117 HR 878 IH: Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-05
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 878IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 5, 2021Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. Chu, and Mr. Carbajal) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other purposes.
1.Short title; table of contents
(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act.  (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
Title I—Restoration and economic development
Sec. 101. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 102. Redwood National and State Parks restoration.
Sec. 103. California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 104. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 105. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 106. Management plans.
Sec. 107. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
Title II—Recreation
Sec. 201. Horse Mountain Special Management Area.
Sec. 202. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 203. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 204. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 205. Trails study.
Sec. 206. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 207. Partnerships.
Title III—Conservation
Sec. 301. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 302. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 303. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 304. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 305. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.
Title IV—Miscellaneous
Sec. 401. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 402. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 403. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility facilities and rights-of-way.
2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means—
(A)with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and (B)with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(2)StateThe term State means the State of California. IRestoration and economic development 101.South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Collaboratively developedThe term collaboratively developed means projects that are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that— (A)includes—
(i)appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies; and (ii)multiple interested persons representing diverse interests; and
(B)is transparent and nonexclusive. (2)PlantationThe term plantation means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding.
(3)RestorationThe term restoration means the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions. (4)Restoration areaThe term restoration area means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, established by subsection (b).
(5)Shaded fuel breakThe term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment; the longest lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of time; the healthiest and most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations; and all mature hardwoods, when practicable. (6)Stewardship contractThe term stewardship contract means an agreement or contract entered into under section 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c).
(7)Wildland-urban interfaceThe term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term by section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511). (b)EstablishmentSubject to valid existing rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area and dated May 15, 2020, to be known as the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
(c)PurposesThe purposes of the restoration area are to— (1)establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically appropriate;
(2)protect late successional reserves; (3)enhance the restoration of Federal lands within the restoration area;
(4)reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities within the restoration area; (5)protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries;
(6)protect the quality of water within the restoration area; and (7)allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.
(d)Management
(1)In generalThe Secretary shall manage the restoration area— (A)in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c);
(B)in a manner that— (i)in the case of the Forest Service, prioritizes restoration of the restoration area over other nonemergency vegetation management projects on the portions of the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests in Humboldt and Trinity Counties; and
(ii)in the case of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establishes with the Forest Service an agreement for cooperation to ensure timely completion of consultation required by section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (15 U.S.C. 1536) on restoration projects within the restoration area and agreement to maintain and exchange information on planning schedules and priorities on a regular basis; (C)in accordance with—
(i)the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to the National Forest System for land managed by the Forest Service; (ii)the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land managed by the Bureau of Land Management;
(iii)this Act; and (iv)any other applicable law (including regulations); and
(D)in a manner consistent with congressional intent that consultation for restoration projects within the restoration area is completed in a timely and efficient manner. (2)Conflict of laws (A)In generalThe establishment of the restoration area shall not change the management status of any land or water that is designated wilderness or as a wild and scenic river, including lands and waters designated by this Act.
(B)Resolution of conflictIf there is a conflict between the laws applicable to the areas described in subparagraph (A) and this section, the more restrictive provision shall control. (3)Uses (A)In generalThe Secretary shall only allow uses of the restoration area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (c).
(B)PriorityThe Secretary shall prioritize restoration activities within the restoration area. (C)LimitationNothing in this section shall limit the Secretary’s ability to plan, approve, or prioritize activities outside of the restoration area.
(4)Wildland fire
(A)In generalNothing in this section prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland fire operations in the restoration area, consistent with the purposes of this section. (B)PriorityThe Secretary may use prescribed burning and managed wildland fire to the fullest extent practicable to achieve the purposes of this section.
(5)Road decommissioning
(A)In generalTo the extent practicable, the Secretary shall decommission unneeded National Forest System roads identified for decommissioning and unauthorized roads identified for decommissioning within the restoration area— (i)subject to appropriations;
(ii)consistent with the analysis required by subparts A and B of part 212 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations; and (iii)in accordance with existing law.
(B)Additional requirementIn making determinations regarding road decommissioning under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with— (i)appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(ii)members of the public. (C)DefinitionAs used in subparagraph (A), the term decommission means—
(i)to reestablish vegetation on a road; and (ii)to restore any natural drainage, watershed function, or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism.
(6)Vegetation management
(A)In generalSubject to subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), the Secretary may conduct vegetation management projects in the restoration area only where necessary to— (i)maintain or restore the characteristics of ecosystem composition and structure;
(ii)reduce wildfire risk to communities by promoting forests that are fire resilient; (iii)improve the habitat of threatened, endangered, or sensitive species;
(iv)protect or improve water quality; or (v)enhance the restoration of lands within the restoration area.
(B)Additional requirements
(i)Shaded fuel breaksIn carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prioritize, as practicable, the establishment of a network of shaded fuel breaks within— (I)the portions of the wildland-urban interface that are within 150 feet from private property contiguous to Federal land;
(II)150 feet from any road that is open to motorized vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act— (aa)except that, where topography or other conditions require, the Secretary may establish shaded fuel breaks up to 275 feet from a road so long as the combined total width of the shaded fuel breaks for both sides of the road does not exceed 300 feet; and
(bb)provided that the Secretary shall include vegetation treatments within a minimum of 25 feet of the road where practicable, feasible, and appropriate as part of any shaded fuel break; or (III)150 feet of any plantation.
(ii)Plantations; riparian reservesThe Secretary may undertake vegetation management projects— (I)in areas within the restoration area in which fish and wildlife habitat is significantly compromised as a result of past management practices (including plantations); and
(II)within designated riparian reserves only where necessary to maintain the integrity of fuel breaks and to enhance fire resilience. (C)ComplianceThe Secretary shall carry out vegetation management projects within the restoration area—
(i)in accordance with— (I)this section; and
(II)existing law (including regulations); (ii)after providing an opportunity for public comment; and
(iii)subject to appropriations. (D)Best available scienceThe Secretary shall use the best available science in planning and implementing vegetation management projects within the restoration area.
(7)Grazing
(A)Existing grazingThe grazing of livestock in the restoration area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue— (i)subject to—
(I)such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and (II)applicable law (including regulations); and
(ii)in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c). (B)Targeted new grazingThe Secretary may issue annual targeted grazing permits for the grazing of livestock in the restoration area, where not established before the date of the enactment of this Act, to control noxious weeds, aid in the control of wildfire within the wildland-urban interface, or to provide other ecological benefits subject to—
(i)such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and (ii)a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c).
(C)Best Available ScienceThe Secretary shall use the best available science when determining whether to issue targeted grazing permits within the restoration area. (e)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the restoration area is withdrawn from—
(1)all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3)disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. (f)Use of stewardship contractsTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall—
(1)use stewardship contracts to implement this section; and (2)use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for restoration and other activities within the restoration area which shall include staff and administrative costs to support timely consultation activities for restoration projects.
(g)CollaborationIn developing and implementing restoration projects in the restoration area, the Secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area. (h)Environmental reviewA collaboratively developed restoration project within the restoration area may be carried out in accordance with the provisions for hazardous fuel reduction projects set forth in sections 104, 105, and 106 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514–6516), as applicable.
(i)Multiparty monitoringThe Secretary of Agriculture shall— (1)in collaboration with the Secretary of the Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty monitoring, evaluation, and accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecological, social, and economic effects of restoration projects within the restoration area; and
(2)incorporate the monitoring results into the management of the restoration area. (j)FundingThe Secretary shall use all existing authorities to secure as much funding as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the restoration area.
(k)Forest residues utilization
(1)In generalIn accordance with applicable law, including regulations, and this section, the Secretary may utilize forest residues from restoration projects, including shaded fuel breaks, in the restoration area for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration. (2)PartnershipsIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into partnerships with universities, nongovernmental organizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal, State, and local governmental agencies.
102.Redwood National and State Parks restoration
(a)Partnership agreementsThe Secretary of the Interior is authorized to undertake initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in Redwood National and State Parks in partnership with the State of California, local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. (b)ComplianceIn carrying out any initiative authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall comply with all applicable law.
103.California Public Lands Remediation Partnership
(a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)PartnershipThe term partnership means the California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established by subsection (b).
(2)Priority landsThe term priority lands means Federal land within the State that is determined by the partnership to be a high priority for remediation. (3)RemediationThe term remediation means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. Remediation includes but is not limited to removal of trash, debris, and other material, and establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.
(b)EstablishmentThere is hereby established a California Public Lands Remediation Partnership. (c)PurposesThe purposes of the partnership are to—
(1)coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, in the remediation of priority lands in the State affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities; and (2)use the resources and expertise of each agency, authority, or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority lands in the State.
(d)MembershipThe members of the partnership shall include the following: (1)The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the Forest Service.
(2)The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service. (3)The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, or a designee of the Director.
(4)The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (5)A designee of the California State Water Resources Control Board.
(6)A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ Association. (7)One member to represent federally recognized Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8)One member to represent nongovernmental organizations with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. (9)One member to represent local governmental interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(10)A law enforcement official from each of the following: (A)The Department of the Interior.
(B)The Department of Agriculture. (11)A scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(12)A designee of the National Guard Counter Drug Program. (e)DutiesTo further the purposes of this section, the partnership shall—
(1)identify priority lands for remediation in the State; (2)secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources to apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;
(3)support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the State; (4)support research and education on the impacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities on priority lands in the State;
(5)involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and (6)take any other administrative or advisory actions as necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.
(f)AuthoritiesTo implement this section, the partnership may, subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of Agriculture— (1)make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2)enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties; (3)hire and compensate staff;
(4)obtain funds or services from any source, including Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program; (5)contract for goods or services; and
(6)support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of this section. (g)ProceduresThe partnership shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(h)Local hiringThe partnership shall, to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with existing law, give preference to local entities and persons when carrying out this section. (i)Service without compensationMembers of the partnership shall serve without pay.
(j)Duties and authorities of the secretary of agriculture
(1)In generalThe Secretary of Agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section. (2)Technical and financial assistanceThe Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this Act.
(3)Cooperative agreementsThe Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership, any members of the partnership, or other public or private entities to provide technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this Act. 104.Trinity Lake visitor center (a)In generalThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, may establish, in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the Secretary may determine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Weaverville, California—
(1)to serve visitors; and (2)to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
(b)RequirementsThe Secretary shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret the scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and other nearby Federal lands. (c)Cooperative agreementsThe Secretary of Agriculture may, in a manner consistent with this Act, enter into cooperative agreements with the State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of this section.
105.Del Norte County visitor center
(a)In generalThe Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately, may establish, in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Del Norte County, California— (1)to serve visitors; and
(2)to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and other nearby Federal lands. (b)RequirementsThe Secretaries shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret the scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and other nearby Federal lands.
106.Management plans
(a)In generalIn revising the land and resource management plan for the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino National Forests, the Secretary shall— (1)consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section 101; and
(2)include or update the fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this Act. (b)RequirementIn carrying out the revisions required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1)develop spatial fire management plans in accordance with— (A)the Guidance for Implementation of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy dated February 13, 2009, including any amendments to that guidance; and
(B)other appropriate policies; (2)ensure that a fire management plan—
(A)considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and other natural or primitive areas; and (B)in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section 301, provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the entire wilderness area, including the addition;
(3)consult with— (A)appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(B)members of the public; and (4)comply with applicable laws (including regulations).
107.Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations
(a)StudyThe Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities, and private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks on— (1)Federal land at the northern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the northern boundary; and
(2)Federal land at the southern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the southern boundary. (b)Partnerships (1)Agreements authorizedIf the study conducted under subsection (a) determines that establishing the described accommodations is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development, operation, and maintenance of overnight accommodations.
(2)ContentsAny agreements entered into under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization. (3)ComplianceThe Secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.
(4)EffectNothing in this subsection— (A)reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or
(B)amends or modifies the application of any existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. IIRecreation 201.Horse Mountain Special Management Area (a)EstablishmentSubject to valid existing rights, there is established the Horse Mountain Special Management Area (referred to in this section as the special management area) comprising approximately 7,482 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service in Humboldt County, California, as generally depicted on the map entitled Horse Mountain Special Management Area and dated May 15, 2020.
(b)PurposesThe purpose of the special management area is to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special management area while conserving the plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the area. (c)Management plan (1)In generalNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area.
(2)ConsultationIn developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with— (A)appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(B)members of the public. (3)Additional requirementThe management plan required under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area.
(d)Management
(1)In generalThe Secretary shall manage the special management area— (A)in furtherance of the purposes described in subsection (b); and
(B)in accordance with— (i)the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System;
(ii)this section; and (iii)any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2)RecreationThe Secretary shall continue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special management area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and motorized recreation on authorized routes, and other recreational activities, so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area, this section, other applicable law (including regulations), and applicable management plans. (3)Motorized vehicles (A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), the use of motorized vehicles in the special management area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles.
(B)Use of snowmobilesThe winter use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management area— (i)during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season; and
(ii)subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary. (4)New trails (A)In generalThe Secretary may construct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within the special management area in accordance with—
(i)the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (ii)this section; and
(iii)any other applicable law (including regulations). (B)PriorityIn establishing new trails within the special management area, the Secretary shall—
(i)prioritize the establishment of loops that provide high-quality, diverse recreational experiences; and (ii)consult with members of the public.
(e)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the special management area is withdrawn from— (1)all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws;
(2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3)disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.
202.Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
(a)Feasibility study
(1)In generalNot later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route described in paragraph (2). (2)RouteThe trail described in paragraph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, California, by roughly following the route as generally depicted on the map entitled Bigfoot National Recreation Trail—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018.
(3)Additional requirementIn completing the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with— (A)appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies;
(B)private landowners; (C)nongovernmental organizations; and
(D)members of the public. (b)Designation (1)In generalUpon a determination that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation Trail in section 1243 of title 16, United States Code, the Secretary of Agriculture shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail in accordance with—
(A)the National Trails System Act (Public Law 90–543); (B)this Act; and
(C)other applicable law (including regulations). (2)AdministrationUpon designation by the Secretary of Agriculture, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail) shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with—
(A)other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies; (B)private landowners; and
(C)other interested organizations. (3)Private property rights (A)In generalNo portions of the trail may be located on non-Federal land without the written consent of the landowner.
(B)ProhibitionThe Secretary of Agriculture shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the land. (C)EffectNothing in this section—
(i)requires any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property; or (ii)modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land.
(c)Cooperative agreementsIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction, reconstruction, realignment, maintenance, or education projects related to the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. (d)Map (1)Map requiredUpon designation of the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail.
(2)Public availabilityThe map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. 203.Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (a)Designation (1)In generalIn accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture after an opportunity for public comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)—
(A)for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bicycles, or both; and (B)to be known as the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
(2)RequirementsIn designating the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail), the Secretary shall only include trails that are— (A)as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bikes, or both; and
(B)located on land that is managed by the Forest Service in Del Norte County. (3)MapA map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(b)Management
(1)In generalThe Secretary shall manage the trail— (A)in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations);
(B)to ensure the safety of citizens who use the trail; and (C)in a manner by which to minimize any damage to sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(2)Monitoring; evaluationTo minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on— (A)the trail;
(B)land located in proximity to the trail; and (C)plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3)ClosureThe Secretary, in consultation with the State and Del Norte County, and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary determines that— (A)the trail is having an adverse impact on—
(i)wildlife habitats; (ii)natural resources;
(iii)cultural resources; or (iv)traditional uses;
(B)the trail threatens public safety; or (C)closure of the trail is necessary—
(i)to repair damage to the trail; or (ii)to repair resource damage.
(4)ReroutingAny portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail— (A)that is—
(i)in existence as of the date of the closure of the portion of the trail; (ii)located on public land; and
(iii)open to motorized or mechanized use; and (B)if the Secretary determines that rerouting the portion of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the length of the trail.
(5)Notice of available routesThe Secretary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through— (A)the placement of appropriate signage along the trail; and
(B)the distribution of maps, safety education materials, and other information that the Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate. (c)EffectNothing in this section affects the ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Federal land).
204.Trinity Lake Trail
(a)Trail construction
(1)Feasibility studyNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake. (2)Construction (A)Construction authorizedSubject to appropriations, and in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the construction of the trail described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary may provide for the construction of the trail.
(B)Use of volunteer services and contributionsThe trail may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal expenditures to construct the trail. (3)ComplianceIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—
(A)the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; and (B)this Act.
(b)EffectNothing in this section affects the ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Federal land). 205.Trails study (a)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (b) and in consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a study to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not designated as wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests located in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties.
(b)ConsultationIn carrying out the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior regarding opportunities to improve, through increased coordination, recreation trail opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that shares a boundary with the national forest land described in subsection (a). 206.Construction of mountain bicycling routes (a)Trail construction (1)Feasibility studyNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the report entitled Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest and dated 2016.
(2)Construction
(A)Construction authorizedSubject to appropriations, and in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the construction of one or more routes described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary may provide for the construction of the routes. (B)ModificationsThe Secretary may modify the routes as necessary in the opinion of the Secretary.
(C)Use of volunteer services and contributionsRoutes may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal expenditures to construct the route. (3)ComplianceIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with—
(A)the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; and (B)this Act.
(b)EffectNothing in this section affects the ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Federal land). 207.Partnerships (a)Agreements authorizedThe Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to undertake the following activities on Federal lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties—
(1)trail and campground maintenance; (2)public education, visitor contacts, and outreach; and
(3)visitor center staffing. (b)ContentsAny agreements entered into under subsection (a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(c)ComplianceThe Secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law. (d)EffectNothing in this section—
(1)reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or (2)amends or modifies the application of any existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
IIIConservation
301.Designation of wilderness
(a)In generalIn accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1)Black butte river wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Black Butte Wilderness—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Black Butte River Wilderness.
(2)Chanchelulla wilderness additionsCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619). (3)Chinquapin wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 27,164 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Wilderness—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.
(4)Elkhorn ridge wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness, as designated by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2070). (5)English ridge wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the English Ridge Wilderness.
(6)Headwaters forest wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Headwaters Forest Wilderness—Proposed and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness. (7)Mad river buttes wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,097 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mad River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes Wilderness.
(8)Mount lassic wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Mt. Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as designated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). (9)North fork eel wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled North Fork Eel Wilderness Additions and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the North Fork Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621).
(10)Pattison wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 29,451 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Pattison Wilderness—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness. (11)Sanhedrin wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 112 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).
(12)Siskiyou wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 23,913 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled Siskiyou Wilderness Additions—Proposed (North) and Siskiyou Wilderness Additions—Proposed (South) and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)). (13)South fork eel river wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Eel River Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066).
(14)South fork trinity river wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,115 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness. (15)Trinity alps wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 61,187 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST and Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(16)Underwood wildernessCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Underwood Wilderness—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness. (17)Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additionsCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 11,243 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed—NORTH, Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed—SOUTH, and Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed—WEST and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(18)Yuki wilderness additionCertain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 11,076 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Wilderness Additions—Proposed and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). (b)Redesignation of north fork wilderness as north fork eel river wildernessSection 101(a)(19) of Public Law 98–425 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking North Fork Wilderness and inserting North Fork Eel River Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the North Fork Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the North Fork Eel River Wilderness.
(c)Elkhorn ridge wilderness adjustmentsThe boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is adjusted by deleting approximately 30 acres of Federal land as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions and dated October 24, 2019. 302.Administration of wilderness (a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by section 301 shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1)any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and (2)any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
(b)Fire management and related activities
(1)In generalThe Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 301 as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 98th Congress. (2)Funding prioritiesNothing in this Act limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this Act.
(3)AdministrationConsistent with paragraph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions designated by this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall— (A)not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, establish agency approval procedures (including appropriate delegations of authority to the Forest Supervisor, District Manager, or other agency officials) for responding to fire emergencies; and
(B)enter into agreements with appropriate State or local firefighting agencies. (c)GrazingThe grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this Act, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be administered in accordance with—
(1)section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) (A)for lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96–617); or
(B)for lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405). (d)Fish and wildlife (1)In generalIn accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
(2)Management activitiesIn furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, and plant populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301, if the management activities are— (A)consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; and
(B)conducted in accordance with— (i)the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(ii)appropriate policies, such as the policies established in Appendix B of House Report 101–405. (e)Buffer zones (1)In generalCongress does not intend for designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by this Act to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition.
(2)Activities or uses up to boundariesThe fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area. (f)Military activitiesNothing in this Act precludes—
(1)low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301; (2)the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301; or
(3)the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 301. (g)HorsesNothing in this Act precludes horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section 301—
(1)in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and (2)subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(h)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301 are withdrawn from— (1)all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
(2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3)operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.
(i)Use by members of indian tribes
(1)AccessIn recognition of the past use of wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this Act by members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301 for traditional cultural and religious purposes. (2)Temporary closures (A)In generalIn carrying out this section, the Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area or wilderness addition to protect the privacy of the members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of the traditional cultural and religious activities in the wilderness area or wilderness addition.
(B)RequirementAny closure under subparagraph (A) shall be made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out. (3)Applicable lawAccess to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with—
(A)Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and (B)the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(j)Incorporation of acquired land and interestsAny land within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 301 that is acquired by the United States shall— (1)become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located;
(2)be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and (3)be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(k)Climatological data collectionIn accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301 if the Secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation activities. (l)Authorized eventsThe Secretary may continue to authorize the competitive equestrian event permitted since 2012 in the Chinquapin Wilderness established by section 301 in a manner compatible with the preservation of the area as wilderness.
(m)Recreational climbingNothing in this Act prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas, such as the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of this Act— (1)in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(2)subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary. 303.Designation of potential wilderness (a)DesignationIn furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as potential wilderness areas:
(1)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,005 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chinquapin Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated May 15, 2020. (2)Certain Federal land administered by the National Park Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Redwood National Park—Potential Wilderness and dated October 9, 2019.
(3)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 5,681 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Siskiyou Proposed Potential Wildernesses and dated May 15, 2020. (4)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 446 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity River Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated May 15, 2020.
(5)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,256 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Trinity Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated May 15, 2020. (6)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,386 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yolla Bolly Middle-Eel Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated May 15, 2020.
(7)Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 2,918 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Yuki Proposed Potential Wilderness and dated May 15, 2020. (b)ManagementExcept as provided in subsection (c) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) (referred to in this section as potential wilderness areas) as wilderness until the potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under subsection (d).
(c)Ecological restoration
(1)In generalFor purposes of ecological restoration (including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d). (2)LimitationTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
(d)Eventual wilderness designationThe potential wilderness areas shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of— (1)the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have been removed; or
(2)the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act for potential wilderness areas located on lands managed by the Forest Service. (e)Administration as wilderness (1)In generalOn its designation as wilderness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness area shall be administered in accordance with section 302 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(2)DesignationOn its designation as wilderness under subsection (d)— (A)the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established by section 301(a)(3);
(B)the land described in subsection (a)(3) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(12)); (C)the land described in subsection (a)(4) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness established by section 301(a)(14);
(D)the land described in subsection (a)(5) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(15)); (E)the land described in subsection (a)(6) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(17)); and
(F)the land described in subsection (a)(7) shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 301(a)(18). (f)ReportWithin 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date upon which the potential wilderness is designated wilderness under subsection (d), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on the status of ecological restoration within the potential wilderness area and the progress toward the potential wilderness area’s eventual wilderness designation under subsection (d).
304.Designation of wild and scenic riversSection 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (231)South fork trinity riverThe following segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
(A)The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in section 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W. to .25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river. (B)The .65-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the unnamed tributary approximately .4 miles downstream of the Wild Mad Road in section 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a scenic river.
(C)The 9.8-mile segment from .75 miles downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild river. (D)The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic river.
(E)The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to Cave Creek, as a recreational river. (F)The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch in section 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild river.
(G)The 2.5-mile segment from unnamed creek confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from Bear Wallow Mountain in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. (H)The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek confluence in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Plummer Creek, as a wild river.
(I)The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan Place in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. (J)The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary confluence in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river.
(K)The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the Grouse Creek, as a scenic river. (L)The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon Creek, as a wild river.
(232)East fork south fork trinity riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (A)The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in section 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. to .25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
(B)The 3.4-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river. (233)Rattlesnake creekThe 5.9-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner of section 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.
(234)Butter creekThe 7-mile segment from .25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic river. (235)Hayfork creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
(A)The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to Bear Creek, as a recreational river. (B)The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the northern boundary of section 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
(236)Olsen creekThe 2.8-mile segment from the confluence of its source tributaries in section 5, T. 3 N., R. 7 E. to the northern boundary of section 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river. (237)Rusch creekThe 3.2-mile segment from .25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.
(238)Eltapom creekThe 3.4-mile segment from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river. (239)Grouse creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
(A)The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow Creek, as a scenic river. (B)The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
(240)Madden creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (A)The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in section 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E. to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
(B)The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river. (241)Canyon creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior:
(A)The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein, as a wild river. (B)The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary of section 25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational river.
(242)North fork trinity riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (A)The 12-mile segment from the confluence of source tributaries in section 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W. to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild river.
(B)The .5-mile segment from where the river leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic river. (C)The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing, as a wild river.
(D)The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing to the Trinity River, as a recreational river. (243)East fork north fork trinity riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
(A)The 9.5-mile segment from the river’s source north of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W. to the end of Road 35N20 approximately .5 miles downstream of the confluence with the East Branch East Fork North Fork Trinity River, as a wild river. (B)The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road 35N20 to .25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic river.
(C)The 4.6-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a recreational river. (244)New riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
(A)The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from its source spring in section 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E. to Slide Creek, as a wild river. (B)The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where it begins at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks to Barron Creek, as a wild river.
(245)Middle eel riverThe following segment, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (A)The 37.7-mile segment from its source in Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.
(B)The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the Black Butte River, as a recreational river. (C)The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Eel River, as a wild river.
(D)The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle Fork Eel River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in section 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W. to the confluence of the Middle Eel River, as a wild river. (246)North Fork Eel River, CAThe 14.3-mile segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six Rivers National Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
(247)Red Mountain Creek, CAThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (A)The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of Mike’s Rock in section 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E. to the confluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
(B)The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river. (C)The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.
(248)Redwood creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: (A)The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Lacks Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title to establish a manageable addition to the system.
(B)The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence with Coyote Creek in section 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E. to the Redwood National Park boundary upstream of Orick in section 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 E. as a scenic river. (C)The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from its source in section 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river.
(249)Lacks creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: (A)The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with two unnamed tributaries in section 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E. to Kings Crossing in section 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. as a wild river.
(B)The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river upon publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the segment have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system. (250)Lost man creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
(A)The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its source in section 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a recreational river. (B)The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from its source in section 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Lost Man Creek, as a recreational river.
(251)Little lost man creekThe 3.6-mile segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in section 6, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. (252)South fork elk riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California:
(A)The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork Elk River from the source in section 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river. (B)The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the Little South Fork Elk River from its source in section 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the Little South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
(C)The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk River from the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk River to the confluence with Tom Gulch, as a recreational river. (253)Salmon creekThe 4.6-mile segment from its source in section 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in section 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California.
(254)South fork eel riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: (A)The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Jack of Hearts Creek to the southern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in section 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational river to be administered by the Secretary through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California.
(B)The 6.1-mile segment from the southern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the northern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in section 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river. (255)Elder creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California:
(A)The 3.6-mile segment from its source north of Signal Peak in section 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river. (B)The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with the South Fork Eel River, as a recreational river.
(C)The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its source south of Signal Peak in section 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild river. (256)Cedar creekThe following segments to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the Interior:
(A)The 7.7-mile segment from its source in section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the southern boundary of the Red Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness. (B)The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar Creek from its source in section 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E. to the confluence with Cedar Creek.
(257)East branch south fork eel riverThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system: (A)The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with Elkhorn Creek.
(B)The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek. (C)The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch South Fork Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek.
(D)The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River. (E)The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River.
(F)The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E. to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River. (258)Mattole river estuaryThe 1.5-mile segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior.
(259)Honeydew creekThe following segments to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the Interior: (A)The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from its source in the southwest corner of section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the eastern boundary of the King Range National Conservation Area in section 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.
(B)The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew Creek from its source west of North Slide Peak to the confluence with Honeydew Creek. (C)The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork Honeydew Creek from its source in section 23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Honeydew Creek.
(260)Bear creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior: (A)The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear Creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary immediately downstream of the Horse Mountain Road crossing to the confluence with the South Fork, as a scenic river.
(B)The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek from the confluence in section 2, T. 5 S., R. 1 W. with the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank of Queen Peak to the confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic river. (C)The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence of the North and South Forks to the southern boundary of section 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.
(261)Gitchell creekThe 3-mile segment of Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the Pacific Ocean to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. (262)Big flat creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river:
(A)The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek from its source near King Peak in section 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean. (B)The .8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source in section 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek.
(C)The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek from the source in section 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek. (263)Big creekThe following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as wild rivers:
(A)The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its source in section 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean. (B)The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from its source in section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Creek.
(264)Elk creekThe 11.4-mile segment from its confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, as a wild river. (265)Eden creekThe 2.7-mile segment from the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of section 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W. to the eastern boundary of section 23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
(266)Deep hole creekThe 4.3-mile segment from the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W. to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. (267)Indian creekThe 3.3-mile segment from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in section 13, T. 20 N., R. 13 W. to the confluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
(268)Fish creekThe 4.2-mile segment from the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.. 305.Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area (a)EstablishmentSubject to valid existing rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area (referred to in this section as the conservation management area), comprising approximately 12,254 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service in Mendocino County, California, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area and dated May 15, 2020.
(b)PurposesThe purposes of the conservation management area are to— (1)conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the conservation management area;
(2)protect and restore late-successional forest structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous fisheries within the conservation management area; (3)protect and restore the wilderness character of the conservation management area; and
(4)allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation management area. (c)Management (1)In generalThe Secretary shall manage the conservation management area—
(A)in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b); and (B)in accordance with—
(i)the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; (ii)this section; and
(iii)any other applicable law (including regulations). (2)UsesThe Secretary shall only allow uses of the conservation management area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b).
(d)Motorized vehicles
(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (3), the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management area shall be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act. (2)New or temporary roadsExcept as provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area.
(3)ExceptionNothing in paragraph (1) or (2) prevents the Secretary from— (A)rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation, or to protect public safety, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary;
(B)designating routes of travel on lands acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into the conservation management area if the designations are— (i)consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b); and
(ii)completed, to the maximum extent practicable, within 3 years of the date of acquisition; (C)constructing a temporary road on which motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management project carried out in accordance with subsection (e);
(D)authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes; or (E)responding to an emergency.
(4)Decommissioning of temporary roads
(A)RequirementThe Secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed under paragraph (3)(C) not later than 3 years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed. (B)DefinitionAs used in subparagraph (A), the term decommission means—
(i)to reestablish vegetation on a road; and (ii)to restore any natural drainage, watershed function, or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism.
(e)Timber harvest
(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area. (2)ExceptionsThe Secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the conservation management area—
(A)if the Secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary to further the purposes of the conservation management area; (B)in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b); and
(C)subject to— (i)such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary determines appropriate; and
(ii)all applicable laws (including regulations). (f)GrazingThe grazing of livestock in the conservation management area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(1)subject to— (A)such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B)applicable law (including regulations); and (2)in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b).
(g)Wildfire, insect, and disease managementConsistent with this section, the Secretary may take any measures within the conservation management area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency. (h)Acquisition and incorporation of land and interests in land (1)Acquisition authorityIn accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.
(2)IncorporationAny land or interest in land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be— (A)incorporated into, and administered as part of, the conservation management area; and
(B)withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i). (i)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the conservation management area is withdrawn from—
(1)all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2)location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and
(3)operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. IVMiscellaneous 401.Maps and legal descriptions (a)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of the—
(1)wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 301; (2)potential wilderness areas designated by section 303;
(3)South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area; (4)Horse Mountain Special Management Area; and
(5)Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area. (b)Submission of maps and legal descriptionsThe Secretary shall file the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) with—
(1)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (2)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(c)Force of lawThe maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions. (d)Public availabilityThe maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service.
402.Updates to land and resource management plansAs soon as practicable, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary shall incorporate the designations and studies required by this Act into updated management plans for units covered by this Act. 403.Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility facilities and rights-of-way (a)Effect of ActNothing in this Act—
(1)affects any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign) that is located on land included in the South Fork Trinity—Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, and Horse Mountain Special Management Area; or (2)prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any—
(A)utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including those utility facilities known on the date of enactment of this Act within the— (i)South Fork Trinity—Mad River Restoration Area known as—
(I)Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;  (II)Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312–02 or rights-of-way;
(III)Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville—Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of-way;  (IV)Electric Transmission Line Humboldt—Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way;
(V)Electric Transmission Line Humboldt—Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way;  (VI)Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek—Hoopa 60 kV or rights-of-way;
(VII)Electric Distribution Line—Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way;  (VIII)Electric Distribution Line—Willow Creek 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(IX)Electric Distribution Line—Low Gap 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way;  (X)Electric Distribution Line—Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(XI)Forest Glen Border District Regulator Station or rights-of-way;  (XII)Durret District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XIII)Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights-of-way; (XIV)Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of-way;
(XV)Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of-way; (XVI)Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XVII)Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;  (XVIII)Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XIX)Electric Distribution Line—Wildwood 1101 12kV or rights-of-way;  (XX)Low Gap Substation;
(XXI)Hyampom Switching Station; or (XXII)Wildwood Substation;
(ii)Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known as— (I)Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;
(II)Electric Transmission Line Humboldt—Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way;  (III)Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville—Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of-way; or
(IV)Electric Transmission Line Humboldt—Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way;  (iii)Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area known as, Electric Distribution Line—Willits 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way; or
(iv)Horse Mountain Special Management Area known as, Electric Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way; or (B)utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by the Secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in paragraph (1).
(b)Plans for accessNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the South Fork Trinity—Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area, and Horse Mountain Special Management Area, whichever is later, the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to the rights-of-way of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.


115 HR 5364 IH: Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2018
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5364IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2018Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself and Mr. Smith of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo improve security at State and local courthouses.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2018. 2.Security trainingPart D of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3741 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

403.Preventing violence against law enforcement and ensuring officer resilience and survivabilityThe Director may carry out a training and technical assistance program designed to teach employees of State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies how to anticipate, survive, and respond to violent encounters during the course of their duties, including duties relating to security at State, county, and tribal courthouses. If the Director offers a training program specifically designed to train participants on courthouse security issues, preference for admission into such program shall be given to employees of jurisdictions that have magnetometers available for use at their courthouses.. 3.State Justice InstituteThe State Justice Institute Act of 1984 is amended—
(1)in section 203(b)(1) (42 U.S.C. 10702(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , safe, after a fair; and (2)in section 206 (42 U.S.C. 10705)—
(A)in subsection (c)— (i)in paragraph (14)—
(I)by inserting to before conduct; and (II)by striking and at the end;
(ii)by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and (iii)by inserting after paragraph (14) the following:

(15)to improve the safety and security of State and local courts; and; and (B)by adding at the end the following:

(g)MagnetometersIn the case of a grant awarded under this section to be used as described in subsection (c)(15), if the State or local court applying for the grant does not have magnetometers available for use, not less than $300 nor more than $1,000 of the matching fund required under subsection (d) of the State or local court shall be used to acquire a magnetometer.. 4.Security equipment (a)In generalSubchapter III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 559 the following:

560.Surplus security equipment for State and local courts
(a)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term surplus security equipment means surplus property that is used to detect weapons, including metal detectors, wands, and baggage screening devices; and
(2)the term qualifying State or local courthouse means a courthouse of a State or local government that has less security equipment than the security needs of the courthouse require. (b)Disposal of surplus security equipment (1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the Administrator of General Services shall ensure that a qualifying State or local courthouse has an opportunity to request to receive surplus security equipment for use at the qualifying State or local courthouse before the surplus security equipment is made available to any other individual or entity under this subchapter.
(2)Disposal
(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), upon request by a qualifying State or local courthouse for surplus security equipment for use at the qualifying State or local courthouse, the surplus security equipment shall be made available to the qualifying State or local courthouse without cost, except for any costs of shipping, handling, and maintenance. (B)Multiple requestsIf more than 1 qualifying State or local courthouse requests a particular piece of surplus security equipment, the surplus security equipment shall be distributed based on need, as determined by the Administrator of General Services, with priority given to a qualifying State or local courthouse that has no security equipment..
(b)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 559 the following:   560. Surplus security equipment for State and local courts..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5993
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 21, 2012
			Mr. Paul (for himself
			 and Mr. Campbell) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in
			 addition to the Select Committee on
			 Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be
			 subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
			 concerned

		A BILL
		To prohibit the use of funds available to the Department
		  of Defense or an element of the intelligence community for the purpose of, or
		  which would have the effect of supporting, directly or indirectly, military or
		  paramilitary operations in Syria by any nation, group, organization, movement,
		  or individual.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Syria Non-Intervention Act of
			 2012.
		2.Prohibition on
			 use of funds for military or paramilitary operations in Syria
			(a)ProhibitionNo funds available to the Department of
			 Defense or an element of the intelligence community may be obligated or
			 expended for the purpose of, or which would have the effect of supporting,
			 directly or indirectly, military or paramilitary operations in Syria by any
			 nation, group, organization, movement, or individual.
			(b)ExceptionSubsection (a) shall not apply to the
			 obligation or expenditure of funds pursuant to a declaration of war against
			 Syria by the United States.
			(c)DefinitionIn
			 this section, the term intelligence community has the meaning
			 given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
			 401a(4)).


III113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 344IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2014Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONCongratulating the Penn State University women’s volleyball team for winning the 2013 National
			 Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Volleyball Championship.Whereas on December 21, 2013, the Penn State University Nittany Lions won the 2013 National
			 Collegiate Athletic
			 Association (NCAA) Women's Volleyball Championship in Seattle, Washington with a hard-fought
			 victory over the University of Wisconsin Badgers in a thrilling four-set
			 match;Whereas the Penn State University Nittany Lions have won 5 of the last 7 NCAA women's volleyball
			 championships and 6 overall, matching the Stanford University Cardinal for
			 the most NCAA Division I women's volleyball championships by a single
			 program;Whereas the Penn State University Nittany Lions concluded the 2013 season with a record of 34 wins
			 and only 2 losses, and a 16th Big Ten Conference title;Whereas 4 Nittany Lions players were selected for the 2013 NCAA All-Tournament team and junior
			 setter Micha Hancock was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player;Whereas head coach Russ Rose was named the 2013 National Coach of the Year and has been at the helm
			 of the Nittany Lions women’s volleyball team for 34 seasons, never winning
			 less than 22 games in a season; andWhereas this season, Coach Rose and his staff depended on 4 seniors to lead by example on the court
			 and in the classroom, as best illustrated by Ariel Scott and Maggie
			 Harding, who were each awarded prestigious academic honors: Now,
			 therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)congratulates the Penn State University women’s volleyball team for winning the 2013 National
			 Collegiate Athletic Association Championship;(2)commends the Penn State University women's volleyball team players, coaches, and staff for their
			 hard work and dedication; and(3)recognizes the Penn State University students, alumni, and loyal fans who supported the Nittany
			 Lions on their way to capturing a record-tying sixth National Collegiate
			 Athletic Association Championship.