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Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
United States Congress
Title I: Additions To The National Wilderness Preservation System
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Subtitle A—Wild Monongahela Wilderness

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SEC. 1001. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS, MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST, WEST VIRGINIA.

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(a) Designation—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal lands within the Monongahela National Forest in the State of West Virginia are designated as wilderness and as either a new component of the National Wilderness Preservation System or as an addition to an existing component of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(1) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 5,144 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Big Draft Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be known as the `Big Draft Wilderness'.
(2) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 11,951 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Cranberry Expansion Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Cranberry Wilderness designated by section 1(1) of Public Law 97-466 (96 Stat. 2538).
(3) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 7,156 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Dolly Sods Expansion Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Dolly Sods Wilderness designated by section 3(a)(13) of Public Law 93-622 (88 Stat. 2098).
(4) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 698 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Otter Creek Expansion Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be added to and administered as part of the Otter Creek Wilderness designated by section 3(a)(14) of Public Law 93-622 (88 Stat. 2098).
(5) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 6,792 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Roaring Plains Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be known as the `Roaring Plains West Wilderness'.
(6) Certain Federal land comprising approximately 6,030 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Spice Run Proposed Wilderness' and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be known as the `Spice Run Wilderness'.
(b) Maps and Legal Description—
(1) FILING AND AVAILABILITY—
As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall file with the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a map and legal description of each wilderness area designated or expanded by subsection (a). The maps and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service and the office of the Supervisor of the Monongahela National Forest.
(2) FORCE AND EFFECT—
The maps and legal descriptions referred to in this subsection shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the maps and descriptions.
(c) Administration—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal lands designated as wilderness by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). The Secretary may continue to authorize the competitive running event permitted from 2003 through 2007 in the vicinity of the boundaries of the Dolly Sods Wilderness addition designated by paragraph (3) of subsection (a) and the Roaring Plains West Wilderness Area designated by paragraph (5) of such subsection, in a manner compatible with the preservation of such areas as wilderness.
(d) Effective Date of Wilderness Act
With respect to the Federal lands designated as wilderness by subsection (a), any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Fish and Wildlife—
As provided in section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State of West Virginia with respect to wildlife and fish.

SEC. 1002. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT, LAUREL FORK SOUTH WILDERNESS, MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST.

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(a) Boundary Adjustment—
The boundary of the Laurel Fork South Wilderness designated by section 1(3) of Public Law 97-466 (96 Stat. 2538) is modified to exclude two parcels of land, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Monongahela National Forest Laurel Fork South Wilderness Boundary Modification' and dated March 11, 2008, and more particularly described according to the site-specific maps and legal descriptions on file in the office of the Forest Supervisor, Monongahela National Forest. The general map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service.
(b) Management—
Federally owned land delineated on the maps referred to in subsection (a) as the Laurel Fork South Wilderness, as modified by such subsection, shall continue to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

SEC. 1003. MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY CONFIRMATION.

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(a) In General—
The boundary of the Monongahela National Forest is confirmed to include the tracts of land as generally depicted on the map entitled `Monongahela National Forest Boundary Confirmation' and dated March 13, 2008, and all Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, encompassed within such boundary shall be managed under the laws and regulations pertaining to the National Forest System.
(b) Land and Water Conservation Fund—
For the purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-9), the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest, as confirmed by subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest as of January 1, 1965.

SEC. 1004. ENHANCED TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES.

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(a) Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with interested parties, shall develop a plan to provide for enhanced nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities on lands not designated as wilderness within the Monongahela National Forest.
(2) NONMOTORIZED RECREATION TRAIL DEFINED—
For the purposes of this subsection, the term `nonmotorized recreation trail' means a trail designed for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use.
(b) Report—
Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the plan required under subsection (a), including the identification of priority trails for development.
(c) Consideration of Conversion of Forest Roads to Recreational Uses—
In considering possible closure and decommissioning of a Forest Service road within the Monongahela National Forest after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with applicable law, may consider converting the road to nonmotorized uses to enhance recreational opportunities within the Monongahela National Forest.

Subtitle B—Virginia Ridge and Valley Wilderness

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SEC. 1101. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) SCENIC AREAS—
The term `scenic areas' means the Seng Mountain National Scenic Area and the Bear Creek National Scenic Area.
(2) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture.

SEC. 1102. DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND IN JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST AS WILDERNESS OR A WILDERNESS STUDY AREA.

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(a) Designation of Wilderness—
Section 1 of Public Law 100-326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 102 Stat. 584, 114 Stat. 2057), is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `System—' and inserting `System:';
(2) by striking `certain' each place it appears and inserting `Certain';
(3) in each of paragraphs (1) through (6), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;
(4) in paragraph (7), by striking `; and' and inserting a period; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
`(9) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 3,743 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Brush Mountain East Wilderness'.
`(10) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 4,794 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Brush Mountain Wilderness'.
`(11) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 4,223 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Raccoon Branch Wilderness'.
`(12) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 3,270 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Stone Mountain' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Stone Mountain Wilderness'.
`(13) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 8,470 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Garden Mountain and Hunting Camp Creek' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness'.
`(14) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 3,291 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Garden Mountain and Hunting Camp Creek' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Garden Mountain Wilderness'.
`(15) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 5,476 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Mountain Lake Additions' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Mountain Lake Wilderness designated by section 2(6) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).
`(16) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 308 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Lewis Fork Wilderness designated by section 2(3) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).
`(17) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 1,845 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Little Wilson Creek Wilderness designated by section 2(5) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).
`(18) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 2,219 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Shawvers Run Additions' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Shawvers Run Wilderness designated by paragraph (4).
`(19) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 1,203 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Peters Mountain Addition' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Peters Mountain Wilderness designated by section 2(7) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).
`(20) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 263 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Kimberling Creek Additions and Potential Wilderness Area' and dated April 28, 2008, which is incorporated in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness designated by section 2(2) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).'.
(b) Designation of Wilderness Study Area—
The Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586) is amended—
(1) in the first section, by inserting `as' after `cited'; and
(2) in section 6(a)—
(A) by striking `certain' each place it appears and inserting `Certain';
(B) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking `; and' and inserting a period; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
`(5) Certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 3,226 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area'.'.

SEC. 1103. DESIGNATION OF KIMBERLING CREEK POTENTIAL WILDERNESS AREA, JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST, VIRGINIA.

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(a) Designation—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Jefferson National Forest comprising approximately 349 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Kimberling Creek Additions and Potential Wilderness Area' and dated April 28, 2008, is designated as a potential wilderness area for incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness designated by section 2(2) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586).
(b) Management—
Except as provided in subsection (c) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(c) Ecological Restoration—
(1) IN GENERAL—
For purposes of ecological restoration (including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, and any other activity necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in the potential wilderness area), the Secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is incorporated into the Kimberling Creek Wilderness.
(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) Wilderness Designation—
The potential wilderness area shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness on the earlier of—
(1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in the 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 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1104. SENG MOUNTAIN AND BEAR CREEK SCENIC AREAS, JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST, VIRGINIA.

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(a) Establishment—
There are designated as National Scenic Areas—
(1) certain National Forest System land in the Jefferson National Forest, comprising approximately 5,192 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Seng Mountain National Scenic Area'; and
(2) certain National Forest System land in the Jefferson National Forest, comprising approximately 5,128 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Bear Creek' and dated April 28, 2008, which shall be known as the `Bear Creek National Scenic Area'.
(b) Purposes—
The purposes of the scenic areas are—
(1) to ensure the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources of the scenic areas;
(2) consistent with paragraph (1), to protect wildlife and fish habitat in the scenic areas;
(3) to protect areas in the scenic areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and
(4) consistent with paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), to provide a variety of recreation opportunities in the scenic areas.
(c) Administration—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall administer the scenic areas in accordance with—
(A) this subtitle; and
(B) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System.
(2) AUTHORIZED USES—
The Secretary shall only allow uses of the scenic areas that the Secretary determines will further the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b).
(d) Management Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop as an amendment to the land and resource management plan for the Jefferson National Forest a management plan for the scenic areas.
(2) EFFECT—
Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to revise the land and resource management plan for the Jefferson National Forest under section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604).
(e) Roads—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), after the date of enactment of this Act, no roads shall be established or constructed within the scenic areas.
(2) LIMITATION—
Nothing in this subsection denies any owner of private land (or an interest in private land) that is located in a scenic area the right to access the private land.
(f) Timber Harvest—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the scenic areas.
(2) EXCEPTIONS—
The Secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the scenic areas if the Secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary to—
(A) control fire;
(B) provide for public safety or trail access; or
(C) control insect and disease outbreaks.
(3) FIREWOOD FOR PERSONAL USE—
Firewood may be harvested for personal use along perimeter roads in the scenic areas, subject to any conditions that the Secretary may impose.
(g) Insect and Disease Outbreaks—
The Secretary may control insect and disease outbreaks—
(1) to maintain scenic quality;
(2) to prevent tree mortality;
(3) to reduce hazards to visitors; or
(4) to protect private land.
(h) Vegetation Management—
The Secretary may engage in vegetation manipulation practices in the scenic areas to maintain the visual quality and wildlife clearings in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(i) Motorized Vehicles—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), motorized vehicles shall not be allowed within the scenic areas.
(2) EXCEPTIONS—
The Secretary may authorize the use of motorized vehicles—
(A) to carry out administrative activities that further the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b);
(B) to assist wildlife management projects in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and
(C) during deer and bear hunting seasons—
(i) on Forest Development Roads 49410 and 84b; and
(ii) on the portion of Forest Development Road 6261 designated on the map described in subsection (a)(2) as `open seasonally'.
(j) Wildfire Suppression—
Wildfire suppression within the scenic areas shall be conducted—
(1) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b); and
(2) using such means as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(k) Water—
The Secretary shall administer the scenic areas in a manner that maintains and enhances water quality.
(l) Withdrawal—
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from—
(1) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(2) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.

SEC. 1105. TRAIL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT.

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(a) Trail Plan—
The Secretary, in consultation with interested parties, shall establish a trail plan to develop—
(1) in a manner consistent with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), hiking and equestrian trails in the wilderness areas designated by paragraphs (9) through (20) of section 1 of Public Law 100-326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) (as added by section 1102(a)(5)); and
(2) nonmotorized recreation trails in the scenic areas.
(b) Implementation Report—
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the implementation of the trail plan, including the identification of priority trails for development.
(c) Sustainable Trail Required—
The Secretary shall develop a sustainable trail, using a contour curvilinear alignment, to provide for nonmotorized travel along the southern boundary of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness established by section 1(11) of Public Law 100-326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) (as added by section 1102(a)(5)) connecting to Forest Development Road 49352 in Smyth County, Virginia.

SEC. 1106. MAPS AND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS.

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(a) In General—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives maps and boundary descriptions of—
(1) the scenic areas;
(2) the wilderness areas designated by paragraphs (9) through (20) of section 1 of Public Law 100-326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) (as added by section 1102(a)(5));
(3) the wilderness study area designated by section 6(a)(5) of the Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-586) (as added by section 1102(b)(2)(D)); and
(4) the potential wilderness area designated by section 1103(a).
(b) Force and Effect—
The maps and boundary descriptions filed under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any minor errors in the maps and boundary descriptions.
(c) Availability of Map and Boundary Description—
The maps and boundary descriptions filed under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service.
(d) Conflict—
In the case of a conflict between a map filed under subsection (a) and the acreage of the applicable areas specified in this subtitle, the map shall control.

SEC. 1107. EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of administering—
(1) the wilderness areas designated by paragraphs (9) through (20) of section 1 of Public Law 100-326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) (as added by section 1102(a)(5)); and
(2) the potential wilderness area designated by section 1103(a).

Subtitle C—Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon

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SEC. 1201. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(2) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Oregon.

SEC. 1202. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.

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(a) Designation of Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Areas—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State of Oregon are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(1) BADGER CREEK WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 4,140 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `Badger Creek Wilderness—Badger Creek Additions' and `Badger Creek Wilderness—Bonney Butte', dated July 16, 2007, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Badger Creek Wilderness, as designated by section 3(3) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 273).
(2) BULL OF THE WOODS WILDERNESS ADDITION—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 10,180 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Bull of the Woods Wilderness—Bull of the Woods Additions', dated July 16, 2007, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, as designated by section 3(4) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 273).
(3) CLACKAMAS WILDERNESS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 9,470 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `Clackamas Wilderness—Big Bottom', `Clackamas Wilderness—Clackamas Canyon', `Clackamas Wilderness—Memaloose Lake', `Clackamas Wilderness—Sisi Butte', and `Clackamas Wilderness—South Fork Clackamas', dated July 16, 2007, which shall be known as the `Clackamas Wilderness'.
(4) MARK O. HATFIELD WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 25,960 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness—Gorge Face' and `Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness—Larch Mountain', dated July 16, 2007, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, as designated by section 3(1) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 273).
(5) MOUNT HOOD WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 18,450 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `Mount Hood Wilderness—Barlow Butte', `Mount Hood Wilderness—Elk Cove/Mazama', `Richard L. Kohnstamm Memorial Area', `Mount Hood Wilderness—Sand Canyon', `Mount Hood Wilderness—Sandy Additions', `Mount Hood Wilderness—Twin Lakes', and `Mount Hood Wilderness—White River', dated July 16, 2007, and the map entitled `Mount Hood Wilderness—Cloud Cap', dated July 20, 2007, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mount Hood Wilderness, as designated under section 3(a) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132(a)) and enlarged by section 3(d) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 92 Stat. 43).
(6) ROARING RIVER WILDERNESS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 36,550 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Roaring River Wilderness—Roaring River Wilderness', dated July 16, 2007, which shall be known as the `Roaring River Wilderness'.
(7) SALMON-HUCKLEBERRY WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 16,620 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Alder Creek Addition', `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Eagle Creek Addition', `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Hunchback Mountain', `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Inch Creek', `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Mirror Lake', and `Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness—Salmon River Meadows', dated July 16, 2007, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 273).
(8) LOWER WHITE RIVER WILDERNESS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 2,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Lower White River Wilderness—Lower White River', dated July 16, 2007, which shall be known as the `Lower White River Wilderness'.
(b) Richard L. Kohnstamm Memorial Area—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Richard L. Kohnstamm Memorial Area', dated July 16, 2007, is designated as the `Richard L. Kohnstamm Memorial Area'.
(c) Potential Wilderness Area; Additions to Wilderness Areas—
(1) ROARING RIVER POTENTIAL WILDERNESS AREA—
(A) IN GENERAL—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 900 acres identified as `Potential Wilderness' on the map entitled `Roaring River Wilderness', dated July 16, 2007, is designated as a potential wilderness area.
(B) MANAGEMENT—
The potential wilderness area designated by subparagraph (A) shall be managed in accordance with section 4 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133).
(C) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS—
On the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in the potential wilderness area designated by subparagraph (A) are compatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the potential wilderness shall be—
(i) designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and
(ii) incorporated into the Roaring River Wilderness designated by subsection (a)(6).
(2) ADDITION TO THE MOUNT HOOD WILDERNESS—
On completion of the land exchange under section 1206(a)(2), certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 1,710 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Mount Hood Wilderness—Tilly Jane', dated July 20, 2007, shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Mount Hood Wilderness, as designated under section 3(a) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132(a)) and enlarged by section 3(d) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 92 Stat. 43) and subsection (a)(5).
(3) ADDITION TO THE SALMON-HUCKLEBERRY WILDERNESS—
On acquisition by the United States, the approximately 160 acres of land identified as `Land to be acquired by USFS' on the map entitled `Hunchback Mountain Land Exchange, Clackamas County', dated June 2006, shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 273) and enlarged by subsection (a)(7).
(d) Maps and Legal Descriptions—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of each wilderness area and potential wilderness area designated by this section, with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
(4) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
The boundaries of the areas designated as wilderness by subsection (a) that are immediately adjacent to a utility right-of-way or a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project boundary shall be 100 feet from the boundary of the right-of-way or the project boundary.
(e) Administration—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, each area designated as wilderness by this section shall be administered by the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land within the wilderness, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
(B) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land within the wilderness.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land within the boundary of a wilderness area designated by this section that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(f) Buffer Zones—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As provided in the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-328), Congress does not intend for designation of wilderness areas in the State under this section to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area.
(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.
(g) Fish and Wildlife—
Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife.
(h) Fire, Insects, and Diseases—
As provided in section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), within the wilderness areas designated by this section, the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land within the wilderness (referred to in this subsection as the `Secretary') may take such measures as are necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be desirable and appropriate.
(i) Withdrawal—
Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal land designated as wilderness by this section is withdrawn from all forms of—
(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

SEC. 1203. DESIGNATION OF STREAMS FOR WILD AND SCENIC RIVER PROTECTION IN THE MOUNT HOOD AREA.

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(a) Wild and Scenic River Designations, Mount Hood National Forest—
(1) IN GENERAL—
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:
`(171) SOUTH FORK CLACKAMAS RIVER, OREGON- The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Clackamas River from its confluence with the East Fork of the South Fork Clackamas to its confluence with the Clackamas River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
`(172) EAGLE CREEK, OREGON- The 8.3-mile segment of Eagle Creek from its headwaters to the Mount Hood National Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
`(173) MIDDLE FORK HOOD RIVER- The 3.7-mile segment of the Middle Fork Hood River from the confluence of Clear and Coe Branches to the north section line of section 11, township 1 south, range 9 east, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic river.
`(174) SOUTH FORK ROARING RIVER, OREGON- The 4.6-mile segment of the South Fork Roaring River from its headwaters to its confluence with Roaring River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
`(175) ZIG ZAG RIVER, OREGON- The 4.3-mile segment of the Zig Zag River from its headwaters to the Mount Hood Wilderness boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
`(176) FIFTEENMILE CREEK, OREGON—
`(A) IN GENERAL- The 11.1-mile segment of Fifteenmile Creek from its source at Senecal Spring to the southern edge of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20, township 2 south, range 12 east, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following classes:
`(i) The 2.6-mile segment from its source at Senecal Spring to the Badger Creek Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.
`(ii) The 0.4-mile segment from the Badger Creek Wilderness boundary to the point 0.4 miles downstream, as a scenic river.
`(iii) The 7.9-mile segment from the point 0.4 miles downstream of the Badger Creek Wilderness boundary to the western edge of section 20, township 2 south, range 12 east as a wild river.
`(iv) The 0.2-mile segment from the western edge of section 20, township 2 south, range 12 east, to the southern edge of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20, township 2 south, range 12 east as a scenic river.
`(B) INCLUSIONS- Notwithstanding section 3(b), the lateral boundaries of both the wild river area and the scenic river area along Fifteenmile Creek shall include an average of not more than 640 acres per mile measured from the ordinary high water mark on both sides of the river.
`(177) EAST FORK HOOD RIVER, OREGON- The 13.5-mile segment of the East Fork Hood River from Oregon State Highway 35 to the Mount Hood National Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.
`(178) COLLAWASH RIVER, OREGON- The 17.8-mile segment of the Collawash River from the headwaters of the East Fork Collawash to the confluence of the mainstream of the Collawash River with the Clackamas River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following classes:
`(A) The 11.0-mile segment from the headwaters of the East Fork Collawash River to Buckeye Creek, as a scenic river.
`(B) The 6.8-mile segment from Buckeye Creek to the Clackamas River, as a recreational river.
`(179) FISH CREEK, OREGON- The 13.5-mile segment of Fish Creek from its headwaters to the confluence with the Clackamas River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.'.
(2) EFFECT—
The amendments made by paragraph (1) do not affect valid existing water rights.
(b) Protection for Hood River, Oregon—
Section 13(a)(4) of the `Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act' (16 U.S.C. 544k(a)(4)) is amended by striking `for a period not to exceed twenty years from the date of enactment of this Act,'.

SEC. 1204. MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA.

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(a) Designation—
To provide for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of recreational, ecological, scenic, cultural, watershed, and fish and wildlife values, there is established the Mount Hood National Recreation Area within the Mount Hood National Forest.
(b) Boundary—
The Mount Hood National Recreation Area shall consist of certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 34,550 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled `National Recreation Areas—Mount Hood NRA', `National Recreation Areas—Fifteenmile Creek NRA', and `National Recreation Areas—Shellrock Mountain', dated February 2007.
(c) Map and Legal Description—
(1) SUBMISSION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the Mount Hood National Recreation Area with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and the legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(d) Administration—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall—
(A) administer the Mount Hood National Recreation Area—
(i) in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to the National Forest System; and
(ii) consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a); and
(B) only allow uses of the Mount Hood National Recreation Area that are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a).
(2) APPLICABLE LAW—
Any portion of a wilderness area designated by section 1202 that is located within the Mount Hood National Recreation Area shall be administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(e) Timber—
The cutting, sale, or removal of timber within the Mount Hood National Recreation Area may be permitted—
(1) to the extent necessary to improve the health of the forest in a manner that—
(A) maximizes the retention of large trees—
(i) as appropriate to the forest type; and
(ii) to the extent that the trees promote stands that are fire-resilient and healthy;
(B) improves the habitats of threatened, endangered, or sensitive species; or
(C) maintains or restores the composition and structure of the ecosystem by reducing the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire;
(2) to accomplish an approved management activity in furtherance of the purposes established by this section, if the cutting, sale, or removal of timber is incidental to the management activity; or
(3) for de minimus personal or administrative use within the Mount Hood National Recreation Area, where such use will not impair the purposes established by this section.
(f) Road Construction—
No new or temporary roads shall be constructed or reconstructed within the Mount Hood National Recreation Area except as necessary—
(1) to protect the health and safety of individuals in cases of an imminent threat of flood, fire, or any other catastrophic event that, without intervention, would cause the loss of life or property;
(2) to conduct environmental cleanup required by the United States;
(3) to allow for the exercise of reserved or outstanding rights provided for by a statute or treaty;
(4) to prevent irreparable resource damage by an existing road; or
(5) to rectify a hazardous road condition.
(g) Withdrawal—
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the Mount Hood National Recreation Area is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.
(h) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land described in paragraph (2) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Forest Service.
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
The land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 130 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management that is within or adjacent to the Mount Hood National Recreation Area and that is identified as `BLM Lands' on the map entitled `National Recreation Areas—Shellrock Mountain', dated February 2007.

SEC. 1205. PROTECTIONS FOR CRYSTAL SPRINGS, UPPER BIG BOTTOM, AND CULTUS CREEK.

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(a) Crystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit—
(1) ESTABLISHMENT—
(A) IN GENERAL—
On completion of the land exchange under section 1206(a)(2), there shall be established a special resources management unit in the State consisting of certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Crystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit', dated June 2006 (referred to in this subsection as the `map'), to be known as the `Crystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit' (referred to in this subsection as the `Management Unit').
(B) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN LAND—
The Management Unit does not include any National Forest System land otherwise covered by subparagraph (A) that is designated as wilderness by section 1202.
(C) WITHDRAWAL—
(i) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal land designated as the Management Unit is withdrawn from all forms of—
(I) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(II) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(III) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(ii) EXCEPTION—
Clause (i)(I) does not apply to the parcel of land generally depicted as `HES 151' on the map.
(2) PURPOSES—
The purposes of the Management Unit are—
(A) to ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of the Crystal Springs watershed as a clean drinking water source for the residents of Hood River County, Oregon; and
(B) to allow visitors to enjoy the special scenic, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the Crystal Springs watershed.
(3) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
(A) SUBMISSION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the Management Unit with—
(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(B) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(C) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(4) ADMINISTRATION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall—
(i) administer the Management Unit—
(I) in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and rules applicable to units of the National Forest System; and
(II) consistent with the purposes described in paragraph (2); and
(ii) only allow uses of the Management Unit that are consistent with the purposes described in paragraph (2).
(B) FUEL REDUCTION IN PROXIMITY TO IMPROVEMENTS AND PRIMARY PUBLIC ROADS—
To protect the water quality, water quantity, and scenic, cultural, natural, and wildlife values of the Management Unit, the Secretary may conduct fuel reduction and forest health management treatments to maintain and restore fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically appropriate, on National Forest System land in the Management Unit—
(i) in any area located not more than 400 feet from structures located on—
(I) National Forest System land; or
(II) private land adjacent to National Forest System land;
(ii) in any area located not more than 400 feet from the Cooper Spur Road, the Cloud Cap Road, or the Cooper Spur Ski Area Loop Road; and
(iii) on any other National Forest System land in the Management Unit, with priority given to activities that restore previously harvested stands, including the removal of logging slash, smaller diameter material, and ladder fuels.
(5) PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES—
Subject to valid existing rights, the following activities shall be prohibited on National Forest System land in the Management Unit:
(A) New road construction or renovation of existing non-System roads, except as necessary to protect public health and safety.
(B) Projects undertaken for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber (other than activities relating to the harvest of merchantable products that are byproducts of activities conducted to further the purposes described in paragraph (2)).
(C) Commercial livestock grazing.
(D) The placement of new fuel storage tanks.
(E) Except to the extent necessary to further the purposes described in paragraph (2), the application of any toxic chemicals (other than fire retardants), including pesticides, rodenticides, or herbicides.
(6) FOREST ROAD CLOSURES—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may provide for the closure or gating to the general public of any Forest Service road within the Management Unit.
(B) EXCEPTION—
Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to close the road commonly known as `Cloud Cap Road', which shall be administered in accordance with otherwise applicable law.
(7) PRIVATE LAND—
(A) EFFECT—
Nothing in this subsection affects the use of, or access to, any private property within the area identified on the map as the `Crystal Springs Zone of Contribution' by—
(i) the owners of the private property; and
(ii) guests to the private property.
(B) COOPERATION—
The Secretary is encouraged to work with private landowners who have agreed to cooperate with the Secretary to further the purposes of this subsection.
(8) ACQUISITION OF LAND—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary may acquire from willing landowners any land located within the area identified on the map as the `Crystal Springs Zone of Contribution'.
(B) INCLUSION IN MANAGEMENT UNIT—
On the date of acquisition, any land acquired under subparagraph (A) shall be incorporated in, and be managed as part of, the Management Unit.
(b) Protections for Upper Big Bottom and Cultus Creek—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall manage the Federal land administered by the Forest Service described in paragraph (2) in a manner that preserves the natural and primitive character of the land for recreational, scenic, and scientific use.
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is—
(A) the approximately 1,580 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Upper Big Bottom', dated July 16, 2007; and
(B) the approximately 280 acres identified as `Cultus Creek' on the map entitled `Clackamas Wilderness—South Fork Clackamas', dated July 16, 2007.
(3) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the Federal land described in paragraph (2) with—
(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(B) FORCE OF LAW—
The maps and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(C) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(4) USE OF LAND—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, with respect to the Federal land described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall only allow uses that are consistent with the purposes identified in paragraph (1).
(B) PROHIBITED USES—
The following shall be prohibited on the Federal land described in paragraph (2):
(i) Permanent roads.
(ii) Commercial enterprises.
(iii) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the Federal land and to protect public health and safety—
(I) the use of motor vehicles; or
(II) the establishment of temporary roads.
(5) WITHDRAWAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land described in paragraph (2) is withdrawn from—
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

SEC. 1206. LAND EXCHANGES.

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(a) Cooper Spur-Government Camp Land Exchange—
(1) DEFINITIONS—
In this subsection:
(A) COUNTY—
The term `County' means Hood River County, Oregon.
(B) EXCHANGE MAP—
The term `exchange map' means the map entitled `Cooper Spur/Government Camp Land Exchange', dated June 2006.
(C) FEDERAL LAND—
The term `Federal land' means the approximately 120 acres of National Forest System land in the Mount Hood National Forest in Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon, identified as `USFS Land to be Conveyed' on the exchange map.
(D) MT. HOOD MEADOWS—
The term `Mt. Hood Meadows' means the Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon, Limited Partnership.
(E) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The term `non-Federal land' means—
(i) the parcel of approximately 770 acres of private land at Cooper Spur identified as `Land to be acquired by USFS' on the exchange map; and
(ii) any buildings, furniture, fixtures, and equipment at the Inn at Cooper Spur and the Cooper Spur Ski Area covered by an appraisal described in paragraph (2)(D).
(2) COOPER SPUR-GOVERNMENT CAMP LAND EXCHANGE—
(A) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to the provisions of this subsection, if Mt. Hood Meadows offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of Mt. Hood Meadows in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall convey to Mt. Hood Meadows all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land (other than any easements reserved under subparagraph (G)), subject to valid existing rights.
(B) COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAW—
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchange under this subsection in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(C) CONDITIONS ON ACCEPTANCE—
(i) TITLE—
As a condition of the land exchange under this subsection, title to the non-Federal land to be acquired by the Secretary under this subsection shall be acceptable to the Secretary.
(ii) TERMS AND CONDITIONS—
The conveyance of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(D) APPRAISALS—
(i) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and Mt. Hood Meadows shall select an appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the Federal land and non-Federal land.
(ii) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal under clause (i) shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—
(I) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(II) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(E) SURVEYS—
(i) IN GENERAL—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(ii) COSTS—
The responsibility for the costs of any surveys conducted under clause (i), and any other administrative costs of carrying out the land exchange, shall be determined by the Secretary and Mt. Hood Meadows.
(F) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF LAND EXCHANGE—
It is the intent of Congress that the land exchange under this subsection shall be completed not later than 16 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(G) RESERVATION OF EASEMENTS—
As a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land, the Secretary shall reserve—
(i) a conservation easement to the Federal land to protect existing wetland, as identified by the Oregon Department of State Lands, that allows equivalent wetland mitigation measures to compensate for minor wetland encroachments necessary for the orderly development of the Federal land; and
(ii) a trail easement to the Federal land that allows—
(I) nonmotorized use by the public of existing trails;
(II) roads, utilities, and infrastructure facilities to cross the trails; and
(III) improvement or relocation of the trails to accommodate development of the Federal land.
(b) Port of Cascade Locks Land Exchange—
(1) DEFINITIONS—
In this subsection:
(A) EXCHANGE MAP—
The term `exchange map' means the map entitled `Port of Cascade Locks/Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Land Exchange', dated June 2006.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The term `Federal land' means the parcel of land consisting of approximately 10 acres of National Forest System land in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area identified as `USFS Land to be conveyed' on the exchange map.
(C) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The term `non-Federal land' means the parcels of land consisting of approximately 40 acres identified as `Land to be acquired by USFS' on the exchange map.
(D) PORT—
The term `Port' means the Port of Cascade Locks, Cascade Locks, Oregon.
(2) LAND EXCHANGE, PORT OF CASCADE LOCKS-PACIFIC CREST NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL—
(A) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to the provisions of this subsection, if the Port offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the Port in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall, subject to valid existing rights, convey to the Port all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.
(B) COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAW—
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchange under this subsection in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(3) CONDITIONS ON ACCEPTANCE—
(A) TITLE—
As a condition of the land exchange under this subsection, title to the non-Federal land to be acquired by the Secretary under this subsection shall be acceptable to the Secretary.
(B) TERMS AND CONDITIONS—
The conveyance of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(4) APPRAISALS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall select an appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the Federal land and non-Federal land.
(B) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(5) SURVEYS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(B) COSTS—
The responsibility for the costs of any surveys conducted under subparagraph (A), and any other administrative costs of carrying out the land exchange, shall be determined by the Secretary and the Port.
(6) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF LAND EXCHANGE—
It is the intent of Congress that the land exchange under this subsection shall be completed not later than 16 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Hunchback Mountain Land Exchange and Boundary Adjustment—
(1) DEFINITIONS—
In this subsection:
(A) COUNTY—
The term `County' means Clackamas County, Oregon.
(B) EXCHANGE MAP—
The term `exchange map' means the map entitled `Hunchback Mountain Land Exchange, Clackamas County', dated June 2006.
(C) FEDERAL LAND—
The term `Federal land' means the parcel of land consisting of approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land in the Mount Hood National Forest identified as `USFS Land to be Conveyed' on the exchange map.
(D) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The term `non-Federal land' means the parcel of land consisting of approximately 160 acres identified as `Land to be acquired by USFS' on the exchange map.
(2) HUNCHBACK MOUNTAIN LAND EXCHANGE—
(A) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, if the County offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land, the Secretary shall, subject to valid existing rights, convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.
(B) COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAW—
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchange under this paragraph in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(C) CONDITIONS ON ACCEPTANCE—
(i) TITLE—
As a condition of the land exchange under this paragraph, title to the non-Federal land to be acquired by the Secretary under this paragraph shall be acceptable to the Secretary.
(ii) TERMS AND CONDITIONS—
The conveyance of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(D) APPRAISALS—
(i) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall select an appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the Federal land and non-Federal land.
(ii) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal under clause (i) shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including—
(I) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(II) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(E) SURVEYS—
(i) IN GENERAL—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(ii) COSTS—
The responsibility for the costs of any surveys conducted under clause (i), and any other administrative costs of carrying out the land exchange, shall be determined by the Secretary and the County.
(F) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF LAND EXCHANGE—
It is the intent of Congress that the land exchange under this paragraph shall be completed not later than 16 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The boundary of the Mount Hood National Forest shall be adjusted to incorporate—
(i) any land conveyed to the United States under paragraph (2); and
(ii) the land transferred to the Forest Service by section 1204(h)(1).
(B) ADDITIONS TO THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM—
The Secretary shall administer the land described in subparagraph (A)—
(i) in accordance with—
(I) the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the `Weeks Law') (16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.); and
(II) any laws (including regulations) applicable to the National Forest System; and
(ii) subject to sections 1202(c)(3) and 1204(d), as applicable.
(C) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND—
For the purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-9), the boundaries of the Mount Hood National Forest modified by this paragraph shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Mount Hood National Forest in existence as of January 1, 1965.
(d) Conditions on Development of Federal Land—
(1) REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As a condition of each of the conveyances of Federal land under this section, the Secretary shall include in the deed of conveyance a requirement that applicable construction activities and alterations shall be conducted in accordance with—
(i) nationally recognized building and property maintenance codes; and
(ii) nationally recognized codes for development in the wildland-urban interface and wildfire hazard mitigation.
(B) APPLICABLE LAW—
To the maximum extent practicable, the codes required under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the nationally recognized codes adopted or referenced by the State or political subdivisions of the State.
(C) ENFORCEMENT—
The requirements under subparagraph (A) may be enforced by the same entities otherwise enforcing codes, ordinances, and standards.
(2) COMPLIANCE WITH CODES ON FEDERAL LAND—
The Secretary shall ensure that applicable construction activities and alterations undertaken or permitted by the Secretary on National Forest System land in the Mount Hood National Forest are conducted in accordance with—
(A) nationally recognized building and property maintenance codes; and
(B) nationally recognized codes for development in the wildland-urban interface development and wildfire hazard mitigation.
(3) EFFECT ON ENFORCEMENT BY STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS—
Nothing in this subsection alters or limits the power of the State or a political subdivision of the State to implement or enforce any law (including regulations), rule, or standard relating to development or fire prevention and control.

SEC. 1207. TRIBAL PROVISIONS; PLANNING AND STUDIES.

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(a) Transportation Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall seek to participate in the development of an integrated, multimodal transportation plan developed by the Oregon Department of Transportation for the Mount Hood region to achieve comprehensive solutions to transportation challenges in the Mount Hood region—
(A) to promote appropriate economic development;
(B) to preserve the landscape of the Mount Hood region; and
(C) to enhance public safety.
(2) ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED—
In participating in the development of the transportation plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to address—
(A) transportation alternatives between and among recreation areas and gateway communities that are located within the Mount Hood region;
(B) establishing park-and-ride facilities that shall be located at gateway communities;
(C) establishing intermodal transportation centers to link public transportation, parking, and recreation destinations;
(D) creating a new interchange on Oregon State Highway 26 located adjacent to or within Government Camp;
(E) designating, maintaining, and improving alternative routes using Forest Service or State roads for—
(i) providing emergency routes; or
(ii) improving access to, and travel within, the Mount Hood region;
(F) the feasibility of establishing—
(i) a gondola connection that—
(I) connects Timberline Lodge to Government Camp; and
(II) is located in close proximity to the site of the historic gondola corridor; and
(ii) an intermodal transportation center to be located in close proximity to Government Camp;
(G) burying power lines located in, or adjacent to, the Mount Hood National Forest along Interstate 84 near the City of Cascade Locks, Oregon; and
(H) creating mechanisms for funding the implementation of the transportation plan under paragraph (1), including—
(i) funds provided by the Federal Government;
(ii) public-private partnerships;
(iii) incremental tax financing; and
(iv) other financing tools that link transportation infrastructure improvements with development.
(b) Mount Hood National Forest Stewardship Strategy—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall prepare a report on, and implementation schedule for, the vegetation management strategy (including recommendations for biomass utilization) for the Mount Hood National Forest being developed by the Forest Service.
(2) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS—
(A) REPORT—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit the report to—
(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(B) IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE—
Not later than 1 year after the date on which the vegetation management strategy referred to in paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit the implementation schedule to—
(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(c) Local and Tribal Relationships—
(1) MANAGEMENT PLAN—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes with treaty-reserved gathering rights on land encompassed by the Mount Hood National Forest and in a manner consistent with the memorandum of understanding entered into between the Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, dated April 25, 2003, as modified, shall develop and implement a management plan that meets the cultural foods obligations of the United States under applicable treaties, including the Treaty with the Tribes and Bands of Middle Oregon of June 25, 1855 (12 Stat. 963).
(B) EFFECT—
This paragraph shall be considered to be consistent with, and is intended to help implement, the gathering rights reserved by the treaty described in subparagraph (A).
(2) SAVINGS PROVISIONS REGARDING RELATIONS WITH INDIAN TRIBES—
(A) TREATY RIGHTS—
Nothing in this subtitle alters, modifies, enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian tribe, including the off-reservation reserved rights secured by the Treaty with the Tribes and Bands of Middle Oregon of June 25, 1855 (12 Stat. 963).
(B) TRIBAL LAND—
Nothing in this subtitle affects land held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for Indian tribes or individual members of Indian tribes or other land acquired by the Army Corps of Engineers and administered by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of Indian tribes and individual members of Indian tribes.
(d) Recreational Uses—
(1) MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST RECREATIONAL WORKING GROUP—
The Secretary may establish a working group for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on planning and implementing recreation enhancements in the Mount Hood National Forest.
(2) CONSIDERATION OF CONVERSION OF FOREST ROADS TO RECREATIONAL USES—
In considering a Forest Service road in the Mount Hood National Forest for possible closure and decommissioning after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable law, shall consider, as an alternative to decommissioning the road, converting the road to recreational uses to enhance recreational opportunities in the Mount Hood National Forest.
(3) IMPROVED TRAIL ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES—
The Secretary, in consultation with the public, may design and construct a trail at a location selected by the Secretary in Mount Hood National Forest suitable for use by persons with disabilities.

Subtitle D—Copper Salmon Wilderness, Oregon

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SEC. 1301. DESIGNATION OF THE COPPER SALMON WILDERNESS.

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(a) Designation—
Section 3 of the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-328) is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `eight hundred fifty-nine thousand six hundred acres' and inserting `873,300 acres';
(2) in paragraph (29), by striking the period at the end and inserting `; and'; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
`(30) certain land in the Siskiyou National Forest, comprising approximately 13,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Copper Salmon Wilderness Area' and dated December 7, 2007, to be known as the `Copper Salmon Wilderness'.'.
(b) Maps and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this subtitle as the `Secretary') shall file a map and a legal description of the Copper Salmon Wilderness with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(3) BOUNDARY—
If the boundary of the Copper Salmon Wilderness shares a border with a road, the Secretary may only establish an offset that is not more than 150 feet from the centerline of the road.
(4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

SEC. 1302. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, ELK RIVER, OREGON.

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Section 3(a)(76) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(76)) is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking `19-mile segment' and inserting `29-mile segment';
(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking `; and' and inserting a period; and
(3) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
`(B)(i) The approximately 0.6-mile segment of the North Fork Elk from its source in sec. 21, T. 33 S., R. 12 W., Willamette Meridian, downstream to 0.01 miles below Forest Service Road 3353, as a scenic river.
`(ii) The approximately 5.5-mile segment of the North Fork Elk from 0.01 miles below Forest Service Road 3353 to its confluence with the South Fork Elk, as a wild river.
`(C)(i) The approximately 0.9-mile segment of the South Fork Elk from its source in the southeast quarter of sec. 32, T. 33 S., R. 12 W., Willamette Meridian, downstream to 0.01 miles below Forest Service Road 3353, as a scenic river.
`(ii) The approximately 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Elk from 0.01 miles below Forest Service Road 3353 to its confluence with the North Fork Elk, as a wild river.'.

SEC. 1303. PROTECTION OF TRIBAL RIGHTS.

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(a) In General—
Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as diminishing any right of any Indian tribe.
(b) Memorandum of Understanding—
The Secretary shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Coquille Indian Tribe regarding access to the Copper Salmon Wilderness to conduct historical and cultural activities.

Subtitle E—Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Oregon

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SEC. 1401. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) BOX R RANCH LAND EXCHANGE MAP—
The term `Box R Ranch land exchange map' means the map entitled `Proposed Rowlett Land Exchange' and dated June 13, 2006.
(2) BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND—
The term `Bureau of Land Management land' means the approximately 40 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management identified as `Rowlett Selected', as generally depicted on the Box R Ranch land exchange map.
(3) DEERFIELD LAND EXCHANGE MAP—
The term `Deerfield land exchange map' means the map entitled `Proposed Deerfield-BLM Property Line Adjustment' and dated May 1, 2008.
(4) DEERFIELD PARCEL—
The term `Deerfield parcel' means the approximately 1.5 acres of land identified as `From Deerfield to BLM', as generally depicted on the Deerfield land exchange map.
(5) FEDERAL PARCEL—
The term `Federal parcel' means the approximately 1.3 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management identified as `From BLM to Deerfield', as generally depicted on the Deerfield land exchange map.
(6) GRAZING ALLOTMENT—
The term `grazing allotment' means any of the Box R, Buck Lake, Buck Mountain, Buck Point, Conde Creek, Cove Creek, Cove Creek Ranch, Deadwood, Dixie, Grizzly, Howard Prairie, Jenny Creek, Keene Creek, North Cove Creek, and Soda Mountain grazing allotments in the State.
(7) GRAZING LEASE—
The term `grazing lease' means any document authorizing the use of a grazing allotment for the purpose of grazing livestock for commercial purposes.
(8) LANDOWNER—
The term `Landowner' means the owner of the Box R Ranch in the State.
(9) LESSEE—
The term `lessee' means a livestock operator that holds a valid existing grazing lease for a grazing allotment.
(10) LIVESTOCK—
The term `livestock' does not include beasts of burden used for recreational purposes.
(11) MONUMENT—
The term `Monument' means the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in the State.
(12) ROWLETT PARCEL—
The term `Rowlett parcel' means the parcel of approximately 40 acres of private land identified as `Rowlett Offered', as generally depicted on the Box R Ranch land exchange map.
(13) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(14) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Oregon.
(15) WILDERNESS—
The term `Wilderness' means the Soda Mountain Wilderness designated by section 1405(a).
(16) WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `wilderness map' means the map entitled `Soda Mountain Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008.

SEC. 1402. VOLUNTARY GRAZING LEASE DONATION PROGRAM.

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(a) Existing Grazing Leases—
(1) DONATION OF LEASE—
(A) ACCEPTANCE BY SECRETARY—
The Secretary shall accept any grazing lease that is donated by a lessee.
(B) TERMINATION—
The Secretary shall terminate any grazing lease acquired under subparagraph (A).
(C) NO NEW GRAZING LEASE—
Except as provided in paragraph (3), with respect to each grazing lease donated under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—
(i) not issue any new grazing lease within the grazing allotment covered by the grazing lease; and
(ii) ensure a permanent end to livestock grazing on the grazing allotment covered by the grazing lease.
(2) DONATION OF PORTION OF GRAZING LEASE—
(A) IN GENERAL—
A lessee with a grazing lease for a grazing allotment partially within the Monument may elect to donate only that portion of the grazing lease that is within the Monument.
(B) ACCEPTANCE BY SECRETARY—
The Secretary shall accept the portion of a grazing lease that is donated under subparagraph (A).
(C) MODIFICATION OF LEASE—
Except as provided in paragraph (3), if a lessee donates a portion of a grazing lease under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—
(i) reduce the authorized grazing level and area to reflect the donation; and
(ii) modify the grazing lease to reflect the reduced level and area of use.
(D) AUTHORIZED LEVEL—
To ensure that there is a permanent reduction in the level and area of livestock grazing on the land covered by a portion of a grazing lease donated under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall not allow grazing to exceed the authorized level and area established under subparagraph (C).
(3) COMMON ALLOTMENTS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
If a grazing allotment covered by a grazing lease or portion of a grazing lease that is donated under paragraph (1) or (2) also is covered by another grazing lease that is not donated, the Secretary shall reduce the grazing level on the grazing allotment to reflect the donation.
(B) AUTHORIZED LEVEL—
To ensure that there is a permanent reduction in the level of livestock grazing on the land covered by the grazing lease or portion of a grazing lease donated under paragraph (1) or (2), the Secretary shall not allow grazing to exceed the level established under subparagraph (A).
(b) Limitations—
The Secretary—
(1) with respect to the Agate, Emigrant Creek, and Siskiyou allotments in and near the Monument—
(A) shall not issue any grazing lease; and
(B) shall ensure a permanent end to livestock grazing on each allotment; and
(2) shall not establish any new allotments for livestock grazing that include any Monument land (whether leased or not leased for grazing on the date of enactment of this Act).
(c) Effect of Donation—
A lessee who donates a grazing lease or a portion of a grazing lease under this section shall be considered to have waived any claim to any range improvement on the associated grazing allotment or portion of the associated grazing allotment, as applicable.

SEC. 1403. BOX R RANCH LAND EXCHANGE.

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(a) In General—
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal land within the Monument, the Secretary—
(1) may offer to convey to the Landowner the Bureau of Land Management land in exchange for the Rowlett parcel; and
(2) if the Landowner accepts the offer—
(A) the Secretary shall convey to the Landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Bureau of Land Management land; and
(B) the Landowner shall convey to the Secretary all right, title, and interest of the Landowner in and to the Rowlett parcel.
(b) Surveys—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Bureau of Land Management land and the Rowlett parcel shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(2) COSTS—
The responsibility for the costs of any surveys conducted under paragraph (1), and any other administrative costs of carrying out the land exchange, shall be determined by the Secretary and the Landowner.
(c) Conditions—
The conveyance of the Bureau of Land Management land and the Rowlett parcel under this section shall be subject to—
(1) valid existing rights;
(2) title to the Rowlett parcel being acceptable to the Secretary and in conformance with the title approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions;
(3) such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require; and
(4) except as otherwise provided in this section, any laws (including regulations) applicable to the conveyance and acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management.
(d) Appraisals—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Bureau of Land Management land and the Rowlett parcel shall be appraised by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary.
(2) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal conducted under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with—
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(3) APPROVAL—
The appraisals conducted under this subsection shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval.
(e) Grazing Allotment—
As a condition of the land exchange authorized under this section, the lessee of the grazing lease for the Box R grazing allotment shall donate the Box R grazing lease in accordance with section 1402(a)(1).

SEC. 1404. DEERFIELD LAND EXCHANGE.

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(a) In General—
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal land within the Monument, the Secretary—
(1) may offer to convey to Deerfield Learning Associates the Federal parcel in exchange for the Deerfield parcel; and
(2) if Deerfield Learning Associates accepts the offer—
(A) the Secretary shall convey to Deerfield Learning Associates all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal parcel; and
(B) Deerfield Learning Associates shall convey to the Secretary all right, title, and interest of Deerfield Learning Associates in and to the Deerfield parcel.
(b) Surveys—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal parcel and the Deerfield parcel shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(2) COSTS—
The responsibility for the costs of any surveys conducted under paragraph (1), and any other administrative costs of carrying out the land exchange, shall be determined by the Secretary and Deerfield Learning Associates.
(c) Conditions—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The conveyance of the Federal parcel and the Deerfield parcel under this section shall be subject to—
(A) valid existing rights;
(B) title to the Deerfield parcel being acceptable to the Secretary and in conformance with the title approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions;
(C) such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require; and
(D) except as otherwise provided in this section, any laws (including regulations) applicable to the conveyance and acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management.
(d) Appraisals—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Federal parcel and the Deerfield parcel shall be appraised by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary.
(2) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal conducted under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with—
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(3) APPROVAL—
The appraisals conducted under this subsection shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval.

SEC. 1405. SODA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS.

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(a) Designation—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), approximately 24,100 acres of Monument land, as generally depicted on the wilderness map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Soda Mountain Wilderness'.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) SUBMISSION OF MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Wilderness with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE AND EFFECT—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description.
(B) NOTIFICATION—
The Secretary shall submit to Congress notice of any changes made in the map or legal description under subparagraph (A), including notice of the reason for the change.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(c) Administration of Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
(B) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) FIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES—
Except as provided by Presidential Proclamation Number 7318, dated June 9, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 37247), within the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle, the Secretary may take such measures in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) as are necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be desirable and appropriate.
(3) LIVESTOCK—
Except as provided in section 1402 and by Presidential Proclamation Number 7318, dated June 9, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 37247), the grazing of livestock in the Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered necessary by the Secretary in accordance with—
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) 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).
(4) FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT—
In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
(5) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Wilderness that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the Wilderness; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this subtitle, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.

SEC. 1406. EFFECT.

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Nothing in this subtitle—
(1) affects the authority of a Federal agency to modify or terminate grazing permits or leases, except as provided in section 1402;
(2) authorizes the use of eminent domain;
(3) creates a property right in any grazing permit or lease on Federal land;
(4) establishes a precedent for future grazing permit or lease donation programs; or
(5) affects the allocation, ownership, interest, or control, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or any other valid existing right held by the United States, an Indian tribe, a State, or a private individual, partnership, or corporation.

Subtitle F—Owyhee Public Land Management

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SEC. 1501. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) ACCOUNT—
The term `account' means the Owyhee Land Acquisition Account established by section 1505(b)(1).
(2) COUNTY—
The term `County' means Owyhee County, Idaho.
(3) OWYHEE FRONT—
The term `Owyhee Front' means the area of the County from Jump Creek on the west to Mud Flat Road on the east and draining north from the crest of the Silver City Range to the Snake River.
(4) PLAN—
The term `plan' means a travel management plan for motorized and mechanized off-highway vehicle recreation prepared under section 1507.
(5) PUBLIC LAND—
The term `public land' has the meaning given the term in section 103(e) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702(e)).
(6) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(7) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Idaho.
(8) TRIBES—
The term `Tribes' means the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation.

SEC. 1502. OWYHEE SCIENCE REVIEW AND CONSERVATION CENTER.

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(a) Establishment—
The Secretary, in coordination with the Tribes, State, and County, and in consultation with the University of Idaho, Federal grazing permittees, and public, shall establish the Owyhee Science Review and Conservation Center in the County to conduct research projects to address natural resources management issues affecting public and private rangeland in the County.
(b) Purpose—
The purpose of the center established under subsection (a) shall be to facilitate the collection and analysis of information to provide Federal and State agencies, the Tribes, the County, private landowners, and the public with information on improved rangeland management.

SEC. 1503. WILDERNESS AREAS.

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(a) Wilderness Areas Designation—
(1) 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:
(A) BIG JACKS CREEK WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 52,826 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Little Jacks Creek and Big Jacks Creek Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Big Jacks Creek Wilderness'.
(B) BRUNEAU-JARBIDGE RIVERS WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 89,996 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness' and dated December 15, 2008, which shall be known as the `Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness'.
(C) LITTLE JACKS CREEK WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 50,929 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Little Jacks Creek and Big Jacks Creek Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Little Jacks Creek Wilderness'.
(D) NORTH FORK OWYHEE WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 43,413 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `North Fork Owyhee and Pole Creek Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `North Fork Owyhee Wilderness'.
(E) OWYHEE RIVER WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 267,328 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Owyhee River Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Owyhee River Wilderness'.
(F) POLE CREEK WILDERNESS—
Certain land comprising approximately 12,533 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `North Fork Owyhee and Pole Creek Wilderness' and dated May 5, 2008, which shall be known as the `Pole Creek Wilderness'.
(2) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a map and legal description for each area designated as wilderness by this subtitle.
(B) EFFECT—
Each map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map or legal description.
(C) AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall be available in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(3) RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the public land in the County administered by the Bureau of Land Management has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
(B) RELEASE—
Any public land referred to in subparagraph (A) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle—
(i) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(ii) shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plan adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).
(b) Administration—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, each area designated as wilderness by this subtitle shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
(B) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) WITHDRAWAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land designated as wilderness by this subtitle is withdrawn from all forms of—
(A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(3) LIVESTOCK—
(A) IN GENERAL—
In the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle, the grazing of livestock in areas in which grazing is established as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be allowed to continue, subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary, consistent with section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) and the guidelines described in Appendix A of House Report 101-405.
(B) INVENTORY—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct an inventory of existing facilities and improvements associated with grazing activities in the wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers designated by this subtitle.
(C) FENCING—
The Secretary may construct and maintain fencing around wilderness areas designated by this subtitle as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to enhance wilderness values.
(D) DONATION OF GRAZING PERMITS OR LEASES—
(i) ACCEPTANCE BY SECRETARY—
The Secretary shall accept the donation of any valid existing permits or leases authorizing grazing on public land, all or a portion of which is within the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle.
(ii) TERMINATION—
With respect to each permit or lease donated under clause (i), the Secretary shall—
(I) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and
(II) except as provided in clause (iii), ensure a permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the permit or lease.
(iii) COMMON ALLOTMENTS—
(I) IN GENERAL—
If the land covered by a permit or lease donated under clause (i) is also covered by another valid existing permit or lease that is not donated under clause (i), the Secretary shall reduce the authorized grazing level on the land covered by the permit or lease to reflect the donation of the permit or lease under clause (i).
(II) AUTHORIZED LEVEL—
To ensure that there is a permanent reduction in the level of grazing on the land covered by a permit or lease donated under clause (i), the Secretary shall not allow grazing use to exceed the authorized level established under subclause (I).
(iv) PARTIAL DONATION—
(I) IN GENERAL—
If a person holding a valid grazing permit or lease donates less than the full amount of grazing use authorized under the permit or lease, the Secretary shall—
(aa) reduce the authorized grazing level to reflect the donation; and
(bb) modify the permit or lease to reflect the revised level of use.
(II) AUTHORIZED LEVEL—
To ensure that there is a permanent reduction in the authorized level of grazing on the land covered by a permit or lease donated under subclause (I), the Secretary shall not allow grazing use to exceed the authorized level established under that subclause.
(4) ACQUISITION OF LAND AND INTERESTS IN LAND—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle by purchase, donation, or exchange.
(B) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND—
Any land or interest in land in, or adjoining the boundary of, a wilderness area designated by this subtitle that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and administered as part of, the wilderness area in which the acquired land or interest in land is located.
(5) TRAIL PLAN—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary, after providing opportunities for public comment, shall establish a trail plan that addresses hiking and equestrian trails on the land designated as wilderness by this subtitle, in a manner consistent with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(B) REPORT—
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the implementation of the trail plan.
(6) OUTFITTING AND GUIDE ACTIVITIES—
Consistent with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)), commercial services (including authorized outfitting and guide activities) are authorized in wilderness areas designated by this subtitle to the extent necessary for activities that fulfill the recreational or other wilderness purposes of the areas.
(7) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY—
In accordance with section 5(a) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1134(a)), the Secretary shall provide any owner of private property within the boundary of a wilderness area designated by this subtitle adequate access to the property.
(8) FISH AND WILDLIFE—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
(B) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES—
(i) IN GENERAL—
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 and wildlife populations and habitats in the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle, if the management activities are—
(I) consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; and
(II) conducted in accordance with appropriate policies, such as the policies established in Appendix B of House Report 101-405.
(ii) INCLUSIONS—
Management activities under clause (i) may include the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles, if the use, as determined by the Secretary, would promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values while causing the minimum impact necessary to accomplish those tasks.
(C) EXISTING ACTIVITIES—
Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in accordance with appropriate policies, such as those established in Appendix B of House Report 101-405, the State may use aircraft (including helicopters) in the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water for wildlife populations, including bighorn sheep, and feral stock, feral horses, and feral burros.
(9) WILDFIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT—
Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may take any measures that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines appropriate, the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency.
(10) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The designation of a wilderness area by this subtitle shall not create any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness area.
(B) NONWILDERNESS ACTIVITIES—
The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness area designated by this subtitle shall not preclude the conduct of those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
(11) MILITARY OVERFLIGHTS—
Nothing in this subtitle restricts or precludes—
(A) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the areas designated as wilderness by this subtitle, including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the wilderness areas;
(B) flight testing and evaluation; or
(C) the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace, or the establishment of military flight training routes, over the wilderness areas.
(12) WATER RIGHTS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The designation of areas as wilderness by subsection (a) shall not create an express or implied reservation by the United States of any water or water rights for wilderness purposes with respect to such areas.
(B) EXCLUSIONS—
This paragraph does not apply to any components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System designated by section 1504.

SEC. 1504. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

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(a) In General—
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as amended by section 1203(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(180) BATTLE CREEK, IDAHO- The 23.4 miles of Battle Creek from the confluence of the Owyhee River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(181) BIG JACKS CREEK, IDAHO- The 35.0 miles of Big Jacks Creek from the downstream border of the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 8 S., R. 4 E., to the point at which it enters the NW 1/4 of sec. 26, T. 10 S., R. 2 E., Boise Meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(182) BRUNEAU RIVER, IDAHO—
`(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the 39.3-mile segment of the Bruneau River from the downstream boundary of the Bruneau-Jarbidge Wilderness to the upstream confluence with the west fork of the Bruneau River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(B) EXCEPTION- Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the 0.6-mile segment of the Bruneau River at the Indian Hot Springs public road access shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a recreational river.
`(183) WEST FORK BRUNEAU RIVER, IDAHO- The approximately 0.35 miles of the West Fork of the Bruneau River from the confluence with the Jarbidge River to the downstream boundary of the Bruneau Canyon Grazing Allotment in the SE/NE of sec. 5, T. 13 S., R. 7 E., Boise Meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(184) COTTONWOOD CREEK, IDAHO- The 2.6 miles of Cottonwood Creek from the confluence with Big Jacks Creek to the upstream boundary of the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(185) DEEP CREEK, IDAHO- The 13.1-mile segment of Deep Creek from the confluence with the Owyhee River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness in sec. 30, T. 12 S., R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(186) DICKSHOOTER CREEK, IDAHO- The 9.25 miles of Dickshooter Creek from the confluence with Deep Creek to a point on the stream 1/4 mile due west of the east boundary of sec. 16, T. 12 S., R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(187) DUNCAN CREEK, IDAHO- The 0.9-mile segment of Duncan Creek from the confluence with Big Jacks Creek upstream to the east boundary of sec. 18, T. 10 S., R. 4 E., Boise Meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(188) JARBIDGE RIVER, IDAHO- The 28.8 miles of the Jarbidge River from the confluence with the West Fork Bruneau River to the upstream boundary of the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(189) LITTLE JACKS CREEK, IDAHO- The 12.4 miles of Little Jacks Creek from the downstream boundary of the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness, upstream to the mouth of OX Prong Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(190) NORTH FORK OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO- The following segments of the North Fork of the Owyhee River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
`(A) The 5.7-mile segment from the Idaho-Oregon State border to the upstream boundary of the private land at the Juniper Mt. Road crossing, as a recreational river.
`(B) The 15.1-mile segment from the upstream boundary of the North Fork Owyhee River recreational segment designated in paragraph (A) to the upstream boundary of the North Fork Owyhee River Wilderness, as a wild river.
`(191) OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO—
`(A) IN GENERAL- Subject to subparagraph (B), the 67.3 miles of the Owyhee River from the Idaho-Oregon State border to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(B) ACCESS- The Secretary of the Interior shall allow for continued access across the Owyhee River at Crutchers Crossing, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary.
`(192) RED CANYON, IDAHO- The 4.6 miles of Red Canyon from the confluence of the Owyhee River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(193) SHEEP CREEK, IDAHO- The 25.6 miles of Sheep Creek from the confluence with the Bruneau River to the upstream boundary of the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(194) SOUTH FORK OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO—
`(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the 31.4-mile segment of the South Fork of the Owyhee River upstream from the confluence with the Owyhee River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilderness at the Idaho-Nevada State border, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
`(B) EXCEPTION- Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the 1.2-mile segment of the South Fork of the Owyhee River from the point at which the river enters the southernmost boundary to the point at which the river exits the northernmost boundary of private land in sec. 25 and 26, T. 14 S., R. 5 W., Boise Meridian, shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a recreational river.
`(195) WICKAHONEY CREEK, IDAHO- The 1.5 miles of Wickahoney Creek from the confluence of Big Jacks Creek to the upstream boundary of the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.'.
(b) Boundaries—
Notwithstanding section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(b)), the boundary of a river segment designated as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System under this subtitle shall extend not more than the shorter of—
(1) an average distance of 1/4 mile from the high water mark on both sides of the river segment; or
(2) the distance to the nearest confined canyon rim.
(c) Land Acquisition—
The Secretary shall not acquire any private land within the exterior boundary of a wild and scenic river corridor without the consent of the owner.

SEC. 1505. LAND IDENTIFIED FOR DISPOSAL.

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(a) In General—
Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary may sell public land located within the Boise District of the Bureau of Land Management that, as of July 25, 2000, has been identified for disposal in appropriate resource management plans.
(b) Use of Proceeds—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than a law that specifically provides for a proportion of the proceeds of a land sale to be distributed to any trust fund of the State), proceeds from the sale of public land under subsection (a) shall be deposited in a separate account in the Treasury of the United States to be known as the `Owyhee Land Acquisition Account'.
(2) AVAILABILITY—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Amounts in the account shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation, to purchase land or interests in land in, or adjacent to, the wilderness areas designated by this subtitle, including land identified as `Proposed for Acquisition' on the maps described in section 1503(a)(1).
(B) APPLICABLE LAW—
Any purchase of land or interest in land under subparagraph (A) shall be in accordance with applicable law.
(3) APPLICABILITY—
This subsection applies to public land within the Boise District of the Bureau of Land Management sold on or after January 1, 2008.
(4) ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS—
If necessary, the Secretary may use additional amounts appropriated to the Department of the Interior, subject to applicable reprogramming guidelines.
(c) Termination of Authority—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The authority provided under this section terminates on the earlier of—
(A) the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or
(B) the date on which a total of $8,000,000 from the account is expended.
(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS—
Any amounts remaining in the account on the termination of authority under this section shall be—
(A) credited as sales of public land in the State;
(B) transferred to the Federal Land Disposal Account established under section 206(a) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2305(a)); and
(C) used in accordance with that subtitle.

SEC. 1506. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES.

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(a) Coordination—
The Secretary shall coordinate with the Tribes in the implementation of the Shoshone Paiute Cultural Resource Protection Plan.
(b) Agreements—
The Secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with the Tribes to implement the Shoshone Paiute Cultural Resource Protection Plan to protect cultural sites and resources important to the continuation of the traditions and beliefs of the Tribes.

SEC. 1507. RECREATIONAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLANS.

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(a) In General—
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Secretary shall, in coordination with the Tribes, State, and County, prepare 1 or more travel management plans for motorized and mechanized off-highway vehicle recreation for the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the County.
(b) Inventory—
Before preparing the plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct resource and route inventories of the area covered by the plan.
(c) Limitation to Designated Routes—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the plan shall limit recreational motorized and mechanized off-highway vehicle use to a system of designated roads and trails established by the plan.
(2) EXCEPTION—
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to snowmobiles.
(d) Temporary Limitation—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), until the date on which the Secretary completes the plan, all recreational motorized and mechanized off-highway vehicle use shall be limited to roads and trails lawfully in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) EXCEPTION—
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to—
(A) snowmobiles; or
(B) areas specifically identified as open, closed, or limited in the Owyhee Resource Management Plan.
(e) Schedule—
(1) OWYHEE FRONT—
It is the intent of Congress that, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a transportation plan for the Owyhee Front.
(2) OTHER BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND IN THE COUNTY—
It is the intent of Congress that, not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a transportation plan for Bureau of Land Management land in the County outside the Owyhee Front.

SEC. 1508. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.

Subtitle G—Sabinoso Wilderness, New Mexico

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SEC. 1601. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) MAP—
The term `map' means the map entitled `Sabinoso Wilderness' and dated September 8, 2008.
(2) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(3) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of New Mexico.

SEC. 1602. DESIGNATION OF THE SABINOSO WILDERNESS.

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(a) In General—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 16,030 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the Taos Field Office Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico, as generally depicted on the map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Sabinoso Wilderness'.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the Sabinoso Wilderness with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(c) Administration of Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Sabinoso Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) 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
(B) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Sabinoso Wilderness that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the Sabinoso Wilderness; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other laws applicable to the Sabinoso Wilderness.
(3) GRAZING—
The grazing of livestock in the Sabinoso Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be administered in accordance with—
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) 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).
(4) FISH AND WILDLIFE—
In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the State.
(5) ACCESS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
In accordance with section 5(a) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1134(a)), the Secretary shall continue to allow private landowners adequate access to inholdings in the Sabinoso Wilderness.
(B) CERTAIN LAND—
For access purposes, private land within T. 16 N., R. 23 E., secs. 17 and 20 and the N 1/2 of sec. 21, N.M.M., shall be managed as an inholding in the Sabinoso Wilderness.
(d) Withdrawal—
Subject to valid existing rights, the land generally depicted on the map as `Lands Withdrawn From Mineral Entry' and `Lands Released From Wilderness Study Area & Withdrawn From Mineral Entry' is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws, except disposal by exchange in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716);
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.
(e) Release of Wilderness Study Areas—
Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the public lands within the Sabinoso Wilderness Study Area not designated as wilderness by this subtitle—
(1) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation and are no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall be managed in accordance with applicable law (including subsection (d)) and the land use management plan for the surrounding area.

Subtitle H—Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Wilderness

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SEC. 1651. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) LINE OF DEMARCATION—
The term `line of demarcation' means the point on the bank or shore at which the surface waters of Lake Superior meet the land or sand beach, regardless of the level of Lake Superior.
(2) MAP—
The term `map' means the map entitled `Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Beaver Basin Wilderness Boundary', numbered 625/80,051, and dated April 16, 2007.
(3) NATIONAL LAKESHORE—
The term `National Lakeshore' means the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
(4) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(5) WILDERNESS—
The term `Wilderness' means the Beaver Basin Wilderness designated by section 1652(a).

SEC. 1652. DESIGNATION OF BEAVER BASIN WILDERNESS.

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(a) In General—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the land described in subsection (b) is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Beaver Basin Wilderness'.
(b) Description of Land—
The land referred to in subsection (a) is the land and inland water comprising approximately 11,740 acres within the National Lakeshore, as generally depicted on the map.
(c) Boundary—
(1) LINE OF DEMARCATION—
The line of demarcation shall be the boundary for any portion of the Wilderness that is bordered by Lake Superior.
(2) SURFACE WATER—
The surface water of Lake Superior, regardless of the fluctuating lake level, shall be considered to be outside the boundary of the Wilderness.
(d) Map and Legal Description—
(1) AVAILABILITY OF MAP—
The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(2) LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a legal description of the boundary of the Wilderness.
(3) FORCE AND EFFECT—
The map and the legal description submitted under paragraph (2) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the map and legal description.

SEC. 1653. ADMINISTRATION.

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(a) Management—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1) any reference in that 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) with respect to land administered by the Secretary, any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
(b) Use of Electric Motors—
The use of boats powered by electric motors on Little Beaver and Big Beaver Lakes may continue, subject to any applicable laws (including regulations).

SEC. 1654. EFFECT.

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Nothing in this subtitle—
(1) modifies, alters, or affects any treaty rights;
(2) alters the management of the water of Lake Superior within the boundary of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or
(3) prohibits—
(A) the use of motors on the surface water of Lake Superior adjacent to the Wilderness; or
(B) the beaching of motorboats at the line of demarcation.

Subtitle I—Oregon Badlands Wilderness

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SEC. 1701. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) DISTRICT—
The term `District' means the Central Oregon Irrigation District.
(2) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(3) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Oregon.
(4) WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `wilderness map' means the map entitled `Badlands Wilderness' and dated September 3, 2008.

SEC. 1702. OREGON BADLANDS WILDERNESS.

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(a) Designation—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 29,301 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in the State, as generally depicted on the wilderness map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Oregon Badlands Wilderness'.
(b) Administration of Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Oregon Badlands Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) 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
(B) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this subtitle, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(3) GRAZING—
The grazing of livestock in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered necessary by the Secretary in accordance with—
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) 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).
(4) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY—
In accordance with section 5(a) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1134(a)), the Secretary shall provide any owner of private property within the boundary of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness adequate access to the property.
(c) Potential Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), a corridor of certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management with a width of 25 feet, as generally depicted on the wilderness map as `Potential Wilderness', is designated as potential wilderness.
(2) INTERIM MANAGEMENT—
The potential wilderness designated by paragraph (1) shall be managed in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that the Secretary may allow nonconforming uses that are authorized and in existence on the date of enactment of this Act to continue in the potential wilderness.
(3) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS—
On the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that any nonconforming uses in the potential wilderness designated by paragraph (1) that are permitted under paragraph (2) have terminated, the potential wilderness shall be—
(A) designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and
(B) incorporated into the Oregon Badlands Wilderness.
(d) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.

SEC. 1703. RELEASE.

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(a) Finding—
Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the Badlands wilderness study area that are not designated as the Oregon Badlands Wilderness or as potential wilderness have been adequately studied for wilderness or potential wilderness designation.
(b) Release—
Any public land described in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle—
(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plan adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).

SEC. 1704. LAND EXCHANGES.

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(a) Clarno Land Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (c) through (e), if the landowner offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the landowner in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the Landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 239 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Clarno to Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 209 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Federal Government to Clarno'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(b) District Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (c) through (e), if the District offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the District in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the District all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 527 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `COID to Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 697 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Federal Government to COID'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(c) Applicable Law—
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchanges under this section in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(d) Valuation, Appraisals, and Equalization—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land to be conveyed in a land exchange under this section—
(A) shall be equal, as determined by appraisals conducted in accordance with paragraph (2); or
(B) if not equal, shall be equalized in accordance with paragraph (3).
(2) APPRAISALS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Federal land and the non-Federal land to be exchanged under this section shall be appraised by an independent, qualified appraiser that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner of the non-Federal land to be exchanged.
(B) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with—
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(3) EQUALIZATION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
If the value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land to be conveyed in a land exchange under this section is not equal, the value may be equalized by—
(i) making a cash equalization payment to the Secretary or to the owner of the non-Federal land, as appropriate, in accordance with section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)); or
(ii) reducing the acreage of the Federal land or the non-Federal land to be exchanged, as appropriate.
(B) CASH EQUALIZATION PAYMENTS—
Any cash equalization payments received by the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be—
(i) deposited in the Federal Land Disposal Account established by section 206(a) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2305(a)); and
(ii) used in accordance with that Act.
(e) Conditions of Exchange—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The land exchanges under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(2) COSTS—
As a condition of a conveyance of Federal land and non-Federal land under this section, the Federal Government and the owner of the non-Federal land shall equally share all costs relating to the land exchange, including the costs of appraisals, surveys, and any necessary environmental clearances.
(3) VALID EXISTING RIGHTS—
The exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land under this section shall be subject to any easements, rights-of-way, and other valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(f) Completion of Land Exchange—
It is the intent of Congress that the land exchanges under this section shall be completed not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1705. PROTECTION OF TRIBAL TREATY RIGHTS.

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Nothing in this subtitle alters, modifies, enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian tribe, including the off-reservation reserved rights secured by the Treaty with the Tribes and Bands of Middle Oregon of June 25, 1855 (12 Stat. 963).

Subtitle J—Spring Basin Wilderness, Oregon

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SEC. 1751. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Oregon.
(3) TRIBES—
The term `Tribes' means the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.
(4) WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `wilderness map' means the map entitled `Spring Basin Wilderness with Land Exchange Proposals' and dated September 3, 2008.

SEC. 1752. SPRING BASIN WILDERNESS.

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(a) Designation—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the approximately 6,382 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in the State, as generally depicted on the wilderness map, is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Spring Basin Wilderness'.
(b) Administration of Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Spring Basin Wilderness shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) 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
(B) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the Spring Basin Wilderness that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the Spring Basin Wilderness; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this Act, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(3) GRAZING—
The grazing of livestock in the Spring Basin Wilderness, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered necessary by the Secretary, in accordance with—
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) 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).
(c) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the Spring Basin Wilderness with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct any typographical errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.

SEC. 1753. RELEASE.

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(a) Finding—
Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the Spring Basin wilderness study area that are not designated by section 1752(a) as the Spring Basin Wilderness in the following areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation:
(1) T. 8 S., R. 19 E., sec. 10, NE 1/4 , W 1/2 .
(2) T. 8 S., R.19 E., sec. 25, SE 1/4 , SE 1/4 .
(3) T. 8 S., R. 20 E., sec. 19, SE 1/4 , S 1/2 of the S 1/2 .
(b) Release—
Any public land described in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle—
(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall be managed in accordance with the applicable land use plan adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).

SEC. 1754. LAND EXCHANGES.

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(a) Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation Land Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (e) through (g), if the Tribes offer to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the Tribes in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the Tribes all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 4,480 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from the CTWSIR to the Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 4,578 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from the Federal Government to CTWSIR'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(4) WITHDRAWAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, the land acquired by the Secretary under this subsection is withdrawn from all forms of—
(A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under any law relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(b) McGreer Land Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (e) through (g), if the landowner offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the landowner in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 18 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from McGreer to the Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 327 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from the Federal Government to McGreer'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(c) Keys Land Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (e) through (g), if the landowner offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the landowner in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 180 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from Keys to the Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 187 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from the Federal Government to Keys'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(d) Bowerman Land Exchange—
(1) CONVEYANCE OF LAND—
Subject to subsections (e) through (g), if the landowner offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the landowner in and to the non-Federal land described in paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary shall—
(A) accept the offer; and
(B) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal land, convey to the landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND—
(A) NON-FEDERAL LAND—
The non-Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 32 acres of non-Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from Bowerman to the Federal Government'.
(B) FEDERAL LAND—
The Federal land referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is the approximately 24 acres of Federal land identified on the wilderness map as `Lands proposed for transfer from the Federal Government to Bowerman'.
(3) SURVEYS—
The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land and non-Federal land described in paragraph (2) shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary.
(e) Applicable Law—
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall carry out the land exchanges under this section in accordance with section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716).
(f) Valuation, Appraisals, and Equalization—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land to be conveyed in a land exchange under this section—
(A) shall be equal, as determined by appraisals conducted in accordance with paragraph (2); or
(B) if not equal, shall be equalized in accordance with paragraph (3).
(2) APPRAISALS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Federal land and the non-Federal land to be exchanged under this section shall be appraised by an independent, qualified appraiser that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner of the non-Federal land to be exchanged.
(B) REQUIREMENTS—
An appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with—
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(3) EQUALIZATION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
If the value of the Federal land and the non-Federal land to be conveyed in a land exchange under this section is not equal, the value may be equalized by—
(i) making a cash equalization payment to the Secretary or to the owner of the non-Federal land, as appropriate, in accordance with section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)); or
(ii) reducing the acreage of the Federal land or the non-Federal land to be exchanged, as appropriate.
(B) CASH EQUALIZATION PAYMENTS—
Any cash equalization payments received by the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be—
(i) deposited in the Federal Land Disposal Account established by section 206(a) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2305(a)); and
(ii) used in accordance with that Act.
(g) Conditions of Exchange—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The land exchanges under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.
(2) COSTS—
As a condition of a conveyance of Federal land and non-Federal land under this section, the Federal Government and the owner of the non-Federal land shall equally share all costs relating to the land exchange, including the costs of appraisals, surveys, and any necessary environmental clearances.
(3) VALID EXISTING RIGHTS—
The exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land under this section shall be subject to any easements, rights-of-way, and other valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
(h) Completion of Land Exchange—
It is the intent of Congress that the land exchanges under this section shall be completed not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1755. PROTECTION OF TRIBAL TREATY RIGHTS.

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Nothing in this subtitle alters, modifies, enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any Indian tribe, including the off-reservation reserved rights secured by the Treaty with the Tribes and Bands of Middle Oregon of June 25, 1855 (12 Stat. 963).

Subtitle K—Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wilderness, California

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SEC. 1801. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) FOREST—
The term `Forest' means the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest designated by section 1808(a).
(2) RECREATION AREA—
The term `Recreation Area' means the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area designated by section 1806(a).
(3) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means—
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of California.
(5) TRAIL—
The term `Trail' means the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

SEC. 1802. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.

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In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(1) HOOVER WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Certain land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe and Inyo National Forests, comprising approximately 79,820 acres and identified as `Hoover East Wilderness Addition,' `Hoover West Wilderness Addition', and `Bighorn Proposed Wilderness Addition', as generally depicted on the maps described in subparagraph (B), is incorporated in, and shall be considered to be a part of, the Hoover Wilderness.
(B) DESCRIPTION OF MAPS—
The maps referred to in subparagraph (A) are—
(i) the map entitled `Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Proposed Management' and dated September 17, 2008; and
(ii) the map entitled `Bighorn Proposed Wilderness Additions' and dated September 23, 2008.
(C) EFFECT—
The designation of the wilderness under subparagraph (A) shall not affect the ongoing activities of the adjacent United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center on land outside the designated wilderness, in accordance with the agreement between the Center and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
(2) OWENS RIVER HEADWATERS WILDERNESS—
Certain land in the Inyo National Forest, comprising approximately 14,721 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Owens River Headwaters Proposed Wilderness' and dated September 16, 2008, which shall be known as the `Owens River Headwaters Wilderness'.
(3) JOHN MUIR WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Certain land in the Inyo National Forest and certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Inyo County, California, comprising approximately 70,411 acres, as generally depicted on the maps described in subparagraph (B), is incorporated in, and shall be considered to be a part of, the John Muir Wilderness.
(B) DESCRIPTION OF MAPS—
The maps referred to in subparagraph (A) are—
(i) the map entitled `John Muir Proposed Wilderness Addition (1 of 5)' and dated September 23, 2008;
(ii) the map entitled `John Muir Proposed Wilderness Addition (2 of 5)' and dated September 23, 2008;
(iii) the map entitled `John Muir Proposed Wilderness Addition (3 of 5)' and dated October 31, 2008;
(iv) the map entitled `John Muir Proposed Wilderness Addition (4 of 5)' and dated September 16, 2008; and
(v) the map entitled `John Muir Proposed Wilderness Addition (5 of 5)' and dated September 16, 2008.
(C) BOUNDARY REVISION—
The boundary of the John Muir Wilderness is revised as depicted on the map entitled `John Muir Wilderness—Revised' and dated September 16, 2008.
(4) ANSEL ADAMS WILDERNESS ADDITION—
Certain land in the Inyo National Forest, comprising approximately 528 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Ansel Adams Proposed Wilderness Addition' and dated September 16, 2008, is incorporated in, and shall be considered to be a part of, the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
(5) WHITE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Certain land in the Inyo National Forest and certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Mono County, California, comprising approximately 229,993 acres, as generally depicted on the maps described in subparagraph (B), which shall be known as the `White Mountains Wilderness'.
(B) DESCRIPTION OF MAPS—
The maps referred to in subparagraph (A) are—
(i) the map entitled `White Mountains Proposed Wilderness-Map 1 of 2 (North)' and dated September 16, 2008; and
(ii) the map entitled `White Mountains Proposed Wilderness-Map 2 of 2 (South)' and dated September 16, 2008.
(6) GRANITE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS—
Certain land in the Inyo National Forest and certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Mono County, California, comprising approximately 34,342 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Granite Mountain Wilderness' and dated September 19, 2008, which shall be known as the `Granite Mountain Wilderness'.
(7) MAGIC MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS—
Certain land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 12,282 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Magic Mountain Proposed Wilderness' and dated December 16, 2008, which shall be known as the `Magic Mountain Wilderness'.
(8) PLEASANT VIEW RIDGE WILDERNESS—
Certain land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 26,757 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Pleasant View Ridge Proposed Wilderness' and dated December 16, 2008, which shall be known as the `Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness'.

SEC. 1803. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.

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(a) Management—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall administer the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this subtitle in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1) any reference in that Act to the effective date 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 that has jurisdiction over the land.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area and wilderness addition designated by this subtitle with—
(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Secretary.
(c) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests—
Any land (or interest in land) within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this subtitle that is acquired by the Federal Government shall—
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and
(2) be managed in accordance with this subtitle, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(d) Withdrawal—
Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, any Federal land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by this subtitle is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(e) Fire Management and Related Activities—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this subtitle 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 subtitle limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this subtitle.
(3) REVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local fire management plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by this subtitle.
(4) ADMINISTRATION—
Consistent with paragraph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this subtitle, the Secretary 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.
(f) Access to Private Property—
The Secretary shall provide any owner of private property within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this subtitle adequate access to the property to ensure the reasonable use and enjoyment of the property by the owner.
(g) Military Activities—
Nothing in this subtitle precludes—
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this subtitle;
(2) the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this subtitle; or
(3) the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this subtitle.
(h) Livestock—
Grazing of livestock and the maintenance of existing facilities relating to grazing in wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this subtitle, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue in accordance with—
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(2) 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).
(i) Fish and Wildlife Management—
(1) IN GENERAL—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may carry out management activities to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and fish and wildlife habitats in wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this subtitle if the activities are—
(A) consistent with applicable wilderness management plans; and
(B) carried out in accordance with applicable guidelines and policies.
(2) STATE JURISDICTION—
Nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land located in the State.
(j) Horses—
Nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by this subtitle—
(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.
(k) Outfitter and Guide Use—
Outfitter and guide activities conducted under permits issued by the Forest Service on the additions to the John Muir, Ansel Adams, and Hoover wilderness areas designated by this subtitle shall be in addition to any existing limits established for the John Muir, Ansel Adams, and Hoover wilderness areas.
(l) Transfer to the Forest Service—
(1) WHITE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS—
Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 946 acres of land identified as `Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction from BLM to FS' on the maps described in section 1802(5)(B) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Forest Service to be managed as part of the White Mountains Wilderness.
(2) JOHN MUIR WILDERNESS—
Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 143 acres of land identified as `Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction from BLM to FS' on the maps described in section 1802(3)(B) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Forest Service to be managed as part of the John Muir Wilderness.
(m) Transfer to the Bureau of Land Management—
Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 3,010 acres of land identified as `Land from FS to BLM' on the maps described in section 1802(6) is transferred from the Forest Service to the Bureau of Land Management to be managed as part of the Granite Mountain Wilderness.

SEC. 1804. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.

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(a) Finding—
Congress finds that, for purposes of section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection (b) that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by this subtitle or any other Act enacted before the date of enactment of this Act has been adequately studied for wilderness.
(b) Description of Study Areas—
The study areas referred to in subsection (a) are—
(1) the Masonic Mountain Wilderness Study Area;
(2) the Mormon Meadow Wilderness Study Area;
(3) the Walford Springs Wilderness Study Area; and
(4) the Granite Mountain Wilderness Study Area.
(c) Release—
Any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection (b) that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by this subtitle or any other Act enacted before the date of enactment of this Act shall not be subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)).

SEC. 1805. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

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(a) In General—
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as amended by section 1504(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(196) AMARGOSA RIVER, CALIFORNIA- The following segments of the Amargosa River in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
`(A) The approximately 4.1-mile segment of the Amargosa River from the northern boundary of sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 7 E., to 100 feet upstream of the Tecopa Hot Springs road crossing, as a scenic river.
`(B) The approximately 8-mile segment of the Amargosa River from 100 feet downstream of the Tecopa Hot Springs Road crossing to 100 feet upstream of the Old Spanish Trail Highway crossing near Tecopa, as a scenic river.
`(C) The approximately 7.9-mile segment of the Amargosa River from the northern boundary of sec. 16, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., to .25 miles upstream of the confluence with Sperry Wash in sec. 10, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a wild river.
`(D) The approximately 4.9-mile segment of the Amargosa River from .25 miles upstream of the confluence with Sperry Wash in sec. 10, T. 19 N., R. 7 E. to 100 feet upstream of the Dumont Dunes access road crossing in sec. 32, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a recreational river.
`(E) The approximately 1.4-mile segment of the Amargosa River from 100 feet downstream of the Dumont Dunes access road crossing in sec. 32, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a recreational river.
`(197) OWENS RIVER HEADWATERS, CALIFORNIA- The following segments of the Owens River in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
`(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Deadman Creek from the 2-forked source east of San Joaquin Peak to the confluence with the unnamed tributary flowing north into Deadman Creek from sec. 12, T. 3 S., R. 26 E., as a wild river.
`(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Deadman Creek from the unnamed tributary confluence in sec. 12, T. 3 S., R. 26 E., to the Road 3S22 crossing, as a scenic river.
`(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Deadman Creek from the Road 3S22 crossing to .25 miles downstream of the Highway 395 crossing, as a recreational river.
`(D) The 3-mile segment of Deadman Creek from .25 miles downstream of the Highway 395 crossing to 100 feet upstream of Big Springs, as a scenic river.
`(E) The 1-mile segment of the Upper Owens River from 100 feet upstream of Big Springs to the private property boundary in sec. 19, T. 2 S., R. 28 E., as a recreational river.
`(F) The 4-mile segment of Glass Creek from its 2-forked source to 100 feet upstream of the Glass Creek Meadow Trailhead parking area in sec. 29, T. 2 S., R.27 E., as a wild river.
`(G) The 1.3-mile segment of Glass Creek from 100 feet upstream of the trailhead parking area in sec. 29 to the end of Glass Creek Road in sec. 21, T. 2 S., R. 27 E., as a scenic river.
`(H) The 1.1-mile segment of Glass Creek from the end of Glass Creek Road in sec. 21, T. 2 S., R. 27 E., to the confluence with Deadman Creek, as a recreational river.
`(198) COTTONWOOD CREEK, CALIFORNIA- The following segments of Cottonwood Creek in the State of California:
`(A) The 17.4-mile segment from its headwaters at the spring in sec. 27, T 4 S., R. 34 E., to the Inyo National Forest boundary at the east section line of sec 3, T. 6 S., R. 36 E., as a wild river to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
`(B) The 4.1-mile segment from the Inyo National Forest boundary to the northern boundary of sec. 5, T.4 S., R. 34 E., as a recreational river, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior.
`(199) PIRU CREEK, CALIFORNIA- The following segments of Piru Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
`(A) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5 miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first bridge crossing to the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a recreational river.
`(B) The 4.25-mile segment from the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary between Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as a wild river.'.
(b) Effect—
The designation of Piru Creek under subsection (a) shall not affect valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1806. BRIDGEPORT WINTER RECREATION AREA.

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(a) Designation—
The approximately 7,254 acres of land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest identified as the `Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area', as generally depicted on the map entitled `Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Proposed Management' and dated September 17, 2008, is designated as the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Recreation Area with—
(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(c) Management—
(1) INTERIM MANAGEMENT—
Until completion of the management plan required under subsection (d), and except as provided in paragraph (2), the Recreation Area shall be managed in accordance with the Toiyabe National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan of 1986 (as in effect on the day of enactment of this Act).
(2) USE OF SNOWMOBILES—
The winter use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the Recreation Area—
(A) during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season; and
(B) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(d) Management Plan—
To ensure the sound management and enforcement of the Recreation Area, the Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, undergo a public process to develop a winter use management plan that provides for—
(1) adequate signage;
(2) a public education program on allowable usage areas;
(3) measures to ensure adequate sanitation;
(4) a monitoring and enforcement strategy; and
(5) measures to ensure the protection of the Trail.
(e) Enforcement—
The Secretary shall prioritize enforcement activities in the Recreation Area—
(1) to prohibit degradation of natural resources in the Recreation Area;
(2) to prevent interference with nonmotorized recreation on the Trail; and
(3) to reduce user conflicts in the Recreation Area.
(f) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail—
The Secretary shall establish an appropriate snowmobile crossing point along the Trail in the area identified as `Pacific Crest Trail Proposed Crossing Area' on the map entitled `Humboldt-Toiyable National Forest Proposed Management' and dated September 17, 2008—
(1) in accordance with—
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and
(B) any applicable environmental and public safety laws; and
(2) subject to the terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be necessary to ensure that the crossing would not—
(A) interfere with the nature and purposes of the Trail; or
(B) harm the surrounding landscape.

SEC. 1807. MANAGEMENT OF AREA WITHIN HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST.

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Certain land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, comprising approximately 3,690 acres identified as `Pickel Hill Management Area', as generally depicted on the map entitled `Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Proposed Management' and dated September 17, 2008, shall be managed in a manner consistent with the non-Wilderness forest areas immediately surrounding the Pickel Hill Management Area, including the allowance of snowmobile use.

SEC. 1808. ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST.

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(a) Designation—
To conserve and protect the Ancient Bristlecone Pines by maintaining near-natural conditions and to ensure the survival of the Pines for the purposes of public enjoyment and scientific study, the approximately 31,700 acres of public land in the State, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest—Proposed' and dated July 16, 2008, is designated as the `Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest'.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable, but not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Forest with—
(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(2) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(c) Management—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall administer the Forest—
(A) in a manner that—
(i) protect the resources and values of the area in accordance with the purposes for which the Forest is established, as described in subsection (a); and
(ii) promotes the objectives of the applicable management plan (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), including objectives relating to—
(I) the protection of bristlecone pines for public enjoyment and scientific study;
(II) the recognition of the botanical, scenic, and historical values of the area; and
(III) the maintenance of near-natural conditions by ensuring that all activities are subordinate to the needs of protecting and preserving bristlecone pines and wood remnants; and
(B) in accordance with the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), this section, and any other applicable laws.
(2) USES—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall allow only such uses of the Forest as the Secretary determines would further the purposes for which the Forest is established, as described in subsection (a).
(B) SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH—
Scientific research shall be allowed in the Forest in accordance with the Inyo National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
(3) WITHDRAWAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the Forest is withdrawn from—
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation or disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

Subtitle L—Riverside County Wilderness, California

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SEC. 1851. WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.

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(a) Definition of Secretary—
In this section, the term `Secretary' means—
(1) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(2) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Designation of Wilderness, Cleveland and San Bernardino National Forests, Joshua Tree National Park, and Bureau of Land Management Land in Riverside County, California—
(1) DESIGNATIONS—
(A) AGUA TIBIA WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Cleveland National Forest and certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, together comprising approximately 2,053 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Proposed Addition to Agua Tibia Wilderness', and dated May 9, 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of, the Agua Tibia Wilderness designated by section 2(a) of Public Law 93-632 (88 Stat. 2154; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
(B) CAHUILLA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the San Bernardino National Forest, California, comprising approximately 5,585 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Cahuilla Mountain Proposed Wilderness', and dated May 1, 2008, is designated as wilderness and, therefore, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the `Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness'.
(C) SOUTH FORK SAN JACINTO WILDERNESS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the San Bernardino National Forest, California, comprising approximately 20,217 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `South Fork San Jacinto Proposed Wilderness', and dated May 1, 2008, is designated as wilderness and, therefore, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the `South Fork San Jacinto Wilderness'.
(D) SANTA ROSA WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the San Bernardino National Forest, California, and certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 2,149 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Santa Rosa-San Jacinto National Monument Expansion and Santa Rosa Wilderness Addition', and dated March 12, 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of, the Santa Rosa Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(28) of Public Law 98-425 (98 Stat. 1623; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and expanded by paragraph (59) of section 102 of Public Law 103-433 (108 Stat. 4472; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
(E) BEAUTY MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 15,621 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Beauty Mountain Proposed Wilderness', and dated April 3, 2007, is designated as wilderness and, therefore, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the `Beauty Mountain Wilderness'.
(F) JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in Joshua Tree National Park, comprising approximately 36,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map numbered 156/80,055, and titled `Joshua Tree National Park Proposed Wilderness Additions', and dated March 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of, the Joshua Tree Wilderness designated by section 1(g) of Public Law 94-567 (90 Stat. 2692; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
(G) OROCOPIA MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 4,635 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Orocopia Mountains Proposed Wilderness Addition', and dated May 8, 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of, the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness as designated by paragraph (44) of section 102 of Public Law 103-433 (108 Stat. 4472; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), except that the wilderness boundaries established by this subsection in Township 7 South, Range 13 East, exclude—
(i) a corridor 250 feet north of the centerline of the Bradshaw Trail;
(ii) a corridor 250 feet from both sides of the centerline of the vehicle route in the unnamed wash that flows between the Eagle Mountain Railroad on the south and the existing Orocopia Mountains Wilderness boundary; and
(iii) a corridor 250 feet from both sides of the centerline of the vehicle route in the unnamed wash that flows between the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range on the south and the existing Orocopia Mountains Wilderness boundary.
(H) PALEN/MCCOY WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 22,645 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Palen-McCoy Proposed Wilderness Additions', and dated May 8, 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of, the Palen/McCoy Wilderness as designated by paragraph (47) of section 102 of Public Law 103-433 (108 Stat. 4472; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
(I) PINTO MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 24,404 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Pinto Mountains Proposed Wilderness', and dated February 21, 2008, is designated as wilderness and, therefore, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the `Pinto Mountains Wilderness'.
(J) CHUCKWALLA MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, California, comprising approximately 12,815 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled `Chuckwalla Mountains Proposed Wilderness Addition', and dated May 8, 2008, is designated as wilderness and is incorporated in, and shall be deemed to be a part of the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness as designated by paragraph (12) of section 102 of Public Law 103-433 (108 Stat. 4472; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
(2) MAPS AND DESCRIPTIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area and wilderness addition designated by this section with the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(B) FORCE OF LAW—
A map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the map and legal description.
(C) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Secretary.
(3) UTILITY FACILITIES—
Nothing in this section prohibits the construction, operation, or maintenance, using standard industry practices, of existing utility facilities located outside of the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this section.
(c) Joshua Tree National Park Potential Wilderness—
(1) DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS—
Certain land in the Joshua Tree National Park, comprising approximately 43,300 acres, as generally depicted on the map numbered 156/80,055, and titled `Joshua Tree National Park Proposed Wilderness Additions', and dated March 2008, is designated potential wilderness and shall be managed by the Secretary of the Interior insofar as practicable as wilderness until such time as the land is designated as wilderness pursuant to paragraph (2).
(2) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS—
The land designated potential wilderness by paragraph (1) shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated in, and be deemed to be a part of, the Joshua Tree Wilderness designated by section 1(g) of Public Law 94-567 (90 Stat. 2692; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), effective upon publication by the Secretary of the Interior in the Federal Register of a notice that—
(A) all uses of the land within the potential wilderness prohibited by the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have ceased; and
(B) sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the potential wilderness have been acquired to establish a manageable wilderness unit.
(3) MAP AND DESCRIPTION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date on which the notice required by paragraph (2) is published in the Federal Register, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the land designated as wilderness and potential wilderness by this section with the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(B) FORCE OF LAW—
The map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the map and legal description.
(C) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description filed under subparagraph (A) shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Secretary.
(d) Administration of Wilderness—
(1) MANAGEMENT—
Subject to valid existing rights, the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by this section shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) any reference in that Act to the effective date of that Act shall be deemed to be a reference to—
(i) the date of the enactment of this Act; or
(ii) in the case of the wilderness addition designated by subsection (c), the date on which the notice required by such subsection is published in the Federal Register; and
(B) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be deemed to be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS—
Any land within the boundaries of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this section that is acquired by the United States shall—
(A) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and
(B) be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(3) WITHDRAWAL—
Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the land designated as wilderness by this section is withdrawn from all forms of—
(A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(4) FIRE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this section 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.
(B) FUNDING PRIORITIES—
Nothing in this section limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this section.
(C) REVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local fire management plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by this section.
(D) ADMINISTRATION—
Consistent with subparagraph (A) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this section, the Secretary shall—
(i) 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
(ii) enter into agreements with appropriate State or local firefighting agencies.
(5) GRAZING—
Grazing of livestock in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by this section shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) and the guidelines set forth in House Report 96-617 to accompany H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress.
(6) NATIVE AMERICAN USES AND INTERESTS—
(A) ACCESS AND USE—
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure access to the Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness by members of an Indian tribe for traditional cultural purposes. In implementing this paragraph, the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe, may temporarily close to the general public use of one or more specific portions of the wilderness area in order to protect the privacy of traditional cultural activities in such areas by members of the Indian tribe. Any such closure shall be made to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for such purposes. Such access shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of Public Law 95-341 (42 U.S.C. 1996), commonly referred to as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(B) INDIAN TRIBE DEFINED—
In this paragraph, the term `Indian tribe' means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians which is recognized as eligible by the Secretary of the Interior for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
(7) MILITARY ACTIVITIES—
Nothing in this section precludes—
(A) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this section;
(B) the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this section; or
(C) the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this section.

SEC. 1852. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as amended by section 1805) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
`(200) North Fork San Jacinto River, California- The following segments of the North Fork San Jacinto River in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
`(A) The 2.12-mile segment from the source of the North Fork San Jacinto River at Deer Springs in Mt. San Jacinto State Park to the State Park boundary, as a wild river.
`(B) The 1.66-mile segment from the Mt. San Jacinto State Park boundary to the Lawler Park boundary in section 26, township 4 south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, as a scenic river.
`(C) The 0.68-mile segment from the Lawler Park boundary to its confluence with Fuller Mill Creek, as a recreational river.
`(D) The 2.15-mile segment from its confluence with Fuller Mill Creek to .25 miles upstream of the 5S09 road crossing, as a wild river.
`(E) The 0.6-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of the 5S09 road crossing to its confluence with Stone Creek, as a scenic river.
`(F) The 2.91-mile segment from the Stone Creek confluence to the northern boundary of section 17, township 5 south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, as a wild river.
`(201) Fuller Mill Creek, California- The following segments of Fuller Mill Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
`(A) The 1.2-mile segment from the source of Fuller Mill Creek in the San Jacinto Wilderness to the Pinewood property boundary in section 13, township 4 south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, as a scenic river.
`(B) The 0.9-mile segment in the Pine Wood property, as a recreational river.
`(C) The 1.4-mile segment from the Pinewood property boundary in section 23, township 4 south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, to its confluence with the North Fork San Jacinto River, as a scenic river.
`(202) Palm Canyon Creek, California- The 8.1-mile segment of Palm Canyon Creek in the State of California from the southern boundary of section 6, township 7 south, range 5 east, San Bernardino meridian, to the San Bernardino National Forest boundary in section 1, township 6 south, range 4 east, San Bernardino meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river, and the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative management agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to protect and enhance river values.
`(203) Bautista Creek, California- The 9.8-mile segment of Bautista Creek in the State of California from the San Bernardino National Forest boundary in section 36, township 6 south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, to the San Bernardino National Forest boundary in section 2, township 6 south, range 1 east, San Bernardino meridian, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river.'.

SEC. 1853. ADDITIONS AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT.

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(a) Boundary Adjustment, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument—
Section 2 of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-351; 114 U.S.C. 1362; 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
`(e) Expansion of Boundaries- In addition to the land described in subsection (c), the boundaries of the National Monument shall include the following lands identified as additions to the National Monument on the map titled `Santa Rosa-San Jacinto National Monument Expansion and Santa Rosa Wilderness Addition', and dated March 12, 2008:
`(1) The `Santa Rosa Peak Area Monument Expansion'.
`(2) The `Snow Creek Area Monument Expansion'.
`(3) The `Tahquitz Peak Area Monument Expansion'.
`(4) The `Southeast Area Monument Expansion', which is designated as wilderness in section 512(d), and is thus incorporated into, and shall be deemed part of, the Santa Rosa Wilderness.'.
(b) Technical Amendments to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Act of 2000—
Section 7(d) of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-351; 114 U.S.C. 1362; 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended by striking `eight' and inserting `a majority of the appointed'.

Subtitle M—Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness, California

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SEC. 1901. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of California.

SEC. 1902. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.

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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) JOHN KREBS WILDERNESS—
(A) DESIGNATION—
Certain land in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, comprising approximately 39,740 acres of land, and 130 acres of potential wilderness additions as generally depicted on the map numbered 102/60014b, titled `John Krebs Wilderness', and dated September 16, 2008.
(B) EFFECT—
Nothing in this paragraph affects—
(i) the cabins in, and adjacent to, Mineral King Valley; or
(ii) the private inholdings known as `Silver City' and `Kaweah Han'.
(C) POTENTIAL WILDERNESS ADDITIONS—
The designation of the potential wilderness additions under subparagraph (A) shall not prohibit the operation, maintenance, and repair of the small check dams and water impoundments on Lower Franklin Lake, Crystal Lake, Upper Monarch Lake, and Eagle Lake. The Secretary is authorized to allow the use of helicopters for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the small check dams and water impoundments on Lower Franklin Lake, Crystal Lake, Upper Monarch Lake, and Eagle Lake. The potential wilderness additions shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated into the John Krebs Wilderness established by this section upon termination of the non-conforming uses.
(2) SEQUOIA-KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS ADDITION—
Certain land in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, comprising approximately 45,186 acres as generally depicted on the map titled `Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness Addition', numbered 102/60015a, and dated March 10, 2008, is incorporated in, and shall be considered to be a part of, the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.
(3) RECOMMENDED WILDERNESS—
Land in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks that was managed as of the date of enactment of this Act as recommended or proposed wilderness but not designated by this section as wilderness shall continue to be managed as recommended or proposed wilderness, as appropriate.

SEC. 1903. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.

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(a) In General—
Subject to valid existing rights, each area designated as wilderness by this subtitle shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Map and Legal Description—
(1) SUBMISSION OF MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
As soon as practicable, but not later than 3 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of each area designated as wilderness by this subtitle with—
(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) FORCE AND EFFECT—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description.
(3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Secretary.
(c) Hydrologic, Meteorologic, and Climatological Devices, Facilities, and Associated Equipment—
The Secretary shall continue to manage maintenance and access to hydrologic, meteorologic, and climatological devices, facilities and associated equipment consistent with House Report 98-40.
(d) Authorized Activities Outside Wilderness—
Nothing in this subtitle precludes authorized activities conducted outside of an area designated as wilderness by this subtitle by cabin owners (or designees) in the Mineral King Valley area or property owners or lessees (or designees) in the Silver City inholding, as identified on the map described in section 1902(1)(A).
(e) Horseback Riding—
Nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into, an area designated as wilderness by this subtitle—
(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.

SEC. 1904. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.

Subtitle N—Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness, Colorado

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SEC. 1951. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) MAP—
The term `map' means the map entitled `Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 2007' and dated September 2006.
(2) PARK—
The term `Park' means Rocky Mountain National Park located in the State of Colorado.
(3) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) TRAIL—
The term `Trail' means the East Shore Trail established under section 1954(a).
(5) WILDERNESS—
The term `Wilderness' means the wilderness designated by section 1952(a).

SEC. 1952. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS, COLORADO.

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(a) Designation—
In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), there is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System approximately 249,339 acres of land in the Park, as generally depicted on the map.
(b) Map and Boundary Description—
(1) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—
(A) prepare a map and boundary description of the Wilderness; and
(B) submit the map and boundary description prepared under subparagraph (A) to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) AVAILABILITY; FORCE OF LAW—
The map and boundary description submitted under paragraph (1)(B) shall—
(A) be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the National Park Service; and
(B) have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle.
(c) Inclusion of Potential Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
On publication in the Federal Register of a notice by the Secretary that all uses inconsistent with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have ceased on the land identified on the map as a `Potential Wilderness Area', the land shall be—
(A) included in the Wilderness; and
(B) administered in accordance with subsection (e).
(2) BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION—
On inclusion in the Wilderness of the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall modify the map and boundary description submitted under subsection (b) to reflect the inclusion of the land.
(d) Exclusion of Certain Land—
The following areas are specifically excluded from the Wilderness:
(1) The Grand River Ditch (including the main canal of the Grand River Ditch and a branch of the main canal known as the Specimen Ditch), the right-of-way for the Grand River Ditch, land 200 feet on each side of the center line of the Grand River Ditch, and any associated appurtenances, structures, buildings, camps, and work sites in existence as of June 1, 1998.
(2) Land owned by the St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District, including Copeland Reservoir and the Inlet Ditch to the Reservoir from North St. Vrain Creek, comprising approximately 35.38 acres.
(3) Land owned by the Wincenstsen-Harms Trust, comprising approximately 2.75 acres.
(4) Land within the area depicted on the map as the `East Shore Trail Area'.
(e) Administration—
Subject to valid existing rights, any land designated as wilderness under this section or added to the Wilderness after the date of enactment of this Act under subsection (c) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act, or the date on which the additional land is added to the Wilderness, respectively; and
(2) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
(f) Water Rights—
(1) FINDINGS—
Congress finds that—
(A) the United States has existing rights to water within the Park;
(B) the existing water rights are sufficient for the purposes of the Wilderness; and
(C) based on the findings described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), there is no need for the United States to reserve or appropriate any additional water rights to fulfill the purposes of the Wilderness.
(2) EFFECT—
Nothing in this subtitle—
(A) constitutes an express or implied reservation by the United States of water or water rights for any purpose; or
(B) modifies or otherwise affects any existing water rights held by the United States for the Park.
(g) Fire, Insect, and Disease Control—
The Secretary may take such measures in the Wilderness as are necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, as are provided for in accordance with—
(1) the laws applicable to the Park; and
(2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

SEC. 1953. GRAND RIVER DITCH AND COLORADO-BIG THOMPSON PROJECTS.

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(a) Conditional Waiver of Strict Liability—
During any period in which the Water Supply and Storage Company (or any successor in interest to the company with respect to the Grand River Ditch) operates and maintains the portion of the Grand River Ditch in the Park in compliance with an operations and maintenance agreement between the Water Supply and Storage Company and the National Park Service, the provisions of paragraph (6) of the stipulation approved June 28, 1907—
(1) shall be suspended; and
(2) shall not be enforceable against the Company (or any successor in interest).
(b) Agreement—
The agreement referred to in subsection (a) shall—
(1) ensure that—
(A) Park resources are managed in accordance with the laws generally applicable to the Park, including—
(i) the Act of January 26, 1915 (16 U.S.C. 191 et seq.); and
(ii) the National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.);
(B) Park land outside the right-of-way corridor remains unimpaired consistent with the National Park Service management policies in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
(C) any use of Park land outside the right-of-way corridor (as of the date of enactment of this Act) shall be permitted only on a temporary basis, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary; and
(2) include stipulations with respect to—
(A) flow monitoring and early warning measures;
(B) annual and periodic inspections;
(C) an annual maintenance plan;
(D) measures to identify on an annual basis capital improvement needs; and
(E) the development of plans to address the needs identified under subparagraph (D).
(c) Limitation—
Nothing in this section limits or otherwise affects—
(1) the liability of any individual or entity for damages to, loss of, or injury to any resource within the Park resulting from any cause or event that occurred before the date of enactment of this Act; or
(2) Public Law 101-337 (16 U.S.C. 19jj et seq.), including the defenses available under that Act for damage caused—
(A) solely by—
(i) an act of God;
(ii) an act of war; or
(iii) an act or omission of a third party (other than an employee or agent); or
(B) by an activity authorized by Federal or State law.
(d) Colorado-Big Thompson Project and Windy Gap Project—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Nothing in this subtitle, including the designation of the Wilderness, prohibits or affects current and future operation and maintenance activities in, under, or affecting the Wilderness that were allowed as of the date of enactment of this Act under the Act of January 26, 1915 (16 U.S.C. 191), relating to the Alva B. Adams Tunnel or other Colorado-Big Thompson Project facilities located within the Park.
(2) ALVA B. ADAMS TUNNEL—
Nothing in this subtitle, including the designation of the Wilderness, prohibits or restricts the conveyance of water through the Alva B. Adams Tunnel for any purpose.
(e) Right-of-Way—
Notwithstanding the Act of March 3, 1891 (43 U.S.C. 946) and the Act of May 11, 1898 (43 U.S.C. 951), the right of way for the Grand River Ditch shall not be terminated, forfeited, or otherwise affected as a result of the water transported by the Grand River Ditch being used primarily for domestic purposes or any purpose of a public nature, unless the Secretary determines that the change in the main purpose or use adversely affects the Park.
(f) New Reclamation Projects—
Nothing in the first section of the Act of January 26, 1915 (16 U.S.C. 191), shall be construed to allow development in the Wilderness of any reclamation project not in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(g) Clarification of Management Authority—
Nothing in this section reduces or limits the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources within the Park under applicable law.

SEC. 1954. EAST SHORE TRAIL AREA.

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(a) In General—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish within the East Shore Trail Area in the Park an alignment line for a trail, to be known as the `East Shore Trail', to maximize the opportunity for sustained use of the Trail without causing—
(1) harm to affected resources; or
(2) conflicts among users.
(b) Boundaries—
(1) IN GENERAL—
After establishing the alignment line for the Trail under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
(A) identify the boundaries of the Trail, which shall not extend more than 25 feet east of the alignment line or be located within the Wilderness; and
(B) modify the map of the Wilderness prepared under section 1952(b)(1)(A) so that the western boundary of the Wilderness is 50 feet east of the alignment line.
(2) ADJUSTMENTS—
To the extent necessary to protect Park resources, the Secretary may adjust the boundaries of the Trail, if the adjustment does not place any portion of the Trail within the boundary of the Wilderness.
(c) Inclusion in Wilderness—
On completion of the construction of the Trail, as authorized by the Secretary—
(1) any portion of the East Shore Trail Area that is not traversed by the Trail, that is not west of the Trail, and that is not within 50 feet of the centerline of the Trail shall be—
(A) included in the Wilderness; and
(B) managed as part of the Wilderness in accordance with section 1952; and
(2) the Secretary shall modify the map and boundary description of the Wilderness prepared under section 1952(b)(1)(A) to reflect the inclusion of the East Shore Trail Area land in the Wilderness.
(d) Effect—
Nothing in this section—
(1) requires the construction of the Trail along the alignment line established under subsection (a); or
(2) limits the extent to which any otherwise applicable law or policy applies to any decision with respect to the construction of the Trail.
(e) Relation to Land Outside Wilderness—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Except as provided in this subsection, nothing in this subtitle affects the management or use of any land not included within the boundaries of the Wilderness or the potential wilderness land.
(2) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MACHINERY—
No use of motorized vehicles or other motorized machinery that was not permitted on March 1, 2006, shall be allowed in the East Shore Trail Area except as the Secretary determines to be necessary for use in—
(A) constructing the Trail, if the construction is authorized by the Secretary; or
(B) maintaining the Trail.
(3) MANAGEMENT OF LAND BEFORE INCLUSION—
Until the Secretary authorizes the construction of the Trail and the use of the Trail for non-motorized bicycles, the East Shore Trail Area shall be managed—
(A) to protect any wilderness characteristics of the East Shore Trail Area; and
(B) to maintain the suitability of the East Shore Trail Area for inclusion in the Wilderness.

SEC. 1955. NATIONAL FOREST AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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(a) Indian Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment—
Section 3(a) of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, the Arapaho National Recreation Area and the Oregon Islands Wilderness Area Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 95-450) is amended—
(1) by striking `seventy thousand acres' and inserting `74,195 acres'; and
(2) by striking `, dated July 1978' and inserting `and dated May 2007'.
(b) Arapaho National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment—
Section 4(a) of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, the Arapaho National Recreation Area and the Oregon Islands Wilderness Area Act (16 U.S.C. 460jj(a)) is amended—
(1) by striking `thirty-six thousand two hundred thirty-five acres' and inserting `35,235 acres'; and
(2) by striking `, dated July 1978' and inserting `and dated May 2007'.

SEC. 1956. AUTHORITY TO LEASE LEIFFER TRACT.

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(a) In General—
Section 3(k) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-2(k)) shall apply to the parcel of land described in subsection (b).
(b) Description of the Land—
The parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of land known as the `Leiffer tract' that is—
(1) located near the eastern boundary of the Park in Larimer County, Colorado; and
(2) administered by the National Park Service.

Subtitle O—Washington County, Utah

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SEC. 1971. DEFINITIONS.

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In this subtitle:
(1) BEAVER DAM WASH NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA MAP—
The term `Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map' means the map entitled `Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area' and dated December 18, 2008.
(2) CANAAN MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `Canaan Mountain Wilderness Map' means the map entitled `Canaan Mountain Wilderness' and dated June 21, 2008.
(3) COUNTY—
The term `County' means Washington County, Utah.
(4) NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map' means the map entitled `Northeastern Washington County Wilderness' and dated November 12, 2008.
(5) NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map' means the map entitled `Northwestern Washington County Wilderness' and dated June 21, 2008.
(6) RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA MAP—
The term `Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map' means the map entitled `Red Cliffs National Conservation Area' and dated November 12, 2008.
(7) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means—
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(8) STATE—
The term `State' means the State of Utah.
(9) WASHINGTON COUNTY GROWTH AND CONSERVATION ACT MAP—
The term `Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map' means the map entitled `Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map' and dated November 13, 2008.

SEC. 1972. WILDERNESS AREAS.

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(a) Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System—
(1) ADDITIONS—
Subject to valid existing rights, the following land in the State is designated as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
(A) BEARTRAP CANYON—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 40 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Beartrap Canyon Wilderness'.
(B) BLACKRIDGE—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 13,015 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Blackridge Wilderness'.
(C) CANAAN MOUNTAIN—
Certain Federal land in the County managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 44,531 acres, as generally depicted on the Canaan Mountain Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Canaan Mountain Wilderness'.
(D) COTTONWOOD CANYON—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 11,712 acres, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map, which shall be known as the `Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness'.
(E) COTTONWOOD FOREST—
Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 2,643 acres, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map, which shall be known as the `Cottonwood Forest Wilderness'.
(F) COUGAR CANYON—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 10,409 acres, as generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Cougar Canyon Wilderness'.
(G) DEEP CREEK—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 3,284 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Deep Creek Wilderness'.
(H) DEEP CREEK NORTH—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 4,262 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Deep Creek North Wilderness'.
(I) Doc'S PASS—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 17,294 acres, as generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Doc's Pass Wilderness'.
(J) GOOSE CREEK—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 98 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Goose Creek Wilderness'.
(K) LAVERKIN CREEK—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 445 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `LaVerkin Creek Wilderness'.
(L) RED BUTTE—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 1,537 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Red Butte Wilderness'.
(M) RED MOUNTAIN—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 18,729 acres, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map, which shall be known as the `Red Mountain Wilderness'.
(N) SLAUGHTER CREEK—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 3,901 acres, as generally depicted on the Northwestern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Slaughter Creek Wilderness'.
(O) TAYLOR CREEK—
Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 32 acres, as generally depicted on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map, which shall be known as the `Taylor Creek Wilderness'.
(2) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a map and legal description of each wilderness area designated by paragraph (1).
(B) FORCE AND EFFECT—
Each map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the map or legal description.
(C) AVAILABILITY—
Each map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall be available in the appropriate offices of—
(i) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(ii) the Forest Service.
(b) Administration of Wilderness Areas—
(1) MANAGEMENT—
Subject to valid existing rights, each area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(A) 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
(B) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land.
(2) LIVESTOCK—
The grazing of livestock in each area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1), where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(A) subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices that the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B) in accordance with—
(i) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(ii) 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.Rep. 101-405) and H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96-617).
(3) WILDFIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT—
In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may take such measures in each area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1) as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases (including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency).
(4) BUFFER ZONES—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Nothing in this section creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1).
(B) ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE WILDERNESS—
The fact that an activity or use on land outside any area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1) can be seen or heard within the wilderness shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness.
(5) MILITARY OVERFLIGHTS—
Nothing in this section restricts or precludes—
(A) low-level overflights of military aircraft over any area designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1), including military overflights that can be seen or heard within any wilderness area;
(B) flight testing and evaluation; or
(C) the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace, or the establishment of military flight training routes over any wilderness area.
(6) ACQUISITION AND INCORPORATION OF LAND AND INTERESTS IN LAND—
(A) ACQUISITION AUTHORITY—
In accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a)(1) by purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange.
(B) INCORPORATION—
Any land or interest in land acquired by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall be incorporated into, and administered as a part of, the wilderness area in which the land or interest in land is located.
(7) NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS USES—
Nothing in this section diminishes—
(A) the rights of any Indian tribe; or
(B) any tribal rights regarding access to Federal land for tribal activities, including spiritual, cultural, and traditional food-gathering activities.
(8) 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 designated by subsection (a)(1) if the Secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation activities.
(9) WATER RIGHTS—
(A) STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION—
Nothing in this section—
(i) shall constitute or be construed to constitute either an express or implied reservation by the United States of any water or water rights with respect to the land designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1);
(ii) shall affect any water rights in the State existing on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water rights held by the United States;
(iii) shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations;
(iv) shall affect the interpretation of, or any designation made pursuant to, any other Act; or
(v) shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportion water among and between the State and other States.
(B) STATE WATER LAW—
The Secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the State in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a)(1).
(10) FISH AND WILDLIFE—
(A) JURISDICTION OF STATE—
Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land located in the State.
(B) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may carry out management activities to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations (including activities to maintain and restore fish and wildlife habitats to support the populations) in any wilderness area designated by subsection (a)(1) if the activities are—
(i) consistent with applicable wilderness management plans; and
(ii) carried out in accordance with—
(I) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(II) applicable guidelines and policies, including applicable policies described in Appendix B of House Report 101-405.
(11) WILDLIFE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS—
Subject to paragraph (12), the Secretary may authorize structures and facilities, including existing structures and facilities, for wildlife water development projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a)(1) if—
(A) the structures and facilities will, as determined by the Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and
(B) the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized.
(12) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT—
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State that specifies the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a)(1) may be carried out.
(c) Release of Wilderness Study Areas—
(1) FINDING—
Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), the public land in the County administered by the Bureau of Land Management has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
(2) RELEASE—
Any public land described in paragraph (1) that is not designated as wilderness by subsection (a)(1)—
(A) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(B) shall be managed in accordance with applicable law and the land management plans adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).
(d) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction to National Park Service—
Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified as the Watchman Wilderness on the Northeastern Washington County Wilderness Map is hereby transferred to the National Park Service, to be included in, and administered as part of Zion National Park.

SEC. 1973. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS.

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(a) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) FEDERAL LAND—
The term `Federal land' means certain Federal land—
(A) that is—
(i) located in the County and Iron County, Utah; and
(ii) managed by the National Park Service;
(B) consisting of approximately 124,406 acres; and
(C) as generally depicted on the Zion National Park Wilderness Map and the area added to the park under section 1972(d).
(2) WILDERNESS AREA—
The term `Wilderness Area' means the Zion Wilderness designated by subsection (b)(1).
(3) ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS MAP—
The term `Zion National Park Wilderness Map' means the map entitled `Zion National Park Wilderness' and dated April 2008.
(b) Zion National Park Wilderness—
(1) DESIGNATION—
Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land is designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to be known as the `Zion Wilderness'.
(2) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND—
Any land located in the Zion National Park that is acquired by the Secretary through a voluntary sale, exchange, or donation may, on the recommendation of the Secretary, become part of the Wilderness Area, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(3) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a map and legal description of the Wilderness Area.
(B) FORCE AND EFFECT—
The map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the map or legal description.
(C) AVAILABILITY—
The map and legal description submitted under subparagraph (A) shall be available in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

SEC. 1974. RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA.

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(a) Purposes—
The purposes of this section are—
(1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the National Conservation Area; and
(2) to protect each species that is—
(A) located in the National Conservation Area; and
(B) listed as a threatened or endangered species on the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under section 4(c)(1) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)(1)).
(b) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN—
The term `habitat conservation plan' means the conservation plan entitled `Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan' and dated February 23, 1996.
(2) MANAGEMENT PLAN—
The term `management plan' means the management plan for the National Conservation Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1).
(3) NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA—
The term `National Conservation Area' means the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area that—
(A) consists of approximately 44,725 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Map; and
(B) is established by subsection (c).
(4) PUBLIC USE PLAN—
The term `public use plan' means the use plan entitled `Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Public Use Plan' and dated June 12, 2000, as amended.
(5) RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN—
The term `resource management plan' means the management plan entitled `St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan' and dated March 15, 1999, as amended.
(c) Establishment—
Subject to valid existing rights, there is established in the State the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
(d) Management Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area.
(2) CONSULTATION—
In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—
(A) appropriate State, tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) INCORPORATION OF PLANS—
In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), to the extent consistent with this section, the Secretary may incorporate any provision of—
(A) the habitat conservation plan;
(B) the resource management plan; and
(C) the public use plan.
(e) Management—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall manage the National Conservation Area—
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the National Conservation Area; and
(B) in accordance with—
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) USES—
The Secretary shall only allow uses of the National Conservation Area that the Secretary determines would further a purpose described in subsection (a).
(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES—
Except in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles.
(4) GRAZING—
The grazing of livestock in the National Conservation Area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(A) subject to—
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(ii) applicable law; and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a).
(5) WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS—
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 National Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes of this section.
(f) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests—
Any land or interest in land that is located in the National Conservation Area that is acquired by the United States shall—
(1) become part of the National Conservation Area; and
(2) be managed in accordance with—
(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(B) this section; and
(C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(g) Withdrawal—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the National Conservation Area are withdrawn from—
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) ADDITIONAL LAND—
If the Secretary acquires additional land that is located in the National Conservation Area after the date of enactment of this Act, the land is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of acquisition of the land.
(h) Effect—
Nothing in this section prohibits the authorization of the development of utilities within the National Conservation Area if the development is carried out in accordance with—
(1) each utility development protocol described in the habitat conservation plan; and
(2) any other applicable law (including regulations).

SEC. 1975. BEAVER DAM WASH NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA.

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(a) Purpose—
The purpose of this section is to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area.
(b) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) MANAGEMENT PLAN—
The term `management plan' means the management plan for the National Conservation Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1).
(2) NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA—
The term `National Conservation Area' means the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area that—
(A) consists of approximately 68,083 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map; and
(B) is established by subsection (c).
(c) Establishment—
Subject to valid existing rights, there is established in the State the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area.
(d) Management Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area.
(2) CONSULTATION—
In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—
(A) appropriate State, tribal, and local governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES—
In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall incorporate the restrictions on motorized vehicles described in subsection (e)(3).
(e) Management—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary shall manage the National Conservation Area—
(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the National Conservation Area; and
(B) in accordance with—
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) USES—
The Secretary shall only allow uses of the National Conservation Area that the Secretary determines would further the purpose described in subsection (a).
(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Except in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles.
(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN AREAS LOCATED IN THE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA—
In addition to the requirement described in subparagraph (A), with respect to the areas designated on the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area Map as `Designated Road Areas', motorized vehicles shall be permitted only on the roads identified on such map.
(4) GRAZING—
The grazing of livestock in the National Conservation Area, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(A) subject to—
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(ii) applicable law (including regulations); and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purpose described in subsection (a).
(5) WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS—
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 National Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes of this section.
(f) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests—
Any land or interest in land that is located in the National Conservation Area that is acquired by the United States shall—
(1) become part of the National Conservation Area; and
(2) be managed in accordance with—
(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(B) this section; and
(C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(g) Withdrawal—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land located in the National Conservation Area is withdrawn from—
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) ADDITIONAL LAND—
If the Secretary acquires additional land that is located in the National Conservation Area after the date of enactment of this Act, the land is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of acquisition of the land.

SEC. 1976. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION.

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(a) Designation—
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as amended by section 1852) is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(204) ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH- The approximately 165.5 miles of segments of the Virgin River and tributaries of the Virgin River across Federal land within and adjacent to Zion National Park, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Wild and Scenic River Segments Zion National Park and Bureau of Land Management' and dated April 2008, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in the following classifications:
`(A) TAYLOR CREEK- The 4.5-mile segment from the junction of the north, middle, and south forks of Taylor Creek, west to the park boundary and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a scenic river.
`(B) NORTH FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK- The segment from the head of North Fork to the junction with Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(C) MIDDLE FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK- The segment from the head of Middle Fork on Bureau of Land Management land to the junction with Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(D) SOUTH FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK- The segment from the head of South Fork to the junction with Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(E) TIMBER CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES- The 3.1-mile segment from the head of Timber Creek and tributaries of Timber Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(F) LAVERKIN CREEK- The 16.1-mile segment beginning in T. 38 S., R. 11 W., sec. 21, on Bureau of Land Management land, southwest through Zion National Park, and ending at the south end of T. 40 S., R. 12 W., sec. 7, and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(G) WILLIS CREEK- The 1.9-mile segment beginning on Bureau of Land Management land in the SWSW sec. 27, T. 38 S., R. 11 W., to the junction with LaVerkin Creek in Zion National Park and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(H) BEARTRAP CANYON- The 2.3-mile segment beginning on Bureau of Management land in the SWNW sec. 3, T. 39 S., R. 11 W., to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and the segment from the headwaters north of Long Point to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(I) HOP VALLEY CREEK- The 3.3-mile segment beginning at the southern boundary of T. 39 S., R. 11 W., sec. 20, to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(J) CURRENT CREEK- The 1.4-mile segment from the head of Current Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(K) CANE CREEK- The 0.6-mile segment from the head of Smith Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(L) SMITH CREEK- The 1.3-mile segment from the head of Smith Creek to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(M) NORTH CREEK LEFT AND RIGHT FORKS- The segment of the Left Fork from the junction with Wildcat Canyon to the junction with Right Fork, from the head of Right Fork to the junction with Left Fork, and from the junction of the Left and Right Forks southwest to Zion National Park boundary and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(N) WILDCAT CANYON (BLUE CREEK)- The segment of Blue Creek from the Zion National Park boundary to the junction with the Right Fork of North Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(O) LITTLE CREEK- The segment beginning at the head of Little Creek to the junction with the Left Fork of North Creek and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(P) RUSSELL GULCH- The segment from the head of Russell Gulch to the junction with the Left Fork of North Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(Q) GRAPEVINE WASH- The 2.6-mile segment from the Lower Kolob Plateau to the junction with the Left Fork of North Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a scenic river.
`(R) PINE SPRING WASH- The 4.6-mile segment to the junction with the left fork of North Creek and adjacent land 1/2 -mile, as a scenic river.
`(S) WOLF SPRINGS WASH- The 1.4-mile segment from the head of Wolf Springs Wash to the junction with Pine Spring Wash and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a scenic river.
`(T) KOLOB CREEK- The 5.9-mile segment of Kolob Creek beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 30, through Bureau of Land Management land and Zion National Park land to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(U) OAK CREEK- The 1-mile stretch of Oak Creek beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 19, to the junction with Kolob Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(V) GOOSE CREEK- The 4.6-mile segment of Goose Creek from the head of Goose Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(W) DEEP CREEK- The 5.3-mile segment of Deep Creek beginning on Bureau of Land Management land at the northern boundary of T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 23, south to the junction of the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(X) NORTH FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER- The 10.8-mile segment of the North Fork of the Virgin River beginning on Bureau of Land Management land at the eastern border of T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 35, to Temple of Sinawava and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(Y) NORTH FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER- The 8-mile segment of the North Fork of the Virgin River from Temple of Sinawava south to the Zion National Park boundary and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a recreational river.
`(Z) IMLAY CANYON- The segment from the head of Imlay Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(AA) ORDERVILLE CANYON- The segment from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(BB) MYSTERY CANYON- The segment from the head of Mystery Canyon to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(CC) ECHO CANYON- The segment from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(DD) BEHUNIN CANYON- The segment from the head of Behunin Canyon to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(EE) HEAPS CANYON- The segment from the head of Heaps Canyon to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(FF) BIRCH CREEK- The segment from the head of Birch Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(GG) OAK CREEK- The segment of Oak Creek from the head of Oak Creek to where the forks join and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(HH) OAK CREEK- The 1-mile segment of Oak Creek from the point at which the 2 forks of Oak Creek join to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a recreational river.
`(II) CLEAR CREEK- The 6.4-mile segment of Clear Creek from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park to the junction with Pine Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a recreational river.
`(JJ) PINE CREEK - The 2-mile segment of Pine Creek from the head of Pine Creek to the junction with Clear Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river.
`(KK) PINE CREEK- The 3-mile segment of Pine Creek from the junction with Clear Creek to the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a recreational river.
`(LL) EAST FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER- The 8-mile segment of the East Fork of the Virgin River from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park through Parunuweap Canyon to the western boundary of Zion National Park and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide, as a wild river.
`(MM) SHUNES CREEK- The 3-mile segment of Shunes Creek from the dry waterfall on land administered by the Bureau of Land Management through Zion National Park to the western boundary of Zion National Park and adjacent land 1/2 -mile wide as a wild river.'.
(b) Incorporation of Acquired Non-Federal Land—
If the United States acquires any non-Federal land within or adjacent to Zion National Park that includes a river segment that is contiguous to a river segment of the Virgin River designated as a wild, scenic, or recreational river by paragraph (204) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as added by subsection (a)), the acquired river segment shall be incorporated in, and be administered as part of, the applicable wild, scenic, or recreational river.
(c) Savings Clause—
The amendment made by subsection (a) does not affect the agreement among the United States, the State, the Washington County Water Conservancy District, and the Kane County Water Conservancy District entitled `Zion National Park Water Rights Settlement Agreement' and dated December 4, 1996.

SEC. 1977. WASHINGTON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN.

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(a) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) SECRETARY CONCERNED—
The term `Secretary concerned' means—
(A) with respect to land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary; and
(B) with respect to land managed by the Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) TRAIL—
The term `trail' means the High Desert Off-Highway Vehicle Trail designated under subsection (c)(1)(A).
(4) TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN—
The term `travel management plan' means the comprehensive travel and transportation management plan developed under subsection (b)(1).
(b) Comprehensive Travel and Transportation Management Plan—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and State, tribal, and local governmental entities, and after an opportunity for public comment, shall develop a comprehensive travel management plan for the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the County—
(A) to provide to the public a clearly marked network of roads and trails with signs and maps to promote—
(i) public safety and awareness; and
(ii) enhanced recreation and general access opportunities;
(B) to help reduce in the County growing conflicts arising from interactions between—
(i) motorized recreation; and
(ii) the important resource values of public land;
(C) to promote citizen-based opportunities for—
(i) the monitoring and stewardship of the trail; and
(ii) trail system management; and
(D) to support law enforcement officials in promoting—
(i) compliance with off-highway vehicle laws (including regulations); and
(ii) effective deterrents of abuses of public land.
(2) SCOPE; CONTENTS—
In developing the travel management plan, the Secretary shall—
(A) in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, State, tribal, and local governmental entities (including the County and St. George City, Utah), and the public, identify 1 or more alternatives for a northern transportation route in the County;
(B) ensure that the travel management plan contains a map that depicts the trail; and
(C) designate a system of areas, roads, and trails for mechanical and motorized use.
(c) Designation of Trail—
(1) DESIGNATION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As a component of the travel management plan, and in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, and after an opportunity for public comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)—
(i) for use by off-highway vehicles; and
(ii) to be known as the `High Desert Off-Highway Vehicle Trail'.
(B) REQUIREMENTS—
In designating the trail, the Secretary shall only include trails that are—
(i) as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles; and
(ii) located on land that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the County.
(C) NATIONAL FOREST LAND—
The Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary and in accordance with applicable law, may designate a portion of the trail on National Forest System land within the County.
(D) MAP—
A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of—
(i) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(ii) the Forest Service.
(2) MANAGEMENT—
(A) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary concerned shall manage the trail—
(i) in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations);
(ii) to ensure the safety of citizens who use the trail; and
(iii) in a manner by which to minimize any damage to sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(B) MONITORING; EVALUATION—
To minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the Secretary concerned shall—
(i) annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles on—
(I) the trail; and
(II) land located in proximity to the trail; and
(ii) in consultation with the Utah Department of Natural Resources, annually assess the effects of the use of the trail on wildlife and wildlife habitat.
(C) CLOSURE—
The Secretary concerned, in consultation with the State and the County, and subject to subparagraph (D), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary concerned determines that—
(i) the trail is having an adverse impact on—
(I) wildlife habitats;
(II) natural resources;
(III) cultural resources; or
(IV) traditional uses;
(ii) the trail threatens public safety; or
(iii) closure of the trail is necessary—
(I) to repair damage to the trail; or
(II) to repair resource damage.
(D) REROUTING—
Any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the Secretary concerned under subparagraph (C) may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail—
(i) 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 use; and
(ii) if the Secretary concerned determines that rerouting the portion of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the length of the trail.
(E) NOTICE OF AVAILABLE ROUTES—
The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through—
(i) the placement of appropriate signage along the trail; and
(ii) the distribution of maps, safety education materials, and other information that the Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate.
(3) 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).

SEC. 1978. LAND DISPOSAL AND ACQUISITION.

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(a) In General—
Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary of the Interior may sell public land located within Washington County, Utah, that, as of July 25, 2000, has been identified for disposal in appropriate resource management plans.
(b) Use of Proceeds—
(1) IN GENERAL—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than a law that specifically provides for a portion of the proceeds of a land sale to be distributed to any trust fund of the State), proceeds from the sale of public land under subsection (a) shall be deposited in a separate account in the Treasury to be known as the `Washington County, Utah Land Acquisition Account'.
(2) AVAILABILITY—
(A) IN GENERAL—
Amounts in the account shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation, to purchase from willing sellers lands or interests in land within the wilderness areas and National Conservation Areas established by this subtitle.
(B) APPLICABILITY—
Any purchase of land or interest in land under subparagraph (A) shall be in accordance with applicable law.

SEC. 1979. MANAGEMENT OF PRIORITY BIOLOGICAL AREAS.

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(a) In General—
In accordance with applicable Federal laws (including regulations), the Secretary of the Interior shall—
(1) identify areas located in the County where biological conservation is a priority; and
(2) undertake activities to conserve and restore plant and animal species and natural communities within such areas.
(b) Grants; Cooperative Agreements—
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior may make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, State, tribal, and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research, develop scientific analyses, and carry out any other initiative relating to the restoration or conservation of the areas.

SEC. 1980. PUBLIC PURPOSE CONVEYANCES.

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(a) In General—
Notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), upon the request of the appropriate local governmental entity, as described below, the Secretary shall convey the following parcels of public land without consideration, subject to the provisions of this section:
(1) TEMPLE QUARRY—
The approximately 122-acre parcel known as `Temple Quarry' as generally depicted on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map as `Parcel B', to the City of St. George, Utah, for open space and public recreation purposes.
(2) HURRICANE CITY SPORTS PARK—
The approximately 41-acre parcel as generally depicted on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map as `Parcel C', to the City of Hurricane, Utah, for public recreation purposes and public administrative offices.
(3) WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT—
The approximately 70-acre parcel as generally depicted on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map as `Parcel D', to the Washington County Public School District for use for public school and related educational and administrative purposes.
(4) WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL—
The approximately 80-acre parcel as generally depicted on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map as `Parcel E', to Washington County, Utah, for expansion of the Purgatory Correctional Facility.
(5) HURRICANE EQUESTRIAN PARK—
The approximately 40-acre parcel as generally depicted on the Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map as `Parcel F', to the City of Hurricane, Utah, for use as a public equestrian park.
(b) Map and Legal Descriptions—
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize legal descriptions of the parcels to be conveyed under this section. The Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map referenced in subsection (a) or in the applicable legal descriptions. The map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(c) Reversion—
(1) IN GENERAL—
If any parcel conveyed under this section ceases to be used for the public purpose for which the parcel was conveyed, as described in subsection (a), the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary based on his determination of the best interests of the United States, revert to the United States.
(2) RESPONSIBILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY—
If the Secretary determines pursuant to paragraph (1) that the land should revert to the United States, and if the Secretary determines that the land is contaminated with hazardous waste, the local governmental entity to which the land was conveyed shall be responsible for remediation of the contamination.

SEC. 1981. CONVEYANCE OF DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST LAND.

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(a) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) COVERED FEDERAL LAND—
The term `covered Federal land' means the approximately 66.07 acres of land in the Dixie National Forest in the State, as depicted on the map.
(2) LANDOWNER—
The term `landowner' means Kirk R. Harrison, who owns land in Pinto Valley, Utah.
(3) MAP—
The term `map' means the map entitled `Conveyance of Dixie National Forest Land' and dated December 18, 2008.
(4) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Conveyance—
(1) IN GENERAL—
The Secretary may convey to the landowner all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any of the covered Federal land (including any improvements or appurtenances to the covered Federal land) by sale or exchange.
(2) LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
The exact acreage and legal description of the covered Federal land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary.
(3) CONSIDERATION—
(A) IN GENERAL—
As consideration for any conveyance by sale under paragraph (1), the landowner shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of any Federal land conveyed, as determined under subparagraph (B).
(B) APPRAISAL—
The fair market value of any Federal land that is conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary that is performed in accordance with—
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions;
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(4) DISPOSITION AND USE OF PROCEEDS—
(A) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS—
The Secretary shall deposit the proceeds of any sale of land under paragraph (1) in the fund established under Public Law 90-171 (commonly known as the `Sisk Act') (16 U.S.C. 484a).
(B) USE OF PROCEEDS—
Amounts deposited under subparagraph (A) shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for the acquisition of real property or interests in real property for inclusion in the Dixie National Forest in the State.
(5) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS—
The Secretary may require any additional terms and conditions for any conveyance under paragraph (1) that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 1982. TRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTE INDIANS.

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(a) Definitions—
In this section:
(1) PARCEL A—
The term `Parcel A' means the parcel that consists of approximately 640 acres of land that is—
(A) managed by the Bureau of Land Management;
(B) located in Washington County, Utah; and
(C) depicted on the map entitled `Washington County Growth and Conservation Act Map'.
(2) SECRETARY—
The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
(3) TRIBE—
The term `Tribe' means the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians of the State of Utah.
(b) Parcel To Be Held in Trust—
(1) IN GENERAL—
At the request of the Tribe, the Secretary shall take into trust for the benefit of the Tribe all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to Parcel A.
(2) SURVEY; LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
(A) SURVEY—
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall complete a survey of Parcel A to establish the boundary of Parcel A.
(B) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL A—
(i) IN GENERAL—
Upon the completion of the survey under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a legal description of—
(I) the boundary line of Parcel A; and
(II) Parcel A.
(ii) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS—
Before the date of publication of the legal descriptions under clause (i), the Secretary may make minor corrections to correct technical and clerical errors in the legal descriptions.
(iii) EFFECT—
Effective beginning on the date of publication of the legal descriptions under clause (i), the legal descriptions shall be considered to be the official legal descriptions of Parcel A.
(3) EFFECT—
Nothing in this section—
(A) affects any valid right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act;
(B) enlarges, impairs, or otherwise affects any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land other than to Parcel A that is—
(i) based on an aboriginal or Indian title; and
(ii) in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; or
(C) constitutes an express or implied reservation of water or a water right with respect to Parcel A.
(4) LAND TO BE MADE A PART OF THE RESERVATION—
Land taken into trust pursuant to this section shall be considered to be part of the reservation of the Tribe.

SEC. 1983. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.