,i #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ijh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ab1 #bjae ,ms4 ,eshoo introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to include the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands in the ,california ,coastal ,national ,monument as a part of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 definitions 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,california ,coastal ,national ,monument ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,expansion ,act4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,map ,the term map means the map created by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 entitled ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,california ,coastal ,national ,monument ,addition and dated ,february #c1 #bjae4 7#b7 ,monument ,the term ,monument means the ,california ,coastal ,national ,monument established by ,presidential ,proclamation #gbfd4 7#c7 ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands ,the term ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands means the ,federal land comprising approximately #e1hjj acres in ,santa ,cruz ,county1 ,california1 as generally depicted on the map4 7#d7 ,presidential proclamation #gbfd ,the term ,presidential ,proclamation #gbfd means ,presidential ,proclamation ,number #gbfd1 dated ,january #aa1 #bjjj 7#fe ,fed4 ,reg4 #bhba74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #b4 ,findings2 purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands contain significant and diverse natural landscapes including six watersheds1 redwood and riparian forests1 freshwater wetlands1 and rolling coastal terrace grasslands in the ,santa ,cruz ,mountains that should be preserved for present and future generations2 7#b7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands are habitat for numerous wildlife populations including endangered and rare species such as the ,california red-legged frog1 the ,american peregrine falcon1 coho salmon1 and steelhead trout2 7#c7 the ocean and coastal ecosystems adjacent to and visible from the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands are within the ,california ,coastal ,monument1 and contain habitat for endangered and unique marine species including gray whales1 sea otters1 and harbor seals2 7#d7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands contain threatened vegetation communities such as purple needlegrass and riparian red alder forest2 7#e7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands and surrounding coastal lands have been used by humans since prehistoric times and were historically inhabited by the native ,ohlone people2 7#f7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands are historically associated with adjacent lands managed for the enjoyment of current and future generations1 including ,coast ,dairies ,state ,park and ,wilder ,ranch ,state ,park2 7#g7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands represent a model partnership where future management can be successfully accomplished among the ,federal ,government1 ,state of ,california1 ,santa ,cruz ,county1 local communities1 and private landowners2 7#h7 permanent protection of the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands will provide important economic benefits to surrounding communities1 and has broad public support in the community2 7#i7 the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands will make a significant addition to the ,california ,coastal ,national ,monument and ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management of the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7#aj7 statutory protection would ensure that the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands remain a part of the historical1 cultural1 and natural heritage of the ,united ,states and a source of inspiration for the people of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to protect1 conserve1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important historical1 natural1 cultural1 scientific1 educational1 and scenic values of the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands1 while allowing certain recreational and research activities to continue4 #c4 ,expansion of ,california coastal national monument 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,monument established by ,presidential ,proclamation #gbfd is expanded to include the ,federal land shown on the map4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall create a map and boundary description of the land added to the ,monument by this ,act4 7#b7 ,force and effect ,the map and boundary description described under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct any minor errors in the map and boundary descriptions4 7#c7 ,availability of map and boundary description ,the map and boundary description described under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #d4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the land added to the ,monument by this ,act-- 7#a7 as a part of the ,monument2 7#b7 by allowing only such uses of the ,monument as will further the purposes for which the ,monument is established2 and 7#c7 in accordance with ,presidential ,proclamation #gbfd4 7b7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize an amendment to the ,monument management plan for the long-term protection and management of the land added to the ,monument by this ,act4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the plan amendment shall-- 7,a7 be developed with an opportunity for full public participation2 and 7,b7 describe the appropriate uses and management of the land consistent with this ,act4 7c7 ,motorized and mechanized transport ,except as needed for emergency or authorized administrative purposes1 the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles in the ,monument shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for their use4 7d7 ,incorporation of land and interests 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land or interests in land within or adjacent to the land added to the ,monument by this ,act only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,management ,any land or interests in land within or adjacent to the land added to the ,monument by this ,act acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act shall be added to and administered as part of the ,monument4 7e7 ,overflights ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 restricts or precludes overflights1 including low-level overflights or military1 commercial1 and general aviation overflights that can be seen or heard within the land added to the ,monument by this ,act2 7#b7 restricts or precludes the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace or the establishment of military flight training routes over the land added to the ,monument by this ,act2 or 7#c7 modifies regulations governing low-level overflights above the adjacent ,monterey ,bay ,national ,marine ,sanctuary4 7f7 ,restoration ,nothing in this ,act affects the ongoing restoration and reclamation being performed pursuant to the ,december #b1 #aifh lease between the ,coast ,dairies and ,land ,company and the ,lone ,star ,cement ,corporation1 or under a renegotiation or renewal of that lease1 as long as such restoration and reclamation furthers the purpose of the ,monument described in section #b7;b7 and is performed in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7#b7 any other applicable law4 7g7 ,native ,american uses ,nothing in this ,act enlarges1 diminishes1 or modifies the rights of any ,indian ,tribe or ,indian religious community4 7h7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,the expansion of the ,monument is not intended to lead to the establishment of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the land included in the ,monument by this ,act4 7#b7 ,activities outside the monument ,the fact that activities outside the ,monument can be seen or heard within the land added to the ,monument by this ,act shall not1 of itself1 preclude those activities or uses up to the boundary of the ,monument4 7i7 ,grazing ,nothing in this ,act affects the grazing of livestock within the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods ,public ,lands4 7j7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,santa ,cruz ,redwoods expansion to the ,monument 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-- 7,a7 minerals2 and 7,b7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7k7 ,national landscape conservation system ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,monument as part of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system4