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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 17 sections amended and 2 added between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

2. Definitions

In this Act:

(1)
changed Secretary— The term Secretary “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)
changed State— The term State “State” means the State of California.

101. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area

(a)
Definitions— In this section:
(1)
changed Collaboratively developed— The term collaboratively developed “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)
changed Plantation— The term plantation “plantation” means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding.
(3)
changed Restoration— The term restoration “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)
changed Restoration area— The term restoration area “restoration area” means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, established by subsection (b).
(5)
changed Stewardship contract—Shaded fuel break— The term stewardship contract “shaded fuel break” means an agreement or contract entered into under section 604 of a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act forest understory following treatment; the longest lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c).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)
changed Shaded fuel break—Stewardship contract— The term shaded fuel break “stewardship contract” 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 an agreement or contract entered into under section 604 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.Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c).
(7)
changed Wildland-urban interface— The term wildland-urban interface “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)
changed Establishment— Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, comprising approximately 729,089 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service and approximately 1,280 acres of Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on the map entitled “South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area—Proposed” and dated July 3, 2018, to be known as the “South South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area”.Area.
(c)
Purposes— The purposes of the restoration area are to—
(1)
changed establish, restore 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)
changed allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.
(d)
Management—
(1)
In general— The Secretary shall manage the restoration area—
(A)
in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c);
(B)
in a manner that—
(i)
changed 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 National Forests in Humboldt and Trinity counties; 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)
changed in a manner consistent with congressional intent that consultation for restoration projects within the restoration area are is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
(2)
Conflict of laws—
(A)
In general— The 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 conflict— If 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 general— The Secretary shall only allow uses of the restoration area that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (c).
(B)
Priority— The Secretary shall prioritize restoration activities within the restoration area.
(C)
added Limitation— Nothing 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 general— Nothing 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)
changed Priority— The Secretary shall 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 general— To 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 requirement— In 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)
Definition— As 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 general— Subject 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)
changed Shaded fuel breaks— In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prioritize 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)
one hundred and fifty 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)
one hundred and fifty feet of any plantation.
(ii)
Plantations; riparian reserves— The 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)
Compliance— The 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 science— The Secretary shall use the best available science in planning and implementing vegetation management projects within the restoration area.
(7)
added Grazing—
(A)
added Existing grazing— The grazing of livestock in the restoration area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(7)
removed Grazing— The grazing of livestock in the restoration area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(i)
renumbered was (5)(8)(3) subject to—
(I)
renumbered was (5)(8)(3)(2) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(II)
renumbered was (5)(8)(3)(3) applicable law (including regulations); and
(ii)
renumbered was (5)(8)(4) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c).
(B)
added Targeted new grazing— The 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)
added such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(ii)
added a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (c).
(C)
added Best Available Science— The Secretary shall use the best available science when determining whether to issue targeted grazing permits within the restoration area.
(e)
Withdrawal— Subject 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 contracts— To 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)
Collaboration— In developing and implementing restoration projects in the restoration area, the Secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area.
(h)
changed Environmental review— A 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).6514–6516), as applicable.
(i)
Multiparty monitoring— The 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)
Funding— The 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)
changed In general— In 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 bio-based biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration.
(2)
changed Partnerships— In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into partnerships with universities, non-governmental nongovernmental organizations, industry, tribes, Tribes, and Federal, State, and local governmental agencies.

102. Redwood National and State Parks restoration

(a)
removed Findings— Congress finds that—
(1)
removed Coast redwoods are an iconic California resource that represents the beauty and natural grandeur of the Golden State.
(2)
removed These ancient redwood forests contain the tallest trees on Earth, which grow to be more than 3,500 years old.
(3)
removed Redwood forests serve as the most effective forest-based carbon sink in the world, storing 3 times or more carbon per acre than any other forest ecosystem.
(4)
removed Healthy old-growth redwood forests provide important ecological benefits, including clean air, habitat for special status plants and animals, and water resources that are critical to the health and sustainability of federally listed salmon fisheries.
(5)
removed Redwood forests are true wonders of the world, inspiring more than 31 million visitors every year in California’s redwood parks and supporting a multi-billion dollar outdoor recreation economy.
(6)
removed The redwood forests of northern California are the ancestral home of several tribal nations, whose members use stewardship and natural resource management expertise to protect and restore these forestlands.
(7)
removed After the 1849 Gold Rush, demand for lumber devastated ancient redwood forests and today only 5 percent of the original old-growth coast redwoods remain.
(8)
removed Redwood National and State Parks safeguard more than one-third of the world’s remaining old-growth coast redwood forests.
(9)
removed These parks contain tens of thousands of acres of redwood forests that have been logged, and require innovative application of science and technology to improve forest stewardship and accelerate forest regeneration.
(10)
removed Restoration of these forest ecosystems will hasten the return of healthy old-growth forests, while providing jobs in local communities and enhancing native habitat for numerous plant and animal species.
(11)
removed Redwood National and State Parks are partnering with nongovernmental organizations and tribes to restore these redwood forest ecosystems.
(12)
removed Redwood forest restoration benefits the people of California for generations to come.
(a)
renumbered was (3) Partnership agreements— The 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)
renumbered was (4) Compliance— In 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)
Definitions— In this section:
(1)
changed Remediation—Partnership— The term remediation “partnership” means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. California Public Lands 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.Partnership, established by subsection (b).
(2)
changed Partnership—Priority lands— The term partnership “priority lands” means Federal land within the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established State that is determined by subsection (b).the partnership to be a high priority for remediation.
(3)
changed Priority lands—Remediation— The term priority lands “remediation” means Federal land within to facilitate the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, and Mendocino National Forests, recovery of lands and public land administered waters that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by the Bureau illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity. Remediation includes but is not limited to removal of Land Management within trash, debris, and other material, and establishing the Redding, Arcata, composition, structure, pattern, and Ukiah field offices.ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future conditions.
(b)
changed Establishment— There is hereby established a Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
(c)
Purposes— The 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)
Membership— The 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)
Duties— To further the purposes of this section, the partnership shall—
(1)
changed identify priorities for remediation on 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)
removed carry out remediation on priority lands in the State;
(3)
renumbered was (6)(6) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the State;
(4)
renumbered was (6)(7) 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)
renumbered was (6)(8) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in remediation efforts, to the extent practicable; and
(6)
added take any other administrative or advisory actions as necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.
(7)
removed take any other actions necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.
(f)
Authorities— To 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)
Procedures— The partnership shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(h)
Local hiring— The 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 compensation— Members of the partnership shall serve without pay.
(j)
Duties and authorities of the secretary of agriculture—
(1)
In general— The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.
(2)
Technical and financial assistance— The 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 agreements— The 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.

106. Management plans

(a)
changed In general— In revising the land and resource management plan for the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino National Forests, the Secretary shall include a comprehensive fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this Act.shall—
(1)
added consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section 101; and
(2)
added include or update the fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this Act.
(b)
Requirement— In carrying out the revisions required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(1)
changed develop the 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)
changed ensure that a fire management plan for a wilderness area expanded by section 301—plan—
(A)
changed applies considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to the entire achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness area, including the addition; and other natural or primitive areas; and
(B)
changed in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section 301, provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the entire wilderness area; andarea, including the addition;
(3)
consult with—
(A)
appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(B)
changed members of the public.public; and
(4)
added comply with applicable laws (including regulations).

107. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations

(a)
changed Study— The Secretary of the Interior 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 on Federal land at the southern and northern boundaries or on land within 20 miles of the southern and northern boundaries of near Redwood National and State parks in consultation with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities, and private and nonprofit organizations.Parks on—
(1)
added Federal land at the northern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the northern boundary; and
(2)
added Federal land at the southern boundary or on land within 20 miles of the southern boundary.
(b)
Partnerships—
(1)
Agreements authorized— If 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)
Contents— Any agreements entered into under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(3)
Compliance— The Secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.
(4)
Effect— Nothing 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.

202. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail

(a)
Feasibility study—
(1)
In general— Not 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)
Route— The 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 requirement— In 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)
changed In general— Upon a determination that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation Trail in 16 U.S.C. 1243, 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)
Administration— Upon 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 general— No portions of the trail may be located on non-Federal land without the written consent of the landowner.
(B)
Prohibition— The 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)
Effect— Nothing 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 agreements— In 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 required— Upon designation of the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail.
(2)
Public availability— The 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 general— In 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)
changed to be known as the “Elk Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail”.Trail.
(2)
Requirements— In 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)
Map— A 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 general— The 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; evaluation— To 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)
Closure— The 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)
Rerouting— Any 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 routes— The 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)
Effect— Nothing 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)
changed In general— Not 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.Counties.
(b)
Consultation— In 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)
changed Feasibility study— Not 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 titled entitled “Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National Forest” and dated 2016.
(2)
Construction—
(A)
Construction authorized— Subject 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)
Modifications— The Secretary may modify the routes as necessary in the opinion of the Secretary.
(C)
Use of volunteer services and contributions— Routes 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)
Compliance— In 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)
Effect— Nothing 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)
changed Agreements authorized— The 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:Counties—
(1)
trail and campground maintenance;
(2)
public education, visitor contacts, and outreach; and
(3)
visitor center staffing.
(b)
Contents— Any agreements entered into under subsection (a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(c)
changed Compliance— The Secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d)
Effect— Nothing 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.

301. Designation of wilderness

(a)
In general— In 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 wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 11,117 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Black Butte River Wilderness—Proposed” and dated April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte River Wilderness.
(2)
Chanchelulla wilderness additions— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed” and dated July 16, 2018, 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 wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,890 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated March 11, 2019, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.
(4)
added Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition— Certain 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 Addition” and dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness.
(5)
renumbered was (2)(6) English ridge wilderness— Certain 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)
added Headwaters forest wilderness— Certain 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.
(5)
removed Headwaters forest wilderness— Certain 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 July 24, 2018, which shall be known as the Headwaters Forest Wilderness.
(7)
renumbered was (2)(8) Mad river buttes wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 6,002 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Mad River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes Wilderness.
(8)
renumbered was (2)(9) Mount lassic wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Mount Lassic Wilderness Addition—Proposed” and dated February 23, 2017, 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)
renumbered was (2)(10) North fork eel wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 17,182 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “North Fork Eel Wilderness Addition—Proposed” and dated February 23, 2017, 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)
renumbered was (2)(11) Pattison wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 28,595 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Pattison Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 16, 2018, which shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness.
(11)
renumbered was (2)(12) Sanhedrin wilderness addition— Certain 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)
renumbered was (2)(13) Siskiyou wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 27,747 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 24, 2018, 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)
added South fork eel river wilderness addition— Certain 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 Addition—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).
(12)
removed South fork eel river wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 313 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “South Fork Eel River Wilderness Addition—Proposed” and dated April 9, 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)
renumbered was (2)(15) South fork trinity river wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated March 11, 2019, which shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness.
(15)
renumbered was (2)(16) Trinity alps wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 62,695 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Trinity Alps Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 18, 2018, 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)
renumbered was (2)(17) Underwood wilderness— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately 15,127 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Underwood Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 19, 2018, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.
(17)
added Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated June 7, 2018, 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)).
(16)
removed Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated June 7, 2018, 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)
renumbered was (2)(19) Yuki wilderness addition— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising approximately 10,866 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yuki Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated February 15, 2017, 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)
changed Redesignation of north fork wilderness as north fork eel river wilderness— Subsection Section 101(a)(19) of Public Law 98–425 (98 Stat. 1621; 16 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) 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)
changed Elkhorn ridge wilderness adjustments— The 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 adding approximately 260 acres of Federal land and deleting approximately 30 acres of Federal land as generally depicted on the map entitled “Elkhorn “Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Adjustments—Proposed” Addition” and dated April 9, October 24, 2019.

302. Administration of wilderness

(a)
In general— Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by section 301 shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this title 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 general— The 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 priorities— Nothing in this title limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this Act.
(3)
Administration— Consistent 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 title, 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)
Grazing— The 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 general— In 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 activities— In 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 general— Congress 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 boundaries— The 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 activities— Nothing in this title 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)
Horses— Nothing in this title 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)
Withdrawal— Subject 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)
changed Use by members of Indian indian tribes—
(1)
Access— In 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 general— In 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)
Requirement— Any 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 law— Access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with—
(A)
changed Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the “American American Indian Religious Freedom Act”) 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 interests— Any 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 collection— In 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 events— The 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 climbing— Nothing 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)
Designation— In 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)
changed Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,238 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Chinquapin Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 16, 2018.March 11, 2019.
(2)
changed 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—Proposed” and dated August 21, 2017.October 9, 2019.
(3)
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Siskiyou Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 24, 2018.
(4)
changed Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated February 22, 2017.March 11, 2019.
(5)
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,237 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated July 18, 2018.
(6)
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,282 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated June 7, 2018.
(7)
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,165 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yuki Wilderness Addition and Potential Wilderness—Proposed” and dated February 15, 2017.
(b)
Management— Except 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 general— For 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)
Limitation— To 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 designation— The 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 general— On 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)
Designation— On its designation as wilderness under subsection (d)—
(A)
changed 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)(4);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)
changed Report— Within three 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every three 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 rivers

Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

changed “(214) “(231) South fork trinity river—The following segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(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, T27N, R10W, T. 27 N., R. 10 W. to .25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.

changed “(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, T28N, R11W, 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.

changed “(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch in section 5, T15, R7E, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild river.

changed “(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, T1N, R7E, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

changed “(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek confluence in section 29, T1N, R7E T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Plummer Creek, as a wild river.

changed “(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan Place in section 6, T1N, R7E, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

changed “(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary confluence in section 6, T1N, R7E 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.

changed “(215) “(232) East fork south fork trinity river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in section 10, T3S, R10W 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.

changed “(216) “(233) Rattlesnake creek—The 5.9-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner of section 5, T1S, R12W T. 1 S., R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.

changed “(217) “(234) Butter creek—The 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.

changed “(218) “(235) Hayfork creek—The 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.

changed “(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the northern boundary of section 19, T3N, R7E, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

changed “(219) “(236) Olsen creek—The 2.8-mile segment from the confluence of its source tributaries in section 5, T3N, R7E T. 3 N., R. 7 E. to the northern boundary of section 24, T3N, R6E, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river.

changed “(220) “(237) Rusch creek—The 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.

changed “(221) “(238) Eltapom creek—The 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.

changed “(222) “(239) Grouse creek—The 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.

changed “(223) “(240) Madden creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in section 18, T5N, R5E 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.

changed “(224) “(241) Canyon creek—The 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.

changed “(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary of section 25, T34N, R11W, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational river.

changed “(225) “(242) North fork trinity river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of source tributaries in section 24, T8N, R12W T. 8 N., R. 12 W. to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild river.

changed “(B) The .5-mile segment from where the river leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully re-enters reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic river.

changed “(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully re-enters 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.

changed “(226) “(243) East fork north fork trinity river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the river’s source north of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T36N, R10W 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.

changed “(227) “(244) New river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from its source spring in section 22, T9N, R7E 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.

changed “(228) “(245) Middle eel river—The following segments, 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.

changed “(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle Fork Eel River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in section 11, T26N, R11W T. 26 N., R. 11 W. to the confluence of the Middle Eel River, as a wild river.

changed “(229) “(246) North Fork Eel River, CA—The 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.

changed “(230) “(247) Red Mountain Creek, CA—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

changed “(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of Mike’s Rock in section 23, T26N, R12E T. 26 N., R. 12 E. to the confluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.

changed “(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T26N, R8E, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river.

changed “(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 32, T26N, R8E T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.

changed “(231) “(248) Redwood creek—The 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.

changed “(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence with Coyote Creek in section 2, T8N, R2E T. 8 N., R. 2 E. to the Redwood National Park boundary upstream of Orick in section 34, T11N, R1E T. 11 N., R. 1 E. as a scenic river.

changed “(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from its source in section 29, T10N, R2E T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river.

changed “(232) “(249) Lacks creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

changed “(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with two unnamed tributaries in section 14, T7N, R3E T. 7 N., R. 3 E. to Kings Crossing in section 27, T8N, R3E 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.

changed “(233) “(250) Lost man creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

changed “(A) The 6.2-mile 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its source in section 7, T10N, R2E 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the Prairie Creek confluence confluence, as a recreational river.

changed “(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from its source in section 44, T11N, R2E 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Lost Man Creek Creek, as a recreational river.

changed “(C) The 1.6-mile “(251) Little lost man creek—The 3.6-mile segment of Larry Damm Little Lost Man Creek from its source in section 8, T11N, R2E 6, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the unnamed confluence with Lost Man Creek road crossing, to be administered by the tributary in section 18, T11N, R1E, Secretary of the Interior as a recreational wild river.

changed “(D) The .75-mile segment “(252) South fork elk river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of Larry Damm Creek from the unnamed confluence Interior through a cooperative management agreement with the tributary in section 18, T11N, R1E to the confluence with Lost Man Creek, as a scenic river.State of California:

changed “(234) Little lost man creek—The “(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little Lost Man Creek South Fork Elk River from its the source in section 6, T10N, R2E to .25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be administered by the Secretary of confluence with the Interior South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.

changed “(235) South fork elk river—The following segments to be administered by “(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the Secretary unnamed tributary of the Interior through a cooperative management agreement Little South Fork Elk River from its source in section 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the State of California:Little South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.

removed “(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork Elk River from the source in section 21, T3N, R1E to the confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.

removed “(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the Little South Fork Elk River from its source in section 15, T3N, R1E 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.

added “(253) Salmon creek—The 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.

added “(254) South fork eel river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

changed “(236) Salmon creek—The 4.6-mile “(A) The 6.2-mile segment from its source in section 27, T3N, R1E the confluence with Jack of Hearts Creek to the Headwaters Forest Reserve southern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in section 18, T3N, R1E 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational river to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California.

changed “(237) “(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern boundary of the South fork eel river—The following segments Fork Eel Wilderness to be administered by the Secretary northern boundary of the Interior:South Fork Eel Wilderness in section 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.

changed “(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, T22N, R5E, as a recreational river “(255) Elder creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a cooperative management agreement with the State of California.California:

changed “(B) “(A) The 6.1-mile 3.6-mile segment from the southern boundary its source north of the South Fork Eel Wilderness Signal Peak in section 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the northern boundary of confluence with the South Fork Eel Wilderness in unnamed tributary near the center of section 29, T23N, R16W 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.

changed “(238) Elder creek—The following segments to be administered by “(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the Secretary confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W. to the Interior through a cooperative management agreement confluence with the State of California:South Fork Eel River, as a recreational river.

changed “(A) “(C) The 3.6-mile 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its source north south of Signal Peak in section 6, T21N, R15W 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T22N, R16W, Elder Creek, as a wild river.

changed “(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section 28, T22N, R16W “(256) Cedar creek—The following segments to the confluence with the South Fork Eel River, be administered as a recreational river.wild river by the Secretary of the Interior:

changed “(C) “(A) The 2.1-mile 7.7-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its source south of Signal Peak in section 7, T21N, R15W 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild river.southern boundary of the Red Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness.

changed “(239) “(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar creek—The following segments Creek from its source in section 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E. to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the Interior:confluence with Cedar Creek.

changed “(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in section 22, T24N, R16W “(257) East branch south fork eel river—The following segments to be administered by the southern boundary Secretary of the Red Mountain unit Interior as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the South Fork Eel Wilderness.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:

changed “(B) “(A) The 1.9-mile 2.3-mile segment of North Fork Cedar Cruso Cabin Creek from its source the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 28, T24N, R5E 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with Cedar Elkhorn Creek.

changed “(240) East branch south fork eel river—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river on publication by the Secretary “(B) The 1.8-mile segment of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within Elkhorn Creek from the boundaries confluence of the segments have been acquired two unnamed tributaries in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the system:confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek.

removed “(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 18, T24N, R15W to the confluence with Elkhorn Creek.

removed “(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section 22, T24N, R16W 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.

added “(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.

added “(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.

changed “(D) “(F) The 1.7-mile 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 2, T24N, R17W 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E. to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River.

changed “(E) The 1.3-mile “(258) Mattole river estuary—The 1.5-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank confluence of Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 1, T24N, R17W Stansberry Creek to the confluence with Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by the East Branch South Fork Eel River.Secretary of the Interior.

changed “(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section 12, T25N, R4E “(259) Honeydew creek—The following segments to be administered as a wild river by the confluence with Secretary of the East Branch South Fork Eel River.Interior:

changed “(241) Mattole river estuary—The 1.5-mile “(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence of Stansberry Honeydew Creek to from its source in the Pacific Ocean, southwest corner of section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to be administered as a recreational river by the Secretary eastern boundary of the Interior.King Range National Conservation Area in section 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.

removed “(242) Honeydew creek—The following segments to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the Interior:

removed “(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from its source in the southwest corner of section 25, T3S, R1W to the eastern boundary of the King Range National Conservation Area in section 18, T3S, R1E.

“(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.

added “(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.

added “(260) Bear creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

removed “(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork Honeydew Creek from its source in section 25, T3S, R1W to the confluence with Honeydew Creek.

removed “(243) Bear creek—The 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.

added “(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.

added “(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.

changed “(B) The 6.1-mile “(261) Gitchell creek—The 3-mile segment of South Fork Bear Gitchell Creek from the confluence in section 2, T5S, R1W with the unnamed tributary flowing from its source near Saddle Mountain to the southwest flank of Queen Peak Pacific Ocean to be administered by the confluence with Secretary of the North Fork, Interior as a scenic wild river.

changed “(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence of the North and South Forks “(262) Big flat creek—The following segments to be administered by the eastern boundary Secretary of the southwest ¼ of section 11, T4S, R1E, Interior as a wild river.river:

changed “(244) Gitchell creek—The 3-mile “(A) The 4-mile segment of Gitchell Big Flat Creek from its source near King Peak in section 8, T4S, R1E 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.Ocean.

changed “(245) Big flat creek—The following segments to be administered by the Secretary “(B) The .8-mile segment of the Interior as a wild river:unnamed tributary from its source in section 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek.

changed “(A) “(C) The 4-mile 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek from its the source in section 36, T3S, R1W 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean.confluence with Big Flat Creek.

changed “(B) The .8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source in section 35, T3S, R1W “(263) Big creek—The following segments to be administered by the confluence with Big Flat Creek.Secretary of the Interior as wild rivers:

changed “(C) “(A) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek from the its source in section 34, T3S, R1W 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek.Pacific Ocean.

changed “(246) Big creek—The following segments “(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from its source in section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as wild rivers:confluence with Big Creek.

changed “(A) The 2.7-mile “(264) Elk creek—The 11.4-mile segment of Big Creek from its source in section 28, T3S, R1W confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Pacific Ocean.Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, as a wild river.

changed “(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary “(265) Eden creek—The 2.7-mile segment from its source the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of section 27, T3S, R1W T. 21 N., R. 12 W. to the confluence with Big Creek.eastern boundary of section 23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.

changed “(247) Elk “(266) Deep hole creek—The 11.4-mile 4.3-mile segment from its confluence with Lookout Creek the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W. to its the confluence with Deep Hole Elk Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries Secretary of Agriculture and the Interior, Interior as a wild river.

changed “(248) Eden “(267) Indian creek—The 2.7-mile 3.3-mile segment from 300 feet downstream of the private property boundary jeep trail in the northwest quarter of section 27, T21N, R12W 13, T. 20 N., R. 13 W. to the eastern boundary of section 23, T21N, R12W, confluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.

changed “(249) Deep hole “(268) Fish creek—The 4.3-mile 4.2-mile segment from the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section 13, T20N, R12W source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with Elk Creek, the Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.river.”

removed “(250) Indian creek—The 3.3-mile segment from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in section 13, T20N, R13W to the confluence with the Eel River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.

removed “(251) Fish creek—The 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)
changed Establishment— Subject 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 14,177 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service in Mendocino County, California, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area—Proposed” and dated April 12, 2017.
(b)
Purposes— The 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 general— The 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)
Uses— The 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 general— Except 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 roads— Except as provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area.
(3)
Exception— Nothing 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)
changed completed, to the maximum extent practicable, within three 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)
Requirement— The 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)
Definition— As 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 general— Except as provided in paragraph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area.
(2)
Exceptions— The 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)
Grazing— The 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 management— Consistent 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)
changed Acquisition authority— In 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)
Incorporation— Any 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)
Withdrawal— Subject 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.

401. Maps and legal descriptions

(a)
In general— As 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)
changed Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.
(b)
changed Submission of maps and legal description—descriptions— The 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)
changed Force of law— The 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 map maps and legal description.descriptions.
(d)
Public availability— The 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 plans

added

added In accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary shall begin to 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

added
(a)
added Effect of Act— Nothing in this Act—
(1)
added 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)
added prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any—
(A)
added 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)
added South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area known as—
(I)
added Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;
(II)
added Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312–02 or rights-of-way;
(III)
added Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville–Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of -way;
(IV)
added Electric Transmission Line Humboldt–Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way;
(V)
added Electric Transmission Line Humboldt–Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way;
(VI)
added Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek–Hoopa 60 kV or rights-of-way;
(VII)
added Electric Distribution Line–Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(VIII)
added Electric Distribution Line–Willow Creek 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(IX)
added Electric Distribution Line–Low Gap 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(X)
added Electric Distribution Line–Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or rights-of-way;
(XI)
added Forest Glen Border District Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XII)
added Durret District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XIII)
added Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights-of-way;
(XIV)
added Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of-way;
(XV)
added Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of-way;
(XVI)
added Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XVII)
added Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XVIII)
added Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-way;
(XIX)
added Electric Distribution Line–Wildwood 1101 12kV or rights-of-way;
(XX)
added Low Gap Substation;
(XXI)
added Hyampom Switching Station; or
(XXII)
added Wildwood Substation;
(ii)
added Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known as—
(I)
added Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way;
(II)
added Electric Transmission Line Humboldt–Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way;
(III)
added Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville–Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of -way; or
(IV)
added Electric Transmission Line Humboldt–Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way;
(iii)
added Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area known as, Electric Distribution Line–Willitts 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way; or
(iv)
added Horse Mountain Special Management Area known as, Electric Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way; or
(B)
added 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)
added Plans for access— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this title 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.