,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cgf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #i1 #bjai,mr4 ,cook 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,aguilar1 ,mr4 ,vargas1 and ,mr4 ,ruiz7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to provide for conservation1 enhanced recreation opportunities1 and development of renewable energy in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,california ,desert ,protection and ,recreation ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,designation of wilderness in the california desert conservation area ,sec4 #aja4 ,california desert conservation and recreation4 ,,title ,,ii--,designation of special management area ,sec4 #bja4 ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area4 ,,title ,,iii--,national park system additions ,sec4 #cja4 ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,boundary revision4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,mojave ,national ,preserve4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park4 ,,title ,,iv--,off-highway vehicle recreation areas ,sec4 #dja4 ,off-highway vehicle recreation areas4 ,,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #eja4 ,transfer of land to ,anza-,borrego ,desert ,state ,park4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,wildlife corridors4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,tribal uses and interests4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,release of ,federal reversionary land interests4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,california ,state school land4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,juniper ,flats4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,conforming amendments to ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,desert tortoise conservation center4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,conservation ,area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land administered by the ,department of the ,interior2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 ,i ,designation of wilderness in the california desert conservation area #aja4 ,california desert conservation and recreation 7a7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to be administered by the bureau of land management ,section #ajb of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddgb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#gj7 ,avawatz mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #hi1ejj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,avawatz ,mountains ,wilderness and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,avawatz ,mountains ,wilderness4 7#ga7 ,great falls basin wilderness ,certain land in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #g1haj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness4 7#gb7 ,soda mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #hj1jij acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness4 7#gc7 ,milpitas ,wash ,wilderness ,certain land in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ag1bej acres1 depicted as ,proposed ,milpitas ,wash ,wilderness on the map entitled ,proposed ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area and ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,december #d1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,milpitas ,wash ,wilderness4 7#gd7 ,buzzards ,peak ,wilderness ,certain land in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #aa1hdj acres1 depicted as ,proposed ,buzzards ,peak ,wilderness on the map entitled ,proposed ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area and ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,december #d1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,buzzards ,peak ,wilderness4 4 7b7 ,additions to existing wilderness areas administered by the bureau of land management ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following land in the ,state is designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,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 ,proposed ,golden ,valley ,wilderness ,addition and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 which shall be added to and administered as part of the ,golden ,valley ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,kingston range wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #eb1daj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,kingston ,range ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 which shall be added to and administered as part of the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,palo verde mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #i1cej acres1 depicted as ,proposed ,palo ,verde ,mountains ,wilderness ,additions on the map entitled ,proposed ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area and ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,december #d1 #bjah1 which shall be added to and administered as part of the ,palo ,verde ,mountains ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,indian pass mountains wilderness ,certain land in the ,conservation ,area administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #aj1hfj acres1 depicted as ,proposed ,indian ,pass ,wilderness ,additions on the map entitled ,proposed ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area and ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,december #d1 #bjah1 which shall be added to and administered as part of the ,indian ,pass ,mountains ,wilderness4 7c7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,to be administered by the national park service ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 the following land in ,death ,valley ,national ,park is designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 which shall be added to1 and administered as part of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness established by section #fja7;a77#a7 of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddif73 7#a7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-north eureka valley ,approximately #aa1dif acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,north ,eureka ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhb;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7#b7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-ibex ,approximately #bc1fej acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,ibex1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jha;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-panamint valley ,approximately #d1hjg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,panamint ,valley1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhc;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7#d7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-warm springs ,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;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7#e7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-axe head ,approximately #h1fch acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,axe ,head1 numbered #adc_/ajj1jhe;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7#f7 ,death valley national park wilderness additions-bowling alley ,approximately #bh1ibc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area-,bowling ,alley1 numbered #adc_/abh1fjf;,a1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 7d7 ,additions to existing wilderness area administered by the forest service 7#a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the land described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 is designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,b7 shall be added to and administered as part of the ,san ,gorgonio ,wilderness established by the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 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 ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,november #g1 #bjah4 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 ,act1 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 ,act1 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 the wilderness area4 7e7 ,effect on utility facilities and rights-of-,way ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section affects 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-way acquired by or issued1 granted1 or permitted to the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company or successors or assigns of the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company4 7f7 ,release of wilderness study areas 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b7 that is not designated as a wilderness area1 or a wilderness addition by this ,act 7including an amendment made by this ,act7 or any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this ,act has been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7#b7 ,description of study areas ,the study areas referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7,a7 the ,cady ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7,b7 the ,soda ,mountains ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7,c7 the ,kingston ,range ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7,d7 the ,avawatz ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area2 7,e7 the ,death ,valley #ag ,wilderness ,study ,area2 and 7,f7 the ,great ,falls ,basin ,wilderness ,study ,area4 7#c7 ,release ,any portion of a wilderness study area described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 that is not designated as a wilderness area or a wilderness addition by this ,act 7including an amendment made by this ,act7 or any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this ,act is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 or 7,b7 that is not transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the ,national ,park ,service for inclusion in a unit of the ,national ,park ,system by this ,act 7including an amendment made by this ,act7 or any other ,act enacted before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,ii ,designation of special management area #bja4 ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area ,title ,i of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddgb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aji4 ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,management area ,the term ,management ,area means the ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area established by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,proposed ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area and ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,december #d1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7b7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,vinagre ,wash ,special ,management ,area in the ,state1 to be managed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,management ,area is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance-- 7#a7 the plant and wildlife values of the ,management ,area2 and 7#b7 the outstanding and nationally significant ecological1 geological1 scenic1 recreational1 archaeological1 cultural1 historic1 and other resources of the ,management ,area4 7d7 ,boundaries ,the ,management ,area shall consist of the public land in ,imperial ,county1 ,california1 comprising approximately #ha1hhj acres1 as generally depicted on the map as ,proposed ,special ,management ,area4 7e7 ,map2 legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years1 after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit a map and legal description of the ,management ,area to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,effect ,the map and legal description submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,copies of the map submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7f7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,management ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes for which the ,management ,area is established2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 this section2 7ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7iii7 other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall allow only those uses that are consistent with the purposes of the ,management ,area1 including hiking1 camping1 hunting1 and sightseeing and the use of motorized vehicles1 mountain bikes1 and horses on designated routes in the ,management ,area in a manner that-- 7,a7 is consistent with the purpose of the ,management ,area described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 ensures public health and safety2 and 7,c7 is consistent with all applicable laws 7including regulations71 including the ,desert ,renewable ,energy ,conservation ,plan4 7#c7 ,off-highway vehicle use 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and all other applicable laws1 the use of off-highway vehicles shall be permitted on routes in the ,management ,area as generally depicted on the map4 7,b7 ,closure ,the ,secretary may close or permanently reroute a portion of a route described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to prevent1 or allow for restoration of1 resource damage2 7ii7 to protect ,tribal cultural resources1 including the resources identified in the ,tribal cultural resources management plan developed under section #gje7;d72 7iii7 to address public safety concerns2 or 7iv7 as otherwise required by law4 7,c7 ,designation of additional routes ,during the #c-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall accept petitions from the public regarding additional routes for off-highway vehicles2 and 7ii7 may designate additional routes that the ,secretary determines-- 7,i7 would provide significant or unique recreational opportunities2 and 7,,ii7 are consistent with the purposes of the ,management ,area4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,management ,area is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 right-of-way1 leasing1 or disposition under all laws relating to-- 7i7 minerals and mineral materials2 or 7ii7 solar1 wind1 and geothermal energy4 7#e7 ,no buffer zone ,the establishment of the ,management ,area shall not-- 7,a7 create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,management ,area2 or 7,b7 preclude uses or activities outside the ,management ,area that are permitted under other applicable laws1 even if the uses or activities are prohibited within the ,management ,area4 7#f7 ,notice of available routes ,the ,secretary shall ensure that visitors to the ,management ,area have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of designated routes in the ,management ,area through-- 7,a7 the placement of appropriate signage along the designated routes2 7,b7 the distribution of maps1 safety education materials1 and other information that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 restoration of areas that are not designated as open routes1 including vertical mulching4 7#g7 ,stewardship ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian ,tribes and other interests1 shall develop a program to provide opportunities for monitoring and stewardship of the ,management ,area to minimize environmental impacts and prevent resource damage from recreational use1 including volunteer assistance with-- 7,a7 route signage2 7,b7 restoration of closed routes2 7,c7 protection of ,management ,area resources2 and 7,d7 recreation education4 7#h7 ,protection of tribal cultural resources ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in accordance with chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other applicable law1 shall-- 7,a7 prepare and complete a ,tribal cultural resources survey of the ,management ,area2 and 7,b7 consult with the ,quechan ,indian ,nation and other ,indian tribes demonstrating ancestral1 cultural1 or other ties to the resources within the ,management ,area on the development and implementation of the ,tribal cultural resources survey under subparagraph 7,a74 7#i7 ,military use ,the ,secretary may authorize use of the non-wilderness portion of the ,management ,area by the ,secretary of the ,navy for ,naval ,special ,warfare ,tactical ,training1 including long-range small unit training and navigation1 vehicle concealment1 and vehicle sustainment training1 consistent with this section and other applicable laws4 4 ,,iii ,national park system additions #cja4 ,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 ,san ,bernardino ,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_/abh1fje;,a1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah2 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;,d1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 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-- 7#a7 shall 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 may enter into a memorandum of understanding with ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 to permit operationally feasible1 ongoing access to and use 7including material storage and excavation7 of existing gravel pits along ,saline ,valley ,road within ,death ,valley ,national ,park for road maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,mormon peak microwave facility ,title ,,vi of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddif7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjd4 ,mormon peak microwave facility ,the designation of the ,death ,valley ,national ,park ,wilderness by section #fja7;a77#a7 shall not preclude the operation and maintenance of the ,mormon ,peak ,microwave ,facility4 4 #cjb4 ,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_/ajj1aii;,a1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 #cjc4 ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park 7a7 ,boundary adjustment ,the boundary of the ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park is adjusted to include-- 7#a7 the approximately #b1hgi acres of land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management that are depicted as ,,blm ,proposed ,boundary ,addition on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,additions1 numbered #aef_/adi1cge1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah2 and 7#b7 the approximately #a1fci acres of land that are depicted as ,,mdlt ,proposed ,boundary ,addition on the map entitled ,joshua ,tree ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,additions1 numbered #aef_/adi1cge1 and dated ,november #a1 #bjah4 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 section affects 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 successors 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 section 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 ,act 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 7e7 ,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 the 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 ,,iv ,off-highway vehicle recreation areas #dja4 ,off-highway vehicle recreation areas ,public ,law #ajc-dcc is amended by inserting after title ,,xii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;bbb et seq47 the following3 ,,xiii ,off-highway vehicle recreation areas #acja4 ,designation of off-highway vehicle recreation areas 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,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 #g1fbj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,dumont ,dunes ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,november #g1 #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 #af1cgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,el ,mirage ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,december #aj1 #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 #bc1ijj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,rasor ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,november #g1 #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 #ib1cdj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,spangler ,hills ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,december #aj1 #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 ,proposed ,stoddard ,valley ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,november #g1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,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 approximately #bj1bdj acres1 depicted as ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area ,additions and ,proposed ,,ohv ,recreation ,area ,study ,areas on the map entitled ,proposed ,johnson ,valley ,,ohv ,recreation ,area and dated ,november #g1 #bjah4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded under subsection 7a7 is to preserve and enhance the recreational opportunities within the ,conservation ,area 7including opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation71 while conserving the wildlife and other natural resource values of the ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,maps and descriptions 7#a7 ,preparation and submission ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated or expanded by subsection 7a7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,legal effect ,the map and legal descriptions of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,use of the land 7#a7 ,recreational activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational uses of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection 7a71 as long as the recreational use is consistent with this section and any other applicable law4 7,b7 ,off-highway vehicle and off-highway recreation ,to the extent consistent with applicable ,federal law 7including regulations7 and this section1 any authorized recreation activities and use designations in effect on the date of enactment of this title and applicable to the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection 7a7 shall continue1 including casual off-highway vehicular use1 racing1 competitive events1 rock crawling1 training1 and other forms of off-highway recreation4 7#b7 ,wildlife guzzlers ,wildlife guzzlers shall be allowed in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded 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 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 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 subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the development is incompatible with the purpose described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may issue a temporary permit to a commercial vendor to provide accessories and other support for off-highway vehicle use in an off-highway vehicle recreation area designated or expanded by subsection 7a7 for a limited period and consistent with the purposes of the off-highway vehicle recreation area and applicable laws4 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection 7a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 amend existing resource management plans applicable to the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 develop new management plans for each off-highway vehicle recreation area designated or expanded under that subsection4 7,b7 ,requirements ,all new or amended plans under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to preserve and enhance safe off-highway vehicle and other recreational opportunities within the applicable recreation area consistent with-- 7i7 the purpose described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 any applicable laws 7including regulations74 7,c7 ,interim plans ,pending completion of a new management plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the existing resource management plans shall govern the use of the applicable off-highway vehicle recreation area4 7f7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection 7a7 is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 right-of-way1 leasing1 or disposition under all laws relating to mineral leasing1 geothermal leasing1 or mineral materials4 7g7 ,southern california edison company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 affects 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 acquired by or issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,southern ,california ,edison ,company 7including any 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 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iv7 the ,johnson ,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 7,,ii7 ,patio1 ,jack ,ranch1 and ,kenworth distribution circuits or rights-of-way2 or 7,,iii7 ,bessemer and ,peacor distribution circuits or rights-of-way2 or 7ii7 energy transport facility in a right-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,southern ,california ,edison ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,company by the date that is #a year after the later of-- 7,a7 the date of enactment of this title2 and 7,b7 the date of issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within-- 7i7 the ,el ,mirage ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 the ,spangler ,hills ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 7iii7 the ,stoddard ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area2 or 7iv7 the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7h7 ,pacific gas and electric company utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 affects 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 acquired by or issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company 7including any 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 or 7,,ii7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #cgb or rights-of-way2 or 7ii7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the ,spangler ,hills ,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 ,,xiv ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area #adja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,scenic ,area developed under section #adjc7;a74 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,proposed ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area and dated ,november #g1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicle ,the term motorized vehicle means a motorized or mechanized vehicle and includes1 when used by a utility1 mechanized equipment1 a helicopter1 and any other aerial device necessary to maintain electrical or communications infrastructure4 7#d7 ,scenic area ,the term ,scenic ,area means the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area established by section #adjb7;a74 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#f7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,tribe4 #adjb4 ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area1 ,california 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established in ,inyo ,county1 ,california1 the ,alabama ,hills ,national ,scenic ,area1 to be comprised of the approximately #ah1faj acres generally depicted on the ,map as ,national ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,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 ,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 descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the ,scenic ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,scenic ,area-- 7#a7 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7#b7 so as not to impact the future continuing operation and maintenance of any activities associated with valid1 existing rights1 including water rights2 7#c7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,scenic ,area described in subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,b7 this title2 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws4 7e7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow only such uses of the ,scenic ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes of the ,scenic ,area as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,recreational activities ,except as otherwise provided in this title or other applicable law1 or as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for public health and safety1 the ,secretary shall allow existing recreational uses of the ,scenic ,area to continue1 including hiking1 mountain biking1 rock climbing1 sightseeing1 horseback riding1 hunting1 fishing1 and appropriate authorized motorized vehicle use in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles ,except as otherwise specified in this title1 or as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,scenic ,area shall be permitted only on-- 7,a7 roads and trails designated by the ,secretary for use of motorized vehicles as part of a management plan sustaining a semiprimitive motorized experience2 or 7,b7 county-maintained roads in accordance with applicable ,state and county laws4 7f7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,activities outside scenic area ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,scenic ,area can be seen or heard within the ,scenic ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundaries of the ,scenic ,area4 7g7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall provide private landowners adequate access to inholdings in the ,scenic ,area4 7h7 ,filming ,nothing in this title prohibits filming 7including commercial film production1 student filming1 and still photography7 within the ,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 title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife4 7j7 ,livestock ,the grazing of livestock in the ,scenic ,area1 including grazing under the ,alabama ,hills allotment and the ,george ,creek allotment1 as established before the date of enactment of this title1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7k7 ,withdrawal ,subject to the provisions of this title and valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this title1 including rights established by prior withdrawals1 the ,federal land within the ,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 7l7 ,wildland fire operations ,nothing in this title prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the ,scenic ,area1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7m7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may 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 ,scenic ,area4 7n7 ,utility facilities and rights-of-,way 7#a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 affects the existence1 use1 operation1 maintenance 7including vegetation control71 repair1 construction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 funding1 removal1 or replacement of any utility facility or appurtenant right-of-way within or adjacent to the ,scenic ,area2 7,b7 subject to subsection 7e71 affects necessary or efficient access to utility facilities or rights-of-way within or adjacent to the ,scenic ,area2 and 7,c7 precludes the ,secretary from authorizing the establishment of new utility facility rights-of-way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,scenic ,area in a manner that minimizes harm to the purpose of the ,scenic ,area as described in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in accordance 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 that are determined by the ,secretary to be the only technical or feasible location1 following consideration of alternatives within existing rights-of-way or outside of the ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,management plan ,consistent with this title1 the ,management ,plan shall establish provisions for maintenance of public utility and other rights-of-way within the ,scenic ,area4 #adjc4 ,management plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities1 including ,inyo ,county and the ,tribe2 7#b7 utilities1 including ,southern ,california ,edison ,company and the ,los ,angeles ,department of ,water and ,power2 7#c7 the ,alabama ,hills ,stewardship ,group2 and 7#d7 members of the public4 7c7 ,requirement ,in accordance with this title1 the management plan shall include provisions for maintenance of existing public utility and other rights-of-way within the ,scenic ,area4 7d7 ,incorporation ,in developing the management plan1 in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary may allow 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 ,scenic ,area in accordance with section #adjb7;b74 #adjd4 ,land taken into trust for ,lone ,pine ,paiute-,shoshone ,reservation 7a7 ,trust land 7#a7 ,in general ,on completion of the survey described in subsection 7b71 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 for the benefit of the ,tribe1 subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7#b7 ,conditions ,the land described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to all easements1 covenants1 conditions1 restrictions1 withdrawals1 and other matters of record in existence on the date of enactment of this title4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,the ,federal land over which the right-of-way for the ,los ,angeles ,aqueduct is located1 generally described as the #bej-;foot-wide right-of-way granted to the ,city of ,los ,angeles pursuant to the ,act of ,june #cj1 #aijf 7#cd ,stat4 #hja1 chapter #cibf71 shall not be taken into trust for the ,tribe4 7b7 ,survey ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to establish the boundaries of the land to be held in trust under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,reservation land ,the land held in trust pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 shall be considered to be a part of the reservation of the ,tribe4 7d7 ,gaming prohibition ,land held in trust under subsection 7a77#a7 shall not be eligible1 or considered to have been taken into trust1 for gaming 7within the meaning of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq4774 #adje4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #ef acres of ,federal land depicted on the ,map as ,,usfs ,transfer to ,,blm is transferred from the ,forest ,service to the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #adjf4 ,protection of services and recreational opportunities 7a7 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title limits commercial services for existing or historic recreation uses1 as authorized by the permit process of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,guided recreational opportunities ,commercial permits to exercise guided recreational opportunities for the public that are authorized as of the date of enactment of this title may continue to be authorized4 4 ,v ,miscellaneous #eja4 ,transfer of land to ,anza-,borrego ,desert ,state ,park ,title ,,vii of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act is #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gab4 ,transfer of land to ,anza-,borrego ,desert ,state ,park 7a7 ,in general ,on termination of all mining claims to the land described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall transfer the land described in that subsection to the ,state of ,california4 7b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subsection 7a7 is certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land in ,san ,diego ,county1 ,california1 comprising approximately #icd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,table ,mountain ,wilderness ,study ,area ,transfer to the ,state and dated ,november #g1 #bjah4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the land transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be managed in accordance with the provisions of the ,california ,wilderness ,act 7,california ,public ,resources ,code sections #ejic4cj-ejic4dj74 7#b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land transferred under subsection 7a7 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing4 7#c7 ,reversion ,if the ,state ceases to manage the land transferred under subsection 7a7 as part of the ,state ,park ,system or in a manner inconsistent with the ,california ,wilderness ,act 7,california ,public ,resources ,code sections #ejic4cj-ejic4dj71 the land shall revert to the ,secretary at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to be managed as a ,wilderness ,study ,area4 4 #ejb4 ,wildlife corridors ,title ,,vii of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act is #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ga et seq47 7as amended by section #eja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gac4 ,wildlife corridors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assess the impacts of habitat fragmentation on wildlife in the ,california ,desert ,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 years1 after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall complete a study regarding the impact of habitat fragmentation on wildlife in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area4 7#b7 ,components ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the species migrating1 or likely to migrate in the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area2 7,b7 examine the impacts and potential impacts of habitat fragmentation on-- 7i7 plants1 insects1 and animals2 7ii7 soil2 7iii7 air quality2 7iv7 water quality and quantity2 and 7v7 species migration and survival2 7,c7 identify critical wildlife and species migration corridors recommended for preservation2 and 7,d7 include recommendations for ensuring the biological connectivity of public land managed by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense throughout the ,california ,desert ,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 ,california ,desert ,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 ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area the findings and recommendations of the study completed under subsection 7b74 4 #ejc4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land ,title ,,vii of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act is #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ga et seq47 7as amended by section #ejb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gad4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquired land ,the term acquired land means any land acquired within the ,conservation ,area using amounts from the land and water conservation fund established under section #bjjcjb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,conservation ,area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,california ,desert ,conservation ,area4 7#c7 ,conservation land ,the term conservation land means any land within the ,conservation ,area that is designated to satisfy the conditions of a ,federal habitat conservation plan1 general conservation plan1 or ,state natural communities conservation plan1 including-- 7,a7 national conservation land established pursuant to section #bjjb7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjb7;b77#b77;,d772 and 7,b7 areas of critical environmental concern established pursuant to section #bjb7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#c774 7#d7 ,donated land ,the term donated land means any private land donated to the ,united ,states for conservation purposes in the ,conservation ,area4 7#e7 ,donor ,the term donor means an individual or entity that donates private land within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7b7 ,prohibitions ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall not authorize the use of acquired land1 conservation land1 or donated land within the ,conservation ,area for any activities contrary to the conservation purposes for which the land was acquired1 designated1 or donated1 including-- 7#a7 disposal2 7#b7 rights-of-way2 7#c7 leases2 7#d7 livestock grazing2 7#e7 infrastructure development1 except as provided in subsection 7c72 7#f7 mineral entry2 and 7#g7 off-highway vehicle use1 except on-- 7,a7 designated routes2 7,b7 off-highway vehicle areas designated by law2 and 7,c7 administratively designated open areas4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,authorization by secretary ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may authorize limited exceptions to prohibited uses of acquired land or donated land in the ,conservation ,area if-- 7,a7 a right-of-way application for a renewable energy development project or associated energy transport facility on acquired land or donated land was submitted to the ,bureau of ,land ,management on or before ,december #a1 #bjji2 or 7,b7 after the completion and consideration of an analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 the ,secretary has determined that proposed use is in the public interest4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary grants an exception to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall require the permittee to donate private land of comparable value located within the ,conservation ,area to the ,united ,states to mitigate the use4 7,b7 ,approval ,the private land to be donated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be approved by the ,secretary after-- 7i7 consultation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with the donor of the private land proposed for nonconservation uses2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for public comment regarding the donation4 7d7 ,existing agreements ,nothing in this section affects permitted or prohibited uses of donated land or acquired land in the ,conservation ,area established in any easements1 deed restrictions1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this section4 7e7 ,deed restrictions ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 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 4 #ejd4 ,tribal uses and interests ,section #gje of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act is #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ge7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 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 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,tribal cultural resources management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,california ,desert ,protection and ,recreation ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a ,tribal cultural resources management plan to identify1 protect1 and conserve cultural resources of ,indian tribes associated with the ,xam ,kwatchan ,trail network extending from ,avikwaame 7,spirit ,mountain1 ,nevada7 to ,avikwlal 7,pilot ,knob1 ,california74 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult on the development and implementation of the ,tribal cultural resources management plan under paragraph 7#a7 with-- 7,a7 each of-- 7i7 the ,chemehuevi ,indian ,tribe2 7ii7 the ,hualapai ,tribal ,nation2 7iii7 the ,fort ,mojave ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes2 7v7 the ,quechan ,indian ,tribe2 and 7vi7 the ,cocopah ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation2 and 7,c7 the ,state ,historic ,preservation ,offices of ,nevada1 ,arizona1 and ,california4 7#c7 ,resource protection ,the ,tribal cultural resources management plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be based on a completed ,tribal cultural resources survey2 and 7,b7 include procedures for identifying1 protecting1 and preserving petroglyphs1 ancient trails1 intaglios1 sleeping circles1 artifacts1 and other resources of cultural1 archaeological1 or historical significance in accordance with all applicable laws and policies1 including-- 7i7 chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif72 7iii7 the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;aa et seq472 7iv7 the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 and 7v7 ,public ,law #ajc-ada 7commonly known as the ,religious ,freedom ,restoration ,act of #aiic7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;bb et seq474 7e7 ,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 4 #eje4 ,release of ,federal reversionary land interests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #aicb act ,the term #aicb ,act means the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #cbd1 chapter #bgj74 7#b7 ,district ,the term ,district means the ,metropolitan ,water ,district of ,southern ,california4 7b7 ,release ,subject to valid existing claims perfected prior to the effective date of the #aicb ,act and the reservation of minerals set forth in the #aicb ,act1 the ,secretary shall release1 convey1 or otherwise quitclaim to the ,district1 in a form recordable in local county records1 and subject to the approval of the ,district1 after consultation and without monetary consideration1 all right1 title1 and remaining interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land that was conveyed to the ,district pursuant to the #aicb ,act or any other law authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary interests retained by the ,united ,states1 on request by the ,district4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,a conveyance authorized by subsection 7b7 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,district shall cover1 or reimburse the ,secretary for1 the costs incurred by the ,secretary to make the conveyance1 including title searches1 surveys1 deed preparation1 attorneys' fees1 and similar expenses4 7#b7 ,by accepting the conveyances1 the ,district agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the ,united ,states with regard to any boundary dispute relating to any parcel conveyed under this section4 #ejf4 ,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 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 1 national monuments1 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 after wilderness areas4 #ejg4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers 7a7 ,amargosa ,river1 ,california ,section #c7;a77#aif77;,a7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77#aif77;,a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,the approximately #g4e-mile segment of the ,amargosa ,river in the ,state of ,california1 the private property boundary in sec4 #ai1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 to #ajj feet upstream of the ,tecopa ,hot ,springs ,road crossing1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 4 7b7 ,additional segments ,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 ,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 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#bae7 ,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 ,meridian1 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#baf7 ,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 #ejh4 ,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 and ,,xiv4 7b7 ,definitions ,the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #ajh ,stat4 #ddga7 is amended by inserting after section #b the following3 #c4 ,definitions 7a7 ,titles ,i through ,,ix ,in titles ,i through ,,ix1 the term this ,act means only-- 7#a7 sections #a and #b2 and 7#b7 titles ,i through ,,ix4 7b7 ,titles ,,xiii and ,,xiv ,in titles ,,xiii and ,,xiv3 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 #eji4 ,juniper ,flats ,the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid is amended by striking section #gaa 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ha7 and inserting the following3 #gaa4 ,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 #bg1iij acres of ,federal land generally depicted as ,,blm ,land ,unavailable for ,energy ,development on the map entitled ,juniper ,flats and dated ,november #g1 #bjah4 4 #eaj4 ,conforming amendments to ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7a7 ,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 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 scenic areas1 before and wilderness areas4 7b7 ,overflights2 special airspace ,section #hjb of the ,california ,military ,lands ,withdrawal and ,overflights ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#hb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 scenic areas1 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 or special management areas before designated by this ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 scenic areas1 off-highway vehicle recreation areas1 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 #eaa4 ,desert tortoise conservation center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish1 operate1 and maintain a trans-,state desert tortoise conservation center 7referred to in this section as the ,center7 on public land along the ,california-,nevada border-- 7#a7 to support desert tortoise research1 disease monitoring1 handling training1 rehabilitation1 and reintroduction2 7#b7 to provide temporary quarters for animals collected from authorized salvage from renewable energy sites2 and 7#c7 to ensure the full recovery and ongoing survival of the species4 7b7 ,center ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 seek the participation of or contract with qualified 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 ,center2 7#b7 ensure that the ,center engages in public outreach and education on tortoise handling2 and 7#c7 consult with the ,state and the ,state of ,nevada to ensure that the ,center is operated consistent with ,state law4 7c7 ,non-,federal ,contributions ,the ,secretary may accept and expend contributions of non-,federal funds to establish1 operate1 and maintain the ,center4