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(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 may use 
prescribed burning and managed wildland fire 
to the fullest extent 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-
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-
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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. 
(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;
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(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, as practicable, the estab-
lishment of a network of shaded fuel 
breaks within— 
(I) the portions of the wildland- 
urban interface that are within 150 
feet from private property contiguous 
to Federal land; 
(II) 150 feet from any road that 
is open to motorized vehicles as of the 
date of enactment of this subtitle— 
(aa) except that, where to-
pography or other conditions re-
quire, the Secretary may estab-
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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) 150 feet of any plantation. 
(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
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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 
planning and implementing vegetation manage-
ment projects within the restoration area. 
(7) GRAZING.— 
(A) EXISTING GRAZING.—The grazing of 
livestock in the restoration area, where estab-
lished before the date of enactment of this sub-
title, shall be permitted to continue— 
(i) subject to— 
(I) such reasonable regulations, 
policies, and practices as the Sec-
retary considers necessary; and
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(II) applicable law (including reg-
ulations); and 
(ii) in a manner consistent with the 
purposes described in subsection (c). 
(B) TARGETED NEW GRAZING.—The Sec-
retary may issue annual targeted grazing per-
mits for the grazing of livestock in the restora-
tion area, where not established before the date 
of the enactment of this subtitle, to control nox-
ious weeds, aid in the control of wildfire within 
the wildland-urban interface, or to provide other 
ecological benefits subject to— 
(i) such reasonable regulations, poli-
cies, and practices as the Secretary con-
siders necessary; and 
(ii) a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (c). 
(C) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Sec-
retary shall use the best available science when 
determining whether to issue targeted grazing 
permits within the restoration 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;
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(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 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), as applicable. 
(i) MULTIPARTY MONITORING.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture shall—
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(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) FUNDING.—The Secretary shall use all existing 
authorities to secure as much funding as necessary to ful-
fill the purposes of the restoration area. 
(k) FOREST RESIDUES UTILIZATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with applica-
ble law, including regulations, and this section, the 
Secretary may utilize forest residues from restora-
tion projects, including shaded fuel breaks, in the 
restoration 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 universities, nongovernmental organizations, in-
dustry, Tribes, and Federal, State, and local govern-
mental agencies.
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SEC. 5512. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RES-
TORATION. 
(a) 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. 
(b) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out any initiative au-
thorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior 
shall comply with all applicable law. 
SEC. 5513. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDIATION 
PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ 
means the California Public Lands Remediation 
Partnership, established by subsection (b). 
(2) PRIORITY
LANDS.—The term ‘‘priority 
lands’’ means Federal land within the State that is 
determined by the partnership to be a high priority 
for remediation. 
(3) 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-
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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. 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a 
California Public Lands Remediation Partnership. 
(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: 
(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
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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. 
(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.
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(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 priority lands for remediation in the 
State; 
(2) secure resources from Federal and non-Fed-
eral sources to apply to remediation of priority lands 
in the State; 
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, 
and local agencies, and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in carrying out remediation of priority lands 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 lands in 
the State; 
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and 
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and 
the public in remediation efforts, to the extent prac-
ticable; and
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(6) take any other administrative or advisory 
actions as necessary to address remediation of pri-
ority 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 
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.
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(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 
partnership or any members of the partnership to 
carry out this subtitle. 
(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 sub-
title.
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SEC. 5514. 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. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of 
Agriculture may, in a manner consistent with this subtitle, 
enter into cooperative agreements with the State and any 
other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry 
out the purposes of this section. 
SEC. 5515. 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
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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. 
SEC. 5516. 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— 
(1) consider the purposes of the South Fork 
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by 
section 211; and 
(2) include or update the fire management plan 
for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions es-
tablished by this subtitle.
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(b) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the revisions re-
quired by subsection (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 that guidance; and 
(B) other appropriate policies; 
(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 ex-
panded by section 231, provides consistent di-
rection regarding fire management to the entire 
wilderness area, including the addition; 
(3) consult with— 
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and 
(B) members of the public; and 
(4) comply with applicable laws (including regu-
lations).
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SEC. 5517. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVER-
NIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in con-
sultation 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— 
(1) Federal land at the northern boundary or 
on land within 20 miles of the northern boundary; 
and 
(2) Federal land at the southern boundary or 
on land within 20 miles of the southern boundary. 
(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.
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(3) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter 
agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with 
existing law. 
(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. 
PART 2—RECREATION 
SEC. 5521. 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) 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
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plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the 
area. 
(c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of enactment of this subtitle and in accord-
ance 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
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(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) 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. 5522. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of the enactment of this subtitle, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Sec-
retary of the Interior, shall submit to the Committee 
on Natural Resources of the House of Representa-
tives and Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate a study that describes the fea-
sibility of establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot Na-
tional Recreation Trail that follows the route de-
scribed 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 25, 
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 section 1243 of title 16, United States 
Code, the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate 
the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail in accordance 
with— 
(A) the National Trails System Act (Public 
Law 90–543); 
(B) this subtitle; 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. 5523. 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 
subtitle, authorized for use by off-highway vehi-
cles 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. 5524. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this subtitle, 
the Secretary shall study the feasibility and public 
interest 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 subtitle. 
(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. 5525. TRAILS STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this subtitle, 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 Coun-
ties. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study re-
quired by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall
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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 land described in subsection (a). 
SEC. 5526. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING 
ROUTES. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this subtitle, 
the Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasi-
bility and public interest of constructing recreational 
trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized 
uses on the routes as generally depicted in the re-
port entitled ‘‘Trail Study for Smith River National 
Recreation 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-
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retary may provide for the construction of the 
routes. 
(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 subtitle. 
(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. 5527. PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary is 
authorized to enter into agreements with qualified private 
and nonprofit organizations to undertake the following ac-
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tivities on Federal lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, 
and Del Norte Counties— 
(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 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. 
PART 3—CONSERVATION 
SEC. 5531. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the
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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, 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 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 Wilderness.
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(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 October 24, 2019, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elk-
horn Ridge Wilderness, as designated by section 
6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
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 March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the 
English Ridge Wilderness. 
(6) HEADWATERS FOREST WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land 
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.
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(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, 
as designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109– 
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(9) 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 16,342 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘North Fork 
Eel Wilderness Additions’’ and dated May 15, 2020, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by
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section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act 
of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 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) SANHEDRIN
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
in the State, comprising approximately 112 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin 
Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ and dated March 
29, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered 
to be a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as des-
ignated by section 3(2) of Public Law 109–362 (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). 
(12) 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-
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2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be 
a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as 
designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public 
Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 
2065)). 
(18) 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 May 15, 2020, which is 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Yuki Wilderness, as designated by section 3(3) of 
Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 
Stat. 2065). 
(b) REDESIGNATION OF NORTH FORK WILDERNESS 
AS NORTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.—Section 
101(a)(19) of Public Law 98–425 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ‘‘North Fork Wil-
derness’’ and inserting ‘‘North Fork Eel River Wilder-
ness’’. 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.
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(c) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADJUSTMENTS.— 
The boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness estab-
lished by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note) is adjusted by deleting approximately 30 acres 
of Federal land as generally depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions’’ and 
dated October 24, 2019. 
SEC. 5532. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established 
by section 5531 shall be administered by the Secretary 
in accordance with this subtitle 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 subtitle; 
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.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may take 
such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness ad-
dition designated by section 5531 as are necessary
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for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in ac-
cordance 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 
subtitle limits funding for fire and fuels manage-
ment in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions 
designated by this subtitle. 
(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 subtitle, the Secretary of Agriculture shall— 
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this subtitle, 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. 
(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the wilder-
ness areas and wilderness additions designated by this 
subtitle, if established before the date of enactment of this 
subtitle, shall be administered in accordance with—
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(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 (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 subtitle affects the ju-
risdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect 
to fish and wildlife on public land in the State. 
(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-
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lations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wil-
derness additions designated by section 5531, 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 subtitle to lead to the creation of protective pe-
rimeters 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 
not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the 
boundary of the wilderness area. 
(f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle 
precludes—
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(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
the wilderness areas or wilderness additions des-
ignated by section 5531; 
(2) the designation of new units of special air-
space over the wilderness areas or wilderness addi-
tions designated by section 5531; or 
(3) the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over the wilderness areas or wilder-
ness additions designated by section 5531. 
(g) HORSES.—Nothing in this subtitle precludes 
horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational or com-
mercial saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as 
a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section 5531— 
(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 5531 are 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
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(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 subtitle by members of Indian Tribes for tra-
ditional cultural and religious purposes, the Sec-
retary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions des-
ignated by section 5531 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. 
(B) REQUIREMENT.—Any closure under 
subparagraph (A) shall be made in such a man-
ner as to affect the smallest practicable area for
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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 5531 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. 
(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-
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tion and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or cli-
matological collection devices in the wilderness areas and 
wilderness additions designated by section 5531 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 5531 in a manner compatible with the 
preservation of the area as wilderness. 
(m) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this 
subtitle prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in 
the wilderness areas, such as the placement, use, and 
maintenance of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor 
established before the date of the enactment of this sub-
title— 
(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. 5533. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following
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areas in the State are designated as potential wilderness 
areas: 
(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
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Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated May 
15, 2020. 
(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 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
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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-
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 subtitle for potential wilderness 
areas located on lands managed by the Forest Serv-
ice. 
(e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—On its designation as wilder-
ness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness 
area shall be administered in accordance with sec-
tion 5532 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 
part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established 
by section 5531(a)(3); 
(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 
5531(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 5531(a)(14);
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(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 
5531(a)(15)); 
(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 
5531(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 5531(a)(18). 
(f) REPORT.—Within 3 years after the date of enact-
ment of this subtitle, and every 3 years thereafter until
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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). 
SEC. 5534. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS. 
Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(231) 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, T. 27 N., R. 10 W. 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
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miles downstream of the Wild Mad Road in sec-
tion 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., 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. 
‘‘(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave 
Creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek 
upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch in section 5, 
T. 15, R. 7 E., 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, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the 
unnamed creek confluence in section 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-
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utary north of McClellan Place in section 6, T. 
1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the 
unnamed tributary confluence in section 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. 
‘‘(232) 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, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. 
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. 
‘‘(233) RATTLESNAKE
CREEK.—The 5.9-mile 
segment from the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary in the southeast corner of section 5, T. 1 S., 
R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity River, to be ad-
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ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec-
reational river. 
‘‘(234) 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. 
‘‘(235) 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 section 19, 
T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(236) OLSEN CREEK.—The 2.8-mile segment 
from the confluence of its source tributaries in sec-
tion 5, T. 3 N., R. 7 E. to the northern boundary 
of section 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be administered 
by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river. 
‘‘(237) 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.
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‘‘(238) 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. 
‘‘(239) 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. 
‘‘(240) 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, 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. 
‘‘(241) 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 section 25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as 
a recreational river. 
‘‘(242) 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, T. 8 
N., R. 12 W. 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 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. 
‘‘(243) 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 river’s 
source north of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T. 36 
N., R. 10 W. to the end of Road 35N20 ap-
proximately .5 miles downstream of the con-
fluence 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 .25 miles upstream of 
Coleridge, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 4.6-mile segment from .25 miles 
upstream of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox 
Gulch, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(244) 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 section 22, T. 
9 N., R. 7 E. to Slide Creek, as a wild river.
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‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New 
River where it begins at the confluence of Vir-
gin and Slide Creeks to Barron Creek, as a wild 
river. 
‘‘(245) MIDDLE
EEL
RIVER.—The following 
segment, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag-
riculture: 
‘‘(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its 
source in Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose 
Creek to the Black Butte River, as a rec-
reational river. 
‘‘(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of 
Gilead Creek from its source in Hopkins Hollow 
to the Middle Eel River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 13-mile segment of the North 
Fork Middle Fork Eel River from the source on 
Dead Puppy Ridge in section 11, T. 26 N., R. 
11 W. to the confluence of the Middle Eel 
River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(246) NORTH
FORK
EEL
RIVER, CA.—The 
14.3-mile segment from the confluence with Gilman 
Creek to the Six Rivers National Forest boundary,
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to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(247) RED MOUNTAIN CREEK, CA.—The fol-
lowing segments to be administered by the Secretary 
of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its 
source west of Mike’s Rock in section 23, T. 26 
N., R. 12 E. to the confluence with Littlefield 
Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence 
with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 26 
N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river. 
‘‘(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the con-
fluence with the unnamed tributary in section 
32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the confluence with the 
North Fork Eel River, as a wild river. 
‘‘(248) REDWOOD CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of the In-
terior: 
‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Lacks Creek to the confluence with 
Coyote Creek as a scenic river on publication by 
the Secretary of a notice in the Federal Reg-
ister that sufficient inholdings within the
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boundaries of the segments have been acquired 
in fee title to establish a manageable addition 
to the system. 
‘‘(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the con-
fluence with Coyote Creek in section 2, T. 8 N., 
R. 2 E. to the Redwood National Park bound-
ary upstream of Orick in section 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 section 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to 
the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(249) LACKS CREEK.—The following segments 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the con-
fluence with two unnamed tributaries in section 
14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E. to Kings Crossing in sec-
tion 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 upon publication by the Sec-
retary of a notice in the Federal Register that 
sufficient inholdings within the segment have 
been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements
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to establish a manageable addition to the sys-
tem. 
‘‘(250) LOST MAN CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of the In-
terior: 
‘‘(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man 
Creek from its source in section 5, T. 10 N., R. 
2 E. to .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 section 8, T. 11 
N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Lost Man 
Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(251) LITTLE LOST MAN CREEK.—The 3.6- 
mile segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its 
source in section 6, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles 
upstream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(252) SOUTH
FORK
ELK
RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments to be administered by the Secretary 
of the Interior through a cooperative management 
agreement with the State of California: 
‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little 
South Fork Elk River from the source in sec-
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tion 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 section 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. 
‘‘(253) SALMON CREEK.—The 4.6-mile segment 
from its source in section 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to 
the Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in section 
18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior as a wild river through a coop-
erative management agreement with the State of 
California. 
‘‘(254) SOUTH
FORK
EEL
RIVER.—The fol-
lowing segments to be administered by the Secretary 
of the Interior: 
‘‘(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 section 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a rec-
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reational river to be administered by the Sec-
retary 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 section 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 
W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(255) ELDER
CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of the In-
terior through a cooperative management agreement 
with the State of California: 
‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source 
north of Signal Peak in section 6, T. 21 N., R. 
15 W. to the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary near the center of section 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 section 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W. to the 
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
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section 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence 
with Elder Creek, as a wild river. 
‘‘(256) 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 section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the south-
ern 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 section 28, T. 
24 N., R. 16 E. to the confluence with Cedar 
Creek. 
‘‘(257) 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-
ageable addition to the system: 
‘‘(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin 
Creek from the confluence of two unnamed trib-
utaries in section 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W. to the 
confluence with Elkhorn Creek.
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‘‘(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn 
Creek from the confluence of two unnamed trib-
utaries in section 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 section 
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 section 
1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with 
the East Branch South Fork Eel River. 
‘‘(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long 
Creek from the confluence with the unnamed 
tributary in section 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E. to the 
confluence with the East Branch South Fork 
Eel River. 
‘‘(258) MATTOLE RIVER ESTUARY.—The 1.5- 
mile segment from the confluence of Stansberry
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Creek to the Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a 
recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior. 
‘‘(259) 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 section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the eastern 
boundary of the King Range National Con-
servation Area in section 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-
tion 23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with 
Honeydew Creek. 
‘‘(260) 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.
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‘‘(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork 
Bear Creek from the confluence in section 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 section 11, 
T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river. 
‘‘(261) 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. 
‘‘(262) BIG FLAT CREEK.—The following seg-
ments to be administered by the Secretary of the In-
terior as a wild river: 
‘‘(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat 
Creek from its source near King Peak in sec-
tion 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean. 
‘‘(B) The .8-mile segment of the unnamed 
tributary from its source in section 35, T. 3 S., 
R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek. 
‘‘(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork 
Big Flat Creek from the source in section 34,
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T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big 
Flat Creek. 
‘‘(263) BIG CREEK.—The following segments to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as 
wild rivers: 
‘‘(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek 
from its source in section 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. 
to the Pacific Ocean. 
‘‘(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern trib-
utary from its source in section 25, T. 3 S., R. 
1 W. to the confluence with Big Creek. 
‘‘(264) ELK
CREEK.—The 11.4-mile segment 
from its confluence with Lookout Creek to its con-
fluence with Deep Hole Creek, to be jointly adminis-
tered by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Inte-
rior, as a wild river. 
‘‘(265) EDEN CREEK.—The 2.7-mile segment 
from the private property boundary in the northwest 
quarter of section 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W. to the 
eastern boundary of section 23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior 
as a wild river. 
‘‘(266) DEEP HOLE CREEK.—The 4.3-mile seg-
ment from the private property boundary in the 
southwest quarter of section 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W.
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to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be administered 
by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. 
‘‘(267) INDIAN CREEK.—The 3.3-mile segment 
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in section 
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. 
‘‘(268) 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. 5535. 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 
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 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 subtitle. 
(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 3 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 subtitle, shall be permitted to 
continue— 
(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 or adjacent to 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. 
PART 4—MISCELLANEOUS 
SEC. 5541. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the 
date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall pre-
pare maps and legal descriptions of the— 
(1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions 
designated by section 5531; 
(2) potential wilderness areas designated by 
section 5533;
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(3) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration 
Area; 
(4) Horse Mountain Special Management Area; 
and 
(5) Sanhedrin Special Conservation Manage-
ment Area. 
(b) SUBMISSION
OF MAPS
AND LEGAL DESCRIP-
TIONS.—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 subtitle, except that 
the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical 
errors in the maps and legal descriptions. 
(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.
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SEC. 5542. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGE-
MENT PLANS. 
As soon as practicable, in accordance with applicable 
laws (including regulations), the Secretary shall incor-
porate the designations and studies required by this sub-
title into updated management plans for units covered by 
this subtitle. 
SEC. 5543. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY 
FACILITIES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. 
(a) EFFECT OF TITLE.—Nothing in this subtitle— 
(1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for 
the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, re-
pair, relocation within an existing right-of-way, re-
placement, or other authorized activity (including 
the use of any mechanized vehicle, helicopter, and 
other aerial device) in a right-of-way acquired by or 
issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company (including any predecessor or suc-
cessor in interest or assign) that is located on land 
included in the South Fork Trinity—Mad River Res-
toration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, 
Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, 
and Horse Mountain Special Management Area; or 
(2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of 
any—
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(A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company, including those utility facili-
ties known on the date of enactment of this 
subtitle within the— 
(i) South Fork Trinity—Mad River 
Restoration Area known as— 
(I) Gas Transmission Line 177A 
or rights-of-way; 
(II) 
Gas 
Transmission 
Line 
DFM 1312–02 or rights-of-way; 
(III) Electric Transmission Line 
Bridgeville—Cottonwood 115 kV or 
rights-of-way; 
(IV) Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt—Trinity 60 kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(V) Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt—Trinity 115 kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(VI) Electric Transmission Line 
Maple Creek—Hoopa 60 kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(VII) 
Electric 
Distribution 
Line—Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or 
rights-of-way;
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(VIII) 
Electric 
Distribution 
Line—Willow Creek 1103 12 kV or 
rights-of-way; 
(IX) Electric Distribution Line— 
Low Gap 1101 12 kV or rights-of- 
way; 
(X) Electric Distribution Line— 
Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or rights-of- 
way; 
(XI) Forest Glen Border District 
Regulator Station or rights-of-way; 
(XII) Durret District Gas Regu-
lator Station or rights-of-way; 
(XIII) Gas Distribution Line 
4269C or rights-of-way; 
(XIV) Gas Distribution Line 
43991 or rights-of-way; 
(XV) 
Gas 
Distribution 
Line 
4993D or rights-of-way; 
(XVI) Sportsmans Club District 
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of- 
way; 
(XVII) Highway 36 and Zenia 
District Gas Regulator Station or 
rights-of-way;
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(XVIII) Dinsmore Lodge 2nd 
Stage 
Gas 
Regulator 
Station 
or 
rights-of-way; 
(XIX) 
Electric 
Distribution 
Line—Wildwood 1101 12kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(XX) Low Gap Substation; 
(XXI) Hyampom Switching Sta-
tion; or 
(XXII) Wildwood Substation; 
(ii) Bigfoot National Recreation Trail 
known as— 
(I) Gas Transmission Line 177A 
or rights-of-way; 
(II) Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt—Trinity 115 kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(III) Electric Transmission Line 
Bridgeville—Cottonwood 115 kV or 
rights-of-way; or 
(IV) Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt—Trinity 60 kV or rights- 
of-way; 
(iii) Sanhedrin Special Conservation 
Management Area known as, Electric Dis-
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tribution Line—Willits 1103 12 kV or 
rights-of-way; or 
(iv) Horse Mountain Special Manage-
ment Area known as, Electric Distribution 
Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights- 
of-way; or 
(B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, 
granted, or permitted by the Secretary adjacent 
to a utility facility referred to in paragraph (1). 
(b) PLANS FOR ACCESS.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this subtitle or the issuance of 
a new utility facility right-of-way within the South Fork 
Trinity—Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National 
Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Man-
agement Area, and Horse Mountain Special Management 
Area, whichever is later, the Secretary, in consultation 
with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, shall publish 
plans for regular and emergency access by the Pacific Gas 
and Electric Company to the rights-of-way of the Pacific 
Gas and Electric Company.
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Subtitle C—Wild Olympics Wilder-
ness and Wild and Scenic Rivers 
SEC. 5551. DESIGNATION OF OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST 
WILDERNESS AREAS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal land 
in the Olympic National Forest in the State of Wash-
ington comprising approximately 126,554 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild Olym-
pics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act’’ and 
dated April 8, 2019 (referred to in this section as the 
‘‘map’’), is designated as wilderness and as components 
of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
(1) LOST CREEK WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service, comprising 
approximately 7,159 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map, which shall be known as the ‘‘Lost Creek 
Wilderness’’. 
(2) RUGGED
RIDGE
WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service, com-
prising approximately 5,956 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Rugged Ridge Wilderness’’. 
(3) ALCKEE
CREEK
WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service, com-
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prising approximately 1,787 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Alckee Creek Wilderness’’. 
(4) GATES OF THE ELWHA WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, 
comprising approximately 5,669 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Gates of the Elwha Wilderness’’. 
(5) BUCKHORN WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, 
comprising approximately 21,965 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map, is incorporated in, and shall be 
managed as part of, the ‘‘Buckhorn Wilderness’’, as 
designated by section 3 of the Washington State 
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Pub-
lic Law 98–339). 
(6) GREEN MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service, com-
prising approximately 4,790 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Green Mountain Wilderness’’. 
(7) THE BROTHERS WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— 
Certain land managed by the Forest Service, com-
prising approximately 8,625 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map, is incorporated in, and shall be
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managed as part of, the ‘‘The Brothers Wilderness’’, 
as designated by section 3 of the Washington State 
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Pub-
lic Law 98–339). 
(8) MOUNT
SKOKOMISH
WILDERNESS
ADDI-
TIONS.—Certain land managed by the Forest Serv-
ice, comprising approximately 8,933 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map, is incorporated in, and 
shall be managed as part of, the ‘‘Mount Skokomish 
Wilderness’’, as designated by section 3 of the 
Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–339). 
(9) WONDER
MOUNTAIN
WILDERNESS
ADDI-
TIONS.—Certain land managed by the Forest Serv-
ice, comprising approximately 26,517 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map, is incorporated in, and 
shall be managed as part of, the ‘‘Wonder Mountain 
Wilderness’’, as designated by section 3 of the 
Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–339). 
(10) MOONLIGHT DOME WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service, com-
prising approximately 9,117 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Moonlight Dome Wilderness’’.