,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #biij ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bh 7legislative day1 ,september #bb71 #bjbc,mr4 ,braun introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness in the ,state of ,indiana1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness ,establishment ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the advisory committee for the ,national ,recreation ,area established under section #d7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,management plan ,the term ,management ,plan means the management plan for the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness developed under section #d7;b74 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness ,establishment ,act of #bjbc and dated ,september #bh1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,national ,recreation ,area ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area means the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #c7;a77#b74 7#e7 ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness means the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness established by section #c7;a77#a74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,indiana4 7#h7 ,wilderness addition ,the term ,wilderness addition means the land added to the ,charles ,c4 ,deam ,wilderness by section #c7;a77#c74 #c4 ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,state the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness as a subunit of the ,hoosier ,national ,forest1 consisting of-- 7,a7 the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 the ,wilderness addition4 7#b7 ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area ,there is established in the ,state the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area1 consisting of approximately #bi1chb acres of ,national ,forest ,system land depicted on the map as ,proposed ,national ,recreation ,area 7,,nra74 7#c7 ,charles ,c4 ,deam ,wilderness addition ,the approximately #ae1cjj acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as ,proposed ,wilderness shall be added to and administered as part of the ,charles ,c4 ,deam ,wilderness in accordance with ,public ,law #ig-chd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #if ,stat4 #aidb74 7#d7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall manage-- 7#a7 the ,wilderness addition in a manner that is consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that the setback for trails and roads in the area depicted on the map as ,proposed ,wilderness and the setback for any trails in the ,wilderness addition established under subparagraph 7,c77ii7 of paragraph 7#d7 that is excluded from the ,wilderness addition under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of that paragraph shall not be subject to that ,act2 and 7#b7 the ,national ,recreation ,area in a manner that ensures-- 7,a7 the protection of the water quality of the public water supply of ,monroe ,reservoir in the ,state in accordance with section #cjc7;e77#a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7;e77#a772 and 7,b7 the promotion of recreational opportunities in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allow hunting1 fishing1 and trapping in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with designees from the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources and the ,corps of ,engineers1 may1 for reasons of public safety1 species enhancement1 or management of a species listed as endangered or threatened under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 designate areas in which1 and establish seasons during which1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping is permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7,c7 ,effect ,nothing in this ,act affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,recreation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 in the ,national ,recreation ,area1 continue to permit and provide for appropriate nonmotorized and motorized recreational uses1 including hiking1 viewing of nature and wildlife1 camping1 horseback riding1 mountain biking1 and other existing recreational uses2 and 7ii7 permit the nonmotorized recreational use of the ,wilderness addition1 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 within the boundary of the ,proposed ,wilderness indicated on the map 7excluding the setback for trails and roads in the area depicted on the map as ,proposed ,wilderness that is excluded from the ,wilderness addition pursuant to the setback established under subparagraph 7,c77ii774 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with designees from the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources and the ,corps of ,engineers1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 a recreational use shall not be permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness under subparagraph 7,a7 for reasons of public safety1 species enhancement1 or management of a species listed as endangered or threatened under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7,c7 ,trail plan 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested parties1 shall establish a trail plan-- 7,i7 to maintain existing mountain biking1 hiking1 and equestrian trails in the ,wilderness addition2 and 7,,ii7 to develop mountain biking1 hiking1 and equestrian trails in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7ii7 ,setback ,there shall be established a #ajj-;feet setback from the centerline of each trail identified in the ,wilderness addition in accordance with the trail plan established under clause 7i7 to exclude the trail from the ,wilderness addition under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#e7 ,vegetation management 7,a7 ,wilderness addition ,consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 timber removal or management shall not be permitted in the ,wilderness addition1 except as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for public safety and management of diseases1 as described in section #bic4c of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,b7 ,national ,recreation ,area ,vegetation management within the ,national ,recreation ,area shall be consistent with-- 7i7 the ,management ,plan2 and 7ii7 any applicable ,forest ,service land management plan4 #d4 ,national ,recreation ,area advisory committee2 management plan 7a7 ,national ,recreation ,area ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee to advise the ,secretary with respect to the management of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of members appointed by the ,secretary1 from among-- 7,a7 representatives of local government2 7,b7 forest ecologists2 7,c7 experts in dispersed recreation2 7,d7 local residents who own or reside in property located not more than #b miles from the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area2 7,e7 representatives of conservation and outdoor recreation groups2 7,f7 consulting foresters2 7,g7 the ,director of the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources 7or designees72 7,h7 wildlife experts2 and 7,i7 designees from the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term protection and management of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,management ,plan shall-- 7,a7 be developed-- 7i7 in consultation with the ,advisory ,committee2 7ii7 after providing an opportunity for public comment2 and 7iii7 after engaging with interested or affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,state and local governments1 including the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources2 7,b7 address management issues associated with the ,national ,recreation ,area1 including-- 7i7 fires2 7ii7 invasive species2 7iii7 the response to insect and disease infestations2 7iv7 measures needed to protect the public water supply provided by ,monroe ,reservoir2 7v7 the establishment1 maintenance1 and closure of camp sites1 campgrounds1 trails1 and roadways2 and 7vi7 any other issues identified by the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,c7 include-- 7i7 measures to preserve and protect native and historical resources1 flora1 fauna1 and recreational1 scenic1 and aesthetic values within the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7ii7 measures to prevent degradation of the public water supply provided by ,monroe ,reservoir4 #e4 ,funding 7a7 ,no additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act4 7b7 ,use of existing funds ,this ,act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the ,secretary4 #f4 ,effect ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 affects the ,corps of ,engineers use permits for flowage rights within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness established by the order entitled ,joint ,order ,interchanging ,administrative ,jurisdiction of ,department of the ,army ,lands and ,national ,forest ,lands 7#ce ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajchb 7,june #be1 #aigj772 7#b7 prevents the ,corps of ,engineers from carrying out the water control management plan of the ,corps of ,engineers within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness as described in the ,corps of ,engineers water control manual2 7#c7 prevents the ,corps of ,engineers from-- 7,a7 disposing of1 or otherwise managing1 real estate interests held by the ,corps of ,engineers as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 acquiring additional real estate interests required to support the operation or maintenance of ,monroe ,lake2 7#d7 affects the use of motor vessels 7as defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 on ,monroe ,lake2 7#e7 results in the closure of any ,state or county roadway in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness2 7#f7 precludes the ownership1 use1 or enjoyment of private land within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness2 7#g7 otherwise affects access to private land or cemeteries within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness2 7#h7 affects the access to land within the ,wilderness addition by any ,state or private entity or organization with a permit1 special use authorization1 or other right to access land within the ,wilderness addition1 as described in section #e7;a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacd7;a771 for the purpose of maintaining infrastructure located within the ,wilderness addition1 including access by-- 7,a7 the ,smithville ,telephone ,company2 7,b7 ,jackson ,county ,water ,utility2 7,c7 ,jackson ,county ,rural ,electric2 7,d7 the ,,anr ,pipeline ,company2 7,e7 the ,monroe ,county commissioners2 7,f7 ,hoosier ,trails ,council1 ,,bsa2 and 7,g7 the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources2 or 7#i7 affects the access to land within the ,wilderness addition by the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources or appropriate public safety officers with the use of motor vehicles1 mechanized equipment1 or motorboats for emergencies involving the health and safety of persons within the ,wilderness addition1 in accordance with section #d7;c7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;c774