ations and rights of way) that are operated or 
maintained by a non-Federal entity and are— 
(i) open to the public; or 
(ii) used by public agencies or con-
tractors for the operation, maintenance, re-
pair, construction, and rehabilitation of in-
frastructure, utility facility, or right-of- 
way. 
(2) NO EFFECT ON PUBLIC ROADS OR PUBLIC 
TRANSIT.—Nothing in this title— 
(A) authorizes the Secretary to take any 
action that would affect the operation, mainte-
nance, repair, and rehabilitation of public roads 
or public transit (including activities necessary 
to comply with Federal and State safety stand-
ards or public transit); or 
(B) creates any new liability, or increases 
any existing liability, of any owner or operator 
of public roads. 
SEC. 106. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA PUB-
LIC ADVISORY COUNCIL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
establish the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public 
Advisory Council. 
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(b) DUTIES.—The advisory council shall advise the 
Secretary on the development and implementation of the 
management plan and the visitor services plan. 
(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The advisory council shall be 
subject to— 
(1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. App.); and 
(2) all other applicable law (including regula-
tions). 
(d) MEMBERS.— 
(1) SIZE OF ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The advisory 
council shall include 21 members. 
(2) MAKEUP
OF
ADVISORY
COUNCIL.—After 
considering the recommendations of the partnership, 
the Secretary shall appoint members of the advisory 
council to represent the following interests: 
(A) Two members to represent local, re-
gional, or national environmental organizations. 
(B) Two members to represent the inter-
ests of outdoor recreation, including off-high-
way vehicle recreation, within the recreation 
area. 
(C) Two members to represent the inter-
ests of community-based organizations whose 
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mission includes expanding access to the out-
doors. 
(D) Two members to represent business in-
terests. 
(E) One member to represent Native 
American tribes within or adjacent to the recre-
ation area. 
(F) One member to represent the interests 
of homeowners’ associations within the recre-
ation area. 
(G) Three members to represent the inter-
ests of holders of adjudicated water rights, 
water agencies, wastewater and sewer agencies, 
recycled water facilities, and water replenish-
ment entities. 
(H) One member to represent energy and 
mineral development interests. 
(I) One member to represent owners of 
Federal grazing permits, or other land use per-
mits within the recreation area. 
(J) One member to represent archae-
ological and historical interests. 
(K) One member to represent the interests 
of environmental educators. 
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(L) One member to represent cultural his-
tory interests. 
(M) One member to represent environ-
mental justice interests. 
(N) One member to represent electrical 
utility interests. 
(O) Two members to represent the affected 
public at large. 
(e) TERMS.— 
(1) STAGGERED TERMS.—Members of the advi-
sory council shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, 
except that, of the members first appointed, 6 of the 
members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year and 
6 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 
2 years. 
(2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re-
appointed to serve on the advisory council upon the 
expiration of the member’s current term. 
(3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the advisory 
council shall be filled in the same manner as the 
original appointment. 
(f) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be ten members of the 
advisory council. The operations of the advisory council 
shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not 
yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained. 
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(g) CHAIRPERSON AND PROCEDURES.—The advisory 
council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules 
and procedures as the advisory council considers necessary 
or desirable. 
(h) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members 
of the advisory council shall serve without pay. 
(i) TERMINATION.—The advisory council shall cease 
to exist— 
(1) on the date that is five years after the date 
on which the management plans are officially adopt-
ed by the Secretary; or 
(2) on such later date as the Secretary con-
siders appropriate. 
SEC. 107. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 
PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established the 
San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are 
to— 
(1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, 
tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, 
in fulfilling the purposes of this title; and 
(2) use the resources and expertise of each 
agency in improving the management and rec-
reational opportunities within the recreation area. 
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(c) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership 
shall include the following: 
(1) The Secretary, or a designee of the Sec-
retary, to represent the National Park Service and 
Bureau of Land Management. 
(2) The Secretary of Defense, or a designee of 
the Secretary, to represent the Army Corps of Engi-
neers. 
(3) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee 
of the Secretary, to represent the Forest Service. 
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Re-
sources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to 
represent the California Department of Parks and 
Recreation and the Rivers and Mountains Conser-
vancy. 
(5) A designee of the Los Angeles County 
Board of Supervisors. 
(6) A designee of the Puente Hills Habitat 
Preservation Authority. 
(7) Four designees of the San Gabriel Council 
of Governments, one of whom is to be elected from 
a local land conservancy. 
(8) One designee of the San Bernardino Associ-
ated Governments. 
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