S. 1341

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · April 8, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Hickenlooper · Committee: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Table of contents

• S. 1341
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Definitions
  • SEC. 3. Designation of Sarvis Creek Wilderness addition
  • SEC. 4. Administrative provisions

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act.

SEC. 2. Definitions

• In this Act:
  • The term Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition means the land added to the Sarvis Wilderness by the amendment made by section 3(a).
  • The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.

SEC. 3. Designation of Sarvis Creek Wilderness addition

• (a) Designation
  • Section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( note; ) is amended by striking and inserting . 16 U.S.C. 1132; Public Law 103–77
  • Designation
• (b) Applicable law
  • The reference in section 4(d)(4) of 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 for purposes of administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition. 16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)

SEC. 4. Administrative provisions

• (a) Tribal rights and use
  • (1) Treaty rights
    • Nothing in this Act affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe.
    • Treaty rights
  • (2) Traditional tribal uses
    • The Secretary may, in accordance with applicable law, permit Indian Tribes access to, and use of, the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
• (b) Fire, insects, and diseases
  • In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (), the Secretary may carry out any activity in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)