118 HR 7754 IH: Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act U.S. House of Representatives 2024-03-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7754IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 20, 2024Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act.

2.

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Sarvis creek wilderness addition

The term Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition means the land added to the Sarvis Wilderness by the amendment made by section 3(a). (2)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.

3.

Designation of Sarvis Creek Wilderness addition

(a)

Designation

Section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) is amended by striking 1993, and inserting 1993, and certain land within the Routt National Forest that comprises approximately 6,817 acres, as generally depicted as Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal on the map entitled Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal and dated February 26, 2024,. (b)

Applicable law

The reference in section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition.

4.

Administrative provisions

(a)

Tribal rights and use

(1)

Treaty rights

Nothing in this Act affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe. (2)

Traditional tribal uses

The Secretary may, in accordance with applicable law, permit Indian Tribes access to, and use of, the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes. (b)

Fire, insects, and diseases

In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.