Text of Senate Amendment 6042

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Record: Senate Floor
Section type: Amendments
Chamber: Senate
Date: June 24, 2026
Congress: 119th Congress
Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.

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People mentioned: Padilla, Alex
Bills and resolutions: H.R. 5487 (96th Congress), H.R. 2570 (119th Congress)
Committees: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Committee on Natural Resources

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SA 6042. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

At the end, add the following:

DIVISION E—PROTECTION OF AND INVESTMENT IN CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN

CALIFORNIA

SEC. 5001. SHORT TITLE.

This division may be cited as the “Protecting Unique and

Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act”

or the “PUBLIC Lands Act”.

SEC. 5002. DEFINITIONS.

In this division:

(1) 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.

(2) State.—The term “State” means the State of

California.

TITLE I—FOREST RESTORATION

SEC. 5101. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Ecological integrity.—The term “ecological

integrity” has the meaning given the term in section 219.19

of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the

date of enactment of this Act).

(2) Restoration.—The term “restoration” has the meaning

given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal

Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this

Act).

(3) Restoration area.—The term “restoration area” means

the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established

by subsection (b).

(4) Shaded fuel break.—The term “shaded fuel break”

means a vegetation treatment that—

(A) reduces fuel characteristics in order to affect fire

behavior such that a fire can be more readily controlled; and

(B) retains, to the maximum extent practicable—

(i) adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the

forest understory following treatment; and

(ii) the largest and most vigorous trees in order to

provide the most shade per tree over the longest period of

time.

(b) Establishment.—Subject to valid existing rights, there

is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration

Area, comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land

administered by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land

Management, as generally depicted on the map entitled “South

Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area” and dated May 15,

(1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient

mature and late successional forests, as ecologically

appropriate;

(2) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous

fisheries;

(3) to protect the quality of water;

(4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to neighboring

communities; and

(5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational,

natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the Restoration

Area.

(d) Collaborative Restoration and Fire Management Plans.—

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this

Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the

Interior shall jointly submit to Congress—

(1) a plan to conduct restoration activities and improve

the ecological integrity of the restoration area; and

(2) an updated fire management plan for the land that

includes the restoration area.

(e) Collaboration Requirement.—In developing the plans

required under subsection (d), the Secretary shall solicit

input from a collaborative group that—

(1) includes—

(A) appropriate representatives of State and local

governments; and

(B) multiple interested persons representing diverse

interests; and

(2) is transparent and inclusive.

(f) Fire Management Plan Components.—The updated fire

management plan required under subsection (d)(2) shall, to

the maximum extent practicable, include—

(1) the use of prescribed fire; and

(2) the use of shaded fuel breaks.

(g) Management.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary shall conduct restoration

activities in a manner consistent with the plans required

under subsection (d).

(2) Conflict of laws.—

(A) In general.—The establishment of the restoration area

shall not modify the management status of any land or water

that is designated as a component of the National Wilderness

Preservation System or the National Wild and Scenic Rivers

System, including land or water designated as a component of

the National Wilderness Preservation System or the National

Wild and Scenic Rivers System by this division (including an

amendment made by this division).

(B) Resolution of conflict.—If there is a conflict between

a law applicable to a component described in subparagraph (A)

and this section, the more restrictive provision shall

control.

(h) Withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, the

restoration area is withdrawn from—

(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under

the public land laws;

(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and

geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

SEC. 5102. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Partnership.—The term “partnership” means the

California Public Land Remediation Partnership established by

subsection (b).

(2) Priority land.—The term “priority land” means

Federal land in the State that is determined by the

partnership to be a high priority for remediation.

(3) Remediation.—

(A) In general.—The term “remediation” means to

facilitate the recovery of land or water that has been

degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana

cultivation or another illegal activity.

(B) Inclusions.—The term “remediation” includes—

(i) the removal of trash, debris, or other material; and

(ii) establishing the composition, structure, pattern, and

ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial or

aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, or health under

current and future conditions.

(b) Establishment.—There is established the California

Public Land Remediation Partnership.

support coordination of activities among Federal, State,

Tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in the

remediation of priority land in the State affected by illegal

marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity.

(d) Membership.—The members of the partnership shall

include the following:

(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to

represent the Forest Service.

(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee) to

represent—

(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;

(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and

(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control

Policy (or a designee).

(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency (or

a designee) to represent the California Department of Fish

and Wildlife.

(5) A designee of the California State Water Resources

Control Board.

(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs'

Association.

(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized Indian

Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental organizations

with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed

by the Secretary of Agriculture.

(9) 1 member to represent local governmental interests, to

be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

(10) A law enforcement official from each of the following:

(A) The Department of the Interior.

(B) The Department of Agriculture.

(11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise and

advice on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be

appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

(12) A designee of the National Guard Counterdrug Program.

(13) Any other members that are determined to be

appropriate by the partnership.

(e) Duties.—To further the purposes of this section and

subject to subsection (f), the partnership shall—

(1) identify priority land for remediation in the State;

(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources from

Federal sources and non-Federal sources for remediation of

priority land in the State;

(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local

agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out

remediation of priority land in the State;

(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and

solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal

activities on priority land in the State;

(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local

agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in

remediation efforts

on priority land in the State, to the maximum extent

practicable; and

(6) carry out any other administrative or advisory

activities necessary to address remediation of priority land

in the State.

(f) Limitation.—Nothing in this section limits the

authorities of the Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities

that comprise the partnership.

(g) Authorities.—Subject to the prior approval of the

Secretary of Agriculture and consistent with applicable law

(including regulations), the partnership may—

(1) provide grants to the State, political subdivisions of

the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide

technical assistance to Federal agencies, the State,

political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations,

and other interested persons;

(3) identify opportunities for collaborative efforts among

members of the partnership;

(4) hire and compensate staff;

(5) obtain funds or services from any source, including—

(A) Federal funds (including funds and services provided

under any other Federal law or program); and

(B) non-Federal funds;

(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or services

that may be available for remediation activities;

(7) seek funds or services from any source, including—

(A) Federal funds (including funds and services provided

under any other Federal law or program); and

(B) non-Federal funds; and

(8) support—

(A) activities of partners; and

(B) any other activities that further the purposes of this

section.

(h) Procedures.—The partnership shall establish any

internal administrative procedures for the partnership that

the partnership determines to be necessary or appropriate.

(i) Local Hiring.—The partnership shall, to the maximum

extent practicable and in accordance with existing law, give

preference to local entities and individuals in carrying out

this section.

(j) Service Without Compensation.—A member of the

partnership shall serve without pay.

(k) Duties and Authorities of the Secretaries.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene

the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.

(2) Technical and financial assistance.—The Secretary of

Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may provide

technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or

nonreimbursable basis, as determined to be appropriate by the

Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as

applicable, to the partnership or any members of the

partnership to carry out this section.

(3) Cooperative agreements.—The Secretary of Agriculture

and the Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative

agreements with the partnership, any member of the

partnership, or other public or private entities to provide

technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this

section.

SEC. 5103. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

In revising the land and resource management plan for the

Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests, the Secretary

of Agriculture shall consider the purposes of the South Fork

Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section

5101(b).

SEC. 5104. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

In revising the fire management plan for a wilderness area

or wilderness addition designated by section 5301(a), the

Secretary shall—

(1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance

with—

(A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal Wildland

Fire Management Policy, dated February 13, 2009, including

any amendments to the guidance; and

(B) other appropriate policies;

(2) ensure that a fire management plan—

(A) considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to

achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and

other natural or primitive areas; and

(B) in the case of a wilderness area to which land is added

under section 5301, provides consistent direction regarding

fire management to the entire wilderness area, including the

wilderness addition;

(3) consult with—

(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental

entities; and

(B) members of the public; and

(4) comply with applicable law (including regulations).

TITLE II—RECREATION

SEC. 5201. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.

(a) Feasibility Study.—

(1) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date on

which funds are made available to carry out this section, the

Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the

“Secretary”), in cooperation with the Secretary of the

Interior, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy

and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on

Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a study

that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized

Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows the route

described in paragraph (2).

(2) Route.—The route referred to in paragraph (1) shall

extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National

Forest to Crescent City, California, following the route as

generally depicted on the map entitled “Bigfoot National

Recreation Trail—Proposed” and dated July 25, 2018.

(3) Additional requirement.—In completing the study

required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult

with—

(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local

agencies;

(B) private landowners;

(D) members of the public.

(b) Designation.—

(1) In general.—On completion of the study under

subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that the Bigfoot

National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the

requirements for a National Recreation Trail under section 4

of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the

Secretary shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation

Trail (referred to in this section as the “trail”) in

accordance with—

(A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et

seq.);

(B) this title; and

(2) Administration.—On designation by the Secretary, the

trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in consultation

with—

(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local

agencies;

(B) private landowners; and

(3) Private property rights.—

(A) In general.—No portions of the trail may be located on

non-Federal land without the written consent of the

landowner.

(B) Prohibition.—The Secretary shall not acquire for the

trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior

boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of

the owner of the land or interest in the land.

(i) requires any private property owner to allow public

access (including Federal, State, or local government access)

to private property; or

(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law

with respect to public access to or use of private land.

the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with

State, Tribal, and local government entities and private

entities—

(1) to complete necessary trail construction,

reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or

(2) carry out education projects relating to the trail.

(d) Map.—

(1) Map required.—On designation of the trail, the

Secretary shall prepare a map of the trail.

(2) Public availability.—The map referred to in paragraph

(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in

the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

SEC. 5202. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.

(a) Designation.—

(1) In general.—In accordance with paragraph (2), the

Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the

“Secretary”), after providing an opportunity for public

comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system

of trails)—

(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or

both; and

(B) to be known as the “Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail”

(referred to in this section as the “trail”).

(2) Requirements.—In designating the trail under paragraph

(1), the Secretary shall only include routes that are—

(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized for

use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or both; and

(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest Service

in Del Norte County in the State.

(3) Map.—A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and

available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of

the Forest Service.

(b) Management.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary shall manage the trail—

(A) in accordance with applicable law (including

regulations);

(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens who use

the trail; and

habitat or cultural resources.

(2) Monitoring; evaluation.—To minimize the impacts of the

use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the

Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of

off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on—

(A) the trail;

(B) land located in proximity to the trail; and

(3) Closure.—The Secretary, in consultation with the State

and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph

(4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion

of the trail if the Secretary determines that—

(A) the trail is having an adverse impact on—

(i) wildlife habitat;

(ii) natural resources;

(iii) cultural resources; or

(iv) traditional uses;

(B) the trail threatens public safety; or

(i) to repair damage to the trail; or

(ii) to repair resource damage.

(4) Rerouting.—Any portion of the trail that is

temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may

be permanently rerouted along any road or trail—

(A) that is—

(i) in existence as of the date of the closure of the

portion of the trail;

(ii) located on public land; and

(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use; and

(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the portion

of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the

length of the trail.

(5) Notice of available routes.—The Secretary shall ensure

that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice

relating to the availability of trail routes through—

(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the trail;

and

(B) the distribution of maps, safety education materials,

and other information that the Secretary determines to be

appropriate.

management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land

(including any interest in any non-Federal land).

SEC. 5203. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.

(a) Trail Construction.—

(1) Feasibility study.—Not later than 3 years after the

date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the

feasibility and public interest of constructing a

recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake

(referred to in this section as the “trail”).

(2) Construction.—

(A) Construction authorized.—Subject to appropriations and

in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines

under paragraph (1) that the construction of the trail is

feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary may

provide for the construction of the trail.

(B) Use of volunteer services and contributions.—The trail

may be constructed under this section through the acceptance

of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal

sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal

expenditures to construct the trail.

(3) Compliance.—In carrying out this section, the

Secretary shall comply with—

(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable

to the National Forest System; and

(B) this division.

(b) Effect.—Nothing in this section affects the ownership,

management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land

(including any interest in any non-Federal land).

SEC. 5204. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL STUDY.

(a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct

a study that addresses the feasibility of, and alternatives

for, connecting the northern and southern portions of the Los

Padres National Forest by establishing a trail across the

applicable portions of the northern and southern Santa Lucia

Mountains of the southern California Coastal Range by

designating the Condor National Scenic Trail as a component

of the National Trails System.

(b) Contents.—In carrying out the study required under

subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall—

(1) comply with the requirements for studies for a national

scenic trail described in section 5(b) of the National Trails

System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b));

(2) provide for a continual hiking route through and

connecting the southern and northern sections of the Los

Padres National Forest;

(3) promote recreational, scenic, wilderness, and cultural

values;

(4) enhance connectivity with the overall system of

National Forest System trails;

(5) consider new connectors and realignment of existing

trails;

(6) emphasize safe and continuous public access, dispersal

from high-use areas, and suitable water sources; and

(7) to the extent practicable, provide all-year use.

required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture

shall consult with—

(1) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local

agencies;

(2) private landowners;

(3) nongovernmental organizations; and

(4) members of the public.

(d) Submission.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit

the study required under subsection (a) to—

(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the

Senate; and

(2) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of

Representatives.

SEC. 5205. LOS PADRES, SIX RIVERS, SHASTA-TRINITY, AND

MENDOCINO NATIONAL FORESTS TRAILS STUDY.

(a) In General.—Not later than 3 years after the date on

which funds are made available to carry out this section, the

Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (b)

and in consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a

study—

(1) to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail

opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not

designated as wilderness within the portions of the Los

Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San

Luis Obispo Counties and within the portions of the Six

Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests

located in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino

Counties in the State; and

(2) of the feasibility of opening a new trail, for vehicles

measuring 50 inches or less in width, connecting Forest

Service Highway 95 in the Los Padres National Forest to the

existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger

Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area.

(b) Consultation.—In carrying out the study under

subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult

with the Secretary of the Interior regarding opportunities to

improve, through increased coordination, recreation trail

opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary

of the Interior that shares a boundary with the National

Forest System land described in subsection (a)(1).

SEC. 5206. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.

(a) Trail Construction.—

(1) Feasibility study.—Not later than 3 years after the

date on which funds are made available to carry out this

section, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this

section as the “Secretary”) shall study the feasibility and

public interest of constructing recreational trails for

mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes

as generally depicted in the report entitled “Trail Study

for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers National

Forest” and dated 2016.

(2) Construction.—

(A) Construction authorized.—Subject to appropriations and

in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Secretary determines

under paragraph (1) that the construction of 1 or more routes

described in that paragraph is feasible and in the public

interest, the Secretary may provide for the construction of

the routes.

(B) Modifications.—The Secretary may modify the routes, as

determined to be necessary by the Secretary.

may be constructed under this section through the acceptance

of volunteer services and contributions from non-Federal

sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Federal

expenditures to construct the route.

(3) Compliance.—In carrying out this section, the

Secretary shall comply with—

(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable

to the National Forest System; and

(B) this division.

(b) Effect.—Nothing in this section affects the ownership,

management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land

(including any interest in any non-Federal land).

SEC. 5207. PARTNERSHIPS.

(a) Agreements Authorized.—The Secretary may enter into

agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations

to carry out the following activities on Federal land in

Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties in the

State:

(1) Trail and campground maintenance.

(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach.

(3) Visitor center staffing.

(b) Contents.—An agreement entered into under subsection

(a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the

Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.

under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.

(d) Effect.—Nothing in this section—

(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to

manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the

Secretary; or

(2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law

(including regulations) applicable to land under the

jurisdiction of the Secretary.

SEC. 5208. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.

(a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture may

establish, in cooperation with any other public or private

entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, a

visitor center in Weaverville, California—

(1) to serve visitors; and

(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the

Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

(b) Requirements.—The Secretary shall ensure that the

visitor center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to

provide for the interpretation of the scenic, biological,

natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,

recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources

of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor center.

this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative

agreements with the State and any other appropriate

institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of

this section.

SEC. 5209. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.

(a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture and the

Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or separately

(referred to in this section as the “Secretaries”), may

establish, in cooperation with any other public or private

entity that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate, a

visitor center in Del Norte County, California—

(1) to serve visitors; and

(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood

National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation

Area, and any other Federal land in the vicinity of the

visitor center.

(b) Requirements.—In carrying out subsection (a), the

Secretaries—

(1) may act jointly or separately; and

(2) shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under

that subsection is designed to interpret the scenic,

biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological,

recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources

of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National

Recreation Area, and any other Federal recreational land in

the vicinity of the visitor center.

SEC. 5210. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT

ACCOMMODATIONS.

(a) Study.—The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation

with interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities

and private and nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a

study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of

establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National

and State Parks on—

(1) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the northern

boundary of Redwood National and State Parks; and

(2) Federal land that is within 20 miles of the southern

boundary of Redwood National and State Parks.

(b) Partnerships.—

(1) Agreements authorized.—If the Secretary determines,

based on the study conducted under subsection (a), that

establishing the accommodations described in that subsection

is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance

with applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with

qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the

development, operation, and maintenance of the

accommodations.

(2) Contents.—Any agreement entered into under paragraph

(1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the

Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization entering

into the agreement.

(3) Effect.—Nothing in this subsection—

(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to

manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the

Secretary; or

(B) amends or modifies the application of any law

(including regulations) applicable to land under the

jurisdiction of the Secretary.

TITLE III—CONSERVATION

SEC. 5301. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.

(a) In General.—In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16

U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are

designated as wilderness areas and as components of the

National Wilderness Preservation System:

(1) Black butte river wilderness.—Certain Federal land in

the Mendocino National Forest, comprising approximately

11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Black Butte Wilderness—Proposed” and dated May 15, 2020,

which shall be known as the “Black Butte River Wilderness”.

(2) Caliente mountain wilderness.—Certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,

comprising approximately 35,116 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “Proposed Caliente Mountain Wilderness”

and dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the

“Caliente Mountain Wilderness”.

(3) Chanchelulla wilderness additions.—Certain Federal

land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising

approximately 6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed” and

dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered

to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness designated by

section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984

(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1619).

(4) Chinquapin wilderness.—Certain Federal land in the

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately

31,028 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Chinquapin Wilderness—Proposed” and dated November 14,

2023, which shall be known as the “Chinquapin Wilderness”.

(5) Chumash wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in

the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

23,670 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Chumash Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed” and dated

March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed

as part of the Chumash Wilderness as designated by section

2(5) of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act

(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 243).

(6) Condor peak wilderness.—Certain Federal land in the

Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 8,207

acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Condor

Peak Wilderness—Proposed” and dated June 6, 2019, which

shall be known as the “Condor Peak Wilderness”.

(7) Diablo caliente wilderness.—Certain Federal land in

the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

17,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Diablo Caliente Wilderness Area—Proposed” and dated March

29, 2019, which shall be known as the “Diablo Caliente

Wilderness”.

(8) Dick smith wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land

in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

54,036 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled

“Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 1 of 2

(Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units)” and “Dick Smith

Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 2 of 2 (Buckhorn and

Mono Units)” and dated November 14, 2019, which shall be

incorporated into and managed as part of the Dick Smith

Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(6) of the

California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;

Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1620).

(9) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.—Certain Federal

land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the

State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally

depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Elkhorn Ridge

Wilderness Additions” and dated February 2, 2022, which is

incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn

Ridge Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of the Northern

California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.

1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070).

(10) English ridge wilderness.—Certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,

comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed”

and dated February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the

“English Ridge Wilderness”.

(11) Garcia wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in

the Los Padres National Forest and certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State

comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “Garcia Wilderness Area Additions—

Proposed” and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be

incorporated into and managed as part of the Garcia

Wilderness as designated by section 2(4) of the Los Padres

Condor Range and River Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;

Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 243).

(12) Machesna mountain wilderness addition.—Certain

Federal land in the Los Padres National Forest and certain

Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in

the State comprising approximately 10,817 acres, as generally

depicted on the map entitled “Machesna Mountain Wilderness—

Proposed Additions” and dated October 30, 2019, and depicted

on the map entitled “Machesna Mountain Potential

Wilderness” and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be

incorporated into and managed as part of the Machesna

Mountain Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(38) of

the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;

Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1624).

(13) Mad river buttes wilderness.—Certain Federal land in

the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately 6,097

acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Mad River

Buttes Wilderness—Proposed” and dated May 15, 2020, which

shall be known as the “Mad River Buttes Wilderness”.

(14) Matilija wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in

the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

30,184 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Matilija Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed” and dated

March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed

as part of the Matilija Wilderness as designated by section

2(2) of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act

(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).

(15) Mount lassic wilderness addition.—Certain Federal

land in the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising

approximately 1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Mt. Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed” and

dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered

to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness designated by

section 3(6) of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage

Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120

Stat. 2065).

(16) North fork wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land

in the Six Rivers National Forest and certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,

comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “North Fork Eel Wilderness Additions”

and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and

considered to be a part of, the North Fork Wilderness

designated by section 101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness

Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.

1621).

(17) Pattison wilderness.—Certain Federal land in the

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately

29,451 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Pattison Wilderness—Proposed” and dated May 15, 2020,

which shall be known as the “Pattison Wilderness”.

(18) San gabriel wilderness additions.—Certain Federal

land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately

2,032 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “San

Gabriel Wilderness Additions” and dated June 6, 2019, which

is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the San

Gabriel Wilderness designated by Public Law 90-318 (16 U.S.C.

1132 note; 82 Stat. 131).

(19) San rafael wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land

in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

23,969 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “San

Rafael Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed” and dated

November 14, 2023, which shall be incorporated into and

managed as part of the San Rafael Wilderness as designated by

Public Law 90-271 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 82 Stat. 51).

(20) Santa lucia wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land

in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

2,921 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Santa Lucia Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed” and dated

March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed

as part of the Santa Lucia Wilderness as designated by

section 2(c) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of

1978 (16

U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 41).

(21) Sespe wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in

the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately

14,313 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Sespe Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed” and dated March

29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as

part of the Sespe Wilderness as designated by section 2(1) of

the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (16

U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 102-301; 106 Stat. 242).

(22) Sheep mountain wilderness additions.—Certain Federal

land in the Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately

11,938 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled

“Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions” and dated November

14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a

part of, the Sheep Mountain Wilderness designated by section

101(a)(29) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16

U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).

(23) Siskiyou wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in

the Six Rivers National Forest comprising approximately

29,594 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled

“Siskiyou Wilderness Additions—Proposed (North)” and

“Siskiyou Wilderness Additions—Proposed (South)” and dated

November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered

to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by

section 101(a)(30) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984

(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).

(24) Soda lake wilderness.—Certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,

comprising approximately 13,332 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “Proposed Soda Lake Wilderness” and

dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the “Soda Lake

Wilderness”.

(25) South fork eel river wilderness addition.—Certain

Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in

the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally

depicted on the map entitled “South Fork Eel River

Wilderness Additions—Proposed” and dated February 2, 2022,

which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the

South Fork Eel River Wilderness designated by section 3(10)

of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness

Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat.

2066).

(26) South fork trinity river wilderness.—Certain Federal

land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising

approximately 26,562 acres, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions—

Proposed” and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be known

as the “South Fork Trinity River Wilderness”.

(27) Temblor ridge wilderness addition.—Certain land in

the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management

comprising approximately 12,585 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “Proposed Temblor Range Wilderness” and

dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the “Temblor

Range Wilderness”.

(28) Trinity alps wilderness addition.—Certain Federal

land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and certain

Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in

the State, comprising approximately 62,474 acres, as

generally depicted on the maps entitled “Trinity Alps

Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST” and dated November 14,

2023, and “Trinity Alps Wilderness Additions West—

Proposed” and dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in,

and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness

designated by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness

Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat.

1623).

(29) Underwood wilderness.—Certain Federal land in the Six

Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests comprising

approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Underwood Wilderness—Proposed” and dated May 15,

2020, which shall be known as the “Underwood Wilderness”.

(30) Yerba buena wilderness.—Certain Federal land in the

Angeles National Forest, comprising approximately 6,694

acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yerba

Buena Wilderness—Proposed” and dated June 6, 2019, which

shall be known as the “Yerba Buena Wilderness”.

(31) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions.—Certain

Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest and certain

Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in

the State, comprising approximately 21,126 acres, as

generally depicted on the maps entitled “Yolla Bolly

Wilderness Proposed—NORTH” and dated May 15, 2020, “Yolla

Bolly Wilderness Proposed—SOUTH” and dated November 14,

2023, and “Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed—WEST” and dated

May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be

a part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness designated

by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).

(32) Yuki wilderness addition.—Certain Federal land in the

Mendocino National Forest and certain Federal land

administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,

comprising approximately 14,132 acres, as generally depicted

on the map entitled “Yuki Wilderness Additions—Proposed”

and dated November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and

considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by

section 3(3) of the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage

Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120

Stat. 2065).

(b) Renaming of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork Eel

River Wilderness.—

(1) In general.—Section 101(a)(19) of the California

Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-

425; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking “which shall be

known as the North Fork Wilderness” and inserting “which

shall be known as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness”.

(2) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation,

document, paper, or other record of the United States to the

North Fork Wilderness shall be considered to be a reference

to the “North Fork Eel River Wilderness”.

the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of

the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act

(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070) is

modified by removing approximately 30 acres of Federal land,

as generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Elkhorn

Ridge Wilderness Additions” and dated October 24, 2019.

SEC. 5302. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.

(a) In General.—Subject to valid existing rights, a

wilderness area or addition established by section 5301(a)

(referred to in this section as a “wilderness area”) 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 to the effective

date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the

date of enactment of this Act; and

(2) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the

Interior, any reference in that Act to the Secretary of

Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the

Secretary of the Interior.

(b) Fire Management and Related Activities.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary may carry out any activities

in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of

fire, insects, or disease in accordance with section 4(d)(1)

of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)).

(2) 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 information in

the Fire Management Reference System or individual

operational plan that applies to the land designated as a

wilderness area.

(3) Funding priorities.—Nothing in this subtitle limits

funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area.

(4) Administration.—In accordance with paragraph (1) and

any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and

efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area,

the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the

Interior 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, and other applicable agency

field office officials) for responding to fire emergencies;

and

(B) enter into agreements with appropriate State or local

firefighting agencies.

area, if established before the date of enactment of this

Act, shall be administered in accordance with—

(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.

1133(d)(4));

(2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of

Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the

Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of

Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress

(H. Rept. 96-617); and

(B) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the

Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the

report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of

the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the

101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405); and

(3) all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal

public land.

(d) Fish and Wildlife.—

(1) In general.—In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the

Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title

affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State

with respect to fish and wildlife in the State.

(2) Management activities.—In support of the purposes and

principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),

the Secretary may conduct any management activity that the

Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain or restore a

fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat in a

wilderness area, if the management activity is conducted in

accordance with—

(A) an applicable wilderness management plan;

(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

in Appendix B 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).

(e) Buffer Zones.—

(1) In general.—Nothing in this title establishes a

protective perimeter or buffer zone around a wilderness area.

(2) Outside activities or uses.—The fact that a

nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from

within a wilderness area shall not preclude the activity or

use outside the boundary of the wilderness area.

(f) Military Activities.—Nothing in this title precludes—

(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over a

wilderness area;

(2) the designation of a new unit of special airspace over

a wilderness area; or

(3) the use or establishment of a military flight training

route over a wilderness area.

(g) Horses.—Nothing in this title precludes horseback

riding in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle

or pack stock into, a wilderness area—

(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness

Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and

(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be

necessary by the Secretary.

(h) Withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, the

wilderness areas and additions to wilderness area made by

this title are withdrawn from—

(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under

the public land laws;

(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and

(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal

leasing laws.

(i) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.—Any land

within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by

the United States shall—

(1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is

located;

(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and

(3) be managed in accordance with—

(A) this section;

(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

(j) 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 a wilderness area if the Secretary determines that

the devices and access to the devices are essential to a

flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation

activity.

(k) Recreational Climbing.—Nothing in this division

prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the

wilderness areas, such as the placement, use, and maintenance

of fixed anchors, including any fixed anchor established

before the date of enactment of this Act—

(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131

et seq.) and other applicable laws; and

(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be

necessary by the Secretary.

SEC. 5303. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.

(a) Designation.—In furtherance of the purposes of the

Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following

Federal land is designated as potential wilderness:

(1) Certain Federal land in Redwood National Park

administered by the National Park Service, compromising

approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Redwood National Park—Potential Wilderness” and

dated October 9, 2019.

(2) Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land

Management in the State, comprising approximately 2,918

acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Yuki

Proposed Potential Wilderness” and dated May 15, 2020.

(b) Management.—Except as provided in subsection (c), the

Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area

designated by subsection (a) (referred to in this section as

a “potential wilderness area”) as wilderness until the date

on which the potential wilderness area is designated as

wilderness under subsection (d).

(1) In general.—For purposes of ecological restoration

(including the elimination of non-native species, removal of

illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid

tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the

natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and

consistent with paragraph (2)), the Secretary may use

motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential

wilderness area until the date on which the potential

wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection

(d).

(2) Limitation.—To the maximum extent practicable, the

Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative

practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with

the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character

and resources.

(d) Wilderness Designation.—The potential wilderness area

shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the

National Wilderness Preservation System on 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.

(e) Administration as Wilderness.—On the designation of a

potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection

(d)—

(1) the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be

administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.

1131 et seq.) and the laws generally applicable to units of

the National Park System; and

(2) the land described in subsection (a)(2) shall be

incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki

Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern

California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.

1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).

(f) Report.—Not later than 3 years after the date of

enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the

date on which the potential wilderness area is designated as

wilderness under subsection (d), 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 report that describes—

(1) the status of ecological restoration within the

potential wilderness area; and

(2) the progress toward the eventual designation of the

potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d).

SEC. 5304. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

(a) Designation.—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:

“(233) South fork trinity river, california.—The

following segments from the source tributaries in the Yolla

Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be administered by the

Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple source

springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel

Wilderness in sec. 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles

upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.

“(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of

Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the unnamed tributary

approximately 0.4 miles downstream of the Wild Mad Road in

sec. 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a scenic river.

“(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles downstream of

Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild river.

“(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek confluence to

Farley Creek, as a scenic river.

“(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to Cave Creek,

as a recreational river.

“(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the

confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden Valley

Ranch in sec. 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild river.

“(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the unnamed creek

confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the confluence

with the unnamed creek flowing west from Bear Wallow Mountain

in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

“(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek

confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Plummer Creek, as

a wild river.

“(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the

confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan

Place in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

“(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary

confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Hitchcock Creek,

as a wild river.

“(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the Grouse

Creek, as a scenic river.

“(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon Creek,

as a wild river.

“(234) East fork south fork trinity river, california.—

The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary

of Agriculture:

“(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the Pettijohn

Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in sec. 10, T.

3 S., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road,

as a wild river.

“(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of the

Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River, as a

recreational river.

“(235) Rattlesnake creek, california.—The 5.9-mile

segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the

southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W., to the South

Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of

Agriculture as a recreational river.

“(236) Butter creek, california.—The 7-mile segment from

0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South

Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of

Agriculture as a scenic river.

“(237) Hayfork creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to Bear Creek,

as a recreational river.

“(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the northern

boundary of sec. 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.

“(238) Olsen creek, california.—The 2.8-mile segment from

the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 5, T. 3 N.,

R. 7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 24, T. 3 N., R. 6

E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a

scenic river.

“(239) Rusch creek, california.—The 3.2-mile segment from

0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork

Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as

a recreational river.

“(240) Eltapom creek, california.—The 3.4-mile segment

from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be

administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.

“(241) Grouse creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow Creek,

as a scenic river.

“(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the South Fork

Trinity River, as a recreational river.

“(242) Madden creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of Madden

Creek and its unnamed tributary in sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E.,

to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.

“(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to the South

Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.

“(243) Canyon creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the

Secretary of the Interior:

“(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower Canyon

Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein, as a wild

river.

“(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek upstream of

Ripstein to the southern boundary of sec. 25, T. 34 N., R. 11

W., as a recreational river.

“(244) North fork trinity river, california.—The

following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of

Agriculture:

“(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of source

tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W., to the Trinity

Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild

river.

“(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the river leaves the

Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully reenters the

Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic

river.

“(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully

reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch

to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the

County Road 421 crossing, as a wild river.

“(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps Wilderness

boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing to the

Trinity River, as a recreational river.

“(245) East fork north fork trinity river, california.—

The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary

of Agriculture:

“(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source north of Mt.

Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W., to the end of Road

35N20 approximately 0.5 miles downstream of the confluence

with the East Branch East Fork North Fork Trinity River, as a

wild river.

“(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road 35N20 to

0.25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic river.

“(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream of

Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a recreational

river.

“(246) New river, california.—The following segments, to

be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from its source

spring in sec. 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E., to Slide Creek, as a

wild river.

“(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where it begins

at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks to Barron Creek,

as a wild river.

“(247) Middle fork eel river, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in Frying Pan

Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.

“(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the Black

Butte River, as a recreational river.

“(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek from

its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Fork Eel River, as

a wild river.

“(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle Fork Eel

River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in sec. 11, T. 26

N., R. 11 W., to the confluence of the Middle Fork Eel River,

as a wild river.

“(248) North fork eel river, california.—The 14.3-mile

segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six

Rivers National Forest boundary, to be administered by the

Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.

“(249) Red mountain creek, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of Mike's

Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E., to the confluence with

Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.

“(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with

Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed

tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river.

“(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the

unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E., to the

confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.

“(250) Redwood creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

“(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Lacks

Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek, as a scenic river,

on publication by the Secretary of the Interior of a notice

in the Federal Register that sufficient land or interests in

land within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired

in fee title or as a scenic easement to establish a

manageable addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers

System.

“(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence with Coyote

Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E., to the Redwood National

Park boundary upstream of Orick in sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1

E., as a scenic river.

“(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known as

Harry Weir Creek) from its source in sec. 29, T. 10 N., R. 2

E., to the confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river.

“(251) Lacks creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

“(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with 2

unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E., to Kings

Crossing in sec. 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E., as a wild river.

“(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to the

confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river, on

publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal

been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to

establish a manageable addition to the National Wild and

Scenic Rivers System.

“(252) Lost man creek, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the

Interior:

“(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its

source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream

of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a recreational river.

“(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from its

source in sec. 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with

Lost Man Creek, as a recreational river.

“(253) Little lost man creek, california.—The 3.6-mile

segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in sec. 6,

T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Lost Man

Creek road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of

the Interior as a wild river.

“(254) South fork elk river, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior

(including through a cooperative management agreement with

the State of California where appropriate):

“(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork Elk

River from the source in sec. 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the

confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.

“(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the

Little South Fork Elk River from its source in sec. 15, T. 3

N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the Little South Fork Elk

River, as a wild river.

“(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk River from

the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk River to the

confluence with Tom Gulch, as a recreational river.

“(255) Salmon creek, california.—The 4.6-mile segment

from its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the

Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 3 N., R. 1

E., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a

wild river.

“(256) South fork eel river, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the

Interior:

“(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with Jack of

Hearts Creek to the southern boundary of the South Fork Eel

Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational

river to be administered by the Secretary through a

cooperative management agreement with the State of

California.

“(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern boundary of

the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the northern boundary of the

South Fork Eel Wilderness in sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as

a wild river.

“(257) Elder creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a

cooperative management agreement with the State of

California:

“(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source north of Signal

Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with

the unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 N.,

R. 16 W., as a wild river.

“(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with the

unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 15

W., to the confluence with the South Fork Eel River, as a

recreational river.

“(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from its

source south of Signal Peak in sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to

the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild river.

“(258) Cedar creek, california.—The following segments,

to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary of the

Interior:

“(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in sec. 22, T.

24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern boundary of the Red Mountain

unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness.

“(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar Creek from

its source in sec. 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E., to the confluence

with Cedar Creek.

“(259) East branch south fork eel river, california.—The

following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of

the Interior as a scenic river on publication by the

Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient

inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been

acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a

manageable addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers

System:

“(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek from the

confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 18, T. 24 N., R.

15 W., to the confluence with Elkhorn Creek.

“(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from the

confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 22, T. 24 N., R.

16 W., to the confluence with Cruso Cabin Creek.

“(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch South Fork

Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn

Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek.

“(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from

its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge

in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the

East Branch South Fork Eel River.

“(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from

its source on the north flank of Red Mountain's north ridge

in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the confluence with the

East Branch South Fork Eel River.

“(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from the

confluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 12, T. 5 S., R.

4 E., to the confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel

River.

“(260) Mattole river estuary, california.—The 1.5-mile

segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the

Pacific Ocean, to be administered as a recreational river by

the Secretary of the Interior.

“(261) Honeydew creek, california.—The following

segments, to be administered as a wild river by the Secretary

of the Interior:

“(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from its

source in the southwest corner of sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W.,

to the eastern boundary of the King Range National

Conservation Area in sec. 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E.

“(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew Creek from

its source west of North Slide Peak to the confluence with

Honeydew Creek.

“(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork Honeydew

Creek from its source in sec. 23, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the

confluence with Honeydew Creek.

“(262) Bear creek, california.—The following segments, to

be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:

“(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear Creek from

the confluence with the unnamed tributary immediately

downstream of the Horse Mountain Road crossing to the

confluence with the South Fork, as a scenic river.

“(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek from

the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 1 W., with the unnamed

tributary flowing from the southwest flank of Queen Peak to

the confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic river.

“(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence

of the North and South Forks to the southern boundary of sec.

11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.

“(263) Gitchell creek, california.—The 3-mile segment of

Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the

Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the

Interior as a wild river.

“(264) Big flat creek, california.—The following

segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior

as a wild river:

“(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek from its source

near King Peak in sec. 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific

Ocean.

“(B) The 0.8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from

its source in sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the confluence

with Big Flat Creek.

“(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat Creek

from the source in sec. 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the

confluence with Big Flat Creek.

“(265) Big creek, california.—The following segments, to

be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild

river:

“(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its source in

sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific Ocean.

“(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from its

source in sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the confluence with

Big Creek.

“(266) Elk creek, california.—The 11.4-mile segment from

its confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep

Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretaries of

Agriculture and the Interior as a wild river.

“(267) Eden creek, california.—The 2.7-mile segment from

the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of

sec. 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the eastern boundary of sec.

23, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary

of the Interior as a wild river.

“(268) Deep hole creek.—The 4.3-mile segment from the

private property boundary in the southwest quarter of sec.

13, T. 20 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with Elk Creek, to

be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild

river.

“(269) Indian creek, california.—The 3.3-mile segment

from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 13, T. 20

N., R. 13 W., to the confluence with the Eel River, to be

administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild

river.

“(270) Fish creek, california.—The 4.2-mile segment from

the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel

River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as

a wild river.

“(271) Indian creek, california.—The following segments

of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be

administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek from its source

in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the Dick Smith Wilderness

boundary, as a wild river.

“(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from the Dick

Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles downstream of Road

6N24, as a scenic river.

“(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek from 0.25 miles

downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern boundary of sec. 32,

T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.

“(272) Mono creek, california.—The following segments of

Mono Creek in the State of California, to be administered by

the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from its source in

sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of Don

Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild

river.

“(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles

upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R.

25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in

sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a recreational river.

“(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles

downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25

W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary in sec. 22,

T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.

“(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from the Ogilvy

Ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of

sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a recreational river.

“(273) Matilija creek, california.—The following segments

of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be

administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija Creek from its

source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to the private property

boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.

“(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Fork

Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 24 W.,

to the Matilija Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.

“(274) Little rock creek, california.—The following

segments of Little Rock Creek and tributaries, to be

administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following

classes:

“(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its source on Mt.

Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W., to 100 yards upstream

of the confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek, as a

wild river.

“(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards upstream of the

confluence with the South Fork Little Rock Creek to the

confluence with Santiago Canyon, as a recreational river.

“(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 0.25

miles downstream of Highway 2 to 100 yards downstream of

Cooper Canyon Campground, as a scenic river.

“(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper Canyon Creek from 100

yards downstream of Cooper Canyon Campground to the

confluence with Little Rock Creek, as a wild river.

“(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek from 100 yards

downstream of the Buckhorn Campground to its confluence with

Cooper Canyon Creek, as a wild river.”.

(b) Sespe Creek, California.—Section 3(a) of the Wild and

Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking

paragraph (142) and inserting the following:

“(142) Sespe creek, california.—The following segments of

Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by

the Secretary of Agriculture:

“(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the private

property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the

Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N.,

R. 24 W., as a wild river.

“(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the Hartman

Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24

W., to the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as

a recreational river.

“(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the western

boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., to the confluence with

Trout Creek, as a scenic river.

“(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the

confluence with Trout Creek to the southern boundary of sec.

35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild river.”.

and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by

striking paragraph (143) and inserting the following:

“(143) Sisquoc river, california.—The following segments

of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State of

California, to be administered by the Secretary of

Agriculture:

“(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem of the Sisquoc

River extending from its origin downstream to the Los Padres

Forest boundary, as a wild river.

“(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Sisquoc River

from its source northeast of San Rafael Mountain in sec. 2,

T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its confluence with the Sisquoc River,

as a wild river.

“(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek from its

source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W.,

to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of Nira

Campground, as a wild river.

“(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San

Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of the Nira Campground to

the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the

confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.

“(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San

Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of

Davy Brown Creek to the private property boundary in sec. 1,

T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river.

“(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the

private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., to

the confluence of the Sisquoc River, as a recreational river.

“(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from its

source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to

300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as a

wild river.

“(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from 300

feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon to its

confluence with Manzana Creek, as a recreational river.

“(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon from its source

north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300

feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as

a wild river.

“(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon from 300 feet

upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek to its

confluence

with Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.

“(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from 500 feet

downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its confluence with

Manzana Creek, as a wild river.

“(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Creek from its

source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to its confluence with

Fish Creek, as a wild river.”.

(d) Piru Creek, California.—

(1) In general.—Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers

Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph

(199) and inserting the following:

“(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 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from its source in

sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the private property boundary

in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., as a wild river.

“(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the private

property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles

downstream of the Gold Hill Road, as a scenic river.

“(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.25 miles

downstream of Gold Hill Road to the confluence with Trail

Canyon, as a wild river.

“(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from the

confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence with Buck

Creek, as a scenic river.

“(E) 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.

“(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary

of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary of the Sespe

Wilderness, as a wild river.

“(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary

of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper limit of Piru Reservoir,

as a recreational river.”.

(2) Effect.—The designation of additional miles of Piru

Creek under paragraph (1) shall not affect valid water rights

in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.

(3) Motorized use of trails.—Nothing in this subsection

(including the amendments made by this subsection) affects

the motorized use of trails designated by the Forest Service

for motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing

upper Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with the

protection and enhancement of river values under the Wild and

Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).

SEC. 5305. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS STUDY.

(a) Designation for Study.—Section 5(a) of the Wild and

Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at

the end the following:

“(147) East fork san gabriel river, california.—The 12.7-

mile segment from the confluence of the Prairie Fork and

Vincent Gulch to 100 yards upstream of the confluence with

Williams Canyon.

“(148) North fork san gabriel river, california.—The 4.3-

mile segment from the confluence with Cloudburst Canyon to

0.25 miles upstream of the confluence with the West Fork San

Gabriel River.

“(149) West fork san gabriel river, california.—The 8.3-

mile segment from 0.25 miles downstream of its source near

Red Box Gap in sec. 14, T. 2 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence

with Bobcat Canyon.”.

(b) Study and Report.—Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic

Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the

end the following:

“(24) East fork san gabriel river, california; north fork

san gabriel river, california; west fork san gabriel river,

california.—

“(A) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date on

which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph,

the Secretary of Agriculture shall—

“(i) complete each of the studies described in paragraphs

(147) through (149) of subsection (a); and

“(ii) submit to Congress a report describing the results

of each of those studies.

“(B) Study requirement.—In carrying out each of the

studies described in paragraphs (147) through (149) of

subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall identify

opportunities to administer the applicable segments described

in those paragraphs in partnership with State, regional,

local, and community stakeholders.”.

SEC. 5306. SCENIC AREAS.

(a) In General.—Subject to valid existing rights, there

are established the following scenic areas:

(1) Condor ridge scenic area.—Certain land in the Los

Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666 acres,

as generally depicted on the map entitled “Condor Ridge

Scenic Area—Proposed” and dated March 29, 2019, which shall

be known as the “Condor Ridge Scenic Area”.

(2) Black mountain scenic area.—Certain land in the Los

Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of

the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,216

acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Black

Mountain Scenic Area—Proposed” and dated March 29, 2019,

which shall be known as the “Black Mountain Scenic Area”.

(b) Maps and Legal Descriptions.—

(1) In general.—As soon as practicable after the date of

enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the

Secretary of the Interior shall file a map and legal

description of the scenic areas established by subsection (a)

(referred to in this section as the “scenic areas”) 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 division, except that the Secretary of

Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may correct any

clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal

descriptions.

(3) Public availability.—The maps and legal descriptions

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.

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 scenic areas.

(d) Management.—

(1) In general.—The Secretary of Agriculture and the

Secretary of the Interior shall administer land under their

respective jurisdiction within the scenic areas—

(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the

resources of the scenic areas, and in particular the scenic

character attributes of the scenic areas; and

(B) in accordance with—

(i) this section;

(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C.

1701 et seq.) for land under the jurisdiction of the

Secretary of the Interior;

(iii) any laws (including regulations) relating to the

National Forest System, for land under the jurisdiction of

the Secretary of Agriculture; and

(iv) any other applicable law (including regulations).

(2) Uses.—The Secretary shall only allow those uses of the

scenic areas that the Secretary determines would further the

purposes described in subsection (c).

(e) Withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, the

Federal land in the scenic areas 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.

(f) Prohibited Uses.—The following shall be prohibited on

the Federal land within the scenic areas:

(1) Permanent roads.

(2) Permanent structures.

(3) Timber harvesting, except when necessary for the

purposes described in subsection (g).

(4) Transmission lines.

(5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements

for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect

public health and safety—

(A) the use of motorized vehicles; or

(B) the establishment of temporary roads.

(6) Commercial enterprises, except as necessary for

realizing the purposes of the scenic areas.

(g) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.—Consistent

with this section, the Secretary may take any measures in the

scenic areas that the Secretary determines to be necessary to

control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the

Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of

those activities with the State or a local agency.

(h) Adjacent Management.—The fact that an otherwise

authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a

scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside

the boundary of the scenic area.

SEC. 5307. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.

(a) Establishment of Special Management Areas.—

(1) Horse mountain special management area.—

(A) Establishment.—Subject to valid existing rights, there

is established the Horse Mountain Special Management Area,

comprising approximately 7,482 acres of Federal land in the

Six Rivers National Forest, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Horse Mountain Special Management Area” and dated

May 15, 2020.

(B) Purpose.—The purpose of the Horse Mountain Special

Management Area is to enhance the recreational and scenic

values of the special management area while conserving the

plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the

area.

(2) Sanhedrin special management area.—

(A) Establishment.—Subject to valid existing rights, there

is established the Sanhedrin Special Management Area,

comprising approximately 12,254 acres of Federal land in the

Mendocino National Forest, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Sanhedrin Special Management Area” and dated

November 14, 2023.

(B) Purposes.—The purposes of the Sanhedrin Special

Management Area are—

(i) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and

enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological,

scenic, wildlife, recreational, roadless, cultural,

historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of

the area;

(ii) to protect and restore late-successional forest

structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and

anadromous fisheries within the area;

(iii) to protect and restore the undeveloped character of

the area; and

(iv) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural,

cultural, and wildlife values of the area.

(3) Fox mountain special management area.—

(A) Establishment.—Subject to valid existing rights, there

is established the Fox Mountain Special Management Area,

comprising approximately 41,082 acres of Federal land in the

Los Padres National Forest, as generally depicted on the map

entitled “Fox Mountain Special Management Area” and dated

November 14, 2023.

(B) Purposes.—The purposes of the Fox Mountain Special

Management Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the

benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations—

(i) the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational,

roadless, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and

scientific resources of the area; and

(ii) the cultural and historical resources and values of

the area.

(b) Management Plan.—

(1) In general.—Not later than 5 years after the date of

enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2),

the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as

the “Secretary”) shall develop a comprehensive plan for the

long-term management of the special management areas

established by subsection (a).

(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) Additional requirement.—The management plan required

under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within

a special management area established by subsection (a)

(referred to in this section as a “special management

area”) does not cause significant adverse impacts on the

plants and wildlife of the special management area.

(1) In general.—The Secretary shall manage a special

management area—

(A) in furtherance of the purpose for the applicable

special management area described in subsection (a); and

(B) in accordance with—

(i) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable

to the National Forest System;

(ii) this section; and

(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).

(2) Uses.—The Secretary shall only allow uses of a special

management area that the Secretary determines would further

the purposes of the applicable special management area

described in subsection (a).

(3) Recreation.—The Secretary shall continue to authorize,

maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special

management areas, including hunting, fishing, camping,

hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback

riding, rafting, mountain bicycling, motorized recreation on

authorized routes, and other recreational activities, if the

recreational use is consistent with—

(A) the purpose of the applicable special management area;

(B) this section;

(D) any applicable management plans.

(4) Motorized vehicles.—

(A) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (C), the

use of motorized vehicles in a special management area shall

be permitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas

designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of

enactment of this Act.

(B) New or temporary roads.—Except as provided in

paragraph (C), no new or temporary roads shall be constructed

within a special management area.

the Secretary from—

(i) rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to

protect natural resources from degradation, or to protect

public safety, as determined to be appropriate by the

Secretary;

(ii) designating routes of travel on land acquired by the

Secretary and incorporated into a special management area if

the designations are—

(I) consistent with the purposes of the applicable special

management area described in subsection (a); and

(II) completed, to the maximum extent practicable, not

later than 3 years after the date of acquisition;

(iii) constructing a temporary road on which motorized

vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management

project carried out in accordance with subparagraph (D);

(iv) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for

administrative purposes; or

(v) responding to an emergency.

(D) Decommissioning of temporary roads.—

(i) Definition of decommission.—In this subparagraph, the

term “decommission” means, with respect to a road—

(I) to reestablish vegetation on the road; and

(II) to restore any natural drainage, watershed function,

or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely

impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically

disconnecting the road prism.

(ii) Requirement.—Not later than 3 years after the date on

which the applicable vegetation management project is

completed, the Secretary shall decommission any temporary

road constructed under subparagraph (C)(iii).

(d) Timber Harvest.—

(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), no

harvesting of timber shall be allowed within a special

management area.

(2) Exceptions.—The Secretary may authorize harvesting of

timber in a special management area established by subsection

(a)—

(A) if the Secretary determines that the harvesting is

necessary to further the purposes of the special management

area;

(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes for the

applicable special management area; and

(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as

the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and

(ii) all applicable laws (including regulations).

(e) Grazing.—The grazing of livestock in a special

management area, where established before the date of

enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—

(1) subject to—

(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as

the Secretary considers necessary; and

(B) applicable law (including regulations); and

(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the

applicable special management area described in subsection

(a).

(f) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease.—Consistent with this

section, the Secretary may carry out any activities within a

special management area that the Secretary determines to be

necessary to control fire, insects, or diseases, including

the coordination of those activities with a State or local

agency.

(g) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in

Land.—

(1) Acquisition authority.—In accordance with applicable

laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any

land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries

of a special management area by purchase from a willing

seller, donation, or exchange.

(2) Incorporation.—Any land or interest in land acquired

by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be—

(A) incorporated into, and administered as part of, the

applicable special management area; and

(B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i).

(h) Tribal Agreements and Partnerships.—To the maximum

extent practicable and in accordance with applicable laws, on

request of an affected federally recognized Indian Tribe, the

Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the

Bureau of Land Management) and the Secretary of Agriculture

(acting through the Chief of the Forest Service) shall enter

into agreements, contracts, and other cooperative and

collaborative partnerships with the federally recognized

Indian Tribe regarding management of a special management

area under relevant Federal authority, including—

(1) the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance

Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);

(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43

U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);

(3) the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5361

et seq.);

(4) the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C.

3115a et seq.);

(5) the good neighbor authority under section 8206 of the

Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a);

(6) Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to

consultation and coordination with Indian Tribal

governments);

(7) Secretarial Order 3342, issued by the Secretary of the

Interior on October 21, 2016 (relating to identifying

opportunities for cooperative and collaborative partnerships

with federally recognized Indian Tribes in the management of

Federal lands and resources); and

(8) Joint Secretarial Order 3403, issued by the Secretary

of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture on November

15, 2021 (relating to fulfilling the trust responsibility to

Indian Tribes in the stewardship of Federal lands and

waters).

(i) Withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, all

Federal land located in a special management area is

withdrawn from—

(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under

the public land laws;

(2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws;

and

(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials,

and geothermal leasing laws.

TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS

SEC. 5401. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

(a) In General.—As soon as practicable after the date of

enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and

legal descriptions of—

(1) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area

established by section 5101(b);

(2) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions

designated, renamed, or modified by section 5301 (or an

amendment made by that section);

(3) the potential wilderness areas designated by section

5303(a); and

(4) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, Sanhedrin

Special Management Area, and Fox Mountain Special Management

Area established by section 5306(a).

(b) Force of Law.—The maps and legal descriptions prepared

under subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as

if included in this division, except that the Secretary may

correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and

legal descriptions.

prepared under subsection (a) shall be on file and available

for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the

Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the

National Park Service, as applicable.

SEC. 5402. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this

Act, in accordance with applicable law (including

regulations), the Secretary shall incorporate the

designations and studies required by this division into

updated management plans for units covered by this division.

SEC. 5403. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY

FACILITIES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

(a) Effect of Title.—Nothing in this division—

(1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for the

customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation

within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other

authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized

vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-

way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific

Gas and Electric Company (including any predecessor or

successor in interest or assign) that is located on land

included in—

(A) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area

established by section 5101(b);

(B) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail established under

section 5201(b)(1); or

Special Management Area established by section 5306(a); or

(2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any—

(A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric

Company, including those utility facilities in existence on

the date of enactment of this Act within—

(i) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area known

as—

(I) “Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way”;

(II) “Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312-02 or rights-of-

way”;

(III) “Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood

115 kV or rights-of-way”;

(IV) “Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(V) “Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(VI) “Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek-Hoopa 60 kV

or rights-of-way”;

(VII) “Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1101 12 kV

or rights-of-way”;

(VIII) “Electric Distribution Line-Willow Creek 1103 12 kV

or rights-of-way”;

(IX) “Electric Distribution Line-Low Gap 1101 12 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(X) “Electric Distribution Line-Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(XI) “Forest Glen Border District Regulator Station or

rights-of-way”;

(XII) “Durret District Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-

way”;

(XIII) “Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights-of-way”;

(XIV) “Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of-way”;

(XV) “Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of-way”;

(XVI) “Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator Station or

rights-of-way”;

(XVII) “Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas Regulator

Station or rights-of-way”;

(XVIII) “Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regulator Station or

rights-of-way”;

(XIX) “Electric Distribution Line-Wildwood 1101 12 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(XX) “Low Gap Substation”;

(XXI) “Hyampom Switching Station”; or

(XXII) “Wildwood Substation”;

(ii) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known as—

(I) “Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of-way”;

(II) “Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV

or rights-of-way”;

(III) “Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville-Cottonwood

115 kV or rights-of-way”; or

(IV) “Electric Transmission Line Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or

rights-of-way”;

(iii) the Sanhedrin Special Management Area known as

“Electric Distribution Line-Willits 1103 12 kV or rights-of-

way”; or

(iv) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area known as

“Electric Distribution Line Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or

rights-of-way”; or

(B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric

Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by the

Secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in

subparagraph (A).

(b) Plans for Access.—Not later than the later of the date

that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the

date of issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way

within the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area,

Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhedrin Special

Management Area, or Horse Mountain Special Management Area,

the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and

Electric Company, shall publish plans for regular and

emergency access by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to

the inholdings and rights-of-way of the Pacific Gas and

Electric Company.

SEC. 5404. REAUTHORIZATION OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES IN

PLEASANT VIEW RIDGE WILDERNESS.

(a) Authorization for Continued Use.—The Secretary of

Agriculture may issue a special use authorization to the

owners of a water transport or diversion facility (referred

to in this section as a “facility”) located on National

Forest System land in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness

designated by section 1802(8) of the Omnibus Public Land

Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 111-

11; 123 Stat. 1054) for the continued operation, maintenance,

and reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary

determines that—

(1) the facility was in existence on the date on which the

land on which the facility is located was designated as part

of the National Wilderness Preservation System (referred to

in this section as “the date of designation”);

(2) the facility has been in substantially continuous use

to deliver water for the beneficial use on the non-Federal

land of the owner since the date of designation;

(3) the owner of the facility holds a valid water right for

use of the water on the non-Federal land of the owner under

State law, with a priority date that predates the date of

designation; and

(4) it is not practicable or feasible to relocate the

facility to land outside of the Pleasant View Ridge

Wilderness and continue the beneficial use of water on the

non-Federal land recognized under State law.

(b) Terms and Conditions.—A special use authorization

issued under this section shall be subject to such terms and

conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect

wilderness resources and values.

SEC. 5405. USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.

(a) Access.—The Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes

have access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.

1131 et seq.), to the South Fork Trinity-Mad River

Restoration Area, wilderness areas, scenic areas, special

management areas, and potential wilderness areas designated

by this division for traditional cultural and religious

purposes.

(b) Temporary Closures.—

(1) In general.—In carrying out this section, the

Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily

close to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a

wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area

designated by this division to protect the privacy of the

members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of traditional

cultural and religious activities.

(2) Requirement.—Any closure under paragraph (1) shall

be—

(A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest

practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for

the activity to be carried out; and

(B) be consistent with—

(i) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the “American

Indian Religious Freedom Act”) (42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.);

(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and

(iii) the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276 et

seq.).

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