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16 U.S.C. § 460lll–61 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460lll–61. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Agriculture
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture such sums as are necessary to—
(1) permit the Secretary to exercise administrative jurisdiction over the Recreation Area under this subchapter; and
(2) administer the Recreation Area as a unit of the National Forest System.
(b) Interior
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior such sums as are necessary to carry out activities within the Recreation Area.
(c) Use of funds
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture may expend amounts appropriated to carry out this subchapter in a manner consistent with the authorities exercised by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the transfer of the Recreation Area to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, including campground management and visitor services, paid advertisement, and procurement of food and supplies for resale purposes.
(2) Exception
The Secretary of Agriculture shall not use amounts appropriated to carry out this subchapter for an activity described in section 460lll–24(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title V, § 551], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–326; Pub. L. 106–291, title II, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 974; Pub. L. 107–63, title III, § 335, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 472; Pub. L. 108–108, title III, § 334, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1312; Pub. L. 117–328, div. DD, title II, § 201(i), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5584.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117–328, § 201(i)(1), substituted “Recreation Area” for “Recreation Area area”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–328, § 201(i)(2), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may expend amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this subchapter in a manner consistent with the authorities exercised by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the transfer of the Recreation Area to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary, including campground management and visitor services, paid advertisement, and procurement of food and supplies for resale purposes.”
2003—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–108 amended heading and text of subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Until September 30, 2004, the Secretary of Agriculture may expend amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this subchapter in a manner consistent with the authorities exercised by the Tennessee Valley Authority, before the transfer of the Recreation Area to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary, regarding procurement of property, services, supplies, and equipment.”
2001—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–63 substituted “2004” for “2002”.
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–291 added subsec. (c).
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm. Findings and purpose
(a) Findings
Congress finds that certain areas located in the Grand Valley in Mesa County, Colorado, and Grand County, Utah, should be protected and enhanced for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. These areas include the following:
(1) The areas making up the Black Ridge and Ruby Canyons of the Grand Valley and Rabbit Valley, which contain unique and valuable scenic, recreational, multiple use opportunities (including grazing), paleontological, natural, and wildlife components enhanced by the rural western setting of the area, provide extensive opportunities for recreational activities, and are publicly used for hiking, camping, and grazing, and are worthy of additional protection as a national conservation area.
(2) The Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Study Area has wilderness value and offers unique geological, paleontological, scientific, and recreational resources.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important values of the public lands described in section 460mmm–2(b) of this title, including geological, cultural, paleontological, natural, scientific, recreational, environmental, biological, wilderness, wildlife education, and scenic resources of such public lands, by establishing the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness in the State of Colorado and the State of Utah.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 2, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1374; Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(a), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–400 substituted “McInnis Canyons” for “Colorado Canyons”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(f), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254, provided that: “Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the ‘Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area’ shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area’.”
heading: Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(g), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254, provided that: “This section [amending this section and sections 460mmm–1, 460mmm–2, and 460mmm–6 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under this section, and amending provisions set out as a note under this section] and the amendments made by this section take effect on January 1, 2005.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–353, § 1, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1374, as amended by Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(e), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254, provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter and provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title] may be cited as the ‘McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Act of 2000’.”
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–1. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Conservation Area
The term “Conservation Area” means the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area established by section 460mmm–2(a) of this title.
(2) Council
The term “Council” means the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area Advisory Council established under section 460mmm–6 of this title.
(3) Management plan
The term “management plan” means the management plan developed for the Conservation Area under section 460mmm–4(h) of this title.
(4) Map
The term “Map” means the map entitled “Proposed Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Area” and dated July 18, 2000.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(6) Wilderness
The term “Wilderness” means the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness so designated in section 460mmm–3 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 3, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1374; Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(b), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 108–400 substituted “McInnis” for “Colorado”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–400 effective Jan. 1, 2005, see section 1(g) of Pub. L. 108–400, set out as a note under section 460mmm of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–2. McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
(a) In general
There is established the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in the State of Colorado and the State of Utah.
(b) Areas included
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 122,300 acres of public land as generally depicted on the Map.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 4, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1375; Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(c), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(c)(1), substituted “McInnis” for “Colorado” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(c)(2), substituted “McInnis Canyons” for “Colorado Canyons”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–400 effective Jan. 1, 2005, see section 1(g) of Pub. L. 108–400, set out as a note under section 460mmm of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–3. Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness designation
Certain lands in Mesa County, Colorado, and Grand County, Utah, which comprise approximately 75,550 acres as generally depicted on the Map, are hereby designated as wilderness and therefore as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Such component shall be known as the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 5, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1375.)
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–5. Maps and legal descriptions
(a) In general
As soon as practicable after October 24, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a copy of the Map and a legal description of the Conservation Area and of the Wilderness.
(b) Force and effect
The Map and legal descriptions 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 the legal descriptions.
(c) Public availability
Copies of the Map and the legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in—
(1) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management;
(2) the Grand Junction District Office of the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado;
(3) the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado, if the Grand Junction District Office is not deemed the appropriate office; and
(4) the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Utah.
(d) Map controlling
Subject to section 460mmm–4(l)(3) 1 of this title, in the case of a discrepancy between the Map and the descriptions, the Map shall control.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 7, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1379.)
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–6. Advisory Council
(a) Establishment
Not later than 6 months after October 24, 2000, the Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the “McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area Advisory Council”.
(b) Duty
The Council shall advise the Secretary with respect to preparation and implementation of the management plan, including budgetary matters, for the Conservation Area and the Wilderness.
(c) Applicable law
The Council shall be subject to—
(1) chapter 10 of title 5; and
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
(d) Members
The Council shall consist of 10 members to be appointed by the Secretary including, to the extent practicable:
(1) A member of or nominated by the Mesa County Commission.
(2) A member nominated by the permittees holding grazing allotments within the Conservation Area or the Wilderness.
(3) A member of or nominated by the Northwest Resource Advisory Council.
(4) Seven members residing in, or within reasonable proximity to, Mesa County, Colorado, with recognized backgrounds reflecting—
(A) the purposes for which the Conservation Area or Wilderness was established; and
(B) the interests of the stakeholders that are affected by the planning and management of the Conservation Area and the Wilderness.
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 8, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1379; Pub. L. 108–400, § 1(d), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2254; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(95), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4316.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, 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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 10 of title 5;” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.);”.
2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–400 substituted “McInnis Canyons” for “Colorado Canyons”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–400 effective Jan. 1, 2005, see section 1(g) of Pub. L. 108–400, set out as a note under section 460mmm of this title.
heading: Termination of Advisory Councils
text: Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 460mmm–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460mmm–7. Public access
(a) In general
The Secretary shall continue to allow private landowners reasonable access to inholdings in the Conservation Area and Wilderness.
(b) Glade Park
The Secretary shall continue to allow public right of access, including commercial vehicles, to Glade Park, Colorado, in accordance with the decision in Board of County Commissioners of Mesa County v. Watt (634 F. Supp. 1265 (D.Colo.; May 2, 1986)).
(Pub. L. 106–353, § 9, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1380.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–1. Maps and legal descriptions
(a) Preparation and submission
As soon as practicable after October 30, 2000, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to Congress maps and legal descriptions of the following:
(1) The Cooperative Management and Protection Area.
(2) The Wilderness Area.
(3) The wild and scenic river segments and redband trout reserve designated by part C.
(4) The mineral withdrawal area designated by part D.
(5) The wildlands juniper management area established by part E.
(6) The land exchanges required by part F.
(b) Legal effect and correction
The maps and legal descriptions referred to in subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such maps and legal descriptions.
(c) Public availability
Copies of the maps and legal descriptions referred to in subsection (a) 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 the State of Oregon.
(Pub. L. 106–399, § 3, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1657.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–399, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1655, known as the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, 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–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–2. Valid existing rights
Nothing in this subchapter shall effect 1 any valid existing right.
(Pub. L. 106–399, § 4, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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, known as the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, 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–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–3. Protection of tribal rights
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to diminish the rights of any Indian tribe. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to diminish tribal rights, including those of the Burns Paiute Tribe, regarding access to Federal lands for tribal activities, including spiritual, cultural, and traditional food gathering activities.
(Pub. L. 106–399, § 5, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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, known as the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, 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–11 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–11. Designation of Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area
(a) Designation
The Secretary shall designate the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area consisting of approximately 425,550 acres of Federal land located in Harney County, Oregon, in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Steens Mountain Boundary Map” and dated September 18, 2000.
(b) Contents of map
In addition to the general boundaries of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the map referred to in subsection (a) also depicts the general boundaries of the following:
(1) The no livestock grazing area described in section 460nnn–23(e) of this title.
(2) The mineral withdrawal area designated by part D.
(3) The wildlands juniper management area established by part E.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title I, § 101, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–12 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–12. Purpose and objectives of Cooperative Management and Protection Area
(a) Purpose
The purpose of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area is to conserve, protect, and manage the long-term ecological integrity of Steens Mountain for future and present generations.
(b) Objectives
To further the purpose specified in subsection (a), and consistent with such purpose, the Secretary shall manage the Cooperative Management and Protection Area for the benefit of present and future generations—
(1) to maintain and enhance cooperative and innovative management projects, programs and agreements between tribal, public, and private interests in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area;
(2) to promote grazing, recreation, historic, and other uses that are sustainable;
(3) to conserve, protect and to ensure traditional access to cultural, gathering, religious, and archaeological sites by the Burns Paiute Tribe on Federal lands and to promote cooperation with private landowners;
(4) to ensure the conservation, protection, and improved management of the ecological, social, and economic environment of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, including geological, biological, wildlife, riparian, and scenic resources; and
(5) to promote and foster cooperation, communication, and understanding and to reduce conflict between Steens Mountain users and interests.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title I, § 102, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1658.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–21 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–21. Management authorities and purposes
(a) In general
The Secretary shall manage all Federal lands included in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other applicable provisions of law, including this subchapter, in a manner that—
(1) ensures the conservation, protection, and improved management of the ecological, social and economic environment of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, including geological, biological, wildlife, riparian, and scenic resources, North American Indian tribal and cultural and archaeological resource sites, and additional cultural and historic sites; and
(2) recognizes and allows current and historic recreational use.
(b) Management plan
Within 4 years after October 30, 2000, the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-range protection and management of the Federal lands included in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, including the Wilderness Area. The plan shall—
(1) describe the appropriate uses and management of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area consistent with this subchapter;
(2) incorporate, as appropriate, decisions contained in any current or future management or activity plan for the Cooperative Management and Protection Area and use information developed in previous studies of the lands within or adjacent to the Cooperative Management and Protection Area;
(3) provide for coordination with State, county, and private local landowners and the Burns Paiute Tribe; and
(4) determine measurable and achievable management objectives, consistent with the management objectives in section 460nnn–12 of this title, to ensure the ecological integrity of the area.
(c) Monitoring
The Secretary shall implement a monitoring program for Federal lands in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area so that progress towards ecological integrity objectives can be determined.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title I, § 111, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1659.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, 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.
This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–399, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1655, known as the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, 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.