,i #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dehj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #ab1 #bjbc,mr4 ,grijalva 7for himself and ,mr4 ,gallego7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to designate the ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,arizona1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nationally significant landscape2 7ii7 an ancestral homeland for regional ,indian ,tribes2 7iii7 an important species migration corridor2 7iv7 a fragile ecosystem2 and 7v7 a remote refuge of scientific1 climatic1 and recreational importance2 and 7,b7 urgently requires congressional protection2 7#b7 the ,associated ,tribes-- 7,a7 have a longstanding historical1 cultural1 and religious connection to the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed2 and 7,b7 have been stewards of the natural and cultural resources that comprise the landscape of the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem1 including the plants1 wildlife1 and water sources of the landscape1 since time immemorial2 7#c7 from quarries and campsites to housesites1 pictographs1 rock shelters1 petroglyphs1 storage bins1 caves1 seeps1 springs1 and sacred sites like ,red ,butte and ,kanab ,creek1 the landscape of the ,grand ,canyon area continues to play a vital role in the cultural and religious life of the ,associated ,tribes2 7#d7 through the role of the ,associated ,tribes as stewards of the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed1 the ,associated ,tribes possess deep traditional ecological and cultural knowledge of the unique and fragile landscape1 which serves a vital role in the continued management of the land as the land faces new and growing threats from climate change1 biodiversity loss1 and extreme drought2 7#e7 given the traditional and cultural knowledge of the ,associated ,tribes and the sacred importance of the landscape of the ,grand ,canyon area1 it is essential that the ,associated ,tribes play an integral role in the management planning for and ongoing stewardship of the ,national ,monument2 7#f7 the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed in northern ,arizona contains nationally significant biological1 cultural1 recreational1 geological1 educational1 and scientific values2 7#g7 the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed is integral to ,grand ,canyon ,national ,park2 7#h7 the surface tributaries and groundwater sources within the ,grand ,canyon watershed are interconnected and contribute significantly to the flow of the ,colorado ,river1 which provides a source of drinking water for millions of citizens of the ,united ,states2 7#i7 the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed contains a diverse array of canyons1 cliffs1 grasslands1 springs1 and escarpments that create a landscape unlike any other landscape in the ,united ,states2 7#aj7 wildlife corridors within the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed facilitate the migration and survival of many native game species1 while the rivers1 forests1 and grasslands provide habitat for many rare species1 threatened species1 and endangered species2 7#aa7 the ,grand ,canyon ecosystem and watershed provides a wild and rugged landscape enjoyed by hunters1 campers1 hikers1 mountain bikers1 equestrians1 and other recreationists2 and 7#ab7 recreational activity within the ,grand ,canyon watershed is the primary driver of sustainable economic development in local communities in the vicinity of the ,grand ,canyon watershed4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,associated ,tribe ,the term ,associated ,tribe means each of-- 7,a7 the ,havasupai ,tribe2 7,b7 the ,hopi ,tribe2 7,c7 the ,hualapai ,indian ,tribe2 7,d7 the ,navajo ,nation2 7,e7 the ,kaibab ,band of ,paiute ,indians2 7,f7 the ,paiute ,indian ,tribe of ,utah 7consisting of the ,cedar ,band of ,paiutes1 the ,kanosh ,band of ,paiutes1 the ,koosharem ,band of ,paiutes1 the ,indian ,peaks ,band of ,paiutes1 and the ,shivwits ,band of ,paiutes72 7,g7 the ,las ,vegas ,tribe of ,paiute2 7,h7 the ,moapa ,band of ,paiute ,indians2 7,i7 the ,san ,juan ,southern ,paiute ,tribe2 7,j7 the ,yavapai-,apache ,nation2 7,k7 the ,zuni ,tribe2 and 7,l7 the ,colorado ,river ,indian ,tribes4 7#b7 ,indian land ,the term ,indian land means land of an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian that is-- 7,a7 held in trust by the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means the governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation individually identified 7including parenthetically7 on the list published by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the plan developed under section #e7;b74 7#e7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,proposed ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument and dated ,may #be1 #bjbc4 7#f7 ,national ,monument ,the term ,national ,monument means the ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument established by section #d7;a74 7#g7 ,public land ,the term public land means land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 other than land held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian4 7#h7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly4 7#i7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to land under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,arizona4 7#aa7 ,tribal commission ,the term ,tribal commission means the commission established under section #h7;a74 7#ab7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#ac7 ,wildlife management ,the term wildlife management means the use1 by the ,state1 of methods and procedures necessary or desirable to sustain healthy populations of wildlife1 including all activities associated with scientific resources management1 such as research1 census1 monitoring of populations1 disease surveillance1 law enforcement1 improvement and management of habitat1 live trapping and transplantation1 wildlife damage management1 and hunting and fishing4 #d4 ,establishment of the ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,baaj ,nwaavjo ,i'tah ,kukveni ,grand ,canyon ,national ,monument in the ,state1 to be administered by the ,secretaries4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,monument is to protect1 conserve1 and enhance the unique and nationally important historic1 cultural1 archaeological1 natural1 scenic1 dark-sky1 wildlife1 biological1 ecological1 scientific1 geological1 hydrological1 educational1 and recreational resources of the ,national ,monument4 7c7 ,area included 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,monument shall consist of approximately #a1jfi1igj acres of public land in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map4 7#b7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service4 #e4 ,management of the ,national ,monument 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall administer the ,national ,monument-- 7#a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources of the ,national ,monument2 7#b7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this ,act2 7,b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws2 and 7#c7 in the case of ,national ,monument land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as a component of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system4 7b7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term management of the ,national ,monument4 7#b7 ,consultation2 access ,the ,secretaries shall-- 7,a7 in developing the management plan1 consult with-- 7i7 appropriate entities of the ,federal ,government and ,tribal1 ,state1 and local governments2 7ii7 the ,tribal commission2 and 7iii7 members of the public2 and 7,b7 allow for continued access for the wildlife management within the ,national ,monument by the ,state during the development of the management plan4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the management plan shall-- 7,a7 describe the appropriate uses of the ,national ,monument2 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide for the careful and full incorporation of the traditional and historical knowledge and special expertise of the ,associated ,tribes in the management plan2 7,c7 identify opportunities for ,associated ,tribes to participate in the co-stewardship of resources within the ,national ,monument2 7,d7 identify opportunities to protect and preserve ,indian sacred sites 7as defined in section #a7;b7 of ,executive ,order #acjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif note2 relating to ,indian sacred sites77 and traditional and cultural sites and ensure access to those sites for ,tribal activities1 including for spiritual purposes1 cultural purposes1 and traditional plant-based food and plant-based medicine-gathering purposes1 by members of the ,associated ,tribes2 7,e7 identify short-term and long-term management actions and prioritize those management based on the projected availability of resources2 7,f7 authorize the appropriate use of motorized and mechanized vehicles in the ,national ,monument1 including providing for the maintenance of appropriate roads1 in accordance with the protection of resources within the ,national ,monument2 7,g7 provide for continued recreational uses of the ,national ,monument1 including hunting1 fishing1 hiking1 camping1 mountain biking1 birding1 and horseback riding1 to the extent that those uses are consistent with this ,act and applicable law2 and 7,h7 incorporate any provision of an applicable land and resource management plan that the ,secretaries consider to be appropriate1 in consultation with the ,associated ,tribes4 7#d7 ,review ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretaries shall review the management plan to ensure the management plan is meeting the requirements of this ,act4 7c7 ,uses ,the ,secretaries shall allow only those uses of the ,national ,monument that the ,secretaries determine would further the purpose of the ,national ,monument4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements or shared management arrangements with1 the ,associated ,tribes to further the purpose of the ,national ,monument4 7e7 ,self-,determination contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretaries may contract with #a or more ,associated ,tribes or ,tribal organizations to perform administrative or management functions within the ,national ,monument through contracts entered into under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7#b7 ,tribal assistance ,the ,secretaries may provide technical and financial assistance to an ,associated ,tribe in accordance with section #ajc of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbb7 to improve the capacity of the ,indian ,tribe to develop1 enter into1 and carry out activities under a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,approval of funding agreements ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may approve funding agreements under title ,,iv of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa et seq47 for the management of programs and functions relating to the management and protection of traditional cultural properties and other culturally significant programming associated with the ,national ,monument4 7g7 ,temporary closures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries may temporarily close to the general public the use of #a or more specific portions of the ,national ,monument to protect the privacy of cultural1 religious1 and gathering activities by members of an ,associated ,tribe4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,any closure under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 shall be made so as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary2 and 7ii7 may not be made permanent4 7,b7 ,access ,access by members of an ,associated ,tribe to a portion of the ,national ,monument closed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif et seq474 7h7 ,motorized and mechanized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles on land within the ,national ,monument shall be allowed only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles by the management plan4 7#b7 ,exception ,the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles shall be allowed in the ,national ,monument on roads and trails not designated by the management plan for the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles in cases in which the use is necessary-- 7,a7 for administrative purposes2 7,b7 for wildlife management2 7,c7 to respond to an emergency2 or 7,d7 to hunt and fish in accordance with all applicable laws 7including regulations7 and policies1 including the guidelines detailed in the ,arizona ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,guide published by the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,department4 7i7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the ,national ,monument1 if established or permitted before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue subject to all applicable laws 7including regulations74 7j7 ,commercial recreation activities ,the ,secretary concerned shall allow commercial recreation activities within the ,national ,monument in accordance with-- 7#a7 this ,act2 and 7#b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7k7 ,law enforcement ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with ,associated ,tribes1 shall ensure adequate law enforcement presence with respect to law enforcement matters under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries to further the purpose and protect the resources of the ,national ,monument4 7l7 ,sand and gravel operations ,the ,secretary concerned may permit sand and gravel operations within the ,national ,monument in accordance with-- 7#a7 this ,act2 and 7#b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7m7 ,hunting and fishing 7#a7 ,in general ,hunting and fishing shall be authorized within the ,national ,monument in accordance with-- 7,a7 ,state law2 7,b7 treaty obligations of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,no conflict with purposes ,the hunting1 fishing1 or other taking of wildlife1 authorized in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 within the ,national ,monument shall not be considered to conflict with the purposes of the ,national ,monument or this ,act4 7n7 ,habitat and ecological restoration ,in accordance with any applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 provide for the development and implementation of credible science-based habitat and ecological restoration projects within the ,national ,monument2 and 7#b7 collaborate with the ,state on wildlife management within the ,national ,monument1 including through the development of new1 or continuation of existing1 memoranda of understanding with the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,department4 #f4 ,withdrawal of ,federal land from mining laws 7a7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the public land and interests in public land within the ,national ,monument 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 leasing and geothermal leasing laws4 7b7 ,relinquishment and later acquisition ,if a valid existing right described in subsection 7a7 is relinquished or otherwise acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the land that was subject to that right shall be immediately withdrawn in accordance with that subsection4 7c7 ,additional land ,if the ,secretaries acquire mineral or other interests in a parcel of land within the ,national ,monument after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the parcel is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in subsection 7a7 on the date of acquisition of the parcel or interest4 #g4 ,exemption from disclosure under ,freedom of ,information ,act 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 any information relating to the nature and specific location of a cultural resource located at the ,national ,monument shall not be disclosed by the ,secretaries and shall be exempt from the disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7b7 ,exception ,the ,secretaries1 in consultation with ,associated ,tribes1 may disclose information described in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretaries determine that the disclosure-- 7#a7 would-- 7,a7 further the purposes of the ,national ,monument or this ,act2 and 7,b7 be in accordance with other applicable laws2 and 7#b7 would not create an undue risk of harm to or theft or destruction of the cultural resource or the site at which the cultural resource is located4 #h4 ,tribal commission 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure that the management of the ,national ,monument reflects the expertise and traditional1 cultural1 ecological1 historical1 and ,native knowledge of ,associated ,tribes1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall establish for the ,national ,monument a ,tribal commission4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,tribal commission shall provide guidance and recommendations on the development and implementation of the management plan for1 and policies of1 the ,national ,monument4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,tribal commission shall consist of the representatives designated by each ,associated ,tribe1 with a maximum of #a representative per ,associated ,tribe4 7d7 ,new members 7#a7 ,in general ,in coordination with the ,tribal commission1 the ,secretaries may offer membership on the ,tribal commission to any ,indian ,tribe that1 in the determination of the ,secretaries1 is a successor of an ,associated ,tribe4 7#b7 ,representation ,an ,indian ,tribe made a member of the ,tribal commission under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered to be an ,associated ,tribe for purposes of subsection 7c74 7e7 ,exemption ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,tribal commission4 #i4 ,effect 7a7 ,water ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 affects the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7#b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 affects any claims or right to water not asserted or finally determined as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#e7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights2 or 7#f7 relinquishes or reduces any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 affects the authority1 jurisdiction1 or responsibility of the ,state to manage1 control1 or regulate fish and wildlife under ,state law 7including regulations71 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 trapping1 and recreational shooting on public land within the ,national ,monument1 and the exercise of ,state authority shall not be construed as conflicting with the purposes of the ,national ,monument or this ,act2 7#b7 limits access for hunting1 fishing1 trapping1 or recreational shooting2 or 7#c7 limits1 under the authority of and in coordination with the ,arizona ,game and ,fish ,department1 the ability of ,associated ,tribes to conduct ceremonial hunts4 7c7 ,tribal treaty rights2 ,tribal rights ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 alters1 modifies1 enlarges1 abrogates1 or diminishes rights secured by treaty1 statute1 ,executive order1 or other ,federal law of any ,indian ,tribe1 including off-reservation reserved rights2 or 7#b7 affects any ,indian land4 7d7 ,public access ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 nothing in this ,act affects public access to land within the ,national ,monument4 7e7 ,non-,federal land ,nothing in this ,act modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to use of non-,federal land4 7f7 ,utility and transmission facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act precludes the renewal or assignment of1 or interferes with the operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 modification1 upgrade1 or access to1 within or adjacent to the boundary of the ,national ,monument-- 7,a7 existing flood control1 utility1 pipeline1 and telecommunications facilities2 7,b7 roads or highway corridors2 7,c7 seismic monitoring facilities2 or 7,d7 other water infrastructure1 including wildlife water developments or water district facilities4 7#b7 ,expansion2 construction of new facilities ,any existing facility within or adjacent to the boundary of the ,national ,monument described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 may be expanded and any new facility described in those subparagraphs may be constructed1 to the extent consistent with-- 7,a7 section #e7;a72 and 7,b7 other applicable law4