,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dheh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ab1 #bjad ,ms4 ,chu 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,schiff1 and ,mr4 ,crdenas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the ,state of ,california1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,establishment of ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #d4 ,management4 ,sec4 #e4 ,non-,federal lands4 ,sec4 #f4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities4 ,sec4 #g4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #h4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 ,sec4 #i4 ,access and visitor services4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,adjudication ,the term adjudication means any final judgment1 order1 ruling1 or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights1 surface water management1 or groundwater management4 7#b7 ,advisory council ,the term advisory council means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council established by section #g7;a74 7#c7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal lands includes lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area required by section #d7;e74 7#e7 ,park lands ,the term park lands means ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary and administered as part of the ,national ,park ,system4 7#f7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,partnership established by section #h7;a74 7#g7 ,recreation area ,the term recreation area means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #c7;b74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#i7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture acting jointly4 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#aa7 ,utility facility ,the term utility facility means electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communication circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure4 7#ab7 ,water resource facility ,the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges1 and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities and water pumping1 conveyance distribution systems1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 #c4 ,establishment of ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the recreation area2 7#b7 to provide environmentally responsible1 well-managed recreational opportunities within the recreation area1 and improve access to and from the recreation area2 7#c7 to provide expanded educational and interpretive services that will increase public understanding of and appreciation for the natural and cultural resources of the recreation area2 7#d7 to facilitate the cooperative management of the lands and resources within the recreation area1 in collaboration with the ,state and political subdivisions of the ,state1 historical1 business1 cultural1 civic1 recreational1 tourism and other nongovernmental organizations1 and the public2 and 7#e7 to allow the continued use of the recreation area by all persons1 entities1 and local government agencies in activities relating to integrated water management1 flood protection1 water conservation1 water quality1 water rights1 water supply1 groundwater recharge and monitoring1 wastewater treatment1 public roads and bridges1 and utilities within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7b7 ,establishment and boundaries ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is hereby designated the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area in the ,state1 which shall consist of approximately #fae1bde acres of ,federal lands and interests in land in the ,state as depicted on the map titled ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area and dated ,june #ab1 #bjad4 7c7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the recreation area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and agencies of the ,department of the ,interior4 7d7 ,administration and jurisdiction 7#a7 ,national forest system lands ,the ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,national park system lands ,the park lands shall be administered by the ,secretary as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 7#c7 ,no change in jurisdiction ,nothing in this ,act transfers administrative jurisdiction of ,federal lands from the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretary of ,agriculture to the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,state and local jurisdiction ,nothing in this ,act alters1 modifies1 or diminishes any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 any political subdivision thereof1 or any ,state1 or local agency under existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations74 7#e7 ,military jurisdiction ,nothing in this ,act affects lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#f7 ,applicable law ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to apply the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system to the ,national ,forest ,system lands in the recreation area4 7#g7 ,administrative transfer ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #b1ihg acres of land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management that is identified as ,,blm lands for transfer on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area1 and dated ,june #ab1 #bjad1 is transferred from the ,bureau of ,land ,management to the ,national ,park ,service4 #d4 ,management 7a7 ,national forest system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall manage the ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area in a manner that protects1 and enhances their natural resources and values1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 this ,act2 7#b7 the laws1 regulations1 and rules applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7#c7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#d7 other applicable law 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 and regulations74 7b7 ,national park system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the park lands in a manner that protects1 and enhances their natural resources and values1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 this ,act2 7#b7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including the ,national ,park ,service ,organic ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq472 and 7#c7 other applicable law 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 and regulations74 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense regarding opportunities to manage1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers lands within the recreation area in accordance with the purposes described in section #c7;a74 7d7 ,uses 7#a7 ,national forest system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7,a7 allow such uses of the ,national ,forest ,system lands as the ,secretary of ,agriculture determines would further the purposes described in section #c7;a74 7,b7 continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational use of ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area1 including hunting1 fishing1 swimming1 bicycling1 camping1 hiking1 hang gliding1 sightseeing1 nature study1 horseback riding1 rafting1 motorized recreation on authorized routes and in authorized areas1 and other recreational activities that are feasible and consistent with-- 7i7 the purposes described in section #c7;a72 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws1 ordinances1 and plans4 7#b7 ,non-,federal lands ,nothing in this ,act shall-- 7,a7 authorize the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,agriculture to take any action that would affect the use of any land not owned by the ,united ,states2 7,b7 affect the use of1 or access to1 any non-,federal land within the recreation area2 7,c7 modify any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of non-,federal land2 7,d7 require any owner of non-,federal land to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property or any other non-,federal land2 7,e7 alter any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or any other regulatory authority of any ,state1 or local agency1 or tribal government2 7,f7 create any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on private property or other non-,federal land2 7,g7 convey any land use or other regulatory authority to the partnership2 7,h7 be construed to cause any ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulations or permit requirements intended to apply to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 to affect the ,federal lands outside of park lands or non-,federal lands of the recreation area2 or 7,i7 require any city to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary or ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture are encouraged to work with owners of non-,federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture to further the purposes of this ,act4 7#d7 ,buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for designation of the recreation area to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the recreation area4 7,b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that certain activities or land can be seen or heard from within the recreation area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or land uses up to the boundary of the recreation area4 7#e7 ,facilities ,nothing in this ,act shall affect the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 or expansion of any water resource facility or any solid waste1 sanitary sewer1 water or wastewater treatment1 groundwater recharge or conservation1 hydroelectric1 conveyance distribution system1 recycled water facility1 or utility facility located within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7#f7 ,exemption ,section #e7;c7 of ,public ,law #ij-dja 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#bb7;c77 shall not apply to the ,puente ,hills landfill1 materials recovery facility1 or intermodal facility4 7e7 ,management plan ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries and the advisory council shall create a comprehensive management plan for the recreation area that fulfills the purposes described in section #c7;a74 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the management plan required by this section1 and to the extent consistent with this section1 the ,secretaries may incorporate any provision from a land and resource management plan1 or any other plan applicable to the recreation area4 7#b7 ,access and visitor services ,the ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 incorporate the visitor services plan and access study required by section #i into the management plan required by this subsection4 7#c7 ,partnership ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretaries shall consider recommendations of the partnership4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the partnership into the management plan1 where such recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section #c7;a71 this ,act1 and applicable laws 7including regulations74 7f7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife located on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,hunting ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may permit hunting on ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area1 consistent with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws4 7g7 ,motorized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 motorized vehicle use on ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated by the management plan for use by motorized vehicles4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may permit the use of motorized vehicles off roads and trails designated for use by motorized vehicles-- 7,a7 to respond to an emergency2 7,b7 for administrative purposes2 7,c7 within the-- 7i7 ,little ,rock ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,area2 and 7ii7 ,san ,gabriel ,canyon ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,area2 or 7,d7 as necessary to permit local government agencies and electrical or communication utilities to perform activities relating to fire management1 law enforcement1 integrated water management1 flood protection and water conservation 7including debris control and sediment management71 water replenishment1 water rights1 water supply1 public roads and bridges1 utility facility1 including the operation1 maintenance1 and construction of any utility facility or right-of-way4 7h7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the recreation area is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 leasing or disposition under all laws relating to-- 7i7 minerals2 and 7ii7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#b7 ,additional land ,if the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary acquires additional land1 in accordance with section #e7;a71 that is located within or adjacent to the recreation area after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the land is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph 7#a7 on the date of acquisition of the land4 7i7 ,grazing ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall permit grazing on the ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area1 where established before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 subject to all applicable laws 7including regulations72 7#b7 consistent with the purposes described in subsection #c7;a72 and 7#c7 subject to such reasonable regulations as the ,secretary of ,agriculture deems necessary4 7j7 ,wildland fire operations 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,secretary of ,agriculture in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations1 consistent with the purposes described in section #c7;a74 7#b7 ,consultation and revision of plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies1 amend the local fire management plans that apply to the recreation area4 7k7 ,native ,american cultural and religious uses ,nothing in this ,act diminishes-- 7#a7 the rights of any ,indian tribe2 or 7#b7 any tribal rights regarding access to ,federal land for tribal activities1 including spiritual1 cultural1 and traditional food-gathering activities4 #e4 ,non-,federal lands 7a7 ,incorporation and limitation on acquired lands and interests 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the recreation area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,eminent domain ,nothing in this ,act authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land4 7#c7 ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states and located within the recreation area shall-- 7i7 be part of the recreation area2 and 7ii7 be administered in accordance with-- 7,i7 this section2 and 7,,ii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,administration 7i7 ,any land or interest in land that is located within the recreation area that is acquired by the ,forest ,service shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7ii7 ,any land or interest in land that is located within the recreation area that is acquired by the ,national ,park ,service shall be incorporated into the park lands and administered by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,additional ,requirement ,any land acquired by the ,secretary or ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 in the opinion of the appropriate ,secretary1 contain important biological1 cultural1 historic1 or recreational values4 #f4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities 7a7 ,no effect on water rights ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 shall affect the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water1 groundwater1 and public trust interests72 7#b7 shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act for the sale1 lease1 or loan of any water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater72 7#c7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights or expands water usage pursuant to any existing ,federal reserved riparian or appropriative rights2 7#e7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water and groundwater7 held1 reserved or appropriated by any public entity1 or other person or entities1 on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#f7 shall be construed to1 or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster1 public agency1 or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication1 or ,federal or ,state statute including1 without limitation1 the management of the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin1 to provide water supply and other environmental benefits as described in-- 7,a7 the ,southwestern ,willow ,flycatcher ,management ,plan ,san ,gabriel ,river--,morris ,reservoir to ,santa ,fe ,dam dated ,september #bjab2 or 7,b7 the ,long-,term ,management ,plan3 ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river dated ,may #h1 #aihi2 7#g7 shall be construed to1 or shall interfere or conflict with any provision of any judgment or court order issued1 or rule or regulation adopted1 pursuant to any adjudication affecting water1 water rights or water management in the ,san ,gabriel ,river or ,lytle ,creek watersheds and basins2 7#h7 shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project1 as described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,june #cj1 #aiib1 including any supplement or addendum to that report1 or any maintenance agreement to operate the project2 7#i7 shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster or public agency that is authorized pursuant to ,federal or ,state statute1 water right or adjudication1 including1 but not limited to1 actions relating to water conservation1 water quality1 surface water diversion or impoundment1 groundwater recharge1 water treatment1 conservation or storage of water1 pollution1 waste discharge1 the pumping of groundwater2 the spreading1 injection1 pumping1 storage1 or the use of water from local sources1 storm water flows1 and runoff1 or from imported or recycled water1 that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the ,san ,gabriel ,river or ,lytle ,creek watersheds and groundwater basins2 7#aj7 shall interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of1 or access to1 any water right by the owner of a public water system1 or other person or entity1 including1 but not limited to1 the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 repair1 location1 or relocation of any well2 pipeline2 or water pumping1 treatment1 diversion1 impoundment1 or storage facility2 or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate any public water system2 7#aa7 shall require initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of provisions of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 concerning-- 7,a7 the plans described in paragraph #f7;,a7 or #f7;,b72 or 7,b7 any action or activity affecting water1 water rights or water management or water resource facilities in the ,san ,gabriel ,river or ,lytle ,creek watersheds and basins2 or 7#ab7 authorizes any agency or employee of the ,united ,states1 or any other person1 to take any action inconsistent with paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa74 7b7 ,definition ,as used in this section1 adjudication means any final judgment1 order1 ruling1 or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights1 surface water management1 or groundwater management4 7c7 ,water resource facilities 7#a7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this ,act shall affect-- 7,a7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 or replacement of a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area2 or 7,b7 access to a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7#b7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this ,act shall preclude the establishment of new water resource facilities 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary to preserve or enhance the health1 safety1 water supply1 or utility services to residents of ,los ,angeles or ,san ,bernardino ,counties4 7#c7 ,flood control ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to-- 7,a7 impose new restrictions or requirements on flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations2 or 7,b7 increase the liability of agencies carrying out flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations4 7#d7 ,diversion or use of water ,nothing in this ,act shall authorize or require the use of water in or the diversion of water to the recreation area or the park lands4 7d7 ,utility facilities and rights of way ,nothing in this ,act shall-- 7#a7 affect the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 removal1 or replacement of utility facilities or appurtenant rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area2 7#b7 affect access to utility facilities or rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area2 or 7#c7 preclude the establishment of new utility facilities or rights of way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary for public health and safety1 electricity supply1 or other utility services4 7e7 ,roads2 public transit 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,public roads the term public roads means any paved road or bridge 7including any appurtenant structures and rights of way7 that is operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity and is-- 7i7 open to vehicular use by the public2 or 7ii7 used by public agencies or utilities for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 and rehabilitation of infrastructure1 utility facility1 or right-of-way4 7,b7 ,public transit ,the term public transit means transit services 7including operations and rights of way7 that are operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity and are-- 7i7 open to the public2 or 7ii7 used by public agencies or contractors for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 and rehabilitation of infrastructure1 utility facility1 or right-of-way4 7#b7 ,no effect on public roads or public transit ,nothing in this ,act-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary or ,secretary of ,agriculture to take any action that would affect the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 and rehabilitation of public roads or public transit 7including activities necessary to comply with ,federal and ,state safety standards or public transit72 or 7,b7 creates any new liability1 or increases any existing liability1 of any owner of operator of public roads4 #g4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,not more than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall establish a public advisory council1 to be known as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,the public advisory council shall-- 7#a7 advise the ,secretaries on the development and implementation of the management plan2 and 7#b7 advise the ,secretary on the development and implementation of the visitor services plan and access study required by section #c4 7c7 ,applicable law ,the public advisory council shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 7#b7 all other applicable law 7including regulations74 7d7 ,members 7#a7 ,size of public advisory council ,the public advisory council shall include #ba members4 7#b7 ,makeup of public advisory council ,after considering the recommendations of the partnership1 the ,secretaries shall appoint members of the public advisory council to represent the following interests-- 7,a7 two members to represent local1 regional1 or national environmental organizations2 7,b7 two members to represent the interests of outdoor recreation1 including off-highway vehicle recreation1 within the recreation area2 7,c7 two members to represent the interests of community-based organizations whose mission includes expanding access to the outdoors2 7,d7 two members to represent business interests2 7,e7 one member to represent ,native ,american tribes within or adjacent to the recreation area2 7,f7 one member to represent the interests of homeowners' associations within the recreation area2 7,g7 three members to represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights1 water agencies1 wastewater and sewer agencies1 recycled water facilities1 and water replenishment entities2 7,h7 one member to represent energy and mineral development interests2 7,i7 one member to represent owners of ,federal grazing permits1 or other land use permits within the recreation area2 7,j7 one member to represent archaeological and historical interests2 7,k7 one member to represent the interests of environmental educators2 7,l7 one member to represent cultural history interests2 7,m7 one member to represent environmental justice interests2 7,n7 one member to represent electrical utility interests2 and 7,o7 two members to represent the affected public at large4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,staggered terms ,members of the public advisory council shall be appointed for terms of #c years1 except that1 of the members first appointed1 #f of the members shall be appointed for a term of #a year and #f of the members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the public advisory council upon the expiration of the member's current term4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the public advisory council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7f7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be ten members of the public advisory council4 ,the operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7g7 ,chairperson and procedures ,the public advisory council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,service without compensation ,members of the public advisory council shall serve without pay4 7i7 ,termination ,the public advisory council shall cease to exist-- 7#a7 on the date that is five years after the date on which the management plans are officially adopted by the ,secretaries2 or 7#b7 on such later date as the ,secretaries consider appropriate4 #h4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby established the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local authorities1 and the private sector1 in fulfilling the purposes of this ,act2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving the management and recreational opportunities within the recreation area4 7c7 ,membership ,the members of the partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,national ,park ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,state ,natural ,resources ,agency1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation and the ,rivers and ,mountains ,conservancy4 7#e7 ,a designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,board of ,supervisors4 7#f7 ,a designee of the ,san ,bernardino ,county ,board of ,supervisors4 7#g7 ,a designee of the ,puente ,hills ,habitat ,preservation ,authority4 7#h7 ,four designees of the ,san ,gabriel ,council of ,governments1 one of whom is to be elected from a local land conservancy4 7#i7 ,two designees of the ,san ,bernardino ,associated ,governments4 7#aj7 ,a designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,economic ,partnership4 7#aa7 ,a designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district4 7#ab7 ,a designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,water ,association4 7#ac7 ,a designee of the ,central ,basin ,water ,association4 7#ad7 ,a designee of the ,six ,basins ,watermaster4 7#ae7 ,a designee of a public utility company1 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#af7 ,a designee of the ,watershed ,conservation ,authority4 7#ag7 ,a designee of the public advisory council so long as the public advisory council remains in effect4 7d7 ,duties ,to further the purposes of this ,act1 and in a manner consistent with the purposes described in section #c7;a71 the partnership shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,secretaries on the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#b7 advise the ,secretary of ,agriculture on the provision and management of recreational opportunities1 and improvement of visitor services and education on the ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area2 7#c7 review and comment on the visitor services plan and access study required by section #ajc2 7#d7 seek opportunities to facilitate the implementation of the visitor services plan and access study required by section #i2 7#e7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in fulfilling the purposes of the recreation area by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values within the recreation area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the recreation area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the recreation area1 consistent with the purposes of this ,act2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historic1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the recreation area2 7,e7 ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the recreation area2 7,f7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to further the purposes of the recreation area2 and 7,g7 ensuring that management of the recreation area takes into account local ordinances and land-use plans1 as well as adjacent residents and property owners2 7#f7 make recommendations to the ,secretaries on members to be appointed to the advisory council2 and 7#g7 undertake any other action necessary to fulfill the purposes of this ,act4 7e7 ,authorities ,the partnership may1 subject to the prior approval of the ,secretary1 for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plans1 use ,federal funds made available under this section to-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 obtain funds or services from any source1 including funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of the recreation area and are consistent with the approved management plans4 7f7 ,terms of office2 reappointment2 vacancies 7#a7 ,terms ,members of the partnership shall be appointed for terms of #c years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the partnership upon the expiration of the member's current term4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the partnership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7g7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be eleven members of the partnership4 ,the operations of the partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7h7 ,chairperson and procedures ,the partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,members of the partnership shall serve without pay4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of the secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this ,act4 7#b7 ,visitor services and access ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out the visitor services plan required by section #i7;a77#b7 and access study required by section #i7;c77#b74 7#c7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical and financial assistance1 on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this ,act4 7#d7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership1 any members of the partnership1 or other public or private entities to provide technical1 financial or other assistance to carry out this ,act4 7#e7 ,construction of facilities on non-,federal lands 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to facilitate the administration of the recreation area1 the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to valid existing rights1 to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on non-,federal public lands within the recreation area4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,such facilities may only be developed-- 7i7 with the consent of the owner of the non-,federal public land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws1 regulations1 and plans4 7#f7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to actions that-- 7,a7 conserve the significant natural1 historic1 cultural1 and scenic resources of the recreation area2 and 7,b7 provide educational1 interpretive1 and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the recreation area4 7k7 ,committees ,the partnership shall establish-- 7#a7 a ,water ,technical ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretaries on water-related issues relating to the recreation area2 and 7#b7 a ,public ,safety ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretaries on public safety issues relating to the recreation area4 #i4 ,access and visitor services 7a7 ,visitor services 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan that will improve visitor experiences within the recreation area through expanded recreational opportunities1 and increased interpretation1 education1 resource protection1 and enforcement4 7#b7 ,plan required ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in accordance with this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,partnership1 shall develop an integrated visitor services plan for the recreation area4 7#c7 ,contents ,the visitor services plan required by this subsection shall-- 7,a7 assess current and anticipated future visitation to the recreation area1 including recreation destinations2 7,b7 consider the demand for various types of recreation 7including hiking1 picnicking1 horseback riding1 and the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles7 where permissible and appropriate2 7,c7 evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and cultural resources1 water resource facilities1 public roads1 adjacent residents and property owners1 and utilities within the recreation area1 as well as the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts2 7,d7 assess the current level of interpretive and educational services and facilities2 7,e7 include recommendations to-- 7i7 expand opportunities for high-demand recreational activities1 consistent with the purposes described in section #c7;a72 7ii7 better manage recreation area resources and improve the experience of recreation area visitors through expanded interpretive and educational services and facilities1 and improved enforcement2 and 7iii7 better manage recreation area resources to reduce negative impacts on the environment1 ecology1 and integrated water management activities in the area2 7,f7 in coordination and consultation with owners of non-,federal land1 assess options to incorporate recreational opportunities on non-,federal land into the recreation area-- 7i7 in a manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the non-,federal land2 and 7ii7 with the consent of the non-,federal land owner2 7,g7 assess opportunities to provide recreational opportunities that connect the ,san ,gabriel ,river to the ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,h7 be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and ordinances4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the plan required by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and other appropriate ,federal agencies2 7ii7 the partnership2 7iii7 the public advisory council2 7iv7 appropriate ,state and local agencies2 and 7v7 interested nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,b7 involve members of the public4 7b7 ,visitor facilities ,the ,secretary and ,secretary of ,agriculture are authorized to construct visitor use facilities1 within the recreation area4 ,such facilities shall be developed in conformance with all existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations7 and applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local plans4 7c7 ,access study 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to assess the feasibility of improving the accessibility of the recreation area4 7#b7 ,study required ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in accordance with this subsection1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the accessibility of the recreation area4 7#c7 ,contents ,the access study required by this subsection shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the means by which members of the public access various locations within the recreation area2 7,b7 consider alternatives to sustainably improve the recreational access of the ,national ,forest ,system from the ,san ,gabriel ,river2 7,c7 provide options and recommendations for improving the accessibility of the recreation area1 consistent with the purposes described in section #c7;a72 and 7,d7 be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and ordinances4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the study required by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and other appropriate ,federal agencies2 7ii7 the partnership2 7iii7 the public advisory council2 7iv7 appropriate ,state and local agencies2 and 7v7 interested nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,b7 involve members of the public4 7d7 ,donations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may accept and use donated funds1 property1 in-kind contributions1 and services to carry out this ,act4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary or ,secretary of ,agriculture may not accept non-,federal land that has been acquired through use of eminent domain after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary shall coordinate in carrying out this ,act4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary and ,secretary of ,agriculture may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the management of and visitation to the recreation area4 7#c7 ,coordination between ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,agreement required ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to carry out this ,act on ,national ,forest ,system lands within the recreation area4 7,b7 ,required components ,the agreement required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall address1 at a minimum1 in a manner consistent with the purposes for which the recreation area has been established-- 7i7 sharing of resources between the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary2 7ii7 improved visitor services1 education1 and enforcement2 7iii7 enhanced resource protection within the recreation area2 and 7iv7 better connecting the ,national ,forest ,system lands and park lands4 7,c7 ,national park service ,the ,secretary may share resources such as management1 research1 planning1 interpretation1 visitor services1 and enforcement with any unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 7,d7 ,angeles national forest ,the ,secretary may share resources such as management1 research1 planning1 interpretation1 visitor services1 and enforcement with the ,angeles ,national ,forest in order to fulfill the purposes of the recreation area4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to interested public agencies1 private landowners1 and organizations1 to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 7f7 ,diversion or use of water ,nothing in this ,act shall authorize or require the use of water in or the diversion of water to the recreation area or the park lands4