[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2834 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 2834
To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, and improve public
land in Washington County, Utah, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 9, 2008
Mr. Bennett (for himself and Mr. Hatch) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, and improve public
land in Washington County, Utah, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Washington County
Growth and Conservation Act of 2008''.
(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--WILDERNESS AREAS
Sec. 101. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System.
Sec. 102. Administration of wilderness areas.
Sec. 103. Release of wilderness study areas.
TITLE II--ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS
Sec. 201. Definitions.
Sec. 202. Zion National Park wilderness.
TITLE III--RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
Sec. 301. Short title.
Sec. 302. Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
TITLE IV--BEAVER DAM WASH NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
Sec. 401. Short title.
Sec. 402. Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area.
TITLE V--WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION
Sec. 501. Zion National Park Wild and Scenic Rivers.
TITLE VI--WASHINGTON COUNTY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sec. 601. Definitions.
Sec. 602. Travel management plan.
Sec. 603. Designation of trail.
TITLE VII--LAND DISPOSAL
Sec. 701. Definitions.
Sec. 702. Conveyance of public land in County.
Sec. 703. Disposition of proceeds.
TITLE VIII--RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 801. Definition of Water District.
Sec. 802. Rights-of-way.
TITLE IX--MANAGEMENT OF PRIORITY BIOLOGICAL AREAS
Sec. 901. Management of priority biological areas.
TITLE X--CONVEYANCE OF DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST LAND
Sec. 1001. Definitions.
Sec. 1002. Conveyance.
TITLE XI--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 1101. Authorization of appropriations.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Canaan mountain wilderness map.--The term ``Canaan
Mountain Wilderness Map'' means the map entitled ``Canaan
Mountain Wilderness'' and dated March 20, 2008.
(2) County.--The term ``County'' means Washington County,
Utah.
(3) Northeastern washington county wilderness map.--The
term ``Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map'' means
the map entitled ``Northeastern Washington County Wilderness''
and dated March 20, 2008.
(4) Northwestern washington county wilderness map.--The
term ``Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map'' means
the map entitled ``Northwestern Washington County Wilderness''
and dated March 20, 2008.
(5) Red cliffs national conservation area map.--The term
``Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map'' means the map
entitled ``Red Cliffs National Conservation Area'' and dated
March 20, 2008.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Utah.
(8) Washington county growth and conservation act map.--The
term ``Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map''
means the map entitled ``Washington County Growth and
Conservation Act Map'' and dated April 9, 2008.
TITLE I--WILDERNESS AREAS
SEC. 101. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM.
(a) Additions.--The following land in the State is designated as
wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation
System:
(1) Beartrap canyon.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 40 acres,
as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Beartrap Canyon
Wilderness''.
(2) Blackridge.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 13,120 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Blackridge
Wilderness''.
(3) Canaan mountain.--Certain Federal land in the County
managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 44,395 acres, as generally depicted on the Canaan
Mountain Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Canaan
Mountain Wilderness''.
(4) Cottonwood.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 11,650 acres, as
generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Map, which shall be known as the ``Cottonwood Wilderness''.
(5) Cottonwood forest.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Forest Service, comprising approximately 2,643 acres, as
generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Map, which shall be known as the ``Cottonwood Forest
Wilderness''.
(6) Cougar canyon.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 10,409
acres, as generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington
County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Cougar
Canyon Wilderness''.
(7) Deep creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 3,284 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Deep Creek
Wilderness''.
(8) Deep creek north.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 4,262
acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington
County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Deep Creek
North Wilderness''.
(9) Doc's pass.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 17,294 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Doc's Pass
Wilderness''.
(10) Dry creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 8,149 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Dry Creek
Wilderness''.
(11) Goose creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 98 acres,
as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Goose Creek
Wilderness''.
(12) Laverkin creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 445 acres,
as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``LaVerkin Creek
Wilderness''.
(13) Red butte.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 1,537 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Red Butte
Wilderness''.
(14) Red mountain.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 18,729
acres, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National
Conservation Area Map, which shall be known as the ``Red
Mountain Wilderness''.
(15) Slaughter creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 3,901
acres, as generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington
County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Slaughter
Creek Wilderness''.
(16) Taylor creek.--Certain Federal land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 32 acres,
as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Taylor Creek
Wilderness''.
(17) Watchman.--Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 663 acres, as
generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County
Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the ``Watchman
Wilderness''.
(b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, 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 map and legal description of each wilderness area designated
by subsection (a).
(2) Force and effect.--Each map and legal description
submitted under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and
effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary
may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the map or
legal description.
(3) Availability.--Each map and legal description submitted
under paragraph (1) shall be available in the appropriate
offices of--
(A) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(B) the Forest Service.
(c) Boundary.--The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area
designated by subsection (a) that is bordered by a road shall be at
least 100 feet from the center line of the road to allow public access.
SEC. 102. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.
(a) Management.--Subject to valid existing rights, each area
designated as wilderness by section 101(a) shall be administered by the
Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.), except that--
(1) any reference in that Act to the effective date shall
be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of
this Act; and
(2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary.
(b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, each area
designated as wilderness by section 101(a) is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or 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.
(c) Livestock.--The grazing of livestock in each area designated as
wilderness by section 101(a), where established before the date of
enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue--
(1) subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and
practices that the Secretary considers necessary; and
(2) consistent with--
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of House
Report 101-405.
(d) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--In accordance with
section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the
Secretary may take such measures in each area designated as wilderness
by section 101(a) as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the
control and prevention of fire, insects, and diseases (including
coordination of initiatives with any State or local agency that the
Secretary determines to be appropriate).
(e) Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this title creates a protective
perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as
wilderness by section 101(a).
(2) Activities outside conservation area or wilderness.--
The fact that an activity or use on land outside any area
designated as wilderness by section 101(a) can be seen or heard
within the wilderness shall not preclude the activity or use
outside the boundary of the wilderness.
(f) Military Overflights.--Nothing in this title restricts or
precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over any
area designated as wilderness by section 101(a), including
military overflights that can be seen or heard within any
wilderness area;
(2) flight testing and evaluation; or
(3) the designation or creation of new units of special use
airspace, or the establishment of military flight training
routes over any wilderness area.
(g) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in Land.--
(1) Acquisition authority.--In accordance with applicable
laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire from
willing sellers, or through a voluntary donation or exchange,
any land or interest in land that is located in any area
designated as wilderness by section 101(a).
(2) Incorporation.--Any land or interest in land acquired
by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be incorporated
into, and administered as a part of, the wilderness area in
which the land or interest in land is located.
(h) Native American Cultural and Religious Uses.--Nothing in this
title diminishes--
(1) the rights of any Indian tribe; or
(2) any tribal rights regarding access to Federal land for
tribal activities, including spiritual, cultural, and
traditional food-gathering activities.
(i) Climatological Data Collection.--Consistent with the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), subject to such terms and conditions as
the Secretary may prescribe, nothing in this title precludes the
Secretary from authorizing the installation and maintenance of
hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices in the
wilderness areas designated by section 101(a) if the Secretary
determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are
essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation
activities.
(j) Water Rights.--
(1) Statutory construction.--Nothing in this title--
(A) shall constitute or be construed to constitute
either an express or implied reservation by the United
States of any water or water rights with respect to the
land designated as wilderness by section 101(a);
(B) shall affect any water rights in the State
existing on the date of enactment of this Act,
including any water rights held by the United States;
(C) shall be construed as establishing a precedent
with regard to any future wilderness designations;
(D) shall affect the interpretation of, or any
designation made pursuant to, any other Act; or
(E) shall be construed as limiting, altering,
modifying, or amending any of the interstate compacts
or equitable apportionment decrees that apportion water
among and between the State and other States.
(2) State water law.--The Secretary shall follow the
procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the State
in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence
on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the
wilderness areas designated by section 101(a).
(k) Fish and Wildlife.--
(1) Jurisdiction of state.--Nothing in this title affects
the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife
on public land located in the State.
(2) Authority of secretary.--In furtherance of the purposes
and principles of the management activities under the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may
carry out management activities to maintain or restore fish and
wildlife populations (including activities to maintain and
restore fish and wildlife habitats to support the populations)
in any wilderness area designated by section 101(a) if the
activities are--
(A) consistent with applicable wilderness
management plans; and
(B) carried out in accordance with--
(i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and
(ii) applicable guidelines and policies,
including applicable policies described in
Appendix B of House Report 101-405, including
the occasional and temporary use of motorized
vehicles if the Secretary determines that the
use would--
(I) promote healthy, viable, and
more naturally distributed wildlife
populations that would enhance
wilderness values; and
(II) ensure the accomplishment of
the goals described in subclause (I)
with a minimal necessary degree of
impact to the wilderness.
(l) Use of Aircraft by State.--Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in accordance with
appropriate policies such as those set forth in Appendix B of House
Report 101-405, the State may use aircraft, including helicopters, to
survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water for wildlife
populations.
(m) Wildlife Water Development Projects.--Subject to subsection
(n), the Secretary may authorize structures and facilities, including
existing structures and facilities, for wildlife water development
projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas designated by
section 101(a) if--
(1) the structures and facilities will, as determined by
the Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy,
viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations;
and
(2) the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on
the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized.
(n) Cooperative Agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative
agreement with the State that specifies the terms and conditions under
which the State or a designee of the State may carry out wildlife
management activities in the wilderness areas designated by section
101(a).
SEC. 103. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.
(a) Finding.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782),
any public land in the County administered by the Bureau of Land
Management has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
(b) Release.--Any public land described in subsection (a) that is
not designated as wilderness by section 101(a)--
(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall be managed in accordance with land management
plans adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).
TITLE II--ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS
SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
parcel of land--
(A) that is--
(i) located in the County; and
(ii) managed by the Director of the
National Park Service;
(B) consisting of approximately 123,743 acres; and
(C) as generally depicted on the Zion National Park
Wilderness Map.
(2) Wilderness area.--The term ``Wilderness Area'' means
the Zion Wilderness designated by section 202(a).
(3) Zion national park wilderness map.--The term ``Zion
National Park Wilderness Map'' means the map entitled ``Zion
National Park Wilderness'' and dated April 2008.
SEC. 202. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS.
(a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System the Federal land, to be known as the ``Zion
Wilderness''.
(b) Incorporation of Acquired Land.--Any land located in the Zion
National Park that is acquired by the Director of the National Park
Service through a voluntary sale, exchange, or donation may, on the
recommendation of the Secretary, become part of the Wilderness Area, in
accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(c) Map and Legal Description.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, 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 map and legal description of the Wilderness Area.
(2) Force and effect.--The map and legal description
submitted under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and
effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary
may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the map or
legal description.
(3) Availability.--The map and legal description submitted
under paragraph (1) shall be available in the appropriate
offices of the National Park Service.
TITLE III--RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Red Cliffs National Conservation
Area Act''.
SEC. 302. RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA.
(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this title are--
(1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and
enjoyment of future generations the ecological, wildlife,
recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and
paleontological resources of the National Conservation Area;
and
(2) to protect each species that is--
(A) located in the National Conservation Area; and
(B) listed as an endangered species on the list of
endangered species published under section 4(c)(1) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1533(c)(1)).
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Habitat conservation plan.--The term ``habitat
conservation plan'' means the conservation plan entitled
``Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan'' and dated
December 1995.
(2) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the management plan for the National Conservation Area
developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1).
(3) National conservation area.--The term ``National
Conservation Area'' means the Red Cliffs National Conservation
Area that--
(A) consists of approximately 44,695 acres of
public land in the County, as generally depicted on the
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map; and
(B) is established by subsection (c).
(4) Public use plan.--The term ``public use plan'' means
the use plan entitled ``Red Cliffs Desert Public Use Plan'' and
dated June 12, 2000.
(5) Resource management plan.--The term ``resource
management plan'' means the management plan entitled ``St.
George Field Office Resource Management Plan'' and dated March
15, 1999.
(c) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established in the State the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
(d) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, in accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the National Conservation Area.
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate State and local governmental
entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) Incorporation of plans.--In developing the management
plan required under paragraph (1), to the extent consistent
with this title, the Secretary may incorporate any provision
of--
(A) the habitat conservation plan;
(B) the resource management plan; and
(C) the public use plan.
(e) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the National
Conservation Area--
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and
enhances the resources of the National Conservation
Area; and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(ii) this title; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of the
National Conservation Area that the Secretary determines would
further a purpose described in subsection (a).
(3) Motorized vehicles.--Except in cases in which motorized
vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond
to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National
Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated
by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles.
(4) Grazing.--The Secretary shall allow grazing to continue
in any area of the National Conservation Area in which grazing
is allowed before the date of enactment of this Act--
(A) subject to any--
(i) applicable law (including regulations);
and
(ii) Executive order; and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (a).
(5) Wildland fire operations.--Nothing in this title
prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal,
State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting
wildland fire operations in the National Conservation Area.
(f) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land or
interest in land that is located in the National Conservation Area that
is acquired by the United States shall--
(1) become part of the National Conservation Area; and
(2) be managed in accordance with--
(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(B) this title; and
(C) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(g) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land located in the National Conservation Area are
withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal
under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Additional land.--If the Secretary acquires additional
land that is located in the National Conservation Area after
the date of enactment of this Act, the land is withdrawn from
operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date
of acquisition of the land.
(h) Effect.--Nothing in this title prohibits the authorization of
the development of water resources within the National Conservation
Area if the development is carried out in accordance with--
(1) each utility development protocol described in the
habitat conservation plan; and
(2) any other applicable law (including regulations).
TITLE IV--BEAVER DAM WASH NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Beaver Dam Wash National
Conservation Area Act''.
SEC. 402. BEAVER DAM WASH NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA.
(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this title is to conserve, protect,
and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations the
cultural, archaeological, natural, scientific, geological, historical,
biological, wildlife, educational, recreational, and scenic resources
of the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the management plan for the National Conservation Area
developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1).
(2) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Beaver
Dam Wash National Conservation Area'' and dated March 20, 2008.
(3) National conservation area.--The term ``National
Conservation Area'' means the Beaver Dam Wash National
Conservation Area that--
(A) consists of approximately 68,083 acres of
public land in the County, as generally depicted on the
map; and
(B) is established by subsection (c).
(c) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established in the State the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation
Area.
(d) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, in accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the National Conservation Area.
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate State and local governmental
entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(e) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the National
Conservation Area--
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and
enhances the resources of the National Conservation
Area; and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(ii) this title; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of the
National Conservation Area that the Secretary determines would
further the purpose described in subsection (a).
(3) Motorized vehicles.--Except in cases in which motorized
vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond
to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National
Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated
by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles.
(4) Grazing.--The Secretary shall allow grazing to continue
in any area of the National Conservation Area in which grazing
is allowed before the date of enactment of this Act--
(A) subject to any--
(i) applicable law (including regulations);
and
(ii) Executive order; and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purpose
described in subsection (a).
(5) Wildland fire operations.--Nothing in this title
prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal,
State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting
wildland fire operations in the National Conservation Area.
(f) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land or
interest in land that is located in the National Conservation Area that
is acquired by the United States shall--
(1) become part of the National Conservation Area; and
(2) be managed in accordance with--
(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(B) this title; and
(C) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(g) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land located in the National Conservation Area are
withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal
under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Additional land.--If the Secretary acquires additional
land that is located in the National Conservation Area after
the date of enactment of this Act, the land is withdrawn from
operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date
of acquisition of the land.
TITLE V--WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION
SEC. 501. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
(a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
(16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (167) (relating to the
Musconetcong River, New Jersey) as paragraph (169);
(2) by designating the undesignated paragraph relating to
the White Salmon River, Washington, as paragraph (167);
(3) by designating the undesignated paragraph relating to
the Black Butte River, California, as paragraph (168); and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(170) Zion national park, utah.--The approximately 165.5
miles of segments of the Virgin River and tributaries of the
Virgin River across Federal land within and adjacent to Zion
National Park, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior in the following classifications:
``(A) Taylor creek.--The 4.5-mile segment from the
junction of the north, middle, and south forks of
Taylor Creek, west to the park boundary and adjacent
land rim-to-rim, as a scenic river.
``(B) North fork of taylor creek.--The segment from
the head of North Fork to the junction with Taylor
Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(C) Middle fork of taylor creek.--The segment
from the head of Middle Fork on Bureau of Land
Management land to the junction with Taylor Creek and
adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(D) South fork of taylor creek.--The segment from
the head of South Fork to the junction with Taylor
Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(E) Timber creek and tributaries.--The 3.1-mile
segment from the head of Timber Creek and tributaries
of Timber Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and
adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(F) Laverkin creek.--The 16.1-mile segment
beginning in T. 38 S., R. 11 W., sec. 21, on Bureau of
Land Management land, southwest through Zion National
Park, and ending at the south end of T. 40 S., R. 12
W., sec. 7, and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a
wild river.
``(G) Willis creek.--The 1.9-mile segment beginning
on Bureau of Land Management land in the SWSW sec. 27,
T. 38 S., R. 11 W., to the junction with LaVerkin Creek
in Zion National Park and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as
a wild river.
``(H) Beartrap canyon.--The 2.3-mile segment
beginning on Bureau of Management land in the SWNW sec.
3, T. 39 S., R. 11 W., to the junction with LaVerkin
Creek and the segment from the headwaters north of Long
Point to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent
land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(I) Hop valley creek.--The 3.3-mile segment
beginning at the southern boundary of T. 39 S., R. 11
W., sec. 20, to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and
adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a wild river.
``(J) Current creek.--The 1.4-mile segment from the
head of Current Creek to the junction with LaVerkin
Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(K) Cane creek.--The 0.6-mile segment from the
head of Smith Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek
and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a wild river.
``(L) Smith creek.--The 1.3-mile segment from the
head of Smith Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek
and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a wild river.
``(M) North creek left and right forks.--The
segment of the Left Fork from the junction with Wildcat
Canyon to the junction with Right Fork, from the head
of Right Fork to the junction with Left Fork, and from
the junction of the Left and Right Forks southwest to
Zion National Park boundary and adjacent land rim-to-
rim, as a wild river.
``(N) Wildcat canyon (blue creek).--The segment of
Blue Creek from the Zion National Park boundary to the
junction with the Right Fork of North Creek and
adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(O) Little creek.--The segment beginning at the
head of Little Creek to the junction with the Left Fork
of North Creek and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a
wild river.
``(P) Russell gulch.--The segment from the head of
Russell Gulch to the junction with the Left Fork of
North Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild
river.
``(Q) Grapevine wash.--The 2.6-mile segment from
the Lower Kolob Plateau to the junction with the Left
Fork of North Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a
scenic river.
``(R) Pine spring wash.--The 4.6-mile segment to
the junction with the left fork of North Creek and
adjacent land \1/2\-mile, as a scenic river.
``(S) Wolf springs wash.--The 1.4-mile segment from
the head of Wolf Springs Wash to the junction with Pine
Spring Wash and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a
scenic river.
``(T) Kolob creek.--The 5.9-mile segment of Kolob
Creek beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 30, through
Bureau of Land Management land and Zion National Park
land to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin
River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(U) Oak creek.--The 1-mile stretch of Oak Creek
beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 19, to the
junction with Kolob Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim,
as a wild river.
``(V) Goose creek.--The 4.6-mile segment of Goose
Creek from the head of Goose Creek to the junction with
the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land
rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(W) Deep creek.--The 5.3-mile segment of Deep
Creek beginning on Bureau of Land Management land at
the northern boundary of T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 23,
south to the junction of the North Fork of the Virgin
River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(X) North fork of the virgin river.--The 10.8-
mile segment of the North Fork of the Virgin River
beginning on Bureau of Land Management land at the
eastern border of T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 35, to
Temple of Sinawava and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a
wild river.
``(Y) North fork of the virgin river.--The 8-mile
segment of the North Fork of the Virgin River from
Temple of Sinawava south to the Zion National Park
boundary and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a scenic
river.
``(Z) Imlay canyon.--The segment from the head of
Imlay Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the
Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild
river.
``(AA) Orderville canyon.--The segment from the
eastern boundary of Zion National Park to the junction
with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent
land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
``(BB) Mystery canyon.--The segment from the head
of Mystery Canyon to the junction with the North Fork
of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a
wild river.
``(CC) Echo canyon.--The segment from the eastern
boundary of Zion National Park to the junction with the
North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-
to-rim, as a wild river.
``(DD) Behunin canyon.--The segment from the head
of Behunin Canyon to the junction with the North Fork
of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a
wild river.
``(EE) Heaps canyon.--The segment from the head of
Heaps Canyon to the junction with the North Fork of the
Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild
river.
``(FF) Birch creek.--The segment from the head of
Birch Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the
Virgin River and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a
wild river.
``(GG) Oak creek.--The segment of Oak Creek from
the head of Oak Creek to where the forks join and
adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a wild river.
``(HH) Oak creek.--The 1-mile segment of Oak Creek
from the point at which the 2 forks of Oak Creek join
to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River
and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a recreational
river.
``(II) Clear creek.--The 6.4-mile segment of Clear
Creek from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park
to the junction with Pine Creek and adjacent land rim-
to-rim, as a recreational river.
``(JJ) Pine creek.--The 2-mile segment of Pine
Creek from the head of Pine Creek to the junction with
Clear Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild
river.
``(KK) Pine creek.--The 3-mile segment of Pine
Creek from the junction with Clear Creek to the
junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and
adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a recreational river.
``(LL) East fork of the virgin river.--The 8-mile
segment of the East Fork of the Virgin River from the
eastern boundary of Zion National Park through
Parunuweap Canyon to the western boundary of Zion
National Park and adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide, as a
wild river.
``(MM) Shunes creek.--The 3-mile segment of Shunes
Creek from the dry waterfall on land administered by
the Bureau of Land Management through Zion National
Park to the western boundary of Zion National Park and
adjacent land \1/2\-mile wide as a wild river.''.
(b) Incorporation of Acquired Non-Federal Land.--If the United
States acquires any non-Federal land within or adjacent to Zion
National Park that includes a river segment that is contiguous to a
river segment of the Virgin River designated as a wild, scenic, or
recreational river by paragraph (170) of section 3(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), the acquired river segment shall
be incorporated in, and be administered as part of, the applicable
wild, scenic, or recreational river.
(c) Savings Clause.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(4) does
not affect the agreement among the United States, the State, the
Washington County Water Conservancy District, and the Kane County Water
Conservancy District entitled ``Zion National Park Water Rights
Settlement Agreement'' and dated December 4, 1996.
TITLE VI--WASHINGTON COUNTY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN
SEC. 601. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
means--
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through
the Chief of the Forest Service), with respect to
National Forest System land; and
(B) the Secretary, with respect to land managed by
the Bureau of Land Management.
(2) Trail.--The term ``trail'' means the High Desert Off-
Highway Vehicle Trail designated under section 603(a)(1).
(3) Travel management plan.--The term ``travel management
plan'' means the travel management plan developed under section
602(a)(1).
SEC. 602. TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) Development.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, in accordance with the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the
Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies
and State, local, and tribal governments, shall develop a
comprehensive travel management plan--
(A) to provide to the public a clearly marked
network of roads and trails with signs and maps to
promote--
(i) public safety and awareness; and
(ii) enhanced recreation opportunities;
(B) to help reduce in the County growing conflicts
arising from interactions between--
(i) motorized recreation; and
(ii) the important resource values of
public land;
(C) to promote citizen-based opportunities for--
(i) the monitoring and stewardship of the
trail; and
(ii) trail system management; and
(D) to support law enforcement officials in
promoting--
(i) compliance with off-highway vehicle
laws (including regulations); and
(ii) effective deterrents of abuses of
public land.
(2) Scope; contents.--In developing the travel management
plan, the Secretary shall--
(A) design the travel management plan for land that
is--
(i) located in the County; and
(ii) managed by the Bureau of Land
Management;
(B) ensure that the travel management plan contains
a map that depicts the trail; and
(C) designate a system of areas, roads, and trails
for mechanical and motorized use on land--
(i) located in the County; and
(ii) managed by the Bureau of Land
Management.
(b) Northern Transportation Route.--In developing the travel
management plan, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate
Federal agencies, the State, local governments (including the County
and St. George City, Utah), and the public, shall identify 1 or more
alternatives for a northern transportation route in the County.
SEC. 603. DESIGNATION OF TRAIL.
(a) Designation.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture,
shall designate a trail (which may include a system of
trails)--
(A) to be designed and constructed for use by off-
highway vehicles; and
(B) to be known as the ``High Desert Off-Highway
Vehicle Trail''.
(2) Requirements.--In designating the trail, the Secretary
concerned shall only include trails that are--
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act,
approved for use by off-highway vehicles; and
(B) located on land that is managed by--
(i) the Bureau of Land Management; or
(ii) the Chief of the Forest Service.
(3) Map.--A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and
available for public inspection in appropriate offices of--
(A) the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service;
and
(B) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management.
(b) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary concerned shall manage the
trail--
(A) in accordance with applicable laws (including
regulations);
(B) to ensure the safety of citizens who use the
trail; and
(C) in a manner by which to minimize any damage to
sensitive habitat or cultural resources located in
close proximity to the trail.
(2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the impacts of the
use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources
located in close proximity to the trail, the Secretary shall--
(A) in cooperation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, annually assess the effects of the use of
off-highway vehicles on--
(i) the trail; and
(ii) land located in close proximity to the
trail; and
(B) in consultation with the Utah Department of
Natural Resources, annually assess the effects of the
use of the trail on wildlife and wildlife habitat.
(3) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary, in
coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, 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, in
cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture,
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).
TITLE VII--LAND DISPOSAL
SEC. 701. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Conservation plan.--The term ``conservation plan''
means the conservation plan entitled ``Washington County
Habitat Conservation Plan'' and dated December 1995.
(2) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the Bureau of Land Management St. George Field Office Resource
Management Plan.
(3) Special account.--The term ``special account'' means
the special account established under section 703(a)(3).
(4) Vision dixie land use and transportation plan.--The
term ``Vision Dixie land use and transportation plan'' means
the management plan--
(A) entitled ``Vision Dixie 2035: Land Use and
Transportation Vision'';
(B) adopted by the Washington County Commission on
February 4, 2008; and
(C) on file in the Bureau of Land Management St.
George Field Office.
SEC. 702. CONVEYANCE OF PUBLIC LAND IN COUNTY.
(a) In General.--In accordance with sections 202 and 203 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713)
and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary, in cooperation
with the County, shall conduct sales of the land described in
subsection (b) to qualified bidders in accordance with--
(1) other provisions of that Act;
(2) this title; and
(3) any applicable law (including regulations).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a)
consists of--
(1) the land identified on the Washington County Growth and
Conservation Act Map as ``First Tier Lands'', totaling
approximately 906 acres;
(2) the land identified on the Washington County Growth and
Conservation Act Map as ``Second Tier Lands'', totaling
approximately 3,146 acres; and
(3) not more than 5,000 acres of land from the land that is
identified for disposal by the Bureau of Land Management
through--
(A) the management plan; or
(B) a subsequent amendment to, or revision of, the
management plan that is undertaken--
(i) with full public involvement; and
(ii) in accordance with--
(I) sections 202 and 503 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1763); and
(II) the Vision Dixie land use and
transportation plan (including each
principle described in the Vision Dixie
land use and transportation plan).
(c) Joint Selection Required.--The Secretary and the County shall
jointly select which parcels of land described in subsection (b)(3) to
offer for sale.
(d) Compliance With Local Planning and Zoning Laws.--Before a sale
of land under subsection (a), the County shall submit to the Secretary
a certification that qualified bidders have agreed to comply with--
(1) County and city zoning and other applicable ordinances;
and
(2) any general plan for the area approved by the County,
including any revision to the general plan that is adopted by
the County after the date of enactment of this Act.
(e) Method of Sale; Consideration.--The sale of land under
subsection (a) shall be--
(1) consistent with subsections (d) and (f) of section 203
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1713);
(2) through a competitive bidding process unless otherwise
determined by the Secretary; and
(3) for not less than fair market value.
(f) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, and
except as provided in paragraph (2), the land described in
subsection (b) is withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, geothermal
leasing, and mineral materials laws.
(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1)(A) shall not apply to a
competitive sale.
(g) Timing of Sales.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--
(A) with respect to the land described in
subsection (b)(1)--
(i) not later than 18 months after the date
of enactment of this Act, offer for sale the
land identified on the Washington County Growth
and Conservation Act Map as ``First Tier
Lands''; and
(ii) beginning 1 year after the date of the
sale of land under clause (i), and at least
annually thereafter until the date on which all
of the parcels of land described in subsection
(b)(2) are sold, conduct sales of each unsold
parcel of land described in subsection (b)(2),
except that all of the parcels of land shall be
offered for sale not later than January 1,
2013; and
(B) with respect to the land described in
subsection (b)(3), in accordance with this title and
any applicable law (including regulations), conduct
sales of each parcel of land as such parcels become
available for sale.
(2) Postponement; exclusion from sale.--
(A) Request by county for postponement or
exclusion.--At the request of the County, the Secretary
shall postpone or exclude from sale all or a portion of
the land described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of
subsection (b).
(B) Indefinite postponement.--Unless specifically
requested by the County, a postponement under
subparagraph (A) shall not be indefinite.
(h) Restrictive Covenants.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may include in the deed of
transfer of any parcel of land disposed of under this section
any restrictive covenant that the Secretary determines to be
necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
(2) Notice.--Not later than 30 days before the date on
which a land sale is to be conducted under this section, the
Secretary shall publish in 1 or more local newspapers a notice
that describes any parcels of land that would be subject to a
restrictive covenant.
SEC. 703. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
(a) Disposition of Proceeds.--Of the gross proceeds from a sale of
land described in section 702(b)--
(1) 5 percent shall be paid directly to the State for the
support of schools in accordance with section 9 of the Act of
July 16, 1894 (28 Stat. 107, chapter 138);
(2) 10 percent shall be paid directly to the County for--
(A) administrative costs;
(B) the costs of fire protection, flood control,
public safety, and transportation; and
(C) costs arising from--
(i) water conservation, reuse, treatment,
development, and delivery in accordance with
local and regional plans;
(ii) the protection of open space;
(iii) the development of parks and public
recreation areas;
(iv) the development and implementation of
local and regional plans (including the Vision
Dixie land use and transportation plan); and
(v) conservation projects carried out in
the County; and
(3) the remainder shall be deposited in a special account
in the Treasury of the United States and shall be available
without further appropriation to the Secretary until expended,
of which--
(A) the lesser of 9 percent of the amount deposited
in the special account or $15,000,000 shall be used--
(i) to complete the management plan for the
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area under
section 302(d)(1);
(ii) to complete the management plan for
the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area
under section 402(d)(1);
(iii) to complete the travel management
plan under section 602(a)(1);
(iv) to designate the High Desert Off-
Highway Vehicle Trail under section 603(a)(1);
(v) to carry out each wilderness area
designated by section 101(a), including, with
respect to each wilderness area, costs arising
from--
(I) the construction of appropriate
fencing;
(II) the purchase of appropriate
signage;
(III) public education activities;
and
(IV) enforcement activities;
(vi) for the reimbursement of costs
incurred by the Utah State Office of the Bureau
of Land Management and the St. George Field
Office of the Bureau of Land Management in
preparing for the sale of land described in
section 702(b), including the costs of--
(I) surveys;
(II) appraisals; and
(III) activities carried out to
ensure compliance with--
(aa) the National
Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
and
(bb) sections 201 and 202
of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1711, 1712);
(vii) for the reimbursement of
administrative costs incurred by the St. George
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management
in carrying out this Act; and
(viii) for each conservation purpose
described in section 901; and
(B) the remainder of the amount deposited in the
special account shall be used to acquire from a willing
seller any parcel of non-Federal land (including any
interest in a parcel of non-Federal land) located in
the County including--
(i) any parcel of non-Federal land located
in--
(I) the Red Cliffs National
Conservation Area, established by
section 302(c), in accordance with the
conservation plan;
(II) the Beaver Dam Wash National
Conservation Area, established by
section 402(c);
(III) any wilderness area
designated by section 101(a);
(IV) the Zion National Park; and
(V) the Dixie National Forest; and
(ii) any parcel of land that--
(I) is environmentally sensitive;
(II) is critical for agriculture;
or
(III) has critical open space,
watershed, or natural values.
(b) Investment of Special Account.--Any amounts deposited in the
special account shall earn interest in an amount determined by the
Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the current average market
yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of
comparable maturities, and may be expended according to the provisions
of this section.
(c) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report
that contains, for the year covered by the report, an itemized
description of each activity carried out by the Secretary using
funds made available in accordance with subsection (a)(3).
(2) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make the
report required under paragraph (1) available to the public.
TITLE VIII--RIGHTS-OF-WAY
SEC. 801. DEFINITION OF WATER DISTRICT.
In this title, the term ``Water District'' means the Washington
County Water Conservancy District.
SEC. 802. RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
(a) In General.--In accordance with sections 202 and 503 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1763),
and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall grant to the
Water District nonexclusive rights-of-way for each reservoir depicted
on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map, totaling
approximately 932 acres.
(b) Duration; Waiver of Fees.--A right-of-way granted by the
Secretary under subsection (a) shall--
(1) be valid in perpetuity; and
(2) not require the payment of rental fees.
(c) Compliance With National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.--
Before granting a right-of-way under subsection (a), the Secretary
shall comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), including any requirement of the Act relating to
the identification of potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources
and habitat.
(d) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, each area
granted as a right-of-way by the Secretary under subsection (a) is
withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws.
TITLE IX--MANAGEMENT OF PRIORITY BIOLOGICAL AREAS
SEC. 901. MANAGEMENT OF PRIORITY BIOLOGICAL AREAS.
(a) In General.--In accordance with applicable Federal laws
(including regulations), the Secretary shall--
(1) identify each priority biological area located in the
County; and
(2) carry out the management of plant and animal species
and natural communities in each priority biological area,
including activities relating to conservation and restoration.
(b) Grants; Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out subsection
(a), the Secretary may make grants to, or enter into cooperative
agreements with, State and local governmental entities and private
entities to conduct research, develop scientific analyses, and carry
out any other initiative relating to the restoration or conservation of
the priority biological areas.
TITLE X--CONVEYANCE OF DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST LAND
SEC. 1001. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Covered federal land.--The term ``covered Federal
land'' means the approximately 112 acres of land in the Dixie
National Forest in the State, as depicted on the map.
(2) Landowner.--The term ``landowner'' means Kirk R.
Harrison, who owns land in Pinto Valley, Utah.
(3) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled
``Harrison Proposal'' and dated February 26, 2008.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
SEC. 1002. CONVEYANCE.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the landowner all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered Federal
land (including any improvements or appurtenances to the covered
Federal land).
(b) Legal Description.--The exact acreage and legal description of
the covered Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be
determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary.
(c) Consideration.--
(1) In general.--As consideration for the conveyance under
subsection (a), the landowner shall pay to the Secretary an
amount equal to the fair market value of the covered Federal
land, as determined under paragraph (2).
(2) Appraisal.--The fair market value of the covered
Federal land shall be determined by an appraisal acceptable to
the Secretary that is performed in accordance with--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for covered
Federal land Acquisitions, as developed by the
Interagency Land Acquisition Conference;
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice; and
(C) any other applicable law (including
regulations).
(d) Disposition and Use of Proceeds.--
(1) Disposition of proceeds.--The Secretary shall deposit
the proceeds of the sale of land under subsection (a) in the
fund established under Public Law 90-171 (commonly known as the
``Sisk Act'') (16 U.S.C. 484a).
(2) Use of proceeds.--Amounts deposited under paragraph (1)
shall be available to the Secretary, without further
appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of real
property or interests in real property for inclusion in the
Dixie National Forest in the State.
(e) Map.--
(1) Availability.--The map shall be on file and available
for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest
Service.
(2) Technical corrections.--The Secretary may make
technical corrections to the map.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require any
additional terms and conditions for the conveyance under subsection (a)
that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
TITLE XI--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
SEC. 1101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
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