,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dad ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #i1 #bjae,mrs4 ,feinstein 7for herself and ,mrs4 ,boxer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to provide for conservation1 enhanced recreation opportunities1 and development of renewable energy in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,california ,desert ,conservation and ,recreation ,act of #bjae4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,california ,desert conservation and recreation ,sec4 #aja4 ,california ,desert conservation and recreation4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,visitor center4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,california ,state school land4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,conforming amendments4 ,,title ,,ii--,development of renewable energy on public land ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,disposition of revenues4 ,i ,california ,desert conservation and recreation #aja4 ,california ,desert conservation and recreation ,public ,law #ajc-dcc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xiii ,mojave ,trails ,national ,monument #acja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,energy transport facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term energy transport facility means any facility used for the operation1 maintenance1 transmission1 distribution1 or transportation of electricity or natural gas4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term energy transport facility includes-- 7i7 electric and gas transmission and distribution facilities2 7ii7 telecommunications facilities2 and 7iii7 appurtenant equipment owned or used by a public or municipal utility company or water district4 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,proposed ,mojave ,trails ,national ,monument and dated ,january #ad1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,mechanized vehicle ,the term mechanized vehicle means a motorized or mechanized vehicle or equipment used by a public or municipal utility company or water district to construct1 operate1 maintain1 repair1 or upgrade electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications1 or water infrastructure4 7#d7 ,monument ,the term ,monument means the ,mojave ,trails ,national ,monument established by section #acjb7;a74 7#e7 ,public-utility company ,the term public-utility company has the meaning given the term in section #abfb of the ,public ,utility ,holding ,company ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea74 #acjb4 ,mojave ,trails ,national ,monument 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,state the ,mojave ,trails ,national ,monument4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,monument are-- 7#a7 to preserve the nationally significant biological1 cultural1 recreational1 geological1 educational1 historic1 scenic1 and scientific values-- 7,a7 in the ,central and ,eastern ,mojave ,desert2 and 7,b7 along historic ,route #ff2 and 7#b7 to secure the opportunity for present and future generations to experience and enjoy the magnificent vistas1 wildlife1 land forms1 and natural and cultural resources of the ,monument4 7c7 ,boundaries ,the ,monument shall consist of the ,federal land and ,federal interests in land within the boundaries depicted on the map4 7d7 ,map2 legal descriptions 7#a7 ,legal description ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 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 legal descriptions of the ,monument1 based on the map4 7#b7 ,corrections ,the map and legal descriptions of the ,monument shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #acjc4 ,management of ,monument 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 only allow uses of the ,monument that-- 7,a7 further the purposes described in section #acjb7;b72 7,b7 are included in the management plan developed under subsection 7g72 and 7,c7 do not interfere with the energy transport facility rights-of-way or corridors authorized under section #acjd7;f72 and 7#b7 subject to valid rights1 manage the ,monument to protect the resources of the ,monument1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this ,act2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable provisions of law4 7b7 ,cooperation agreements2 general authority ,consistent with the management plan and authorities applicable to the ,monument1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements 7including special use permits with any person 7including educational institutions and ,indian tribes771 for the purposes of interpreting1 researching1 and providing education on the resources of the ,monument4 7c7 ,administration of subsequently acquired land ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the ,monument that is acquired by the ,secretary after the date of enactment of this title shall be managed by the ,secretary in accordance with this title4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,property rights 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the ,monument does not-- 7i7 affect-- 7,i7 any land or interests in land held by the ,state1 political subdivision of the ,state1 or special district2 7,,ii7 any private property right 7including a water development right7 within the boundaries of the ,monument2 or 7,,iii7 any land or interests in land or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 or replacement activity carried out on1 over1 or under land or within a right-of-way granted to1 owned by1 or controlled by the ,metropolitan ,water ,district1 ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 or ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company pursuant to law or legal right 7including the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #cbd1 chapter #bgj77 that is included in the ,monument and conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact on resources of the ,monument2 or 7ii7 grant to the ,secretary any authority on or over non-,federal land not already provided by law4 7,b7 ,publication of plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the utility companies and district referred to in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,iii71 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access to the land and rights-of-way within the ownership or control of the applicable utility company or district4 7#b7 ,authority ,the authority of the ,secretary under this title extends only to ,federal land and ,federal interests in land included in the ,monument4 7e7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,monument4 7#b7 ,activities outside monument ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,monument can be seen or heard within the ,monument shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7#c7 ,no additional regulation ,nothing in this title requires additional regulation of activities on land outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7f7 ,air and water quality ,nothing in this title affects the standards governing air or water quality outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7g7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 complete a management plan for the conservation and protection of the ,monument2 and 7,b7 on completion of the management plan-- 7i7 submit the management plan to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 make the management plan available to the public4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the management plan shall include provisions that-- 7,a7 provide for the conservation and protection of the ,monument2 7,b7 authorize the continued recreational uses of the ,monument 7including hiking1 camping1 hunting1 mountain biking1 sightseeing1 off-highway vehicle recreation on designated routes1 rockhounding1 and horseback riding71 if the recreational uses are consistent with this section and any other applicable law2 7,c7 address the need for and1 as necessary1 establish plans for1 the installation1 construction1 and maintenance of energy transport facility rights-of-way within the ,monument1 including provisions that require that the activities be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact on ,monument resources 7including resources relating to the ecological1 cultural1 historic1 and scenic viewshed of the ,monument71 in accordance with any other applicable law2 7,d7 address the designation and maintenance of roads1 trails1 and paths in the ,monument2 7,e7 address regional fire management planning and coordination between the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 and ,san ,bernardino ,county2 7,f7 address the establishment of a visitor center to serve the ,monument and adjacent public land2 and 7,g7 provide for the maintenance of1 and access to1 energy transport facilities and rights-of-way within the ,monument4 7#c7 ,preparation and implementation 7,a7 ,applicable law ,the ,secretary shall prepare and implement the management plan in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and any other applicable laws4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in preparing and implementing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall periodically consult with-- 7i7 the advisory committee established under section #acjf2 7ii7 interested private property owners and holders of valid rights located within the boundaries of the ,monument2 and 7iii7 representatives of the ,fort ,mojave ,indian ,tribe1 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes1 the ,chemehuevi ,indian ,tribe1 and other ,indian tribes with historic or cultural ties to land within1 or adjacent to1 the ,monument regarding the management of portions of the ,monument containing sacred sites or cultural importance to the ,indian tribes4 7#d7 ,interim management ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 pending completion of the management plan for the ,monument1 the ,secretary shall manage any ,federal land and ,federal interests in land within the boundary of the ,monument-- 7,a7 in accordance with section #a4f;,d of the ,bureau of ,land ,management manual numbered #fbbj1 dated ,july #ac1 #bjab1 and entitled ,national ,monuments1 ,national ,conservation ,areas1 and ,similar ,designations2 and 7,b7 consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b74 #acjd4 ,uses of ,monument 7a7 ,use of off-,highway motorized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of off-highway motorized vehicles in the ,monument 7including the use of off-highway motorized vehicles for commercial touring7 shall be permitted only on designated routes1 subject to all applicable law and as authorized by the management plan4 7#b7 ,inventory ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall-- 7,a7 complete an inventory of all existing routes in the ,monument2 and 7,b7 designate routes concurrently with completion of the management plan4 7b7 ,hunting1 trapping1 and fishing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall permit hunting1 trapping1 and fishing within the ,monument in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations7 in effect as of the date of enactment of this title4 7#b7 ,trapping ,no amphibians or reptiles may be collected within the ,monument1 except for-- 7,a7 scientific purposes2 or 7,b7 the removal of an invasive species4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,california ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 hunting1 trapping1 and fishing shall not be allowed in the ,monument for reasons of public safety1 administration1 resource protection1 or public use and enjoyment4 7c7 ,grazing 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title terminates any valid existing grazing permit within the ,monument4 7#b7 ,effect on ,blair permit ,nothing in this title affects the ,lazy ,daisy grazing permit 7permittee number #ijgf7 on land included in the ,monument including the transfer of title to the grazing permit to the ,secretary or to a private party4 7#c7 ,permit retirement ,the ,secretary may acquire base property and associated grazing permits within the ,monument for purposes of permanently retiring the permit if-- 7,a7 the permittee is a willing seller2 7,b7 the permittee and ,secretary reach an agreement concerning the terms and conditions of the acquisition2 and 7,c7 termination of the allotment would further the purposes of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b74 7d7 ,access to ,state and private land ,the ,secretary shall provide adequate access to each owner of non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land within the boundary of the ,monument to ensure the reasonable maintenance1 use1 and enjoyment of the land or interest by the owner4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,commercial enterprises ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 or as required for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 expansion1 or development of energy transport facilities within corridors or rights-of-way described in subsection 7f71 no commercial enterprises shall be authorized within the boundary of the ,monument after the date of enactment of this title4 7#b7 ,authorized exceptions ,the ,secretary may authorize exceptions to paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the commercial enterprise would further the purposes described in section #acjb7;b74 7#c7 ,applicability ,this subsection does not apply to-- 7,a7 energy transport facilities that are owned or operated by a utility subject to regulation by the ,federal ,government or a ,state government or a ,state utility with a service obligation 7as those terms may be defined in section #bag of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdq772 or 7,b7 commercial vehicular touring enterprises within the ,monument that operate on designated routes4 7f7 ,energy transport facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this title precludes1 prevents1 or inhibits the use of mechanized vehicles or customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 expansion1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or development of energy transport facilities within existing rights-of-way or corridors located in the ,monument4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact of the activities on ,monument resources4 7#c7 ,rights-of-way ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 permit rights-of-way and corridor alignments that best protect the values and resources of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b72 and 7,b7 ensure that-- 7i7 existing rights-of-way and utility corridors within the ,monument are fully utilized before authorizing any new or expanded utility right-of-way or corridor2 and 7ii7 no economically1 technically1 or legally feasible alternative exists outside the ,monument before authorizing a new or expanded energy transport facility right-of-way or corridor within the ,monument4 7#d7 ,effect on existing facilities and rights-of-way 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section terminates or limits any valid right-of-way within the ,monument in existence on the date of enactment of this title 7including the customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 or replacement of energy transport facilities within an existing right-of-way71 or other authorized right-of-way1 including a right-of-way described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a right-of-way referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to-- 7,i7 the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or any predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 which are referred to as of the date of enactment of the ,california ,desert ,conservation and ,recreation ,act of #bjae as ,lugo-,mohave1 ,eldorado-,lugo1 ,cima-,eldorado-,pisgah #a and #b1 and ,lugo-,pisgah #a and #b transmission line rights-of-way1 ,hector1 ,lava1 ,sheephole1 and ,danby distribution circuit rights-of-way1 and any rights-of-way affiliated with the ,camino ,substation2 and 7,,ii7 the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company or any predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 which are referred to as ,gas ,transmission ,lines #cjj;,a1 #cjj;,b1 #caa1 and #cgb rights-of-way2 and 7ii7 a right-of-way authorization issued on the expiration of an existing right-of-way authorization described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,publication of plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 and the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 and the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california to the respective rights-of-way of those utilities within the ,monument4 7#e7 ,upgrading and expansion of existing rights-of-way ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the upgrading 7including the construction1 relocation1 or replacement within an existing right-of-way7 or expansion of an existing energy transport facility for the purpose of increasing the transmission capacity of the energy transport facility or for providing energy storage consistent with requirements of the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission1 or the ,federal or ,state agency with regulatory authority over those actions1 in-- 7,a7 existing rights-of-way or corridors within the ,monument2 or 7,b7 a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary that is contiguous or adjacent to existing energy transport facility rights-of-way1 including existing ,southern ,california ,edison ,company and ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,mojave ,trails energy transport facility rights-of-way4 7#f7 ,interstate #dj transportation corridor ,for purposes of utility rights-of-way under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the ,interstate #dj transportation corridor to be equivalent to an existing utility right-of-way corridor4 7#g7 ,new rights-of-way and new uses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as authorized in subparagraph 7,b71 any new right-of-way or new use within an existing right-of-way shall-- 7i7 7,i7 only be permitted in an energy corridor that is designated as of the date of enactment of this title2 or 7,,ii7 an expansion of an energy corridor described in subclause 7,i72 and 7ii7 require compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,approval ,a new right-of-way1 or new use or expansion of an existing corridor shall only be approved if the ,secretary1 in consultation with applicable ,federal and ,state agencies1 determines that the new right-of-way or new use or expansion of an existing corridor is consistent with-- 7i7 this title2 7ii7 other applicable laws2 7iii7 the purposes of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b72 and 7iv7 the management plan for the ,monument4 7g7 ,overflights ,nothing in this title or the management plan restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 overflights 7including low-level overflights7 of military1 commercial1 and general aviation aircraft that can be seen or heard within the ,monument2 7#b7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace2 7#c7 the establishment of military flight training routes over the ,monument2 or 7#d7 the use 7including takeoff and landing7 of helicopters and other aerial devices within valid rights-of-way to construct or maintain energy transport facilities4 7h7 ,withdrawals 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to this ,act and valid existing rights and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal land and interests in ,federal land included within the ,monument are withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the public land mining laws2 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 geothermal leasing1 and mineral materials laws2 and 7,d7 energy development and power generation4 7#b7 ,exchange ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to an exchange that the ,secretary determines would further the protective purposes of the ,monument4 7i7 ,access to renewable energy and energy transport facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,on a determination by the ,secretary that no reasonable alternative access exists and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may allow new rights-of-way within the ,monument to provide reasonable vehicular access to renewable energy project sites and appurtenant energy transport facilities outside the boundaries of the ,monument4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the rights-of-way shall be designed and sited to be consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b74 #acje4 ,acquisition of land 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire for inclusion in the ,monument any land or interests in land within the boundary of the ,monument owned by the ,state1 units of local government1 ,indian tribes1 nonprofit organizations1 private individuals1 or any other landowner only by-- 7#a7 donation2 7#b7 exchange with a willing party2 or 7#c7 purchase from a willing seller4 7b7 ,use of easements ,to the maximum extent practicable and only with the approval of the landowner1 the ,secretary may use permanent conservation easements to acquire an interest in land in the ,monument rather than acquiring fee simple title to the land4 7c7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests in land ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the ,monument that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this title shall be added to and administered as part of the ,monument4 7d7 ,donated and acquired land 7#a7 ,in general ,all land within the boundary of the ,monument donated to the ,united ,states or acquired using amounts from the land and water conservation fund established under section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this title-- 7,a7 is withdrawn from mineral entry2 7,b7 shall be managed in accordance with section #bjjd2 and 7,c7 shall be managed consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #acjb7;b74 7#b7 ,effect on ,monument ,land within the boundary of the ,monument that is contiguous to land donated to the ,united ,states or acquired through purchase or exchange shall be managed in a manner consistent with conservation purposes1 subject to applicable law4 #acjf4 ,advisory committee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee for the ,monument1 the purpose of which is to advise the ,secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan required by section #acjc7;g74 7b7 ,membership ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the advisory committee shall include the following members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary3 7#a7 ,a representative with expertise in natural science and research selected from a regional institution of higher education or research4 7#b7 ,a representative of the ,california ,natural ,resources ,agency4 7#c7 ,a representative of the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission4 7#d7 ,a representative of the ,county of ,san ,bernardino1 ,california4 7#e7 ,a representative of each of the cities of ,barstow1 ,needles1 ,twentynine ,palms1 and ,yucca ,valley1 ,california4 7#f7 ,a representative of each of-- 7,a7 the ,san ,manuel ,band of ,serrano ,mission ,indians2 7,b7 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes2 7,c7 the ,fort ,mojave ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,d7 the ,chemehuevi ,indian ,tribe4 7#g7 ,a representative of the ,department of ,defense4 7#h7 ,a representative of ,the ,wildlands ,conservancy4 7#i7 ,a representative of a local conservation organization4 7#aj7 ,a representative of a historical preservation organization4 7#aa7 ,a representative of organizations relating to each of the following recreational activities3 7,a7 ,off-highway vehicles4 7,b7 ,hunting4 7,c7 ,rockhounding4 7#ab7 ,a representative of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company4 7#ac7 ,a representative of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company4 7#ad7 ,a representative of the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california4 7c7 ,terms 7#a7 ,in general ,in appointing members under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ad7 of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall appoint #a primary member and #a alternate member that meets the qualifications described in each of those paragraphs4 7#b7 ,vacancy 7,a7 ,primary member ,a vacancy on the advisory committee with respect to a primary member shall be filled by the applicable alternate member4 7,b7 ,alternate member ,the ,secretary shall appoint a new alternate member in the event of a vacancy with respect to an alternate member of the advisory committee4 7#c7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of all members of the advisory committee shall terminate on the termination of the advisory committee under subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,new advisory committee ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may establish a new advisory committee on the termination of the advisory committee under subsection 7g7 to provide ongoing recommendations on the management of the ,monument4 7d7 ,quorum ,a quorum of the advisory committee shall consist of a majority of the primary members4 7e7 ,chairperson and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the advisory committee shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the primary members of the advisory committee4 7#b7 ,duties ,the chairperson and vice chairperson selected under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish any rules and procedures for the advisory committee that the chairperson and vice-chairperson determine to be necessary or desirable4 7f7 ,service without compensation ,members of the advisory committee shall serve without pay4 7g7 ,termination ,the advisory committee shall cease to exist on-- 7#a7 the date on which the management plan is officially adopted by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 a later date established by the ,secretary4 #acjg4 ,renewable energy right-of-way applications 7a7 ,in general ,applicants for rights-of-way for the development of solar energy facilities that have been terminated by the establishment of the ,monument shall be granted the right of first refusal to apply for replacement sites that-- 7#a7 have not previously been encumbered by right-of-way applications2 and 7#b7 are located within the ,solar ,energy ,zones designated by the ,solar ,energy ,programmatic ,environmental ,impact ,statement of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,energy4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a right of first refusal under subsection 7a71 an applicant shall have1 on or before ,december #a1 #bjji-- 7#a7 submitted an application for a right-of-way to the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7#b7 completed a plan of development to develop a solar energy facility on land within the ,monument2 7#c7 submitted cost recovery funds to the ,bureau of ,land ,management to assist with the costs of processing the right-of-way application2 7#d7 successfully submitted an application for an interconnection agreement with an electrical grid operator that is registered with the ,north ,american ,electric ,reliability ,corporation2 and 7#e7 7,a7 secured a power purchase agreement2 or 7,b7 a financially and technically viable solar energy facility project1 as determined by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7c7 ,equivalent energy production ,each right-of-way for a replacement site granted under this section shall-- 7#a7 authorize the same energy production at the replacement site as had been applied for at the site that had been the subject of the terminated application2 and 7#b7 have-- 7,a7 appropriate solar insolation and geotechnical attributes2 and 7,b7 adequate access to existing transmission or feasible new transmission4 7d7 ,existing rights-of-,way applications ,nothing in this section alters1 affects1 or displaces primary rights-of-way applications within the ,solar ,energy ,study ,areas unless the applications are otherwise altered1 affected1 or displaced as a result of the ,solar ,energy ,programmatic ,environmental ,impact ,statement of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,energy4 7e7 ,deadlines ,a right of first refusal granted under this section shall only be exercisable by the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title4 7f7 ,expedited application processing ,the ,secretary shall expedite the review of replacement site applications from eligible applicants1 as described in subsection 7b74 ,,xiv ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument #adja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,energy transport facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term energy transport facility means any facility used for the operation1 maintenance1 transmission1 distribution1 or transportation of electricity or natural gas4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term energy transport facility includes-- 7i7 electric and gas transmission and distribution facilities2 7ii7 telecommunications facilities2 and 7iii7 appurtenant equipment owned or used by a public or municipal utility company or water district4 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,proposed ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument and dated ,august #bi1 #bjad4 7#c7 ,mechanized vehicle ,the term mechanized vehicle means a motorized or mechanized vehicle or equipment used by a public or municipal utility company or water district to construct1 operate1 maintain1 repair1 or upgrade electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications1 or water infrastructure4 7#d7 ,monument ,the term ,monument means the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument established by section #adjb7;a74 7#e7 ,public-utility company ,the term public-utility company has the meaning given the term in section #abfb of the ,public ,utility ,holding ,company ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea74 7#f7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting jointly4 #adjb4 ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,state the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,monument are-- 7#a7 to preserve the nationally significant biological1 cultural1 educational1 geological1 historic1 scenic1 and recreational values at the convergence of the ,mojave and ,colorado ,desert and the ,san ,bernardino ,mountains2 and 7#b7 to secure the opportunity for present and future generations to experience and enjoy the magnificent vistas1 wildlife1 land forms1 and natural and cultural resources of the ,monument4 7c7 ,boundaries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,monument shall consist of the ,federal land and ,federal interests in land within the boundaries depicted on the map4 7#b7 ,distance from ,state highways ,in accordance with the policy of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the boundaries of the ,monument shall be set back not less than #cjj feet from all ,state highways4 7d7 ,map2 legal descriptions 7#a7 ,legal description ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 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 legal descriptions of the ,monument1 based on the map4 7#b7 ,corrections ,the map and legal descriptions of the ,monument shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #adjc4 ,management of ,monument 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 only allow uses of the ,monument that-- 7,a7 further the purposes described in section #adjb7;b72 7,b7 are included in the management plan developed under subsection 7g72 and 7,c7 do not interfere with the energy transport facility rights-of-way authorized under section #adjd7;e72 and 7#b7 subject to valid existing rights1 manage the ,monument to protect the resources of the ,monument1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable provisions of law4 7b7 ,cooperation agreements2 general authority ,consistent with the management plan and authorities applicable to the ,monument1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements 7including special use permits with any person 7including educational institutions and ,indian tribes771 for the purposes of interpreting1 researching1 and providing education on the resources of the ,monument4 7c7 ,administration of subsequently acquired land ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the ,monument that is acquired by the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture after the date of enactment of this title shall be managed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 respectively1 in accordance with this title4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,property rights 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the ,monument does not-- 7i7 affect-- 7,i7 any land or interest in land held by the ,state1 political subdivision of the ,state1 or special district2 7,,ii7 any private property right 7including a water development right7 within the boundaries of the ,monument2 7,,iii7 any land1 interest in land1 or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 or replacement activity carried out on1 over1 or under land or within a right-of-way granted to1 owned by1 or controlled by the ,metropolitan ,water ,district or the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company pursuant to law or legal right 7including the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #cbd1 chapter #bgj77 included in the ,monument and conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact on the resources of the ,monument2 or 7,,iv7 access to valid existing water rights and the operation and maintenance of water conveyance structures associated with the water rights2 or 7ii7 grant to the ,secretary any authority on or over non-,federal land not already provided by law4 7,b7 ,plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the district and company referred to in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,iii7 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access to the land and rights-of-way owned or controlled by the company or district4 7#b7 ,authority ,the authority of the ,secretary under this title extends only to ,federal land and ,federal interests in land included in the ,monument4 7e7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,monument4 7#b7 ,activities outside monument ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,monument can be seen or heard within the ,monument shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7#c7 ,no additional regulation ,nothing in this title requires additional regulation of activities on land outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7f7 ,air and water quality ,nothing in this title affects the standards governing air or water quality outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7g7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 complete a management plan for the conservation and protection of the ,monument2 and 7,b7 on completion of the management plan-- 7i7 submit the management plan to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 make the management plan available to the public4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the management plan shall include provisions that-- 7,a7 provide for the conservation and protection of the ,monument2 7,b7 authorize the continued recreational uses of the ,monument 7including hiking1 camping1 hunting1 mountain biking1 sightseeing1 off-highway vehicle recreation on designated routes1 rockhounding1 and horseback riding71 if the recreational uses are consistent with this title and any other applicable law2 7,c7 address the designation and maintenance of roads1 trails1 and paths in the ,monument and take into consideration-- 7i7 connecting trails within the ,monument to trails on other adjacent public land2 and 7ii7 establishing a trailhead at ,cabot's ,pueblo in the city of ,desert ,hot ,springs1 ,california2 7,d7 address regional fire management planning and coordination between the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 ,riverside ,county1 and ,san ,bernardino ,county2 7,e7 address the establishment of a visitor center to serve the ,monument and adjacent public land2 and 7,f7 provide for the maintenance of and access to energy transport facilities and rights-of-way within the ,monument4 7#c7 ,preparation and implementation 7,a7 ,applicable law ,the ,secretary shall prepare and implement the management plan in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and any other applicable laws4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in preparing and implementing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall periodically consult with-- 7i7 the advisory committee established under section #adjf2 7ii7 interested private property owners and holders of valid rights located within the boundaries of the ,monument2 and 7iii7 representatives of the ,san ,manuel ,band of ,serrano ,mission ,indians1 the ,morongo ,band of ,mission ,indians1 and other ,indian tribes with historic or cultural ties to land within1 or adjacent to1 the ,monument regarding the management of portions of the ,monument that are of cultural importance to the ,indian tribes4 7#d7 ,interim management ,except as otherwise prohibited by this ,act1 pending completion of the management plan for the ,monument1 the ,secretary shall manage any ,federal land and ,federal interests in land within the boundary of the ,monument-- 7,a7 in accordance with section #a4f;,d of the ,bureau of ,land ,management manual numbered #fbbj1 dated ,july #ac1 #bjab1 and entitled ,national ,monuments1 ,national ,conservation ,areas1 and ,similar ,designations2 and 7,b7 consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #adjb7;b74 #adjd4 ,uses of monument 7a7 ,use of off-,highway motorized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of off-highway motorized vehicles in the ,monument 7including the use of off-highway motorized vehicles for commercial touring7 shall be permitted only on designated routes1 subject to all applicable law and as authorized by the management plan4 7#b7 ,inventory ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall-- 7,a7 complete an inventory of all existing routes in the ,monument2 and 7,b7 designate routes concurrently with the completion of the management plan4 7b7 ,hunting1 trapping1 and fishing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall permit hunting1 trapping1 and fishing within the ,monument in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations7 as of the date of enactment of this title4 7#b7 ,trapping ,no amphibians or reptiles may be collected within the ,monument4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,california ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 hunting1 trapping1 and fishing shall not be allowed in the ,monument for reasons of public safety1 administration1 resource protection1 or public use and enjoyment4 7c7 ,access to state and private land ,the ,secretary shall provide adequate access to each owner of non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land within the boundary of the ,monument to ensure the reasonable maintenance1 use1 and enjoyment of the land or interest by the owner4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,commercial enterprises ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 or as required for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 expansion1 or development of energy transport facilities within the rights-of-way described in subsection 7e71 no commercial enterprises shall be authorized within the boundary of the ,monument after the date of enactment of this title4 7#b7 ,authorized exceptions ,the ,secretary may authorize exceptions to paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the commercial enterprises would further the purposes described in section #adjb7;b74 7#c7 ,application ,this subsection does not apply to-- 7,a7 energy transport facilities that are owned or operated by a utility subject to regulation by the ,federal ,government or a ,state government or a ,state utility with a service obligation 7as those terms are defined in section #bag of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdq772 or 7,b7 commercial vehicular touring enterprises within the ,monument that operate on designated routes4 7e7 ,energy transport facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this ,act precludes1 prevents1 or inhibits the use of mechanized vehicles or customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 expansion1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or development of energy transport facilities within existing rights-of-way located in the ,monument4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact of the activities on ,monument resources4 7#c7 ,rights-of-way ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 permit rights-of-way that best protect the values and resources of the ,monument described in section #adjb7;b72 and 7,b7 ensure that-- 7i7 existing rights-of-way within the ,monument are fully utilized before authorizing any new or expanded utility right-of-way2 and 7ii7 no economically1 technically1 or legally feasible alternative exists outside the ,monument before authorizing a new or expanded energy transport facility right-of-way within the ,monument4 7#d7 ,effect on existing facilities and rights-of-way 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section terminates or limits any valid right-of-way within the ,monument in existence on the date of enactment of this title 7including the customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 or replacement of energy transport facilities within an existing right-of-way71 or other authorized right-of-way1 including a right-of-way described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a right-of-way referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or any predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 which are referred to as the ,devers-,hi ,desert-,terawind-,yucca transmission line rights-of-way and ,coachella1 ,skyborne1 and ,toll distribution circuit rights-of-way2 and 7ii7 a right-of-way authorization issued on the expiration of an existing right-of-way authorization described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,publication of plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company within the ,monument4 7#e7 ,upgrading and expansion of existing rights-of-way ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the upgrading 7including the construction1 relocation1 or replacement within an existing right-of-way7 or expansion of an existing energy transport facility for the purpose of increasing the transmission capacity of the energy transport facility or for providing energy storage consistent with the requirements of the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission in-- 7,a7 existing rights-of-way within the ,monument2 or 7,b7 a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary that is contiguous or adjacent to existing energy transport facility rights-of-way1 including existing ,southern ,california ,edison ,sand to ,snow energy transport facility rights-of-way4 7#f7 ,new rights-of-way and new uses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as authorized in subparagraph 7,b71 any new rights-of-way or new uses within existing rights-of-way shall require compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,approval ,new rights-of-way shall only be approved if the ,secretary1 in consultation with applicable ,federal and ,state agencies1 determines that the new rights-of-way are consistent with-- 7i7 this title2 7ii7 other applicable laws2 7iii7 the purposes of the ,monument described in section #adjb7;b72 and 7iv7 the management plan for the ,monument4 7f7 ,overflights ,nothing in this title or the management plan restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 overflights 7including low-level overflights7 of military1 commercial1 and general aviation aircraft that can be seen or heard within the ,monument2 7#b7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace2 7#c7 the establishment of military flight training routes over the ,monument2 or 7#d7 the use 7including takeoff and landing7 of helicopters and other aerial devices within valid rights-of-way to construct or maintain energy transport facilities4 7g7 ,withdrawals 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to this ,act and valid existing rights and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal land and interests in ,federal land included within the ,monument are withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the public land mining laws2 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 geothermal leasing1 and mineral materials laws2 and 7,d7 energy development and power generation4 7#b7 ,exchange ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to an exchange that the ,secretary determines would further the protective purposes of the ,monument4 7h7 ,access to renewable energy and energy transport facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,on a determination by the ,secretary that no reasonable alternative access exists and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may allow new rights-of-way within the ,monument to provide reasonable vehicular access to renewable energy project sites and appurtenant energy transport facilities outside the boundaries of the ,monument4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the rights-of-way shall be designed and sited to be consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #adjb7;b74 #adje4 ,acquisition of land 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire for inclusion in the ,monument any land or interests in land within the boundary of the ,monument owned by the ,state1 units of local government1 ,indian tribes1 nonprofit organizations1 private individuals1 or any other landowner only by-- 7#a7 donation2 7#b7 exchange with a willing party2 or 7#c7 purchase from a willing seller4 7b7 ,use of easements ,to the maximum extent practicable and only with the approval of the landowner1 the ,secretary may use permanent conservation easements to acquire an interest in land in the ,monument rather than acquiring fee simple title to the land4 7c7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests in land ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the ,monument that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this title shall be added to and administered as part of the ,monument4 7d7 ,donated and acquired land 7#a7 ,in general ,all land within the boundary of the ,monument donated to the ,united ,states or acquired using amounts from the land and water conservation fund established under section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this title-- 7,a7 is withdrawn from mineral entry2 7,b7 shall be managed in accordance with section #bjjd2 and 7,c7 shall be managed consistent with the purposes of the ,monument described in section #adjb7;b74 7#b7 ,effect on monument ,land within the boundary of the ,monument that is contiguous to land donated to the ,united ,states or acquired through purchase or exchange shall be managed in a manner consistent with conservation purposes1 subject to applicable law4 #adjf4 ,advisory committee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee for the ,monument1 the purpose of which is to advise the ,secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan required by section #adjc7;g74 7b7 ,membership ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the advisory committee shall include the following members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary3 7#a7 ,a representative with expertise in natural science and research selected from a regional institution of higher education or research4 7#b7 ,a representative of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,a representative of the ,california ,natural ,resources ,agency4 7#d7 ,a representative of each of ,san ,bernardino and ,riverside ,counties1 ,california4 7#e7 ,a representative of each of the cities of ,desert ,hot ,springs and ,yucca ,valley1 ,california4 7#f7 ,a representative of the ,san ,manuel ,band of ,serrano ,mission ,indians4 7#g7 ,a representative of the ,morongo ,band of ,mission ,indians4 7#h7 ,a representative of the ,friends of ,big ,morongo ,preserve4 7#i7 ,a representative of ,the ,wildlands ,conservancy4 7#aj7 ,a representative of the ,coachella ,valley ,mountains ,conservancy4 7#aa7 ,a representative of the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness ,association4 7#ab7 ,a representative of the ,morongo ,valley ,community ,services ,district4 7#ac7 ,a representative of organizations relating to each of the following recreational activities3 7,a7 ,off-highway vehicles4 7,b7 ,hunting4 7,c7 ,rockhounding4 7#ad7 ,a representative of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company4 7#ae7 ,a representative of the ,metropolitan ,water ,district4 7c7 ,terms 7#a7 ,in general ,in appointing members under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ae7 of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall appoint #a primary member and #a alternate member that meets the qualifications described in each of those paragraphs4 7#b7 ,vacancy 7,a7 ,primary member ,a vacancy on the advisory committee with respect to a primary member shall be filled by the applicable alternate member4 7,b7 ,alternate member ,the ,secretary shall appoint a new alternate member in the event of a vacancy with respect to an alternate member of the advisory committee4 7#c7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of all members of the advisory committee shall terminate on the termination of the advisory committee under subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,new advisory committee ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may establish a new advisory committee on the termination of the advisory committee under subsection 7g7 to provide ongoing recommendations on the management of the ,monument4 7d7 ,quorum ,a quorum of the advisory committee shall consist of a majority of the primary members4 7e7 ,chairperson and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the advisory committee shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the primary members of the advisory committee4 7#b7 ,duties ,the chairperson and vice chairperson selected under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish any rules and procedures for the advisory committee that the chairperson and vice-chairperson determine to be necessary or desirable4 7f7 ,service without compensation ,members of the advisory committee shall serve without pay4 7g7 ,termination ,the advisory committee shall cease to exist on-- 7#a7 the date on which the management plan is officially adopted by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 a later date established by the ,secretary4 ,,xv ,wilderness #aeja4 ,designation of wilderness areas 7a7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to be administered by the bureau of land management ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and sections #fja and #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agha1 #aghb71 the following land in the ,state is designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,avawatz mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #hg1gjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,avawatz ,mountains ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,september #i1 #bjad1 to be known as the ,avawatz ,mountains ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,golden valley wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1fij acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,golden ,valley ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,january #i1 #bjae1 which shall be considered to be part of the ,golden ,valley ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,grass valley wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ac1hij acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,grass ,valley ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,january #i1 #bjae1 which shall be considered to be part of the ,grass ,valley ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,great falls basin wilderness 7,a7 ,in general ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1hgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,great ,falls ,basin ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,october #bf1 #bjji1 to be known as the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,limitations ,designation of the wilderness under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not establish a ,class ,i ,airshed under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq474 7#e7 ,kingston range wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ec1cbj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,kingston ,range ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,july #ae1 #bjji1 which shall be considered to be a part of as the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,soda mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #gi1iij acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,soda ,mountains ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,september #ab1 #bjad1 to be known as the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness4 7b7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to be administered by the national park service ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and sections #fja and #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agha1 #aghb71 the following land in the ,state is designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-north eureka valley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #aa1dif acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,north ,eureka ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhb;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-ibex ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #bc1fej acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,ibex1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jha;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-panamint valley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #d1hjg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,panamint ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhc;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-warm springs ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #aj1dhe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,warm ,spring ,canyon_/,galena ,canyon1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhd;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-axe head ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #h1fch acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,axe ,head1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhe;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-bowling alley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #cb1ebj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,bowling ,alley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhf;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7c7 ,designation of wilderness area ,to be administered by the forest service 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the land in the ,state described in paragraph 7#b7 is designated as a wilderness area and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is certain land in the ,san ,bernardino ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #g1ada acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument and dated ,august #bi1 #bjad1 which shall considered to be a part of the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,fire management and related activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out such activities in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and disease1 in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7,b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subsection limits the provision of any funding for fire or fuel management in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall amend the local fire management plans that apply to the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,administration ,in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies relating to that wilderness area4 #aejb4 ,management 7a7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness areas designated by section #aeja4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness areas 7,a7 ,in general ,the fact that an activity 7including military activities7 or use on land outside a wilderness area designated by section #aeja can be seen or heard within the wilderness area shall not preclude or restrict the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness area4 7,b7 ,effect on nonwilderness activities 7i7 ,in general ,in any permitting proceeding 7including a review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq477 conducted with respect to a project described in clause 7ii7 that is formally initiated through a notice in the ,federal ,register before ,december #ca1 #bjac1 the consideration of any visual1 noise1 or other impacts of the project on a wilderness area designated by section #aeja shall be conducted based on the status of the area before designation as wilderness4 7ii7 ,description of projects ,a project referred to in clause 7i7 is a renewable energy project or associated energy transport facility project-- 7,i7 for which the ,bureau of ,land ,management has received a right-of-way use application on or before the date of enactment of this title2 and 7,,ii7 that is located outside the boundary of a wilderness area designated by section #aeja4 7#c7 ,no additional regulation ,nothing in this title requires additional regulation of activities on land outside the boundary of the wilderness areas4 7#d7 ,effect on military operations ,nothing in this title alters any authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct any military operations at desert installations1 facilities1 and ranges of the ,state that are authorized under any other provision of law4 7#e7 ,effect on utility facilities and rights-of-way 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this title terminates or precludes the renewal or reauthorization of any valid existing right-of-way or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 upgrading1 or replacement activities in a right-of-way1 issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company that is located on land included in the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness ,area or the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact of the activities resources of the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness ,area or the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument4 7,c7 ,applicable law ,in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 any approval required for an increase in the voltage of the ,coachella distribution circuit shall require consideration of alternative alignments1 including alignments adjacent to ,state ,route #fb4 7b7 ,maps2 legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area and wilderness addition designated by section #aeja 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 ,a map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,administration ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by section #aeja shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this ,act and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this title4 #aejc4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that1 for purposes of section #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb71 any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection 7b7 that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #aeja or any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this title has been adequately studied for wilderness4 7b7 ,description of study areas ,the study areas referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the ,cady ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#b7 the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#c7 the ,avawatz ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#d7 the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,boundary and ,wilderness #ag ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#e7 the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness ,study ,area2 and 7#f7 the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7c7 ,release ,any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection 7b7 that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #aeja is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c774 ,,xvi ,designation of special management area #afja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,management area ,the term ,management ,area means the ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,vinagre ,wash ,proposed ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #aj1 #bjji4 7#c7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #afjb4 ,vinagre wash special management area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area in the ,state1 to be managed by the ,el ,centro ,field ,office and the ,yuma ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,management ,area is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance-- 7#a7 the plant and wildlife values of the ,management ,area2 and 7#b7 the outstanding and nationally significant ecological1 geological1 scenic1 recreational1 archaeological1 cultural1 historic1 and other resources of the ,management ,area4 7c7 ,boundaries ,the ,management ,area shall consist of the public land in ,imperial ,county1 ,california1 comprising approximately #ha1hhj acres1 as generally depicted on the map4 7d7 ,map2 legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years1 after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall submit a map and legal description of the ,management ,area to-- 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 ,effect ,the map and legal description submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,copies of the map submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in-- 7,a7 the ,office of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,b7 the appropriate office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state4 #afjc4 ,management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow hiking1 camping1 hunting1 and sightseeing and the use of motorized vehicles1 mountain bikes1 and horses on designated routes in the ,management ,area in a manner that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the purpose of the ,management ,area described in section #afjb7;b72 7#b7 ensures public health and safety2 and 7#c7 is consistent with applicable law4 7b7 ,off-,highway vehicle use 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and all other applicable laws1 the use of off-highway vehicles shall be permitted on routes in the ,management ,area generally depicted on the map4 7#b7 ,closure ,the ,secretary may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of a route described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to prevent1 or allow for restoration of1 resource damage2 7,b7 to protect tribal cultural resources1 including the resources identified in the tribal cultural resources management plan developed under section #aije7;c72 7,c7 to address public safety concerns2 or 7,d7 as otherwise required by law4 7#c7 ,designation of additional routes ,during the #c-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall accept petitions from the public regarding additional routes for off-highway vehicles2 and 7,b7 may designate additional routes that the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 would provide significant or unique recreational opportunities2 and 7ii7 are consistent with the purposes of the ,management ,area4 7c7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,management ,area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 right-of-way1 leasing1 or disposition under all laws relating to-- 7,a7 minerals2 or 7,b7 solar1 wind1 and geothermal energy4 7d7 ,no buffers ,the establishment of the ,management ,area shall not-- 7#a7 create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,management ,area2 or 7#b7 preclude uses or activities outside the ,management ,area that are permitted under other applicable laws1 even if the uses or activities are prohibited within the ,management ,area4 7e7 ,notice of available routes ,the ,secretary shall ensure that visitors to the ,management ,area have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of designated routes in the ,management ,area through-- 7#a7 the placement of appropriate signage along the designated routes2 7#b7 the distribution of maps1 safety education materials1 and other information that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7#c7 restoration of areas that are not designated as open routes1 including vertical mulching4 7f7 ,stewardship ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes and other interests1 shall develop a program to provide opportunities for monitoring and stewardship of the ,management ,area to minimize environmental impacts and prevent resource damage from recreational use1 including volunteer assistance with-- 7#a7 route signage2 7#b7 restoration of closed routes2 7#c7 protection of ,management ,area resources2 and 7#d7 recreation education4 7g7 ,protection of tribal cultural resources ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in accordance with chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other applicable law1 shall-- 7#a7 prepare and complete a tribal cultural resources survey of the ,management ,area2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,quechan ,indian ,nation and other ,indian tribes demonstrating ancestral1 cultural1 or other ties to the resources within the ,management ,area on the development and implementation of the tribal cultural resources survey under paragraph 7#a74 #afjd4 ,potential wilderness 7a7 ,protection of wilderness character 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,federal land in the ,management ,area described in paragraph 7#b7 in a manner that preserves the character of the land for the eventual inclusion of the land in the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the ,federal land described in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 the approximately #aj1hfj acres of land1 as generally depicted as the ,indian ,pass ,additions on the map entitled ,vinagre ,wash ,proposed ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #aj1 #bjji2 7,b7 the approximately #ag1bej acres of land1 as generally depicted as ,milpitas ,wash ,potential ,wilderness on the map entitled ,vinagre ,wash ,proposed ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #aj1 #bjji2 7,c7 the approximately #aa1hdj acres of land1 as generally depicted as ,buzzards ,peak ,potential ,wilderness on the map entitled ,vinagre ,wash ,proposed ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #aj1 #bjji2 and 7,d7 the approximately #i1cej acres of land1 as generally depicted as ,palo ,verde ,mountains ,potential ,wilderness on the map entitled ,vinagre ,wash ,proposed ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #aj1 #bjji4 7#c7 ,use of land 7,a7 ,military uses ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,federal land in the ,management ,area described in paragraph 7#b7 in a manner that is consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that the ,secretary may authorize use of the land by the ,secretary of the ,navy for ,naval ,special ,warfare ,tactical ,training1 including long-range small unit training and navigation1 vehicle concealment1 and vehicle sustainment training1 in accordance with applicable ,federal laws4 7,b7 ,prohibited uses ,the following shall be prohibited on the ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b73 7i7 ,permanent roads4 7ii7 ,commercial enterprises4 7iii7 ,except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the ,federal land and to protect public health and safety-- 7,i7 the use of mechanized vehicles2 and 7,,ii7 the establishment of temporary roads4 7#d7 ,wilderness designation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the date on which the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 publishes a notice in the ,federal ,register that all activities on the ,federal land that are incompatible with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 have terminated4 7,b7 ,designation ,on designation of the ,federal land under clause 7i7-- 7i7 the land described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,indian ,pass ,wilderness2 7ii7 the land described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be designated as the ,milpitas ,wash ,wilderness2 7iii7 the land described in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall be designated as the ,buzzard ,peak ,wilderness2 and 7iv7 the land described in paragraph 7#b77;,d7 shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,palo ,verde ,mountains ,wilderness4 7b7 ,administration of wilderness ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by this title shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this ,act and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 ,,xvii ,national park system additions #agja4 ,death valley national park boundary revision 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of ,death ,valley ,national ,park is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the approximately #cc1jjj acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 abutting the southern end of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park that lies between ,death ,valley ,national ,park to the north and ,ft4 ,irwin ,military ,reservation to the south and which runs approximately #cd miles from west to east1 as depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,addition-,bowling ,alley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhj;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad2 and 7#b7 the approximately #f1cfi acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 located in the northeast area of ,death ,valley ,national ,park that is within1 and surrounded by1 land under the jurisdiction of the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 as depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,addition-,crater1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jgi;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad4 7b7 ,availability of map ,the maps described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 shall-- 7#a7 administer any land added to ,death ,valley ,national ,park under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 as part of ,death ,valley ,national ,park2 and 7,b7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 develop a memorandum of understanding with ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 permitting ongoing access and use to existing gravel pits along ,saline ,valley ,road within ,death ,valley ,national ,park for road maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 #agjb4 ,mojave national preserve 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,mojave ,national ,preserve is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the #ba1jjj acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land that is surrounded by the ,mojave ,national ,preserve to the northwest1 west1 southwest1 south1 and southeast and by the ,nevada ,state line on the northeast boundary1 as depicted as the ,proposed ,boundary ,expansion on the map entitled ,mojave ,national ,preserve ,proposed ,boundary ,expansion1 numbered #agj_/abg1gci1 and dated ,january #bjae2 and 7#b7 the #be acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,baker1 ,california1 as depicted on the map entitled ,mojave ,national ,preserve ,proposed ,boundary ,addition1 numbered #agj_/ajj1aii1 and dated ,august #bjji4 7b7 ,future ,mojave ,national ,preserve addition ,the boundary of the ,mojave ,national ,preserve shall be adjusted to include the #h1jjj acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land depicted as the ,castle ,mountain ,mine ,area and ,access ,road on the map entitled the ,mojave ,national ,preserve ,proposed ,boundary ,addition1 numbered #agj_/abg1gci1 and dated ,january #bjae1 on the completion of the earlier of-- 7#a7 the termination and reclamation of all mining and mining-related activities as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 a period of #aj years1 beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 during which no legally permissible commercial mining activities have occurred pursuant to a plan of development for the ,castle ,mountain ,mine approved by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7c7 ,availability of maps ,the maps described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,except as described in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall administer any land added to ,mojave ,national ,preserve under this title-- 7,a7 as part of the ,mojave ,national ,preserve2 and 7,b7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,effect on valid existing rights ,nothing in this title affects valid existing rights or precludes1 prevents1 or inhibits mining or mining-related activities authorized under a plan of development for the land described in subsection 7b7 and approved by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,effect on private property rights ,nothing in this title affects any private property right 7including a water development right7 within the boundaries of the ,mojave ,national ,preserve4 7e7 ,new rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,consideration of any right-of-way application within land described in subsection 7a7 for the purpose of providing water resources necessary for the operation of the ,castle ,mountain ,mine shall remain within the jurisdiction and authority of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,consideration of applications ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall consider any proposed plan of development1 modifications to the plan1 and associated right-of-way applications for the ,castle ,mountain ,mine in accordance with the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 and any other laws 7including regulations7 applicable to the land described in subsection 7b7 prior to the date of enactment of this title4 7#c7 ,expiration of authority ,the authority of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall expire #aj years after the date of enactment of this title4 7#d7 ,treatment of new rights-of-way ,any new right-of-way approved by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management under this subsection shall be considered a valid existing right-of-way only if the right-of-way is included in an approved plan of development for ,castle ,mountain ,mine4 #agjc4 ,joshua tree national park boundary revision 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the #b1hgi acres of land managed by ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management that are contiguous at several different places to the northern boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park in the northwest section of the ,park1 as depicted on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,additions1 numbered #aef_/ajj1jgg1 and dated ,august #bjji2 and 7#b7 the #a1fci acres of land to be acquired from the ,mojave ,desert ,land ,trust that are contiguous at several different places to the northern boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park in the northwest section of the ,park1 as depicted on the map entitled ,mojave ,desert ,land ,trust ,national ,park ,service ,additions1 numbered #aef_/abf1cgf1 and dated ,september #bjad4 7b7 ,availability of maps ,the map described in subsection 7a7 and the map depicting the #be acres described in subsection 7c77#b7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer any land added to the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park under subsection 7a7 and the additional land described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 as part of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park2 and 7,b7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,description of additional land ,the additional land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the #be acres of land-- 7,a7 depicted on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,boundary ,adjustment ,map1 numbered #aef_/hj1jdi1 and dated ,april #a1 #bjjc2 7,b7 added to ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park by the notice of the ,department of the ,interior of ,august #bh1 #bjjc 7#fh ,fed4 ,reg4 #eagii72 and 7,c7 more particularly described as lots #bf1 #bg1 #bh1 #cc1 and #cd in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #h ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian4 7d7 ,southern ,california edison company energy transport facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title terminates any valid right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized energy transport facility activities in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or the predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company that is located on land described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 including1 at a minimum1 the use of mechanized vehicles1 helicopters1 or other aerial devices4 7#b7 ,upgrades and replacements ,nothing in this title prohibits the upgrading or replacement of-- 7,a7 ,southern ,california ,edison ,company energy transport facilities1 including the energy transport facilities referred to as the ,jellystone1 ,burnt ,mountain1 ,whitehorn1 ,allegra1 and ,utah distribution circuits rights-of-way2 or 7,b7 an energy transport facility in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to ,southern ,california ,edison ,joshua ,tree ,utility ,facilities4 7#c7 ,publication of plans ,not later than the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park1 whichever is earlier1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company within ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park4 #agjd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title4 ,,xviii ,off-highway vehicle recreation areas #ahja4 ,designation of off-highway vehicle recreation areas 7a7 ,designation ,in accordance with the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 and resource management plans developed under this title and subject to valid rights1 the following land within the ,conservation ,area in ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california1 is designated as ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,areas3 7#a7 ,dumont ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #g1fcj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,dumont ,dunes ,proposed ,national ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,january #e1 #bjae1 which shall be known as the ,dumont ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #ad1icj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,el ,mirage ,proposed ,national ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,july #ae1 #bjji1 which shall be known as the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,rasor ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #bc1iaj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,rasor ,proposed ,national ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,july #ae1 #bjji1 which shall be known as the ,rasor ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#d7 ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #ef1adj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,spangler ,hills ,proposed ,national ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,july #af1 #bjji1 which shall be known as the ,spangler ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#e7 ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #dj1aaj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,stoddard ,valley ,proposed ,national ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,july #af1 #bjji1 which shall be known as the ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated under subsection 7a7 is to preserve and enhance the recreational opportunities within the ,conservation ,area 7including opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation71 while conserving the wildlife and other natural resource values of the ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,maps and descriptions 7#a7 ,preparation and submission ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated by subsection 7a7 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 ,legal effect ,the map and legal descriptions of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,use of the land 7#a7 ,recreational activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational uses of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a71 including off-highway recreation1 hiking1 camping1 hunting1 mountain biking1 sightseeing1 rockhounding1 and horseback riding1 as long as the recreational use is consistent with this section and any other applicable law4 7,b7 ,off-highway vehicle and off-highway recreation ,to the extent consistent with applicable ,federal law 7including regulations7 and this section1 any authorized recreation activities and use designations in effect on the date of enactment of this title and applicable to the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 shall continue1 including casual off-highway vehicular use1 racing1 competitive events1 rock crawling1 training1 and other forms of off-highway recreation4 7#b7 ,wildlife guzzlers ,wildlife guzzlers shall be allowed in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 applicable ,bureau of ,land ,management guidelines2 and 7,b7 ,state law4 7#c7 ,prohibited uses ,commercial development 7including development of mining and energy facilities1 but excluding energy transport facilities1 rights-of-way1 and related telecommunication facilities7 shall be prohibited in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the development is incompatible with the purpose described in subsection 7b74 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 amend existing resource management plans applicable to the land designated as off-highway vehicle recreation areas under subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 develop new management plans for each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated under that subsection4 7,b7 ,requirements ,all new or amended plans under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to preserve and enhance safe off-highway vehicle and other recreational opportunities within the applicable recreation area consistent with-- 7i7 the purpose described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 any applicable laws 7including regulations74 7,c7 ,interim plans ,pending completion of a new management plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the existing resource management plans shall govern the use of the applicable off-highway vehicle recreation area4 7f7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #b years1 after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete a study to identify ,bureau of ,land ,management land within the ,conservation ,area that is suitable for addition to-- 7,a7 the national off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area designated by section #bide of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajch74 7#b7 ,study areas ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #da1jjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,spangler ,hills ,proposed ,expansion ,study ,area and dated ,january #bc1 #bjae2 and 7,b7 certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #fhj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,el ,mirage ,proposed ,expansion ,study ,area and dated ,january #ba1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in preparing the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 seek input from stakeholders1 including-- 7i7 the ,state1 including-- 7,i7 the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission2 and 7,,ii7 the ,california ,energy ,commission2 7ii7 ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california2 7iii7 the public2 7iv7 recreational user groups2 7v7 conservation organizations2 7vi7 the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company2 and 7vii7 the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company2 7,b7 explore the feasibility of expanding the southern boundary of the off-highway vehicle recreation area described in subsection 7a77#c7 to include previously disturbed land2 7,c7 identify and exclude from consideration any land that-- 7i7 is managed for conservation purposes2 7ii7 may be suitable for renewable energy development2 or 7iii7 may be necessary for energy transmission2 and 7,d7 not recommend or approve expansion of national off-highway recreation areas within the ,conservation ,area that collectively would exceed the total acres administratively designated for off-highway recreation within the ,conservation ,area as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #fgb74 7#d7 ,applicable law ,the ,secretary shall consider the information and recommendations of the study completed under paragraph 7#a7 to determine the impacts of expanding off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 on the ,conservation ,area1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable law4 7#e7 ,submission to ,congress ,on completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit the study to-- 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#f7 ,authorization for expansion 7,a7 ,in general ,on completion of the study under paragraph 7#a7 and in accordance with all applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall authorize the expansion of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas recommended under the study4 7,b7 ,management ,any land within the expanded areas under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be managed in accordance with this section4 7g7 ,southern ,california ,edison ,company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 terminates any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized energy transport facility activities 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,southern ,california ,edison ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in-- 7i7 the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 the ,spangler ,hills ,national ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,national ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 affects the application1 siting1 route selection1 right-of-way acquisition1 or construction of the ,coolwater-,lugo transmission project1 as may be approved by the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission and the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 or 7,c7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any ,southern ,california ,edison ,company-- 7i7 utility facility1 including such a utility facility known on the date of enactment of this title as-- 7,i7 ,gale-,,ps #eab transmission lines or rights-of-way2 or 7,,ii7 ,patio1 ,jack ,ranch1 and ,kenworth distribution circuits or rights-of-way2 or 7ii7 energy transport facility in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,company by the date that is #a year after the later of-- 7,a7 the date of enactment of this title2 and 7,b7 the date of issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within-- 7i7 the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 the ,spangler ,hills ,national ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,national ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7h7 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 terminates any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized activity 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in the ,spangler ,hills ,national ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7,b7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any-- 7i7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 including those utility facilities known on the date of enactment of this title as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #caa or rights-of-way2 or 7,,ii7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #cgb or rights-of-way2 or 7ii7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the ,spangler ,hills ,national ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area1 whichever is later1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company4 ,,xix ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area #aija4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,energy transport facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term energy transport facility means any facility used for the operation and maintenance1 transmission1 distribution1 or transportation of electricity or natural gas4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term energy transport facility includes-- 7i7 an electric or gas transmission or distribution facility2 7ii7 a telecommunications facility2 and 7iii7 any appurtenant equipment owned or used by a public or municipal utility company or water district4 7#b7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,national ,scenic ,area developed under section #aijc7;a74 7#c7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,proposed ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area and dated ,september #h1 #bjad4 7#d7 ,mechanized vehicle ,the term mechanized vehicle means a motorized or mechanized vehicle or equipment used by a public or municipal utility company or water district to construct1 operate1 maintain1 repair1 or upgrade electricity1 natural gas1 telecommunications1 or water infrastructure4 7#e7 ,national ,scenic ,area ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area means the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area established by section #aijb7;a74 7#f7 ,public-utility company ,the term public-utility company has the meaning given the term in section #abfb of the ,public ,utility ,holding ,company ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea74 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#h7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#i7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,tribe4 #aijb4 ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area1 ,california 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area1 to be comprised of the approximately #ah1faj acres generally depicted on the ,map as ,national ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,scenic ,area is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit1 use1 and enjoyment of present and future generations the nationally significant scenic1 cultural1 geological1 educational1 biological1 historical1 recreational1 cinematographic1 and scientific resources of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7c7 ,map2 legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the ,national ,scenic ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,national ,scenic ,area-- 7#a7 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7#b7 so as not to impact the future continuing operation and maintenance of any activities associated with valid1 existing rights1 including water rights2 7#c7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 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 title2 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws4 7e7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow only such uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area as the ,secretary determines would support the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,recreational activities ,except as otherwise provided in this title or other applicable law1 or as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for public health and safety1 the ,secretary shall allow existing recreational uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area to continue1 including hiking1 mountain biking1 rock climbing1 sightseeing1 horseback riding1 hunting1 fishing1 and appropriate authorized mechanized vehicle use4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles ,except as otherwise specified in this title1 or as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,national ,scenic ,area 7including the use of off-highway vehicles for commercial touring7 shall be permitted only on-- 7,a7 designated roads and trails1 subject to all applicable law and authorized as part of a management plan sustaining a semiprimitive motorized experience2 or 7,b7 county-maintained roads in accordance with applicable ,state and county laws4 7#d7 ,casual use mining ,the ,secretary shall allow within the ,national ,scenic ,area1 in perpetuity1 casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools1 metal detectors1 hand-fed dry washers1 vacuum cleaners1 gold pans1 small sluices1 and similar items4 7f7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,management ,land acquired under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 considered to be a part of the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7,b7 managed in accordance with this title and any other applicable laws4 7g7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,activities outside ,national ,scenic ,area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,scenic ,area can be seen or heard within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7h7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall continue to provide private landowners adequate access to inholdings in the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7i7 ,filming ,nothing in this title prohibits filming 7including commercial film production1 student filming1 and still photography7 within the ,national ,scenic ,area-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7j7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife4 7k7 ,livestock ,the grazing of livestock in the ,national ,scenic ,area1 including grazing under the ,alabama ,hills allotment and the ,george ,creek allotment1 as established before the date of enactment of this title1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7l7 ,overflights ,nothing in this title restricts or precludes flights over the ,national ,scenic ,area or overflights that can be seen or heard within the ,national ,scenic ,area1 including-- 7#a7 transportation1 sightseeing and filming flights1 general aviation planes1 helicopters1 hang gliders1 and balloonists1 for commercial or recreational purposes2 7#b7 low-level overflights of military aircraft2 7#c7 flight testing and evaluation2 7#d7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7#e7 the use1 including take-off and landing1 of helicopters and other aerial devices within valid rights-of-way to construct or maintain energy transport facilities4 7m7 ,withdrawal ,subject to the provisions of this title and valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this title1 including rights established by prior withdrawals1 the ,federal land within the ,national ,scenic ,area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7n7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this title prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the ,national ,scenic ,area1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7o7 ,grants2 cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research1 interpretation1 or public education or to carry out any other initiative relating to the restoration1 conservation1 or management of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7p7 ,air and water quality ,nothing in this title modifies any standard governing air or water quality outside of the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7q7 ,energy transport facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in this title precludes1 prevents1 or inhibits the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 or replacement of any energy transport facility located within an existing corridor or right-of-way located in the ,national ,scenic ,area1 including-- 7i7 any necessary or efficient access to such an energy transport facility2 and 7ii7 the related use of mechanized vehicles1 helicopters1 and other aerial devices4 7,b7 ,minimizing impact ,an activity described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact on the resources of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with all impacted public and municipal utility companies and water districts1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access to the respective rights-of-way of those companies and water districts4 #aijc4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities1 including ,inyo ,county1 the ,los ,angeles ,department of ,water and ,power1 and the ,tribe2 7#b7 investor-owned utilities1 including ,southern ,california ,edison ,company2 7#c7 the ,alabama ,hills ,stewardship ,group2 and 7#d7 members of the public4 7c7 ,requirement ,in accordance with this title1 the management plan shall establish plans for maintenance of public-utility and other rights-of-way within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7d7 ,incorporation ,in developing the management plan1 in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary shall allow1 in perpetuity1 casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools1 metal detectors1 hand-fed dry washers1 vacuum cleaners1 gold pans1 small sluices1 and similar items4 7e7 ,interim management ,pending completion of the management plan1 the ,secretary shall manage the ,national ,scenic ,area in accordance with section #aijb7;b74 #aijd4 ,land taken into trust for ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,reservation 7a7 ,trust land ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall take the approximately #acb acres of ,federal land depicted on the ,map as ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,reservation ,addition into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 subject to the conditions that-- 7#a7 the land shall be subject to all easements1 covenants1 conditions1 restrictions1 withdrawals1 and other matters of record in existence on the date of enactment of this title2 and 7#b7 the ,federal land over which the right-of-way for the ,los ,angeles ,aqueduct is located1 generally described as the #bej-;foot-wide right-of-way granted to the ,city of ,los ,angeles pursuant to the ,act of ,june #cj1 #aijf 7#cd ,stat4 #hja1 chapter #cibf71 shall not be taken into trust for the ,tribe4 7b7 ,reservation land ,the land taken into trust pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be a part of the reservation of the ,tribe4 7c7 ,gaming prohibition ,land taken into trust under subsection 7a7 shall not be eligible1 or considered to have been taken into trust1 for gaming 7within the meaning of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq4774 #aije4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #dj acres of ,federal land depicted on the ,map as ,,usfs ,transfer to ,,blm is transferred from the ,forest ,service to the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #aijf4 ,protection of services and recreational opportunities 7a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title limits the provision of any commercial service for existing or historic recreation use1 as authorized by the permit process of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,guided recreational opportunities ,any valid existing commercial permit to exercise guided recreational opportunities for the public may continue as authorized on the day before the date of enactment of this title4 #aijg4 ,land conveyance to eliminate encroachment on public land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,authorized offer period ,the term authorized offer period means the #abj-;day period beginning on the date on which the required appraisal of the ,federal land is completed under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the smallest parcel of land that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines can be reasonably described in legal language and administered2 and 7,b7 encompasses construction completed by ,reginald ,cook as of ,january #ae1 #bjae1 within the approximately #d acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land identified on the map as the ,conveyance ,area4 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map titled ,proposed ,conveyance ,property1 dated ,january #ae1 #bjae1 and on file in the appropriate office of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#d7 ,reginald ,cook ,the term ,reginald ,cook means ,mr4 ,reginald ,cook1 the owner of property adjacent to the land identified on the map as the ,conveyance ,area4 7b7 ,conveyance ,if1 before the end of the authorized offer period1 ,reginald ,cook submits to the ,secretary an offer to acquire the ,federal land consistent with subsections 7d7 and 7e71 the ,secretary shall convey to ,reginald ,cook1 subject to valid existing rights and on payment of the required consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the surface estate of the ,federal land4 7c7 ,appraisal ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete an appraisal of the ,federal land in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7#b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7d7 ,consideration ,as consideration for the conveyance of the ,federal land1 ,reginald ,cook shall pay to the ,united ,states1 for deposit in the general fund of the ,treasury1 an amount equal to the appraised value of the ,federal land determined under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,payment of costs of conveyance ,reginald ,cook shall cover any administrative costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance of the ,federal land1 including the costs of any required environmental1 wildlife1 cultural1 or historical resources study4 7#b7 ,release ,as a condition of the conveyance of the ,federal land1 ,reginald ,cook shall agree in writing to release and indemnify the ,united ,states from any claims or liabilities that may arise from use of the ,federal land by the ,united ,states or ,reginald ,cook before the date of the conveyance4 7f7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall continue to provide to ,reginald ,cook access to the property of ,reginald ,cook1 subject to part #bhjj of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 ,,xx ,miscellaneous #bjja4 ,state land transfers and exchanges 7a7 ,transfer of land to ,anza-,borrego ,desert ,state ,park 7#a7 ,in general ,on termination of all mining claims to the land described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall transfer the land described in that paragraph to the ,state4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california1 comprising approximately #icd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,table ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area ,proposed ,transfer to the ,state and dated ,july #ae1 #bjji4 7#c7 ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,the land transferred under paragraph 7#a7 shall be managed in accordance with the provisions of the ,california ,wilderness ,act 7,california ,public ,resources ,code sections #ejic4cj-ejic4dj74 7,b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land transferred under paragraph 7#a7 is withdrawn from-- 7i7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7iii7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing4 7,c7 ,reversion ,if the ,state ceases to manage the land transferred under paragraph 7#a7 as part of the ,state ,park ,system or in a manner inconsistent with the ,california ,wilderness ,act 7,california ,public ,resources ,code sections #ejic4cj-ejic4dj71 the land shall revert to the ,secretary at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to be managed as a ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7b7 ,holtville ,airport1 ,imperial ,county 7#a7 ,in general ,on the submission of an application by ,imperial ,county1 ,california1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 in accordance with section #dgabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bfda4a of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 seek a conveyance from the ,secretary of approximately #c1ejj acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land adjacent to the ,imperial ,county ,holtville ,airport 7,l#jd7 for the purposes of airport expansion4 7#b7 ,segregation ,the ,secretary 7acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management7 shall1 with respect to the land to be conveyed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 segregate the land2 and 7,b7 prohibit the appropriation of the land until-- 7i7 the date on which a notice of realty action terminates the application2 or 7ii7 the date on which a document of conveyance is published4 #bjjb4 ,military activities ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 restricts or precludes ,department of ,defense motorized access by land or air-- 7,a7 to respond to an emergency within a wilderness area designated by this ,act2 or 7,b7 to control access to the emergency site2 7#b7 prevents nonmechanized military training activities previously conducted on wilderness areas designated by this title that are consistent with-- 7,a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,b7 all applicable laws 7including regulations72 7#c7 restricts or precludes low-level overflights of military aircraft over the areas designated as wilderness1 national monuments1 special management areas1 or recreation areas by this ,act1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the designated areas2 7#d7 restricts or precludes flight testing and evaluation in the areas described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7#e7 restricts or precludes the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the areas described in paragraph 7#c74 #bjjc4 ,climate change and wildlife corridors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assess the impacts of climate change on the ,conservation ,area2 and 7#b7 establish policies and procedures to ensure the preservation of wildlife corridors and facilitate species migration likely to occur due to climate change4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #b years1 after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete a study regarding the impact of global climate change on the ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,components ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the species migrating1 or likely to migrate1 due to climate change2 7,b7 examine the impacts and potential impacts of climate change on-- 7i7 plants1 insects1 and animals2 7ii7 soil2 7iii7 air quality2 7iv7 water quality and quantity2 and 7v7 species migration and survival2 7,c7 identify critical wildlife and species migration corridors recommended for preservation2 and 7,d7 include recommendations for ensuring the biological connectivity of public land managed by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense throughout the ,conservation ,area4 7#c7 ,rights-of-way ,the ,secretary shall consider the information and recommendations of the study under paragraph 7#a7 to determine the individual and cumulative impacts of rights-of-way for projects in the ,conservation ,area1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable law4 7c7 ,land management plans ,the ,secretary shall incorporate into all land management plans applicable to the ,conservation ,area the findings and recommendations of the study completed under subsection 7b74 #bjjd4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquired land ,the term acquired land means any land acquired within the ,conservation ,area using amounts from the land and water conservation fund established under section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,conservation land ,the term conservation land means any land within the ,conservation ,area that is designated to satisfy the conditions of a ,federal habitat conservation plan1 general conservation plan1 or ,state natural communities conservation plan1 including-- 7,a7 national conservation land established pursuant to section #bjjb7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjb7;b77#b77;,d772 and 7,b7 areas of critical environmental concern established pursuant to section #bjb7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#c774 7#c7 ,donated land ,the term donated land means any private land donated to the ,united ,states for conservation purposes in the ,conservation ,area4 7#d7 ,donor ,the term donor means an individual or entity that donates private land within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,prohibitions ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall not authorize the use of acquired land1 conservation land1 or donated land within the ,conservation ,area for any activities contrary to the conservation purposes for which the land was acquired1 designated1 or donated1 including-- 7#a7 disposal2 7#b7 rights-of-way2 7#c7 leases2 7#d7 livestock grazing2 7#e7 infrastructure development1 except as provided in subsection 7c72 7#f7 mineral entry2 and 7#g7 off-highway vehicle use1 except on-- 7,a7 designated routes2 7,b7 off-highway vehicle areas designated by law2 and 7,c7 administratively designated open areas4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,authorization by ,secretary ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may authorize limited exceptions to prohibited uses of acquired land or donated land in the ,conservation ,area if-- 7,a7 a right-of-way application for a renewable energy development project or associated energy transport facility on acquired land or donated land was submitted to the ,bureau of ,land ,management on or before ,december #a1 #bjji2 or 7,b7 after the completion and consideration of an analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 the ,secretary has determined that proposed use is in the public interest4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary grants an exception to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require the permittee to donate private land of comparable value located within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states to mitigate the use4 7,b7 ,approval ,the private land to be donated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be approved by the ,secretary after-- 7i7 consultation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with the donor of the private land proposed for nonconservation uses2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for public comment regarding the donation4 7d7 ,existing agreements ,nothing in this section affects permitted or prohibited uses of donated land or acquired land in the ,conservation ,area established in any easements1 deed restrictions1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this title4 7e7 ,deed restrictions ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 within the ,conservation ,area1 the ,secretary may 7#a7 accept deed restrictions requested by landowners for land donated to1 or otherwise acquired by1 the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 consistent with existing rights1 create deed restrictions1 easements1 or other third-party rights relating to any public land determined by the ,secretary to be necessary-- 7,a7 to fulfill the mitigation requirements resulting from the development of renewable resources2 or 7,b7 to satisfy the conditions of-- 7i7 a habitat conservation plan or general conservation plan established pursuant to section #aj of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 or 7ii7 a natural communities conservation plan approved by the ,state4 #bjje4 ,tribal uses and interests 7a7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall ensure access to areas designated under this ,act by members of ,indian tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes1 consistent with applicable law1 including ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif74 7b7 ,temporary closure 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with applicable law1 including ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 on request of an ,indian tribe or ,indian religious community1 shall temporarily close to general public use any portion of an area designated as a national monument1 special management area1 wild and scenic river1 area of critical environmental concern1 or ,national ,park ,system unit under this ,act 7referred to in this subsection as a designated area7 to protect the privacy of traditional cultural and religious activities in the designated area by members of the ,indian tribe or ,indian religious community4 7#b7 ,limitation ,in closing a portion of a designated area under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall limit the closure to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities4 7c7 ,tribal cultural resources management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall develop and implement a tribal cultural resources management plan to identify1 protect1 and conserve cultural resources of ,indian tribes associated with the ,xam ,kwatchan ,trail network extending from ,avikwaame 7,spirit ,mountain1 ,nevada7 to ,avikwlal 7,pilot ,knob1 ,california74 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult on the development and implementation of the tribal cultural resources management plan under paragraph 7#a7 with-- 7,a7 each of-- 7i7 the ,chemehuevi ,indian ,tribe2 7ii7 the ,hualapai ,tribal ,nation2 7iii7 the ,fort ,mojave ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes2 7v7 the ,quechan ,indian ,tribe2 and 7vi7 the ,cocopah ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation4 7#c7 ,resource protection ,the tribal cultural resources management plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 based on a completed tribal cultural resources survey2 and 7,b7 include procedures for identifying1 protecting1 and preserving petroglyphs1 ancient trails1 intaglios1 sleeping circles1 artifacts1 and other resources of cultural1 archaeological1 or historical significance in accordance with all applicable laws and policies1 including-- 7i7 chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif72 7iii7 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq472 7iv7 the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 and 7v7 ,public ,law #ajc-ada 7commonly known as the ,religious ,freedom ,restoration ,act of #aiic7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;bb et seq474 7d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the area administratively withdrawn and known as the ,indian ,pass ,withdrawal ,area is permanently withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 right-of-way leasing and disposition under all laws relating to minerals or solar1 wind1 or geothermal energy4 #bjjf4 ,black ,lava ,butte and ,flat ,top ,mesa ,area of ,critical ,environmental ,concern 7a7 ,designation ,there is established the ,black ,lava ,butte and ,flat ,top ,mesa ,area of ,critical ,environmental ,concern 7referred to in this section as the covered area7 within the ,conservation ,area under the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #f1cej acres as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,black ,lava ,butte and ,flat ,top ,mesa ,,acec and dated ,july #bd1 #bjad4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the covered area to preserve the geological1 biological1 cultural1 and archeological resources within the covered area4 7c7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land and interests in ,federal land included within the covered area are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the ,united ,states mining laws2 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing and mineral materials2 and 7#d7 energy development and power generation4 #bjjg4 ,release of ,federal reversionary land interests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #aicb ,act ,the term #aicb ,act means the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #cbd1 chapter #bgj74 7#b7 ,district ,the term ,district means the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california4 7b7 ,release ,subject to valid existing claims perfected prior to the effective date of the #aicb ,act and the reservation of minerals set forth in the #aicb ,act1 the ,secretary shall release1 convey1 or otherwise quitclaim to the ,district1 in a form recordable in local county records1 and subject to the approval of the ,district1 after consultation and without monetary consideration1 all right1 title1 and remaining interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land that was conveyed to the ,district pursuant to the #aicb ,act or any other law authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary interests retained by the ,united ,states1 on request by the ,district4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,a conveyance authorized by subsection 7b7 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,district shall cover1 or reimburse the ,secretary for1 the costs incurred by the ,secretary to make the conveyance1 including title searches1 surveys1 deed preparation1 attorneys' fees1 and similar expenses4 7#b7 ,by accepting the conveyances1 the ,district agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the ,united ,states with regard to any boundary dispute relating to any parcel conveyed under this section4 4 #ajb4 ,visitor center ,title ,,iv of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djh4 ,visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire not more than #e acres of land and interests in land1 and improvements on the land and interests1 outside the boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park1 in the unincorporated village of ,joshua ,tree1 for the purpose of operating a visitor center4 7b7 ,boundary ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the park to include the land acquired under this section as a noncontiguous parcel4 7c7 ,administration ,land and facilities acquired under this section-- 7#a7 may include the property owned 7as of the date of enactment of this section7 by the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,association and commonly referred to as the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,visitor ,center2 7#b7 shall be administered by the ,secretary as part of the park2 and 7#c7 may be acquired only with the consent of the owner1 by donation1 purchase with donated or appropriated funds1 or exchange4 4 #ajc4 ,california ,state school land ,section #gjg of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#gg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,upon request of the ,california ,state ,lands ,commission 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,commission71 the ,secretary shall enter into negotiations for an agreement and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement with the ,california ,state ,lands ,commission 7referred to in this section as the ,commission7 2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 national monuments1 after more of the wilderness areas2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall negotiate in good faith to and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,agreement ,to the maximum extent practicable1 not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 1 national monuments1 after wilderness areas2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,special ,deposit ,fund ,account 7,a7 ,in general ,assembled land exchanges may be used to carry out this section through the sale of surplus ,federal property and subsequent acquisitions of ,state school land4 7,b7 ,receipts ,past and future receipts from the sale of property described in subsection 7a71 less any costs incurred related to the sale1 shall be deposited in a ,special ,deposit ,fund ,account established in the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,use ,funds accumulated in the ,special ,deposit ,fund ,account may be used by the ,secretary1 without an appropriation1 to acquire ,state school lands or interest in the land consistent with this section4 4 #ajd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers ,section #c7;a7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aif71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 7i7 ,the approximately #a4d-mile segment of the ,amargosa ,river in the ,state of ,california1 from the private property boundary in sec4 #ai1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 to #ajj feet downstream of ,highway #agh1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river as an addition to the wild and scenic river segments of the ,amargosa ,river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired as scenic easements or in fee title to establish a manageable addition to those segments4 7ii7 ,the approximately #f4a-mile segment of the ,amargosa ,river in the ,state of ,california1 from #ajj feet downstream of the ,state ,highway #agh crossing to #ajj feet upstream of the ,tecopa ,hot ,springs ,road crossing1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bjh7 ,surprise ,canyon ,creek1 ,california 7,a7 ,in general ,the following segments of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7i7 ,the approximately #e4c miles of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek from the confluence of ,frenchman's ,canyon and ,water ,canyon to #ajj-;feet upstream of ,chris ,wicht ,camp1 as a wild river4 7ii7 ,the approximately #a4h miles of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek from #ajj feet upstream of ,chris ,wicht ,camp to the southern boundary of sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #dd ,e41 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,effect on historic mining structures ,nothing in this paragraph affects the historic mining structures associated with the former ,panamint ,mining ,district4 7#bji7 ,deep ,creek1 ,california 7,a7 ,in general ,the following segments of ,deep ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7i7 ,the approximately #f4e-mile segment from #j4abe mile downstream of the ,rainbow ,dam site in sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #b ,w41 to #j4be-miles upstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing1 as a wild river4 7ii7 ,the #j4e-mile segment from #j4be mile upstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing to #j4be mile downstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing1 as a scenic river4 7iii7 ,the #b4e-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of the ,road #c ,n4 #cd crossing to #j4be miles upstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing1 as a wild river4 7iv7 ,the #j4e-mile segment from #j4be miles upstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing to #j4be mile downstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing1 as a scenic river4 7v7 ,the #aj-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing to the upper limit of the ,mojave dam flood zone in sec4 #ag1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 as a wild river4 7vi7 ,the #aa-mile segment of ,holcomb ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of the ,road #c,n#ab crossing to 4#be miles downstream of ,holcomb ,crossing1 as a recreational river4 7vii7 ,the #c4e-mile segment of the ,holcomb ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,holcomb ,crossing to the ,deep ,creek confluence1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,effect on ski operations ,nothing in this paragraph affects-- 7i7 the operations of the ,snow ,valley ,ski ,resort2 or 7ii7 the ,state regulation of water rights and water quality associated with the operation of the ,snow ,valley ,ski ,resort4 7#baj7 ,whitewater ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,whitewater ,river in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly3 7,a7 ,the #e4h-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the source of the ,river near ,mt4 ,san ,gorgonio to the confluence with the ,middle ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #f4d-mile segment of the ,middle ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the source of the ,river to the confluence with the ,south ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #a-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the confluence of the ,river with the ,east ,fork to the section line between sections #cb and #cc1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #a-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the section line between sections #cb and #cc1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 to the section line between sections #cc and #cd1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 as a recreational river4 7,e7 ,the #d4i-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the section line between sections #cc and #cd1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 to the confluence with the ,middle ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,f7 ,the #e4d-mile segment of the main stem of the ,whitewater ,river from the confluence of the ,south and ,middle ,forks to the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the main stem of the ,whitewater ,river from the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness boundary to 4#be miles upstream of the southern boundary of section #ce1 ,t4 #b ,s41 ,r4 #c ,e41 as a recreational river4 4 #aje4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,short title ,section #a of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc7 is amended by striking #a and #b1 and titles ,i through ,,ix and inserting #a1 #b1 and #c1 titles ,i through ,,ix1 and titles ,,xiii through ,,xx4 7b7 ,definitions ,the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddha7 is amended by inserting after section #b the following3 #c4 ,definitions ,in titles ,,xiii through ,,xx3 7#a7 ,conservation ,area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 4 7c7 ,administration of wilderness areas ,section #ajc of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddha7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas by this ,act-- 7,a7 to require the additional regulation of land adjacent to the wilderness areas2 or 7,b7 to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,nonwilderness activities ,any nonwilderness activities 7including renewable energy projects1 energy transmission or telecommunications projects1 mining1 camping1 hunting1 and military activities7 in areas immediately adjacent to the boundary of a wilderness area designated by this ,act shall not be restricted or precluded by this ,act1 regardless of any actual or perceived negative impacts of the nonwilderness activities on the wilderness area1 including any potential indirect impacts of nonwilderness activities conducted outside the designated wilderness area on the viewshed1 ambient noise level1 or air quality of wilderness area4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking designated by this title and inserting 1 potential wilderness areas1 special management areas1 and national monuments designated by this title or titles ,,xiii through ,,xix2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting 1 a potential wilderness area1 a special management areas1 or national monument before by this ,act4 7d7 ,mojave ,national ,preserve ,title ,v of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#da et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,native groundwater supplies ,the ,secretary shall take no action within the ,conservation ,area to authorize1 permit1 or allow the use of any right-of-way or lease to extract1 consume1 export1 transfer1 or distribute groundwater for municipal1 commercial1 or industrial use from aquifers supplying wild and scenic rivers1 or supplying water to ,areas of ,critical ,environmental ,concern1 or underlying land managed by the ,barstow or ,needles ,field ,offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,national ,park ,service in quantities that collectively exceed the estimated perennial safe yield or annual recharge rate1 as determined by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 4 7e7 ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#a7 ,findings ,section #hja7;b77#b7 of the ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#hb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc7 is amended by inserting 1 national monuments1 special management areas1 potential wilderness areas1 before and wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,overflights2 special airspace ,section #hjb of the ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#hb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 national monuments1 or special management areas before designated by this ,act2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 national monuments1 or special management areas before designated by this ,act2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,department of ,defense facilities ,nothing in this ,act alters any authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct military operations at installations and ranges within the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area that are authorized under any other provision of law4 4 ,,ii ,development of renewable energy on public land #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,renewable ,energy ,resource ,conservation ,fund established by section #bjb7;c74 7#b7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #bjb4 ,disposition of revenues 7a7 ,disposition of revenues ,of the amounts collected as bonus bids1 royalties1 rentals1 fees1 or other payments under a right-of-way1 permit1 lease1 or other authorization for the development of wind or solar energy on land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management-- 7#a7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the ,state within the boundaries of which the income is derived2 7#b7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the #a or more counties within the boundaries of which the income is derived1 to be allocated among the counties based on the percentage of public land from which the royalties or bonuses are derived in each county2 7#c7 #ae percent shall-- 7,a7 for the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 be deposited in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states to help facilitate the processing of renewable energy permits by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 including the transfer of the funds to other ,federal agencies and ,state agencies to facilitate the processing of renewable energy permits2 and 7,b7 beginning on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 be deposited in the ,fund2 and 7#d7 #ce percent shall be deposited in the ,fund4 7b7 ,payments to ,states and counties 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 amounts paid to ,states and counties under subsection 7a7 shall be used consistent with section #ce of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia74 7#b7 ,impacts on ,federal land ,not less than #cc percent of the amount paid to a ,state shall be used on an annual basis for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,no impact on payments in lieu of taxes ,nothing in this section impacts or reduces any payment authorized under section #fijc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,renewable ,energy ,resource ,conservation ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund1 to be known as the ,renewable ,energy ,resource ,conservation ,fund1 to be administered by the ,secretary for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy4 7#b7 ,use 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary1 who may make amounts available to the ,secretary of ,agriculture and to other ,federal or ,state agencies1 as appropriate1 for the purposes of-- 7i7 addressing the impacts of wind or solar development on ,federal land1 including restoring and protecting-- 7,i7 wildlife habitat for affected species2 7,,ii7 wildlife corridors for affected species2 and 7,,iii7 water resources in areas impacted by wind or solar energy development2 7ii7 conducting research with regional institutions of higher education necessary to implement restoration and protection activities described in clause 7i72 7iii7 securing recreational access to ,federal land through an easement1 right-of-way1 or fee title acquisition from willing sellers for the purpose of providing enhanced public access to existing ,federal land that is inaccessible or significantly restricted if the enhanced public access does not impact the natural and cultural resource values of the ,federal land2 7iv7 carrying out activities authorized under chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the ,state2 and 7v7 establishing1 operating1 and maintaining a trans-,state desert tortoise conservation center on public land along the ,california-,nevada border-- 7,i7 to support desert tortoise research1 disease monitoring1 handling training1 rehabilitation1 and reintroduction2 7,,ii7 to provide temporary quarters for animals collected from authorized salvage from renewable energy sites2 and 7,,iii7 to ensure the full recovery and ongoing survival of the species4 7,b7 ,desert tortoise conservation ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a77v71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 seek the participation of or contract with qualified nongovernmental organizations with expertise in desert tortoise disease research and experience with desert tortoise translocation techniques1 and scientific training of professional biologists for handling tortoises1 to staff and manage the desert tortoise conservation center2 7ii7 ensure that the center engages in public outreach and education on tortoise handling2 and 7iii7 consult with the ,state of ,california and the ,state of ,nevada to ensure the center is operated consistent with ,state law4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an independent advisory board composed of key stakeholders and technical experts to provide recommendations and guidance on the disposition of any amounts expended from the ,fund4 7ii7 ,administrative costs ,amounts in the ,fund shall not be used to fund any of the administrative costs of the advisory board established under clause 7i74 7#c7 ,mitigation requirements ,the expenditure of funds under this subsection shall be in addition to any mitigation requirements imposed pursuant to any law1 regulation1 or term or condition of any lease1 right-of-way1 or other authorization4 7#d7 ,investment of ,fund 7,a7 ,in general ,any amounts deposited in the ,fund shall earn interest in an amount determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury on the basis of the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturities4 7,b7 ,use ,any interest earned under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be expended in accordance with this subsection4