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16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–103 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–103. Land Exchange, Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated
(a) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Wilderness Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 5,340 acres in exchange for the private lands described in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in subsection (a) of this section and the disbursement referred to in subsection (c) of this section, Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land consisting of approximately 5,103 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Wilderness Area.
(c) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this section, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, in the amount of $800,000.
(d) Completion of conveyance
The Secretary shall complete the conveyance of the Federal lands under subsection (a) of this section within 70 days after the Secretary accepts the lands described in subsection (b) of this section.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 603, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1672.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–104 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–104. Land exchange, Lowther (Clemens) Ranch
(a) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with the Lowther (Clemens) Ranch to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 11,796 acres in exchange for the private lands described in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in subsection (a) of this section and the disbursement referred to in subsection (d) of this section, the Lowther (Clemens) Ranch shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land consisting of approximately 1,078 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area.
(c) Treatment of grazing
Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 460nnn–23(e) of this title, relating to the effect of the cancellation in whole of the grazing permit for the Fish Creek/Big Indian allotment in the Wilderness Area and reassignment of use areas as described in paragraph (3)(D) of such section, shall apply to the land exchange authorized by this section.
(d) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this section, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to Lowther (Clemens) Ranch, in the amount of $148,000.
(e) Completion of conveyance
The Secretary shall complete the conveyance of the Federal lands under subsection (a) of this section within 70 days after the Secretary accepts the lands described in subsection (b) of this section.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 604, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1672.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–121 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–121. Authorization of appropriations
Except as provided in sections 460nnn–91(c) and 460nnn–122 of this title, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VII, § 701, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–399, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1655, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 460nnn of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–122 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–122. Use of land and water conservation fund
(a) Availability of fund
There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 from the land and water conservation fund established under section 460l–5 of this title to provide funds for the acquisition of land and interests in land under section 460nnn–24 of this title and to enter into nondevelopment easements and conservation easements under subsections (b) and (c) of section 460nnn–42 of this title.
(b) Term of use
Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) of this section shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VII, § 702, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–1. Establishment of the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District
(a) In general
In order to provide for future acquisitions of important conservation land within the Sonoita Valley region of the State of Arizona, there is hereby established the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District.
(b) Areas included
The Acquisition Planning District shall consist of approximately 142,800 acres of land in the Arizona counties of Pima and Santa Cruz, including the Conservation Area, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area” and dated October 2, 2000.
(c) Map and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 6, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Acquisition Planning District. In case of a conflict between the map referred to in subsection (b) of this section and the map and legal description submitted by the Secretary, the map referred to in subsection (b) of this section shall control. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 2, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2563.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–2. Purposes of the Acquisition Planning District
(a) In general
The Secretary shall negotiate with land owners for the acquisition of lands and interest in lands suitable for Conservation Area expansion that meet the purposes described in section 460ooo–3(a) of this title. The Secretary shall only acquire property under this subchapter pursuant to section 460ooo–6 of this title.
(b) Federal lands
The Secretary, through the Bureau of Land Management, shall administer the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District pursuant to this subchapter and the applicable provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), subject to valid existing rights, and in accordance with the management plan. Such public lands shall become part of the Conservation Area when they become contiguous with the Conservation Area.
(c) Fish and wildlife
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of Arizona with respect to fish and wildlife within the Acquisition Planning District.
(d) Protection of State and private lands and interests
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as affecting any property rights or management authority with regard to any lands or interest in lands held by the State of Arizona, any political subdivision of the State of Arizona, or any private property rights within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District.
(e) Public lands
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as in any way diminishing the Secretary’s or the Bureau of Land Management’s authorities, rights, or responsibilities for managing the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District.
(f) Coordinated management
The Secretary shall coordinate the management of the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District with that of surrounding county, State, and private lands consistent with the provisions of subsection (d) of this section.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 3, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2564.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 43 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–3. Establishment of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
(a) In general
In order to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important aquatic, wildlife, vegetative, archaeological, paleontological, scientific, cave, cultural, historical, recreational, educational, scenic, rangeland, and riparian resources and values of the public lands described in subsection (b) of this section while allowing livestock grazing and recreation to continue in appropriate areas, there is hereby established the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in the State of Arizona.
(b) Areas included
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 42,000 acres of public lands in the Arizona counties of Pima and Santa Cruz, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area” and dated October 2, 2000.
(c) Maps and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 6, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area. In case of a conflict between the map referred to in subsection (b) of this section and the map and legal description submitted by the Secretary, the map referred to in subsection (b) of this section shall control. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona.
(d) Forest lands
Any lands included in the Coronado National Forest that are located within the boundaries of the Conservation Area shall be considered to be a part of the Conservation Area. The Secretary of Agriculture shall revise the boundaries of the Coronado National Forest to reflect the exclusion of such lands from the Coronado National Forest.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 4, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2564.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–6. Land acquisition
(a) In general
(1) Priority to conservation easements
In acquiring lands or interest in lands under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to such acquisitions in the form of conservation easements.
(2) Private lands
The Secretary is authorized to acquire privately held lands or interest in lands within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only from a willing seller through donation, exchange, or purchase.
(3) County lands
The Secretary is authorized to acquire county lands or interest in lands within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only with the consent of the county through donation, exchange, or purchase.
(4) State lands
(A) In general
The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands or interest in lands owned by the State of Arizona located within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only with the consent of the State and in accordance with State law, by donation, exchange, or purchase.
(B) Consideration
As consideration for the acquisitions by the United States of lands or interest in lands under this paragraph, the Secretary shall pay fair market value for such lands or shall convey to the State of Arizona all or some interest in Federal lands (including buildings and other improvements on such lands or other Federal property other than real property) or any other asset of equal value within the State of Arizona.
(C) Transfer of jurisdiction
All Federal agencies are authorized to transfer jurisdiction of Federal lands or interest in lands (including buildings and other improvements on such lands or other Federal property other than real property) or any other asset within the State of Arizona to the Bureau of Land Management for the purpose of acquiring lands or interest in lands as provided for in this paragraph.
(b) Management of acquired lands
Lands acquired under this section shall, upon acquisition, become part of the Conservation Area and shall be administered as part of the Conservation Area. These lands shall be managed in accordance with this subchapter, other applicable laws, and the management plan.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 7, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2567.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–2. Establishment of the conservation area
(a) Establishment and purposes
In order to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important historical, cultural, paleontological, scenic, scientific, biological, educational, wildlife, riparian, wilderness, endangered species, and recreational values and resources associated with the Applegate-Lassen and Nobles Trails corridors and surrounding areas, there is hereby established the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in the State of Nevada.
(b) Areas included
The conservation area shall consist of approximately 797,100 acres of public lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Black Rock Desert Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area” and dated October 3, 2001.
(c) Maps and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 21, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the conservation area. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 4]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–354; Pub. L. 107–63, title I, § 135(a), Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 443.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2001—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–63 substituted “October 3, 2001” for “July 19, 2000”.
16 U.S.C. § 460qqq (CONSERVATION)
§ 460qqq. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural, archaeological, natural, wilderness, scientific, geological, historical, biological, wildlife, educational, and scenic resources of the Conservation Area.
(Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 602, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2009.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 107–282, § 1, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1994, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter, amending section 460ccc–1 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 460n–1, 460ccc–4, and 460qqq–1 of this title, enacting provisions listed in a table of National Wildlife Refuges set out under section 668dd of this title, and enacting and amending provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under 1132 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002’.”
Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 601, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2009, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 460qqq–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460qqq–1. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Conservation Area
The term “Conservation Area” means the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area established by section 460qqq–2(a) of this title.
(2) Federal parcel
The term “Federal parcel” means the parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.
(3) Management plan
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under section 460qqq–3(b) of this title.
(4) Map
The term “map” means the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.
(Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 603, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2009.)
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 107–282, § 3, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1995, provided that:
“In this Act [see Short Title note set out under section 460qqq of this title]:
“(1) Agreement.—
The term ‘Agreement’ means the Agreement entitled ‘Interim Cooperative Management Agreement Between the United States of the Interior Bureau of Land Management and Clark County’, dated November 4, 1992.
“(2) County.—
The term ‘County’ means Clark County, Nevada.
“(3) Secretary.—
The term ‘Secretary’ means—
“(A) the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to land in the National Forest System; or
“(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to other Federal land.
“(4) State.—
The term ‘State’ means the State of Nevada.”
16 U.S.C. § 460qqq–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460qqq–2. Establishment
(a) In general
For the purpose described in section 460qqq of this title, there is established in the State a conservation area to be known as the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
(b) Area included
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 48,438 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the map.
(c) Map and legal description
(1) In general
As soon as practicable after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area.
(2) Effect
The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map or legal description.
(3) Public availability
A copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 604, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2010.)
16 U.S.C. § 460qqq–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460qqq–4. Sale of Federal parcel
(a) In general
Notwithstanding sections 1712 and 1713 of title 43 and subject to valid existing rights, not later than 1 year after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall convey to the highest qualified bidder all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal parcel.
(b) Disposition of proceeds
Of the gross proceeds from the conveyance of land under subsection (a) of this section—
(1) 5 percent shall be available to the State for use in the general education program of the State; and
(2) the remainder shall be deposited in the special account established under the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; 112 Stat. 2345), to be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation for—
(A) the construction and operation of facilities to support the management of the Conservation Area;
(B) the construction and repair of trails and roads in the Conservation Area authorized under the management plan;
(C) research on and interpretation of the archaeological and geological resources of the Conservation Area;
(D) conservation and research relating to the Conservation Area; and
(E) any other purpose that the Secretary determines to be consistent with the purpose described in section 460qqq of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 606, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2012.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), probably means the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105–263, Oct. 19, 1998, 112 Stat. 2343, which amended section 460ccc–1 of this title and section 6901 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 6901 of Title 31. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1998 Amendment note set out under section 6901 of Title 31 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Commission
The term “Commission” means the Rio Grande Natural Area Commission established by section 460rrr–2(a) of this title.
(2) Natural Area
The term “Natural Area” means the Rio Grande Natural Area established by section 460rrr–1(a) of this title.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 2, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 109–337, § 1, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Rio Grande Natural Area Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–6. Effect
Nothing in this subchapter—
(1) amends, modifies, or is in conflict with the Rio Grande Compact, consented to by Congress in the Act of May 31, 1939 (53 Stat. 785, ch. 155);
(2) authorizes the regulation of private land in the Natural Area;
(3) authorizes the imposition of any mandatory streamflow requirements;
(4) creates an express or implied Federal reserved water right;
(5) imposes any Federal water quality standard within or upstream of the Natural Area that is more restrictive than would be applicable had the Natural Area not been established; or
(6) prevents the State of Colorado from acquiring an instream flow through the Natural Area under the terms, conditions, and limitations of State law to assist in protecting the natural environment to the extent and for the purposes authorized by State law.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 8, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1781.)
heading: References in Text
text: Act of May 31, 1939, referred to in par. (1), is act May 31, 1939, ch. 155, 53 Stat. 785, which is not classified to the Code.
16 U.S.C. § 460ttt (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ttt. Designation
Certain Federal land managed by the United States Forest Service, comprising approximately 15,857 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Moosalamoo National Recreation Area—Proposed”, dated September 2006, is designated as the “Moosalamoo National Recreation Area”.
(Pub. L. 109–382, title II, § 221, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2676.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 109–382, § 1(a), Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2673, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter and provisions set out as notes under this section and amending provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas under section 1132 of this title] may be cited as the ‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’.”
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 109–382, § 2, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2673, provided that: “In this Act [see Short Title note above], the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.”
Pub. L. 109–382, title II, § 201, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2675, provided that:
“In this title [enacting this subchapter and amending provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas under section 1132 of this title]:
“(1) Management plan.—
The term ‘Management Plan’ means the Green Mountain National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan.
“(2) State.—
The term ‘State’ means the State of Vermont.”