S. 3288 (116^th): PUBLIC Lands Act

Collaboratively developed

The term collaboratively developed means projects that are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that—

Plantation

The term plantation means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding.

Restoration

The term restoration means the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.

Restoration area

The term restoration area means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, established by subsection (b).

Shaded fuel break

The term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment; the longest lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of time; the healthiest and most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations; and all mature hardwoods, when practicable.

Stewardship contract

The term stewardship contract means an agreement or contract entered into under section 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c).

Wildland-urban interface

The term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term by section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511).

establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically appropriate;

protect late successional reserves;

enhance the restoration of Federal lands within the restoration area;

reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities within the restoration area;

protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries;

protect the quality of water within the restoration area; and

allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the restoration area—

Conflict of laws

Uses

Wildland fire

Road decommissioning

Vegetation management

Grazing

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

use stewardship contracts to implement this section; and

use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for restoration and other activities within the restoration area which shall include staff and administrative costs to support timely consultation activities for restoration projects.

in collaboration with the Secretary of the Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty monitoring, evaluation, and accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecological, social, and economic effects of restoration projects within the restoration area; and

incorporate the monitoring results into the management of the restoration area.

In general

In accordance with applicable law, including regulations, and this section, the Secretary may utilize forest residues from restoration projects, including shaded fuel breaks, in the restoration area for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration.

Partnerships

In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into partnerships with universities, nongovernmental organizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal, State, and local governmental agencies.

Partnership

The term partnership means the California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established by subsection (b).

Priority lands

The term priority lands means Federal land within the State that is determined by the partnership to be a high priority for remediation.

Remediation

The term remediation means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. Remediation includes but is not limited to removal of trash, debris, and other material, and establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.

coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, in the remediation of priority lands in the State affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities; and

use the resources and expertise of each agency, authority, or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority lands in the State.

The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the Forest Service.

The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service.

The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, or a designee of the Director.

The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A designee of the California State Water Resources Control Board.

A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ Association.

One member to represent federally recognized Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

One member to represent nongovernmental organizations with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

One member to represent local governmental interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

A law enforcement official from each of the following:

A scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

A designee of the National Guard Counter Drug Program.

identify priority lands for remediation in the State;

secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources to apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;

support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the State;

support research and education on the impacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities on priority lands in the State;

involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and

take any other administrative or advisory actions as necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.

make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;

hire and compensate staff;

obtain funds or services from any source, including Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program;

contract for goods or services; and

support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of this section.

In general

The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.

Technical and financial assistance

The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this title.

Cooperative agreements

The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership, any members of the partnership, or other public or private entities to provide technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this title.

to serve visitors; and

to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

to serve visitors; and

to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and other nearby Federal lands.

consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section 111; and

include or update the fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this title.

develop spatial fire management plans in accordance with—

ensure that a fire management plan—

consult with—

comply with applicable laws (including regulations).

Federal land at the northern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the northern boundary; and

Federal land at the southern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the southern boundary.

Agreements authorized

If the study conducted under subsection (a) determines that establishing the described accommodations is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development, operation, and maintenance of overnight accommodations.

Contents

Any agreements entered into under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.

Compliance

The Secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.

Effect

Nothing in this subsection—

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area.

Consultation

In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—

Additional requirement

The management plan required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the special management area—

Recreation

The Secretary shall continue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special management area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and motorized recreation on authorized routes, and other recreational activities, so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area, this section, other applicable law (including regulations), and applicable management plans.

Motorized vehicles

New trails

all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route described in paragraph (2).

Route

The trail described in paragraph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, California, by roughly following the route as generally depicted on the map entitled Bigfoot National Recreation Trail—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018.

Additional requirement

In completing the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with—

In general

Upon a determination that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation Trail in section 1243 of title 16, United States Code, the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail in accordance with—

Administration

Upon designation by the Secretary of Agriculture, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail) shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with—

Private property rights

Map required

Upon designation of the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail.

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.

In general

In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture after an opportunity for public comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)—

Requirements

In designating the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail), the Secretary shall only include trails that are—

Map

A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the trail—

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—

Closure

The Secretary, in consultation with the State and Del Norte County, and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary determines that—

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—

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—

Feasibility study

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake.

Construction

Compliance

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—

Feasibility study

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the report entitled Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest and dated 2016.

Construction

Compliance

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—

trail and campground maintenance;

public education, visitor contacts, and outreach; and

visitor center staffing.

reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or

amends or modifies the application of any existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

Black butte river wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 11,117 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Black Butte River Wilderness—Proposed and dated April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte River Wilderness.

Chanchelulla wilderness additions

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619).

Chinquapin wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 27,258 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Wilderness—Proposed and dated January 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.

Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness, as designated by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2070).

English ridge wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the English Ridge Wilderness.

Headwaters forest wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Headwaters Forest Wilderness—Proposed and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness.

Mad river buttes wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,002 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mad River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes Wilderness.

Mount lassic wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mount Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

North fork eel wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 16,274 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled North Fork Wilderness Additions and dated January 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621).

Pattison wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 28,595 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Pattison Wilderness—Proposed and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness.

Sanhedrin wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 112 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

Siskiyou wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 27,747 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated July 24, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

South fork eel river wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Eel River Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066).

South fork trinity river wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated March 11, 2019, which shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness.

Trinity alps wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 60,826 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST and Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions WEST and dated January 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

Underwood wilderness

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 15,069 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Underwood Wilderness—Proposed and dated January 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.

Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated June 7, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).

Yuki wilderness addition

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 11,076 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated January 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).

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

any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.

In general

The Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 131 as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 98th Congress.

Funding priorities

Nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this title.

Administration

Consistent with paragraph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions designated by this subtitle, the Secretary of Agriculture shall—

section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and

In general

In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.

Management activities

In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, and plant populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 131, if the management activities are—

In general

Congress does not intend for designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition.

Activities or uses up to boundaries

The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area.

low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 131;

the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 131; or

the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 131.

in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and

subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.

Access

In recognition of the past use of wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this title by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 131 for traditional cultural and religious purposes.

Temporary closures

Applicable law

Access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with—

become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located;

be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and

be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.

in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 3,797 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated January 15, 2020.

Certain Federal land administered by the National Park Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Redwood National Park - Potential Wilderness and dated October 9, 2019.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated July 24, 2018.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated March 11, 2019.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,256 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Trinity Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated January 15, 2020.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,282 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed and dated June 7, 2018.

Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 2,909 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated January 15, 2020.

In general

For purposes of ecological restoration (including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d).

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.

the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have been removed; or

the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act for potential wilderness areas located on lands managed by the Forest Service.

In general

On its designation as wilderness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness area shall be administered in accordance with section 132 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

Designation

On its designation as wilderness under subsection (d)—

conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the conservation management area;

protect and restore late-successional forest structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the conservation management area;

protect and restore the wilderness character of the conservation management area; and

allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation management area.

In general

The Secretary shall manage the conservation management area—

Uses

The Secretary shall only allow uses of the conservation management area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b).

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (3), the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management area shall be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act.

New or temporary roads

Except as provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area.

Exception

Nothing in paragraph (1) or (2) prevents the Secretary from—

Decommissioning of temporary roads

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area.

Exceptions

The Secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the conservation management area—

subject to—

in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b).

Acquisition authority

In accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.

Incorporation

Any land or interest in land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be—

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and

operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 131;

potential wilderness areas designated by section 133;

South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area;

Horse Mountain Special Management Area; and

Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.

the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and

the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

affects any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign) that is located on land included in the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, and Horse Mountain Special Management Area; or

prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any—

In general

As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the Recreation Area with—

Force of law

The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description.

Public availability

The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

Public lands

The public lands included in the Recreation Area shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.

Department of defense land

Although certain Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense are included in the recreation area, nothing in this subtitle transfers administration jurisdiction of such Federal lands from the Secretary of Defense or otherwise affects Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense.

State and local jurisdiction

Nothing in this subtitle alters, modifies, or diminishes any right, responsibility, power, authority, jurisdiction, or entitlement of the State, a political subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to courts of competent jurisdiction, regulatory commissions, boards, and departments, or any State or local agency under any applicable Federal, State, or local law (including regulations).

this subtitle;

section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753 and 102101 of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Park Service Organic Act);

the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System; and

other applicable law, regulations, adjudications, and orders.

In general

Nothing in this subtitle—

Cooperation

The Secretary is encouraged to work with owners of non-Federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the Secretary to advance the purposes of this subtitle.

Buffer zones

Facilities

Nothing in this subtitle affects the operation, maintenance, modification, construction, destruction, removal, relocation, improvement or expansion of any water resource facility or public water system, or any solid waste, sanitary sewer, water or waste-water treatment, groundwater recharge or conservation, hydroelectric, conveyance distribution system, recycled water facility, or utility facility located within or adjacent to the Recreation Area.

Exemption

Section 100903 of title 54, United States Code, shall not apply to the Puente Hills landfill, materials recovery facility, or intermodal facility.

Deadline

Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Advisory Council shall establish a comprehensive management plan for the Recreation Area that supports the purposes described in section 311.

Use of existing plans

In developing the management plan, to the extent consistent with this section, the Secretary may incorporate any provision of a land use or other plan applicable to the public lands included in the Recreation Area.

Incorporation of visitor services plan

To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall incorporate into the management plan the visitor services plan under section 319(a)(2).

Partnership

In developing the management plan, the Secretary shall consider recommendations of the Partnership. To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the Partnership into the management plan if the Secretary determines that the recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section 311, this subtitle, and applicable laws (including regulations).

In general

Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may acquire non-Federal land within the boundaries of the Recreation Area only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller.

Additional requirement

As a further condition on the acquisition of land, the Secretary shall make a determination that the land contains important biological, cultural, historic, or recreational values.

included in the Recreation Area; and

administered by the Secretary in accordance with—

shall affect the use or allocation, as in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored water, surface water, groundwater, and public trust interest);

shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act for the sale, lease, loan, or transfer of any water (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored water, surface water, and groundwater);

shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of the enactment of this Act;

authorizes or imposes any new reserved Federal water right or expands water usage pursuant to any existing Federal reserved, riparian or appropriative right;

shall be considered a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored water, surface water, and groundwater) held, reserved, or appropriated by any public entity or other persons or entities, on or before the date of the enactment of this Act;

shall be construed to, or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster, public agency, public water system, court of competent jurisdiction, or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication or Federal or State law, including the management of the San Gabriel River watershed and basin, to provide water supply or other environmental benefits;

shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted Los Angeles County Drainage Area project, as described in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated June 30, 1992, including any supplement or addendum to that report, or any maintenance agreement to operate that project;

shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster, water agency, public water system, court of competent jurisdiction, or public agency pursuant to any Federal or State law, water right, or adjudication, including any action relating to water conservation, water quality, surface water diversion or impoundment, groundwater recharge, water treatment, conservation or storage of water, pollution, waste discharge, the pumping of groundwater; the spreading, injection, pumping, storage, or the use of water from local sources, storm water flows, and runoff, or from imported or recycled water, that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the San Gabriel River;

shall interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or delay the exercise of, or access to, any water right by the owner of a public water system or any other individual or entity, including the construction, operation, maintenance, replacement, removal, repair, location, or relocation of any well; pipeline; or water pumping, treatment, diversion, impoundment, or storage facility; or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate an public water system;

shall require the initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under, or the application of any provision of, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) relating to any action affecting any water, water right, or water management or water resource facility in the San Gabriel River watershed and basin; or

authorizes any agency or employee of the United States, or any other person, to take any action inconsistent with any of paragraphs (1) through (10).

No effect on existing water resource facilities

Nothing in this subtitle or section 322 shall affect—

No effect on new water resource facilities

Nothing in this subtitle or section 322 shall preclude the establishment of a new water resource facility (including instream sites, routes, and areas) within the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument if the water resource facility or public water system is necessary to preserve or enhance the health, safety, reliability, quality or accessibility of water supply, or utility services to residents of Los Angeles County.

Flood control

Nothing in this subtitle or section 322 shall be construed to—

Diversion or use of water

Nothing in this subtitle or section 322 shall authorize or require the use of water or water rights in, or the diversion of water to, the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

affect the use, operation, maintenance, repair, construction, destruction, reconfiguration, expansion, inspection, renewal, reconstruction, alteration, addition, relocation, improvement, removal, or replacement of a utility facility or appurtenant right-of-way within or adjacent to the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument;

affect access to a utility facility or right-of-way within or adjacent to the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; or

preclude the establishment of a new utility facility or right-of-way (including instream sites, routes, and areas) within the Recreation Area or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument if such a facility or right-of-way is necessary for public health and safety, electricity supply, or other utility services.

Definitions

In this subsection:

No effect on public roads or public transit

Nothing in this subtitle or section 322—

the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.); and

all other applicable laws (including regulations).

2 shall represent local, regional, or national environmental organizations;

2 shall represent the interests of outdoor recreation, including off-highway vehicle recreation, within the Recreation Area;

2 shall represent the interests of community-based organizations, the missions of which include expanding access to the outdoors;

2 shall represent business interests;

1 shall represent Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the Recreation Area;

1 shall represent the interests of homeowners’ associations within the Recreation Area;

3 shall represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights, public water systems, water agencies, wastewater and sewer agencies, recycled water facilities, and water management and replenishment entities;

1 shall represent energy and mineral development interests;

1 shall represent owners of Federal grazing permits or other land use permits within the Recreation Area;

1 shall represent archaeological and historical interests;

1 shall represent the interests of environmental educators;

1 shall represent cultural history interests;

1 shall represent environmental justice interests;

1 shall represent electrical utility interests; and

2 shall represent the affected public at large.

Staggered terms

A member of the Advisory Council shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that, of the members first appointed, 7 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year and 7 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years.

Reappointment

A member may be reappointed to serve on the Advisory Council on the expiration of the term of service of the member.

Vacancy

A vacancy on the Advisory Council shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the management plan is adopted by the Secretary; or

on such later date as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.

coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in advancing the purposes of this subtitle; and

use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving management and recreational opportunities within the Recreation Area.

The Secretary (or a designee) to represent the National Park Service.

The Secretary of Defense (or a designee) to represent the Corps of Engineers.

The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to represent the Forest Service.

The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency of the State (or a designee) to represent—

One designee of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

One designee of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority.

Four designees of the San Gabriel Council of Governments, of whom 1 shall be selected from a local land conservancy.

One designee of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.

One designee of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

One designee of the San Gabriel Valley Water Association.

One designee of the Central Basin Water Association.

One designee of the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster.

One designee of a public utility company, to be appointed by the Secretary.

One designee of the Watershed Conservation Authority.

One designee of the Advisory Council for the period during which the Advisory Council remains in effect.

One designee of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Community Collaborative.

make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan;

review and comment on the visitor services plan under section 319(a)(2), and facilitate the implementation of that plan;

assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in advancing the purposes of the Recreation Area by—

make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the appointment of members to the Advisory Council; and

carry out any other actions necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle.

to make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

to enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;

to hire and compensate staff;

to obtain funds or services from any source, including funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program;

to contract for goods or services; and

to support activities of partners and any other activities that—

Terms

A member of the Partnership shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.

Reappointment

A member may be reappointed to serve on the Partnership on the expiration of the term of service of the member.

Vacancy

A vacancy on the Partnership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

In general

The Secretary shall convene the Partnership on a regular basis to carry out this subtitle.

Technical and financial assistance

The Secretary may provide to the Partnership or any member of the Partnership, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, such technical and financial assistance as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this subtitle.

Cooperative agreements

The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Partnership, a member of the Partnership, or any other public or private entity to provide technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this subtitle.

Construction of facilities on non-federal land

Priority

The Secretary shall give priority to actions that—

a Water Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary regarding water-related issues relating to the Recreation Area; and

a Public Safety Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the Recreation Area.

Purpose

The purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan to improve visitor experiences in the Recreation Area through expanded recreational opportunities and increased interpretation, education, resource protection, and enforcement.

Visitor services plan

In general

The Secretary may construct visitor use facilities in the Recreation Area.

Requirements

Each facility under paragraph (1) shall be developed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local—

In general

The Secretary may accept and use donated funds, property, in-kind contributions, and services to carry out this subtitle.

Prohibition

The Secretary may not use the authority provided by paragraph (1) to accept non-Federal land that has been acquired after the date of the enactment of this Act through the use of eminent domain.

Presidential Proclamation 9194, as issued on October 10, 2014 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note);

the laws generally applicable to the Monument; and

this title.

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.

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).

Sheep mountain wilderness additions

Certain Federal land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 13,726 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions and dated June 6, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(29) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623; Public Law 98–425).

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.

In general

As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the wilderness areas and additions with—

Force of law

The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description.

Public availability

The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

In general

The Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or addition designated in section 323 as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, or diseases in accordance with—

Funding priorities

Nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area or addition.

Revision and development of local fire management plans

As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend, as applicable, any local fire management plan that applies to a wilderness area or addition designated in section 323.

Administration

In accordance with paragraph (1) and any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area or addition, the Secretary shall—

section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and

the guidelines contained in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405).

In general

In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the State.

Management activities

In general

Congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas or wilderness additions by section 323 to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition.

Activities or uses up to boundaries

The fact that a nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 323 shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or addition.

low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 323;

the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 323; or

the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 323.

in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and

subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.

all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;

location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.

become part of the wilderness area or addition in which the land is located; and

be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable laws (including regulations).

Water resource facilities

Limitation

Any new reservation of water or new use of water pursuant to existing water rights held by the United States to advance the purposes of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) shall be for nonconsumptive instream use only within the segments designated by this section.

Existing law

Nothing in this section affects the implementation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

shall constitute an express or implied reservation of any water or water right, or authorizing an expansion of water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the United States, with respect to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section 323 or land adjacent to the wild and scenic river segments designated by the amendment made by section 325;

shall affect, alter, modify, or condition any water rights in the State in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act, including any water rights held by the United States;

shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness or wild and scenic river designations;

shall affect, alter, or modify the interpretation of, or any designation, decision, adjudication or action made pursuant to, any other Act; or

shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportions water among or between the State and any other State.