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[H.R. 6913 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6913
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 19, 2025
Mr. Huffman (for himself, Mr. Carbajal, Ms. Chu, and Ms. Lofgren)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Northwest
California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--FOREST RESTORATION
Sec. 111. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 112. California Public Land Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 113. Land and resource management plans.
Sec. 114. Annual fire management plans.
TITLE II--RECREATION
Sec. 121. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 122. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 123. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 124. Trails study.
Sec. 125. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 126. Partnerships.
Sec. 127. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 128. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 129. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
TITLE III--CONSERVATION
Sec. 131. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 132. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 133. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 134. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 135. Special management areas.
TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 141. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 142. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 143. Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities and
rights-of-way.
Sec. 144. Release of wilderness study area.
Sec. 145. Use by members of Indian Tribes.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Secretary.--Unless otherwise defined in a section, 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. 111. 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 titled ``South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration
Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the restoration area are--
(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 the 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 Act (including any
amendments made by this Act).
(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. 112. 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 the
facilitation of 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.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to support
coordination of activities among Federal, State, Tribal, and local
authorities and the private sector in the remediation of priority land.
(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
(C) the National Park Service.
(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--
(A) the Department of the Interior; and
(B) the Department of Agriculture.
(11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise and
advice on methods needed for remediation, 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 described in 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 the remediation of
priority land;
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out
remediation of priority land;
(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and
solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal
activities on priority land;
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in
remediation of priority land, to the maximum extent
practicable; and
(6) carry out any other administrative or advisory
activities necessary to address remediation of priority land.
(f) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as
limiting 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, 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;
(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 such internal
procedures for the partnership as the partnership determines to be
necessary or appropriate for the administration of the partnership.
(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 each 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 each 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. 113. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising a land and resource management plan applicable to the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest or the Six Rivers National Forest, the
Secretary of Agriculture shall consider the purposes of the South Fork
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section 111(b).
SEC. 114. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.
In revising a fire management plan for a wilderness area or
wilderness addition designated by section 131(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 (or any amended, updated, or successor guidance);
and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) consider how prescribed or managed fire can be used to
achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and
other natural or primitive areas;
(3) ensure that each such fire management plan applicable
to a wilderness area to which land is added under section 131
provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the
entire wilderness area, including the wilderness addition;
(4) consult with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public; and
(5) comply with applicable law (including regulations).
TITLE II--RECREATION
SEC. 121. 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 national
recreational trail for nonmotorized uses, to be known as
``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 titled ``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 of land adjacent to, or in
the vicinity of, the route described in paragraph (2);
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) interested 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 Act; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(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
(C) other interested organizations.
(3) Private property rights.--
(A) In general.--No portions of the Trail may be
located on non-Federal land without the written consent
of the landowner.
(B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not acquire
for the Trail any land or interest in land outside the
exterior boundary of any federally managed area without
the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the
land.
(C) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(i) requires any private property owner to
allow public access (including Federal, State,
or local government access) to private
property; or
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal,
State, or local law with respect to public
access to or use of private land.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary 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) to 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. 122. 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
(C) in a manner that minimizes any damage to
sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the impacts of the
use of the Trail on environmental and cultural resources, the
Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-
highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on--
(A) the Trail;
(B) land located in proximity to the Trail; and
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3) Closure.--The Secretary, in consultation with the State
and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph (4),
may temporarily close, temporarily reroute, 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
(C) closure of the Trail is necessary--
(i) to repair damage to the Trail; or
(ii) to repair resource damage.
(4) Rerouting.--Any portion of the Trail that is
temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be
permanently rerouted along any road or trail--
(A) that is--
(i) in existence as of the date of the
closure of the portion of the Trail;
(ii) located on public land; and
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use;
and
(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the
portion of the Trail would not significantly increase
or decrease the length of the Trail.
(5) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary shall ensure
that visitors to the Trail have access to adequate notice
relating to the availability of trail routes through--
(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the
Trail; and
(B) the distribution of maps, safety education
materials, and other information that the Secretary
determines to be appropriate.
(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in non-Federal land).
SEC. 123. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.
(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall study the suitability and feasibility 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 suitable and feasible, 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 Act.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in non-Federal land).
SEC. 124. 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 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 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. 125. 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 with respect to constructing recreational
trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on
the routes generally depicted in the report titled ``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.
(C) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--
Routes may be constructed under this section through
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the
need for Federal expenditures to construct the route.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally
applicable to the National Forest System; and
(B) this Act.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership,
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including
any interest in non-Federal land).
SEC. 126. PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary of Agriculture or the
Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior acting jointly, may enter into agreements
with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to carry out the
following activities on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the
respective Secretary 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 applicable Secretary
and the private or nonprofit organization.
(c) Compliance.--Each Secretary shall enter into agreements under
subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of each 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. 127. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary'') 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.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In a manner consistent with this
section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the
State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry
out this section.
SEC. 128. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of
the Interior (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 recreational 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. 129. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary''), in consultation with interested Federal,
State, Tribal, and local entities and private and nonprofit
organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and
suitability of establishing overnight accommodations on Federal land
that is--
(1) outside of the boundaries of Redwood National and State
Parks; and
(2) within 20 miles of the northern or southern boundary of
such 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 or 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. 131. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.), the following land within the State is designated as
wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation
System:
(1) Black butte river wilderness.--Certain Federal land
within the Mendocino National Forest, comprising approximately
11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Black
Butte River Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020,
which shall be known as the ``Black Butte River Wilderness''.
(2) Chanchelulla wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately
6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled
``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).
(3) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 31,028
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Chinquapin
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall
be known as the ``Chinquapin Wilderness''.
(4) 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 titled ``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).
(5) 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 titled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated
February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the ``English Ridge
Wilderness''.
(6) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately 6,097
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Mad River
Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which
shall be known as the ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness''.
(7) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land
in the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately
1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``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).
(8) 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 titled ``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).
(9) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 29,451
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Pattison
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be
known as the ``Pattison Wilderness''.
(10) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in
the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately 29,594
acres, as generally depicted on the maps titled ``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).
(11) 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 titled ``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).
(12) 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
titled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions--
Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be known as
the ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness''.
(13) 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 titled ``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).
(14) 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
titled ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15,
2020, which shall be known as the ``Underwood Wilderness''.
(15) Yolla bolly-middle eel 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 21,126 acres, as generally
depicted on the maps titled ``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 under section 3 of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).
(16) 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
titled ``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 deemed to be a reference to the
``North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Modification.--The boundary of 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 to exclude the area
comprising approximately 30 acres of Federal land, as generally
depicted on the map titled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness
Additions'' and dated October 24, 2019.
SEC. 132. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, land designated
as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System by section 131(a) (referred to in this section as a
``wilderness area'') shall be administered by the Secretary in
accordance with this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.), except that--
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) to the effective date of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) 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 the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to
be a reference to the Secretary 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 the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local information in
the Fire Management Reference System of the Forest Service or
individual operational plan that applies to each wilderness
area.
(3) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title 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 the
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.
(c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness area, if
established before the date of the 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.--Nothing in this title shall be construed
to affect 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 in a wilderness
area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain
or restore a fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat, 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
(C) appropriate policies, such as the policies
established 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 does not preclude the activity or use outside
the boundary of the wilderness area.
(f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title restricts or
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) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title prohibits
recreational rock climbing activities in a wilderness area, such as the
placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including any fixed
anchor established before the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.) and other applicable laws; and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be
necessary by the Secretary.
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, each wilderness
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) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal
leasing laws.
(j) 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 within which the
land is located;
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i); and
(3) be managed in accordance with--
(A) this section;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
and
(C) any other applicable law.
(k) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize
the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or
climatological collection devices in 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.
SEC. 133. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.
(a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following 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
titled ``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 titled ``Yuki Proposed
Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary shall manage land designated as potential wilderness 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).
(c) Ecological Restoration.--
(1) In general.--For purposes of ecological restoration,
including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of
illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid
tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the
natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and
consistent with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized
equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness
area until the 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.--A 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 date on which a potential
wilderness area is designated 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 the enactment
of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date on which each
potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection
(d), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate a report that describes--
(1) the status of ecological restoration within each
potential wilderness area; and
(2) the progress toward the eventual designation of each
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d).
SEC. 134. 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 of the South Fork Trinity River, 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 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 creek
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 Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream
of 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 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
its 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 Creek and Slide
Creek 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 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 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 segment has 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 Register that sufficient inholdings within the
segment have 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:
``(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., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior
through a cooperative management agreement with the
State of California as a recreational river.
``(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., to be administered by the
Secretary of the Interior 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 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, as
a wild river.
``(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, as a wild river.
``(259) East branch south fork eel river, california.--The
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior 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, as a scenic river.
``(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, as a scenic river.
``(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,
as a scenic river.
``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source on the north flank of the north ridge
of Red Mountain in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River,
as a scenic river.
``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary
from its source on the north flank of the north ridge
of Red Mountain in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River,
as a scenic 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, as a scenic river.
``(260) Mattole river estuary, california.--The 1.5-mile
segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the Pacific
Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a
recreational river.
``(261) Honeydew creek, california.--The following
segments, to be administered 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,
as a wild river.
``(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, as a wild river.
``(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, as a wild
river.
``(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:
``(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, as a wild river.
``(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, as a wild river.
``(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, as a wild river.
``(265) Big creek, california.--The following segments, to
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(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, as a wild river.
``(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, as a wild river.
``(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 Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of 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.''.
SEC. 135. 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 titled ``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 titled ``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.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Agriculture (in this section referred to as
the ``Secretary'') shall develop a comprehensive plan for the
long-term management of the special management areas
established by subsection (a) (in this section referred to as a
``special management area'').
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult
with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) Additional requirement.--The management plan required
under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within a
special management area does not cause significant adverse
impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management
area.
(c) Management.--
(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;
(C) other applicable law (including regulations);
and
(D) any applicable management plans.
(4) Motorized vehicles.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(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
subparagraph (C), no new or temporary roads shall be
constructed within a special management area.
(C) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)
or (B), the Secretary may--
(i) reroute or close 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) designate 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 such
acquisition;
(iii) construct a temporary road on which
motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a
vegetation management project carried out in
accordance with subparagraph (D); or
(iv) authorize the use of motorized
vehicles--
(I) for administrative purposes; or
(II) to respond 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--
(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
(C) subject to--
(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 the 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. 141. 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 111(b);
(2) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions
designated by section 131(a);
(3) the potential wilderness areas designated by section
133(a); and
(4) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area and
Sanhedrin Special Management Area established by section
135(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 Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and
typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(c) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared
under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service, the Bureau
of Land Management, or the National Park Service, as applicable.
SEC. 142. 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 Act
into updated management plans for units covered by this Act.
SEC. 143. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY FACILITIES AND
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
(a) Effect of Act.--Nothing in this Act--
(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 111(b);
(B) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail
established under section 121(b)(1); or
(C) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area or
Sanhedrin Special Management Area established by
section 135(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 12kV 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. 144. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREA.
(a) Finding.--Congress finds that, for purposes of section 603 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782),
any portion of the Eden Valley Wilderness Study Area that is not
designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section
301(a) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
(b) Release.--Any portion of a wilderness study area described in
subsection (a) that is not designated as a wilderness area or
wilderness addition by section 301(a) is no longer subject to section
603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1782(c)).
SEC. 145. 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,
special management areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by
this Act 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 or potential wilderness area designated by this
Act 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.); and
(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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