,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cfj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #f1 #bjag,mr4 ,grijalva introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to designate the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,arizona1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,establishment of ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument1 ,arizona4 ,sec4 #d4 ,management of ,federal lands within the ,national ,monument4 ,sec4 #e4 ,development of management plan4 ,sec4 #f4 ,existing and historical uses of ,federal lands included in monument4 ,sec4 #g4 ,acquisition of land4 ,sec4 #h4 ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #i4 ,water4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,withdrawal of ,federal land from mining laws4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,advisory council ,the term advisory council means the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,grand ,canyon-,associated ,tribes ,the term ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes means the ,havasupai ,tribe1 the ,hopi ,tribe1 ,hualapai ,indian ,tribe1 the ,navajo ,nation1 ,kaibab ,band of ,paiute ,indians1 ,paiute ,indian ,tribe of ,utah1 ,las ,vegas ,tribe of ,paiute1 ,moapa ,band of ,paiute ,indians1 ,san ,juan ,southern ,paiute ,tribe1 ,yavapai-,apache ,nation1 and the ,zuni ,tribe4 7#c7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the plan developed consistent with section #e4 7#d7 ,national monument ,the term national monument means the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to those national monument lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to those national monument lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior acting jointly4 #c4 ,establishment of ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument1 ,arizona 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed contains various tribal sacred sites and resources1 including religious places and burial sites1 with significant ancestral and contemporary values to the ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes4 7#b7 ,the ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes have a longstanding historical1 cultural and religious connection to the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed and should play an integral role1 through collaboration and consultation1 in the planning and ongoing management of the monument4 7#c7 ,the ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes have historically been stewards of the region1 with obligations to care for the land that has provided for them since time immemorial1 including natural and cultural resources such as ancestral sites1 sacred places1 plants1 wildlife1 water sources1 and minerals1 resulting in an accumulated body of traditional ecological knowledge that holds great potential for contributing to the sustainable and holistic management of the unique and fragile landscape4 7#d7 ,the surface tributaries and interconnected ground water of the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed are the source for ,native ,american sacred springs and falls1 such as ,havasupai ,falls4 7#e7 ,the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed in northern ,arizona contains nationally significant biological1 cultural1 recreational1 geological1 educational1 and scientific values4 7#f7 ,the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed is integral to ,grand ,canyon ,national ,park4 ,the surface tributaries and groundwater sources within the watershed are interconnected and contribute significantly to the flow of the ,colorado ,river1 and provide a source of drinking water for millions of ,american citizens4 7#g7 ,the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed contains a diverse array of canyons1 cliffs1 grasslands1 springs1 and escarpments that create a landscape unlike any other within ,america4 7#h7 ,wildlife corridors within the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed facilitate the migration and survival of many native game species while the rivers1 forests1 and grasslands provide habitat for many rare1 threatened1 and endangered species4 7#i7 ,the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed provides a wild and rugged landscape enjoyed by hunters1 campers1 hikers1 mountain bikers1 equestrians1 and other recreationists4 7#aj7 ,recreational activity within the watershed is the primary driver of sustainable economic development in local communities4 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is hereby established the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,arizona1 which consists of ,federal land and interests in ,federal land in ,arizona1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument and dated ,september #aa1 #bjae4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the national monument are-- 7#a7 to preserve and1 if necessary1 restore the native1 cultural1 sacred lands1 and key tribal resources1 nationally significant biological1 ecological1 including wildlife connectivity1 cultural1 historical1 recreational1 geological1 hydrological1 education1 scenic and scientific values found in the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed1 including aboveground tributaries1 springs and interconnected groundwater that contribute significantly to the ,colorado ,river2 and 7#b7 to secure now and for future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the diverse tribal resources1 landscape1 wildlife1 water flows1 and recreational use of the lands included in the national monument4 7d7 ,legal descriptions2 corrections of errors 7#a7 ,preparation ,as soon as practical after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 but not later than #b years after such date1 the ,secretaries shall prepare final maps and legal descriptions of the national monument1 which shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretaries may correct clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#b7 ,submission ,as soon as practicable after the preparation of the maps and legal descriptions under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall submit the maps and legal descriptions to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,conflict ,between ,map and ,legal ,description ,in the case of a conflict between the maps and the legal descriptions1 the maps shall control4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions prepared pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for public inspection at appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,forest ,service4 #d4 ,management of ,federal lands within the ,national ,monument 7a7 ,basis of management 7#a7 ,applicable laws ,the ,secretary shall manage the national monument in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the natural resources and values of the national 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 seq47 for lands managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7,c7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 7,d7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq47 and section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a72 7,e7 other laws 7including regulations7 applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system for land managed by the ,forest ,service2 and 7,f7 other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,resolution of conflicts ,if there is a conflict between a provision of this ,act and a provision of another law specified in paragraph 7#a71 the more restrictive provision shall control4 7b7 ,authorized uses ,the ,secretary shall allow only such uses of the national monument as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes specified in section #c7;c74 7c7 ,protection of reservation1 state1 and private lands and interests ,the establishment of the national monument shall not-- 7#a7 affect the property rights related to any ,indian reservation1 individually held trust land1 other ,indian allotments1 lands or interests in lands held by the ,state of ,arizona or any of its political subdivisions1 or any private property rights within the boundaries of the national monument2 or 7#b7 grant the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture any new authority not already provided by law on or over non-,federal lands4 7d7 ,scope ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture under this ,act shall extend only to ,federal lands and ,federal interests in lands included in the national monument4 7e7 ,non-,federal lands and interests ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 requires a non-,federal property owner to allow public access to private property2 or 7#b7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to use of non-,federal land4 #e4 ,development of management plan 7a7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries1 collaborating at regular periods1 shall-- 7,a7 develop1 in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and in collaboration with the advisory council1 a comprehensive plan for the protection and management of the national monument to fulfill the purposes of the national monument2 and 7,b7 submit the management plan to ,congress before making it available to the public4 7#b7 ,contents ,the management plan developed under this section shall-- 7,a7 describe the appropriate uses and management of the national monument2 7,b7 identify short-term and long-term management actions and prioritize the management actions based on projected availability of resources2 7,c7 protect and preserve ,indian sacred sites 7as defined in section #a7;b7 of ,executive ,order #acjjg of ,may #bd1 #aiif7 and allow for ,indian tribal members to access those sites for traditional1 cultural1 spiritual1 and tree and forest product1 food1 and medicine-gathering purposes2 7,d7 include appropriate transportation planning that addresses the actions1 including road closures or travel restrictions1 necessary to protect the objects of the national monument and to further the purposes of the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif et seq472 7,e7 provide for the development and implementation of credible science-based ecological restoration projects that provide for the retention of old growth and large diameter trees1 developed in coordination with the advisory council1 with the intent of restoring natural fire regimes1 enhancing old growth forest characteristics1 and assisting in the recovery and maintaining the viability of at-risk1 threatened1 and endangered species2 7,f7 evaluate the naturally dark time conditions and propose goals and management directives to retain current characteristics2 and 7,g7 provide for continued recreational use of the national monument1 including hunting1 hiking1 camping1 mountain biking1 birding1 and horseback riding1 to the extent such recreational use is consistent with this ,act and applicable law4 7#c7 ,public participation and special considerations ,in developing and implementing the management plan1 and to the extent consistent with this section1 the ,secretaries-- 7,a7 shall solicit extensive public input2 7,b7 shall take into consideration any information developed in studies of the land within the national monument2 7,c7 shall assess available climate change information pertinent to the national monument and include standards and practices to ensure the preservation of wildlife corridors and facilitate species migration2 7,d7 shall identify opportunities to promote voluntary cooperative conservation projects with tribal1 ,state1 local1 and private interests2 7,e7 shall take into consideration land uses 7including tribal treaty and statutory rights7 on the ,federal lands within the national monument on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,f7 may incorporate any provision from a resource management plan1 land and resource management plan1 or any other plan applicable to the national monument4 7#d7 ,collaboration with ,native ,american tribes ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall formally collaborate with the ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes in the development of the management plan and in the ongoing management of the national monument4 7#e7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretaries may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements and shared management arrangements with1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 with special emphasis on collaboration with the ,grand ,canyon-associated tribes1 to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the restoration1 conservation1 or management of the national monument4 7#f7 ,approval of funding arrangements ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may approve funding arrangements under the ,tribal ,self-,governance ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aa et seq47 for management of programs and functions related to the management and protection of ,traditional ,cultural ,properties and other culturally significant programming4 #f4 ,existing and historical uses of ,federal lands included in monument 7a7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this ,act affects the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,arizona with respect to the management of fish and wildlife located on public land in the ,state1 except that the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,arizona ,department of ,game and ,fish1 may designate zones in the national monument where1 and periods when1 hunting shall not be allowed to accommodate traditional tribal uses1 public safety1 administration1 or public use and enjoyment4 7b7 ,motorized and mechanized vehicles ,except where needed for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on lands within the national monument shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for their use4 7c7 ,grazing ,livestock grazing within the national monument1 where established or planned before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue subject to all applicable laws and regulations4 7d7 ,wildland fire operations ,in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 the ,secretary shall conduct wildland fire operations in the national monument consistent with the purposes specified in section #c7;c74 7e7 ,commercial recreation activities ,the ,secretary shall allow commercial recreation activities within the national monument in accordance with-- 7#a7 this ,act2 7#b7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc et seq472 and 7#c7 all other applicable laws and regulations4 7f7 ,hunting1 trapping1 fishing1 and gathering ,the ,secretary shall allow hunting1 trapping1 fishing1 and gathering within the national monument in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the ,united ,states and the ,state of ,arizona4 7g7 ,commercial harvest of timber ,the ,secretary may allow cutting1 sale1 or removal of timber and other vegetative material within the national monument to the extent consistent with the purposes of the ,act and as part of an authorized restoration project under section #e4 #g4 ,acquisition of land 7a7 ,acquisition authorized2 methods ,non-,federal held land or interests in land within the boundaries of the national monument may be acquired for management as part of the national monument 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 extent practicable1 and if preferred by a willing landowner1 the ,secretary shall use permanent conservation easements to acquire interests in land in the national monument instead of acquiring land in fee simple4 7c7 ,valuation of private property ,the ,united ,states shall offer the fair market value for any interests or partial interests in land acquired under this section4 7d7 ,incorporation of acquired lands and interests ,any land or interest in land within the boundaries of the national monument that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be added to and administered as part of the national monument4 7e7 ,limited conveyance authority ,the ,secretary may authorize the conveyance of ,federal land within the national monument if-- 7#a7 the purpose for which the land is to be conveyed is consistent with the purposes specified in section #c7;c72 7#b7 the conveyance would benefit the national monument and is in the public interest1 as determined by the ,secretaries2 and 7#c7 the conveyance is made in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 #h4 ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,not more than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall establish an advisory council to be known as the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ,heritage ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,the advisory council shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with the ,secretaries with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan2 7#b7 oversee and collaborate on the management of tribal sites1 artifacts1 ancient trails1 burial sites1 and resources within the boundaries of the national monument2 and 7#c7 oversee and provide consultation on adaptive management of natural resources within the boundaries of the national monument1 including forest restoration and wildlife resources4 7c7 ,applicable law ,the advisory council shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 7#b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7#c7 all other applicable law4 7d7 ,representation ,the advisory council to be appointed by the ,secretaries1 and1 to the extent practicable1 shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 a representative designated by each tribal community with a historical relationship to the region that wishes to participate in the management of the national monument2 7#b7 a representative that is a natural or cultural resource officer designated by each tribal community with a historical relationship to the region that wishes to participate in the management of the national monument2 7#c7 a representative with expertise in the field of anthropology1 archaeology1 and_/or cultural studies from an accredited university or museum1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7#d7 a representative of environmental nongovernmental organizations engaged in activities related to the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed located within ,arizona2 7#e7 a representative of environmental nongovernmental organizations engaged in activities related to the ,greater ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed located anywhere in the ,nation2 7#f7 a representative of recreational nongovernmental organizations engaged in promoting opportunities for recreational hunting and fishing within ,arizona2 7#g7 a representative of recreational advocacy organizations engaged in promoting opportunities for recreation other than hunting and fishing within ,arizona2 7#h7 a representative of the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,department2 and 7#i7 a representative with expertise in the field of natural resource management1 wildlife1 or conservation biology selected from a regional college or university4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,staggered terms ,members of the advisory council shall be appointed for terms of #c years1 except that1 of the members first appointed1 #e of the members shall be appointed for a term of #a year and #e of the members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the advisory council upon the expiration of the member's current term4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7f7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be #h members of the advisory council4 ,the operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7g7 ,procedures ,the advisory council shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 #i4 ,water ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 affects the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7#b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 affects any claims or rights to water not yet asserted or finally determined2 7#d7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#e7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights2 or 7#f7 relinquishes or reduces any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state of ,arizona on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aj4 ,withdrawal of ,federal land from mining laws 7a7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights as provided in section #c7;b71 the ,federal lands and interests in lands included within the ,national ,monument are hereby withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws4 7b7 ,treatment of existing rights ,the withdrawal under subsection 7a7 is subject to valid1 existing rights4 ,if such rights are relinquished or otherwise acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the land that was subject to the rights shall be immediately withdrawn in accordance with subsection 7a74