[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1058-H1104]
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                    COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT OF 2019


                             General Leave

  Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks 
and to insert extraneous material on H.R. 2546.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Luria). Is there objection to the 
request of the gentlewoman from Colorado?
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 844 and rule 
XVIII, the Chair declares the House in the Committee of the Whole House 
on the state of the Union for the consideration of the bill, H.R. 2546.
  The Chair appoints the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) to 
preside over the Committee of the Whole.

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                     In the Committee of the Whole

  Accordingly, the House resolved itself into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for the consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 2546) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as 
components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for 
other purposes, with Mr. McGovern in the chair.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the bill is considered read the 
first time.
  General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified 
in the first section of House Resolution 844 and shall not exceed 1 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources.
  The gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. DeGette) and the gentleman from 
Idaho (Mr. Fulcher) each will control 30 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Colorado.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 5 minutes.
  Mr. Chair, I am pleased today to rise in support of H.R. 2546, the 
Protecting America's Wilderness Act.
  As a fourth-generation Coloradan, I know how important our public 
lands are to the people of my State and to millions of Americans across 
the West.

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  Wilderness areas provide us a glimpse of what our world looked like 
before it was taken over by man. They are some of the most pristine and 
majestic areas on the planet.
  For many of us, the access that we have to these lands is a large 
part of why we are so proud to call our Western States home and why so 
many others come to visit us each year.
  While we may be the stewards of some of these lands, our Nation's 
public lands belong to everyone. We, as Members of Congress, should be 
doing everything we can to protect them.
  The bill before us today would permanently protect nearly 1.4 million 
acres of land across three States. It is one of the largest wilderness 
protection packages Congress has considered in over a decade, and it is 
the largest Congress has considered for Colorado in a generation.
  The areas that this bill will protect include some of the most unique 
and irreplaceable landscapes that our Nation has to offer, from the 
winding canyons of Colorado to the native grasslands of California and 
to the mossy forests of Washington State.
  The designations in this bill will do more than protect the land 
itself. They will help protect the air we breathe and the water we 
drink. They will help protect wildlife and some of our favorite, world-
class recreation areas. They will provide a boost to the nearby 
economies and help grow our Nation's multibillion-dollar outdoor 
recreation industry that directly supports thousands of jobs across the 
U.S.
  Perhaps most importantly, in preserving these lands, the bill will do 
what we need to do to further fulfill the House's commitment to takes 
steps to combat the climate crisis.
  Preserving more of our public lands is one of the best short-term 
solutions that we, as a Nation, can take to respond to this crisis. 
Experts agree that we must strive to protect 30 percent of our public 
lands by 2030 to protect our planet.
  The Protecting America's Wilderness Act combines six bills, each 
introduced by a different Member of Congress.
  Title I of the bill consists of my legislation, the Colorado 
Wilderness Act, which will permanently protect more than 600,000 acres 
of wilderness in over 32 unique areas.
  For more than 20 years now, I have been working closely with a group 
of citizens from my State, as well as countless local residents and 
community leaders, to craft and recraft the legislation we have before 
us today. I personally have been to most of the areas in my bill, by 
foot, by horse, and by raft, to experience the areas for myself. I have 
met with landowners and ranchers across my State to get their feedback 
and, when necessary, to adjust the bill to address their concerns.

  It includes areas like the dramatic ridgeline vistas of Grand Hogback 
and the sprawling plateaus of Little Book Cliffs, areas like the 
stunning red cliffs of the Dolores River Canyon that we see here in 
this poster and the winding riverways of Browns Canyon, areas like the 
desert slopes of Cross Canyon and the highest peaks of the San Juan 
Mountains, places that have been untouched by man.
  These are just some of the more than 1.3 million acres of wilderness 
this bill will protect. It will also add more than 1,000 river miles to 
the National Wild and Scenic River System and would expand or designate 
new recreation areas, national monuments, scenic and special management 
areas, restoration areas, and trails.
  Mr. Chair, I can't thank my colleagues enough for the work that they 
have done to make this bill a reality, especially Representatives 
Huffman, Carbajal, Chu, Schiff, and Kilmer. I know each one of them is 
going to have more to say about their individual titles in this bill, 
but before I yield to them, I quickly want to address my colleagues on 
the other side of the aisle.
  I recognize that we have ideological differences about protecting our 
public lands through designations such as these, but I want to 
encourage them to consider the importance of protecting not only our 
Nation's environment but also our economy and our way of life.
  Mr. Chair, I urge them to consider our tireless and ongoing efforts 
to ensure that this bill will not just protect public lands, but also 
make a real boost to our economy.
  Wilderness is, at its heart, about providing our fellow Americans 
with truly wild places to escape. If we don't take steps right now to 
protect those magical places, then one day, they will no longer exist.
  A famous conservationist once said: ``What a country chooses to save 
is what a country chooses to say about itself.''
  These areas are without a doubt deserving of the highest protections 
we can give them and passing them on to the next generation in the same 
state they are in today has always been one of our top priorities.
  Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

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  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I rise in opposition to H.R. 2546. Regardless of what the House does, 
this bill is not going to be signed into law, and I find it only fair 
to explain why.
  This package of bills is based on an ideological thought process that 
has always failed and is going to continue to fail. It will fail 
because this will add collectively about 1.5 million new wilderness 
acres. Yes, that is 1.5 million. Although we already have about 111 
million, this is going to add another 1.5 million.
  This bill will fail because the sponsors think they are protecting 
this land. In truth, the opposite is true. This bill will fail because 
unmanaged land equals fuel load. Fuel load equals wildfire.
  Mr. Chairman, according to the Insurance Information Institute, over 
the last 5 years, an average of 7.86 million acres per year has burned 
in the United States. According to the Congressional Research Service, 
about 78 percent of that is on public land.
  The wilderness designation is the most vulnerable public land there 
is. More wilderness equals more fire. More fire equals more carbon, 
somewhere in the region of about 40 tons per acre when a wildfire 
burns.
  And it gets worse. If a forest burns, that is God's best tool for 
absorbing greenhouse gases, and that is destroyed. That is like taking 
out your lungs.
  Mr. Chairman, I can't count the number of times that I have heard the 
term ``climate change'' since I have taken office. The same people 
sponsoring these bills, the climate change fighters, are fighting to 
increase one of the most major causes of just that.
  So, yes, this bill will get stalled. It may pass the House, but it 
will fail. And all this land happens to be in the west, Colorado, 
Washington, California. It is easy if you are from Connecticut or New 
York or some other eastern State to vote for a 1.5-million-acre 
wilderness designation somewhere in the western U.S. and then not have 
to explain to constituents the real impact. You can go home and say I 
expanded wilderness, saved all this land.
  Well, guess what, it does impact your constituents and here is why:
  Creation of wilderness, scenic rivers, and monuments is a creation of 
another Federal dependent. Disease and fire are inevitable on these 
lands. Those of us who live in those States or surrounding States, we 
are trying to govern in those States, and under these designations, you 
just can't touch it until there is a fire, and then you have to fight 
it. Those States that are helping make this decision, your constituents 
are subsidizing us.
  Now, the Senate and the President know that this is not right. The 
Senate and the President know that having 47 States in this case decide 
what happens in three is not right, so they will stall this bill. I am 
simply hoping to raise the truth in this situation in a way that will 
at least make people think. I am not naive about what is going to 
happen with this bill.
  This package designates about 100,000 acres of national monument 
expansion, so I will use the same argument there. Ditto. It also has 
843 miles of wild scenic rivers. Just to drive home a point, please 
know this, sometimes our fish need some human help, and this 
designation will prevent that. Sometimes our fires create devastating 
silt flow into our waterways, and that would need some human help, but 
we won't be able to do it under these circumstances.
  Massive new management burdens on a Federal Government already $2.3 
trillion in debt. Mr. Chairman, our Federal

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Government is in over its head already. We can't afford to manage what 
we have already got, so we don't.
  This is the wrong bill for the West. It is the wrong bill for Idaho.
  Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Huffman).
  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and 
I also thank her for her leadership not just on her own bill, but for 
leading the charge on a package of bills that includes my Northwest 
California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act as Title II.
  The lands in my district that are included in this legislation 
represent some of the most biodiverse ecosystems and exciting outdoor 
opportunities in California. It ranges from old growth trees that are 
so critical for carbon sequestration to rivers that provide habitat and 
unparalleled fishing and boating to mountain trails that offer hiking, 
biking, and other unique backcountry experiences.
  Being active in the outdoors, experiencing these wild places, and 
connecting to a healthy environment is a way of life in the Second 
District of California. My constituents and visitors from around the 
State and around the country take pride in these public lands, and we 
all depend on the ecological resources and economic benefits that they 
provide. That is why my legislation takes a multifaceted approach.
  First, it includes an ambitious restoration plan to improve forest 
health, promote fire resilience, and protect communities while 
restoring diverse ecosystems that are naturally adapted to fire and 
that provide fish habitat. It would also establish a partnership to 
restore public lands and waters that have been damaged by illegal 
marijuana growth sites, which pose significant threats to public health 
and safety, law enforcement, wildlife, and water quality.
  Second, it recognizes the importance of the outdoor recreation 
economy. In my district, residents spend almost $2 billion in outdoor 
recreation each year. This legislation would increase recreational 
opportunities and spur tourism by proposing new visitor centers, 
overnight lodging, and a significant expansion of trails for multiple 
uses, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-highway 
vehicle use.

  Expanding these recreational opportunities benefits outdoor 
enthusiasts and the local businesses that are an integral part of the 
recreation economy. Investing in our public lands means that we are 
also investing in communities near our public lands.
  As Kent Collard of the Bar 717 Ranch in Trinity County told the 
Natural Resources Committee last year, ``The best thing we can do for 
these lands, for businesses like mine that depend on untrammeled tracts 
of wilderness, is to protect them. Like many other businesses in this 
area, ours is fueled by people seeking to experience the wild beauty of 
Trinity County. The Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and 
Working Forests Act recognizes and promotes economic opportunities that 
recreation presents to our rural communities.'' Economic opportunities.
  Third, this legislation would protect important wild places on public 
lands in my district. It designates roughly 262,000 acres of 
wilderness, 51,000 acres of potential wilderness, and 480 miles of wild 
and scenic rivers.
  These areas include critical habitat for endangered salmon and 
steelhead, rare native plant ecosystems, and some of the largest intact 
old-growth forests in California. These areas also include some of the 
best fishing, hiking, and white-water runs in the State.
  Like other pieces of legislation in the package we are considering 
today, this takes conservation seriously because it is urgently needed 
for the future of our planet.
  Lastly, I would like to explain how this bill was developed. Over 
more than 3 years, in fact, not long after I came to Congress in 2013, 
I started asking stakeholders what policy issues should be addressed in 
public lands legislation in my district. I have repeatedly sat down 
with constituents, presented these proposals at public meetings, and 
discussed concerns with county supervisors. I have moved boundaries and 
removed wilderness proposals because of concerns from landowners, the 
timber industry, and Tribes. This level of stakeholder participation 
means that I have focused on what people in northwest California want 
to see with their public lands. I think this comprehensive, carefully 
crafted legislation has broad support.
  The ACTING CHAIR (Ms. Judy Chu of California). The time of the 
gentleman has expired.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Chair, I yield the gentleman from California an 
additional 30 seconds.
  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Chair, I want to point out this bill has support 
from conservation organizations, outdoor recreation groups, dozens of 
businesses, community leaders, adjacent landowners. It is a long and 
broad list of support.
  Madam Chair, I request a favorable vote for this legislation.
  Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chair, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman 
from California (Mr. LaMalfa).
  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Chair, I thank my colleague from Idaho for 
yielding.
  I rise in opposition to H.R. 2546. This package of land bills will 
impact California, Colorado, and Washington creating nearly 1.5 million 
acres of new wilderness.
  H.R. 2250, one bill included in this package will impact northern 
California, my area. It adds 262,000 acres of new wilderness 
designations, despite concerns from local communities as to how they 
would be impacted.
  We have seen the devastation that wildfires cause in northern 
California time and time again, so why are we putting more land into 
this restrictive wilderness category, which will make it even more 
difficult to properly manage forests and to access them?
  Potential wilderness is typically treated as wilderness anyway, so 
you have 51,000 acres that will probably be enforced as if it were 
wilderness.
  We should be prioritizing forest management, not making it more 
difficult for access and the work needing to be done desperately. In 
rural northern California, much of the land is already owned by the 
Federal Government. The local economies depend on access and use of 
these lands to thrive.
  Seventy-six percent of Trinity County is controlled by the Federal 
Government. Ninety-five percent of the land added to wilderness 
designation by 2250 is located there.
  The town of Weaverville located in Trinity County has had several 
occasions where fire has burned right up to their doorsteps, and even 
then, we still pursue endangering them because these lands are not 
managed.
  Even due to the best efforts of our firefighters, our CCC groups out 
there trying get ahead of it, we put ourselves behind by having 
wilderness designations that take away options, take away ability to 
access and properly manage these lands.
  Currently within that county, 520,000 acres, or 25 percent, are 
designated as wilderness. It would increase that number to 770,000, or 
37 percent of the county.
  There are concerns with these lands being designated as wilderness 
that should have been addressed with the local communities, ranging 
from questions about forest management, grazing implications, to road 
decommissioning and stewardship contracts. How does that help the 
public have access? How does that help our firefighters and CCC have 
access to do the work?
  Consensus from these local communities most impacted by these 
designations should be a priority. This legislation does not do that.
  None of the language changes recommended to help mitigate local 
concerns were accepted, so I urge you to vote in opposition.
  If it is all about protecting lands, what is it we are actually 
protecting when we are endangering them even more so?
  Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Carbajal).
  Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Chair, I thank Representative DeGette for 
yielding and for her leadership on this very important legislation.

  I am honored to represent the central coast of California, one of the 
most beautiful districts in the Nation.
  Places like the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain 
National Monument contain some of the most

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stunning, unique, and diverse ecosystems found anywhere in North 
America.
  Today, I am pleased to support H.R. 2546, the Protecting America's 
Wilderness Act. This bill would preserve the ecological beauty and 
recreational activities available to communities in my district and 
beyond as well as for future generations.
  This legislation includes my bill, H.R. 2199, the Central Coast 
Heritage Protection Act. I am proud to have worked with Chairman 
Grijalva and Representative DeGette and local stakeholders to ensure 
that California's central coast was included in this measure.
  Title III of this legislation would designate and place into 
conservation nearly 250,000 acres as wilderness within the Los Padres 
National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument as wilderness 
areas, one of the highest forms of protections available.

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  This is a major step to preserve and protect our community's future 
for future generations, allows for responsible forest management and 
firefighting activities.
  It also creates a 400-mile-long Condor National Recreation Trail, 
connecting the northern and southern portions of the Los Padres 
National Forest by a single hiking route.
  This legislation has been the result of years of collaboration with 
local stakeholders. It is supported by nearly 500 central coast 
landowners, businesses, farmers, and local officials. This reaffirms 
that protecting our environment and growing our economy are not 
mutually exclusive.
  Our public lands are an essential asset to our local economies. In 
California alone, the outdoor recreation economy is worth $92 billion 
and employs over 650,000 individuals.
  I want to thank Chairman Grijalva, Representative DeGette, and the 
committee for their support of this legislation.
  Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' and continue 
uplifting local businesses and local economies that rely on outdoor 
recreation.
  Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from 
Colorado (Mr. Lamborn).
  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. 
Fulcher) for his leadership.
  I rise in strong opposition to this package of divisive and partisan 
bills. Collectively, this package of ideologically driven bills impact 
lands in Colorado, California, and Washington by creating nearly 1.5 
million acres of new wilderness, designating 843 miles of Wild and 
Scenic Rivers, and creating 100,000 acres of National Monument 
expansion.
  In Colorado alone, H.R. 2546 would designate approximately 570,000 
acres of new wilderness areas, 23,000 acres of expanded wilderness, and 
14,000 acres of potential wilderness. These new designations would be 
in addition to the already existing 3.5 million acres of public land in 
Colorado that is already designated as wilderness.
  Now, I commend my colleague from Colorado for her efforts to work 
with local shareholders to address some of their concerns, but the 
bills contained in this package do not achieve the type of balance and 
local consensus necessary for bills of this magnitude.
  Many of the local communities impacted by this wilderness package 
have raised significant concerns, including the loss of motorized 
access and recreation, the elimination of multiple use, and the overall 
threat to local economies. If wilderness designation is imposed, fewer 
people will have access to these lands.
  Engaging local stakeholders and considering their on-the-ground 
expertise are critical steps in making decisions about public lands 
management. Local communities have concerns with many aspects of this 
bill.
  At the July 10, 2019, subcommittee hearing on this bill, the 
committee heard testimony from Montezuma County Commissioner Keenan 
Ertel, who shared the county's concern that this bill would negatively 
impact ``individual landowners, agricultural entities, water providers, 
first responders, and especially the recreation tourism industry.''
  Garfield County also opposes this legislation due to concerns with 
restricting access and increased risk of catastrophic wildfires due to 
the restrictive management regimes imposed by this legislation.
  In addition to local grievances, the affected land management 
agencies have noted that this bill is inconsistent with previous 
designations and existing land uses by arbitrarily adding wilderness 
areas and Wild and Scenic Rivers in areas where those designations are 
not appropriate. Supporting the declaration of areas that do not 
actually possess these characteristics undermines the integrity of the 
Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, as well as the 
existing lands that do possess those features.
  Because of these concerns, the Trump administration has rightly 
issued a veto threat against this partisan bill.
  To quote from the Statement of Administration Policy: ``This bill 
would impose unnecessary and harmful restrictions on more than 2.5 
million acres of land in Colorado, California, and Washington State, 
including nearly 1.5 million acres in the form of wilderness 
designations. These restrictions will greatly reduce opportunities for 
multiple uses on these public lands, limit access to them, and 
significantly reduce the available productive acreage in working 
forests, rendering them more prone to catastrophic wildfires.''
  This highly partisan package is in stark contrast to the omnibus 
lands package that was passed overwhelmingly last year by both Chambers 
and signed into law by President Trump. That package was the most 
sweeping conservation legislation in the last decade. It had begun 
under the Republican House and was successful because it featured the 
input of a wide coalition of our colleagues, and it earned the support 
of a broad, diverse coalition of advocates for public lands, economic 
development, and conservation.
  Mr. Chair, we are wasting our time here. I ask my colleagues to 
oppose this legislation.
  The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Carbajal). The time of the gentleman has 
expired.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I would point out to my close friend from 
Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) that there are no multiple use areas in the 
Colorado Wilderness Act. Two-thirds of the areas are already wilderness 
study areas and being converted, and the rest have no motorized use or 
mining or drilling of any kind. So the bill has no conversion of 
multiple use areas.
  Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Judy Chu).
  Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of 
H.R. 2546, the Protecting America's Wilderness Act. This legislation 
includes the text of my bill, H.R. 2215, the San Gabriel Mountains 
Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, which is the result of years 
of grassroots advocacy and community engagement to improve protections 
and access for these treasured lands.

  The San Gabriel Mountains are the crown of the Los Angeles area. They 
provide 30 percent of our water, comprise 70 percent of Los Angeles 
County's open space, and are home to historic habitats of species like 
the California condor and Nelson's bighorn sheep.
  This immense natural beauty exists right in the backyard of one of 
the densest urban areas in our country, offering recreational 
opportunities like hiking, fishing, and camping to the more than 15 
million Americans who live in the urban area nearby.
  That is so important because the Los Angeles region is one of the 
most park-poor areas in the country, which means that too many 
communities do not have access to outdoor recreational opportunities in 
their own neighborhoods.
  Access to outdoor space has real, documented benefits for public 
health. That is why protecting these lands is so important.
  In 2014, President Obama recognized the decades of grassroots support 
for this goal and granted my request to designate the San Gabriel 
Mountains National Monument. Immediately, this made available more 
resources to the mountains that resulted in cleaner rivers, improved 
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areas and hiking trails, and more rangers to interact with visitors. 
Most importantly, it brought the entire community together to develop a 
management plan for the San Gabriel Mountains, with over 40 members 
representing a variety of stakeholders, such as water agencies, local 
governments, and the business community.
  But we are still far from done. This same level of resources and 
protection is needed across the San Gabriel Mountains and the 
communities that serve as their gateway.
  The legislation before us today would build on the success of the 
National Monument designation by expanding the monument's boundaries to 
include the western Angeles National Forest, establishing new and 
expanded wilderness areas, and protecting more than 45 miles of 
waterways as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
  It would also establish the critical new San Gabriel Mountains 
national recreation area to bolster the connection between urban and 
wild spaces, helping communities in the foothills and along the river 
corridor improve access to the mountains and offer new recreational 
opportunities for Angelenos.
  This bill represents the work of so many, and they have come together 
for a plan that would complete the vision of a community seamlessly 
connected to the beautiful wild lands of its backyard.
  Today, we have an opportunity to realize that vision, and that is why 
I urge support for H.R. 2546, the Protecting America's Wilderness Act.
  Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from 
California (Mr. McClintock).
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Chair, when the Republicans were in the 
majority, we set three overarching objectives for our Federal lands 
policy: to restore public access to the public lands, to restore good 
management to the public lands, and to restore the Federal Government 
as a good neighbor to those communities impacted by the public lands. 
This bill is the very opposite of these three policies.
  The purpose of America's public lands was to set aside our most 
beautiful tracts, in the words of the original Yosemite Charter, ``for 
public use, resort, and recreation . . . for all time.''
  The bill before us does exactly the opposite: It imposes severe 
restrictions on the public's use of 2.5 million acres of their own 
lands; 1.5 million acres would be put off limits to such innocent 
things as mountain bikes and strollers; and it would remove roads to 
reach campsites or even allow emergency equipment to access. It also 
designates 843 additional miles of our rivers as wild and scenic.
  Does anybody think that sounds good?
  I can tell my colleagues that that designation on the Merced River in 
my district has been used to close many traditional tourist amenities 
at Yosemite Park, including swimming pools, raft and bike rentals, 
horseback riding stables, and ice skating and lodging facilities.
  ``Public use, resort, and recreation'' becomes ``Look, but don't 
touch.''
  The health and vitality of our forests depends on active scientific 
forest management. That means carefully tending our forests to protect 
them from morbid overcrowding, which, in turn, makes them vulnerable to 
disease, pestilence, drought, and, ultimately, catastrophic wildfire.
  Excess timber comes out of the forest in one of two ways: It is 
either burned out or it is carried out. This bill makes good forest 
management impossible by forbidding our foresters from using their 
science to protect and groom and care for our forests by assuring that 
trees have room to grow strong.
  Finally, this bill ignores and insults the communities directly 
affected by this massive Federal land grab. In case after case, local 
elected officials, local governments, local fire districts, and local 
residents in the nearby communities have formally, vigorously, and 
vocally protested the draconian restrictions imposed by this measure 
because they imperil public safety from fire, and they do wanton harm 
to the local economies.
  This bill reverses the three objectives set by House Republicans:
  Instead of restoring public access to public lands, the Democrats 
restrict and deny it;
  Instead of restoring good management to the public lands, the 
Democrats forbid it;
  Instead of restoring the Federal Government as a good neighbor to 
those communities impacted by the public lands, the Democrats give 
those communities the finger.
  What Obama said about elections having consequences, here it is in 
real life.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from 
California (Mrs. Napolitano).
  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chair, I thank Ms. DeGette for yielding.
  I rise today in very strong support of H.R. 2215, the San Gabriel 
Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, which is included in 
H.R. 2546, and I associate my remarks with those of Ms. Chu, my 
distinguished colleague.
  As the representative of the San Gabriel foothills community, I am 
very proud of our community members and local organizations that have 
worked tirelessly on preserving and expanding the mountains for future 
generations.
  The San Gabriel Mountains, foothills, and river corridor attract 
millions of visitors a year and provide some of the only outdoor 
options for the open space-poor Los Angeles County.
  H.R. 2215 expands the boundaries of the monument and allows the San 
Gabriel Mountains, foothills, and river corridor to be eligible for 
Federal funding to help clean, protect, and develop our beloved 
mountain recreation areas.
  The bill will improve recreation opportunities for millions of 
families and bring much-needed resources to the communities that serve 
as the gateway to the mountains, while respecting local rights. Water 
agencies and communities from the area all agree this is a good thing.
  As California has continued to be faced with drought, forest fires, 
and the growing impacts of climate change, it is critical that we 
support policies such as this that protect our environment.
  Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.''

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  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman 
from Arizona (Mr. Gosar).
  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank my friend from Idaho 
for yielding.
  The legislation before us today represents the same failed policies 
that have caused recent fire seasons to be some of the worst on record. 
Over 1.5 million acres of new wilderness is created by this bill.
  Mr. Chairman, a wilderness designation is the most restrictive land 
classification that can be levied by the Federal Government. Wilderness 
designations such as these greatly hinder Federal and local agencies' 
ability to actively manage our forests, which greatly enhances the risk 
of catastrophic wildfires.
  Just yesterday, I hosted a roundtable with stakeholders from across 
the West representing local governments, State governments, animal 
conservation groups, and private companies that are developing 
groundbreaking technologies to help us fight the threat of catastrophic 
fire. Every participant in the panel spoke to the importance of 
actively managing our forests.
  Wildfire prevention saves money, human lives, and protects vital 
wildlife habitats. Passage of this bill puts all of that at risk.
  This legislation also represents another attempt by the majority to 
legislate in other Members' districts without their support. I 
especially want to highlight the provisions in this bill dealing 
particularly with Colorado.
  The vast majority of the 700,000 acres of new wilderness created by 
this bill in Colorado is located in Mr. Tipton's district and Mr. 
Lamborn's district. Neither of these Members support this legislation.
  This is a continuation of legislation previously taken up by this 
House restricting mining in my district that I did not support and 
attempts by the other side to restrict mining in northern Minnesota and 
oil and gas development in ANWR completely against the wishes of local 
Members of Congress as well as people back home.
  Legislation like this before us today flies in the face of what 
public lands legislation should be. It should be locally driven and 
benefit those who live closest to those lands.

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  This legislation does none of that. Instead, it applies a top-down 
approach to land management, with decrees being levied from Washington, 
D.C., without the input of local stakeholders.
  Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this disastrous 
legislation.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Schiff).
  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Protecting 
America's Wilderness Act.
  This bill includes a number of worthy initiatives to expand and 
protect our national heritage, and I am very pleased and grateful that 
the legislation includes the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation 
Act, a bill I have been working on for nearly 20 years.
  The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would expand the 
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the lands 
known as the Rim of the Valley. This includes Simi Hills, Santa Susana 
Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, part of Santa Clarita, San Gabriel 
Mountain foothills, the Los Angeles River, and Griffith Park, all 
important green spaces in the greater Los Angeles region, one of the 
park-poorest regions in the country.
  By expanding the national recreation area, the National Park Service 
will have the authority to make capital improvements, like repairing 
hiking trails and maintaining facilities for public enjoyment, studying 
wildlife and its habitats, and participating in cooperative 
conservation with local landowners. It will help ensure wildlife 
corridors that allow Los Angelinos to experience lions, bears, and 
other precious wildlife in their own backyard.
  Protecting and embracing our national spaces is very important to me 
personally. I come from a hiking family. My wife, Eve, and I love to go 
on hiking trips with our friends or when we can steal away during the 
summer, evening hikes through Griffith Park. From time to time, I like 
to run alone in the Verdugos, with a little extra pace at certain 
points, knowing that one of P-22's mountain lion friends might be 
watching me from the tall grass.
  Last week, I asked my constituents to send some reflections about 
what the Rim of the Valley means to them, along with their favorite 
pictures of the natural beauty of our region, and you can see just a 
sampling of the beautiful vistas that they sent behind me.
  I want to say, I think my constituent Donald from Sunland put it best 
when he said: ``I appreciate how the calm beauty of undeveloped nature 
replenishes my spirits. Everyone, including future generations, should 
be able to access unspoiled nature.''
  We owe it to ourselves and our children and grandchildren to 
safeguard these treasures. The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation 
Act plays an important role in this effort.
  I want to thank Chairman Grijalva and his staff for their work on 
this legislation. I want to thank my colleague, Diana DeGette. I urge 
all of my colleagues to support H.R. 2546.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman 
from Minnesota (Mr. Stauber).
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to a completely 
partisan bill in H.R. 2546, legislation that grows the reach of the 
Federal Government and strong-arms local stakeholders.
  To my colleagues in California and Colorado who are involuntarily 
affected by this legislation, I stand with you.
  Like them, I represent a vast district with significant Federal 
lands. Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District is the size of West 
Virginia. It features two national forests, a national park, a wild and 
scenic river, and a wilderness area.
  Like them, I have a colleague from an urban area in my State 
legislating in my district, as if they know what is best for our 
constituents and we don't.

  About a month ago, a colleague representing part of the Twin Cities 
area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul introduced a mineral withdrawal, putting 
over 235,000 acres off-limits. In northern Minnesota, the Range 
Association of Municipalities and Schools sharply rebuked this 
legislation, as the bill promises to deprive schools of millions of 
dollars in potential revenue.
  In Colorado, H.R. 2546 is opposed by Mesa, Garfield, and Montezuma 
Counties because of their concern about the impacts this expansion can 
have on their rural communities.
  What many in Washington, D.C., and Representatives of urban areas 
fail to recognize is how much this bill affects the daily lives of 
rural constituencies.
  For example, this bill will disallow proper forest management. Why 
not let our loggers clear the timber that leads to forest fires?
  It will disallow recreational activities like mountain biking. Why 
would we stop activities like that that help grow our local tourism 
industries?
  The National Guard Bureau is concerned about the high-altitude 
training in this area. Why would we impede the readiness of our 
military?
  Mr. Chairman, the trend of rejecting the input of local Members of 
Congress and local stakeholders is troubling. Whether it be in 
California, Colorado, or my great State of Minnesota, all our 
constituents ask for is to have a seat at the table and their voices 
heard.
  Please oppose this bill and send a message that locals affected by 
Washington, D.C., legislation need to be heard.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I am delighted to yield 3 minutes to the 
gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva), chairman of the committee.
  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado for 
the time and for her longstanding commitment to public land in her 
State and throughout the Nation.
  I also want to thank all of the sponsors from California to 
Washington who have done tremendous work on the individual titles that 
make up the package of bills before us today.
  I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2546, Protecting America's 
Wilderness Act.
  Congress passed the Wilderness Act in 1964 in response to concerns 
about population growth and increasing development. The reason for the 
act is more pressing now than ever.
  Since then, wilderness designations have served as a key tool for 
protecting pristine places in their natural state for the benefit of 
current and future generations of Americans.
  This package truly embodies the spirit of the Wilderness Act, 
something that is often dismissed by many of my colleagues across the 
aisle. Each title was developed through a multiyear collaborative 
process with diverse and locally driven coalitions that have 
demonstrated that these places are worthy of protection as wilderness.
  They provided abundant recreational opportunities to help support 
local economies, teach visitors about our Nation's diverse heritage, 
and allow people to find solitude and peace in nature.
  They protect some of the last and best refuges for wildlife in the 
face of a changing environment and play a vital role in safeguarding 
the natural systems that our communities rely on.
  As climate change increasingly impacts our natural world, designating 
pristine landscapes as wilderness is one of the most important actions 
Congress can take in response to the climate crisis.
  This bill prioritizes the long-term conservation of large, connected 
landscapes that provide clean air, clean water, critical wildlife 
habitat, and intact natural systems that enhance community resiliency 
to this climate crisis.
  It reflects the heart of the Wilderness Act, reminding us of our 
dependence on healthy, natural systems and our responsibility to ensure 
a sustainable environment for future generations.
  It is no surprise that the Trump administration would oppose these 
designations, given the single-use mission of the Trump administration, 
which is extraction and profit being the only option for our public 
lands, while this legislation before us today represents and recognizes 
that protection and conservation are public benefits for all Americans.
  I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 2546 and the package of 
legislation before us, which will ensure that these wild places are 
protected for the benefit of current and future generations.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from 
Utah (Mr. Bishop).
  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chair, I appreciate having the ability to 
speak

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after Mr. Grijalva, my good friend from Arizona, so I can bring some 
balance to the rhetoric that we are doing because somebody has to 
realize that the ideas of conservation, recreation, and economic 
development in the vast territories we have in the West are not 
mutually exclusive. They never have been. They never need to be.
  But the bill we have in front of us today is very unbalanced. It is 
pretty ideological, and as Yogi Berra used to say: ``It's deja vu all 
over again.''
  This puts 1.5 million acres, as has been said, in new wilderness 
designations and over 800 miles of wild and scenic rivers, which 
destroys or shuts down all forest management activity in those 
particular areas, including things like fuel reduction and wildfire 
mitigation.
  To put this in perspective for some of you, especially those in the 
East, in the last 10 years, 7.3 million acres of our most restricted 
public lands have been burned out. That is like burning the entire 
State of Massachusetts, all of which was set in this kind of 
restrictive area.
  Now, what the majority wants to do, what the Democrats want to do, is 
add more to that potential problem. It is unbalanced simply because 
there is not a single Republican who has cosponsored any of these bills 
in this package, including the two Colorado Republicans who are most 
directly impacted by this package.

  This puts critical military-readiness training at risk. This has 
concerns for private property that have never been resolved in elements 
of this package. It doesn't even address the local consensus.
  This is a bill that the Senate will not pass, that the President has 
already said he is going to reject.
  Earlier in this session, as we began, we had a lands package that 
came through. It was a consensus between Democrats and Republicans both 
here and in the Senate. Many of these bills were not part of that 
consensus land package, and for justifiable reasons, because they 
haven't reached that consensus status.
  It hasn't happened before, which means--you know, Earl Weaver once 
came out and got thrown out of a game because he looked at the umpire 
and said: Are you going to get better, or is this as good as it gets?
  We are looking at the other side and saying: Are you going to get 
better, or is this simply as good as it gets?
  What we should be doing is realizing, instead of creating more 
problem areas, we should be trying to solve the problem of the land we 
already own. I am specifically talking about H.R. 1225, the Restore Our 
Parks Act. We have a maintenance backlog in our parks that is huge and 
a solution to it that actually works. Why are we not bringing that bill 
to the floor instead of this bill, which is destined to fail?
  We all talk a big game about how much we revere our national parks, 
yet when we had the opportunity to do something about it with a bill 
that has 330 sponsors and cosponsors, we have the chance of doing it, 
we don't.
  For some reason, the Democrats don't decide to bring that up on the 
floor so it can move along. Instead, they bring packages up here that 
create more wilderness, more problems, and more costs without having 
solved any of the underlying problems with these packages, which is why 
they weren't in the consensus bill we had at the beginning of the 
session in the first place.
  We can do better. We need to do better. We are wasting our time with 
messaging bills that have no future when we have the opportunity to do 
stuff that works.
  I am calling on my friends on the other side: Put that bill on the 
floor so we can vote for something that solves our problems and saves 
our parks instead of these simply messaging bills that are dedicated to 
having special interest groups being able to check off the box that you 
did something for them. It is about time we did something that works.

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  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I would just point out to the gentleman 
that when we did the last land package none of these bills had been 
brought up for a hearing by the then-majority, so the gentleman would 
not have been too happy to have included them in that package.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. 
Neguse).
  Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Chairman, I want to join my colleagues in support of 
this important lands package which is not a messaging bill. It is a 
bill that will protect endangered species, improve climate mitigation, 
and support our Nation's growing outdoor recreation economy. Every 
component of this bill certainly accomplishes those ends.
  But, in particular, the Colorado Wilderness Act Title I provides 
Federal protections to many of Colorado's most beautiful and treasured 
lands, and that I can attest to as a Representative for Colorado's 
Second Congressional District.
  I am inspired by my colleague, Congresswoman DeGette's dedication and 
her championing of this cause, having worked on this bill for the 
better part of the last 20 years.
  It is important that we protect these beautiful and treasured public 
lands for generations to come. We have a strong tradition of protecting 
public lands in my home State. As the Chair well knows, earlier this 
year we passed the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act out of 
the House, which is an important step in that regard.
  I think at the end of the day we should be able to agree on the goal 
of protecting public lands to ensure that they exist for future 
generations, including for the generation of my daughter who is 18 
months old now--a year-and-a-half-old, I should say--and I look forward 
to being able to enjoy these incredible public lands with her over the 
many coming years.
  So at the end of the day this bill makes sense. It is worth fighting 
for. Let's protect public lands, not just in Colorado but across the 
country.
  Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support the Protecting 
America's Wilderness Act.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
  Mr. Chairman, it was alluded to once, but I want to underscore that 
passage of this would add massive new burdens on Federal agencies. We 
need to be using those resources to better manage what we have already 
got as public land and public resources.
  As a reminder, we are $2.3 billion in debt. What that means is the 
Federal Government is way over its head. We can't afford to manage 
land, and we can't afford to take care of it.
  So guess what?
  It doesn't do it. Then we all pay, typically, when things go on fire.
  Mr. Chairman, in my State of Idaho, because of all that massive 
amount of Federal land, we are really more like tenants than we are 
landlords. But to make an analogy, our landlord can't afford to fix a 
broken roof. That is what we have got with responsibility on these 
government agencies unable to take care of these resources.
  Mr. Chairman, you have heard testimony from my colleagues that many 
of the local communities impacted have raised significant concerns 
ranging from loss of access, recreation, elimination of constructive 
and wise management, and threats to rural economies. In addition to the 
concerns and opposition raised by local stakeholders and counties, some 
of the provisions in the package are opposed by the actual Members who 
represent the areas affected. It is troubling.
  This effort is also funded in part by some special interest groups, 
and they sometimes will call themselves environmentalists. To those 
people, I just want to communicate: I live in this area. All too often 
you don't. We are the real environmentalists because we take care of a 
fabulous resource.
  Public lands decisions should be made with local collaboration and 
input. This set of bills does not do it. They have real consequences on 
real people. Sound, proven, and scientific management are critical.
  Mr. Chairman, God gave us a fabulous resource here, but he also gave 
us a brain. We need to use our brain.
  Now, I am not naive. I know my colleagues across the aisle have got 
to vote for this thing. Part of that is that some people's DNA says 
that wilderness is good and human involvement is bad.
  I would just close by saying this: Facts are stubborn things. The 
first fact is this set of bills is going nowhere.

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  The second fact is wise management--that is using our mind--is much 
better than stagnating this resource.
  Fact number three is when this stalls--and it will--those of us on 
this side of the aisle and those of us who live in the West will still 
be here asking for your cooperation in working with us.
  Mr. Chairman, please don't let pride blind you. Work with us on 
putting some intelligence and some wisdom into managing this resource.
  Mr. Chairman, I include in the Record a Statement of Administration 
Policy recommending a veto of this bill package.

                   Statement of Administration Policy


H.R. 2546--Protecting America's Wilderness Act--Rep. DeGette, D-CO, and 
                           Rep. Neguse, D-CO

       The Administration opposes H.R. 2546. This bill would 
     impose unnecessary and harmful restrictions on more than 2.5 
     million acres of land in Colorado, California, and Washington 
     State, including nearly 1.5 million acres in the form of 
     wilderness designations. These restrictions will greatly 
     reduce opportunities for multiple uses on these public lands, 
     limit access to them, and significantly reduce the available 
     productive acreage in working forests, rendering them more 
     prone to catastrophic wildfires.
       The Administration has expanded access to America's public 
     lands; increased hunting, fishing, and recreational 
     opportunities nationwide; and enhanced conservation 
     stewardship of our vast natural resources. With regard to the 
     designation of wilderness on public lands, the Administration 
     generally supports congressional action to resolve wilderness 
     designation and Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) release issues, 
     particularly for WSAs that were established more than 30 
     years ago. Many WSAs were recommended for designation, while 
     others were recommended as not suitable, with suggestions 
     that they be returned to agency management to integrate their 
     other intrinsic values into surrounding land management 
     plans. The Administration recommends addressing these long 
     overdue WSA decisions before undertaking potential 
     designations of new areas that did not meet the criteria 
     established in the 1964 Wilderness Act when inventories were 
     completed many years ago.
       The Administration strongly believes that before new or 
     potential wilderness areas or wild and scenic rivers are 
     designated, it is important to first ensure that such 
     designation is the most appropriate land management tool for 
     a given parcel. For this and other reasons, successful 
     conservation proposals that have incorporated this tool over 
     the last decade have been more limited in geographic scope 
     than this bill. It is important to ensure that designating 
     new wilderness areas on public lands does not unnecessarily 
     impede public access, limit outdoor recreational 
     opportunities, or conflict with pre-existing uses. 
     Unfortunately, a number of the proposals for wilderness 
     designations in H.R. 2546 fail to follow this successful 
     model.
       While many recreational activities, such as hunting, 
     fishing, and hiking, are compatible with wilderness 
     designation, other activities, such as mountain biking and 
     off-highway vehicle use, are not. Some of the areas proposed 
     for wilderness designation in H.R. 2546 contain popular 
     motorized or mechanized recreation areas. In addition, 
     existing energy development poses inherent challenges for 
     wilderness designations, creating complex management issues 
     pertaining to active mining claims and oil and gas leases 
     within a designated wilderness area. The designations under 
     this bill could impede future energy and mineral development, 
     including development that is important to the economic and 
     national security of the United States.
       The Administration is committed to managing public lands as 
     a good neighbor to the local communities and to the Americans 
     who live and work in close proximity to them. Engaging local 
     stakeholders and considering their on-the-ground expertise 
     are critical steps in making decisions about public lands 
     management, and local communities have concerns that many 
     aspects of H.R. 2546 would produce negative effects for their 
     citizens and their economies.
       The Administration is willing to work with Congress to make 
     the necessary improvements to this bill if it is considered 
     further. If H.R. 2546 were presented to the President in its 
     current form, however, his advisors would recommend that he 
     veto it.

  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Brownley).
  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for 
bringing this important public lands bill to the floor.
  H.R. 2546 incorporates a bill I helped introduce along with 
Representative Carbajal, the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act.
  The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act sets aside more than 40,000 
acres in the Los Padres National Forest as wilderness. It also 
designates the Condor Trail within Los Padres as a National Recreation 
Trail. Both of these actions have long been priorities of my 
constituents, and so I am pleased the House is taking action on them 
today.
  We in Ventura County are so fortunate to be surrounded by gorgeous 
public spaces, including the Los Padres National Forest. Designating 
these lands as wilderness will strengthen environmental protections in 
our region and preserve this important part of our natural heritage for 
future generations to enjoy.
  Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman, again, for bringing this bill 
forward.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from 
the State of Washington (Mr. Kilmer).
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank my good friend and colleague for 
yielding.
  Mr. Chairman, as someone who was born and raised on the Olympic 
Peninsula, I know firsthand how special our region is and how our 
public lands contribute to the fabric of who we are.
  In our region we understand that protecting public lands isn't just 
about saving these unforgettable places for future generations. It also 
means protecting high quality jobs for the next generation as well.
  As someone who worked in economic development professionally for over 
a decade, I have seen how our natural resources contribute to our 
economic vitality. Each year millions of people and families travel to 
my State and contribute roughly $22 billion in economic impact and 
support 200,000 jobs in Washington's outdoor economy. Our national 
treasures have created opportunities for local entrepreneurs who have 
started restaurants, guided tour companies, hotels, and other small 
businesses.
  That is why it makes sense to protect these special places, and it is 
why I am proud the House is considering this comprehensive package 
which includes my legislation, the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act. This bill protects some of our environmentally 
sensitive areas by establishing a new wilderness area to protect the 
last remaining old-growth stands on the peninsula and designating 19 
rivers and tributaries as wild and scenic rivers to protect critical 
salmon spawning habitat.
  This proposal has evolved through extensive public engagement with 
Tribes, conservation groups, timber communities, business leaders, 
shellfish growers, and everyone in between to create a bill that works 
for our local communities.
  It is because of that extensive public outreach that this bill is 
formally now supported by more than 800 community leaders--Republicans, 
Democrats, business owners, sportsmen, mayors, county commissioners, 
and Tribal leaders--all of whom agree that this proposal moves our 
region in the right direction.
  In addition to protecting recreational access and supporting our 
outdoor economy, this bill will also bolster our region's efforts to 
protect sources of clean drinking water, support critical salmon and 
steelhead habitat, and protect key waterways that are vital to our 
shellfish industry.
  But just as important as these things are the things this bill will 
not do.
  This proposal will not close, decommission, or otherwise restrict 
access to any existing Forest Service roads or trailheads.
  It will not impact any harvestable timber base in the Olympic 
National Forest, and I am doing a whole bunch of work to actually 
increase harvest through other avenues.
  This bill will not affect any private property rights, and it will 
not impact how the Washington Department of Natural Resources manages 
State-owned land, which is why it has gained the endorsement of the 
Washington Commissioner of Public Lands.
  We know that our region's future depends on building a strong and 
diversified economy. And after years of collaboration, I think this 
bill we are considering today represents a clear win-win for the 
communities I represent.
  Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the senior Senator from Washington, 
Senator Murray, for her partnership on this effort, and I encourage my 
colleagues to vote in favor of this important legislation.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time to 
close.

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  Mr. Chairman, wilderness is not owned by me, it is not owned by any 
Member on the other side of the aisle, and it is not owned by any 
Members of Congress. It is owned by the people. It is owned by the 
people of this country and future generations of this country. That is 
why we are the stewards of this wilderness.
  These are Federal lands, and I have heard some of my colleagues on 
the other side in this debate say: Well, some county commissioner 
doesn't support it; some Member doesn't support it.
  It doesn't matter. These Federal lands belong to the public. In fact, 
last October in Colorado there was a poll done of the areas that are 
impacted in my portion of the wilderness bill. This poll found that 71 
percent of the people in the affected areas--the citizens, the people 
who use this land for economic development and recreation--believe that 
these wilderness study areas should be made permanent and that they 
should be made into wilderness. That is whom I believe.
  I want to tell you one more story, Mr. Chairman, and that is the 
story about in August when I went down to Cortez, Colorado, near three 
of the wilderness areas in my bill. One of the county commissioners, 
Mr. Ertel, testified in Congress that he represents that area.

  Do you know something?
  In Cortez, Colorado, the city council and the mayor support the bill. 
At a townhall meeting I had, there were 75 people. Sixty-five of them 
raised their hands when I asked if they supported the bill. That is who 
supports this bill, that is who this is for, and that is whom we need 
to think about and listen to as we pass this legislation.
  The areas in this bill all have strong wilderness characteristics, 
and we owe it to our children, to our grandchildren, and to our great-
grandchildren to take bold action right now and preserve them.
  I just want to take a minute and thank everybody who has been 
involved with this bill: obviously, the chairman of the committee, Mr. 
Grijalva, his staff, Chris Rackens, Brandon Bragato, Henry Wykowski, 
Cameron Walkup, and Lily Wang; and my staff who have worked on this 
bill for over 20 years now, Lisa Cohen, my Chief of Staff; Kaila Hood, 
Matt Allen, Tom Woodburn, and Marc Rehmann, all of whom have worked 
their guts out for this, as well as many other staffers past and 
present.
  Finally, I want to thank the citizens who brought this bill to me to 
begin with and who continue to work their hearts out every day to 
preserve our wild places; in particular, John Stansfield of Wild 
Connections who can't be with us today, and Mark Pearson of San Juan 
Wilderness--who the last time I saw him, he was sitting on a cliff high 
up in one of my wilderness areas and is now sitting in the gallery 
watching us pass this historic legislation.
  It truly is a labor of love, and I look forward to telling my 
grandchildren about this historic day.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Espaillat). All time for general debate has 
expired.
  Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the 
5-minute rule.
  In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by 
the Committee on Natural Resources, printed in the bill, an amendment 
in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee 
Print 116-50, shall be considered as adopted.
  The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for 
the purpose of further amendment under the 
5-minute rule and shall be considered as read.
  The text of the bill, as amended, is as follows:

                               H.R. 2546

       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 ``Protecting 
     America's Wilderness Act''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

                      TITLE I--COLORADO WILDERNESS

Sec. 101. Short title; definition.
Sec. 102. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System in the 
              State of Colorado.
Sec. 103. Administrative provisions.
Sec. 104. Water.
Sec. 105. Sense of Congress.

  TITLE II--NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND WORKING 
                                FORESTS

Sec. 201. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 202. Definitions.

            Subtitle A--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 211. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 212. Redwood National and State Parks restoration.
Sec. 213. California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 214. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 215. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 216. Management plans.
Sec. 217. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.

                         Subtitle B--RECREATION

Sec. 221. Horse Mountain Special Management Area.
Sec. 222. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 223. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 224. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 225. Trails study.
Sec. 226. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 227. Partnerships.

                        Subtitle C--CONSERVATION

Sec. 231. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 232. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 233. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 234. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 235. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.

                       Subtitle D--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. 241. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 242. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 243. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility facilities and 
              rights-of-way.

              TITLE III--CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION

Sec. 301. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 302. Definitions.
Sec. 303. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 304. Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness.
Sec. 305. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 306. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Sec. 307. Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness.
Sec. 308. Designation of scenic areas.
Sec. 309. Condor National Scenic Trail.
Sec. 310. Forest service study.
Sec. 311. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities.
Sec. 312. Use by members of Tribes.

    TITLE IV--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS PROTECTION

Sec. 401. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 402. Definition of State.

            Subtitle A--SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Sec. 411. Purposes.
Sec. 412. Definitions.
Sec. 413. San Gabriel National Recreation Area.
Sec. 414. Management.
Sec. 415. Acquisition of non-Federal land within Recreation Area.
Sec. 416. Water rights; water resource facilities; public roads; 
              utility facilities.
Sec. 417. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council.
Sec. 418. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership.
Sec. 419. Visitor services and facilities.

                   Subtitle B--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS

Sec. 421. Definitions.
Sec. 422. National monument boundary modification.
Sec. 423. Designation of Wilderness Areas and Additions.
Sec. 424. Administration of Wilderness Areas and Additions.
Sec. 425. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Sec. 426. Water rights.

            TITLE V--RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR PRESERVATION

Sec. 501. Short title.
Sec. 502. Boundary adjustment; land acquisition; administration.

     TITLE VI--WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Sec. 601. Short title.
Sec. 602. Designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas.
Sec. 603. Wild and scenic river designations.
Sec. 604. Existing rights and withdrawal.
Sec. 605. Treaty rights.

                            TITLE VII--PAYGO

Sec. 701. Determination of Budgetary Effects.

                      TITLE I--COLORADO WILDERNESS

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION.

       (a) Short Title.--This title may be cited as the ``Colorado 
     Wilderness Act of 2020''.
       (b) Secretary Defined.--As used in this title, the term 
     ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior or the 
     Secretary of Agriculture, as appropriate.

     SEC. 102. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION 
                   SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF COLORADO.

       (a) Additions.--Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act 
     of 1993 (Public Law 103-77; 107 Stat. 756; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note) is amended by adding at the end the following 
     paragraphs:
       ``(23) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 316 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Maroon Bells Addition Proposed Wilderness',

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     dated July 20, 2018, which is hereby incorporated in and 
     shall be deemed to be a part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass 
     Wilderness Area designated by Public Law 88-577.
       ``(24) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 38,217 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilderness', dated 
     October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Redcloud Peak 
     Wilderness.
       ``(25) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Grand 
     Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, which 
     comprise approximately 26,734 acres, as generally depicted on 
     a map titled `Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilderness', 
     dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Handies 
     Peak Wilderness.
       ``(26) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 16,481 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed Wilderness', 
     dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the McIntyre 
     Hills Wilderness.
       ``(27) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 10,282 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Grand Hogback Proposed Wilderness', dated October 16, 
     2019, which shall be known as the Grand Hogback Wilderness.
       ``(28) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 25,624 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Demaree Canyon Proposed Wilderness', dated October 9, 
     2019, which shall be known as the Demaree Canyon Wilderness.
       ``(29) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 28,279 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Little Books Cliff Proposed Wilderness', dated 
     October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Little 
     Bookcliffs Wilderness.
       ``(30) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 14,886 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness', dated 
     January 29, 2020, which shall be known as the Bull Gulch 
     Wilderness.
       ``(31) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 12,016 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled `Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness Areas', 
     dated January 29, 2020, which shall be known as the Castle 
     Peak Wilderness.''.
       (b) Further Additions.--The following lands in the State of 
     Colorado administered by the Bureau of Land Management or the 
     United States Forest Service are hereby designated as 
     wilderness and, therefore, as components of the National 
     Wilderness Preservation System:
       (1) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or located in 
     the White River National Forest, which comprise approximately 
     19,240 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled 
     ``Assignation Ridge Proposed Wilderness'', dated November 12, 
     2019, which shall be known as the Assignation Ridge 
     Wilderness.
       (2) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and 
     San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately 
     23,116 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Badger 
     Creek Proposed Wilderness'', dated November 7, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the Badger Creek Wilderness.
       (3) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and 
     San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately 
     35,251 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Beaver 
     Creek Proposed Wilderness'', dated November 7, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the Beaver Creek Wilderness.
       (4) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or the Bureau of Reclamation 
     or located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, which 
     comprise approximately 32,884 acres, as generally depicted on 
     a map titled ``Grape Creek Proposed Wilderness'', dated 
     November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Grape Creek 
     Wilderness.
       (5) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 13,351 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness'', 
     dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the North 
     Bangs Canyon Wilderness.
       (6) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 5,144 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness'', 
     dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the South 
     Bangs Canyon Wilderness.
       (7) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 26,624 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness'', dated 
     October 9, 2019, which shall be known as The Palisade 
     Wilderness.
       (8) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the 
     Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests, which 
     comprise approximately 19,776 acres, as generally depicted on 
     a map titled ``Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness'', 
     dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Unaweep 
     Wilderness.
       (9) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management and Uncompaghre Field 
     Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Manti-
     LaSal National Forest, which comprise approximately 37,637 
     acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Sewemup Mesa 
     Proposed Wilderness'', dated November 7, 2019, which shall be 
     known as the Sewemup Mesa Wilderness.
       (10) Certain lands managed by the Kremmling Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approximately 
     31 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Platte 
     River Addition Proposed Wilderness'', dated July 20, 2018, 
     and which are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to 
     be part of the Platte River Wilderness designated by Public 
     Law 98-550.
       (11) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 17,587 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``Roubideau Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 9, 
     2019, which shall be known as the Roubideau Wilderness.
       (12) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Grand 
     Mesa, Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests, which 
     comprise approximately 12,102 acres, as generally depicted on 
     a map titled ``Norwood Canyon Proposed Wilderness'', dated 
     November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Norwood Canyon 
     Wilderness.
       (13) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approximately 
     24,475 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Cross 
     Canyon Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 9, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the Cross Canyon Wilderness.
       (14) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approximately 
     21,220 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``McKenna 
     Peak Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 16, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the McKenna Peak Wilderness.
       (15) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approximately 
     14,270 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Weber-
     Menefee Mountain Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 9, 
     2019, which shall be known as the Weber-Menefee Mountain 
     Wilderness.
       (16) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre and Tres Rios 
     Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management or the Bureau 
     of Reclamation, which comprise approximately 33,351 acres, as 
     generally depicted on a map titled ``Dolores River Canyon 
     Proposed Wilderness'', dated November 7, 2019, which shall be 
     known as the Dolores River Canyon Wilderness.
       (17) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and 
     San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately 
     17,922 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Browns 
     Canyon Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 9, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the Browns Canyon Wilderness.
       (18) Certain lands managed by the San Luis Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approximately 
     10,527 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``San 
     Luis Hills Proposed Wilderness'', dated October 9, 2019 which 
     shall be known as the San Luis Hills Wilderness.
       (19) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 23,559 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed 
     Wilderness'', dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as 
     the Table Mountain Wilderness.
       (c) West Elk Addition.--Certain lands in the State of 
     Colorado administered by the Gunnison Field Office of the 
     Bureau of Land Management, the United States National Park 
     Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation, which comprise 
     approximately 6,695 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``West Elk Addition Proposed Wilderness'', dated 
     October 9, 2019, are hereby designated as wilderness and, 
     therefore, as components of the National Wilderness 
     Preservation System and are hereby incorporated in and shall 
     be deemed to be a part of the West Elk Wilderness designated 
     by Public Law 88-577. The boundary adjacent to Blue Mesa 
     Reservoir shall be 50 feet landward from the water's edge, 
     and shall change according to the water level.
       (d) Blue Mesa Reservoir.--If the Bureau of Reclamation 
     determines that lands within the West Elk Wilderness Addition 
     are necessary for future expansion of the Blue Mesa 
     Reservoir, the Secretary shall by publication of a revised 
     boundary description in the Federal Register revise the 
     boundary of the West Elk Wilderness Addition.
       (e) Maps and Descriptions.--As soon as practicable after 
     the date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary shall file a 
     map and a boundary description of each area designated as 
     wilderness by this section with the Committee on Natural 
     Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. Each map and 
     boundary description shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary may 
     correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or 
     boundary description. The maps and boundary descriptions 
     shall be on file and available for public inspection in the 
     Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, 
     Department of the Interior, and in the Office of the Chief of 
     the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, as 
     appropriate.
       (f) State and Private Lands.--Lands within the exterior 
     boundaries of any wilderness area designated under this 
     section that are owned by a private entity or by the State of 
     Colorado, including lands administered by the Colorado

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     State Land Board, shall be included within such wilderness 
     area if such lands are acquired by the United States. Such 
     lands may be acquired by the United States only as provided 
     in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

     SEC. 103. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, lands 
     designated as wilderness by this title shall be managed by 
     the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and this title, except that, with 
     respect to any wilderness areas designated by this title, any 
     reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of the 
     Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date 
     of enactment of this Act.
       (b) Grazing.--Grazing of livestock in wilderness areas 
     designated by this title shall be administered in accordance 
     with the provisions of section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act 
     (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)), as further interpreted by section 108 
     of Public Law 96-560, and the guidelines set forth in 
     appendix A of House Report 101-405 of the 101st Congress.
       (c) State Jurisdiction.--As provided in section 4(d)(7) of 
     the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this 
     title shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or 
     responsibilities of the State of Colorado with respect to 
     wildlife and fish in Colorado.
       (d) Buffer Zones.--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this title creates a protective 
     perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as 
     wilderness by this title.
       (2) Activities outside wilderness.--The fact that an 
     activity or use on land outside the areas designated as 
     wilderness by this title can be seen or heard within the 
     wilderness shall not preclude the activity or use outside the 
     boundary of the wilderness.
       (e) Military Helicopter Overflights and Operations.--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this title restricts or 
     precludes--
       (A) low-level overflights of military helicopters over the 
     areas designated as wilderness by this title, including 
     military overflights that can be seen or heard within any 
     wilderness area;
       (B) military flight testing and evaluation;
       (C) the designation or creation of new units of special use 
     airspace, or the establishment of military flight training 
     routes over any wilderness area; or
       (D) helicopter operations at designated landing zones 
     within the potential wilderness areas established by 
     subsection (i)(1).
       (2) Aerial navigation training exercises.--The Colorado 
     Army National Guard, through the High-Altitude Army National 
     Guard Aviation Training Site, may conduct aerial navigation 
     training maneuver exercises over, and associated operations 
     within, the potential wilderness areas designated by this 
     title--
       (A) in a manner and degree consistent with the memorandum 
     of understanding dated August 4, 1987, entered into among the 
     Colorado Army National Guard, the Bureau of Land Management, 
     and the Forest Service; or
       (B) in a manner consistent with any subsequent memorandum 
     of understanding entered into among the Colorado Army 
     National Guard, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest 
     Service.
       (f) Running Events.--The Secretary may continue to 
     authorize competitive running events currently permitted in 
     the Redcloud Peak Wilderness Area and Handies Peak Wilderness 
     Area in a manner compatible with the preservation of such 
     areas as wilderness.
       (g) Land Trades.--If the Secretary trades privately owned 
     land within the perimeter of the Redcloud Peak Wilderness 
     Area or the Handies Peak Wilderness Area in exchange for 
     Federal land, then such Federal land shall be located in 
     Hinsdale County, Colorado.
       (h) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title prohibits 
     recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness 
     areas, such as the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed 
     anchors, including any fixed anchor established before the 
     date of 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.
       (i) Potential Wilderness Designations.--
       (1) In general.--The following lands are designated as 
     potential wilderness areas:
       (A) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 7,376 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness'' and dated 
     October 16, 2019, which, upon designation as wilderness under 
     paragraph (2), shall be known as the Pisgah East Wilderness.
       (B) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise 
     approximately 6,828 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
     titled ``Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness'' and dated 
     October 16, 2019, which, upon designation as wilderness under 
     paragraph (2), shall be known as the Pisgah West Wilderness.
       (C) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley 
     Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or located in 
     the White River National Forest, which comprise approximately 
     16,101 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Flat 
     Tops Proposed Wilderness Addition'', dated October 9, 2019, 
     and which, upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 
     (2), shall be incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a 
     part of the Flat Tops Wilderness designated by Public Law 94-
     146.
       (2) Designation as wilderness.--Lands designated as a 
     potential wilderness area by subparagraphs (A) through (C) of 
     paragraph (1) shall be designated as wilderness on the date 
     on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a 
     notice that all nonconforming uses of those lands authorized 
     by subsection (e) in the potential wilderness area that would 
     be in violation of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
     seq.) have ceased. Such publication in the Federal Register 
     and designation as wilderness shall occur for the potential 
     wilderness area as the nonconforming uses cease in that 
     potential wilderness area and designation as wilderness is 
     not dependent on cessation of nonconforming uses in the other 
     potential wilderness area.
       (3) Management.--Except for activities provided for under 
     subsection (e), lands designated as a potential wilderness 
     area by paragraph (1) shall be managed by the Secretary in 
     accordance with the Wilderness Act as wilderness pending the 
     designation of such lands as wilderness under this 
     subsection.

     SEC. 104. WATER.

       (a) Effect on Water Rights.--Nothing in this title--
       (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date 
     of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or 
     interest in water;
       (2) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional 
     water right in existence on the date of enactment of this 
     Act, including any water right held by the United States;
       (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on 
     the date of enactment of this Act;
       (4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved Federal water 
     rights; and
       (5) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction 
     of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United 
     States in the State of Colorado on or before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (b) Midstream Areas.--
       (1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to protect 
     for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future 
     generations--
       (A) the unique and nationally important values of areas 
     designated as wilderness by section 102(b) (including the 
     geological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, 
     natural, scientific, recreational, environmental, biological, 
     wilderness, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and 
     scenic resources of the public land); and
       (B) the water resources of area streams, based on 
     seasonally available flows, that are necessary to support 
     aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial species and communities.
       (2) Wilderness water rights.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any water 
     rights within the wilderness designated by section 102(b) 
     required to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness are 
     secured in accordance with subparagraphs (B) through (G).
       (B) State law.--
       (i) Procedural requirements.--Any water rights for which 
     the Secretary pursues adjudication shall be appropriated, 
     adjudicated, changed, and administered in accordance with the 
     procedural requirements and priority system of State law.
       (ii) Establishment of water rights.--

       (I) In general.--Except as provided in subclause (II), the 
     purposes and other substantive characteristics of the water 
     rights pursued under this paragraph shall be established in 
     accordance with State law.
       (II) Exception.--Notwithstanding subclause (I) and in 
     accordance with this title, the Secretary may appropriate and 
     seek adjudication of water rights to maintain surface water 
     levels and stream flows on and across the wilderness 
     designated by section 102(b) to fulfill the purposes of such 
     wilderness.

       (C) Deadline.--The Secretary shall promptly, but not 
     earlier than January 1, 2021, appropriate the water rights 
     required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness designated 
     by section 102(b).
       (D) Required determination.--The Secretary shall not pursue 
     adjudication for any instream flow water rights unless the 
     Secretary makes a determination pursuant to subparagraph 
     (E)(ii) or (F).
       (E) Cooperative enforcement.--
       (i) In general.--The Secretary shall not pursue 
     adjudication of any Federal instream flow water rights 
     established under this paragraph if--

       (I) the Secretary determines, upon adjudication of the 
     water rights by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, that 
     the Board holds water rights sufficient in priority, amount, 
     and timing to fulfill the purposes of this subsection; and
       (II) the Secretary has entered into a perpetual agreement 
     with the Colorado Water Conservation Board to ensure full 
     exercise, protection, and enforcement of the State water 
     rights within the wilderness to reliably fulfill the purposes 
     of this subsection.

       (ii) Adjudication.--If the Secretary determines that the 
     provisions of clause (i) have not been met, the Secretary 
     shall adjudicate and exercise any Federal water rights 
     required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness in 
     accordance with this paragraph.
       (F) Insufficient water rights.--If the Colorado Water 
     Conservation Board modifies the instream flow water rights 
     obtained under subparagraph (E) to such a degree that the 
     Secretary determines that water rights held by the State are 
     insufficient to fulfill the purposes of this title, the 
     Secretary shall adjudicate and exercise Federal water rights 
     required to fulfill the purposes of this title in accordance 
     with subparagraph (B).
       (G) Failure to comply.--The Secretary shall promptly act to 
     exercise and enforce the water rights described in 
     subparagraph (E) if the Secretary determines that--
       (i) the State is not exercising its water rights consistent 
     with subparagraph (E)(i)(I); or
       (ii) the agreement described in subparagraph (E)(i)(II) is 
     not fulfilled or complied with sufficiently to fulfill the 
     purposes of this title.
       (3) Water resource facility.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of law, beginning

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     on the date of enactment of this title, neither the President 
     nor any other officer, employee, or agent of the United 
     States shall fund, assist, authorize, or issue a license or 
     permit for development of any new irrigation and pumping 
     facility, reservoir, water conservation work, aqueduct, 
     canal, ditch, pipeline, well, hydropower project, 
     transmission, other ancillary facility, or other water, 
     diversion, storage, or carriage structure in the wilderness 
     designated by section 102(b).
       (c) Access and Operation.--
       (1) Definition.--As used in this subsection, the term 
     ``water resource facility'' means irrigation and pumping 
     facilities, reservoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, 
     canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, 
     transmission and other ancillary facilities, and other water 
     diversion, storage, and carriage structures.
       (2) Access to water resource facilities.--Subject to the 
     provisions of this subsection, the Secretary shall allow 
     reasonable access to water resource facilities in existence 
     on the date of enactment of this Act within the areas 
     described in sections 102(b) and 102(c), including motorized 
     access where necessary and customarily employed on routes 
     existing as of the date of enactment of this Act.
       (3) Access routes.--Existing access routes within such 
     areas customarily employed as of the date of enactment of 
     this Act may be used, maintained, repaired, and replaced to 
     the extent necessary to maintain their present function, 
     design, and serviceable operation, so long as such activities 
     have no increased adverse impacts on the resources and values 
     of the areas described in sections 102(b) and 102(c) than 
     existed as of the date of enactment of this Act.
       (4) Use of water resource facilities.--Subject to the 
     provisions of this subsection and subsection (a)(4), the 
     Secretary shall allow water resource facilities existing on 
     the date of enactment of this Act within areas described in 
     sections 102(b) and 102(c) to be used, operated, maintained, 
     repaired, and replaced to the extent necessary for the 
     continued exercise, in accordance with Colorado State law, of 
     vested water rights adjudicated for use in connection with 
     such facilities by a court of competent jurisdiction prior to 
     the date of enactment of this Act. The impact of an existing 
     facility on the water resources and values of the area shall 
     not be increased as a result of changes in the adjudicated 
     type of use of such facility as of the date of enactment of 
     this Act.
       (5) Repair and maintenance.--Water resource facilities, and 
     access routes serving such facilities, existing within the 
     areas described in sections 102(b) and 102(c) on the date of 
     enactment of this Act shall be maintained and repaired when 
     and to the extent necessary to prevent increased adverse 
     impacts on the resources and values of the areas described in 
     sections 102(b) and 102(c).

     SEC. 105. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the sense of Congress that military aviation training 
     on Federal public lands in Colorado, including the training 
     conducted at the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation 
     Training Site, is critical to the national security of the 
     United States and the readiness of the Armed Forces.

  TITLE II--NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND WORKING 
                                FORESTS

     SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       This title may be cited as the ``Northwest California 
     Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act''.

     SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (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.

            Subtitle A--RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

     SEC. 211. 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) 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.
       (6) Stewardship contract.--The term ``stewardship 
     contract'' means an agreement or contract entered into under 
     section 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 
     (16 U.S.C. 6591c).
       (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, recreational, 
     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 title; 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 is 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 title.
       (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.
       (C) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall limit the 
     Secretary's ability to plan, approve, or prioritize 
     activities outside of 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 may use prescribed burning and 
     managed wildland fire to the fullest 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.

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       (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, as practicable, 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.--
       (A) Existing grazing.--The grazing of livestock in the 
     restoration area, where established before the date of 
     enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue--
       (i) subject to--

       (I) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as 
     the Secretary considers necessary; and
       (II) applicable law (including regulations); and

       (ii) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in 
     subsection (c).
       (B) Targeted new grazing.--The Secretary may issue annual 
     targeted grazing permits for the grazing of livestock in the 
     restoration area, where not established before the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, to control noxious weeds, aid in 
     the control of wildfire within the wildland-urban interface, 
     or to provide other ecological benefits subject to--
       (i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as 
     the Secretary considers necessary; and
       (ii) a manner consistent with the purposes described in 
     subsection (c).
       (C) Best available science.--The Secretary shall use the 
     best available science when determining whether to issue 
     targeted grazing permits within the restoration area.
       (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 214, 215, and 
     216 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 
     6514-6516), as applicable.
       (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 biobased products that result in net carbon 
     sequestration.
       (2) Partnerships.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary may enter into partnerships with universities, 
     nongovernmental organizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal, 
     State, and local governmental agencies.

     SEC. 212. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RESTORATION.

       (a) 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.
       (b) Compliance.--In carrying out any initiative authorized 
     by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall comply 
     with all applicable law.

     SEC. 213. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means the 
     California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established 
     by subsection (b).
       (2) Priority lands.--The term ``priority lands'' means 
     Federal land within the State that is determined by the 
     partnership to be a high priority for remediation.
       (3) 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.
       (b) Establishment.--There is hereby established a 
     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 priority lands for remediation in the State;
       (2) secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources 
     to apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;
       (3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
     agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out 
     remediation of priority lands in the State;
       (4) support research and education on the impacts of, and 
     solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal 
     activities on priority lands in the State;
       (5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
     agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in 
     remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and
       (6) take any other administrative or advisory actions as 
     necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the 
     State.

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       (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 title.
       (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 
     title.

     SEC. 214. 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 title, enter into 
     cooperative agreements with the State and any other 
     appropriate institutions and organizations to carry out the 
     purposes of this section.

     SEC. 215. 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. 216. 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--
       (1) consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
     River Restoration Area established by section 211; and
       (2) include or update the fire management plan for the 
     wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this 
     title.
       (b) Requirement.--In carrying out the revisions required by 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
       (1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance 
     with--
       (A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal Wildland 
     Fire Management Policy dated February 13, 2009, including any 
     amendments to that guidance; and
       (B) other appropriate policies;
       (2) ensure that a fire management plan--
       (A) considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to 
     achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and 
     other natural or primitive areas; and
       (B) in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section 
     231, provides consistent direction regarding fire management 
     to the entire wilderness area, including the addition;
       (3) consult with--
       (A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental 
     entities; and
       (B) members of the public; and
       (4) comply with applicable laws (including regulations).

     SEC. 217. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT 
                   ACCOMMODATIONS.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation 
     with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities, 
     and private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a 
     study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of 
     establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National 
     and State Parks on--
       (1) Federal land at the northern boundary or on land within 
     20 miles of the northern boundary; and
       (2) Federal land at the southern boundary or on land within 
     20 miles of the southern boundary.
       (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.

                         Subtitle B--RECREATION

     SEC. 221. 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

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       (3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing.

     SEC. 222. 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 section 1243 
     of title 16, United States Code, 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 title; 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. 223. 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. 224. 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 title.
       (b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership, 
     management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land 
     (including any interest in any non-Federal land).

     SEC. 225. 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. 226. 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 entitled ``Trail Study for Smith River National 
     Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest'' and dated 2016.
       (2) Construction.--
       (A) Construction authorized.--Subject to appropriations, 
     and in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary 
     determines under paragraph (1) that the construction of 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 title.
       (b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership, 
     management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land 
     (including any interest in any non-Federal land).

     SEC. 227. 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--

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       (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 into agreements 
     under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
       (d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
       (1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to 
     manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary; or
       (2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law 
     (including regulations) applicable to land under the 
     jurisdiction of the Secretary.

                        Subtitle C--CONSERVATION

     SEC. 231. 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 
     27,258 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
     ``Chinquapin Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated January 15, 
     2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.
       (4) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.--Certain Federal 
     land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, 
     comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted on 
     the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness 
     Additions'' and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated 
     in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge 
     Wilderness, as designated by section 6(d) of Public Law 109-
     362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2070).
       (5) English ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed 
     by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising 
     approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
     entitled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated 
     March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the English Ridge 
     Wilderness.
       (6) Headwaters forest wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, 
     comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Headwaters Forest Wilderness--
     Proposed'' and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known 
     as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness.
       (7) 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.
       (8) 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 Additions--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).
       (9) North fork eel wilderness addition.--Certain Federal 
     land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land 
     Management in the State, comprising approximately 16,274 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``North Fork 
     Wilderness Additions'' and dated January 15, 2020, 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).
       (10) 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.
       (11) 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).
       (12) 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 Additions and Potential 
     Wildernesses--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)).
       (13) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--Certain 
     Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the 
     State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally 
     depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Eel River 
     Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated October 24, 2019, 
     which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
     South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 
     3(10) of Public Law 109-362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 
     2066).
       (14) 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 
     Wildernesses--Proposed'' and dated March 11, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness.
       (15) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain Federal 
     land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising 
     approximately 60,826 acres, as generally depicted on the maps 
     entitled ``Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST'' 
     and ``Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions WEST'' and 
     dated January 15, 2020, 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)).
       (16) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed by 
     the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 
     15,069 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
     ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated January 15, 
     2020, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.
       (17) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions.--Certain 
     Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of 
     Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yolla 
     Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential 
     Wildernesses--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)).
       (18) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land 
     Management in the State, comprising approximately 11,076 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki 
     Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated January 15, 2020, 
     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.--Section 101(a)(19) of Public Law 98-
     425 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621) 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 
     deleting approximately 30 acres of Federal land as generally 
     depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge 
     Wilderness Additions'' and dated October 24, 2019.

     SEC. 232. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by 
     section 231 shall be administered by the Secretary in 
     accordance with this subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that--
       (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective 
     date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the 
     date of enactment of this Act; and
       (2) 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 
     231 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 subtitle limits 
     funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas 
     or wilderness additions designated by this title.
       (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 subtitle, 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 title, 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

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       (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 title 
     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 231, 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 title 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 subtitle 
     precludes--
       (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the 
     wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by 
     section 231;
       (2) the designation of new units of special airspace over 
     the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by 
     section 231; or
       (3) the use or establishment of military flight training 
     routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions 
     designated by section 231.
       (g) Horses.--Nothing in this subtitle 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 231--
       (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 231 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 title 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 231 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 231 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 231 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 231 
     in a manner compatible with the preservation of the area as 
     wilderness.
       (m) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title prohibits 
     recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness 
     areas, such as the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed 
     anchors, including any fixed anchor established before the 
     date of 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. 233. 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 3,797 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Chinquapin Proposed Potential 
     Wilderness'' and dated January 15, 2020.
       (2) Certain Federal land administered by the National Park 
     Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres, as 
     generally depicted on the map entitled ``Redwood National 
     Park - Potential Wilderness'' and dated October 9, 2019.
       (3) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, 
     comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and 
     Potential Wildernesses--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 Wildernesses--Proposed'' and dated March 11, 2019.
       (5) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, 
     comprising approximately 1,256 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Trinity Alps Proposed Potential 
     Wilderness'' and dated January 15, 2020.
       (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 Wildernesses--Proposed'' and dated 
     June 7, 2018.
       (7) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, 
     comprising approximately 2,909 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Yuki Proposed Potential Wilderness'' 
     and dated January 15, 2020.
       (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 232 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 231(a)(3);
       (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 231(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 
     231(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 
     231(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 
     231(a)(15));

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       (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 231(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 231(a)(18).
       (f) Report.--Within 3 years after the date of enactment of 
     this Act, and every 3 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. 234. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

       Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(231) 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, T. 27 N., R. 10 W. 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, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., 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, T. 15, R. 7 E., 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, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
       ``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek 
     confluence in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Plummer Creek, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the 
     confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan 
     Place in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
       ``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary 
     confluence in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Hitchcock Creek, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the Grouse 
     Creek, as a scenic river.
       ``(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon Creek, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(232) 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, 
     T. 3 S., R. 10 W. 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.
       ``(233) Rattlesnake creek.--The 5.9-mile segment from the 
     confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner 
     of section 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity 
     River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as 
     a recreational river.
       ``(234) 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.
       ``(235) 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, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
       ``(236) Olsen creek.--The 2.8-mile segment from the 
     confluence of its source tributaries in section 5, T. 3 N., 
     R. 7 E. to the northern boundary of section 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 
     E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a 
     scenic river.
       ``(237) 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.
       ``(238) 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.
       ``(239) 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.
       ``(240) 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, T. 5 N., R. 5 
     E. to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to the South 
     Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
       ``(241) 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, T. 34 N., R. 
     11 W., as a recreational river.
       ``(242) 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, T. 8 N., R. 12 W. 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 reenters the 
     Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic 
     river.
       ``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully 
     reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch 
     to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the 
     County Road 421 crossing, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps Wilderness 
     boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing to the 
     Trinity River, as a recreational river.
       ``(243) 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, T. 36 N., R. 10 W. 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.
       ``(244) 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, T. 9 N., R. 7 E. to Slide Creek, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where it begins 
     at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks to Barron Creek, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(245) Middle eel river.--The following segment, 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, T. 
     26 N., R. 11 W. to the confluence of the Middle Eel River, as 
     a wild river.
       ``(246) 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.
       ``(247) 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, T. 26 N., R. 12 E. to the confluence with 
     Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with 
     Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed 
     tributary in section 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic 
     river.
       ``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the 
     unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the 
     confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.
       ``(248) 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, T. 8 N., R. 2 E. to the Redwood National 
     Park boundary upstream of Orick in section 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 
     E. as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known as 
     Harry Weir Creek) from its source in section 29, T. 10 N., R. 
     2 E. to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river.
       ``(249) 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, T. 7 N., R. 3 E. to Kings 
     Crossing in section 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to the 
     confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river 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.
       ``(250) Lost man creek.--The following segments to be 
     administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
       ``(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its 
     source in section 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to

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     .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 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with 
     Lost Man Creek, as a recreational river.
       ``(251) Little lost man creek.--The 3.6-mile segment of 
     Little Lost Man Creek from its source in section 6, T. 10 N., 
     R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek road 
     crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior 
     as a wild river.
       ``(252) 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, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the 
     confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the 
     Little South Fork Elk River from its source in section 15, T. 
     3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the Little South Fork 
     Elk River, as a wild river.
       ``(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk River from 
     the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk River to the 
     confluence with Tom Gulch, as a recreational river.
       ``(253) Salmon creek.--The 4.6-mile segment from its source 
     in section 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the Headwaters Forest 
     Reserve boundary in section 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be 
     administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river 
     through a cooperative management agreement with the State of 
     California.
       ``(254) 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, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a 
     recreational river to be administered by the Secretary 
     through a cooperative management agreement with the State of 
     California.
       ``(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern boundary of 
     the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the northern boundary of the 
     South Fork Eel Wilderness in section 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., 
     as a wild river.
       ``(255) 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, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with 
     the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T. 22 
     N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with the 
     unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T. 22 N., R. 
     15 W. to the confluence with the South Fork Eel River, as a 
     recreational river.
       ``(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its 
     source south of Signal Peak in section 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. 
     to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(256) 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, 
     T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the southern boundary of the Red 
     Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness.
       ``(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar Creek from 
     its source in section 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E. to the 
     confluence with Cedar Creek.
       ``(257) 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, T. 24 
     N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with Elkhorn Creek.
       ``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from the 
     confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 22, T. 24 
     N., R. 16 W. to the confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek.
       ``(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch South Fork 
     Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn 
     Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek.
       ``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from 
     its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge 
     in section 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the 
     East Branch South Fork Eel River.
       ``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from 
     its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge 
     in section 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the 
     East Branch South Fork Eel River.
       ``(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the 
     confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 12, T. 5 S., 
     R. 4 E. to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel 
     River.
       ``(258) 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.
       ``(259) 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, T. 3 S., R. 1 
     W. to the eastern boundary of the King Range National 
     Conservation Area in section 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.
       ``(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew Creek from 
     its source west of North Slide Peak to the confluence with 
     Honeydew Creek.
       ``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork Honeydew 
     Creek from its source in section 23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the 
     confluence with Honeydew Creek.
       ``(260) 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, T. 5 S., R. 1 W. with the 
     unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank of Queen 
     Peak to the confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic 
     river.
       ``(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence 
     of the North and South Forks to the southern boundary of 
     section 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.
       ``(261) Gitchell creek.--The 3-mile segment of Gitchell 
     Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the Pacific 
     Ocean to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as 
     a wild river.
       ``(262) 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 
     near King Peak in section 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific 
     Ocean.
       ``(B) The .8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its 
     source in section 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with 
     Big Flat Creek.
       ``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek 
     from the source in section 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the 
     confluence with Big Flat Creek.
       ``(263) 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 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean.
       ``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from its 
     source in section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with 
     Big Creek.
       ``(264) 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.
       ``(265) Eden creek.--The 2.7-mile segment from the private 
     property boundary in the northwest quarter of section 27, T. 
     21 N., R. 12 W. to the eastern boundary of section 23, T. 21 
     N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the 
     Interior as a wild river.
       ``(266) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment from the 
     private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section 
     13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W. to the confluence with Elk Creek, to 
     be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild 
     river.
       ``(267) Indian creek.--The 3.3-mile segment from 300 feet 
     downstream of the jeep trail in section 13, T. 20 N., R. 13 
     W. to the confluence with the Eel River, to be administered 
     by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
       ``(268) 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. 235. SANHEDRIN SPECIAL CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AREA.

       (a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there 
     is established the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management 
     Area (referred to in this section as the ``conservation 
     management area''), comprising approximately 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 
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     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 3 
     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 or adjacent to 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.

                       Subtitle D--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 241. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

       (a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and 
     legal descriptions of the--
       (1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by 
     section 231;
       (2) potential wilderness areas designated by section 233;
       (3) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area;
       (4) Horse Mountain Special Management Area; and
       (5) Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.
       (b) Submission of Maps and Legal Descriptions.--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 title, except that the Secretary may 
     correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and 
     legal descriptions.
       (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.

     SEC. 242. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

       As soon as practicable, in accordance with applicable laws 
     (including regulations), the Secretary shall incorporate the 
     designations and studies required by this title into updated 
     management plans for units covered by this title.

     SEC. 243. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY FACILITIES 
                   AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

       (a) Effect of Act.--Nothing in this title--
       (1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for the 
     customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation 
     within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other 
     authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized 
     vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-
     way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific 
     Gas and Electric Company (including any predecessor or 
     successor in interest or assign) that is located on land 
     included in the South Fork Trinity- Mad River Restoration 
     Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special 
     Conservation Management Area, and Horse Mountain Special 
     Management Area; or
       (2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any--
       (A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric 
     Company, including those utility facilities known on the date 
     of enactment of this Act within the--
       (i) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area known 
     as--

       (I) Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;
       (II) Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312-02 or rights-of-way;
       (III) Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 
     kV or rights-of -way;
       (IV) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (V) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (VI) Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek-Hoopa 60 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (VII) Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (VIII) Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1103 12 kV 
     or rights-of-way;
       (IX) Electric Distribution Line-Low Gap 1101 12 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (X) Electric Distribution Line-Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (XI) Forest Glen Border District Regulator Station or 
     rights-of-way;
       (XII) Durret District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
     way;
       (XIII) Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights-of-way;
       (XIV) Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of-way;
       (XV) Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of-way;
       (XVI) Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator Station or 
     rights-of-way;
       (XVII) Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas Regulator Station 
     or rights-of-way;
       (XVIII) Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or 
     rights-of-way;
       (XIX) Electric Distribution Line-Wildwood 1101 12kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (XX) Low Gap Substation;
       (XXI) Hyampom Switching Station; or
       (XXII) Wildwood Substation;

       (ii) Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known as--

       (I) Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;
       (II) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or 
     rights-of-way;
       (III) Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 
     kV or rights-of -way; or
       (IV) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or 
     rights-of-way;

       (iii) Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area known 
     as, Electric Distribution Line-Willits 1103 12 kV or rights-
     of-way; or
       (iv) Horse Mountain Special Management Area known as, 
     Electric Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-
     of-way; or
       (B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric 
     Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by the 
     Secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in 
     paragraph (1).
       (b) Plans for Access.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
     of enactment of this subtitle or the issuance of a new 
     utility facility right-of-way within the South Fork Trinity-
     Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation 
     Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, and 
     Horse Mountain Special Management Area, whichever is later, 
     the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and 
     Electric Company, shall publish plans for regular and 
     emergency access by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to 
     the rights-of-way of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

              TITLE III--CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION

     SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       This title may be cited as the ``Central Coast Heritage 
     Protection Act''.

     SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Scenic areas.--The term ``scenic area'' means a scenic 
     area designated by section 308(a).
       (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
       (A) with respect to land managed by the Bureau of Land 
     Management, the Secretary of the Interior; and
       (B) with respect to land managed by the Forest Service, the 
     Secretary of Agriculture.
       (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of 
     California.
       (4) Wilderness area.--The term ``wilderness area'' means a 
     wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 
     303(a).

     SEC. 303. 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) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the 
     Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 35,116 
     acres, as generally

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     depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Caliente Mountain 
     Wilderness'' and dated November 13, 2019, which shall be 
     known as the ``Caliente Mountain Wilderness''.
       (2) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the 
     Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 13,332 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed 
     Soda Lake Wilderness'' and dated June 25, 2019, which shall 
     be known as the ``Soda Lake Wilderness''.
       (3) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the 
     Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 12,585 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed 
     Temblor Range Wilderness'' and dated June 25, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the ``Temblor Range Wilderness''.
       (4) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 23,670 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Chumash Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Chumash 
     Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
     River Protection Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
       (5) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 54,036 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the maps entitled ``Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed Map 1 of 2 (Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)'' and 
     ``Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed Map 2 of 2 
     (Buckhorn and Mono Units)'' and dated November 14, 2019, 
     which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the 
     Dick Smith Wilderness as designated by the California 
     Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note).
       (6) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest and the 
     Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management 
     comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Garcia Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Garcia 
     Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
     River Protection Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
       (7) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest and the 
     Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management 
     comprising approximately 8,774 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Wilderness--Proposed 
     Additions'' and dated October 30, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Machesna 
     Mountain Wilderness as designated by the California 
     Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note).
       (8) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 30,184 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Matilija Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Matilija 
     Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
     River Protection Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
       (9) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 23,969 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``San Rafael Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the San Rafael 
     Wilderness as designated by Public Law 90-271 (82 Stat. 51), 
     the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-425; 16 
     U.S.C. 1132 note), and the Los Padres Condor Range and River 
     Protection Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
       (10) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 2,921 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Santa Lucia Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Santa Lucia 
     Wilderness as designated by the Endangered American 
     Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note).
       (11) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 14,313 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Sespe Wilderness Area Additions--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be 
     incorporated into and managed as part of the Sespe Wilderness 
     as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and River 
     Protection Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
       (12) Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest 
     comprising approximately 17,870 acres, as generally depicted 
     on the map entitled ``Diablo Caliente Wilderness Area--
     Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as 
     the ``Diablo Caliente Wilderness''.
       (b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and 
     legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary may 
     correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and 
     legal descriptions.
       (3) Public availability.--The maps and legal descriptions 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service and Bureau of Land Management.

     SEC. 304. DESIGNATION OF THE MACHESNA MOUNTAIN POTENTIAL 
                   WILDERNESS.

       (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the 
     Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 2,359 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Machesna 
     Mountain Potential Wilderness'' and dated March 29, 2019, is 
     designated as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness 
     Area.
       (b) Map and Legal Description.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and 
     legal description of the Machesna Mountain Potential 
     Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the 
     ``potential wilderness area'') with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary may 
     correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and 
     legal description.
       (3) Public availability.--The map and legal description 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service.
       (c) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and 
     subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage 
     the potential wilderness area in accordance with the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
       (d) Trail Use, Construction, Reconstruction, and 
     Realignment.--
       (1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the 
     Secretary may reconstruct, realign, or reroute the Pine 
     Mountain Trail.
       (2) Requirement.--In carrying out the reconstruction, 
     realignment, or rerouting under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
     shall--
       (A) comply with all existing laws (including regulations); 
     and
       (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use the minimum tool 
     or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the 
     reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting with the least 
     amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and 
     resources.
       (3) Motorized vehicles and machinery.--In accordance with 
     paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized vehicles and 
     machinery to carry out the trail reconstruction, realignment, 
     or rerouting authorized by this subsection.
       (4) Motorized and mechanized vehicles.--The Secretary may 
     permit the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the 
     existing Pine Mountain Trail in accordance with existing law 
     (including regulations) and this subsection until such date 
     as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness 
     in accordance with subsection (h).
       (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn 
     from all forms of--
       (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
     laws;
       (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
       (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
       (f) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section, 
     the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with 
     State, Tribal, and local governmental entities and private 
     entities to complete the trail reconstruction, realignment, 
     or rerouting authorized by subsection (d).
       (g) Boundaries.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary of 
     the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 150 
     feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that 
     has been reconstructed, realigned, or rerouted under 
     subsection (d).
       (h) Wilderness Designation.--
       (1) In general.--The potential wilderness area, as modified 
     under subsection (g), shall be designated as wilderness and 
     as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System 
     on the earlier of--
       (A) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the 
     Federal Register notice that the trail reconstruction, 
     realignment, or rerouting authorized by subsection (d) has 
     been completed; or
       (B) the date that is 20 years after the date of enactment 
     of this Act.
       (2) Administration of wilderness.--On designation as 
     wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area 
     shall be--
       (A) incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness 
     Area, as designated by the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
     (Public Law 98-425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and expanded by 
     section 303; and
       (B) administered in accordance with section 305 and the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

     SEC. 305. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     wilderness areas shall be administered by the Secretary in 
     accordance with this title and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1131 et seq.), except that--
       (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
     seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered 
     to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
       (2) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
     seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to 
     be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over 
     the wilderness area.
       (b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may take any measures in a 
     wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire, 
     insects, and diseases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of 
     the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 
     98-40 of the 98th Congress.
       (2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title limits 
     funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness 
     areas.
       (3) Revision and development of local fire management 
     plans.--As soon as practicable

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     after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     amend the local information in the Fire Management Reference 
     System or individual operational plans that apply to the land 
     designated as a wilderness area.
       (4) Administration.--Consistent with paragraph (1) and 
     other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and 
     efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness 
     areas, the Secretary shall enter into agreements with 
     appropriate State or local firefighting agencies.
       (c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in the wilderness 
     areas, if established before the date of enactment of this 
     Act, shall be permitted to continue, subject to any 
     reasonable regulations as the Secretary considers necessary 
     in accordance with--
       (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1133(d)(4));
       (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of House Report 
     101-405, accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress for 
     land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior;
       (3) the guidelines set forth in House Report 96-617, 
     accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress for land under 
     the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture; and
       (4) all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal 
     public land.
       (d) Fish and Wildlife.--
       (1) In general.--In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title 
     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 and wildlife 
     populations and habitats in the wilderness areas, if the 
     management activities are--
       (A) consistent with relevant wilderness management plans;
       (B) conducted in accordance with appropriate policies, such 
     as the policies established in Appendix B of House Report 
     101-405; and
       (C) in accordance with memoranda of understanding between 
     the Federal agencies and the State Department of Fish and 
     Wildlife.
       (e) Buffer Zones.--
       (1) In general.--Congress does not intend for the 
     designation of wilderness areas by this title to lead to the 
     creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each 
     wilderness area.
       (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;
       (2) the designation of new units of special airspace over 
     the wilderness areas; or
       (3) the use or establishment of military flight training 
     routes over wilderness areas.
       (g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback 
     riding in, or the entry of recreational saddle or pack stock 
     into, a wilderness area--
       (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
       (2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be 
     necessary by the Secretary.
       (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     wilderness areas 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) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
       (i) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land 
     within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by 
     the United States shall--
       (1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is 
     located; and
       (2) be managed in accordance with--
       (A) this section;
       (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
       (C) any other applicable law.
       (j) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to terms 
     and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary 
     may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, 
     meteorologic, or climatological collection devices in the 
     wilderness areas if the Secretary determines that the 
     facilities and access to the facilities are essential to 
     flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation 
     activities.

     SEC. 306. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

       (a) Indian Creek, Mono Creek, and Matilija Creek, 
     California.--Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic 
     Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``(231) Indian creek, california.--The following segments 
     of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek from its source 
     in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the Dick Smith Wilderness 
     boundary, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from the Dick 
     Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles downstream of Road 
     6N24, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek from 0.25 miles 
     downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern boundary of sec. 32, 
     T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
       ``(232) Mono creek, california.--The following segments of 
     Mono Creek in the State of California, to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from its source in 
     sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of Don 
     Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild 
     river.
       ``(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles 
     upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 
     25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in 
     sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a recreational river.
       ``(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles 
     downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 
     W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary in sec. 22, 
     T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
       ``(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from the Ogilvy 
     Ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of 
     sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a recreational river.
       ``(233) Matilija creek, california.--The following segments 
     of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija Creek from its 
     source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to the private property 
     boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Fork 
     Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., 
     to the Matilija Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.''.
       (b) Sespe Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the National 
     Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by 
     striking paragraph (142) and inserting the following:
       ``(142) Sespe creek, california.--The following segments of 
     Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the private 
     property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the 
     Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., 
     R. 24 W., as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the Hartman 
     Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 
     W., to the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as 
     a recreational river.
       ``(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the western 
     boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., to the confluence with 
     Trout Creek, as a scenic river.
       ``(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the 
     confluence with Trout Creek to the southern boundary of sec. 
     35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild river.''.
       (c) Sisquoc River, California.--Section 3(a) of the 
     National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is 
     amended by striking paragraph (143) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(143) Sisquoc river, california.--The following segments 
     of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State of 
     California, to be administered by the Secretary of 
     Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem of the Sisquoc 
     River extending from its origin downstream to the Los Padres 
     Forest boundary, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Sisquoc River 
     from its source northeast of San Rafael Mountain in sec. 2, 
     T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its confluence with the Sisquoc River, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek from its 
     source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., 
     to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of Nira 
     Campground, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San 
     Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of the Nira Campground to 
     the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the 
     confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
       ``(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San 
     Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of 
     Davy Brown Creek to the private property boundary in sec. 1, 
     T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river.
       ``(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the 
     private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., to 
     the confluence of the Sisquoc River, as a recreational river.
       ``(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from its 
     source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 
     300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from 300 
     feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon to its 
     confluence with Manzana Creek, as a recreational river.
       ``(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon from its source 
     north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 
     feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as 
     a wild river.
       ``(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon from 300 feet 
     upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek to its 
     confluence with Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
       ``(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from 500 feet 
     downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its confluence with 
     Manzana Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Creek from its 
     source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to its confluence with 
     Fish Creek, as a wild river.''.
       (d) Piru Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the National 
     Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by 
     striking paragraph (199) and inserting the following:
       ``(199) Piru creek, california.--The following segments of 
     Piru Creek in the State of California, to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture:
       ``(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from its source in 
     sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the private property boundary 
     in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., as a wild river.

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       ``(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the private 
     property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles 
     downstream of the Gold Hill Road, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.25 miles 
     downstream of Gold Hill Road to the confluence with Trail 
     Canyon, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from the 
     confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence with Buck 
     Creek, as a scenic river.
       ``(E) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5 miles 
     downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first bridge crossing to the 
     boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a recreational river.
       ``(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary 
     of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary of the Sespe 
     Wilderness, as a wild river.
       ``(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary 
     of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper limit of Piru Reservoir, 
     as a recreational river.''.
       (e) Effect.--The designation of additional miles of Piru 
     Creek under subsection (d) shall not affect valid water 
     rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
       (f) Motorized Use of Trails.--Nothing in this section 
     (including the amendments made by this section) affects the 
     motorized use of trails designated by the Forest Service for 
     motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing upper 
     Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with the protection and 
     enhancement of river values under the National Wild and 
     Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).

     SEC. 307. DESIGNATION OF THE FOX MOUNTAIN POTENTIAL 
                   WILDERNESS.

       (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the 
     Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 41,082 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Fox 
     Mountain Potential Wilderness Area'' and dated November 14, 
     2019, is designated as the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness 
     Area.
       (b) Map and Legal Description.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
     file a map and a legal description of the Fox Mountain 
     Potential Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the 
     ``potential wilderness area'') with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary of 
     Agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors 
     in the map and legal description.
       (3) Public availability.--The map and legal description 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service.
       (c) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and 
     subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage 
     the potential wilderness area in accordance with the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
       (d) Trail Use Construction, Reconstruction, and 
     Realignment.--
       (1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the 
     Secretary of Agriculture may--
       (A) construct a new trail for use by hikers, equestrians, 
     and mechanized vehicles that connects the Aliso Park 
     Campground to the Bull Ridge Trail; and
       (B) reconstruct or realign--
       (i) the Bull Ridge Trail; and
       (ii) the Rocky Ridge Trail.
       (2) Requirement.--In carrying out the construction, 
     reconstruction, or alignment under paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall--
       (A) comply with all existing laws (including regulations); 
     and
       (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use the minimum tool 
     or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the 
     construction, reconstruction, or alignment with the least 
     amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and 
     resources.
       (3) Motorized vehicles and machinery.--In accordance with 
     paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized vehicles and 
     machinery to carry out the trail construction, 
     reconstruction, or realignment authorized by this subsection.
       (4) Mechanized vehicles.--The Secretary may permit the use 
     of mechanized vehicles on the existing Bull Ridge Trail and 
     Rocky Ridge Trail in accordance with existing law (including 
     regulations) and this subsection until such date as the 
     potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in 
     accordance with subsection (h).
       (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn 
     from all forms of--
       (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
     laws;
       (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
       (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
       (f) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section, 
     the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with 
     State, Tribal, and local governmental entities and private 
     entities to complete the trail construction, reconstruction, 
     and realignment authorized by subsection (d).
       (g) Boundaries.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary of 
     the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 50 
     feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that 
     has been constructed, reconstructed, or realigned under 
     subsection (d).
       (h) Wilderness Designation.--
       (1) In general.--The potential wilderness area, as modified 
     under subsection (g), shall be designated as wilderness and 
     as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System 
     on the earlier of--
       (A) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the 
     Federal Register notice that the trail construction, 
     reconstruction, or alignment authorized by subsection (d) has 
     been completed; or
       (B) the date that is 20 years after the date of enactment 
     of this Act.
       (2) Administration of wilderness.--On designation as 
     wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area 
     shall be--
       (A) incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness, as 
     designated by Public Law 90-271 (82 Stat. 51), the California 
     Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note), and the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection 
     Act (Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242), and section 303; and
       (B) administered in accordance with section 305 and the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

     SEC. 308. DESIGNATION OF SCENIC AREAS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, there 
     are established the following scenic areas:
       (1) Condor ridge scenic area.--Certain land in the Los 
     Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666 acres, 
     as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Ridge 
     Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall 
     be known as the ``Condor Ridge Scenic Area''.
       (2) Black mountain scenic area.--Certain land in the Los 
     Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,216 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Black 
     Mountain Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, 
     which shall be known as the ``Black Mountain Scenic Area''.
       (b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
     file a map and legal description of the Condor Ridge Scenic 
     Area and Black Mountain Scenic Area with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary of 
     Agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors 
     in the maps and legal descriptions.
       (3) Public availability.--The maps and legal descriptions 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service and Bureau of Land Management.
       (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the scenic areas is to 
     conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment 
     of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, 
     wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, 
     educational, and scientific resources of the scenic areas.
       (d) Management.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the scenic 
     areas--
       (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the 
     resources of the scenic areas, and in particular the scenic 
     character attributes of the scenic areas; and
       (B) in accordance with--
       (i) this section;
       (ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 
     1701 et seq.) for land under the jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary of the Interior;
       (iii) any laws (including regulations) relating to the 
     National Forest System, for land under the jurisdiction of 
     the Secretary of Agriculture; and
       (iv) any other applicable law (including regulations).
       (2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow those uses of the 
     scenic areas that the Secretary determines would further the 
     purposes described in subsection (c).
       (e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     Federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms 
     of--
       (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
     laws;
       (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
       (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
       (f) Prohibited Uses.--The following shall be prohibited on 
     the Federal land within the scenic areas:
       (1) Permanent roads.
       (2) Permanent structures.
       (3) Timber harvesting except when necessary for the 
     purposes described in subsection (g).
       (4) Transmission lines.
       (5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements 
     for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect 
     public health and safety--
       (A) the use of motorized vehicles; or
       (B) the establishment of temporary roads.
       (6) Commercial enterprises, except as necessary for 
     realizing the purposes of the scenic areas.
       (g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent 
     with this section, the Secretary may take any measures in the 
     scenic areas that the Secretary determines to be necessary to 
     control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the 
     Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of 
     those activities with the State or a local agency.
       (h) Adjacent Management.--The fact that an otherwise 
     authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a 
     scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside 
     the boundary of the scenic area.

     SEC. 309. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.

       (a) In General.--The contiguous trail established pursuant 
     to this section shall be known

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     as the ``Condor National Scenic Trail'' named after the 
     California condor, a critically endangered bird species that 
     lives along the extent of the trail corridor.
       (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the Condor National Scenic 
     Trail are to--
       (1) provide a continual extended hiking corridor that 
     connects the southern and northern portions of the Los Padres 
     National Forest, spanning the entire length of the forest 
     along the coastal mountains of southern and central 
     California; and
       (2) provide for the public enjoyment of the nationally 
     significant scenic, historic, natural, and cultural qualities 
     of the Los Padres National Forest.
       (c) Amendment.--Section 5(a) of the National Trails System 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(31) Condor national scenic trail.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Condor National Scenic Trail, a 
     trail extending approximately 400 miles from Lake Piru in the 
     southern portion of the Los Padres National Forest to the 
     Bottchers Gap Campground in northern portion of the Los 
     Padres National Forest.
       ``(B) Administration.--The trail shall be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with--
       ``(i) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local 
     agencies;
       ``(ii) private landowners; and
       ``(iii) other interested organizations.
       ``(C) Recreational uses.--Notwithstanding section 7(c), the 
     use of motorized vehicles on roads or trails included in the 
     Condor National Scenic Trail on which motorized vehicles are 
     permitted as of the date of enactment of this paragraph may 
     be permitted.
       ``(D) Private property rights.--
       ``(i) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not acquire for the 
     trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior 
     boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of 
     the owner of land or interest in land.
       ``(ii) Effect.--Nothing in this paragraph--

       ``(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.

       ``(E) Realignment.--The Secretary of Agriculture may 
     realign segments of the Condor National Scenic Trail as 
     necessary to fulfill the purposes of the trail.
       ``(F) Map.--A map generally depicting the trail described 
     in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public 
     inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service.''.
       (d) Study.--
       (1) Study required.--Not later than 3 years after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, in accordance with this section, 
     the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study that--
       (A) addresses the feasibility of, and alternatives for, 
     connecting the northern and southern portions of the Los 
     Padres National Forest by establishing a trail across the 
     applicable portions of the northern and southern Santa Lucia 
     Mountains of the southern California Coastal Range; and
       (B) considers realignment of the trail or construction of 
     new trail segments to avoid existing trail segments that 
     currently allow motorized vehicles.
       (2) Contents.--In carrying out the study required by 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture shall--
       (A) conform to the requirements for national scenic trail 
     studies described in section 5(b) of the National Trails 
     System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b));
       (B) provide for a continual hiking route through and 
     connecting the southern and northern sections of the Los 
     Padres National Forest;
       (C) promote recreational, scenic, wilderness and cultural 
     values;
       (D) enhance connectivity with the overall National Forest 
     trail system;
       (E) consider new connectors and realignment of existing 
     trails;
       (F) emphasize safe and continuous public access, dispersal 
     from high-use areas, and suitable water sources; and
       (G) to the extent practicable, provide all-year use.
       (3) Additional requirement.--In completing the study 
     required by paragraph (1), 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.
       (4) Submission.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit 
     the study required by paragraph (1) to--
       (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives; and
       (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate.
       (5) Additions and alterations to the condor national scenic 
     trail.--
       (A) In general.--Upon completion of the study required by 
     paragraph (1), if the Secretary of Agriculture determines 
     that additional or alternative trail segments are feasible 
     for inclusion in the Condor National Scenic Trail, the 
     Secretary of Agriculture shall include those segments in the 
     Condor National Scenic Trail.
       (B) Effective date.--Additions or alternations to the 
     Condor National Scenic Trail shall be effective on the date 
     the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal 
     Register notice that the additional or alternative segments 
     are included in the Condor National Scenic Trail.
       (e) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section 
     (including the amendments made by this section), the 
     Secretary of Agriculture may enter into cooperative 
     agreements with State, Tribal, and local government entities 
     and private entities to complete needed trail construction, 
     reconstruction, and realignment projects authorized by this 
     section (including the amendments made by this section).

     SEC. 310. FOREST SERVICE STUDY.

       Not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief 
     of the Forest Service) shall study the feasibility of opening 
     a new trail, for vehicles measuring 50 inches or less, 
     connecting Forest Service Highway 95 to the existing off-
     highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger Canyon off-
     highway vehicle area.

     SEC. 311. NONMOTORIZED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.

       Not later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with 
     interested parties, shall conduct a study to improve 
     nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (including 
     mountain bicycling) on land not designated as wilderness 
     within the Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger 
     districts.

     SEC. 312. USE BY MEMBERS OF TRIBES.

       (a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure that Tribes have 
     access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 
     et seq.), to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and 
     potential wilderness areas designated by this title for 
     traditional cultural and religious purposes.
       (b) Temporary Closures.--
       (1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the 
     Secretary, on request of a Tribe, may temporarily close to 
     the general public one or more specific portions of a 
     wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area 
     designated by this title to protect the privacy of the 
     members of the Tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural 
     and religious activities.
       (2) Requirement.--Any closure under paragraph (1) shall 
     be--
       (A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest 
     practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for 
     the activity to be carried out; and
       (B) be consistent with the purpose and intent of Public Law 
     95-341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious 
     Freedom Act) (42 U.S.C. 1996) and the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

    TITLE IV--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS PROTECTION

     SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       This title may be cited as the ``San Gabriel Mountains 
     Foothills and Rivers Protection Act''.

     SEC. 402. DEFINITION OF STATE.

       In this title, the term ``State'' means the State of 
     California.

            Subtitle A--SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

     SEC. 411. PURPOSES.

       The purposes of this subtitle are--
       (1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and 
     enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, 
     scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, 
     natural, educational, and scientific resources of the 
     Recreation Area;
       (2) to provide environmentally responsible, well-managed 
     recreational opportunities within the Recreation Area;
       (3) to improve access to and from the Recreation Area;
       (4) to provide expanded educational and interpretive 
     services to increase public understanding of, and 
     appreciation for, the natural and cultural resources of the 
     Recreation Area;
       (5) to facilitate the cooperative management of the land 
     and resources within the Recreation Area, in collaboration 
     with the State and political subdivisions of the State, 
     historical, business, cultural, civic, recreational, tourism 
     and other nongovernmental organizations, and the public; and
       (6) to allow the continued use of the Recreation Area by 
     all individuals, entities, and local government agencies in 
     activities relating to integrated water management, flood 
     protection, water conservation, water quality, water rights, 
     water supply, groundwater recharge and monitoring, wastewater 
     treatment, public roads and bridges, and utilities within or 
     adjacent to the Recreation Area.

     SEC. 412. DEFINITIONS.

       In this subtitle:
       (1) Adjudication.--The term ``adjudication'' means any 
     final judgment, order, ruling, or decree entered in any 
     judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights, 
     surface water management, or groundwater management.
       (2) Advisory council.--The term ``Advisory Council'' means 
     the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory 
     Council established under section 417(a).
       (3) Federal lands.--The term ``Federal lands'' means--
       (A) public lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of 
     the Interior; and
       (B) lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of 
     Defense, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
       (4) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means 
     the management plan for the Recreation Area required under 
     section 414(d).
       (5) Partnership.--The term ``Partnership'' means the San 
     Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership established by 
     section 418(a).
       (6) Public water system.--The term ``public water system'' 
     has the meaning given the term in 42 U.S.C. 300(f)(4) or in 
     section 116275 of the California Health and Safety Code.
       (6) Recreation area.--The term ``Recreation Area'' means 
     the San Gabriel National Recreation Area established by 
     section 413(a).
       (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Interior.
       (8) Utility facility.--The term ``utility facility'' 
     means--

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       (A) any electric substations, communication facilities, 
     towers, poles, and lines, ground wires, communication 
     circuits, and other structures, and related infrastructure; 
     and
       (B) any such facilities associated with a public water 
     system.
       (9) Water resource facility.--The term ``water resource 
     facility'' means irrigation and pumping facilities, dams and 
     reservoirs, flood control facilities, water conservation 
     works, including debris protection facilities, sediment 
     placement sites, rain gauges and stream gauges, water quality 
     facilities, recycled water facilities, water pumping, 
     conveyance and distribution systems, water storage tanks and 
     reservoirs, and water treatment facilities, aqueducts, 
     canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, and 
     transmission and other ancillary facilities, groundwater 
     recharge facilities, water conservation, water filtration 
     plants, and other water diversion, conservation, groundwater 
     recharge, storage, and carriage structures.

     SEC. 413. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA.

       (a) Establishment; Boundaries.--Subject to valid existing 
     rights, there is established as a unit of the National Park 
     System in the State the San Gabriel National Recreation Area 
     depicted as the ``Proposed San Gabriel National Recreation 
     Area'' on the map entitled ``San Gabriel National Recreation 
     Area Proposed Boundary,'' numbered 503/152,737, and dated 
     July 2019.
       (b) Map and Legal Description.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and 
     a legal description of the Recreation Area with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this title, except that the Secretary may 
     correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or 
     legal description.
       (3) Public availability.--The map and legal description 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National 
     Park Service.
       (c) Administration and Jurisdiction.--
       (1) Public lands.--The public lands included in the 
     Recreation Area shall be administered by the Secretary, 
     acting through the Director of the National Park Service.
       (2) Department of defense land.--Although certain Federal 
     lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense are 
     included in the recreation area, nothing in this subtitle 
     transfers administration jurisdiction of such Federal lands 
     from the Secretary of Defense or otherwise affects Federal 
     lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense.
       (3) State and local jurisdiction.--Nothing in this subtitle 
     alters, modifies, or diminishes any right, responsibility, 
     power, authority, jurisdiction, or entitlement of the State, 
     a political subdivision of the State, including, but not 
     limited to courts of competent jurisdiction, regulatory 
     commissions, boards, and departments, or any State or local 
     agency under any applicable Federal, State, or local law 
     (including regulations).

     SEC. 414. MANAGEMENT.

       (a) National Park System.--Subject to valid existing 
     rights, the Secretary shall manage the public lands included 
     in the Recreation Area in a manner that protects and enhances 
     the natural resources and values of the public lands, in 
     accordance with--
       (1) this subtitle;
       (2) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 
     100751(a), 100752, 100753 and 102101 of title 54, United 
     States Code (formerly known as the ``National Park Service 
     Organic Act'');
       (3) the laws generally applicable to units of the National 
     Park System; and
       (4) other applicable law, regulations, adjudications, and 
     orders.
       (b) Cooperation With Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary 
     shall cooperate with the Secretary of Defense to develop 
     opportunities for the management of the Federal land under 
     the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense included in the 
     Recreation Area in accordance with the purposes described in 
     section 411, to the maximum extent practicable.
       (c) Treatment of Non-federal Land.--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this subtitle--
       (A) authorizes the Secretary to take any action that would 
     affect the use of any land not owned by the United States 
     within the Recreation Area;
       (B) affects the use of, or access to, any non-Federal land 
     within the Recreation Area;
       (C) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law 
     with respect to public access to, or use of, non-Federal 
     land;
       (D) requires any owner of non-Federal land to allow public 
     access (including Federal, State, or local government access) 
     to private property or any other non-Federal land;
       (E) alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved 
     land use plan, or any other regulatory authority of any State 
     or local agency or unit of Tribal government;
       (F) creates any liability, or affects any liability under 
     any other law, of any private property owner or other owner 
     of non-Federal land with respect to any person injured on the 
     private property or other non-Federal land;
       (G) conveys to the Partnership any land use or other 
     regulatory authority;
       (H) shall be construed to cause any Federal, State, or 
     local regulation or permit requirement intended to apply to 
     units of the National Park System to affect the Federal lands 
     under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense or non-
     Federal lands within the boundaries of the recreation area; 
     or
       (I) requires any local government to participate in any 
     program administered by the Secretary.
       (2) Cooperation.--The Secretary is encouraged to work with 
     owners of non-Federal land who have agreed to cooperate with 
     the Secretary to advance the purposes of this subtitle.
       (3) Buffer zones.--
       (A) In general.--Nothing in this subtitle establishes any 
     protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Recreation 
     Area.
       (B) Activities or uses up to boundaries.--The fact that an 
     activity or use of land can be seen or heard from within the 
     Recreation Area shall not preclude the activity or land use 
     up to the boundary of the Recreation Area.
       (4) Facilities.--Nothing in this subtitle affects the 
     operation, maintenance, modification, construction, 
     destruction, removal, relocation, improvement or expansion of 
     any water resource facility or public water system, or any 
     solid waste, sanitary sewer, water or waste-water treatment, 
     groundwater recharge or conservation, hydroelectric, 
     conveyance distribution system, recycled water facility, or 
     utility facility located within or adjacent to the Recreation 
     Area.
       (5) Exemption.--Section 100903 of title 54, United States 
     Code, shall not apply to the Puente Hills landfill, materials 
     recovery facility, or intermodal facility.
       (d) Management Plan.--
       (1) Deadline.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Advisory Council 
     shall establish a comprehensive management plan for the 
     Recreation Area that supports the purposes described in 
     section 411.
       (2) Use of existing plans.--In developing the management 
     plan, to the extent consistent with this section, the 
     Secretary may incorporate any provision of a land use or 
     other plan applicable to the public lands included in the 
     Recreation Area.
       (3) Incorporation of visitor services plan.--To the maximum 
     extent practicable, the Secretary shall incorporate into the 
     management plan the visitor services plan under section 
     419(a)(2).
       (4) Partnership.--In developing the management plan, the 
     Secretary shall consider recommendations of the Partnership. 
     To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall 
     incorporate recommendations of the Partnership into the 
     management plan if the Secretary determines that the 
     recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes 
     in section 411, this subtitle, and applicable laws (including 
     regulations).
       (e) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this subtitle affects 
     the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish or 
     wildlife located on public lands in the State.

     SEC. 415. ACQUISITION OF NON-FEDERAL LAND WITHIN RECREATION 
                   AREA.

       (a) Limited Acquisition Authority.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary 
     may acquire non-Federal land within the boundaries of the 
     Recreation Area only through exchange, donation, or purchase 
     from a willing seller.
       (2) Additional requirement.--As a further condition on the 
     acquisition of land, the Secretary shall make a determination 
     that the land contains important biological, cultural, 
     historic, or recreational values.
       (b) Prohibition on Use of Eminent Domain.--Nothing in this 
     subtitle authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land 
     or an interest in land.
       (c) Treatment of Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in 
     land acquired by the United States within the boundaries of 
     the Recreation Area shall be--
       (1) included in the Recreation Area; and
       (2) administered by the Secretary in accordance with--
       (A) this subtitle; and
       (B) other applicable laws (including regulations).

     SEC. 416. WATER RIGHTS; WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES; PUBLIC 
                   ROADS; UTILITY FACILITIES.

       (a) No Effect on Water Rights.--Nothing in this subtitle or 
     section 422--
       (1) shall affect the use or allocation, as in existence on 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, of any water, water 
     right, or interest in water (including potable, recycled, 
     reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored 
     water, surface water, groundwater, and public trust 
     interest);
       (2) shall affect any public or private contract in 
     existence on the date of the enactment of this Act for the 
     sale, lease, loan, or transfer of any water (including 
     potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, 
     banked, or stored water, surface water, and groundwater);
       (3) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction 
     of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United 
     States in the State on or before the date of the enactment of 
     this Act;
       (4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved Federal water 
     right or expands water usage pursuant to any existing Federal 
     reserved, riparian or appropriative right;
       (5) shall be considered a relinquishment or reduction of 
     any water rights (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, 
     waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored water, surface 
     water, and groundwater) held, reserved, or appropriated by 
     any public entity or other persons or entities, on or before 
     the date of the enactment of this Act;
       (6) shall be construed to, or shall interfere or conflict 
     with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster, 
     public agency, public water system, court of competent 
     jurisdiction, or other body or entity responsible for 
     groundwater or surface water management or groundwater 
     replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any 
     adjudication or Federal or State law, including the 
     management of the San Gabriel River watershed and basin, to 
     provide water supply or other environmental benefits;

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       (7) shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any 
     previously adopted Los Angeles County Drainage Area project, 
     as described in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated 
     June 30, 1992, including any supplement or addendum to that 
     report, or any maintenance agreement to operate that project;
       (8) shall interfere or conflict with any action by a 
     watermaster, water agency, public water system, court of 
     competent jurisdiction, or public agency pursuant to any 
     Federal or State law, water right, or adjudication, including 
     any action relating to water conservation, water quality, 
     surface water diversion or impoundment, groundwater recharge, 
     water treatment, conservation or storage of water, pollution, 
     waste discharge, the pumping of groundwater; the spreading, 
     injection, pumping, storage, or the use of water from local 
     sources, storm water flows, and runoff, or from imported or 
     recycled water, that is undertaken in connection with the 
     management or regulation of the San Gabriel River;
       (9) shall interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or delay the 
     exercise of, or access to, any water right by the owner of a 
     public water system or any other individual or entity, 
     including the construction, operation, maintenance, 
     replacement, removal, repair, location, or relocation of any 
     well; pipeline; or water pumping, treatment, diversion, 
     impoundment, or storage facility; or other facility or 
     property necessary or useful to access any water right or 
     operate an public water system;
       (10) shall require the initiation or reinitiation of 
     consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
     under, or the application of any provision of, the Endangered 
     Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) relating to any 
     action affecting any water, water right, or water management 
     or water resource facility in the San Gabriel River watershed 
     and basin; or
       (11) authorizes any agency or employee of the United 
     States, or any other person, to take any action inconsistent 
     with any of paragraphs (1) through (10).
       (b) Water Resource Facilities.--
       (1) No effect on existing water resource facilities.--
     Nothing in this subtitle or section 422 shall affect--
       (A) the use, operation, maintenance, repair, construction, 
     destruction, removal, reconfiguration, expansion, improvement 
     or replacement of a water resource facility or public water 
     system within or adjacent to the Recreation Area or San 
     Gabriel Mountains National Monument; or
       (B) access to a water resource facility within or adjacent 
     to the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National 
     Monument.
       (2) No effect on new water resource facilities.--Nothing in 
     this subtitle or section 422 shall preclude the establishment 
     of a new water resource facility (including instream sites, 
     routes, and areas) within the Recreation Area or San Gabriel 
     Mountains National Monument if the water resource facility or 
     public water system is necessary to preserve or enhance the 
     health, safety, reliability, quality or accessibility of 
     water supply, or utility services to residents of Los Angeles 
     County.
       (3) Flood control.--Nothing in this subtitle or section 422 
     shall be construed to--
       (A) impose any new restriction or requirement on flood 
     protection, water conservation, water supply, groundwater 
     recharge, water transfers, or water quality operations and 
     maintenance; or
       (B) increase the liability of an agency or public water 
     system carrying out flood protection, water conservation, 
     water supply, groundwater recharge, water transfers, or water 
     quality operations.
       (4) Diversion or use of water.--Nothing in this subtitle or 
     section 422 shall authorize or require the use of water or 
     water rights in, or the diversion of water to, the Recreation 
     Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
       (c) Utility Facilities and Rights of Way.--Nothing in this 
     subtitle or section 422 shall--
       (1) affect the use, operation, maintenance, repair, 
     construction, destruction, reconfiguration, expansion, 
     inspection, renewal, reconstruction, alteration, addition, 
     relocation, improvement, removal, or replacement of a utility 
     facility or appurtenant right-of-way within or adjacent to 
     the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National 
     Monument;
       (2) affect access to a utility facility or right-of-way 
     within or adjacent to the Recreation Area or San Gabriel 
     Mountains National Monument; or
       (3) preclude the establishment of a new utility facility or 
     right-of-way (including instream sites, routes, and areas) 
     within the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National 
     Monument if such a facility or right-of-way is necessary for 
     public health and safety, electricity supply, or other 
     utility services.
       (d) Roads; Public Transit.--
       (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       (A) Public road.--The term ``public road'' means any paved 
     road or bridge (including any appurtenant structure and 
     right-of-way) that is--
       (i) operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity; and
       (ii)(I) open to vehicular use by the public; or
       (II) used by a public agency or utility for the operation, 
     maintenance, improvement, repair, removal, relocation, 
     construction, destruction or rehabilitation of 
     infrastructure, a utility facility, or a right-of-way.
       (B) Public transit.--The term ``public transit'' means any 
     transit service (including operations and rights-of-way) that 
     is--
       (i) operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity; and
       (ii)(I) open to the public; or
       (II) used by a public agency or contractor for the 
     operation, maintenance, repair, construction, or 
     rehabilitation of infrastructure, a utility facility, or a 
     right-of-way.
       (2) No effect on public roads or public transit.--Nothing 
     in this subtitle or section 422--
       (A) authorizes the Secretary to take any action that would 
     affect the operation, maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation 
     of public roads or public transit (including activities 
     necessary to comply with Federal or State safety or public 
     transit standards); or
       (B) creates any new liability, or increases any existing 
     liability, of an owner or operator of a public road.

     SEC. 417. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA PUBLIC 
                   ADVISORY COUNCIL.

       (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish 
     an advisory council, to be known as the ``San Gabriel 
     National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council''.
       (b) Duties.--The Advisory Council shall advise the 
     Secretary regarding the development and implementation of the 
     management plan and the visitor services plan.
       (c) Applicable Law.--The Advisory Council shall be subject 
     to--
       (1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.); and
       (2) all other applicable laws (including regulations).
       (d) Membership.--The Advisory Council shall consist of 22 
     members, to be appointed by the Secretary after taking into 
     consideration recommendations of the Partnership, of whom--
       (1) 2 shall represent local, regional, or national 
     environmental organizations;
       (2) 2 shall represent the interests of outdoor recreation, 
     including off-highway vehicle recreation, within the 
     Recreation Area;
       (3) 2 shall represent the interests of community-based 
     organizations, the missions of which include expanding access 
     to the outdoors;
       (4) 2 shall represent business interests;
       (5) 1 shall represent Indian Tribes within or adjacent to 
     the Recreation Area;
       (6) 1 shall represent the interests of homeowners' 
     associations within the Recreation Area;
       (7) 3 shall represent the interests of holders of 
     adjudicated water rights, public water systems, water 
     agencies, wastewater and sewer agencies, recycled water 
     facilities, and water management and replenishment entities;
       (8) 1 shall represent energy and mineral development 
     interests;
       (9) 1 shall represent owners of Federal grazing permits or 
     other land use permits within the Recreation Area;
       (10) 1 shall represent archaeological and historical 
     interests;
       (11) 1 shall represent the interests of environmental 
     educators;
       (12) 1 shall represent cultural history interests;
       (13) 1 shall represent environmental justice interests;
       (14) 1 shall represent electrical utility interests; and
       (15) 2 shall represent the affected public at large.
       (e) Terms.--
       (1) Staggered terms.--A member of the Advisory Council 
     shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that, of the 
     members first appointed, 7 of the members shall be appointed 
     for a term of 1 year and 7 of the members shall be appointed 
     for a term of 2 years.
       (2) Reappointment.--A member may be reappointed to serve on 
     the Advisory Council on the expiration of the term of service 
     of the member.
       (3) Vacancy.--A vacancy on the Advisory Council shall be 
     filled in the same manner in which the original appointment 
     was made.
       (f) Quorum.--A quorum shall be ten members of the advisory 
     council. The operations of the advisory council shall not be 
     impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed 
     as long as a quorum has been attained.
       (g) Chairperson; Procedures.--The Advisory Council shall 
     elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures 
     as the advisory council considers necessary or desirable.
       (h) Service Without Compensation.--Members of the Advisory 
     Council shall serve without pay.
       (i) Termination.--The Advisory Council shall cease to 
     exist--
       (1) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the 
     management plan is adopted by the Secretary; or
       (2) on such later date as the Secretary considers to be 
     appropriate.

     SEC. 418. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA PARTNERSHIP.

       (a) Establishment.--There is established a Partnership, to 
     be known as the ``San Gabriel National Recreation Area 
     Partnership''.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Partnership are to--
       (1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, 
     and local authorities and the private sector in advancing the 
     purposes of this subtitle; and
       (2) use the resources and expertise of each agency in 
     improving management and recreational opportunities within 
     the Recreation Area.
       (c) Membership.--The Partnership shall include the 
     following:
       (1) The Secretary (or a designee) to represent the National 
     Park Service.
       (2) The Secretary of Defense (or a designee) to represent 
     the Corps of Engineers.
       (3) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to 
     represent the Forest Service.
       (4) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency of the 
     State (or a designee) to represent--
       (A) the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and
       (B) the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
       (5) 1 designee of the Los Angeles County Board of 
     Supervisors.
       (6) 1 designee of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation 
     Authority.

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       (7) 4 designees of the San Gabriel Council of Governments, 
     of whom 1 shall be selected from a local land conservancy.
       (8) 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley Economic 
     Partnership.
       (9) 1 designee of the Los Angeles County Flood Control 
     District.
       (10) 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley Water 
     Association.
       (11) 1 designee of the Central Basin Water Association.
       (12) 1 designee of the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster.
       (13) 1 designee of a public utility company, to be 
     appointed by the Secretary.
       (14) 1 designee of the Watershed Conservation Authority.
       (15) 1 designee of the Advisory Council for the period 
     during which the Advisory Council remains in effect.
       (16) 1 designee of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument 
     Community Collaborative.
       (d) Duties.--To advance the purposes described in section 
     411, the Partnership shall--
       (1) make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the 
     development and implementation of the management plan;
       (2) review and comment on the visitor services plan under 
     section 419(a)(2), and facilitate the implementation of that 
     plan;
       (3) assist units of local government, regional planning 
     organizations, and nonprofit organizations in advancing the 
     purposes of the Recreation Area by--
       (A) carrying out programs and projects that recognize, 
     protect, and enhance important resource values within the 
     Recreation Area;
       (B) establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and 
     programs within the Recreation Area;
       (C) developing recreational and educational opportunities 
     in the Recreation Area in accordance with the purposes of 
     this subtitle;
       (D) increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, 
     natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the 
     Recreation Area;
       (E) ensuring that signs identifying points of public access 
     and sites of interest are posted throughout the Recreation 
     Area;
       (F) promoting a wide range of partnerships among 
     governments, organizations, and individuals to advance the 
     purposes of the Recreation Area; and
       (G) ensuring that management of the Recreation Area takes 
     into consideration--
       (i) local ordinances and land-use plans; and
       (ii) adjacent residents and property owners;
       (4) make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the 
     appointment of members to the Advisory Council; and
       (5) carry out any other actions necessary to achieve the 
     purposes of this subtitle.
       (e) Authorities.--Subject to approval by the Secretary, for 
     the purposes of preparing and implementing the management 
     plan, the Partnership may use Federal funds made available 
     under this section--
       (1) to make grants to the State, political subdivisions of 
     the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
       (2) to 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) to hire and compensate staff;
       (4) to obtain funds or services from any source, including 
     funds and services provided under any other Federal law or 
     program;
       (5) to contract for goods or services; and
       (6) to support activities of partners and any other 
     activities that--
       (A) advance the purposes of the Recreation Area; and
       (B) are in accordance with the management plan.
       (f) Terms of Office; Reappointment; Vacancies.--
       (1) Terms.--A member of the Partnership shall be appointed 
     for a term of 3 years.
       (2) Reappointment.--A member may be reappointed to serve on 
     the Partnership on the expiration of the term of service of 
     the member.
       (3) Vacancy.--A vacancy on the Partnership shall be filled 
     in the same manner in which the original appointment was 
     made.
       (g) Quorum.--A quorum shall be eleven members of the 
     Partnership. The operations of the Partnership shall not be 
     impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed 
     as long as a quorum has been attained.
       (h) Chairperson; Procedures.--The Partnership shall elect a 
     chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it 
     deems necessary or desirable.
       (i) Service Without Compensation.--A member of the 
     Partnership shall serve without compensation.
       (j) Duties and Authorities of Secretary.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convene the 
     Partnership on a regular basis to carry out this subtitle.
       (2) Technical and financial assistance.--The Secretary may 
     provide to the Partnership or any member of the Partnership, 
     on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, such technical 
     and financial assistance as the Secretary determines to be 
     appropriate to carry out this subtitle.
       (3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary may enter into a 
     cooperative agreement with the Partnership, a member of the 
     Partnership, or any other public or private entity to provide 
     technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this 
     subtitle.
       (4) Construction of facilities on non-federal land.--
       (A) In general.--In order to facilitate the administration 
     of the Recreation Area, the Secretary is authorized, subject 
     to valid existing rights, to construct administrative or 
     visitor use facilities on land owned by a non-profit 
     organization, local agency, or other public entity in 
     accordance with this title and applicable law (including 
     regulations).
       (B) Additional requirements.--A facility under this 
     paragraph may only be developed--
       (i) with the consent of the owner of the non-Federal land; 
     and
       (ii) in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and 
     local laws (including regulations) and plans.
       (5) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to actions 
     that--
       (A) conserve the significant natural, historic, cultural, 
     and scenic resources of the Recreation Area; and
       (B) provide educational, interpretive, and recreational 
     opportunities consistent with the purposes of the Recreation 
     Area.
       (k) Committees.--The Partnership shall establish--
       (1) a Water Technical Advisory Committee to advise the 
     Secretary regarding water-related issues relating to the 
     Recreation Area; and
       (2) a Public Safety Advisory Committee to advise the 
     Secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the 
     Recreation Area.

     SEC. 419. VISITOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES.

       (a) Visitor Services.--
       (1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to 
     facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services 
     plan to improve visitor experiences in the Recreation Area 
     through expanded recreational opportunities and increased 
     interpretation, education, resource protection, and 
     enforcement.
       (2) Visitor services plan.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and 
     carry out an integrated visitor services plan for the 
     Recreation Area in accordance with this paragraph.
       (B) Contents.--The visitor services plan shall--
       (i) assess current and anticipated future visitation to the 
     Recreation Area, including recreation destinations;
       (ii) consider the demand for various types of recreation 
     (including hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, and the use 
     of motorized and mechanized vehicles), as permissible and 
     appropriate;
       (iii) evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and 
     cultural resources, water rights and water resource 
     facilities, public roads, adjacent residents and property 
     owners, and utilities within the Recreation Area, as well as 
     the effectiveness of current enforcement and efforts;
       (iv) assess the current level of interpretive and 
     educational services and facilities;
       (v) include recommendations to--

       (I) expand opportunities for high-demand recreational 
     activities, in accordance with the purposes described in 
     section 411;
       (II) better manage Recreation Area resources and improve 
     the experience of Recreation Area visitors through expanded 
     interpretive and educational services and facilities, and 
     improved enforcement; and
       (III) better manage Recreation Area resources to reduce 
     negative impacts on the environment, ecology, and integrated 
     water management activities in the Recreation Area;

       (vi) in coordination and consultation with affected owners 
     of non-Federal land, assess options to incorporate 
     recreational opportunities on non-Federal land into the 
     Recreation Area--

       (I) in manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the 
     non-Federal land; and
       (II) with the consent of the non-Federal landowner;

       (vii) assess opportunities to provide recreational 
     opportunities that connect with adjacent National Forest 
     System land; and
       (viii) be developed and carried out in accordance with 
     applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
       (C) Consultation.--In developing the visitor services plan, 
     the Secretary shall--
       (i) consult with--

       (I) the Partnership;
       (II) the Advisory Council;
       (III) appropriate State and local agencies; and
       (IV) interested nongovernmental organizations; and

       (ii) involve members of the public.
       (b) Visitor Use Facilities.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may construct visitor use 
     facilities in the Recreation Area.
       (2) Requirements.--Each facility under paragraph (1) shall 
     be developed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, 
     and local--
       (A) laws (including regulations); and
       (B) plans.
       (c) Donations.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may accept and use donated 
     funds, property, in-kind contributions, and services to carry 
     out this subtitle.
       (2) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not use the authority 
     provided by paragraph (1) to accept non-Federal land that has 
     been acquired after the date of the enactment of this Act 
     through the use of eminent domain.
       (d) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this subtitle, 
     the Secretary may make grants to, or enter into cooperative 
     agreements with, units of State, Tribal, and local 
     governments and private entities to conduct research, develop 
     scientific analyses, and carry out any other initiative 
     relating to the management of, and visitation to, the 
     Recreation Area.

                   Subtitle B--SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS

     SEC. 421. DEFINITIONS.

       In this subtitle:
       (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of Agriculture.
       (2) Wilderness area or addition.--The term ``wilderness 
     area or addition'' means any wilderness area or wilderness 
     addition designated by section 423(a).

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     SEC. 422. NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

       (a) In General.--The San Gabriel Mountains National 
     Monument established by Presidential Proclamation 9194 (54 
     U.S.C. 320301 note) (referred to in this section as the 
     ``Monument'') is modified to include the approximately 
     109,167 acres of additional National Forest System land 
     depicted as the ``Proposed San Gabriel Mountains National 
     Monument Expansion'' on the map entitled ``Proposed San 
     Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion'' and dated 
     June 26, 2019.
       (b) Administration.--The Secretary shall administer the San 
     Gabriel Mountains National Monument, including the lands 
     added by subsection (a), in accordance with--
       (1) Presidential Proclamation 9194, as issued on October 
     10, 2014 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note);
       (2) the laws generally applicable to the Monument; and
       (3) this title.
       (c) Management Plan.--Within 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall consult with State 
     and local governments and the interested public to update the 
     existing San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Plan to 
     provide management direction and protection for the lands 
     added to the Monument by subsection (a).

     SEC. 423. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS AND ADDITIONS.

       (a) Designation.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following parcels of National 
     Forest System land in the State are designated as wilderness 
     and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation 
     System:
       (1) Condor peak wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the 
     Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 8,207 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor 
     Peak Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the ``Condor Peak Wilderness''.
       (2) San gabriel wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land 
     in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 
     2,032 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``San 
     Gabriel Wilderness Additions'' and dated June 6, 2019, which 
     is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the San 
     Gabriel Wilderness designated by Public Law 90-318 (16 U.S.C. 
     1132 note; 82 Stat. 131).
       (3) Sheep mountain wilderness additions.--Certain Federal 
     land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 
     13,726 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
     ``Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions'' and dated June 6, 
     2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
     of, the Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section 
     101(a)(29) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 
     U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623; Public Law 98-425).
       (4) Yerba buena wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the 
     Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 6,694 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yerba 
     Buena Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which 
     shall be known as the ``Yerba Buena Wilderness''.
       (b) Map and Legal Description.--
       (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and 
     a legal description of the wilderness areas and additions 
     with--
       (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Force of law.--The map and legal description filed 
     under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as 
     if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may 
     correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or 
     legal description.
       (3) Public availability.--The map and legal description 
     filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
     public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest 
     Service.

     SEC. 424. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS AND ADDITIONS.

       (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     wilderness areas and additions shall be administered by the 
     Secretary in accordance with this section and the Wilderness 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in 
     that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be 
     considered to be a reference to the date of the enactment of 
     this Act.
       (b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may take such measures in a 
     wilderness area or addition designated in section 423 as are 
     necessary for the control of fire, insects, or diseases in 
     accordance with--
       (A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1133(d)(1)); and
       (B) House Report 98-40 of the 98th Congress.
       (2) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this subtitle limits 
     funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area or 
     addition.
       (3) Revision and development of local fire management 
     plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend, as 
     applicable, any local fire management plan that applies to a 
     wilderness area or addition designated in section 423.
       (4) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph (1) and 
     any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and 
     efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area 
     or addition, the Secretary shall--
       (A) not later than 1 year after the date of the 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 a wilderness area 
     or addition, if established before the date of the 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) the guidelines contained in Appendix A of the report of 
     the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of 
     Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress 
     (H. Rept. 101-405).
       (d) Fish and Wildlife.--
       (1) In general.--In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this 
     subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the 
     State with respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the 
     State.
       (2) Management activities.--
       (A) In general.--In furtherance of the purposes and 
     principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), 
     the Secretary may conduct any management activity that are 
     necessary to maintain or restore fish or wildlife populations 
     or habitats in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions 
     designated in section 423, if the management activities are--
       (i) consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; 
     and
       (ii) conducted in accordance with appropriate policies, 
     such as the policies established in Appendix B of the report 
     of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House 
     of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st 
     Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).
       (B) Inclusions.--A management activity under subparagraph 
     (A) may include the occasional and temporary use of motorized 
     vehicles, if the use, as determined by the Secretary, would 
     promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed 
     wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values 
     while causing the minimum impact necessary to accomplish 
     those tasks.
       (C) Existing activities.--In accordance with section 
     4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and 
     appropriate policies (such as the policies established in 
     Appendix B of House Report 101-405), the State may use 
     aircraft (including helicopters) in a wilderness area or 
     addition to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, or provide 
     water for a wildlife population, including bighorn sheep.
       (e) Buffer Zones.--
       (1) In general.--Congress does not intend for the 
     designation of wilderness areas or wilderness additions by 
     section 423 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 a 
     nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from 
     within a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by 
     section 423 shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or 
     uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or addition.
       (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 423;
       (2) the designation of new units of special airspace over 
     the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by 
     section 423; or
       (3) the use or establishment of military flight training 
     routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions 
     designated by section 423.
       (g) Horses.--Nothing in this subtitle 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 423--
       (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
       (2) subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary 
     determines to be necessary.
       (h) Law Enforcement.--Nothing in this subtitle precludes 
     any law enforcement or drug interdiction effort within the 
     wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by 
     section 423 in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1131 et seq.).
       (i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     wilderness areas and additions designated by section 423 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.
       (j) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land 
     within the boundary of a wilderness area or addition that is 
     acquired by the United States shall--
       (1) become part of the wilderness area or addition in which 
     the land is located; and
       (2) be managed in accordance with this section, the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other 
     applicable laws (including regulations).
       (k) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such 
     terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the 
     Secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of 
     hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection 
     devices in a wilderness area or addition if the Secretary 
     determines that the facilities and access to the facilities 
     is essential to a flood warning, flood control, or water 
     reservoir operation activity.
       (l) Authorized Events.--The Secretary of Agriculture may 
     authorize the Angeles Crest 100 competitive running event to 
     continue in substantially the same manner and degree in which 
     this event was operated and permitted in 2015 within 
     additions to the Sheep Mountain Wilderness in section 423 of 
     this title and the Pleasant

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     View Ridge Wilderness Area designated by section 1802 of the 
     Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, provided that the 
     event is authorized and conducted in a manner compatible with 
     the preservation of the areas as wilderness.

     SEC. 425. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

       (a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the National Wild and 
     Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at 
     the end the following:
       ``(__) East fork san gabriel river, california.--The 
     following segments of the East Fork San Gabriel River, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following 
     classes:
       ``(A) The 10-mile segment from the confluence of the 
     Prairie Fork and Vincent Gulch to 100 yards upstream of the 
     Heaton Flats trailhead and day use area, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from 100 yards upstream of the 
     Heaton Flats trailhead and day use area to 100 yards upstream 
     of the confluence with Williams Canyon, as a recreational 
     river.
       ``(__) North fork san gabriel river, california.--The 4.3-
     mile segment of the North Fork San Gabriel River from the 
     confluence with Cloudburst Canyon to 0.25 miles upstream of 
     the confluence with the West Fork San Gabriel River, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a 
     recreational river.
       ``(__) West fork san gabriel river, california.--The 
     following segments of the West Fork San Gabriel River, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following 
     classes:
       ``(A) The 6.7-mile segment from 0.25 miles downstream of 
     its source near Red Box Gap in sec. 14, T. 2 N., R. 12 W., to 
     the confluence with the unnamed tributary 0.25 miles 
     downstream of the power lines in sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., 
     as a recreational river.
       ``(B) The 1.6-mile segment of the West Fork from 0.25 miles 
     downstream of the powerlines in sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., 
     to the confluence with Bobcat Canyon, as a wild river.
       ``(__) Little rock creek, california.--The following 
     segments of Little Rock Creek and tributaries, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following 
     classes:
       ``(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its source on Mt. 
     Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W., to 100 yards upstream 
     of the confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards upstream of the 
     confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek to the 
     confluence with Santiago Canyon, as a recreational river.
       ``(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 0.25 
     miles downstream of Highway 2 to 100 yards downstream of 
     Cooper Canyon Campground, as a scenic river.
       ``(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 100 
     yards downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground to the 
     confluence with Little Rock Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek from 100 yards 
     downstream of the Buckhorn Campground to its confluence with 
     Cooper Canyon Creek, as a wild river.''.
       (b) Water Resource Facilities; and Water Use.--
       (1) Water resource facilities.--
       (A) Definition.--In this section, the term ``water resource 
     facility'' means irrigation and pumping facilities, dams and 
     reservoirs, flood control facilities, water conservation 
     works and facilities, including debris protection facilities, 
     sediment placement sites, rain gauges and stream gauges, 
     water quality facilities, recycled water facilities and water 
     pumping, conveyance distribution systems, water storage tanks 
     and reservoirs, and water treatment facilities, aqueducts, 
     canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, and 
     transmission and other ancillary facilities, groundwater 
     recharge facilities, water conservation, water filtration 
     plants, and other water diversion, conservation, groundwater 
     recharge, storage, and carriage structures.
       (B) No effect on existing water resource facilities.--
     Nothing in this section shall alter, modify, or affect--
       (i) the use, operation, maintenance, repair, construction, 
     destruction, reconfiguration, expansion, relocation or 
     replacement of a water resource facility downstream of a wild 
     and scenic river segment designated by this section, provided 
     that the physical structures of such facilities or reservoirs 
     shall not be located within the river areas designated in 
     this section; or
       (ii) access to a water resource facility downstream of a 
     wild and scenic river segment designated by this section.
       (C) No effect on new water resource facilities.--Nothing in 
     this section shall preclude the establishment of a new water 
     resource facilities (including instream sites, routes, and 
     areas) downstream of a wild and scenic river segment.
       (2) Limitation.--Any new reservation of water or new use of 
     water pursuant to existing water rights held by the United 
     States to advance the purposes of the National Wild and 
     Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) shall be for 
     nonconsumptive instream use only within the segments 
     designated by this section.
       (3) Existing law.--Nothing in this section affects the 
     implementation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 
     U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

     SEC. 426. WATER RIGHTS.

       (a) Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this title, and no 
     action to implement this title--
       (1) shall constitute an express or implied reservation of 
     any water or water right, or authorizing an expansion of 
     water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the 
     United States, with respect to the San Gabriel Mountains 
     National Monument, the land designated as a wilderness area 
     or wilderness addition by section 423 or land adjacent to the 
     wild and scenic river segments designated by the amendment 
     made by section 425;
       (2) shall affect, alter, modify, or condition any water 
     rights in the State in existence on the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, including any water rights held by the United 
     States;
       (3) shall be construed as establishing a precedent with 
     regard to any future wilderness or wild and scenic river 
     designations;
       (4) shall affect, alter, or modify the interpretation of, 
     or any designation, decision, adjudication or action made 
     pursuant to, any other Act; or
       (5) shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or 
     amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable 
     apportionment decrees that apportions water among or between 
     the State and any other State.
       (b) State Water Law.--The Secretary shall comply with 
     applicable 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 the enactment of this Act with 
     respect to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, 
     wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by 
     section 423, and the wild and scenic rivers designated by 
     amendment made by section 425.

            TITLE V--RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR PRESERVATION

     SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Rim of the Valley Corridor 
     Preservation Act''.

     SEC. 502. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT; LAND ACQUISITION; 
                   ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) Boundary Adjustment.--Section 507(c)(1) of the National 
     Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 460kk(c)(1)) is 
     amended in the first sentence by striking ``, which shall'' 
     and inserting `` and generally depicted as `Rim of the Valley 
     Unit Proposed Addition' on the map entitled `Rim of the 
     Valley Unit--Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation 
     Area', numbered 638/147,723, and dated September 2018. Both 
     maps shall''.
       (b) Rim of the Valley Unit.--Section 507 of the National 
     Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 460kk) is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(u) Rim of the Valley Unit.--(1) Not later than 3 years 
     after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the 
     Secretary shall update the general management plan for the 
     recreation area to reflect the boundaries designated on the 
     map referred to in subsection (c)(1) as the `Rim of the 
     Valley Unit' (hereafter in the subsection referred to as the 
     `Rim of the Valley Unit'). Subject to valid existing rights, 
     the Secretary shall administer the Rim of the Valley Unit, 
     and any land or interest in land acquired by the United 
     States and located within the boundaries of the Rim of the 
     Valley Unit, as part of the recreation area in accordance 
     with the provisions of this section and applicable laws and 
     regulations.
       ``(2) The Secretary may acquire non-Federal land within the 
     boundaries of the Rim of the Valley Unit only through 
     exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. 
     Nothing in this subsection authorizes the use of eminent 
     domain to acquire land or interests in land.
       ``(3) Nothing in this subsection or the application of the 
     management plan for the Rim of the Valley Unit shall be 
     construed to--
       ``(A) modify any provision of Federal, State, or local law 
     with respect to public access to or use of non-Federal land;
       ``(B) create any liability, or affect any liability under 
     any other law, of any private property owner or other owner 
     of non-Federal land with respect to any person injured on 
     private property or other non-Federal land;
       ``(C) affect the ownership, management, or other rights 
     relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in 
     any non-Federal land);
       ``(D) require any local government to participate in any 
     program administered by the Secretary;
       ``(E) alter, modify, or diminish any right, responsibility, 
     power, authority, jurisdiction, or entitlement of the State, 
     any political subdivision of the State, or any State or local 
     agency under existing Federal, State, and local law 
     (including regulations);
       ``(F) require the creation of protective perimeters or 
     buffer zones, and the fact that certain activities or land 
     can be seen or heard from within the Rim of the Valley Unit 
     shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or land uses up 
     to the boundary of the Rim of the Valley Unit;
       ``(G) require or promote use of, or encourage trespass on, 
     lands, facilities, and rights-of-way owned by non-Federal 
     entities, including water resource facilities and public 
     utilities, without the written consent of the owner;
       ``(H) affect the operation, maintenance, modification, 
     construction, or expansion of any water resource facility or 
     utility facility located within or adjacent to the Rim of the 
     Valley Unit;
       ``(I) terminate the fee title to lands or customary 
     operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement activities on 
     or under such lands granted to public agencies that are 
     authorized pursuant to Federal or State statute;
       ``(J) interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or delay the 
     exercise of any right to, or access to any water resource 
     facility or other facility or property necessary or useful to 
     access any water right to operate any public water or utility 
     system;
       ``(K) require initiation or reinitiation of consultation 
     with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under, or 
     the application of provisions of, the Endangered Species Act 
     of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the National Environmental 
     Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), or division A of 
     subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, concerning any 
     action or activity affecting water, water rights or water 
     management or water resource facilities within the Rim of the 
     Valley Unit; or

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       ``(L) limit the Secretary's ability to update applicable 
     fire management plans, which may consider fuels management 
     strategies including managed natural fire, prescribed fires, 
     non-fire mechanical hazardous fuel reduction activities, or 
     post-fire remediation of damage to natural and cultural 
     resources.
       ``(4) The activities of a utility facility or water 
     resource facility shall take into consideration ways to 
     reasonably avoid or reduce the impact on the resources of the 
     Rim of the Valley Unit.
       ``(5) For the purpose of paragraph (4)--
       ``(A) the term `utility facility' means electric 
     substations, communication facilities, towers, poles, and 
     lines, ground wires, communications circuits, and other 
     structures, and related infrastructure; and
       ``(B) the term `water resource facility' means irrigation 
     and pumping facilities; dams and reservoirs; flood control 
     facilities; water conservation works, including debris 
     protection facilities, sediment placement sites, rain gauges, 
     and stream gauges; water quality, recycled water, and pumping 
     facilities; conveyance distribution systems; water treatment 
     facilities; aqueducts; canals; ditches; pipelines; wells; 
     hydropower projects; transmission facilities; and other 
     ancillary facilities, groundwater recharge facilities, water 
     conservation, water filtration plants, and other water 
     diversion, conservation, groundwater recharge, storage, and 
     carriage structures.''.

     TITLE VI--WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

     SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Wild Olympics Wilderness 
     and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act''.

     SEC. 602. DESIGNATION OF OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST WILDERNESS 
                   AREAS.

       (a) In General.--In furtherance of the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal land in the 
     Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington comprising 
     approximately 126,554 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
     entitled ``Proposed Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and 
     Scenic Rivers Act'' and dated April 8, 2019 (referred to in 
     this section as the ``map''), is designated as wilderness and 
     as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
       (1) Lost creek wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed by 
     the Forest Service, comprising approximately 7,159 acres, as 
     generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
     ``Lost Creek Wilderness''.
       (2) Rugged ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed 
     by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 5,956 acres, 
     as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
     ``Rugged Ridge Wilderness''.
       (3) Alckee creek wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed 
     by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,787 acres, 
     as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
     ``Alckee Creek Wilderness''.
       (4) Gates of the elwha wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 5,669 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known 
     as the ``Gates of the Elwha Wilderness''.
       (5) Buckhorn wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 
     21,965 acres, as generally depicted on the map, is 
     incorporated in, and shall be managed as part of, the 
     ``Buckhorn Wilderness'', as designated by section 3 of the 
     Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
     Public Law 98-339).
       (6) Green mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,790 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known 
     as the ``Green Mountain Wilderness''.
       (7) The brothers wilderness additions.--Certain land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 8,625 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map, is incorporated in, 
     and shall be managed as part of, the ``The Brothers 
     Wilderness'', as designated by section 3 of the Washington 
     State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 
     98-339).
       (8) Mount skokomish wilderness additions.--Certain land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 8,933 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map, is incorporated in, 
     and shall be managed as part of, the ``Mount Skokomish 
     Wilderness'', as designated by section 3 of the Washington 
     State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 
     98-339).
       (9) Wonder mountain wilderness additions.--Certain land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 
     26,517 acres, as generally depicted on the map, is 
     incorporated in, and shall be managed as part of, the 
     ``Wonder Mountain Wilderness'', as designated by section 3 of 
     the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
     note; Public Law 98-339).
       (10) Moonlight dome wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 9,117 
     acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known 
     as the ``Moonlight Dome Wilderness''.
       (11) South quinault ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 
     10,887 acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall 
     be known as the ``South Quinault Ridge Wilderness''.
       (12) Colonel bob wilderness additions.--Certain Federal 
     land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 
     353 acres, as generally depicted on the map, is incorporated 
     in, and shall be managed as part of, the ``Colonel Bob 
     Wilderness'', as designated by section 3 of the Washington 
     State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 
     98-339).
       (13) Sam's river wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed 
     by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 13,418 acres, 
     as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
     ``Sam's River Wilderness''.
       (14) Canoe creek wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed 
     by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,378 acres, 
     as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
     ``Canoe Creek Wilderness''.
       (b) Administration.--
       (1) Management.--Subject to valid existing rights, the land 
     designated as wilderness by subsection (a) shall be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in 
     this section as the ``Secretary''), in accordance with the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any 
     reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall 
     be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of 
     this Act.
       (2) Map and description.--
       (A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a 
     legal description of the land designated as wilderness by 
     subsection (a) with--
       (i) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives; and
       (ii) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
     Senate.
       (B) Effect.--Each map and legal description filed under 
     subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if 
     included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct 
     minor errors in the map and legal description.
       (C) Public availability.--Each map and legal description 
     filed under subparagraph (A) shall be filed and made 
     available for public inspection in the appropriate office of 
     the Forest Service.
       (c) Potential Wilderness.--
       (1) In general.--In furtherance of the purposes of the 
     Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain Federal land 
     managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 5,346 
     acres as identified as ``Potential Wilderness'' on the map, 
     is designated as potential wilderness.
       (2) Designation as wilderness.--On the date on which the 
     Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that any 
     nonconforming uses in the potential wilderness designated by 
     paragraph (1) have terminated, the potential wilderness shall 
     be--
       (A) designated as wilderness and as a component of the 
     National Wilderness Preservation System; and
       (B) incorporated into the adjacent wilderness area.
       (d) Adjacent Management.--
       (1) No protective perimeters or buffer zones.--The 
     designations in this section shall not create a protective 
     perimeter or buffer zone around any wilderness area.
       (2) Nonconforming uses permitted outside of boundaries of 
     wilderness areas.--Any activity or use outside of the 
     boundary of any wilderness area designated under this section 
     shall be permitted even if the activity or use would be seen 
     or heard within the boundary of the wilderness area.
       (e) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--The Secretary may take 
     such measures as are necessary to control fire, insects, and 
     diseases, in the wilderness areas designated by this section, 
     in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and subject to such terms and conditions 
     as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

     SEC. 603. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 3(a) of the National Wild and 
     Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at 
     the end the following:
       ``(231) Elwha river, washington.--The approximately 29.0-
     mile segment of the Elwha River and tributaries from the 
     source to Cat Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of 
     the Interior as a wild river.
       ``(232) Dungeness river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Dungeness River from the headwaters to the State of 
     Washington Department of Natural Resources land in T. 29 N., 
     R. 4 W., sec. 12, to be administered by the Secretary of 
     Agriculture, except that portions of the river within the 
     boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be administered by 
     the Secretary of the Interior, including the following 
     segments of the mainstem and major tributary the Gray Wolf 
     River, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 5.8-mile segment of the Dungeness 
     River from the headwaters to the 2870 Bridge, as a wild 
     river.
       ``(B) The approximately 2.1-mile segment of the Dungeness 
     River from the 2870 Bridge to Silver Creek, as a scenic 
     river.
       ``(C) The approximately 2.7-mile segment of the Dungeness 
     River from Silver Creek to Sleepy Hollow Creek, as a wild 
     river.
       ``(D) The approximately 6.3-mile segment of the Dungeness 
     River from Sleepy Hollow Creek to the Olympic National Forest 
     boundary, as a scenic river.
       ``(E) The approximately 1.9-mile segment of the Dungeness 
     River from the National Forest boundary to the State of 
     Washington Department of Natural Resources land in T. 29 N., 
     R. 4 W., sec. 12, as a recreational river.
       ``(F) The approximately 16.1-mile segment of the Gray Wolf 
     River from the headwaters to the 2870 Bridge, as a wild 
     river.
       ``(G) The approximately 1.1-mile segment of the Gray Wolf 
     River from the 2870 Bridge to the confluence with the 
     Dungeness River, as a scenic river.
       ``(233) Big quilcene river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Big Quilcene River from the headwaters to the City of Port 
     Townsend water intake facility, to be administered by the 
     Secretary of Agriculture, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 4.4-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary, as a wild 
     river.
       ``(B) The approximately 5.3-mile segment from the Buckhorn 
     Wilderness boundary to the City of Port Townsend water intake 
     facility, as a scenic river.

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       ``(C) Section 7(a), with respect to the licensing of dams, 
     water conduits, reservoirs, powerhouses, transmission lines, 
     or other project works, shall apply to the approximately 5-
     mile segment from the City of Port Townsend water intake 
     facility to the Olympic National Forest boundary.
       ``(234) Dosewallips river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Dosewallips River from the headwaters to the private land in 
     T. 26 N., R. 3 W., sec. 15, to be administered by the 
     Secretary of Agriculture, except that portions of the river 
     within the boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be 
     administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in the 
     following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 12.9-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to Station Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 6.8-mile segment from Station Creek 
     to the private land in T. 26 N., R. 3 W., sec. 15, as a 
     scenic river.
       ``(235) Duckabush river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Duckabush River from the headwaters to the private land in T. 
     25 N., R. 3 W., sec. 1, to be administered by the Secretary 
     of Agriculture, except that portions of the river within the 
     boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be administered by 
     the Secretary of the Interior, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 19.0-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to the Brothers Wilderness boundary, as a wild 
     river.
       ``(B) The approximately 1.9-mile segment from the Brothers 
     Wilderness boundary to the private land in T. 25 N., R. 3 W., 
     sec. 1, as a scenic river.
       ``(236) Hamma hamma river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Hamma Hamma River from the headwaters to the eastern edge of 
     the NW1/4 sec. 21, T. 24 N., R. 3 W., to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 3.1-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to the Mt. Skokomish Wilderness boundary, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 5.8-mile segment from the Mt. 
     Skokomish Wilderness boundary to Lena Creek, as a scenic 
     river.
       ``(C) The approximately 6.8-mile segment from Lena Creek to 
     the eastern edge of the NW1/4 sec. 21, T. 24 N., R. 3 W., as 
     a recreational river.
       ``(237) South fork skokomish river, washington.--The 
     segment of the South Fork Skokomish River from the headwaters 
     to the Olympic National Forest boundary to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 6.7-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to Church Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 8.3-mile segment from Church Creek 
     to LeBar Creek, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 4.0-mile segment from LeBar Creek 
     to upper end of gorge in the NW1/4 sec. 22, T. 22 N., R. 5 
     W., as a recreational river.
       ``(D) The approximately 6.0-mile segment from the upper end 
     of the gorge to the Olympic National Forest boundary, as a 
     scenic river.
       ``(238) Middle fork satsop river, washington.--The 
     approximately 7.9-mile segment of the Middle Fork Satsop 
     River from the headwaters to the Olympic National Forest 
     boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     as a scenic river.
       ``(239) West fork satsop river, washington.--The 
     approximately 8.2-mile segment of the West Fork Satsop River 
     from the headwaters to the Olympic National Forest boundary, 
     to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, as a 
     scenic river.
       ``(240) Wynoochee river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Wynoochee River from the headwaters to the head of Wynoochee 
     Reservoir to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     except that portions of the river within the boundaries of 
     Olympic National Park shall be administered by the Secretary 
     of the Interior, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 2.5-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to the boundary of the Wonder Mountain Wilderness, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 7.4-mile segment from the boundary 
     of the Wonder Mountain Wilderness to the head of Wynoochee 
     Reservoir, as a recreational river.
       ``(241) East fork humptulips river, washington.--The 
     segment of the East Fork Humptulips River from the headwaters 
     to the Olympic National Forest boundary to be administered by 
     the Secretary of Agriculture, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 7.4-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to the Moonlight Dome Wilderness boundary, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 10.3-mile segment from the 
     Moonlight Dome Wilderness boundary to the Olympic National 
     Forest boundary, as a scenic river.
       ``(242) West fork humptulips river, washington.--The 
     approximately 21.4-mile segment of the West Fork Humptulips 
     River from the headwaters to the Olympic National Forest 
     Boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     as a scenic river.
       ``(243) Quinault river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Quinault River from the headwaters to private land in T. 24 
     N., R. 8 W., sec. 33, to be administered by the Secretary of 
     the Interior, in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 16.5-mile segment from the 
     headwaters to Graves Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 6.7-mile segment from Graves Creek 
     to Cannings Creek, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 1.0-mile segment from Cannings 
     Creek to private land in T. 24 N., R. 8 W., sec. 33, as a 
     recreational river.
       ``(244) Queets river, washington.--The segment of the 
     Queets River from the headwaters to the Olympic National Park 
     boundary to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, 
     except that portions of the river outside the boundaries of 
     Olympic National Park shall be administered by the Secretary 
     of Agriculture, including the following segments of the 
     mainstem and certain tributaries in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 28.6-mile segment of the Queets 
     River from the headwaters to the confluence with Sams River, 
     as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 16.0-mile segment of the Queets 
     River from the confluence with Sams River to the Olympic 
     National Park boundary, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 15.7-mile segment of the Sams River 
     from the headwaters to the confluence with the Queets River, 
     as a scenic river.
       ``(D) The approximately 17.7-mile segment of Matheny Creek 
     from the headwaters to the confluence with the Queets River, 
     as a scenic river.
       ``(245) Hoh river, washington.--The segment of the Hoh 
     River and the major tributary South Fork Hoh from the 
     headwaters to Olympic National Park boundary, to be 
     administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in the 
     following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 20.7-mile segment of the Hoh River 
     from the headwaters to Jackson Creek, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 6.0-mile segment of the Hoh River 
     from Jackson Creek to the Olympic National Park boundary, as 
     a scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 13.8-mile segment of the South Fork 
     Hoh River from the headwaters to the Olympic National Park 
     boundary, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The approximately 4.6-mile segment of the South Fork 
     Hoh River from the Olympic National Park boundary to the 
     Washington State Department of Natural Resources boundary in 
     T. 27 N., R. 10 W., sec. 29, as a recreational river.
       ``(246) Bogachiel river, washington.--The approximately 
     25.6-mile segment of the Bogachiel River from the source to 
     the Olympic National Park boundary, to be administered by the 
     Secretary of the Interior, as a wild river.
       ``(247) South fork calawah river, washington.--The segment 
     of the South Fork Calawah River and the major tributary 
     Sitkum River from the headwaters to Hyas Creek to be 
     administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, except those 
     portions of the river within the boundaries of Olympic 
     National Park shall be administered by the Secretary of the 
     Interior, including the following segments in the following 
     classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 15.7-mile segment of the South Fork 
     Calawah River from the headwaters to the Sitkum River, as a 
     wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 0.9-mile segment of the South Fork 
     Calawah River from the Sitkum River to Hyas Creek, as a 
     scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 1.6-mile segment of the Sitkum 
     River from the headwaters to the Rugged Ridge Wilderness 
     boundary, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The approximately 11.9-mile segment of the Sitkum 
     River from the Rugged Ridge Wilderness boundary to the 
     confluence with the South Fork Calawah, as a scenic river.
       ``(248) Sol duc river, washington.--The segment of the Sol 
     Duc River from the headwaters to the Olympic National Park 
     boundary to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, 
     including the following segments of the mainstem and certain 
     tributaries in the following classes:
       ``(A) The approximately 7.0-mile segment of the Sol Duc 
     River from the headwaters to the end of Sol Duc Hot Springs 
     Road, as a wild river.
       ``(B) The approximately 10.8-mile segment of the Sol Duc 
     River from the end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road to the Olympic 
     National Park boundary, as a scenic river.
       ``(C) The approximately 14.2-mile segment of the North Fork 
     Sol Duc River from the headwaters to the Olympic Hot Springs 
     Road bridge, as a wild river.
       ``(D) The approximately 0.2-mile segment of the North Fork 
     Sol Duc River from the Olympic Hot Springs Road bridge to the 
     confluence with the Sol Duc River, as a scenic river.
       ``(E) The approximately 8.0-mile segment of the South Fork 
     Sol Duc River from the headwaters to the confluence with the 
     Sol Duc River, as a scenic river.
       ``(249) Lyre river, washington.--The approximately 0.2-mile 
     segment of the Lyre River from Lake Crescent to the Olympic 
     National Park boundary, to be administered by the Secretary 
     of the Interior as a scenic river.''.
       (b) Effect.--The amendment made by subsection (a) does not 
     affect valid existing water rights.

     SEC. 604. EXISTING RIGHTS AND WITHDRAWAL.

       (a) In General.--In accordance with section 12(b) of the 
     National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1283(b)), 
     nothing in this title or the amendment made by section 603(a) 
     affects or abrogates existing rights, privileges, or 
     contracts held by private parties, nor does this title in any 
     way modify or direct the management, acquisition, or 
     disposition of lands managed by the Washington Department of 
     Natural Resources on behalf of the State of Washington.
       (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the 
     Federal land within the boundaries of the river segments 
     designated by this title and the amendment made by section 
     603(a) is withdrawn from all forms of--
       (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
     laws;
       (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
       (3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and 
     geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

     SEC. 605. TREATY RIGHTS.

       Nothing in this title alters, modifies, diminishes, or 
     extinguishes the reserved treaty rights of any Indian tribe 
     with hunting, fishing, gathering, and cultural or religious 
     rights in the

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     Olympic National Forest as protected by a treaty.

                            TITLE VII--PAYGO

     SEC. 701. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

       The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
     complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall 
     be determined by reference to the latest statement titled 
     ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, 
     submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the 
     Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such 
     statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

  The Acting CHAIR. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall 
be in order except those printed in House Report 116-395. Each such 
further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the 
report, by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered read, 
shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject 
to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the 
question.

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                 Amendment No. 1 Offered by Ms. DeGette

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 1 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 10, lines 18 and 19, strike `` `Cross Canyon Proposed 
     Wilderness', dated October 9, 2019'' and insert `` `Papoose & 
     Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness', and dated January 29, 
     2020''.
       Page 12, after line 13, insert the following:
       (20) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management or located in the San Juan 
     National Forest, which comprise approximately 10,844 acres, 
     as generally depicted on a map titled ``North & South 
     Ponderosa Gorge Proposed Wilderness'', and dated January 31, 
     2020, which shall be known as the North Ponderosa Gorge 
     Wilderness.
       (21) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management or located in the San Juan 
     National Forest, which comprise approximately 12,393 acres, 
     as generally depicted on a map titled ``North & South 
     Ponderosa Gorge Proposed Wilderness'', and dated January 31, 
     2020 which shall be known as the South Ponderosa Gorge 
     Wilderness.
       (22) Certain lands managed by the Little Snake Field Office 
     of the Bureau of Land Management which comprise approximately 
     33,168 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ``Diamond 
     Breaks Proposed Wilderness'', and dated January 31, 2020 
     which shall be known as the Diamond Breaks Wilderness.
       (23) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of 
     the Bureau of Land Management which comprises approximately 
     4,782 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled 
     ``Papoose & Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness' ''', and dated 
     January 29, 2020 which shall be known as the Papoose Canyon 
     Wilderness.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentlewoman 
from Colorado (Ms. DeGette) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Colorado.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, the amendment I offer today adds four 
additional unique wilderness areas to the State of Colorado, totaling 
more than 60,000 acres to our bill, the Protecting America's Wilderness 
Act.
  The addition of these areas stems from extensive conversations I had 
with local stakeholders, Tribes, and outdoor recreation groups.
  The first one is Diamond Breaks, a wilderness study area in northwest 
Colorado that is attached to our State's beloved Dinosaur National 
Monument. This area was recommended for wilderness designation by the 
Bureau of Land Management under George H.W. Bush. It is a favorite 
among the many rafters, kayakers, and canoers who visit the national 
monument every year, and preserving it has been a priority for many 
conservation groups in my State.
  Protecting this land will help provide economic security for an area 
of the State that depends heavily on our outdoor recreation economy.
  The amendment also further protects Papoose Canyon, another 
wilderness study area in southwest Colorado, near Cross Canyon, which 
is the area I mentioned that I visited last August.
  Papoose Canyon has been a wilderness study area since 1980. It lies 
within the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and, with an 
estimated 100 ancestral Puebloan sites per square mile, has significant 
cultural value. By officially designating this area as federally 
protected wilderness, we will permanently preserve this sacred land for 
generations to come.
  Finally, Mr. Chairman, this amendment protects north and south 
Ponderosa Gorge, which is often referred to as the Southwest Secret of 
Colorado. According to the Bureau of Land Management, nearly 13,000 
visitors come to this region every month during its peak season. It is 
a favorite among those looking to launch their nonmotorized boats on 
the Dolores River or backpack into the Chemehuevi Mountains. Protecting 
this land has also been a priority for conservationists in Colorado for 
decades.
  While each of these areas that would be protected under this 
amendment is unique, they are some of the most incredible wilderness 
that our State has to offer. Countless Coloradans, when they found that 
this bill was coming forward, came and asked me to include these three 
unique areas in the legislation.
  Mr. Chair, I hope my colleagues will honor their request and accept 
this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I do rise in opposition to the amendment 
before us.
  Apparently, the bill that is before us today didn't include enough 
wilderness in my district. As we see in this amendment, we are now 
trying to be able to add more.
  The amendment adds an additional 60,000 acres of wilderness in 
Colorado. One proposed addition that is particularly concerning, 
because it has local opposition, is the Papoose Canyon. Montezuma and 
Dolores Counties oppose the wilderness designation of Papoose Canyon.
  The wilderness study area falls within the Canyons of the Ancients 
National Monument, which I have worked to preserve. The land already 
has strict Federal protections so wilderness designation is not 
necessary.
  Mr. Chairman, again, the BLM has studied these lands and found them 
to be unsuitable for wilderness. Montezuma and Dolores Counties have 
requested the Papoose Canyon Wilderness Study Area be released because 
the canyon is surrounded by private land, which has created challenges 
when it comes to wildfire prevention.
  Papoose Canyon Wilderness was not originally in my colleague's bill. 
Instead of consulting the counties that would be impacted by the 
addition and considering their objections, we are here debating a last-
minute amendment.
  Mr. Chair, I oppose this amendment, and I would encourage my 
colleagues who believe that local voices must be a part of any land 
management decision to vote ``no.''
  Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Chair, I include in the Record a letter from a coalition of 
groups--the San Juan Citizens Alliance, the Sierra Club, the Sheep 
Mountain Alliance, the Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, and 
the Western Colorado Alliance--urging me to include these areas in the 
bill.

                                                 February 4, 2020.
     Hon. Diana DeGette,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Rep. DeGette: Thank you for the opportunity to provide 
     feedback on the Colorado Wilderness Act, HR 2546. We 
     appreciate your relentless leadership in pursuit of 
     protecting Colorado's BLM wild lands.
       It's worth recalling that your original proposal first 
     introduced in 1999 encompassed 49 areas and almost 1.4 
     million acres, and was the result of field work completed by 
     conservationists over the prior 20 years. The Colorado 
     Wilderness Act has evolved over time, and most recently 
     includes about 30 areas with a little over 600,000 acres.
       There are several areas we wanted to highlight as HR 2546 
     moves towards consideration by the House of Representatives. 
     One area consistently included in every version of the bill 
     since 1999 is Snaggletooth, an area that encompasses the 
     spectacular ponderosa gorge of the Dolores River Canyon. 
     Snaggletooth was removed from the bill during consideration 
     by the House Natural Resources Committee, but we believe that 
     with some modest boundary adjustments and clarifications 
     about nearby rights-of-way corridors that Snaggletooth can be 
     reincorporated into the legislation. It is without

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     doubt one of the BLM's crown jewels in Colorado.
       Papoose Canyon is one of three wilderness study areas in 
     Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. It was included in 
     the Colorado Wilderness Act through 2007, but then 
     inexplicably omitted from subsequent bills. Papoose is 
     adjacent to Cross Canyon, and provides added protection for 
     some of the richest cultural resource concentrations in the 
     Southwest. Like Cross Canyon, it is outside the McElmo Dome 
     carbon dioxide reserves and is unlikely to provide any 
     conflict with energy minerals. We encourage your inclusion of 
     Papoose Canyon WSA in the Colorado Wilderness Act as the 
     other WSAs in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument are 
     already in the bill.
       While we might hope that National Monument designation 
     provided a level of conservation certainty, in the past few 
     years we have observed that an Administration hostile to the 
     Antiquities Act could well pursue actions to undermine or 
     eliminate the National Monument status of Canyons of the 
     Ancients. Wilderness designation is a congressional action 
     that cannot be overturned at the whim of the executive branch 
     and is the tried and true approach to guaranteeing the 
     wildlands resources, wildlife habitat, and undisturbed 
     cultural resources of Papoose Canyon will be preserved into 
     the future.
       In 2009, you deferred to an effort by BLM to undertake re-
     evaluation of wilderness candidate areas in northwest 
     Colorado, including a number of areas surrounding Dinosaur 
     National Monument that BLM had long recognized for their 
     wilderness values, and removed those areas from the Colorado 
     Wilderness Act. Unfortunately, once BLM's unsuccessful 
     wilderness re-inventory concluded, these areas from northwest 
     Colorado that had previously been included within every 
     version of the Colorado Wilderness Act from 1999 through 2007 
     were not reincorporated into the legislation. We encourage 
     you to revisit the status of these areas and consider adding 
     them back into the Colorado Wilderness Act. These include one 
     of the largest Wilderness Study Areas in Colorado, Diamond 
     Breaks, which is bounded both by Dinosaur National Monument 
     and Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. Additional 
     wilderness quality lands surround Dinosaur National Monument, 
     and include the stunning Yampa River gorge through Cross 
     Mountain, sandstone canyons across the southern approaches to 
     the Monument, and extraordinary wildlife habitat on Cold 
     Spring Mountain.
       Diamond Breaks straddles the Colorado-Utah border. For many 
     years, America's Red Rock Wilderness legislation has been 
     pending that includes the Utah portion of Diamond Breaks. 
     Most recently, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act was 
     reintroduced with 16 cosponsors in the Senate, S. 3056, that 
     once again includes wilderness designation for the Utah 
     portion of Diamond Breaks. In 2017, a companion House bill 
     was introduced, HR 2044, cosponsored by 123 members of the 
     House and similarly included wilderness designation for 
     Diamond Breaks in Utah. Pairing Colorado legislation that 
     completes designation for the Colorado portion of Diamond 
     Breaks makes obvious sense.
       We are hopeful the Colorado Wilderness Act, HR 2546 will be 
     favorably approved by the House. We look forward to working 
     with your office and Senate colleagues to further refine the 
     Colorado Wilderness Act and see it successfully enacted into 
     law.
           Respectfully yours,
     Mark Pearson,
       Executive Director, San Juan Citizens Alliance.
     Jim Alexee,
       Colorado Chapter Director, Sierra Club.
     Lexi Tuddenham,
       Executive Director, Sheep Mountain Alliance.
     Steve Bonowski,
       Colorado-based Board member, Conservatives for Responsible 
     Stewardship.
     Emily Hornback,
       Executive Director, Western Colorado Alliance.

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, these areas have all been protected for 
years. Two of them have already been wilderness study areas, and as I 
mentioned, they are in the area of the State where there is widespread 
public support and where they also are great economic drivers. They are 
appropriately contained in this bill.
  As I said, when these groups found out that this bill was moving 
along, they urged me to include these really important historical and 
recreational areas in the bill.
  Mr. Chair, one last thing: I forgot to thank Steve Bonowski, who is 
with Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship. He has been a real 
partner with us throughout, making the conservative argument of why we 
need to protect wilderness.
  Mr. Chair, I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Chair, I do appreciate the comments. Here is the reality: In the 
Canyon of the Ancients in the area that I am speaking to, these are 
already protected lands. The BLM, when we are talking about a 
wilderness study area, has stated that these do not qualify as 
wilderness.
  When we look at our county commissioners, they are going to be the 
ones in our remote rural areas who are going to be responsible for 
dealing with the potential of wildfire, which is something that all 
Coloradans ought to be well concerned about.
  Without their support, with recognition that this land is protected, 
and with the BLM stating that this does not qualify as a wilderness 
area, I would encourage my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. DeGette).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado 
will be postponed.


               Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. McClintock

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:
       Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and 
     redesignate subsequent provisions accordingly):

         TITLE VII--COUNTY APPROVAL OF WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS

     SEC. 701. COUNTY APPROVAL.

        No wilderness designation under this Act shall be 
     effective in any county until the county formally approves 
     such designation.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from California (Mr. McClintock) and a Member opposed each will control 
5 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, the Federal Government owns just seven-
tenths of 1 percent of the State of New York. It owns 1.1 percent of 
the State of Illinois. It owns just 1.8 percent of the entire State of 
Texas. In fact, the Federal Government only owns one-fourth of 
Washington, D.C.
  But then go farther west, and you will see the problem. The Federal 
Government owns and controls 62 percent of the State of Alaska, two-
thirds of Utah, and four-fifths of the State of Nevada. It owns nearly 
half of my home State of California. In one county in my district, 
Alpine County, the Federal Government owns 96 percent.
  People from the East have no idea what that means. That is all lands 
that is off the local tax rolls. That is all land that carries 
increasingly severe restrictions on public use and access, which means 
it is generating very little economic activity for those regions. 
Often, Federal ownership means the Federal land-use policies are in 
direct contravention to the wishes of the local communities that are 
entangled with it.
  Now, when we Republicans held the majority, one of our Federal lands 
objectives was to restore the Federal Government as a good neighbor to 
those communities directly impacted by the Federal lands. The bill 
before us does exactly the opposite. This bill adds 1\1/2\ million 
acres of Federal land to wilderness restrictions, meaning you can't 
even bring a stroller on these lands.
  This land grab is strongly opposed by the local communities it would 
directly affect. The Mesa County commission and Garfield County, 
Colorado, oppose this bill because of concerns it will further restrict 
public access and increase the risk of fire. The Congressman 
representing those areas opposes the legislation.
  Mr. Chair, 80 percent of Del Norte County in California is already 
owned by the State and Federal Governments,

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and their board of supervisors is protesting the further restriction of 
public access to these lands, noting that these lands don't even meet 
wilderness criteria.
  Trinity County has also formally opposed the bill, yet we are plowing 
ahead anyway. The Monrovia City Council protests the enormous economic 
burdens this bill would place on their city. So, too, the Grays Harbor 
County Commission and the city councils of Aberdeen and Cosmopolis in 
Washington State beg us not to impose these restrictions on their 
communities, and I could go on.
  Representing the Sierra Nevada of California, I can tell you there 
are no more fierce or knowledgeable guardians of our forests than the 
people who live among them. My amendment simply restores the good 
neighbor policy the Republicans practiced for many years. It simply 
provides that wilderness restrictions cannot be imposed until the 
county on which the land is located approves of them.
  Mr. Chair, I would ask my Democratic colleagues to show a little 
humility and a little mercy in exercising their power by listening to 
the people most affected by their decisions and adopt this amendment.
  Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I am so glad the author of this amendment has 
asked us to listen to the people who this affects because we have.
  That is why we found out that 71 percent of the people in the 
affected areas, the citizens, support this legislation.
  That is why when I went to Cortez, Colorado, and had a townhall and 
there were 75 people there, 65 of them said they were in support of the 
wilderness areas.
  We shouldn't allow one or two local elected officials, or even 
Members of Congress, to have veto power over preservation of Federal 
lands for future generations.
  If this amendment were adopted and the bill enacted, local 
governments would be able to indefinitely delay a Federal land 
designation approved by the House, the Senate, and signed into law by 
the President.
  Wilderness designation, which is the highest level of protection that 
we bestow, is solely at the discretion of Congress and has been so 
since the original Wilderness Act. It is intended to provide permanent 
protection for exceptional landscapes, and it is a key tool for 
preserving undisturbed lands.
  So what are we going to do? Are we going to be at the whim of local 
elections to decide who should support it? And who decides? Why do the 
county commissioners get veto power? What about the mayors and city 
councils?
  While the Montezuma County commissioners may oppose the designation 
of the wilderness study areas, the Cortez City Council and the mayor 
support it.

  That is why we have to hear what the people have to say. No 
individual elected official, from a commissioner to a Member of 
Congress, should have the ability to unilaterally veto these things.
  All the areas included in all the titles of this bill are the result 
of multiyear collaborative efforts between bill sponsors and 
stakeholders on the ground.
  We have to remember that these lands are publicly owned. They are not 
privately owned. They belong to every American and future generations.
  Frankly, I think that, as Members of Congress, we have the 
responsibility to listen to our constituents and to listen to the 
people of the United States, and the people of the United States want 
to preserve the very few special remaining wild places that we have.
  Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this 
amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I would simply ask the gentlewoman, if 
it is true that local people affected by this bill actually support it, 
then what does she have to fear from getting their approval? Her 
opposition to this amendment puts the lie to her claim that the local 
people support it and tells us she doesn't believe her own rhetoric.
  Gifford Pinchot, the father of the U.S. Forest Service, propounded 
maxims for good behavior by foresters. He said, among other things:

       A public official is there to serve the public and not run 
     them.
       Public support of acts affecting public rights is 
     absolutely required.
       It is more trouble to consult the public than to ignore 
     them, but that is what you were hired to do.
       Get rid of an attitude of personal arrogance or pride of 
     attainment of superior knowledge.

  Mr. Chairman, this bill turns these maxims upside down.

                              {time}  1345

  It says to local residents: We know what's best for you and your 
communities; your opinions are unimportant to us, your wishes are 
irrelevant, and your voices are unheard. We're in charge and we'll damn 
well do as we please.
  I ask my Democratic colleagues to step back and consider how you 
would react to a government that takes such an attitude as that.
  My amendment simply asks the people and trusts the people. If we are 
still a government of, by, and for the people, that is the least we can 
do.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California 
will be postponed.


               Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. McClintock

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 3 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and 
     redesignate subsequent provisions accordingly):

 TITLE VII--PRESERVING WILDERNESS CHARACTER AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVER 
                               CHARACTER

     SEC. 701. PRESERVING WILDERNESS AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVER 
                   CHARACTER.

       (a) Wilderness.--The Secretary of Agriculture or the 
     Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may exempt from 
     any wilderness designated under this Act any area determined 
     by that Secretary not to meet the definition of wilderness 
     under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
       (b) Wild and Scenic Rivers.--The Secretary of Agriculture 
     or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may exempt 
     from any wild and scenic river designated by an amendment in 
     this Act any area determined by that Secretary not to meet 
     the qualifications for a wild, scenic, or recreational river 
     under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et 
     seq.).

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from California (Mr. McClintock) and a Member opposed each will control 
5 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, when the Wilderness Act was adopted in 
1964, it designated about 9 million acres; that is a little larger than 
the State of Maryland. Over the years, that has ballooned to 111 
million acres, a land area the size of California. This bill adds 1\1/
2\ million acres more. That is the size of Delaware and half of Rhode 
Island combined.
  The restrictions in the wilderness areas are severe. You can't bring 
a bicycle on these lands. You can't drive to a campsite.
  The Wilderness Act provides for wilderness designation only for those 
lands that are--and listen to this carefully--``an area where the Earth 
and community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a 
visitor who does not remain'' and ``an area of underdeveloped Federal 
land retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent 
improvements or human habitation, which is protected and managed so as 
to preserve its natural conditions.''
  Well, much of the land in this bill doesn't begin to meet these 
criteria. The Department of the Interior, and the local communities 
directly affected by this bill, are warning us that this

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new Federal land grab includes acreage on which there are buildings and 
roads, grazing and off-road vehicle trails, bicycle trails, 
communication towers, small businesses, mines and oil wells.
  Moreover, motorized and mechanized firefighting and fire suppression 
equipment is currently allowed on these lands but would be severely 
restricted if the land is designated as wilderness. All you can use in 
a wilderness area, without special permission, is a handsaw, a shovel, 
and an axe to fight a fire.
  To include such acreage under the Wilderness Act makes a mockery of 
its original intent and poses a direct threat to the tourism, 
livelihoods, jobs, safety, and quality of life of the communities 
adjacent to them.
  Abraham Lincoln once told of the farmer who said: ``I ain't greedy 
for land. All I want is what's next to mine.'' That appears to be the 
new motto of the Democrats, and it is having a devastating impact on 
our mountain and rural communities.
  The amendment I offer simply provides that the relevant Department 
Secretary, either Agriculture or Interior, can exempt those lands 
contained in this bill that do not meet the legal requirements of the 
Wilderness Act or the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, restoring the 
original intent of these laws.
  Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, this amendment, just like the prior 
amendment, is another attempt to cede congressional responsibility.
  I can assure the gentleman that every piece of land in this bill that 
is designated as wilderness is, in fact, wilderness. The gentleman is 
right; in the statutory definition of wilderness there is no mechanized 
or motorized equipment. There is no mining or drilling. I will say, for 
firefighting, you don't just have to use shovels; you can use other 
things.
  But, be that as it may, wilderness should be reserved for those very 
few special areas that are untrammeled by man, just like the Wilderness 
Act says.
  I will also guarantee, Mr. Chair, that every acre that is designated 
wilderness has been gone over by the sponsors, by the citizens, by the 
activists, and it qualifies as wilderness.
  In the Colorado Wilderness Act, two-thirds of the areas have been 
managed as wilderness because they are wilderness study areas, and they 
have been managed as wilderness for over 30 years; so these areas are 
wilderness.
  Why, then, would I object to this amendment? Because what it does is 
it cedes Congress' powers to the executive branch. And, frankly, with 
this administration, that is the last thing I think we should do in 
deciding what wilderness is.
  If this amendment were adopted and the bill was enacted, Secretary 
Bernhardt would be unilaterally empowered to veto designations of 
wilderness enacted by Congress and signed by the President.
  This amendment would give unprecedented and problematic power to the 
Secretary to override Congress, based on no criteria, other than what 
they wanted to do.
  Now, if my colleagues had questions about if these areas are worthy 
of designation, they only have to look at the bill reports, where we 
extensively documented the outstanding values of the public lands and 
rivers included in this bill.
  Now, I would just challenge the gentleman to tell me which of the 
wilderness designations in this legislation do not meet wilderness 
criteria, because it is for Congress to make that decision, not the 
executive branch. And we need to retain our Article I power every day 
and in every way.
  For that reason, I oppose this amendment, and I reserve the balance 
of my time.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, once again, I would ask the gentlewoman 
that if what she says is true, that the lands in this bill meet the 
legal requirements, she has nothing to fear from my amendment. Only 
where the land does not meet legal requirements can a Secretary exempt 
it.
  One of the objectives we had set when we were in the majority was to 
restore public access to the public lands. These lands are set aside 
for the use, enjoyment, and recreation of the American people for all 
time. And that includes a wide range of activities, most of which are 
prohibited under wilderness or wild and scenic rivers designation. Such 
severe restrictions on public access should be used very carefully and 
sparingly.
  My amendment simply says: That the lands affected by this bill must 
meet the legal definitions contained in the Wilderness Act and the Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act. It doesn't modify those acts; it affirms them.

  The despots of Great Britain early on set aside a third of the 
countryside as the ``King's royal forests,'' the private preserves of 
the royal court and their hangers-on. Commoners were severely 
restricted from these lands under draconian penalties. They were so 
resented by the British people that no fewer than five clauses in the 
Magna Carta were devoted to redressing these grievances.
  The American public lands were supposed to be exactly the opposite of 
the King's forests. These are lands set aside for the common enjoyment 
of the American people in all the many and varied outdoor activities 
and pursuits that they cherish.
  By ignoring the legal definitions of the Wilderness and Wild and 
Scenic Rivers Acts and scooping up and putting off-limits to most 
activities vast tracts of land held by and for the public, the 
Democrats make a mockery of these laws and undermine public support for 
them.
  We have heard a lot recently that no one is above the law. Well, that 
includes Congress. This amendment assures that the lands affected by 
this bill meet the criteria of the original laws that they invoke.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I do agree that wilderness is reserved for 
those very special few areas that are left that truly are wild.
  I challenged the gentleman to tell me which area, which acre in this 
bill does not meet the Wilderness Act criteria, and he did not do so. 
And that is because every acre of wilderness that my cosponsors and I 
have designated meets that criteria. It has been vetted, and it is one 
of those very few pristine areas that we should protect.
  By the way, in Colorado, even if this bill is adopted, still, only 
less than 10 percent of our land will be wilderness and as it should 
be, because wilderness should be protected as a wild area.
  I will say, though, that is not what this amendment does. What this 
amendment does is it cedes determination of what is wilderness from the 
Congress, which should be determining this, to the administration, 
another erosion of an Article I power. That is why I oppose this 
amendment, and I urge a ``no'' vote.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California 
will be postponed.


            Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Brown of Maryland

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       At the end of the bill insert the following:

                       TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 801. PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR VETERANS AND 
                   SERVICEMEMBERS.

       The Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture 
     are encouraged to ensure servicemember and veteran access to 
     public lands designed by this Act for the purposes of outdoor 
     recreation and to participate in outdoor-related volunteer 
     and wellness programs.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman

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from Maryland (Mr. Brown) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Maryland.
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  I thank Chairman Grijalva and Congresswoman DeGette for their hard 
work on this bill.
  Our public lands are iconic features of the American landscape. It is 
our duty to preserve and protect these treasured lands, and to be 
responsible stewards so that future generations can enjoy them as much 
as we do today.
  The Protecting America's Wilderness Act recognizes the irreplaceable 
value of public lands in our lives by safeguarding public lands and 
waters across Colorado, California, and Washington.
  But the value of these lands goes far beyond their vast ecological 
diversity. They offer our veterans a unique opportunity to heal after 
they return home from the frontlines.
  My amendment strengthens this bill by promoting the health and 
wellness of our veterans and servicemembers through access to lands 
protected within this bill, outdoor recreation, and participation in 
volunteer programs.
  The great American outdoors is uniquely positioned to provide 
therapeutic benefits to our veterans and brave men and women in 
service. As they transition from service, or a uniform, to civilian 
life, public lands have been shown to help them reconnect, recover, and 
heal.
  We make a sacred promise to every veteran, and it is our duty to 
serve them as they have served us and ensure that they can actively 
benefit from all that our landscapes have to offer. By doing so, we 
honor not only the importance of these lands, but also those who 
continue to serve this country today.
  I encourage my colleagues to support this amendment and the 
underlying bill.
  Mr. FULCHER. Will the gentleman yield?
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. I yield to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. 
Fulcher), the minority manager.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I just want to make a comment. We haven't 
been shy so far today over here on criticizing where we see issues. I 
just wanted to communicate with the gentleman that, in this case, I 
also want to point out the positive things.
  I support the gentleman's amendment, and I commend him for bringing 
that forward.
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chairman, I just want to say thank you to 
the gentleman and all the Members of Congress who, not only during the 
course of this bill and the amendments and the debate but as a 
tradition, in a bipartisan manner are supporting our men and women in 
uniform, those who have worn the uniform, and our veterans and their 
families.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Brown).
  The amendment was agreed to.

                              {time}  1400


                 Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Panetta

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       At the end of the bill insert the following:

                       TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 801. FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.

       Nothing in this Act may be construed to limit the authority 
     of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of 
     Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with existing laws 
     (including regulations).

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from California (Mr. Panetta) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I rise to offer an amendment today to H.R. 
2546, Protecting America's Wilderness Act.
  As we know, this bill would provide permanent protections for 
approximately 1.3 million acres of Federal land, including in 
California, and 1,200 miles of rivers. Not only will it provide vital 
protections for some of our most precious natural resources, but it 
will also improve outdoor recreational opportunities for underserved 
communities.
  Now, my amendment ensures that, as we work to protect, conserve, and 
enjoy Federal public lands, we also prioritize the safety of our 
communities. This amendment gives the authority to the Secretary of the 
Department of the Interior and the Secretary of the Department of 
Agriculture to ensure that they are able to manage for fire, insects, 
and disease in wilderness areas, particularly during times of crisis.
  In California, we are, unfortunately, no stranger to the threat of 
wildfires; and with climate change, wildfire seasons are becoming 
wildfire years.
  Now, wildfires do not stop at property lines, so neither should our 
Federal efforts to fight wildfires and better manage our forestland. As 
we work to fight the effects of climate change and the impacts on our 
forests, we must also take every action that we can to protect the 
families and the homes in these vulnerable communities.
  In putting forward new and critical protections on land--from the 
redwoods to the Los Padres National Forest, to the San Gabriel 
Mountains--we must ensure our Federal land managers have the 
flexibility that they need to take the reasonable and necessary actions 
to preemptively address fire, insects, and disease threats to this 
land.
  Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition, although I am 
not opposed to the amendment.
  The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Cuellar). Without objection, the gentleman from 
Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, as stated, this amendment allows the 
Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to manage for 
fire, insects, or disease the wilderness areas designated by this act. 
Again, I am not opposed to that, but I just want to point out in real 
life what really happens.
  Many wilderness areas are overgrown and suffer from insect 
infestations. We have already talked about that. That contributes 
significantly to uncontrollable wildfires that really don't respect 
manmade boundaries very well.
  In wilderness areas, the reality is that fires are allowed to 
continue, and they are only suppressed once they leave that wilderness 
boundary. That is a particular bummer for wildlife. We haven't talked 
about what happens in those situations, that wildlife is often 
decimated by this type of activity.
  The other thing I just want to point out is that mechanized fire 
mitigation tools are banned in wilderness areas for anybody, including 
the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, or the 
Forest Service. That is another thing that is bothersome about all of 
this is that, when we make these designations, we throw out the 
commonsense ability to use appropriate tools when there are problems.
  Again, we are in support of this amendment, but it will do nothing to 
improve the conditions in these wilderness areas.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Carbajal), my good friend from the southern coast of 
California.
  Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Chair, I thank Mr. Panetta for offering this 
important amendment which further clarifies that nothing in this bill 
would hinder any fuels management or fire suppression activities on our 
public lands.
  I represent the central coast of California, and we have seen our 
share of wildfires. I believe that, if we can take preventative 
measures to address any wildfire risks, we should.
  As a former county supervisor for Santa Barbara County, I have 
experienced firsthand the obstacles and challenges of balancing red 
tape and coordinating amongst stakeholders. As a supervisor, I helped 
implement the first community wildfire protection plan in Santa Barbara 
County.

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  I support Representative Panetta's amendment because it reaffirms 
that this legislation would not interfere with any firefighting or 
fuels management activities. The underlying bill we are debating here 
today would not do that. Specifically, section 305(b) of my bill 
explicitly addresses these concerns.
  I urge my colleagues to support this amendment as well.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I want to thank my good friend and neighbor 
to the south, Representative Carbajal, and I reserve the balance of my 
time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has the only time remaining. The 
gentleman from Idaho has yielded back his time.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Panetta).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California 
will be postponed.


                Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Westerman

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and 
     redesignate subsequent provisions accordingly):

            TITLE VII--PROTECTION FROM HIGH RISK OF WILDFIRE

     SEC. 701. PROTECTION FROM HIGH RISK OF WILDFIRE.

        The Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the 
     Interior, as appropriate, may exempt from any wilderness 
     designated under this Act any area determined by that 
     Secretary to be at high risk for wildfire.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, this is a commonsense amendment that 
will help ensure that the lands designated as wilderness in this 
package are not areas that are at high risk for catastrophic wildfire.
  One of the clear flaws of the package before us is the apparent 
arbitrary process that was taken in determining the areas to designate 
as wilderness. At the July 10 hearing that included the bills in 
today's package, the BLM and Forest Service conveyed findings that a 
significant number of the proposed wilderness additions are not 
suitable to be added to the wilderness system.
  It is critically important that wilderness designations are carefully 
applied due to their highly restrictive limitations and to make sure to 
take into account existing uses of the land that can be limited, 
including wildfire risk.
  The amount of public lands at high risk for catastrophic wildfire is 
truly sobering. Just last year, the chief of the Forest Service warned 
that a billion acres of land across America are at risk of catastrophic 
wildfire.
  This is especially true in the three States addressed in the 
legislation before us, all three of which rank in the top 10, 
nationally, for severe threat of wildfire: California, number 1; 
Colorado, number 3; and Washington, number 6.
  Mr. Chairman, I filed a bill today to plant a trillion trees. We can 
use forests to help mitigate atmospheric carbon. When we lock these 
forests away in wilderness areas, we are taking that off the table and 
actually adding to climate change by putting forests at risk of 
catastrophic wildfires that emit carbon.
  This is a commonsense amendment. We don't need to be putting these 
areas into wilderness areas and taking them off the table to use in 
fighting the mitigation of carbon. This amendment will make sure that 
we are not unwisely designating areas that have been identified at high 
risk of catastrophic wildfire.
  I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this amendment, and I reserve 
the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Unlike the Panetta amendment that we just debated, the Westerman 
amendment contains no action or management prescription to address 
wildfire risk on our public lands. Instead, the amendment is another 
attempt by my colleagues to override Congress' constitutional 
responsibility to make law and, instead, give political appointees 
overly broad and unilateral authority to essentially veto an act of 
Congress.
  This amendment contains the false narrative that wilderness is a ``no 
management'' designation and that any protective designation will 
inherently increase wildfire risk.
  That, in fact, is not true, and it is the opposite: Wilderness areas 
are some of our most resilient natural landscapes.
  Wilderness areas are usually far away from homes and other developed 
areas. They don't contain power lines or roads, which are major causes 
of human-caused ignitions, as we saw with the recent California fires. 
And if a fire does start in a wilderness area, these landscapes are 
best equipped to endure those periodic disturbances, which can achieve 
important management objectives and enhance habitat and ecosystem 
functions.
  Mr. Chair, here we have got a photo provided to me by my colleague, 
Mr. Carbajal, which illustrates this point. It is the Machesna 
Wilderness Area that is included in this bill. If you look at the area 
for a moment, you can see this is not an area that is appropriate for 
logging, but you can also see some charred wood from a recent fire. But 
overall, look at how this area has regrown and the beautiful flowers 
that bloomed after the fire. This is what a resilient landscape looks 
like, and it is what we are protecting in this bill.
  Furthermore, we have said this over and over and over, and I can't 
stress it enough, there is nothing that prevents suppression of an 
active wildfire in a wilderness area. And the Wilderness Act allows 
management activities if they are necessary to address fire, insects, 
and diseases, which is referenced in no uncertain terms by Mr. 
Panetta's amendment.
  Wildfire, like climate change, is an issue that always should be on 
our minds and inherent in our policies, but this red herring narrative 
that wilderness designation inherently increases wildfire is just 
simply not played out.
  I encourage my colleagues not to give in to these false assumptions 
and oppose this amendment. I urge a ``no'' vote, and I reserve the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to look at the 
science. I urge my colleagues to look at the law, look at what 
wilderness area means. It means untrampled by man. It means man has a 
hands-off approach to it.
  Wilderness areas can be resilient to fire if they are designated 
appropriately, but when we have the experts at the BLM and the Forest 
Service saying these lands are not suitable for wilderness areas, when 
these areas are close to roads, when they are close to homes and 
property, we are treading on dangerous ground here. We are not applying 
the science. We are not applying the opinions of the experts. We are 
just saying we want to randomly call something wilderness area and 
think that, randomly, our approach is going to be suppression.
  If our idea of management is suppression, we are losing ground. We 
should be doing things to prevent fire. An ounce of prevention is worth 
a pound of cure. And if our plan is we are just going to roll the dice 
but we can put the fire out when these wilderness areas catch on fire, 
I think we are sending the wrong message and we are making bad policy.

  So, again, I encourage my colleagues to vote for this amendment that 
is common sense and that will do good in the long run.
  Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, just to reiterate, the way it works right 
now with existing wilderness areas is that

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the region that is managing that wilderness area can decide, obviously, 
taking into account that it is a wilderness area.
  If it is a remote area, as we just saw in this photo, where burning 
would benefit the ecosystem, then they are allowed to burn, as they are 
in other areas of Federal land; but, if the regional director in the 
management plan has a wilderness that is near an urban interface and it 
looks like homes and lives may be put at risk, they are allowed, under 
the Wilderness Act, to take that action.
  That is what I have been trying to tell my colleagues for years now. 
I think that the Panetta amendment makes that clear. I think that it 
allows us the power that we have in designating wilderness.
  Again, we shouldn't offload our power to the executive branch or any 
other branch of government. I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment.
  I yield back the balance of my time.

                              {time}  1415

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, if we are allowing management in an 
area, then, by definition, it shouldn't be a wilderness area. If our 
plan is to put the fire out when it starts and it could possibly do 
damage to property or life, that is not a very good plan.
  We shouldn't be putting areas into wilderness that is close to 
wildland-urban interfaces, that is close to where people live, and 
taking management completely off the table.
  I have wilderness areas in my district and in my State, and they are 
managed as wilderness areas, which means they are not managed at all.
  Again, this is common sense. Listen to the experts. If this area is 
not suitable to be in a wilderness area, we shouldn't be designating it 
a wilderness area.
  I encourage my colleagues to vote for this amendment. Mr. Chair, I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arkansas 
will be postponed.


                Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Westerman

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 17, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 
     19, line 20.
       Strike section 233.
       Strike section 304.
       Strike section 307.
       Page 220, strike line 11 and all that follows through page 
     221, line 2.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, this strikes all the potential wilderness 
designations proposed in this package, which is a very vague and 
ambiguous designation that gives broad discretion to the relevant land 
management agencies to designate these areas as wilderness at a later 
time.
  As I previously mentioned during debate on the last amendment, one of 
the clear flaws of the package before us is the apparent arbitrary 
process that was taken in determining the areas to designate as 
wilderness. This shortcoming, unfortunately, extends to the potential 
wilderness designations in the bill as well.
  Official testimony from the land management agencies raised concerns 
about many of these suspect designations not possessing appropriate 
wilderness characteristics.
  For example, in the Washington portion of this package, many of the 
5,000 acres set to become potential wilderness are largely near roads 
and include large amounts of previously harvested stands of timber.
  These are clearly roads that the proponents of this bill want to 
close. However, this is the wrong way to do that. Locking up vast 
swaths of land is a bad way to manage Federal land.
  And I reiterate, if we want to do something about atmospheric carbon 
and use our forest as a tool, locking them up where we can't touch them 
is not the way to do that. We should be investing in sustainable, 
proactive measures that balance both resource stewardship and local 
input.
  This amendment will remove some of the ambiguity from this package 
and will allow local communities to continue to benefit from lands and 
roads in these areas.
  Mr. Chair, it is for those reasons I again urge my colleagues to vote 
for this amendment. I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, plain and simple, this amendment would remove 
all the potential wilderness from this bill, which totals over 130,000 
acres.
  My colleagues are using this amendment to claim that the wilderness 
areas in this bill don't meet the definition or intent of the 
wilderness designation.
  Guess what? That is exactly why they are designated as ``potential 
wilderness.'' These are areas that are, for all intents and purposes, 
wilderness, but for a small nonconforming use. Since the quotation 
marks on the amendment description seem to show some lack of 
understanding about this designation, I would like to explain it for 
the Record.
  A potential wilderness designation typically means that an area has 
wilderness characteristics, but it recognizes that there is a 
nonconforming use or activity that would otherwise be prohibited by a 
standard wilderness designation, which is exactly what my colleagues on 
the other side of the aisle keep trying to argue. They keep trying to 
say: ``Well, you know, you can't have motorized activities. You can't 
have this and that in wilderness,'' and they are right. But that is why 
some of these areas are potential wilderness.
  Some examples of potential wilderness allowances that would be 
impacted by this amendment include allowing redwood forest restoration, 
allowing trail reconstruction using heavy equipment, and allowing the 
high-altitude helicopter operations in Colorado to continue in 
potential wilderness, because those uses are not appropriate in 
wilderness but these areas have strong wilderness characteristics, but 
for that one activity.
  Potential wilderness designations simply say this: manage the area 
for the wilderness quality characteristics but continue to allow the 
specific use or activity. Then when that nonconforming use is removed, 
the area will then revert to wilderness because mostly that is what it 
is.
  Potential wilderness provides exactly the type of management 
flexibility that my colleagues claim is needed for certain areas, but 
they want to strike all of these designations from the bill. Frankly, 
it seems a little backward to me.
  For some of my friends on the other side of the aisle, I know it can 
be hard to see these areas for anything other than their extractive 
potential, but I see it from the other side of the coin. These areas 
are strong wilderness areas; they just have a small nonconforming use 
that eventually will be removed, restoring these areas to wilderness. 
That is why these areas are called potential wilderness.
  Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. I reserve the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, there are a couple of things that I would 
like to point out here.
  First off, I am having a hard time understanding the logic. I 
appreciate the gentlewoman trying to explain what these potential 
wilderness areas are, but in the debate on the last amendment, the 
gentlewoman pointed out that we shouldn't be ceding any power to the 
executive branch, which designating something a potential wilderness 
area would cede all that power to the executive branch to determine if 
that could be a wilderness area in the future.

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  There is a process to designate a wilderness area. It is called a 
wilderness study area. We have done that all across the country. I have 
seen it done in my State, and there are certain criteria that you have 
to meet when you are in a wilderness study area to be designated 
wilderness.
  Congress can change the law if they want to. They can violate the 
Wilderness Protection Act that was put in place, but that is not a wise 
thing to do.
  For instance, there is an area in my State that is in a wilderness 
study area that has beautiful trees on it, but those trees are loblolly 
pine trees. They are nonnative to that site. So you could put that into 
a wilderness area, but by definition, you can't have nonnative tree 
species on that site.

  Those are the kinds of things that the agencies look for when they go 
through a wilderness study program and when they propose to designate 
areas as wilderness. Just haphazardly doing it, putting it in areas 
where it shouldn't be, and designating potential wilderness is leaving 
the science out it, and it is making it all about politics.
  Mr. Chair, again, I encourage my colleagues to be rational and to 
vote for this simple amendment. I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I am prepared to close if the gentleman is 
ready. I think I have the right to close. Mr. Chair, I will reserve the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, again, I encourage the adoption of this 
commonsense amendment; that we let the science rule; that we keep land 
available, our precious land and our precious resources to use in this 
fight to remove atmospheric carbon, to make the world a better place, 
and for environmental stewardship for the future.
  That is why I offered this amendment and why I encourage my 
colleagues to support it.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, the 131,702 acres of potential wilderness 
in this bill, they are in many of the sections of this legislation, and 
they all have strong wilderness characteristics but for one 
nonconforming use, which will be eventually gone, in which case it is 
imperative that we manage these areas as wilderness.
  Mr. Chair, that is why I oppose this amendment, and I urge my 
colleagues to vote ``no.'' I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arkansas 
will be postponed.


               Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Cunningham

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 8 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       At the end of the bill insert the following:

                       TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 801. MILITARY ACTIVITIES.

       Nothing in this Act precludes--
       (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
     wilderness areas;
       (2) the designation of new units of special airspace over 
     wilderness areas; or
       (3) the establishment of military flight training routes 
     over wilderness areas.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from South Carolina (Mr. Cunningham) and a Member opposed each will 
control 5 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from South Carolina.
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of my amendment, which 
would make crystal clear that our men and women in uniform can continue 
to use the areas affected by this bill to conduct the training that 
they need to keep us safe.
  The underlying bill would designate over a million acres of federally 
owned land as new or potential wilderness, safeguarding these important 
natural resources for Americans to enjoy for generations.
  But these lands not only provide us with our outdoor recreation 
opportunities; they also serve as an important training ground for our 
Armed Forces as they prepare to defend our country overseas.
  My bipartisan, commonsense amendment would ensure that our military 
aviators can continue to fly training missions and traverse the more 
than 1.3 million acres of wilderness designated by this act.
  Now, this is critical because some areas affected by this bill are 
currently used by servicemembers at the High-Altitude Army National 
Guard Aviation Training Site, which is represented by my colleague, 
Congressman Tipton, who joined me in offering this amendment.
  This facility is the only place military helicopter pilots can learn 
the advanced power management skills needed to safely operate thousands 
of feet above sea level.
  Given the mountainous regions our troops presently operate in 
overseas, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is critically important that 
these training operations continue uninterrupted.
  Our public lands management agencies have a long history of working 
with our military leaders. When it comes to protecting our public 
lands, this amendment shows that conservation and national security can 
go hand in hand.
  Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting our 
amendment, ensuring that our servicemembers can continue to utilize 
America's diverse natural resources to prepare to fight and win in any 
environment. I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in 
opposition, although I am not opposed.
  The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman 
from Colorado?
  There was no objection.
  The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I would like to thank my colleague, Mr. 
Cunningham, for putting forward this amendment.
  I do rise in opposition, though I am not opposed, ultimately, to the 
amendment. I am glad to join my colleague from South Carolina as a 
cosponsor, ultimately, of this amendment to be able to ensure that 
military overflights can continue over areas that will be designated 
wilderness under the Protecting America's Wilderness Act.
  As my good friend from South Carolina is aware, my district is home 
to the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site or 
HAATS, where our men and women in uniform learn how to fly rotary-wing 
aircraft safely in high-altitude environments.
  Mr. Chair, five wilderness or potential wilderness areas are to be 
established within the HAATS training area under the Protecting 
America's Wilderness Act. It is essential that when the time comes for 
aviation training to take place for the readiness of our Armed Forces 
that it is not interfering with the current and future wilderness 
proposals being debated and introduced in Congress.
  Although the gentleman's amendment doesn't deal with the issue of 
landing zones, I do believe it is an important protection and a 
promising step forward. I would urge all of my colleagues to be able to 
support this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, in closing, I want to thank my friend from 
Colorado, Mr. Tipton, for joining me in offering this bipartisan 
amendment. Mr. Chair, I also want to thank Chairman Grijalva and my 
colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee for their work on this 
important legislation.
  I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join me in 
supporting this amendment, which will make clear that our military can 
continue to utilize the airspace above these newly designated 
wilderness areas.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Cunningham).

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  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South 
Carolina will be postponed.

                              {time}  1430


                 Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. Tipton

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 9 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 10, strike lines 15 through 20.
       Page 11, strike lines 3 through 9.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from Colorado (Mr. Tipton) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Chair, I include in the Record a letter and a resolution from the 
Mesa County Board of County Commissioners and a letter from the 
Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners in opposition to the 
legislation that we have on the floor today.

                                            Mesa County, Colorado,


                                Board of County Commissioners,

                                Grand Junction, CO, June 24, 2019.
     Re Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019, H.R. 2546.

     Hon. Diana DeGette,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Ms. DeGette: As the Board of County Commissioners 
     (``Board'') for Mesa County, Colorado, we are submitting this 
     letter to voice our opposition to the Colorado Wilderness Act 
     of 2019, H.R. 2546.
       Mesa County has a well-established history of supporting 
     sensible, multiple use of public lands and resources. The 
     Board finds the proposed Wilderness designations of more 
     140,000 acres within Mesa County unacceptable and in direct 
     conflict of the Mesa County Resolution adopted in opposition 
     of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015, H.R. 3336 (enclosed). 
     The areas proposed for Wilderness in Mesa County include:
       1. South Shale Ridge & Little Book Cliffs Proposed 
     Wilderness--29,045 acres (proposed ``Little Bookcliffs 
     Wilderness'')
       2. South Shale Ridge & Little Book Cliffs Proposed 
     Wilderness--27,517 acres (proposed ``South Shale Ridge 
     Wilderness'')
       3. Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness--20,996 acres (proposed 
     ``Bangs Canyon Wilderness'')
       4. Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness--27,150 acres 
     (proposed ``Palisade Wilderness'')
       5. Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness--20,420 acres 
     (proposed ``Unaweep Wilderness'')
       6. Sewemup Mesa Proposed Wilderness--15,208 acres (proposed 
     ``Sewemup Mesa Wilderness'')
       As the most restrictive designation in land management, the 
     Board believes Wilderness designations are often punitive in 
     nature for many public land users whose impact is negligible. 
     In addition to ending multiple use of public lands, 
     Wilderness designations:
       1. eliminate the opportunity to manage forest level 
     concerns with the flexibility necessary for ever-changing 
     conditions;
       2. remove the ability to properly address the tremendous 
     buildup of natural fuels due to unprecedented beetle kill 
     thus compounding the potential and severity of wildfires;
       3. abolish future uses that enhance the social and economic 
     futures of area residents and businesses;
       4. place undue burden on adjacent property owners, lessees 
     and other non-recreation forest users who face potential loss 
     of income due to restricted travel;
       5. discriminate against citizens unable to walk or ride 
     horseback, including those with disabilities and the elderly.
       As a County comprised of 72% public lands, the Board 
     believes the management of these public lands should be 
     decided with area resource management plans developed in 
     cooperation with federal, state and local governments as well 
     as the multitude of user groups and area citizens, not by a 
     process where those most affected have no voice. Given the 
     above concerns and those in the attached Resolution, Mesa 
     County cannot support this proposed legislation. Furthermore, 
     we encourage the Colorado Congressional delegation to 
     introduce legislation to release all Wilderness Study Areas 
     from their perpetual existence as de facto Wilderness.
       Please do not hesitate to contact the Mesa County 
     Commissioners should you wish to discuss this further.
           Sincerely,
     Rose Pugliese,
       Chair, Board of County Commissioners.
     Scott McInnis,
       Commissioner.
     John Justman,
       Commissioner.
                                  ____


                            Resolution # ___


   A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Mesa County, 
 Colorado Opposing the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015 (H.R. 3336) and 
 Calling on Congress to Release all Wilderness Study Areas in Colorado

       Whereas, the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015 (H.R. 3336) 
     (the ``Wilderness Act'') has been introduced into Congress as 
     the latest annual attempt to create Wilderness Areas without 
     the participation or endorsement of the communities in which 
     the areas are located; and
       Whereas, Mesa County has formally declared its position on 
     previous Wilderness proposals throughout the past years, (see 
     Exhibit A--MCA 2001-17, MCM 2008-049, MCM 2009-175); and
       Whereas, the Wilderness Act has been introduced by a 
     Congressional Representative who does not reside in or 
     represent the congressional districts that would be most 
     impacted by this proposed legislation; and
       Whereas, motorized and mechanized recreation are prohibited 
     within Wilderness Areas; and
       Whereas, motorized and mechanized recreation are areas of 
     important and steady economic growth throughout Colorado and 
     specifically in Mesa County; and
       Whereas, the Wilderness Act will close off approximately 
     715,000 acres across the state to all mechanized use, such as 
     mountain bikes, chainsaws, ATV's, snowmobiles, and 
     motorcycles; and
       Whereas, Colorado will face a potential firestorm with the 
     tremendous buildup of natural fuels due to unprecedented 
     beetle kill and the inability to lower fuel loads by 
     mechanized thinning under Wilderness designation; and
       Whereas, the Wilderness Act would place undue hardship on 
     anyone who cannot walk or ride horseback to enjoy these areas 
     of Colorado, such as the physically disabled or elderly, and 
     would seem to violate the spirit of the Americans with 
     Disabilities Act, if not the letter of the law; and
       Whereas, Wilderness designation would place undue hardship 
     on livestock growers to maintain fences and water sources 
     within the Wilderness Areas; and
       Whereas, once designated a Wilderness Area, an act of 
     Congress is needed to take the area out of Wilderness; and
       Whereas, the numerous ``Wilderness Study Areas'' identified 
     within the Wilderness Act have been inventoried as such over 
     the past several decades, are mandated to be managed as de 
     facto Wilderness Areas, and can only be released from this 
     designation by an act of Congress; and
       Whereas, Mesa County has acted in good faith through 
     various memoranda of understanding and as a cooperating 
     agency as a partner in land use planning with the Bureau of 
     Land Management, the U. S. Forest Service and other agencies 
     regarding the long-term protection and management of special 
     areas worthy of unique management; and
       Whereas, Mesa County intends to continue to coordinate 
     cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management, the U. S. 
     Forest Service and other agencies on land management issues.
       Now, therefore the Board of County Commissioners of Mesa 
     County, Colorado finds that:
       1. The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015 (HB 3336) is not in 
     the best interest of the citizens of Mesa County and the 
     State of Colorado, and it would cause undue economic hardship 
     on the surrounding communities.
       2. Congress should release all Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) 
     in Mesa County from such designation to allow for true 
     multiple use those lands that are unduly restricted from 
     appropriate use as WSAs.
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved that the Board of County Commissioners of Mesa 
     County, Colorado:
       1. stands opposed to the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015 
     (HB 3336) in its current form; and
       2. calls upon the Colorado Congressional delegation to 
     introduce legislation to release all Wilderness Study Areas 
     within Mesa County from such designation.

       Passed and Adopted this 21st day of September 2015.

       Board of County Commissioners of Mesa County: Rose 
     Pugliese, Chair.
                                  ____

                                                 Montezuma County,


                                Board of County Commissioners,

                                         Cortez, CO, May 28, 2019.
     Re Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019.

     Hon. Diana DeGette,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Congresswoman: Respectfully, we are writing you as a 
     County Commission to let you know that Montezuma County 
     objects to the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019. We have been 
     consistently opposed since the Act was first proposed.
       We ask you to permanently withdraw those portions of 
     Montezuma County that are included in the bill as per the BLM 
     and our recommendations. These areas include; Weber Mountain, 
     Menefee Mountain, Cross Canyon, Cahone Canyon and Squaw and 
     Papoose Canyons.
       Since the early 1990's, Montezuma County has collaborated 
     with federal land managers

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     in effort to develop public land management strategies that 
     provide reasonable and responsible protection for our natural 
     resources and wild lands. This collaboration has built an 
     effective working relationship with federal land managers 
     that allows us better protect natural resources while also 
     ensuring the public have access to their public lands.
       We believe we already have a good strategy in place for the 
     protection of the WSAs being proposed for wilderness that 
     maintains or improves their current characteristics for 
     future generations while providing better access for the 
     public to enjoy those lands in a responsible and appropriate 
     manner.
       Congresswoman,
       We have seven major areas of concern with regard to the 
     proposed Wilderness designations in Southwest Colorado that 
     we feel have not been addressed with us and you need to be 
     aware of:
       1. Compatibility; the potential Wilderness Area designation 
     has some compatibility problems with the surrounding private 
     lands, their maintenance, and public access.
       2. Best Protection of Resources; The proposed wilderness 
     designations present a threat to landscapes that have been 
     well protected under the current management.
       3. The proposed legislation will create management 
     difficulties for both federal land managers and for 
     surrounding private landowners and threatens public health, 
     safety and wellbeing.
       4. The proposed legislation undermines the integrity of the 
     BLM Land and Resource Management Planning process.
       5. Proposed wilderness designations can trigger intense and 
     protracted disputes over downstream water rights.
       6. Economics. Wilderness Areas are not always good for a 
     local economy. Often Wilderness leads to rural gentrification 
     and disrupts local cultures and traditions.
       7. The proposed legislation is a breach of the local-
     federal cooperation that we have all worked so hard to 
     cultivate in Southwest Colorado.
       Conclusions and Recommendations.
       Montezuma County objects to the proposed Wilderness 
     designation of;
       1. Weber Mountain
       2. Menefee Mountain
       3. Cross Canyon
       4. Cahone Canyon
       5. Squaw and Papoose Canyon
       We request that these five WSAs be dropped from your Bill. 
     And we further request your support in Congressional 
     delisting of those five WSAs.
       We also would request your support in working with the BLM 
     to re-designate those WSAs as Special Recreational Management 
     Areas (SRMAs) and provide input in developing a customized 
     protection plan for each SRMA that analyzes and mitigates the 
     specific threats to the resources without throwing away 
     recreational opportunities that may be perfectly suitable, 
     and compatible with protection of resources.
       We can't speak for the rest of the Western Slope, but in 
     Montezuma County, we ask that our efforts to work with the 
     federal land management agencies be respected. Any needed 
     land protection measures should be developed through an open 
     collaborative process in conjunction with mandated land and 
     resource management planning and NEPA processes.
       We do not feel that Wilderness Designation has been propose 
     through a collaborative and transparent process at all. 
     Please contact us at your earliest convenience. We look 
     forward to working with you to craft specific protections 
     that meet the public expectations, respects our culture and 
     traditions, and truly protect resources.
           Sincerely yours,
     The Montezuma County Board of Commissioners, Keenan G. Ertel, 
     Larry Don Suckla, Jim Candelaria.

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, the majority of the land in Title I of the 
underlying bill would be converted into wilderness and it is in my 
district.
  While I am never pleased when another Member of the House tries to 
tell my constituents what is best for them, I get especially frustrated 
when they ignore the opinions of elected officials in the communities 
in which they are seeking to make land management designations.
  For instance, I might think that designating wilderness between 
Denver and Boulder would cut down on the challenges the State is facing 
with population growth might be something to consider, yet I have 
refrained from introducing such a proposal.
  The underlying bill seeks to convert several wilderness study areas 
in the Third Congressional District into wilderness. The two that I 
focused on in this amendment are in Montezuma County.
  During the hearing on the underlying bill, Montezuma County 
Commissioner Keenan Ertel testified in opposition to the proposed 
wilderness additions in the county. In a letter he sent to me and to 
the bill's sponsor, the board of county commissioners wrote:

       We have been consistently opposed since the act was first 
     proposed. We ask you to permanently withdraw those portions 
     of Montezuma County that are included in the bill as per the 
     BLM and our recommendations.
       Since the early 1990's, Montezuma County has collaborated 
     with Federal land managers in an effort to develop public 
     land management strategies that provide reasonable and 
     responsible protection for our natural resources and wild 
     lands. This collaboration has built an effective working 
     relationship with Federal land managers that allows us to 
     better protect natural resources while also ensuring the 
     public have access to their public lands.
       We believe we already have a good strategy in place for the 
     protection of the WSAs being proposed for wilderness that 
     maintains or improves their current characteristics for 
     future generations while providing better access for the 
     public to enjoy those lands in a responsible and appropriate 
     manner.

  In the letter, the commissioners mention the BLM's recommendation. 
This is because the BLM studied the lands that my colleague is 
proposing to be added to wilderness and determined that they are not 
suitable. In fact, one of the parcels has a D8 bulldozer sitting on the 
land. This doesn't meet the standard of untrammeled by man.
  Aside from the fact that the BLM has determined that these lands are 
not suitable for wilderness, the current WSA designation has created 
management challenges for the county when it comes to noxious weeds, 
wildfire prevention and mitigation, and managing the challenges of the 
Federal-private checkerboard that we see throughout the West.
  It is for all of these reasons, but especially because of the local 
opposition, that I urged my colleagues to remove the land in Montezuma 
County from the bill during the legislative process.
  Additionally, my colleague's amendment to the underlying bill added 
additional land to Montezuma and Dolores Counties for wilderness 
designation. I will note that the counties are also opposed to these 
lands being added as indicated in their opposition letter.
  While this amendment focuses on land in Montezuma County, I also want 
to say that the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners has written 
to me and the bill's sponsor about its opposition to the bill and the 
proposed wilderness additions in its county. There seems to be a common 
theme here.
  I encourage my colleagues to support my amendment. But given the lack 
of local support this bill has in western Colorado, this amendment is 
not enough to fix the flaws of the bill.
  Therefore, I will encourage my colleagues who believe that local 
input is important in land management decisions to oppose the 
underlying bill.
  Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the 
amendment.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized 
for 5 minutes.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I have nothing but great affection and 
respect for my friend from the Third Congressional District, and I have 
worked with him and his predecessors as I have developed this bill over 
the last 20-plus years, but I respectfully have to strongly disagree 
with him over his proposal to remove these two areas from the 
legislation.
  As a matter of fact, as I mentioned earlier in general debate, I 
actually went to these two areas over the August recess and I visited 
these areas. I invited Mr. Tipton to come, but he was unavailable. When 
we were in the Cross Canyon area, we rode in on horses because there 
are no trails. It is completely inaccessible. There we saw ancestral 
pueblos. We saw petroglyphs with our own eyes.
  When we went to the Weber-Menefee area to the area overlooking it, we 
saw really clearly how this area was wild and needed protection. And, 
by the way, the areas with the noxious weeds were several miles away, 
not even close to the wilderness area.
  I do understand these concerns, but I believe these two areas are a 
case study for who you should listen to when you decide what wilderness 
should be.
  As I said in general debate, when Commissioner Ertel came to testify 
before Congress, he rightly said that I had never been to these two 
areas. So, last August I went there, and I toured the areas. I had a 
town hall meeting in Cortez, which is the town that is right in between 
these two areas. We had over 70 people who showed up at this

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town hall meeting, and I presented what the bill was. Several other 
people asked questions, presented opposing views.
  At the end I just had a gut feeling that there was support there, so 
I took an impromptu survey, and I asked the people in that room, ``How 
many of you, knowing what you know, would support designation of Cross 
Canyon and Weber-Menefee as wilderness?'' Sixty-five people raised 
their hands. Then I asked, ``How many of you would oppose it?'' Four 
people raised their hands. When I asked, ``How many are neutral,'' four 
people raised their hands.

  It seems to me we shouldn't be having local county commissioners have 
veto power either over the citizens in those areas or over the U.S. 
Congress in determining wilderness. And by the way, the local mayor of 
Cortez and the town council have all voted to support designation of 
these areas--both of which have been wilderness study areas for over 30 
years--permanently.
  That is why we need to keep these areas in our bill. That is why they 
need to be designated as wilderness because they are wild and pristine.
  And that is why I humbly and respectfully ask for a ``no'' vote on 
this amendment
  Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I am grateful that my colleague, who I also 
have a lot of respect for, did come down to Montezuma County.
  I hope while the gentlewoman was there, she had the opportunity to 
spend a little money, buy a few presents to take back and help an area 
that is often left out and forgotten in Colorado.
  What the gentlewoman spoke to is important. She mentioned that the 
city council and the mayor were supportive. That is great. But they 
aren't responsible for the county lands, which the county commissioners 
are responsible for. It was within the confines of the city limits. 
Does that diminish their right to be able to have an opinion? It does 
not.
  What is not being addressed is these are already protected lands. 
There isn't a person in the State of Colorado or in the country that 
can go on any of those lands and try to develop them, to put in a road, 
to put in a tower for transmission. That would have to go through a 
planning process, a comment process, if anything were to happen.
  Those local comments, the impacts that our county commissioners are 
seeing, those who are responsible for the land should not be ignored, 
should be listened to, and I would encourage the adoption of my 
amendment.
  Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman should be assured we spent 
quite a little bit of money in your town.
  I just want to say what the gentleman said points to exactly what I 
am saying. He says that the Cortez town council and mayor are not 
managing the county lands. Well, guess what, the county commissioners 
aren't managing the Federal lands. These are Federal lands. These are 
wilderness study areas, and they have been wilderness study areas for 
almost 30 years. The residents, the local residents, they are the ones 
that should care. They are the ones using these areas and they want 
them to be preserved.
  Mr. Chairman, I refer again, on the Western Slope in the areas 
referenced in this bill, New Bridge Strategy did a poll last October of 
2019, and they found that in those areas, 71 percent of Coloradans 
support wilderness protections for those already managed as such, like 
these two areas. And 63 percent supported expanding wilderness 
protections across the State. These are the people who matter. These 
are the people who care.
  Also, we have a list of 80 different groups, most of them on the 
Western Slope, and we have a list of 179 business owners and community 
leaders, most of them on the Western Slope, who support this 
legislation. The reason is because the local governments and the county 
governments are benefiting from the visits that they have to these 
areas.
  In Cortez, one of the biggest employers is Osprey. Almost everybody 
has an Osprey backpack or something in their home. They are selling 
their goods to the people who are using these areas.
  That is why I oppose this amendment. That is why we need to pass this 
bill, and we need to protect these areas that are already wilderness 
study areas and have been for 30 years, for the future generations to 
come.
  I include in the Record the list of business owners and the 
conservation and recreation groups, as well as the survey from New 
Bridge Strategy.

  Conservation and Recreation Groups in Support of Title I: Colorado 
            Wilderness Act of 2020 (DeGette--H.R. 2546) (80)

       1. Access Fund
       2. Aiken Audubon Society
       3. American Alpine Club
       4. American Hiking Society
       5. American Whitewater
       6. Ancient Forest Rescue
       7. Animas Riverkeeper
       8. Arkansas Valley Audubon Society
       9. Audobon Society Denver
       10. Audubon Rockies
       11. Audubon Society of Greater Denver
       12. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
       13. Backcountry Skiers Alliance
       14. Biodiversity Legal Foundation
       15. Big Agnes
       16. Black Canyon Audubon Society
       17. Blue River Anglers
       18. Boulder County Aububon Soc.
       19. Center for Environmental Citizenship
       20. Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition
       21. Clean Water Advocacy Center
       22. Colorado Mountain Club
       23. Colorado Native Plant Society
       24. Colorado Wild/Rocky Mountain Wild
       25. Colorado Wildlife Federation
       26. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
       27. Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley
       28. Conservation Alliance
       29. Conservation Colorado/League of Conservation Voters
       30. Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship
       31. CoPIRG
       32. CU Environmental Center
       33. Defenders of Wildlife
       34. Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund
       35. Endangered Species Coalition
       36. Environment Colorado/Environment America
       37. Friends of Browns Canyon
       38. Friends of The Yampa
       39. Frying Pan Anglers
       40. Grand Valley Audubon Society
       41. Grand Valley Citizen's Alliance
       42. Great Old Broads for Wilderness
       43. High Country Citizen's Alliance
       44. Land & Water Fund of the Rockies
       45. La Sportiva
       46. Mesa County Wilderness Coalition
       47. National Parks Conservation Association
       48. National Wildlife Federation
       49. Natural Resources Defense Council
       50. Osprey
       51. Outdoor Alliance
       52. Outdoor Industry Association
       53. Patagonia
       54. Protect Our Winters
       55. Quiet Use Coalition
       56. Ridgway-Ouray Community Council
       57. Roaring Fork Anglers
       58. Roaring Fork Audubon
       59. Rocky Mountain Canoe Club
       60. Rocky Mountain Field Institute
       61. Rocky Mountain Recreation Initiative
       62. San Juan Citizen's Alliance
       63. San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council
       64. Sopris Greens
       65. Sheep Mountain Alliance
       66. Sierra Club Rocky Mountain/Sierra Club
       67. Southern Rockies Ecosystem Project
       68. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
       69. Trout Unlimited
       70. Uncompahgre Valley Association
       71. Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action formerly 
     Western Colorado Congress
       72. Western Environmental Law Center
       73. Western Resource Advocates
       74. Western Slope Environmental Resource Council
       75. Wild Connections
       76. Wilderness Education Institute
       77. Wilderness Land Trust
       78. Wilderness Workshop
       79. Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
       80. Winter Wildlands Alliance

   Businesses in Support of Title I: Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020 
                       (DeGette--H.R. 2546) (187)

       1. Friends Fields Inc
       2. Hart's Skating and Dancewear
       3. House of Seasons
       4. Mr. Mike's Repair
       5. Hill's Aspen Gallery of Photography
       6. Hotel Lenado
       7. UTE Mountaineer
       8. Bristlecone Mountain Sports
       9. Taylor Creek Fly Shops
       10. Ames Burgess Ranch LLC
       11. Boulder Mountain Repair
       12. Little Mountain
       13. Montgomery Partnership Architecture
       14. Mountain Sports
       15. Target Earth International
       16. The Cup Espresso Cafe
       17. Neptune Mountaineering
       18. Big City Blues
       19. Loom and Weave Inc
       20. Mountain Angler
       21. Rasta Pasta
       22. The Adventure Rafting Company
       23. Great Big Color Inc
       24. MasterPrint

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       25. The Trailhead
       26. Echo Canyon River Exp. Inc.
       27. Mother Nature's Health Food Store
       28. Alpine Angling and Adventure Travel
       29. Sopris Surfers
       30. Centennial Canoe Outfitters Inc.
       31. Boulder Running Company
       32. Cripple Creek District Museum
       33. Criterium Bicycles
       34. Gordon Anderson Photography
       35. Mountain Chalet
       36. Pikes Peak Mountain Bike
       37. The E-Quest Corporation
       38. Canyon Sports LLc
       39. Jake's Rio Grande Outfitting Service
       40. Butte Bagels Inc
       41. Bill Myers, P.C.
       42. C.W. Action
       43. Colorado Outdoor Recreational Adventures
       44. Confluence Kayaks LLc
       45. Golden West Co. LLC
       46. Patagonia (Denver)
       47. Arapahoe CafZ/Pub
       48. Pug Ryan's (brewery)
       49. Dolores River Brewery
       50. A Shared Blanket
       51. AAM's Mild to Wild Rafting
       52. Animas Trading Co
       53. Animon City Rock LLC
       54. Aquarius Adventures
       55. Backcountry Experience
       56. Branson Reynolds Photography
       57. Carver Brewing Co
       58. Carver Brewing Company
       59. Colorado Mtn. Expeditions
       60. Concrete Ski Shop
       61. Couldberries
       62. Dancing Willows Herbs Inc.
       63. Duranglers Inc.
       64. Durango Kid
       65. Durango Shirt Co.
       66. Ecos Consulting
       67. Flexible Flyers Rafting
       68. Gardenswartz Sporting Goods
       69. Gunnar Conrad Photography
       70. Hummingbirds Herbals
       71. Main Avenue Marketplace
       72. Maria's Bookshop
       73. Nature's Oasis
       74. Norton Painting Inc.
       75. P. River Outfitters
       76. Performance Video
       77. Pineneedle Mountaineering
       78. POPOLI--Design for People
       79. Precious Earth
       80. Reruns
       81. Rhea Environmental Consulting
       82. Ski Barn Inc.
       83. The Boarding Haus
       84. The Light Store Inc
       85. Urban Homestead
       86. Yoga Durango
       87. Mountain Misen LTD
       88. In the Groove Inc.
       89. The Snow Leopard
       90. Rock Solid Adventures
       91. DejaVu Coffeehouse
       92. Hammocks in the Square
       93. Hearne's Fine Goods
       94. New Belgium Brewing Co.
       95. Poudre River Kayaks
       96. Rocky Mountain Home Collection
       97. Trails End Hardscapes Inc.
       98. COPY COPY
       99. Pioneer Sports
       100. Summit Canyon Mountaineering
       101. Architecture Works
       102. Mounainsmith
       103. The Bent Gate Inc.
       104. Timberline Llamas Inc.
       105. Greeley Monument Works
       106. Marbled Artworks by Marie Palowoda
       107. Margies Java Joint & The Book Stop
       108. Mellow Yellow
       109. Paws Animal Clinic
       110. All Sports Replay
       111. Black Diamond Exp. & Tenderfoot Rafting
       112. Mountain Mamas
       113. The Book Worm
       114. Cannibal Outdoors
       115. Hall Realty, Mountaineer Inc.
       116. Lake City Properties Inc.
       117. Rosemary Knight CPA
       118. The Pueblo House
       119. Zen Home Construction Inc.
       120. Donut Hut
       121. Sisters' Espresso
       122. Backcountry Escape LLC
       123. Grandpa's Pawn and Gun
       124. The Dickens House Bed & Breakfast
       125. Red Canyon Art Co.
       126. Deer Hill Expeditions
       127. Blue Planet Earthscapes
       128. The Cliff House @Pikes Peak
       129. Black Cat Books
       130. Mountain Wind and Sun
       131. Natural Gems by the Corner Goldsmith
       132. The Hemp Store
       133. Backstreet Bagel & Deli
       134. Devinny Jewelers
       135. Cimarron Creek
       136. Montrose Chiropractic
       137. Ross Reels
       138. Scott Fly Rods
       139. The Soul Garden
       140. Valley Books & Coffee
       141. Streamside Bed & Breakfast
       142. Outwest Guides
       143. Reed Designs LLC
       144. Vistas and Vineyards B&B
       145. Earth Write
       146. The John Deaux Art Gallery
       147. Redstone Inn
       148. Adobe Inn
       149. Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse
       150. CO Kids Clothing Co.
       151. Ridgway Office Supply & Services
       152. Firehouse Sculpture & Gallery
       153. Ridgway Outdoor Experience
       154. Ridgway Rentals
       155. San Juan Stone Company LLC
       156. Unicas Southwest
       157. White House Salon
       158. Willowcreek Floral
       159. Light Hawk
       160. Lifestream Water Systems
       161. Silver Mountain Harvest LTD
       162. Simpler Way Book Co.
       163. Renegade LLC
       164. Alpine Art & Glasswork
       165. Backcountry Provisions
       166. Backdoor Sports Ltd.
       167. Bamboo Market
       168. Epilogue Book Company
       169. Little Moon Essentials
       170. Mad Dog Sports
       171. Mail Boxes, Etc.
       172. Matt & Bryan's Outdoor Shop
       173. Mountain High Technology
       174. One Stop Ski Shop Ltd
       175. Orange Peel Bicycle Service US
       176. Spring Sips
       177. Straightline Outdoor Sports
       178. Use It Again Sports
       179. Vino
       180. Ivar Eidsmo Builder Inc.
       181. Telluride Outside
       182. Tomboy Soup
       183. Vectra Bank Colorado
       184. Arkansas Valley Adventure
       185. Civilized Designs from the Wild West
       186. EcoFlight
       187. Lupitar Bizzare Bazaar

 Business Owners and Community Leaders in Support of Title I: Colorado 
           Wilderness Act of 2020 (DeGette--H.R. 2546) (179)

       1. Bill Myers
       2. Carmi McLean
       3. Jonathan Kahn
       4. Errol Cerovski
       5. Dave Richardson
       6. Claudia Goodman
       7. Karen Gordan
       8. Dan Groenwald
       9. Steve Montgomery
       10. Daniel Howley
       11. Nicole Holt
       12. Wendy Ball
       13. Gary Neptune
       14. Andrea Gessner
       15. Jeremy Feldman
       16. Jackson Streit
       17. Noble Wolf Schlicht
       18. Sean McLaughlin
       19. Meena Keuer
       20. Michael & Star Betz
       21. Travis Holton
       22. Sherleen Westfield
       23. Matt Sampson
       24. Nancy Brown
       25. Main Turner
       26. Nina Thompson
       27. Claire Carren
       28. Vicki Stroud
       29. Jamie Black
       30. Frank Lilly
       31. Mark Wimberly
       32. Weston & Mary Mauz
       33. Judy McDonald/Mary Ward
       34. Joe Wright
       35. Daniel Delano
       36. Bob Wade
       37. Susan & Don Edmonds
       38. Tim Heng
       39. Martha A. Burgess
       40. Jeff Dysart
       41. Dale Ahrens
       42. Duane Daniels
       43. David Jake Powell
       44. Mark Youngguist
       45. D. Frank
       46. Alex Mickel
       47. Cathy Wakeman
       48. Anne Batt-Ostlund
       49. Valyda May
       50. Kirk Singer
       51. Branson Reynolds
       52. Barbara Wynne
       53. Zachary Lawrence
       54. Pete Turner
       55. Cheryl Hobby
       56. Debra Reuben
       57. Tom Knopick
       58. Barbara Haas
       59. Kristin Kuhn
       60. Chris Calwell
       61. Robin Fritch & Steven Saltsman
       62. Brian Hessling
       63. Gunnar Conrad
       64. Melanie Rose
       65. Andrea Brenell
       66. Peter Schertz
       67. Jeff & Sherri Watson
       68. Dylan Norton
       69. Tom Kleema
       70. Kent Ford
       71. Cindy Schroeder
       72. Christine Conner
       73. Kim Pardini
       74. Laura Fickard
       75. Barry Rhea
       76. Jurgen Umbhau
       77. John Agnew
       78. Crissy Schneider
       79. Tracy Campbell
       80. ``Katie Walsh
       81. Michele Lawrence
       82. Sherly McGourty''
       83. Steve Davis
       84. Andrew Smith
       85. Greg Osgood
       86. Marianne Tarr
       87. Marcia Duncan
       88. Jack & Leslie Nichols
       89. Phil & Carolyn Virden
       90. William & Ruthanna Hall
       91. Rosemary Knight
       92. Christi Hall
       93. Ken Bodine
       94. Douglas & Beverly Caplin
       95. Pete Freer
       96. David Devinny

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       97. Bob Burk
       98. John T. Unger
       99. David S. Heller
       100. Junimz Britschi
       101. Jim Riddell
       102. Charlie Peterson
       103. Gary Hubbell
       104. Lorna Reed
       105. Iris Meachum
       106. Riadeaux
       107. Deborah Strom
       108. Joyce Bucknam
       109. Priscilla Peters
       110. Ellen Hunter
       111. Gale Ingram
       112. Joni McCullough
       113. Albert Adams
       114. Patsy Young
       115. Cindy Feirn
       116. Deborah Lombardo
       117. Judi S.
       118. Paula Brown
       119. Michelle G.
       120. Maryelleu & Brandon Hubley
       121. John Marshall
       122. Betsy Fields
       123. Vickie Rosenzweig
       124. David Pepin
       125. Peter Van de Carr
       126. Anne Halloran
       127. Erica Focelle
       128. Laura Lamun
       129. John Seymour
       130. Al Callahan
       131. Matt Taff, Bryan Ayer
       132. Marty Rosenzweig
       133. John M Kole
       134. Brock S. Webster
       135. Stephanie Reineke
       136. Brett Lee
       137. Fred Garrison
       138. Michael Kirlum & Lisa Lesyshen
       139. Ivar Eidsmo
       140. John Duncan
       141. Jessica Newens Co.
       142. Timothy J. Cannon
       143. Debbie Dacton & Michael McBride
       144. Maria Palowoda
       145. Deanna Shepard
       146. Jodie Callen
       147. David Shoemaker
       148. Shonda Lehtola
       149. Rod Brandenburg
       150. Kim Khake
       151. Dick & Jan Scar
       152. David Burch
       153. Marjorie F. Oldfield
       154. Cody Hill
       155. Jan MacKell
       156. Nic Ponsor
       157. Gordon Anderson
       158. Dan Foster
       159. Howard Hallman Jr.
       160. George Watson
       161. Becky Elder
       162. Craig A. Hartman
       163. Natalie Johnson
       164. Laura Bell
       165. Stephen A. Smith
       166. Dennis & Kathleen Claveau
       167. Mike Kunkel
       168. Duke Brad Ford
       169. Julia Gumpter & Marty Genereux
       170. Drew Shaw
       171. Richard & Carol Wolfe
       172. Laurie Hurd
       173. Margy Dalpes
       174. Karin Dukehart
       175. Carol Boyd
       176. Michael Cady
       177. Joe Doyle
       178. Kristine Dirla
       179. Kristi Floyd
                                  ____



                                          New Bridge Strategy.

     To: Interested Parties
     From: Lori Weigel & Kathryn Hahne/New Bridge Strategy
     Date: October 21, 2019
     Re Support for Colorado Wilderness Act in Survey of Western 
         Slope Voters
       New Bridge Strategy recently completed a survey of voters 
     throughout western Colorado--an area largely consisting of 
     the Third Congressional District--to determine their views on 
     a range of conservation issues, particularly increasing 
     wilderness designations on some lands in the West. The study 
     found strong support for the Colorado Wilderness Act to 
     increase wilderness primarily in desert and canyon areas in 
     their region. They also want to keep Wilderness Study Areas 
     intact, rather than removing that designation on some public 
     lands. This support may be grounded in the fact that voters 
     view public lands as beneficial for the economy. They also 
     anticipate outdoor recreation becoming increasingly important 
     in the region. This is not surprising given that most voters 
     in this region say that they engage in outdoor recreation 
     activities and/or sportsmen activities.
       Specifically, the survey found that . . .
       More than three-in-five Western Slope voters support 
     ``dedicating additional, existing public lands as wilderness 
     areas here in Colorado.'' Fully 63 percent support dedicating 
     more land as wilderness in Colorado after hearing a brief 
     explanation of what this would entail. Respondents were told 
     that ``Just over fifty years ago Congress passed the 
     Wilderness Act, which protected the Maroon Bells and the San 
     Juan Mountains here in Colorado. These areas are designated 
     as wilderness in order to keep that land conserved in its 
     natural state. Wilderness lands can be used for hiking, 
     camping, livestock grazing, horseback riding, wildlife 
     watching, hunting and fishing. However, mining, oil and gas 
     development, logging, and the use of motorized or off-road 
     vehicles and mountain bikes are not allowed on wilderness 
     lands.'' Again, after hearing this neutral explanation, there 
     is solid support of 63 percent, and fully 42 percent 
     ``strongly'' support it. Only 35 percent register opposition 
     to this proposal. Support for increasing the amount of 
     wilderness in Colorado is evident throughout the entire 
     district as well.
       Support for extending wilderness protections has appeal 
     among virtually all sub-groups, including a majority of 
     hunters (55 percent) and anglers (62 percent), and 
     surprisingly, off-road vehicle users (55 percent support, 43 
     percent oppose). More than two-thirds of every other type of 
     outdoor recreation enthusiast expressed support, including 80 
     percent of mountain bikers, 75 percent of bird/wildlife 
     watchers, and 73 percent of hikers). A majority across party 
     lines also express support, with near universal support among 
     Democrats (94 percent), and nearly three-in-five Republicans 
     (59 percent) and unaffiliated voters (59 percent) registering 
     support for additional wilderness areas in Colorado.
       In addition, once voters know that ``just five percent of 
     Colorado lands are currently dedicated as wilderness areas,'' 
     support for dedicating additional public lands as wilderness 
     increases to fully 69 percent.
       Likewise, there is significant support for adding 
     wilderness protections to public lands in desert and canyons 
     regions of the state. Fully 68 percent express support for a 
     proposal that would ``designate as wilderness lands areas 
     that include some desert canyons and mesas, such as lands 
     near Mesa Verde National Park, and natural areas along the 
     Arkansas and Dolores Rivers. These amount to less than 10 
     percent of the public lands in southern and western 
     Colorado.'' Two-in-five (40 percent) strongly support the 
     proposal, while 29 percent oppose it. This proposal engenders 
     majority support across party lines (92 percent of Democrats, 
     62 percent of unaffiliated voters and 54 percent of 
     Republicans), and with virtually every sub-group examined. It 
     has solid support throughout the district, including in Mesa 
     County (66 percent support).
       Voters in this region also reject calls to eliminate 
     protections for Wilderness Study Areas. Western Colorado 
     voters prefer that Congress keep existing public lands in 
     Wilderness Study Areas, rather than removing that designation 
     to those lands by a nearly three to one margin, as the next 
     graph illustrates.
       Majorities of all key voter sub-groups prefer that Congress 
     keep the status quo. This includes more than three-in-five 
     Republican and unaffiliated voters in the region (61 percent 
     say to keep the areas as they are, while 34 percent would 
     change their status) and virtually all Democrats (97 percent 
     keep as is). The desire to retain Wilderness Study Areas is 
     evident throughout the region, including in Mesa County (70 
     percent).
       Support for these public lands proposals may be grounded in 
     the fact that voters make a connection between their economy 
     and the outdoors. The overwhelming majority of voters in 
     western Colorado say they presence of public lands in 
     Colorado helps our economy (84 percent) rather than hurts it 
     (6 percent) or has little impact on the economy (8 percent). 
     Majorities of every single sub-group hold the perception that 
     public lands help the economy.
       Similarly, the survey demonstrates that voters in this 
     region view the ``outdoor economy'' as being ``very 
     important'' to their economic future. Fully 68 percent 
     characterize the outdoor economy which in the survey we 
     defined as ``people who come to hunt, fish, camp, hike, see 
     wildlife, as well as those who manufacture and sell equipment 
     for those activities'' as being very important to ``the 
     economic future of western Colorado.'' Another one-in-four 
     (25 percent) say it is ``somewhat important,'' and a mere 7 
     percent do not see it as important. Both Democrats (76 
     percent) and Republicans (70 percent) view the outdoor 
     economy as very important to the economic future of western 
     Colorado.
       The vast majority of western Coloradans engage in outdoor 
     recreation themselves. When asked about their own ties to the 
     outdoors, the vast majority of voters here are participating 
     in many activities. Many identify as either a hunter (39%) or 
     an angler (52 percent). More than nine-in-ten say that they 
     regularly participate in some other form of outdoor 
     recreation, with a range of activities identified:
       64% Hiking or trail running, 64% Camping, 51% Bird watching 
     and viewing wildlife, 30% Kayaking, canoeing or boating, 36% 
     Riding an off-road vehicle or snowmobile, 36% Snow shoeing, 
     skiing or boarding, 22% Mountain biking.
       In fact, a majority say that they regularly participate in 
     three or more of these activities (56 percent).

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the 
balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton).
  The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further 
proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado 
will be postponed.


                 Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mr. Tipton

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 10 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.

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  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       After section 105, insert the following:

     SEC. 106. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON IMPACTS THAT THE 
                   EXPANSION OF WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS IN THE 
                   WESTERN UNITED STATES WOULD HAVE ON THE 
                   READINESS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED 
                   STATES WITH RESPECT TO AVIATION TRAINING.

       (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct 
     a study on the impacts that the expansion of wilderness 
     designations in the Western United States would have on the 
     readiness of the Armed Forces of the United States with 
     respect to aviation training.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
     Representatives a report on the study required under 
     subsection (a).

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from Colorado (Mr. Tipton) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Chairman, military aviation and training is critical to the 
national security interests of the United States and the readiness of 
our Armed Forces.
  My district is home to one of the installations that conducts 
military aviation training missions for our men and women in uniform, 
the High Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, or HAATS, 
located in Gypsum, Colorado.
  It is both an honor and a privilege to be able to represent the lone 
U.S. Department of Defense schoolhouse where rotary-wing aviators in 
our Nation's Armed Forces and our foreign allies learn how to be able 
to safely fly rotary-wing aircraft in mountainous high-altitude 
environments. The life-saving training that is required by our 
servicemen and women at HAATS is vital to our national security and our 
readiness.
  Mr. Chairman, Title I of the Protecting America's Wilderness Act 
would establish five wilderness or potential wilderness areas within 
the HAATS training area.
  During this Congress, numerous pieces of legislation designating 
wilderness continue to be introduced without taking into consideration 
the potential effects that these designations would have on readiness. 
Proactively, Congress should work to be able to ensure current and 
future wilderness proposals do not interfere with readiness of our 
Armed Forces when it comes to aviation training.
  Mr. Chairman, my amendment would require the Secretary of Defense to 
conduct a study, which would examine the impacts of the expansion of 
wilderness designations in the western United States and what they 
would have on the readiness of our Armed Forces with respect to 
aviation training.
  Mr. Chairman, I urge all my colleagues to support this amendment, and 
I reserve the balance of my time.

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  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the 
amendment, even though I am not opposed to it.
  The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Colorado is 
recognized for 5 minutes.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, there has been a lot of debate for a long 
time about how this bill might or might not impact military training in 
Colorado, and I myself have been concerned about this for some years. 
We have been looking at this for over 10 years, ever since we found out 
about the high-altitude training by the National Guard.
  We have provisions in the underlying bill and, of course, we have 
accepted an amendment from Mr. Cunningham that would clearly say 
nothing in this bill will interfere with the HAATS activities. As a 
matter of fact, we removed several areas from the original bill that we 
found out had helicopter landing pads in them and we called them 
potential wilderness, because, frankly, I don't think that landing a 
helicopter in an area is an approved wilderness use, and I have said 
that all along.
  So, therefore, we want to make sure that the National Guard can 
continue to do its landing in these areas as long as it deems that it 
is necessary to do so. We have written the underlying bill that way. 
Mr. Cunningham's amendment clarifies it. And, frankly, if this 
amendment will help to clarify the situation even more, I would be 
happy to go along with that because I do not intend, and I don't think 
any of the other bill sponsors intend, to interfere with our national 
defense.
  People might be surprised to find out the findings of the study once 
it comes out, because the Pentagon often supports the protective buffer 
that wilderness offers for aviation training. Also, this bill is 
supported by a number of veterans and other military organizations.
  Mr. Chair, I include in the Record a letter dated February 11, 2020, 
from the Vet Voice Foundation that shows support for this legislation 
and, in particular, support for the wilderness in this legislation.

                                         Vet Voice Foundation,

                                                February 11, 2020.
     Subject: Vet Voice Foundation Support for H.R. 2546--
         Protecting America's Wilderness Act.

     Hon. Diana DeGette,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Congresswoman DeGette: I am Paul Eaton, Major General 
     (Ret.), U.S. Army, who served more than 30 years in the 
     United States Army, including combat and post-combat 
     assignments in Iraq, Bosnia and Somalia, and Senior Advisor 
     for the Vet Voice Foundation (VVF). The VVF serves as a 
     platform for veterans to influence policy outcomes and has 
     over 500,000 members with over 34,000 living in California 
     and Colorado. We write to express our support for H.R. 2546--
     Protecting America's Wilderness Act.
       Our support for H.R. 2546 is based on our intent to protect 
     our public lands. Those who serve our country fought to 
     preserve American freedoms and lifestyles. Almost nothing 
     better encapsulates these ideals than the wild spaces and 
     ecologically rich lands that have changed little since our 
     country's founding, thanks to the laws that protect them.
       Through our work, we know veterans return from war and turn 
     to the outdoors to find relief from the trauma and stresses 
     of war and reintegration. For many veterans who've returned 
     from locations marked by desperation and violent conflict, 
     nature and wildlife can be a critical source of strength and 
     healing. The Protecting America's Wilderness Act would ensure 
     veterans and future generations have access to the great 
     outdoors.
       We also recognize that the Protecting America's Wilderness 
     Act would provide permanent protections for landscapes in 
     Colorado, California, and Washington by designating over 1.3 
     million acres of federal land as new, expanded or potential 
     wilderness and safeguarding more than 1,200 miles of river as 
     components of the National Wild and Scenic River System. 
     These bills are the product of years of input by a wide 
     variety of stakeholders and will boost local economies, 
     recreation opportunities, and protect wildlife and their 
     habitats.
       In order to protect and defend our public lands, we 
     strongly support H.R. 2546--Protecting America's Wilderness 
     Act.
       Thank you for your continued support of our public lands 
     and consideration of Vet Voice Foundation's views. If we can 
     be of assistance on this matter, please do not hesitate to 
     contact me.
           Respectfully,

                                                   Paul Eaton,

                                  Major General (Ret.), U.S. Army,
                             Senior Advisor, Vet Voice Foundation.

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I urge support for Mr. Tipton's amendment, 
and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the comments of Ms. DeGette of 
Colorado, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton).
  The amendment was agreed to.


                 Amendment No. 11 Offered by Mr. Kilmer

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 11 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk made in order 
by the rule.
  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 223, line 9, strike ``as a recreational river'' and 
     insert ``to be administered as a recreational river through a 
     cooperative management agreement between the State of 
     Washington and the Secretary of Agriculture as provided in 
     section 10(e) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1281(e))''.
       Page 226, lines 6 and 7, strike ``as a recreational river'' 
     and insert ``to be administered as a recreational river 
     through a cooperative management agreement between the

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     State of Washington and the Secretary of Agriculture as 
     provided in section 10(e) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
     (16 U.S.C. 1281(e))''.
       Page 230, lines 7 and 8, strike ``as a scenic river'' and 
     insert ``to be administered as a scenic river through a 
     cooperative management agreement between the State of 
     Washington and the Secretary of Agriculture as provided in 
     section 10(e) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1281(e))''.
       Page 231, lines 5 and 6, strike ``as a recreational river'' 
     and insert ``to be administered as a recreational river 
     through a cooperative management agreement between the State 
     of Washington and the Secretary of Agriculture as provided in 
     section 10(e) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1281(e))''.
       On page 233, after line 20, insert the following:
       (c) Updates to Land and Resource Management Plans.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not 
     later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall, with respect to the 
     designations made under subsection (a) on lands under the 
     jurisdiction of the Secretary, incorporate such designations 
     into updated management plans for units of the National 
     Forest System in accordance with applicable laws (including 
     regulations).
       (2) Exception.--The date specified in paragraph (1) shall 
     be 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act if the 
     Secretary of Agriculture--
       (A) is unable to meet the requirement under such paragraph 
     by the date specified in such paragraph; and
       (B) not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, includes in the Department of Agriculture annual 
     budget submission to Congress a request for additional sums 
     as may be necessary to meet the requirement of such 
     paragraph.
       (3) Comprehensive management plan requirements.--Updated 
     management plans under paragraph (1) or (2) satisfy the 
     requirements under section 3(d) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)).

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentleman 
from Washington (Mr. Kilmer) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Washington.
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, I am proud to offer this amendment to make two 
key improvements to title VI of this bill, which designates 19 Wild and 
Scenic Rivers on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
  First, this amendment will further protect the interests of 
Washington State's Department of Natural Resources to manage State-
owned lands adjacent to new Wild and Scenic River designations.
  Building on the savings clause already included in the base text, 
which explicitly protects DNR's management authority, this amendment 
would further require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into 
cooperative agreements with DNR to manage the four new Wild and Scenic 
Rivers that abut DNR lands.
  This important change will ensure that DNR not only retains the 
authority to manage State-owned lands, but also has a clear voice in 
how the Forest Service manages their surrounding Federal lands that 
fall within the adjacent Wild and Scenic River corridor.
  This small but important change has led our State Commissioner of 
Public Lands, Hilary Franz, to give her strong support to this bill.
  Second, this amendment directs the Secretary of Agriculture to 
complete the 19 comprehensive river management plans through the long-
overdue process of updating the forest management plan for the Olympic 
National Forest, sets a maximum 5-year timeline for updating the forest 
plan, and allows the Secretary to request additional funds to complete 
the forest plan update if needed.
  This provision will ensure that this critical forest plan update, 
which was last revised nearly three decades ago, does not take a 
backseat to the development of these comprehensive river management 
plans. It also ensures that the Secretary will have sufficient 
resources to complete the update in a timely manner.
  This amendment was developed through direct consultation with local 
stakeholders and will ultimately strengthen title VI of this bill.
  Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I 
reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the 
amendment, even though I am not opposed to it.
  The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Arkansas is 
recognized for 5 minutes.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I have had an opportunity to visit this 
beautiful part of the world that my colleague from Washington 
represents, and I know that he has the best interests of those 
beautiful forests and beautiful natural areas at heart, and it is 
because of this and because of this commonsense amendment that I can 
rise in support of it.
  Although I do not believe it goes far enough to address some of the 
legitimate concerns raised by local stakeholders, it is a great step in 
the right direction.
  Instead of simply removing proposed wild and scenic designations from 
State trust lands that are managed by the Washington Department of 
Natural Resources to generate revenue for schools, counties, and other 
beneficiaries, the amendment directs the Secretary of Agriculture to 
work with the DNR to develop these cooperative management agreements to 
guide the management of those rivers.
  Now, overlaying DNR trust lands with wild and scenic designations 
subjects these trust lands to additional process, and I believe it will 
make it more difficult for DNR to propose timber harvest in these areas 
that could potentially cost school funding and other benefits.
  The savings language added in this amendment can only clarify what is 
required under Federal law. Nothing in the savings language alleviates 
DNR from potential added burdens under Washington State's Environmental 
Protection Act, potential litigation based on the wild and scenic 
overlays and adjacent wilderness, or precludes potential State 
litigation based on the new designations.
  This amendment also appears to recognize the tremendous burden this 
legislation will put on the Olympic National Forest.
  Under the Wild and Scenic Act, the Olympic will be required to 
prepare comprehensive river management plans for 19 new Wild and Scenic 
Rivers across 464 miles of river, all of that within 3 years.
  The amendment seeks to give the forest the potential for a 2-year 
extension, but the reality is the staff of this forest will be spending 
the next several years doing paperwork instead of proposing projects to 
restore forest, to replace culverts, or increase timber harvest, all 
things that have broad support. All the while, the Olympic National 
Forest is still living under a forest plan that hasn't been revised 
since 1994, when the Clinton Northwest Forest Plan was adopted.
  Most of the rivers proposed for the wild and scenic designation were 
not found to be suitable by the Forest Service. Currently, in the State 
of Washington, there are 197 miles of Wild and Scenic River. This 
legislation would more than quintuple the miles of Wild and Scenic 
River in Washington.
  So, Mr. Chair, while I wish this amendment went further, I 
congratulate my colleague and encourage him to continue working with 
stakeholders, and I encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this 
amendment which does make the underlying bill better.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, first of all, I thank the gentleman for his 
support for this amendment.
  Again, it makes two changes that I think strengthen the legislation: 
to ensure that there is not an impact on State DNR harvest; and, 
hopefully, to see the Forest Service move forward with an update to the 
forest management plan, which is a long time coming, a long-overdue 
process to move forward. That is why we are putting forward this 
amendment; it is why it strengthens the legislation.
  Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of adopting my 
amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentleman from Washington (Mr. Kilmer).
  The amendment was agreed to.


                Amendment No. 12 Offered by Ms. Schrier

  The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 12 
printed in House Report 116-395.
  Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk made in order 
under the rule.

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  The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.
  The text of the amendment is as follows:

       Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and 
     redesignate subsequent provisions accordingly):
               TITLE VII--STUDY ON FLOOD RISK MITIGATION

     SEC. 701. STUDY ON FLOOD RISK MITIGATION.

        The Comptroller General shall conduct a study to determine 
     the contributions of wilderness designations under this Act 
     to protections to flood risk mitigation in residential areas.

  The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 844, the gentlewoman 
from Washington (Ms. Schrier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 
minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Washington.
  Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Chair, I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
  Mr. Chair, first, I would like to applaud the work of my colleagues, 
Representative Kilmer and Representative DeGette, for all the hard work 
they have done on this underlying, very important bill. It is a great 
bill for Washington, and I will be supporting it. Protecting wilderness 
areas is so important to maintain Washington's beautiful environment 
for future generations.
  My amendment to the bill is very simple. It requires the Government 
Accountability Office to study how preserving wilderness lands can help 
reduce flood risks in residential areas.
  The area in this photo is practically in my backyard. Over the past 
week, Washington State has experienced severe winter storms. The 
Governor of Washington State recently issued an emergency proclamation 
for 25 counties due to flooding and winter weather. Three of those 
counties, Kittitas, King, and Pierce, are located in the Eighth 
Congressional District, my congressional district.
  In my district, these storms largely took the form of excessive rain 
and flooding. They caused landslides on a highway that cut off access 
to the Greenwater community and Crystal Mountain, Washington's largest 
ski area, which was closed for 4 days in a very busy, typical weekend 
period.
  In Issaquah, here, down the road from one of my district offices, the 
Eastside Fire Department evacuated apartment buildings that were in 
proximity to a creek that had breached its banks and had water rushing 
through the parking lot and under the building.
  In Fall City, a town that has two roads in and out, there is a slow-
moving landslide underneath one of those roads, and the road has 
started to separate. Residents have been encouraged to evacuate so they 
are not at risk of being isolated in this town.
  As we continue to confront climate change, we need to holistically 
consider our approaches to wilderness and public lands. Preservation of 
our public lands is just one tool at our disposal to help mitigate the 
impacts of flooding. We need to let nature do what nature does best: 
soak up water and prevent land from moving and turning into a landslide 
or mudslide during a flooding event.
  Climate change science shows that our region will experience heavier, 
more intense rainfall and increased rain-on-snow events that will 
increase the risk of flooding.
  Comprehensive watershed level planning, from the headwaters in wild 
and public lands all the way down to our towns and cities, is critical 
if we are going to address the myriad challenges facing so many of our 
communities, from flooding to salmon habitat restoration, to expanding 
recreation and outdoor access.
  As we think on a watershed scale, wilderness areas in the Eighth 
Congressional District and across the State help protect the headwaters 
of our watersheds.
  A little further downhill, we have collaborative groups working on 
active management to improve forest health; and in the lower 
watersheds, we have local governments, Tribes, and other stakeholders 
working on integrative approaches to reduce flood risks in our 
communities.
  As our climate changes, we are going to see a marked increase in 
these 100-year events. Whether that is rainstorms, snowstorms, or 
wildfires, it can all be better managed with a thoughtful approach 
toward land use planning, management, and protection.
  Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues to support this amendment, and I 
reserve the balance of my time.

                              {time}  1500

  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time 
in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it.
  The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman 
from Idaho?
  There was no objection.
  The Acting Chair. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment.
  It is a simple study. We don't know what the cost is, but I want to 
use that comment to correct myself previously. I said that the Federal 
Government is $2.3 trillion in debt. I was off by a decimal there. It 
is over $23 trillion.
  Wilderness areas are supposed to be ``untrammeled by man, where man 
himself is a visitor who does not remain.''
  It is true that wildfires in wilderness areas definitely increase 
flood risk, and perhaps that points out an underlying flaw in the 
underlying bill, of course, and that is that there are wilderness areas 
too close to where residences are.
  But, again, the study is okay. The amendment is okay. I think it does 
identify one of the 992 flaws in this underlying bill, which is that 
wilderness is too close to residential areas.
  And that 992, Mr. Chairman, is an estimate.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the support of my colleague. 
He is absolutely right that wildfires do increase the risk of 
landslides and flooding later down the line. We forget about that part, 
what happens when the rain hits that previously scorched earth.
  I am thrilled to present this amendment to have a study to protect 
our city urban areas in times of flood, and I appreciate the support of 
my colleague.
  Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the 
gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).
  The amendment was agreed to.
  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Chair, I move that the Committee do now rise.
  The motion was agreed to.
  Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. 
Schrier) having assumed the chair, Mr. Cuellar, Acting Chair of the 
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, reported that 
that Committee, having had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2546) to 
designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the 
National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, had 
come to no resolution thereon.

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