IIB 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 2546 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2020 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as com-
ponents of the National Wilderness Preservation 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, 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Protecting America’s Wilderness Act’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—COLORADO WILDERNESS 
Sec. 101. Short title; definition. 
Sec. 102. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System in the State of 
Colorado. 
Sec. 103. Administrative provisions. 
Sec. 104. Water. 
Sec. 105. Sense of Congress. 
Sec. 106. Department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilder-
ness designations in the western united states would have on 
the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with re-
spect to aviation training. 
TITLE II—NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, 
AND WORKING FORESTS 
Sec. 201. Short title. 
Sec. 202. Definitions. 
Subtitle A—Restoration and Economic Development 
Sec. 211. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area. 
Sec. 212. Redwood National and State Parks restoration. 
Sec. 213. California Public Lands Remediation Partnership. 
Sec. 214. Trinity Lake visitor center. 
Sec. 215. Del Norte County visitor center. 
Sec. 216. Management plans. 
Sec. 217. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations. 
Subtitle B—Recreation 
Sec. 221. Horse Mountain Special Management Area. 
Sec. 222. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 223. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail. 
Sec. 224. Trinity Lake Trail. 
Sec. 225. Trails study. 
Sec. 226. Construction of mountain bicycling routes. 
Sec. 227. Partnerships. 
Subtitle C—Conservation 
Sec. 231. Designation of wilderness. 
Sec. 232. Administration of wilderness. 
Sec. 233. Designation of potential wilderness. 
Sec. 234. Designation of wild and scenic rivers. 
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Sec. 235. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area. 
Subtitle D—Miscellaneous 
Sec. 241. Maps and legal descriptions. 
Sec. 242. Updates to land and resource management plans. 
Sec. 243. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility facilities and rights-of-way. 
TITLE III—CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION 
Sec. 301. Short title. 
Sec. 302. Definitions. 
Sec. 303. Designation of wilderness. 
Sec. 304. Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness. 
Sec. 305. Administration of wilderness. 
Sec. 306. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers. 
Sec. 307. Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness. 
Sec. 308. Designation of scenic areas. 
Sec. 309. Condor National Scenic Trail. 
Sec. 310. Forest service study. 
Sec. 311. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities. 
Sec. 312. Use by members of Tribes. 
TITLE IV—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS 
PROTECTION 
Sec. 401. Short title. 
Sec. 402. Definition of State. 
Subtitle A—San Gabriel National Recreation Area 
Sec. 411. Purposes. 
Sec. 412. Definitions. 
Sec. 413. San Gabriel National Recreation Area. 
Sec. 414. Management. 
Sec. 415. Acquisition of non-Federal land within Recreation Area. 
Sec. 416. Water rights; water resource facilities; public roads; utility facilities. 
Sec. 417. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council. 
Sec. 418. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership. 
Sec. 419. Visitor services and facilities. 
Subtitle B—San Gabriel Mountains 
Sec. 421. Definitions. 
Sec. 422. National monument boundary modification. 
Sec. 423. Designation of Wilderness Areas and Additions. 
Sec. 424. Administration of Wilderness Areas and Additions. 
Sec. 425. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers. 
Sec. 426. Water rights. 
TITLE V—RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR PRESERVATION 
Sec. 501. Short title. 
Sec. 502. Boundary adjustment; land acquisition; administration. 
TITLE VI—WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS AND WILD AND SCENIC 
RIVERS 
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Sec. 601. Short title. 
Sec. 602. Designation of Olympic National Forest Wilderness Areas. 
Sec. 603. Wild and Scenic River Designations. 
Sec. 604. Existing rights and withdrawal. 
Sec. 605. Treaty rights. 
TITLE VII—STUDY ON FLOOD RISK MITIGATION 
Sec. 701. Study on Flood Risk Mitigation. 
TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS 
Sec. 801. Promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers. 
Sec. 802. Fire, insects, and diseases. 
Sec. 803. Military activities. 
TITLE IX—PAYGO 
Sec. 901. Determination of Budgetary Effects. 
TITLE I—COLORADO 
WILDERNESS 
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This title may be cited as the 
‘‘Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020’’. 
(b) SECRETARY DEFINED.—As used in this title, the 
term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior or 
the Secretary of Agriculture, as appropriate. 
SEC. 102. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESER-
VATION SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF COLO-
RADO. 
(a) ADDITIONS.—Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wil-
derness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 756; 
16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end 
the following paragraphs: 
‘‘(23) Certain lands managed by the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
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Management, which comprise approximately 316 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Maroon 
Bells Addition Proposed Wilderness’, dated July 20, 
2018, which is hereby incorporated in and shall be 
deemed to be a part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass 
Wilderness Area designated by Public Law 88–577. 
‘‘(24) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 38,217 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘Redcloud & Handies 
Peak Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, 2019, 
which shall be known as the Redcloud Peak Wilder-
ness. 
‘‘(25) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or 
located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gun-
nison National Forests, which comprise approxi-
mately 26,734 acres, as generally depicted on a map 
titled ‘Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilder-
ness’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known 
as the Handies Peak Wilderness. 
‘‘(26) Certain lands managed by the Royal 
Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, which comprise approximately 16,481 acres, 
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Table Moun-
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tain & McIntyre Hills Proposed Wilderness’, dated 
November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the 
McIntyre Hills Wilderness. 
‘‘(27) Certain lands managed by the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management, which comprise approximately 10,282 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Grand 
Hogback Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 16, 
2019, which shall be known as the Grand Hogback 
Wilderness. 
‘‘(28) Certain lands managed by the Grand 
Junction Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man-
agement, which comprise approximately 25,624 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled 
‘Demaree Canyon Proposed Wilderness’, dated Octo-
ber 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Demaree 
Canyon Wilderness. 
‘‘(29) Certain lands managed by the Grand 
Junction Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man-
agement, which comprise approximately 28,279 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Little 
Books Cliff Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, 
2019, which shall be known as the Little Bookcliffs 
Wilderness. 
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‘‘(30) Certain lands managed by the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management, which comprise approximately 14,886 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Bull 
Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness’, dated 
January 29, 2020, which shall be known as the Bull 
Gulch Wilderness. 
‘‘(31) Certain lands managed by the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management, which comprise approximately 12,016 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘Bull 
Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness Areas’, 
dated January 29, 2020, which shall be known as 
the Castle Peak Wilderness.’’. 
(b) FURTHER ADDITIONS.—The following lands in 
the State of Colorado administered by the Bureau of Land 
Management or the United States Forest Service are here-
by designated as wilderness and, therefore, as components 
of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
(1) Certain lands managed by the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management or located in the White River National 
Forest, which comprise approximately 19,240 acres, 
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Assignation 
Ridge Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 12, 
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2019, which shall be known as the Assignation 
Ridge Wilderness. 
(2) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or 
located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 
which comprise approximately 23,116 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Badger Creek Pro-
posed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which 
shall be known as the Badger Creek Wilderness. 
(3) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or 
located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 
which comprise approximately 35,251 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Beaver Creek Pro-
posed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which 
shall be known as the Beaver Creek Wilderness. 
(4) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or 
the Bureau of Reclamation or located in the Pike 
and San Isabel National Forests, which comprise ap-
proximately 32,884 acres, as generally depicted on a 
map titled ‘‘Grape Creek Proposed Wilderness’’, 
dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as 
the Grape Creek Wilderness. 
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(5) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc-
tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, which comprise approximately 13,351 acres, 
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘North & 
South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated 
October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the North 
Bangs Canyon Wilderness. 
(6) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc-
tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, which comprise approximately 5,144 acres, as 
generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘North & South 
Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 
9, 2019, which shall be known as the South Bangs 
Canyon Wilderness. 
(7) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc-
tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, which comprise approximately 26,624 acres, 
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Unaweep & 
Palisade Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 
2019, which shall be known as The Palisade Wilder-
ness. 
(8) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc-
tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment or located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre, 
and Gunnison National Forests, which comprise ap-
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proximately 19,776 acres, as generally depicted on a 
map titled ‘‘Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilder-
ness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known 
as the Unaweep Wilderness. 
(9) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc-
tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment and Uncompaghre Field Office of the Bureau 
of Land Management and in the Manti-LaSal Na-
tional Forest, which comprise approximately 37,637 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled 
‘‘Sewemup Mesa Proposed Wilderness’’, dated No-
vember 7, 2019, which shall be known as the 
Sewemup Mesa Wilderness. 
(10) Certain lands managed by the Kremmling 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 31 acres, as generally 
depicted on a map titled ‘‘Platte River Addition Pro-
posed Wilderness’’, dated July 20, 2018, and which 
are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to 
be part of the Platte River Wilderness designated by 
Public Law 98–550. 
(11) 
Certain 
lands 
managed 
by 
the 
Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management, which comprise approximately 17,587 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled 
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‘‘Roubideau Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 
2019, which shall be known as the Roubideau Wil-
derness. 
(12) 
Certain 
lands 
managed 
by 
the 
Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of Land 
Management or located in the Grand Mesa, 
Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests, 
which comprise approximately 12,102 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Norwood Canyon 
Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, 
which shall be known as the Norwood Canyon Wil-
derness. 
(13) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 24,475 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Papoose & Cross 
Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated January 
29, 2020, which shall be known as the Cross Canyon 
Wilderness. 
(14) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 21,220 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘McKenna Peak Pro-
posed Wilderness’’, dated October 16, 2019, which 
shall be known as the McKenna Peak Wilderness. 
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(15) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 14,270 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Weber-Menefee 
Mountain Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 
2019, which shall be known as the Weber-Menefee 
Mountain Wilderness. 
(16) 
Certain 
lands 
managed 
by 
the 
Uncompahgre and Tres Rios Field Offices of the 
Bureau of Land Management or the Bureau of Rec-
lamation, which comprise approximately 33,351 
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Dolores 
River Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated Novem-
ber 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Dolores 
River Canyon Wilderness. 
(17) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or 
located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 
which comprise approximately 17,922 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Browns Canyon 
Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which 
shall be known as the Browns Canyon Wilderness. 
(18) Certain lands managed by the San Luis 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 
which comprise approximately 10,527 acres, as gen-
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2020 which shall be known as the South Ponderosa 
Gorge Wilderness. 
(22) Certain lands managed by the Little Snake 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management 
which comprise approximately 33,168 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Diamond Breaks 
Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated January 31, 2020 
which shall be known as the Diamond Breaks Wil-
derness. 
(23) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios 
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management 
which comprises approximately 4,782 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map titled ‘‘Papoose & Cross 
Canyon Proposed Wilderness’ ’’’, and dated January 
29, 2020 which shall be known as the Papoose Can-
yon Wilderness. 
(c) WEST ELK ADDITION.—Certain lands in the 
State of Colorado administered by the Gunnison Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management, the United 
States National Park Service, and the Bureau of Reclama-
tion, which comprise approximately 6,695 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘West Elk Addition Pro-
posed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019, are hereby des-
ignated as wilderness and, therefore, as components of the 
National Wilderness Preservation System and are hereby 
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incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the 
West Elk Wilderness designated by Public Law 88–577. 
The boundary adjacent to Blue Mesa Reservoir shall be 
50 feet landward from the water’s edge, and shall change 
according to the water level. 
(d) BLUE MESA RESERVOIR.—If the Bureau of Rec-
lamation determines that lands within the West Elk Wil-
derness Addition are necessary for future expansion of the 
Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Secretary shall by publication 
of a revised boundary description in the Federal Register 
revise the boundary of the West Elk Wilderness Addition. 
(e) MAPS AND DESCRIPTIONS.—As soon as prac-
ticable after the date of enactment of the Act, the Sec-
retary shall file a map and a boundary description of each 
area designated as wilderness by this section with the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate. Each map and boundary descrip-
tion shall have the same force and effect as if included 
in this title, except that the Secretary may correct clerical 
and typographical errors in the map or boundary descrip-
tion. The maps and boundary descriptions shall be on file 
and available for public inspection in the Office of the Di-
rector of the Bureau of Land Management, Department 
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of the Interior, and in the Office of the Chief of the Forest 
Service, Department of Agriculture, as appropriate. 
(f) STATE AND PRIVATE LANDS.—Lands within the 
exterior boundaries of any wilderness area designated 
under this section that are owned by a private entity or 
by the State of Colorado, including lands administered by 
the Colorado State Land Board, shall be included within 
such wilderness area if such lands are acquired by the 
United States. Such lands may be acquired by the United 
States only as provided in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.). 
SEC. 103. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
lands designated as wilderness by this title shall be man-
aged by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and this title, except that, 
with respect to any wilderness areas designated by this 
title, any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective 
date of the Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be a ref-
erence to the date of enactment of this Act. 
(b) GRAZING.—Grazing of livestock in wilderness 
areas designated by this title shall be administered in ac-
cordance with the provisions of section 4(d)(4) of the Wil-
derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)), as further inter-
preted by section 108 of Public Law 96–560, and the 
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guidelines set forth in appendix A of House Report 101– 
405 of the 101st Congress. 
(c) STATE JURISDICTION.—As provided in section 
4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), 
nothing in this title shall be construed as affecting the 
jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of Colorado 
with respect to wildlife and fish in Colorado. 
(d) BUFFER ZONES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title creates 
a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any 
area designated as wilderness by this title. 
(2) ACTIVITIES
OUTSIDE
WILDERNESS.—The 
fact that an activity or use on land outside the areas 
designated as wilderness by this title can be seen or 
heard within the wilderness shall not preclude the 
activity or use outside the boundary of the wilder-
ness. 
(e) MILITARY HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS AND OP-
ERATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title restricts 
or precludes— 
(A) low-level overflights of military heli-
copters over the areas designated as wilderness 
by this title, including military overflights that 
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can be seen or heard within any wilderness 
area; 
(B) military flight testing and evaluation; 
(C) the designation or creation of new 
units of special use airspace, or the establish-
ment of military flight training routes over any 
wilderness area; or 
(D) helicopter operations at designated 
landing zones within the potential wilderness 
areas established by subsection (i)(1). 
(2) AERIAL
NAVIGATION
TRAINING
EXER-
CISES.—The 
Colorado 
Army 
National 
Guard, 
through the High-Altitude Army National Guard 
Aviation Training Site, may conduct aerial naviga-
tion training maneuver exercises over, and associ-
ated operations within, the potential wilderness 
areas designated by this title— 
(A) in a manner and degree consistent 
with the memorandum of understanding dated 
August 4, 1987, entered into among the Colo-
rado Army National Guard, the Bureau of 
Land Management, and the Forest Service; or 
(B) in a manner consistent with any subse-
quent memorandum of understanding entered 
into among the Colorado Army National Guard, 
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the Bureau of Land Management, and the For-
est Service. 
(f) RUNNING EVENTS.—The Secretary may continue 
to authorize competitive running events currently per-
mitted in the Redcloud Peak Wilderness Area and 
Handies Peak Wilderness Area in a manner compatible 
with the preservation of such areas as wilderness. 
(g) LAND TRADES.—If the Secretary trades privately 
owned land within the perimeter of the Redcloud Peak 
Wilderness Area or the Handies Peak Wilderness Area in 
exchange for Federal land, then such Federal land shall 
be located in Hinsdale County, Colorado. 
(h) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this title 
prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wil-
derness areas, such as the placement, use, and mainte-
nance of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor estab-
lished before the date of the enactment of this Act— 
(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. 
(i) POTENTIAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The following lands are des-
ignated as potential wilderness areas: 
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upon designation as wilderness under para-
graph (2), shall be incorporated in and shall be 
deemed to be a part of the Flat Tops Wilder-
ness designated by Public Law 94–146. 
(2) DESIGNATION
AS
WILDERNESS.—Lands 
designated as a potential wilderness area by sub-
paragraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) shall 
be designated as wilderness on the date on which the 
Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice 
that all nonconforming uses of those lands author-
ized by subsection (e) in the potential wilderness 
area that would be in violation of the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have ceased. Such publica-
tion in the Federal Register and designation as wil-
derness shall occur for the potential wilderness area 
as the nonconforming uses cease in that potential 
wilderness area and designation as wilderness is not 
dependent on cessation of nonconforming uses in the 
other potential wilderness area. 
(3) MANAGEMENT.—Except for activities pro-
vided for under subsection (e), lands designated as 
a potential wilderness area by paragraph (1) shall be 
managed by the Secretary in accordance with the 
Wilderness Act as wilderness pending the designa-
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tion of such lands as wilderness under this sub-
section. 
SEC. 104. WATER. 
(a) EFFECT ON WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in this 
title— 
(1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on 
the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, 
water right, or interest in water; 
(2) affects any vested absolute or decreed condi-
tional water right in existence on the date of enact-
ment of this Act, including any water right held by 
the United States; 
(3) affects any interstate water compact in ex-
istence on the date of enactment of this Act; 
(4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved 
Federal water rights; and 
(5) shall be considered to be a relinquishment 
or reduction of any water rights reserved or appro-
priated by the United States in the State of Colo-
rado on or before the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
(b) MIDSTREAM AREAS.— 
(1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this subsection 
is to protect for the benefit and enjoyment of 
present and future generations— 
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(A) the unique and nationally important 
values of areas designated as wilderness by sec-
tion 102(b) (including the geological, cultural, 
archaeological, paleontological, natural, sci-
entific, recreational, environmental, biological, 
wilderness, wildlife, riparian, historical, edu-
cational, and scenic resources of the public 
land); and 
(B) the water resources of area streams, 
based on seasonally available flows, that are 
necessary to support aquatic, riparian, and ter-
restrial species and communities. 
(2) WILDERNESS WATER RIGHTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall en-
sure that any water rights within the wilderness 
designated by section 102(b) required to fulfill 
the purposes of such wilderness are secured in 
accordance with subparagraphs (B) through 
(G). 
(B) STATE LAW.— 
(i) PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS.— 
Any water rights for which the Secretary 
pursues adjudication shall be appropriated, 
adjudicated, changed, and administered in 
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accordance with the procedural require-
ments and priority system of State law. 
(ii) 
ESTABLISHMENT
OF
WATER 
RIGHTS.— 
(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as pro-
vided in subclause (II), the purposes 
and other substantive characteristics 
of the water rights pursued under this 
paragraph shall be established in ac-
cordance with State law. 
(II) 
EXCEPTION.—Notwith-
standing subclause (I) and in accord-
ance with this title, the Secretary may 
appropriate and seek adjudication of 
water rights to maintain surface water 
levels and stream flows on and across 
the wilderness designated by section 
102(b) to fulfill the purposes of such 
wilderness. 
(C) 
DEADLINE.—The 
Secretary 
shall 
promptly, but not earlier than January 1, 2021, 
appropriate the water rights required to fulfill 
the purposes of the wilderness designated by 
section 102(b). 
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(D) 
REQUIRED
DETERMINATION.—The 
Secretary shall not pursue adjudication for any 
instream flow water rights unless the Secretary 
makes a determination pursuant to subpara-
graph (E)(ii) or (F). 
(E) COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
not pursue adjudication of any Federal 
instream flow water rights established 
under this paragraph if— 
(I) the Secretary determines, 
upon adjudication of the water rights 
by the Colorado Water Conservation 
Board, that the Board holds water 
rights sufficient in priority, amount, 
and timing to fulfill the purposes of 
this subsection; and 
(II) the Secretary has entered 
into a perpetual agreement with the 
Colorado Water Conservation Board 
to ensure full exercise, protection, and 
enforcement of the State water rights 
within the wilderness to reliably fulfill 
the purposes of this subsection. 
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(ii) ADJUDICATION.—If the Secretary 
determines that the provisions of clause (i) 
have not been met, the Secretary shall ad-
judicate and exercise any Federal water 
rights required to fulfill the purposes of 
the wilderness in accordance with this 
paragraph. 
(F) INSUFFICIENT WATER RIGHTS.—If the 
Colorado Water Conservation Board modifies 
the instream flow water rights obtained under 
subparagraph (E) to such a degree that the 
Secretary determines that water rights held by 
the State are insufficient to fulfill the purposes 
of this title, the Secretary shall adjudicate and 
exercise Federal water rights required to fulfill 
the purposes of this title in accordance with 
subparagraph (B). 
(G) FAILURE TO COMPLY.—The Secretary 
shall promptly act to exercise and enforce the 
water rights described in subparagraph (E) if 
the Secretary determines that— 
(i) the State is not exercising its 
water rights consistent with subparagraph 
(E)(i)(I); or 
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(ii) the agreement described in sub-
paragraph (E)(i)(II) is not fulfilled or com-
plied with sufficiently to fulfill the pur-
poses of this title. 
(3) WATER
RESOURCE
FACILITY.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of law, beginning on 
the date of enactment of this title, neither the Presi-
dent nor any other officer, employee, or agent of the 
United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or issue 
a license or permit for development of any new irri-
gation and pumping facility, reservoir, water con-
servation work, aqueduct, canal, ditch, pipeline, well, 
hydropower project, transmission, other ancillary fa-
cility, or other water, diversion, storage, or carriage 
structure in the wilderness designated by section 
102(b). 
(c) ACCESS AND OPERATION.— 
(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this subsection, 
the term ‘‘water resource facility’’ means irrigation 
and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water conserva-
tion works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, 
wells, hydropower projects, transmission and other 
ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, stor-
age, and carriage structures. 
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(2) ACCESS
TO
WATER
RESOURCE
FACILI-
TIES.—Subject to the provisions of this subsection, 
the Secretary shall allow reasonable access to water 
resource facilities in existence on the date of enact-
ment of this Act within the areas described in sec-
tions 102(b) and 102(c), including motorized access 
where necessary and customarily employed on routes 
existing as of the date of enactment of this Act. 
(3) ACCESS
ROUTES.—Existing access routes 
within such areas customarily employed as of the 
date of enactment of this Act may be used, main-
tained, repaired, and replaced to the extent nec-
essary to maintain their present function, design, 
and serviceable operation, so long as such activities 
have no increased adverse impacts on the resources 
and values of the areas described in sections 102(b) 
and 102(c) than existed as of the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
(4) USE OF WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.— 
Subject to the provisions of this subsection and sub-
section (a)(4), the Secretary shall allow water re-
source facilities existing on the date of enactment of 
this Act within areas described in sections 102(b) 
and 102(c) to be used, operated, maintained, re-
paired, and replaced to the extent necessary for the 
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continued exercise, in accordance with Colorado 
State law, of vested water rights adjudicated for use 
in connection with such facilities by a court of com-
petent jurisdiction prior to the date of enactment of 
this Act. The impact of an existing facility on the 
water resources and values of the area shall not be 
increased as a result of changes in the adjudicated 
type of use of such facility as of the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
(5) REPAIR
AND
MAINTENANCE.—Water re-
source facilities, and access routes serving such fa-
cilities, existing within the areas described in sec-
tions 102(b) and 102(c) on the date of enactment of 
this Act shall be maintained and repaired when and 
to the extent necessary to prevent increased adverse 
impacts on the resources and values of the areas de-
scribed in sections 102(b) and 102(c). 
SEC. 105. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that military aviation 
training on Federal public lands in Colorado, including the 
training conducted at the High-Altitude Army National 
Guard Aviation Training Site, is critical to the national 
security of the United States and the readiness of the 
Armed Forces. 
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SEC. 106. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON IMPACTS 
THAT THE EXPANSION OF WILDERNESS DES-
IGNATIONS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES 
WOULD HAVE ON THE READINESS OF THE 
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES 
WITH RESPECT TO AVIATION TRAINING. 
(a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Defense 
shall conduct a study on the impacts that the expansion 
of wilderness designations in the Western United States 
would have on the readiness of the Armed Forces of the 
United States with respect to aviation training. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
House of Representatives a report on the study required 
under subsection (a). 
TITLE 
II—NORTHWEST 
CALI-
FORNIA WILDERNESS, RECRE-
ATION, AND WORKING FOR-
ESTS 
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Northwest California 
Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act’’. 
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
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(1) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
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. 
(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State 
of California. 
Subtitle A—Restoration and 
Economic Development 
SEC. 211. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION 
AREA. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED.—The term 
‘‘collaboratively developed’’ means projects that are 
developed and implemented through a collaborative 
process that— 
(A) includes— 
(i) appropriate Federal, State, and 
local agencies; and 
(ii) multiple interested persons rep-
resenting diverse interests; and 
(B) is transparent and nonexclusive. 
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(2) 
PLANTATION.—The 
term 
‘‘plantation’’ 
means a forested area that has been artificially es-
tablished by planting or seeding. 
(3) RESTORATION.—The term ‘‘restoration’’ 
means the process of assisting the recovery of an 
ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or de-
stroyed by establishing the composition, structure, 
pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facili-
tate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, 
resilience, and health under current and future con-
ditions. 
(4) RESTORATION AREA.—The term ‘‘restora-
tion area’’ means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River 
Restoration Area, established by subsection (b). 
(5) SHADED FUEL BREAK.—The term ‘‘shaded 
fuel break’’ means a vegetation treatment that effec-
tively addresses all project-generated slash and that 
retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant re-
growth in the forest understory following treatment; 
the longest lived trees that provide the most shade 
over the longest period of time; the healthiest and 
most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for 
crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands 
adjacent to plantations; and all mature hardwoods, 
when practicable. 
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(6) 
STEWARDSHIP
CONTRACT.—The 
term 
‘‘stewardship contract’’ means an agreement or con-
tract entered into under section 604 of the Healthy 
Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c). 
(7) WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE.—The term 
‘‘wildland-urban interface’’ has the meaning given 
the term by section 101 of the Healthy Forests Res-
toration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511). 
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River 
Restoration 
Area, 
comprising 
approximately 
729,089 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest 
Service and approximately 1,280 acres of Federal land ad-
ministered by the Bureau of Land Management, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity- 
Mad River Restoration Area—Proposed’’ and dated July 
3, 2018, to be known as the South Fork Trinity-Mad 
River Restoration Area. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the restoration area 
are to— 
(1) establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient 
forest structures containing late successional forest 
structure characterized by large trees and multisto-
ried canopies, as ecologically appropriate; 
(2) protect late successional reserves; 
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(3) enhance the restoration of Federal lands 
within the restoration area; 
(4) reduce the threat posed by wildfires to com-
munities within the restoration area; 
(5) protect and restore aquatic habitat and 
anadromous fisheries; 
(6) protect the quality of water within the res-
toration area; and 
(7) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, rec-
reational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the 
restoration area. 
(d) MANAGEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 
the restoration area— 
(A) in a manner consistent with the pur-
poses described in subsection (c); 
(B) in a manner that— 
(i) in the case of the Forest Service, 
prioritizes restoration of the restoration 
area over other nonemergency vegetation 
management projects on the portions of 
the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National 
Forests in Humboldt and Trinity Counties; 
and 
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(ii) in the case of the United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, establishes with 
the Forest Service an agreement for co-
operation to ensure timely completion of 
consultation required by section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act (15 U.S.C. 1536) 
on restoration projects within the restora-
tion area and agreement to maintain and 
exchange information on planning sched-
ules and priorities on a regular basis; 
(C) in accordance with— 
(i) the laws (including regulations) 
and rules applicable to the National Forest 
System for land managed by the Forest 
Service; 
(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Man-
agement Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et 
seq.) for land managed by the Bureau of 
Land Management; 
(iii) this title; and 
(iv) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations); and 
(D) in a manner consistent with congres-
sional intent that consultation for restoration 
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projects within the restoration area is com-
pleted in a timely and efficient manner. 
(2) CONFLICT OF LAWS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The establishment of 
the restoration area shall not change the man-
agement status of any land or water that is 
designated wilderness or as a wild and scenic 
river, including lands and waters designated by 
this title. 
(B) RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT.—If there 
is a conflict between the laws applicable to the 
areas described in subparagraph (A) and this 
section, the more restrictive provision shall con-
trol. 
(3) USES.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
only allow uses of the restoration area that the 
Secretary determines would further the pur-
poses described in subsection (c). 
(B) 
PRIORITY.—The 
Secretary 
shall 
prioritize restoration activities within the res-
toration area. 
(C) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section 
shall limit the Secretary’s ability to plan, ap-
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prove, or prioritize activities outside of the res-
toration area. 
(4) WILDLAND FIRE.— 
(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. 
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(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In mak-
ing determinations regarding road decommis-
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 Act— 
(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 Act, 
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 Act, to control noxious 
weeds, aid in the control of wildfire within the 
wildland-urban interface, or to provide other ec-
ological 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 214, 
215, and 216 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. 212. 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. 213. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDIATION PART-
NERSHIP. 
(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 title. 
(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 title. 
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SEC. 214. 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 title, 
enter into cooperative agreements with the State and any 
other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry 
out the purposes of this section. 
SEC. 215. 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. 216. 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 title. 
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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. 217. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT 
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. 
Subtitle B—Recreation 
SEC. 221. 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 7,399 
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—Proposed’’ and dated April 13, 2017. 
(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 Act and in accordance 
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. 222. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL. 
(a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of 
the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources of the House of Representatives and 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate a study that describes the feasibility of estab-
lishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation 
Trail that follows the route described 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 title; 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. 223. 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 
Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles 
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. 224. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall study the feasibility and public inter-
est 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 title. 
(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. 225. TRAILS STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, 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. 
226. 
CONSTRUCTION 
OF 
MOUNTAIN 
BICYCLING 
ROUTES. 
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— 
(1) FEASIBILITY
STUDY.—Not later than 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasibility 
and public interest of constructing recreational trails 
for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses 
on the routes as generally depicted in the report en-
titled ‘‘Trail Study for Smith River National Recre-
ation 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 title. 
(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. 227. 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. 
Subtitle C—Conservation 
SEC. 231. 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 11,117 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Black 
Butte River Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated April 
13, 2017, 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 
6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ 
and dated July 16, 2018, 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 27,258 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chinquapin 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated January 15, 
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2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wil-
derness. 
(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’’ 
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and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known 
as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness. 
(7) MAD RIVER BUTTES WILDERNESS.—Certain 
Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the 
State, comprising approximately 6,002 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Mad River 
Buttes Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated July 25, 
2018, 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 1,292 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Mount 
Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and 
considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilder-
ness, 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 16,274 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘North Fork 
Wilderness Additions’’ and dated January 15, 2020, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
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of, the North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by 
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 28,595 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pattison Wilderness— 
Proposed’’ and dated July 16, 2018, 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 27,747 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses— 
Proposed’’ and dated July 24, 2018, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
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Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 
101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness 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)). 
(13) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS AD-
DITION.—Certain Federal land managed by the Bu-
reau of Land Management in the State, comprising 
approximately 603 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Eel River Wilderness 
Additions—Proposed’’ and dated October 24, 2019, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as des-
ignated by section 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066). 
(14) SOUTH
FORK
TRINITY
RIVER
WILDER-
NESS.—Certain Federal land managed by the Forest 
Service in the State, comprising approximately 
26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Po-
tential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated March 
11, 2019, which shall be known as the South Fork 
Trinity River Wilderness. 
(15) TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS ADDITION.— 
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service 
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in the State, comprising approximately 60,826 acres, 
as generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Trinity 
Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST’’ and 
‘‘Trinity 
Alps 
Proposed 
Wilderness 
Additions 
WEST’’ and dated January 15, 2020, which is in-
corporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated 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)). 
(16) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the 
State, comprising approximately 15,069 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Underwood 
Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated January 15, 
2020, which shall be known as the Underwood Wil-
derness. 
(17) YOLLA BOLLY-MIDDLE EEL WILDERNESS 
ADDITIONS.—Certain Federal land managed by the 
Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management 
in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential 
Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated June 7, 2018, 
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which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as des-
ignated 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 January 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. 232. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established 
by section 231 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 Act; 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 231 as are necessary for 
the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accord-
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ance 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 title. 
(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 Act, 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 
title, if established before the date of enactment of this 
Act, 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 title affects the jurisdic-
tion 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 231, 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 title to lead to the creation of protective perim-
eters 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 231; 
(2) the designation of new units of special air-
space over the wilderness areas or wilderness addi-
tions designated by section 231; or 
(3) the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over the wilderness areas or wilder-
ness additions designated by section 231. 
(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 231— 
(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 231 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 title by members of Indian Tribes for tradi-
tional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary 
shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the 
wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated 
by section 231 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 231 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 231 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 231 in a manner compatible with the 
preservation of the area as wilderness. 
(m) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this title 
prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wil-
derness areas, such as the placement, use, and mainte-
nance of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor estab-
lished before the date of the enactment of this Act— 
(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. 233. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following 
areas in the State are designated as potential wilderness 
areas: 
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(1) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 3,797 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chin-
quapin Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated 
January 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 8,961 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou 
Wilderness Additions and Potential Wildernesses— 
Proposed’’ and dated July 24, 2018. 
(4) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork 
Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilder-
nesses—Proposed’’ and dated March 11, 2019. 
(5) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 1,256 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Trinity 
Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated Jan-
uary 15, 2020. 
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(6) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 4,282 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yolla 
Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential 
Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated June 7, 2018. 
(7) Certain Federal land managed by the For-
est Service, comprising approximately 2,909 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Pro-
posed Potential Wilderness’’ and dated January 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 
paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized 
equipment and mechanized transport in a potential 
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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 Act for potential wilderness areas 
located on lands managed by the Forest Service. 
(e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—On its designation as wilder-
ness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness 
area shall be administered in accordance with sec-
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tion 232 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 231(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 231(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 
231(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 231(a)(14); 
(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 
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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 
231(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 
231(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 231(a)(18). 
(f) REPORT.—Within 3 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the 
date upon which the potential wilderness is designated wil-
derness under subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit 
a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy 
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and Natural Resources of the Senate on the status of eco-
logical restoration within the potential wilderness area and 
the progress toward the potential wilderness area’s even-
tual wilderness designation under subsection (d). 
SEC. 234. 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 
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. 
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‘‘(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-
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. 
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‘‘(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-
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-
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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. 
‘‘(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. 
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‘‘(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: 
‘‘(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. 
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‘‘(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. 
‘‘(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trin-
ity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the 
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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. 235. 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 14,177 acres of Federal land administered by 
the Forest Service in Mendocino County, California, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin Special 
Conservation Management Area—Proposed’’ and dated 
April 12, 2017. 
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the conservation 
management area are to— 
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(1) conserve, protect, and enhance for the ben-
efit and enjoyment of present and future generations 
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 
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(iii) any other applicable law (includ-
ing regulations). 
(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 Act. 
(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 
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the conservation management area if the des-
ignations are— 
(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 
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(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. 
(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). 
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(f) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the con-
servation management area, where established before the 
date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to con-
tinue— 
(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 
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management area by purchase from willing sellers, 
donation, or exchange. 
(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. 
Subtitle D—Miscellaneous 
SEC. 241. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare 
maps and legal descriptions of the— 
(1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions 
designated by section 231; 
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(2) potential wilderness areas designated by 
section 233; 
(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 title, 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. 242. 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 title 
into updated management plans for units covered by this 
title. 
SEC. 243. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY 
FACILITIES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. 
(a) EFFECT OF ACT.—Nothing in this title— 
(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 Act 
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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TITLE III—CENTRAL COAST 
HERITAGE PROTECTION 
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Central Coast Herit-
age Protection Act’’. 
SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) SCENIC AREAS.—The term ‘‘scenic area’’ 
means a scenic area designated by section 308(a). 
(2) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
means— 
(A) with respect to land managed by the 
Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary of 
the Interior; and 
(B) with respect to land managed by the 
Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture. 
(3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State 
of California. 
(4) WILDERNESS AREA.—The term ‘‘wilderness 
area’’ means a wilderness area or wilderness addi-
tion designated by section 303(a). 
SEC. 303. 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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and managed as part of the Chumash Wilderness as 
designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 
Stat. 242). 
(5) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 54,036 acres, as 
generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Dick Smith 
Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 1 of 2 
(Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)’’ and ‘‘Dick 
Smith Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 2 
of 2 (Buckhorn and Mono Units)’’ and dated No-
vember 14, 2019, which shall be incorporated into 
and managed as part of the Dick Smith Wilderness 
as designated by the California Wilderness Act of 
1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). 
(6) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bu-
reau of Land Management comprising approximately 
7,289 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Garcia Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ 
and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incor-
porated into and managed as part of the Garcia Wil-
derness as designated by the Los Padres Condor 
Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102– 
301; 106 Stat. 242). 
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(7) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bu-
reau of Land Management comprising approximately 
8,774 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Machesna Mountain Wilderness—Proposed 
Additions’’ and dated October 30, 2019, which shall 
be incorporated into and managed as part of the 
Machesna Mountain Wilderness as designated by the 
California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98– 
425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). 
(8) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 30,184 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Matilija Wil-
derness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into 
and managed as part of the Matilija Wilderness as 
designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 
Stat. 242). 
(9) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 23,969 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘San Rafael 
Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into 
and managed as part of the San Rafael Wilderness 
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as designated by Public Law 90–271 (82 Stat. 51), 
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 
98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), and the Los Padres 
Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 
102–301; 106 Stat. 242). 
(10) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 2,921 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Santa Lucia 
Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into 
and managed as part of the Santa Lucia Wilderness 
as designated by the Endangered American Wilder-
ness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–237; 16 U.S.C. 
1132 note). 
(11) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 14,313 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sespe Wil-
derness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and dated 
March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into 
and managed as part of the Sespe Wilderness as 
designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and 
River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 
Stat. 242). 
(12) Certain land in the Los Padres National 
Forest comprising approximately 17,870 acres, as 
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generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Diablo 
Caliente Wilderness Area—Proposed’’ and dated 
March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the ‘‘Dia-
blo Caliente Wilderness’’. 
(b) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilder-
ness areas with— 
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources 
of the House of Representatives. 
(2) FORCE OF LAW.—The maps and legal de-
scriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the 
same force and effect as if included in this title, ex-
cept that the Secretary may correct any clerical and 
typographical errors in the maps and legal descrip-
tions. 
(3) PUBLIC
AVAILABILITY.—The maps and 
legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be 
on file and available for public inspection in the ap-
propriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau 
of Land Management. 
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SEC. 304. DESIGNATION OF THE MACHESNA MOUNTAIN PO-
TENTIAL WILDERNESS. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land 
in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approxi-
mately 2,359 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness’’ and 
dated March 29, 2019, is designated as the Machesna 
Mountain Potential Wilderness Area. 
(b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall file a map and legal description of the 
Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘potential wilderness 
area’’) with— 
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources 
of the House of Representatives. 
(2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de-
scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have the 
same force and effect as if included in this title, ex-
cept that the Secretary may correct any clerical and 
typographical errors in the map and legal descrip-
tion. 
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(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal 
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file 
and available for public inspection in the appropriate 
offices of the Forest Service. 
(c) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in subsection 
(d) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall 
manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). 
(d) TRAIL USE, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, 
AND REALIGNMENT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In accordance with para-
graph (2), the Secretary may reconstruct, realign, or 
reroute the Pine Mountain Trail. 
(2) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the recon-
struction, realignment, or rerouting under paragraph 
(1), the Secretary shall— 
(A) comply with all existing laws (including 
regulations); and 
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, 
use the minimum tool or administrative practice 
necessary to accomplish the reconstruction, re-
alignment, or rerouting with the least amount 
of adverse impact on wilderness character and 
resources. 
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(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MACHINERY.— 
In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary 
may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry 
out the trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerout-
ing authorized by this subsection. 
(4) 
MOTORIZED
AND
MECHANIZED
VEHI-
CLES.—The Secretary may permit the use of motor-
ized and mechanized vehicles on the existing Pine 
Mountain Trail in accordance with existing law (in-
cluding regulations) and this subsection until such 
date as the potential wilderness area is designated 
as wilderness in accordance with subsection (h). 
(e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the Federal land in the potential wilderness area is with-
drawn from all forms of— 
(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the 
public land laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
laws; and 
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to min-
eral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 
(f) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative 
agreements with State, Tribal, and local governmental en-
tities and private entities to complete the trail reconstruc-
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tion, realignment, or rerouting authorized by subsection 
(d). 
(g) BOUNDARIES.—The Secretary shall modify the 
boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any 
area within 150 feet of the centerline of the new location 
of any trail that has been reconstructed, realigned, or re-
routed under subsection (d). 
(h) WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The potential wilderness 
area, as modified under subsection (g), shall be des-
ignated as wilderness and as a component of the Na-
tional Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier 
of— 
(A) the date on which the Secretary pub-
lishes in the Federal Register notice that the 
trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting 
authorized by subsection (d) has been com-
pleted; or 
(B) the date that is 20 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act. 
(2) ADMINISTRATION
OF
WILDERNESS.—On 
designation as wilderness under this section, the po-
tential wilderness area shall be— 
(A) incorporated into the Machesna Moun-
tain Wilderness Area, as designated by the Cali-
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fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98– 
425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and expanded by 
section 303; and 
(B) administered in accordance with sec-
tion 305 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.). 
SEC. 305. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, 
the wilderness areas shall be administered by the Sec-
retary in accordance with this title and the Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that— 
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act 
shall be considered to be a reference to the date of 
enactment of this Act; and 
(2) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture 
shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary 
that has jurisdiction over the wilderness area. 
(b) FIRE MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED ACTIVI-
TIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may take any 
measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for 
the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accord-
ance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 
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U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 
98th Congress. 
(2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this title 
limits funding for fire and fuels management in the 
wilderness areas. 
(3) REVISION
AND
DEVELOPMENT
OF
LOCAL 
FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.—As soon as practicable 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall amend the local information in the Fire 
Management Reference System or individual oper-
ational plans that apply to the land designated as a 
wilderness area. 
(4) 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 areas, the Secretary shall 
enter into agreements with appropriate State or 
local firefighting agencies. 
(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the wilder-
ness areas, if established before the date of enactment of 
this Act, shall be permitted to continue, subject to any 
reasonable regulations as the Secretary considers nec-
essary in accordance with— 
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); 
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(2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of 
House Report 101–405, accompanying H.R. 2570 of 
the 101st Congress for land under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of the Interior; 
(3) the guidelines set forth in House Report 
96–617, accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Con-
gress for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary 
of Agriculture; and 
(4) all other laws governing livestock grazing on 
Federal public land. 
(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 title affects the jurisdic-
tion 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 and wildlife populations and 
habitats in the wilderness areas, if the management 
activities are— 
(A) consistent with relevant wilderness 
management plans; 
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(B) conducted in accordance with appro-
priate policies, such as the policies established 
in Appendix B of House Report 101–405; and 
(C) in accordance with memoranda of un-
derstanding between the Federal agencies and 
the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. 
(e) BUFFER ZONES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for 
the designation of wilderness areas by this title to 
lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buff-
er zones around each wilderness area. 
(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 title pre-
cludes— 
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over 
the wilderness areas; 
(2) the designation of new units of special air-
space over the wilderness areas; or 
(3) the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over wilderness areas. 
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(g) HORSES.—Nothing in this title precludes horse-
back riding in, or the entry of recreational saddle or pack 
stock into, a wilderness area— 
(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 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 
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to min-
eral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 
(i) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTER-
ESTS.—Any land within the boundary of a wilderness area 
that is acquired by the United States shall— 
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which 
the land is located; and 
(2) be managed in accordance with— 
(A) this section; 
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.); and 
(C) any other applicable law. 
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(j) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In ac-
cordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) 
and subject to terms and conditions as the Secretary may 
prescribe, the Secretary may authorize the installation and 
maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological 
collection devices in the wilderness areas if the Secretary 
determines that the facilities and access to the facilities 
are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water res-
ervoir operation activities. 
SEC. 306. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS. 
(a) INDIAN CREEK, MONO CREEK, AND MATILIJA 
CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—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) INDIAN CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol-
lowing segments of Indian Creek in the State of 
California, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek 
from its source in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., 
to the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary, as a 
wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek 
from the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary to 
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0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24, as a sce-
nic river. 
‘‘(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek 
from 0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24 to 
the southern boundary of sec. 32, T. 6 N., R. 
26 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(232) MONO
CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol-
lowing segments of Mono Creek in the State of Cali-
fornia, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek 
from its source in sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., 
to 0.25 miles upstream of Don Victor Fire 
Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild 
river. 
‘‘(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek 
from 0.25 miles upstream of the Don Victor 
Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to 
0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire 
Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a rec-
reational river. 
‘‘(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono 
Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Don Vic-
tor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., 
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to the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary 
in sec. 22, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek 
from the Ogilvy Ranch private property bound-
ary to the southern boundary of sec. 33, T. 6 
N., R. 26 W., as a recreational river. 
‘‘(233) MATILIJA
CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The 
following segments of Matilija Creek in the State of 
California, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija 
Creek from its source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 
25 W., to the private property boundary in sec. 
9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper 
North Fork Matilija Creek from its source in 
sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Matilija Wil-
derness boundary, as a wild river.’’. 
(b) SESPE CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) 
is amended by striking paragraph (142) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(142) SESPE CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol-
lowing segments of Sespe Creek in the State of Cali-
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fornia, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek 
from the private property boundary in sec. 10, 
T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Hartman Ranch pri-
vate property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 
24 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek 
from the Hartman Ranch private property 
boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the 
western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., 
as a recreational river. 
‘‘(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek 
from the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., 
R. 22 W., to the confluence with Trout Creek, 
as a scenic river. 
‘‘(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe 
Creek from the confluence with Trout Creek to 
the southern boundary of sec. 35, T. 5 N., R. 
20 W., as a wild river.’’. 
(c) SISQUOC RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of 
the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (143) and in-
serting the following: 
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‘‘(143) SISQUOC RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The fol-
lowing segments of the Sisquoc River and its tribu-
taries in the State of California, to be administered 
by the Secretary of Agriculture: 
‘‘(A) The 33-mile segment of the main 
stem of the Sisquoc River extending from its 
origin downstream to the Los Padres Forest 
boundary, as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South 
Fork Sisquoc River from its source northeast of 
San Rafael Mountain in sec. 2, T. 7 N., R. 28 
W., to its confluence with the Sisquoc River, as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana 
Creek from its source west of San Rafael Peak 
in sec. 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to the San Rafael 
Wilderness boundary upstream of Nira Camp-
ground, as a wild river. 
‘‘(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana 
Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness bound-
ary upstream of the Nira Campground to the 
San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of 
the confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a rec-
reational river. 
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‘‘(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana 
Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness bound-
ary downstream of the confluence of Davy 
Brown Creek to the private property boundary 
in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana 
Creek from the private property boundary in 
sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., to the confluence of 
the Sisquoc River, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown 
Creek from its source west of Ranger Peak in 
sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet up-
stream of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown 
Creek from 300 feet upstream of its confluence 
with Munch Canyon to its confluence with 
Manzana Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon 
from its source north of Ranger Peak in sec. 
33, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream 
of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Can-
yon from 300 feet upstream of its confluence 
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with Sunset Valley Creek to its confluence with 
Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river. 
‘‘(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek 
from 500 feet downstream of Sunset Valley 
Road to its confluence with Manzana Creek, as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork 
Fish Creek from its source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., 
R. 29 W., to its confluence with Fish Creek, as 
a wild river.’’. 
(d) PIRU CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) 
is amended by striking paragraph (199) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(199) PIRU
CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol-
lowing segments of Piru Creek in the State of Cali-
fornia, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri-
culture: 
‘‘(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek 
from its source in sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., 
to the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 
6 N., R. 21 W., as a wild river. 
‘‘(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek 
from the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 
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