16 U.S.C. § 460vvv — Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area

Page 868 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 460vvv Section 1202, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is section 1202 of Pub. L. 111–11, which enacted provisions listed in a table of National Memorials set out under section 320301 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs, and enacted and amended provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title. The Wilderness Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classi- fied generally to chapter 23 (§ 1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1201, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1007, provided that: ‘‘In this subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 1201–1207) of title I of Pub. L. 111–11, see References in Text note above]: ‘‘(1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture. ‘‘(2) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means the State of Oregon.’’ SUBCHAPTER CXXXIII—BRIDGEPORT WINTER RECREATION AREA § 460vvv. Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (a) Designation The approximately 7,254 acres of land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest identified as the ‘‘Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area’’, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Hum- boldt-Toiyabe National Forest Proposed Man- agement’’ and dated September 17, 2008, is des- ignated as the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area. (b) Map and legal description (1) In general As soon as practicable after March 30, 2009, the Secretary shall file a map and legal de- scription of the Recreation Area with— (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) Force of law The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and ef- fect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description. (3) Public availability The map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (c) Management (1) Interim management Until completion of the management plan required under subsection (d), and except as provided in paragraph (2), the Recreation Area shall be managed in accordance with the Toiyabe National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan of 1986 (as in effect on March 30, 2009). (2) Use of snowmobiles The winter use of snowmobiles shall be al- lowed in the Recreation Area— (A) during periods of adequate snow cov- erage during the winter season; and (B) subject to any terms and conditions de- termined to be necessary by the Secretary. (d) Management plan To ensure the sound management and enforce- ment of the Recreation Area, the Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after March 30, 2009, undergo a public process to develop a winter use management plan that provides for— (1) adequate signage; (2) a public education program on allowable usage areas; (3) measures to ensure adequate sanitation; (4) a monitoring and enforcement strategy; and (5) measures to ensure the protection of the Trail. (e) Enforcement The Secretary shall prioritize enforcement ac- tivities in the Recreation Area— (1) to prohibit degradation of natural re- sources in the Recreation Area; (2) to prevent interference with non- motorized recreation on the Trail; and (3) to reduce user conflicts in the Recreation Area. (f) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail The Secretary shall establish an appropriate snowmobile crossing point along the Trail in the area identified as ‘‘Pacific Crest Trail Proposed Crossing Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Humboldt- Toiyable National Forest Proposed Manage- ment’’ and dated September 17, 2008— (1) in accordance with— (A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and (B) any applicable environmental and pub- lic safety laws; and (2) subject to the terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be necessary to en- sure that the crossing would not— (A) interfere with the nature and purposes of the Trail; or (B) harm the surrounding landscape. (g) Military activities at United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center The designation of the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area by this section is not intended to restrict or preclude the activities conducted by the United States Armed Forces at the United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. (Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1806, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1059; Pub. L. 111–84, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2874, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2697.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This subtitle, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is subtitle K (§§ 1801–1808) of title I of Pub. L. 111–11, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1052, which enacted this subchapter and sec- tion 539o of this title, amended section 1274 of this title, enacted provisions set out as a note under section 1274 of this title, and enacted and amended provisions listed in a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle K to the Code, see Tables. Page 869 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 460www AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–84 added subsec. (g). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1801, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1052, provided that: ‘‘In this subtitle [subtitle K (§§ 1801–1808) of title I of Pub. L. 111–11, see References in Text note above]: ‘‘(1) FOREST.—The term ‘Forest’ means the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest designated by section 1808(a) [16 U.S.C. 539o(a)]. ‘‘(2) RECREATION AREA.—The term ‘Recreation Area’ means the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area des- ignated by section 1806(a) [16 U.S.C. 460vvv(a)]. ‘‘(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ means— ‘‘(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agri- culture; and ‘‘(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior. ‘‘(4) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means the State of California. ‘‘(5) TRAIL.—The term ‘Trail’ means the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.’’ SUBCHAPTER CXXXIV—RED CLIFFS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA § 460www. Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (a) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, edu- cational, and scientific resources of the Na- tional Conservation Area; and (2) to protect each species that is— (A) located in the National Conservation Area; and (B) listed as a threatened or endangered species on the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under section 1533(c)(1) of this title. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Habitat conservation plan The term ‘‘habitat conservation plan’’ means the conservation plan entitled ‘‘Wash- ington County Habitat Conservation Plan’’ and dated February 23, 1996. (2) Management plan The term ‘‘management plan’’ means the management plan for the National Conserva- tion Area developed by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1). (3) National Conservation Area The term ‘‘National Conservation Area’’ means the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area that— (A) consists of approximately 44,725 acres of public land in the County, as generally de- picted on the Red Cliffs National Conserva- tion Area Map; and (B) is established by subsection (c). (4) Public use plan The term ‘‘public use plan’’ means the use plan entitled ‘‘Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Pub- lic Use Plan’’ and dated June 12, 2000, as amended. (5) Resource management plan The term ‘‘resource management plan’’ means the management plan entitled ‘‘St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan’’ and dated March 15, 1999, as amended. (c) Establishment Subject to valid existing rights, there is estab- lished in the State the Red Cliffs National Con- servation Area. (d) Management plan (1) In general Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Sec- retary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the National Conservation Area. (2) Consultation In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall con- sult with— (A) appropriate State, tribal, and local governmental entities; and (B) members of the public. (3) Incorporation of plans In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), to the extent consistent with this section, the Secretary may incor- porate any provision of— (A) the habitat conservation plan; (B) the resource management plan; and (C) the public use plan. (e) Management (1) In general The Secretary shall manage the National Conservation Area— (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the National Conservation Area; and (B) in accordance with— (i) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); (ii) this section; and (iii) any other applicable law (including regulations). (2) Uses The Secretary shall only allow uses of the National Conservation Area that the Sec- retary determines would further a purpose de- scribed in subsection (a). (3) Motorized vehicles Except in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes, or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the National Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads designated by the management plan for the use of motorized vehicles. (4) Grazing The grazing of livestock in the National Conservation Area, where established before March 30, 2009, shall be permitted to con- tinue—