(2) RECREATION AREA.—The term ‘‘Recreation 
Area’’ means the Bridgeport Recreation Area des-
ignated by section 7(a). 
(3) SECRETARY CONCERNED.—The term ‘‘Sec-
retary concerned’’ means— 
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture; and 
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdic-
tion of the Secretary of the Interior, the Sec-
retary of the Interior. 
(4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State 
of California. 
(5) TRAIL.—The term ‘‘Trail’’ means the Pa-
cific Crest National Scenic Trail. 
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. 
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.) the following areas in the State are des-
ignated as wilderness areas and as components of the Na-
tional Wilderness Preservation System: 
(1) HOOVER WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Certain land in the 
Humboldt-Toiyabe and Inyo National Forests, 
comprising approximately 76,982 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the maps described in sub-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
paragraph (B), is incorporated in, and shall be 
considered to be a part of, the Hoover Wilder-
ness. 
(B) DESCRIPTION
OF
MAPS.—The maps 
referred to in subparagraph (A) are— 
(i) the map entitled ‘‘Hoover East 
Proposed Wilderness Addition’’ and dated 
May 16, 2008; 
(ii) the map entitled ‘‘Hoover West 
Proposed Wilderness Addition’’ and dated 
May 16, 2008; and 
(iii) the map entitled ‘‘Bighorn Pro-
posed Wilderness Addition’’ and dated May 
16, 2008. 
(C) EFFECT.—The designation of the wil-
derness under subparagraph (A)— 
(i) shall not preclude operation and 
maintenance of the historic Piute Cabin, 
located in the western portion of the land 
described in that subparagraph, in the 
same manner in which the cabin is being 
operated and maintained as of the date of 
enactment of this Act; and 
(ii) is not intended to restrict the on-
going activities of the adjacent United 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare 
Training Center on land outside the wil-
derness designated, in accordance with the 
agreement between the Center and the 
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 
(2) EMIGRANT
WILDERNESS
ADDITION.—Cer-
tain land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 
comprising approximately 251 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Hoover West Proposed 
Wilderness Addition’’ and dated May 16, 2008, is 
incorporated in, and shall be considered to be a part 
of, the Emigrant Wilderness. 
(3) OWENS RIVER HEADWATERS/ANSEL ADAMS 
WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain land in the Inyo 
National Forest, comprising approximately 15,247 
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘Owens River Headwaters Proposed Wilderness Ad-
dition’’ and dated May 16, 2008, is incorporated in, 
and shall be considered to be a part of, the Ansel 
Adams Wilderness. 
(4) JOHN MUIR WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Certain land in the 
Inyo National Forest and certain land adminis-
tered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
Inyo County, California, comprising approxi-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
mately 80,112 acres, as generally depicted on 
the maps described in subparagraph (B), is in-
corporated in, and shall be considered to be a 
part of, the John Muir Wilderness. 
(B) DESCRIPTION
OF
MAPS.—The maps 
referred to in subparagraph (A) are— 
(i) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 1 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008; 
(ii) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 2 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008; 
(iii) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 3 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008; 
(iv) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 4 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008; 
(v) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 5 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008; and 
(vi) the map entitled ‘‘John Muir Pro-
posed Additions 6 of 6’’ and dated May 
16, 2008. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(C) BOUNDARY REVISION.—The boundary 
of the John Muir Wilderness is revised to in-
clude the land depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘John Muir Wilderness—Revised’’ and dated 
May 21, 2008. 
(5) WHITE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Certain land in the 
Inyo National Forest and certain land adminis-
tered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
Mono County, California, comprising approxi-
mately 223,517 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘White Mountains Proposed 
Wilderness’’ and dated May 16, 2008, which 
shall be known as the ‘‘White Mountains Wil-
derness’’. 
(B) EFFECT ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AC-
TIVITIES.—The designation of the wilderness 
under subparagraph (A) shall not affect the 
conduct of scientific research at the White 
Mountain Research Station facilities operated 
by the University of California. 
(6) GRANITE
MOUNTAIN
WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain land administered by the Bureau of Land Man-
agement in Mono County, California, comprising ap-
proximately 35,564 acres, as generally depicted on 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
the map entitled ‘‘Granite Mountain Proposed Wil-
derness’’ and dated May 16, 2008, which shall be 
known as the ‘‘Granite Mountain Wilderness’’. 
(7) MAGIC
MOUNTAIN
WILDERNESS.—Certain 
land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising ap-
proximately 13,709 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Magic Mountain Proposed Wilder-
ness’’ and dated May 16, 2008, which shall be 
known as the ‘‘Magic Mountain Wilderness’’. 
(8) PLEASANT VIEW RIDGE WILDERNESS.—Cer-
tain land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising 
approximately 28,424 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Pleasant View Ridge Proposed 
Wilderness’’ and dated May 16, 2008, which shall be 
known as the ‘‘Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness’’. 
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. 
(a) MANAGEMENT.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the Secretary concerned shall administer the wilderness 
areas designated by this Act in accordance with the Wil-
derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that— 
(1) any reference in that Act to the effective 
date shall be considered to be a reference to the date 
of enactment of this Act; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which 
the land is located; and 
(2) be managed in accordance with this Act, the 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any 
other applicable law. 
(d) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid rights in exist-
ence on the date of enactment of this Act, any Federal 
land designated as a wilderness area by this Act is with-
drawn from— 
(1) all forms of entry, 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 or mineral materials. 
(e) FIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT AC-
TIVITIES.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may take 
such measures in a wilderness area designated by 
this Act as are necessary for the control and preven-
tion of fire, insects, and diseases, in accordance 
with— 
(A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)); and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(B) the report of the Committee on Inte-
rior and Insular Affairs of the House of Rep-
resentatives to accompany H.R. 1437 of the 
98th Congress (H. Rept. 98–40). 
(2) REVIEW
OF
FIRE
MANAGEMENT
ACTIVI-
TIES.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall re-
view existing policies applicable to the wilderness 
areas designated by this Act to ensure that author-
ized approval procedures for any fire management 
activities allow for a timely and efficient response to 
fire emergencies in the wilderness areas. 
(f) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.—The Secretary 
concerned shall provide any owner of private property 
within the boundary of a wilderness area designated by 
this Act adequate access to the property to ensure the rea-
sonable use and enjoyment of the property by the owner. 
(g) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this Act pre-
cludes— 
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
the wilderness areas designated by this Act; 
(2) the designation of new units of special air-
space over the wilderness areas designated by this 
Act; or 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(3) the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over wilderness areas designated by 
this Act. 
(h) LIVESTOCK.—Grazing of livestock and the main-
tenance of existing facilities relating to grazing in wilder-
ness areas designated by this Act, if established before the 
date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to con-
tinue in accordance with— 
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and 
(2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of 
the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular 
Affairs of the House of Representatives accom-
panying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 
101–405). 
(i) FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the pur-
poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.), the Secretary concerned may carry out man-
agement activities to maintain or restore fish and 
wildlife populations and fish and wildlife habitats in 
wilderness areas designated by this Act if the activi-
ties are— 
(A) consistent with applicable wilderness 
management plans; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00011
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(B) carried out in accordance with applica-
ble guidelines and policies. 
(2) STATE JURISDICTION.—Nothing in this Act 
affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to 
fish and wildlife on public land located in the State. 
(j) HORSES.—Nothing in this Act precludes horse-
back riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial 
saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as wilderness 
by this Act— 
(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 concerned. 
SEC. 5. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS. 
(a) FINDING.—Congress finds that, for purposes of 
section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), any portion of a wilderness 
study area described in subsection (b) that is not des-
ignated as wilderness by this Act or any other Act enacted 
before the date of enactment of this Act has been ade-
quately studied for wilderness. 
(b) DESCRIPTION
OF STUDY AREAS.—The study 
areas referred to in subsection (a) are— 
(1) the Masonic Mountain Wilderness Study 
Area; 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(2) the Mormon Meadow Wilderness Study 
Area; 
(3) the Walford Springs Wilderness Study 
Area; and 
(4) the Granite Mountain Wilderness Study 
Area. 
(c) RELEASE.—Any portion of a wilderness study 
area described in subsection (b) that is not designated as 
wilderness by this Act or any other Act enacted before the 
date of enactment of this Act shall not be subject to sec-
tion 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)). 
SEC. 6. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS. 
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(171) AMARGOSA
RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The 
following segments of the Amargosa River in the 
State of California, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior: 
‘‘(A) The approximately 4.1-mile segment 
of the Amargosa River from the northern 
boundary of sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 7 E., to 100 
feet upstream of the Tecopa Hot Springs road 
crossing, as a scenic river. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:08 May 28, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
‘‘(B) The approximately 8-mile segment of 
the Amargosa River from 100 feet downstream 
of the Tecopa Hot Springs Road crossing to 
100 feet upstream of the Old Spanish Trail 
Highway crossing near Tecopa, as a scenic 
river. 
‘‘(C) The approximately 7.9-mile segment 
of the Amargosa River from the northern 
boundary of sec. 16, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., to .25 
miles upstream of the confluence with Sperry 
Wash in sec. 10, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a wild 
river. 
‘‘(D) The approximately 4.9-mile segment 
of the Amargosa River from .25 miles upstream 
of the confluence with Sperry Wash in sec. 10, 
T. 19 N., R. 7 E. to 100 feet upstream of the 
Dumont Dunes access road crossing in sec. 32, 
T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a recreational river. 
‘‘(E) The approximately 1.4-mile segment 
of the Amargosa River from 100 feet down-
stream of the Dumont Dunes access road cross-
ing in sec. 32, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a rec-
reational river. 
‘‘(172) OWENS
RIVER
HEADWATERS, 
CALI-
FORNIA.—The following segments of the Owens 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:08 May 28, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00014
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
‘‘(ii) The 4.25-mile segment from the 
boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the 
boundary between Los Angeles and Ven-
tura Counties, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this para-
graph precludes or limits the State of Cali-
fornia, the Department of Water Resources of 
the State of California, the United Water Con-
servation District, and other governmental enti-
ties from releasing water from Pyramid Lake 
into Piru Creek for conveyance and delivery to 
Lake Piru for the water conservation purposes 
of the United Water Conservation District.’’. 
SEC. 7. BRIDGEPORT WINTER RECREATION AREA. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The approximately 7,680 acres 
of land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Bridgeport Winter 
Recreation Area’’ and dated May 20, 2008, is designated 
as the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area. 
(b) MAP AND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary con-
cerned shall file with the Committee on Natural Re-
sources of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:08 May 28, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00017
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
Senate a map and boundary description of the 
Recreation Area. 
(2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and boundary 
description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the 
same force and effect as if included in this Act, ex-
cept that the Secretary concerned may correct any 
errors in the map and boundary description. 
(3) PUBLIC
AVAILABILITY.—The map and 
boundary description filed under paragraph (1) shall 
be on file and available for public inspection in— 
(A) the office of the Chief of the Forest 
Service; and 
(B) the office of the Forest Supervisor of 
the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 
(c) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), the Recreation Area shall be managed in 
accordance with the Toiyabe National Forest Land 
and Resource Management Plan of 1986 (as in ef-
fect on the day of enactment of this Act). 
(2) USE OF SNOWMOBILES.—The winter use of 
snowmobiles shall be allowed in the Recreation 
Area— 
(A) during periods of adequate snow cov-
erage during the winter season; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00018
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
(B) subject to any terms and conditions 
determined to be necessary by the Secretary 
concerned. 
(d) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—To ensure the sound man-
agement and enforcement of the Recreation Area, the Sec-
retary concerned shall, not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, undergo a public process to de-
velop a winter use management plan that provides for— 
(1) adequate signage; 
(2) a public education program on allowable 
usage areas; 
(3) measures to ensure adequate sanitation; 
(4) a monitoring and enforcement strategy; and 
(5) measures to ensure the protection of the 
Trail. 
(e) ENFORCEMENT.—The Secretary concerned shall 
prioritize enforcement activities in the Recreation Area— 
(1) to prohibit degradation of natural resources 
in the Recreation Area; 
(2) to prevent interference with nonmotorized 
recreation on the Trail; and 
(3) to reduce user conflicts in the Recreation 
Area. 
(f) PACIFIC CREST NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.—The 
Secretary concerned shall establish an appropriate snow-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
mobile crossing point along the Trail in the area identified 
as ‘‘Pacific Crest Trail Proposed Crossing Area’’ on the 
map entitled ‘‘Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area’’ and 
dated May 20, 2008— 
(1) in accordance with— 
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 
U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and 
(B) any applicable environmental and pub-
lic safety laws; and 
(2) subject to the terms and conditions the Sec-
retary concerned determines to be necessary to en-
sure that the crossing would not— 
(A) interfere with the nature and purposes 
of the Trail; or 
(B) harm the surrounding landscape. 
SEC. 8. MANAGEMENT OF HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE FOREST. 
Certain land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National For-
est, comprising approximately 3,200 acres identified as 
‘‘Area X’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Humboldt-Toiyabe Na-
tional Forest Proposed Management’’ and dated May 20, 
2008, shall be managed in a manner consistent with the 
non-Wilderness forest areas immediately surrounding 
Area X, including the allowance of snowmobile use. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
SEC. 9. ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—To conserve and protect the An-
cient Bristlecone Pines by maintaining near-natural condi-
tions and to ensure the survival of the Pines for the pur-
poses of public enjoyment and scientific study, the ap-
proximately 28,991 acres of public land in the State, as 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Ancient Bristlecone Pine 
Forest—Proposed’’ and dated May 20, 2008, is des-
ignated as the ‘‘Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest’’. 
(b) MAP AND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable, but 
not later than 3 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal 
description of the Forest with the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
Representatives. 
(2) FORCE
OF
LAW.—The map filed under 
paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect 
as if included in this Act. 
(3) PUBLIC
AVAILABILITY.—The map filed 
under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available 
for public inspection in— 
(A) the office of the Chief of the Forest 
Service; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
22:46 May 27, 2008
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6156.IH
H6156
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with BILLS