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H.R. 5244 — what changed

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 3 sections amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 4 Recommendations for Memorial

(a)
changed In general— Not later than 2 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress recommendations regarding—
(1)
the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
(2)
the proposed boundaries of the Memorial;
(3)
a visitor center and educational facilities at the Memorial; and
(4)
ensuring public access to the Memorial.
(b)
Consultation— In preparing the recommendations required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with—
(1)
appropriate Federal agencies;
(2)
State, tribal, and local governments, including the Santa Clarita City Council; and
(3)
the public.

Sec. 5 Establishment of Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument

(a)
changed Establishment— There is established as a national monument in the State, certain National Forest System land administered by the Secretary in the County of Los Angeles comprising approximately 440 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument”, and dated created on June 18, 2015, 14, 2016, to be known as the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
(b)
Purpose— The purpose of the Monument is to conserve and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of the public the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

Sec. 6 Duties of the Secretary with respect to Monument

(a)
Management plan—
(1)
changed In general— Not later than 3 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop—develop a management plan for the Monument.
(A)
removed a management plan for the Monument; and
(B)
removed a watershed health assessment for the Monument to identify opportunities for watershed restoration.
(2)
Consultation— The management plan shall be developed in consultation with—
(A)
appropriate Federal agencies;
(B)
State, tribal, and local governments; and
(C)
the public.
(3)
Considerations— In developing and implementing the management plan, the Secretary shall, with respect to methods of protecting and providing access to the Monument, consider the recommendations of the Saint Francis Disaster National Memorial Foundation, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, and the Community Hiking Club of Santa Clarita.
(b)
Management— The Secretary shall manage the Monument—
(1)
in a manner that conserves and enhances the cultural and historic resources of the Monument; and
(2)
in accordance with—
(A)
the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.) and the laws generally applicable to the National Forest System;
(B)
this Act; and
(C)
any other applicable laws.
(c)
Uses—
(1)
Use of motorized vehicles— The use of motorized vehicles within the Monument may be permitted only—
(A)
on roads designated for use by motorized vehicles in the management plan required under subsection (a);
(B)
for administrative purposes; or
(C)
for emergency responses.
(2)
Grazing— The Secretary shall permit grazing within the Monument, where established before the date of the enactment of this Act—
(A)
subject to all applicable laws (including regulations and Executive orders); and
(B)
consistent with the purpose described in section 5(b).