(b) AUTHORIZED USES.—The Secretary shall allow 
only such uses of the national monument as the Secretary 
determines would further the purposes specified in section 
3(c). 
(c) PROTECTION OF RESERVATION, STATE, AND PRI-
VATE LANDS AND INTERESTS.—The establishment of the 
national monument shall not— 
(1) affect the property rights related to any In-
dian reservation, individually held trust land, other 
Indian allotments, lands or interests in lands held by 
the State of Arizona or any of its political subdivi-
sions, or any private property rights within the 
boundaries of the national monument; or 
(2) grant the Secretary of the Interior or the 
Secretary of Agriculture any new authority not al-
ready provided by law on or over non-Federal lands. 
(d) SCOPE.—The authority of the Secretary of the 
Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act 
shall extend only to Federal lands and Federal interests 
in lands included in the national monument. 
(e) NON-FEDERAL LANDS AND INTERESTS.—Noth-
ing in this Act— 
(1) requires a non-Federal property owner to 
allow public access to private property; or 
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(2) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or 
local law with respect to use of non-Federal land. 
SEC. 5. DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT PLAN. 
(a) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secre-
taries, collaborating at regular periods, shall— 
(A) develop, in accordance with the Na-
tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and in collaboration with 
the advisory council, a comprehensive plan for 
the protection and management of the national 
monument to fulfill the purposes of the national 
monument; and 
(B) submit the management plan to Con-
gress before making it available to the public. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The management plan devel-
oped under this section shall— 
(A) describe the appropriate uses and 
management of the national monument; 
(B) identify short-term and long-term 
management actions and prioritize the manage-
ment actions based on projected availability of 
resources; 
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(C) protect and preserve Indian sacred 
sites (as defined in section 1(b) of Executive 
Order 13007 of May 24, 1996) and allow for 
Indian tribal members to access those sites for 
traditional, cultural, spiritual, and tree and for-
est product, food, and medicine-gathering pur-
poses; 
(D) include appropriate transportation 
planning that addresses the actions, including 
road closures or travel restrictions, necessary to 
protect the objects of the national monument 
and to further the purposes of the American In-
dian Religious Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996 et 
seq.); 
(E) provide for the development and imple-
mentation of credible science-based ecological 
restoration projects that provide for the reten-
tion of old growth and large diameter trees, de-
veloped in coordination with the advisory coun-
cil, with the intent of restoring natural fire re-
gimes, enhancing old growth forest characteris-
tics, and assisting in the recovery and maintain-
ing the viability of at-risk, threatened, and en-
dangered species; 
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(F) evaluate the naturally dark time condi-
tions and propose goals and management direc-
tives to retain current characteristics; and 
(G) provide for continued recreational use 
of the national monument, including hunting, 
hiking, camping, mountain biking, birding, and 
horse-back riding, to the extent such rec-
reational use is consistent with this Act and ap-
plicable law. 
(3) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SPECIAL CON-
SIDERATIONS.—In developing and implementing the 
management plan, and to the extent consistent with 
this section, the Secretaries— 
(A) shall solicit extensive public input; 
(B) shall take into consideration any infor-
mation developed in studies of the land within 
the national monument; 
(C) shall assess available climate change 
information pertinent to the national monument 
and include standards and practices to ensure 
the preservation of wildlife corridors and facili-
tate species migration; 
(D) shall identify opportunities to promote 
voluntary cooperative conservation projects with 
tribal, State, local, and private interests; 
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(E) shall take into consideration land uses 
(including tribal treaty and statutory rights) on 
the Federal lands within the national monu-
ment on the day before the date of the enact-
ment of this Act; and 
(F) may incorporate any provision from a 
resource management plan, land and resource 
management plan, or any other plan applicable 
to the national monument. 
(4) COLLABORATION WITH NATIVE AMERICAN 
TRIBES.—The Secretary of the Interior, in coopera-
tion with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall formally 
collaborate with the Grand Canyon-associated tribes 
in the development of the management plan and in 
the ongoing management of the national monument. 
(5) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying 
out this Act, the Secretaries may make grants to, or 
enter into cooperative agreements and shared man-
agement arrangements with, federally recognized In-
dian tribes, with special emphasis on collaboration 
with the Grand Canyon-associated tribes, to conduct 
research, develop scientific analyses, and carry out 
any other initiative relating to the restoration, con-
servation, or management of the national monument. 
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(6) APPROVAL OF FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS.— 
The Secretary of the Interior may approve funding 
arrangements under the Tribal Self-Governance Act 
of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 458aa et seq.) for management 
of programs and functions related to the manage-
ment and protection of Traditional Cultural Prop-
erties and other culturally significant programming. 
SEC. 6. EXISTING AND HISTORICAL USES OF FEDERAL 
LANDS INCLUDED IN MONUMENT. 
(a) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this Act af-
fects the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona with respect 
to the management of fish and wildlife located on public 
land in the State, except that the Secretary, after con-
sultation with the Arizona Department of Game and Fish, 
may designate zones in the national monument where, and 
periods when, hunting shall not be allowed to accommo-
date traditional tribal uses, public safety, administration, 
or public use and enjoyment. 
(b) MOTORIZED AND MECHANIZED VEHICLES.—Ex-
cept where needed for administrative purposes or to re-
spond to an emergency, the use of motorized and mecha-
nized vehicles on lands within the national monument shall 
be permitted only on roads and trails designated for their 
use. 
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(c) GRAZING.—Livestock grazing within the national 
monument, where established or planned before the date 
of the enactment of this Act, shall be allowed to continue 
subject to all applicable laws and regulations. 
(d) WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS.—In cooperation 
with other Federal, State, tribal, and local agencies, as 
appropriate, the Secretary shall conduct wildland fire op-
erations in the national monument consistent with the 
purposes specified in section 3(c). 
(e) COMMERCIAL
RECREATION
ACTIVITIES.—The 
Secretary shall allow commercial recreation activities with-
in the national monument in accordance with— 
(1) this Act; 
(2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133 et 
seq.); and 
(3) all other applicable laws and regulations. 
(f) HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING, AND
GATH-
ERING.—The Secretary shall allow hunting, trapping, fish-
ing, and gathering within the national monument in ac-
cordance with applicable laws and regulations of the 
United States and the State of Arizona. 
(g) COMMERCIAL HARVEST OF TIMBER.—The Sec-
retary may allow cutting, sale, or removal of timber and 
other vegetative material within the national monument 
to the extent consistent with the purposes of the Act and 
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as part of an authorized restoration project under section 
5. 
SEC. 7. ACQUISITION OF LAND. 
(a) ACQUISITION AUTHORIZED; METHODS.—Non- 
Federal held land or interests in land within the bound-
aries of the national monument may be acquired for man-
agement as part of the national monument only by— 
(1) donation; 
(2) exchange with a willing party; or 
(3) purchase from a willing seller. 
(b) USE OF EASEMENTS.—To the extent practicable, 
and if preferred by a willing landowner, the Secretary shall 
use permanent conservation easements to acquire interests 
in land in the national monument instead of acquiring 
land in fee simple. 
(c) VALUATION
OF
PRIVATE
PROPERTY.—The 
United States shall offer the fair market value for any 
interests or partial interests in land acquired under this 
section. 
(d) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LANDS AND IN-
TERESTS.—Any land or interest in land within the bound-
aries of the national monument that is acquired by the 
United States after the date of the enactment of this Act 
shall be added to and administered as part of the national 
monument. 
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(e) LIMITED CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY.—The Sec-
retary may authorize the conveyance of Federal land with-
in the national monument if— 
(1) the purpose for which the land is to be con-
veyed is consistent with the purposes specified in 
section 3(c); 
(2) the conveyance would benefit the national 
monument and is in the public interest, as deter-
mined by the Secretaries; and 
(3) the conveyance is made in accordance with 
applicable law (including regulations). 
SEC. 8. GREATER GRAND CANYON HERITAGE NATIONAL 
MONUMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not more than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall 
establish an advisory council to be known as the ‘‘Greater 
Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Advisory 
Council’’. 
(b) DUTIES.—The advisory council shall— 
(1) collaborate with the Secretaries with respect 
to the preparation and implementation of the man-
agement plan; 
(2) oversee and collaborate on the management 
of tribal sites, artifacts, ancient trails, burial sites, 
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and resources within the boundaries of the national 
monument; and 
(3) oversee and provide consultation on adapt-
ive management of natural resources within the 
boundaries of the national monument, including for-
est restoration and wildlife resources. 
(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The advisory council shall be 
subject to— 
(1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. App.); 
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management 
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and 
(3) all other applicable law. 
(d) REPRESENTATION.—The advisory council to be 
appointed by the Secretaries, and, to the extent prac-
ticable, shall be comprised of— 
(1) a representative designated by each tribal 
community with a historical relationship to the re-
gion that wishes to participate in the management 
of the national monument; 
(2) a representative that is a natural or cultural 
resource officer designated by each tribal community 
with a historical relationship to the region that wish-
es to participate in the management of the national 
monument; 
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(3) a representative with expertise in the field 
of anthropology, archaeology, and/or cultural studies 
from an accredited university or museum, as deter-
mined by the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary 
of Agriculture; 
(4) a representative of environmental non-gov-
ernmental organizations engaged in activities related 
to the Greater Grand Canyon ecosystem and water-
shed located within Arizona; 
(5) a representative of environmental non-gov-
ernmental organizations engaged in activities related 
to the Greater Grand Canyon ecosystem and water-
shed located anywhere in the Nation; 
(6) a representative of recreational non-govern-
mental organizations engaged in promoting opportu-
nities for recreational hunting and fishing within Ar-
izona; 
(7) a representative of the Arizona Game and 
Fish Department; and 
(8) a representative with expertise in the field 
of natural resource management, wildlife, or con-
servation biology selected from a regional college or 
university. 
(e) TERMS.— 
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(1) STAGGERED TERMS.—Members of the advi-
sory council shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, 
except that, of the members first appointed, 5 of the 
members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year and 
5 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 
2 years. 
(2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re-
appointed to serve on the advisory council upon the 
expiration of the member’s current term. 
(3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the advisory 
council shall be filled in the same manner as the 
original appointment. 
(f) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be 8 members of the 
advisory council. The operations of the advisory council 
shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not 
yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained. 
(g) PROCEDURES.—The advisory council shall estab-
lish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or 
desirable. 
SEC. 9. WATER. 
Nothing in this Act— 
(1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on 
the date of the enactment of this Act, of any water, 
water right, or interest in water; 
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