,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dig ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #g1 #bjac ,ms4 ,cantwell 7for herself and ,mrs4 ,murray7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area in the ,san ,juan ,islands1 ,washington1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area ,act4 #b4 ,findings2 purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,san ,juan ,archipelago in the ,state of ,washington comprising nearly #a1jjj acres of small islands1 rocks and reef1 headlands1 historic lighthouses1 and ecologically important areas is of great value to people in the ,state of ,washington and the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the area described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 provides recreational opportunities for hiking1 wildlife viewing1 boating1 picnicking1 photography1 sea kayaking1 and camping2 7,b7 is enjoyed by the #ae1hdd year-round residents of the area2 7,c7 provides attractions for many of the more than #gej1jjj visitors to ,san ,juan ,island ,county each year2 7,d7 preserves important local1 national1 and tribal cultural and historic sites1 such as-- 7i7 lighthouses on ,patos ,island1 ,turn ,point1 and ,cattle ,point1 which are registered as ,state ,historic ,structures2 7ii7 numerous archaeological sites1 including shell middens1 plank-house sites1 and burial markers2 and 7iii7 areas of cultural importance1 including ancient ,coast ,salish camas cultivation sites1 homesteads1 reef-net sites1 and settler cabins2 7,e7 includes vanishing coastal flower meadows1 spruce bogs1 groves of ,garry oaks and endemic coastal junipers1 and other rare and fragile ecosystems that support numerous plant species and provide nesting habitat for seabirds1 songbirds1 bats1 and other small native mammals2 7,f7 is used by several nonprofit1 government1 and educational organizations for scientific research and education1 including the ,san ,juan ,islands ,experimental ,education ,outdoor ,classroom2 7,g7 was identified by the ,secretary of the ,interior in ,november #bjaa as #a of #ah areas of public land in #i ,states that was a crown jewel warranting immediate and permanent protection by ,congress2 and 7,h7 the establishment of the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area is the best way to preserve1 protect1 enhance1 and restore a landscape that is of local and national importance4 7b7 ,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 ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7#b7 to protect each species that is-- 7,a7 located in the ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7,b7 listed as a threatened or endangered species on the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under section #d7;c77#a7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7;c77#a774 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,advisory ,council ,the term ,advisory ,council means the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area ,advisory ,council established under section #d7;e74 7#b7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,national ,conservation ,area developed under section #d7;b74 7#c7 ,national ,conservation ,area ,the term ,national ,conservation ,area means the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area established by section #d7;a74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #d4 ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established in the ,state of ,washington the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area1 consisting of approximately #a1jjj acres of public land in the ,state of ,washington1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area and dated ,june #cj1 #bjaa4 7b7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 members of the public4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,national ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources of the ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7ii7 this ,act2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall only allow uses of the ,national ,conservation ,area that the ,secretary determines would further a purpose described in section #b7;b74 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles ,except as needed for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 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 vehicles4 7#d7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this ,act prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the ,national ,conservation ,area1 consistent with the purposes of this ,act4 7#e7 ,invasive ,species and ,noxious ,weeds ,in accordance with any applicable laws and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the ,secretary may prescribe measures to control nonnative invasive plants and noxious weeds within the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7#f7 ,tribal cultural uses ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with ,indian tribes-- 7,a7 ensure the protection of religious and cultural sites in the ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7,b7 provide access to the sites by members of ,indian tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses1 consistent with ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif74 7d7 ,no ,buffer ,zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,activities outside conservation area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,conservation ,area can be seen or heard within the ,national ,conservation ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7#c7 ,acquisition of ,land 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,national ,conservation ,area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7,b7 ,management ,land acquired under subparagraph 7,a7 shall become part of the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7e7 ,advisory council 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory council1 to be known as the ,san ,juan ,islands ,national ,conservation ,area ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,members 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,council shall be composed of #g members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the members appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 reside in or within reasonable proximity to ,san ,juan ,county1 ,washington2 7ii7 have backgrounds that reflect-- 7,i7 the purposes for which the ,national ,conservation ,area was established2 and 7,,ii7 the interests of the stakeholders that are affected by the planning and management of the ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7iii7 be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed by the ,advisory ,council4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,council shall advise the ,secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan4 7#d7 ,applicable ,law ,the ,advisory ,council shall be subject to-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,advisory ,council shall terminate on the date that is #a year after the date on which the management plan is adopted by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act that is located in the ,national ,conservation ,area shall-- 7#a7 become part of the ,national ,conservation ,area2 and 7#b7 be managed in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,b7 this ,act2 and 7,c7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7g7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land 7including interests in the ,federal land7 located in the ,national ,conservation ,area is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patenting under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#b7 ,additional land ,any land acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act that is located in the ,national ,conservation ,area shall be withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph 7#a7 on the date of acquisition of the land4 7h7 ,effect ,nothing in this ,act alters1 modifies1 enlarges1 diminishes1 or abrogates the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe4