,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cgjd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #e1 #bjah ,ms4 ,harris introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the ,state of ,california1 to modify the boundaries of the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,california to include additional ,national ,forest ,system land1 to designate certain ,federal land in the ,state of ,california as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 to designate portions of the ,san ,gabriel ,river and ,little ,rock ,creek in that ,state as components of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,establishment of ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,management4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,acquisition of non-,federal lands within the recreation area4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,visitor services and facilities4 ,,title ,,ii--,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,sec4 #bja4 ,boundary modification1 ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument4 ,,title ,,iii--,wilderness area and wild and scenic river designations ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,designation of wilderness1 ,angeles ,national ,forest1 ,california4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,water rights4 ,i ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,adjudication ,the term adjudication means any final judgment1 order1 ruling1 or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights1 surface water management1 or groundwater management4 7#b7 ,advisory council ,the term advisory council means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council established by section #ajf7;a74 7#c7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal lands means-- 7,a7 public lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the recreation area required by section #ajc7;d74 7#e7 ,public lands ,the term public lands has the meaning given that term in section #ajc7;e7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb7;e774 7#f7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,partnership established by section #ajg7;a74 7#g7 ,recreation area ,the term recreation area means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #ajb7;b74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#aj7 ,utility facility ,the term utility facility means electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communication circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure4 7#aa7 ,water resource facility ,the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges1 and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities and water pumping1 conveyance distribution systems1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 #ajb4 ,establishment of ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the recreation area2 7#b7 to provide environmentally responsible1 well-managed recreational opportunities within the recreation area1 and improve access to and from the recreation area2 7#c7 to provide expanded educational and interpretive services that will increase public understanding of and appreciation for the natural and cultural resources of the recreation area2 7#d7 to facilitate the cooperative management of the lands and resources within the recreation area1 in collaboration with the ,state and political subdivisions of the ,state1 historical1 business1 cultural1 civic1 recreational1 tourism and other nongovernmental organizations1 and the public2 and 7#e7 to allow the continued use of the recreation area by all persons1 entities1 and local government agencies in activities relating to integrated water management1 flood protection1 water conservation1 water quality1 water rights1 water supply1 groundwater recharge and monitoring1 wastewater treatment1 public roads and bridges1 and utilities within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7b7 ,establishment and boundaries ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is hereby established the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the ,state of ,california1 which shall consist of approximately #ea1ajg acres of ,federal lands and interests in land in the ,state depicted as the ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area on the map titled ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area and ,national ,monument ,expansion ,proposal and dated ,october #e1 #bjae4 7c7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the recreation area 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 ,the 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 any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7d7 ,administration and jurisdiction 7#a7 ,public lands ,the public lands included in the recreation area shall be administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,department of ,defense lands ,although certain ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense are included in the recreation area1 nothing in this title transfers administrative jurisdiction of such ,federal lands from the ,secretary of ,defense or otherwise affects ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,state and local jurisdiction ,nothing in this title alters1 modifies1 or diminishes any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 any political subdivision of the ,state1 or any ,state or local agency under existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations74 #ajc4 ,management 7a7 ,national ,park ,system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the public lands included in the recreation area in a manner that protects1 and enhances the natural resources and values of the lands1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 this title2 7#b7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system2 and 7#c7 other applicable law 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 and regulations74 7b7 ,cooperation with ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with the ,secretary of ,defense to develop opportunities for the management1 to the maximum extent practicable1 of the ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense included in the recreation area in accordance with the purposes described in section #ajb7;a74 7c7 ,treatment of non-,federal lands and related provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the use of any land not owned by the ,united ,states2 7,b7 affects the use of1 or access to1 any non-,federal land within the recreation area2 7,c7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of non-,federal land2 7,d7 requires any owner of non-,federal land to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property or any other non-,federal land2 7,e7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or any other regulatory authority of any ,state1 or local agency1 or tribal government2 7,f7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on private property or other non-,federal land2 7,g7 conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the partnership2 7,h7 shall be construed to cause any ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulations or permit requirements1 which are intended to apply to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 to affect the ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense or non-,federal lands within the boundaries of the recreation area2 or 7,i7 requires any local government to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary is encouraged to work with owners of non-,federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the ,secretary to further the purposes of this title4 7#c7 ,buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend the establishment of the recreation area to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the recreation area4 7,b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that certain activities or land can be seen or heard from within the recreation area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or land uses up to the boundary of the recreation area4 7#d7 ,facilities ,nothing in this title shall affect the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 or expansion of any water resource facility or any solid waste1 sanitary sewer1 water or wastewater treatment1 groundwater recharge or conservation1 hydroelectric1 conveyance distribution system1 recycled water facility1 or utility facility located within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7#e7 ,exemption ,section #ajjijc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,puente ,hills landfill1 materials recovery facility1 or intermodal facility4 7d7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the advisory council shall create a comprehensive management plan for the recreation area that fulfills the purposes described in section #ajb7;a74 7#b7 ,use of existing plans ,in developing the management plan1 and to the extent consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may incorporate any provision from a land use plan or any other plan applicable to the public lands included in the recreation area4 7#c7 ,incorporation of visitor services plan ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate the visitor services plan required by section #ajh into the management plan4 7#d7 ,partnership ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider recommendations of the partnership4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the partnership into the management plan if the ,secretary determines that the recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section #ajb7;a71 this title1 and applicable laws 7including regulations74 7e7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife located on public lands in the ,state4 #ajd4 ,acquisition of non-,federal lands within the recreation area 7a7 ,limited acquisition authority ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the recreation area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of eminent domain ,nothing in this title authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land4 7c7 ,treatment of acquired lands ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states and located within the boundaries of the recreation area shall be-- 7#a7 included in the recreation area2 and 7#b7 administered by the ,secretary in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 and 7,b7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7d7 ,additional requirement ,as a further condition on the acquisition of land or interests in land under this section1 the ,secretary shall make a determination that the land contains important biological1 cultural1 historic1 or recreational values4 #aje4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities 7a7 ,no effect on water rights ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 shall affect the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water1 groundwater1 and public trust interests72 7#b7 shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act for the sale1 lease1 or loan of any water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater72 7#c7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights or expands water usage pursuant to any existing ,federal reserved riparian or appropriative rights2 7#e7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 stored water1 surface water and groundwater7 held1 reserved or appropriated by any public entity1 or other person or entities1 on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#f7 shall be construed to1 or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster1 public agency1 or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication1 or ,federal or ,state statute including1 without limitation1 the management of the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin1 to provide water supply and other environmental benefits2 7#g7 shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project1 as described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,june #cj1 #aiib1 including any supplement or addendum to that report1 or any maintenance agreement to operate the project2 7#h7 shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster or public agency that is authorized pursuant to ,federal or ,state statute1 water right or adjudication1 including actions relating to water conservation1 water quality1 surface water diversion or impoundment1 groundwater recharge1 water treatment1 conservation or storage of water1 pollution1 waste discharge1 the pumping of groundwater2 the spreading1 injection1 pumping1 storage1 or the use of water from local sources1 storm water flows1 and runoff1 or from imported or recycled water1 that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the ,san ,gabriel ,river2 7#i7 shall interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of1 or access to1 any water right by the owner of a public water system1 or other person or entity1 including1 but not limited to1 the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 repair1 location1 or relocation of any well2 pipeline2 or water pumping1 treatment1 diversion1 impoundment1 or storage facility2 or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate any public water system2 7#aj7 shall require initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of provisions of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 concerning any action or activity affecting water1 water rights or water management or water resource facilities in the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin2 or 7#aa7 authorizes any agency or employee of the ,united ,states1 or any other person1 to take any action inconsistent with a preceding paragraph4 7b7 ,water resource facilities 7#a7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this title shall affect-- 7,a7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 or replacement of a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area2 or 7,b7 access to a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7#b7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this title shall preclude the establishment of new water resource facilities 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary to preserve or enhance the health1 safety1 water supply1 or utility services to residents of ,los ,angeles or ,san ,bernardino ,counties4 7#c7 ,flood control ,nothing in this title shall be construed to-- 7,a7 impose new restrictions or requirements on flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations2 or 7,b7 increase the liability of agencies carrying out flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations4 7#d7 ,diversion or use of water ,nothing in this title shall authorize or require the use of water in or the diversion of water to the recreation area4 7c7 ,utility facilities and rights of way ,nothing in this title shall-- 7#a7 affect the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 removal1 or replacement of utility facilities or appurtenant rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area2 7#b7 affect access to utility facilities or rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area2 or 7#c7 preclude the establishment of new utility facilities or rights of way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary for public health and safety1 electricity supply1 or other utility services4 7d7 ,roads2 public transit 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,public roads ,the term public roads means any paved road or bridge 7including any appurtenant structures and rights of way7 that is operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity and is-- 7i7 open to vehicular use by the public2 or 7ii7 used by public agencies or utilities for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 and rehabilitation of infrastructure1 utility facility1 or right-of-way4 7,b7 ,public transit ,the term public transit means transit services 7including operations and rights of way7 that are operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity and are-- 7i7 open to the public2 or 7ii7 used by public agencies or contractors for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 and rehabilitation of infrastructure1 utility facility1 or right-of-way4 7#b7 ,no effect on public roads or public transit ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 and rehabilitation of public roads or public transit 7including activities necessary to comply with ,federal and ,state safety standards or public transit72 or 7,b7 creates any new liability1 or increases any existing liability1 of any owner or operator of public roads4 #ajf4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,the advisory council shall advise the ,secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan and the visitor services plan4 7c7 ,applicable law ,the advisory council shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7#b7 all other applicable law 7including regulations74 7d7 ,members 7#a7 ,size of advisory council ,the advisory council shall include #ba members4 7#b7 ,makeup of advisory council ,after considering the recommendations of the partnership1 the ,secretary shall appoint members of the advisory council to represent the following interests3 7,a7 ,two members to represent local1 regional1 or national environmental organizations4 7,b7 ,two members to represent the interests of outdoor recreation1 including off-highway vehicle recreation1 within the recreation area4 7,c7 ,two members to represent the interests of community-based organizations whose mission includes expanding access to the outdoors4 7,d7 ,two members to represent business interests4 7,e7 ,one member to represent ,native ,american tribes within or adjacent to the recreation area4 7,f7 ,one member to represent the interests of homeowners' associations within the recreation area4 7,g7 ,three members to represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights1 water agencies1 wastewater and sewer agencies1 recycled water facilities1 and water replenishment entities4 7,h7 ,one member to represent energy and mineral development interests4 7,i7 ,one member to represent owners of ,federal grazing permits1 or other land use permits within the recreation area4 7,j7 ,one member to represent archaeological and historical interests4 7,k7 ,one member to represent the interests of environmental educators4 7,l7 ,one member to represent cultural history interests4 7,m7 ,one member to represent environmental justice interests4 7,n7 ,one member to represent electrical utility interests4 7,o7 ,two members to represent the affected public at large4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,staggered terms ,members of the advisory council shall be appointed for terms of #c years1 except that1 of the members first appointed1 #f of the members shall be appointed for a term of #a year and #f of the members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the advisory council upon the expiration of the member's current term4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7f7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be ten members of the advisory council4 ,the operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7g7 ,chairperson and procedures ,the advisory council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as the advisory council considers necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,service without compensation ,members of the advisory council shall serve without pay4 7i7 ,termination ,the advisory council shall cease to exist-- 7#a7 on the date that is five years after the date on which the management plans are officially adopted by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 on such later date as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #ajg4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby established the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local authorities1 and the private sector1 in fulfilling the purposes of this title2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving the management and recreational opportunities within the recreation area4 7c7 ,membership ,the members of the partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,national ,park ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,state ,natural ,resources ,agency1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation and the ,rivers and ,mountains ,conservancy4 7#e7 ,a designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,board of ,supervisors4 7#f7 ,a designee of the ,puente ,hills ,habitat ,preservation ,authority4 7#g7 ,four designees of the ,san ,gabriel ,council of ,governments1 one of whom is to be elected from a local land conservancy4 7#h7 ,one designee of the ,san ,bernardino ,associated ,governments4 7#i7 ,a designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,economic ,partnership4 7#aj7 ,a designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district4 7#aa7 ,a designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,water ,association4 7#ab7 ,a designee of the ,central ,basin ,water ,association4 7#ac7 ,a designee of the ,six ,basins ,watermaster4 7#ad7 ,a designee of a public utility company1 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#ae7 ,a designee of the ,watershed ,conservation ,authority4 7#af7 ,a designee of the public advisory council so long as the public advisory council remains in effect4 7#ag7 ,one designee of ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,community4 7d7 ,duties ,to further the purposes described in section #ajb7;a71 and in a manner consistent with such purposes1 the partnership shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#b7 review and comment on the visitor services plan required by section #ajh2 7#c7 seek opportunities to facilitate the implementation of the visitor services plan2 7#d7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in fulfilling the purposes of the recreation area by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values within the recreation area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the recreation area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the recreation area1 consistent with the purposes of this title2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historic1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the recreation area2 7,e7 ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the recreation area2 7,f7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to further the purposes of the recreation area2 and 7,g7 ensuring that management of the recreation area takes into account local ordinances and land-use plans1 as well as adjacent residents and property owners2 7#e7 make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the appointment of members to the advisory council2 and 7#f7 undertake any other action necessary to fulfill the purposes of this title4 7e7 ,authorities ,subject to the prior approval of the ,secretary1 for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan1 the partnership may use ,federal funds made available under this section-- 7#a7 to make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 to enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 to hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 to obtain funds or services from any source1 including funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 to contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 to support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of the recreation area and are consistent with the management plan4 7f7 ,terms of office2 reappointment2 vacancies 7#a7 ,terms ,members of the partnership shall be appointed for terms of #c years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the partnership upon the expiration of the member's current term4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the partnership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7g7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be eleven members of the partnership4 ,the operations of the partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7h7 ,chairperson and procedures ,the partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,members of the partnership shall serve without pay4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of the ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this title4 7#b7 ,visitor services plan ,the ,secretary may carry out the visitor services plan required by section #ajh4 7#c7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical and financial assistance1 on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this title4 7#d7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership1 any members of the partnership1 or other public or private entities to provide technical1 financial or other assistance to carry out this title4 7#e7 ,construction of facilities on non-,federal lands 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to facilitate the administration of the recreation area1 the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to valid existing rights1 to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on non-,federal public lands within the recreation area4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,such facilities may only be developed-- 7i7 with the consent of the owner of the non-,federal public land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws1 regulations1 and plans4 7#f7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to actions that-- 7,a7 conserve the significant natural1 historic1 cultural1 and scenic resources of the recreation area2 and 7,b7 provide educational1 interpretive1 and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the recreation area4 7k7 ,committees ,the partnership shall establish-- 7#a7 a ,water ,technical ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary on water-related issues relating to the recreation area2 and 7#b7 a ,public ,safety ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary on public safety issues relating to the recreation area4 #ajh4 ,visitor services and facilities 7a7 ,visitor services 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan that will improve visitor experiences in the recreation area through expanded recreational opportunities1 and increased interpretation1 education1 resource protection1 and enforcement4 7#b7 ,plan required ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in accordance with this subsection1 the ,secretary shall develop an integrated visitor services plan for the recreation area4 7#c7 ,contents ,the visitor services plan shall-- 7,a7 assess current and anticipated future visitation to the recreation area1 including recreation destinations2 7,b7 consider the demand for various types of recreation 7including hiking1 picnicking1 horseback riding1 and the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles7 where permissible and appropriate2 7,c7 evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and cultural resources1 water resource facilities1 public roads1 adjacent residents and property owners1 and utilities within the recreation area1 as well as the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts2 7,d7 assess the current level of interpretive and educational services and facilities2 7,e7 include recommendations to-- 7i7 expand opportunities for high-demand recreational activities1 consistent with the purposes described in section #ajb7;a72 7ii7 better manage recreation area resources and improve the experience of recreation area visitors through expanded interpretive and educational services and facilities1 and improved enforcement2 and 7iii7 better manage recreation area resources to reduce negative impacts on the environment1 ecology1 and integrated water management activities in the area2 7,f7 in coordination and consultation with owners of non-,federal land1 assess options to incorporate recreational opportunities on non-,federal land into the recreation area-- 7i7 in a manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the non-,federal land2 and 7ii7 with the consent of the non-,federal land owner2 7,g7 assess opportunities to provide recreational opportunities that connect with adjacent ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,h7 be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and ordinances4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the visitor services plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 the partnership2 7ii7 the advisory council2 7iii7 appropriate ,state and local agencies2 and 7iv7 interested nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,b7 involve members of the public4 7b7 ,visitor facilities ,the ,secretary may construct visitor use facilities in the recreation area4 ,such facilities shall be developed in conformance with all existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations7 and applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local plans4 7c7 ,donations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept and use donated funds1 property1 in-kind contributions1 and services to carry out this title4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not use the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to accept non-,federal land that has been acquired1 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 through use of eminent domain4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this title1 the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the management of and visitation to the recreation area4 ,,ii ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument #bja4 ,boundary modification1 ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument 7a7 ,modification ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall modify the boundaries of the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,california to include the approximately #aji1adc acres of additional ,national ,forest ,system land depicted as the ,proposed ,national ,monument ,expansion on the map titled ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area and ,national ,monument ,expansion ,proposal and dated ,october #e1 #bjae4 7b7 ,administration ,upon inclusion of the ,national ,forest ,system land identified in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall administer those lands as part of the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument in accordance with the laws generally applicable to the monument4 ,,iii ,wilderness area and wild and scenic river designations #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 #cjb4 ,designation of wilderness1 ,angeles ,national ,forest1 ,california 7a7 ,designation ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following ,national ,forest ,system lands in the ,state are designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,condor ,peak ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #h1dag acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,condor ,peak ,wilderness--,proposed and dated 1 which shall be known as the ,condor ,peak ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness ,additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #b1jbg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness ,additions and dated 1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ij-cah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #hb ,stat4 #aca74 7#c7 ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness ,additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #ac1hea acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness ,additions and dated 1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness designated by section #aja7;a77#bi7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc74 7#d7 ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #f1ggd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness--,proposed and dated 1 which shall be known as the ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness4 7b7 ,map and 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 wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the 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 any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the 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 ,service4 7c7 ,administration of wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this subsection and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in the ,wilderness ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,fire management and related activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by subsection 7a7 as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases 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 title limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend the local fire management plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,administration ,consistent with subparagraph 7,a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies2 and 7ii7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7#c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a71 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be administered in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7,b7 the guidelines set forth in ,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,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7#d7 ,fish and wildlife 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7,b7 ,management activities 7i7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a71 if the management activities are-- 7,i7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7,,ii7 conducted in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,management activities under clause 7i7 may include the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles1 if the use1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would promote healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values while causing the minimum impact necessary to accomplish those tasks4 7iii7 ,existing activities ,consistent with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as those established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje1 the ,state may use aircraft 7including helicopters7 in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 to survey1 capture1 transplant1 monitor1 and provide water for wildlife populations1 including bighorn sheep4 7#e7 ,buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas or wilderness additions by subsection 7a7 to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7,b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by subsection 7a7 shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or addition4 7#f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this title precludes-- 7,a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a72 7,b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a72 or 7,c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a74 7#g7 ,horses ,nothing in this title precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into1 an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7,b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7#h7 ,law enforcement ,nothing in this title precludes law enforcement and drug interdiction efforts within the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#i7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 are withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws4 7#aj7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by subsection 7a7 that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located2 and 7,b7 be managed in accordance with this subsection1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 and any other applicable law4 7#aa7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 #cjc4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers 7a7 ,designation ,section #c7;a7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bad7 ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj-mile segment from the confluence of the ,prairie ,fork and ,vincent ,gulch to #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4g-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with ,williams ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 7#bae7 ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the #d4c-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river from the confluence with ,cloudburst ,canyon to 4#be miles upstream of the confluence with the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 7#baf7 ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 california ,the following segments of the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #f4g-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of its source near ,red ,box ,gap in section #ad1 ,t#b,n1 ,r#ab,w1 to the confluence with the unnamed tributary 4#be miles downstream of the power lines in section #bb1 ,t#b,n1 ,r#aa,w1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment of the ,west ,fork from #j4be miles downstream of the powerlines in section #bb1 ,t#b,n1 ,r#aa,w1 to the confluence with ,bobcat ,canyon1 as a wild river4 7#bag7 ,little ,rock ,creek1 ,california ,the following segments of ,little ,rock ,creek and tributaries1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj4c-mile segment from its source on ,mt4 ,williamson in section #f1 ,t#c,n1 ,r#i,w1 to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #f4f-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek to the confluence with ,santiago ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from 4#be miles downstream of ,highway #b to #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the #a4c-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground to the confluence with ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,e7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,buckhorn ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of the ,buckhorn ,campground to its confluence with ,cooper ,canyon ,creek1 as a wild river4 4 7b7 ,water resource facilities and water use 7#a7 ,water resource facilities 7,a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term water resource facility means-- 7i7 irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water pumping1 conveyance distribution systems1 and treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities2 and 7ii7 other water diversion1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7,b7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall alter1 modify1 or affect-- 7i7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 or replacement of a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section1 provided that the physical structures of such facilities or reservoirs shall not be located within the river areas designated in this section2 or 7ii7 access to a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section4 7,c7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall preclude the establishment of new water resource facilities 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any new reservation of water or new use of water pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states to fulfill the purposes of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 shall be for non-consumptive instream use only within the segments designated by this section4 7#c7 ,existing law ,nothing in this section affects the implementation of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #cjd4 ,water rights 7a7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title and no action to implement this title-- 7#a7 shall constitute or be construed to constitute either an express or implied reservation of any water or water rights or authorizing an expansion of water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states with respect to the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #cjb7;a7 or land adjacent to the wild and scenic river segments designated by the amendment made by section #cjc7;a72 7#b7 shall affect1 alter1 modify or condition any water rights in the ,state existing on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water rights held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness or wild and scenic river designations2 7#d7 shall affect1 alter1 or modify the interpretation of1 or any designation1 decision or action made pursuant to1 any other ,act2 or 7#e7 shall be construed as limiting1 altering1 modifying1 or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportion water among and between the ,state and other ,states4 7b7 ,state water law ,the ,secretary shall comply with and follow the procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the ,state in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #cjb7;a71 and the wild and scenic rivers designated by the amendment made by section #cjc7;a74