[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[H.R. 2250 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2250
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 10, 2019
Mr. Huffman (for himself, Mr. Carbajal, and Ms. Judy Chu of California)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, 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 ``Northwest
California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests 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--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 101. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 102. Redwood National and State Parks restoration.
Sec. 103. Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 104. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 105. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 106. Management plans.
Sec. 107. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
TITLE II--RECREATION
Sec. 201. Horse Mountain Special Management Area.
Sec. 202. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 203. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 204. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 205. Trails study.
Sec. 206. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 207. Partnerships.
TITLE III--CONSERVATION
Sec. 301. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 302. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 303. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 304. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 305. Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area.
TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 401. Maps and legal description.
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--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SEC. 101. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Collaboratively developed.--The term ``collaboratively
developed'' means projects that are developed and implemented
through a collaborative process that--
(A) includes--
(i) appropriate Federal, State, and local
agencies; and
(ii) multiple interested persons
representing diverse interests; and
(B) is transparent and nonexclusive.
(2) Plantation.--The term ``plantation'' means a forested
area that has been artificially established by planting or
seeding.
(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.
(4) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration area'' means
the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, established
by subsection (b).
(5) 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).
(6) Shaded fuel break.--The term ``shaded fuel break''
means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all
project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy cover
to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following
treatment; the longest-lived trees that provide the most shade
over the longest period of time; the healthiest and most
vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in
plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations; and
all mature hardwoods, when practicable.
(7) Wildland-urban interface.--The term ``wildland-urban
interface'' has the meaning given the term by section 101 of
the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511).
(b) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area,
comprising approximately 729,089 acres of Federal land administered by
the Forest Service and approximately 1,280 acres of Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area--
Proposed'' and dated July 3, 2018, to be known as the ``South Fork
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area''.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the restoration area are to--
(1) establish, restore and maintain fire-resilient forest
structures containing late successional forest structure
characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as
ecologically appropriate;
(2) protect late successional reserves;
(3) enhance the restoration of Federal lands within the
restoration area;
(4) reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities
within the restoration area;
(5) protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous
fisheries;
(6) protect the quality of water within the restoration
area; and
(7) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural,
and wildlife values of the restoration area.
(d) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the restoration
area--
(A) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (c);
(B) in a manner that--
(i) in the case of the Forest Service,
prioritizes 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; and
(ii) in the case of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, establishes with the
Forest Service an agreement for cooperation to
ensure timely completion of consultation
required by section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act (15 U.S.C. 1536) on restoration projects
within the restoration area and agreement to
maintain and exchange information on planning
schedules and priorities on a regular basis;
(C) in accordance with--
(i) the laws (including regulations) and
rules applicable to the National Forest System
for land managed by the Forest Service;
(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management;
(iii) this Act; and
(iv) any other applicable law (including
regulations); and
(D) in a manner consistent with congressional
intent that consultation for restoration projects
within the restoration area are completed in a timely
and efficient manner.
(2) Conflict of laws.--
(A) In general.--The establishment of the
restoration area shall not change the management status
of any land or water that is designated wilderness or
as a wild and scenic river, including lands and waters
designated by this Act.
(B) Resolution of conflict.--If there is a conflict
between the laws applicable to the areas described in
subparagraph (A) and this section, the more restrictive
provision shall control.
(3) Uses.--
(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).
(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall prioritize
restoration activities within the restoration area.
(4) Wildland fire.--
(A) In general.--Nothing in this section prohibits
the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal,
State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from
conducting wildland fire operations in the restoration
area, consistent with the purposes of this section.
(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall use prescribed
burning and wildland fire to the extent practicable to
achieve the purposes of this section.
(5) Road decommissioning.--
(A) In general.--To the extent practicable, the
Secretary shall decommission unneeded National Forest
System roads identified for decommissioning and
unauthorized roads identified for decommissioning
within the restoration area--
(i) subject to appropriations;
(ii) consistent with the analysis required
by subparts A and B of part 212 of title 36,
Code of Federal Regulations; and
(iii) in accordance with existing law.
(B) Additional requirement.--In making
determinations regarding road decommissioning under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with--
(i) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(ii) members of the public.
(C) Definition.--As used in subparagraph (A), the
term ``decommission'' means--
(i) to reestablish vegetation on a 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.
(6) Vegetation management.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B), (C),
and (D), the Secretary may conduct vegetation
management projects in the restoration area only where
necessary to--
(i) maintain or restore the characteristics
of ecosystem composition and structure;
(ii) reduce wildfire risk to communities by
promoting forests that are fire resilient;
(iii) improve the habitat of threatened,
endangered, or sensitive species;
(iv) protect or improve water quality; or
(v) enhance the restoration of lands within
the restoration area.
(B) Additional requirements.--
(i) Shaded fuel breaks.--In carrying out
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall
prioritize the establishment of a network of
shaded fuel breaks within--
(I) the portions of the wildland-
urban interface that are within 150
feet from private property contiguous
to Federal land;
(II) one hundred and fifty feet
from any road that is open to motorized
vehicles as of the date of enactment of
this Act--
(aa) except that, where
topography or other conditions
require, the Secretary may
establish shaded fuel breaks up
to 275 feet from a road so long
as the combined total width of
the shaded fuel breaks for both
sides of the road does not
exceed 300 feet; and
(bb) provided that the
Secretary shall include
vegetation treatments within a
minimum of 25 feet of the road
where practicable, feasible,
and appropriate as part of any
shaded fuel break; or
(III) one hundred and fifty feet of
any plantation.
(ii) Plantations; riparian reserves.--The
Secretary may undertake vegetation management
projects--
(I) in areas within the restoration
area in which fish and wildlife habitat
is significantly compromised as a
result of past management practices
(including plantations); and
(II) within designated riparian
reserves only where necessary to
maintain the integrity of fuel breaks
and to enhance fire resilience.
(C) Compliance.--The Secretary shall carry out
vegetation management projects within the restoration
area--
(i) in accordance with--
(I) this section; and
(II) existing law (including
regulations);
(ii) after providing an opportunity for
public comment; and
(iii) subject to appropriations.
(D) Best available science.--The Secretary shall
use the best available science in planning and
implementing vegetation management projects within the
restoration area.
(7) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in the restoration
area, where established before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall be permitted to continue--
(A) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary considers
necessary; and
(ii) applicable law (including
regulations); and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (c).
(e) 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 all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(f) Use of Stewardship Contracts.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall--
(1) use stewardship contracts to implement this section;
and
(2) use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for
restoration and other activities within the restoration area
which shall include staff and administrative costs to support
timely consultation activities for restoration projects.
(g) Collaboration.--In developing and implementing restoration
projects in the restoration area, the Secretary shall consult with
collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area.
(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 set forth in
sections 104, 105, and 106 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of
2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514-6516).
(i) Multiparty Monitoring.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall--
(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
(2) incorporate the monitoring results into the management
of the restoration area.
(j) Funding.--The Secretary shall use all existing authorities to
secure as much funding as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the
restoration area.
(k) Forest Residues Utilization.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with applicable law,
including regulations, and this section, the Secretary may
utilize forest residues from restoration projects, including
shaded fuel breaks, in the restoration area for research and
development of bio-based products that result in net carbon
sequestration.
(2) Partnerships.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Secretary may enter into partnerships with universities, non-
governmental organizations, industry, tribes, and Federal,
State, and local governmental agencies.
SEC. 102. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RESTORATION.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) Coast redwoods are an iconic California resource that
represents the beauty and natural grandeur of the Golden State.
(2) These ancient redwood forests contain the tallest trees
on Earth, which grow to be more than 3,500 years old.
(3) Redwood forests serve as the most effective forest-
based carbon sink in the world, storing 3 times or more carbon
per acre than any other forest ecosystem.
(4) Healthy old-growth redwood forests provide important
ecological benefits, including clean air, habitat for special
status plants and animals, and water resources that are
critical to the health and sustainability of federally listed
salmon fisheries.
(5) Redwood forests are true wonders of the world,
inspiring more than 31 million visitors every year in
California's redwood parks and supporting a multi-billion
dollar outdoor recreation economy.
(6) The redwood forests of northern California are the
ancestral home of several tribal nations, whose members use
stewardship and natural resource management expertise to
protect and restore these forestlands.
(7) After the 1849 Gold Rush, demand for lumber devastated
ancient redwood forests and today only 5 percent of the
original old-growth coast redwoods remain.
(8) Redwood National and State Parks safeguard more than
one-third of the world's remaining old-growth coast redwood
forests.
(9) These parks contain tens of thousands of acres of
redwood forests that have been logged, and require innovative
application of science and technology to improve forest
stewardship and accelerate forest regeneration.
(10) Restoration of these forest ecosystems will hasten the
return of healthy old-growth forests, while providing jobs in
local communities and enhancing native habitat for numerous
plant and animal species.
(11) Redwood National and State Parks are partnering with
nongovernmental organizations and tribes to restore these
redwood forest ecosystems.
(12) Redwood forest restoration benefits the people of
California for generations to come.
(b) Partnership Agreements.--The Secretary of the Interior is
authorized to undertake initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest
ecosystems in Redwood National and State Parks in partnership with the
State of California, local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.
(c) Compliance.--In carrying out any initiative authorized by
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall comply with all
applicable law.
SEC. 103. NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Remediation.--The term ``remediation'' means to
facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been
degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana
cultivation or another illegal activity. Remediation includes
but is not limited to removal of trash, debris, and other
material, and establishing the composition, structure, pattern,
and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial
and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health
under current and future conditions.
(2) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means the
Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership,
established by subsection (b).
(3) Priority lands.--The term ``priority lands'' means
Federal land within the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers,
and Mendocino National Forests, and public land administered by
the Bureau of Land Management within the Redding, Arcata, and
Ukiah field offices.
(b) Establishment.--There is hereby established a Northwest
California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to--
(1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal,
and local authorities, and the private sector, in the
remediation of priority lands in the State affected by illegal
marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities; and
(2) use the resources and expertise of each agency,
authority, or entity in implementing remediation activities on
priority lands in the State.
(d) Membership.--The members of the partnership shall include the
following:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the
Secretary of Agriculture to represent the Forest Service.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee of the
Secretary of the Interior, to represent the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National
Park Service.
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy, or a designee of the Director.
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or
a designee of the Secretary, 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) One member to represent federally recognized Indian
Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8) One member to represent nongovernmental organizations
with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(9) One 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 scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods
needed for remediation efforts, to be appointed by the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counter Drug Program.
(e) Duties.--To further the purposes of this section, the
partnership shall--
(1) identify priorities for remediation on priority lands
in the State;
(2) secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources
to apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;
(3) carry out remediation on priority lands in the State;
(4) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out
remediation of priority lands in the State;
(5) support research and education on the impacts of, and
solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal
activities on priority lands in the State;
(6) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in
remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and
(7) take any other actions necessary to address remediation
of priority lands in the State.
(f) Authorities.--To implement this section, the partnership may,
subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of Agriculture--
(1) make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the
State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide
grants or technical assistance to, the State, political
subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal
agencies, and other interested parties;
(3) hire and compensate staff;
(4) obtain funds or services from any source, including
Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds and services provided
under any other Federal law or program;
(5) contract for goods or services; and
(6) support activities of partners and any other activities
that further the purposes of this section.
(g) Procedures.--The partnership shall establish such rules and
procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(h) Local Hiring.--The partnership shall, to the maximum extent
practicable and in accordance with existing law, give preference to
local entities and persons when carrying out this section.
(i) Service Without Compensation.--Members of the partnership shall
serve without pay.
(j) Duties and Authorities of the Secretary of Agriculture.--
(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 Secretary of the Interior may provide technical
and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable
basis, as determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the
partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this
Act.
(3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary of Agriculture
and Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative
agreements with the partnership, any members of the
partnership, or other public or private entities to provide
technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this
Act.
SEC. 104. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the
Chief of the Forest Service, may establish, in cooperation with any
other public or private entities that the Secretary may determine 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 interpret the
scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of the
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and other nearby
Federal lands.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary of Agriculture may, in a
manner consistent with this Act, enter into cooperative agreements with
the State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to
carry out the purposes of this section.
SEC. 105. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the
Interior, acting jointly or separately, may establish, in cooperation
with any other public or private entities 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 other nearby Federal lands.
(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
other nearby Federal lands.
SEC. 106. MANAGEMENT PLANS.
(a) In General.--In revising the land and resource management plan
for the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino National
Forests, the Secretary shall include a comprehensive fire management
plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by
this Act.
(b) Requirement.--In carrying out the revisions required by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) develop the 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 that guidance; and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) ensure that a fire management plan for a wilderness
area expanded by section 301--
(A) applies to the entire wilderness area,
including the addition; and
(B) provides consistent direction regarding fire
management to the entire wilderness area; and
(3) consult with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
SEC. 107. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a study to
evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight
accommodations on Federal land at the southern and northern boundaries
or on land within 20 miles of the southern and northern boundaries of
Redwood National and State parks in consultation with interested
Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities, and private and nonprofit
organizations.
(b) Partnerships.--
(1) Agreements authorized.--If the study conducted under
subsection (a) determines that establishing the described
accommodations is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may
enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit
organizations for the development, operation, and maintenance
of overnight accommodations.
(2) Contents.--Any agreements entered into under paragraph
(1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(3) Compliance.--The Secretary shall enter agreements under
paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.
(4) 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
existing law (including regulations) applicable to land
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
TITLE II--RECREATION
SEC. 201. HORSE MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.
(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 7,399 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--Proposed'' and
dated April 13, 2017.
(b) Purposes.--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.
(c) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the special management area.
(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
the special management area does not cause significant adverse
impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management
area.
(d) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the special
management area--
(A) in furtherance of the purposes described in
subsection (b); 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) 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 biking, and motorized recreation on
authorized routes, and other recreational activities, so long
as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the
special management area, this section, other applicable law
(including regulations), and applicable management plans.
(3) Motorized vehicles.--
(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.
(B) Use of snowmobiles.--The winter use of
snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management
area--
(i) during periods of adequate snow
coverage during the winter season; and
(ii) subject to any terms and conditions
determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(4) New trails.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may construct new
trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within
the special management area 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).
(B) Priority.--In establishing new trails within
the special management area, the Secretary shall--
(i) prioritize the establishment of loops
that provide high-quality, diverse recreational
experiences; and
(ii) consult with members of the public.
(e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the special
management area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of appropriation or 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.
SEC. 202. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Feasibility Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in
cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate 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 trail described in paragraph (1) shall
extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National
Forest to Crescent City, California, by roughly 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 by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture 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.--Upon a determination that the Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the
requirements for a National Recreation Trail in 16 U.S.C. 1243,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate the Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail in accordance with--
(A) the National Trails System Act (Public Law 90-
543);
(B) this Act; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Administration.--Upon designation by the Secretary of
Agriculture, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to
in this section as the ``trail'') shall be administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture, 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 of Agriculture
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 of Agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with
State, Tribal, and local government entities and private entities to
complete needed trail construction, reconstruction, realignment,
maintenance, or education projects related to the Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail.
(d) Map.--
(1) Map required.--Upon designation of the Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture 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. 203. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Designation.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Agriculture after an opportunity for public
comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of
trails)--
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain
bicycles, or both; and
(B) to be known as the ``Elk Camp Ridge Recreation
Trail''.
(2) Requirements.--In designating the Elk Camp Ridge
Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the
``trail''), the Secretary shall only include trails that are--
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act,
authorized for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain
bikes, or both; and
(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest
Service in Del Norte County.
(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 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.
(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, 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 habitats;
(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
concerned 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. 204. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 18 months 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.
(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 described in such
paragraph 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 Act.
(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. 205. TRAILS STUDY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 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.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out the study required by 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 land described in subsection (a).
SEC. 206. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
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 titled ``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 one or more routes described in
such 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 necessary in the opinion of 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 Act.
(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. 207. PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary is authorized to enter
into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to
undertake the following activities on Federal lands in Mendocino,
Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte counties:
(1) trail and campground maintenance;
(2) public education, visitor contacts, and outreach; and
(3) visitor center staffing.
(b) Contents.--Any agreements 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 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.
TITLE III--CONSERVATION
SEC. 301. 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
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 11,117 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Black Butte River Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated
April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte River
Wilderness.
(2) Chanchelulla wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and
dated July 16, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered
to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by
section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619).
(3) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed by
the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately
26,890 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness--Proposed''
and dated March 11, 2019, which shall be known as the
Chinquapin Wilderness.
(4) 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 March
29, 2019, which shall be known as the English Ridge Wilderness.
(5) 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 July 24, 2018, which shall be known as the Headwaters
Forest Wilderness.
(6) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 6,002 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated
July 25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes
Wilderness.
(7) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Mount Lassic Wilderness Addition--Proposed'' and
dated February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as
designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).
(8) North fork eel wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in the State, comprising approximately 17,182 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``North Fork Eel
Wilderness Addition--Proposed'' and dated February 23, 2017,
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the
North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19)
of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
98 Stat. 1621).
(9) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed by
the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately
28,595 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Pattison Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 16, 2018,
which shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness.
(10) Sanhedrin wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 112 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition--Proposed'' and dated
March 29, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be
a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as designated by section
3(2) of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065).
(11) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 27,747 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 24, 2018, 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; 98
Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109-362
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(12) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the
State, comprising approximately 313 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Eel River Wilderness
Addition--Proposed'' and dated April 9, 2019, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork
Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 3(10) of Public
Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066).
(13) South fork trinity river wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated March 11, 2019, which shall be
known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness.
(14) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 62,695 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Trinity Alps Wilderness Addition and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 18, 2018, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity
Alps Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98
Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109-362
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(15) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed by
the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately
15,127 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 19, 2018,
which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.
(16) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of
Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness--
Proposed'' and dated June 7, 2018, which is incorporated in,
and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
Wilderness, as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109-
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(17) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management
in the State, comprising approximately 10,866 acres, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki Wilderness
Addition and Potential Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated
February 15, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to
be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as designated by section
3(3) of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065).
(b) Redesignation of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork Eel River
Wilderness.--Subsection 101(a)(19) Public Law 98-425 (98 Stat. 1621; 16
U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by striking ``North Fork Wilderness'' and
inserting ``North Fork Eel River Wilderness''. Any reference in a law,
map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States
to the North Fork Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the
North Fork Eel River Wilderness.
(c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Adjustments.--The boundary of the
Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of Public Law 109-
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is adjusted by adding approximately 260 acres
of Federal land and deleting approximately 30 acres of Federal land as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness
Adjustments--Proposed'' and dated April 9, 2019.
SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness
areas and wilderness additions established by section 301 shall be
administered by the Secretary in accordance with this title 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) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary.
(b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may take such measures in a
wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section
301 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.
(2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title limits
funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas
or wilderness additions designated by this Act.
(3) Administration.--Consistent with paragraph (1) and
other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient
response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions
designated by this title, the Secretary of Agriculture 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,
or other agency 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 the wilderness areas and
wilderness additions designated by this Act, 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)); and
(2)(A) for lands 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); or
(B) for lands 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).
(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 Act
affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with
respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
(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, wildlife, and plant
populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness
additions designated by section 301, if the management
activities are--
(A) consistent with relevant wilderness management
plans; and
(B) conducted in accordance with--
(i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and
(ii) appropriate policies, such as the
policies established in Appendix B of House
Report 101-405.
(e) Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Congress does not intend for designation
of wilderness or wilderness additions by this Act to lead to
the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around
each wilderness area or wilderness addition.
(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.
(f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the
wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section
301;
(2) the designation of new units of special airspace over
the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by
section 301; or
(3) the use or establishment of military flight training
routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions
designated by section 301.
(g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback riding in,
or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into,
an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by
section 301--
(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 wilderness additions designated by section 301 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) Use by Members of Indian Tribes.--
(1) Access.--In recognition of the past use of wilderness
areas and wilderness additions designated by this Act 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 wilderness additions
designated by section 301 for traditional cultural and
religious purposes.
(2) Temporary closures.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may
temporarily close to the general public one or more
specific portions of a wilderness area or wilderness
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
wilderness addition.
(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.
(3) Applicable law.--Access to the wilderness areas and
wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in
accordance with--
(A) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the
``American Indian Religious Freedom Act'') (42 U.S.C.
1996 et seq.); and
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(j) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land within
the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by
section 301 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 this section, the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other
applicable law.
(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 the wilderness areas and
wilderness additions designated by section 301 if the Secretary
determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are
essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation
activities.
(l) Authorized Events.--The Secretary may continue to authorize the
competitive equestrian event permitted since 2012 in the Chinquapin
Wilderness established by section 301 in a manner compatible with the
preservation of the area as wilderness.
(m) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this Act 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 the enactment of this Act--
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.
(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:
(1) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 4,238 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 16, 2018.
(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--Proposed'' and dated August 21, 2017.
(3) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 24, 2018.
(4) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 405 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and
Potential Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated February 22, 2017.
(5) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 1,237 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions and
Potential Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated July 18, 2018.
(6) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 4,282 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Additions
and Potential Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 7, 2018.
(7) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 1,165 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Yuki Wilderness Addition and Potential
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated February 15, 2017.
(b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c) and subject
to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the potential
wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) (referred to in this
section as ``potential wilderness areas'') as wilderness until the
potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under
subsection (d).
(c) Ecological Restoration.--
(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 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) Eventual Wilderness Designation.--The potential wilderness
areas shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the
National Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of--
(1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the
Federal Register notice that the conditions in a potential
wilderness area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have been removed; or
(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment
of this Act for potential wilderness areas located on lands
managed by the Forest Service.
(e) Administration as Wilderness.--
(1) In general.--On its designation as wilderness under
subsection (d), a potential wilderness area shall be
administered in accordance with section 302 and the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(2) Designation.--On its designation as wilderness under
subsection (d)--
(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 301(a)(4);
(B) the land described in subsection (a)(3) shall
be 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; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5)
of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(12));
(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 301(a)(14);
(D) the land described in subsection (a)(5) shall
be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the
Trinity Alps Wilderness as designated by section
101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section
3(7) of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120
Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(15));
(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 as designated by
section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as
amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109-362 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by
section 301(a)(17)); and
(F) the land described in subsection (a)(7) shall
be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the
Yuki Wilderness as designated by section 3(3) of Public
Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and
expanded by section 301(a)(18).
(f) Report.--Within three years after the date of enactment of this
Act, and every three years thereafter until the date upon which the
potential wilderness is designated wilderness under subsection (d), the
Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate on the status of ecological restoration within
the potential wilderness area and the progress toward the potential
wilderness area's eventual wilderness designation under subsection (d).
SEC. 304. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
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:
``(214) 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:
``(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple
source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness in section 15, T27N, R10W, to .25
miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The .65-mile segment from .25 miles upstream
of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the unnamed
tributary approximately .4 miles downstream of the Wild
Mad Road in section 29, T28N, R11W, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 9.8-mile segment from .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 section 5, T15, R7E, as a wild river.
``(G) The 2.5-mile segment from unnamed creek
confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the
confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from
Bear Wallow Mountain in section 29, T1N, R7E, as a
scenic river.
``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek
confluence in section 29, T1N, R7E to Plummer Creek, as
a wild river.
``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to
the confluence with unnamed tributary north of
McClellan Place in section 6, T1N, R7E, as a scenic
river.
``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed
tributary confluence in section 6, T1N, R7E 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.
``(215) East fork south fork trinity river.--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 section 10, T3S, R10W to .25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from .25 miles upstream
of the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River,
as a recreational river.
``(216) Rattlesnake creek.--The 5.9-mile segment from the
confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner
of section 5, T1S, R12W to the South Fork Trinity River, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational
river.
``(217) Butter creek.--The 7-mile segment from .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.
``(218) Hayfork creek.--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 section 19, T3N, R7E, as a scenic
river.
``(219) Olsen creek.--The 2.8-mile segment from the
confluence of its source tributaries in section 5, T3N, R7E to
the northern boundary of section 24, T3N, R6E, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic
river.
``(220) Rusch creek.--The 3.2-mile segment from .25 miles
downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork Creek, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational
river.
``(221) 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.
``(222) Grouse creek.--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.
``(223) Madden creek.--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 section 18,
T5N, R5E 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.
``(224) Canyon creek.--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
section 25, T34N, R11W, as a recreational river.
``(225) North fork trinity river.--The following segments
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of
source tributaries in section 24, T8N, R12W to the
Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo
Gulch, as a wild river.
``(B) The .5-mile segment from where the river
leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully
re-enters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of
Hobo Gulch, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river
fully re-enters 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.
``(226) East fork north fork trinity river.--The following
segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the river's source
north of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T36N, R10W to the
end of Road 35N20 approximately .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 .25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic
river.
``(C) The 4.6-mile segment from .25 miles upstream
of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a
recreational river.
``(227) New river.--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 section 22, T9N, R7E 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.
``(228) Middle eel river.--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
section 11, T26N, R11W to the confluence of the Middle
Eel River, as a wild river.
``(229) North fork eel river, ca.--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.
``(230) Red mountain creek, ca.--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 section 23, T26N, R12E 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 section 32, T26N, R8E, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence
with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T26N, R8E to
the confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild
river.
``(231) Redwood creek.--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 a
notice in the Federal Register that sufficient
inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have
been acquired in fee title to establish a manageable
addition to the system.
``(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence
with Coyote Creek in section 2, T8N, R2E to the Redwood
National Park boundary upstream of Orick in section 34,
T11N, R1E as a scenic river.
``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek from
its source in section 29, T10N, R2E to the confluence
with Redwood Creek as a scenic river.
``(232) Lacks creek.--The following segments to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with
two unnamed tributaries in section 14, T7N, R3E to
Kings Crossing in section 27, T8N, R3E as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to
the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river
upon 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
system.
``(233) Lost man creek.--The following segments to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from
its source in section 7, T10N, R2E to .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 section 44, T11N, R2E to the confluence
with Lost Man Creek as a recreational river.
``(C) The 1.6-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from
its source in section 8, T11N, R2E to the unnamed
confluence with the tributary in section 18, T11N, R1E,
as a recreational river.
``(D) The .75-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from
the unnamed confluence with the tributary in section
18, T11N, R1E to the confluence with Lost Man Creek, as
a scenic river.
``(234) Little lost man creek.--The 3.6-mile segment of
Little Lost Man Creek from its source in section 6, T10N, R2E
to .25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river.
``(235) 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:
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork
Elk River from the source in section 21, T3N, R1E 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
section 15, T3N, R1E 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.
``(236) Salmon creek.--The 4.6-mile segment from its source
in section 27, T3N, R1E to the Headwaters Forest Reserve
boundary in section 18, T3N, R1E to be administered by the
Secretary of the Interior as a wild river through a cooperative
agreement with the State of California.
``(237) South fork eel river.--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 section 8, T22N, R5E, 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
section 29, T23N, R16W as a wild river.
``(238) Elder creek.--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 section 6, T21N, R15W to the confluence
with the unnamed tributary near the center of section
28, T22N, R16W, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with
the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28,
T22N, R16W 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 section 7, T21N,
R15W to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild
river.
``(239) Cedar creek.--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
section 22, T24N, R16W 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 section 28, T24N, R5E to the
confluence with Cedar Creek.
``(240) 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
system:
``(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek
from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in
section 18, T24N, R15W to the confluence with Elkhorn
Creek.
``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from
the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section
22, T24N, R16W 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 section 2, T24N, R17W 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 section 1, T24N, R17W 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 section
12, T25N, R4E to the confluence with the East Branch
South Fork Eel River.
``(241) 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.
``(242) Honeydew creek.--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 section 25, T3S,
R1W to the eastern boundary of the King Range National
Conservation Area in section 18, T3S, R1E.
``(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 section 25, T3S, R1W
to the confluence with Honeydew Creek.
``(243) Bear creek.--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 section 2, T5S, R1W 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 eastern
boundary of the southwest \1/4\ of section 11, T4S,
R1E, as a wild river.
``(244) Gitchell creek.--The 3-mile segment of Gitchell
Creek from its source in section 8, T4S, R1E to the Pacific
Ocean to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a
wild river.
``(245) Big flat creek.--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 in section 36, T3S, R1W to the Pacific Ocean.
``(B) The .8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source in section 35, T3S, R1W to the
confluence with Big Flat Creek.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat
Creek from the source in section 34, T3S, R1W to the
confluence with Big Flat Creek.
``(246) Big creek.--The following segments to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as wild rivers:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its
source in section 28, T3S, R1W to the Pacific Ocean.
``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from
its source in section 27, T3S, R1W to the confluence
with Big Creek.
``(247) 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.
``(248) Eden creek.--The 2.7-mile segment from the private
property boundary in the northwest quarter of section 27, T21N,
R12W to the eastern boundary of section 23, T21N, R12W, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(249) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment from the
private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section
13, T20N, R12W to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(250) Indian creek.--The 3.3-mile segment from 300 feet
downstream of the jeep trail in section 13, T20N, R13W to the
confluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the
Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(251) 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.''.
SEC. 305. SANHEDRIN CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AREA.
(a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area (referred to in
this section as the ``conservation management area''), comprising
approximately 14,177 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest
Service in Mendocino County, California, as generally depicted on the
map entitled ``Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area--
Proposed'' and dated April 12, 2017.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the conservation management area are
to--
(1) 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;
(2) protect and restore late-successional forest structure,
oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous
fisheries within the conservation management area;
(3) protect and restore the wilderness character of the
conservation management area; and
(4) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural,
and wildlife values of the conservation management area.
(c) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
conservation management area--
(A) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b); 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 the
conservation management area that the Secretary determines
would further the purposes described in subsection (b).
(d) Motorized Vehicles.--
(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.
(2) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in
paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed
within the conservation management area.
(3) Exception.--Nothing in paragraph (1) or (2) prevents
the Secretary from--
(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;
(B) designating routes of travel on lands acquired
by the Secretary and incorporated into the conservation
management area if the designations are--
(i) consistent with the purposes described
in subsection (b); and
(ii) completed, to the maximum extent
practicable, within three years of the date of
acquisition;
(C) constructing a temporary road on which
motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a
vegetation management project carried out in accordance
with subsection (e);
(D) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for
administrative purposes; or
(E) responding to an emergency.
(4) Decommissioning of temporary roads.--
(A) Requirement.--The Secretary shall decommission
any temporary road constructed under paragraph (3)(C)
not later than 3 years after the date on which the
applicable vegetation management project is completed.
(B) Definition.--As used in subparagraph (A), the
term ``decommission'' means--
(i) to reestablish vegetation on a 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.
(e) Timber Harvest.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no
harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation
management area.
(2) Exceptions.--The Secretary may authorize harvesting of
timber in the conservation management area--
(A) if the Secretary determines that the harvesting
is necessary to further the purposes of the
conservation management area;
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b); and
(C) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary determines
appropriate; and
(ii) all applicable laws (including
regulations).
(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--
(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 described in
subsection (b).
(g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent with this
section, the Secretary may take any measures within the conservation
management area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to
control fire, insects, and diseases, including the coordination of
those activities with a State or local agency.
(h) 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 the boundaries of the
conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers,
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 conservation management area; and
(B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i).
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land
located in the conservation 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.
TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 401. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of
the--
(1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by
section 301;
(2) potential wilderness areas designated by section 303;
(3) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area;
(4) Horse Mountain Special Management Area; and
(5) Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area.
(b) Submission of Maps and Legal Description.--The Secretary shall
file the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a)
with--
(1) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate.
(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 Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and
typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(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, Bureau of
Land Management, and National Park Service.
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