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ment of the natural, scenic, recreational, historic,
and cultural resources of the area in the vicinity of
Opal Creek;
(2) to protect and support the economy of the
communities in the Santiam Canyon; and
(3) to provide increased protection for an im-
portant drinking water source for communities
served by the north Santiam River.
SEC. 104. ESTABLISHMENT OF OPAL CREEK WILDERNESS
AND SCENIC RECREATION AREA.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—On a determination by the
Secretary under subsection (b)—
(1) the Opal Creek Wilderness, as depicted on
the map described in section 102(2), is hereby des-
ignated as wilderness, subject to the provisions of
the Wilderness Act of 1964, shall become a compo-
nent of the National Wilderness System, and shall
be known as the Opal Creek Wilderness;
(2) the part of the Bull of the Woods Wilder-
ness that is located in the Willamette National For-
est shall be incorporated into the Opal Creek
Wildnerness; and
(3) the Secretary shall establish the Opal Creek
Scenic Recreation Area in the Willamette National
Forest in the State of Oregon, comprising approxi-
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mately 13,000 acres, as generally depicted on the
map described in section 102(3).
(b) CONDITIONS.—The designations in subsection
(a) shall not take effect unless the Secretary makes a de-
termination, not later than 2 years after the date of en-
actment of this title, that the following conditions have
been met:
(1) the following have been donated to the
United States in an acceptable condition and with-
out encumbrances—
(A) all right, title, and interest in the fol-
lowing patented parcels of land—
(i) Santiam number 1, mineral survey
number 992, as described in patent num-
ber 39–92–0002, dated December 11,
1991;
(ii) Ruth Quartz Mine number 2, min-
eral survey number 994, as described in
patent number 39–91–0012, dated Feb-
ruary 12, 1991;
(iii) Morning Star Lode, mineral sur-
vey number 993, as described in patent
number 36–91–0011, dated February 12,
1991;
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(B) all right, title, and interest held by any
entity other than the Times Mirror Land and
Timber Company, its successors and assigns, in
and to lands located in section 18, township 8
south, range 5 east, Marion County, Oregon,
Eureka numbers 6, 7, 8, and 13 mining claims;
and
(C) an easement across the Hewitt, Star-
vation, and Poor Boy Mill Sites, mineral survey
number 990, as described in patent number 36–
91–0017, dated May 9, 1991. In the sole dis-
cretion of the Secretary, such easement may be
limited to administrative use if an alternative
access route, adequate and appropriate for pub-
lic use, is provided.
(2) a binding agreement has been executed by
the Secretary and the owners of record as of March
29, 1996, of the following interests, specifying the
terms and conditions for the disposition of such in-
terests to the United States Government—
(A) the lode mining claims known as Prin-
cess Lode, Black Prince Lode, and King num-
ber 4 Lode, embracing portions of sections 29
and 32, township 8 south, range 5 east, Wil-
lamette Meridian, Marion County, Oregon, the
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claims being more particularly described in the
field notes and depicted on the plat of mineral
survey number 887, Oregon; and
(B) Ruth Quartz Mine number 1, mineral
survey number 994, as described in patent
number 39–91–0012, dated February 12, 1991.
(c) ADDITIONS TO THE WILDERNESS AND SCENIC
RECREATION AREAS.—
(1) Lands or interests in lands conveyed to the
United States under this section shall be included in
and become part of, as appropriate, Opal Creek Wil-
derness or the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area.
(2) On acquiring all or substantially all of the
land located in section 36, township 8 south, range
4 east, of the Willamette Meridian, Marion County,
Oregon, commonly known as the Rosboro section, by
exchange, purchase from a willing seller, or by dona-
tion, the Secretary shall expand the boundary of the
Scenic Recreation Area to include such land.
(3) On acquiring all or substantially all of the
land located in section 18, township 8 south, range
5 east, Marion County, Oregon, commonly known as
the Times Mirror property, by exchange, purchase
from a willing seller, or by donation, such land shall
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be included in and become a part of the Opal Creek
Wilderness.
SEC. 105. ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCENIC RECREATION
AREA.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall administer
the Scenic Recreation Area in accordance with this title
and the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Na-
tional Forest System.
(b) OPAL CREEK MANAGEMENT PLAN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after
the date of establishment of the Scenic Recreation
Area, the Secretary, in consultation with the advi-
sory committee established under section 106(a),
shall prepare a comprehensive Opal Creek Manage-
ment Plan (Management Plan) for the Scenic Recre-
ation Area.
(2) INCORPORATION IN LAND AND RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Upon its completion, the Opal
Creek Management Plan shall become part of the
land and resource management plan for the Willam-
ette National Forest and supersede any conflicting
provision in such land and resource management
plan. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
to supersede the requirements of the Endangered
Species Act or the National Forest Management Act
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or regulations promulgated under those Acts, or any
other law.
(3) REQUIREMENTS.—The Opal Creek Manage-
ment Plan shall provide for a broad range of and
uses, including—
(A) recreation;
(B) harvesting of nontraditional forest
products, such as gathering mushrooms and
material to make baskets; and
(C) educational and research opportunities.
(4) PLAN AMENDMENTS.—The Secretary may
amend the Opal Creek Management Plan as the Sec-
retary may determine to be necessary, consistent
with the procedures and purposes of this title.
(c) RECREATION.—
(1) RECOGNITION.—Congress recognizes recre-
ation as an appropriate use of the Scenic Recreation
Area.
(2) MINIMUM LEVELS.—The management plan
shall permit recreation activities at not less than the
levels in existence on the date of enactment of this
title.
(3) HIGHER LEVELS.—The management plan
may provide for levels of recreation use higher than
the levels in existence on the date of enactment of