Perce, and Payette National Forests. The study area
shall comprise approximately 1,439,444 acres, as de-
lineated on the maps entitled ‘‘Hells Canyon/Chief
Joseph National Park and Preserve Study’’ and
dated July 1, 1993.
(C) The Secretary shall study the feasibility of
designating such areas as a unit of the National
Park System, including national park and national
preserve designations to be administered by the Na-
tional Park Service. The Study shall include specific
recommendations as to which areas within the study
boundary should be classified as national park, and
which should be classified as national preserve where
hunting, fishing, and some motorized use shall be al-
lowed.
(D) The study shall be completed 3 years after
the date of enactment of this Act.
(E) The national park and preserve study area
designated by this paragraph shall, until Congress
determines otherwise, be administered by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture so as to maintain its presently
existing natural character and potential for inclusion
in the National Park System. Until Congress deter-
mines otherwise, no new road construction or recon-
struction, or timber harvest (except firewood gather-
ing) shall be allowed. Additionally, no oil and gas
leasing, mining, or other development which impairs
the natural and roadless qualities of the study area
shall be allowed. Special consideration shall be given
to preserving scenery, water quality and fisheries
habitat, biological diversity, and wildlife habitat for
threatened and endangered species.
(3) FLATHEAD NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
STUDY.—(A) The Congress hereby directs the Sec-
retary of the Interior, acting through the Director of
National Park Service to study the feasibility of cre-
ating a Flathead National Park and Preserve.
(B) The study area shall consist of that area
generally known as the Glacier View Ranger District
of the Flathead National Forest, excepting those
lands south of the Big Mountain Road. The study
area shall comprise approximately 285,078 acres, as
delineated on the map entitled ‘‘Flathead National
Park and Preserve Study’’ and dated July 1, 1993.
(C) The Secretary shall study the feasibility of
creating a unit of the National Park System, includ-
ing national park and national preserve designations
to be administered by the National Park Service.
The study shall include specific recommendations as
to which areas within the study boundary should be
classified as national park, and which should be clas-
sified as national preserve where hunting, fishing,
and some motorized use shall be allowed.
(D) The study shall be completed 3 years after
the date of enactment of this Act.
(E) The national park and preserve study area
designated by this paragraph shall, until Congress
determines otherwise, be administered by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture so as to maintain its presently
existing natural character and potential for inclusion
in the National Park System. Until Congress deter-
mines otherwise, no new road construction or recon-
struction, or timber harvest (except firewood gather-
ing) shall be allowed within the study areas. Addi-
tionally, no oil and gas leasing, mining, or other de-
velopment which impairs the natural and roadless
qualities of the study area shall be allowed. Special
consideration shall be given to preserving scenery,
water quality and fisheries habitat, biological diver-
sity, and wildlife habitat for threatened and endan-
gered species.
SEC. 7. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS DESIGNATIONS.
(a) DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.—
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C.