,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fhdc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #bj1 #bjah,mr4 ,bishop of ,utah introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to provide for increased recreation1 conservation1 economic use1 and sound balanced management of lands in northern ,utah4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,northern ,utah ,lands ,management ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,division ,a--,public ,lands ,recreation ,act ,title ,i--,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system ,sec4 #aja4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,map and legal description4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,additional provisions4 ,title ,,ii--,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area ,sec4 #bja4 ,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,map and legal description4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,administration4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,additional provisions4 ,title ,,iii--,land ,conveyance ,sec4 #cja4 ,land conveyance4 ,title ,,iv--,national ,conservation ,area ,sec4 #dja4 ,national conservation area4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,map and legal description4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,administration of ,national ,conservation ,area4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,general provisions4 ,title ,v--,jones ,hole ,national ,fish ,hatchery ,sec4 #eja4 ,conveyance of ,jones ,hole ,national ,fish ,hatchery to the ,state of ,utah4 ,division ,b--,utah ,miscellaneous ,provisions ,title ,i--,big ,sand ,wash ,project ,title ,transfer ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,conveyance of facilities and land4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,relationship to ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,report4 ,title ,,ii--,hyde ,park ,land ,conveyance ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,land conveyance1 ,city of ,hyde ,park1 ,utah4 ,title ,,iii--,golden ,spike #aejth ,anniversary ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,redesignation4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,transcontinental railroad network4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,agreements affecting certain historical crossings4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,invasive species control4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,funding clarification4 ,title ,,iv--,national ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area ,act ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,designation of the ,bear ,river ,national ,heritage ,area4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,designation of local coordinating entity4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,management plan4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,relationship to ,tribal governments4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,private property and regulatory protections4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,evaluation2 report4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,termination of authority4 ,a ,public ,lands ,recreation ,act ,i ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system #aja4 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system1 comprised of certain ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,uintah ,county1 ,utah1 as identified in the ,october #bjab ,decision ,record for the ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system4 #ajb4 ,map and legal description 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year from the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall file a map and legal description of the trail system established by this title with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7b7 ,force and effect ,the map and legal description submitted under this title shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may make any minor modifications of any clerical or typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7c7 ,public availability ,a copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #ajc4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall administer the trail system established by section #aja in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et4 seq472 7,c7 the #bjab ,decision ,record for ,environmental ,assessment ,,doi-,,blm ,g#jaj-bjab-jjeg ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system2 and 7,d7 other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,uses ,in administering the ,mc,coy ,flats ,trails ,system1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and consult with ,uintah ,county1 ,utah2 7,b7 provide for new route and trail construction for mountain biking to further recreational opportunities2 and 7,c7 minimize conflict between non-motorized recreation and off-highway vehicle use 7only on designated routes74 7b7 ,management of ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall manage the trail system in a manner that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the #bjab ,decision ,record for the ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system2 7#b7 allows for adjustment to the travel management plan within the regular amendment process2 and 7#c7 allows for the construction of new mountain biking trails4 #ajd4 ,additional provisions 7a7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,plan required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall develop a management plan for the long-term management of the trail system4 7#b7 ,recommendations and consultation ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall prepare the management plan in consultation and coordination with ,uintah ,county1 ,utah4 7b7 ,fees ,the ,united ,states ,department of ,interior is prohibited from the collecting or requiring fees for access or day use of the trail system or related parking areas4 7c7 ,trail expansion ,the ,secretary shall within #e years of the date of enactment of this ,act acquire non-,federal lands and minerals within the trail system from willing sellers through exchange or purchase4 ,any acquired lands shall be added to the ,mc,coy ,flats ,trail ,system and be managed in accordance with the management plan for the trail system4 ,,ii ,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area #bja4 ,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #agc1afc acres generally depicted on the map entitled ,uintah ,county1 ,utah ,federal ,lands ,conservation and ,management ,act ,map and dated 1 are hereby established as the ,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,ashley ,karst ,national ,recreation and ,geologic ,area 7referred to in this title as the ,area7 are to provide recreational opportunities1 protect and manage water resources1 utilize commercial forest products1 and withdraw minerals from development4 #bjb4 ,map and legal description 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and legal description of the ,area with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7b7 ,effect ,the map and legal description prepared under subsection 7a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may correct minor errors in the map or legal description4 7c7 ,public availability ,a copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,united ,states ,forest ,service4 #bjc4 ,administration 7a7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall administer the ,area in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7,b7 this title2 and 7,c7 other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,plan required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall develop a management plan for the long-term management of the ,area4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall prepare the management plan in consultation and coordination with ,uintah ,county1 ,utah4 7,c7 ,uses ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall allow only such uses of the ,area that would further the purposes of the ,area as described in section #bja7;b71 and in consultation and coordination with ,uintah ,county1 ,utah4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7i7 provide for recreational opportunities including snowmobiling1 designated trails for motorcycle riding1 roads1 and off-highway vehicle use1 camping1 and other recreational activities consistent with this title2 7ii7 provide for appropriate forest management1 utilizing commercial harvesting for hazardous fuels reduction1 wildland fire control1 control of insects and disease1 and ensure watershed health2 7iii7 prohibit mineral development2 7iv7 provide for the continuation of communication towers including technological improvements2 and 7v7 promote the long-term protection and management of the water resources and underground karst system4 #bjd4 ,additional provisions 7a7 ,off-,highway vehicle and mechanized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,the use of vehicle1 off-highway vehicle and mechanized vehicles shall be permitted within the ,area on designated routes4 7#b7 ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall designate existing routes in a manner that-- 7i7 utilizes ,forest ,service roads existing as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 minimizes conflict with sensitive habitat or cultural or historical resources2 and 7iii7 does not interfere with private property or water rights4 7,b7 ,closure or rerouting 7i7 ,in general ,a designated route may be temporarily closed or rerouted1 for a period not to exceed two years1 if the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the ,state of ,utah and ,uintah ,county1 determines that-- 7,i7 the designated route is damaging cultural resources or historical resources2 7,,ii7 temporary closure of the designated route is necessary to repair the designated route or protect public safety2 7,,iii7 modification of the designated route would not significantly affect access within the ,area2 7,,iv7 all other options1 other than a temporary closure or rerouting1 have been exhausted2 and 7,v7 an alternative route has been provided4 7ii7 ,notice ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide information to the public regarding any designated routes that are open1 have been rerouted1 or are temporarily closed through-- 7,i7 use of appropriate signage within the ,area2 and 7,,ii7 use of the internet and web resources4 7,c7 ,whiterocks lake ,motorized access shall be allowed for the ,forest ,service1 ,state of ,utah and local governments1 and water companies to access ,whiterocks ,lake for general and emergency maintenance purposes4 7#c7 ,trail construction ,nothing in this title prohibits new trail construction4 7b7 ,no effect on non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land ,nothing in this title affects ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land located within the ,area4 7c7 ,oversnow vehicles ,where allowed prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall authorize the use of snowmobiles and other over snow vehicles within the ,area when there is at least #f inches of snow coverage4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and disease ,in accordance with this title1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may-- 7#a7 carry out any measures to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels1 insects1 and diseases in the ,area2 and 7#b7 coordinate those measures with the appropriate ,state or local agencies4 7e7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this title precludes a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency from conducting wildfire management operations 7including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment7 or interferes with the authority of the ,secretary of ,agriculture to authorize mechanical thinning of trees or underbrush to prevent or control the spread of wildfires or the use of mechanized equipment for wildfire pre-suppression and suppression1 and to improve water quality4 7f7 ,livestock grazing 7#a7 ,the grazing of livestock in the ,area1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue1 subject to such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary of the ,agriculture considers to be necessary in accordance with existing laws and regulations and ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje74 7#b7 ,utah ,department of ,agriculture ,in instances in which historic grazing areas1 access1 or use is disputed by the permittee1 data and information provided by the ,utah ,department of ,agriculture shall be given priority consideration by the ,secretary of the ,agriculture to establish historic grazing areas1 access1 or use4 7g7 ,existing easements and rights-of-,way ,nothing in this title precludes the ,secretary of ,agriculture from renewing easements or rights-of-way in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with this title and existing law4 7h7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,area4 7#b7 ,activities outside area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,area can be seen1 heard1 or smelled within the ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,area4 7i7 ,outfitting and guide activities ,commercial services 7including authorized outfitting and guide activities7 within the ,area are authorized4 7j7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,utah with respect to the management of fish and wildlife on ,federal land in the ,state1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 trapping1 and use of helicopters to maintain healthy wildlife populations within the ,area4 7k7 ,access ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide the owner of ,state or private property within the ,area access to ,state or private property4 7l7 ,wildlife water development projects ,structures and facilities1 including future structures and facilities1 for wildlife water development projects 7including guzzlers7 in the ,area are authorized4 7m7 ,hunting and fishing ,hunting and fishing on lands and waters owned or managed by the ,department of the ,agriculture shall continue in the ,area designated by section #bja1 if these activities were authorized before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7n7 ,water rights 7#a7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 shall constitute either an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any water rights with respect to the ,area designated by this section2 7,b7 affects any water rights in the ,state2 7,c7 establishes a precedent with regard to any future designations4 7,d7 shall restrict or prohibit the upstream diversion of water rights held under ,utah ,state law nor shall any claim of resource damages arise due to the rightful diversion or depletion of streams or rivers affecting the ,area4 7#b7 ,utah water law ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of ,utah ,state law to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to the ,area4 7#c7 ,effects on ,state water rights ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not take any action that adversely affects-- 7,a7 any water rights granted by the ,state2 7,b7 the authority of the ,state in adjudicating water rights2 7,c7 definitions established by the ,state with respect to the term beneficial use or priority of rights2 7,d7 terms and conditions for groundwater withdrawal2 7,e7 the use of groundwater resources that are in accordance with ,state law2 or 7,f7 other rights or obligations of the ,state as established under ,state law4 7#d7 ,existing water infrastructure 7,a7 ,nothing in this title shall be construed to limit off-highway vehicle access and road maintenance by the ,state of ,utah or local governments for those maintenance activities necessary to guarantee the continued viability of water resource facilities that currently exist or which may be necessary in the future to prevent the degradation of the water supply in the ,area4 7,b7 ,nothing in this title shall be construed to encumber1 transfer1 impair1 or limit any water right1 or recognized beneficial use1 including access to1 development1 and use of livestock water rights as defined by ,state law4 7o7 ,vegetation management ,nothing in this title prevents the ,secretary of ,agriculture from conducting vegetation management projects to improve water quality within the ,area4 7p7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal land within the ,area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the ,federal land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7q7 ,fees ,except for improved campgrounds1 within the ,area the ,united ,states ,forest ,service is prohibited from the collecting or requiring fees for access or use4 ,,iii ,land ,conveyance #cja4 ,land conveyance 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac71 upon the request of ,uintah ,county1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as appropriate shall convey the following ,federal land to that entity1 without consideration3 7#a7 ,ashley spring property ,the approximately #a1ajc acres generally depicted on the map entitled ,uintah ,county1 ,utah ,federal ,lands ,conservation and ,management ,act ,map1 and dated as ,ashley ,spring ,property to ,uintah ,county1 ,utah1 for public use1 drinking water development1 and non-motorized recreation4 7b7 ,map and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force and effect ,each map and legal description submitted under this section shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture as appropriate may make any minor modifications of any clerical or typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,a copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 as appropriate4 ,,iv ,national ,conservation ,area #dja4 ,national conservation area ,subject to valid existing rights1 the following area in the ,state of ,utah is hereby established as a ,national ,conservation ,area3 7#a7 ,john ,wesley ,powell ,certain ,federal land1 comprising approximately #bi1hfh acres administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,uintah ,county1 ,utah1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,uintah ,county1 ,utah ,federal ,lands ,conservation and ,management ,act ,map1 and dated 1 to be known as the ,john ,wesley ,powell ,national ,conservation ,area4 #djb4 ,map and legal description 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year from the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall file a map and legal description of the ,national ,conservation ,area established by this title with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7b7 ,force and effect ,the map and legal description submitted under this section shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may make any minor modifications of any clerical or typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7c7 ,public availability ,a copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #djc4 ,administration of ,national ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,purposes ,in accordance with this title1 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 and other applicable laws1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall manage the ,national ,conservation ,area established by this title in a manner that-- 7#a7 protects1 conserves1 and enhances the unique and nationally important historic1 cultural1 scientific1 scenic1 recreational1 archaeological1 flora and fauna1 and educational resources of the ,national ,conservation ,areas2 7#b7 maintains and enhances cooperative and innovative management practices between resource managers1 private landowners1 and the public in the ,national ,conservation ,areas2 7#c7 recognizes and maintains to the extent practicable uses authorized or allowed on the day prior to the date of enactment of this ,act within the ,national ,conservation ,areas2 and 7#d7 maintain and improve ,greater sage-grouse habitat4 7b7 ,management plans 7#a7 ,plan required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall develop a management plan for the long-term management of the national conservation area4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall prepare the management plan in consultation and coordination with the ,state of ,utah and ,uintah ,county1 ,utah4 #djd4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,withdrawals ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states within the national conservation area after the date of enactment of this ,act1 is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7b7 ,fire1 insects1 and disease ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may take such measures in the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases 7including1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the coordination of the activities with a ,state or local agency74 7c7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this title precludes a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency from conducting wildfire management operations 7including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment7 in the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title subject to reasonable regulations as prescribed by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,livestock grazing 7#a7 ,the grazing of livestock in the ,national ,conservation ,area established by this title1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue1 subject to such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary of the ,interior considers to be necessary in accordance with existing laws and regulations and ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje74 7#b7 ,utah ,department of ,agriculture ,in instances in which historic grazing areas1 access1 or use is disputed by the permittee1 data and information provided by the ,utah ,department of ,agriculture shall be given priority consideration by the ,secretary of ,interior to establish historic grazing areas1 access1 or use4 7e7 ,access ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide in the management plan of the ,national ,conservation ,area reasonable and adequate motorized access to and within the ,national ,conservation ,area to further the purposes of this title and promote public access to and within the ,national ,conservation ,area2 utilizing existing roads and disturbances as reasonably practicable4 7f7 ,existing easements and rights-of-,way ,nothing in this title precludes the ,secretary of the ,interior from renewing easements or rights-of-way in the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with this ,act and existing law4 7g7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title4 7#b7 ,activities outside conservation area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title can be seen1 heard1 or smelled within the ,national ,conservation ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7h7 ,outfitting and guide activities ,commercial services 7including authorized outfitting and guide activities7 within the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title are authorized4 7i7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,utah with respect to the management of fish and wildlife on ,federal land in the ,state1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 and trapping and use of helicopters to maintain healthy wildlife populations1 within the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title4 7j7 ,access ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide the owner of ,state or private property within the boundary of a conservation area established under this ,act reasonable access to the owner's property4 7k7 ,wildlife water development projects ,structures and facilities1 including future and existing structures and facilities1 for wildlife water development projects 7including guzzlers7 in the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title are authorized4 7l7 ,hunting and fishing ,within the ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title1 hunting and fishing in areas where hunting and fishing has been allowed on lands and waters owned or managed by the ,department of the ,interior before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue4 7m7 ,water rights 7#a7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 shall constitute either an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any water rights with respect to the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title2 7,b7 affects any water rights in the ,state of ,utah existing on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water rights held by the ,united ,states2 7,c7 establishes a precedent with regard to any future ,national ,conservation ,area designations4 7,d7 shall restrict or prohibit the upstream diversion of water rights held under ,utah ,state law nor shall any claim of resource damages arise due to the rightful diversion or depletion of streams or rivers affecting the ,area4 7#b7 ,existing water infrastructure ,nothing in this title shall be construed to limit motorized access and road maintenance by local municipalities and water right holders for those maintenance activities necessary to guarantee the continued viability of water resource facilities that currently exist or which may be necessary in the future to prevent the degradation of the water supply in the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title subject to such reasonable regulations deemed necessary by the ,secretary of ,interior4 7n7 ,wilderness release 7#a7 ,congress finds that the ,federal lands comprising the ,national ,conservation ,area designated in this title have been adequately studied for wilderness character and wilderness designation pursuant to section #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7 and are no longer subject to the requirement of subsection 7c7 of such section pertaining to the management of wilderness study areas in a manner that does not impair the suitability of such areas for preservation as wilderness4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may not promulgate or issue any system-wide regulation1 directive1 instruction memorandum or order that would direct management of the ,federal lands designated as ,national ,conservation ,area in this title in a manner contrary to this title4 7o7 ,vegetation management ,nothing in this title prevents the ,secretary of the ,interior from conducting vegetation management projects within the ,national ,conservation ,area established under and consistent with this title4 7p7 ,off-,highway vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except in cases in which off-highway vehicles are needed for administrative purposes1 including project construction and maintenance1 or to respond to an emergency1 the use of off-highway vehicles shall be permitted only on designated routes within the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title4 7#b7 ,designated routes 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall manage existing designated routes in a manner that-- 7i7 is consistent with off-highway vehicle and mechanized use of the designated routes under existing laws and regulations established one day prior to enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 minimizes conflict with sensitive habitat or cultural or historical resources2 and 7iii7 does not interfere with private property or water rights4 7,b7 ,closure or rerouting 7i7 ,in general ,a designated route may be temporarily closed or rerouted1 for a period not to exceed two years1 if the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,state of ,utah1 and relevant local government within the ,state determines that-- 7,i7 the designated route is damaging cultural resources or historical resources2 7,,ii7 temporary closure of the designated route is necessary to repair the designated route or protect public safety2 7,,iii7 modification of the designated route would not significantly affect access within the conservation area2 7,,iv7 all other options1 other than a temporary closure or rerouting1 have been exhausted2 and 7,v7 an alternative route has been provided1 which may include routes previously closed4 7ii7 ,if temporary closure and rerouting options as outlined in clause 7i7 have been exhausted1 and the designated route continues to damage sensitive habitat or cultural or historical resources1 the minimum track of the designated route necessary to protect those resources may be permanently closed4 7,c7 ,notice ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide information to the public regarding any designated routes that are open1 have been rerouted1 or are temporarily or permanently closed through-- 7i7 use of appropriate signage within the ,national ,conservation ,area as designated by this title2 and 7ii7 use of the internet and web resources4 7#c7 ,permanent road construction ,after the date of enactment of this ,act1 except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall not construct any new permanent road within the ,national ,conservation ,area designated under this title4 7q7 ,no effect on non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land ,nothing in this title affects ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to non-,federal land or interests in non-,federal land4 7r7 ,research and interpretive facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,interior may establish facilities for-- 7,a7 the conduct of scientific research2 and 7,b7 the interpretation of the historical1 cultural1 scientific1 archeological1 natural and educational resources of the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title4 7#b7 ,grants2 cooperative agreements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state of ,utah1 local governmental entities1 other institutions and organizations1 and private entities to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the restoration or conservation of the ,national ,conservation ,area established by this title4 7s7 ,partnerships ,in recognition of the value of collaboration to foster innovation and enhance research and development efforts1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall encourage partnerships1 including public-private partnerships1 between and among ,federal1 ,state and local agencies1 academic institutions1 non-profit organizations and private entities4 7t7 ,recreation ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational use of the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title1 including hunting1 fishing1 camping1 hiking1 backpacking1 cross-country skiing1 hang gliding1 paragliding1 rock climbing1 canyoneering1 sightseeing1 nature study1 horseback riding1 mountain biking1 rafting1 off-highway vehicle recreation on authorized routes1 and other recreational activities1 so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the national conservation area1 this section1 and applicable management plans4 7u7 ,acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior as appropriate may acquire land or interest in land within the boundaries of the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title only by donation1 exchange1 transfer from another ,federal agency1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,no condemnation ,within the ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title1 the use of eminent domain or condemnation shall be prohibited4 7#c7 ,incorporation in national conservation area ,any land or interest in land located inside the boundary of a ,national ,conservation ,area designated by this title that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act shall be added to and administered as part of the ,national ,conservation ,area4 7#d7 ,school trust lands ,upon request of the ,utah ,school and ,institutional ,trust ,lands ,administration1 the ,secretary shall within five years of the date of enactment of this act acquire lands and minerals owned by the ,utah ,school and ,institutional ,trust ,lands ,administration within the ,national ,conservation ,area through exchange or purchase4 ,any acquired lands shall be added to the ,national ,conservation ,area and shall be managed in accordance with the management plan of the area4 7v7 ,nothing in this title shall affect existing or future sage grouse conservation projects1 including the management of vegetation through mechanical means within the ,john ,wesley ,powell ,national ,conservation ,area established under this title4 7w7 ,fees ,except for improved campgrounds1 within the ,national ,conservation ,area the ,united ,states ,department of ,interior is prohibited from the collecting or requiring fees for access or use4 ,v ,jones ,hole ,national ,fish ,hatchery #eja4 ,conveyance of ,jones ,hole ,national ,fish ,hatchery to the ,state of ,utah 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,property ,the term ,property means the approximately #cij acres known as the ,jones ,hole ,national ,fish ,hatchery1 which-- 7,a7 is located at #bddie ,east ,jones ,hole ,hatchery ,road1 ,vernal1 ,utah1 as established under section #h of the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act of #aief 7,public ,law #hd-dhe72 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 all improvements and related personal property under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that are located on that land1 including buildings1 structures1 equipment2 7ii7 all easements and leases related to that land2 and 7iii7 all water rights relating to that land4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,utah4 7b7 ,conveyance ,at the request of the governor of the ,state and subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,state1 without reimbursement1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,property1 for use by the ,utah ,division of ,wildlife ,resources as a component of the ,state's fish culture program4 7c7 ,conditions ,the ,secretary shall convey the ,property not more than #ahj days after each of the following have occurred3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service repairs the spring development and sanitary sewer system of the ,property4 7#b7 ,the ,state enters into an agreement to operate and maintain the fish hatchery on the ,property at the ,state's expense4 ,b ,utah ,miscellaneous ,provisions ,i ,big ,sand ,wash ,project ,title ,transfer #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,big ,sand ,wash ,project ,title ,transfer ,act4 #ajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,acquired lands ,the term ,acquired ,lands means those lands that were acquired by the ,central ,utah ,water ,conservancy ,district with ,federal and ,district funds for the purpose of water storage and conveyance in the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities4 7#b7 ,association ,the term ,association means the ,moon ,lake ,water ,users ,association1 an association of #h irrigation companies in ,utah4 7#c7 ,big sand wash facilities ,the term ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities-- 7,a7 means the following features that are part of the ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project authorized by the ,central ,utah ,project ,completion ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-ege7-- 7i7 the ,big ,sand ,wash ,dam1 including the enlarged reservoir and outlet works2 7ii7 the ,feeder ,pipeline2 7iii7 the ,feeder ,diversion2 7iv7 the ,roosevelt ,pipeline2 and 7v7 the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 the ,moon ,lake ,dam and ,reservoir2 and 7ii7 the modified outlet works4 7#d7 ,district ,the term ,district means the ,central ,utah ,water ,conservancy ,district1 a political subdivision of the ,state of ,utah with certain responsibilities for the implementation of the ,central ,utah ,project ,completion ,act4 7#e7 ,duchesne county ,the term ,duchesne ,county means the ,duchesne ,county ,water ,conservancy ,district in ,duchesne ,county1 ,utah4 7#f7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal ,lands means parcels of federally owned lands and easements acquired for the expansion of the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities1 and includes those original1 ,association lands deeded to the ,united ,states in ,november #bjja as a permanent easement for the conveyance and storage of water and the right of ingress and egress4 7#g7 ,feeder diversion ,the term ,feeder ,diversion means the diversion structure and appurtenances constructed in the ,lake ,fork ,river to divert water into the ,big ,sand ,wash ,project1 and includes the property acquired by easement for the diversion structure and rights of egress and ingress to the property4 7#h7 ,feeder pipeline ,the term ,feeder ,pipeline means the pipeline and appurtenances constructed from the ,feeder ,diversion to the ,big ,sand ,wash ,reservoir1 and includes the property acquired by easement for the pipeline4 7#i7 ,roosevelt pipeline ,the term ,roosevelt ,pipeline means the pipeline and appurtenances constructed to deliver project and non-project water from the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities for the ,association and ,duchesne ,county1 and includes the property acquired by easement for the pipeline4 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or a designee of the ,secretary4 7#aa7 ,uinta basin replacement project ,the term ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project applies to the project that was authorized by the ,central ,utah ,project ,completion ,act to enlarge the ,big ,sand ,wash ,dam and ,reservoir1 construct the ,feeder ,diversion1 construct the ,feeder ,pipeline1 construct the ,roosevelt ,pipeline1 modify the ,moon ,lake outlet works1 develop mitigation lands1 and develop other facilities as required to complete project purposes4 #ajc4 ,conveyance of facilities and land 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b7 and in consideration of the ,district assuming from the ,united ,states all liability for administration1 operation1 and maintenance of the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,district all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,acquired ,lands1 the ,federal ,lands1 and the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,conditions ,the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall not be completed until all of the following occur3 7#a7 ,the ,district pays to the ,secretary the net present value of the remaining repayment obligations identified in the ,water ,service ,contract1 ,supplement ,no4 #b1 ,contract ,no4 #ad-jf-djj-dbhf and ,block ,notice ,number ,,ubrp#a1 as determined by ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#abi 7in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act74 ,such prepayment shall not affect the contract to deliver water between the ,district and ,duchesne ,county and shall remedy all outstanding issues relating to the ,district's expenditure of ,federal funds for land acquisition4 7#b7 ,the ,association1 the ,district1 and ,duchesne ,county enter into an agreement1 only as mutually deemed necessary by the ,parties1 reflecting as much as possible the existing operating agreement1 ,agreement ,no4 #ja-jg-dj-,r#gjbj dated ,november #ae1 #bjja1 that provides for the future operation of and delivery of water from the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities4 7#c7 ,the ,association and the ,district enter into an agreement to convey ,acquired ,lands1 ,federal ,lands1 the ,feeder ,diversion1 and the ,feeder ,pipeline to the ,association4 7#d7 ,the ,association and the ,district enter into an agreement that ensures the minimum stream flow requirements contained in the ,final ,environmental ,assessment1 section #bjc7;a71 ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project1 dated ,october #bjja4 7#e7 ,the ,district and the ,united ,states enter into an agreement that ensures the minimum stream flow requirements contained in the ,final ,environmental ,assessment1 section #bjc7;a71 ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project1 dated ,october #bjja4 7#f7 ,the ,district enters into an agreement to convey ,acquired ,lands and ,federal ,lands to the ,utah ,department of ,transportation4 7#g7 ,the ,district enters into an agreement to convey the ,roosevelt ,pipeline to ,duchesne ,county4 7c7 ,prepayment authority ,the ,district is hereby granted authority to prepay1 at net present value as determined by ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#abi 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act71 all irrigation block notices associated with the ,bonneville ,unit of the ,central ,utah ,project4 7d7 ,payment of costs ,the ,district shall pay any necessary and reasonable administrative and real estate transfer costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance authorized by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,compliance with environmental laws 7#a7 ,in general ,before conveying land and facilities under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall comply with all applicable requirements under-- 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 law applicable to the land and facilities4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this title modifies or alters any obligations under-- 7,a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #ajd4 ,relationship to ,uinta ,basin ,replacement ,project ,after the conveyance authorized under section #ajc7;a71 the ,united ,states shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act1 omission1 or occurrence relating to the ,big ,sand ,wash ,facilities1 ,acquired ,lands1 and ,federal ,lands1 except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the ,united ,states or by any employee or agent of the ,united ,states before the date of the conveyance1 consistent with chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aje4 ,report ,if the conveyance authorized by section #ajc7;a7 is not completed by the date that is #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes the status of the conveyance2 7#b7 describes any obstacles to completing the conveyance2 and 7#c7 specifies an anticipated date for completion of the conveyance4 ,,ii ,hyde ,park ,land ,conveyance #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,hyde ,park ,land ,conveyance ,act4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this title3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the ,city of ,hyde ,park1 ,utah4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #bjc4 ,land conveyance1 ,city of ,hyde ,park1 ,utah 7a7 ,conveyance ,required ,subject to valid existing rights1 if the ,city submits a written request to the ,secretary not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act requesting the conveyance of the ,bureau of ,land ,management land described in subsection 7b7 for public purposes1 the ,secretary shall convey1 without consideration and by quitclaim deed1 to the ,city all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the parcel of land1 including improvements thereon1 described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,description of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the parcel of ,bureau of ,land ,management land and any improvements to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 is the approximately #hj-;acre parcel identified on the map entitled ,hyde ,park ,land ,conveyance ,act and dated ,october #bc1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,availability of map ,the map referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 ,the ,secretary may correct minor errors in the map4 7c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,bureau of ,land ,management land to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,costs of ,conveyance ,as a condition for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 all costs associated with such conveyance shall be paid by the ,city4 7e7 ,time for ,completion of ,conveyance ,the ,secretary shall complete the conveyance under subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date on which the ,city submits the written request described in such subsection4 ,,iii ,golden ,spike #aejth ,anniversary #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,golden ,spike #aejth ,anniversary ,act4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,adjacent landowner ,the term adjacent landowner means the non-,federal owner of property that directly abuts the ,park boundaries4 7#b7 ,historical crossing ,the term historical crossing means a corridor with a maximum width of #cj feet across former railroad rights-of-way within the ,park-- 7,a7 that has been used by adjacent landowners in an open manner multiple times in more than #a of the past #aj years for vehicle1 farm machinery1 or livestock travel2 or 7,b7 where existing utility or pipelines have been placed4 7#c7 ,network ,the term ,network means the ,transcontinental ,railroad ,network established under section #d4 7#d7 ,park ,the term ,park means the ,golden ,spike ,national ,historical ,park designated under section #c4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#f7 ,transcontinental railroad ,the term ,transcontinental ,railroad means the approximately #a1iab-mile continuous railroad constructed between #ahfc and #ahfi from ,council ,bluffs1 ,iowa1 to ,san ,francisco1 ,california4 #cjc4 ,redesignation 7a7 ,redesignation ,the ,golden ,spike ,national ,historic ,site designated ,april #b1 #aieg1 and placed under the administration of the ,national ,park ,service under the ,act of ,july #aj1 #aife 7#gi ,stat4 #dbf71 shall be known and designated as the ,golden ,spike ,national ,historical ,park4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,golden ,spike ,national ,historic ,site shall be considered a reference to the ,golden ,spike ,national ,historical ,park4 7c7 ,network ,the ,park shall be part of the ,network4 #cjd4 ,transcontinental railroad network 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,transcontinental ,railroad ,network4 ,the ,network shall not include properties used in active freight railroad operations 7or other ancillary purposes7 or reasonably anticipated to be used for freight railroad operations in the future4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 inventory ,national ,park ,service sites1 facilities1 and programs2 and 7#b7 identify other sites1 facilities1 and programs1 to determine their suitability for inclusion in the ,network1 as delineated under subsection 7e74 7c7 ,duties of the secretary ,in carrying out the ,network1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 produce and disseminate appropriate education materials relating to the history1 construction1 and legacy of the ,transcontinental ,railroad1 such as handbooks1 maps1 interpretive guides1 or electronic information2 7#b7 identify opportunities to enhance the recognition of immigrant laborers' contributions to the history1 construction1 and legacy of the ,transcontinental ,railroad2 7#c7 enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 create and adopt an official1 uniform symbol or device for the ,network and issue guidance for the use of such symbol or device4 7d7 ,elements ,the ,network shall encompass the following elements3 7#a7 ,all units and programs of the ,national ,park ,service that are determined by the ,secretary to relate to the history1 construction1 and legacy of the ,transcontinental ,railroad4 7#b7 ,with the consent of each person owning any legal interest in the property1 other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and privately owned properties that have a verifiable connection to the history1 construction1 and legacy of the ,transcontinental ,railroad and are included in1 or determined by the ,secretary to be eligible for inclusion in1 the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places4 7#c7 ,other governmental and nongovernmental programs of an educational1 research1 or interpretive nature that are directly related to the history1 construction1 and legacy of the ,transcontinental ,railroad4 7e7 ,cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding ,to achieve the purposes of this section and to ensure effective coordination of the ,federal and non-,federal elements of the ,network described in subsection 7d7 with ,national ,park ,system units and programs of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with1 and provide technical assistance to1 the heads of other ,federal agencies1 ,states1 units of local government1 regional governmental bodies1 and private entities4 #cje4 ,agreements affecting certain historical crossings 7a7 ,programmatic agreement ,no later than #f months after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall enter into a ,programmatic ,agreement with the ,utah ,state ,historic ,preservation ,office and other consulting parties to add certain undertakings in the ,park to the list of those eligible for streamlined review under section #ajf of the ,historic ,preservation ,act of #aiff 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfajh74 ,in the development of the ,programmatic ,agreement1 the ,secretary shall collaborate with adjacent landowners1 ,tribes1 and other consulting parties4 7b7 ,process for approval ,after the completion of the ,programmatic ,agreement under subsection 7a71 an adjacent landowner shall give the ,secretary notice of proposed certain undertakings4 ,within #cj days of the receipt of the notice1 the ,secretary shall review and approve the proposed certain undertakings if consistent with the ,programmatic ,agreement4 7c7 ,definition of certain undertakings ,as used in this section1 the term certain undertakings means those activities that take place on1 within1 or under a historical crossing and-- 7#a7 will last less than #a month and will have limited physical impact on the surface of the historical crossing2 7#b7 have been implemented by an adjacent landowner or other adjacent landowners in the past2 or 7#c7 is the subject of a categorical exclusion under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #cjf4 ,invasive species control ,at the request of an adjacent landowner1 within #cj days of such a request1 the ,secretary shall authorize the adjacent landowner to participate in the eradication of invasive species in the ,park for a period of up to #aj years1 subject to renewal4 ,such an authorization shall provide-- 7#a7 that the invasive species proposed for eradication is identified as such by the ,national ,park ,service2 7#b7 that the method1 timing1 and location of the eradication must be approved by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 appropriate indemnification of the adjacent landowner4 #cjg4 ,funding clarification ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this title4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 ,,iv ,national ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area ,act #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,national ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area ,act4 #djb4 ,purpose ,the purposes of this title include-- 7#a7 to foster a close working relationship with all levels of government1 ,tribes1 the private sector1 residents1 business interests1 and local communities in the ,states of ,idaho and ,utah2 7#b7 to empower communities in the ,states of ,idaho and ,utah to exercise stewardship of their heritage while strengthening future economic opportunities2 7#c7 to interpret1 develop1 and encourage stewardship of the historic1 cultural1 and recreational resources within the ,heritage ,area and the natural and scenic features of which they are a part2 and 7#d7 to expand1 foster1 and develop heritage businesses and products relating to the cultural heritage of the ,heritage ,area4 #djc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area ,council1 which includes representatives of all signers of the ,interlocal ,cooperation ,agreement for the ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area1 administered by the ,bear ,river ,association of ,governments4 7#b7 ,executive committee ,the term ,executive ,committee means the ,executive ,committee of the ,council4 7#c7 ,heritage area ,the term ,heritage ,area means the ,national ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area established by section #djd7;a74 7#d7 ,local coordinating entity ,the term local coordinating entity means the local coordinating entity for the ,heritage ,area designated by section #dje7;a74 7#e7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,heritage ,area required under section #dje4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#g7 ,states ,the term ,states means the ,states of ,idaho and ,utah4 7#h7 ,tribe or ,tribal ,the terms ,tribe or ,tribal mean any federally recognized ,indian ,tribe with cultural heritage and historic interests within the proposed ,bear ,river ,national ,heritage ,area4 #djd4 ,designation of the ,bear ,river ,national ,heritage ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,states the ,national ,bear ,river ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,boundaries 7#a7 ,in general ,the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area shall include-- 7,a7 areas in the ,states that are within the main drainage area of the ,bear ,river2 7,b7 ,bear ,lake1 ,caribou1 ,franklin1 and ,oneida ,counties in the ,state of ,idaho2 7,c7 ,box ,elder1 ,cache1 and ,rich ,counties in the ,state of ,utah2 7,d7 the following communities in the ,state of ,idaho3 ,malad1 ,clifton1 ,dayton1 ,franklin1 ,preston1 ,oxford1 ,weston1 ,bancroft1 ,soda ,springs1 ,grace1 ,bloomington1 ,paris1 ,georgetown1 ,montpelier1 and ,st4 ,charles2 and 7,e7 the following communities in that ,state of ,utah3 ,bear ,river1 ,brigham ,city1 ,corinne1 ,deweyville1 ,elwood1 ,fielding1 ,garland1 ,honeyville1 ,howell1 ,mantua1 ,perry1 ,plymouth1 ,portage1 ,snowville1 ,tremonton1 ,willard1 ,amalga1 ,clarkston1 ,cornish1 ,hyde ,park1 ,hyrum1 ,lewiston1 ,logan1 ,mendon1 ,millville1 ,newton1 ,nibley1 ,north ,logan1 ,paradise1 ,providence1 ,richmond1 ,river ,heights1 ,smithfield1 ,trenton1 ,wellsville1 ,garden ,city1 ,laketown1 ,randolph1 and ,woodruff4 7#b7 ,map ,the ,secretary shall prepare a map of the ,heritage ,area1 which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#c7 ,notice to local and ,tribal governments ,the ,council shall provide to the government of each ,city1 ,town1 ,county1 or ,tribe that has jurisdiction over property proposed to be included in the ,heritage ,area written notice of the proposed inclusion4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,heritage ,area shall be administered in accordance with this title4 #dje4 ,designation of local coordinating entity 7a7 ,local coordinating entity ,the ,council shall be the management entity for the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,authorities of local coordinating entity ,the local coordinating entity may1 for purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan-- 7#a7 prepare reports1 studies1 interpretive exhibits and programs1 historic preservation projects1 and other activities recommended in the management plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 make grants to the ,states1 political subdivisions of the ,states1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#c7 enter into cooperative agreements with the ,states1 political subdivisions of the ,states1 nonprofit organizations1 and other organizations2 7#d7 hire and compensate staff2 7#e7 obtain funds or services from any source1 including funds and services provided under any ,federal program or law1 in which case the ,federal share of the cost of any activity assisted using ,federal funds provided for ,national ,heritage ,areas shall not be more than #ej percent2 and 7#f7 contract for goods and services4 7c7 ,duties of local coordinating entity ,to further the purposes of the ,heritage ,area1 the local coordinating entity shall-- 7#a7 prepare a management plan for the ,heritage ,area in accordance with section #dje2 7#b7 give priority to the implementation of actions1 goals1 and strategies set forth in the management plan1 including assisting units of government1 ,tribes1 and other persons in-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize and protect important resource values in the ,heritage ,area2 7,b7 encouraging economic viability in the ,heritage ,area in accordance with the goals of the management plan2 7,c7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits in the ,heritage ,area2 7,d7 developing heritage-based recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors in the ,heritage ,area2 7,e7 increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the natural1 historic1 cultural1 ,tribal1 scenic1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7,f7 restoring historic buildings that are-- 7i7 located in the ,heritage ,area2 and 7ii7 related to the themes of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,g7 installing throughout the ,heritage ,area clear1 consistent1 and appropriate signs identifying public access points and sites of interest2 7#c7 consider the interests of diverse units of government1 ,tribes1 businesses1 tourism officials1 private property owners1 and nonprofit groups within the ,heritage ,area in developing and implementing the management plan2 7#d7 conduct public meetings at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan2 and 7#e7 for any fiscal year for which ,federal funds provided for ,national ,heritage ,areas are expended for the ,heritage ,area-- 7,a7 submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes-- 7i7 the accomplishments of the local coordinating entity2 7ii7 the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity2 and 7iii7 the entities to which the local coordinating entity made any grants2 7,b7 make available for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the ,federal funds and any matching funds2 and 7,c7 require1 with respect to all agreements authorizing the expenditure of ,federal funds by other organizations1 that the receiving organizations make available for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the ,federal funds4 7d7 ,prohibition on acquisition of real property 7#a7 ,in general ,the local coordinating entity shall not use ,federal funds provided for ,national ,heritage ,areas to acquire real property or any interest in real property4 7#b7 ,other sources ,nothing in this title precludes the local coordinating entity from using funds from other sources for authorized purposes1 including the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property4 7e7 ,delegation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council may delegate the responsibilities and actions under this section for each area identified in section #djd7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,review ,all delegated responsibilities and actions are subject to review and approval by the ,council4 #djf4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this title1 the local coordinating entity shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary a management plan for the ,heritage ,area4 7b7 ,contents ,the management plan for the ,heritage ,area shall-- 7#a7 include comprehensive policies1 strategies1 and recommendations for the conservation1 funding1 management1 and development of the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 include a description of actions and commitments that governments1 private organizations1 and citizens will take to protect1 enhance1 and interpret the natural1 historic1 cultural1 scenic1 ,tribal1 educational1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 7#c7 describe a program of implementation for the management plan that includes-- 7,a7 performance goals and ongoing performance evaluation2 7,b7 plans for resource protection1 enhancement and interpretation2 and 7,c7 specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the local coordinating entity or any government1 ,tribe1 organization1 business or individual2 7#d7 include an interpretative plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7#e7 take into consideration existing ,state1 county1 local1 and ,tribal plans2 7#f7 specify the existing and potential sources of funding to protect1 manage1 and develop the ,heritage ,area2 7#g7 include an inventory of the natural1 historic1 cultural1 scenic1 ,tribal1 educational1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area relating to the themes of the ,heritage ,area that should be preserved1 restored1 managed1 developed1 or maintained2 and 7#h7 include an analysis of1 and recommendations for1 ways in which ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government programs1 may best be coordinated to further the purposes of this title1 including recommendations for the role of the ,national ,park ,service in the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,approval and disapproval of management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the local coordinating entity submits the management plan to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,states1 affected counties1 and ,tribal governments1 shall approve or disapprove the proposed management plan4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in determining whether to approve or disapprove the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7,a7 the local coordinating entity is representative of the diverse interests of the ,heritage ,area1 including governments1 natural and historic resource preservation organizations1 ,tribes1 educational institutions1 businesses1 and recreational organizations2 7,b7 the local coordinating entity has provided adequate opportunities 7including public meetings7 for public1 ,tribal1 and governmental involvement in the preparation of the management plan2 7,c7 the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the management plan1 if implemented1 would adequately protect the natural1 historic1 ,tribal1 cultural1 and recreational resources of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,d7 the management plan is supported by the appropriate ,state1 local1 and ,tribal officials1 the cooperation of which is needed to ensure the effective implementation of the ,state1 local1 and ,tribal aspects of the management plan4 7#c7 ,disapproval and revisions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary disapproves a proposed management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 advise the local coordinating entity1 in writing1 of the reasons for the disapproval2 and 7ii7 make recommendations for revision of the proposed management plan4 7,b7 ,approval or disapproval ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove a revised management plan not later than #ahj days after the date on which the revised management plan is submitted4 7d7 ,approval of amendments ,the ,secretary shall review and approve or disapprove substantial amendments to the management plan in accordance with subsection 7c74 #djg4 ,relationship to ,tribal governments ,nothing in this title shall construe1 define1 waive limit1 or affect any rights of any federally recognized ,indian ,tribe and ,federal trust responsibility4 #djh4 ,relationship to other ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title affects the authority of a ,federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law4 7b7 ,consultation and coordination ,the head of any ,federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the ,heritage ,area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the ,secretary and the local coordinating entity to the extent practicable4 7c7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any law or regulation authorizing a ,federal agency to manage ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,federal agency2 7#b7 limits the discretion of a ,federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the ,heritage ,area2 or 7#c7 modifies1 alters1 or amends any authorized use of ,federal land under the jurisdiction of a ,federal agency4 #dji4 ,private property and regulatory protections ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 abridges the rights of any property owner 7whether public or private71 including the right to refrain from participating in any plan1 project1 program1 or activity conducted within the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 requires any property owner to permit public access 7including access by ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies7 to the property of the property owner1 or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law2 7#c7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or other regulatory authority of any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal or local agency1 or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the local coordinating entity2 7#d7 authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights2 7#e7 affects the licensing or relicensing of facilities by the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission within the proposed ,heritage ,area2 7#f7 diminishes the authority of the ,states to manage fish and wildlife1 including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the ,heritage ,area or the authority of ,tribes to regulate their members with respect to such matters in the exercise of ,tribal treaty rights2 or 7#g7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on the private property4 #daj4 ,evaluation2 report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years before the date specified under section #daa1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the ,heritage ,area2 and 7#b7 prepare a report in accordance with subsection 7c74 7b7 ,evaluation ,an evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to-- 7,a7 accomplishing the purposes of this title for the ,heritage ,area2 and 7,b7 achieving the goals and objectives of the approved management plan for the ,heritage ,area2 7#b7 analyze the ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private investments in the ,heritage ,area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments2 and 7#c7 review the management structure1 partnership relationships1 and funding of the ,heritage ,area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the ,heritage ,area4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the ,national ,park ,service1 if any1 with respect to the ,heritage ,area4 7#b7 ,submission to congress ,on completion of the report1 the ,secretary shall submit the report to-- 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 #daa4 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide assistance under this title terminates on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this title4