I 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6596 
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation 
on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2018 
Mr. HUFFMAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, 
and conservation on Federal lands in Northern Cali-
fornia, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Work-
ing Forests Act’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 2. Definitions. 
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TITLE I—RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
Sec. 101. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area. 
Sec. 102. Redwood National and State Parks restoration. 
Sec. 103. Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership. 
Sec. 104. Trinity Lake visitor center. 
Sec. 105. Del Norte County visitor center. 
Sec. 106. Management plans. 
Sec. 107. Study, partnerships related to overnight accommodations. 
TITLE II—RECREATION 
Sec. 201. Horse Mountain Special Management Area. 
Sec. 202. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 203. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 204. Trinity lake trail. 
Sec. 205. Trails study. 
Sec. 206. Construction of mountain bicycling routes. 
Sec. 207. Partnerships. 
TITLE III—CONSERVATION 
Sec. 301. Designation of wilderness. 
Sec. 302. Administration of wilderness. 
Sec. 303. Designation of potential wilderness. 
Sec. 304. Designation of wild and scenic rivers. 
Sec. 305. Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. 
TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS 
Sec. 401. Maps and legal description. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
means— 
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture; and 
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of the Interior, the Sec-
retary of the Interior. 
(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State 
of California. 
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TITLE I—RESTORATION AND 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 101. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION 
AREA. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED.—The term 
‘‘collaboratively developed’’ means projects that are 
developed and implemented through a collaborative 
process that— 
(A) includes— 
(i) appropriate Federal, State, and 
local agencies; and 
(ii) multiple interested persons rep-
resenting diverse interests; and 
(B) is transparent and nonexclusive. 
(2) 
PLANTATION.—The 
term 
‘‘plantation’’ 
means a forested area that has been artificially es-
tablished by planting or seeding. 
(3) RESTORATION.—The term ‘‘restoration’’ 
means the process of assisting the recovery of an 
ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or de-
stroyed by establishing the composition, structure, 
pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facili-
tate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, 
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resilience, and health under current and future con-
ditions. 
(4) RESTORATION AREA.—The term ‘‘restora-
tion area’’ means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River 
Restoration Area, established by subsection (b). 
(5) 
STEWARDSHIP
CONTRACT.—The 
term 
‘‘stewardship contract’’ means an agreement or con-
tract entered into under section 604 of the Healthy 
Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c). 
(6) SHADED FUEL BREAK.—The term ‘‘shaded 
fuel break’’ means a vegetation treatment that effec-
tively addresses all project-generated slash and that 
retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant re-
growth in the forest understory following treatment; 
the longest-lived trees that provide the most shade 
over the longest period of time; the healthiest and 
most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for 
crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands 
adjacent to plantations; and all mature hardwoods, 
when practicable. 
(7) WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE.—The term 
‘‘wildland-urban interface’’ has the meaning given 
the term by section 101 of the Healthy Forests Res-
toration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511). 
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(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River 
Restoration 
Area, 
comprising 
approximately 
729,089 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest 
Service and approximately 1,280 acres of Federal land ad-
ministered by the Bureau of Land Management, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity- 
Mad River Restoration Area—Proposed’’ and dated July 
3, 2018, to be known as the ‘‘South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River Restoration Area’’. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the restoration area 
are to— 
(1) establish, restore and maintain fire-resilient 
forest structures containing late successional forest 
structure characterized by large trees and multisto-
ried canopies, as ecologically appropriate; 
(2) protect late successional reserves; 
(3) enhance the restoration of Federal lands 
within the restoration area; 
(4) reduce the threat posed by wildfires to com-
munities within the restoration area; 
(5) protect and restore aquatic habitat and 
anadromous fisheries; 
(6) protect the quality of water within the res-
toration area; and 
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(7) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, 
cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area. 
(d) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the restoration area— 
(A) in a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (c); 
(B) in a manner that— 
(i) in the case of the Forest Service, 
prioritizes restoration of the restoration 
area over other nonemergency vegetation 
management projects on the Six Rivers 
and Shasta-Trinity national forests; and 
(ii) in the case of the United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, establishes with 
the Forest Service an agreement for co-
operation to ensure timely completion of 
consultation required by section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act (15 U.S.C. 1536) 
on restoration projects within the restora-
tion area and agreement to maintain and 
exchange information on planning sched-
ules and priorities on a regular basis; 
(C) in accordance with— 
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(i) the laws (including regulations) 
and rules applicable to the National Forest 
System for land managed by the Forest 
Service; 
(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Man-
agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et 
seq.) for land managed by the Bureau of 
Land Management; 
(iii) this Act; and 
(iv) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations); and 
(D) in a manner consistent with congres-
sional intent that consultation for restoration 
projects within the restoration area are com-
pleted in a timely and efficient manner. 
(2) CONFLICT OF LAWS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The establishment of 
the restoration area shall not change the man-
agement status of any land or water that is 
designated wilderness or as a wild and scenic 
river, including lands and waters designated by 
this Act. 
(B) RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT.—If there 
is a conflict between the laws applicable to the 
areas described in subparagraph (A) and this 
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section, the more restrictive provision shall con-
trol. 
(3) USES.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
only allow uses of the restoration area that the 
Secretary determines would further the pur-
poses described in subsection (c). 
(B) 
PRIORITY.—The 
Secretary 
shall 
prioritize restoration activities within the res-
toration area. 
(4) WILDLAND FIRE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section 
prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with 
other Federal, State, and local agencies, as ap-
propriate, from conducting wildland fire oper-
ations in the restoration area, consistent with 
the purposes of this section. 
(B) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall use 
prescribed burning and wildland fire to the ex-
tent practicable to achieve the purposes of this 
section. 
(5) ROAD DECOMMISSIONING.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—To the extent prac-
ticable, 
the 
Secretary 
shall 
decommission 
unneeded National Forest System roads identi-
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fied for decommissioning and unauthorized 
roads identified for decommissioning within the 
restoration area— 
(i) subject to appropriations; 
(ii) consistent with the analysis re-
quired by subparts A and B of part 212 of 
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations; and 
(iii) in accordance with existing law. 
(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In mak-
ing determinations regarding road decommis-
sioning under subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
shall consult with— 
(i) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and 
(ii) members of the public. 
(C) DEFINITION.—As used in subpara-
graph (A), the term ‘‘decommission’’ means— 
(i) to reestablish vegetation on a road; 
and 
(ii) to restore any natural drainage, 
watershed function, or other ecological 
processes that are disrupted or adversely 
impacted by the road by removing or 
hydrologically 
disconnecting 
the 
road 
prism. 
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(6) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to subpara-
graphs (B), (C), and (D), the Secretary may 
conduct vegetation management projects in the 
restoration area only where necessary to— 
(i) maintain or restore the character-
istics of ecosystem composition and struc-
ture; 
(ii) reduce wildfire risk to commu-
nities by promoting forests that are fire re-
silient; 
(iii) improve the habitat of threatened, 
endangered, or sensitive species; 
(iv) protect or improve water quality; 
or 
(v) enhance the restoration of lands 
within the restoration area. 
(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— 
(i) SHADED FUEL BREAKS.—In car-
rying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
shall prioritize the establishment of a net-
work of shaded fuel breaks within— 
(I) the portions of the wildland- 
urban interface that are within 150 
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feet from private property contiguous 
to Federal land; 
(II) one hundred and fifty feet 
from any road that is open to motor-
ized vehicles as of the date of enact-
ment of this Act— 
(aa) except that, where to-
pography or other conditions re-
quire, the Secretary may estab-
lish shaded fuel breaks up to 275 
feet from a road so long as the 
combined total width of the 
shaded fuel breaks for both sides 
of the road does not exceed 300 
feet; and 
(bb) provided that the Sec-
retary shall include vegetation 
treatments within a minimum of 
25 feet of the road where prac-
ticable, feasible, and appropriate 
as part of any shaded fuel break; 
or 
(III) one hundred and fifty feet 
of any plantation. 
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(ii) 
PLANTATIONS; 
RIPARIAN
RE-
SERVES.—The Secretary may undertake 
vegetation management projects— 
(I) in areas within the restora-
tion area in which fish and wildlife 
habitat is significantly compromised 
as a result of past management prac-
tices (including plantations); and 
(II) within designated riparian 
reserves only where necessary to 
maintain the integrity of fuel breaks 
and to enhance fire resilience. 
(C) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall 
carry out vegetation management projects with-
in the restoration area— 
(i) in accordance with— 
(I) this section; and 
(II) existing law (including regu-
lations); 
(ii) after providing an opportunity for 
public comment; and 
(iii) subject to appropriations. 
(D) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Sec-
retary shall use the best available science in 
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planning and implementing vegetation manage-
ment projects within the restoration area. 
(7) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the 
restoration area, where established before the date of 
enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to con-
tinue— 
(A) subject to— 
(i) such reasonable regulations, poli-
cies, and practices as the Secretary con-
siders necessary; and 
(ii) applicable law (including regula-
tions); and 
(B) in a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (c). 
(e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the restoration area is withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
laws; and 
(3) disposition under all laws relating to min-
eral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 
(f) USE
OF STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS.—To the 
maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall— 
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(1) use stewardship contracts to implement this 
section; and 
(2) use revenue derived from such stewardship 
contracts for restoration and other activities within 
the restoration area which shall include staff and ad-
ministrative costs to support timely consultation ac-
tivities for restoration projects. 
(g) COLLABORATION.—In developing and imple-
menting restoration projects in the restoration area, the 
Secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an 
interest in the restoration area. 
(h) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.—A collaboratively de-
veloped restoration project within the restoration area may 
be carried out in accordance with the provisions for haz-
ardous fuel reduction projects set forth in sections 104, 
105, and 106 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 
2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514–6516). 
(i) MULTIPARTY MONITORING.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture shall— 
(1) in collaboration with the Secretary of the 
Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty 
monitoring, evaluation, and accountability process to 
assess the positive or negative ecological, social, and 
economic effects of restoration projects within the 
restoration area; and 
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(2) incorporate the monitoring results into the 
management of the restoration area. 
SEC. 102. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RES-
TORATION. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— 
(1) Coast redwoods are an iconic California re-
source that represents the beauty and natural gran-
deur of the Golden State. 
(2) These ancient redwood forests contain the 
tallest trees on Earth, which grow to be more than 
3,500 years old. 
(3) Redwood forests serve as the most effective 
forest-based carbon sink in the world, storing 3 
times or more carbon per acre than any other forest 
ecosystem. 
(4) Healthy old-growth redwood forests provide 
important ecological benefits, including clean air, 
habitat for special status plants and animals, and 
water resources that are critical to the health and 
sustainability of federally listed salmon fisheries. 
(5) Redwood forests are true wonders of the 
world, inspiring more than 31 million visitors every 
year in California’s redwood parks and supporting a 
multi-billion dollar outdoor recreation economy. 
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(6) The redwood forests of northern California 
are the ancestral home of several tribal nations, 
whose members use stewardship and natural re-
source management expertise to protect and restore 
these forestlands. 
(7) After the 1849 Gold Rush, demand for lum-
ber devastated ancient redwood forests and today 
only 5 percent of the original old-growth coast red-
woods remain. 
(8) Redwood National and State Parks safe-
guard more than one-third of the world’s remaining 
old-growth coast redwood forests. 
(9) These parks contain tens of thousands of 
acres of redwood forests that have been logged, and 
require innovative application of science and tech-
nology to improve forest stewardship and accelerate 
forest regeneration. 
(10) Restoration of these forest ecosystems will 
hasten the return of healthy old-growth forests, 
while providing jobs in local communities and en-
hancing native habitat for numerous plant and ani-
mal species. 
(11) Redwood National and State Parks are 
partnering with nongovernmental organizations and 
tribes to restore these redwood forest ecosystems. 
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(12) Redwood forest restoration benefits the 
people of California for generations to come. 
(b) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of 
the Interior is authorized to undertake initiatives to re-
store degraded redwood forest ecosystems in Redwood Na-
tional and State Parks in partnership with the State of 
California, local agencies, and nongovernmental organiza-
tions. 
(c) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out any initiative au-
thorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior 
shall comply with all applicable law. 
SEC. 103. NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REME-
DIATION PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) REMEDIATION.—The term ‘‘remediation’’ 
means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters 
that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by 
illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activ-
ity. Remediation includes but is not limited to re-
moval of trash, debris, and other material, and es-
tablishing the composition, structure, pattern, and 
ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial 
and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and 
health under current and future conditions. 
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(2) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ 
means the Northwest California Public Lands Reme-
diation Partnership, established by subsection (b). 
(3) PRIORITY
LANDS.—The term ‘‘priority 
lands’’ means Federal land within the Klamath, 
Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, and Mendocino National 
Forests, and public land administered by the Bureau 
of Land Management within the Redding, Arcata, 
and Ukiah field offices. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a 
Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partner-
ship. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are 
to— 
(1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, 
Tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, 
in the remediation of priority lands in the State af-
fected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal 
activities; and 
(2) use the resources and expertise of each 
agency, authority, or entity in implementing remedi-
ation activities on priority lands in the State. 
(d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership 
shall include the following: 
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(1) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee 
of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the For-
est Service. 
(2) The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee 
of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of 
Land Management, and National Park Service. 
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy, or a designee of the Director. 
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Re-
sources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to 
represent the California Department of Fish and 
Wildlife. 
(5) A designee of the California State Water 
Resources Control Board. 
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ 
Association. 
(7) One member to represent federally recog-
nized Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture. 
(8) One member to represent nongovernmental 
organizations with an interest in Federal land reme-
diation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
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(9) One member to represent local govern-
mental interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. 
(10) A law enforcement official from each of 
the following: 
(A) The Department of the Interior. 
(B) The Department of Agriculture. 
(11) A scientist to provide expertise and advise 
on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be ap-
pointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. 
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counter 
Drug Program. 
(e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes of this section, 
the partnership shall— 
(1) identify priorities for remediation on pri-
ority lands in the State; 
(2) secure resources from Federal and non-Fed-
eral sources to apply to remediation of priority lands 
in the State; 
(3) carry out remediation on priority lands in 
the State; 
(4) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, 
and local agencies, and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in carrying out remediation of priority lands in 
the State; 
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(5) support research and education on the im-
pacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultiva-
tion and other illegal activities on priority lands in 
the State; 
(6) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and 
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and 
the public in remediation efforts, to the extent prac-
ticable; and 
(7) take any other actions necessary to address 
remediation of priority lands in the State. 
(f) AUTHORITIES.—To implement this section, the 
partnership may, subject to the prior approval of the Sec-
retary of Agriculture— 
(1) make grants to the State, political subdivi-
sions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and 
other persons; 
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or 
provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, 
political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organi-
zations, Federal agencies, and other interested par-
ties; 
(3) hire and compensate staff; 
(4) obtain funds or services from any source, 
including Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds 
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and services provided under any other Federal law 
or program; 
(5) contract for goods or services; and 
(6) support activities of partners and any other 
activities that further the purposes of this section. 
(g) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall establish 
such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desir-
able. 
(h) LOCAL HIRING.—The partnership shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable and in accordance with exist-
ing law, give preference to local entities and persons when 
carrying out this section. 
(i) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members of 
the partnership shall serve without pay. 
(j) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SECRETARY 
OF AGRICULTURE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to 
carry out this section. 
(2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— 
The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the 
Interior may provide technical and financial assist-
ance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as 
determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the 
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partnership or any members of the partnership to 
carry out this Act. 
(3) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS.—The Sec-
retary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior 
may enter into cooperative agreements with the 
partnership, any members of the partnership, or 
other public or private entities to provide technical, 
financial, or other assistance to carry out this Act. 
SEC. 104. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture, act-
ing through the Chief of the Forest Service, may establish, 
in cooperation with any other public or private entities 
that the Secretary may determine to be appropriate, a vis-
itor center in Weaverville, California— 
(1) to serve visitors; and 
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the 
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity 
National 
Recreation 
Area. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure 
that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is 
designed to interpret the scenic, biological, natural, histor-
ical, scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wil-
derness, and cultural resources of the Whiskeytown-Shas-
ta-Trinity National Recreation Area and other nearby 
Federal lands. 
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(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture may, in a manner consistent with this Act, 
enter into cooperative agreements with the State and any 
other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry 
out the purposes of this section. 
SEC. 105. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture and 
Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately, may 
establish, in cooperation with any other public or private 
entities that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate, 
a visitor center in Del Norte County, California— 
(1) to serve visitors; and 
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Red-
wood National and State Parks, the Smith River 
National Recreation Area, and other nearby Federal 
lands. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries shall ensure 
that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is 
designed to interpret the scenic, biological, natural, histor-
ical, scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wil-
derness, and cultural resources of Redwood National and 
State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, 
and other nearby Federal lands. 
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SEC. 106. MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In revising the land and resource 
management plan for the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, 
Klamath, and Mendocino National Forests, the Secretary 
shall include a comprehensive fire management plan for 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established 
by this Act. 
(b) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the revisions re-
quired by subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) develop the fire management plans in ac-
cordance with— 
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of 
Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy 
dated February 13, 2009, including any amend-
ments to that guidance; and 
(B) other appropriate policies; 
(2) ensure that a fire management plan for a 
wilderness area expanded by section 301— 
(A) applies to the entire wilderness area, 
including the addition; and 
(B) provides consistent direction regarding 
fire management to the entire wilderness area; 
and 
(3) consult with— 
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and 
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(B) members of the public. 
SEC. 107. STUDY, PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT 
ACCOMMODATIONS. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior shall con-
duct a study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of 
establishing overnight accommodations on Federal land at 
the southern and northern boundaries of Redwood Na-
tional and State Parks in consultation with interested 
Federal, State, local, and tribal entities, and private and 
nonprofit organizations. 
(b) PARTNERSHIPS.— 
(1) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—If the study 
conducted under subsection (a) determines that es-
tablishing the described accommodations is suitable 
and feasible, the Secretary may enter into agree-
ments with qualified private and nonprofit organiza-
tions for the development, operation, and mainte-
nance of overnight accommodations. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into 
under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and 
responsibility of the Secretary and the private or 
nonprofit organization. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter 
agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with 
existing law. 
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(4) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection— 
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of 
the Secretary to manage land and resources 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
(B) amends or modifies the application of 
any existing law (including regulations) applica-
ble to land under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary. 
TITLE II—RECREATION 
SEC. 201. HORSE MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the Horse Mountain Special 
Management Area (referred to in this section as the ‘‘spe-
cial management area’’) comprising approximately 7,399 
acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service 
in Humboldt County, California, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Horse Mountain Special Management 
Area—Proposed’’ and dated April 13, 2017. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purpose of the special manage-
ment area is to enhance the recreational and scenic values 
of the special management area while conserving the 
plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the 
area. 
(c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance 
with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a 
comprehensive plan for the long-term management 
of the special management area. 
(2) CONSULTATION.—In developing the man-
agement 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 manage-
ment plan required under paragraph (1) shall ensure 
that recreational use within the special management 
area does not cause significant adverse impacts on 
the plants and wildlife of the special management 
area. 
(d) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the special management area— 
(A) in furtherance of the purposes de-
scribed in subsection (b); and 
(B) in accordance with— 
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(i) the laws (including regulations) 
generally applicable to the National Forest 
System; 
(ii) this section; and 
(iii) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations). 
(2) RECREATION.—The Secretary shall con-
tinue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the rec-
reational use of the special management area, in-
cluding hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, hang glid-
ing, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, 
rafting, mountain biking, and motorized recreation 
on authorized routes, and other recreational activi-
ties, so long as such recreational use is consistent 
with the purposes of the special management area, 
this section, other applicable law (including regula-
tions), and applicable management plans. 
(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), the use of motorized vehicles 
in the special management area shall be per-
mitted only on roads and trails designated for 
the use of motorized vehicles. 
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(B) USE OF SNOWMOBILES.—The winter 
use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the spe-
cial management area— 
(i) during periods of adequate snow 
coverage during the winter season; and 
(ii) subject to any terms and condi-
tions determined to be necessary by the 
Secretary. 
(4) NEW TRAILS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may 
construct new trails for motorized or non-
motorized recreation within the special manage-
ment area in accordance with— 
(i) the laws (including regulations) 
generally applicable to the National Forest 
System; 
(ii) this section; and 
(iii) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations). 
(B) PRIORITY.—In establishing new trails 
within the special management area, the Sec-
retary shall— 
(i) prioritize the establishment of 
loops that provide high-quality, diverse rec-
reational experiences; and 
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(ii) consult with members of the pub-
lic. 
(e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the special management area is withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of appropriation or disposal under 
the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
laws; and 
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral 
and geothermal leasing. 
SEC. 202. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of 
the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources of the House of Representatives and 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate a study that describes the feasibility of estab-
lishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation 
Trail that follows the route described in paragraph 
(2). 
(2) ROUTE.—The trail described in paragraph 
(1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the 
Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, Cali-
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fornia, by roughly following the route as generally 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Bigfoot National 
Recreation Trail—Proposed’’ and dated July 3, 
2018. 
(3) 
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT.—In 
com-
pleting the study required by subsection (a), the Sec-
retary of Agriculture shall consult with— 
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, re-
gional, and local agencies; 
(B) private landowners; 
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and 
(D) members of the public. 
(b) DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon a determination that 
the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and 
meets the requirements for a National Recreation 
Trail in 16 U.S.C. 1243, the Secretary of Agri-
culture shall designate the Bigfoot National Recre-
ation Trail in accordance with— 
(A) the National Trails System Act (Public 
Law 90–543); 
(B) this Act; and 
(C) other applicable law (including regula-
tions). 
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(2) ADMINISTRATION.—Upon designation by 
the Secretary of Agriculture, the Bigfoot National 
Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the 
‘‘trail’’) shall be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture, in consultation with— 
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, 
and local agencies; 
(B) private landowners; and 
(C) other interested organizations. 
(3) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—No portions of the trail 
may be located on non-Federal land without the 
written consent of the landowner. 
(B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary of Agri-
culture shall not acquire for the trail any land 
or interest in land outside the exterior boundary 
of any federally managed area without the con-
sent 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 
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(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, 
State, or local law with respect to public 
access to or use of private land. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into 
cooperative agreements with State, tribal, and local gov-
ernment entities and private entities to complete needed 
trail construction, reconstruction, realignment, mainte-
nance, or education projects related to the Bigfoot Na-
tional Recreation Trail. 
(d) MAP.— 
(1) MAP REQUIRED.—Upon designation of the 
Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary of 
Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail. 
(2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map referred 
to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the 
Forest Service. 
SEC. 203. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In accordance with para-
graph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture after an op-
portunity for public comment, shall designate a trail 
(which may include a system of trails)— 
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(A) for use by off-highway vehicles or 
mountain bicycles, or both; and 
(B) to be known as the ‘‘Elk Camp Ridge 
Recreation Trail’’. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In designating the Elk 
Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this 
section as the ‘‘trail’’), the Secretary shall only in-
clude trails that are— 
(A) as of the date of enactment of this 
Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles 
or mountain bikes, or both; and 
(B) located on land that is managed by the 
Forest Service in Del Norte County. 
(3) MAP.—A map that depicts the trail shall be 
on file and available for public inspection in the ap-
propriate offices of the Forest Service. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the trail— 
(A) in accordance with applicable laws (in-
cluding regulations); 
(B) to ensure the safety of citizens who 
use the trail; and 
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(C) in a manner by which to minimize any 
damage to sensitive habitat or cultural re-
sources. 
(2) MONITORING; EVALUATION.—To minimize 
the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental 
and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually 
assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles 
and mountain bicycles on— 
(A) the trail; 
(B) land located in proximity to the trail; 
and 
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. 
(3) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation 
with the State and Del Norte County, and subject 
to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or perma-
nently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary 
determines that— 
(A) the trail is having an adverse impact 
on— 
(i) wildlife habitats; 
(ii) natural resources; 
(iii) cultural resources; or 
(iv) traditional uses; 
(B) the trail threatens public safety; or 
(C) closure of the trail is necessary— 
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(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 para-
graph (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 re-
routing the portion of the trail would not sig-
nificantly increase or decrease the length of the 
trail. 
(5) NOTICE OF AVAILABLE ROUTES.—The Sec-
retary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have ac-
cess 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 edu-
cation materials, and other information that the 
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Secretary concerned determines to be appro-
priate. 
(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-Fed-
eral land). 
SEC. 204. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall study the feasibility and public inter-
est of constructing a recreational trail for non-
motorized uses around Trinity Lake. 
(2) CONSTRUCTION.— 
(A) CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZED.—Sub-
ject to appropriations, and in accordance with 
paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines 
under paragraph (1) that the construction of 
the trail described in such paragraph is feasible 
and in the public interest, the Secretary may 
provide for the construction of the trail. 
(B) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND 
CONTRIBUTIONS.—The trail may be constructed 
under this section through the acceptance of 
volunteer services and contributions from non- 
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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) gen-
erally applicable to the National Forest System; 
and 
(B) this Act. 
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Fed-
eral land). 
SEC. 205. TRAILS STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agri-
culture, in accordance with subsection (b) and in consulta-
tion with interested parties, shall conduct a study to im-
prove motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail oppor-
tunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not des-
ignated as wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers, 
Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests located 
in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study re-
quired by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
consult with the Secretary of the Interior regarding oppor-
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tunities to improve, through increased coordination, recre-
ation trail opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of the Interior that shares a boundary with 
the national forest land described in subsection (a). 
SEC. 
206. 
CONSTRUCTION 
OF 
MOUNTAIN 
BICYCLING 
ROUTES. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasibility 
and public interest of constructing recreational trails 
for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses 
on the routes as generally depicted in the report ti-
tled ‘‘Trail Study for Smith River National Recre-
ation Area Six Rivers National Forest’’ and dated 
2016. 
(2) CONSTRUCTION.— 
(A) CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZED.—Sub-
ject to appropriations, and in accordance with 
paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines 
under paragraph (1) that the construction of 
one or more routes described in such paragraph 
is feasible and in the public interest, the Sec-
retary may provide for the construction of the 
routes. 
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(B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may 
modify the routes as necessary in the opinion of 
the Secretary. 
(C) USE
OF
VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
AND 
CONTRIBUTIONS.—Routes may be constructed 
under this section through the acceptance of 
volunteer services and contributions from non- 
Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need 
for Federal expenditures to construct the route. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall comply with— 
(A) the laws (including regulations) gen-
erally applicable to the National Forest System; 
and 
(B) this Act. 
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Fed-
eral land). 
SEC. 207. PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary is 
authorized to enter into agreements with qualified private 
and nonprofit organizations to undertake the following ac-
tivities on Federal lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, 
and Del Norte counties: 
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(1) trail and campground maintenance; 
(2) public education, visitor contacts, and out-
reach; and 
(3) visitor center staffing. 
(b) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into under 
subsection (a) shall clearly define the role and responsi-
bility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organi-
zation. 
(c) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter agree-
ments under subsection (a) in accordance with existing 
law. 
(d) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— 
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the 
Secretary to manage land and resources under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
(2) amends or modifies the application of any 
existing law (including regulations) applicable to 
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. 
TITLE III—CONSERVATION 
SEC. 301. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the 
State are designated as wilderness areas and as compo-
nents of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
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(1) BLACK BUTTE RIVER WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in 
the State, comprising approximately 11,117 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Black 
Butte River Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated April 
13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte 
River Wilderness. 
(2) 
CHANCHELULLA
WILDERNESS
ADDI-
TIONS.—Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service in the State, comprising approximately 
6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ 
and dated July 16, 2018, which is incorporated in, 
and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wil-
derness, as designated by section 101(a)(4) of the 
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; 98 Stat. 1619). 
(3) CHINQUAPIN
WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the 
State, comprising approximately 26,890 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chinquapin 
Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed’’ 
and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be known as 
the Chinquapin Wilderness. 
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Lassic Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ and dated 
February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and 
considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilder-
ness, as designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 
109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(8) NORTH
FORK
EEL
WILDERNESS
ADDI-
TION.—Certain Federal land managed by the Forest 
Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the 
State, comprising approximately 17,182 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘North Fork 
Eel Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ and dated Feb-
ruary 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and con-
sidered to be a part of, the North Fork Eel Wilder-
ness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) of the 
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; 98 Stat. 1621). 
(9) PATTISON WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal 
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, 
comprising approximately 28,595 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pattison Wilderness— 
Proposed’’ and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be 
known as the Pattison Wilderness. 
(10) SANHEDRIN
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
in the State, comprising approximately 112 acres, as 
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generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin 
Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ and dated Feb-
ruary 22, 2017, which is incorporated in, and con-
sidered to be a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, 
as designated by section 3(2) of Public Law 109– 
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(11) SISKIYOU
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in 
the State, comprising approximately 27,747 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Pro-
posed’’ and dated July 24, 2018, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 
101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended 
by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)). 
(12) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS AD-
DITION.—Certain Federal land managed by the Bu-
reau of Land Management in the State, comprising 
approximately 313 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Eel River Wilderness 
Addition—Proposed’’ and dated April 14, 2017, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
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of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as des-
ignated by section 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066). 
(13) SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY
RIVER
WILDER-
NESS.—Certain Federal land managed by the Forest 
Service in the State, comprising approximately 
26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Po-
tential Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated February 
22, 2017, which shall be known as the South Fork 
Trinity River Wilderness. 
(14) TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
in the State, comprising approximately 62,695 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Trinity 
Alps Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilder-
ness—Proposed’’ and dated July 18, 2018, which is 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated by section 
101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended 
by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)). 
(15) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the 
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State, comprising approximately 15,127 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Underwood 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated July 19, 2018, 
which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness. 
(16) YOLLA BOLLY-MIDDLE EEL WILDERNESS 
ADDITION.—Certain Federal land managed by the 
Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management 
in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Addition and Potential 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated June 7, 2018, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as des-
ignated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public 
Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 
2065)). 
(17) YUKI
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the 
Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 10,866 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Wilderness Addi-
tion and Potential Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated 
February 15, 2017, which is incorporated in, and 
considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as 
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designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(b) REDESIGNATION OF NORTH FORK WILDERNESS 
AS NORTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.—Subsection 
101(a)(19) Public Law 98–425 (98 Stat. 1621; 16 U.S.C. 
1132 note) is amended by striking ‘‘North Fork Wilder-
ness’’ and inserting ‘‘North Fork Eel River Wilderness’’. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the North Fork 
Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the North 
Fork Eel River Wilderness. 
SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established 
by section 301 shall be administered by the Secretary in 
accordance with this title and the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that— 
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the 
effective date of that Act shall be considered to be 
a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and 
(2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary 
of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference 
to the Secretary. 
(b) FIRE MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED ACTIVI-
TIES.— 
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(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may take 
such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness ad-
dition designated by section 301 as are necessary for 
the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accord-
ance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 
98th Congress. 
(2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this title 
limits funding for fire and fuels management in the 
wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated 
by this Act. 
(3) ADMINISTRATION.—Consistent with para-
graph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to en-
sure a timely and efficient response to fire emer-
gencies in the wilderness additions designated by 
this title, the Secretary of Agriculture shall— 
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, establish agency ap-
proval procedures (including appropriate delega-
tions of authority to the Forest Supervisor, Dis-
trict Manager, or other agency officials) for re-
sponding to fire emergencies; and 
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate 
State or local firefighting agencies. 
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(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the wilder-
ness areas and wilderness additions designated by this 
Act, if established before the date of enactment of this 
Act, shall be administered in accordance with— 
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and 
(2)(A) for lands under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in 
the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular 
Affairs of the House of Representatives accom-
panying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress in (H. 
Rept. 96–617); or 
(B) for lands under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, the guidelines set forth in Ap-
pendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior 
and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives 
accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. 
Rept. 101–405). 
(d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section 
4(d)(7) 
of 
the 
Wilderness 
Act 
(16 
U.S.C. 
1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act affects the jurisdic-
tion or responsibilities of the State with respect to 
fish and wildlife on public land in the State. 
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(2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In furtherance 
of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct 
any management activities that are necessary to 
maintain or restore fish, wildlife, and plant popu-
lations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wil-
derness additions designated by section 301, if the 
management activities are— 
(A) consistent with relevant wilderness 
management plans; and 
(B) conducted in accordance with— 
(i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.); and 
(ii) appropriate policies, such as the 
policies established in Appendix B of 
House Report 101–405. 
(e) BUFFER ZONES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for 
designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by 
this Act to lead to the creation of protective perim-
eters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or 
wilderness addition. 
(2) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.— 
The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be 
seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall 
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not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the 
boundary of the wilderness area. 
(f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this title pre-
cludes— 
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
the wilderness areas or wilderness additions des-
ignated by section 301; 
(2) the designation of new units of special air-
space over the wilderness areas or wilderness addi-
tions designated by section 301; or 
(3) the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over the wilderness areas or wilder-
ness additions designated by section 301. 
(g) HORSES.—Nothing in this title precludes horse-
back riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial 
saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as a wilder-
ness area or wilderness addition by section 301— 
(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and 
(2) subject to any terms and conditions deter-
mined to be necessary by the Secretary. 
(h) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated 
by section 301 are withdrawn from— 
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(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
laws; and 
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geo-
thermal leasing laws. 
(i) USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.— 
(1) ACCESS.—In recognition of the past use of 
wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated 
by this Act by members of Indian Tribes for tradi-
tional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary 
shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the 
wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated 
by section 301 for traditional cultural and religious 
purposes. 
(2) TEMPORARY CLOSURES.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—In carrying out this 
section, the Secretary, on request of an Indian 
Tribe, may temporarily close to the general 
public one or more specific portions of a wilder-
ness area or wilderness addition to protect the 
privacy of the members of the Indian Tribe in 
the conduct of the traditional cultural and reli-
gious activities in the wilderness area or wilder-
ness addition. 
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(B) REQUIREMENT.—Any closure under 
subparagraph (A) shall be made in such a man-
ner as to affect the smallest practicable area for 
the minimum period of time necessary for the 
activity to be carried out. 
(3) APPLICABLE LAW.—Access to the wilder-
ness areas and wilderness additions under this sub-
section shall be in accordance with— 
(A) Public Law 95–341 (commonly known 
as the ‘‘American Indian Religious Freedom 
Act’’) (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.). 
(j) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTER-
ESTS.—Any land within the boundary of a wilderness area 
or wilderness addition designated by section 301 that is 
acquired by the United States shall— 
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which 
the land is located; 
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection 
(h); and 
(3) be managed in accordance with this section, 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and 
any other applicable law. 
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(k) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In ac-
cordance 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 installa-
tion and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or cli-
matological collection devices in the wilderness areas and 
wilderness additions designated by section 301 if the Sec-
retary determines that the facilities and access to the fa-
cilities are essential to flood warning, flood control, or 
water reservoir operation activities. 
(l) AUTHORIZED EVENTS.—The Secretary may con-
tinue to authorize the competitive equestrian event per-
mitted since 2012 in the Chinquapin Wilderness estab-
lished by section 301 in a manner compatible with the 
preservation of the area as wilderness. 
SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following 
areas in the State are designated as potential wilderness 
areas: 
(1) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 4,238 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chin-
quapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Pro-
posed’’ and dated July 16, 2018. 
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(2) Certain Federal land administered by the 
National Park Service, compromising approximately 
31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Redwood National Park Potential Wilder-
ness—Proposed’’ and dated August 21, 2017. 
(3) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 8,961 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Pro-
posed’’ and dated July 24, 2018. 
(4) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork 
Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilderness— 
Proposed’’ and dated February 22, 2017. 
(5) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 1,237 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Trinity 
Alps Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilder-
ness—Proposed’’ and dated July 18, 2018. 
(6) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 4,282 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated June 7, 2018. 
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(7) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 1,165 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Wil-
derness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Pro-
posed’’ and dated February 15, 2017. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in subsection 
(c) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall 
manage the potential wilderness areas designated by sub-
section (a) (referred to in this section as ‘‘potential wilder-
ness areas’’) as wilderness until the potential wilderness 
areas are designated as wilderness under subsection (d). 
(c) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of ecological 
restoration (including the elimination of nonnative 
species, removal of illegal, unused, or decommis-
sioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and any other 
activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems 
in a potential wilderness area and consistent with 
paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized 
equipment and mechanized transport in a potential 
wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is 
designated as wilderness under subsection (d). 
(2) LIMITATION.—To the maximum extent 
practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum 
tool or administrative practice necessary to accom-
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plish ecological restoration with the least amount of 
adverse impact on wilderness character and re-
sources. 
(d) EVENTUAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.—The 
potential wilderness areas shall be designated as wilder-
ness and as a component of the National Wilderness Pres-
ervation System on the earlier of— 
(1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in 
the Federal Register notice that the conditions in a 
potential wilderness area that are incompatible with 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have 
been removed; or 
(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act for potential wilderness areas 
located on lands managed by the Forest Service. 
(e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—On its designation as wilder-
ness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness 
area shall be administered in accordance with sec-
tion 302 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.). 
(2) DESIGNATION.—On its designation as wil-
derness under subsection (d)— 
(A) the land described in subsection (a)(1) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
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part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established 
by section 301(a)(4); 
(B) the land described in subsection (a)(3) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness as designated 
by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilder-
ness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 
Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of 
Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 
301(a)(12)); 
(C) the land described in subsection (a)(4) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the South Fork Trinity River Wilder-
ness established by section 301(a)(14); 
(D) the land described in subsection (a)(5) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness as des-
ignated by section 101(a)(34) of the California 
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of 
Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 
301(a)(15)); 
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(E) the land described in subsection (a)(6) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness 
as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 
3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 
301(a)(17)); and 
(F) the land described in subsection (a)(7) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Yuki Wilderness as designated by 
section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by 
section 301(a)(18). 
(f) REPORT.—Within three years after the date of en-
actment of this Act, and every three years thereafter until 
the date upon which the potential wilderness is designated 
wilderness under subsection (d), the Secretary shall sub-
mit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate on the status 
of ecological restoration within the potential wilderness 
area and the progress toward the potential wilderness 
area’s eventual wilderness designation under subsection 
(d). 
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SEC. 304. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS. 
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(213) SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments from the source tributaries in the 
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be adminis-
tered by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its mul-
tiple source springs in the Cedar Basin of the 
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in section 
15, T27N, R10W, to .25 miles upstream of the 
Wild Mad Road, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The .65-mile segment from .25 miles 
upstream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence 
with the unnamed tributary approximately .4 
miles downstream of the Wild Mad Road in sec-
tion 29, T28N, R11W, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 9.8-mile segment from .75 miles 
downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver 
Creek confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley 
Creek to Cave Creek, as a recreational river. 
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‘‘(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave 
Creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek 
upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch in section 5, 
T15, R7E, as a wild river. 
‘‘(G) The 2.5-mile segment from unnamed 
creek confluence upstream of Hidden Valley 
Ranch to the confluence with the unnamed 
creek flowing west from Bear Wallow Mountain 
in section 29, T1N, R7E, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the 
unnamed creek confluence in section 29, T1N, 
R7E to Plummer Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer 
Creek to the confluence with unnamed tributary 
north of McClellan Place in section 6, T1N, 
R7E, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the 
unnamed tributary confluence in section 6, 
T1N, R7E to Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom 
Creek to the Grouse Creek, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse 
Creek to Coon Creek, as a wild river. 
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‘‘(214) EAST
FORK
SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY 
RIVER.—The following segments to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source 
in the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle 
Eel Wilderness in section 10, T3S, R10W to 
.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 3.4-mile segment from .25 miles 
upstream of the Wild Mad Road to the South 
Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(215) RATTLESNAKE
CREEK.—The 5.9-mile 
segment from the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary in the southeast corner of section 5, T1S, 
R12W to the South Fork Trinity River, to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec-
reational river. 
‘‘(216) BUTTER CREEK.—The 7-mile segment 
from .25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 cross-
ing to the South Fork Trinity River, to be adminis-
tered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(217) HAYFORK CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
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‘‘(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little 
Creek to Bear Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear 
Creek to the northern boundary of section 19, 
T3N, R7E, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(218) OLSEN CREEK.—The 2.8-mile segment 
from the confluence of its source tributaries in sec-
tion 5, T3N, R7E to the northern boundary of sec-
tion 24, T3N, R6E, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior as a scenic river. 
‘‘(219) RUSCH CREEK.—The 3.2-mile segment 
from .25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road 
crossing to Hayfork Creek, to be administered by 
the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river. 
‘‘(220) ELTAPOM
CREEK.—The 3.4-mile seg-
ment from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trin-
ity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag-
riculture as a wild river. 
‘‘(221) GROUSE
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson 
Creek to Cow Creek, as a scenic river. 
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‘‘(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow 
Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(222) MADDEN
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the con-
fluence of Madden Creek and its unnamed trib-
utary in section 18, T5N, R5E to Fourmile 
Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile 
Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(223) CANYON
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture and the Secretary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet 
of lower Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek up-
stream of Ripstein, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear 
Creek upstream of Ripstein to the southern 
boundary of section 25, T34N, R11W, as rec-
reational river. 
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‘‘(224) NORTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments to be administered by the Secretary 
of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 12-mile segment from the con-
fluence of source tributaries in section 24, T8N, 
R12W to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary 
upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The .5-mile segment from where the 
river leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to 
where it fully re-enters the Trinity Alps Wilder-
ness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where 
the river fully re-enters the Trinity Alps Wilder-
ness 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 Trin-
ity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the 
County Road 421 crossing to the Trinity River, 
as a recreational river. 
‘‘(225) EAST
FORK
NORTH
FORK
TRINITY 
RIVER.—The following segments to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
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the confluence with Elk Creek, to be administered by 
the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. 
‘‘(248) INDIAN CREEK.—The 3.3-mile segment 
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in section 
13, T20N, R13W to the confluence with the Eel 
River, to be administered by the Secretary of the In-
terior as a wild river. 
‘‘(249) FISH
CREEK.—The 4.2-mile segment 
from the source at Buckhorn Spring to the con-
fluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the 
Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.’’. 
SEC. 305. SANHEDRIN CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AREA. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Conservation 
Management Area (referred to in this section as the ‘‘con-
servation management area’’), comprising approximately 
14,177 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest 
Service in Mendocino County, California, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin Special Conserva-
tion Management Area—Proposed’’ and dated April 12, 
2017. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the conservation 
management area are to— 
(1) conserve, protect, and enhance for the ben-
efit and enjoyment of present and future generations 
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the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, 
cultural, historical, natural, educational, and sci-
entific resources of the conservation management 
area; 
(2) protect and restore late-successional forest 
structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic 
habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the con-
servation management area; 
(3) protect and restore the wilderness character 
of the conservation management area; and 
(4) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, 
cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation man-
agement area. 
(c) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the conservation management area— 
(A) in a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (b); and 
(B) in accordance with— 
(i) the laws (including regulations) 
generally applicable to the National Forest 
System; 
(ii) this section; and 
(iii) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations). 
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(2) USES.—The Secretary shall only allow uses 
of the conservation management area that the Sec-
retary determines would further the purposes de-
scribed in subsection (b). 
(d) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (3), the use of motorized vehicles in the con-
servation management area shall be permitted only 
on existing roads, trails, and areas designated for 
use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of 
this Act. 
(2) NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.—Except as 
provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary 
roads shall be constructed within the conservation 
management area. 
(3) EXCEPTION.—Nothing in paragraph (1) or 
(2) prevents the Secretary from— 
(A) rerouting or closing an existing road or 
trail to protect natural resources from degrada-
tion, or to protect public safety, as determined 
to be appropriate by the Secretary; 
(B) designating routes of travel on lands 
acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into 
the conservation management area if the des-
ignations are— 
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(i) consistent with the purposes de-
scribed in subsection (b); and 
(ii) completed, to the maximum extent 
practicable, within three years of the date 
of acquisition; 
(C) constructing a temporary road on 
which motorized vehicles are permitted as part 
of a vegetation management project carried out 
in accordance with subsection (e); 
(D) authorizing the use of motorized vehi-
cles for administrative purposes; or 
(E) responding to an emergency. 
(4) 
DECOMMISSIONING
OF
TEMPORARY 
ROADS.— 
(A) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall 
decommission any temporary road constructed 
under paragraph (3)(C) not later than 3 years 
after the date on which the applicable vegeta-
tion management project is completed. 
(B) DEFINITION.—As used in subpara-
graph (A), the term ‘‘decommission’’ means— 
(i) to reestablish vegetation on a road; 
and 
(ii) to restore any natural drainage, 
watershed function, or other ecological 
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processes that are disrupted or adversely 
impacted by the road by removing or 
hydrologically 
disconnecting 
the 
road 
prism. 
(e) TIMBER HARVEST.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed 
within the conservation management area. 
(2) EXCEPTIONS.—The Secretary may author-
ize harvesting of timber in the conservation manage-
ment area— 
(A) if the Secretary determines that the 
harvesting is necessary to further the purposes 
of the conservation management area; 
(B) in a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (b); and 
(C) subject to— 
(i) such reasonable regulations, poli-
cies, and practices as the Secretary deter-
mines appropriate; and 
(ii) all applicable laws (including regu-
lations). 
(f) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the con-
servation management area, where established before the 
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date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to con-
tinue— 
(1) subject to— 
(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, 
and practices as the Secretary considers nec-
essary; and 
(B) applicable law (including regulations); 
and 
(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes 
described in subsection (b). 
(g) WILDFIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGE-
MENT.—Consistent with this section, the Secretary may 
take any measures within the conservation management 
area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to con-
trol fire, insects, and diseases, including the coordination 
of those activities with a State or local agency. 
(h) ACQUISITION AND INCORPORATION OF LAND AND 
INTERESTS IN LAND.— 
(1) ACQUISITION
AUTHORITY.—In accordance 
with applicable laws (including regulations), the Sec-
retary may acquire any land or interest in land with-
in the boundaries of the conservation management 
area by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or 
exchange. 
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(2) INCORPORATION.—Any land or interest in 
land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1) 
shall be— 
(A) incorporated into, and administered as 
part of, the conservation management area; and 
(B) withdrawn in accordance with sub-
section (i). 
(i) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
all Federal land located in the conservation management 
area is withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patenting under the 
mining laws; and 
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral 
materials, and geothermal leasing laws. 
TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS 
SEC. 401. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare 
maps and legal descriptions of the— 
(1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions 
designated by section 301; 
(2) potential wilderness areas designated by 
section 303; 
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(3) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration 
Area; 
(4) Horse Mountain Special Management Area; 
and 
(5) Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. 
(b) SUBMISSION
OF MAPS
AND LEGAL DESCRIP-
TION.—The Secretary shall file the maps and legal de-
scriptions prepared under subsection (a) with— 
(1) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 
House of Representatives; and 
(2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate. 
(c) FORCE OF LAW.—The maps and legal descrip-
tions prepared under subsection (a) shall have the same 
force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the 
Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical er-
rors in the map and legal description. 
(d) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The maps and legal de-
scriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file 
and available for public inspection in the appropriate of-
fices of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, 
and National Park Service. 
Æ 
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