to be necessary by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Use of volunteer services and
contributions.--Routes may be constructed under this
section through the acceptance of volunteer services
and contributions from non-Federal sources to reduce or
eliminate the need for Federal expenditures to
construct the route.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the laws (including regulations)
generally applicable to the National Forest System;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land
(including any interest in any non-Federal land).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 127. PARTNERSHIPS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary may enter into
agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to carry
out the following activities on Federal land in Mendocino, Humboldt,
Trinity, and Del Norte Counties in the State:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Trail and campground maintenance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Public education, visitor contacts, and
outreach.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Visitor center staffing.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Contents.--An agreement entered into under subsection
(a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary
and the private or nonprofit organization.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Compliance.--The Secretary shall enter into agreements
under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the
Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) amends or modifies the application of any
existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle C--Conservation</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 131. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated
as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness
Preservation System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Black butte river wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Black Butte Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Black Butte River
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Chanchelulla wilderness additions.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State,
comprising approximately 6,382 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions--
Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in,
and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness
designated by section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1619).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 27,164 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Chinquapin Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Chinquapin
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the
State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness
Additions'' and dated February 2, 2022, which is incorporated
in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge
Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) English ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed'' and
dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the ``English
Ridge Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Headwaters forest wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Headwaters Forest Wilderness--Proposed'' and
dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known as the
``Headwaters Forest Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 6,097 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated
May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the ``Mad River Buttes
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State,
comprising approximately 1,288 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Mt. Lassic Wilderness Additions--Proposed''
and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness
designated by section 3(6) of the Northern California Coastal
Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law
109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) North fork wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of
Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 16,342
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``North Fork
Eel Wilderness Additions'' and dated May 15, 2020, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the North Fork
Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425;
98 Stat. 1621).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 29,451 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Pattison Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Pattison
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State,
comprising approximately 23,913 acres, as generally depicted on
the maps entitled ``Siskiyou Wilderness Additions--Proposed
(North)'' and ``Siskiyou Wilderness Additions--Proposed
(South)'' and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as
designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1623).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management
in the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Eel River Wilderness
Additions--Proposed'' and dated October 24, 2019, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork
Eel River Wilderness designated by section 3(10) of the
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat.
2066).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) South fork trinity river wilderness.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State,
comprising approximately 26,115 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness
Additions--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be
known as the ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (14) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State,
comprising approximately 61,187 acres, as generally depicted on
the maps entitled ``Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions
EAST'' and ``Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West--Proposed''
and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness
designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1623).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (15) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Underwood
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (16) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness
additions.--Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service
and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising
approximately 11,243 acres, as generally depicted on the maps
entitled ``Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed--NORTH'', ``Yolla
Bolly Wilderness Proposed--SOUTH'', and ``Yolla Bolly
Wilderness Proposed--WEST'' and dated May 15, 2020, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness designated by section 3 of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (17) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in the State, comprising approximately 11,076 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki Wilderness
Additions--Proposed'' and dated February 7, 2022, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki
Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Redesignation of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork
Eel River Wilderness.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(19) of the
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public
Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ``which shall
be known as the North Fork Wilderness'' and inserting ``which
shall be known as the `North Fork Eel River
Wilderness'''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map,
regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United
States to the ``North Fork Wilderness'' shall be considered to
be a reference to the ``North Fork Eel River
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Modification.--The boundary
of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of the
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070) is modified by removing
approximately 30 acres of Federal land, as generally depicted on the
map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions'' and dated
October 24, 2019.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 132. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, a
wilderness area or wilderness addition established by section 131(a)
(referred to in this section as a ``wilderness area or addition'')
shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subtitle
and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the
effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a
reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out any
activities in a wilderness area or addition as are necessary
for the control of fire, insects, or disease in accordance
with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the report of the Committee on
Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 1437 of the 98th
Congress (House Report 98-40).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this subtitle
limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness
area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph
(1) and any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely
and efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area
or addition, the Secretary of Agriculture shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, establish agency approval
procedures (including appropriate delegations of
authority to the Forest Supervisor, District Manager,
or other agency officials) for responding to fire
emergencies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) enter into agreements with appropriate
State or local firefighting agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness
area or addition, if established before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall be administered in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the
report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the
House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th
Congress (H. Rept. 96-617); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) for land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of the Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix
A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular
Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570
of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Fish and Wildlife.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with section
4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing
in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities
of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land
in the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Management activities.--In support of the
purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activity
that the Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain or
restore a fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat in a
wilderness area or addition, if the management activity is
conducted in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) an applicable wilderness management
plan;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) appropriate policies, such as the
policies established in Appendix B of the report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Buffer Zones.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Nothing in this subtitle
establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around a
wilderness area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Outside activities or uses.--The fact that a
nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from within
a wilderness area or addition shall not preclude the activity
or use outside the boundary of the wilderness area or
addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this subtitle
precludes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft
over a wilderness area or addition;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the designation of a new unit of special
airspace over a wilderness area or addition; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the use or establishment of a military flight
training route over a wilderness area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Horses.--Nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback
riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack
stock into, a wilderness area or addition--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to any terms and conditions determined
to be necessary by the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas and additions are withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) operation of the mineral materials and
geothermal leasing laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Use by Members of Indian Tribes.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Access.--In recognition of the past use of
wilderness areas and additions by members of Indian Tribes for
traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary
shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the wilderness
areas and additions for traditional cultural and religious
purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Temporary closures.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--In carrying out this
section, the Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe,
may temporarily close to the general public 1 or more
specific portions of a wilderness area or addition to
protect the privacy of the members of the Indian Tribe
in the conduct of the traditional cultural and
religious activities in the wilderness area or
addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Requirement.--Any closure under
subparagraph (A) shall be made in such a manner as to
affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum
period of time necessary for the activity to be carried
out.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Applicable law.--Access to the wilderness
areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be
in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as
the ``American Indian Religious Freedom Act'') (42
U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any
land within the boundary of a wilderness area or addition that is
acquired by the United States shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) become part of the wilderness area or addition
in which the land is located;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection
(h); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) be managed in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) any other applicable law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (k) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms
and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may
authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic,
or climatological collection devices in a wilderness area or addition
if the Secretary determines that the devices and access to the devices
are essential to a flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir
operation activity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (l) Authorized Events.--The Secretary may continue to
authorize the competitive equestrian event permitted since 2012 in the
Chinquapin Wilderness established by section 131(a)(3) in a manner
compatible with the preservation of the area as wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (m) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title
prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas
or additions, such as the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed
anchors, including any fixed anchor established before the date of the
enactment of this Act--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to any terms and conditions determined
to be necessary by the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 133. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the
State are designated as potential wilderness areas:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 4,005 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Chinquapin Proposed Potential
Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Certain Federal land administered by the
National Park Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Redwood National
Park--Potential Wilderness'' and dated October 9,
2019.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 5,681 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Siskiyou Proposed Potential
Wildernesses'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 446 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity River
Proposed Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15,
2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 1,256 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Trinity Alps Proposed Potential
Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 4,386 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Yolla Bolly Middle-Eel Proposed
Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest
Service, comprising approximately 2,918 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki Proposed Potential
Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c) and
subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage each
potential wilderness area designated by subsection (a) (referred to in
this section as a ``potential wilderness area'') as wilderness until
the date on which the potential wilderness area is designated as
wilderness under subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Ecological Restoration.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--For purposes of ecological
restoration (including the elimination of nonnative species,
removal of illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of
skid tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the
natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and
consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized
equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness
area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is
designated as wilderness under subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum tool or
administrative practice necessary to accomplish ecological
restoration with the least amount of adverse impact on
wilderness character and resources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Wilderness Designation.--A potential wilderness area
shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the National
Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in
the Federal Register notice that the conditions in the
potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have been removed;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the date that is 10 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, in the case of a potential wilderness
area located on land managed by the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Administration as Wilderness.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--On the designation of a potential
wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d), the
wilderness shall be administered in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) section 132; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Designation.--On the designation as wilderness
under subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the land described in subsection
(a)(1) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established by
section 131(a)(3);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the land described in subsection
(a)(3) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1623);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the land described in subsection
(a)(4) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness
established by section 131(a)(13);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) the land described in subsection
(a)(5) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness designated by
section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of
1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1623);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) the land described in subsection
(a)(6) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1132); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) the land described in subsection
(a)(7) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by section 3(3)
of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-
362; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section
131(a)(17).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date on
which the potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under
subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the status of ecological restoration within
the potential wilderness areas; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the progress toward the eventual designation
of the potential wilderness areas as wilderness under
subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 134. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C.
1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(233) South fork trinity river.--The following
segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla Bolly-Middle
Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its
multiple source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in sec. 15, T. 27 N., R. 10
W., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25
miles upstream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with
the unnamed tributary approximately 0.4 miles
downstream of the Wild Mad Road in sec. 29, T. 28 N.,
R. 11 W., as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles
downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver
Creek confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley
Creek to Cave Creek, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek
to the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of
Hidden Valley Ranch in sec. 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the
unnamed creek confluence upstream of Hidden Valley
Ranch to the confluence with the unnamed creek flowing
west from Bear Wallow Mountain in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R.
7 E., as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the
unnamed creek confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E.,
to Plummer Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer
Creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary
north of McClellan Place in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E.,
as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the
unnamed tributary confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7
E., to Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom
Creek to the Grouse Creek, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek
to Coon Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(234) East fork south fork trinity river.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source
in the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
Wilderness in sec. 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity
River, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(235) Rattlesnake creek.--The 5.9-mile segment
from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast
corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W., to the South Fork Trinity
River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(236) Butter creek.--The 7-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(237) Hayfork creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little
Creek to Bear Creek, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear
Creek to the northern boundary of sec. 19, T. 3 N., R.
7 E., as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(238) Olsen creek.--The 2.8-mile segment from
the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 5, T. 3 N., R.
7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(239) Rusch creek.--The 3.2-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork
Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(240) Eltapom creek.--The 3.4-mile segment from
Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(241) Grouse creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson
Creek to Cow Creek, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek
to the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(242) Madden creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the
confluence of Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in
sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E., to Fourmile Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile
Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(243) Canyon creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet
of lower Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of
Ripstein, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear
Creek upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary of
sec. 25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(244) North fork trinity river.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 12-mile segment from the
confluence of source tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N.,
R. 12 W., to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary
upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the
river leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it
fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream
of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the
river fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness
downstream of Hobo Gulch to the Trinity Alps Wilderness
boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing, as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the
Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the County
Road 421 crossing to the Trinity River, as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(245) East fork north fork trinity river.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source
north of Mt. Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W., to
the end of Road 35N20 approximately 0.5 miles
downstream of the confluence with the East Branch East
Fork North Fork Trinity River, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end
of Road 35N20 to 0.25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a
scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles
upstream of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch,
as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(246) New river.--The following segments, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin
Creek from its source spring in sec. 22, T. 9 N., R. 7
E., to Slide Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New
River where it begins at the confluence of Virgin and
Slide Creeks to Barron Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(247) Middle eel river.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its
source in Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek
to the Black Butte River, as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of
Gilead Creek from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the
Middle Eel River, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 13-mile segment of the North
Fork Middle Fork Eel River from the source on Dead
Puppy Ridge in sec. 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W., to the
confluence of the Middle Eel River, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(248) North fork eel river, california.--The
14.3-mile segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the
Six Rivers National Forest boundary, to be administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(249) Red mountain creek, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its
source west of Mike's Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 N., R. 12
E., to the confluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the
confluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence
with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 N., R. 8
E., as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the
confluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 4
S., R. 8 E., to the confluence with the North Fork Eel
River, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(250) Redwood creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the
confluence with Lacks Creek to the confluence with
Coyote Creek, as a scenic river, on publication by the
Secretary of the Interior of a notice in the Federal
Register that sufficient land or interests in land
within the boundaries of the segments have been
acquired in fee title or as a scenic easement to
establish a manageable addition to the National Wild
and Scenic Rivers System.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the
confluence with Coyote Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 2
E., to the Redwood National Park boundary upstream of
Orick in sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 E., as a scenic
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald
Creek (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from its source
in sec. 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with
Redwood Creek, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(251) Lacks creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the
confluence with 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, T. 7
N., R. 3 E., to Kings Crossing in sec. 27, T. 8 N., R.
3 E., as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings
Crossing to the confluence with Redwood Creek, as a
scenic river, on publication by the Secretary of a
notice in the Federal Register that sufficient
inholdings within the segment have been acquired in fee
title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable
addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(252) Lost man creek.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man
Creek from its source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to
0.25 miles upstream of the Prairie Creek confluence, as
a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm
Creek from its source in sec. 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E., to
the confluence with Lost Man Creek, as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(253) Little lost man creek.--The 3.6-mile
segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in sec. 6, T.
10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek
road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(254) South fork elk river.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
through a cooperative management agreement with the State of
California:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little
South Fork Elk River from the source in sec. 21, T. 3
N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the South Fork Elk
River, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed
tributary of the Little South Fork Elk River from its
source in sec. 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the confluence
with the Little South Fork Elk River, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South
Fork Elk River from the confluence of the Little South
Fork Elk River to the confluence with Tom Gulch, as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(255) Salmon creek.--The 4.6-mile segment from
its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the Headwaters
Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river
through a cooperative management agreement with the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(256) South fork eel river.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the
confluence with Jack of Hearts Creek to the southern
boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in sec. 8, T.
22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational river to be
administered by the Secretary through a cooperative
management agreement with the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the
southern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness to
the northern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness
in sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(257) Elder creek.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a
cooperative management agreement with the State of
California:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source
north of Signal Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to
the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the
center of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the
confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center
of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with
the South Fork Eel River, as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze
Canyon from its source south of Signal Peak in sec. 7,
T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with Elder Creek,
as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(258) Cedar creek.--The following segments, to
be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the
Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source
in sec. 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern
boundary of the Red Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel
Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork
Cedar Creek from its source in sec. 28, T. 24 N., R. 16
E., to the confluence with Cedar Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(259) East branch south fork eel river.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary of a
notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings
within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee
title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition
to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin
Creek from the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in
sec. 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with
Elkhorn Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn
Creek from the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in
sec. 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the confluence with
Cruso Cabin Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East
Branch South Fork Eel River from the confluence of
Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn Creeks to the confluence with
Rays Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed
tributary from its source on the north flank of Red
Mountain's north ridge in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W.,
to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel
River.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed
tributary from its source on the north flank of Red
Mountain's north ridge in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W.,
to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel
River.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long
Creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in
sec. 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E., to the confluence with the
East Branch South Fork Eel River.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(260) Mattole river estuary.--The 1.5-mile
segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the Pacific
Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(261) Honeydew creek.--The following segments,
to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the
Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew
Creek from its source in the southwest corner of sec.
25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the eastern boundary of the
King Range National Conservation Area in sec. 18, T. 3
S., R. 1 E.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork
Honeydew Creek from its source west of North Slide Peak
to the confluence with Honeydew Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East
Fork Honeydew Creek from its source in sec. 23, T. 3
S., R. 1 W., to the confluence with Honeydew
Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(262) Bear creek.--The following segments, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork
Bear Creek from the confluence with the unnamed
tributary immediately downstream of the Horse Mountain
Road crossing to the confluence with the South Fork, as
a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork
Bear Creek from the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 1
W., with the unnamed tributary flowing from the
southwest flank of Queen Peak to the confluence with
the North Fork, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek
from the confluence of the North and South Forks to the
southern boundary of sec. 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(263) Gitchell creek.--The 3-mile segment of
Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the
Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(264) Big flat creek.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek
from its source near King Peak in sec. 36, T. 3 S., R.
1 W., to the Pacific Ocean.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 0.8-mile segment of the unnamed
tributary from its source in sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W.,
to the confluence with Big Flat Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork
Big Flat Creek from the source in sec. 34, T. 3 S., R.
1 W., to the confluence with Big Flat Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(265) Big creek.--The following segments, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek
from its source in sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the
Pacific Ocean.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern
tributary from its source in sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W.,
to the confluence with Big Creek.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(266) Elk creek.--The 11.4-mile segment from its
confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep Hole
Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries of
Agriculture and the Interior as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(267) Eden creek.--The 2.7-mile segment from the
private property boundary in the northwest quarter of sec. 27,
T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the eastern boundary of sec. 23, T. 21
N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(268) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment
from the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of
sec. 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with Elk Creek,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(269) Indian creek.--The 3.3-mile segment from
300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 13, T. 20 N., R.
13 W., to the confluence with the Eel River, to be administered
by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(270) Fish creek.--The 4.2-mile segment from the
source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel River,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 135. SANHEDRIN SPECIAL CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
AREA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights,
there is established the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area
(referred to in this section as the ``conservation management area''),
comprising approximately 12,254 acres of Federal land administered by
the Forest Service in Mendocino County, California, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area''
and dated May 15, 2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the conservation management
area are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the
benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the
ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural,
historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of
the conservation management area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to protect and restore late-successional
forest structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic
habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the conservation
management area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) to protect and restore the undeveloped
character of the conservation management area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic,
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation
management area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
conservation management area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in a manner consistent with the
purposes described in subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the laws (including
regulations) generally applicable to the
National Forest System;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) this section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) any other applicable law
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of
the conservation management area that the Secretary determines
would further the purposes described in subsection
(b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Motorized Vehicles.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(3), the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation
management area shall be permitted only on existing roads,
trails, and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the
date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in
paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed
within the conservation management area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Exceptions.--Nothing in paragraph (1) or (2)
prevents the Secretary from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) rerouting or closing an existing road
or trail to protect natural resources from degradation,
or to protect public safety, as determined to be
appropriate by the Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) designating routes of travel on land
acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into the
conservation management area if the designations are--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) completed, to the maximum
extent practicable, not later than 3 years
after the date of acquisition;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) constructing a temporary road on which
motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a
vegetation management project carried out in accordance
with paragraph (4);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) authorizing the use of motorized
vehicles for administrative purposes; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) responding to an emergency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Decommissioning of temporary roads.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Definition of decommission.--In this
paragraph, the term ``decommission'' means, with
respect to a road--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to reestablish vegetation on
the road; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to restore any natural
drainage, watershed function, or other
ecological processes that are disrupted or
adversely impacted by the road by removing or
hydrologically disconnecting the road
prism.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Requirement.--Not later than 3 years
after the date on which the applicable vegetation
management project is completed, the Secretary shall
decommission any temporary road constructed under
paragraph (3)(C).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Timber Harvest.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the
conservation management area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Exceptions.--The Secretary may authorize
harvesting of timber in the conservation management area--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) if the Secretary determines that the
harvesting is necessary to further the purposes of the
conservation management area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in a manner consistent with the
purposes described in subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) subject to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) such reasonable regulations,
policies, and practices as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) all applicable laws
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in the conservation
management area, where established before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall be permitted to continue--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) subject to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary considers necessary;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) applicable law (including
regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent
with this section, the Secretary may carry out any activities within
the conservation management area that the Secretary determines to be
necessary to control fire, insects, or diseases, including the
coordination of those activities with a State or local
agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in
Land.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Acquisition authority.--In accordance with
applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary may
acquire any land or interest in land within or adjacent to the
boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from
a willing seller, donation, or exchange.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Incorporation.--Any land or interest in land
acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) incorporated into, and administered as
part of, the conservation management area;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) withdrawn in accordance with
subsection (i).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land located in the conservation management area is withdrawn
from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patenting under the
mining laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 136. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Finding.--Congress finds that, for purposes of section
603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1782), any portion of the Eden Valley Wilderness Study Area that is not
designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section
131(a) has been adequately studied for wilderness
designation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Release.--Any portion of a wilderness study area
described in subsection (a) that is not designated as a wilderness area
or wilderness addition by section 131(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)).</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle D--Miscellaneous</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 141. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal
descriptions of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area established by section 111(b);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area
established by section 121(a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions
designated by section 131(a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the potential wilderness areas designated by
section 133(a); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management
Area established by section 135(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Submission of Maps and Legal Descriptions.--The
Secretary shall file the maps and legal descriptions prepared under
subsection (a) with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Force of Law.--The maps and legal descriptions
prepared under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as
if included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct any
clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal
descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions
prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service, the Bureau
of Land Management, or the National Park Service, as
applicable.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 142. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLANS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this
Act, in accordance with applicable law (including regulations), the
Secretary shall incorporate the designations and studies required by
this title into updated management plans for units covered by this
title.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 143. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY FACILITIES
AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Effect of Title.--Nothing in this title--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for
the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair,
relocation within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or
other authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized
vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-way
acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (including any predecessor or successor in
interest or assign) that is located on land included in--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River
Restoration Area established by section
111(b);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Horse Mountain Special Management
Area established by section 121(a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
established under section 122(b)(1);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) the Sanhedrin Special Conservation
Management Area established by section 135(a);
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of
any--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, including those utility
facilities in existence on the date of enactment of
this Act within--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the South Fork Trinity-Mad
River Restoration Area known as--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) ``Gas Transmission
Line 177A or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) ``Gas Transmission
Line DFM 1312-02 or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) ``Electric
Transmission Line Bridgeville-
Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IV) ``Electric
Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (V) ``Electric
Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VI) ``Electric
Transmission Line Maple Creek-Hoopa 60
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VII) ``Electric
Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1101 12
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VIII) ``Electric
Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1103 12
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IX) ``Electric
Distribution Line-Low Gap 1101 12 kV or
rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (X) ``Electric
Distribution Line-Fort Seward 1121 12
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XI) ``Forest Glen Border
District Regulator Station or rights-
of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XII) ``Durret District
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XIII) ``Gas Distribution
Line 4269C or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XIV) ``Gas Distribution
Line 43991 or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XV) ``Gas Distribution
Line 4993D or rights-of-
way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XVI) ``Sportsmans Club
District Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XVII) ``Highway 36 and
Zenia District Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XVIII) ``Dinsmore Lodge
2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XIX) ``Electric
Distribution Line-Wildwood 1101 12kV or
rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XX) ``Low Gap
Substation'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XXI) ``Hyampom Switching
Station''; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XXII) ``Wildwood
Substation'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail known as--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) ``Gas Transmission
Line 177A or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) ``Electric
Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) ``Electric
Transmission Line Bridgeville-
Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of-way'';
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IV) ``Electric
Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60
kV or rights-of-way'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) the Sanhedrin Special
Conservation Management Area known as
``Electric Distribution Line-Willits 1103 12 kV
or rights-of-way''; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) the Horse Mountain Special
Management Area known as ``Electric
Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or
rights-of-way''; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, granted,
or permitted by the Secretary adjacent to a utility
facility referred to in subparagraph (A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Plans for Access.--Not later than the later of the
date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the date
of issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the South
Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation
Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, or Horse
Mountain Special Management Area, the Secretary, in consultation with
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, shall publish plans for regular
and emergency access by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to the
inholdings and rights-of-way of the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE II--CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Scenic area.--The term ``scenic area'' means a
scenic area designated by section 207(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) with respect to land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary of the
Interior; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) with respect to land managed by the
Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Wilderness area.--The term ``wilderness area''
means a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by
section 202(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 202. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated
as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness
Preservation System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately
35,116 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Proposed Caliente Mountain Wilderness'' and dated February 2,
2022, which shall be known as the ``Caliente Mountain
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately
13,332 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Proposed Soda Lake Wilderness'' and dated June 25, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Soda Lake Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately
12,585 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Proposed Temblor Range Wilderness'' and dated June 25, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Temblor Range
Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
comprising approximately 23,670 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Chumash Wilderness Area Additions--
Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Chumash Wilderness
as designated by section 2(5) of the Los Padres Condor Range
and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-
301; 106 Stat. 243).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
comprising approximately 54,036 acres, as generally depicted on
the maps entitled ``Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions--
Proposed Map 1 of 2 (Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)'' and
``Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed Map 2 of 2
(Buckhorn and Mono Units)'' and dated November 14, 2019, which
shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Dick
Smith Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(6) of the
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public
Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1620).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land
Management comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Garcia Wilderness Area
Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Garcia Wilderness
as designated by section 2(4) of the Los Padres Condor Range
and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-
301; 106 Stat. 243).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land
Management comprising approximately 8,774 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Wilderness--
Proposed Additions'' and dated October 30, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Machesna Mountain
Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(38) of the
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public
Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1624).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
comprising approximately 30,184 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Matilija Wilderness Area Additions--
Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Matilija
Wilderness as designated by section 2(2) of the Los Padres
Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest
comprising approximately 23,969 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``San Rafael Wilderness Area Additions--
Proposed'' and dated February 2, 2021, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the San Rafael
Wilderness as designated by Public Law 90-271 (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; 82 Stat. 51).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) Certain land in the Los Padres National
Forest comprising approximately 2,921 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Santa Lucia Wilderness Area
Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Santa Lucia
Wilderness as designated by section 2(c) of the Endangered
American Wilderness Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public
Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 41).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) Certain land in the Los Padres National
Forest comprising approximately 14,313 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Sespe Wilderness Area
Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Sespe Wilderness
as designated by section 2(1) of the Los Padres Condor Range
and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-
301; 106 Stat. 242).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) Certain land in the Los Padres National
Forest comprising approximately 17,870 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Diablo Caliente Wilderness
Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known
as the ``Diablo Caliente Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps
and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may
correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and
legal descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Public availability.--The maps and legal
descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 203. DESIGNATION OF THE MACHESNA MOUNTAIN POTENTIAL
WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Los Padres
National Forest comprising approximately 2,359 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness''
and dated March 29, 2019, is designated as the Machesna Mountain
Potential Wilderness Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Map and Legal Description.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map
and legal description of the Machesna Mountain Potential
Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the ``potential
wilderness area'') with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may
correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and
legal description.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Public availability.--The map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and
subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the
potential wilderness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Trail Use, Construction, Reconstruction, and
Realignment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2),
the Secretary may reconstruct, realign, or reroute the Pine
Mountain Trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirement.--In carrying out the
reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) comply with all existing laws
(including regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use
the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary
to accomplish the reconstruction, realignment, or
rerouting with the least amount of adverse impact on
wilderness character and resources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Motorized vehicles and machinery.--In
accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized
vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail reconstruction,
realignment, or rerouting authorized by this
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Motorized and mechanized vehicles.--The
Secretary may permit the use of motorized and mechanized
vehicles on the existing Pine Mountain Trail in accordance with
existing law (including regulations) and this subsection until
such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as
wilderness in accordance with subsection (h).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all
forms of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the
public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal,
and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the
trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting authorized by
subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Boundaries.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary
of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 150 feet of
the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been
reconstructed, realigned, or rerouted under subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Wilderness Designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The potential wilderness area, as
modified under subsection (g), shall be designated as
wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System on the earlier of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the date on which the Secretary
publishes in the Federal Register notice that the trail
reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting authorized by
subsection (d) has been completed; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the date that is 20 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Administration of wilderness.--On designation
as wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) incorporated into the Machesna
Mountain Wilderness Area, as designated by section
101(a)(38) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1624) and
expanded by section 202; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) administered in accordance with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) section 204; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 204. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance
with this title and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except
that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be
considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this
Act; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be
considered to be a reference to the Secretary that has
jurisdiction over the wilderness area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary may take any
measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control
of fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House
Report 98-40 of the 98th Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title
limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness
areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Revision and development of local fire
management plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local
information in the Fire Management Reference System or
individual operational plan that applies to the land designated
as a wilderness area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Administration.--Consistent with paragraph (1)
and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and
efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas,
the Secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate
State or local firefighting agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in the wilderness
areas, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall
be permitted to continue, subject to any reasonable regulations as the
Secretary considers necessary in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of
House Report 101-405, accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
the Interior;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the guidelines set forth in House Report 96-
617, accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress for land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) all other laws governing livestock grazing on
Federal public land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Fish and Wildlife.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with section
4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing
in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of
the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in
the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Management activities.--In furtherance of the
purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities
that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife
populations and habitats in the wilderness areas, if the
management activities are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) consistent with relevant wilderness
management plans;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) conducted in accordance with
appropriate policies, such as the policies established
in Appendix B of House Report 101-405; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in accordance with memoranda of
understanding between the Federal agencies and the
State Department of Fish and Wildlife.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Buffer Zones.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Congress does not intend for the
designation of wilderness areas by this title to lead to the
creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each
wilderness area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Activities or uses up to boundaries.--The fact
that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from
within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the
activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title
precludes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft
over the wilderness areas;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the designation of new units of special
airspace over the wilderness areas; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the use or establishment of military flight
training routes over wilderness areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback
riding in, or the entry of recreational saddle or pack stock into, a
wilderness area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to any terms and conditions determined
to be necessary by the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas are withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any
land within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the
United States shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) become part of the wilderness area in which
the land is located; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) be managed in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) any other applicable law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Treatment of Existing Water Diversions in the San
Rafael Wilderness Additions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Authorization for continued use.--The
Secretary of Agriculture may issue a special use authorization
to the owners of the 2 existing water transport or diversion
facilities, including administrative access roads (each
referred to in this subsection as a ``facility''), located on
National Forest System land in the San Rafael Wilderness
Additions in the Moon Canyon unit (T. 11 N., R. 30 W., secs. 13
and 14) and the Peak Mountain unit (T. 10 N., R. 28 W., secs.
23 and 26) for the continued operation, maintenance, and
reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary determines
that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the facility was in existence on the
date on which the land on which the facility is located
was designated as part of the National Wilderness
Preservation System (referred to in this subsection as
``the date of designation'');</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the facility has been in substantially
continuous use to deliver water for the beneficial use
on the non-Federal land of the owner since the date of
designation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the owner of the facility holds a
valid water right for use of the water on the non-
Federal land of the owner under State law, with a
priority date that predates the date of designation;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) it is not practicable or feasible to
relocate the facility to land outside of the wilderness
and continue the beneficial use of water on the non-
Federal land recognized under State law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Terms and conditions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Required terms and conditions.--In a
special use authorization issued under paragraph (1),
the Secretary may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) allow use of motorized
equipment and mechanized transport for
operation, maintenance, or reconstruction of a
facility, if the Secretary determines that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) the use is the minimum
necessary to allow the facility to
continue delivery of water to the non-
Federal land for the beneficial uses
recognized by the water right held
under State law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) the use of
nonmotorized equipment and
nonmechanized transport is
impracticable or infeasible;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) preclude use of the facility
for the diversion or transport of water in
excess of the water right recognized by the
State on the date of designation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Discretionary terms and conditions.--
In a special use authorization issued under paragraph
(1), the Secretary may require or allow modification or
relocation of the facility in the wilderness, as the
Secretary determines necessary, to reduce impacts to
wilderness values set forth in section 2 of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131) if the beneficial use
of water on the non-Federal land is not
diminished.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (k) Treatment of Existing Electrical Distribution Line in
the San Rafael Wilderness Additions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Authorization for continued use.--The
Secretary of Agriculture may issue a special use authorization
to the owners of the existing electrical distribution line to
the Plowshare Peak communication site (referred to in this
subsection as a ``facility'') located on National Forest System
land in the San Rafael Wilderness Additions in the Moon Canyon
unit (T. 11 N., R. 30 W., secs. 2, 3 and 4) for the continued
operation, maintenance, and reconstruction of the facility if
the Secretary determines that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the facility was in existence on the
date on which the land on which the facility is located
was designated as part of the National Wilderness
Preservation System (referred to in this subsection as
``the date of designation'');</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the facility has been in substantially
continuous use to deliver electricity to the
communication site; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) it is not practicable or feasible to
relocate the distribution line to land outside of the
wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Terms and conditions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Required terms and conditions.--In a
special use authorization issued under paragraph (1),
the Secretary may allow use of motorized equipment and
mechanized transport for operation, maintenance, or
reconstruction of the electrical distribution line, if
the Secretary determines that the use of nonmotorized
equipment and nonmechanized transport is impracticable
or infeasible.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Discretionary terms and conditions.--
In a special use authorization issued under paragraph
(1), the Secretary may require or allow modification or
relocation of the facility in the wilderness, as the
Secretary determines necessary, to reduce impacts to
wilderness values set forth in section 2 of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (l) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to terms and
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize
the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or
climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas if the
Secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities
are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir
operation activities.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 205. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Indian Creek, Mono Creek, and Matilija Creek,
California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C.
1274(a)) (as amended by section 134) is amended by adding at the end
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(271) Indian creek, california.--The following
segments of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek
from its source in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the
Dick Smith Wilderness boundary, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek
from the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles
downstream of Road 6N24, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek
from 0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern
boundary of sec. 32, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(272) Mono creek, california.--The following
segments of Mono Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek
from its source in sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25
miles upstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7
N., R. 25 W., as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek
from 0.25 miles upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in
sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of
Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as
a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek
from 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in
sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private
property boundary in sec. 22, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek
from the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary to the
southern boundary of sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(273) Matilija creek, california.--The following
segments of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija
Creek from its source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to
the private property boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24
W., as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper
North Fork Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36,
T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Matilija Wilderness boundary,
as a wild river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Sespe Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph
(142) and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(142) Sespe creek, california.--The following
segments of Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek
from the private property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N.,
R. 24 W., to the Hartman Ranch private property
boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek
from the Hartman Ranch private property boundary in
sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the western boundary of
sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek
from the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W.,
to the confluence with Trout Creek, as a scenic
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek
from the confluence with Trout Creek to the southern
boundary of sec. 35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild
river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Sisquoc River, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking
paragraph (143) and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(143) Sisquoc river, california.--The following
segments of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State
of California, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem
of the Sisquoc River extending from its origin
downstream to the Los Padres Forest boundary, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South
Fork Sisquoc River from its source northeast of San
Rafael Mountain in sec. 2, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its
confluence with the Sisquoc River, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana
Creek from its source west of San Rafael Peak in sec.
4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to the San Rafael Wilderness
boundary upstream of Nira Campground, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana
Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream
of the Nira Campground to the San Rafael Wilderness
boundary downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown
Creek, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana
Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary
downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown Creek to the
private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W.,
as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana
Creek from the private property boundary in sec. 1, T.
8 N., R. 30 W., to the confluence of the Sisquoc River,
as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown
Creek from its source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32,
T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its
confluence with Munch Canyon, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown
Creek from 300 feet upstream of its confluence with
Munch Canyon to its confluence with Manzana Creek, as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon
from its source north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8
N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its confluence
with Sunset Valley Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon
from 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset
Valley Creek to its confluence with Davy Brown Creek,
as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek
from 500 feet downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its
confluence with Manzana Creek, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork
Fish Creek from its source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29
W., to its confluence with Fish Creek, as a wild
river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Piru Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph
(199) and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(199) Piru creek, california.--The following
segments of Piru Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek
from its source in sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the
private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W.,
as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek
from the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N.,
R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of the Gold Hill
Road, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek
from 0.25 miles downstream of Gold Hill Road to the
confluence with Trail Canyon, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek
from the confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence
with Buck Creek, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek
from 0.5 miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first
bridge crossing to the boundary of the Sespe
Wilderness, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek
from the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the
boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek
from the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper
limit of Piru Reservoir, as a recreational
river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Effect.--The designation of additional miles of Piru
Creek under subsection (d) shall not affect valid water rights in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Motorized Use of Trails.--Nothing in this section
(including the amendments made by this section) affects the motorized
use of trails designated by the Forest Service for motorized use that
are located adjacent to and crossing upper Piru Creek, if the use is
consistent with the protection and enhancement of river values under
the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 206. DESIGNATION OF THE FOX MOUNTAIN POTENTIAL
WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Los Padres
National Forest comprising approximately 41,082 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area''
and dated November 14, 2019, is designated as the Fox Mountain
Potential Wilderness Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Map and Legal Description.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall file a map and a legal description of the Fox Mountain
Potential Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the
``potential wilderness area'') with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary of
Agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors
in the map and legal description.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Public availability.--The map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and
subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the
potential wilderness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Trail Use Construction, Reconstruction, and
Realignment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Agriculture may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) construct a new trail for use by
hikers, equestrians, and mechanized vehicles that
connects the Aliso Park Campground to the Bull Ridge
Trail; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) reconstruct or realign--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the Bull Ridge Trail;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Rocky Ridge
Trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirement.--In carrying out the
construction, reconstruction, or alignment under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) comply with all existing laws
(including regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use
the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary
to accomplish the construction, reconstruction, or
alignment with the least amount of adverse impact on
wilderness character and resources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Motorized vehicles and machinery.--In
accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized
vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail construction,
reconstruction, or realignment authorized by this
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Mechanized vehicles.--The Secretary may permit
the use of mechanized vehicles on the existing Bull Ridge Trail
and Rocky Ridge Trail in accordance with existing law
(including regulations) and this subsection until such date as
the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in
accordance with subsection (h).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all
forms of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the
public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal,
and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the
trail construction, reconstruction, and realignment authorized by
subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Boundaries.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary
of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 50 feet of
the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been
constructed, reconstructed, or realigned under subsection
(d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Wilderness Designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The potential wilderness area, as
modified under subsection (g), shall be designated as
wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System on the earlier of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the date on which the Secretary
publishes in the Federal Register notice that the trail
construction, reconstruction, or alignment authorized
by subsection (d) has been completed; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the date that is 20 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Administration of wilderness.--On designation
as wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) incorporated into the San Rafael
Wilderness, as designated by Public Law 90-271 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 82 Stat. 51) and expanded by section
202; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) administered in accordance with
section 204 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 207. DESIGNATION OF SCENIC AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
are established the following scenic areas:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Condor ridge scenic area.--Certain land in the
Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Ridge
Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall
be known as the ``Condor Ridge Scenic Area''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Black mountain scenic area.--Certain land in
the Los Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately
16,216 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Black
Mountain Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Black Mountain Scenic
Area''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and
the Secretary of the Interior shall file a map and legal
description of the Condor Ridge Scenic Area and Black Mountain
Scenic Area with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may correct any
clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal
descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Public availability.--The maps and legal
descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the scenic areas is to
conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present
and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational,
cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of
the scenic areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture and
the Secretary of the Interior shall administer the scenic
areas--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in a manner that conserves, protects,
and enhances the resources of the scenic areas, and in
particular the scenic character attributes of the
scenic areas; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
the Interior;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) any laws (including
regulations) relating to the National Forest
System, for land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Agriculture; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) any other applicable law
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow those
uses of the scenic areas that the Secretary determines would
further the purposes described in subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the
public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Prohibited Uses.--The following shall be prohibited on
the Federal land within the scenic areas:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Permanent roads.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Permanent structures.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Timber harvesting except when necessary for
the purposes described in subsection (g).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Transmission lines.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum
requirements for the administration of the scenic areas and to
protect public health and safety--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the use of motorized vehicles;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the establishment of temporary
roads.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Commercial enterprises, except as necessary
for realizing the purposes of the scenic areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent
with this section, the Secretary may take any measures in the scenic
areas that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire,
insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate, the coordination of those activities with the State or a
local agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Adjacent Management.--The fact that an otherwise
authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a scenic area
shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the
scenic area.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 208. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Finding.--Congress finds that the Condor National
Scenic Trail established under paragraph (33) of section 5(a) of the
National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is named after the
California Condor, a critically endangered bird species that lives
along the corridor of the Condor National Scenic Trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Condor National Scenic
Trail are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to provide a continual extended hiking
corridor that connects the southern and northern portions of
the Los Padres National Forest, spanning the entire length of
the forest along the coastal mountains of southern and central
California; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to provide for the public enjoyment of the
nationally significant scenic, historic, natural, and cultural
resources of the Los Padres National Forest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Amendment.--Section 5(a) of the National Trails System
Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating the second paragraph (31)
(relating to the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail)
as paragraph (32); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(33) Condor national scenic trail.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Condor National
Scenic Trail, a trail extending approximately 400 miles
from Lake Piru in the southern portion of the Los
Padres National Forest to the Bottchers Gap Campground
in the northern portion of the Los Padres National
Forest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Administration.--The Condor National
Scenic Trail shall be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture, in consultation with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) other Federal, State,
Tribal, regional, and local agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) private landowners;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) other interested
organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Recreational uses.--Notwithstanding
section 7(c), the use of motorized vehicles on roads or
trails included in the Condor National Scenic Trail on
which motorized vehicles are permitted as of the date
of enactment of this paragraph may be
permitted.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) Private property rights.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Prohibition.--The Secretary
shall not acquire for the Condor National
Scenic Trail any land or interest in land
outside the exterior boundary of any federally
managed area without the consent of the owner
of land or interest in land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Effect.--Nothing in this
paragraph--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) requires any private
property owner to allow public access
(including Federal, State, or local
government access) to private property;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) modifies any
provision of Federal, State, or local
law with respect to public access to or
use of private land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) Realignment.--The Secretary of
Agriculture may realign segments of the Condor National
Scenic Trail as necessary to fulfill the purposes of
the Condor National Scenic Trail.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Study.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Study required.--Not later than 6 years after
the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with this
subsection, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study
that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) addresses the feasibility of, and
alternatives for, connecting the northern and southern
portions of the Los Padres National Forest by
establishing a trail across the applicable portions of
the northern and southern Santa Lucia Mountains of the
southern California Coastal Range; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) considers realignment of the Condor
National Scenic Trail or construction of new segments
for the Condor National Scenic Trail to avoid existing
segments of the Condor National Scenic Trail that allow
motorized vehicles.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Contents.--In carrying out the study required
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) comply with the requirements for
studies for a national scenic trail described in
section 5(b) of the National Trails System Act (16
U.S.C. 1244(b));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) provide for a continual hiking route
through and connecting the southern and northern
sections of the Los Padres National Forest;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) promote recreational, scenic,
wilderness, and cultural values;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) enhance connectivity with the overall
system of National Forest System trails;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) consider new connectors and
realignment of existing trails;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) emphasize safe and continuous public
access, dispersal from high-use areas, and suitable
water sources; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) to the extent practicable, provide
all-year use.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Additional requirement.--In completing the
study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Agriculture shall consult with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal,
regional, and local agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) private landowners;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) nongovernmental organizations;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) members of the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Submission.--The Secretary of Agriculture
shall submit the study required under paragraph (1) to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Additions and alterations to the condor
national scenic trail.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--On completion of the
study required under paragraph (1), if the Secretary of
Agriculture determines that additional or alternative
trail segments are feasible for inclusion in the Condor
National Scenic Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall include the segments in the Condor National
Scenic Trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Effective date.--An addition or
alteration to the Condor National Scenic Trail
determined to be feasible under subparagraph (A) shall
take effect on the date on which the Secretary of
Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice
that the additional or alternative segments are
included in the Condor National Scenic Trail.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section
(including the amendments made by this section), the Secretary of
Agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal,
and local government entities and private entities to complete
necessary construction, reconstruction, and realignment projects
authorized for the Condor National Scenic Trail under this section
(including the amendments made by this section).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 209. FOREST SERVICE STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the
Forest Service) shall study the feasibility of opening a new trail, for
vehicles measuring 50 inches or less, connecting Forest Service Highway
95 to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger
Canyon off-highway vehicle area.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 210. NONMOTORIZED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with interested
parties, shall conduct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation trail
opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not designated as
wilderness within the Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger
districts.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 211. USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes
have access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.), to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and potential wilderness
areas designated by this title for traditional cultural and religious
purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Temporary Closures.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily close
to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a
wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area
designated by this title to protect the privacy of the members
of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and
religious activities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirement.--Any closure under paragraph (1)
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) made in such a manner as to affect the
smallest practicable area for the minimum period of
time necessary for the activity to be carried out;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) be consistent with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Public Law 95-341 (commonly
known as the ``American Indian Religious
Freedom Act'') (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE III--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS
PROTECTION</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Wilderness area or addition.--The term
``wilderness area or addition'' means any wilderness area or
wilderness addition designated by section 303(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 302. NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The San Gabriel Mountains National
Monument established by Presidential Proclamation 9194 (54 U.S.C.
320301 note) (referred to in this section as the ``Monument'') is
modified to include the approximately 109,167 acres of additional
National Forest System land depicted as the ``Proposed San Gabriel
Mountains National Monument Expansion'' on the map entitled ``Proposed
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion'' and dated June 26,
2019.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Administration.--The Secretary shall administer the
Monument (including the land added to the Monument by subsection (a)),
in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Presidential Proclamation Number 9194, dated
October 10, 2014 (79 Fed. Reg. 62303);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the laws generally applicable to the Monument;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Management Plan.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall consult with the
State, local governments, and interested members of the public to
update the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Plan to provide
management direction and protection for the land added to the Monument
by subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS AND
ADDITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following parcels of National Forest
System land in the State are designated as wilderness and as components
of the National Wilderness Preservation System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Condor peak wilderness.--Certain Federal land
in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 8,207
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Peak
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which shall be
known as the ``Condor Peak Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) San gabriel wilderness additions.--Certain
Federal land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising
approximately 2,032 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``San Gabriel Wilderness Additions'' and dated June 6,
2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of,
the San Gabriel Wilderness designated by Public Law 90-318 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 82 Stat. 131).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Sheep mountain wilderness additions.--Certain
Federal land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising
approximately 13,726 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions'' and dated June
6, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part
of, the Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(29) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Yerba buena wilderness.--Certain Federal land
in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 6,694
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yerba Buena
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which shall be
known as the ``Yerba Buena Wilderness''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Map and Legal Description.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map
and a legal description of the wilderness areas and additions
with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may
correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal
description.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Public availability.--The map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS AND
ADDITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas and additions shall be administered by the Secretary
in accordance with this section and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.), except that any reference in that Act to the effective date
of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of
enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out such
activities in a wilderness area or addition as are necessary
for the control of fire, insects, or diseases in accordance
with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) House Report 98-40 of the 98th
Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title
limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness
area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Revision and development of local fire
management plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend, as
applicable, any local fire management plan that applies to a
wilderness area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph
(1) and any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely
and efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area
or addition, the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, establish agency approval
procedures (including appropriate delegations of
authority to the Forest Supervisor, District Manager,
or other agency officials) for responding to fire
emergencies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) enter into agreements with appropriate
State or local firefighting agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness
area or addition, if established before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall be administered in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the guidelines contained in Appendix A of the
report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the
House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Fish and Wildlife.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In accordance with section
4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing
in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the
State with respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the
State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Management activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--In support of the
purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any
management activity that the Secretary determines to be
necessary to maintain or restore a fish or wildlife
population or habitat in a wilderness area or addition,
if the activity is conducted in accordance with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) applicable wilderness
management plans; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) appropriate policies, such as
the policies established in Appendix B of the
report of the Committee on Interior and Insular
Affairs of the House of Representatives
accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress
(H. Rept. 101-405).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Inclusions.--A management activity
under subparagraph (A) may include the occasional and
temporary use of motorized vehicles, if the use, as
determined by the Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) would maintain or improve the
wilderness character of the wilderness area or
addition;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) is impracticable to
accomplish by nonmotorized methods;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) is in accordance with
memoranda of understanding between the
applicable Federal agencies and the State
Department of Fish and Wildlife.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Existing activities.--In accordance
with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1133(d)(1)) and other appropriate policies (such as the
policies established in Appendix B of the report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress (H. Rept. 101-405)), the State may use
aircraft (including helicopters) in a wilderness area
or addition to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, or
provide water for a wildlife population, including
bighorn sheep, if the activity, as determined by the
Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) is impracticable to accomplish
without use of aircraft; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) is in accordance with
memoranda of understanding between the
applicable Federal agencies and the State
Department of Fish and Wildlife.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Buffer Zones.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Nothing in this title establishes
any protective perimeter or buffer zone around a wilderness
area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Activities or uses up to boundaries.--The fact
that a nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from
within a wilderness area or addition shall not preclude the
activity or use up to the boundary of the wilderness area or
addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title
precludes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft
over a wilderness area or addition;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the designation of a new unit of special
airspace over a wilderness area or addition; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the use or establishment of a military flight
training route over a wilderness area or addition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback
riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack
stock into, a wilderness area or addition--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to such terms and conditions as the
Secretary determines to be necessary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Law Enforcement.--Nothing in this title precludes any
law enforcement or drug interdiction effort within a wilderness area or
addition, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas and additions are withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) operation of the mineral materials and
geothermal leasing laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any
land within the boundary of a wilderness area or addition that is
acquired by the United States shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) become part of the wilderness area or addition
in which the land is located; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) be managed in accordance with this section,
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other
applicable law (including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (k) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms
and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may
authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic,
or climatological collection devices in a wilderness area or addition
if the Secretary determines that the device and access to the device is
essential to a flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir
operation activity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (l) Authorized Event.--The Secretary may authorize the
Angeles Crest 100 competitive running event to continue in
substantially the same manner in which the event was operated and
permitted in 2015 within the land added to the Sheep Mountain
Wilderness by section 303(a)(3) and the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness
Area designated by section 1802(8) of the Omnibus Public Land
Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 111-11; 123
Stat. 1054), if the event is authorized and conducted in a manner
compatible with the preservation of the areas as wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 305. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as amended by section 205(a)) is
amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(274) East fork san gabriel river, california.--
The following segments of the East Fork San Gabriel River, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the
following classes:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 10-mile segment from the
confluence of the Prairie Fork and Vincent Gulch to 100
yards upstream of the Heaton Flats trailhead and day
use area, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from 100 yards
upstream of the Heaton Flats trailhead and day use area
to 100 yards upstream of the confluence with Williams
Canyon, as a recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(275) North fork san gabriel river,
california.--The 4.3-mile segment of the North Fork San Gabriel
River from the confluence with Cloudburst Canyon to 0.25 miles
upstream of the confluence with the West Fork San Gabriel
River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(276) West fork san gabriel river, california.--
The following segments of the West Fork San Gabriel River, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the
following classes:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 6.7-mile segment from 0.25 miles
downstream of its source near Red Box Gap in sec. 14,
T. 2 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with the unnamed
tributary 0.25 miles downstream of the power lines in
sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment of the West
Fork from 0.25 miles downstream of the power lines in
sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., to the confluence with
Bobcat Canyon, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(277) Little rock creek, california.--The
following segments of Little Rock Creek and tributaries, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following
classes:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its
source on Mt. Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W.,
to 100 yards upstream of the confluence with the South
Fork Little Rock Creek, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards
upstream of the confluence with the South Fork Little
Rock Creek to the confluence with Santiago Canyon, as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon
Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Highway 2 to 100
yards downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground, as a
scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper
Canyon Creek from 100 yards downstream of Cooper Canyon
Campground to the confluence with Little Rock Creek, as
a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek
from 100 yards downstream of the Buckhorn Campground to
its confluence with Cooper Canyon Creek, as a wild
river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Water Resource Facilities; Water Use.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Water resource facilities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Definitions.--In this
paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Water resource facility.--The
term ``water resource facility'' means--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) an irrigation or
pumping facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) a dam or
reservoir;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) a flood control
facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IV) a water conservation
works (including a debris protection
facility);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (V) a sediment placement
site;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VI) a rain gauge or
stream gauge;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VII) a water quality
facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (VIII) a recycled water
facility or water pumping, conveyance,
or distribution system;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IX) a water storage tank
or reservoir;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (X) a water treatment
facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XI) an aqueduct, canal,
ditch, pipeline, well, hydropower
project, or transmission or other
ancillary facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XII) a groundwater
recharge facility;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XIII) a water filtration
plant; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (XIV) any other water
diversion, conservation, storage, or
carriage structure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Wild and scenic river
segment.--The term ``wild and scenic river
segment'' means a component of the national
wild and scenic rivers system designated by
paragraph (274), (275), (276), or (277) of
section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
(16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as added by subsection
(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) No effect on existing water resource
facilities.--Nothing in this section alters, modifies,
or affects--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the use, operation,
maintenance, repair, construction, destruction,
reconfiguration, expansion, relocation, or
replacement of a water resource facility
downstream of a wild and scenic river segment,
subject to the condition that the physical
structures of such a facility or reservoir
shall not be located within the wild and scenic
river segment; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) access to a water resource
facility downstream of a wild and scenic river
segment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) No effect on new water resource
facilities.--Nothing in this section precludes the
establishment of a new water resource facility
(including instream sites, routes, and areas)
downstream of a wild and scenic river
segment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation.--Any new reservation of water or
new use of water pursuant to existing water rights held by the
United States to advance the purposes of the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) shall be for
nonconsumptive instream use only within the wild and scenic
river segments (as defined in paragraph (1)(A)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Existing law.--Nothing in this section affects
the implementation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 306. WATER RIGHTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this title, and no
action carried out pursuant to this title--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) constitutes an express or implied reservation
of any water or water right, or authorizes an expansion of
water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the United
States, with respect to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the San Gabriel Mountains National
Monument;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the wilderness areas and additions;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the components of the national wild
and scenic rivers system designated by paragraphs
(274), (275), (276), and (277) of section 3(a) of the
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as
added by section 305(a)) and land adjacent to the
components;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) affects, alters, modifies, or conditions any
water right in the State in existence on the date of enactment
of this Act, including any water rights held by the United
States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) establishes a precedent with respect to any
designation of wilderness or wild and scenic rivers after the
date of enactment of this Act;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) affects, alters, or modifies the
interpretation of, or any designation, decision, adjudication,
or action carried out pursuant to, any other Act; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) limits, alters, modifies, or amends any
interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree that
apportions water among or between the State and any other
State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) State Water Law.--The Secretary shall comply with
applicable procedural and substantive requirements under State law to
obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of
enactment of this Act with respect to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the San Gabriel Mountains National
Monument;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the wilderness areas and additions;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the components of the national wild and scenic
rivers system designated by paragraphs (274), (275), (276), or
(277) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16
U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as added by section 305(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 307. REAUTHORIZATION OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES IN
PLEASANT VIEW RIDGE WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Authorization for Continued Use.--The Secretary may
issue a special use authorization to the owners of a water transport or
diversion facility (referred to in this section as a ``facility'')
located on National Forest System land in the Pleasant View Ridge
Wilderness for the continued operation, maintenance, and reconstruction
of the facility if the Secretary determines that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the facility was in existence on the date on
which the land on which the facility is located was designated
as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System
(referred to in this section as ``the date of
designation'');</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the facility has been in substantially
continuous use to deliver water for the beneficial use on the
non-Federal land of the owner since the date of
designation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the owner of the facility holds a valid water
right for use of the water on the non-Federal land of the owner
under State law, with a priority date that predates the date of
designation; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) it is not practicable or feasible to relocate
the facility to land outside of the Pleasant View Ridge
Wilderness and continue the beneficial use of water on the non-
Federal land recognized under State law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Terms and Conditions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Required terms and conditions.--In a special
use authorization issued under subsection (a), the Secretary
may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) allow use of motorized equipment and
mechanized transport for operation, maintenance, or
reconstruction of a facility, if the Secretary
determines that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the use is the minimum
necessary to allow the facility to continue
delivery of water to the non-Federal land for
the beneficial uses recognized by the water
right held under State law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the use of nonmotorized
equipment and nonmechanized transport is
impracticable or infeasible; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) prohibit use of the facility for the
diversion or transport of water in excess of the water
right recognized by the State on the date of
designation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Discretionary terms and conditions.--In a
special use authorization issued under subsection (a), the
Secretary may require or allow modification or relocation of
the facility in the wilderness, as the Secretary determines
necessary, to reduce impacts to wilderness values set forth in
section 2 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131) if the
beneficial use of water on the non-Federal land is not
diminished.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Unique
and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act'' or the
``PUBLIC Lands Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--CALIFORNIA FOREST RESTORATION, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION
Subtitle A--Forest Restoration
Sec. 111. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 112. California Public Land Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 113. Land and resource management plans.
Sec. 114. Annual fire management plans.
Subtitle B--Recreation
Sec. 121. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 122. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 123. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 124. Condor National Scenic Trail study.
Sec. 125. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities.
Sec. 126. Trails study.
Sec. 127. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 128. Partnerships.
Sec. 129. Trinity Lake Visitor Center.
Sec. 130. Del Norte County Visitor Center.
Sec. 131. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
Subtitle C--Conservation
Sec. 141. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 142. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 143. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 144. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 145. Scenic areas.
Sec. 146. Special management areas.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous
Sec. 151. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 152. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 153. Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities and
rights-of-way.
Sec. 154. Reauthorization of existing water facilities in Pleasant View
Ridge Wilderness.
Sec. 155. Use by members of Indian Tribes.
TITLE II--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY
Sec. 201. National monument boundary modification.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of
Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the
Interior.
(2) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.
TITLE I--CALIFORNIA FOREST RESTORATION, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION
Subtitle A--Forest Restoration
SEC. 111. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Ecological integrity.--The term ``ecological
integrity'' has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date
of enactment of this Act).
(2) Restoration.--The term ``restoration'' has the meaning
given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal
Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this
Act).
(3) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration area'' means
the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established
by subsection (b).
(4) Shaded fuel break.--The term ``shaded fuel break''
means a vegetation treatment that--
(A) reduces fuel characteristics in order to affect
fire behavior such that a fire can be more readily
controlled; and
(B) retains, to the maximum extent practicable--
(i) adequate canopy cover to suppress plant
regrowth in the forest understory following
treatment; and
(ii) the largest and most vigorous trees in
order to provide the most shade per tree over
the longest period of time.
(b) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area,
comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land administered by
the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Restoration Area are--
(1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient
mature and late successional forests, as ecologically
appropriate;
(2) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous
fisheries;
(3) to protect the quality of water;
(4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to neighboring
communities; and
(5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational,
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the Restoration Area.
(d) Collaborative Restoration and Fire Management Plans.--Not later
than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior shall jointly submit to
Congress--
(1) a plan to conduct restoration activities and improve
the ecological integrity of the restoration area; and
(2) an updated fire management plan for the land that
includes the restoration area.
(e) Collaboration Requirement.--In developing the plans required
under subsection (d), the Secretary shall solicit input from a
collaborative group that--
(1) includes--
(A) appropriate representatives of State and local
governments; and
(B) multiple interested persons representing
diverse interests; and
(2) is transparent and inclusive.
(f) Fire Management Plan Components.--The updated fire management
plan required under subsection (d)(2) shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, include--
(1) the use of prescribed fire; and
(2) the use of shaded fuel breaks.
(g) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct restoration
activities in a manner consistent with the plans required under
subsection (d).
(2) Conflict of laws.--
(A) In general.--The establishment of the
restoration area shall not modify the management status
of any land or water that is designated as a component
of the National Wilderness Preservation System or the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, including land
or water designated as a component of the National
Wilderness Preservation System or the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System by this Act (including an
amendment made by this Act).
(B) Resolution of conflict.--If there is a conflict
between a law applicable to a component described in
subparagraph (A) and this section, the more restrictive
provision shall control.
(h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the restoration
area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
SEC. 112. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means the
California Public Land Remediation Partnership established by
subsection (b).
(2) Priority land.--The term ``priority land'' means
Federal land in the State that is determined by the partnership
to be a high-priority for remediation.
(3) Remediation.--
(A) In general.--The term ``remediation'' means to
facilitate the recovery of land or water that has been
degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana
cultivation or another illegal activity.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``remediation''
includes--
(i) the removal of trash, debris, or other
material; and
(ii) establishing the composition,
structure, pattern, and ecological processes
necessary to facilitate terrestrial or aquatic
ecosystem sustainability, resilience, or health
under current and future conditions.
(b) Establishment.--There is established the California Public Land
Remediation Partnership.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to support
coordination of activities among Federal, State, Tribal, and local
authorities and the private sector in the remediation of priority land
in the State affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or another
illegal activity.
(d) Membership.--The members of the partnership shall include the
following:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to
represent the Forest Service.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee) to
represent--
(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(C) the National Park Service.
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (or a designee).
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency (or
a designee) to represent the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife.
(5) A designee of the California State Water Resources
Control Board.
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs'
Association.
(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized Indian
Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental organizations
with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(9) 1 member to represent local governmental interests, to
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(10) A law enforcement official from each of the following:
(A) The Department of the Interior.
(B) The Department of Agriculture.
(11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise and
advice on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be
appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counterdrug Program.
(13) Any other members that are determined to be
appropriate by the partnership.
(e) Duties.--To further the purposes of this section and subject to
subsection (f), the partnership shall--
(1) identify priority land for remediation in the State;
(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources from
Federal sources and non-Federal sources for remediation of
priority land in the State;
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out
remediation of priority land in the State;
(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and
solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal
activities on priority land in the State;
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in
remediation efforts on priority land in the State, to the
maximum extent practicable; and
(6) carry out any other administrative or advisory
activities necessary to address remediation of priority land in
the State.
(f) Limitation.--Nothing in this section limits the authorities of
the Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities that comprise the
partnership.
(g) Authorities.--Subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of
Agriculture and consistent with applicable law (including regulations),
the partnership may--
(1) provide grants to the State, political subdivisions of
the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide
technical assistance to Federal agencies, the State, political
subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other
interested persons;
(3) identify opportunities for collaborative efforts among
members of the partnership;
(4) hire and compensate staff;
(5) obtain funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services
provided under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds;
(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or services
that may be available for remediation activities;
(7) seek funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services
provided under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds; and
(8) support--
(A) activities of partners; and
(B) any other activities that further the purposes
of this section.
(h) Procedures.--The partnership shall establish any internal
administrative procedures for the partnership that the partnership
determines to be necessary or appropriate.
(i) Local Hiring.--The partnership shall, to the maximum extent
practicable and in accordance with existing law, give preference to
local entities and individuals in carrying out this section.
(j) Service Without Compensation.--A member of the partnership
shall serve without pay.
(k) Duties and Authorities of the Secretaries.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene
the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.
(2) Technical and financial assistance.--The Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may provide
technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, as determined to be appropriate by the
Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as
applicable, to the partnership or any members of the
partnership to carry out this section.
(3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary of Agriculture
and the Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative
agreements with the partnership, any member of the partnership,
or other public or private entities to provide technical,
financial, or other assistance to carry out this section.
SEC. 113. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising the land and resource management plan for the Shasta-
Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River
Restoration Area established by section 111(b).
SEC. 114. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising the fire management plan for a wilderness area or
wilderness addition designated by section 141(a), the Secretary shall--
(1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance
with--
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal
Wildland Fire Management Policy, dated February 13,
2009, including any amendments to the guidance; and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) ensure that a fire management plan--
(A) considers how prescribed or managed fire can be
used to achieve ecological management objectives of
wilderness and other natural or primitive areas; and
(B) in the case of a wilderness area to which land
is added under section 141, provides consistent
direction regarding fire management to the entire
wilderness area, including the wilderness addition;
(3) consult with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public; and
(4) comply with applicable law (including regulations).
Subtitle B--Recreation
SEC. 121. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Feasibility Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary''), in cooperation with the Secretary of the
Interior, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a study that
describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized
Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route
described in paragraph (2).
(2) Route.--The route referred to in paragraph (1) shall
extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National
Forest to Crescent City, California, following the route as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail--Proposed'' and dated July 25, 2018.
(3) Additional requirement.--In completing the study
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional,
and local agencies;
(B) private landowners;
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) members of the public.
(b) Designation.--
(1) In general.--On completion of the study under
subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that the Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the
requirements for a National Recreation Trail under section 4 of
the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the Secretary
shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred
to in this section as the ``trail'') in accordance with--
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241
et seq.);
(B) this title; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Administration.--On designation by the Secretary, the
trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in consultation
with--
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and
local agencies;
(B) private landowners; and
(C) other interested organizations.
(3) Private property rights.--
(A) In general.--No portions of the trail may be
located on non-Federal land without the written consent
of the landowner.
(B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not acquire
for the trail any land or interest in land outside the
exterior boundary of any federally managed area without
the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the
land.
(C) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(i) requires any private property owner to
allow public access (including Federal, State,
or local government access) to private
property; or
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal,
State, or local law with respect to public
access to or use of private land.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and
local government entities and private entities--
(1) to complete necessary trail construction,
reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or
(2) carry out education projects relating to the trail.
(d) Map.--
(1) Map required.--On designation of the trail, the
Secretary shall prepare a map of the trail.
(2) Public availability.--The map referred to in paragraph
(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the
appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
SEC. 122. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Designation.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary''), after providing an opportunity for public
comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of
trails)--
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain
bicycles, or both; and
(B) to be known as the ``Elk Camp Ridge Recreation
Trail'' (referred to in this section as the ``trail'').
(2) Requirements.--In designating the trail under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall only include routes that are--
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act,
authorized for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain
bicycles, or both; and
(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest
Service in Del Norte County in the State.
(3) Map.--A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service.
(b) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the trail--
(A) in accordance with applicable law (including
regulations);
(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens
who use the trail; and
(C) in a manner that minimizes any damage to
sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the impacts of the
use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the
Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-
highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on--
(A) the trail;
(B) land located in proximity to the trail; and
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3) Closure.--The Secretary, in consultation with the State
and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph (4),
may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the
trail if the Secretary determines that--
(A) the trail is having an adverse impact on--
(i) wildlife habitat;
(ii) natural resources;
(iii) cultural resources; or
(iv) traditional uses;
(B) the trail threatens public safety; or
(C) closure of the trail is necessary--
(i) to repair damage to the trail; or
(ii) to repair resource damage.
(4) Rerouting.--Any portion of the trail that is
temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be
permanently rerouted along any road or trail--
(A) that is--
(i) in existence as of the date of the
closure of the portion of the trail;
(ii) located on public land; and
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use;
and
(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the
portion of the trail would not significantly increase
or decrease the length of the trail.
(5) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary shall ensure
that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice
relating to the availability of trail routes through--
(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the
trail; and
(B) the distribution of maps, safety education
materials, and other information that the Secretary
determines to be appropriate.
(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 123. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the
feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational
trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake (referred to in
this section as the ``trail'').
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to
appropriations and in accordance with paragraph (3), if
the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the
construction of the trail is feasible and in the public
interest, the Secretary may provide for the
construction of the trail.
(B) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--
The trail may be constructed under this section through
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the
need for Federal expenditures to construct the trail.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally
applicable to the National Forest System; and
(B) this title.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 124. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study
that addresses the feasibility of, and alternatives for, connecting the
northern and southern portions of the Los Padres National Forest by
establishing a trail across the applicable portions of the northern and
southern Santa Lucia Mountains of the southern California Coastal Range
by designating the Condor National Scenic Trail as a component of the
National Trails System.
(b) Contents.--In carrying out the study required under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall--
(1) comply with the requirements for studies for a national
scenic trail described in section 5(b) of the National Trails
System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b));
(2) provide for a continual hiking route through and
connecting the southern and northern sections of the Los Padres
National Forest;
(3) promote recreational, scenic, wilderness, and cultural
values;
(4) enhance connectivity with the overall system of
National Forest System trails;
(5) consider new connectors and realignment of existing
trails;
(6) emphasize safe and continuous public access, dispersal
from high-use areas, and suitable water sources; and
(7) to the extent practicable, provide all-year use.
(c) Additional Requirement.--In completing the study required under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with--
(1) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local
agencies;
(2) private landowners;
(3) nongovernmental organizations; and
(4) members of the public.
(d) Submission.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit the
study required under subsection (a) to--
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 125. NONMOTORIZED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made
available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in
consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a study to improve
nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (including mountain
bicycling) on land not designated as wilderness within the Santa
Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger districts of the Los Padres
National Forest.
SEC. 126. TRAILS STUDY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which
funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of
Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (b) and in consultation with
interested parties, shall conduct a study--
(1) to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail
opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not
designated as wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers,
Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests located in Del
Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties in the State;
and
(2) of the feasibility of opening a new trail, for vehicles
measuring 50 inches or less, connecting Forest Service Highway
95 to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the
Ballinger Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Secretary of the
Interior regarding opportunities to improve, through increased
coordination, recreation trail opportunities on land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that shares a boundary
with the National Forest System land described in subsection (a)(1).
SEC. 127. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the
date on which funds are made available to carry out this
section, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary'') shall study the feasibility and
public interest of constructing recreational trails for
mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as
generally depicted in the report entitled ``Trail Study for
Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National
Forest'' and dated 2016.
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to
appropriations and in accordance with paragraph (3), if
the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the
construction of 1 or more routes described in that
paragraph is feasible and in the public interest, the
Secretary may provide for the construction of the
routes.
(B) Modifications.--The Secretary may modify the
routes, as determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(C) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--
Routes may be constructed under this section through
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the
need for Federal expenditures to construct the route.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally
applicable to the National Forest System; and
(B) this title.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 128. PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary may enter into agreements
with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to carry out the
following activities on Federal land in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity,
and Del Norte Counties in the State:
(1) Trail and campground maintenance.
(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach.
(3) Visitor center staffing.
(b) Contents.--An agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall
clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the
private or nonprofit organization.
(c) Compliance.--The Secretary shall enter into agreements under
subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to
manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary; or
(2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law
(including regulations) applicable to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
SEC. 129. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture may establish, in
cooperation with any other public or private entity that the Secretary
determines to be appropriate, a visitor center in Weaverville,
California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
(b) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the visitor
center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to provide for the
interpretation of the scenic, biological, natural, historical,
scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and
cultural resources of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National
Recreation Area and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor
center.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In a manner consistent with this
section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the
State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry
out the purposes of this section.
SEC. 130. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of
the Interior, acting jointly or separately (referred to in this section
as the ``Secretaries''), may establish, in cooperation with any other
public or private entity that the Secretaries determine to be
appropriate, a visitor center in Del Norte County, California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood
National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation
Area, and any other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor
center.
(b) Requirements.--The Secretaries shall ensure that the visitor
center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret the
scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of Redwood
National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and
any other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor center.
SEC. 131. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with
interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities and private and
nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the
feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations
near Redwood National and State Parks on--
(1) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the northern
boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; and
(2) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the southern
boundary of Redwood National and State Parks.
(b) Partnerships.--
(1) Agreements authorized.--If the Secretary determines,
based on the study conducted under subsection (a), that
establishing the accommodations described in that subsection is
suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance with
applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with qualified
private and nonprofit organizations for the development,
operation, and maintenance of the accommodations.
(2) Contents.--Any agreement entered into under paragraph
(1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization entering
into the agreement.
(3) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection--
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the
Secretary to manage land and resources under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary; or
(B) amends or modifies the application of any law
(including regulations) applicable to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
Subtitle C--Conservation
SEC. 141. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as
wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness
Preservation System:
(1) Black butte river wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Mendocino National Forest , comprising approximately 11,155
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Black Butte
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be
known as the ``Black Butte River Wilderness''.
(2) Caliente mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 35,116 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Proposed Caliente Mountain Wilderness'' and
dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the ``Caliente
Mountain Wilderness''.
(3) Chanchelulla wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising
approximately 6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to
be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1619).
(4) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 31,028
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Chinquapin
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall
be known as the ``Chinquapin Wilderness''.
(5) Chumash wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 23,670
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Chumash
Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the
Chumash Wilderness as designated by section 2(5) of the Los
Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 243).
(6) Condor peak wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 8,207 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Peak
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which shall be
known as the ``Condor Peak Wilderness''.
(7) Diablo caliente wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 17,870
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Diablo
Caliente Wilderness Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Diablo Caliente Wilderness''.
(8) Dick smith wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
54,036 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled ``Dick
Smith Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed Map 1 of 2 (Bear
Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)'' and ``Dick Smith Wilderness
Area Additions--Proposed Map 2 of 2 (Buckhorn and Mono Units)''
and dated November 14, 2019, which shall be incorporated into
and managed as part of the Dick Smith Wilderness as designated
by section 101(a)(6) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1620).
(9) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State
, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness
Additions'' and dated February 2, 2022, which is incorporated
in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge
Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070).
(10) English ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed'' and
dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the ``English
Ridge Wilderness''.
(11) Garcia wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest and certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State
comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Garcia Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed''
and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and
managed as part of the Garcia Wilderness as designated by
section 2(4) of the Los Padres Condor Range and River
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106
Stat. 243).
(12) Machesna mountain wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land in the Los Padres National Forest and certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State comprising approximately 10,817 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Wilderness--
Proposed Additions'' and dated October 30, 2019, and depicted
on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness''
and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be incorporated into
and managed as part of the Machesna Mountain Wilderness as
designated by section 101(a)(38) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1624).
(13) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately 6,097
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Mad River
Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which
shall be known as the ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness''.
(14) Matilija wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 30,184
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Matilija
Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the
Matilija Wilderness as designated by section 2(2) of the Los
Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
(15) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land in the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising
approximately 1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Mt. Lassic Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to
be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness designated by section
3(6) of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120
Stat. 2065).
(16) North fork wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Six Rivers National Forest and certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``North Fork Eel Wilderness Additions'' and
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to
be a part of, the North Fork Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1621).
(17) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 29,451
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Pattison
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be
known as the ``Pattison Wilderness''.
(18) San gabriel wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately
2,032 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``San
Gabriel Wilderness Additions'' and dated June 6, 2019, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the San
Gabriel Wilderness designated by Public Law 90-318 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; 82 Stat. 131).
(19) San rafael wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
23,969 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``San
Rafael Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated November
14, 2023, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part
of the San Rafael Wilderness as designated by Public Law 90-271
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 82 Stat. 51).
(20) Santa lucia wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
2,921 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Santa
Lucia Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29,
2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of
the Santa Lucia Wilderness as designated by section 2(c) of the
Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 41).
(21) Sespe wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 14,313
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Sespe
Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the
Sespe Wilderness as designated by section 2(1) of the Los
Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
(22) Sheep mountain wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately
11,938 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Sheep
Mountain Wilderness Additions'' and dated November 14, 2023,
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the
Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(29) of
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(23) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately 29,594
acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled ``Siskiyou
Wilderness Additions--Proposed (North)'' and ``Siskiyou
Wilderness Additions--Proposed (South)'' and dated November 14,
2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of,
the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(24) Soda lake wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 13,332 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Proposed Soda Lake Wilderness'' and dated
June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the ``Soda Lake
Wilderness''.
(25) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Eel River Wilderness
Additions--Proposed'' and dated October 24, 2019, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork
Eel River Wilderness designated by section 3(10) of the
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2066).
(26) South fork trinity river wilderness.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising
approximately 26,562 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions--
Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be known as
the ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness''.
(27) Temblor ridge wilderness addition.--Certain land in
the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management
comprising approximately 12,585 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Proposed Temblor Range Wilderness'' and
dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the ``Temblor
Range Wilderness''.
(28) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and certain Federal
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the
State, comprising approximately 62,474 acres, as generally
depicted on the maps entitled ``Trinity Alps Proposed
Wilderness Additions EAST'' and dated November 14, 2023, and
``Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West--Proposed'' and dated
May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(29) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the Six
Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests comprising
approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Underwood Wilderness''.
(30) Yerba buena wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 6,694 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yerba Buena
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which shall be
known as the ``Yerba Buena Wilderness''.
(31) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions.--Certain
Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest and certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 21,126 acres, as generally
depicted on the maps entitled ``Yolla Bolly Wilderness
Proposed--NORTH'' and dated May 15, 2020, ``Yolla Bolly
Wilderness Proposed--SOUTH'' and dated November 14, 2023, and
``Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed--WEST'' and dated May 15,
2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of,
the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness designated by section 3
of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).
(32) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in the
Mendocino National Forest and certain Federal land administered
by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising
approximately 14,132 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Yuki Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated
November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to
be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of
the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(b) Redesignation of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork Eel River
Wilderness.--
(1) In general.--Section 101(a)(19) of the California
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425;
98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ``which shall be known as
the North Fork Wilderness'' and inserting ``which shall be
known as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
North Fork Wilderness shall be considered to be a reference to
the ``North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Modification.--The boundary of the
Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070) is modified by removing
approximately 30 acres of Federal land, as generally depicted on the
map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions'' and dated
October 24, 2019.
SEC. 142. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, a wilderness
area or addition established by section 141(a) (referred to in this
section as a ``wilderness area'') shall be administered by the
Secretary in accordance with this subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that--
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective
date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the
date of enactment of this Act; and
(2) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Interior, any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out any activities
in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire,
insects, or disease in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)).
(2) Revision and development of local fire management
plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local information in
the Fire Management Reference System or individual operational
plan that applies to the land designated as a wilderness area.
(3) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this subtitle limits
funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area.
(4) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph (1) and
any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and
efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area,
the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior
shall--
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, establish agency approval
procedures (including appropriate delegations of
authority to the Forest Supervisor, District Manager,
and other applicable agency field office officials) for
responding to fire emergencies; and
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate State or
local firefighting agencies.
(c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness area, if
established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be
administered in accordance with--
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1133(d)(4));
(2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H.
Rept. 96-617); and
(B) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report
of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress
(H. Rept. 101-405); and
(3) all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal
public land.
(d) Fish and Wildlife.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this subtitle
affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with
respect to fish and wildlife in the State.
(2) Management activities.--In support of the purposes and
principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the
Secretary may conduct any management activity that the
Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain or restore a
fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat in a wilderness
area, if the management activity is conducted in accordance
with--
(A) an applicable wilderness management plan;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
and
(C) appropriate policies, such as the policies
established in Appendix B of the report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).
(e) Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this subtitle establishes a
protective perimeter or buffer zone around a wilderness area.
(2) Outside activities or uses.--The fact that a
nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from within
a wilderness area shall not preclude the activity or use
outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
(f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this subtitle precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over a
wilderness area;
(2) the designation of a new unit of special airspace over
a wilderness area; or
(3) the use or establishment of a military flight training
route over a wilderness area.
(g) Horses.--Nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding
in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock
into, a wilderness area--
(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
(h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness
areas and additions to wilderness area made by this subtitle are
withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal
leasing laws.
(i) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land within
the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the United States
shall--
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is
located;
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and
(3) be managed in accordance with--
(A) this section;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
and
(C) any other applicable law.
(j) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize
the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or
climatological collection devices in a wilderness area if the Secretary
determines that the devices and access to the devices are essential to
a flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation activity.
(k) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title prohibits
recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas, such as
the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including any
fixed anchor established before the date of enactment of this Act--
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.) and other applicable laws; and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
SEC. 143. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.
(a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal land is designated
as potential wilderness:
(1) Certain Federal land in Redwood National Park
administered by the National Park Service, compromising
approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Redwood National Park--Potential Wilderness'' and
dated October 9, 2019.
(2) Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land
Management in the State, comprising approximately 2,918 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki Proposed
Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area designated by
subsection (a) (referred to in this section as a ``potential wilderness
area'') as wilderness until the date on which the potential wilderness
area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d).
(c) Ecological Restoration.--
(1) In general.--For purposes of ecological restoration
(including the elimination of non-native species, removal of
illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid
tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the
natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and
consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized
equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness
area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is
designated as wilderness under subsection (d).
(2) Limitation.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice
necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least
amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
(d) Wilderness Designation.--The potential wilderness area shall be
designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System on the date on which the Secretary publishes in the
Federal Register notice that the conditions in the potential wilderness
area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) have been removed.
(e) Administration as Wilderness.--On the designation of a
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d)--
(1) the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be
administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.) and the laws generally applicable to units of the
National Park System; and
(2) the land described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki
Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(f) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date on which the
potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection
(d), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives a report that describes--
(1) the status of ecological restoration within the
potential wilderness area; and
(2) the progress toward the eventual designation of the
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d).
SEC. 144. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
(a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
(16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(233) South fork trinity river, california.--The
following segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple
source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness in sec. 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W.,
to 0.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild
river.
``(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25 miles
upstream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the
unnamed tributary approximately 0.4 miles downstream of
the Wild Mad Road in sec. 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a
scenic river.
``(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles
downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild
river.
``(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek
confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic river.
``(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to
Cave Creek, as a recreational river.
``(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the
confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden
Valley Ranch in sec. 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild
river.
``(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the unnamed creek
confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the
confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from
Bear Wallow Mountain in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a
scenic river.
``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek
confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Plummer
Creek, as a wild river.
``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to
the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of
McClellan Place in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a
scenic river.
``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed
tributary confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to
Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river.
``(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the
Grouse Creek, as a scenic river.
``(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon
Creek, as a wild river.
``(234) East fork south fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:
``(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the
Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
Wilderness in sec. 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream
of the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River,
as a recreational river.
``(235) Rattlesnake creek, california.--The 5.9-mile
segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the
southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W., to the South
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a recreational river.
``(236) Butter creek, california.--The 7-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a scenic river.
``(237) Hayfork creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to
Bear Creek, as a recreational river.
``(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the
northern boundary of sec. 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a
scenic river.
``(238) Olsen creek, california.--The 2.8-mile segment from
the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 5, T. 3 N., R.
7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic
river.
``(239) Rusch creek, california.--The 3.2-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork
Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a
recreational river.
``(240) Eltapom creek, california.--The 3.4-mile segment
from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(241) Grouse creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the
South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(242) Madden creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of
Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in sec. 18, T. 5
N., R. 5 E., to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to
the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(243) Canyon creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower
Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein,
as a wild river.
``(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek
upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary of sec.
25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational river.
``(244) North fork trinity river, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:
``(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of
source tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W., to
the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo
Gulch, as a wild river.
``(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the river
leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully
reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo
Gulch, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river
fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream
of Hobo Gulch to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary
upstream of the County Road 421 crossing, as a wild
river.
``(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps
Wilderness boundary upstream of the County Road 421
crossing to the Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(245) East fork north fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source north of
Mt. Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W., to the end
of Road 35N20 approximately 0.5 miles downstream of the
confluence with the East Branch East Fork North Fork
Trinity River, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road
35N20 to 0.25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic
river.
``(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream
of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a
recreational river.
``(246) New river, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from
its source spring in sec. 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E., to
Slide Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where
it begins at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks
to Barron Creek, as a wild river.
``(247) Middle eel river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in
Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the
Black Butte River, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek
from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Eel
River, as a wild river.
``(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle
Fork Eel River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in
sec. 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W., to the confluence of the
Middle Eel River, as a wild river.
``(248) North fork eel river, california.--The 14.3-mile
segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six Rivers
National Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary
of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(249) Red mountain creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of
Mike's Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E., to the
confluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with
Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed
tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic
river.
``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence
with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 4 S., R. 8
E., to the confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as
a wild river.
``(250) Redwood creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with
Lacks Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek, as a
scenic river, on publication by the Secretary of the
Interior of a notice in the Federal Register that
sufficient land or interests in land within the
boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee
title or as a scenic easement to establish a manageable
addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
``(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence
with Coyote Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E., to the
Redwood National Park boundary upstream of Orick in
sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 E., as a scenic river.
``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also
known as Harry Weir Creek) from its source in sec. 29,
T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with Redwood
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(251) Lacks creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with
2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E., to
Kings Crossing in sec. 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E., as a wild
river.
``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to
the confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river,
on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the
Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the
segment have been acquired in fee title or as scenic
easements to establish a manageable addition to the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
``(252) Lost man creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from
its source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles
upstream of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a
recreational river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from
its source in sec. 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E., to the
confluence with Lost Man Creek, as a recreational
river.
``(253) Little lost man creek, california.--The 3.6-mile
segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in sec. 6, T.
10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek
road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.
``(254) South fork elk river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
(including through a cooperative management agreement with the
State of California where appropriate):
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork
Elk River from the source in sec. 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E.,
to the confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a
wild river.
``(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
of the Little South Fork Elk River from its source in
sec. 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the
Little South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
``(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk
River from the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk
River to the confluence with Tom Gulch, as a
recreational river.
``(255) Salmon creek, california.--The 4.6-mile segment
from its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the Headwaters
Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(256) South fork eel river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with
Jack of Hearts Creek to the southern boundary of the
South Fork Eel Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 22 N., R. 16
W., as a recreational river to be administered by the
Secretary through a cooperative management agreement
with the State of California.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern
boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the
northern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in
sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.
``(257) Elder creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a
cooperative management agreement with the State of California:
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source north of
Signal Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the
confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center
of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with
the unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22
N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with the South Fork Eel
River, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from
its source south of Signal Peak in sec. 7, T. 21 N., R.
15 W., to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild
river.
``(258) Cedar creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the
Interior:
``(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in sec.
22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern boundary of the
Red Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness.
``(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar
Creek from its source in sec. 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E.,
to the confluence with Cedar Creek.
``(259) East branch south fork eel river, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary of a
notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings
within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee
title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition
to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System:
``(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek
from the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec.
18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with Elkhorn
Creek.
``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from
the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 22, T.
24 N., R. 16 W., to the confluence with Cruso Cabin
Creek.
``(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch
South Fork Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin
and Elkhorn Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek.
``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's
north ridge in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River.
``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's
north ridge in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River.
``(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from
the confluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 12,
T. 5 S., R. 4 E., to the confluence with the East
Branch South Fork Eel River.
``(260) Mattole river estuary, california.--The 1.5-mile
segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the Pacific
Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by the
Secretary of the Interior.
``(261) Honeydew creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary
of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from
its source in the southwest corner of sec. 25, T. 3 S.,
R. 1 W., to the eastern boundary of the King Range
National Conservation Area in sec. 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.
``(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew
Creek from its source west of North Slide Peak to the
confluence with Honeydew Creek.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork
Honeydew Creek from its source in sec. 23, T. 3 S., R.
1 W., to the confluence with Honeydew Creek.
``(262) Bear creek, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear Creek
from the confluence with the unnamed tributary
immediately downstream of the Horse Mountain Road
crossing to the confluence with the South Fork, as a
scenic river.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek
from the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 1 W., with
the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank
of Queen Peak to the confluence with the North Fork, as
a scenic river.
``(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the
confluence of the North and South Forks to the southern
boundary of sec. 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.
``(263) Gitchell creek, california.--The 3-mile segment of
Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the
Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.
``(264) Big flat creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
as a wild river:
``(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek from its
source near King Peak in sec. 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to
the Pacific Ocean.
``(B) The 0.8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source in sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the
confluence with Big Flat Creek.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat
Creek from the source in sec. 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to
the confluence with Big Flat Creek.
``(265) Big creek, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its
source in sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific
Ocean.
``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from
its source in sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the
confluence with Big Creek.
``(266) Elk creek, california.--The 11.4-mile segment from
its confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep
Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries of
Agriculture and the Interior as a wild river.
``(267) Eden creek, california.--The 2.7-mile segment from
the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of sec.
27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the eastern boundary of sec. 23, T.
21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.
``(268) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment from the
private property boundary in the southwest quarter of sec. 13,
T. 20 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(269) Indian creek, california.--The 3.3-mile segment
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 13, T. 20
N., R. 13 W., to the confluence with the Eel River, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(270) Fish creek, california.--The 4.2-mile segment from
the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel
River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a
wild river.
``(271) Indian creek, california.--The following segments
of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be administered
by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek from its
source in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the Dick Smith
Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from the
Dick Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles downstream
of Road 6N24, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek from
0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern
boundary of sec. 32, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild
river.
``(272) Mono creek, california.--The following segments of
Mono Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from its
source in sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 miles
upstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N.,
R. 25 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25
miles upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28,
T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of Don
Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a
recreational river.
``(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25
miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T.
7 N., R. 25 W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private property
boundary in sec. 22, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild
river.
``(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from the
Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary to the southern
boundary of sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a
recreational river.
``(273) Matilija creek, california.--The following segments
of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija Creek
from its source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to the
private property boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W.,
as a wild river.
``(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Fork
Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. 6 N., R.
24 W., to the Matilija Wilderness boundary, as a wild
river.
``(274) Little rock creek, california.--The following
segments of Little Rock Creek and tributaries, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following
classes:
``(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its source on Mt.
Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W., to 100 yards
upstream of the confluence with the South Fork Little
Rock Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards upstream
of the confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek
to the confluence with Santiago Canyon, as a
recreational river.
``(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek
from 0.25 miles downstream of Highway 2 to 100 yards
downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground, as a scenic
river.
``(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek
from 100 yards downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground
to the confluence with Little Rock Creek, as a wild
river.
``(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek from 100
yards downstream of the Buckhorn Campground to its
confluence with Cooper Canyon Creek, as a wild
river.''.
(b) Sespe Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (142)
and inserting the following:
``(142) Sespe creek, california.--The following segments of
Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the
private property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 24
W., to the Hartman Ranch private property boundary in
sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the
Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T.
6 N., R. 24 W., to the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5
N., R. 22 W., as a recreational river.
``(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the
western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., to the
confluence with Trout Creek, as a scenic river.
``(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the
confluence with Trout Creek to the southern boundary of
sec. 35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild river.''.
(c) Sisquoc River, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (143)
and inserting the following:
``(143) Sisquoc river, california.--The following segments
of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State of
California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem of the
Sisquoc River extending from its origin downstream to
the Los Padres Forest boundary, as a wild river.
``(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork
Sisquoc River from its source northeast of San Rafael
Mountain in sec. 2, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its
confluence with the Sisquoc River, as a wild river.
``(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek from
its source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. 4, T. 7 N.,
R. 28 W., to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary
upstream of Nira Campground, as a wild river.
``(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek from
the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of the Nira
Campground to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary
downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a
recreational river.
``(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from
the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the
confluence of Davy Brown Creek to the private property
boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river.
``(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from
the private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30
W., to the confluence of the Sisquoc River, as a
recreational river.
``(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from
its source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32, T. 8 N., R.
29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its confluence with
Munch Canyon, as a wild river.
``(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from
300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon
to its confluence with Manzana Creek, as a recreational
river.
``(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon from its
source north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 29
W., to 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset
Valley Creek, as a wild river.
``(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon from 300
feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley
Creek to its confluence with Davy Brown Creek, as a
recreational river.
``(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from 500
feet downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its confluence
with Manzana Creek, as a wild river.
``(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Creek
from its source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to its
confluence with Fish Creek, as a wild river.''.
(d) Piru Creek, California.--
(1) In general.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (199)
and inserting the following:
``(199) Piru creek, california.--The following segments of
Piru Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from its
source in sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the private
property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., as a
wild river.
``(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the
private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W.,
to 0.25 miles downstream of the Gold Hill Road, as a
scenic river.
``(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.25
miles downstream of Gold Hill Road to the confluence
with Trail Canyon, as a wild river.
``(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from the
confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence with
Buck Creek, as a scenic river.
``(E) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5
miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first bridge
crossing to the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a
recreational river.
``(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from the
boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary of the
Sespe Wilderness, as a wild river.
``(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the
boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper limit of
Piru Reservoir, as a recreational river.''.
(2) Effect.--The designation of additional miles of Piru
Creek under paragraph (1) shall not affect valid water rights
in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) Motorized use of trails.--Nothing in this subsection
(including the amendments made by this subsection) affects the
motorized use of trails designated by the Forest Service for
motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing upper
Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with the protection and
enhancement of river values under the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).
SEC. 145. SCENIC AREAS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, there are
established the following scenic areas:
(1) Condor ridge scenic area.--Certain land in the Los
Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Ridge Scenic
Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known
as the ``Condor Ridge Scenic Area''.
(2) Black mountain scenic area.--Certain land in the Los
Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the
Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,216
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Black
Mountain Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Black Mountain Scenic Area''.
(b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior shall file a map and legal
description of the scenic areas established by subsection (a)
(referred to in this section as the ``scenic areas'') with--
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House
of Representatives.
(2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions filed
under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if
included in this title, except that the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may correct any
clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal
descriptions.
(3) Public availability.--The maps and legal descriptions
filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest
Service and Bureau of Land Management.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the scenic areas is to conserve,
protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and
future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational,
cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of
the scenic areas.
(d) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior shall administer land under their
respective jurisdiction within the scenic areas--
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and
enhances the resources of the scenic areas, and in
particular the scenic character attributes of the
scenic areas; and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) this section;
(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior;
(iii) any laws (including regulations)
relating to the National Forest System, for
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
Agriculture; and
(iv) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow those uses of the
scenic areas that the Secretary determines would further the
purposes described in subsection (c).
(e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land
in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms of--
(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land
laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(f) Prohibited Uses.--The following shall be prohibited on the
Federal land within the scenic areas:
(1) Permanent roads.
(2) Permanent structures.
(3) Timber harvesting, except when necessary for the
purposes described in subsection (g).
(4) Transmission lines.
(5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements
for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect
public health and safety--
(A) the use of motorized vehicles; or
(B) the establishment of temporary roads.
(6) Commercial enterprises, except as necessary for
realizing the purposes of the scenic areas.
(g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent with this
section, the Secretary may take any measures in the scenic areas that
the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and
diseases, including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the
coordination of those activities with the State or a local agency.
(h) Adjacent Management.--The fact that an otherwise authorized
activity or use can be seen or heard within a scenic area shall not
preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the scenic area.
SEC. 146. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
(a) Establishment of Special Management Areas.--
(1) Horse mountain special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing
rights, there is established the Horse Mountain Special
Management Area, comprising approximately 7,482 acres
of Federal land in the Six Rivers National Forest, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Horse Mountain
Special Management Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(B) Purpose.--The purpose of the Horse Mountain
Special Management Area is to enhance the recreational
and scenic values of the special management area while
conserving the plants, wildlife, and other natural
resource values of the area.
(2) Sanhedrin special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing
rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Special
Management Area, comprising approximately 12,254 acres
of Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Sanhedrin
Special Management Area'' and dated November 14, 2023.
(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the Sanhedrin
Special Management Area are--
(i) to conserve, protect, and enhance for
the benefit and enjoyment of present and future
generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife,
recreational, roadless, cultural, historical,
natural, educational, and scientific resources
of the area;
(ii) to protect and restore late-
successional forest structure, oak woodlands
and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous
fisheries within the area;
(iii) to protect and restore the
undeveloped character of the area; and
(iv) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic,
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the
area.
(3) Fox mountain special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing
rights, there is established the Fox Mountain Special
Management Area, comprising approximately 41,082 acres
of Federal land in the Los Padres National Forest, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Fox Mountain
Special Management Area'' and dated November 14, 2023.
(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the Fox Mountain
Special Management Area are to conserve, protect, and
enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and
future generations--
(i) the ecological, scenic, wildlife,
recreational, roadless, cultural, historical,
natural, educational, and scientific resources
of the area; and
(ii) the cultural and historical resources
and values of the area.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary'') shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-
term management of the special management areas established by
subsection (a).
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) Additional requirement.--The management plan required
under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within a
special management area established by subsection (a) (referred
to in this section as a ``special management area'') does not
cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of
the special management area.
(c) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage a special
management area--
(A) in furtherance of the purpose for the
applicable special management area described in
subsection (a); and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the laws (including regulations)
generally applicable to the National Forest
System;
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of a special
management area that the Secretary determines would further the
purposes of the applicable special management area described in
subsection (a).
(3) Recreation.--The Secretary shall continue to authorize,
maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special
management areas, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking,
hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding,
rafting, mountain bicycling, motorized recreation on authorized
routes, and other recreational activities, if the recreational
use is consistent with--
(A) the purpose of the applicable special
management area;
(B) this section;
(C) other applicable law (including regulations);
and
(D) any applicable management plans.
(4) Motorized vehicles.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(C), the use of motorized vehicles in a special
management area shall be permitted only on existing
roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such
vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(B) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in
paragraph (C), no new or temporary roads shall be
constructed within a special management area.
(C) Exceptions.--Nothing in paragraph (A) or (B)
prevents the Secretary from--
(i) rerouting or closing an existing road
or trail to protect natural resources from
degradation, or to protect public safety, as
determined to be appropriate by the Secretary;
(ii) designating routes of travel on land
acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into
a special management area if the designations
are--
(I) consistent with the purposes of
the applicable special management area
described in subsection (a); and
(II) completed, to the maximum
extent practicable, not later than 3
years after the date of acquisition;
(iii) constructing a temporary road on
which motorized vehicles are permitted as part
of a vegetation management project carried out
in accordance with subparagraph (D);
(iv) authorizing the use of motorized
vehicles for administrative purposes; or
(v) responding to an emergency.
(D) Decommissioning of temporary roads.--
(i) Definition of decommission.--In this
subparagraph, the term ``decommission'' means,
with respect to a road--
(I) to reestablish vegetation on
the road; and
(II) to restore any natural
drainage, watershed function, or other
ecological processes that are disrupted
or adversely impacted by the road by
removing or hydrologically
disconnecting the road prism.
(ii) Requirement.--Not later than 3 years
after the date on which the applicable
vegetation management project is completed, the
Secretary shall decommission any temporary road
constructed under subparagraph (C)(iii).
(d) Timber Harvest.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no
harvesting of timber shall be allowed within a special
management area.
(2) Exceptions.--The Secretary may authorize harvesting of
timber in a special management area established by subsection
(a)--
(A) if the Secretary determines that the harvesting
is necessary to further the purposes of the special
management area;
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes for
the applicable special management area; and
(C) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate; and
(ii) all applicable laws (including
regulations).
(e) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a special management
area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall
be permitted to continue--
(1) subject to--
(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and
practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B) applicable law (including regulations); and
(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the
applicable special management area described in subsection (a).
(f) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease.--Consistent with this section,
the Secretary may carry out any activities within a special management
area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire,
insects, or diseases, including the coordination of those activities
with a State or local agency.
(g) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in Land.--
(1) Acquisition authority.--In accordance with applicable
laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any
land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries
of a special management area by purchase from a willing seller,
donation, or exchange.
(2) Incorporation.--Any land or interest in land acquired
by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) incorporated into, and administered as part of,
the applicable special management area; and
(B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i).
(h) Tribal Agreements and Partnerships.--To the maximum extent
practicable and in accordance with applicable laws, on request of an
affected federally recognized Indian Tribe, the Secretary of the
Interior (acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management)
and the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the
Forest Service) shall enter into agreements, contracts, and other
cooperative and collaborative partnerships with the federally
recognized Indian Tribe regarding management of a special management
area under relevant Federal authority, including--
(1) the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(3) the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5361
et seq.);
(4) the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C.
3115a et seq.);
(5) the good neighbor authority under section 8206 of the
Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a);
(6) Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to
consultation and coordination with Indian Tribal governments);
(7) Secretarial Order 3342, issued by the Secretary of the
Interior on October 21, 2016 (relating to identifying
opportunities for cooperative and collaborative partnerships
with federally recognized Indian Tribes in the management of
Federal lands and resources); and
(8) Joint Secretarial Order 3403, issued by the Secretary
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture on November
15, 2021 (relating to fulfilling the trust responsibility to
Indian Tribes in the stewardship of Federal lands and waters).
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land
located in a special management area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws;
and
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials,
and geothermal leasing laws.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous
SEC. 151. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions
of--
(1) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area
established by section 111(b);
(2) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions
designated by section 141(a);
(3) the potential wilderness areas designated by section
143(a); and
(4) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, Sanhedrin
Special Management Area, and Fox Mountain Special Management
Area established by section 146(a).
(b) Force of Law.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared under
subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in
this title, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and
typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(c) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared
under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service, the Bureau
of Land Management, or the National Park Service, as applicable.
SEC. 152. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, in
accordance with applicable law (including regulations), the Secretary
shall incorporate the designations and studies required by this title
into updated management plans for units covered by this title.
SEC. 153. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY FACILITIES AND
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
(a) Effect of Title.--Nothing in this title--
(1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for the
customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation
within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other
authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized
vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-way
acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (including any predecessor or successor in
interest or assign) that is located on land included in--
(A) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area established by section 111(b);
(B) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
established under section 121(b)(1); or
(C) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area or
Sanhedrin Special Management Area established by
section 146(a); or
(2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any--
(A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, including those utility facilities in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act within--
(i) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River
Restoration Area known as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or
rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Gas Transmission Line DFM
1312-02 or rights-of-way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line
Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line
Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(V) ``Electric Transmission Line
Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VI) ``Electric Transmission Line
Maple Creek-Hoopa 60 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VII) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VIII) ``Electric Distribution
Line-Willow Creek 1103 12 kV or rights-
of-way'';
(IX) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Low Gap 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way'';
(X) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(XI) ``Forest Glen Border District
Regulator Station or rights-of-way'';
(XII) ``Durret District Gas
Regulator Station or rights-of-way'';
(XIII) ``Gas Distribution Line
4269C or rights-of-way'';
(XIV) ``Gas Distribution Line 43991
or rights-of-way'';
(XV) ``Gas Distribution Line 4993D
or rights-of-way'';
(XVI) ``Sportsmans Club District
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';
(XVII) ``Highway 36 and Zenia
District Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';
(XVIII) ``Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';
(XIX) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Wildwood 1101 12kV or rights-of-way'';
(XX) ``Low Gap Substation'';
(XXI) ``Hyampom Switching
Station''; or
(XXII) ``Wildwood Substation'';
(ii) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
known as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or
rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Electric Transmission Line
Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line
Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 kV or
rights-of-way''; or
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line
Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(iii) the Sanhedrin Special Management Area
known as ``Electric Distribution Line-Willits
1103 12 kV or rights-of-way''; or
(iv) the Horse Mountain Special Management
Area known as ``Electric Distribution Line
Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way''; or
(B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or
permitted by the Secretary adjacent to a utility
facility referred to in subparagraph (A).
(b) Plans for Access.--Not later than the later of the date that is
1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the date of issuance
of a new utility facility right-of-way within the South Fork Trinity-
Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail,
Sanhedrin Special Management Area, or Horse Mountain Special Management
Area, the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company to the inholdings and rights-of-way of
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
SEC. 154. REAUTHORIZATION OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES IN PLEASANT VIEW
RIDGE WILDERNESS.
(a) Authorization for Continued Use.--The Secretary of Agriculture
may issue a special use authorization to the owners of a water
transport or diversion facility (referred to in this section as a
``facility'') located on National Forest System land in the Pleasant
View Ridge Wilderness designated by section 1802(8) of the Omnibus
Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law
111-11; 123 Stat. 1054) for the continued operation, maintenance, and
reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary determines that--
(1) the facility was in existence on the date on which the
land on which the facility is located was designated as part of
the National Wilderness Preservation System (referred to in
this section as ``the date of designation'');
(2) the facility has been in substantially continuous use
to deliver water for the beneficial use on the non-Federal land
of the owner since the date of designation;
(3) the owner of the facility holds a valid water right for
use of the water on the non-Federal land of the owner under
State law, with a priority date that predates the date of
designation; and
(4) it is not practicable or feasible to relocate the
facility to land outside of the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness
and continue the beneficial use of water on the non-Federal
land recognized under State law.
(b) Terms and Conditions.--A special use authorization issued under
this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the
Secretary determines appropriate to protect wilderness resources and
values.
SEC. 155. USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.
(a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have
access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),
to the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, wilderness areas,
scenic areas, special management areas, and potential wilderness areas
designated by this title for traditional cultural and religious
purposes.
(b) Temporary Closures.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily close
to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a
wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area
designated by this title to protect the privacy of the members
of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and
religious activities.
(2) Requirement.--Any closure under paragraph (1) shall
be--
(A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest
practicable area for the minimum period of time
necessary for the activity to be carried out; and
(B) be consistent with--
(i) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as
the ``American Indian Religious Freedom Act'')
(42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and
(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).
TITLE II--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY
SEC. 201. NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.
(a) In General.--The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
established by Presidential Proclamation 9194 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note)
(referred to in this section as the ``Monument'') is modified to
include the approximately 109,167 acres of additional National Forest
System land depicted as the ``Proposed San Gabriel Mountains National
Monument Expansion'' on the map entitled ``Proposed San Gabriel
Mountains National Monument Expansion'' and dated June 26, 2019.
(b) Administration.--The Secretary shall administer the Monument
(including the land added to the Monument by subsection (a)), in
accordance with--
(1) Presidential Proclamation Number 9194, dated October
10, 2014 (79 Fed. Reg. 62303);
(2) the laws generally applicable to the Monument; and
(3) this title.
(c) Management Plan.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State,
affected Indian tribes, local governments, and interested members of
the public, shall update the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Plan to include the land added to the Monument by subsection (a).
Calendar No. 525
118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1776
[Report No. 118-232]
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A BILL
To provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land
in the State of California, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Reported with an amendment