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16 U.S.C. § 460vv–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460vv–9. Beech Creek National Scenic Area
(a) Designation
In order to protect and enhance certain scenery and wildlife within the Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma, certain lands within such national forest, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Beech Creek National Scenic Area—Proposed”, dated March 1988, are hereby designated as the “Beech Creek National Scenic Area” (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “national scenic area”).
(b) Map and description
The Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall, as soon as practicable after October 18, 1988, file a map and a legal description of the national scenic area with the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Committee on Agriculture of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the United States Senate. Each such map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter; except that correction of clerical and typographical errors in such legal description and map may be made. The map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.
(c) Administration
The Secretary shall administer the national scenic area in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the national forests in such manner as will best further the purposes of this section, as set forth in subsection (a). Timber management practices within the area shall promote a mixed hardwood and conifer forest with species and age class diversity approximating natural succession and with significant mast production and den trees for wildlife. Unevenaged management shall be the timber management practice in the area, except that the Secretary is authorized to use evenaged management practices in order to promote public safety or to mitigate the effects of fire, insects, and disease.
(Pub. L. 100–499, § 11, Oct. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 2496.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 460yy (CONSERVATION)
§ 460yy. Establishment
(a) In general
There is hereby established the City of Rocks National Reserve (hereinafter referred to as the “reserve”), in order to preserve and protect the significant historical and cultural resources; to manage recreational use; to protect and maintain scenic quality; and to interpret the nationally significant values of the reserve.
(b) Area included
The reserve shall include approximately fourteen thousand three hundred and twenty acres as depicted on the map entitled “Boundary Map, City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho” numbered P30–80,005 and dated October 1987. The map shall be on file in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and the Offices of the Governor, State of Idaho.
(c) Legal description
Within six months after November 18, 1988, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Secretary”) shall file a legal description of the reserve designated under this section with the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Representatives and with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate. Such 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 legal description and in the map referred to in subsection (b). The legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and the offices of the Governor of the State of Idaho.
(Pub. L. 100–696, title II, § 201, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4573.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives on Jan. 5, 1993, by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 460bbb–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460bbb–2. Establishment
(a) In general
For the purposes of ensuring the preservation, protection, enhancement, and interpretation for present and future generations of the Smith River watershed’s outstanding wild and scenic rivers, ecological diversity, and recreation opportunities while providing for the wise use and sustained productivity of its natural resources, there is hereby established the Smith River National Recreation Area.
(b) Boundaries
(1) The recreation area shall consist of those lands within the area generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Smith River National Recreation Area” and dated July 1990. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. The Secretary may, by publication of availability of a revised map and after public comment, make corrections or minor changes to the boundary of the recreation area.
(2) The exterior boundary of the recreation area, as generally depicted on the map, shall encompass the recreation area and the four excluded areas.
(c) Boundary modification
The boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest are hereby modified as generally depicted on the map referred to in subsection (b). A map and legal description of the boundary of the Six Rivers National Forest as modified by this subsection shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief, Forest Service, and the Office of the Forest Supervisor of the Six Rivers National Forest.
(d) Transfer
The federally owned lands within the recreation area administered by the Secretary of the Interior on November 16, 1990, comprising approximately 20 acres, are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture and shall be managed in accordance with the laws applicable to the National Forest System and this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 101–612, § 4, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3210.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–612, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3209, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 460bbb of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460eee (CONSERVATION)
§ 460eee. Establishment
(a) In general
In order to provide for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of the lands and waters associated with Lake Meredith in the State of Texas, and to protect the scenic, scientific, cultural, and other values contributing to the public enjoyment of such lands and waters, there is hereby established the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “recreation area”).
(b) Area included
The recreation area shall consist of the lands, waters, and interests therein within the area generally depicted on the map entitled “Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Boundary Map, ‘Fee-Take Line’ ”, numbered SWRO—80,023–A, and dated September 1990. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Secretary”) may from time to time make minor revisions in the boundary of the recreation area.
(c) Transfer
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal lands, waters, and interests therein within the recreation area are hereby transferred to the National Park Service.
(2) Those lands depicted on the map referred to in subsection (b) that are necessary for the continued operation, maintenance, and replacement of the Canadian River Project facilities and its purposes of providing for municipal and industrial water supply and flood control shall remain under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation.
(Pub. L. 101–628, title V, § 502, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4492.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is Pub. L. 101–628, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4469, which enacted this subchapter, subchapters CXV (§ 460ddd) and CXVII (§ 460fff et seq.) of this chapter, chapter 65 (§ 4601 et seq.) of this title, and former sections 1a–9 to 1a–13 of this title, amended section 410ee, former section 463, and sections 1274 and 1276 of this title, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1132 and 1271 of this title and section 1522 of Title 43, Public Lands, and formerly set out as notes under section 1a–5 of this title, and enacted provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460hhh–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460hhh–6. Withdrawal
(a) In general
Subject to valid existing rights and except as provided in subsection (b), all Federal lands within the Recreation Area are 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) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
(b) Exceptions
(1) In general
Notwithstanding subsection (a), W½E½ and W½ sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 58 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian is not subject to withdrawal under that subsection.
(2) Effect of entry under public land laws
Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the following are not subject to withdrawal under that paragraph:
(A) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that qualifies for conveyance under Public Law 97–465 (commonly known as the “Small Tracts Act”) (16 U.S.C. 521c et seq.), which, notwithstanding section 7 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 521i), may be conveyed under that Act.
(B) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for conveyance by exchange for non-Federal land within the Recreation Area under authorities generally providing for the exchange of National Forest System land.
(Pub. L. 103–63, § 8, Aug. 4, 1993, 107 Stat. 300; Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3092(f), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3872.)
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 97–465 (commonly known as the “Small Tracts Act”), referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 97–465, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2535, which enacted sections 521c to 521i of this title and amended section 484a of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3092(f)(1), substituted “as provided” for “for lands described” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3092(f)(2), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The lands referred to in subsection (a) of this section are described as follows:
“W½E½ and W½, Sec. 27, T23S, R58E, Mt. Diablo Meridian.”
16 U.S.C. § 460lll–49 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460lll–49. Tennessee Valley Authority transfer funding
(a) In general
The funding described in this section is funding derived from only 1 or more of the following sources:
(1) Nonpower fund balances and collections.
(2) Investment returns of the nonpower program.
(3) Applied programmatic savings in the power and nonpower programs.
(4) Savings from the suspension of bonuses and awards.
(5) Savings from reductions in memberships and contributions.
(6) Increases in collections resulting from nonpower activities, including user fees.
(7) Increases in charges to private and public utilities both investor and cooperatively owned, as well as to direct load customers.
(b) Availability
Funds from the sources described in subsection (a) shall be available notwithstanding section 11, 14, 15, or 29 [16 U.S.C. 831j, 831m, 831n, 831bb] or any other provision of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 (16 U.S.C. 831 et seq.) or any provisions of the covenants contained in any power bonds issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
(c) Sufficiency of savings
The savings from and the revenue adjustment to the budget of the Tennessee Valley Authority for the first fiscal year of the transfer and each fiscal year thereafter shall be sufficient so that the net spending authority and resulting outlays to carry out activities with funding described in subsection (a) shall not exceed $0 for the first fiscal year of the transfer and each fiscal year thereafter.
(d) Itemized list of reductions and increased receipts
(1) Proposed changes
Not later than 30 days after the date of transfer pursuant to section 460lll–41 of this title, the Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate an itemized list of the amounts of reductions in spending and increases in receipts that are proposed to be made as a result of activities under this subsection during the first fiscal year of the transfer.
(2) Actual changes
Not later than 24 months after the effective date of the transfer, the Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate an itemized list of the amounts of reductions in spending and increases in receipts as a result of activities under this subsection during the first fiscal year of the transfer.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title V, § 549], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–325.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, referred to in subsec. (b), is act May 18, 1933, ch. 32, 48 Stat. 58, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 12A (§ 831 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 831 of this title and Tables.
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: 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–64 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–64. Treatment of wilderness study areas
(a) Status unaffected
Except as provided in section 460nnn–92 of this title, any wilderness study area, or portion of a wilderness study area, within the boundaries of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, but not included in the Wilderness Area, shall remain a wilderness study area notwithstanding the enactment of this subchapter.
(b) Management
The wilderness study areas referred to in subsection (a) shall continue to be managed under section 1782(c) of title 43 in a manner so as not to impair the suitability of the areas for preservation as wilderness.
(c) Expansion of Basque Hills Wilderness Study Area
The boundaries of the Basque Hills Wilderness Study Area are hereby expanded to include the Federal lands within sections 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, and 27 of township 36 south, range 31 east, Willamette Meridian. These lands shall be managed under section 1782(c) of title 43 to protect and enhance the wilderness values of these lands.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title II, § 204, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1667.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), 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–81 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–81. Designation of mineral withdrawal area
(a) Designation
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal lands and interests in lands included within the withdrawal boundary as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–11(a) of this title are hereby withdrawn from—
(1) location, entry and patent under the mining laws; and
(2) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and from the minerals materials laws and all amendments thereto except as specified in subsection (b).
(b) Road maintenance
If consistent with the purposes of this subchapter and the management plan for the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Secretary may permit the development of saleable mineral resources, for road maintenance use only, in those locations identified on the map referred to in section 460nnn–11(a) of this title as an existing “gravel pit” within the mineral withdrawal boundaries (excluding the Wilderness Area, wilderness study areas, and designated segments of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System) where such development was authorized before October 30, 2000.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title IV, § 401, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1669.)
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–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 200302 of title 54 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) shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VII, § 702, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(5), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 200302 of title 54” for “section 460l–5 of this title”.
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).
(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. § 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: 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.