(i) subject to such reasonable regula-
tions, policies, and practices as the Sec-
retary considers to be necessary; and 
(ii) in a manner consistent with the 
purposes described in subsection (c). 
(C) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Sec-
retary shall use the best available science in de-
termining whether to issue targeted grazing 
permits under subparagraph (B) within the res-
toration area. 
(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the restoration area is withdrawn from— 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— 
(1) use stewardship contracts to carry out this 
section; and 
(2) use revenue derived from stewardship con-
tracts under paragraph (1) to carry out restoration 
and other activities within the restoration area, in-
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cluding staff and administrative costs to support 
timely consultation activities for restoration projects. 
(g) COLLABORATION.—In developing and carrying 
out restoration projects in the restoration area, the Sec-
retary shall consult with collaborative groups with an in-
terest 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 in sections 104, 105, and 
106 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 
U.S.C. 6514, 6515, 6516), as applicable. 
(i) MULTIPARTY MONITORING.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture shall— 
(1) in collaboration with the Secretary of the 
Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty 
monitoring, evaluation, and accountability process to 
assess the positive or negative ecological, social, and 
economic effects of restoration projects within the 
restoration area; and 
(2) incorporate the monitoring results into the 
management of the restoration area. 
(j) AVAILABLE AUTHORITIES.—The Secretary shall 
use any available authorities to secure the funding nec-
essary to fulfill the purposes of the restoration area. 
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(k) FOREST RESIDUES UTILIZATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with applica-
ble law (including regulations) and this section, the 
Secretary may use forest residues from restoration 
projects, including shaded fuel breaks, in the res-
toration area for research and development of 
biobased products that result in net carbon seques-
tration. 
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying out para-
graph (1), the Secretary may enter into partnerships 
with institutions of higher education, nongovern-
mental organizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal, 
State, and local governmental agencies. 
SEC. 102. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RES-
TORATION. 
(a) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of 
the Interior may carry out initiatives to restore degraded 
redwood forest ecosystems in Redwood National and State 
Parks in partnership with the State, local agencies, and 
nongovernmental organizations. 
(b) APPLICABLE LAW.—In carrying out an initiative 
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall 
comply with applicable law. 
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SEC. 103. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PART-
NERSHIP. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ 
means the California Public Land Remediation Part-
nership established by subsection (b). 
(2) PRIORITY LAND.—The term ‘‘priority land’’ 
means Federal land in the State that is determined 
by the partnership to be a high priority for remedi-
ation. 
(3) REMEDIATION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘remedi-
ation’’ means to facilitate the recovery of land 
or water that has been degraded, damaged, or 
destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or an-
other illegal activity. 
(B) 
INCLUSIONS.—The 
term 
‘‘remedi-
ation’’ includes— 
(i) the removal of trash, debris, or 
other material; and 
(ii) 
establishing 
the 
composition, 
structure, pattern, and ecological processes 
necessary to facilitate terrestrial or aquatic 
ecosystem 
sustainability, 
resilience, 
or 
health under current and future conditions. 
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(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the Cali-
fornia Public Land Remediation Partnership. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are 
to support coordination of activities among Federal, State, 
Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in the 
remediation of priority land in the State affected by illegal 
marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. 
(d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership 
shall include the following: 
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) 
to represent the Forest Service. 
(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a des-
ignee) to represent— 
(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service; 
(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and 
(C) the National Park Service. 
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy (or a designee). 
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Re-
sources Agency (or a designee) to represent the Cali-
fornia Department of Fish and Wildlife. 
(5) A designee of the California State Water 
Resources Control Board. 
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(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ 
Association. 
(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized 
Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. 
(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental or-
ganizations with an interest in Federal land remedi-
ation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
(9) 1 member to represent local governmental 
interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
(10) A law enforcement official from each of 
the following: 
(A) The Department of the Interior. 
(B) The Department of Agriculture. 
(11) A subject matter expert to provide exper-
tise and advice on methods needed for remediation 
efforts, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agri-
culture. 
(12) A designee of the National Guard 
Counterdrug Program. 
(13) Any other members that are determined to 
be appropriate by the partnership. 
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(e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes of this section 
and subject to subsection (f), the partnership shall— 
(1) identify priority land for remediation in the 
State; 
(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources 
from Federal sources and non-Federal sources for 
remediation of priority land in the State; 
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, 
and local agencies and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in carrying out remediation of priority land in 
the State; 
(4) support research and education on the im-
pacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultiva-
tion and other illegal activities on priority land in 
the State; 
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and 
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and 
the public in remediation efforts on priority land in 
the State, to the maximum extent practicable; and 
(6) carry out any other administrative or advi-
sory activities necessary to address remediation of 
priority land in the State. 
(f) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section limits the 
authorities of the Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities 
that comprise the partnership. 
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(g) AUTHORITIES.—Subject to the prior approval of 
the Secretary of Agriculture and consistent with applicable 
law (including regulations), the partnership may— 
(1) provide grants to the State, political sub-
divisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and 
other persons; 
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or 
provide technical assistance to Federal agencies, the 
State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit 
organizations, and other interested persons; 
(3) identify opportunities for collaborative ef-
forts among members of the partnership; 
(4) hire and compensate staff; 
(5) obtain funds or services from any source, 
including— 
(A) Federal funds (including funds and 
services provided under any other Federal law 
or program); and 
(B) non-Federal funds; 
(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or 
services that may be available for remediation activi-
ties; 
(7) seek funds or services from any source, in-
cluding— 
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(A) Federal funds (including funds and 
services provided under any other Federal law 
or program); and 
(B) non-Federal funds; and 
(8) support— 
(A) activities of partners; and 
(B) any other activities that further the 
purposes of this section. 
(h) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall establish 
any internal administrative procedures for the partnership 
that the partnership determines to be necessary or appro-
priate. 
(i) LOCAL HIRING.—The partnership shall, to the 
maximum extent practicable and in accordance with exist-
ing law, give preference to local entities and individuals 
in carrying out this section. 
(j) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—A member 
of the partnership shall serve without pay. 
(k) DUTIES
AND AUTHORITIES
OF
THE SECRE-
TARIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to 
carry out this section. 
(2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— 
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of 
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the Interior may provide technical and financial as-
sistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable 
basis, as determined to be appropriate by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, as applicable, to the partnership or any mem-
bers of the partnership to carry out this section. 
(3) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS.—The Sec-
retary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Inte-
rior may enter into cooperative agreements with the 
partnership, any member of the partnership, or 
other public or private entities to provide technical, 
financial, or other assistance to carry out this sec-
tion. 
SEC. 104. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture, act-
ing through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to 
in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), may establish, in co-
operation with any other public or private entity that the 
Secretary determines to be appropriate, a visitor center 
in Weaverville, California— 
(1) to serve visitors; and 
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the 
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity 
National 
Recreation 
Area. 
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(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure 
that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is 
designed to provide for the interpretation of the scenic, 
biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, 
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources 
of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation 
Area and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor 
center. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In a manner con-
sistent with this section, the Secretary may enter into co-
operative agreements with the State and any other appro-
priate institutions and organizations to carry out the pur-
poses of this section. 
SEC. 105. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture and 
the Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately 
(referred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretaries’’), may es-
tablish, in cooperation with any other public or private en-
tity 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 any other Federal 
land in the vicinity of the visitor center. 
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(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 any other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor 
center. 
SEC. 106. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
In revising the land and resource management plan 
for each of the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and 
Mendocino National Forests, the Secretary shall consider 
the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Res-
toration Area established by section 101(b). 
SEC. 107. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
In revising the fire management plan for a wilderness 
area or wilderness addition designated by section 301(a), 
the Secretary shall— 
(1) develop spatial fire management plans in 
accordance with— 
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of 
Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, 
dated February 13, 2009, including any amend-
ments to the guidance; and 
(B) other appropriate policies; 
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(2) ensure that a fire management plan— 
(A) considers how prescribed or managed 
fire can be used to achieve ecological manage-
ment objectives of wilderness and other natural 
or primitive areas; and 
(B) in the case of a wilderness area to 
which land is added under section 301, provides 
consistent direction regarding fire management 
to the entire wilderness area, including the wil-
derness addition; 
(3) consult with— 
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and 
(B) members of the public; and 
(4) comply with applicable law (including regu-
lations). 
SEC. 108. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT 
ACCOMMODATIONS. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior (referred 
to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in consultation with 
interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities and 
private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study 
to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing 
overnight accommodations near Redwood National and 
State Parks on— 
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(1) Federal land that is— 
(A) at the northern boundary of Redwood 
National and State Parks; or 
(B) on land within 20 miles of the north-
ern boundary of Redwood National and State 
Parks; and 
(2) Federal land that is— 
(A) at the southern boundary of Redwood 
National and State Parks; or 
(B) on land within 20 miles of the south-
ern boundary of Redwood National and State 
Parks. 
(b) PARTNERSHIPS.— 
(1) AGREEMENTS
AUTHORIZED.—If the Sec-
retary determines, based on the study conducted 
under subsection (a), that establishing the accom-
modations described in that subsection is suitable 
and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance with 
applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with 
qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the 
development, operation, and maintenance of the ac-
commodations. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Any agreement entered into 
under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and 
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responsibility of the Secretary and the private or 
nonprofit organization entering into the agreement. 
(3) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection— 
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of 
the Secretary to manage land and resources 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
(B) amends or modifies the application of 
any law (including regulations) applicable to 
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. 
TITLE 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 7,482 
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’’ and dated May 15, 2020. 
(b) PURPOSE.—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 5 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance 
with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall de-
velop a comprehensive plan for the long-term man-
agement 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 purpose described 
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 bicycling, motorized recreation on 
authorized routes, and other recreational activities, 
if the recreational use is consistent with— 
(A) the purpose of the special management 
area; 
(B) this section; 
(C) other applicable law (including regula-
tions); and 
(D) any 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-
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(i) prioritize the establishment of 
loops that provide high-quality, diverse rec-
reational experiences; and 
(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 5 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the 
‘‘Secretary’’), in cooperation with the Secretary of 
the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
Representatives a study that describes the feasibility 
of establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National 
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Recreation Trail that follows the route described in 
paragraph (2). 
(2) ROUTE.—The route referred to in para-
graph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead 
in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, 
California, following the route as generally depicted 
on the map entitled ‘‘Bigfoot National Recreation 
Trail—Proposed’’ and dated July 25, 2018. 
(3) 
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT.—In 
com-
pleting the study required under paragraph (1), the 
Secretary 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.—On a determination by the 
Secretary that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail 
is feasible and meets the requirements for a Na-
tional Recreation Trail under section 4 of the Na-
tional Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the Sec-
retary shall designate the Bigfoot National Recre-
ation Trail (referred to in this section as the ‘‘trail’’) 
in accordance with— 
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(A) the National Trails System Act (16 
U.S.C. 1241 et seq.) 
(B) this Act; and 
(C) other applicable law (including regula-
tions). 
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—On designation by the 
Secretary, the trail shall be administered by the Sec-
retary, in consultation with— 
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, 
and local agencies; 
(B) private landowners; and 
(C) other interested organizations. 
(3) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—No portions of the trail 
may be located on non-Federal land without the 
written consent of the landowner. 
(B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary shall 
not acquire for the trail any land or interest in 
land outside the exterior boundary of any feder-
ally managed area without the consent of the 
owner of the land or interest in the land. 
(C) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— 
(i) requires any private property 
owner to allow public access (including 
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Federal, State, or local government access) 
to private property; or 
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, 
State, or local law with respect to public 
access to or use of private land. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative 
agreements with State, Tribal, and local government enti-
ties and private entities— 
(1) to complete necessary trail construction, re-
construction, realignment, or maintenance; or 
(2) carry out education projects relating to the 
trail. 
(d) MAP.— 
(1) MAP
REQUIRED.—On designation of the 
trail, the Secretary shall prepare a map of the trail. 
(2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map referred 
to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for 
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the 
Forest Service. 
SEC. 203. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In accordance with para-
graph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to 
in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), after providing 
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an opportunity for public comment, shall designate 
a trail (which may include a system of trails)— 
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, moun-
tain bicycles, or both; and 
(B) to be known as the ‘‘Elk Camp Ridge 
Recreation Trail’’ (referred to in this section as 
the ‘‘trail’’). 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In designating the trail 
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only in-
clude routes that are— 
(A) as of the date of enactment of this 
Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles, 
mountain bicycles, or both; and 
(B) located on land that is managed by the 
Forest Service in Del Norte County in the 
State. 
(3) MAP.—A map that depicts the trail shall be 
on file and available for public inspection in the ap-
propriate offices of the Forest Service. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the trail— 
(A) in accordance with applicable law (in-
cluding regulations); 
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(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of 
citizens who use the trail; and 
(C) in a manner that minimizes any dam-
age to sensitive habitat or cultural resources. 
(2) MONITORING; EVALUATION.—To minimize 
the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental 
and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually 
assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles 
and mountain bicycles on— 
(A) the trail; 
(B) land located in proximity to the trail; 
and 
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. 
(3) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation 
with the State and Del Norte County in the State 
and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close 
or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the 
Secretary determines that— 
(A) the trail is having an adverse impact 
on— 
(i) wildlife habitat; 
(ii) natural resources; 
(iii) cultural resources; or 
(iv) traditional uses; 
(B) the trail threatens public safety; or 
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(C) closure of the trail is necessary— 
(i) to repair damage to the trail; or 
(ii) to repair resource damage. 
(4) REROUTING.—Any portion of the trail that 
is temporarily closed by the Secretary under 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 
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(B) the distribution of maps, safety edu-
cation materials, and other information that the 
Secretary determines to be appropriate. 
(c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the 
ownership, management, or other rights relating to any 
non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Fed-
eral land). 
SEC. 204. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 3 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall study the feasibility and public inter-
est of constructing a recreational trail for non-
motorized uses around Trinity Lake (referred to in 
this section as the ‘‘trail’’). 
(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 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 
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under this section through the acceptance of 
volunteer services and contributions from non- 
Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need 
for Federal expenditures to construct the trail. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall comply with— 
(A) the laws (including regulations) 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 3 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 
in the State. 
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(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study 
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
consult with the Secretary of the Interior regarding oppor-
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 System land described in subsection 
(a). 
SEC. 
206. 
CONSTRUCTION 
OF 
MOUNTAIN 
BICYCLING 
ROUTES. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 3 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section 
as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall study the feasibility and 
public interest of constructing recreational trails for 
mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on 
the routes as generally depicted in the report enti-
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 
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under paragraph (1) that the construction of 1 
or more routes described in that paragraph is 
feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary 
may provide for the construction of the routes. 
(B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may 
modify the routes, as determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary. 
(C) USE
OF
VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
AND 
CONTRIBUTIONS.—Routes may be constructed 
under this section through the acceptance of 
volunteer services and contributions from non- 
Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need 
for Federal expenditures to construct the route. 
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall comply with— 
(A) the laws (including regulations) 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). 
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SEC. 207. PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary may 
enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit 
organizations to carry out the following activities on Fed-
eral land in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte 
Counties in the State: 
(1) Trail and campground maintenance. 
(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and out-
reach. 
(3) Visitor center staffing. 
(b) CONTENTS.—An agreement 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 into 
agreements under subsection (a) in accordance with exist-
ing 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. 
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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: 
(1) BLACK BUTTE RIVER WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in 
the State, comprising approximately 11,155 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Black 
Butte Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which shall be known as the ‘‘Black Butte 
River Wilderness’’. 
(2) 
CHANCHELULLA
WILDERNESS
ADDI-
TIONS.—Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service in the State, comprising approximately 
6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ 
and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, 
and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wil-
derness designated by section 101(a)(4) of the Cali-
fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1619). 
(3) CHINQUAPIN
WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the 
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State, comprising approximately 27,164 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chinquapin 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, 
which shall be known as the ‘‘Chinquapin Wilder-
ness’’. 
(4) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of 
Land Management in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 37 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
entitled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Addi-
tions’’ and dated February 2, 2022, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elk-
horn Ridge Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of 
the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wil-
derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109– 
362; 120 Stat. 2070). 
(5) ENGLISH
RIDGE
WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Man-
agement in the State, comprising approximately 
6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed’’ and 
dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as 
the ‘‘English Ridge Wilderness’’. 
(6) HEADWATERS FOREST WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land 
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Management in the State, comprising approximately 
4,360 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Headwaters Forest Wilderness—Proposed’’ 
and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known 
as the ‘‘Headwaters Forest Wilderness’’. 
(7) MAD RIVER BUTTES WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the 
State, comprising approximately 6,097 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Mad River 
Buttes Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which shall be known as the ‘‘Mad River 
Buttes Wilderness’’. 
(8) MOUNT LASSIC WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
in the State, comprising approximately 1,288 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Mt. 
Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and consid-
ered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness 
designated by section 3(6) of the Northern Cali-
fornia Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 
2065). 
(9) NORTH
FORK
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
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and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, 
comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘North Fork Eel Wil-
derness Additions’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which 
is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, 
the North Fork Wilderness designated by section 
101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 
1621). 
(10) PATTISON WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal 
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, 
comprising approximately 29,451 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pattison Wilderness— 
Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be 
known as the ‘‘Pattison Wilderness’’. 
(11) SISKIYOU
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in 
the State, comprising approximately 23,913 acres, 
as generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Wilderness 
Additions—Proposed 
(North)’’ 
and 
‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness Additions—Proposed (South)’’ 
and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, 
and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilder-
ness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the 
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California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1623). 
(12) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS AD-
DITION.—Certain Federal land managed by the Bu-
reau 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 designated 
by section 3(10) of the Northern California Coastal 
Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 2066). 
(13) SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY
RIVER
WILDER-
NESS.—Certain Federal land managed by the Forest 
Service in the State, comprising approximately 
26,115 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Addi-
tions—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, 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 61,187 acres, 
as generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Trinity 
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Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST’’ and 
‘‘Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West—Pro-
posed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trin-
ity Alps Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(34) 
of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1623). 
(15) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the 
State, comprising approximately 15,068 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Underwood 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated May 15, 2020, 
which shall be known as the ‘‘Underwood Wilder-
ness’’. 
(16) 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 11,243 acres, 
as generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly Wilderness Proposed—NORTH’’, ‘‘Yolla Bolly 
Wilderness Proposed—SOUTH’’, and ‘‘Yolla Bolly 
Wilderness Proposed—WEST’’ and dated May 15, 
2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be 
a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness des-
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ignated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132). 
(17) YUKI
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the 
Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 11,076 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Wilderness Addi-
tions—Proposed’’ and dated February 7, 2022, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by section 3(3) 
of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 
109–362; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(b) REDESIGNATION OF NORTH FORK WILDERNESS 
AS NORTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 101(a)(19) of the 
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1621) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘which shall be known as the North 
Fork Wilderness’’ and inserting ‘‘which shall be 
known as the ‘North Fork Eel River Wilderness’ ’’. 
(2) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, 
map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of 
the United States to the ‘‘North Fork Wilderness’’ 
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shall be considered to be a reference to the ‘‘North 
Fork Eel River Wilderness’’. 
(c) ELKHORN
RIDGE
WILDERNESS
MODIFICA-
TION.—The boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness es-
tablished by section 6(d) of the Northern California Coast-
al Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 2070) is modified by re-
moving approximately 30 acres of Federal land, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn 
Ridge Wilderness Additions’’ and dated October 24, 2019. 
SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
a wilderness area or wilderness addition established by 
section 301(a) (referred to in this section as a ‘‘wilderness 
area or addition’’) 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 carry out 
any activities in a wilderness area or addition as are 
necessary for the control of fire, insects, or disease 
in accordance with— 
(A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)); and 
(B) the report of the Committee on Inte-
rior and Insular Affairs of the House of Rep-
resentatives accompanying H.R. 1437 of the 
98th Congress (House Report 98–40). 
(2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this title 
limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wil-
derness area or addition. 
(3) 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 Sec-
retary 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 
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(B) enter into agreements with appropriate 
State or local firefighting agencies. 
(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in a wilder-
ness area or addition, if established before the date of en-
actment 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 land under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in 
the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular 
Affairs of the House of Representatives accom-
panying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 
96–617); and 
(B) for land 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 title affects the jurisdic-
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tion or responsibilities of the State with respect to 
fish and wildlife on public land in the State. 
(2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In support of 
the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct 
any management activity that the Secretary deter-
mines to be necessary to maintain or restore a fish, 
wildlife, or plant population or habitat in a wilder-
ness area or addition, if the management activity is 
conducted in accordance with— 
(A) an applicable wilderness management 
plan; 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.); and 
(C) appropriate policies, such as the poli-
cies established in Appendix B of the report of 
the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs 
of the House of Representatives accompanying 
H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 
101–405). 
(e) BUFFER ZONES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title estab-
lishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around 
a wilderness area or addition. 
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(2) OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OR USES.—The fact 
that a nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or 
heard from within a wilderness area or addition shall 
not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary 
of the wilderness area or addition. 
(f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this title pre-
cludes— 
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
a wilderness area or addition; 
(2) the designation of a new unit of special air-
space over a wilderness area or addition; or 
(3) the use or establishment of a military flight 
training route over a wilderness area or addition. 
(g) HORSES.—Nothing in this title precludes horse-
back riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial 
saddle or pack stock into, a wilderness area or addition— 
(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 additions are withdrawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis-
posal under the public land laws; 
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(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 additions by members of In-
dian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious 
purposes, the Secretary shall ensure that Indian 
Tribes have access to the wilderness areas and addi-
tions 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 1 or more specific portions of a wilder-
ness area or addition to protect the privacy of 
the members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct 
of the traditional cultural and religious activi-
ties in the wilderness area or addition. 
(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. 
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(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 addition that is acquired by the United States shall— 
(1) become part of the wilderness area or addi-
tion in which the land is located; 
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection 
(h); and 
(3) be managed in accordance with— 
(A) this section; 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.); and 
(C) any other applicable law. 
(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-
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matological collection devices in a wilderness area or addi-
tion if the Secretary determines that the devices and ac-
cess to the devices are essential to a flood warning, flood 
control, or water reservoir operation activity. 
(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(a)(3) in a manner compatible with 
the preservation of the area as wilderness. 
(m) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this Act 
prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wil-
derness areas or additions, such as the placement, use, 
and maintenance of fixed anchors, including any fixed an-
chor established before the date of the enactment of this 
Act— 
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and 
(2) subject to any terms and conditions deter-
mined to be necessary by the Secretary. 
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: 
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(1) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 4,005 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chin-
quapin Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated 
May 15, 2020. 
(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’’ and dated October 9, 2019. 
(3) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 5,681 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Proposed Potential Wildernesses’’ and dated May 
15, 2020. 
(4) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 446 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork 
Trinity River Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and 
dated May 15, 2020. 
(5) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 1,256 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Trinity 
Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated May 
15, 2020. 
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(6) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 4,386 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly Middle-Eel Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ 
and dated May 15, 2020. 
(7) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 2,918 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Pro-
posed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated May 15, 
2020. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in subsection 
(c) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall 
manage each potential wilderness area designated by sub-
section (a) (referred to in this section as a ‘‘potential wil-
derness area’’) as wilderness until the date on which the 
potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under 
subsection (d). 
(c) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of ecological 
restoration (including the elimination of 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 
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equipment and mechanized transport in a potential 
wilderness area until the date on which the potential 
wilderness area is designated as wilderness under 
subsection (d). 
(2) LIMITATION.—To the maximum extent 
practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum 
tool or administrative practice necessary to accom-
plish ecological restoration with the least amount of 
adverse impact on wilderness character and re-
sources. 
(d) WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.—A potential wilder-
ness area shall be designated as wilderness and as a com-
ponent of the National Wilderness Preservation System on 
the earlier of— 
(1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in 
the Federal Register notice that the conditions in 
the potential wilderness area that are incompatible 
with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) 
have been removed; and 
(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, in the case of a potential wil-
derness area located on land managed by the Forest 
Service. 
(e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—On the designation of a po-
tential wilderness area as wilderness under sub-
section (d), the wilderness shall be administered in 
accordance with— 
(A) section 302; and 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.). 
(2) DESIGNATION.—On the designation as wil-
derness under subsection (d)— 
(A) the land described in subsection (a)(1) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established 
by section 301(a)(3); 
(B) the land described in subsection (a)(3) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness designated by 
section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness 
Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 
98–425; 98 Stat. 1623); 
(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)(13); 
(D) the land described in subsection (a)(5) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
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part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness designated 
by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilder-
ness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public 
Law 98–425; 98 Stat. 1623); 
(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 
designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1132); and 
(F) the land described in subsection (a)(7) 
shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 
part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by sec-
tion 3(3) of the Northern California Coastal 
Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 109–362; 120 Stat. 2065) 
and expanded by section 301(a)(17). 
(f) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until 
the date on which the potential wilderness areas are des-
ignated as wilderness under subsection (d), the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Re-
sources of the House of Representatives a report that de-
scribes— 
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(1) the status of ecological restoration within 
the potential wilderness areas; and 
(2) the progress toward the eventual designa-
tion of the potential wilderness areas as wilderness 
under subsection (d). 
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: 
‘‘(233) 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 sec. 15, T. 
27 N., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of the 
Wild Mad Road, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25 
miles upstream of Wild Mad Road to the con-
fluence with the unnamed tributary approxi-
mately 0.4 miles downstream of the Wild Mad 
Road in sec. 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a sce-
nic river. 
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‘‘(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles 
downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver 
Creek confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley 
Creek to Cave Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave 
Creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek 
upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch in sec. 5, T. 
15, R. 7 E., as a wild river. 
‘‘(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the 
unnamed creek confluence upstream of Hidden 
Valley Ranch to the confluence with the 
unnamed creek flowing west from Bear Wallow 
Mountain in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a sce-
nic river. 
‘‘(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the 
unnamed creek confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., 
R. 7 E., to Plummer Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer 
Creek to the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary north of McClellan Place in sec. 6, T. 1 
N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. 
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‘‘(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the 
unnamed tributary confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 
N., R. 7 E., to Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom 
Creek to the Grouse Creek, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse 
Creek to Coon Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(234) EAST
FORK
SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY 
RIVER.—The following segments, to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source 
in the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle 
Eel Wilderness in sec. 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., 
to 0.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 
miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road to the 
South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational 
river. 
‘‘(235) RATTLESNAKE
CREEK.—The 5.9-mile 
segment from the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary in the southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 
12 W., to the South Fork Trinity River, to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec-
reational river. 
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‘‘(236) BUTTER CREEK.—The 7-mile segment 
from 0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 
crossing to the South Fork Trinity River, to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a sce-
nic river. 
‘‘(237) HAYFORK CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little 
Creek to Bear Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear 
Creek to the northern boundary of sec. 19, T. 
3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(238) OLSEN CREEK.—The 2.8-mile segment 
from the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 
5, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 
24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior as a scenic river. 
‘‘(239) RUSCH CREEK.—The 3.2-mile segment 
from 0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road 
crossing to Hayfork Creek, to be administered by 
the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river. 
‘‘(240) ELTAPOM
CREEK.—The 3.4-mile seg-
ment from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trin-
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ity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag-
riculture as a wild river. 
‘‘(241) 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. 
‘‘(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow 
Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(242) 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 sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E., to Fourmile 
Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile 
Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(243) CANYON
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture and the Secretary of the Interior: 
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‘‘(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 sec. 25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(244) NORTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 12-mile segment from the con-
fluence of source tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N., 
R. 12 W., to the Trinity Alps Wilderness 
boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild 
river. 
‘‘(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the 
river leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to 
where it fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilder-
ness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where 
the river fully reenters 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. 
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‘‘(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. 
‘‘(245) EAST
FORK
NORTH
FORK
TRINITY 
RIVER.—The following segments, to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source 
north of Mt. Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 
W., to the end of Road 35N20 approximately 
0.5 miles downstream of the confluence with 
the East Branch East Fork North Fork Trinity 
River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end 
of Road 35N20 to 0.25 miles upstream of 
Coleridge, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles 
upstream of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox 
Gulch, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(246) NEW RIVER.—The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin 
Creek from its source spring in sec. 22, T. 9 
N., R. 7 E., to Slide Creek, as a wild river. 
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terests in land within the boundaries of the seg-
ments have been acquired in fee title or as a 
scenic easement to establish a manageable addi-
tion to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers 
System. 
‘‘(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Coyote Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 
2 E., to the Redwood National Park boundary 
upstream of Orick in sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 
E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald 
Creek (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from 
its source in sec. 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to the 
confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(251) LACKS
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the con-
fluence with 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, 
T. 7 N., R. 3 E., to Kings Crossing in sec. 27, 
T. 8 N., R. 3 E., as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings 
Crossing to the confluence with Redwood Creek, 
as a scenic river, on publication by the Sec-
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retary of a notice in the Federal Register that 
sufficient inholdings within the segment have 
been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements 
to establish a manageable addition to the Na-
tional Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
‘‘(252) LOST MAN CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man 
Creek from its source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 
2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Prairie 
Creek confluence, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry 
Damm Creek from its source in sec. 8, T. 11 
N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with Lost Man 
Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(253) LITTLE LOST MAN CREEK.—The 3.6- 
mile segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its 
source in sec. 6, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles 
upstream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(254) SOUTH
FORK
ELK
RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments, to be administered by the Sec-
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retary of the Interior through a cooperative manage-
ment agreement with the State of California: 
‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little 
South Fork Elk River from the source in sec. 
21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the 
South Fork Elk River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) 
The 
2.2-mile 
segment 
of 
the 
unnamed tributary of the Little South Fork Elk 
River from its source in sec. 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 
E., to the confluence with the Little South Fork 
Elk River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South 
Fork Elk River from the confluence of the Lit-
tle South Fork Elk River to the confluence with 
Tom Gulch, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(255) SALMON CREEK.—The 4.6-mile segment 
from its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the 
Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 
3 N., R. 1 E., to be administered by the Secretary 
of the Interior as a wild river through a cooperative 
management agreement with the State of California. 
‘‘(256) SOUTH
FORK
EEL
RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior: 
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‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Jack of Hearts Creek to the south-
ern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness 
in sec. 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational 
river to be administered by the Secretary 
through a cooperative management agreement 
with the State of California. 
‘‘(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the south-
ern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness 
to the northern boundary of the South Fork 
Eel Wilderness in sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(257) ELDER
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior through a cooperative management agree-
ment with the State of California: 
‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source 
north of Signal Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 
W., to the confluence with the unnamed tribu-
tary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 
W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the con-
fluence with the unnamed tributary near the 
center of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W., to the 
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confluence with the South Fork Eel River, as a 
recreational river. 
‘‘(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze 
Canyon from its source south of Signal Peak in 
sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence 
with Elder Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(258) CEDAR
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered as a wild river by the Sec-
retary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source 
in sec. 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern 
boundary of the Red Mountain unit of the 
South Fork Eel Wilderness. 
‘‘(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork 
Cedar Creek from its source in sec. 28, T. 24 
N., R. 16 E., to the confluence with Cedar 
Creek. 
‘‘(259) EAST
BRANCH
SOUTH
FORK
EEL 
RIVER.—The following segments, to be administered 
by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river on 
publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Fed-
eral Register that sufficient inholdings within the 
boundaries of the segments have been acquired in 
fee title or as scenic easements to establish a man-
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ageable addition to the National Wild and Scenic 
Rivers System: 
‘‘(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin 
Creek from the confluence of 2 unnamed tribu-
taries in sec. 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W., to the 
confluence with Elkhorn Creek. 
‘‘(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn 
Creek from the confluence of 2 unnamed tribu-
taries in sec. 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the 
confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek. 
‘‘(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East 
Branch South Fork Eel River from the con-
fluence of Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn Creeks to 
the confluence with Rays Creek. 
‘‘(D) 
The 
1.7-mile 
segment 
of 
the 
unnamed tributary from its source on the north 
flank of Red Mountain’s north ridge in sec. 2, 
T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the 
East Branch South Fork Eel River. 
‘‘(E) 
The 
1.3-mile 
segment 
of 
the 
unnamed tributary from its source on the north 
flank of Red Mountain’s north ridge in sec. 1, 
T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the 
East Branch South Fork Eel River. 
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‘‘(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long 
Creek from the confluence with the unnamed 
tributary in sec. 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E., to the 
confluence with the East Branch South Fork 
Eel River. 
‘‘(260) MATTOLE RIVER ESTUARY.—The 1.5- 
mile segment from the confluence of Stansberry 
Creek to the Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a 
recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior. 
‘‘(261) HONEYDEW CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered as a wild river by the Sec-
retary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew 
Creek from its source in the southwest corner 
of sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the eastern 
boundary of the King Range National Con-
servation Area in sec. 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E. 
‘‘(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork 
Honeydew Creek from its source west of North 
Slide Peak to the confluence with Honeydew 
Creek. 
‘‘(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East 
Fork Honeydew Creek from its source in sec. 
23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the confluence with 
Honeydew Creek. 
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‘‘(262) BEAR CREEK.—The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork 
Bear Creek from the confluence with the 
unnamed tributary immediately downstream of 
the Horse Mountain Road crossing to the con-
fluence with the South Fork, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork 
Bear Creek from the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 
S., R. 1 W., with the unnamed tributary flow-
ing from the southwest flank of Queen Peak to 
the confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek 
from the confluence of the North and South 
Forks to the southern boundary of sec. 11, T. 
4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river. 
‘‘(263) GITCHELL CREEK.—The 3-mile segment 
of Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Moun-
tain to the Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the 
Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. 
‘‘(264) BIG FLAT CREEK.—The following seg-
ments, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as a wild river: 
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‘‘(267) EDEN CREEK.—The 2.7-mile segment 
from the private property boundary in the northwest 
quarter of sec. 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the east-
ern boundary of sec. 23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to be 
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a 
wild river. 
‘‘(268) DEEP HOLE CREEK.—The 4.3-mile seg-
ment from the private property boundary in the 
southwest quarter of sec. 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W., 
to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be administered 
by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. 
‘‘(269) INDIAN CREEK.—The 3.3-mile segment 
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 
13, T. 20 N., R. 13 W., to the confluence with the 
Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as a wild river. 
‘‘(270) FISH
CREEK.—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 SPECIAL CONSERVATION MANAGE-
MENT AREA. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Special Con-
servation Management Area (referred to in this section as 
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the ‘‘conservation management area’’), comprising ap-
proximately 12,254 acres of Federal land administered by 
the Forest Service in Mendocino County, California, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin Con-
servation Management Area’’ and dated May 15, 2020. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the conservation 
management area are— 
(1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the 
benefit and enjoyment of present and future genera-
tions the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, 
roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, 
and scientific resources of the conservation manage-
ment area; 
(2) to protect and restore late-successional for-
est structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic 
habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the con-
servation management area; 
(3) to protect and restore the undeveloped char-
acter of the conservation management area; and 
(4) to 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— 
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(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). 
(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. 
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(3) EXCEPTIONS.—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 land 
acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into 
the conservation management area if the des-
ignations are— 
(i) consistent with the purposes de-
scribed in subsection (b); and 
(ii) completed, to the maximum extent 
practicable, not later than 3 years after 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 paragraph (4); 
(D) authorizing the use of motorized vehi-
cles for administrative purposes; or 
(E) responding to an emergency. 
(4) 
DECOMMISSIONING
OF
TEMPORARY 
ROADS.— 
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(A) DEFINITION
OF
DECOMMISSION.—In 
this paragraph, the term ‘‘decommission’’ 
means, with respect to a road— 
(i) to reestablish vegetation on the 
road; and 
(ii) to restore any natural drainage, 
watershed function, or other ecological 
processes that are disrupted or adversely 
impacted by the road by removing or 
hydrologically 
disconnecting 
the 
road 
prism. 
(B) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 3 
years after the date on which the applicable 
vegetation management project is completed, 
the Secretary shall decommission any tem-
porary road constructed under paragraph 
(3)(C). 
(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— 
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(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 to be 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 
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 
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