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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4969 
To include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the California Coastal 
National Monument as a part of the National Landscape Conservation 
System, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2012 
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself and Ms. WOOLSEY) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the 
California Coastal National Monument as a part of the 
National Landscape Conservation System, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 
2012’’. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: 
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(1) 
MONUMENT.—The 
term 
‘‘Monument’’ 
means the California Coastal National Monument 
established by Presidential Proclamation 7264, 
issued January 11, 2000. 
(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map 
created by the Bureau of Land Management, enti-
tled ‘‘California Coastal National Monument Addi-
tion’’ and dated April 23, 2012. 
(4) 
POINT
ARENA-STORNETTA
PUBLIC 
LANDS.—The term ‘‘Point Arena-Stornetta Public 
Lands’’ means the Federal lands comprising ap-
proximately 1,255 acres in Mendocino County, Cali-
fornia, as generally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Cali-
fornia Coastal National Monument Addition’’ and 
dated April 23, 2012. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds as follows: 
(1) The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands 
contain significant natural resources, including im-
portant wildlife habitat, several riparian corridors, 
extensive wetlands, ponds and other water sources, 
cypress groves, meadows, and sand dunes that 
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should be preserved for present and future genera-
tions. 
(2) The ocean and coastal ecosystems adjacent 
to the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands are inter-
nationally recognized as significant centers of coastal 
upwelling that support the diverse, abundant and 
productive marine ecosystems and wildlife under-
lying the local economy and identity of coastal com-
munities. 
(3) The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands 
tell an important story about California’s coastal 
prehistory and history in the context of the sur-
rounding region and communities. 
(4) The coastal area surrounding the Point 
Arena-Stornetta Public Lands was traditionally used 
by Indian people, including the Pomo Indian tribes. 
(5) The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands 
are historically associated with adjacent lands man-
aged for the enjoyment of current and future gen-
erations, including the Arena Rock Marine Natural 
Preserve, and Manchester Beach State Park. 
(6) The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands 
represent a model partnership where future manage-
ment can be successfully accomplished among the 
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Federal Government, State of California, Mendocino 
County, local communities, and private groups. 
(7) Permanent protection of the Point Arena- 
Stornetta Public Lands will provide important eco-
nomic benefits to surrounding communities, and has 
broad public support. 
(8) The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands 
would make a significant addition to the California 
Coastal National Monument and National Land-
scape Conservation System administered by the De-
partment of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Manage-
ment. 
(9) Statutory protection is needed for Point 
Arena-Stornetta Public Lands to ensure that it re-
mains a part of our historic, cultural, and natural 
heritage and a source of inspiration for the people 
of the United States. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to protect, 
conserve, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of 
present and future generations the unique and nationally 
important historical, natural, cultural, scientific, edu-
cational, scenic, and recreational values of the Point 
Arena-Stornetta Public Lands, while allowing certain rec-
reational and research activities to continue. 
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SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL 
MONUMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The boundary of the California 
Coastal National Monument, established by Presidential 
Proclamation 7264, is expanded to include the Federal 
land shown on the map. These lands shall be managed 
under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 7264. 
(b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— 
(1) As soon as practicable after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file with 
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Energy 
and Natural Resources of the Senate a map and 
boundary description of lands added to the Monu-
ment by this Act. 
(2) FORCE AND EFFECT.—The map and bound-
ary description filed under subsection (1) shall have 
the same force and effect as if included in this sec-
tion, except that the Secretary may correct any 
minor errors in the maps and boundary descriptions. 
(3) AVAILABILITY OF MAP AND BOUNDARY DE-
SCRIPTION.—The map and boundary description 
filed under subsection (1) shall be on file and avail-
able for public inspection in appropriate offices of 
the Bureau of Land Management. 
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SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage these 
lands as a part of the California Coastal National Monu-
ment established under the provisions of Presidential 
Proclamation 7264. 
(b) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall finalize an amendment to the Monument manage-
ment for the long-term protection and management of the 
lands added to the Monument by this Act. The plan 
amendment shall be developed with full public participa-
tion and shall describe the appropriate uses and manage-
ment of the lands consistent with this Act. 
(c) MOTORIZED AND MECHANIZED TRANSPORT.— 
Except as needed for emergency or authorized administra-
tive purposes, the use of motorized and mechanized vehi-
cles in the monument shall be permitted only on roads 
and trails designated for their use. 
(d) INCORPORATION OF LANDS AND INTERESTS.— 
(1) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary may acquire 
non-Federal land or interests in land within or adja-
cent to the lands added to the Monument by this 
Act only through exchange, donation, or purchase 
from a willing seller. 
(2) MANAGEMENT.—Any lands or interests in 
land within or adjacent to the lands added to the 
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Monument by this Act acquired by the United States 
after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be 
added to and administered as part of the Monument. 
(e) OVERFLIGHTS.—Nothing in this Act shall be con-
strued to— 
(1) restrict or preclude overflights, including 
low-level overflights, military, commercial, and gen-
eral aviation overflights that can be seen or heard 
within to the lands added to the Monument by this 
Act; 
(2) restrict or preclude the designation or cre-
ation of new units of special use airspace or the es-
tablishment of military flight training routes over to 
the lands added to the Monument by this Act; or 
(3) modify regulations governing low-level over-
flights above the adjacent Gulf of the Farallones Na-
tional Marine Sanctuary. 
(f) LAW ENFORCEMENT.—Nothing in this act effects 
the Department of Homeland Security law enforcement 
authorities. 
(g) NATIVE AMERICAN USES.—Nothing in this act 
enlarges or diminishes the rights of any Indian tribe or 
Indian religious community. 
(h) BUFFER ZONES.— 
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