[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3247-S3257]
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SA 6042. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy,
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for
other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end, add the following:
DIVISION E--PROTECTION OF AND INVESTMENT IN CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN
CALIFORNIA
SEC. 5001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Protecting Unique and
Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act''
or the ``PUBLIC Lands Act''.
SEC. 5002. DEFINITIONS.
In this division:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.
TITLE I--FOREST RESTORATION
SEC. 5101. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Ecological integrity.--The term ``ecological
integrity'' has the meaning given the term in section 219.19
of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the
date of enactment of this Act).
(2) Restoration.--The term ``restoration'' has the meaning
given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal
Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this
Act).
(3) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration area'' means
the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established
by subsection (b).
(4) Shaded fuel break.--The term ``shaded fuel break''
means a vegetation treatment that--
(A) reduces fuel characteristics in order to affect fire
behavior such that a fire can be more readily controlled; and
(B) retains, to the maximum extent practicable--
(i) adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the
forest understory following treatment; and
(ii) the largest and most vigorous trees in order to
provide the most shade per tree over the longest period of
time.
(b) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area, comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land
administered by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``South
Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area'' and dated May 15,
2020.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Restoration Area are--
(1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient
mature and late successional forests, as ecologically
appropriate;
(2) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous
fisheries;
(3) to protect the quality of water;
(4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to neighboring
communities; and
(5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational,
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the Restoration
Area.
(d) Collaborative Restoration and Fire Management Plans.--
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the
Interior shall jointly submit to Congress--
(1) a plan to conduct restoration activities and improve
the ecological integrity of the restoration area; and
(2) an updated fire management plan for the land that
includes the restoration area.
(e) Collaboration Requirement.--In developing the plans
required under subsection (d), the Secretary shall solicit
input from a collaborative group that--
(1) includes--
(A) appropriate representatives of State and local
governments; and
(B) multiple interested persons representing diverse
interests; and
(2) is transparent and inclusive.
(f) Fire Management Plan Components.--The updated fire
management plan required under subsection (d)(2) shall, to
the maximum extent practicable, include--
(1) the use of prescribed fire; and
(2) the use of shaded fuel breaks.
(g) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct restoration
activities in a manner consistent with the plans required
under subsection (d).
(2) Conflict of laws.--
(A) In general.--The establishment of the restoration area
shall not modify the management status of any land or water
that is designated as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System or the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System, including land or water designated as a component of
the National Wilderness Preservation System or the National
Wild and Scenic Rivers System by this division (including an
amendment made by this division).
(B) Resolution of conflict.--If there is a conflict between
a law applicable to a component described in subparagraph (A)
and this section, the more restrictive provision shall
control.
(h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
restoration area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
SEC. 5102. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means the
California Public Land Remediation Partnership established by
subsection (b).
(2) Priority land.--The term ``priority land'' means
Federal land in the State that is determined by the
partnership to be a high priority for remediation.
(3) Remediation.--
(A) In general.--The term ``remediation'' means to
facilitate the recovery of land or water that has been
degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana
cultivation or another illegal activity.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``remediation'' includes--
(i) the removal of trash, debris, or other material; and
(ii) establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and
ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial or
aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, or health under
current and future conditions.
(b) Establishment.--There is established the California
Public Land Remediation Partnership.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to
support coordination of activities among Federal, State,
Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in the
remediation of priority land in the State affected by illegal
marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity.
(d) Membership.--The members of the partnership shall
include the following:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to
represent the Forest Service.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee) to
represent--
(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(C) the National Park Service.
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (or a designee).
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency (or
a designee) to represent the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife.
(5) A designee of the California State Water Resources
Control Board.
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs'
Association.
(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized Indian
Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental organizations
with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(9) 1 member to represent local governmental interests, to
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(10) A law enforcement official from each of the following:
(A) The Department of the Interior.
(B) The Department of Agriculture.
(11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise and
advice on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be
appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counterdrug Program.
(13) Any other members that are determined to be
appropriate by the partnership.
(e) Duties.--To further the purposes of this section and
subject to subsection (f), the partnership shall--
(1) identify priority land for remediation in the State;
(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources from
Federal sources and non-Federal sources for remediation of
priority land in the State;
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out
remediation of priority land in the State;
(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and
solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal
activities on priority land in the State;
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in
remediation efforts
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on priority land in the State, to the maximum extent
practicable; and
(6) carry out any other administrative or advisory
activities necessary to address remediation of priority land
in the State.
(f) Limitation.--Nothing in this section limits the
authorities of the Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities
that comprise the partnership.
(g) Authorities.--Subject to the prior approval of the
Secretary of Agriculture and consistent with applicable law
(including regulations), the partnership may--
(1) provide grants to the State, political subdivisions of
the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide
technical assistance to Federal agencies, the State,
political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations,
and other interested persons;
(3) identify opportunities for collaborative efforts among
members of the partnership;
(4) hire and compensate staff;
(5) obtain funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services provided
under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds;
(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or services
that may be available for remediation activities;
(7) seek funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services provided
under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds; and
(8) support--
(A) activities of partners; and
(B) any other activities that further the purposes of this
section.
(h) Procedures.--The partnership shall establish any
internal administrative procedures for the partnership that
the partnership determines to be necessary or appropriate.
(i) Local Hiring.--The partnership shall, to the maximum
extent practicable and in accordance with existing law, give
preference to local entities and individuals in carrying out
this section.
(j) Service Without Compensation.--A member of the
partnership shall serve without pay.
(k) Duties and Authorities of the Secretaries.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene
the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.
(2) Technical and financial assistance.--The Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may provide
technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, as determined to be appropriate by the
Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as
applicable, to the partnership or any members of the
partnership to carry out this section.
(3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary of Agriculture
and the Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative
agreements with the partnership, any member of the
partnership, or other public or private entities to provide
technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this
section.
SEC. 5103. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising the land and resource management plan for the
Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests, the Secretary
of Agriculture shall consider the purposes of the South Fork
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section
5101(b).
SEC. 5104. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising the fire management plan for a wilderness area
or wilderness addition designated by section 5301(a), the
Secretary shall--
(1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance
with--
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal Wildland
Fire Management Policy, dated February 13, 2009, including
any amendments to the guidance; and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) ensure that a fire management plan--
(A) considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to
achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and
other natural or primitive areas; and
(B) in the case of a wilderness area to which land is added
under section 5301, provides consistent direction regarding
fire management to the entire wilderness area, including the
wilderness addition;
(3) consult with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental
entities; and
(B) members of the public; and
(4) comply with applicable law (including regulations).
TITLE II--RECREATION
SEC. 5201. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Feasibility Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary''), in cooperation with the Secretary of the
Interior, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a study
that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized
Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route
described in paragraph (2).
(2) Route.--The route referred to in paragraph (1) shall
extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National
Forest to Crescent City, California, following the route as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail--Proposed'' and dated July 25, 2018.
(3) Additional requirement.--In completing the study
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local
agencies;
(B) private landowners;
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) members of the public.
(b) Designation.--
(1) In general.--On completion of the study under
subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that the Bigfoot
National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the
requirements for a National Recreation Trail under section 4
of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the
Secretary shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation
Trail (referred to in this section as the ``trail'') in
accordance with--
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et
seq.);
(B) this title; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Administration.--On designation by the Secretary, the
trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in consultation
with--
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local
agencies;
(B) private landowners; and
(C) other interested organizations.
(3) Private property rights.--
(A) In general.--No portions of the trail may be located on
non-Federal land without the written consent of the
landowner.
(B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not acquire for the
trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior
boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of
the owner of the land or interest in the land.
(C) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(i) requires any private property owner to allow public
access (including Federal, State, or local government access)
to private property; or
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law
with respect to public access to or use of private land.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with
State, Tribal, and local government entities and private
entities--
(1) to complete necessary trail construction,
reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or
(2) carry out education projects relating to the trail.
(d) Map.--
(1) Map required.--On designation of the trail, the
Secretary shall prepare a map of the trail.
(2) Public availability.--The map referred to in paragraph
(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in
the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
SEC. 5202. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) Designation.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary''), after providing an opportunity for public
comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system
of trails)--
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or
both; and
(B) to be known as the ``Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail''
(referred to in this section as the ``trail'').
(2) Requirements.--In designating the trail under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall only include routes that are--
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized for
use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or both; and
(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest Service
in Del Norte County in the State.
(3) Map.--A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service.
(b) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the trail--
(A) in accordance with applicable law (including
regulations);
(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens who use
the trail; and
(C) in a manner that minimizes any damage to sensitive
habitat or cultural resources.
(2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the impacts of the
use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the
Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of
off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on--
(A) the trail;
(B) land located in proximity to the trail; and
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3) Closure.--The Secretary, in consultation with the State
and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph
(4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion
of the trail if the Secretary determines that--
(A) the trail is having an adverse impact on--
(i) wildlife habitat;
(ii) natural resources;
(iii) cultural resources; or
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(iv) traditional uses;
(B) the trail threatens public safety; or
(C) closure of the trail is necessary--
(i) to repair damage to the trail; or
(ii) to repair resource damage.
(4) Rerouting.--Any portion of the trail that is
temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may
be permanently rerouted along any road or trail--
(A) that is--
(i) in existence as of the date of the closure of the
portion of the trail;
(ii) located on public land; and
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use; and
(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the portion
of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the
length of the trail.
(5) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary shall ensure
that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice
relating to the availability of trail routes through--
(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the trail;
and
(B) the distribution of maps, safety education materials,
and other information that the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.
(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land
(including any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 5203. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the
feasibility and public interest of constructing a
recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake
(referred to in this section as the ``trail'').
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to appropriations and
in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines
under paragraph (1) that the construction of the trail is
feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary may
provide for the construction of the trail.
(B) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--The trail
may be constructed under this section through the acceptance
of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal
sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal
expenditures to construct the trail.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable
to the National Forest System; and
(B) this division.
(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. 5204. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct
a study that addresses the feasibility of, and alternatives
for, connecting the northern and southern portions of the Los
Padres National Forest by establishing a trail across the
applicable portions of the northern and southern Santa Lucia
Mountains of the southern California Coastal Range by
designating the Condor National Scenic Trail as a component
of the National Trails System.
(b) Contents.--In carrying out the study required under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall--
(1) comply with the requirements for studies for a national
scenic trail described in section 5(b) of the National Trails
System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b));
(2) provide for a continual hiking route through and
connecting the southern and northern sections of the Los
Padres National Forest;
(3) promote recreational, scenic, wilderness, and cultural
values;
(4) enhance connectivity with the overall system of
National Forest System trails;
(5) consider new connectors and realignment of existing
trails;
(6) emphasize safe and continuous public access, dispersal
from high-use areas, and suitable water sources; and
(7) to the extent practicable, provide all-year use.
(c) Additional Requirement.--In completing the study
required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture
shall consult with--
(1) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local
agencies;
(2) private landowners;
(3) nongovernmental organizations; and
(4) members of the public.
(d) Submission.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit
the study required under subsection (a) to--
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 5205. LOS PADRES, SIX RIVERS, SHASTA-TRINITY, AND
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FORESTS TRAILS STUDY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the
Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (b)
and in consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a
study--
(1) to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail
opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not
designated as wilderness within the portions of the Los
Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San
Luis Obispo Counties and within the portions of the Six
Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests
located in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino
Counties in the State; and
(2) of the feasibility of opening a new trail, for vehicles
measuring 50 inches or less in width, connecting Forest
Service Highway 95 in the Los Padres National Forest to the
existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger
Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult
with the Secretary of the Interior regarding opportunities to
improve, through increased coordination, recreation trail
opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
of the Interior that shares a boundary with the National
Forest System land described in subsection (a)(1).
SEC. 5206. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the
date on which funds are made available to carry out this
section, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary'') shall study the feasibility and
public interest of constructing recreational trails for
mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes
as generally depicted in the report entitled ``Trail Study
for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National
Forest'' and dated 2016.
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to appropriations and
in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines
under paragraph (1) that the construction of 1 or more routes
described in that paragraph is feasible and in the public
interest, the Secretary may provide for the construction of
the routes.
(B) Modifications.--The Secretary may modify the routes, as
determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(C) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--Routes
may be constructed under this section through the acceptance
of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal
sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal
expenditures to construct the route.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable
to the National Forest System; and
(B) this division.
(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. 5207. PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary may enter into
agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations
to carry out the following activities on Federal land in
Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties in the
State:
(1) Trail and campground maintenance.
(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach.
(3) Visitor center staffing.
(b) Contents.--An agreement entered into under subsection
(a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(c) Compliance.--The Secretary shall enter into agreements
under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to
manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary; or
(2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law
(including regulations) applicable to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
SEC. 5208. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture may
establish, in cooperation with any other public or private
entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, a
visitor center in Weaverville, California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
(b) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to
provide for the interpretation of the scenic, biological,
natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources
of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor center.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In a manner consistent with
this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative
agreements with the State and any other appropriate
institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of
this section.
SEC. 5209. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately
(referred to in this section as the ``Secretaries''), may
establish, in cooperation with any other public or private
entity that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate, a
visitor center in Del Norte County, California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood
National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation
Area, and any other Federal land in the vicinity of the
visitor center.
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(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretaries--
(1) may act jointly or separately; and
(2) shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under
that subsection is designed to interpret the scenic,
biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources
of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National
Recreation Area, and any other Federal recreational land in
the vicinity of the visitor center.
SEC. 5210. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATIONS.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation
with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities
and private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a
study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of
establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National
and State Parks on--
(1) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the northern
boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; and
(2) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the southern
boundary of Redwood National and State Parks.
(b) Partnerships.--
(1) Agreements authorized.--If the Secretary determines,
based on the study conducted under subsection (a), that
establishing the accommodations described in that subsection
is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance
with applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with
qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the
development, operation, and maintenance of the
accommodations.
(2) Contents.--Any agreement entered into under paragraph
(1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization entering
into the agreement.
(3) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection--
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to
manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary; or
(B) amends or modifies the application of any law
(including regulations) applicable to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
TITLE III--CONSERVATION
SEC. 5301. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are
designated as wilderness areas and as components of the
National Wilderness Preservation System:
(1) Black butte river wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Mendocino National Forest, comprising approximately
11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Black Butte Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020,
which shall be known as the ``Black Butte River Wilderness''.
(2) Caliente mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 35,116 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Proposed Caliente Mountain Wilderness''
and dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the
``Caliente Mountain Wilderness''.
(3) Chanchelulla wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising
approximately 6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered
to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness designated by
section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1619).
(4) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately
31,028 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Chinquapin Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated November 14,
2023, which shall be known as the ``Chinquapin Wilderness''.
(5) Chumash wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
23,670 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Chumash Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed
as part of the Chumash Wilderness as designated by section
2(5) of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 243).
(6) Condor peak wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 8,207
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor
Peak Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which
shall be known as the ``Condor Peak Wilderness''.
(7) Diablo caliente wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
17,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Diablo Caliente Wilderness Area--Proposed'' and dated March
29, 2019, which shall be known as the ``Diablo Caliente
Wilderness''.
(8) Dick smith wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
54,036 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled
``Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed Map 1 of 2
(Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)'' and ``Dick Smith
Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed Map 2 of 2 (Buckhorn and
Mono Units)'' and dated November 14, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Dick Smith
Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(6) of the
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1620).
(9) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the
State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge
Wilderness Additions'' and dated February 2, 2022, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn
Ridge Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070).
(10) English ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed''
and dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the
``English Ridge Wilderness''.
(11) Garcia wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest and certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State
comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Garcia Wilderness Area Additions--
Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Garcia
Wilderness as designated by section 2(4) of the Los Padres
Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 243).
(12) Machesna mountain wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land in the Los Padres National Forest and certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State comprising approximately 10,817 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Wilderness--
Proposed Additions'' and dated October 30, 2019, and depicted
on the map entitled ``Machesna Mountain Potential
Wilderness'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be
incorporated into and managed as part of the Machesna
Mountain Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(38) of
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1624).
(13) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately 6,097
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Mad River
Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which
shall be known as the ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness''.
(14) Matilija wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
30,184 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Matilija Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed
as part of the Matilija Wilderness as designated by section
2(2) of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
(15) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land in the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising
approximately 1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Mt. Lassic Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered
to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness designated by
section 3(6) of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120
Stat. 2065).
(16) North fork wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Six Rivers National Forest and certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``North Fork Eel Wilderness Additions''
and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the North Fork Wilderness
designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1621).
(17) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately
29,451 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Pattison Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020,
which shall be known as the ``Pattison Wilderness''.
(18) San gabriel wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately
2,032 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``San
Gabriel Wilderness Additions'' and dated June 6, 2019, which
is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the San
Gabriel Wilderness designated by Public Law 90-318 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; 82 Stat. 131).
(19) San rafael wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
23,969 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``San
Rafael Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated
November 14, 2023, which shall be incorporated into and
managed as part of the San Rafael Wilderness as designated by
Public Law 90-271 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 82 Stat. 51).
(20) Santa lucia wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
2,921 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Santa Lucia Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed
as part of the Santa Lucia Wilderness as designated by
section 2(c) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of
1978 (16
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U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 41).
(21) Sespe wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately
14,313 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Sespe Wilderness Area Additions--Proposed'' and dated March
29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as
part of the Sespe Wilderness as designated by section 2(1) of
the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).
(22) Sheep mountain wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately
11,938 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions'' and dated November
14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a
part of, the Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section
101(a)(29) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(23) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately
29,594 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled
``Siskiyou Wilderness Additions--Proposed (North)'' and
``Siskiyou Wilderness Additions--Proposed (South)'' and dated
November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered
to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by
section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(24) Soda lake wilderness.--Certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 13,332 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Proposed Soda Lake Wilderness'' and
dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the ``Soda Lake
Wilderness''.
(25) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--Certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``South Fork Eel River
Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated February 2, 2022,
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the
South Fork Eel River Wilderness designated by section 3(10)
of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat.
2066).
(26) South fork trinity river wilderness.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising
approximately 26,562 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions--
Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be known
as the ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness''.
(27) Temblor ridge wilderness addition.--Certain land in
the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management
comprising approximately 12,585 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Proposed Temblor Range Wilderness'' and
dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the ``Temblor
Range Wilderness''.
(28) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain Federal
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 62,474 acres, as
generally depicted on the maps entitled ``Trinity Alps
Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST'' and dated November 14,
2023, and ``Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West--
Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in,
and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness
designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.
1623).
(29) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the Six
Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests comprising
approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Underwood Wilderness''.
(30) Yerba buena wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 6,694
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yerba
Buena Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated June 6, 2019, which
shall be known as the ``Yerba Buena Wilderness''.
(31) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions.--Certain
Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest and certain
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 21,126 acres, as
generally depicted on the maps entitled ``Yolla Bolly
Wilderness Proposed--NORTH'' and dated May 15, 2020, ``Yolla
Bolly Wilderness Proposed--SOUTH'' and dated November 14,
2023, and ``Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed--WEST'' and dated
May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be
a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness designated
by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).
(32) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in the
Mendocino National Forest and certain Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 14,132 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ``Yuki Wilderness Additions--Proposed''
and dated November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and
considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by
section 3(3) of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120
Stat. 2065).
(b) Renaming of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork Eel
River Wilderness.--
(1) In general.--Section 101(a)(19) of the California
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-
425; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ``which shall be
known as the North Fork Wilderness'' and inserting ``which
shall be known as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
North Fork Wilderness shall be considered to be a reference
to the ``North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Modification.--The boundary of
the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of
the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070) is
modified by removing approximately 30 acres of Federal land,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Elkhorn
Ridge Wilderness Additions'' and dated October 24, 2019.
SEC. 5302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, a
wilderness area or addition established by section 5301(a)
(referred to in this section as a ``wilderness area'') shall
be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this
subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),
except that--
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective
date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the
date of enactment of this Act; and
(2) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Interior, any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out any activities
in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of
fire, insects, or disease in accordance with section 4(d)(1)
of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)).
(2) Revision and development of local fire management
plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local information in
the Fire Management Reference System or individual
operational plan that applies to the land designated as a
wilderness area.
(3) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this subtitle limits
funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area.
(4) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph (1) and
any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and
efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area,
the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the
Interior shall--
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, establish agency approval procedures (including
appropriate delegations of authority to the Forest
Supervisor, District Manager, and other applicable agency
field office officials) for responding to fire emergencies;
and
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate State or local
firefighting agencies.
(c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness
area, if established before the date of enactment of this
Act, shall be administered in accordance with--
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1133(d)(4));
(2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress
(H. Rept. 96-617); and
(B) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the
report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of
the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the
101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405); and
(3) all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal
public land.
(d) Fish and Wildlife.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title
affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State
with respect to fish and wildlife in the State.
(2) Management activities.--In support of the purposes and
principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),
the Secretary may conduct any management activity that the
Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain or restore a
fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat in a
wilderness area, if the management activity is conducted in
accordance with--
(A) an applicable wilderness management plan;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(C) appropriate policies, such as the policies established
in Appendix B of the report of the Committee on Interior and
Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying
H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).
(e) Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this title establishes a
protective perimeter or buffer zone around a wilderness area.
(2) Outside activities or uses.--The fact that a
nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from
within a wilderness area shall not preclude the activity or
use outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
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(f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over a
wilderness area;
(2) the designation of a new unit of special airspace over
a wilderness area; or
(3) the use or establishment of a military flight training
route over a wilderness area.
(g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback
riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle
or pack stock into, a wilderness area--
(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
(h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
wilderness areas and additions to wilderness area made by
this title are withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal
leasing laws.
(i) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land
within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by
the United States shall--
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is
located;
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and
(3) be managed in accordance with--
(A) this section;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(C) any other applicable law.
(j) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such
terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the
Secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of
hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection
devices in a wilderness area if the Secretary determines that
the devices and access to the devices are essential to a
flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation
activity.
(k) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this division
prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the
wilderness areas, such as the placement, use, and maintenance
of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor established
before the date of enactment of this Act--
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.) and other applicable laws; and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
SEC. 5303. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.
(a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following
Federal land is designated as potential wilderness:
(1) Certain Federal land in Redwood National Park
administered by the National Park Service, compromising
approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Redwood National Park--Potential Wilderness'' and
dated October 9, 2019.
(2) Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land
Management in the State, comprising approximately 2,918
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Yuki
Proposed Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area
designated by subsection (a) (referred to in this section as
a ``potential wilderness area'') as wilderness until the date
on which the potential wilderness area is designated as
wilderness under subsection (d).
(c) Ecological Restoration.--
(1) In general.--For purposes of ecological restoration
(including the elimination of non-native species, removal of
illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid
tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the
natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and
consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use
motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential
wilderness area until the date on which the potential
wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection
(d).
(2) Limitation.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative
practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with
the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character
and resources.
(d) Wilderness Designation.--The potential wilderness area
shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the
National Wilderness Preservation System on the date on which
the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that
the conditions in the potential wilderness area that are
incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.)
have been removed.
(e) Administration as Wilderness.--On the designation of a
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection
(d)--
(1) the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be
administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.) and the laws generally applicable to units of
the National Park System; and
(2) the land described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki
Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(f) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the
date on which the potential wilderness area is designated as
wilderness under subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report that describes--
(1) the status of ecological restoration within the
potential wilderness area; and
(2) the progress toward the eventual designation of the
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d).
SEC. 5304. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
(a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(233) South fork trinity river, california.--The
following segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple source
springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
Wilderness in sec. 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of
Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the unnamed tributary
approximately 0.4 miles downstream of the Wild Mad Road in
sec. 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a scenic river.
``(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles downstream of
Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild river.
``(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek confluence to
Farley Creek, as a scenic river.
``(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to Cave Creek,
as a recreational river.
``(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the
confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden Valley
Ranch in sec. 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild river.
``(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the unnamed creek
confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the confluence
with the unnamed creek flowing west from Bear Wallow Mountain
in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek
confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Plummer Creek, as
a wild river.
``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the
confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan
Place in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary
confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Hitchcock Creek,
as a wild river.
``(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the Grouse
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon Creek,
as a wild river.
``(234) East fork south fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary
of Agriculture:
``(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the Pettijohn
Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in sec. 10, T.
3 S., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road,
as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of the
Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River, as a
recreational river.
``(235) Rattlesnake creek, california.--The 5.9-mile
segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the
southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W., to the South
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a recreational river.
``(236) Butter creek, california.--The 7-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a scenic river.
``(237) Hayfork creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to Bear Creek,
as a recreational river.
``(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the northern
boundary of sec. 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
``(238) Olsen creek, california.--The 2.8-mile segment from
the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 5, T. 3 N.,
R. 7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 24, T. 3 N., R. 6
E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a
scenic river.
``(239) Rusch creek, california.--The 3.2-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork
Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as
a recreational river.
``(240) Eltapom creek, california.--The 3.4-mile segment
from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(241) Grouse creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow Creek,
as a scenic river.
``(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the South Fork
Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(242) Madden creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of Madden
Creek and its unnamed tributary in sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E.,
to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
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``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to the South
Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(243) Canyon creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower Canyon
Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein, as a wild
river.
``(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek upstream of
Ripstein to the southern boundary of sec. 25, T. 34 N., R. 11
W., as a recreational river.
``(244) North fork trinity river, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:
``(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of source
tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W., to the Trinity
Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild
river.
``(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the river leaves the
Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully reenters the
Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic
river.
``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully
reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch
to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the
County Road 421 crossing, as a wild river.
``(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps Wilderness
boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing to the
Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(245) East fork north fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary
of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source north of Mt.
Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W., to the end of Road
35N20 approximately 0.5 miles downstream of the confluence
with the East Branch East Fork North Fork Trinity River, as a
wild river.
``(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road 35N20 to
0.25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of
Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a recreational
river.
``(246) New river, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from its source
spring in sec. 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E., to Slide Creek, as a
wild river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where it begins
at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks to Barron Creek,
as a wild river.
``(247) Middle fork eel river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in Frying Pan
Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the Black
Butte River, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek from
its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Fork Eel River, as
a wild river.
``(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle Fork Eel
River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in sec. 11, T. 26
N., R. 11 W., to the confluence of the Middle Fork Eel River,
as a wild river.
``(248) North fork eel river, california.--The 14.3-mile
segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six
Rivers National Forest boundary, to be administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(249) Red mountain creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of Mike's
Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E., to the confluence with
Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with
Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed
tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river.
``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the
unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E., to the
confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.
``(250) Redwood creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Lacks
Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek, as a scenic river,
on publication by the Secretary of the Interior of a notice
in the Federal Register that sufficient land or interests in
land within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired
in fee title or as a scenic easement to establish a
manageable addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System.
``(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence with Coyote
Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E., to the Redwood National
Park boundary upstream of Orick in sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1
E., as a scenic river.
``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known as
Harry Weir Creek) from its source in sec. 29, T. 10 N., R. 2
E., to the confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river.
``(251) Lacks creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with 2
unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E., to Kings
Crossing in sec. 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E., as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to the
confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river, on
publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal
Register that sufficient inholdings within the segment have
been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to
establish a manageable addition to the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System.
``(252) Lost man creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior:
``(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its
source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream
of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a recreational river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from its
source in sec. 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with
Lost Man Creek, as a recreational river.
``(253) Little lost man creek, california.--The 3.6-mile
segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in sec. 6,
T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Lost Man
Creek road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of
the Interior as a wild river.
``(254) South fork elk river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
(including through a cooperative management agreement with
the State of California where appropriate):
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork Elk
River from the source in sec. 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the
confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the
Little South Fork Elk River from its source in sec. 15, T. 3
N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the Little South Fork Elk
River, as a wild river.
``(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk River from
the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk River to the
confluence with Tom Gulch, as a recreational river.
``(255) Salmon creek, california.--The 4.6-mile segment
from its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the
Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 3 N., R. 1
E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a
wild river.
``(256) South fork eel river, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Jack of
Hearts Creek to the southern boundary of the South Fork Eel
Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational
river to be administered by the Secretary through a
cooperative management agreement with the State of
California.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern boundary of
the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the northern boundary of the
South Fork Eel Wilderness in sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as
a wild river.
``(257) Elder creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a
cooperative management agreement with the State of
California:
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source north of Signal
Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with
the unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 N.,
R. 16 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with the
unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 15
W., to the confluence with the South Fork Eel River, as a
recreational river.
``(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its
source south of Signal Peak in sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to
the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild river.
``(258) Cedar creek, california.--The following segments,
to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the
Interior:
``(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in sec. 22, T.
24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern boundary of the Red Mountain
unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness.
``(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar Creek from
its source in sec. 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E., to the confluence
with Cedar Creek.
``(259) East branch south fork eel river, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of
the Interior as a scenic river on publication by the
Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient
inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been
acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a
manageable addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System:
``(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek from the
confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 18, T. 24 N., R.
15 W., to the confluence with Elkhorn Creek.
``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from the
confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 22, T. 24 N., R.
16 W., to the confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek.
``(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch South Fork
Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn
Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek.
``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from
its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge
in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the
East Branch South Fork Eel River.
``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from
its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge
in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the
East Branch South Fork Eel River.
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``(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the
confluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 12, T. 5 S., R.
4 E., to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel
River.
``(260) Mattole river estuary, california.--The 1.5-mile
segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the
Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by
the Secretary of the Interior.
``(261) Honeydew creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary
of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from its
source in the southwest corner of sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W.,
to the eastern boundary of the King Range National
Conservation Area in sec. 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.
``(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew Creek from
its source west of North Slide Peak to the confluence with
Honeydew Creek.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork Honeydew
Creek from its source in sec. 23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the
confluence with Honeydew Creek.
``(262) Bear creek, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear Creek from
the confluence with the unnamed tributary immediately
downstream of the Horse Mountain Road crossing to the
confluence with the South Fork, as a scenic river.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek from
the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 1 W., with the unnamed
tributary flowing from the southwest flank of Queen Peak to
the confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence
of the North and South Forks to the southern boundary of sec.
11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.
``(263) Gitchell creek, california.--The 3-mile segment of
Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the
Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a wild river.
``(264) Big flat creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
as a wild river:
``(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek from its source
near King Peak in sec. 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific
Ocean.
``(B) The 0.8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from
its source in sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the confluence
with Big Flat Creek.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek
from the source in sec. 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the
confluence with Big Flat Creek.
``(265) Big creek, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its source in
sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific Ocean.
``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from its
source in sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the confluence with
Big Creek.
``(266) Elk creek, california.--The 11.4-mile segment from
its confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep
Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries of
Agriculture and the Interior as a wild river.
``(267) Eden creek, california.--The 2.7-mile segment from
the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of
sec. 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the eastern boundary of sec.
23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary
of the Interior as a wild river.
``(268) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment from the
private property boundary in the southwest quarter of sec.
13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with Elk Creek, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river.
``(269) Indian creek, california.--The 3.3-mile segment
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 13, T. 20
N., R. 13 W., to the confluence with the Eel River, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild
river.
``(270) Fish creek, california.--The 4.2-mile segment from
the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel
River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as
a wild river.
``(271) Indian creek, california.--The following segments
of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek from its source
in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the Dick Smith Wilderness
boundary, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from the Dick
Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles downstream of Road
6N24, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek from 0.25 miles
downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern boundary of sec. 32,
T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
``(272) Mono creek, california.--The following segments of
Mono Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from its source in
sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of Don
Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild
river.
``(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles
upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R.
25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in
sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a recreational river.
``(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles
downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25
W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary in sec. 22,
T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
``(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from the Ogilvy
Ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of
sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a recreational river.
``(273) Matilija creek, california.--The following segments
of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija Creek from its
source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to the private property
boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Fork
Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 24 W.,
to the Matilija Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.
``(274) Little rock creek, california.--The following
segments of Little Rock Creek and tributaries, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following
classes:
``(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its source on Mt.
Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W., to 100 yards upstream
of the confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek, as a
wild river.
``(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards upstream of the
confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek to the
confluence with Santiago Canyon, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 0.25
miles downstream of Highway 2 to 100 yards downstream of
Cooper Canyon Campground, as a scenic river.
``(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 100
yards downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground to the
confluence with Little Rock Creek, as a wild river.
``(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek from 100 yards
downstream of the Buckhorn Campground to its confluence with
Cooper Canyon Creek, as a wild river.''.
(b) Sespe Creek, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking
paragraph (142) and inserting the following:
``(142) Sespe creek, california.--The following segments of
Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the private
property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the
Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N.,
R. 24 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the Hartman
Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24
W., to the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as
a recreational river.
``(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the western
boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., to the confluence with
Trout Creek, as a scenic river.
``(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the
confluence with Trout Creek to the southern boundary of sec.
35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild river.''.
(c) Sisquoc River, California.--Section 3(a) of the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by
striking paragraph (143) and inserting the following:
``(143) Sisquoc river, california.--The following segments
of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State of
California, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture:
``(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem of the Sisquoc
River extending from its origin downstream to the Los Padres
Forest boundary, as a wild river.
``(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Sisquoc River
from its source northeast of San Rafael Mountain in sec. 2,
T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its confluence with the Sisquoc River,
as a wild river.
``(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek from its
source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W.,
to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of Nira
Campground, as a wild river.
``(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San
Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of the Nira Campground to
the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the
confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
``(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San
Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of
Davy Brown Creek to the private property boundary in sec. 1,
T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river.
``(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the
private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., to
the confluence of the Sisquoc River, as a recreational river.
``(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from its
source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to
300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as a
wild river.
``(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from 300
feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon to its
confluence with Manzana Creek, as a recreational river.
``(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon from its source
north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300
feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as
a wild river.
``(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon from 300 feet
upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek to its
confluence
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with Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
``(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from 500 feet
downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its confluence with
Manzana Creek, as a wild river.
``(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Creek from its
source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to its confluence with
Fish Creek, as a wild river.''.
(d) Piru Creek, California.--
(1) In general.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph
(199) and inserting the following:
``(199) Piru creek, california.--The following segments of
Piru Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from its source in
sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the private property boundary
in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the private
property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles
downstream of the Gold Hill Road, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.25 miles
downstream of Gold Hill Road to the confluence with Trail
Canyon, as a wild river.
``(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from the
confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence with Buck
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(E) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5 miles
downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first bridge crossing to the
boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a recreational river.
``(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary
of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary of the Sespe
Wilderness, as a wild river.
``(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary
of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper limit of Piru Reservoir,
as a recreational river.''.
(2) Effect.--The designation of additional miles of Piru
Creek under paragraph (1) shall not affect valid water rights
in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) Motorized use of trails.--Nothing in this subsection
(including the amendments made by this subsection) affects
the motorized use of trails designated by the Forest Service
for motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing
upper Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with the
protection and enhancement of river values under the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).
SEC. 5305. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS STUDY.
(a) Designation for Study.--Section 5(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(147) East fork san gabriel river, california.--The 12.7-
mile segment from the confluence of the Prairie Fork and
Vincent Gulch to 100 yards upstream of the confluence with
Williams Canyon.
``(148) North fork san gabriel river, california.--The 4.3-
mile segment from the confluence with Cloudburst Canyon to
0.25 miles upstream of the confluence with the West Fork San
Gabriel River.
``(149) West fork san gabriel river, california.--The 8.3-
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 Bobcat Canyon.''.
(b) Study and Report.--Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(24) East fork san gabriel river, california; north fork
san gabriel river, california; west fork san gabriel river,
california.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall--
``(i) complete each of the studies described in paragraphs
(147) through (149) of subsection (a); and
``(ii) submit to Congress a report describing the results
of each of those studies.
``(B) Study requirement.--In carrying out each of the
studies described in paragraphs (147) through (149) of
subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall identify
opportunities to administer the applicable segments described
in those paragraphs in partnership with State, regional,
local, and community stakeholders.''.
SEC. 5306. SCENIC AREAS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
are established the following scenic areas:
(1) Condor ridge scenic area.--Certain land in the Los
Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Condor Ridge
Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019, which shall
be known as the ``Condor Ridge Scenic Area''.
(2) Black mountain scenic area.--Certain land in the Los
Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,216
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Black
Mountain Scenic Area--Proposed'' and dated March 29, 2019,
which shall be known as the ``Black Mountain Scenic Area''.
(b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior shall file a map and legal
description of the scenic areas established by subsection (a)
(referred to in this section as the ``scenic areas'') with--
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives.
(2) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions filed
under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as
if included in this division, except that the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may correct any
clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal
descriptions.
(3) Public availability.--The maps and legal descriptions
filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest
Service and Bureau of Land Management.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the scenic areas is to
conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment
of present and future generations the ecological, scenic,
wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural,
educational, and scientific resources of the scenic areas.
(d) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior shall administer land under their
respective jurisdiction within the scenic areas--
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the
resources of the scenic areas, and in particular the scenic
character attributes of the scenic areas; and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) this section;
(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C.
1701 et seq.) for land under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of the Interior;
(iii) any laws (including regulations) relating to the
National Forest System, for land under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(iv) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow those uses of the
scenic areas that the Secretary determines would further the
purposes described in subsection (c).
(e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms
of--
(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land
laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(f) Prohibited Uses.--The following shall be prohibited on
the Federal land within the scenic areas:
(1) Permanent roads.
(2) Permanent structures.
(3) Timber harvesting, except when necessary for the
purposes described in subsection (g).
(4) Transmission lines.
(5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements
for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect
public health and safety--
(A) the use of motorized vehicles; or
(B) the establishment of temporary roads.
(6) Commercial enterprises, except as necessary for
realizing the purposes of the scenic areas.
(g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--Consistent
with this section, the Secretary may take any measures in the
scenic areas that the Secretary determines to be necessary to
control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the
Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of
those activities with the State or a local agency.
(h) Adjacent Management.--The fact that an otherwise
authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a
scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside
the boundary of the scenic area.
SEC. 5307. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
(a) Establishment of Special Management Areas.--
(1) Horse mountain special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
is established the Horse Mountain Special Management Area,
comprising approximately 7,482 acres of Federal land in the
Six Rivers National Forest, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Horse Mountain Special Management Area'' and dated
May 15, 2020.
(B) Purpose.--The purpose of the Horse Mountain Special
Management Area is to enhance the recreational and scenic
values of the special management area while conserving the
plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the
area.
(2) Sanhedrin special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
is established the Sanhedrin Special Management Area,
comprising approximately 12,254 acres of Federal land in the
Mendocino National Forest, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Sanhedrin Special Management Area'' and dated
November 14, 2023.
(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the Sanhedrin Special
Management Area are--
(i) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological,
scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural,
historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of
the area;
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(ii) to protect and restore late-successional forest
structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and
anadromous fisheries within the area;
(iii) to protect and restore the undeveloped character of
the area; and
(iv) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural,
cultural, and wildlife values of the area.
(3) Fox mountain special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there
is established the Fox Mountain Special Management Area,
comprising approximately 41,082 acres of Federal land in the
Los Padres National Forest, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Fox Mountain Special Management Area'' and dated
November 14, 2023.
(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the Fox Mountain Special
Management Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the
benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations--
(i) the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational,
roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and
scientific resources of the area; and
(ii) the cultural and historical resources and values of
the area.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as
the ``Secretary'') shall develop a comprehensive plan for the
long-term management of the special management areas
established by subsection (a).
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental
entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) Additional requirement.--The management plan required
under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within
a special management area established by subsection (a)
(referred to in this section as a ``special management
area'') does not cause significant adverse impacts on the
plants and wildlife of the special management area.
(c) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage a special
management area--
(A) in furtherance of the purpose for the applicable
special management area described in subsection (a); and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable
to the National Forest System;
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of a special
management area that the Secretary determines would further
the purposes of the applicable special management area
described in subsection (a).
(3) Recreation.--The Secretary shall continue to authorize,
maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special
management areas, including hunting, fishing, camping,
hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback
riding, rafting, mountain bicycling, motorized recreation on
authorized routes, and other recreational activities, if the
recreational use is consistent with--
(A) the purpose of the applicable special management area;
(B) this section;
(C) other applicable law (including regulations); and
(D) any applicable management plans.
(4) Motorized vehicles.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (C), the
use of motorized vehicles in a special management area shall
be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas
designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of
enactment of this Act.
(B) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in
paragraph (C), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed
within a special management area.
(C) Exceptions.--Nothing in paragraph (A) or (B) prevents
the Secretary from--
(i) rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to
protect natural resources from degradation, or to protect
public safety, as determined to be appropriate by the
Secretary;
(ii) designating routes of travel on land acquired by the
Secretary and incorporated into a special management area if
the designations are--
(I) consistent with the purposes of the applicable special
management area described in subsection (a); and
(II) completed, to the maximum extent practicable, not
later than 3 years after the date of acquisition;
(iii) constructing a temporary road on which motorized
vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management
project carried out in accordance with subparagraph (D);
(iv) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for
administrative purposes; or
(v) responding to an emergency.
(D) Decommissioning of temporary roads.--
(i) Definition of decommission.--In this subparagraph, the
term ``decommission'' means, with respect to a road--
(I) to reestablish vegetation on the road; and
(II) to restore any natural drainage, watershed function,
or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely
impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically
disconnecting the road prism.
(ii) Requirement.--Not later than 3 years after the date on
which the applicable vegetation management project is
completed, the Secretary shall decommission any temporary
road constructed under subparagraph (C)(iii).
(d) Timber Harvest.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no
harvesting of timber shall be allowed within a special
management area.
(2) Exceptions.--The Secretary may authorize harvesting of
timber in a special management area established by subsection
(a)--
(A) if the Secretary determines that the harvesting is
necessary to further the purposes of the special management
area;
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes for the
applicable special management area; and
(C) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as
the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
(ii) all applicable laws (including regulations).
(e) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a special
management area, where established before the date of
enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue--
(1) subject to--
(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as
the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B) applicable law (including regulations); and
(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the
applicable special management area described in subsection
(a).
(f) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease.--Consistent with this
section, the Secretary may carry out any activities within a
special management area that the Secretary determines to be
necessary to control fire, insects, or diseases, including
the coordination of those activities with a State or local
agency.
(g) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in
Land.--
(1) Acquisition authority.--In accordance with applicable
laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any
land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries
of a special management area by purchase from a willing
seller, donation, or exchange.
(2) Incorporation.--Any land or interest in land acquired
by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) incorporated into, and administered as part of, the
applicable special management area; and
(B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i).
(h) Tribal Agreements and Partnerships.--To the maximum
extent practicable and in accordance with applicable laws, on
request of an affected federally recognized Indian Tribe, the
Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management) and the Secretary of Agriculture
(acting through the Chief of the Forest Service) shall enter
into agreements, contracts, and other cooperative and
collaborative partnerships with the federally recognized
Indian Tribe regarding management of a special management
area under relevant Federal authority, including--
(1) the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(3) the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5361
et seq.);
(4) the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C.
3115a et seq.);
(5) the good neighbor authority under section 8206 of the
Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a);
(6) Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to
consultation and coordination with Indian Tribal
governments);
(7) Secretarial Order 3342, issued by the Secretary of the
Interior on October 21, 2016 (relating to identifying
opportunities for cooperative and collaborative partnerships
with federally recognized Indian Tribes in the management of
Federal lands and resources); and
(8) Joint Secretarial Order 3403, issued by the Secretary
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture on November
15, 2021 (relating to fulfilling the trust responsibility to
Indian Tribes in the stewardship of Federal lands and
waters).
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land located in a special management area is
withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws;
and
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials,
and geothermal leasing laws.
TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 5401. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and
legal descriptions of--
(1) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area
established by section 5101(b);
(2) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions
designated, renamed, or modified by section 5301 (or an
amendment made by that section);
(3) the potential wilderness areas designated by section
5303(a); and
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(4) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, Sanhedrin
Special Management Area, and Fox Mountain Special Management
Area established by section 5306(a).
(b) Force of Law.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared
under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as
if included in this division, except that the Secretary may
correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and
legal descriptions.
(c) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions
prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file and available
for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the
Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the
National Park Service, as applicable.
SEC. 5402. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this
Act, in accordance with applicable law (including
regulations), the Secretary shall incorporate the
designations and studies required by this division into
updated management plans for units covered by this division.
SEC. 5403. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY
FACILITIES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
(a) Effect of Title.--Nothing in this division--
(1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for the
customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation
within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other
authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized
vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-
way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific
Gas and Electric Company (including any predecessor or
successor in interest or assign) that is located on land
included in--
(A) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area
established by section 5101(b);
(B) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail established under
section 5201(b)(1); or
(C) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area or Sanhedrin
Special Management Area established by section 5306(a); or
(2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any--
(A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, including those utility facilities in existence on
the date of enactment of this Act within--
(i) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area known
as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312-02 or rights-of-
way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood
115 kV or rights-of-way'';
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(V) ``Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(VI) ``Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek-Hoopa 60 kV
or rights-of-way'';
(VII) ``Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1101 12 kV
or rights-of-way'';
(VIII) ``Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1103 12 kV
or rights-of-way'';
(IX) ``Electric Distribution Line-Low Gap 1101 12 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(X) ``Electric Distribution Line-Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(XI) ``Forest Glen Border District Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';
(XII) ``Durret District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';
(XIII) ``Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights-of-way'';
(XIV) ``Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of-way'';
(XV) ``Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of-way'';
(XVI) ``Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';
(XVII) ``Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas Regulator
Station or rights-of-way'';
(XVIII) ``Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or
rights-of-way'';
(XIX) ``Electric Distribution Line-Wildwood 1101 12 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(XX) ``Low Gap Substation'';
(XXI) ``Hyampom Switching Station''; or
(XXII) ``Wildwood Substation'';
(ii) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV
or rights-of-way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood
115 kV or rights-of-way''; or
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or
rights-of-way'';
(iii) the Sanhedrin Special Management Area known as
``Electric Distribution Line-Willits 1103 12 kV or rights-of-
way''; or
(iv) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area known as
``Electric Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or
rights-of-way''; or
(B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by the
Secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in
subparagraph (A).
(b) Plans for Access.--Not later than the later of the date
that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the
date of issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way
within the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area,
Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special
Management Area, or Horse Mountain Special Management Area,
the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, shall publish plans for regular and
emergency access by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to
the inholdings and rights-of-way of the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company.
SEC. 5404. REAUTHORIZATION OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES IN
PLEASANT VIEW RIDGE WILDERNESS.
(a) Authorization for Continued Use.--The Secretary of
Agriculture may issue a special use authorization to the
owners of a water transport or diversion facility (referred
to in this section as a ``facility'') located on National
Forest System land in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness
designated by section 1802(8) of the Omnibus Public Land
Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 111-
11; 123 Stat. 1054) for the continued operation, maintenance,
and reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary
determines that--
(1) the facility was in existence on the date on which the
land on which the facility is located was designated as part
of the National Wilderness Preservation System (referred to
in this section as ``the date of designation'');
(2) the facility has been in substantially continuous use
to deliver water for the beneficial use on the non-Federal
land of the owner since the date of designation;
(3) the owner of the facility holds a valid water right for
use of the water on the non-Federal land of the owner under
State law, with a priority date that predates the date of
designation; and
(4) it is not practicable or feasible to relocate the
facility to land outside of the Pleasant View Ridge
Wilderness and continue the beneficial use of water on the
non-Federal land recognized under State law.
(b) Terms and Conditions.--A special use authorization
issued under this section shall be subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect
wilderness resources and values.
SEC. 5405. USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.
(a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes
have access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.), to the South Fork Trinity-Mad River
Restoration Area, wilderness areas, scenic areas, special
management areas, and potential wilderness areas designated
by this division for traditional cultural and religious
purposes.
(b) Temporary Closures.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily
close to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a
wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area
designated by this division to protect the privacy of the
members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of traditional
cultural and religious activities.
(2) Requirement.--Any closure under paragraph (1) shall
be--
(A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest
practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for
the activity to be carried out; and
(B) be consistent with--
(i) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the ``American
Indian Religious Freedom Act'') (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.);
(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(iii) the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276 et
seq.).
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