To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.
PL 112-45 (H.R.489), enacted 11/07/2011

125 STAT. 535 
PUBLIC LAW 112–45—NOV. 7, 2011 
Public Law 112–45 
112th Congress 
An Act 
To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the 
C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. LAND WITHDRAWAL AND RESERVATION FOR CRAGIN 
PROJECT. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered land’’ means the 
parcel of land consisting of approximately 512 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the Map, that consists of— 
(A) approximately 300 feet of the crest of the Cragin 
Dam and associated spillway; 
(B) the reservoir pool of the Cragin Dam that consists 
of approximately 250 acres defined by the high water mark; 
and 
(C) the linear corridor. 
(2) CRAGIN PROJECT.—The term ‘‘Cragin Project’’ means— 
(A) the Cragin Dam and associated spillway; 
(B) the reservoir pool of the Cragin Dam; and 
(C) any pipelines, linear improvements, buildings, 
hydroelectric generating facilities, priming tanks, trans-
mission, telephone, and fiber optic lines, pumps, machinery, 
tools, appliances, and other District or Bureau of Reclama-
tion structures and facilities used for the Cragin Project. 
(3) DISTRICT.—The term ‘‘District’’ means the Salt River 
Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. 
(4) LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY.—The term ‘‘land manage-
ment activity’’ includes, with respect to the covered land, the 
management of— 
(A) recreation; 
(B) grazing; 
(C) wildland fire; 
(D) public conduct; 
(E) commercial activities that are not part of the Cragin 
Project; 
(F) cultural resources; 
(G) invasive species; 
(H) timber and hazardous fuels; 
(I) travel; 
(J) law enforcement; and 
(K) roads and trails. 
(5) LINEAR CORRIDOR.—The term ‘‘linear corridor’’ means 
a corridor of land comprising approximately 262 acres— 
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125 STAT. 536 
PUBLIC LAW 112–45—NOV. 7, 2011 
(A) the width of which is approximately 200 feet; 
(B) the length of which is approximately 11.5 miles; 
(C) of which approximately 0.7 miles consists of an 
underground tunnel; and 
(D) that is generally depicted on the Map. 
(6) MAP.—The term ‘‘Map’’ means sheets 1 and 2 of the 
maps entitled ‘‘C.C. Cragin Project Withdrawal’’ and dated June 
17, 2008. 
(7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. 
(b) WITHDRAWAL OF COVERED LAND.—Subject to valid existing 
rights, the covered land is permanently withdrawn from all forms 
of— 
(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
laws; 
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; 
and 
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
geothermal leasing or mineral materials. 
(c) MAP.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, in 
coordination with the Secretary, shall prepare a map and legal 
description of the covered land. 
(2) FORCE AND EFFECT.—The map and legal description 
prepared under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and 
effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary 
of the Interior may correct clerical and typographical errors. 
(3) AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal description prepared 
under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public 
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and 
Bureau of Reclamation. 
(d) JURISDICTION AND DUTIES.— 
(1) JURISDICTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection (e), 
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commis-
sioner of Reclamation, shall have exclusive administrative 
jurisdiction to manage the Cragin Project in accordance 
with this Act and section 213(i) of the Arizona Water 
Settlements Act (Public Law 108–451; 118 Stat. 3533) on 
the covered land. 
(B) INCLUSION.—Notwithstanding subsection (e), the 
jurisdiction under subparagraph (A) shall include access 
to the Cragin Project by the District. 
(2) RESPONSIBILITY OF SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND 
DISTRICT.—In accordance with paragraphs (4)(B) and (5) of 
section 213(i) of the Arizona Water Settlements Act (Public 
Law 108–451; 118 Stat. 3533), the Secretary of the Interior 
and the District shall— 
(A) ensure the compliance of each activity carried out 
at the Cragin Project with each applicable Federal environ-
mental law (including regulations); and 
(B) coordinate with appropriate Federal agencies in 
ensuring the compliance under subparagraph (A). 
(e) LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ON COVERED LAND.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall have administrative 
jurisdiction over land management activities on the covered 
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125 STAT. 537 
PUBLIC LAW 112–45—NOV. 7, 2011 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 489 (S. 201): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 112–160 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 112–48 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources) accom-
panying S. 201. 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 157 (2011): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
land and other appropriate management activities pursuant 
to an agreement under paragraph (2) that do not conflict with, 
or adversely affect, the operation, maintenance, or replacement 
(including repair) of the Cragin Project, as determined by the 
Secretary of the Interior. 
(2) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT.—The Secretary and the Sec-
retary of the Interior, in coordination with the District, may 
enter into an agreement under which the Secretary may— 
(A) undertake any other appropriate management 
activity in accordance with applicable law that will improve 
the management and safety of the covered land and other 
land managed by the Secretary if the activity does not 
conflict with, or adversely affect, the operation, mainte-
nance, or replacement (including repair) of the Cragin 
Project, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; 
and 
(B) carry out any emergency activities, such as fire 
suppression, on the covered land. 
Approved November 7, 2011. 
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