#aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #heg ,,an ,,act ,to provide for conservation and enhanced recreation activities in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,california ,off-,road ,recreation and ,conservation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,california ,off-,road ,recreation and ,conservation4 ,sec4 #c4 ,visitor center4 ,sec4 #d4 ,california ,state school land4 ,sec4 #e4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #f4 ,conforming amendments4 #b4 ,california ,off-,road ,recreation and ,conservation ,public ,law #ajc-dcc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xiii ,,wilderness #acja4 ,designation of wilderness areas 7a7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to ,be administered by the bureau of land management ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and sections #fja and #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agha1 #aghb71 the following land in the ,state is designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,avawatz mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ia1hjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,avawatz ,mountains ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,june #cj1 #bjae1 to be known as the ,avawatz ,mountains ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,golden valley wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #a1bej acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,golden ,valley ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #bb1 #bjae1 which shall be considered to be part of the ,golden ,valley ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,great falls basin wilderness 7,a7 ,in general ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1hgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,great ,falls ,basin ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,april #bi1 #bjae1 to be known as the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,limitations ,designation of the wilderness under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not establish a ,class ,i ,airshed under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq474 7#d7 ,kingston range wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ec1cbj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,kingston ,range ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,february #ah1 #bjae1 which shall be considered to be a part of as the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,soda mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #gi1iij acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,soda ,mountains ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,february #ah1 #bjae1 to be known as the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness4 7b7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to ,be administered by the national park service ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and sections #fja and #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agha1 #aghb71 the following land in the ,state is designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-north eureka valley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #aa1dif acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,north ,eureka ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhb;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-ibex ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #bc1fej acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,ibex1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jha;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-panamint valley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #d1hjg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,panamint ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhc;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-warm springs ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #aj1dhe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,warm ,spring ,canyon_/,galena ,canyon1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhd;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-axe head ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #h1fch acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,axe ,head1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhe;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-bowling alley ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #bh1ibc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,bowling ,alley1 numbered #adc_/abh1fjf1 and dated ,may #ad1 #bjae1 which shall be considered to be a part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness4 7c7 ,designation of wilderness area ,to ,be administered by the forest service 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the land in the ,state described in paragraph 7#b7 is designated as a wilderness area and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is certain land in the ,san ,bernardino ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #g1ada acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,gorgonio ,proposed ,wilderness ,expansion1 and dated ,november #b1 #bjaf1 which shall considered to be a part of the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,fire management and related activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out such activities in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and disease1 in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7,b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subsection limits the provision of any funding for fire or fuel management in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall amend the local fire management plans that apply to the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,administration ,in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies in the wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies relating to that wilderness area4 #acjb4 ,management 7a7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness areas designated by section #acja4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness areas 7,a7 ,in general ,the fact that an activity 7including military activities7 or use on land outside a wilderness area designated by section #acja can be seen or heard within the wilderness area shall not preclude or restrict the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness area4 7,b7 ,effect on nonwilderness activities 7i7 ,in general ,in any permitting proceeding 7including a review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq477 conducted with respect to a project described in clause 7ii7 that is formally initiated through a notice in the ,federal ,register before ,december #ca1 #bjac1 the consideration of any visual1 noise1 or other impacts of the project on a wilderness area designated by section #acja shall be conducted based on the status of the area before designation as wilderness4 7ii7 ,description of projects ,a project referred to in clause 7i7 is a renewable energy project or associated energy transport facility project-- 7,i7 for which the ,bureau of ,land ,management has received a right-of-way use application on or before the date of enactment of this title2 and 7,,ii7 that is located outside the boundary of a wilderness area designated by section #acja4 7#c7 ,no additional regulation ,nothing in this title requires additional regulation of activities on land outside the boundary of the wilderness areas4 7#d7 ,effect on military operations ,nothing in this title alters any authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct any military operations at desert installations1 facilities1 and ranges of the ,state that are authorized under any other provision of law4 7#e7 ,effect on utility facilities and rights-of-way 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this title terminates or precludes the renewal or reauthorization of any valid existing right-of-way or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 upgrading1 or replacement activities in a right-of-way1 issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company that is located on land included in the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness ,area or the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be conducted in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 for the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness ,area and in a manner compatible with the protection of objects and values for which the ,sand to ,snow ,national ,monument was designated4 7,c7 ,applicable law ,in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 any approval required for an increase in the voltage of the ,coachella distribution circuit shall require consideration of alternative alignments1 including alignments adjacent to ,state ,route #fb4 7b7 ,maps2 legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area and wilderness addition designated by section #acja with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,a map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,administration ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by section #acja shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this ,act and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall also be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and any reference to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this title4 #acjc4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that1 for purposes of section #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb71 any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection 7b7 that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #acja or any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this title has been adequately studied for wilderness4 7b7 ,description of study areas ,the study areas referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the ,cady ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#b7 the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#c7 the ,avawatz ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#d7 the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,boundary and ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7#e7 the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness ,study ,area2 and 7#f7 the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7c7 ,release ,any portion of a wilderness study area described in subsection 7b7 that is not designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #acja is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c774 #acjd4 ,treatment of cherry-,stemmed roads 7a7 ,definition of cherry-,stemmed road ,in this section1 the term cherry-stemmed road means a road or trail that is excluded from a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjb by a non-wilderness corridor having designated wilderness on both sides1 as generally depicted on the maps described in such section4 7b7 ,prohibition on closure or travel restrictions on cherry-,stemmed roads ,the ,secretary concerned shall not-- 7#a7 close any cherry-stemmed road that is open to the public as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 prohibit motorized access on a cherry-stemmed road that is open to the public for motorized access as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#c7 prohibit mechanized access on a cherry-stemmed road that is open to the public for mechanized access as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,resource protection or public safety exceptions ,subsection 7b7 shall not apply to a cherry-stemmed road if the ,secretary concerned determines that a closure or traffic restriction of the cherry-stemmed road is necessary for purposes of significant resource protection or public safety4 #acje4 ,designation of potential wilderness area 7a7 ,in general ,certain land administered by the ,national ,park ,service1 comprising approximately #a acre as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness1 ,mormon ,peak ,microwave ,facility1 ,death ,valley ,national ,park and dated ,march #a1 #bjah1 is designated as a potential wilderness area4 7b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall permit only the uses on the land described in subsection 7a7 that were permitted on the date of enactment of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc74 7c7 ,reestablishment of wilderness designation 7#a7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register when the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the communications site within the potential wilderness area designated under subsection 7a7 is no longer used2 7,b7 the associated right-of-way is relinquished or not renewed2 and 7,c7 the conditions in the potential wilderness area designated by subparagraph 7a7 are compatible with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#b7 ,designation ,upon publication by the ,secretary of the notice described in paragraph 7#a71 the land described in subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7,a7 designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,b7 incorporated into the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness designated by section #fja of ,public ,law #ajc-dcc4 ,,xiv ,,national ,,park ,,system ,,additions #adja4 ,death valley national park boundary revision 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of ,death ,valley ,national ,park is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the approximately #bh1ibc acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 abutting the southern end of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park that lies between ,death ,valley ,national ,park to the north and ,ft4 ,irwin ,military ,reservation to the south and which runs approximately #cd miles from west to east1 as depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,addition-,bowling ,alley1 numbered #adc_/abh1fje1 and dated ,may #ad1 #bjae2 and 7#b7 the approximately #f1cfi acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 located in the northeast area of ,death ,valley ,national ,park that is within1 and surrounded by1 land under the jurisdiction of the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 as depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,addition-,crater1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jgi;,c1 and dated ,october #g1 #bjad4 7b7 ,availability of map ,the maps described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 shall-- 7#a7 administer any land added to ,death ,valley ,national ,park under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 as part of ,death ,valley ,national ,park2 and 7,b7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into a memorandum of understanding with ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 to permit operationally feasible1 ongoing access and use 7including1 but not limited to1 material storage as well as excavation7 to gravel pits in existence as of that date along ,saline ,valley ,road within ,death ,valley ,national ,park for road maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,environmental remediation ,to ensure consistency with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 and ,department of the ,interior policy1 prior to the transfer of any of the lands described in subsection 7a7 to the ,national ,park ,service1 the land shall be fully investigated for contamination in accordance with applicable environmental due diligence standards of the disposing agency and1 within #c years from the date of enactment of this subsection1 the disposing agency shall undertake any environmental remediation or clean up activities and pay for such activities relating to facilities1 land or interest in land identified for transfer4 #adjb4 ,mojave national preserve ,the boundary of the ,mojave ,national ,preserve is adjusted to include the #be acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,baker1 ,california1 as depicted on the map entitled ,mojave ,national ,preserve ,proposed ,boundary ,addition1 numbered #agj_/ajj1aii1 and dated ,august #bjji4 #adjc4 ,joshua tree national park boundary revision 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the #b1hgi acres of land managed by ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management that are contiguous at several different places to the northern boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park in the northwest section of the ,park1 as depicted on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,additions1 numbered #aef_/ajj1jgg1 and dated ,august #bjji2 and 7#b7 the #a1fci acres of land to be acquired from the ,mojave ,desert ,land ,trust that are contiguous at several different places to the northern boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park in the northwest section of the ,park1 as depicted on the map entitled ,mojave ,desert ,land ,trust ,national ,park ,service ,additions1 numbered #aef_/abf1cgf1 and dated ,september #bjad4 7b7 ,availability of maps ,the map described in subsection 7a7 and the map depicting the #be acres described in subsection 7c77#b7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer any land added to the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park under subsection 7a7 and the additional land described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 as part of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park2 and 7,b7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,description of additional land ,the additional land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the #be acres of land-- 7,a7 depicted on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,boundary ,adjustment ,map1 numbered #aef_/hj1jdi1 and dated ,april #a1 #bjjc2 7,b7 added to ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park by the notice of the ,department of the ,interior of ,august #bh1 #bjjc 7#fh ,fed4 ,reg4 #eagii72 and 7,c7 more particularly described as lots #bf1 #bg1 #bh1 #cc1 and #cd in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #h ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian4 7d7 ,southern california edison company energy transport facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title terminates any valid right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized energy transport facility activities in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or the predecessors1 successors1 or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company that is located on land described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 including1 at a minimum1 the use of mechanized vehicles1 helicopters1 or other aerial devices4 7#b7 ,upgrades and replacements ,nothing in this title prohibits the upgrading or replacement of-- 7,a7 ,southern ,california ,edison ,company energy transport facilities1 including the energy transport facilities referred to as the ,jellystone1 ,burnt ,mountain1 ,whitehorn1 ,allegra1 and ,utah distribution circuits rights-of-way2 or 7,b7 an energy transport facility in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to ,southern ,california ,edison ,joshua ,tree ,utility ,facilities4 7#c7 ,publication of plans ,not later than the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park1 whichever is earlier1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company within ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park4 ,,xv ,,off-,,highway ,,vehicle ,,recreation ,,areas #aeja4 ,designation of off-highway vehicle recreation areas 7a7 ,designation ,in accordance with the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 and resource management plans developed under this title and subject to valid rights1 the following land within the ,conservation ,area in ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california1 is designated as ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,areas3 7#a7 ,dumont dunes off-highway vehicle recreation area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #g1fcj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,dumont ,dunes ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,february #bb1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,dumont ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,el mirage off-highway vehicle recreation area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #ad1icj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,el ,mirage ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,february #bb1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,rasor off-highway vehicle recreation area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #bc1iaj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,rasor ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #i1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,rasor ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#d7 ,spangler hills off-highway vehicle recreation area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #ef1adj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,spangler ,hills ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #i1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#e7 ,stoddard valley off-highway vehicle recreation area ,certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #dj1aaj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,stoddard ,valley ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #i1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,expansion of johnson valley off-,highway vehicle recreation area ,the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area designated by section #bide of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajch7 is expanded to include all of the land1 approximately #aa1cjj acres1 depicted as the ,proposed ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area ,additions on the map entitled ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #ae1 #bjah4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 is to preserve and enhance the recreational opportunities within the ,conservation ,area 7including opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation71 while conserving the wildlife and other natural resource values of the ,conservation ,area4 7d7 ,maps and descriptions 7#a7 ,preparation and submission ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated or expanded by subsections 7a7 or 7b7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,legal effect ,the map and legal descriptions of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7e7 ,use of the land 7#a7 ,recreational activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational uses of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including1 but not limited to off-highway recreation1 hiking1 camping1 hunting1 mountain biking1 sightseeing1 rockhounding1 and horseback riding1 as long as the recreational use is consistent with this section1 the protection of public health and safety1 and any other applicable law4 7,b7 ,off-highway vehicle and off-highway recreation ,to the extent consistent with applicable ,federal law 7including regulations7 and this section1 any authorized recreation activities and use designations in effect on the date of enactment of this title and applicable to the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall continue1 including casual off-highway vehicular use1 racing1 competitive events1 rock crawling1 training1 and other forms of off-highway recreation4 7#b7 ,wildlife guzzlers ,wildlife guzzlers shall be allowed in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 applicable ,bureau of ,land ,management guidelines2 and 7,b7 ,state law4 7#c7 ,prohibited uses 7,a7 ,in general ,permanent commercial development 7including development of energy facilities1 but excluding energy transport facilities1 rights-of-way1 and related telecommunication facilities7 shall be prohibited in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 if the ,secretary determines that the development is incompatible with the purpose of this title4 7,b7 ,exception for temporary permitted vendors ,subparagraph 7,a7 does not prohibit a commercial vendor from establishing1 pursuant to a temporary permit1 a site in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas for the purpose of providing accessories and other support for off-highway vehicles and vehicles used for accessing the area4 7f7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary will evaluate and determine if current land use plans meet the intent of this ,act4 ,if not1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 amend existing resource management plans applicable to the land designated as off-highway vehicle recreation areas under subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 develop new activity plans for each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated under that subsection4 7,b7 ,requirements ,all new or amended plans under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to preserve and enhance safe off-highway vehicle and other recreational opportunities within the applicable recreation area consistent with-- 7i7 the purpose described in subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 any applicable laws 7including regulations74 7,c7 ,interim plans ,pending completion of a new activity plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the existing resource management plans shall govern the use of the applicable off-highway vehicle recreation area4 7g7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete a study to identify ,bureau of ,land ,management land within the ,conservation ,area that is suitable for addition to-- 7,a7 the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsections 7a7 and 7b72 or 7,b7 the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area designated by section #bide of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajch74 7#b7 ,study areas ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #da1jjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,spangler ,hills ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #i1 #bjah2 7,b7 certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #fhj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,el ,mirage ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,february #bb1 #bjah2 and 7,c7 certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in the ,conservation ,area1 comprising approximately #aj1cjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area and dated ,march #ae1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in preparing the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 seek input from stakeholders1 including-- 7i7 the ,state1 including-- 7,i7 the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission2 and 7,,ii7 the ,california ,energy ,commission2 7ii7 ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california2 7iii7 the public2 7iv7 recreational user groups2 7v7 conservation organizations2 7vi7 the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company2 7vii7 the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company2 and 7viii7 other ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 explore the feasibility of-- 7i7 expanding the southern boundary of the off-highway vehicle recreation area described in subsection 7a77#c7 to include previously disturbed land2 and 7ii7 establishing a right of way for ,,ohv use in the area identified in 7g77#b71 to the extent necessary to connect the non-contiguous areas of the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7,c7 identify and exclude from consideration any land that-- 7i7 is managed for conservation purposes2 7ii7 is identified as critical habitat for a listed species2 7iii7 may be suitable for renewable energy development2 or 7iv7 may be necessary for energy transmission2 and 7,d7 not recommend or approve expansion of off-highway vehicle recreation areas within the ,conservation ,area that collectively would exceed the total acres administratively designated for off-highway recreation within the ,conservation ,area as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #fgb74 7#d7 ,applicable law ,the ,secretary shall consider the information and recommendations of the study completed under paragraph 7#a7 to determine the impacts of expanding off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated by subsection 7a7 on the ,conservation ,area1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,c7 applicable regulations and plans1 including the ,desert ,renewable ,energy ,conservation ,plan ,land ,use ,plan ,amendment2 and 7,d7 any other applicable law4 7#e7 ,submission to congress ,on completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit the study to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,authorization for expansion 7,a7 ,in general ,on completion of the study under paragraph 7#a7 and in accordance with all applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall authorize the expansion of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas recommended under the study4 7,b7 ,management ,any land within the expanded areas under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be managed in accordance with this section4 7h7 ,southern california edison company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 terminates any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized energy transport facility activities 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,southern ,california ,edison ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in-- 7i7 the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 affects the application1 siting1 route selection1 right-of-way acquisition1 or construction of the ,coolwater-,lugo transmission project1 as may be approved by the ,california ,public ,utilities ,commission and the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 or 7,c7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any ,southern ,california ,edison ,company-- 7i7 utility facility1 including such a utility facility known on the date of enactment of this title as-- 7,i7 ,gale-,,ps #eab transmission lines or rights-of-way2 and 7,,ii7 ,patio1 ,jack ,ranch1 and ,kenworth distribution circuits or rights-of-way2 and 7ii7 energy transport facility in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,company by the date that is #a year after the later of-- 7,a7 the date of enactment of this title2 and 7,b7 the date of issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within-- 7i7 the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7i7 ,pacific gas and electric company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 terminates any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized activity 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7,b7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any-- 7i7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 including those utility facilities known on the date of enactment of this title as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #caa or rights-of-way2 and 7,,ii7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #cgb or rights-of-way2 and 7ii7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area1 whichever is later1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company4 ,,xvi ,,alabama ,,hills ,,national ,,scenic ,,area #afja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,national ,scenic ,area developed under section #afjc7;a74 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map titled ,proposed ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area1 dated ,september #h1 #bjad4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles ,the term motorized vehicles means motorized or mechanized vehicles and includes1 when used by utilities1 mechanized equipment1 helicopters1 and other aerial devices necessary to maintain electrical or communications infrastructure4 7#d7 ,national scenic area ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area means the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area established by section #afjb7;a74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#g7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone4 7#h7 ,utility facility ,the term utility facility means any and all existing and future water system facilities including aqueducts1 streams1 ditches1 and canals2 water facilities including1 but not limited to1 flow measuring stations1 gauges1 gates1 valves1 piping1 conduits1 fencing1 and electrical power and communications devices and systems2 and any and all existing and future electric generation facilities1 electric storage facilities1 overhead and_/or underground electrical supply systems and communication systems consisting of electric substations1 electric lines1 poles and towers made of various materials1 ,h frame structures1 guy wires and anchors1 crossarms1 wires1 underground conduits1 cables1 vaults1 manholes1 handholes1 above-ground enclosures1 markers and concrete pads and other fixtures1 appliances and communication circuits1 and other fixtures1 appliances and appurtenances connected therewith necessary or convenient for the construction1 operation1 regulation1 control1 grounding and maintenance of electric generation1 storage1 lines and communication circuits1 for the purpose of transmitting intelligence and generating1 storing1 distributing1 regulating and controlling electric energy to be used for light1 heat1 power1 communication1 and other purposes4 #afjb4 ,alabama hills national scenic area1 california 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid1 existing rights1 there is established in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area4 ,the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be comprised of the approximately #ah1faj acres generally depicted on the ,map as ,national ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,scenic ,area is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit1 use1 and enjoyment of present and future generations the nationally significant scenic1 cultural1 geological1 educational1 biological1 historical1 recreational1 cinematographic1 and scientific resources of the ,national ,scenic ,area managed consistent with section #cjb7;a7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7;a774 7c7 ,map2 legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the ,national ,scenic ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,national ,scenic ,area-- 7#a7 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7#b7 so as not to impact the future continuing operations and maintenance of any activities associated with valid1 existing rights1 including water rights2 7#c7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,b7 this ,act2 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws4 7e7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow only such uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area as the ,secretary determines would support the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,recreational activities ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or other applicable law1 or as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for public health and safety1 the ,secretary shall allow existing recreational uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area to continue1 including1 but not limited to1 hiking1 mountain biking1 rock climbing1 sightseeing1 horseback riding1 hunting1 fishing1 and appropriate authorized motorized vehicle use4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles ,except as specified within this ,act and_/or in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes1 or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be permitted only on-- 7,a7 roads and trails designated by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management for use of motorized vehicles as part of a management plan sustaining a semi-primitive motorized experience2 or 7,b7 on county-maintained roads in accordance with applicable ,state and county laws4 7f7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,activities outside national scenic area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,scenic ,area can be seen or heard within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7g7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall continue to provide private landowners adequate access to inholdings in the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7h7 ,filming ,nothing in this ,act prohibits filming 7including commercial film production1 student filming1 and still photography7 within the ,national ,scenic ,area-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7i7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this ,act affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife4 7j7 ,livestock ,the grazing of livestock in the ,national ,scenic ,area1 including grazing under the ,alabama ,hills allotment and the ,george ,creek allotment1 as established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7k7 ,overflights ,nothing in this ,act restricts or precludes flights over the ,national ,scenic ,area or overflights that can be seen or heard within the ,national ,scenic ,area1 including-- 7#a7 transportation1 sightseeing and filming flights1 general aviation planes1 helicopters1 hang-gliders1 and balloonists1 for commercial or recreational purposes2 7#b7 low-level overflights of military aircraft2 7#c7 flight testing and evaluation2 7#d7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the ,national ,scenic ,area2 or 7#e7 the use1 including take-off and landing1 of helicopters and other aerial devices within valid rights-of-way to construct or maintain energy transport facilities4 7l7 ,withdrawal ,subject to this ,act's provisions and valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including rights established by prior withdrawals1 the ,federal land within the ,national ,scenic ,area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7m7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this ,act prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the ,national ,scenic ,area1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7n7 ,grants2 cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research1 interpretation1 or public education or to carry out any other initiative relating to the restoration1 conservation1 or management of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7o7 ,air and water quality ,nothing in this ,act modifies any standard governing air or water quality outside of the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7p7 ,utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,nothing in this ,act shall-- 7,a7 affect the existence1 use1 operation1 maintenance 7including but not limited to vegetation control71 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 funding1 removal1 or replacement of utility facilities or appurtenant rights-of-way within or adjacent to the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7,b7 affect necessary or efficient access to utility facilities or rights-of-way within or adjacent to the ,national ,scenic ,area subject to subsection 7e72 or 7,c7 preclude the ,secretary from authorizing the establishment of new utility facility rights-of-way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner that minimizes harm to the purpose of the ,national ,scenic ,area as described in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and any other applicable law2 7ii7 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7iii7 are determined1 by the ,secretary1 to be the only technical or feasible location1 following consideration of alternatives within existing rights-of-way or outside of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,management plan ,consistent with this ,act1 the ,management ,plan shall establish plans for maintenance of public utility and other rights-of-way within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 #afjc4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with appropriate ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities1 including ,inyo ,county and the ,tribe2 and 7#b7 seek input from-- 7,a7 investor-owned utilities1 including ,southern ,california ,edison ,company2 7,b7 the ,alabama ,hills ,stewardship ,group2 7,c7 members of the public2 and 7,d7 the ,los ,angeles ,department of ,water and ,power4 7c7 ,requirement ,in accordance with this title1 the management plan shall include provisions for maintenance of existing public utility and other rights-of-way within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7d7 ,incorporation of management plan ,in developing the management plan1 in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary shall allow1 in perpetuity1 casual-use mining limited to the use of hand tools1 metal detectors1 hand-fed dry washers1 vacuum cleaners1 gold pans1 small sluices1 and similar items4 7e7 ,interim management ,pending completion of the management plan1 the ,secretary shall manage the ,national ,scenic ,area in accordance with section #afjb4 #afjd4 ,land taken into trust for lone pine paiute-shoshone reservation 7a7 ,trust land ,all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the approximately #acb acres of ,federal land depicted on the ,map as ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,reservation ,addition shall be held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of the ,tribe1 subject to the following3 7#a7 ,conditions ,the land shall be subject to all easements1 covenants1 conditions1 restrictions1 withdrawals1 and other matters of record on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,the ,federal lands over which the right-of-way for the ,los ,angeles ,aqueduct is located1 generally described as the #bej-;foot-wide right-of-way granted to the ,city of ,los ,angeles pursuant to the ,act of ,june #cj1 #aijf 7,chap4 #cibf71 shall not be taken into trust for the ,tribe4 7b7 ,survey ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to establish the boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reservation land ,the land taken into trust pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be considered part of the reservation of the ,tribe4 7d7 ,gaming prohibition ,gaming under the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 shall not be allowed on the land taken into trust pursuant to subsection 7a74 #afje4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction ,administrative jurisdiction of the approximately #ef acres of ,federal land depicted on the ,map as ,,usfs ,transfer to ,,blm is hereby transferred from the ,forest ,service under the ,secretary of ,agriculture to the ,bureau of ,land ,management under the ,secretary4 #afjf4 ,protection of services and recreational opportunities 7a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title shall be construed to limit commercial services for existing and historic recreation uses as authorized by the ,bureau of ,land ,management's permit process4 7b7 ,guided recreational opportunities ,commercial permits to exercise guided recreational opportunities for the public authorized as of the date of the enactment of this title may continue to be authorized4 ,,xvii ,,miscellaneous #agja4 ,military activities ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 restricts or precludes ,department of ,defense motorized access by land or air-- 7,a7 to respond to an emergency within a wilderness area designated by this ,act2 or 7,b7 to control access to the emergency site2 7#b7 prevents nonmechanized military training activities previously conducted on wilderness areas designated by this title that are consistent with-- 7,a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,b7 all applicable laws 7including regulations72 7#c7 restricts or precludes low-level overflights of military aircraft over the areas designated as wilderness1 national monuments1 special management areas1 or recreation areas by this ,act1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the designated areas2 7#d7 restricts or precludes flight testing and evaluation in the areas described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7#e7 restricts or precludes the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the areas described in paragraph 7#c74 #agjb4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquired land ,the term acquired land means any land acquired within the ,conservation ,area using amounts from funds such as the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund established under section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,conservation land ,the term conservation land means any land within the ,conservation ,area that is designated by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area ,plan1 as amended1 for conservation purposes1 as part of a mitigation agreement1 or to satisfy the conditions of a ,federal habitat conservation plan1 general conservation plan1 or ,state natural communities conservation plan1 including-- 7,a7 ,national ,conservation ,land established pursuant to section #bjjb7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjb7;b77#b77;,d772 and 7,b7 ,areas of ,critical ,environmental ,concern established pursuant to section #bjb7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#c774 7#c7 ,donated land ,the term donated land means any private land donated to the ,united ,states for conservation purposes in the ,conservation ,area4 7#d7 ,donor ,the term donor means an individual or entity that donates private land within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,prohibitions ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall not authorize the use of acquired land1 conservation land1 or donated land within the ,conservation ,area for any activities contrary to the conservation purposes for which the land was acquired1 designated1 or donated1 including-- 7#a7 disposal2 7#b7 rights-of-way2 7#c7 leases2 7#d7 livestock grazing2 7#e7 infrastructure development1 except as provided in subsection 7c72 7#f7 mineral entry2 and 7#g7 off-highway vehicle use1 except on-- 7,a7 designated routes2 7,b7 off-highway vehicle areas designated by law2 and 7,c7 administratively designated open areas4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,authorization by secretary ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may authorize limited exceptions to prohibited uses of acquired land or donated land in the ,conservation ,area if-- 7,a7 a right-of-way application for a renewable energy development project or associated energy transport facility on acquired land or donated land was submitted to the ,bureau of ,land ,management on or before ,december #a1 #bjji2 or 7,b7 after the completion and consideration of an analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and any appropriate land use plan amendment under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 the ,secretary has determined that proposed use is in the public interest4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary grants an exception to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require the permittee to donate private land of comparable value located within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states to mitigate the use4 7,b7 ,approval ,the private land to be donated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be approved by the ,secretary after-- 7i7 consultation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with the donor of the private land proposed for nonconservation uses2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for public comment regarding the donation4 7d7 ,existing agreements ,nothing in this section affects permitted or prohibited uses of donated land or acquired land in the ,conservation ,area established in any easements1 deed restrictions1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this title4 7e7 ,deed restrictions ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 within the ,conservation ,area1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 accept deed restrictions requested by landowners for land donated to1 or otherwise acquired by1 the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 consistent with existing rights1 create deed restrictions1 easements1 or other third-party rights relating to any public land determined by the ,secretary to be necessary-- 7,a7 to fulfill the mitigation requirements resulting from the development of renewable resources2 or 7,b7 to satisfy the conditions of-- 7i7 a habitat conservation plan or general conservation plan established pursuant to section #aj of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 or 7ii7 a natural communities conservation plan approved by the ,state4 7f7 ,existing rights-of-,way and leases ,nothing in this section shall terminate or preclude the renewal or reauthorization of valid existing rights-of-way or leases on the donated land4 #agjc4 ,tribal uses and interests 7a7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall ensure access to areas designated under this ,act by members of ,indian tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes1 consistent with applicable law1 including ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif74 7b7 ,temporary closure 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with applicable law1 including ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 on request of an ,indian tribe or ,indian religious community1 shall temporarily close to general public use any portion of an area designated as a national monument1 special management area1 wild and scenic river1 area of critical environmental concern1 or ,national ,park ,system unit under this ,act 7referred to in this subsection as a designated area7 to protect the privacy of traditional cultural and religious activities in the designated area by members of the ,indian tribe or ,indian religious community4 7#b7 ,limitation ,in closing a portion of a designated area under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall limit the closure to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious activities4 7c7 ,cultural resources management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall develop and implement a cultural resources management plan to identify1 protect1 and conserve cultural resources of ,indian tribes associated with the ,xam ,kwatchan ,trail network extending from ,avikwaame 7,spirit ,mountain1 ,nevada7 to ,avikwlal 7,pilot ,knob1 ,california74 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult on the development and implementation of the cultural resources management plan under paragraph 7#a7 with-- 7,a7 each of-- 7i7 the ,chemehuevi ,indian ,tribe2 7ii7 the ,hualapai ,tribal ,nation2 7iii7 the ,fort ,mojave ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes2 7v7 the ,quechan ,indian ,tribe2 and 7vi7 the ,cocopah ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 the ,state ,historic ,preservation ,offices of ,nevada1 ,arizona1 and ,california4 7#c7 ,resource protection ,the cultural resources management plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 based on a completed cultural resources survey2 and 7,b7 include procedures for identifying1 protecting1 and preserving petroglyphs1 ancient trails1 intaglios1 sleeping circles1 artifacts1 and other resources of cultural1 archaeological1 or historical significance in accordance with all applicable laws and policies1 including-- 7i7 chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif72 7iii7 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq472 7iv7 the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 and 7v7 ,public ,law #ajc-ada 7commonly known as the ,religious ,freedom ,restoration ,act of #aiic7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;bb et seq474 7d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the area administratively withdrawn and known as the ,indian ,pass ,withdrawal ,area is permanently withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 right-of-way leasing and disposition under all laws relating to minerals or solar1 wind1 or geothermal energy4 #agjd4 ,release of federal reversionary land interests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #aicb act ,the #aicb ,act means the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #cbd1 chapter #bgj74 7#b7 ,district ,the ,district means the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california4 7b7 ,release ,subject to valid existing claims perfected prior to the effective date of the #aicb ,act and the reservation of minerals set forth in the #aicb ,act1 the ,secretary shall release1 convey1 or otherwise quitclaim to the ,district1 in a form recordable in local county records1 and subject to the approval of the ,district1 after consultation and without monetary consideration1 all right1 title1 and remaining interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land that was conveyed to the ,district pursuant to the #aicb ,act or any other law authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary interests retained by the ,united ,states1 on request by the ,district4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,a conveyance authorized by subsection 7b7 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,district shall cover1 or reimburse the ,secretary for1 the costs incurred by the ,secretary to make the conveyance1 including title searches1 surveys1 deed preparation1 attorneys' fees1 and similar expenses4 7#b7 ,by accepting the conveyances1 the ,district agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the ,united ,states with regard to any boundary dispute relating to any parcel conveyed under this section4 #agje4 ,desert tortoise conservation center 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall establish1 operate1 and maintain a bi-,state center1 to be known as the ,desert ,tortoise ,conservation ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,center71 on public land along the border between the ,states of ,california and ,nevada-- 7#a7 to support desert tortoise research1 disease monitoring1 handling training1 rehabilitation1 and reintroduction2 and 7#b7 to ensure the full recovery and ongoing survival of the desert tortoise species4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 seek the participation of or contract with qualified nongovernmental organizations with expertise in desert tortoise disease research and experience with desert tortoise translocation techniques1 and scientific training of professional biologists for handling tortoises1 to staff and manage the ,center1 including through the use of public-private partnerships for funding and other purposes1 where appropriate2 7#b7 ensure that the ,center engages in public outreach and education on tortoise handling2 and 7#c7 consult with the ,states of ,california and ,nevada to ensure the center is operated consistently with applicable ,state law4 7c7 ,non-,federal contributions ,the ,secretary may accept and expend contributions of non-,federal funds to establish1 operate1 and maintain the ,center4 #agjf4 ,wildlife corridors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assess the impacts of habitat fragmentation on wildlife in the ,conservation ,area2 and 7#b7 establish policies and procedures to ensure the preservation of wildlife corridors and facilitate species migration4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete a study regarding the impact of habitat fragmentation on wildlife in the ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,components ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the species migrating1 or likely to migrate1 in the ,conservation ,area2 7,b7 examine the impacts and potential impacts of habitat fragmentation on-- 7i7 plants1 insects1 and animals2 and 7ii7 species migration and survival2 7,c7 identify critical wildlife and species migration corridors recommended for preservation2 and 7,d7 include recommendations for ensuring the biological connectivity of public land managed by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense throughout the ,conservation ,area4 7#c7 ,rights-of-way ,the ,secretary shall consider the information and recommendations of the study under paragraph 7#a7 to determine the individual and cumulative impacts of rights-of-way for projects in the ,conservation ,area1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable law4 7c7 ,land management plans ,the ,secretary shall incorporate into all land management plans applicable to the ,conservation ,area the findings and recommendations of the study completed under subsection 7b74 4 #c4 ,visitor center ,title ,,iv of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djh4 ,visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire not more than #e acres of land and interests in land1 and improvements on the land and interests1 outside the boundaries of ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park1 in the unincorporated village of ,joshua ,tree1 for the purpose of operating a visitor center4 7b7 ,boundary ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the park to include the land acquired under this section as a noncontiguous parcel4 7c7 ,administration ,land and facilities acquired under this section-- 7#a7 may include the property owned 7as of the date of enactment of this section7 by the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,association and commonly referred to as the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,visitor ,center2 7#b7 shall be administered by the ,secretary as part of the park2 and 7#c7 may be acquired only with the consent of the owner1 by donation1 purchase with donated or appropriated funds1 or exchange4 4 #d4 ,california ,state school land ,section #gjg of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#gg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,upon request of the ,california ,state ,lands ,commission 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,commission71 the ,secretary shall enter into negotiations for an agreement and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement with the ,california ,state ,lands ,commission 7referred to in this section as the ,commission7 2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 national monuments1 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 after more of the wilderness areas2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall negotiate in good faith to and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,agreement ,to the maximum extent practicable1 not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 1 national monuments1 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 after wilderness areas2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,special deposit fund account 7,a7 ,in general ,assembled land exchanges may be used to carry out this section through the sale of surplus ,federal property and subsequent acquisitions of ,state school land4 7,b7 ,receipts ,past and future receipts from the sale of property described in subsection 7a71 less any costs incurred related to the sale1 shall be deposited in a ,special ,deposit ,fund ,account established in the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,use ,funds accumulated in the ,special ,deposit ,fund ,account may be used by the ,secretary1 without an appropriation1 to acquire ,state school lands or interest in the land consistent with this section4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,memorandum of agreement 7#a7 ,any transaction completed pursuant to this section prior to ,january #a1 #bjah3 7,a7 is deemed to be in compliance with the terms of the ,october #bf1 #aiie1 ,memorandum of ,agreement between the commission1 the general services administration1 and the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 meets the requirements of subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,future transactions that satisfy the terms of the ,october #bf1 #aiie1 ,memorandum of ,agreement shall be considered to be in compliance with subsection 7a7 of this section4 4 #e4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers ,section #c7;a7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aif71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 7i7 ,the approximately #a4d-mile segment of the ,amargosa ,river in the ,state of ,california1 from the private property boundary in sec4 #ai1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 to #ajj feet downstream of ,highway #agh1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river as an addition to the wild and scenic river segments of the ,amargosa ,river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired as scenic easements or in fee title to establish a manageable addition to those segments4 7ii7 ,the approximately #f4a-mile segment of the ,amargosa ,river in the ,state of ,california1 from #ajj feet downstream of the ,state ,highway #agh crossing to #ajj feet upstream of the ,tecopa ,hot ,springs ,road crossing1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bac7 ,surprise canyon creek1 california 7,a7 ,in general ,the following segments of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7i7 ,the approximately #e4c miles of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek from the confluence of ,frenchman's ,canyon and ,water ,canyon to #ajj feet upstream of ,chris ,wicht ,camp1 as a wild river4 7ii7 ,the approximately #a4h miles of ,surprise ,canyon ,creek from #ajj feet upstream of ,chris ,wicht ,camp to the southern boundary of sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #ba ,s41 ,r4 #dd ,e41 ,mount ,diablo ,meridian1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,effect on historic mining structures ,nothing in this paragraph affects the historic mining structures associated with the former ,panamint ,mining ,district4 7#bad7 ,deep creek1 california 7,a7 ,in general ,the following segments of ,deep ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7i7 ,the approximately #f4e-mile segment from #j4abe mile downstream of the ,rainbow ,dam site in sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #b ,w41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian to #j4be miles upstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing1 as a wild river4 7ii7 ,the #j4e-mile segment from #j4be mile upstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing to #j4be mile downstream of the ,road #c,n#cd crossing1 as a scenic river4 7iii7 ,the #b4e-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of the ,road #c ,n4 #cd crossing to #j4be miles upstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing1 as a wild river4 7iv7 ,the #j4e-mile segment from #j4be miles upstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing to #j4be mile downstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing1 as a scenic river4 7v7 ,the #aj-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of the ,trail #b,w#ja crossing to the upper limit of the ,mojave dam flood zone in sec4 #ag1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 as a wild river4 7vi7 ,the #aa-mile segment of ,holcomb ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of the ,road #c,n#ab crossing to 4#be miles downstream of ,holcomb ,crossing1 as a recreational river4 7vii7 ,the #c4e-mile segment of the ,holcomb ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,holcomb ,crossing to the ,deep ,creek confluence1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,effect on ski operations ,nothing in this paragraph affects-- 7i7 the operations of the ,snow ,valley ,ski ,resort2 or 7ii7 the ,state regulation of water rights and water quality associated with the operation of the ,snow ,valley ,ski ,resort4 7#bae7 ,whitewater river1 california ,the following segments of the ,whitewater ,river in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly3 7,a7 ,the #e4h-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the source of the ,river near ,mt4 ,san ,gorgonio to the confluence with the ,middle ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #f4d-mile segment of the ,middle ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the source of the ,river to the confluence with the ,south ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #a-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the confluence of the ,river with the ,east ,fork to the section line between sections #cb and #cc1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #a-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the section line between sections #cb and #cc1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 to the section line between sections #cc and #cd1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 as a recreational river4 7,e7 ,the #d4i-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,whitewater ,river from the section line between sections #cc and #cd1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #b ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 to the confluence with the ,middle ,fork1 as a wild river4 7,f7 ,the #e4d-mile segment of the main stem of the ,whitewater ,river from the confluence of the ,south and ,middle ,forks to the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the main stem of the ,whitewater ,river from the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness boundary to 4#be miles upstream of the southern boundary of section #ce1 ,t4 #b ,s41 ,r4 #c ,e41 ,san ,bernardino ,meridian1 as a recreational river4 4 #f4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,short title ,section #a of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc7 is amended by striking #a and #b1 and titles ,i through ,,ix and inserting #a1 #b1 and #c1 titles ,i through ,,ix1 and titles ,,xiii through ,,xvii4 7b7 ,definitions ,the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddha7 is amended by inserting after section #b the following3 #c4 ,definitions ,in titles ,,xiii through ,,xvii3 7#a7 ,conservation area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 4 7c7 ,administration of wilderness areas ,section #ajc of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddha7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas by this ,act-- 7,a7 to require the additional regulation of land adjacent to the wilderness areas2 or 7,b7 to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,nonwilderness activities ,any nonwilderness activities 7including renewable energy projects1 energy transmission or telecommunications projects1 mining1 and military activities7 in areas immediately adjacent to the boundary of a wilderness area designated by this ,act shall not be restricted or precluded by this ,act1 regardless of any actual or perceived negative impacts of the nonwilderness activities on the wilderness area1 including any potential indirect impacts of nonwilderness activities conducted outside the designated wilderness area on the viewshed1 ambient noise level1 or air quality of wilderness area4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking designated by this title and and inserting 1 potential wilderness areas1 special management areas1 and national monuments designated by this title or titles ,,xiii through ,,xvii2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting 1 a potential wilderness area1 a special management areas1 or national monument before by this ,act4 7d7 ,juniper ,flats ,title ,,vii of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddig7 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gab4 ,juniper flats ,development of renewable energy generation facilities 7excluding rights-of-way or facilities for the transmission of energy and telecommunication facilities and infrastructure7 is prohibited on the approximately #bh1jjj acres of ,federal land generally depicted as ,,blm ,land ,unavailable for ,energy ,development on the map entitled ,juniper ,flats and dated ,april #bf1 #bjah4 4 7e7 ,california military lands withdrawal and overflights act of #aiid 7#a7 ,findings ,section #hja7;b77#b7 of the ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#hb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc7 is amended by inserting 1 special management areas1 potential wilderness areas1 before and wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,overflights2 special airspace ,section #hjb of the ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#hb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or special management areas before designated by this ,act2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or special management areas before designated by this ,act2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,department of defense facilities ,nothing in this ,act alters any authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct military operations at installations and ranges within the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area that are authorized under any other provision of law4 4 7f7 ,clarification regarding funding ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,june #be1 #bjah4;,clerk4