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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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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–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 57,728 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; Pub. L. 119–91, § 3(a)(2), May 19, 2026, 140 Stat. 822.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2026—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–91 substituted “57,728” for “48,438”.
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)—
(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: Editorial Notes
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. § 460qqq–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460qqq–5. Right-of-way
Not later than 180 days after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall convey to the City of Henderson the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N–76312 and the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N–65874.
(Pub. L. 107–282, title VI, § 607, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2012.)
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–1. Establishment of Rio Grande Natural Area
(a) In general
There is established the Rio Grande Natural Area in the State of Colorado to conserve, restore, and protect the natural, historic, cultural, scientific, scenic, wildlife, and recreational resources of the Natural Area.
(b) Boundaries
The Natural Area shall include the Rio Grande River from the southern boundary of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge to the New Mexico State border, extending ¼ mile on either side of the bank of the River.
(c) Map and legal description
(1) In general
As soon as practicable after October 12, 2006, the Secretary shall prepare a map and legal description of the Natural Area.
(2) Effect
The map and legal description of the Natural Area shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map and legal description.
(3) Public availability
The map and legal description of the Natural Area shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 3, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777.)
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–2. Establishment of the Commission
(a) Establishment
There is established the Rio Grande Natural Area Commission.
(b) Purpose
The Commission shall—
(1) advise the Secretary with respect to the Natural Area; and
(2) prepare a management plan relating to non-Federal land in the Natural Area under section 460rrr–4(b)(2)(A) of this title.
(c) Membership
The Commission shall be composed of 9 members appointed by the Secretary, of whom—
(1) 1 member shall represent the Colorado State Director of the Bureau of Land Management;
(2) 1 member shall be the manager of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, ex officio;
(3) 3 members shall be appointed based on the recommendation of the Governor of Colorado, of whom—
(A) 1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Wildlife;
(B) 1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Water Resources; and
(C) 1 member shall represent the Rio Grande Water Conservation District; and
(4) 4 members shall—
(A) represent the general public;
(B) be citizens of the local region in which the Natural Area is established; and
(C) have knowledge and experience in the fields of interest relating to the preservation, restoration, and use of the Natural Area.
(d) Terms of office
(1) In general
Except for the manager of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, the term of office of a member of the Commission shall be 5 years.
(2) Reappointment
A member may be reappointed to the Commission on completion of the term of office of the member.
(e) Compensation
A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation for service on the Commission.
(f) Chairperson
The Commission shall elect a chairperson of the Commission.
(g) Meetings
(1) In general
The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson.
(2) Public meetings
A meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public.
(3) Notice
Notice of any meeting of the Commission shall be published in advance of the meeting.
(h) Technical assistance
The Secretary and the heads of other Federal agencies shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide any information and technical services requested by the Commission to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 4, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777.)
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–3. Powers of the Commission
(a) Hearings
The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this subchapter.
(b) Cooperative agreements
(1) In general
For purposes of carrying out the management plan on non-Federal land in the Natural Area, the Commission may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Colorado, a political subdivision of the State, or any person.
(2) Requirements
A cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall establish procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any action proposed by the State of Colorado, a political subdivision of the State, or any person that may affect the implementation of the management plan on non-Federal land in the Natural Area.
(3) Effect
A cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall not enlarge or diminish any right or duty of a Federal agency under Federal law.
(c) Prohibition of acquisition of real property
The Commission may not acquire any real property or interest in real property.
(d) Implementation of management plan
(1) In general
The Commission shall assist the Secretary in implementing the management plan by carrying out the activities described in paragraph (2) to preserve and interpret the natural, historic, cultural, scientific, scenic, wildlife, and recreational resources of the Natural Area.
(2) Authorized activities
In assisting with the implementation of the management plan under paragraph (1), the Commission may—
(A) assist the State of Colorado in preserving State land and wildlife within the Natural Area;
(B) assist the State of Colorado and political subdivisions of the State in increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural, historic, scientific, scenic, wildlife, and recreational resources in the Natural Area;
(C) encourage political subdivisions of the State of Colorado to adopt and implement land use policies that are consistent with—
(i) the management of the Natural Area; and
(ii) the management plan; and
(D) encourage and assist private landowners in the Natural Area in the implementation of the management plan.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 5, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1778.)
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–4. Management plan
(a) In general
Not later than 4 years after October 12, 2006, the Secretary and the Commission, in coordination with appropriate agencies in the State of Colorado, political subdivisions of the State, and private landowners in the Natural Area, shall prepare management plans for the Natural Area as provided in subsection (b).
(b) Duties of Secretary and Commission
(1) Secretary
The Secretary shall prepare a management plan relating to the management of Federal land in the Natural Area.
(2) Commission
(A) In general
The Commission shall prepare a management plan relating to the management of the non-Federal land in the Natural Area.
(B) Approval or disapproval
(i) In general
The Commission shall submit to the Secretary the management plan prepared under subparagraph (A) for approval or disapproval.
(ii) Action following disapproval
If the Secretary disapproves the management plan submitted under clause (i), the Secretary shall—
(I) notify the Commission of the reasons for the disapproval; and
(II) allow the Commission to submit to the Secretary revisions to the management plan submitted under clause (i).
(3) Cooperation
The Secretary and the Commission shall cooperate to ensure that the management plans relating to the management of Federal land and non-Federal land are consistent.
(c) Requirements
The management plans shall—
(1) take into consideration Federal, State, and local plans in existence on October 12, 2006, to present a unified preservation, restoration, and conservation plan for the Natural Area;
(2) with respect to Federal land in the Natural Area—
(A) be developed in accordance with section 1712 of title 43;
(B) be consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the management plans adopted by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management for land adjacent to the Natural Area; and
(C) be considered to be an amendment to the San Luis Resource Management Plan of the Bureau of Land Management; and
(3) include—
(A) an inventory of the resources contained in the Natural Area (including a list of property in the Natural Area that should be preserved, restored, managed, developed, maintained, or acquired to further the purposes of the Natural Area); and
(B) a recommendation of policies for resource management, including the use of intergovernmental cooperative agreements, that—
(i) protect the resources of the Natural Area; and
(ii) provide for solitude, quiet use, and pristine natural values of the Natural Area.
(d) Publication
The Secretary shall publish notice of the management plans in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 6, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1779.)
16 U.S.C. § 460rrr–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460rrr–5. Administration of Natural Area
(a) In general
The Secretary shall administer the Federal land in the Natural Area—
(1) in accordance with—
(A) the laws (including regulations) applicable to public land; and
(B) the management plan; and
(2) in a manner that provides for—
(A) the conservation, restoration, and protection of the natural, historic, scientific, scenic, wildlife, and recreational resources of the Natural Area;
(B) the continued use of the Natural Area for purposes of education, scientific study, and limited public recreation in a manner that does not substantially impair the purposes for which the Natural Area is established;
(C) the protection of the wildlife habitat of the Natural Area;
(D) a prohibition on the construction of water storage facilities in the Natural Area; and
(E) the reduction in the use of or removal of roads in the Natural Area and, to the maximum extent practicable, the reduction in or prohibition against the use of motorized vehicles in the Natural Area (including the removal of roads and a prohibition against motorized use on Federal land in the area on the western side of the Rio Grande River from Lobatos Bridge south to the New Mexico State line).
(b) Changes in streamflow
The Secretary is encouraged to negotiate with the State of Colorado, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, and affected water users in the State to determine if changes in the streamflow that are beneficial to the Natural Area may be accommodated.
(c) Private land
The management plan prepared under section 460rrr–4(b)(2)(A) of this title shall apply to private land in the Natural Area only to the extent that the private landowner agrees in writing to be bound by the management plan.
(d) Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land in the Natural Area is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under the mineral leasing laws (including geothermal leasing laws).
(e) Acquisition of land
(1) In general
The Secretary may acquire from willing sellers by purchase, exchange, or donation land or an interest in land in the Natural Area.
(2) Administration
Any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be administered in accordance with the management plan and this subchapter.
(f) Applicable law
Section 1276(d)(1) of this title shall not apply to the Natural Area.
(Pub. L. 109–337, § 7, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1780.)
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.”
16 U.S.C. § 460ttt–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ttt–1. Map and description
(a) In general
As soon as practicable after December 1, 2006, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the national recreation area designated by section 460ttt of this title with—
(1) the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and
(3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.
(b) Force of law
A map and legal description filed under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(c) Public availability
Each map and legal description filed under subsection (a) shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service.
(Pub. L. 109–382, title II, § 222, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2676.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 460ttt–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ttt–2. Administration of national recreation area
(a) In general
Subject to valid rights existing on December 1, 2006, the Secretary shall administer the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in accordance with—
(1) laws (including rules and regulations) applicable to units of the National Forest System; and
(2) the management direction (including objectives, standards, and guidelines) established for the Moosalamoo Recreation and Education Management Area under the Management Plan.
(b) Fish and wildlife
Nothing in this subchapter affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to wildlife and fish on the public land located in the State.
(c) Escarpment and ecological areas
Nothing in this subchapter prevents the Secretary from managing the Green Mountain Escarpment Management Area and the Ecological Special Areas, as described in the Management Plan.
(Pub. L. 109–382, title II, § 223, Dec. 1, 2006, 120 Stat. 2677.)
16 U.S.C. § 460yyy (CONSERVATION)
§ 460yyy. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Conservation Area
The term “Conservation Area” means the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area established by section 460yyy–1(a) of this title.
(2) Management plan
The term “management plan” means the management plan developed for the Conservation Area under section 460yyy–2(c) of this title.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2201, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1099.)
16 U.S.C. § 460yyy–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460yyy–1. Establishment of the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
(a) Establishment; purposes
There is established the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County, New Mexico, to protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, cultural, scientific, archaeological, natural, and educational subterranean cave resources of the Fort Stanton-Snowy River cave system.
(b) Area included
The Conservation Area shall include the area within the boundaries depicted on the map entitled “Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area” and dated December 15, 2008.
(c) Map and legal description
(1) In general
As soon as practicable after March 30, 2009, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area.
(2) Effect
The map and legal description of the Conservation Area shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map and legal description.
(3) Public availability
The map and legal description of the Conservation Area shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2202, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1099.)
16 U.S.C. § 460zzz (CONSERVATION)
§ 460zzz. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Conservation Area
The term “Conservation Area” means the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area established by section 460zzz–1(a)(1) of this title.
(2) Council
The term “Council” means the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council established under section 460zzz–6 of this title.
(3) Management plan
The term “management plan” means the management plan developed under section 460zzz–5 of this title.
(4) Map
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area” and dated September 15, 2008.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(6) State
The term “State” means the State of Colorado.
(7) Wilderness
The term “Wilderness” means the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area designated by section 460zzz–2(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2401, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1102.)